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Donna M. Hepner, of Brooklyn, Iowa, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Brookhaven Care Center in Brooklyn. A memorial service will take place at 10:30 A.M. Monday, May 16, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn. Following burial of her cremains, friends are invited to share lunch with the family at the church. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.
Donna was born August 30, 1933 to John F. and Mildred Price Roudabush in Brooklyn, Iowa, where she grew up and graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1951. She attended the University of Northern Iowa and graduated from St. Luke’s Methodist Hospital X-Ray Technology Program in Cedar Rapids. Donna later earned a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Webster University and a Masters Degree in Public Administration and Political Science from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, which included a legislative internship in the U.S. Congress.
Donna married James O. Hepner of Cedar Rapids in 1960 and for several years assisted him in directing the Graduate Program in Health Care Administration at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis. During that time they co-authored “The Health Strategy Game”, a book on health care administration.
Donna’s career spanned several years in various segments of the health care industry and home care services for the elderly in St. Louis, MO, Dallas and Austin, TX. She created “Senior Challenge”, a game-like product to encourage planning and preparation for the aging process.
Upon her return to St. Louis in the mid 80’s, Donna committed a great deal of time and effort to the Second Presbyterian Church’s Good Ground General Store, a food pantry for the underprivileged. She also volunteered with the Metropolitan Congregations United for several years.
In recent years, Donna was plagued by severe osteoporosis and other health issues that limited her mobility. She moved to Brooklyn in November 2009, where she received significant care and assistance from her sister-in-law Charlotte Roudabush and her family.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother Helen, brother J. Duane, sister Dian and niece Denise. Survivors include sisters Dolores (Roger) McLain of Austin, TX and Dorothy Carpenter of Newton, and sister-in-law Charlotte Roudabush of Brooklyn, twelve nieces and nephews, twenty-seven grandnieces and grandnephews and one great grandnephew.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis or Hospice Compassus of Cedar Rapids.
The family extends sincere gratitude to the skilled and compassionate staff at Brooklyn Community Estate and to Susan Keiper, RN of Hospice Compassus, for their caring and support in Donna’s final days. Special thanks and appreciation to Charlotte and her family for many years of care-giving to Donna when she was in Brooklyn for extended visits and to Margaret Beaman, PhD, RN for years of help and support given to Donna in St. Louis.
Kathryn Elizabeth McCallister went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, and joined her husband and all her loved ones already in Heaven, on Friday, February 4, 2011, after a ten year heroic and gracious struggle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. She had reached the age of 94 years, 1 month and 13 days. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, February 8, 2011, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Williamsburg with Rev. James Parks officiating. Burial: Pilot Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, February 7, 2011 at the church. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of the arrangements.
Kathryn is survived by two sons, George, Jr. of Parnell and Dan (Kathy) of Williamsburg; a daughter, Angie McCallister of Williamsburg; six grandchildren, Carrie Meade (Joe) of Parnell, Emmy Quaintance (Eric) of Solon, Kati Friederichs (Andy) of Fort Worth, TX, Dustin McCallister of Austin, TX, Jeremy Mumm and Tammy Larson, both of Williamsburg; seven great-grandchildren; Austin and Allison Quaintance, McCall, Olivia, Gable and Max Meade, and Sophia Friederichs. Also surviving is a brother Donald Hadenfeldt (Rebecca) of Williamsburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George in 2007, a sister Larene Coover, two brothers, Ervin and Kenneth Hadenfeldt and a grandson Nathan Wiebold.
Kathryn Elizabeth Hadenfeldt was born December 21, 1916 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Julius Marcus and Minnie Marie Gorsh Hadenfeldt. She graduated from Marengo High School in 1935, and immediately began her teaching career. She continued her studies while teaching and received her bachelor’s degree from William Penn College in 1968. Kathryn married George McCallister on February 16, 1940 in Marengo, Iowa. Besides helping her husband on the farm, Kathryn taught in the Iowa County schools in the Williamsburg area for many years, the most recent being Parnell Elementary School. Following her retirement from teaching, she worked in the nursing home and also for various businesses in the community. Kathryn enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was very fond of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed attending their activities. She was very social and enjoyed getting out to the many community events and entertainment.
Kathryn was an amazing woman, devoted wife, outstanding teacher, loving mother, grandmother and sister, and a trusted and loyal friend. She had a tremendous work ethic, endless energy and a love of whatever she was doing. It was like she never slept-- she didn’t want to miss a minute of life. She was one of a kind, and will leave many with an empty space in their heart. She had a beautiful smile for all and will be truly missed.
Norman C. McCaw, age 94, of Marengo, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Rose Haven Nursing Home. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 16, 2011, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Pastor Doug Morton officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, April 15, 2011, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
Norman is survived by three sons, N. James “Jim” of Blairstown, Dennis (Laura) of Tiffin and Don (Edie) of Dike; a daughter Jeanene Miller (Casey) of Hudson, WI; ten grandchildren, Chet McCaw (Brenda) of Marengo, Kory McCaw of Sierra Vista, AZ, Vince McCaw (Jen) of San Diego, CA, Ryan McCaw (Pat) of Bettendorf, Joel McCaw of Tiffin, Chadd McCaw (Tranquila) of Ames, Vance McCaw (Teppy) of Waterloo, WI, Nikki Leach (Jerry) of Hudson, WI, Staci Dietrich of Bacoli, Italy and Eric Miller (Dayna) of Barrington, NJ; fifteen great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Amber, Blake, Cameron, Andrew, Carly, Dayton, Lily, Sydney, Rowan and Lane McCaw, Addison and Grant Leach, and Tayler and Ethan Miller; and a great-great granddaughter Kenlyn McCaw.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Leona in 2010, two brothers, Gordon and Harold, and three sisters, Hazel Peterson, Lucille Shell, and Alvera Kennedy.
Norman Clifford McCaw was born July 9, 1916 in Dixon, NE, the son of Harry and Mabel Nelson McCaw. He married Leona Gant on June 30, 1939 in Marengo, Iowa. The couple farmed in Iowa County for many years. Besides farming, Norman was employed with Leo Kelly Implement, and also was a self-employed trucker. He worked for Amana Refrigeration from 1959 until his retirement in 1980. When the couple moved to Marengo, Norman enjoyed gardening and spent many hours tending his vegetables and flowers. He also enjoyed traveling and dancing. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo.
James V. Mead, age 96, of Marengo, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, IA. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established to benefit Kent Park, Johnson County, Iowa.
He is survived by a son James W. Mead and wife Barb of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Emma Ensign and husband Wes of Fremont, CA and Judy Jones and husband Jeff of Lisbon; four grandchildren, James Mead of Brighton, England, Katherine Coffee of Berkley, CA, Jeff Jones II, and Jason Jones, both of Cedar Rapids; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Olive, and his wife Leliah; his siblings, Francis Henry Mead, Lou Ella Mary Schultz, Ida Mae Larson, Robert Mead, Sherman Mead, Laura Bolt, Irene McEnery, Lucille Hirchert, Edward Mead, Fern Grondeschek; and his close friend, Ruth Rotter.
James Vernon “Jim” Mead was born June 3, 1914 in Brunsville, Iowa, the son of James Francis and Emma Winchester Mead. He attended the LeMars, Iowa schools. Jim was a self-employed painting contractor for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and traveling.
Jerome Russell “Jerry” Miller, age 63 of Marengo, died Thursday, February 3, 2011. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 11, 2011, First Presbyterian Church, Marengo, with Rev. Gerald Rife officiating. Burial will be in Inland Cemetery, Bennett, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
Jerome Russell Miller “Jerry” was born July 15, 1947, at Davenport, Iowa, the son of Russell and Eldora Reeve Miller. He attended the Bennett Community School and graduated from Iowa Valley High School in Marengo in 1965. He went on and graduated from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, with a degree in accounting. His work history included vice-president of Fairfield Line Inc.; president of Brookville Glove Co.; business manager for Cedar County Workshop and accountant for Cole County Residential Services.
Jerry enjoyed the out-of-doors, especially hunting, fishing, trapshooting and motorcycling. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles, MO. Jerry was married to Diane Scott in 1967 and was blessed with two children, Melissa and Brian.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Diane; daughter Melissa Biundo and husband David of Weston, Wisconsin; son, Brian Miller and wife Kristen of Marengo; three granddaughters, Taylor and Mackenzie Biundo of Weston and Emilee Miller of Marengo; his brother Del Miller and wife Jan of Manhattan, KS, and two nephews, Tad Miller of Wichita and Todd Miller of Manhattan. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew Troy Miller in 2004.
Orville W. Mumby, age 97 of Marengo, died Monday, February 7, 2011 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg, Iowa. Private Family Graveside Services will be held. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
Orville is survived by his wife of 69 years, Florence of Williamsburg; a son, Larry O. Mumby and wife Mary of Denver, Iowa; two grandsons, Adam Mumby of Waterloo and Chris Mumby of Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Lloyd and Vernon Mumby and a sister Gretchen Kinzenbaw.
Orville Walter Mumby was born October 15, 1913 in rural Ladora, Iowa, the son of Walter and Gertrude Close Mumby. He received his education in the Ladora schools and married Florence Linda Gates on August 3, 1941. He was a lifelong resident of Iowa County and farmed until 1976. He and Florence continued to live at the farm near Ladora where they had resided since March 1949. In 2009, the couple left the farm and moved to Highland Ridge in Williamsburg. In retirement Orville was busy watching and talking farming with his family and friends. He also spent time entertaining his grandsons on their many trips to stay at the farm.
Orville Mumby was a proud man who lived off the land and worked very hard every day to provide for his family and take care of Florence in the later years of their lives. He was as patient as he was calm. He may have had bad days in life but you would never know that when you spoke with him.
George J. “Handy” Nagel, age 90 of Amana, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 5, 2011, Middle Amana Community Church, Middle Amana with Elder Tony Berger officiating. Burial will be in the High Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Middle Amana Community Church. Memorials may be contributed to the Amana Church Society or Colonial Manor of Amana. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
George is survived by his son Larry Nagel (Kathleen) of High Amana; two daughters, Sharon Rude (Bob) of Coralville and Mary Lou Reihmann (Bob) of Denver, CO; five grandchildren, John Nagel, Karl Reihmann, Anna Reihmann, Katy Rude and Nicholas Rude; a great-grandchild, Kennen Nagel; and a sister Dorothy Hawkes of High Amana. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Olga in 2005, two brothers, Wallace and Leroy, and two sisters Leona Doehrmann and Ruth Stumpff.
George John Nagel was born July 21, 1920 in Newhall, Iowa, the son of John and Katy Hetz Nagel. He attended the Amana School and married Olga Mary Sloup on June 12, 1955 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. George was employed as a foreman of the Amana Farms, retiring in 1985. He was very devoted to his wife and his family.
George was a member of the Amana Church Society and the Amana Young Men’s Bureau. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels and was an avid Cubs fan. George enjoyed all animals and nature, and liked to feed the birds and go fishing. He was known to be able to fix anything, hence his nickname “Handy”.
Elna C. Newkirk, age 92, of Amana, formerly of Williamsburg, Iowa, died Friday, April 15, 2011 at Colonial Manor of Amana. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, Iowa.
Elna is survived by her daughters, Lennis E. Flores of Conroe, TX and Janice H. Wiebold and husband Dean of Williamsburg; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clint and Maude Fuller Roberts, her husband Herbert Newkirk, a son Richard Newkirk and a great-grandson Lucas Wardenburg.
Fred Derby Oswalt, age 79, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his home in High Amana. Funeral Services with Military Honors: 10:30 A.M. Monday, May 16, 2011, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Dr. Leonard B. Ranson officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Richland, IA. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, May 15, 2011 at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife Violet, three children, Darla Biwer of Cedar Rapids, Dennis Oswalt of Bozemann, MT and David Oswalt of High Amana; four grandchildren, Lindsey Oswalt (Justin), Kayla, Breanna and Cheyenne Oswalt; and a sister Cheryl George of Marengo. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Kathryn Prevett Cronbaugh and a son-in-law John Biwer.
Fred Derby Oswalt was born January 22, 1932 in Richland, Iowa, the son of Virgil Edward and Fleeta G. Derby Oswalt. He graduated from Richland High School in 1949, and served in the U.S. Navy for 5 years, stationed at Norfolk, VA. Fred married Violet Cynthia Marie Prevett on December 27, 1955 in Peace Valley, MO. He was employed for 37 years at Amana Refrigeration. In his free time, Fred enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and spending time at his cabin on the river.
