Dale Bodensteiner

Services were held for Dale Raymond Bodenteiner 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the St. Luke’s Catholic Church, St. Lucas, Iowa. The clergy in charge were Rev. Aaron Junge and Rev. Benedict Croell. 

Dale Raymond Bodensteiner, age, 64, of St. Lucas, Iowa passed away on March 25, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society in West Union, IA where he was a resident for the past two years.    

     Dale Raymond Bodensteiner was born on August 13, 1954 to Irvin and Melita (Steinlage) Bodensteiner in West Union, IA.  He graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1973.  After high school, he helped on the family farm.  He then worked at Goodwill in Stanley, IA.  Later he worked at Spectrum in Decorah.  Dale moved to Decorah to live at Opportunity Homes and began working as a custodian for various businesses in town.  Dale was always happy to spend the weekends in St. Lucas with his mother and keep up with his Church community.  His hobbies included listening to music and working with his toy tractors.  

     Dale is survived by his mother: Melita Bodensteiner.  Seven siblings: Diane (Mark) Schmitt, Ft. Atkinson, IA; Gary (Rita) Bodensteiner, Clarksville, TN; Melvin (Janet) Bodensteiner, West Union, IA; Betty (Jim Kortz) Gilchrist, St. Paul, MN; Daniel (Cindy) Bodensteiner, Albert Lea, MN; Susan (Bob) Cerwinske, Lake City, MN and Joseph (Sandra) Bodensteiner, Eagon, MN.;  Fourteen nieces and nephews and twenty-nine great-nieces and nephews.

     Dale was preceded in death by his father: Irvin in 1993.  Sister: Mary (in infancy).  Brother-in-law: Lee Gilchrist in 2004. 

Interment was in the St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Lucas, Iowa. Arrangements by Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, Decorah, Iowa

Billee Conner

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on April 13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in West Union for Beulah “Billee” Conner.

Family and friends are invited to attend.

Billee Conner was born October 25, 1923 and died October 16, 2018.

Harvey Guenther

Harvey E. Guenther, 92, of Fredericksburg, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner.

Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2019, at St. Peter Lutheran Church-Richfield, rural Sumner with Rev. Caroline Engelbrecht officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 10^th at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Sumner and for one hour preceding services at the church on Monday. Memorials may be made in Harvey’s name to Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner or Cedar Valley Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com Harvey Elwood, son of William and Ella (McIntyre) Guenther was born April 3, 1926, at the family’s home, rural Hawkeye. He was baptized at the United Methodist Church in Hawkeye and would later be confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church-Buck Creek, rural Sumner. Harvey graduated from Sumner High School in 1945. 

On August 24, 1948, he was united in marriage with Elverna Judisch at St. John Lutheran Church-Buck Creek. To this union two children were born, Darwin and Linda. Harvey worked with his father-in-law, Henry Judisch at Henry’s farm for several years and also assisted at Stanley Donat’s farm. The family would move to an acreage north of Sumner, prior to moving to Fredericksburg in the early 1970’s. Harvey worked for many years at the Fredericksburg Produce (which would later become Fredericksburg Co-Op), before retiring in the late 1980’s. In retirement, he assisted his son-in-law, Wayne Schroeder at Schroeder Feed & Seed. Harvey was a member of St. John Lutheran Church-Buck Creek for many years and has been a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church-Richfield for the last twenty-four years. He enjoyed volunteering his time to helping those in need whether it be driving friends to local Fredericksburg Athletic Events or delivering meals. Harvey also enjoyed fishing, camping, coffee club, playing cards (especially Schafkopf), horse shows (would fill in as a judge at Chuck Wagon Races), the Chicago Cubs, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan.

Harvey is survived by his two children, Darwin (Jeanne) Guenther of Des Moines and Linda (Wayne) Schroeder of Hawkeye; four grandchildren, Dana (Chris) Steele of Norwalk, Dawn (John) MacGregor of Le Mars, Timothy (Nicole) Guenther of Vinton, and Cary (Josh) Solheim of Cedar Rapids; eight great-grandchildren, Liza and Hayden Steele, Sebastian and Hudson MacGregor, Quinton and Alex Guenther, and Connor and Mason Solheim; sister-in-law, Neoma Guenther of Dundee; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, his wife, Elverna who died August 9, 1995; two brothers, Lester and Robert Guenther; and two sisters, Wilma Guenther and Florence Niedert, preceded him in death.

Lavanna Frey

Lavanna Jean Frey, daughter of C. “Albert” and Emma F. (Goeken) Knipp, was born February 22, 1929, at her parents’ residence in Keystone, IA. Lavanna was dedicated to the Lord by her parents according to their Lutheran faith, expressed through the Sacrament of Baptism on March 7, 1929, by Rev. A.W. Brauer. Her sponsors were Mrs. Charles (Emma) Knipp and Mrs. William (Elva) Thede. We believe she went to country school and then was educated at Keystone Lutheran School probably until 7th and 8th grade. When 13, she was confirmed as a proclamation of faith according to Lutheran tradition on March 29, 1942, by Rev. A.W. Brauer at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Lavanna was a graduate of the Keystone High School in 1946 and then graduated with a degree in cosmetology from Paris Beauty Academy in Cedar Rapids in 1947.

  At Paris Beauty Academy, Lavanna met Martin Jasper Frey, a classmate. After dating, they were united in marriage on February 28, 1947, by the Rev. A. W. Brauer at Trinity Lutheran Church of Cedar Rapids, IA. They became the parents of six children: Roxanne, Monica (Moni), Jolayn (JoDi), Jacqueline (Jaci), Michelle (Mici), and Martin II (Marty II).

  In the 50’s Martin and Lavanna owned and operated Frey’s Beauty Salon and farmed in Keystone, IA. In 1960’s when Lavanna wasn’t busy with her children, she also worked at Humphrey Dairy. In the 70’s Lavanna owned & operated several businesses including Lilac Styles & Bouquets, Lilac Styles, Melting Point Christian Book Store, and Frey’s Nu Look. Since the early 80’s Martin and Lavanna owned and operated Frey’s Amusements, New Orleans, LA. Their carnival played at fairs and celebrations in IA, MN, NE & LA.

  Martin and Lavanna were members of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Keystone, IA, in their early years. Then, after moving to West Union, they became members of Zion Lutheran Church of West Union. They invested significantly in supporting the hopeful birthing of an Assemblies of God Church in West Union and later the founding of Victory Foursquare Church in West Union. As of recent, Lavanna became a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Fort Dodge, IA. Although we remember many Pastors & Evangelists in their home through the years, it is the Pastor of Harvest Baptist Church, Rev. Marvin Smith, who regularly visited Lavanna in Mici’s home and then at Crestview Nursing Home.

  Her children all remember unique & wonderful times of confession and rededication of faith in the Lord Jesus (e.g., Lutheran sacraments, teaching Sunday School, times of devotions, special moments of prayer, long-term support of pioneer work, etc.). We all agree that Lavanna held to a living faith in the Lord Jesus. We know that she prayed regularly for her 5 children, 13 grandchildren & 31 great-grandchildren.

  Of course, Lavanna, as an only child, didn’t have her own brothers and sisters; so, we are so very thankful to the Frey family and their love and care of Lavanna through all of the years. There are so many cherished memories of love and laughter as the families visited and celebrated life with Lavanna and Martin through the years.

  On March 20, 2019, Lavanna died at Crestview Nursing Home, Webster City, IA, at the age of 90 years and 26 days.

  Her infant daughter Roxanne Kay, her parents C. Albert & Emma Knipp, and her husband Martin preceded her in death.

  Survivors include four daughters, a son, and their spouses: Moni & Ernie Guyer, Lindale, TX; JoDi & Larry Christofferson, Rapid City, SD; Jaci & Tom Mann, Kiowa, CO; Mici & John Holstein, Fort Dodge, IA; and Marty & Kathy Frey, Olympia, WA.  Grandchildren are: Dawn & Kevin (Trigueiro) Guyer; Todd & Laura McCollough, Laura Lynn & Andy (Boettger), Tim & Christy McCollough; Thea & Doug (Wood), Mandy & Ronnie (Brammer), Misty Mann, and Tessa Mann; Evie & Caleb (Hedeen), Amy & Matt (Pottorff), and Mary & Robert (Martin) Holstein; and Sarah & Kyle (Ulrey) and Joshua Martin III Frey. Great-grandchildren are: Ian, Kaden, Austin, Jasmin, and Joelyn Trigueiro; Claire, Holly, Bethany, and Julianne McCollough; Cassandra, Autumn, Mariyana, Roska, Noël, Liberty, Tor, Dietrich, Bronwyn, and Inger Boettger; Audrey, Norah, Justus, and Sawyer McCollough; Amaya and Katelyn Wood; Lauralai and Phinehas Brammer; Matthew, Josiah, Elijah Pottorff; Carlos Martin; and Bennett and Ashton Ulrey.

  Lavanna’s Celebration Service in West Union will be held:

Date:   Friday, May 31, 2019

Time:  11:00 AM

Place: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 West Bradford, IA 52175

Lavanna’s Celebration Service in Fort Dodge will be held: 

Date:   Saturday, June 1, 2019

Time:  10:30 AM

Place: Harvest Baptist Church, 614 2nd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Mary Lou Winter

Mary Lou Winter, age 84, of Lawler, IA died Monday, April 8, 2019, at MercyOne Hospital in New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler, IA. Interment was held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery with John Winter, Brad Winter, David Drahozal, Nick Drahozal, Paul Meirick, Greg Meirick and Tom Meirick serving as pallbearers.

Friends greeted the family from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler. There was a 7:30 p.m. Parish Scripture Service. Visitation continued up to an hour prior to the Mass on Thursday at the church.  Arrangements are entrusted with Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in Lawler.  Online condolences may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com  

Mary Lou Winter was born May 21, 1934, in New Hampton, IA at St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital, the daughter of Phil and Clara (Gebel) Sabelka. She was the second of two daughters. Mary Lou was raised on the farm North of Lawler. She attended country school around the Lawler area.

She met the love of her life, Melvin Winter, at a dance at the Inwood in Spillville. The couple was married on April 14, 1953, at Riley Ridge Church in rural Lawler. To this union, four children were born. They were longtime residents of Lawler. Mary Lou lived there her entire life until going to the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in 2016.

Mary Lou loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing holiday meals for her family as well as special events for the parish priest along with visiting priests. In her free time, she enjoyed making quilts for everyone in her family, collecting Precious Moments and spending time with Melvin on their hobby farm north of Lawler.

She is survived by four children, Jerry (Patty) Winter of Cedar Rapids, IA; Gene (Carol) Winter of Lawler, IA; Debbie (Jeff) Drahozal of Cedar Rapids, IA; Paula (Dennis) Meirick of Protivin, IA; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister Phyllis Vsetecka of Lawler, IA; one sister-in-law Alma Ameling of Hawkeye, IA.

Her parents and her husband Melvin (April 6, 1990) preceded her in death.

Ronald H. Glass

Ronald H. Glass, 86, of Maynard, Iowa died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.

Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Maynard with Rev. Dennis Frank officiating.

Visitation was held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard and from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Interment was in the Taylorsville Cemetery, Arlington, Iowa with military honors by the Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post #245 of Maynard.

A Memorial Fund has been established for the Alzheimer’s Association of East Central Iowa Chapter, 317 7^th Avenue SE, #402, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home – Maynard helped the family with the arrangements.

Ronald Howard Glass was born February 6, 1933, in Fayette County, Iowa the son of Howard and Ellen (Boyton) Glass.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Arlington.  Ronald graduated from Arlington High School.  On December 16, 1953, he proudly joined the United States Army and attained the rank of Corporal and was stationed in Salzburg, Austria/Germany and was Quarter Master.  In 1955, he was united in marriage to Mary Jean Seegers at Hope Lutheran Church in rural Westgate.  Ronald and Mary Jean farmed in rural Maynard, where they raised their three daughters.  When Ronald was not busy with farming and helping his neighbors, he enjoyed gardening, playing cards and going on fishing trips.  Ronald and his family were members of Hope Lutheran Church where he raised his girls to follow the Lord Jesus Christ.  Ronald was married to his second wife, Lila Mae Reinking Kappmeyer, on December 11, 1999 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Maynard.  They resided in Westgate.  Ronald and Lila spent many winters in Mission, Texas, where they enjoyed the warm weather and great times with friends.  He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Maynard, Maynard Senior Citizens and Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post #245 of Maynard.  In 2012, Ronald moved to Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.  

Ronald is survived by his 3 daughters: Jodi (Dennis) Hoepfner of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Jacqueline (Grant) Larson of Del Mar, California and Jeanne (Randy) Hudnutt of Pendleton, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren: Luke Hoepfner, Kristin (Colin) Rieke, Ryan Hoepfner, Greg (Trisha) Hoepfner, Amy Eischeid, Lance (Jocelyn) Eischeid, Ashley Eischeid, Carissa (Brandon) Zega, Austin Hudnutt and Taylor Hudnutt; 7 great grandchildren; 

3 step children: Erika (Dale) Kane of Maynard, Chris (Rhonda) Kappmeyer of Maynard and Lisa (Eddie) Panos of Mitchellville; Many Step Grandchildren and Step Great Grandchildren;1 sister: Leonore Stanton of Oregon andJeanette Lemonidis of Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Lila Mae on November 5, 2016; 2 brothers: Daryl Glass and Kermit Glass; 1 sister-in-law: Mable Glass; and a brother-in-law: Earl Stanton.

Richard Forde Sand

Our brother, uncle and friend, Richard Forde Sand, died March 4, 2019, in his California home. He was born January 28, 1935, to the late Nanfred and Sylvia Forde Sand. He is survived by his brother, Jake; sisters Helen Sand Schaffer (Dean); Marge Golden (Tom); Janet Pinch, and Elaine Evans (Bob). Also surviving are his sisters-in-law, Verna (Bob) and Carol (Bud). Other very special survivors are his nephews, nieces and their children. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Bob, Greg and Bud, his sister Shirley Brainard, brother-in-law, Dean Schaeffer, John Brainard and nephew Bradley Brainard.

Richard graduated from Ossian Public High School in 1953, and the University of Iowa School of Pharmacy in 1958. Graduate work was achieved at USC in California.

His career as a pharmacist began at the renown Schwabs in Los Angeles. Some of his customers included Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Wood, Walter Pidgeon and James Caan. He worked in his filed for over fifty years.

Richard constantly challenged himself both intellectually and athletically. He was a lifelong learner and reader. Richard’s passion athletically was in individual sports. Piloting a glider, skiing at Mammoth, long distance biking and windsurfing were among his favorites. He once roller-skated from Los Angles to San Diego. In 2018, he took lessons in kite sailing in Maui.

Maui was the love of his life. His family of friends there were of utmost importance to Richard. His ashes will be strewn there in 2020. Aloha, dear Richard.

Kelly Peck

Kelly L. Peck, 56, of Decorah, Iowa and formerly of Waukon and Ossian died peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, April 13, 2019.

Celebration of Life:  2:00 p.m.. Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Phelps Park, Shelter #1 on Park Street in Decorah, Iowa with Pastor Dave Lenth leading the remembrance.  

Family and friends will continue to share memories at The Hay Market in Decorah following the service.

Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Kelly Lee Peck was born June 22, 1962 in Crofton, Nebraska, the son of Howard & Laverna Ann (Monroe) Hawley.  Kelly was later adopted by Eldo Marion Peck.  Kelly was raised in Ossian by Eldo and Laverna.  He attended South Winneshiek Schools where he participated in football, wrestling, track, drama and choir.  He graduated with the great Class of 1980.  

Kelly worked at Gemini, Inc. for over 18 years.  He stopped work in June of 2018 due to his health.  He had also worked at Dean’s Plumbing & Heating and Camcar.  Kelly worked part time as a carpenter for Wayne Kloke and also at The Hay Market for over 15 years.

Kelly married Corene Kay Bechtel in November of 1983 in Waukon.  They lived in Waukon and were blessed with five children, Michael, Ryan, Shawn, Nicole and Heather.  Kelly and Corene later divorced.  Kelly married Kimberly Marie (Schmader) Wurst on November 10, 2011 in Decorah.  They made their home in Decorah.

Kelly enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.  He will be remembered as a person who cared for his family and was a loyal friend.  Kelly will be missed by many and he will live on in the memory of all who knew him.

Left to honor Kelly’s memory is his Wife: Kim of Decorah; 4 Children:  Michael (Andrea) Peck of Collins, Ryan (Trish) Peck of Waukon, Shawn Peck of Waukon & Heather Peck of Waukon; 2 Step-Sons: Daulton Wurst of Decorah & Jake Wurst of Cresco; 3 Grandchildren: Eowyn Peck, Saphira Peck & Calvin Peck and a Sister: Kitty Collins of Waukon.

Kelly was preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Nicole as an infant and a brother-in-law: Russ Collins.

Gayle (Crandall) Fisher

Gayle (Crandall) Fisher, 64, passed away with courage on March 31, 2019, at the University of Minnesota Hospital.

Gayle Ann Crandall was born July 20, 1954, in West Union, Iowa to her parents Ronald and Donna Crandall. She graduated from North Fayette High School in West Union in 1972, and attended the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls pursing degrees in science/nutrition and art. In 1991, she received a degree with honors in commercial art and graphic design from Alexandria Technical and Community College in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Gayle married Tom Fisher on September 12, 1992 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  They made Minnesota their home and lived on Lake Darling in Alexandria, Minnesota and Pine Lake in Rush City, Minnesota. Gayle was passionate about the outdoors, art, cooking, and life. Her love of nature and observation of animal life captured her imagination and wit.  She was a beautiful soul.

Gayle is preceded in death by her father Ron, and survived by her husband Tom, mother Donna, sister Janice Morales, brothers Michael, Brad (Jodene), and Craig (Kate), and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is being planned for this summer in West Union, Iowa.

A website, https://gaylefisher.blogspot.com/, has been set up where family and friends can see photos, post memories and watch for memorial service information.

Cards can be sent to Tom at:

403 8^th Avenue NE, #201

Isanti, MN  55040

Ramona "Kay" Dempsey

Ramona “Kay” Darnell Dempsey, 81, of West Union, Iowa went home on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society in West Union, Iowa.

Kay was born on February 3, 1938 in rural Fayette County to Vern and Evelyn Darnell. She grew up in West Union and graduated from West Union High School in 1956. After graduation, Kay attended Iowa State Teachers for a year before enlisting in the Women’s Army Corp where she met and married David Dempsey. They lived in Rahway, New Jersey and brought into this world four children named Dana, Lisa, Theresa and Chris.

In 1976, after a divorce, Kay and her children moved from Rahway, New Jersey to West Union, Iowa. And that July, Kay began working at the Town House Café in West Union where she worked for over thirty years.

Kay was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Union and over the years was active in the North Fayette Booster Club. She served as President for a time and worked at the high school track meets. Kay never missed one of her 4 kids’ softball, baseball or basketball games or wrestling meets. She also volunteered at the West Union Library and Good Samaritan Society.

Kay loved spending time with her grandchildren…as well as sitting on her front porch, watching sports and cheering on her Iowa Hawkeyes, New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs. And she always loved a good conversation about sports!

Kay is survived by her four children…Dana Dempsey of Waterloo, Iowa; Lisa (Tim) Ludden of Dublin, California; Theresa (Danilo) Jocic of Hoffman Estates, Illinois and Chris (Jeanette) Dempsey of Columbia, South Carolina; her sisters Lynn Darnell and Jill Darnell of West Union, Iowa; her brother Dirk Darnell of Silver Springs, Maryland; her sister-in-law Anita Darnell of Bluffton, Ohio; her grandchildren, Sam Ludden, Hannah Ludden, Cheyenne Bangs, Alexa Jocic, Caitlin Dempsey and Rylee Dempsey; her good friends Patty Price and April Quandahl; her cousins; and many friends at the Good Samaritan Society.

Kay was preceded in death by her brother Richard Darnell and Kay requested that all memorials be directed to the North Fayette Valley Booster Club.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home in West Union, Iowa. 

A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in West Union, Iowa with her burial to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in rural West Union, Iowa.

Burnham-Wood Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.

Beverly Hinsenbrock

Beverly M. Hinsenbrock, 83, of Clermont, Iowa died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born June 6, 1935 at home in Greeley Iowa.  Beverly grew up in Greeley and Guttenberg.  Her love of horses began early when she lived in Greeley and would go down the road and beg rides on the draft horses from the Hoberts, who had a large draft horse operation. Beverly passed on her love of horses to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, all of whom are active in rodeoing and riding horses.  Beverly was also active in sports and played basketball at Guttenberg High School.  She was the start of four generations of her daughter, granddaughters, and great-granddaughter playing girls’ basketball. 

  Beverly’s love of dogs was well-known and she had many loving and faithful dogs in her lifetime.  When someone was experiencing difficulties, her answer was always, “They need to get a dog”.  If they already had a dog she would add, “Well, they need to get another dog.”  After all Beverly’s philosophy was that dogs were like potato chips – You could never have just one.

Beverly was united in marriage with Richard Hinsenbrock in 1955.  Two daughters were born to this union, Vicky and Kim. When they were first married, they lived in Guttenberg and then moved to a small farm outside West Union. In March of 1967, they purchased their farm at Clermont and lived there the rest of their lives.   At one time they raised sheep, beef cattle, pigs and milked cows plus had a few horses.  Although Beverly was not raised on a farm, she was a very hard worker and partnered with her husband as they farmed successfully through the years.    

Beverly enjoyed riding horses all her life.  After the girls graduated, Beverly began showing again.  She had a very successful show career with her horse DeeDee, showing in halter and pleasure at NEISCA shows.  Beverly also raised and showed futurity colts and won numerous awards at the Tri-State Futurity.  In later years, she rode trail rides.  She was a longtime member of the Volga River Riders and was very active in the saddle club.  For probably the last twenty years, Beverly would say she had to ride as much as possible because she couldn’t guarantee she could ride again the next year.  This is that next year, her last ride was in 2018. 

Beverly is survived by her children, Vicky Hinsenbrock of Decorah, Iowa and Kimberly (Mark) Schrandt of Cashton, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Kelly (fiancé, Neil Honish) Lehnherr, Tomah, Wisconsin, Kara (Jacob) Cina, Viroqua, Wisconsin and Stacy (Jay) Kraabel, Cashton, Wisconsin; great grandchildren, Brooke and Brady Lehnherr, Jasper and Emmitt Cina, Cord, Cannon, and Baby Girl Kraabel; siblings, Sandy (Jack) Mather of Edgewood, Iowa and Chris Lancour of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and also her beloved canine companions: Tara, Freckles, and Izzy. 

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents & step-parents, Moxie and Louise Rademacker and Lowell and Gertrude Smock, her husband, Richard Hinsenbrock (4/16/2009) and two brothers, Duane “Bud” Smock and Don Smock.  

Beverly’s family would like to thank Lance Hangartner and Joyce Schott for their kindness and support.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Clermont, Iowa with a short service to follow.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Palmer Lutheran Hospice and Gilbertson Conservation Recreation Area.

Honorary pallbearers are Lance Hangartner, Bill Crandall, Roy Murphy, Mike Whittle, Robert Swenson, Mark Schrandt, Jacob Cina, Jay Kraabel and Neil Honish.   

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Clermont, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.

Sharil Ogle

Sharil Mae Ogle, 83, of Wadena, Iowa died Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society in West Union, Iowa.  She was born June 25, 1935 to Clyde and Beulah (Ferguson) Ramsey in Marshalltown, Iowa. Sharil was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Arlington, Iowa. After graduating high school, she attended Upper Iowa and earned her Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and History.

Sharil was united in marriage with Joe Ogle on June 15, 1956 at St. John Lutheran Church in Arlington, Iowa. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Arlington, Illyria Community Church, Illyria Ladies Aide, Tertia Club and was president of Illyria Cemetery Association for twenty years. Sharil enjoyed traveling, her favorites included celebrating their 25^th wedding anniversary in Chanhassen, cruises to Alaska, Hawaii and the Caribbean, bus trips, 40^th anniversary trip to the Wisconsin Dells and going to Branson, Missouri. In her spare time, Sharil liked antiquing, reading, cooking, gardening, shopping and attending her grandchildren’s activities.  She taught first grade for thirty-eight years for Valley Community Schools.

Sharil is survived by her husband, Joe Ogle of Wadena, Iowa; daughter, Jane (Scott) Sodergren of Osceola, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Shaun (Hollie) Guyer, Luke (Devin) Sodergren, Lindsey (John) Kelly, Thomas Guyer and Mikki Sodergren; great-grandchildren, Alexa Guyer, Jace Guyer, Beckett Kelly and Nolan Kelly; son-in-law, David Guyer; and one brother, Marl (Gretchen) Ramsey of Green Valley, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Beulah Ramsey; daughter, Becky Guyer; and brother, Richard Ramsey.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sharil’s honor may be made to Illyria Cemetery Endowment Fund.

Funeral Services will be at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Illyria Community Church, Elgin, Iowa with a one hour visitation before services at the church on Tuesday.

There will be a private family Inurnment.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elgin, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

Clarence Kuennen

Clarence Victor Kuennen, age 95, of St. Lucas passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Ossian Senior Hospice surrounded by his family. 

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 29, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, IA with Rev. Aaron Junge presiding.  Burial was in St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation was from 3:00-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, IA and also after 10:00 a.m. at the Church on Monday morning.  The Schluter – Balik Funeral Home in Decorah is handling arrangements.

    Clarence was born on November 29, 1923, on the home farm near St. Lucas to Clem and Mathilda (Croatt) Kuennen.  He graduated 8^th grade from St. Luke’s School and worked with his dad. He met the love of his life, Geneva Huinker, at a wedding dance at the Inwood in Spillville.  They were married on May 23, 1949 at Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Festina, Iowa.  Clarence and Geneva were going to celebrate 70 years of marriage next month.   From this marriage they had thirteen children, 29 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

     Clarence and Geneva started farming near St. Lucas and they moved to their home place near Festina in 1958.  He loved farming.  His favorite job on the farm was picking corn.  Clarence loved polka music, watching the Chicago Cubs and playing cards.  He was a life time member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church, the National Catholic Society of Foresters, and he also served on the Board at the Farmer’s Co-op. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.  Clarence and Geneva retired to St. Lucas in 1996, but he never lost his love for the farm and frequently went to the farm to help.  What we will miss most about dad, grandpa, was his incredible ability to remember everything.  If ever we had a question about history, family, St. Lucas, he would know the answer up to the day he died.

     Clarence is survived by his wife Geneva, children, Sue (Gary) Keune of Marion, IA, Jean Kuennen of Rochester, MN; Karen (Don) Guidice of Chugwater, WY, Clarice (Harvey) Timp of Calmar, IA, Sandy (Joe) Timp of Castalia, IA, Cindy (Norm) Einck of West Union, IA, Randy (Jackie) Kuennen of Ft. Atkinson, IA, Lisa (Al) Brockmeyer of Calmar, IA, Dale Kuennen of Calmar, IA, Jackie (Lance) Brandt of West Des Moines, IA, Loren (JoAnn) Kuennen of Ossian, IA, Mark (Linda) Kuennen of Ft. Atkinson, IA and Jeff (Kristin) Kuennen of Marion, IA.  Grandchildren Chad (Leslie) Keune, Cheri Keune, Adam Keune, Andy (Natasha) Keune, Shannon (Ward) Peterson, Crystal (Troy) Conyers, Kurt (Kira) Guidice, Kristi (Daren) Holien, Ryan (Michelle) Timp, Nicole (Corey) DeWitt, Brenden (Miranda) Timp, Jeremy (Denise) Timp, Brett (Robin) Timp, Tara (Joel) Monroe, Bryce Timp, Wendy Einck, Heidi (Spencer) Goettsch, Jordan (Hannah) Einck, Ashley (Matt) Nost, Brittany Kuennen, Courtney Kuennen, Jake Frana, Franklin Brandt, Tanner Kuennen, Alex Kuennen, Blake Kuennen, Morgan Kuennen, Nathan Kuennen and Chase Melhus.   He also had 31 great grandchildren.  He is survived by his brothers Jim (Donna) Kuennen, Jerry (Margaret) Kuennen, sisters, Della Mitchell, Lori Huinker and Arlene Imoehl, brothers and sisters in law, Mary Jo Kuennen, Arlene Huinker, Bernice Huinker and Donnie Huinker. 

     He was preceded in death by his parents, Clem and Mathilda Kuennen, brother Leon Kuennen, sisters Ruth Oyloe and Edna Holthaus, grandchild Kelly Guidice and great grandchild Hope Timp, father and mother in law Frank and Caroline Huinker, brothers and sisters in law, Cyril Holthaus, Jerry Oyloe, Linus Huinker, Neil Huinker, Bobby Huinker, Jerry Huinker, Ethel and Leonard Luzum, Margie and Paul Huber, Bernice and Lawrence Buchheit, Catherine Huinker, and Ralph Imoehl.

Susan (Loterbour) Paige

Susan Marie (Loterbour) Paige, age 68, of Ely, passed away at her home in Ely on April 23, 2019.  Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m., Saturday April 27, 2019, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ely. Visitation was one hour prior to the services Saturday at the Church.   

Susan Marie Loterbour was born on October 25, 1950 in Mason City, Iowa to Alan and Dorothy (Arnold) Loterbour.  She graduated from North High School in West Union, Iowa in 1968 and attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa.

On September 5, 1970 she was united in marriage to Brent Paige in West Union.  The couple made their home in the Cedar Rapids area until they moved to Ely in the 1970s.  To this union two sons were born, Matthew Michael Paige and Edward (Ted) Alan Paige.

Susan was an avid horseperson for many years, enjoying her horses Blaze and Blaze II.

She was a long-time and very active member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ely, Iowa having served as the church secretary.  She was a member of the adult choir and the bell choir.

Survivors include: her husband Brent of Ely, son Edward (Ted) of Ely, mother Dorothy Loterbour of Cedar Rapids, sister Patty Stubenrauch of Cedar Rapids, brother Michael (Mary) Loterbour of Rolfe, and nieces Emily and Kim.

She is preceded in death by son Matthew Michael Paige, father Alan Loterbour, nephews Alan and Jon Loterbour, brother-in-law Rich Stubenrauch, and her grandparents.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com

Karen Ryan

Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre

2121 Bowling Street SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Arlene Bodensteiner

Arlene Margaret Bodensteiner, 89, of West Union, Iowa died on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union, Iowa. Arlene Margaret Reicks was born March 3, 1930 in St. Lucas to James Reicks and Eleanor (Busche) Reicks. She attended St. Luke’s Catholic School and graduated high school in 1948.  

Arlene was united in marriage with Leo Bodensteiner on October 3, 1950 at St. Luke Catholic Church, St. Lucas, Iowa. Together they farmed southeast of St. Lucas while raising five children. Arlene was a member of the Foresters and Rosary Society. She, along with her husband Leo, were very active in Farm Bureau. Arlene was an avid quilter and would go anywhere for the right piece of material.  Arlene, undeniably made the best apple pies, and a LOT of them. There was always a fresh baked pie on the table and several more in the freezer, as well as all of her children’s freezers. She enjoyed working with flowers, gardening, playing cards with friends, and visiting with her children and grandchildren. 

Arlene is survived by her five children, thirteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren;

Son, David Carl Bodensteiner and Cheryl Lynn (Voss) Bodensteiner of Shawnee, Kansas, and their children, Jason Alan Bodensteiner and fiancé Erin Aileen Ford, Jenna Leigh Bodensteiner, Andrew Ryan Bodensteiner; and great granddaughter, Mira Marcella Bodensteiner.

Son, Keith and Jene (Boe) Bodensteiner of Rochester, Minnesota, and their children, Peter and Krissy Doherty, Emily Bodensteiner Schmitt and Alex Schmitt; and great grandchildren, Leo and Finn Doherty.  

Daughter, Debbie and Jim Kehrer of Hayden, Idaho, and their children, Paul Luke Kehrer and Kathleen (Hoeber) Kehrer, Marc David Kehrer and Kathryn (Patterson) Kehrer.; and great grandson, Aidan Conrad Kehrer.

Son, Paul and Christina (Davis) Bodensteiner of West Union, Iowa, their children, Juli (Bodensteiner) and Chris Uhl, Gregory and Meghan (Nelson) Bodensteiner, Bradley Bodensteiner (Marissa McWilliams), and great grandchildren, Everett & Winston Uhl, Peyton, Olivia, Madeline Bodensteiner;

Son, Alan and Ann (Lynch) Bodensteiner of Hawkeye, Iowa, and their children: Zach and Valyn (Reinig) Bodensteiner, Zoie Bodensteiner, Zane Bodensteiner and fiancé Seema Suthar;

Four sisters, Edie Shindelar, Anita Imoehl, Monica Brooks and Verna Chasey ; and two brothers, Denis Reicks and Loras Reicks;

She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Bodensteiner in 2011; parents, James and Eleanor Reicks; three brothers, Leo Reicks, Cyril Reicks and Roger Reicks; sister-in-law, Judy Reicks; brothers-in-law, Merlin Imoehl & Alvin Shindelar; and a great granddaughter, Marlowe Bodensteiner.

Visitation was held from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Luke Catholic Church, St. Lucas, Iowa with a 7:00 pm Scripture Service with Deacon Jim presiding. There was also a one-hour visitation before Mass at the church on Saturday.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at St. Luke Catholic Church, St. Lucas, Iowa with Rev. Aaron Junge as the Celebrant.

Burial followed at St. Luke Cemetery, St. Lucas, Iowa.

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.

William Philips

William “Bill” Lawrence Philips passed away peacefully on April 16^th, 2019 in Spring Hill, Florida with his family by his side.   Bill was born on October 6^th, 1937 in Decorah, IA to Lawrence “Speed” and Norma Fritz Philips.

Bill attended school in West Union, IA graduating in 1955.   He attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA.  While in the area he was a volunteer in the West Union Fire Department.   During this time, he served with his father and grandfather making three generations of Philips ‘serving together in West Union.

Bill joined the Air Force in 1956 and was stationed in Alaska, Washington and Alabama. He met Cali Fornia while stationed in Washington, and they were married August 9^th, 1958 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tacoma, Washington.  Once discharged from the Air Force he and Cali moved to Iowa where they lived much of their married life in Cedar Falls.  He worked for Northwestern Bell /US West, and retired in September of 1995 after 34 years of service.   Bill loved to visit casinos, and camping with Family and Friends.  Bill took great pride in his Children and Grandchildren and the special times they shared.

Following his retirement, he and Cali relocated to Murdo, SD.  During this time his passion was golf and gardening where he spent many hours perfecting his tomatoes and other vegetables.  Additionally, he was very active at St. Martin’s Catholic Church, volunteering with the Lois Weber Charities, Meals on Wheels, and working with the Murdo Cemetery Board. 

In 2004 following Cali’s passing he married Sherry Dykema on December 31^{s t} at St. Martin’s Catholic Church.   They made their home in Murdo.  In 2015 Bill and Sherry relocated to Spring Hill, Florida where he continued to pursue his gardening and volunteered at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill.

He is preceded in death by his parents, LT “Speed” and Norma Fritz Philips, wife Cali Fornia Philips and his granddaughter Lauren Schwab.  He is survived by his wife, Sherry Dykema Philips of Spring Hill, Florida, daughter Elizabeth (Patrick) Schwab of Austin, Minnesota, son Anthony Philips, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and grandchildren Nathaniel Schwab of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Paiton Schwab of Austin, Minnesota.  

A Mass of Christian burial was held on April, 22nd, 2019 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, in Spring Hill, Florida.   A Celebration of Life will be held in Murdo, SD on July 20, 2019 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church, followed by internment at Murdo Cemetery.

A memorial will be established in his name.  18P18

William Konichek

William Gene Konichek (AKA Moose) died April 23, 2019 at the VA Hospital surrounded by family, following a long battle with MS.

Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. April 29, 2019, at Miller Funeral Home Southside Chapel, Sioux Falls, SD. His cremated remains will be spread on Mt Deborah in Alaska where his heart was.

Julia "Judy" Martin

Julia A. “Judy” Martin, 92, of Elgin, Iowa died Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Clermont, Iowa with a one-hour visitation before services at the church.

Clarence (Buzz) Cannon

A memorial service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Eldorado, Iowa on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held two hours before the service at the church. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Church cemetery following the services.

Buzz is survived by his four children, Jeffrey (Kim) Cannon, Bruce (Sherry) Cannon, Marilyn (Don) Kamaus, and Scott (Lori) Cannon; thirteen grandchildren and their spouses, many great-grandchildren; his brother, Larry Cannon; brother-in-laws, Arnold Gibbs and Bud (Judy) Vagts; and  many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Undesignated memorials sent to the family will be used to establish a NFV FFA scholarship.

Elizabeth Covington

Elizabeth “Liz” Covington, 72, of Long Prairie, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 27, 2019.  Funeral services for Liz were held on Thursday, May 2, 2019, 5:00 p.m., at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie with Fr. Omar Guanchez and Deacon Jim Schulzetenberg officiating.  Interment was held at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Long Prairie.

Liz was born July 10, 1946, in Ottumwa, Iowa, and adopted at the age of 1 by Grant & Wilma (Cline) Cumming.  She graduated from West Union High School in 1964 and after graduation attended Creighton University for business.  Liz married Stephen Covington on February 26, 1966.   They lived in Cedar Rapids, IA where Liz worked for Life Investors; they moved to Long Prairie in 1982.  Liz worked for various businesses and kept busy with hobbies and friends.  Liz enjoyed playing cards, knitting, sewing, gardening, golfing, bowling, fishing, dancing, spoiling her pets and spending time with her grandsons.

Liz is preceded in death by her parents, Grant & Wilma Cumming, cousin Frank McDonough and many aunts and uncles.

Liz is survived by her husband Stephen of Long Prairie, children:  Jeff Covington of Denver, CO, Amy (Chad) Dinkel of Albertville, grandsons, Nicholas and Jacob.

Arrangements with the Iten Funeral Home – itenfuneralhome.com