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Jane B. Dietrich, age 92 of Amana, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Colonial Manor of Amana, following a brief illness. Graveside Service: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 13, 2014, Amana Cemetery, Amana, Iowa with Elders Peter Hoehnle and Harold Pitz officiating. There will be a lunch following the service at the Amana Church Fellowship Hall, Amana, Iowa. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Essence of Life Hospice. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting with arrangements.
Jane is survived by her children, Wayne (Julie) Dietrich of Forsyth, MO, Carolyn Chambers, Phoenix, AZ, Angela (Richard) Renaud, Tonopah, AZ and Sonia (Richard) Harms, Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a sister Frieda Kofron.
Jane Barbara Dietrich was born March 17, 1922 in Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of John and Caroline Fels Dietrich. She graduated from the Amana Community High School in 1939 and began working for various Amana businesses, eventually retiring from her favorite, the Amana Furniture Shop. Jane and George Dietrich were married on December 20, 1945, when he returned from WWII. The couple settled in Amana where she remained until her move to Lakeview Village in 2000. George passed away, July 4, 1976.
Jane enjoyed traveling in her retirement, having visited Germany, England, and Ireland, as well as visits to Chicago, New York City, Branson, MO, and other places within the United States. Her greatest pleasure came from spending time with her children and close friends. She also loved playing Bridge.
Jane will be remembered for her loving spirit, independence, and her devotion to her children.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ben Miller, nurses and staff at the Marengo Memorial Hospital and Essence of Life Hospice for their excellent care, and a special Thank You to Colonial Manor for the compassionate care they provided for our mother.
Betty E. Guehrn, age 89, formerly of Marengo and Jesup, died Monday, December 8, 2014, at ABCM Rehab Center in Independence, Iowa. Memorial Service: 1:30 P.M. Friday, December 12, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo with Rev. Anni Mingin officiating. Inurnment will be in the Marengo Cemetery. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund has been established.
Betty is survived by a daughter Adele Reinhart and husband Ray of Jesup; three grandchildren, Alex Reinhart (Rachal) of Waterloo, Alene Johnson (Guy) of Mount Vernon, and Aaron Reinhart (Brittney Warnke) of Waterloo; four great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Samantha, and Lindey Johnson and Talon Reinhart; a brother, John “Jack” Homer (Helen) of Charleston, WV, and a sister Maurene Jennison (Sam) of Burlington, IA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John on September 22, 2005, and a sister Jean Geitz.
Betty Elizabeth Homer was born January 8, 1925, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of John Edward Homer and Florence Davis Homer. She graduated from Roosevelt High School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1943 and married John Guehrn on June 21, 1945, in Marengo. Betty was employed over the years with Quaker Oats, and Killians, both in Cedar Rapids, Amana Refrigeration, and also spent many years working with her husband at his used machinery business.
Besides being a wife, mother and homemaker, she enjoyed all kinds of crafts, especially quilting. Betty was a 50 + year member of First Presbyterian Church in Marengo, where she had served as an elder. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star, and also was a Girl Scout leader for a time.
“I have had a good life with more than my share of blessings, and the joy of a loving and caring family.”
George A. Krakow, age 90 of Marengo, died Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, December 10, 2014, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
George is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a sister, Lillian Schmutz (Ernest) of Muscatine; two brothers, Clarence (Kathy) of Belle Plaine, and Wayne (Elsie) of Marengo; and nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Carl, Elmer, and Dale, and a sister Betty Wright.
George Andrew Krakow was born February 8, 1924 in Oxford, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Anna Kahler Krakow. He received his education in the Oxford country schools through 8th grade and worked as a farm hand before entering the U.S. Army for 2 years. George married Dorothy Lucille Kurth on August 3, 1963 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo. He was co-owner of Krakow Brothers Garage and worked as a mechanic. George and his brother, Elmer, spent countless hours at the shop, building the flag poles that are displayed at the Marengo Cemetery.
He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, and the Marengo American Legion Post 76. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, travel and also working on cars.
Kenneth M. Smith, age 93, formerly of Blairstown, died Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Keystone Care Center in Keystone, IA. Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 9, 2014, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Matt German officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 A.M. on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be contributed to the Alzheimer’s Association, or Keystone Care Center.
Kenneth is survived by two daughters, Sandy Cerveny of Flossmoor, IL, and Lea Longfellow and husband Bill of Alburnett, IA; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald Smith of Anamosa; and a sister-in-law, Bev Smith of East Moline, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Catherine in August 2014, and five brothers, Lawrence, Gerald, Wallace, Ray, Jr. and Gary.
Kenneth Melvin Smith was born November 6, 1921 in Brooklyn, Iowa, the son of Ray and Lucy Andes Smith. He attended the Iowa county schools, and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. Kenneth and Catherine Mae Parry were united in marriage on January 10, 1947 in Ladora. The couple farmed in Iowa and Benton County for many years.
Kenneth was a member of the Blairstown American Legion Post # 170.
Rosemary S. Heller, age 69 of Marengo, died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, December 6, 2014, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in Koszta Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, December 5, 2014 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by her husband Roger; a daughter Rita Thompson and husband Cary; a son Ross Heller and wife Sandy; four precious grandchildren, Brook and Bennett Thompson, and Morgan and Riley Heller; a sister Virginia Upah, and a sister-in-law Judy Formanek; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Howard and Richard Formanek, and Donald Formanek in infancy.
Rosemary Sylvia Formanek was born June 10, 1945 near Chelsea, Iowa, the daughter of Emil and Sylvia Wisner Formanek. She attended rural country school through 8th grade and graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1963. Rosemary and Roger Heller were united in marriage on April 8, 1967 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Belle Plaine. The couple farmed in Iowa County for many years.
Rosemary worked as a secretary for over 40 years, 34 of those years for Iowa Valley School system as secretary to the superintendent. She also was active in her community, serving on the 4-H county extension committee, volunteering for the American Cancer Society, and the Marengo Memorial Hospital gift shop. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Guild and was a religious education teacher at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where she was a member.
Rosemary really enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She liked gardening, and sewing, which in the last few years included making dresses for Haiti. She looked forward to the outings she took with her many lady friends.
Judith Carol Moore, age 70 of Amana, died Sunday, November 30, 2014 at her home. Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 4, 2014, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Elder Jon Childers officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, rural Norway, Iowa. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to Essence of Life Hospice, Amana.
She is survived by her husband Jim Reihmann of Amana; step-children, Lisa Pazour (Mike) of Ojibwa, WI, and Eric Reihmann (Marsha) of Amana; step-grandchildren, Michael and Derek Pazour, and Caleb, Adam, and Miranda Reihmann; two sisters, Rosely Plotz of Norway, and Kaye Lynne Davis of Lewisburg, TN; a niece Tami Dooley (Kenneth) and family Jason and James of Pulaski, TN, and nephew Shawn Davis (Wendy) and family Brittany, Rachel and Catherine of Cornersville, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Judith Carol Ahrenholtz was born August 11, 1944 in Defiance, Iowa, the daughter of Neal Kenneth and Dorothy Irene Olson Ahrenholtz. She graduated from Hot Springs High School, Hot Springs, AR with the Class of 1962. She married Troy Moore in 1966. The couple divorced in 1969. Judi worked for National Rejectors in Hot Springs for 18 years before moving to the Amanas. Judi married the love of her life, James Reihmann on November 23, 1985 in Marengo. She was employed at the Amana Woolen Mill, retiring after 23 years.
Judi enjoyed horse racing, mushroom hunting, gardening, gambling, and travel. She was a wonderful hostess, and organized many Friday night get-togethers. Fishfrys were her specialty.
Judi’s zest for living was only surpassed by her long and courageous battle with cancer. She will be missed by all her family and friends and especially her dog Icecream Sundae.
Audrey JoAnn Ensor, age 74 of Apopka, FL, formerly of Marengo, died Friday, November 28, 2014 at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs. There will be no services. Private burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is handling arrangements.
Audrey is survived by three daughters, Phyllis Holley of Cassleberry, FL, Daphne Piazza of Altamonte Springs, FL, and Lisa Mullins (Hurley) of Lincoln, NE; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and her mother Opal Roller of Marengo. She was preceded in death by her father, Francis Eugene Roller, two brothers Donald Share and Robert Roller, and a son Brian Keith in 1961.
Audrey JoAnn Roller was born January 10, 1940 in Marengo, Iowa, to Gene Roller and Opal Fowler Roller. She graduated from Marengo High School with the Class of 1958. She served in the U.S. Army for 2 years, stationed in Germany. Audrey was employed as a beautician for a year, but spent most of her working career in computer and office work. Most recently she was a comptroller at a car dealership.
In her free time Audrey enjoyed reading, working puzzles, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had resided in Apopka, Florida for over 20 years.
Wayne M. Kanke, age 67 of Marengo, Iowa, died Sunday, November 30, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Friday, December 5, 2014, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, December 4, 2014, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
Wayne is survived by his daughter Stacy McMann (Travis) of Marengo; his son Jock Kanke (Mandi) of Marengo; ten grandchildren, Stephanie Ballard (Nathan), Katelin and Andrea Healey, Molly and Macy McMann, Tre and Lorenzo Gonzalez, and Sahara, Carli, and Hayden Kanke; and a great-granddaughter, Emery Ballard. He is also survived by five brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law, an aunt, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Being an only child, Wayne spent many hours with his extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda on March 20, 2013, and a brother-in-law.
Wayne Myron Kanke was born January 17, 1947 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Myron and Veda Furler Kanke. He graduated from Benton Community High School in 1966, and served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years stationed in Okinawa. He married Linda Slaymaker on April 12, 1969 at First United Methodist Church in Marengo. Wayne was employed through the years, with Solar Homes, Shellar Globe, Amana Refrigeration and Big G Foods. Lastly he owned and operated The Pit Stop bar from 2005-13.
Wayne enjoyed dirt track racing, bowling, and tractor pulls. He played piano/keyboard with the band “Home Grown”, and sang with “The Believers”. He was a loyal fan and attended most Iowa Valley sporting events. He was active in his community umpiring and coaching for the MRC teams, and serving on the board of Marengo Memorial Hospital. Wayne was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, and the Marengo American Legion Post #76.
