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Charles Doyle Coulson, age 55, died Saturday, June 23, 2007 at his home following an extended illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 26, 2007, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Pastor Jeff Tackaberry officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg with military honors. Friends may call from 6 to 9 P.M. Monday, June 25, 2007 at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife Peggy; his children, Melissa Algrim and husband Dustin of Olathe, KS, and Tim Coulson of Marengo; his siblings, Sharon Parody of Ft. Meyer, FL, Sheryl Watkins (Harlan) of Latimer, IA and Dave Coulson of Biloxie, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Charles Doyle Coulson was born August 26, 1951 in Davenport, Iowa the son of Clell David and Pauline Cole Coulson. He received his education in the Williamsburg schools and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1969. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Charles married “Peggy” Martha Bohrn on September 20, 1975 at the Methodist Church in Williamsburg. He worked as a hair stylist following completion of barber college. He then was employed for 16 years at Williamsburg Manufacturing as a certified welder, painter and also was a supervisor. Charles worked at Pick Wick Manufacturing as a painter for 4 ½ years and then Kinze Manufacturing on large assembly for 2 years. He continued to work part-time during the 1 ½ years of chemo therapy until he resigned in October of 2006.
Charles enjoyed collecting trains and airplane models, guns, old ceramics and antiques. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed baseball, camping, flea markets and the vacations to Florida.
Doris Danskin, age 91, died Monday, August 27, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 30, 2007, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa with Pastor Paul Moore officiating. Burial will be in the North Sumner Township Cemetery, Ladora, Iowa. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to the Oaklawn Church of God or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Doris is survived by a son, Merle and wife Sandy of Monument, CO; two granddaughters, Kalyn Clark and husband Andy of Colorado Springs, CO and Mindy also of Colorado Springs; three great grandchildren, Noah, Samantha, and Natalie Clark; two sisters, Lois Hamann of Keystone and Marilyn Miller and husband Herbert of Marengo, and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Louise, an infant of two days on July 15, 1941 and Linda Kay 11 1/2 years on May 24, 1954, her husband, Frank on August 21, 2003, her parents, 6 brothers, Cecil and Merle Cronbaugh and four in infancy; and three sisters, Norma Slaymaker, Evelyn Schmidt and Esther Fitzgibbon.
Doris Cronbaugh was born June 22, 1916 to Clifford Cleveland and Margery Minette Hay Cronbaugh, in rural Honey Creek Township, Iowa County, Iowa. She attended school at Honey Creek No. 10 and graduated from Marengo High School in 1934. She taught at Sumner No. 1 School for four years. Doris married Frank G. Danskin on June 22, 1938. They lived on a farm in Sumner Township until 1998, when Frank became a resident of Rose Haven Nursing Home and Doris moved into a home on LaFayette, Avenue, Marengo. Doris was a long time faithful member of Oaklawn Church of God. She taught various levels of Sunday School classes for 55 years.
Keith D. “II-Bolt” Davis, age 68, died Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. Friends may call from 1 to 3 P.M. Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo where a Family Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 P.M. Rev. Alton Wagoner will officiate at the service. Memorials may be directed to the family.
He is survived by his wife Ardath; his children, Lee Allen Davis and fiancée Tanya Buzzanga of Coranado, CA and Lisa Lyn Popelka and special friend Steve Peska of Marengo, Iowa; four grandchildren, Bailee and Jacob Davis, Cassidy Popelka and Alex Peska. Also surviving are his siblings, Doris Wrage and husband Everett of Omaha, NE, Charles Davis and wife Dee of Shellsburg, IA, Mary Dorman and husband Robert of Port Orange, FL, Carol Patterson and husband Dan of Amana, IA and Jane Wilson and husband Brent of Grundy Center, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, a twin brother, Kenneth and a daughter-in-law, Shawna.
Keith Dean Davis was born April 3, 1939 in Grundy Center, Iowa, the son of Howard Franklin and Lois Louise Boege Davis. He received his education in the Grundy County schools and attended Grundy Center Community School. He later received his GED. Keith served in the U.S. Army for three years, stationed at Fort Bliss, TX and also in Germany. He married Ardath E. Sperry Klima on November 21, 1984 in Williamsburg. Keith “II-Bolt” was an iron worker and welder for many years. He also worked as a dredge operator at the Marengo Ready-Mix. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent many hours hunting and fishing, especially spending time with his coyote hunting dogs, which he fondly referred to as his “children”.
Lavona “Vonie” Berry Donohoe, age 72, of Parnell, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 17, 2007, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Williamsburg with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Parnell. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M. Friday, February 16, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Parnell. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three daughters, Vanessa Spratt and husband Ed of Williamsburg, IA, Mary Fessler and husband Steve of Wabasha, MN, and Jane Heitshusen and husband Quentin of Farragut, IA; eight grandchildren, Kellie, Kim, and Jacob Spratt, Emily Adams and husband Tim, Chelsea Fessler, and Carroll, Clara, and Joseph Heitshusen; and one great-granddaughter, Brielle Adams. In addition she is survived by two brothers, Neil Kleinmeyer of Cedar Rapids and Jim Kleinmeyer of Cedar Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Kenneth Donohoe in 2004 and her first husband Carroll Berry in 1974.
Lavona Mary Kleinmeyer was born December 30, 1934 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Arnold and Luella McShane Kleinmeyer. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1952. Vonie owned and operated the Shamrock Café in Parnell for many years. She was also a school bus driver. Vonie married Carroll Berry on May 1, 1954. He died in 1974. She married Kenneth E. Donohoe on December 10, 1976 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Parnell.
Vonie was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Parnell, the Altar and Rosary Society, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Vonie enjoyed bingo, gambling, and playing cards. She was an avid Cubs fan and was a faithful follower of the grandchildren’s sports activities.
Rosemary Ebel, age 76, of Williamsbuarg, died Sunday, February 25, 2007 at her home following an extended illness. Memorial Services: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 28, 2007, St. Mary’s Hall, Williamsburg, with Father Joseph Roost officiating. Inurnment will be at later date. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at St. Mary’s Hall in Williamsburg. Memorials may be contributed to Iowa City Hospice in her name. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband, Lavern; a son Wayne R. Ebel and companion Debbie Brecht of Williamsburg; a daughter, Karen L. Goodell of Cedar Rapids; two grandchildren, Candice Goodell and fiancé Michael Kennedy of Williamsburg, and Morgan Ebel of Kalona; and a step-granddaughter, Brittany Armstrong of Cedar Rapids. In addition she is survived by a brother Roger Herring and wife Sharon of Williamsburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Teresa Schwarting and a brother in infancy.
Rosemary Herring was born December 26, 1930 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Alexander William Herring and Minnie Louise Conklin Herring. She received her education in the West Liberty schools and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1949. Rosemary was united in marriage to Lavern Ebel on September 7, 1954 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williamsburg. The couple farmed for many years. Besides being a homemaker, Rosemary was employed by Service Master, Colony Haus Motor Inn, and McDonalds. She enjoyed gardening, baking and canning, needlework, woodworking and playing cards.
Ronald O. Edwards, age 76 of Conroy, died Monday, December 17, 2007 at his home following a lengthy illness. Memorial Service: 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 21, 2007, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Chaplain Maurie Campbell officiating. The family will greet friends one hour before service. Inurnment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be contributed to Iowa City Hospice or Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy.
He is survived by his wife Janice; a son, Russell O. Edwards and wife Julie of Gilbert, AZ; three daughters, Sherrie Paxman and husband Thomas of Pine Top, AZ, Rhonda Hafen of Gilbert, AZ and Kenna Espersen also of Gilbert; two stepdaughters, Patricia McClure and husband Thomas of Williamsburg and Janelle Ohmstede and husband David of Newton; 12 grandchildren in Arizona, Chance and Trevor Edwards, Tina Tarwater-Scatina, David, Michael and Jeramy Tarwater, Teesha Tarwater-Byrnes, Christopher, Brett, Ashley, Dallas and Bradley Paxman; four step grandchildren, Sara McClure of Vail, CO, Jonathan McClure of Iowa City; Darren Ohmstede of Fort Campbell, KY and Dustin Ohmstede of Newton. He is also survived by a sister Jolaine Ferguson and husband John of Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ronald Owen Edwards was born July 23, 1931 in Troy Township, Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Edwin Russell Edwards and Naomi Fern Wagner Edwards. He graduated from El Paso High School in 1949 and received a degree in Traffic Police Administration from Northwestern University Traffic Institute, Evanston, IL on June 17, 1972. Ronald served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed with the El Paso, TX Police Department, retiring as a Captain. He was a postal carrier for rural Williamsburg for 15 years, retiring in 1998. Ron married Janice Slaymaker Wiebold on October 26, 2000 in Williamsburg.
Ron collecting telephones and sewing machines, and model vintage cars. He enjoyed flying, and riding motorcycles. He loved the news and keeping up with the current stock market. Ron served on the Iowa County Historical Board.
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.
William M. Fiser, age 92, died Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Brooklyn Community Estates, Brooklyn, Iowa, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 12, 2007, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Dianne Buswell officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Friday until service time at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by two sisters, Madeline Lillie of Marengo and Famie Schuldt of Chariton, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Clara in 2005, and two sisters, Ella May Moore and Martha Septer.
William Maynard Fiser was born January 6, 1915 in Marengo, Iowa the son of Harry and Grace Blaine Fiser. He received his education in the Iowa County schools. He married Clara Fowler on February 8, 1937 at the Presbyterian Manse in Marengo. William farmed in Iowa County for many years and also worked in the janitorial department at Kinze Manufacturing.
Wayne “Jack” Formanek, age 73, died Thursday, March 8, 2007 at his home, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 12, 2007, First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Rev. Jim Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo with military honors. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, March 11, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife, Gerry, a son Jeff Formanek of Cedar Rapids, 2 step-sons, Joel Smith and wife Sue of Belle Plaine, and Alan Smith of Houston, TX; a daughter, Kelly Formanek of Blanco, TX; 3 step daughters, Donna Montross and husband Larry of Winfield, IA, Vicki Tanke and husband Jim of Marengo, and Carrie Cummins and husband Chuck of Cedar Rapids; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister Kayrol Spinney of Kansas City, MO. and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Erma, he was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Marjorie Bigbee and a niece Nicky Kinzenbaw.
Wayne Franklin “Jack” Formanek was born June 16, 1933 in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Amos and Cara York Formanek. He received his education in the Iowa County schools and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Jack was employed as a postal carrier for many years. He also farmed and worked at the county landfill. Jack married Erma Kern Smith on May 15, 1970 in Blairstown. She died on June 1, 2001. He married Gerry Quann Slaymaker on June 22, 2002 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo. The couple resided in rural Marengo. He was a member of the Marengo American Legion Post #76.
