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Arlene Keiser, age 92 of Brooklyn, died Friday, June 13, 2014 at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 17, 2014, Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn, with Rev. John Dodds officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, June 16, 2014, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A memorial fund has been established.
Arlene is survived by her children, Mike Keiser (LaRay), and Mary Van Cleave of Brooklyn, and Nancy Keiser of Dekalb, IL; six grandchildren, Angie Kinsey, Amy Hill, Brad Van Cleave, Kim Keiser, Bryan Carlson and Michelle Graham; seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Doc in 2001, and a younger sister, Vivian “Vicky” Moeller.
Fern Arlene Fowler was born March 13, 1922 in Brooklyn, Iowa, the daughter of Fred Fowler and Valetta Murdock Fowler. She attended rural school in Madison Township and was a proud graduate of the great Class of 1939 of Brooklyn High School. Arlene attended Iowa State University in Ames, before transferring to and graduating from the University of Iowa in 1943 with a degree in sociology. She furthered her education and received a masters degree in 1965.
While working in Chicago, she met Louis “Doc” W. Keiser, an officer in the U.S. Army Air Corp, from Fremont, OH. The two were married on June 30, 1944, before Doc was deployed to Europe during WWII. The couple made their home in Windsor Heights briefly before moving to Brooklyn in 1949.
Arlene was one of the first special education teachers in the state of Iowa for students with moderate and severe disabilities. She taught students for a number of years in a one-room school house at the intersection of Old 6 and Rte. 63 before serving as a curriculum consultant in Tama County. She loved her twenty years working as an Administrator of Early Childhood Special Education Services in Marshalltown with AEA 6. She retired in 1992.
Arlene loved to travel and go out to eat. She loved nature and her friends. Most of all, Arlene loved her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Brooklyn, PEO Chapter AK, and Chi Omega sorority.
Betty M. Klein, age 88 of Marengo, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 14, 2014, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Diane Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, June 13, 2014, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
Betty is survived by her children, Mary Gerard of Marengo, Sherry Dietze and husband Ron of Marengo, and Jere Klein and wife Barbara of Port Charlotte, FL; seven grandchildren, Kim, Jody, Danny, Amber, Christina, Raymond and Samantha; sixteen great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. A brother Dick DeVore of Cedar Rapids also survives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lester on June 4, 1986, and two grandchildren, Chad and Tracy.
Betty Mae DeVore was born May 26, 1926 in Chelsea, Iowa, the daughter of George and Mary Balvin DeVore. She graduated from Chelsea High School with the Class of 1944 and married Lester L. Klein on February 13, 1945 in Marengo. Besides being a wife, mother and homemaker, Betty worked at the nursing home, hospital and the Amana Bakery. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Marengo and the Marengo Legion Auxiliary.
Betty enjoyed cooking and canning. She liked to do crossword puzzles and listen to audiotaped books. She cherished her family, especially her grandchildren, and looked forward to spending time with them.
William Paul “Bill” Dietze, age 40, of Luzerne, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, June 12, 2014, First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Rev. Matt German officiating. Burial will be in Sumner Township Cemetery, Ladora, Iowa. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
Bill is survived by his wife Connie; a son Zach Reynolds (Catie Geater) of Van Horne; two daughters, Kaitlyn Reynolds of Williamsburg, and Katie Blake of Lone Tree; seven grandchildren, Justess, Braedyn, and Alannah, Raynin, Cohen and Temperance, and Preston; his mother, Linda Dietze of Marengo; two sisters, Susan Kaster (Dale) of DeWitt and Lisa Dietze of Cedar Rapids; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father Leslie "Red" Dietze, his grandparents, and his mother-in-law Joyce Reynolds.
William Paul Dietze was born January 23, 1974 in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Leslie P. “Red” Dietze and Linda Stephens Dietze. He graduated from Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids in 1993, and attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, taking courses for small engine repair. He was employed as a die setter with Montezuma Manufacturing. Bill was united in marriage to Connie Reynolds on May 31, 2003 at his parents’ home in rural Marengo. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and boating on the river. He also enjoyed working on small motors. He loved his family and especially enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren.
Beverly Ann Vaverka, age 80 of Brooklyn, Iowa, died Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Grinnell, Iowa. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 9, 2014, Haven Community Church, Haven, Iowa with Pastor Charles Johnson officiating. Burial: Haven Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, June 8, 2014, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A memorial fund has been established.
Beverly is survived by her sons, Joe and wife Mary of Pella, Jeff and wife Brenda of Newton, and Jon and wife Stef of Brooklyn; four grandchildren, Jawnica Kettler (Jonathan) of Pella, Jacob Vaverka (Regina) of Pella, and Jessica Vaverka and Justin Vaverka, both of Grinnell; and three great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Owen and Samuel Kettler of Pella. Also surviving are two sisters, Linda Corns of Omaha, NE, and Ruth Coleman (Don) of North Liberty. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noble and Ruth Tomlinson Houston, her husband Eldon, and a brother Willis Houston.
Beverly Ann Houston was born May 26, 1934 in rural Haven, Iowa, the daughter of Noble and Ruth Tomlinson Houston. She received her education in the Haven schools and married Eldon Vaverka in 1956. Beverly worked at the Tama State Bank in Tama for a time. She then was employed at the Manatt’s corporate office in Brooklyn for over 40 years. Beverly was a member of the Haven Community Church. She enjoyed cross-stitching, singing, playing the piano, and reading her Bible. She liked to work in her flower gardens, and looked forward to going to work at Manatt’s. Beverly cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed attending their activities and all the family celebrations.
Shirley Tompkins Mort, age 84 of Marengo, died Friday, May 30, 2014 at Rose Haven Nursing Home following an extended illness. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be contributed to Rose Haven Nursing Home in Shirley’s name. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Melissa Murphy and husband Dennis of Vancleave, MS; two grandsons, Justin N. Murphy of Kenner, LA, and Joshua M. Murphy and wife Michelle of Ocean Springs, MS; three great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Matthew, and Karley Murphy of Ocean Springs; and a sister Barbara Tompkins Wilkinson of Marengo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard L. Mort, a son Richard J. Mort, and a sister Marjorie Tompkins Larson, and brothers-in-law John Wilkinson, and Al Larson.
Shirley Jean Tompkins was born April 2, 1930 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Benjamin and Edna Randolph Tompkins. She graduated from Marengo High School with the Class of 1948. She married Richard L. Mort, in Portsmouth, VA. She followed her husband while he served his country, living in several places, and working many jobs, all while raising her family. Richard died in 1974. Shirley returned to Marengo in 2010. Due to failing health, Shirley had recently relocated to Rose Haven Nursing Home.
Shirley enjoyed the birds and gardening. She also liked to travel.
Delmar C. Willett, age 97 of Brooklyn, died May 27, 2014 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 31, 2014, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Rev. John Dodds officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: 9 A.M. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
Delmar was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Charles, and a half-sister Laurel Van Polen. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Delmar C. Willett was born February 20, 1917 in rural Brooklyn, Iowa to Cecil and Lois Ogden Willett. His mother died when Delmar was five days old. His father remarried to Flossie Brannian in 1920. She died in 1923. Delmar’s aunt, Mazie Ormiston helped to raise the three young children. Delmar graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1936 and served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1943 during World War II. He was seriously wounded while serving his country and received the Purple Heart and many other service medals. He returned home and farmed in the Brooklyn area. He and Maxine Bors were married in 1957. They later divorced.
Delmar loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed playing cards at the Front Street Tap in the afternoons. He was a member of the Brooklyn American Legion Post #294.
Leona B. Baack, age 96 of Marengo, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 31, 2014, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Pastor Andrew Gray officiating. Inurnment will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, May 30, 2014, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
Leona is survived by a nephew Dennis Baack of Marion, and three nieces, Donna Krebs (David) of Webster, Darla Baack (James Hilton) of Jacksonville, OR, RoxAnn Hiam (Robert) of Castle Rock, CO, and great-nieces and nephews, Don Sawin, Jenny Hahn (Dean), Eric Krebs, Paul Hiam, and Carissa Hiam; and great-great nieces and nephews, Zane, Zoe, Cera and Eden Hahn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Gesine Brockshus Baack, and two brothers and their wives, Walter and Margaret Baack, and Marvin and Shirley Baack.
Leona Bertha Anna Baack was born December 28, 1917 in Oxford, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Gesine Brockshus Baack. She attended the York Township #1 School and Immanuel Lutheran School, rural Williamsburg. She also took correspondence classes in Textiles and Accounting. Leona was employed for many years with the Heyman Company, selling fabrics and notions to local fabric stores. She received salesman of the year several times. She also worked for Schantz Furniture in Amana for several years.
Leona enjoyed crafts and gardening and was known for her baking and canning abilities. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cared for her parents whenever they were in need. While she never had children of her own, she especially cherished her nieces and nephews, and her extended family.
Leona was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo, and the Ladies Aid.
Elsie Robinson, age 90 of Williamsburg, died Monday, May 26, 2014 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, May 31, 2014, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg with Rev. Carl Cloeter officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 P.M. Friday, May 30, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be contributed to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of the arrangements.
Elsie is survived by a daughter, Juanita Roland and husband Gene of Waterloo; five grandchildren, Tonja Roland-Ludwig (William) of Waterloo, Dan Roland (Jeralene) of Grinnell, Jenni Gault (Paul) of Kalamazoo, MI, Karri Brown (Jeff) of Kenosha, WI, and Nathanial Durr (Sierra) of Marengo; ten great-grandchildren, Jason Ludwig, Kaden Ludwig, Lucas Roland, Kennedy Roland, Briar Roland, Robert Durr, Rhia Durr, Raven Gault, Lincoln Durr, and Liam Durr.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold in 2011, and a daughter Patricia Durr.
Elsie Caroline Pfisterer was born June 9, 1923 in Blairstown, Iowa, the daughter of William Adam Pfisterer and Marie Rosa Neumann Pfisterer. She graduated from Norway High School in 1941 and married Harold Earl Robinson on August 8, 1943 at Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown. Besides being a homemaker, wife and mother, Elsie was employed with Bill Zuber’s Restaurant in Homestead, and the Super Value Deli in Williamsburg. She and her husband worked as custodians at St. Paul Lutheran Church for many years. Elsie also enjoyed working at the Farmer’s Market in Williamsburg. She spent her free time knitting and crocheting.
