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Matthew Keith “Sarge” Merritt, age 82, of Marengo, IA, formerly of Waco, TX, died Monday, September 1, 2008 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 5, 2008, First United Methodist Church, Marengo, IA with Rev. Katie Dawson officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors conducted by Marengo American Legion Post #76. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, IA. A memorial fund has been established.
Keith is survived by his wife Marilyn, two daughters, Barb Christoffersen and husband Steve of Cedar Rapids, and Shery Merritt of Bethlehem, PA; a son Dan Merritt and wife Teresa of Jenks, OK; seven grandchildren, Brian (Lory) Christoffersen of Cedar Rapids, Tammy (Mike) Hoffman of Mason City, IA, Shery (Nick) Pryszlak of Branchburg, NJ, Matthew Christoffersen of Cedar Rapids, Joshua (Kendra) Merritt of Centennial, CO, and Travis and Kayleen Merritt of Jenks, OK; seven great-grandchildren, Cody and Callie Christoffersen, Noah, Chloe, Dinah, Silas and Tabitha Hoffman. Also surviving are his siblings, Mary Hayden of Cedar Rapids, Jim Merritt and wife Beverly of Johnston, IA and Chuck Merritt and wife Jean of Marengo. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Steven Keith Merritt, and a brother Ronald Merritt.
Matthew Keith Merritt was born September 28, 1925 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Benjamin Burr Merritt and Florence Mae Hawkins Merritt. He received his education in the Iowa Valley schools, graduating from Iowa Valley High School in 1945. Following graduation, Keith was employed at Iowa Steel in Cedar Rapids. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 until 1970, stationed at Spokane, Washington, Yakota, Japan, Clark AFB in the Phillipines and several other bases in the U.S. He married Marilyn Huber on July 12, 1951 in Solon, Iowa. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Keith was employed by the Iowa Valley Schools in Marengo, then at Solar Homes of Marengo, retiring in 1977. The couple then moved to Waco, TX. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marengo, the American Legion Post #76 for over 59 years, and was treasurer of Air Force Sergeants. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He especially enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball during his years in the Air Force. Keith was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.
Richard D. Trumpold, age 72, of Middle Amana, died Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital of brain cancer. Funeral Services: 1:00 P.M. Monday, September 8, 2008 at the Middle Amana Community Church, Middle Amana with Elder Eleanor Hoehnle officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Amana Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 P.M. Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Middle Amana Community Church. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn; two daughters, Pam Lockhart of Cedar Rapids and Cheri Kirk (James) also of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Henry Trumpold (Janice) of Marengo, and a sister-in-law, Carolyn Trumpold of Middle Amana. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Clifford and John and a sister, Dorothy Graesser, and a son-in-law Robert Lockhart.
Richard Donald Trumpold was born November 7, 1935 in Middle Amana, Iowa, the son of Rudolph and Maria Buerkin Trumpold. He received his education in the Amana schools. He served in the Army Reserves during the Korean Conflict and then served in the U.S. Army for two years. Richard married Marilyn Blessing on June 6, 1954 in Cedar Rapids. He was employed Quaker Oats from 1957 to 1991. He was a supervisor from 1980 until retiring. Following his retirement, he worked at the Amana Furniture Shop in Amana.
Richard enjoyed woodworking, playing pool, watching pro wrestling and the Chicago Cubs. He traveled to Germany twice. Richard spent many hours planting roses and tending their blooms. He also constructed a fish pond at his home in Middle Amana. For the last ten years, he spent the winters in Texas. During these winters, he was a bell ringer for the Salvation Army, a member of the Hot Pepper Organization and volunteered during the hockey and basketball games at the Arena in Texas. Richard was a member of the Amana Church and the Young Mans Bureau.
Joseph P. Quinlan, age 38 of Marengo, died Friday evening, December 5, 2008 at his parents’ home. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, December 9, 2008, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, December 8, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo where there will be a Scripture Service at 6:00 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his parents, Larry and Jean Quinlan of Marengo; his siblings, Mike Quinlan (Julie) of Marengo, Anne Quinlan of Fort Dodge, Joni Lawson (Mick) of Ottumwa, Dan Quinlan (Deb) of Marengo and Ed Quinlan (Janel) of Hamilton, IL. and 12 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard and Albertine Henik and William and Barbara Quinlan.
Joseph Patrick Quinlan was born July 10, 1970 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Lawrence Quinlan and Jean Henik Quinlan. He received his education in the Iowa Valley Schools of Marengo and worked as a salesman in the auto industry for several years. Joseph enjoyed fishing in his free time, and spending time with his family.
Helen G. Haman, age 96 of Marengo, died Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, December 3, 2008, Trinity United Church of Christ, rural Marengo, with Rev. Bev Thompson-Travis officiating. Burial will be in Genoa Bluff Cemetery, rural Marengo. Friends may call from 3 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to Trinity United Church of Christ, Marengo Memorial Hospital or Iowa City Hospice. She is survived by two daughters, Eleanor Pivonka (William) of Spokane, WA and Alice Baumgartner of Waterloo, IA; a son Alan Haman (Eileen) of Versailles, KY; 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and three sisters, Frieda Reno of Marshalltown, Thelma Dietrich (Leonard) of Williamsburg and Dorothy Miller (Elmer) of Vinton. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Herman, Ernest and John and a son-in-law, Edward Baumgartner.
Helen Punke was born February 15, 1912 near Victor, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Ica Mercer Punke. She moved with her family to New Mexico at a young age, returning to Iowa in 1928. She was employed at the Marengo Creamery and the Citizens Telephone Co. during her high school years. Helen graduated from Marengo High School in 1932and continued to work at the telephone company as a secretary/stenographer. She married Henry H. Haman on August 20, 1934. The couple made their home in the Genoa Bluff area where Henry operated Haman Garage until 1974. The couple then moved to Marengo, where Helen did sewing and hand-quilting for many area residents, along with working at the Marengo Fabric Shop. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, rural Marengo. Helen has made her home at Highland Ridge in Williamsburg since 2007.
Daniel Andrew McConnell, Jr., age 75 of Brooklyn, died suddenly Saturday, November 29, 2008 at his home. Memorial Services: 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 2, 2008, Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. John Dodds officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery, Brooklyn, Iowa. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M. Monday, December 1, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy; a son David and wife Sue of Victor; a daughter, DeAnn McConnell of Brooklyn; five grandchildren, Kelsey Smith, and Kayla Smith, both of Brooklyn, Wes Cooling (Kari) of Cedar Rapids, Les Cooling (Casie) of Victor, and Phillip Cooling of Hartwick; five great-grandchildren, Abby Smith, Connor, Camren, Landen, and Drew Cooling. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters, Mildred Reimers, Alice Miller, and Opal Swatosh.
Daniel Andrew McConnell, Jr. was born December 24, 1932 in Malcom, Iowa, the son of Daniel and Nellie Mae Smith McConnell. He graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1951 and married Dorothy Lievens on October 16, 1955 in Grinnell. Daniel was employed for 22 years with Manatts and then worked for Brooklyn Municipal Utilities for 15 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn, and was a past member of the Brooklyn Fire Department and the East Poweshiek Ambulance Service. Daniel enjoyed fishing, hunting, attending sporting events and playing cards.
David Lee Lemley, Jr., age 45 of Ladora, died Thursday, November 27, 2008 in a motorcycle accident near Ladora, Iowa. Friends may call from 1 to 3 P.M. Monday, December 1, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, witha Family Graveside Service following at Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his parents David Lemley of Ladora and Sharon Birchmier Lemley of North Liberty; a sister Laurie Evans (Mark) of North Liberty and two nephews, Tyler and Grandy Evans.
David was born April 3, 1963 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He received his education in the Marengo and HLV schools.
Richard C. Kriegel, age 80 of Marengo, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Monday, December 1, 2008, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. Brian Shepley and Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Marengo with military honors. Friends may call from 2 to 6 P.M. Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo where there will be a Scripture Service at 6 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife Donna; two sons, Daryl (Janette) of Marengo and Dennis (Teresa) of Williamsburg; four daughters, Elaine McBride (Mike) of Marengo, Mary Jeane Watson (Rich) of Laverkin, Utah, Michelle Blythe (Doug) of Williamsburg, and Jillynn Young of Marengo; 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Jim, Glen Joe, Lawrence and Kenneth, all of Brooklyn; and two sisters, Gladys Healey of Toledo, and Mary Jane Rich of Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Matthew McBride, 8 brothers, Lyle, Elmer, Lloyd, Melvin, William, Louis, Wayne and Gerald, and two sisters, Stella Henley and Marge Henley.
Richard Charles Kriegel was born March 10, 1928 in Brooklyn, Iowa, the son of John and Mary Roth Kriegel. He received his education in the Poweshiek county schools and he married Donna LeFevre in Clearfield, Utah on August 23, 1950. Richard served with the U.S. Marine Corp for 3 years during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service, Richard farmed in Poweshiek and Iowa Counties until 1977. He then was employed as a pressman at Amana Refrigeration for 23 years, retiring in 1995. He remained active by working as a groundskeeper for the Iowa County Fairgrounds for 12 additional years. Richard was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Marengo, the Marengo American Legion Post #76, and IAM Local 1526 Union.
Betty L. Herman, age 67 of Marengo died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at her home from complications of lung cancer. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Katie Z. Dawson officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, November 28, 2008 at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by her children, Cindy Holyman (Bill) of South English, Jim Herman of Coralville, Dale Herman (Nancee) of Atkins, Rodney Herman of Marengo and Penny Mews of Marengo; 13 grandchildren, Joshua, Amanda, Chris, Greg, Chad, Sara, Nolan, Nathan, Nevin, Nicole, Tiffany, Andrew and Thomas; 4 great-grandchildren, Lyla, William, Jon and Piper; a brother Louis Knapp, Jr. and a sister, Mary Becker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Earl in 2007, a brother Raymond Knapp, and a grandson, James Parmenter.
Betty Lou Knapp was born November 24, 1941 in Bertram, Iowa, the daughter of Louis Edward Knapp, Sr. and Rose Emma Schley Knapp. She attended the Bertram schools and Hilton High School in Conroy. Betty married Earl Donald “Sonny” Herman, Jr. on April 19, 1958 at the Wesley Methodist Church in Marengo. The couple resided in Marengo for 48 years. She was employed at Amana Refrigeration as an assembly person for 29 years, retiring in 2003. Betty was a member of the Marengo American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and bingo.
Ruth L. Zuber, age 68 of Marengo, died Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 28, 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 8 P.M. Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by her husband Mervin; a daughter, Vicki Cobb and husband Rich of Marengo; a son Roy and wife Sue of Mesa, AZ; 4 grandchildren, Joseph and Jacob Cobb, and April and Heather Zuber; her mother, Louise Stambaugh of Marengo; two brothers, George Stambaugh and wife Trudie of Granbury, TX and William Stambaugh and wife Faye of Northwood, IA; and many aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father.
Ruth Lorraine Stambaugh was born August 10, 1940 in Marion, Iowa, the daughter of Warren and Louise Klaner Stambaugh. She graduated from Amana High School in 1958 and married Mervin Zuber on August 30, 1958 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead, Iowa. Ruth was a homemaker and also worked as a waitress at the Homestead Café and at Middle America. She enjoyed cooking, reading, word searches, crossword puzzles, and jigsaw puzzles.
