Velma Schilling Folk
Clarence. Velma Schilling Folk, age 95, of Clarence, Iowa, died March 6, 2010, at Clarence Nursing Home. Velma was born June 14, 1914, in rural Clarence to William and Susie (Robinson) Schilling. Velma married Howard Folk on October 3, 1948, at Clarence. He died November 26, 1985.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence, Iowa, with Pastor Lynn Butterbrodt officiating. Burial will follow at Clarence Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 9:30 am until service time on on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Memorials can be made to Clarence United Methodist Church.
Velma Attended Clarence Schools and graduated in 1932. She graduated from Tipton Junior College on May 29, 1935. She attended the University of Northern Iowa for one year in 1936. Velma worked at Clarence Cooperative Company and Thein Motors in Clarence. Later she worked in Davenport where she met Howard and was employed by Von Maur. Velma and Howard loved to go to Wisconsin and Minnesota for fishing during the summer months. They also traveled throughout the country with Tri State tours. Velma was a lifelong member of the Clarence United Methodist Church and the church organist as well as singing in the choir for many years.
She is survived by her nephew Phil (Diana) Schilling of Cedar Rapids.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents and brother Marvin Schilling. The family would like to thank the Clarence Nursing Home for all their tender loving care for Velma.
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Gertrude Hartwig
Clarence. Gertrude Hartwig, age 104, of Clarence, Iowa, died March 5, 2010, at the Clarence Nursing Home. Gertrude was born October 26, 1905, in rural Clarence to John and Ida (Licht) Ibsen. Gertrude married Walter Hartwig December 19, 1926, in Clarence. He died in 1985.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stanwood, Iowa, with Pastor Tim Jones officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery in Clarence. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 on Tuesday, March 9, at Chapman's in Clarence.
She is survived by a son-Gene (Janice) of Alexandria, Minnesota; a grandson - Rick (Rose) of Menlo Park, California; a granddaughter - Robyn Hartwig of Portland, Oregon; and a great-grandchild - Alessandra.
Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers-Chet and George Ibsen.
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Walter Lafrenz
Lowden. Walter Lafrenz, age 88, of Lowden, Iowa, died at Clarence Nursing Home on March 3, 2010. Walter was born February 25, 1922, in West Liberty, Iowa, to Jacob and Sophia (Kroeger) Lafrenz. Walter married Nadine Dircks on February 1, 1948, in Lowden.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Zion United Church Of Christ in Lowden, Iowa, with Revernd Barbara Muhs officiating. Burial will follow at Van Horn Cemetery in Lowden with graveside Military rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, March 5, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence.
Walter served in the Army during World War II and was a retired farmer. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and the Lowden American Legion.
He is survived by his wife Nadine; daughters Julie (Joe) Evans of Cedar Rapids and Sara Johnston of Everton, Missouri; sons Sam of Lowden and James (Beth) of Memphis, Tennessee. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Walter was preceded in death by parents, sister Lucille Hansen, and brother LeRoy.
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Erwin Wenndt
Lowden. Erwin C. Wenndt, age 97, of Lowden, Iowa, died February 27, 2010, at the Wheatland Manor Nursing Home. Erwin was born May 1, 1912, in Rural Lowden to Herman Wenndt and Louise (Kroemer) Wenndt. Erwin married Lenora Busch December 7, 1938, in Davenport. She died October 25, 2003.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden, Iowa, with Reverend Victor Young officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on Monday, March 1, at Chapman Funeral Home in Wheatland.
Erwin farmed near Lowden his entire life until he retired in 1980. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and had served on the building committee, trustee, and cemetery board. He also was director and agent for Wheatland Mutual Insurance Association for many years.
He is survived by a daughter-Donna (Dave) Sander of Lowden and son Dennis of Lowden; 5 grandchildren-Doug (Sara) Sander of Moline, Illinois, Dan (Colette) Sander of Clarence, Dean (Kelly) Sander of Clarence, Phillip (Melissa) Wenndt of Cedar Rapids, and Marcia Jackson of Cedar rapids. Also surviving are 12 great-grandchildren.
Erwin was preceded in death by parents, wife, 5 brothers and 5 sisters, and a great grandchild, Dean Jacob Sander.
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Stanley D. Boedeker
Lowden. Stanley D. Boedeker, age 49, of Lowden, Iowa, died in his home on February 25, 2010. Stanley was born November 28, 1960, in Cedar Rapids to Donald and Carol (Freese) Boedeker.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, March 1, 2010, at Zion United Church Of Christ in Lowden, Iowa, with Reverend Barbara Muhs officiating. Burial will follow at Van Horn Cemetery in Lowden. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, February 28, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence.
Stan worked at Rex Feed & Elevator in Lowden and farmed which was his passion. He also enjoyed working in his shop and Nascar racing.
He is survived by his companion, Rita Mayerhofer of Lowden; his parents, Don and Carol Boedeker of Lowden; brother, Steven (Patricia) of Bennett; sister, Sally Jo (Larry) Snyder of Blue Grass; sister, Susan (Mel) Monson of Davenport; brother, Scott of Lowden; 2 step-daughters, Heather (Troy) Randall of Urbana and Tomi (Shane) Fuchs of Cedar Rapids; 4 grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
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Howard Fisher
Lowden. Howard Fisher, age 93, of Lowden, Iowa, died February 26, 2010, at Genesis Hospital, Dewitt. Howard was born January 5, 1917, in Lowden to Homer Fisher and Caroline (Dircks) Fisher. Howard married Dorothy Boettcher on August 7, 1949, at Little Brown Church, Nashua.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Zion United Church Of Christ in Lowden, Iowa, with Reverend Barbara Muhs officiating. Burial will follow at Van Horn Cemetery in Lowden. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 2, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence.
Howard had farmed and worked for the City of Lowden until retirement. He was a member of Zion Church and the Lowden Lions. He loved to travel. Dorothy and Howard traveled to all 50 states and Europe twice.
He is survived by his wife-Dorothy; nieces and nephews Ardella (Sidney) Boots of Davenport; LaDonna Finch of Davenport; David (Linda) Fisher of Hiawatha; Robert Fisher of Lowden; Denise (Greg) Pingel of Ely; Gwen Johnson of Amarillo, Texas; Wesley Miller of Clarence; Michael (Pam) Fisher of Atlanta, Georgia; Jim (Mary) Fisher of LaJolla, California. Also surviving are many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Arthur and Milo, sister Kathleen Miller, nephews William and Harley Fisher, and niece Janet Fisher.
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Evelyn L. Fisher
Clarence. Evelyn L. Fisher, age 87, of Clarence, Iowa, died in her home on February 24, 2010. Evelyn was born July 24, 1922, in Clarence to Arnold Meier and Katie (Schwitzer) Meier. Evelyn married Frank Fisher on December 21, 1941, at Clarence.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at St. John's United Church Of Christ in Clarence, Iowa, with Pastor Jim Goodrich officiating. Burial will follow at Clarence Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm on Monday, March 1, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence.
Evelyn was a 1939 graduate of Clarence High School and attended Iowa State Teachers College, she then taught for 2 years at Hawthorne #2 country school, rural Clarence. She was a member of First Baptist Church-Church of the Brethren in Cedar Rapids and for many years belonged to the Cedar Church of the Brethren where she was active in teaching Sunday School and playing the piano. Evelyn had several hobbies including craft work and quilting. Her delight was collecting salt & pepper shakers, and she always enjoyed remembering people on special days.
She is survived by her husband Frank; son Dennis Fisher of Cedar Rapids; 3 grandchildren Anthony Fisher of Ames, Gregory (Darath) Fisher of Pella, Jeffrey (Wendy) Fisher of Deerfield, Illinois; 3 great grandchildren Trey, Malik, and Chase; and sister Bernita Walker of Tipton.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Sandra, and sister Marcella Soper.
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Robert Hythecker
Wheatland. Robert Hythecker, age 90, of Wheatland, Iowa, died February 12, 2010, at Genesis Hosptial, Dewitt. Robert was born May 30, 1919, in Claremont, Montana to Robert Hythecker and Valborg (Johnson) Hythecker. Robert married Ethel Voelkers on March 8, 1944, in Wheatland.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Please send Memorials to St. Paul's United Church of Christ or Wheatland Ambulance.
Bob was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army Air Force as an airplane engine mechanic for five years. He owned and operated Bob's Motor Clinic in Wheatland for 40 years. He was then a custodian at Calamus-Wheatland schools. Bob was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wheatland; Wheatland American Legion Post #447; and the Wheatland Lions Club. He served twelve years as manager of the Wheatland Community Center and was actively involved as a volunteer in many town activities.
He is survived by wife Ethel; son Norman (Velma) of Weatherford, Texas; daughter Janet (Mike) Ahrens of Roanoke, Illinois; and daughter in-law Darla Hythecker of Dewitt, Iowa. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, his son Mark Hythecker, and grandson Robert Hythecker.
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Jeanette Voita
Calamus. Jeanette Voita, age 72, of Calamus, Iowa, died February 12, 2010, at Genesis Hospital-Dewitt. Jeanette was born May 30, 1937, in West Burlington, Iowa, to Fred and Pauline (Keuhnle) Schulz. Jeanette married Neil Voita August 11, 1963, at West Burlington.
Family funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at St. Paul's Cemetery-Wheatland, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 pm on Monday, February 15, at Chapman Funeral Home in Wheatland.
Jeanette had been an elementary teacher at Calamus-Wheatland School before retiring in 1999.
She is survived by her husband-Neil; daughters-Pam (Mike) Zeimet of Preston, Kim (Jim) Erickson of Solin, Jennifer Voita of Iowa City, and Heather (Pat) Forret of Calamus; brother Harold (Sandy) Schulz of Burlington; brother-in-law Dan Voita of Longmont, Colorado; and 6 grandchildren. Also surviving are 1 niece and 2 nephews.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents and brother Lawrence Schulz.
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Gladys Scheeper
Lowden. Gladys Scheeper, age 83, of Lowden, Iowa, died February 11, 2010, at Wheatland Manor Nursing Home. Gladys was born July 30, 1926, in Lowden, Iowa, to Emil Stolte and Emma (Meier) Stolte. Gladys married George Scheeper November 25, 1966, at Lowden. He died June 28, 1989.
Gladys donated her body to the Anatomy Department University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church-Lowden. Inurnment will be at a later date in Trinity Church Cemetery. Arrangements with Chapman Funeral Home-Clarence. Gladys was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she had been very active in various organizations, including the ladies aid and choir. She had taught Sunday School for 32 years.
She is survived by her brother Larry (Virjean) Stolte of Lowden and sister Luverne (Bob) Fiala of Goeleta, California. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 brother, and 3 sisters.
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Betty Denahy
Grand Mound. Betty Denahy, age 83, of Grand Mound, Iowa, died February 8, 2010, at Wheatland Manor Nursing Home with her loving daughter Connie and her family at her side. Betty was born February 2, 1927, in Wheatland, Iowa to Raymond and Clara (Larsen) Smith. Betty married Marion Denahy July 21, 1951, at Lost Nation. He died July 30, 1979.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Chapman Funeral Home in Wheatland, Iowa, with Reverend John Cofield officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Grand Mound. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Connie Bowers at 405 Main Street Calamus, Iowa.
Betty and her husband Marion had farmed, and they operated Wapsie Oaks Country Club in 1974 and 1975. Betty will be remembered for always feeding her finches and cardinals; she was also known for her excellent home cooking. Some of her favorite things were shopping, going out to eat, flowers and gardening. She was also an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Iowa Basketball. Betty was a member of the Women's Auxilliary in Calamus and ladies card club.
She is survived by her daughter-Connie Bowers of Calamus; granddaughters Michele Bowers of Dewitt, Carrie (Ronnie) Wells of Calamus, Brooke Bowers of Dewitt; great-grandchildren Lane, Lauren, Morgan, and Mason. She also is survived by another daughter Pamela Schau and family.
Betty was preceded in death by parents, husband, sister LaVonne Rohling, and a great-grandchild.
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Betty Hitchcock
Clarence. Betty Hitchcock, age 84, of Clarence, Iowa, died February 6, 2010, at the Clarence Nursing Home. Betty was born February 8, 1925, in Gorin, Missouri, to Ernst and Mae (Parkins) Mangle.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at St. John's United Church Of Christ Fireside Room.
Betty had worked in the trust department of Valley National Bank in Des Moines for many years.
Betty is surived by daughter Ann (Ron) Coe of Mt. Vernon; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by parents, husband, and a sister.
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Leona Helmold
Lowden. Leona Helmold, age 99, of Lowden, Iowa, died February 6, 2010, at the Cedar Manor Nursing Home-Tipton, where she had been a resident since 2001. Leona was born March 21, 1910, in Lowden, Iowa, to Henry and Augusta (Becker) Boedeker. Leona married Walter Helmold February 11, 1932, at Lowden. He died February 11, 1981.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at Zion United Church Of Christ in Lowden, Iowa, with Reverend Barbara Muhs officiating. Burial will follow at Lowden Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon till service time at the church. Arrangements are with Chapman Funeral Home-Clarence.
Leona was a 1928 graduate of Lowden High School and was a member of Zion United Church of Christ where she had been church organist for many years. She loved quilting and made a quilt for each of her granddaughters.
She is survived by her daughters: Joanne (Wendell) Beckley of Tipton and Shirley (Robert) McMillin of Kansas City, Missouri; 4 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Leona was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a step-granddaughter.
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Henry Charles Niermeyer
Lowden. Henry Charles Niermeyer, age 94, of Lowden, Iowa, died February 6, 2010, at the Clarence Nursing Home. Henry was born August 30, 1915, in Lowden to William Niermeyer and Anna (Strackbein) Niermeyer. Henry married Marilyn Pauls September 24, 1950, at Lowden. She died May 20, 2002.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Zion United Church Of Christ in Lowden, Iowa, with Reverend Barbara Muhs officiating. Burial will follow at Van Horn Cemetery in Lowden. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 9, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence.
Henry and his wife Marilyn worked together on their dairy farm until retirement. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. He was very active in Zion United Church of Christ, singing in the choir and a Sunday School teacher for many years. Henry had been a longtime 4-H leader and was a member of the Lowden Historical Society.
He is survived by his daughters: Ellen (Steve) Waldorf of Dewitt and Eileen (John) Delich of Springfield, Illinois; sons Dwight and David of Lowden; 6 grandchildren Emilie, Ryan, Joshua, Anthony, Nicholas, and Jordan; and 3 step-grandchildren Anna, Betsy, and Molly.
Henry was preceded in death by parents, wife Marilyn, brothers Wilfred and Erwin and step-sister Emogene Conrad.
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Gertrude Hoffmeier
Lowden. Gertrude Hoffmeier, age 89, of Lowden, Iowa, died February 5, 2010. Gertrude was born August 21, 1920, in Lowden, Iowa, to Emil and Emma (Meier) Stolte. Gertrude married Herold Hoffmeier on April 19, 1942, at Lowden. He died September 15, 2007.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden, Iowa, with Reverend Victor Young officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on Monday, February 8, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Organization.
Gertrude had worked as an aid at Wheatland Manor Nursing Home for many years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she had been active in various church organizations. She was a member of the Lowden Amvets and she loved quilting, baking and sewing. She also loved music.
Gertrude is survived by daughter Julayne Hoffmeier and partner Carolynn Munson of Sacramento, California; 3 sons Bruce (Karen) of Newton, Brian (Patti) of Arvada, Colorado, Barry (Julie) of Lowden; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters Gladys Scheeper of Lowden, and Luverne (Bob) Fiala of Goeleta, California; and brother Larry (Virjean) Stolte of Lowden.
Gertrude was preceded in death by parents, husband, 1 brother, and 2 sisters.
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Myrtle Jeppe
Wheatland. Myrtle Jeppe, age 101, of Wheatland, Iowa, died in her home February 5, 2010. Myrtle was born June 15, 1908, in Massillon, Iowa, to Robert Krenz and Josephine (Mowry) Krenz. She married Max Jeppe, and he died in 1966.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Chapman Funeral Home in Wheatland, Iowa, with Reverend John Cofield officiating. Burial will follow at Massillon Cemetery, Massillon, Iowa. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service.
Myrtle is survived by two nieces Jackie Wulf of Gladstone, Michigan, and Dixie Lindstedt of Escanaba, Michigan.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, and three sisters.
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Richard Boedeker
Lowden. Richard Boedeker, age 83, of Lowden, Iowa, died February 1, 2010. Richard was born June 11, 1926, in rural Lowden to Dick Boedeker and Mary (Deerberg) Boedeker.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence, Iowa, with Reverend Barbara Muhs officiating. Burial will follow at Van Horn Cemetery in Lowden. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 3, at the Funeral Home.
Richard had served in the Army and then worked for Wendling Quarries and Lowden Plumbing and Heating. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ-Lowden and the Lowden Amvets. After his retirement he enjoyed going down to Lowden Plumbing and Heating and playing many hours of solitaire.
He is survived by his brothers Chris (Phyllis), Henry, Donald (Carol) all of Lowden; sister Betty (Bud) Baal of Broomfield, CO; sister-in-law Eunice Boedeker of Lowden and many nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by parents, sister Milda, sister-in-law-Shirley and two brothers, Paul & Norman.
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Angelica Wiebel
Lowden. Angelica Wiebel, age 94, of Lowden, Iowa, died January 29, 2010, at the Wheatland Manor Nursing Home. Angelica was born September 16, 1915, in Lowden, Iowa, to August Wiebel and Amanda (Wiebel) Oehlert.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 1, 2010, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence, Iowa, with Reverend Victor Young officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Lowden.
Angelica is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Angelica was preceded in death by parents, brothers Gerhard, Hugo, Walter, Alfred, Paul and sister Marie.
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Francis Crock
Mechanicsville. Francis Joseph Crock, 93, died Sunday, January 24, 2010, at the Mechanicsville Nursing & Rehab Center. Francis was born at home near Mechanicsville to Leo Crock and Winnifred (Merrit) Crock. He graduated from Mechanicsville High School in 1935. In 1938 he married Bessie Wethington of Tipton, Iowa.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence, with a prayer service at 6:30 pm. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, January 27, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mechanicsville, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville.
Francis and Bessie had 3 children; Jeanette, James, and Duane. Francis spent his life farming north of Mechanicsville. Francis loved his faith, family, and farming. His wit and humor brought joy to friends. He didn't know how to complain. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Mercy in Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his children, Jeanette Bagley of Indianapolis, and Duane (Judy) Crock of Cedar Rapids; 10 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Rose Walshire of Mechanicsville.
He was preceded in death by his wife Bessie; son James; and daughter-in-law Della.
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Shirley R. Mohr
Wheatland. Shirley R. Mohr, age 67, of Wheatland, Iowa, died January 22, 2010, in her home. Shirley was born April 8, 1942, in Wheatland to Kenneth Hoffman and and Ruth (Wiebener) Hoffman. Shirley married Daryl Mohr January 14, 1962, at Wheatland.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, January 25, 2010, at St. Paul's United Church Of Christ in Wheatland, Iowa, with Reverend John Cofield officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul's Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, January 24, at Chapman Funeral Home in Wheatland. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Genesis Hospice, A.L.S. or St. Paul's Cemetery.
Shirley retired from First Trust & Savings Bank, Wheatland, in 2007 after 28 years. In previous years she was employed by Rowold Insurance Co. and Wheatland Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Paul's Church. She was also a member of Woman's Guild, Wheatland Lions, Betterment Club, and the church board. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, traveling and spending time with her family.
Shirley will be missed by her husband Daryl of 48 years, her three children; Todd (Lisa) Mohr of Davenport, Mindy (Dale) Wriedt of Donahue, Troy (Jenny) Mohr of Wheatland; her mother Ruth Hoffmann of Wheatland; her brother Kent Hoffmann of Toronto, and her six grandchildren Mark Mohr, Wyatt, Sean, Josh Wriedt, Malana Mohr, and Mason Mohr.
Shirley was preceded in death by her father.
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Wayne Schroeder
Wheatland. Wayne Schroeder, age 60, of Wheatland, Iowa, died January 22, 2010, at Genesis East Medical Center-Davenport. Wayne was born on May 5, 1949, in Davenport to Orville and Dorothy (Vens) Schroeder. Wayne married Joyce Schlemmer March 1, 1970, at Lost Nation.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at Christian Free Lutheran Church in Wheatland, with Pastor Eric Swenson officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery in Wheatland. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on Monday, January 25, at Chapman Funeral Home in Wheatland.
Wayne worked as a farmer and carpenter, he was a member of the Christian Free Lutheran Church where he was a trustee and enjoyed singing in the choir. He also was a member of the Pine Hill Cemetery Board. His favorite pastimes were fishing, hunting, carving, and helping others.
He is surived by his wife Joyce; sons Jeff (Rachael of Ft. Myers, Florida) and Andy (Amanda) of Eldridge; grandchildren Logan, Amara, Alyssa; his mother Dorothy Schroeder of Wheatland and sister Shirley Goodman of Wheatland.
Wayne was preceded in death by his father.
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Raymond Ihns
Tipton. Raymond Ihns, age 84, of 50 Plum Street Tipton, Iowa, died January 21, 2010, at Mechanicsville Nursing & Rehab where he had been a resident since January 11th. Raymond was born May 9, 1925, in Lowden, Iowa, to William Ihns and Lena Fountain.
Family services were held at Chapman Funeral Home-Clarence.
Raymond attended Massillon grade school and Lowden High school and then some college at University of Iowa. He was in the Navy from 1942-1945, stationed in the Pacific. He worked at the Hotel Roosevelt in Cedar Rapids in food service and also had lived in Chicago where he managed a restaurant. He then moved to California and worked for an aircraft corporation as restaurant supervisor. Raymond moved back to Chicago and worked as a male nurse for 5 years. In the early 80's, he bought a house in Massillon. A year-and-a-half ago he moved to Tipton.
He is survived by brothers Bill (Barb) of Massillon and Howard (Nancy) of Cedar Rapids; sister Mary (Jim) Noskowiak of Deerbrook, Wisc.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, sister and 2 brothers.
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Raymond C. Kroemer
Lowden. Raymond C. Kroemer, age 91, of Lowden, Iowa, died January 10, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids. Raymond was born July 28, 1918, in Clarence, Iowa, to Carl Kroemer and Emma Brauer. Raymond married Doris Marquette May 9, 1943, at Stanwood. She died in 2006.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden, Iowa, with Reverend Victor Young officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at the church and arrangements are with Chapman Funeral Home-Clarence.
Raymond had been a farmer and then retired from being a custodian at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. He was a Lions Club member and also a member of Cedar County Historical Society and Heritage Council on Aging. His church and family meant the most to him.
He is survived by son, Lawrence (Sue) of Cedar Rapids; daughter, Emmillee (Dale) Dennison of Eagan, Minnesota; 3 grandchildren Kurt, Andy Kroemer and Susan Schappert; and also 4 great grandchildren
Raymond was preceded in death by parents, wife, and sister, Irma Armstrong.
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Ella V. Dahl
Bennett. Ella V. Dahl, age 96, of Bennett, Iowa, died January 8, 2009, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home-Tipton. Ella was born June 25, 1913, in rural Bennett to John Dahl and Lucy Pohlmann.
Keeping with Ella's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Chapman Funeral Home-Clarence is assisting the family. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to Cedar Manor Nursing Home-Tipton.
Ella attended rural school and graduated from Clarence High School in 1930. She worked at Farmers Coop for 8 years and the Golden Star Creamery for 5 years, both in Bennett. She was then employed for many years at Horstmann's Store in Big Rock, Iowa, retiring in 1998.
Ella is survived by her sister-Helen Pentecost of Tipton and several nieces and nephews.
Ella was preceded in death by her parents, brother Oscar, sister Edna Krafock, brother-in-law Karl Krafock and Monte Pentecost, sister-in-law Frances Dahl, and niece Bethany Krafock.
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Woodrow Horstmann
Big Rock. Woodrow "Woody" Horstmann, age 95, of Big Rock, Iowa, died December 30, 2009, at Genesis West Medical Center-Davenport. Woodrow was born January 28, 1914, in Big Rock to Grover Horstmann and Bertha Homrighausen. Woodrow Married Elba Petersen May 23, 1937, at Wheatland. She died in 1997.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, January 4, 2010, at Christian Free Lutheran Church in Wheatland, with Pastor Eric Swenson officiating. Burial will follow at Big Rock Cemetery, Big Rock. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, January 3, at Chapman Funeral Home in Wheatland. Memorials may be made to Immanuel United Church of Christ-Big Rock, where he was a member
Woodrow and Melba owned and operated Horstmann's General Store in Big Rock since 1942, and it has been in the Horstmann family since 1897. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. In his younger days he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball, and, in later years, bowling and golf.
Woodrow is survived by 2 daughters-Margo (Ron) Mohr of Big Rock and Linda (Brian) Riemer of Delavan, Wisconsin; 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren,3 great-great grandchildren; a brother Kenneth of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and formerly of Bennett; and sister Bernadine Peckenschneider of New Liberty.
Woodrow was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers Norman, Elmer, Grover Jr., and a sister Florence Bethurum.
To send condolences to the Woodrow Horstmann family, send e-mails to: director@chapmanfh.com.