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Doris F. “Dorie” Vetterick Peterson, age 92 of Marengo, died Friday morning, July 18, 2008 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 21, 2008, Trinity United Church of Christ, rural Marengo with Rev. Bev Thompson-Travis officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 P.M. Monday July 21, at Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Iowa. Friends may call from 3 to 6 P.M. Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to Trinity United Church of Christ, the Marengo Memorial Hospital, the American Cancer Society or Essence of Life Hospice, Amana.
Doris is survived by her son Gary Peterson and wife Joanne of Belle Plaine, IA, two grandsons, David Peterson (Amy) of Kalamazoo, MI, and Don Allen Peterson (Bronwyn) of Peyton, CO; three great-grand daughters, Emma Peterson, Dorie Peterson and Elissa Peterson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George E. Peterson on September 7, 1994, a brother Harry Vetterick, Jr. and two sisters, Wilma Strey and Maxine Lynn.
Doris Frances Vetterick was born March 16, 1916 in Creston, Iowa, the daughter of Harry A. and Anna E. Falcke Vetterick. She graduated from Creston High School in 1934. Following graduation, Dorie was employed as a dental receptionist in Creston. She married George Peterson on February 3, 1939 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. The couple resided in Iowa City, Iowa for 2 years, then moved to Madison, WI. Following George’s discharge from the Navy, the couple returned to Iowa City where he enrolled in the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, and Dorie accepted a position in the Publications Office. In 1955, the couple purchased Denzler Drug in Marengo, which they operated as the Peterson Pharmacy. Dorie clerked and was bookkeeper for 30 years, retiring in 1985 when they sold the business to their son, Gary.
Doris was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, the Ladies Fellowship Organization, was past vice-president of the Marengo Jr. Federated Club and a member of the Marengo Legion Auxiliary.
Dorie enjoyed caring for her home, yard and flowers, collected antique china and glassware and loved to cook and bake. She found much joy in sharing the “goodies” with relatives, neighbors and friends. She enjoyed the Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball seasons, and dearly loved her family and friends.
Wanda E. McCaw, age 88 of Marengo, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Bev Thompson-Travis officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the funeral home. Memorials may be contributed to Pennies for the Park, Marengo, or Trinity United Church of Christ, Marengo.
She is survived by her son, Bob Sims of Davenport; her daughter, Sally Baumgartner (Daniel) of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren, Janet Holst (Scott) of Salem, IL, Doug Sims (Michelle) of Marengo, Kathryn Van Berkum (Jamie) of Marion and Sarah Mostrom (Stacy) of Liberty, MO; and eight great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are stepchildren, Jerry McCaw (Jan) of Williamsburg, Yvonne McCaw of Marengo, Pat Meier (Mike) of Cedar Rapids, and Steve McCaw (Amy) of Marengo, and many step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Robert E. Sims in 1976 and Gordon McCaw in 1998, a brother Lawrence Cooperider, a sister, Dorothy Zuber, and a step daughter, Dorene Duffy.
Wanda Evelyn Cooperider was born September 3, 1919 in Marengo, the daughter of Bert and Pearl Davis Cooperider. She attended the Marengo schools and married Robert E. Sims on October 5, 1940. He died in 1976. She married Gordon McCaw in 1977. He died in 1998. Wanda was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, rural Marengo, the Marengo Legion Auxiliary and a board member of the Iowa County Historical Society for many years.
Marvin David Krauss, age 84 of Amana, died Friday, August 1, 2008 at Colonial Manor of Amana, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at the Amana Community Church, Main Amana, with Elder Peter Hoehnle officiating. Burial will be in the Amana Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Monday, August 4, 2008 at the Amana Church in Main Amana, IA. Memorials may be contributed to the Amana Heritage Society or the Amana Church Society. Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife Lillian Krauss of Amana; a son, Steve Krauss (Jane) of Amana; a daughter Ingrid (Mrs. Alvin) Schulte and special friend Allen Niebes of East Amana; 4 grandchildren, Tim Krauss (Shannon) of Marengo, Robert Krauss of Amana, Erik Schulte (Erin) of East Amana and Adam Schulte (Kristyn) of Amana; 2 great grandchildren, Kyla and Calvin Schulte; a brother, Don (Eunice) Krauss of East Amana and 2 sisters, Virginia Hoppe and Lucille Eckmann (Harold) of Amana. Also surviving are 2 stepsons, Lanny Haldy (Andrea) of Middle Amana, Lyle Haldy (Vicki) of Kellner, WI, a step-daughter, Leah Fisher (Don) of Cedar Rapids; and 7 step grandchildren, Zach and Ben Neumann, Amy and Andrew Miller, and Shawn, Austin and Cory Huber. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Zensi Krauss and a son-in-law, Alvin Schulte.
Marvin David Krauss was born May 18, 1924 in South Amana, the son of David G. and Helen Seifert Krauss. He attended the Amana Schools and graduated from the Middle Amana High School in 1942. He attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City for 3 years. Marvin married Zensi H. Spoerl on April 26, 1947 in their Amana home. She died September 7, 1978. Marvin served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, retiring as a Major in 1965. He along with his father David and sister Virginia founded Krauss Furniture in 1956. Marvin married Lillian Dickel Haldy on May 18, 1991 in Amana.
Marvin was a member of the Amana Church, serving as an elder for over 30 years, and also serving on the Board of Trustees. He served on the Amana Society Board for 20 years, served on the Board of Colonial Manor Nursing Home, and the Amana Sanitary District Board. He was a member of the Amana Welfare Association and the Army Reserve Officers. Marvin enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and traveling. He also enjoyed visiting museums. He especially enjoyed the times spent with his grandchildren.
Victor E. “Vic” Huedepohl age 82 of Williamsburg, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday July 8, 2008 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg with Rev. Carl Cloeter officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Williamsburg. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M Monday July 7, 2008 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. A memorial fund has been established. Arrangements are with Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.
He is survived by his wife Pauline; two sons, Larry and Loren, both of Conroy; a brother, Harvey Huedepohl of Williamsburg; and a sister Neva Norris also of Williamsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Eldon and two sisters, Dorothy in infancy and Marlene Stevens.
Victor Edwin Huedepohl was born February 8, 1926 in rural Conroy, Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Rudolph and Kathrina Teggatz Hudepohl. He graduated from Hilton High School in Conroy in 1944 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Vic met his brother and a childhood friend Don Frick overseas in the Navy. Vic witnessed the signing of the peace treaty between America and Japan while on board his ship the U.S. Cullman. Vic married Pauline Claypool on July 25, 1948 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He farmed in Iowa County until 1964 when the couple moved to Williamsburg. He was employed at Frick Lumber in Williamsburg and also hauled for the Farmers Co-op in Conroy. Victor loved to fish. He enjoyed farming and especially enjoyed the numerous family gatherings. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg.
Marjorie Ellen Weldon, age 73 of Parnell, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the English Valley Care Center, North English, following a brief illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 12, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Parnell with Fr. Pat Lumsden officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Parnell. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, July 11, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Parnell where there will be a Scripture Service at 7 P.M. Memorials may be contributed to Iowa City Hospice, St. Joseph’s Altar and Rosary Society or St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband Harold; her children, Patti Schropp and husband Larry, Greg Weldon, and Paul Weldon and wife Jennifer all of Parnell and Joan Weldon of Kalona; five grandchildren, Sara and Jeremy Schropp of Parnell, Stacie White (Chris) of Sierra Vista, AZ, and Kate and Jacob Weldon of Parnell; and a great-grandchild Logan White of Sierra Vista. Also surviving are three sisters, Mary Quinlan of Oxford, Jane Olson (Keith) of Ramsey, MN, and Elizabeth Harney of New York, NY; 3 sisters-in-law Rita Murphy and Colleen Weldon of Parnell and Anne Harney of Tiffin; and a brother-in-law Clem Weldon (Audrey) of North English. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jim and John Harney, 5 brothers-in-law, Frank and Dean Weldon, Joe Murphy, Joe Hanson, and Gerald Quinlan and a sister-in-law, Margaret Hanson.
Marjorie Ellen Harney was born August 7, 1934 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Anthony H. and Mary Ellen Ford Harney. She graduated from Parnell High School in 1953 and married Harold James Weldon on November 16, 1955 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Holbrook, Iowa. Marjorie was a mother and a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, baking and making doll houses. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Parnell and the Altar and Rosary Society.
Margaret E. Hanson, age 80 of Parnell, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the English Valley Care Center in North English, following a brief illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 27, 2008, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Parnell with Fr. Pat Lumsden presiding. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Holbrook. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, June 26, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Church, Parnell where there will be a Prayer Service at 7 P.M. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her children, Mary Miller (Richard) of Williamsburg, Carol Murphy (Tom) of Parnell, Paul Hanson (Annette) of Huron, S.D. and Helen Joens (Craig) of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren, Samantha, Zack and Melissa Miller of Williamsburg, Megan and Ryan Murphy of Parnell, Julianne Hanson of Huron, S.D. and Cael and Ben Joens of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Rita Murphy of Parnell; two brothers, Harold Weldon (Marge) of Parnell and Clem Weldon (Audrey) of North English, and a sister-in-law, Colleen Weldon of Parnell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph Hanson in 1982, two brothers, Frank and Dean Weldon and a brother-in-law Joe Murphy.
Margaret Eleanor Weldon was born January 18, 1928 in Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of John and Anna Cain Weldon. She received her education in the Parnell schools and graduated from Parnell High School in 1946. Margaret married Joseph P. Hanson on September 2, 1957 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Parnell. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading and crossword puzzles. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren.
Jean Marie Sponar, age 69 of Amana, died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at her home following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Glenn Hunt officiating. Burial will be in the East Amana Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the funeral home.
She is survived by her husband Francis, a son Alan Sponar of East Amana, and several aunts and cousins. Also surviving is Peppy, her dog. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son Kevin in 1985.
Jean Marie Bahndorf was born August 26, 1938 in East Amana, Iowa the daughter of Willie and Maria Hess Bahndorf. She graduated from Amana High School in 1956 and married Francis Sponar on April 6, 1957 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was employed at the Amana Store and the Woolen Mill Office and Sales Room. She also worked at the Amana Post Office and was postmaster in Homestead for 28 years. She was a member of the NAPUS Postal Union. Jean enjoyed working the daily crossword puzzle, Jumble, and Crypto Quote. She played accordion in the Octorberfest for several years and enjoyed traveling and eating out.
Gwendolyn R. Pexa, age 89 of Menomonee Falls, WI, formerly of Marengo, died Monday, June 30, 2008 at Tamarack Place in Menomonee Falls, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, July 3, 2008, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Douglas Morton officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to Pennies for the Park, for playground equipment at the Marengo City Park.
Gwen is survived by her daughter Stephanie Hicklin and husband Keith of Sussex, WI, and two grandchildren, Stacy Hicklin of Boynton Beach, FL and Steven Hicklin of Stevens Point, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John F. Pexa on June 2, 1995 and a brother, Ralph Morton.
Gwendolyn Ruth Morton was born September 7, 1918 in Ocheyedan, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Sylvia Stewart Morton. She graduated from Ocheyedan High School in 1936. Gwen attended the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1965 with a BA in education. She began her teaching career in the rural schools and became a deputy superintendent overseeing 30 rural schools. Gwen married John F. Pexa on July 24, 1946 in Sibley, Iowa. The couple moved to Marengo where Gwen taught 1 st and 2 nd grade in Ladora for the next 5 years. Gwen left teaching for 11 years to raise their daughter, but returned to teach 1 st grade at Iowa Valley School in Marengo. She retired in 1983. She and her husband wintered in Texas for many years, and enjoyed traveling to numerous places. Gwen was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Iowa County Historical Society. She enjoyed gardening and yardwork, a good game of bridge and was a crossword enthusiast. She especially cherished the time spent with her grandchildren. Gwen moved to Wisconsin several years ago to be near her daughter and family.
