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Ronald Ross Reichert, Sr., age 74, died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at his home from complications of cancer. The family will receive family and friends from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, to celebrate Ron’s life. Memorials may be contributed to the American Diabetes Association, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Reichert; his children, Terry L. Schroeder (Steve) of Williamsburg, Ronald Ross Reichert Jr. “J.R.” of Marengo, Stacy Hawkins (Josh) of Marengo, Rickey Reichert of New Mexico, Katherine Ploen of Davenport, and Debra Tate of Texas; 4 grandchildren, Kaylene L. Schroeder, Lane J. F. Schroeder, Brandy Reichert and Tabitha Reichert; his siblings, Vera Webb of Muscatine, Loretta Drawbaugh of Muscatine, Pauline Webb of Muscatine, Patricia Blake of Bettendorf, Jack Reichert of Muscatine, Sandy Van Winkle of Bettendorf, Paul Reichert of Muscatine, and Jerry Reichert of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Florence Lucille Feldhahn Reichert, and siblings Gert Brown, Oliver Alfert Reichert, Jr., Jean Thorpe, Richard Reichert, Robert Reichert, and Donna Mae Reichert.
Ronald Ross Reichert was born November 1, 1934, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Oliver Alfert Reichert and Wilma Fern Fischer Reichert. He served in the United States Army. Ron was self-employed as a horse breeder, trainer and farrier. He was a member of the Iowa Quarter Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association and the National Snaffle Bit Association. He enjoyed horses, foals, horse shows, raising corgis and watching his grandchildren in the show ring.
Private family services will be at a later date.
Theresa M. Martinson, age 100, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg from complications of advanced age. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 10, 2009, St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, Williamsburg with Rev. Karl Heck officiating. Burial will be in First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Conroy. Friends may call from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. Friday, at St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by four daughters, Annabell Richardson of La Porte City, Velma Mews (Don) of Williamsburg, Maxine Jeske (George) of Clintonville, WI and Shirley Owens (Hugh) of Homestead; a son Donald Martinson of Marengo; 20 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Pearl Kiesling and Lillian Dochterman, both of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1953, 5 brothers, Herman, John, Hilbert, Paul and one in infancy, two sisters, Alvina Schwarting and Irma Schweitzer, a great-grandson, two son-in-laws, George Richardson and Lester Jeske and a daughter-in-law, Karen Martinson.
Theresa Marie Caroline Schwarting was born January 30, 1909 in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Herman and Henrietta Eschenburg Schwarting. She attended the rural grade schools and Immanuel Parochial School. Theresa married Martin K. Martinson on August 25, 1933 at the Lutheran parsonage in Norway, Iowa. The couple farmed west of Conroy from 1933 until Martin died in 1953. Theresa moved into Williamsburg in 1970. She was a member of St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church in Williamsburg and the Women’s Guild.
Darlene L. Walter, age 76 of Williamsburg, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following an extended illness. Funeral services: 10:30 A.M. Friday, March 20, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Williamsburg, with Rev. Richard A. Meyer officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. Friends may call from 3 to 7 P.M. Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the church. Memorials may be contributed to Lutheran Interparish School or the charity of the donor’s choice. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband Robert; a daughter Cindy M. Faas of Amana; a son Terry and wife Sara of Palo; 4 grandchildren, Afton Ridenour and husband Nathan of North English, Whit Faas of North English, Jordan Walter of Cedar Rapids, and Pvt. Codi Walter of Ft. Hauchuca, AZ; and twin great-grandchildren, Connor and Bridgette Ridenour. Also surviving are a brother Dean Wiebold and wife Janice of Williamsburg, and 2 sisters, Lillian Sandersfeld of Williamsburg, and Carolyn Kuesel and husband Roger of Victor. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Darlene Lucille Wiebold was born November 3, 1932 in York Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Millen and Martha Wardenburg Wiebold. She received her education in the Iowa County schools. Darlene married Robert Walter on June 10, 1954 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The couple farmed until 1992 when they moved to Williamsburg. Darlene drove school bus for many years. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. She also belonged to the Williamsburg Saddle Club, and she loved to play her organ and to play cards.
Henrietta Johanna Moershel Ruff, age 93 of South Amana, died Friday, February 27, 2009 at Colonial Manor of Amana following a short illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 4, 2009, Middle Amana Community Church with Elder Mike Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the South Amana Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Middle Amana Community Church in Middle Amana. Memorials may be contributed to the Amana Library, Amana Church Society or the charity of the donor’s choice. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
Henrietta was born February 12, 1916 in Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of Fred W. and Katherine Johanna Hofer Moershel. She and her brother, Carl F. were in the first class to graduate from Amana High School in 1936. After graduating from Coe College with a BA degree, she returned to Amana High School in 1940 as a teacher at the age of 24. Henrietta taught English and, in the early years, business classes as well. In 1964 she began graduate work in library science and became certified as a high school and elementary librarian. Through her efforts, the high school library expanded to serve all grades and eventually the community as a whole.
Henrietta moved to South Amana when she married Ferdinand J. Ruff on June 4, 1950. Together they enjoyed their many travels to Europe where they made lifelong friends. She retired in 1976 to care for Ferdinand who died in 1977. In 1994 Henrietta moved to Lakeview Village in Middle Amana.
For her students in the three and a half decades of her teaching and librarian career, ‘Mrs. Ruff’ was more than an instructor. She directed school plays, sponsored HI-LITES (the monthly newspaper) and the yearbook, and chaperoned school trips. She encouraged creativity, expanded horizons for many students and inspired generations of teachers, writers and readers. Highly esteemed by her fellow teachers, Henrietta led by quiet example and was a role model for bringing out the best in her students.
Creative writing was Henrietta’s passion. Her stories, essays and poetry have appeared in Wilkommen, Involvement and other publications. She published two books, Seasons to Remember, Recollections of an Amana Childhood (1996) and Green Voices, Selected Poetry (2000). She honed her writing through participation in a writer’s club for more than two decades after her retirement and by attending Elder Hostel sessions throughout North America.
Henrietta received numerous awards including the Amana Community Schools Award for 38 years of Faithful Devoted Service in 1997, the AEA Friend of Education Award in 1979, the Amana Arts Guild “Friend of the Arts Award” in 1991, the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame Award presented by Governor Terry Branstad in 1992 and the Clear Creek Amana Hall of Fame Award in 2003. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, the Amana Church Society, Amana Arts Guild, Amana Historical Society and was the first 4-H leader in the Amana Colonies.
She will be dearly missed by her family; her stepson, Henry Ruff (Emaline) of Middle Amana; her step-grandson, Eric Ruff (Sherry) of Redding, CA and step great-grandson, Austin; her nieces, Marianne Moershel (Bruce Woodrow) and Rebecca Moershel (Larry Gordon) of Toronto, Canada and their families; her sister-in-law Marietta Moershel of Middle Amana and special friends Larry and Linda Yoder of Marengo. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her beloved brother, Carl.
The family extends appreciation to the staffs of Lakeview Village, Colonial Manor of Amana and Essence of Life Hospice for the loving care and friendship they provided for Henrietta.
Janice Marie Roller, age 66, of Grinnell, died Monday, January 26, 2009 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 30, 2009, Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. John Epperson officiating. Burial will be in Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by her husband Dr. Donald Roller; her children, Dan Roller (Karol) of Sigourney, Kevin Roller (Angie) of Brooklyn, Diana Kline (Ed) of Brooklyn and Tammy Rockwell (Tony) of Sully; ten grandchildren, Mindy Venz (Nathan) of O’Fallon, MO, Haley Roller of Iowa City, Danielle and Brandon Roller of Brooklyn, Marc, Devan, Eddie, and Jack Kline of Brooklyn, and Taryn and Riley Rockwell of Sully. Also surviving is a brother Ron Jones (Jean) of Grinnell. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Virginia Koehn, and a brother-in-law, Edwin Koehn.
Janice Marie Jones was born May 10, 1942 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Dale and Phyllis Jordan Jones. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1959 and attended AIB in Des Moines, and received a degree in accounting. She married Dr. Donald Roller on July 23, 1961 at the Millersburg Methodist Church. She was employed at the Shortstop as a cashier for the last ten years, and was very fond of the people she worked with.
Janice loved to camp at Diamond Lake, Hawkeye basketball, solving crosswords and cooking. She spent her leisure time with her dogs and watching game shows. But she especially enjoyed the time she spent with her family.
Fred D. Lindenmayer, age 82, of Marengo, died Monday morning, August 17, 2009 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed in Fred’s name to the Iowa Valley High School Auditorium Renovation Project or the Marengo American Legion Post #76. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie; two sons, F. James Lindenmayer and wife Barbara of Ottumwa, and Jay A. Lindenmayer and wife Nancy of Brooklyn; three granddaughters, Julie Ann of Miami, FL, Diane of Long Beach, Long Island, NY and Ariel of Marengo; and a brother Richard of Marengo. Also surviving are a sister-in-law Kay Scott (James) of Phoenix, AZ, brothers-in-law Dan Jacobs (Mona) of Congress, AZ, Jim Jacobs (Doris) of Cedar Rapids and Larry Jacobs of Mechanicsville, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Bonnie Lindenmayer and Belle Jacobs.
Frederick Dale Lindenmayer was born June 14, 1927 in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Ernest L. Lindenmayer and Lila A Smith Lindenmayer. He graduated from Carson High School, Marengo in 1945 and served in the U.S. Army for 2 years, stationed in Korea. Fred married Bonnie A. Jacobs on March 17, 1949 in Marengo. He was employed by Coca-Cola in Iowa City and Marengo for 8 years. He then was employed by Rockwell-Collins Avionics in sales, retiring after 30 years. He was a member of the Marengo American Legion Post #76 where he served on the firing squad. He was a member of the Building Marengo Inc. Fred was a past board member of the Marengo Memorial Hospital. He was active with the Marengo Golf Club and held several offices over the years. He loved to work on his home remodeling with his favorite remark being “It’s close enough.” He followed the Iowa Hawkeyes, attending all home games with his traveling buddies.
Fred spent most of his last year at the Marengo Hospital and was amazed and happy with the facilities and the staff. They were “top notch” in his book. He was devoted to his family, loved to follow the grandchildrens’ activities and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Nancy Kuhn, age 44, died Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, August 12, 2009, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn with Fr. Brian Shepley officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn where there will be a Scripture Service at 7 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by her husband Donald, Jr.; 3 stepsons, Duane Kuhn of Omaha, Donald Kuhn III (Sheila) of Omaha and Daryl Kuhn (Holly) of Ft. Collins, CO; 8 grandchildren, Duane Jr, Colten, Owen, Mackenize, Aaron, Braylon, Linkon and Madilynn; her parents, Paul and Betty Cline of Brooklyn; 7 brothers, Duane (Julie) of Anamosa, Gary (Cathy) of Malcom, Roger (Natalie) of Grinnell, Kevin (Laura) of Guernsey, Brian (Julie) of Montezuma, Eric (Kathy) of Malcom and Russell (Angie) of Guernsey; 3 sisters, Carmen Weaver (Ron) of Grinnell, Gwen Meier (Jeff) of Marengo and Sharon Dixon (Bill) of Cedar Rapids; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Nancy Joan Cline was born October 3, 1964 in Grinnell, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Betty Groves Cline. She attended the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, graduating in 1983. Nancy was employed at Victor Plastics for 12 years. She married Don Kuhn on September 15, 2000 at Brooklyn. She enjoyed camping, fishing, computers, cooking, sewing and jigsaw puzzles. She lovingly cared for her cats and dogs, and she also enjoyed dancing and spending time with her friends. She especially loved her step children and grandchildren. Nancy was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn.
James Calderwood, age 66 of Brooklyn, died Sunday morning, August 2, 2009 at Brooklyn Community Estates following a brief illness. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by a nephew Erick Calderwood, two nieces, Kim Irlbeck and Laura Calderwood, and a sister-in-law, Judy Calderwood all of Brooklyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Charles and a brother in infancy.
James was born December 14, 1942 in Grinnell, Iowa, the son of Andrew and Helen McKeag Calderwood. He graduated from BGM High school and served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He worked for 37 years at Maytag in Newton and also farmed for many years. He retired in 2001. James enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved to watch the Iowa Hawkeye football games, and take leisurely rides in the country.
