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Josephine R. Arens, age 94 of Brooklyn, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Brooklyn Community Estate. Funeral Mass: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 7, 2012, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, IA, with Fr. Brian Shepley officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn, Iowa. Visitation: 4 to 8 P.M. Friday, July 6, 2012, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with a Rosary to be recited at 4 P.M. and a Scripture Service at 7:30 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.
Josephine Ruth Wilson was born March 7, 1918 in Irving, Iowa, the twin daughter of George and Rose Stalens Wilson. She received her education in the Koszta school. Josephine married Charley C. Arens on February 5, 1938 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. The couple farmed near Chelsea, then north of Hartwick and later near Blairstown. In 1950, they settled at their present farm near Brooklyn. They were blessed with four daughters. Josephine was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, the Altar and the Rosary Society, and the Poweshiek County Farm Bureau. She enjoyed being a farm wife, helping with field work and chores. She also liked gardening and crocheting. Josephine made each of her daughters, and eleven grandchildren an afghan. She was an avid walker and walked two miles daily until she was 92. She and Charley enjoyed many afternoons in their retirement boat, fishing away the hours. They also enjoyed playing cards with their family and friends. She also enjoyed baking for others, and her family and friends enjoyed her pies, chocolate cakes and brownies. She dearly loved her grandchildren and they were each treated to a special birthday cake plus a card on every holiday.
Josephine is survived by her four daughters, Mary Ann Heishman and husband Phil, Elsie Foels and husband James, all of Brooklyn, Alice Arens, and Irlene Tuttle and husband Russ, all of Malcom; eleven grandchildren, Michelle (Greg) Thomas, Sheryl (Kendall) Arp, Richard Foels, Robert (Wendy) Foels, Mark Foels, Michael Foels, Jennifer (John) Dyson, Jeremy Grier, Curtis (Angela) Grier, Andrea (Jeremy) Goodrich, and Christina (Bart) Willis; twenty five great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren; Madison and Drew Thomas, Colby Heishman, Shianne, Tyieshia, Milo, and Montana Arp, Lindsey, Emily, Jonathan, and Cassie Foels, Derek, Peyton, Jessah, and Caden Wilson, Addyson, and Noah Dyson, Nathan, Kyle, Matthew, Tristan and Tanner Grier, Kimberly, Christopher and Kate Goodrich, and Makayla and Jenna Tuttle; Also surviving are four sisters, Bernice Papesh, Virginia McVay, Dorothy Walton and Elnora Schwab.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister in infancy, her husband Charley in January 2002, an infant son Richard, her parents, three sisters, Edna Kouba, Arilla Prichard, Irline Vileta, and two brothers George and Charles Wilson.
Henrietta “Hattie” Leichsenring, age 94, of Middle Amana, Iowa, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, after a life so full and enriched, it would tire those half her age. Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 6, 2012, Middle Amana Community Church, Middle Amana, Iowa with Elder Jon Childers officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Middle Amana Community Church. Memorials may be contributed to the Amana Church Society. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is handling the arrangements.
Henrietta Elizabeth Hergert was born October 26, 1917 in Middle Amana, the middle child of Robert and Johanna Hoppe Hergert. She worked in the communal kitchen in Middle for a year before the Great Change of 1932. Hattie was in the first graduating class of Amana High School, having to wait three years beyond the age she would have normally finished, because the high school was being built. This was truly a wonderful time for her. As a young adult she would frequently road trip with friends anytime the New York Yankees came within driving distance of Amana. They went to watch classmate Bill Zuber play ball.
Hattie moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1934. She was one of Rosie’s Riveters during WWII, working on war planes, not knowing at the time just how unique that experience would be. In later years, she contributed to the Rosie the Riveter Museum project in Richmond, CA.
Hattie married Ernest Leichsenring on July 2, 1949 in Los Angeles and the couple returned to Middle Amana, where they would live the rest of their lives. They were overjoyed when son Richard was born in 1951. Hattie was employed at the Amana Woolen Mill for 30 years, the last five years as manager. She retired in 1982.
She was always ready to travel, whether a bus trip to California by herself, or a two-week trip to Europe with her son and daughter-in-law. She loved football, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes, whom she saw play in Kinnick Stadium several times. Hattie also loved the Chicago Cubs, and hoped she’d live long enough to see them win, or even compete in the World Series.
She was active in the community and kept her mind and body as sharp as she could. She rode her exercise bike daily until just recently. She finally decided it was time to give up driving at the age of 91. Hattie was thoughtful and kind, always up for a visit and lively conversation. She was a great storyteller, especially when it came to her past and what life in Amana was like when she was young.
Hattie was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Rudolph, a sister Betty, and her husband Ernest in 1988.
She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Pamela Leichsenring of Middle Amana; two grandsons that she adored, Jesse (Jessica) Leichsenring of Wisconsin Dells, WI and Matthew Leichsenring of Colorado Springs, CO; and three great-grandchildren that delighted her in her last decade, Nate, Casey, and Annie Leichsenring, all of Wisconsin Dells. She is further survived by two nieces, Sue Webb of Livermore, CA and Carol (Rick) Homrighouse of Petaluma, CA; and two step-daughters, Ella Mae (Fritz) Marz of Homestead and Katie (Harry) Ehrman of Middle, and their families.
Paulene Schrader Provin, age 97, of Brooklyn, died Friday, June 29, 2012 at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn, IA. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Monday, July 2, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. John Dodds officiating. Burial will be in Victor Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 8 P.M. Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her children, Marlene Baustian and husband Bruce of Brooklyn, and Keith Provin and wife Gail of Iowa City; grandchildren Lewis, Morgan and Madison Baustian; step grandchildren, Scott Drey and wife Jennifer, and Heather Drey; and step-great-grandchildren, Colton and Cayden Drey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter, a sister Vivian McWilliams and husband Leeman, a brother Cecil Schrader and wife Lucille, and a nephew Marlan McWilliams.
Paulene Mae Schrader was born October 17, 1914 on the family farm near Guernsey, Iowa, the daughter of H.L Schrader and Minnie Rose Schrader. She graduated from Guernsey High School in 1932, and the Cedar Rapids Business College. Paulene was employed at the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Traffic Bureau for 9 years. She moved to Colorado Springs for a short time, but returned home due to her mother’s illness and death. She then went to work in the Iowa County Auditor’s Office in Marengo. She married Walter Clark Provin on October 3, 1951 in Deep River. He died in 1990. She moved to Brooklyn, Iowa in 1991.
Paulene was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Brooklyn, the United Methodist Women, and was a Sunday School teacher. She also was a member of the Victor United Methodist Women, and a past member of Eastern Star. In the past, Paulene was a Commissioner of Elections in Victor.
Helen Clayton Mayo, age 78, of Grinnell, formerly of Brooklyn, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 2, 2012 at Madison Church of Christ, rural Brooklyn with Mr. Dennis Smith officiating. Visitation: 4 to 8 P.M. Sunday, July 1, 2012, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Family Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to the family.
Helen is survived by her husband, Malcom Mayo; children Ronald (Judie) and Richard (Kay) Clayton, both of Grinnell, Louise (Steve) Worsham of Dover, OH, Susan (John) St. John, of Aurora, CO, David (Julie) Clayton of Pinole, CA, and Virginia (Eric) Roudabush, Mt. Vernon, IA. She is also survived by Malcom’s four children Kenny Mayo, Karen Plum, Linda (Bill) Heine and Donna (Chris) Round; 29 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; siblings Dorothea Lang of Brooklyn, Charles (Melinda) Cree-Anthony of Des Moines, and Rich (Kathy) Anthony, Anamosa; sisters-in-law Mary Dean, Pauline Phipps and Margaret Clayton and brother-in law Paul (Marge) Clayton, all of Grinnell, brother-in-law Calvin Mayo, of Blakesburg and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents David and Grace Anthony, first husband Roger Clayton, grandson Logan Roudabush, and step-daughter Donna (Clayton) Kirby.
Helen was born June 8, 1934 in Grinnell, Iowa, to David and Grace Anthony. Helen was a lifelong resident of Poweshiek & Tama Counties. She was a farmer’s daughter and was involved in farming all her life. She attended Sheridan #2 and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1951. In 1954, Helen married Roger Clayton at her parent’s home in Sheridan Township. She was a mother and homemaker, farm manager, and business clerk at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. She volunteered with the East Poweshiek Ambulance Service as an EMT, and was a 4-H advisor and Campfire leader. She was a member of the Madison Church of Christ and active with Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Missions work and CCW. Roger passed away in 1989. In 1991 she married Malcom Mayo at the Madison Church of Christ. Helen enjoyed spending time with her children, watching the activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, collecting cardinals, and hosting gatherings for family and friends.
Ethel M. Daugherty, age 94 of Marion, formerly of Marengo, died Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Crestview Acres Nursing Home in Marion. Graveside Services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa. Visitation will be from noon until 2:00 on Tuesday at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.
She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Daugherty and wife Ella of Marion, and George Daugherty, Jr. and wife Sandra of Denver, CO; four grandchildren, Angela Daugherty of Cedar Rapids, Sherry Daugherty of Houston, TX, Patrick Daugherty of Denver, CO and Michael Daugherty of New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1995 and two sons, Robert and John a brother, Wilbur Lewis and a sister Hazel Gleason.
Ethel Mae Lewis was born January 8, 1918 in Janesville, Iowa, the daughter of Luroy and Ethel Hosier Lewis. She married George W. Daugherty on February 19, 1936 in Tama, Iowa. Ethel was a homemaker and mother. She also worked for several years at the Watts Nursing Home in Marengo.
Loretta J. Bahr, age 86, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Amana, died Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 25, 2012, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Katie Dawson officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 10:00- 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 25, at the funeral home. Memorials may be contributed to Camp Courageous in Loretta’s memory.
Loretta is survived by her daughter, Nancy Skripsky and husband Bill of Walford, her son Kenny Joe and wife Connie of Goshen, IN; five grandchildren, Rob Jones (Lisa) of Temperance, MI, Brenda Nejdl (Doug) of Belle Plaine, Jason Bahr of Fort Dodge, Andy Bahr of Santa Barbara, CA, and Tiffany Arnett (Jason) of Fort Wayne, IN; eight great-grandchildren, Colton, Connor, Natalie and Brayden Bahr, Alison and Abigail Jones, and Brooke and Wyatt Nejdl; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Kenneth in 2003, two brothers, Cecil and Bob McWilliams, and four sisters, Burnetta Gerwig, Anita McWilliams, Grace Kelly and Juanita Schneekloth.
Loretta was born July 5, 1925 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Joe and Allie McGee McWilliams. She received her education in the Marengo schools, graduating in 1944. She was salutatorian of her class and a member of the National Honor Society. During her senior year, Loretta worked as a secretary for W.I. Agee. She married Kenneth “Kenny” Bahr on October 29, 1944. They had a long and loving 59 year marriage. The couple lived in the Amanas for 40 years. Loretta was a homemaker for 19 years. In 1963, she went to work at the Amana Woolen Mill office and later transferred to the Amana Furniture Shop office.
Following their retirement, they moved to Fort Dodge. Kenny suffered a stroke in 1996 and the couple relocated to Cedar Rapids in 1999 to be close to her daughter. Kenny passed away in 2003. Loretta remained in Cedar Rapids, and her life revolved around her family. She enjoyed talking with Nancy daily, and keeping current on the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visits from Nancy and Bill were a highlight of her days.
The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital, Living Center West and Hospice of St. Luke’s.
Kenneth (Ken) Schaefer, 86, of East Amana, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2012, following a a short illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Middle Amana Community Church, Middle Amana with Elder Betsy Momany officiating. Burial will be in the East Amana Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Fairfax American Legion Pekomy Post #572. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Middle Amana Community Church. Memorials may be contributed to the Amana Church Society or the Amana Heritage Society. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
Ken was born on January 21, 1926 in East Amana, Iowa, to Rudolph and Lydia (Hertel) Schaefer. Following graduation from Amana Schools in 1944, he was inducted in the U.S. Army and underwent basic training in Fort Hood, Texas. Ken was shipped overseas in December of 1944 and was assigned to the 3rd Army 44th Armored Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored Division. He was in battle in Luxemburg, Belgium, and Rhineland, Germany. On April 15, 1945, Ken was wounded in battle. He spent nine months in hospitals and was discharged on January 1946. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
After returning from service, Ken worked for Amana Refrigeration, where he would continue for 25 years. He married Isabella Rettig on June 26, 1948 and they had two sons, Kirby and Reed. In 1971, he became part-owner and worked at Little Amana Winery until retirement in 1997.
Ken was a lifelong member of the Amana Church and served on the board of directors of the Amana Society. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #164 in Norway, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Cedar Rapids, El Kahir Shrine Temple in Cedar Rapids, the Iowa City Shrine Club, the American Legion Post 572 in Fairfax, and a life member of Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Ken enjoyed spending time with friends and family, being in his garden, hunting, fishing, laughing and singing. He had friends of all generations and shared his sense of humor with everyone he met. He especially cherished the summers spent with his grandchildren while they were growing up.
Ken is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Isabella; sister Lucille Kraus; son Kirby and wife Theresa; son Reed; granddaughter Katie Ron and husband Jonathan; grandson Aaron and wife Molly, and great-granddaughter Yael Ron. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Marcia Lee Sparrowgrove, age 77 of Marengo, died Monday, June 18, 2012 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital. Private Family Graveside Services will be held at the Marengo Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established at the Farmers Trust and Savings Bank in Williamsburg. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
Marcia is survived by her husband, Harold “Sparky” Sparrowgrove; three daughters, Cheryl Worcel (Allen), Michele Sparrowgrove, and Sandra Koenig (Lorne), all of Marengo; eleven grandchildren, Marcia Kilgard (Luke) of Williamsburg, Clay Koenig (Kiley) of Marengo, Tiffany Kriegel (Joe) of Marengo, Cassie Bunkers (Matt) of Marion, Cole Koenig of Marengo, Cale Koenig of Marengo, Chris Sparrowgrove (Tanya) of Ladora, Molli Sparrowgrove of Marengo, Zach Worcel (Mariah) of Marengo, Trevor Worcel of Marengo and Dylan Worcel of Marengo; 15 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Kathryn, and Landon Kilgard, Tyson Kriegel, Rosalynn and Cecilya Bunkers, Kenley and Carter Koenig, Hannah and Abby Sparrowgrove, Elijah Garringer, Kyra and Paxton Cardine, and Lily and Roman Worcel. Also surviving are a sister, Carolyn Schilling (Ed) of Syracuse, NY, and a brother David Swain of Malibu, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an aunt and uncle who raised her, Marjorie and Clifford Swain, a brother Spencer Beardsley in childhood, and a brother Russell Swain.
Marcia Lee Beardsley was born February 25, 1935 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Leland Orcutt and Louise C. Kirchin Beardsley. Her parents died in 1936 and 1937 and Marcia was raised by her aunt and uncle. She graduated in 1953, and married Harold Eugene Sparrowgrove on May 30, 1956 in Salome, AZ. Marcia was a wife and mother, remaining in the home to raise her three daughters. When they were older she returned to school, taking classes to become a nurse. She worked at the Marengo Memorial Hospital as a medical assistant and an LPN, and also worked at the University of Iowa Hospital. She then was employed at Rose Haven Nursing Home for 15 years, retiring at the age of 65.
Marcia was compassionate and loving to all. She enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, and working with animals on the farm. She was a talented artist, who loved to paint and draw. She was an avid reader and writer.
