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Lyle H. Gorsch, age 91 of Marengo, died Tuesday afternoon, May 6, 2008 at his home from heart failure. Funeral Services: 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 9, 2008, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Katie Dawson officiating. Burial will be in the Koszta Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his daughter Rena Gorsch of Marengo; a sister-in-law, Lula Gorsch of Victor and a brother-in-law, Jerry Zavodsky and wife Gladys of Marengo. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruth, two sisters, Wilma Cronbaugh and Leona Murtha, and two brothers, Floyd “Slim Gorsch and Lloyd W. Gorsch.
Lyle Henry Gorsch was born April 6, 1917 in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Henry Williams Gorsch and Blanche Cooperider Gorsch. He attended the Iowa County schools and served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945. Lyle married Ruth Irene Zavodsky on April 6, 1951 at the First Presbyterian Church in Parengo. He was a lifetime resident of Iowa County where he farmed. He was a member of the Marengo American Legion Post #76. Lyle spent his time gardening and farming, but just loved being outdoors.
Colleen E. Durr, age 79 of Huntington, IN, formerly of Williamsburg, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 16, 2008, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa with Rev. Katie Dawson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, IA. Friends may call after 10:00 A.M. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be contributed to St. Paul Methodist Building Fund, Williamsburg, Iowa or the Visiting Nurses Services and Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46814.
She is survived by her husband Harold Walter Durr; a son Brian Durr of Fort Wayne, IN; a daughter, Debbie Burton and husband Delbert of Huntington, IN; 3 grand children, Derek, Dana and Daniel Burton; and three sisters, Bonnie Huedepohl of Williamsburg, IA, Nancy Renn of Reno, Nevada and Mary Hodges of Chandler, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Colleen Elizabeth Houghkirk was born May 15, 1928 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Ward James and Garnet Williams Houghkirk. She received her education in the Des Moines and Waukee, Iowa schools, graduating in 1946. Colleen worked in retail with J.C. Penney Company and Spurgeons, and also was employed at one time with Collins Radio of Cedar Rapids. She married Harold Walter Durr on May 18, 1951 at the Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. Colleen enjoyed traveling, reading, music and flower gardening. She especially enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. She was a former member of the Williamsburg, Iowa VFW Auxiliary.
Dianne Marie Koss, age 57 of Amana, died Thursday afternoon, May 15, 2008 in the comfort of her own country home. She died following a long battle with cancer. Memorial Service: 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 18, 2008, Prairie View Christian Church, 400 Main St., Norway, IA with Pastor Bill Wenstrom officiating. Per Dianne’s wishes, her body was cremated. The family will greet friends after 1:00 P.M. Sunday at the church. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be contributed to Prairie View Christian Church, Norway, IA or the Iowa City Hospice, Iowa City, Iowa.
She is survived by her husband Duane Joseph Koss; a daughter, Melissa Seastrand of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren, Amanda, Alex, Alexis, and Adam; her mother, Alice Schrader of Warsaw, IL; a sister, Marlene (David) Schwarz of Keokuk, IA, a brother, Brett (Paula) Schrader of Warsaw, IL and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are brother-in-laws Gregg Koss of Swisher and Dennis Koss of Makinaw, IL. She was preceded in death by her father, and her grandparents.
Dianne Marie Schrader was born October 31, 1950 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Wilfred and Alice Schrader. She received her education in the Warsaw, Illinois schools graduating from Warsaw High School in 1968. She then attended Gem City Business College in Quincy. Dianne married Patrick S. Zedrick in 1972. The couple later divorced. She was united in marriage to Duane J. Koss on December 29, 2006 in Williamsburg, Iowa. The couple made their home on a country acreage north of Amana. Dianne was employed at Bank of the West in Cedar Rapids as a loan officer.
She was a member of the Professional Women’s Network, the National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited, Whitetails Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and the Wild Turkey Federation. She loved her family, friends and her two dogs, Jake and Skylar. She especially loved to ride her Ranger thru Whitetail Ridge at her home with her dogs alongside her.
Edward E. Cox, age 86 of Oxford, Iowa, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at his home following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Oxford, IA with Fr. Edmond Dunn officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Oxford. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Monday, October 13, 2008 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oxford, where there will be a Rosary recited at 7:30 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.
Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife Linda; six children, Janice McCalley (Mark) of Oxford, Ronald Cox (Colleen) of Oxford, Gerald Cox (Sandra) of Tiffin, Karen Meek (Duane) of Conroy, Nancy Kinney (Tim) of Oxford and Michael Cox (Jeanette) of Oxford; eleven grandchildren, Jason and Jordan Meek, Brian, Daniel, and Jeremy Cox, Shannon and Zachary Cox, Melissa and Mallory Kinney and Jessica and Alex Cox; twelve great -grandchildren and a sister, Anna Mary Cox of Williamsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Raymond Cox and his stepmother Josephine Cox.
Edward Ellsworth Cox was born December 18, 1921 in Holbrook, Iowa, the son of Jacob and Esther Gorvin Cox. He attended the Iowa County schools and married Linda Ahlman on July 3, 1944 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He served in the U.S. Army for 4 years stationed overseas during World War II. Following his discharge, Edward farmed and operated a trucking business. Following retirement he spent his time mowing at Kent Park in Johnson County. Ed was a member of the Oxford American Legion Post 537, the Oxford Fire Department and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oxford. He enjoyed coon and deer hunting, pony pulling, fishing, playing cards and horseshoes, and tractor pulling.
Lawrence “Pat” Vercande, age 86 of Brooklyn, died Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Grinnell, Iowa from complications of Parkinson’s disease and pneumonia. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008, Kloster-Nevenhoven Funeral Home, Brooklyn, Iowa with Fr. Philip Ryan officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn with military honors. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, October 3, 2008 at Kloster-Nevenhoven Funeral Home in Brooklyn where there will be a Scripture Service at 7 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife Maxine, two sons, Dennis of Brooklyn, and Ronald (Javerne) of Brooklyn; four grandchildren, Jessi Patterson and Jenni Vercande, Diana Lindquist, and Dustin Vercande; two great grandchildren, Kegan Patterson and Sydni Patterson; a brother Vernon Vercande of Marengo, and three sisters, Mae Zuber of Williamsburg, Lenore Benest of Marion, and Jean Disterhoft of Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Cloyd “JC” Vercande, two sisters, Anna Kruse, and Irene in early childhood.
Lawrence F. “Pat” Vercande was born March 24, 1922 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Camil and Ines Pierce Vercande. He received his education in the Williamsburg schools and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942-45 in the European Theatre. He was a mechanic, and crew chief on P47 fighter planes. He served in Normandy, Rhineland, northern France, Ardennes and central Europe. He received the Belgium Fourragere, 6 Bronze stars, and the Distinguished Unit Badge. Pat married Maxine Kann on February 18, 1946 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Brooklyn. He farmed in the Brooklyn area for 63 years. He spent several years living at the Brooklyn Community Estates due to failing health.
Lawrence was a member of the Francis Gallagher American Legion Post 294, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Brooklyn. The couple enjoyed attending Air Force reunions including the ones held in Europe. While in High School, Pat wrestled and achieved a state title which still stands today.
Daniel Lanning, age 92 of Marengo, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Rose Haven Nursing Home following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 22, 2008, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Katie Z. Dawson officiating. Burial will be in the Victor Memorial Cemetery, Victor, Iowa. Friends may call from 2 to 5 P.M. Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to First United Methodist Church, Marengo or Amenity Hospice.
Daniel is survived by his wife Mary of Marengo; nieces and nephews, Dolores Schlessman (lee) of Denver, CO, Diane Beberick (Joseph) of Lakewood, CO, Mary Ellen Fullmer (Ed) of Omaha, NE, Marianne Ocheltree of Victor and Tom Shaull (Catherine) of Tipton; and several sisters-in-laws. Also surviving are good friends, Bob and Jackie Wagner of Marengo. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James and Homer Lanning and three sisters, Ruth Ocheltree, Naomi Mumby and Esther Jann.
Daniel Lanning was born September 29, 1915 in Victor, Iowa, the son of Daniel P. and Fanny McBride Lanning. He graduated from Victor High School in 1933 and attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA for 2 years. Daniel served in the U.S. Army during World War II stationed in Japan. He married Mary Jane Kurie on July 17, 1949 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He worked at the Breese Company for 35 years. The couple also worked part time with Jake Valentine at Hoover-Valentine Funeral Home. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Marengo, the American Legion in Marengo and Ladora and the Ladora Town Council.
Geraldine T. Hanson, age 95, died Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 8, 2008, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Williamsburg with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Williamsburg. Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M. Sunday, September 7, 2008 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church where there will be a Scripture service at 5 P.M. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Michael and wife Sherry of Butte, MT and Stephen and wife Loretta of Williamsburg; six grandchildren Dana Hanson Monroe (Monte) of Darby, MT, Barbara Hanson Romerio (Chuck) of Whitehall, MT, John Michael Hanson of San Diego, CA, Conn Hanson of New York City, Morgan Hanson (Angela) of Pittsburg, PA and Hanorah Hanson Curry (Aaron) of Washington, D.C. and six great-grandchildren, Marisa, Nolan and Kyle Romerio, Logan Monroe and Thomas and James Hanson: a brother Jack Griffin of Cedar Rapids and a brother-in-law, Bernard Hanson, New Haven, CT. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert L. Hanson, a daughter, Nancy Hanson Prentice, two brothers, James and Francis Griffin, and a sister Mary May.
Geraldine Theresa Griffin was born August 21, 1913 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of John and Anna Molumby Griffin. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Cedar Rapids in 1931. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Witwer Grocery Company. Geraldine married Robert L Hanson on September 2, 1937 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. The couple settled in Williamsburg, Iowa. Geraldine enjoyed knitting and crocheting for her children and grandchildren. She collected antiques and spent many joyful hours caring for her flowerbeds.
Elizabeth Christine “Betty” Wetjen, age 97, of Amana, died Monday, September 8, 2008 at Colonial Manor of Amana, from complications of advanced age. Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, September 11, 2008, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead, Iowa with Rev. Wayne Woolery officiating. Inurnment will be in St. John’s Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead, or Essence of Life Hospice, Amana. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her daughter Maureen Thalacker and husband Ronald of Amana, three grandchildren, John, Steve and Dave Thalacker and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John in 1986, three sisters, Mary Reihman, Louise Haas, and Leni Schuerer, three brothers, Fred, Paul, and William Oehl, and an infant granddaughter.
Elizabeth Christine Oehl was born September 25, 1910 in Amana, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Louise Roemig Oehl. She received her education in the Amana schools and married John Wetjen on November 29, 1952 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Homestead, Iowa. Besides being a homemaker, Betty worked at the Amana Woolen Mill, and also was clerk at the Amana Post Office. She served as acting postmaster for a short time. Later in life, Betty worked part time at the Sandstone Winery. Betty was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead.
Vivian G. Shaull Holst, age 96 of Marengo, died Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Rose Haven Nursing Home following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, September 3, 2008, First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Rev. Katie Dawson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by her son Ronald Shaull and wife Rosalie of Marengo, three daughters, Pat Hagen and husband Kenneth of Homestead, Charlotte Iberg and husband Ronald of Austin, TX and Jeroldine Soar of Council Bluffs, Iowa; ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, two brothers, Roderick and Charles Moore, four sisters, Marguerite Beasmore, Lavona Pasler, Lucille Blomme and Frances Tehan, a son-in-law, Harold Soar and a grandson Brett Hagen.
Vivian Grace Moore was born March 17, 1912 in Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Maude Claypool Moore. She received her education in the North English schools and married Merritt Shaull on July 1, 1928 in Marengo. He died November 23, 1957. Vivian married Harry Holst on November 14, 1958 in Marengo. He died April 1, 1988. Vivian was employed at Amana Refrigeration for many years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marengo, and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, needlework and making afghans.
