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Wilda J. Rotter, age 84 formerly of Marengo, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in Mena, Arkansas. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Monday, April 9, 2012, First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Rev. Katie Z. Dawson officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
Wilda is survived by her son David Rotter and wife Diane of Mena, AR; two grandsons, Greg Rotter (Michelle) of Van Buren, AR, and Jeff Rotter (Hannah) of Mena; four great-grandchildren, Nick Harvey, Emilee Rotter, Madison Rotter and Alana Rotter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lester “Chalk” Rotter, three sisters, and three brothers.
Wilda Juanita Ritchie was born November 9, 1927 in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Fred Ritchie and Flora Klein Ritchie. She married Lester “Chalk” Rotter and they were blessed with a son, David. Wilda was an Educator by profession and was of the Methodist faith. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women’s Association, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be missed by her family and many friends.
Larry Grant Dayton, age 80 of Brooklyn, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Brooklyn Community Estate. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 5, 2012, Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. Dorothy Banzhaf officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: 5 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A memorial fund has been established.
Larry is survived by his wife Anna Grace; his children, Stephen (LaVerne) Dayton of Arroyo Grande, CA, Robin (Ronald) Miller of Mason City, Gaylon (Janet) Dayton of Clive and Carol (Patrick) Croke of Forest Grove, OR; six grandchildren, USMC GYSGT Jeremy McGrath (Jaylene) of Okinawa, Japan, Rachel Miller of Faribault, MN, Kimberly Miller of Mason City, Matthew Dayton and William Dayton of Clive, and Garrick Croke of Forest Grove, OR; and a great-grandson Benjamin McGrath. Also surviving are a sister Norma Allen of Brooklyn, a brother-in-law Robert Little of Albia, nieces Rebecca Hammer (Richard), and Brenda Jermier (David), a nephew Keith Little (Kathryn) and several great and great-great nieces and nephews and numerous cousins; two step-grandchildren, Evelyn Collins (Jeff) of Littleton, NH and Sherman Eastton (Jenna) of Grover Beach, CA and their children Taylor, Ava and Gage; and Anna Grace’s sister-in-law Rachel Mitten of St. Charles, MO and her extended family.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Miriam Little, two great-grandsons, Josiah and Seth McGrath, a great-nephew Trevor Hammer, and two brothers-in-law, Earl Allen and Aura Mitten.
Larry Grant Dayton was born May 18, 1931 in Grinnell, Iowa, the son of Freeman Egbert Dayton and Grace Ostrom Dayton. He received his education in the Poweshiek County schools and graduated from Montezuma High School in 1949. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 in the Signal Corps and attained the rank of Corporal. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1958 with a B.S. Degree in Agricultural Education. Larry was employed as a Vocational Agriculture teacher at Moravia Community Schools for 11 years, and at Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community Schools for 16 years. Larry worked for Ruritan, Montezuma Manufacturing, and Lage Manufacturing until his retirement.
Larry was united in marriage to Anna Grace Mitten on June 21, 1959 at Grace Methodist Church in Moravia, Iowa. They were blessed with four children, Stephen Glen, Robin Gwen, Gaylon Gene and Carol Jeannine.
Larry loved his family very much. He enjoyed working in the yard and gardens. He also enjoyed flying and woodworking. Larry’s love of farming ran deep and he was always interested in crops and farming operations that he saw while traveling.
Larry was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Brooklyn, Iowa State Education Association, National Education Association, Iowa Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association, and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels and Community of Flags Store in Brooklyn.
Margaret D. “Marge” Burns, age 82 of Brooklyn, died Friday, March 30, 2012 at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Rev. John Reynolds, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
Marge is survived by her son David and wife Beverly of Wheaton, IL; four grandchildren, Josh Humphrey (Heather) of Brooklyn, Megan Vajgrt (Andy) of Williamsburg, David Wayne Humphrey II (Courtney)of Tacoma Park, MD, and Kathryn Humphrey (Mike) of West Hartford, CT; four great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Mason Vajgrt, Carolyn Eacobacci and Gabriel Humphrey; and a daughter-in-law Krista Humphrey of Brooklyn.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Truman Humphrey and Eldon Burns, a son Larry Humphrey, a brother August DeLoof, three sisters, Leona Andes, Dorothy Kochuyt and Marian Macksey.
Margaret Darlene DeLoof was born July 26, 1929 in rural Brooklyn, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest DeLoof and Augusta DeVilder DeLoof. She received her education in the Poweshiek County schools. Margaret was united in marriage to Truman Humphrey and two sons were born to this union, Larry and David. Truman died in 1988. She married Eldon Burns on July 25, 1969. He passed away in 1999.
Margaret was employed for many years at the local grocery store in Brooklyn, and then in Grinnell. She later was employed at Brooklyn Community Estate in Brooklyn. Marge enjoyed helping others and was very active with the Brooklyn Food Bank in her later years. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, and was known for her tasty pot roasts and pies.
Dorothy C. McBride, age 91, formerly of Williamsburg, died Friday, March 30, 2012 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. Funeral Mass: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Williamsburg with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, IA. Visitation: 5 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Williamsburg with a Scripture Service at 8 P.M. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by a daughter, Kathleen McBride of Muscatine; two sons, Doug McBride (BethAnn) of Washington, and Craig McBride of Williamsburg; a daughter-in-law Sheila McBride of Marengo; five grandchildren, Rick, Timothy, Jacob, Reif and Rebecca McBride; a great-grandson, William Joseph McBride; and her dog “Pups”. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clement, two brothers, William at birth, and Robert, and a sister, Gertrude Martin.
Dorothy Catherine was born November 29, 1920 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of William Mich and Catherine Weber Mich. She attended elementary school in Oskaloosa and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Muscatine. Dorothy was united in marriage to Clement McBride on December 14, 1946 in Muscatine, Iowa. The couple moved to Williamsburg in 1971 where Dorothy was employed as a cook at the Landmark Restaurant. Clement died December 22, 1978. Dorothy moved to Marengo in 2006, residing at Lafayette Lodge, and later Rose Haven Nursing Home.
Dorothy was a feisty little lady who brought great joy to all who knew her. Her greatest joys in life were her family, especially her grandchildren and her dogs.
Mary Elizabeth Honnold, age 90 of Iowa City, Iowa, died Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital, Marengo, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa where the family will receive friends after 12:00 noon. Inurnment will be in Clearfield Cemetery, Clearfield, Iowa. Memorials may be contributed to the University of Iowa Foundation in Mary’s name. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.
Mary is survived by her sons, Dr. Charles Honnold of Iowa City, IA and Mark Honnold (Lois) of Kimberling City, MO; a daughter Mary Christina Yunker (Stephen) of Maui, HI; six grandchildren, Jeff Honnold of Pittsburg, PA, Erik Christopher Yunker (Linda) of Mesa AZ, Brent Honnold (Amanda) of Nevada, IA, Julia Maldonado of Wood Village, OR, James Yunker of Makawao, HI and Christina Yunker of San Francisco, CA; and five great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles Arthur Honnold, and a sister Louise Mogck.
Mary Elizabeth Berg was born June 27, 1921 in Clearfield, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Gustav Berg and Dolly Stamper Berg. She graduated from Clearfield High School as valedictorian of the Class of 1938. She attended Creston Junior College for 2 years and the University of Iowa for a year. Mary was united in marriage to Charles Arthur Honnold on June 12, 1942 in Creston, Iowa. She enjoyed music, both piano and vocal, and was an avid reader. Her husband Charles served in the U.S. Army for 2 years during World War II, with signal corps attaining a Corporal T-5 rank. Mary remained stateside. While living in Iowa City, Mary served as a volunteer at the patient library at the University of Iowa Hospital and was a patient advocate at the Veterans Hospital, both in Iowa City. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family and friends.
Raymond H. Oehl, age 81 of Amana, died peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2012 at his home. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, Amana Church, Amana, Iowa, with Elder Alan Trumpold officiating. Burial will be in the Amana Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, February 13, 2012 at the Amana Church, Amana, Iowa. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond is survived by his daughters, Catherine Oehl (special friend, William R. Jasper) of Amana and Karen Phelps (Marc) of Upper South Amana; two step-grandchildren, Justin Phelps (Erin), of Upper South Amana and Dawn Ball (Ian) of Iowa City; a brother, Carl Oehl of Amana, a sister-in-law Emily Oehl of Amana, four nieces and two nephews. Also surviving are numerous furry four-legged grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alice on January 23, 1997, a brother R. Fred in 1987 and a sister-in-law Fern Oehl in 2009.
Raymond Henry Oehl was born February 24, 1930 in Amana, Iowa, the youngest son of Fred Oehl, Sr. and Helena Hergert Oehl. He attended the Amana schools and graduated from Amana High School in 1948. He was united in marriage to Alice Geyer on August 9, 1952 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Raymond served in the U.S. Marines, receiving his basic training at Camp Pendleton, San Diego, CA. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves, with a total of 47 years of service. Raymond served his country stateside at the Pentagon in Army Intelligence during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired in 1996 as a Master Sergeant E-8. Raymond was employed by Oehl Plumbing and Heating as a plumber and electrician. He then worked at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in the HVAC department, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Amana Volunteer Fire Department for 44 years. Ray loved fishing, camping, hunting and mushroom hunting. He also enjoyed horseshoes and playing cards. He spent many hours tinkering in his shop. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at his home.
Steven Dale Ostrom, age 68, of McFarland, Wisconsin, formerly of Hartwick, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at his home. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.
Local Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at KLOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 605 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, Iowa, with the Rev. Clyde Leimberer presiding. Private burial will be at Hartwick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Steven’s name to Mayo Clinic or UW Carbone Cancer Clinic. Friends are encouraged to bring their memories and mementos of Steven to share with everyone.
Steven Dale Ostrom was born on July 11, 1943, in Grinnell, Iowa, the son of Bruce and Kathryn Ostrom. Steven served in the U. S. Army Reserves. He was an avid traveler, huge Iowa Hawkeyes fan, and most importantly, enjoyed time with his family.
Steven is survived by his mother, Kathryn; wife, Jennifer; daughter, Lisa (Joe) Wilson and his grandchildren, Alex and Shelby; daughter, Jenifer Ostrom; step-sons, Aaron and Noah Cotter; brother, Gary Ostrom; and sisters, Linda Griffith, Diana Vanden Brink, Susan (John) Hollenbeck, and Jill (Paul) Timm. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce.
Russell R. “Russ” Sandersfeld, age 79, of Amana, died suddenly on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at his restaurant, following an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Trinity Lutheran Church in Walford, Iowa. Burial will be at First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Conroy. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday February 14, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Walford. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
Russell Rudolph Sandersfeld was born April 17, 1932, the fourth of five children of Rudolph Henry and Dora Dorthea (Witte) Sandersfeld. Russ grew up on the family's farm near Williamsburg, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and was deployed to the Korean War. He was a member of the Williamsburg VFW Post #8797.
On May 20, 1953 he married the love of his life, Mary Ellen Martinson, in St. John's Lutheran Church. The couple settled in Amana, Iowa and raised five children: Randal, Vickie, Dan, Michael, and Jason.
Russ had many occupations, interests, and hobbies. He pursued each with gusto. Growing up a farmer, he loved the land, farming, and working outdoors. He purchased and operated the family farm of his father-in-law, Frank Martinson. He was also a skilled carpenter – typically the hardest working member of any crew on which he assisted. He worked alongside his son, Michael, on homebuilding projects and his son, Randal on large tree removals. Not a believer in idle time, Russ also trained himself in woodworking. In his basement wood shop he created many pieces of heirloom furniture for his family and others.
Russ was a restaurateur, working in the business he loved for 57 years. He started at the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana in 1955. In 1967 Russ established The Colony Village Restaurant. Along with his family, Russ built the Colony Village into one of the most well-known and successful independent restaurants in Iowa. Over the years, Russ and Mary Ellen owned and operated – at times simultaneously – several other restaurants, including Old Ironsides and The Kozy Inn in Cedar Rapids and the Colony Village in Conroy and Homestead.
Russ was an avid fan and active supporter of Iowa Hawkeye athletics. He was a member of the National I-Club Board of Directors and served as a past president of the organization. For 30 years Russ's rolling black and gold tribute – the Hawkeye Hearse – has been a landmark at Hawkeye football games where, on game days, Russ was a generous host to hundreds of fans over the years. In 2011, a local television station promoted Russ as "The Ultimate Hawkeye Fan".
Russ had a passion for music. In the 50's he played the drums in a band he started with his brothers, Robert and Victor, and his cousins, Verne and Louis, called the "Buzzin' Cousins". He enjoyed singing in the First Lutheran Church choir with his wife, Mary Ellen, for over 40 years. Russ sang and acted in local theater productions and was never shy about sharing his vocal talents with friends and strangers alike. He relished the opportunity to spontaneously break into song, especially four-part harmonies with his family. He was well known for leading rousing renditions of The Schnitzelbank at his Hawkeye tailgaters, and for singing carols over the phone to friends late on Christmas night.
Russ was a beacon in the various communities in which he belonged and was beloved by everyone he met. He was quick-witted, had a hearty chuckle, and loved to make others laugh by telling a good joke. His ability to remember dozens of intricate jokes and stories combined with his penchant for nearly always being "one-off" when attempting to recall family members' birthdays, names, and other vital facts was both confounding and one of his most endearing qualities.
For most of his life Russ worked closely with several members of his family, including his wife, his sister-in-law, Gloria Burgy, and siblings: sisters Dolores Kleinmeyer of Williamsburg and Laverna Folkmann (Merlin) of Williamsburg, and brother, Robert (Annette) of Amana. Over the years many of his employees, spanning generations, became like a second family…so many people knew “Restaurant Russ”. He seemed to never forget a face...greeting local friends and frequent travelers alike by name at the door of his restaurant.
Russell will be dearly missed by his wife of 58 years, Mary Ellen; his children, Randal Sandersfeld of rural Marengo, Vickie Brackney (Chris) of Iowa City, Dan Sandersfeld (Wendy) of Amana, Michael Sandersfeld (Heidi) of Amana, and Jason Sandersfeld (Sarah) of Shueyville; nine grandchildren, Joshua Sims (Beth) of Iowa City, Jessica Sims of West Branch, Kaitlin Sims of Iowa City, Audrey and Graham Sandersfeld of Amana, Gunther and Ellery Sandersfeld of Amana, and Garrett and Wyatt Sandersfeld of Shueyville; and two great-grandchildren, Martin Sims of Iowa City and Hayden Sims-Wallace of West Branch. Despite his many activities, Russ always made time for his family and he loved entertaining his grandchildren.
Russ was preceded in death by his father, Rudolph, his mother, Dora, and his brother, Victor.
