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Max R. Rider, age 63, of Marengo, Iowa, died suddenly Saturday, March 28, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Private Graveside Services will be held at Circle Grove Cemetery, Troy Mills, Iowa, with Pastor Charles Clark officiating. There will be no visitation. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn; a daughter, Tracee Ann Dembinski (Jeff) of St. Mary’s, Iowa; a grandson Logan Ballard of St. Mary’s; a brother Rex Rider (Sue) of Marengo and a sister Irene Matthess (Joe) of Marengo. He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Ella Auen Rider, and a son Robert John in 1971.
Max Robert Rider was born June 5, 1951 in Independence, Iowa, the son Cecil Calvin Rider and Ella Auen Rider. He graduated from Iowa Valley High School with the Class of 1969 and married JoAnn Marie Smith on January 29, 1971 in Marengo. In 1975 Max went to work with Amana Refrigeration, working there for 40 years. He enjoyed collecting and restoring old cars, carpentry, and racing. Ultimately he was a family man and cherished the time he spent with the family that he loved.
Dorothy Lucille Krakow, age 88, of Marengo, died Friday, March 27, 2015 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 30, 2015, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, March 29, 2015, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, the Marengo Memorial Hospital, or the American Heart Association.
Dorothy is survived by her brothers: Lyle Kurth (Carol) of Robins and William Kurth (Doris) of Marengo; brothers-in-law: Clarence Krakow (Kathy) of Belle Plaine, and Wayne Krakow (Else) of Marengo; sisters-in-law: Lillie Schmutz of Muscatine and Sylvia Kurth of Grand Terrance, CA, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband George Krakow on December 6, 2014, and her siblings, Orlin Kurth, Naomi Krakow, Robert Kurth and Maxine Slaymaker.
Dorothy Lucille Kurth, was born December 21, 1926 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Verna William and Florence Emma Kanke Kurth. She graduated from Marengo High School in May 1946 and attended Coe College for 3 years, while teaching in the Iowa County country schools. She was united in marriage to George Andrew Krakow on August 3, 1963 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo. Dorothy was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo where she was active in Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was employed at HLV Schools and at Iowa Valley Schools as an ‘English as a second language’ instructor. She enjoyed reading, collecting salt and pepper shakers, working with and helping handicapped individuals, calling bingo at Rose Haven, and visiting with the residents.
Harold W. Schuerer, age 88, of East Amana went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2015. Celebration of Life Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2015 at the Amana Community Church, Main Amana, Iowa with Elder Tony Berger officiating. Burial will be at the East Amana Cemetery, with military honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Amana Community Church, Main Amana. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to the Amana Church Society or Essence of Life Hospice. Arrangements are with Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa.
Harold William Schuerer was born July 20, 1926 in East Amana, Iowa, the son of Walter and Magdalena Oehl Schuerer. Harold grew up the Amanas where his family operated the Amana Meat Shop for the Amana Society. Following high school Harold served his country honorably in World War II as a cook in the U.S. Navy submarine corps. Upon his return from service, he joined his brother George, also a World War II veteran, in management of the Amana Meat Shop for more than 30 years. Brother Walt, came home from World War II to take over operation of the Colony Inn. The three brothers loved the hospitality business and the friends from all over who were their patrons. Harold was fond of saying "Treat everyone like the preacher and you'll never run out of friends".
Harold and Helen Kraus were married June 3, 1950 at Middle Amana, Iowa. In 1982, at the age of 58, Harold, with the support and tireless contribution of his wife and business partners Helen and family, started the Barn Restaurant in Amana. A new stage and extension of his love for welcoming visitors to Amana. He was very fond of his co-workers at the Barn.
A wonderful cook who loved to prepare specialty dishes, Harold was a great guy to invite to a picnic or tailgate. And even if not invited if you bought the pot roast from Harold you had to expect that he came with it. Harold had many hobbies including pheasant hunting, dog training, horses and even motocross. But it was not so much the sport itself that he loved. Rather it was the people he met and friends he so easily made. Quick to make you smile but very aware that on occasion empathy was the more appropriate greeting and best counsel.
While Harold loved his work and hobbies his advice to anyone who would listen was to balance work, family and faith never letting work or hobbies crowd out family or faith. He had a rare capacity to enjoy life abundantly and be content in all circumstances.
Harold is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen Kraus Schuerer, their son Neal Schuerer, of Colorado Springs and daughter Carol Zuber of Amana. Neal's wife Melissa and their children Henry and Greta who married Aaron Cummings and provided three great grandchildren Gabriel, Mitchell and Jacob. Carol's husband Brad Zuber and their children Maria and Harry. Harold is also survived by a brother Walter, sisters in law Florence Zuber Schuerer and Lucille Schaefer Kraus and several nieces and nephews plus many who called him “Uncle Harold”, an honorary title he cherished. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother George.
Harold has gone home to be with the Lord. And if you knew him at all you know he would say that " I never had it so good."
The family wishes to thank the staff at Colonial Manor and Essence of Life Hospice for the excellent care given to Harold during his stay.
I wish you sunshine on your path, and storms to season your journey.
I wish you peace-in the world in which you lived and in the smallest
corner of the heart where truth is kept.
I wish you faith-to help define your living and your life.
More I cannot wish you-except perhaps love-to make all the rest worthwhile.
Opal Pearl Roller, age 96, of Marengo, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Kloster Funeral Home, in Marengo, with Rev. Matt German officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Saturday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be contributed to First United Methodist Church, Marengo in her name.
Opal is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Honstein and Anna McIlrath, both of Laguna Beach, CA; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Share of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a daughter Audrey Ensor, two sons, Donald Share and Robert Roller, a grandson Brian Keith Ensor, and siblings, Clara Fiser, Charles Fowler, Jr., and Clyde Fowler.
Opal Pearl Fowler was born December 8, 1918 in Ozark, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Fowler, Sr. and Beulah Reynolds Fowler. She received her education in the Marengo schools. She was united in marriage to Ralph Share, and the couple had one son Donald G. Share. She later married Francis Eugene Roller, and they had two children, Robert Roller and Audrey Roller Ensor. Opal enjoyed gardening, flowers, and sewing.
Naomi L. Krakow, age 91 of Marengo, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital. Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 28, 2015, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Inurnment will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Saturday, at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.
Naomi is survived by a daughter, Kathy Jo Kurth (Michael Denison) of Marengo; two grandchildren, Stephanie Weida and Michael Weida; four great-grandchildren, Angel Jansen, Hayden Weida, Braiden Weida and Liberty Hamilton. Also surviving are two brothers, William (Doris) Kurth of Marengo, and Lyle (Carol) Kurth of Robins; a sister Dorothy Krakow of Marengo; brothers-in-law, Wayne (Else) Krakow of Marengo, and Clarence (Kathy) Krakow of Belle Plaine; and a sister-in-law, Lillie Schmutz of Muscatine.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Elmer in 2014, and siblings, Orlin Kurth, Robert Kurth, and Maxine Slaymaker.
Naomi Laverna Kurth was born November 10, 1923 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Verna William Kurth and Florence Emma Kanke Kurth. She received her education in the Marengo schools and married Elmer Ernest Krakow on September 6, 1958 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo. Besides being a wife and mother, Naomi worked in the elementary school kitchen for 14 years. She also was a seed sorter at Pioneer Seeds for many years. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo, the Ladies Aid, and the Marengo Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bingo, doing crosswords, church activities, knitting and sewing. She especially cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren.
M. Teresa Albert, age 89 of Marengo, died Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2015, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, March 23 2015, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Memorials may be contributed to the Rose Haven Activity Fund in her name.
She is survived by her children, Michele Patterson (Jack) of Marengo, Michael Albert (Becky) of Atkins, and Mitchell Robinson (Bruce) of Belle Plaine; seven grandchildren, Stacy (Jim) Rump of Cedar Rapids, Brad (Tamara) Patterson of Marengo, Tori (Jeremy) Wild of Atkins, Chad (Ashley) Albert of Cedar Rapids, Tyson Albert of Des Moines, Trena (Reece) Dodd of Belle Plaine, and Randy Robinson of Belle Plaine; eleven great-grandchildren, Maddie Rump of Cedar Rapids, Isabel and Gavin Patterson of Marengo, Parker, Kaiden, Gabby and Quinn Wild of Atkins, Shaylee, Macy, and Brock Dodd of Belle Plaine, and Maddux Albert of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are her siblings, Margaret Pope of Victor, John (Gerry) McGarry of Victor, Dorothy (Ralph) Nogal of Bellingham, WA, and Genevieve Davis of Williamsburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Varo in 1998, and two brothers, James and Edward McGarry.
Mary Teresa McGarry was born May 21, 1925 in Victor, Iowa, the daughter of James T. McGarry and Dorothy Peiffer McGarry. She graduated from St. John’s High School in Victor with the Class of 1943. Teresa married Varo Wayland Albert on February 20, 1946 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Victor. Besides being a wife and mother, Teresa was employed with Amana Refrigeration for 22 years, retiring in 1989. She had also worked at Krauss Furniture, was a waitress for many years, and had served as the Ladora city clerk.
Teresa was a member of the Marengo Legion Auxiliary, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Guild. She was a former member of the Cedar Rapids Moose Lodge, and several union affiliations. She collected cardinals, enjoyed playing cards, fishing and camping. She liked to attend sporting events, and go dancing with Varo. She especially enjoyed the many family events and spending time with her loved ones.
Henry Joseph Schaier, Jr. age 63, of Marengo, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital in Marengo. Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Inurnment will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to the Wounded Warrior Project in his name.
Joe is survived by his wife Krystal; his sons, Nicholas and wife Katie of Iowa City, and Christopher and wife Anne Willey of Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Henry Joseph Schaier, Jr. was born September 17, 1951 in Agana, Guam, the son of Henry Joseph and Mildred Riedel Schaier. He attended various schools over the years because his father was a member of the United States Air Force. Joe graduated from Novato High School in California with the Class of 1969. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1976, traveling to Texas, the Philippines and Maryland. There he met Krystal Voigtman and the couple were married on January 6, 1984 at Annapolis, MD. Following the births of his two sons, the family moved to Hawaii and Colorado, where Joe eventually retired from the military and relocated to Iowa in 1996. Joe was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Joint Service Achievement Medal.
Joe was employed at Amana Refrigeration as a quality analyst. He was active with the American Legion Post 76, and the Marengo Golf Club. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo. He also was an avid bowler. Joe and his sons spent many hours together involved with Boy Scout activities. He was a wonderful father and husband and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Laurence Roland Bine, age 81 of Marengo, died Monday, June 29, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Inurnment: Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to the Iowa State Church of God Conference.
Laurence is survived by his children, Laurie Madoerin (Dennis O’Donnell) of Marengo, Diane Shawver (Dave) of West Branch, and Daniel Bine (Theresa) of Marengo; seven grandchildren, Shelby Dains (Brad), Sarah Madoerin, Jacob Madoerin, Logan Bine, Amelia Shawver, Jessica Bine and Matthew Shawver; and three great-grandchildren Kaylin, Avery and Stella Dains. Also surviving is a brother Arthur (Louise) Bine of Beaman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sandra in 2009, a son Jeffrey, and a brother Paul.
Laurence Roland Bine was born June 23, 1934 in Beaman, Iowa, the son of Wesley Bein and Aura Bute Bein. He graduated from Beaman High School and then attended DeVry Technical institute in Chicago, receiving his certification in electronics. Laurence served his country with the U.S. Army for two years. He married Sandra Reinhard on June 17, 1956 in Gladbrook, Iowa. Laurence worked for Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids until 1972, then he moved to Marengo and farmed until his retirement in 1979. He filled his time driving school bus, and traveling with Sandra. Laurence enjoyed playing cards, camping, boating, target shooting, and long discussions on politics and religion.
