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Iowa L. Honn, age 97, of Oxford, died Tuesday evening, September 25, 2007 at Colonial Manor of Amana, Middle Amana, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Friday, September 28, 2007, Anchored in Faith Gospel Church, 131 W. Main St., Oxford. Rev. John Honn will officiate. Burial will be in the Oxford Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Thursday, September 27, 2007, at the church in Oxford. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two sons, John and wife Linda of Oxford and William and wife Maria of McAllen, TX; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Artie Sherlock Floerchinger, her husband Faye H. Honn, and an infant daughter, Merry Karol.
Iowa Lucille Floerchinger was born April 1, 1910 in Oxford, Iowa the daughter of William Conger Floerchinger and Artie Sherlock Floerchinger. She graduated from the Oxford High School in 1928 and received a teaching certificate from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She married Faye H. Honn on June 21, 1932 in Marion, Iowa. He died April 9, 1988. Besides being a homemaker, Iowa was a substitute teacher in the Amana and Oxford area. She also assisted her husband on the farm. The couple also owned and operated the Silver Inn in the Oxford area for 5 years. In earlier years, she was a member of the Chat and Patch Club and the Women’s Missionary Club. Iowa was a member of the Anchored in Faith Gospel Church in Oxford.
David L. Bunn, age 60 of Victor, died Sunday, December 30, 2007 at his home following a sudden illness. Memorial services: 3:30 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the Victor American Legion Hall with Chaplain Delmar Bayer officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 P.M. on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the Victor American Legion Hall. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his mother, Ardis Bunn of Marengo; three brothers, Gary Bunn of Marengo, Larry Bunn of Amana, and Richard Bunn of Victor; and two sisters, Linda Schmidt of Williamsburg and Megen Bunn of Des Moines.
He was preceded in death by his father Nobel in 2003, and a brother Kenneth Dean in infancy.
David Louis Bunn was born April 28, 1947 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Nobel and Ardis Wright Bunn. He received his education in the Victor schools. He was employed at Seton Groceries in Victor for 30 years. He also was a bartender at the D & P Tap in Victor. David enjoyed fishing and watching football. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
John Carl Rettig, 87, of Middle Amana died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City from complications of Lymphoma. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 18, 2008 at the Middle Amana Church with Elder Jon Childers officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Amana Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 P.M. Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Middle Amana Church. Memorials may be contributed to the Amana Church Society. Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife Doris, two sons, Mark (Diana) Rettig of Cedar Rapids and David (Mary Lynn) Rettig of Middle Amana, and granddaughter Stephanie Rettig of Cedar Rapids. He is also survived by a sister, Florence (Walter) Schuerer of Amana.
He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Louise Hegewald Rettig and a sister-in-law Helen June Graichen.
John was born January 23, 1920 in Middle Amana. He received his education in the Middle Amana School. Prior to World War II he worked at the Middle Farm, Middle Amana Woolen Mill and Middle Amana Bakery. He was inducted into U.S. Army on April 22, 1942 and served his country in North Africa and Italy. He married Doris Graichen on February 3, 1945 in Amana. Following World War II, he was employed by the Amana Society until 1966 and then by Quaker Oats until retirement in 1985. In retirement, he enjoyed part-time work at the Amana General Store, traveling, golf, fishing, dining out, driving around the Amana Colonies, and the University of Iowa athletics. Above all he was devoted to his family and cherished the times he spent with them. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who was greatly loved. He was a lifelong resident of Middle Amana and a member of the Amana Church Society.
The family would like to express their gratitude to all of John’s caregivers at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Alferd J. Leichsenring, age 87 of Williamsburg, Iowa, formerly of Amana, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 9, 2007 at Middle Amana Community Church with Elder Betsy Momany officiating. Burial will be in the Amana Cemetery, Amana, Iowa with military honors. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M. Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the Middle Amana Community Church, Middle Amana. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by a son, Monte Leichsenring and wife Christine of Clarion, a daughter, Cody Shoemaker and husband Robert of Marengo; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and a sister Emma Dietrich of Amana. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife in 2002 and a sister Lillian Babbitt.
Alferd Jack Leichsenring was born August 13, 1920 in Amana, Iowa, the son of Fred and Caroline Clemens Leichsenring. He graduated from Amana High School in 1939 and served in the U.S. Army. Alferd married Hilda Crigler on November 17, 1945 in Hagerstown, Maryland. He owned and operated the South Amana Sandwich Shop and was a maintenance worker at the Highlander in Iowa City.
Alferd was a lifelong member of the Amana Community Church. He loved music, especially folk and bluegrass, and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Kathryn L. Martin, age 96, died Wednesday August 29, 2007 at her home following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 AM Saturday September 1, 2007, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. Brian Shepley and Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. Friends may call Friday, August 31, 2007 from 4 to 7 P.M. with a Scripture Service at 7 P.M. at Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to Mercy Hospice, Cedar Rapids or a charity of the donor’s choice.
She is survived by three children Kathleen Martin of Newport News, VA, Bill Martin and wife Joan of Marengo, IA, and Monica Wagner and husband Monte of Blairstown, IA; nine grandchildren; Daniel and Shawn Martin of Cedar Rapids, IA, Stephanie Cowl of Newport News, VA, Michael Holloway of Newport News, VA and Eileen Holloway of Atlanta GA, Teresa Clayton and husband Monte of Urbandale, IA, Larry Martin and wife Julie of Waterloo, IA, Michael Martin of Marengo, and Mary Oberreuter and husband Kevin of Blairstown, IA; and five great-grandchildren, Mary and Michael Clayton of Urbandale, Austin, Jordan and Conner Martin of Waterloo. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lawrence in 1974, a son Larry in 1993, a daughter Theresa in infancy, three brothers, Howell, Glenn, and Owen Simmons, and three sisters Elizabeth Caldwell, Mary Brickley, and Helen in infancy.
Kathryn L. Simmons was born May 26, 1911, in rural Iowa county Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Fannie Delzel Simmons. She graduated from Marengo High School in 1929. Kathryn worked as a secretary for the State Highway Commission. Kathryn married Lawrence William Martin on August 9, 1932 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Marengo. The couple farmed for many years.
Kathryn was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo, the Altar and Rosary Society and the local bridge club. Kathryn enjoyed cooking and baking, playing cards, fishing, and watching sports on television especially the Green Bay Packers.
Regina Ann McBride, age 43, of Marengo, Iowa, died Monday, August 13, 2007 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA following an extended illness. Graveside Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 17, 2007 at Green Mound Cemetery, Keithsburg, IL with Rev. Charles Reynolds officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, August 16, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, IA. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by her husband Jeffrey, two sons, Bradley McBride and Brent McBride, a daughter, Tiffany Kimm and husband Jeffrey, and a grandson, Ryan Kimm, all of Marengo. Also surviving are five brothers, Gene Peterson and wife Karen of Keithsburg, IL, Greg Peterson and wife Darlene of Keithsburg, Jeff Peterson and wife Angie of Oquawka, IL, Mike Peterson and wife Tabby of Keithsburg, and Chris Peterson of Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents and a mother-in-law, Betty Hall, whom she cared for.
Regina Ann Peterson was born March 28, 1964 in Aledo, IL, the daughter of Orville and Helen Pilafus Peterson. She graduated from Westmer High School in Joy, IL in 1982 and married Jeffrey A. McBride on September 6, 1983 in Aledo, IL. Regina was a homemaker and has resided in Marengo since 1994.
Mabel H. Novak, age 94, died Monday, October 1, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a brief illness. Graveside Services: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 4, 2007, Vining National Cemetery, Vining, Iowa. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by her son Robert Dee Novak and wife Noellie of Richmond, VA; her daughter, Linda Fisher and husband Paul of South Amana 16 grandchildren, Mike Crouse, Robyn Crouse, Wendy Hinman, Leigh Crouse, Corbin Crouse, David Crouse, Dee Novak, Debbie Andrew, Dawn Watson, Duke Novak, Denise Otte, Dan Shoup, Jeff Runge, Mark Runge, Bonnie Fisher, and Mindy Fisher; 26 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two daughters, Shirley Crouse and Winifred Bertelli, a grandson, Jim Fisher, a great-granddaughter, Lindsay Shoup, five sisters, and two brothers.
Mabel Helena Erickson was born August 3, 1913 near Traer, in Benton County, Iowa, the daughter of John and Helena Reimer Erickson. She graduated from Traer High School and married Wilfred C. Novak on May 4, 1934 in Mason City, Iowa. He died March 8, 1964. Mabel was a homemaker. Mabel has made her home in South Amana with her daughter since 1974. She moved to Colonial Manor in September 2006 due to failing health.
Harlene L. Olson, age 79 of Brooklyn, formerly of Marengo, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Brooklyn Community Estates in Brooklyn following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 10, 2007, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Jim Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 to 11 A.M. Monday, December 10, 2007 at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by two sons, Billy Jo of Brooklyn and Randy Jon of Marengo, and six grandchildren, Clint Olson, Jamie Hawker, Amy Olson, Henkle, Sonya Olson, Trevor Olson and Kayla Olson. Also surviving is a very dear friend, Sally Bruns of Marshalltown. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, Edwin, Everett and Duane Patterson; and 4 sisters, Norma Young, Darlene Patterson, Dorothy Johnson and Jeanne Roslund.
Harlene LaRose Patterson was born April 8, 1928 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Harley and Rosa Janssen Patterson. She graduated from Marengo High School and married William Harold Olson on November 5, 1947 in Conroy. The couple later divorced. Harlene was a nurse’s aid at the Marengo Memorial Hospital in the 1960’s. She then attended Marshalltown Community College, where she graduated with honors from the school of practical nursing. She then worked at the Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown for 10 years.
