Gretchen (Ahrens) Dirks

Gretchen Ahrens was born at Reepsholt, Osfriesland, Germany. She was the daughter of Hajo and Talke Ahrens. In 1911, she came to the U.S. and settled in the Pomeroy area. On Jan. 5, 1916, she married Dick Dirks at Pomeroy, The couple farmed in the Pomeroy area and later in the Fonda and Varina areas. Dick died on June 17, 1976, and later that year, she moved into Fonda. She entered the Fonda Care Center on March 20, 1984. She has been in poor health for the past few years.

Gretchen was a member of the Fonda Presbyterian Church. She also loved to quilt.

Survivors include her sons, Harold, Spirit Lake, Fred, Pocahontas, LeRoy, Fonda, Edward, Fonda, John, Derby, KS, Richard, Lakeville, MN. and Roland, Wichita, KS;  also her three daughters, Mrs. Violet Just, Windom, Mn., Mrs. Ronald(Margie)Nelson, Culver City, Ca. and Mrs. Donald(Marcella)Piercy, Newell; forty-four grandchildren; seventy-six great-grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Gretchen was preceded in death by her husband, Dick; daughters, Eva, Verneeda, Eileen and Leona; four grandchildren; three brothers; three sisters and one step-brother.

 

Sander S. Assing

 

Sander S. Assing, sun of Sander and Antje Dirks Assing, was born June 6, 1893, in Pocahontas County near Pomeroy, Iowa and passed away at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Dodge, Iowa on March 5, 1966.

Mr. Assing never married.

He lived in this vicinity all of his life. He farmed near Pomeroy until 194.2 when he moved to town. He came to stay with' his sister, Annie Antons, shortly thereafter and remained in her home until the time of his death.

Mr. Assing was a member of the First United Church of Christ, formerly the Evangelical and Reformed Church, for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dick and -an infant brother; and three sisters, Ella, Gertie and Lizzie.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Annie Antons of Pomeroy and Mrs. Anna Nickel of Manson; also two brothers, Alfred and John Essing. both of Pomeroy

 

Lester F. Botine

 

 Lester F. Botine, age 87, of Pocahontas, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa ..

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Pocahontas with the Rev. Jack Kahle officiating. Burial is in Summit Hill Cemetery in Pocahontas. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 12, at the Powers Funeral Home in Pocahontas.

Lester Ferdinand Botine was born Oct. 16, 1916, and entered into eternal rest on Sunday Oct, 10, 2004, after a sudden illness. Lester Botine, the oldest child of Albert and Alvena (Zeman) Bo-' tine, was born and raised on the family farm south of Pocahontas:

He was a baptized and confirmed member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. Lester attended the country school near his home, graduating from the 8th grade.

He helped his father on the farm as well as working for other farmers. When his father died at a young age, Lester continued 10 operate the farm. On April 26, 1941, Lester married Eleanor Wiese at Pocahontas and they settled on the farm. They continued to farm until they retired and moved into Pocahontas in 1981. Lester worked for 5 years as an assistant groundskeeper at the Pocahontas Golf Club and helped his son-in-law on the farm. Lester lived in his home after Eleanor died in 1997 until he moved into the Good Samaritan Center in Laurens in 2000.

He is survived by his children: Karen Botine, Bismarck, N.D., Ruth and Jerry Zemke, Imbler, Ore., Mary Clausen, Havelock, John and Sakina Botine, Fairfield, Calif.; grandchildren Alex (Kathy) Zemke, Arlene (Alvin) Montgomery, Christina (Eric) Anderson, Andrea Clausen, John D. Clausen, Sotero Arce, Lani (Mike) Montemayor and Jason (Estee) Botine; great-grandchildren: Jessica and Jordon Ann Zemke, Jason Montgomery; Aiden Clausen, Milani, Michael and Nickolas Montemayor, and Hayden Botine; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, stillborn daughter, Esther, his parents, his brother, Virgil Botine, sister; Harriet Meyer, and son-in-law; John P. Clausen.

During his lifetime, Lester enjoyed music, playing the violin in his younger years, getting together with neighbors for music sessions, and singing with the church choir for many years. Under the instruction of his uncle Edward Botine, he learned to fly a single engine plane. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, serving in ,a number of capacities. When the church celebrated its centennial, Lester spent two years before the event constructing a, detailed ,model of the original church, which is still on display at the present church. Over the years, Lester became an accomplished carpenter and woodworker, helping his children with many projects in their homes

Lester Ferdinand Botine was born October 16, 1916, and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 10, 2004, at the age of 87, at Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge after a sudden illness.

Lester Botine, the oldest child of Albert and Alvena (Zeman) Botine, was born and raised on the family farm south of Pocahontas. He was a baptized and confirmed member of St Peter Lutheran Church. Lester attended the country school near his home, graduating from the 8th grade. He helped his father on the farm as well as working for other farmers. When his father died at a young age, Lester continued to operate the farm. On April 26, 1941, Lester married Eleanor Wiese at Pocahontas and they settled on the farm. They continued to farm until they retired and moved into Pocahontas in 1981. Lester worked for 5 years as an assistant groundskeeper at the Pocahontas Golf Club and helped his son-in-law on the farm. Lester lived in his home after Eleanor died in 1997 until he moved into the Good Samaritan Center in Laurens in 2001.

Lester is survived by his children: Karen Botine, Bismarck, North Dakota; Ruth and Jerry Zemke, Imbler, Oregon; Mary Clausen, Havelock; John and Sakina Botine, Fairfield, California. Grandchildren Alex (Kathy) Zemke, Arlene (Alvin) Montgomery, Christina (Eric) Anderson, Andrea Clausen, John D. Clausen, Sotero Arce, Lam (Mike) Montemayor, and Jason (Estee) Botine. Great-grandchildren: Jessica and Jordon Ann Zemke, Jason Montgomery, Aiden Clausen, Milani, Michael, and Nickolas Montemayor and Hayden Botine and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, stillborn daughter, Esther, his parents, his brother Virgil Botine, sister Harriet Meyer, and son-in-law John P. Clausen.

During his lifetime, Lester enjoyed music, playing the violin in his younger years, getting together with neighbors for music sessions, and singing with the church choir for many years. Under the instruction of his uncle Edward Botine, he learned to fly a single engine plane. He was a life-long member of St Peter Lutheran Church serving in a number of capacities. When the church celebrated its centennial, Lester spent two years before the event constructing a detailed model of the original church, which is still on display at the present church. Over the years, Lester became an accomplished carpenter and woodworker, helping his children with many projects in their homes.

 

Alfred William Henry Bohlmeyer

 

Date of Birth: October 17, 1914

Date of Death: July 9, 2003

Place: rural Fairbury, NE 

Age: 88 years, 8 months, 22 days

Baptized: November 15, 1914 at Peace Lutheran Church, Plymouth, NE by Pastor Heckel. Sponsors: Grandfathers

Married: September 21, 1939  Place: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Western, NE. Spouse: Beulah (Hohensee) Bohlmeyer

Church Affiliation: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, NE

Organizations: Aerie #531 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Beatrice

Funeral Service: Saturday, July 12, 2003 '.

Place: Holy Cross Lutheran Church Officiant: Rev. Donald R. Legacie

Pallbearers: Ron Hohensee, Keith Vorderstrasse, Wayne Pavlicek, Elmer Klein, Richard Weishahn

Survivors: Wife: Beulah Bohlmeyer. Two sons: Gary Bohlmeyer and Curtis Bohlmeyer. Two daughters: Cheryl Shelburne & her husband Scott, Cindy Hartz & her husband Scott. Four grandsons and two granddaughters. Four great-grandchildren. One sister, Velma Koch. Several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: Parents: Carl & Anna Drewes Bohlmeyer Two brothers: Carl Bohlmeyer, Harlan (Steve) Bohlmeyer, Two Sisters: Irma Bohlmeyer, Clara Elske

Arrangements: Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice, NE Burial: Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, NE Memorial Preference: Family's choice

 

Harold A. Caauwe

 

The son of John and Grate (Osborne) Caauwe, Harold was born April 8, 1929 in Pine City, Minnesota. As a young man he attended rural school near Hinckley, Minnesota. On March 27, 1955, he was united in marriage to Eileen Dirks in Iowa. The couple lived in northwestern Iowa for several years, and moved to west central Minnesota in 1975. Harold loved woodworking and traveling.

He is survived by four sons: Eugene, of Herman, Minnesota, Raymond, of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, Clarence, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, and Mark of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; two daughters, Mrs. Clayton (Laurie) Lahman, of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, and Karen Caauwe of Herman, Minnesota; nine grandchildren; three brothers: Stanley Caauwe of Amory, Wisconsin, Lcster Caauwe of Bloomington, Minnesota, and Merle Caauwe of Litchfield, Minnesota; one sister, Mrs. Merle (Myrtle) Krueger of Rushmore, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Eileen, brother, Clarence and sister, Betty Richardson.

 

Justin P, Carter

 

Justin Paul Carter, 2½, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, at his home in Bondurant as a result of an accident.

Services will be 1 p.m. today at Manson Mennonite Church, with the Rev. Rachel Hanson officiating. Larson Weishaar Funeral Home, Manson, is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his parents, Paul and Paula Carter; sister Lindsey; grandparents, John Carter, Manson, and Ruth Carter, Manson, Don Doan, Barnum, and Kathy Doan, Fort Dodge; great-grandmother Helen Everson, Manson, great-grandfather, Leslie Kirchner, Braddyville; and great-great grandmother Edress Kirchner, Manson.

 

LaVonne (Deering) Van Hoff

 

 LaVonne Van Hoff, 74, Rockwell City, died March 22, 1997, at Trinity Regional Hospital.

 

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Manson, with the Rev. Louis Hoger officiating. Burial will be in St Paul's Cemetery, Manson. Visitation is from 12 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home, Manson.

 

Survivors include husband Louie, Manson; daughters Gloria Eilers, Fort Dodge and Janet Siglin, Manson; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Veryl Deering; and half brother Walter Deering.

 

LaVonne Deering was born Aug. 1, 1922, in Rockwell City, to Chris and Sadie (Haggard) Deering. She married Louie Van Hoff in 1938 at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Mannon. They farmed north of Manson until retiring in 1978 and moving to Rockwell City.

 

Alfred Dirks

 

Alfred Dirks 65, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999'

at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, Humboldt.

Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church Humboldt, with the Revs. J.K. Raether and. Richard Merrill officiating.

 Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran cemetery, Manson, with military rites. Visitation Will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Horne, Humboldt.

Survivors include daughter Rita Estberg, Fort Dodge: sons Robert Dirks, Fort Dodge, James DIrks, Gilmore City, and Michael DIrks, San Diego, Calif.; four grandchildren; sister Jeanie Milefchik, Rock Island, Ill.; and brother Bernard Dirks Harlan, He was preceded in death by his parents UIfret and Theresa Hinrichs Dirks.

Alfred Di.rks was born Sept. 3, 1934, at Gilmore City. He was raised and educated in the Palmer area. He entered the U S Army in I 954 and served for' two years. He married Karol Rokke and the lived in Manson until moving to Humboldt in 1967. They were later divorced and he continued to make his home in Humboldt where he was employed as a carapenter. He worked for Meyer Construction of Humboldt, and Christensen Construction of Humboldt, and currently employed by Gronbach Construction of Dakota City.

He was.a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Humboldt,' where he sang in the church choir. He also played accordion in the Jolly Home Brewers Polka Band.

 

Alfred Dirks

 

Alfred Dirks, 65, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, Humboldt.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church, Humboldt, with the Revs. J.K. Raether and Richard Merrill officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Manson, with V.F.W. military rites. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home, Humboldt.

Survivors include daughter Rita Estberg, Fort Dodge; sons Robert Dirks, Fort Dodge, James Dirks, Gilmore City, and Michael Dirks, San Diego, Calif.; four grandchildren; sister Jeanie Milefchik, Rock Island, IL; and brother Bernard Dirks, Harlan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulfret and Theresa (Hinrichs) Dirks.

Alfred Dirks was born Sept. 3, 1934, at Gilmore City. He was raised and educated in the Palmer area. He entered the U.S Army in 1954 and served for two years. He married Karol Rokke and they lived in Manson until moving to Humboldt in 1967. They were later divorced and he continued to make his home in Humboldt, where he was employed as a carpenter. He worked for Meyer Construction of Humboldt, and Christensen Construction of Humboldt, and currently employed by Gronbach Construction of Dakota City.

He was.a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Humboldt, where he sang in the church choir. He also played accordion in the Jolly Home Brewers Polka Band.

 

Carolyn Jean (Dirks) Vring

Services for Carolyn Jean (Dirks) Vring, 55, Alta, will be held Monday, August 16, at 10 a.m. at the Church Of Christ in Alta. Pastor Aaron Jones will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hanover. Friends may call at the Aha Church of Christ after 2 p.m. Sunday, where the family will be present from 6-8 .p.m. Fratzke Funeral Home, Storm Lake, is in charge of arrangements. A memorial fund has been established.

She died Thursday, August 12, at the Buena Vista County Hospital, Storm Lake.

Carolyn was born June 19, 1944, in Fonda to Harold and Florence (Nitch) Dirks. She attended Roosevelt #8 Country School in rural Pocahontas and graduated from Pocahontas High School. She was baptized June 21, 1958, in the Humboldt River by the Pocahontas Regular Baptist Church pastor.

She was united in marriage to Ray J. Vring June 22, 1962, in Jackson, Minn.

Carolyn was a homemaker and was employed           by Aalf's Manufacturing in Storm Lake. She later did housekeeping, yard work for others, and helped take care of the- elderly in Alta and Storm Lake.

She was a member of the Alta Church of Christ. She loved sewing and crocheting and enjoyed fishing and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents - Dick and Gretchen Dirks and Fred 'and Nina Nitch.

Survivors include her husband _ Ray; her children - Mary and Howard Dowdy, Aurelia; Judy and Mike Snedeker, Storm Lake; John and Kelley Vring, Alta; Diane Vring, Alta; Michelle and Scott Gaes, Sioux City; Stephanie Vring, Storm Lake; and JoAnn and Travis Foley, Storm Lake; her parents  Harold and Florence Dirks, Spirit Lake; 13 grandchildren; three brothers, Darold and Janice Dirks and Bob and Joyce Dirks, both of Dickens, and Lynn and Deb Dirks, Alta; and a sister, Barbara and Frank Lehman, Spencer.

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Carolyn Jean (Dirks) Vring, age 55, Alta, died Thursday, August 12, 1999 at the Buena Vista County Hospital in Storm Lake of cancer. A memorial fund has been established.

Carolyn Jean Vring was born June 19, 1944 in Fonda, Iowa the daughter of Harold and Florence (Nitch) Dirks. She attended Roosevelt #8 Country School rural Pocahontas and graduated from Pocahontas High School. She was baptized on June 12, 1958 in the Humboldt River by the Pocahontas Regular Baptist Church pastor,

She was united in marriage to Ray J. Vring on June 22, 1962 in Jackson, Minnesota.

Carolyn was a mother and homemaker and was employed by Alfs Manufacturing in Storm Lake. She later did housekeeping, yard work for others and helped take care of the elderly in Alta and Storm Lake.

She was a member of the Alta Church of Christ. She loved sewing and crocheting. She also enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Her family includes her husband, Ray; her children: Mary Dowdy and her husband Howard, Aurelia, Judy Snedeker and her husband Mike, Storm Lake, John Vring and his wife Kelley, Alta, Diane Vring, Alta, Michelle Gaes and her husband Scott, Sioux City, Stephanie Vring, Storm Lake and JoAnn Foley and her husband Travis, Storm Lake; her parents, Harold and Florence Dirks, Spirit Lake; 13 grandchildren; three brothers:

Darold and Janice Dirks and Bob and Joyce Dirks, Dickens and Lynn and Deb Dirks, Alta; one sister, Barbara Lehman and her husband Frank, Spencer.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dick and Gretchen Dirks and Fred and Nina Nitch.

 

Daniel Allan Dirks

December 8, 1962    July 7, 2001

Daniel was born December 8, 1962 at Wichita, KS. He was the son of John and Ruth (Stephens) Dirks.  Dan was educated in the Derby School system. He continued his education at Wichita State U. and the Southwestern Theological Seminary at Forth Worth, TX where he received a Ph.D.   On August 23, 1986 he married Charlotte Rutledge at the Welcome Baptist Church, Greenville, SC.

Dan pastored Inspiration Point Baptist Church while attending Seminary. Dan and Charlotte were appointed Foreign Missionaries to Brazil by the Southern Baptist Convention and served there for five years.  They returned to the states and were appointed as Home Missionaries and served in Sedgwick County, KS as church planters.

Dan was a member of Pleasantview Baptist Church in Derby, KS and was active in the work of the Sedgwick County Association of Southern Baptists. Dan enjoyed sports and his family.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; three sons, Jonathan, David and Andrew of Derby; his sister, Diane Madden of Andover; parents, John and Ruth Dirks of Derby.

Daniel Allan Dirks

Danny Dirks, a Southern Baptist who worked near Brasilia, Brazil, four years ago, said he was always concerned when he had to drive at night. He said most drivers don't stop at red lights for fear of being robbed and traffic was generally chaotic.

“The one rule was: If your nose of your vehicle was in front, you had the right of way," Dirks said.

The danger was brought home when a missionary he knew died after a head-on collision.

"It doesn't happen very often, but we all recognize that that could easily be us because we're all driving at different times," he said.

Dirks, who currently attends Pleasantview Baptist Church in Derby, said there were other dangers. For example, if someone thought you had money, you could be robbed. And it didn't matter if you were an American. "Brazilians have the same dangers," Dirks said.

Nevertheless, he said he enjoyed his' work as a missionary, party because people talked about their faith more openly there than in this country.

"I did not ever feel in danger because I was a missionary," he said.

 

Dick Ulfret Dirks

Dick U. Dirks, son of the late John and Peterje (Schoon) Dirks was born on a farm northwest of Pomeroy on March 16, 1893. He passed away suddenly at his home near Fonda following an apparent heart attack on June 17, 1976, having attained the age of 83 years, 3 months and 1 day.

On January 5, 1916, he was married to Gretchen Arends at Pomeroy. To them fourteen children were born.

Dick was raised in the Pomeroy vicinity. Following his marriage, he and Gretchen made their home on a farm near Palmer for two years and later moved to a farm near Fonda. In 1953 they moved to their present farm home. Dick was baptized at the First United Church of Christ in Pomeroy and served as an elder at the United Presbyterian Church at Fonda.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Eva: and Verneeda; one brother, Otto; and five sisters: Eva, Annie, Tena, Lena and Zena.

Surviving are his beloved wife Gretchen; and seven sons and five daughters, Harold and Fred of Pocahontas, (Leona) Mrs. Henry McGinley of Darlington, Missouri, Violet Just of Bingham Lake, Minnesota, Leroy and Edward of Fonda, (Marcella) Mrs. Donald PieI1cy of Newell, (Margie) Mrs'. Ronald Nelson of Culver City, California, John of Derby, Kansas (Eileen) Mrs. Harold Caauwe of Norcross, Minnesota, Richard of Lakeville, Minnesota, and Roland of Wichita, Kansas. Also surviving are 42,grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and four sisters, Mary Hohensee of Be1mond, Rena Hohensee of Pocahontas, Mrs. Carl Joens of Pocahontas and Hannah Long of Hawthorne, Nevada.

Dick U. Dirks

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 20, 1976 at the Fonda United Presbyterian Church, for Dick U. Dirks 

Rev. John Klosterboer officiated the services. Burial was at Union Cemetery, Pomeroy, Iowa.

Prayer services were held Saturday, June 19, 1976 at 8:00 p.m. at Michael.Funeral Home, Pomeroy by Rev. William Imes.

Honorary pallbearers were Darold and Daniel Dirks, Donald McGinley, Donald Piercy Jr., Virgil Dirks, Marvin Dirks, Eugene Caauwe, and Gerald Just were active pallbearers.

Dick U. Dirks, son of John and Pearl Dirks, was born on a farm northeast of Pomeroy, on March 16, 1893. He was baptized in infancy at the Evangelical Reformed Church at Pomeroy and later became a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fonda, where he served as an elder. He lived his entire life in the Pomeroy-Fonda area and was educated in the rural schools.

On January 5, 1916 he was united in marriage to Gretchen Ahrens at Pomeroy, Iowa.

Following their marriage they lived on a farm near Palmer for two years, they later moved to a farm near Fonda until moving to their present farm home in 1953.

To this union were born 14 children, seven boys and seven girls.

Mr. Dirks died early Thursday morning, June 17, from an apparent heart attack at the age of 83 years, three months, and one day. Preceding him in death were his parents seven sisters, one brother, and two daughters, Eva and Verneeda.

Those who survive him include his wife, Gretchen; sons, Harold and Fred, both of Pocahontas;- LeRoy and, Edward, both of Fonda; John, Derby, Kan.; Richard, Lakeville, .Minn.; Roland Wichita, Kan.; daughters, (Leona) Mrs. Henry McGinley, Darlington,' Mo.; (Violet) Mrs. . Norvan Just, Bmgham Lake, Minn . ; (Marcella) Mrs. Donald Piercy, Newell; (Margie) Mrs. Ronnald. Nels.on,· Culver City, CalIf.; (EIleen) Mrs. Harold C:aauwe, Norcross, Minn. ; SIsters, Mrs. Mary Hohennsee, Belmond; Mrs. Rena Hohensee, Pocahontas' Mrs. Carl Joens, Pocahontas; Mrs. Hannah Long Hawthorne, Nev. Also surviving him is one sister-in-law, Frieda Dirks, 44 grandchildren, and 49 great grandchildren.

 

Dick U. Dirks

Dick U. Dirks, 83, died early Thursday morning of an apparent heart attack at his farm home near Fonda.

Services will be Sunday at 2: 30 p.m. at the UnIted Presbyterian Church in Fonda with burial in Union Cemetery at Pomeroy. Friends may call at the Michael Funeral Home in Pomeroy after noon Saturday.

Survivors include; the widow Gretchen; sons: Harold and Fred' both of Pocahontas; Leroy and Edward, both of Fonda; John, Derby Kan.; Richard. Lakeville, Minn., Roland, Wichita, Kan.; daughters: Mrs. Henry McGinley, Darlington, . Mo.; Violet Just, Bingham Lake, Minn.; Mrs. Donald Piercy, Newell; Mrs. Ronald Nelson, Culver City, Calif.; Mrs. Harold Caauwe Norcross, Minn.; sisters: Mrs. Mary Hohensee, Belmond; Mrs. Rena Hohensee, Pocahontas; Mrs. Carl Joens, Pocahontas; Mrs. Hannah Long, Hawthorne, Nevada.

Mr. Dirks was born on a farm northwest of Pomeroy and was educated there. He married Gretchen Arends in 1916 and the couple lived on a farm near Palmer for two years. They lived on a farm near Fonda until moving to their present farm home in 1953.

Ella (Dirks) Hohensee

Ella (Dirks) Hohensee, daughter of John Dirks and Peterje  (Schoon) Dirks was born Oct. 9, 1896 at Blanden, Iowa. She was baptized Jan. 24, 1897 by Pastor Henry King. On Dec. 16. 1914 she was married to Henry Hohensee at Pomeroy, Iowa, by Pastor Schunn. The couple lived and farmed around Western most of their lives, except for' the 6 years they resided in Iowa. It was in November of 1946 they moved to Western. She was an active member of St. John's United Church of Christ and the Women's Fellowship; also in the Women's Club, and Gold Star Mothers. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Her husband was called away from this life Dec. 4, 1961 and since then she has been living alone in Western except for short periods in Lincoln.

This marriage was blessed with 14 children. Preceding her in death were her husband Henry; her parents; an infant son, Merlin, and a son Melvin who gave his life in the service of his country in 1943. Also one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Louis Hohensee; two sons-in-law, Edward Vorderstrauss and Henry Beerenstrauch and two.grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.

Surviving her are five daughters: Leola - Mrs, Henry Beerenstrauch, Lincoln; Dorothy - Mrs. Edward Vorderstrauss of Fairbury; Beulah - Mrs. Alfred Bohlmeyer. Beatrice; Marjorie - Mrs. Alvin Kobes, Wilber and IreneMrs. William Stewart, Lincoln. Seven sons: Louis, Wymore; David, Western; Wayne of Dorchester; Virgil, Lincoln; Dale, North Hollywood, Calif.; Leo, Dorchester and Marvin in Hickman. 36 grandchildren, 11 great grandchild ren. Three sisters, Mrs. Mattie (Carl Joens, Mrs. Rena Hohensee and Mrs. Hannah Long and one brother, Dick.

Mrs. Ella Hohensee died Nov. 15. 1971 at the age of 75 years. Funeral services were conduded from St. John's United Church of Christ on Nov. 18 with Pastor Edwin Eiben in charge. Burial in the Plainview Cemetery.

Edward Dirks

Edward Dirks was born on December 9, 1927 Fonda. He was the son of Dick and Gretchen (Ahrens) Dirks. Edward was educated in Fonda area schools. He farmed with his father on the family farm near Fonda. His father died in 1976, and later that year, Edward retired and he and his mother moved into Fonda. Edward took care of his mother until she entered the Fonda Care Center.

Edward was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was a very active volunteer at the Fonda Care Center. He enjoyed gardening, walking and visiting his many friends.

Survivors include his brothers: Harold of Spirit Lake, LeRoy of Fonda, John of Derby, KS, Richard of Lakeville, MN and Roland of Wichita, KS; sisters: Mrs. Violet Just of Mountain Lake, MN, Mrs. Ronald (Margie) Nelson of Culver City, CA and Mrs. Donald (Marcella) Piercy of Newell; sister-in-law: Mrs. Alice Dirks of Pocahontas; and many nieces and nephews.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, brother Fred and sisters, Eva Dirks, Verneeda Dirks, Eileen Caauwe and Leona McGinley.

 

Fred Dirks

Fred Dirks, son of Dick and Gretchen Ahrens Dirks, was born on April 14, 1921 near Fonda, Iowa. He was educated in Fonda area schools and went on to farm with his father.

On January 14, 1942, Fred married Alice Swanson near Pocahontas. The couple settled and farmed in the Fonda area until 1949, when they moved just northwest of Pocahontas. Fred continued to farm until retiring in 1983. The couple then moved into Pocahontas. Fred was diagnosed as having cancer in May of 1989. Needing additional care, he was moved to the Pocahontas Manor Care Center on February 2, 1990.

Fred was a member of the United Methodist Church of Pocahontas.

Survivors include his wife, Alice; a son, Virgil of Pocahontas; a daughter, Mrs. Matt (Darlene) Hall of Algona; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold of Spirit Lake; Leroy & Edward of Fonda; John of Derby, KS, Richard of Lakeville, MN, Roland of Wichita, KS; sisters, Violet Just of Windom, MN, Margie Nelson of Culver City, CA, Marcella Piercy of Newell.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, and four sisters.

 

Gerd Jannsen Dirks

Palmer Press-Geo. J. Dirks died Monday night at his home northwest of Palmer', from an attack of appendicitis. He had been in good health until July this year when he had a severe attack of appendicitis from which he recovered very slowly, and on October 6th he was taken 'suddenly ill with the same disease,: and in spite of all that could' be done for him, he passed away on Monday, October 15, aged 47 years, 3 months and 22 days.

Gerd Jannsen Dirks was born June 23, 1870 in Moorstrirch near Widmund, Ostfriesland; Germany. In the spring of 1887 he came to this country and made his home with his uncle, William Dirks in Secor Woodford county; Illinois until the spring of 1909, when he moved with Ralph Schoon to Pocahontas. County Iowa. He worked for Mr. Schoon until the spring of 1912, when bought and took possession of his farm four miles northwest of Palmer where he has since lived. He is mourned by two brothers, an uncle, cousins and many friends, also his aged father still in Germany, who perhaps may not hear the sad news for a long time to come. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the house at 10 o'clock and from St. Paul Lutheran church in Palmer at 10:30, Rev. U. F. Groth officiating. The remains I will be taken to Secor, Illinois: where they will be laid to rest in, the family cemetery.

Deceased was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran church had a fine Christian character, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a true friend. 'a good neighbor and he will be sincerely  mourned.

 

Jurgen J. Dirks

Jurgen J. Dirks, son of John J. and Metje Dirks, was born on a farm near Palmer, Iowa, on December 1, I889. He passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge on June 114, 1967. He had attained the age of 77 years, 6 months and 13 days.

He was married to Tena Wiemers on September 10, 1924, at Pomeroy.

John lived on a farm in Bellville Township all of his life. He was educated in the area schools and moved to their present home after his marriage. He was taken to Lutheran Hospital on May 27, 1967,  following a stroke in his home. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Peterson and Mrs. Hanna Hartman; and! two brothers, one who passed away in infancy and Alfred, who died on June 4 of this year.

Surviving are his wife Tena and two sisters, Hilda (Mrs. Dick Beneke of Manson) and Mrs. Irene Ihnen. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

 

Leona (Dirks) McGinley

Leona Marcella Dirks McGinley, 70, died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 10, 1988, at her home in Darlington.         ,

She was born in Pocahontas County, Iowa, and was a homemaker. She married Henry McGinley on June 26, 1939, in Bethany, MO. He preceded her in death in 1981. '

Surviving her are her mother:, Gretchen Dirks, Fonda, Iowa, four sons, Jerry, Eugene, Donald, and J.R., all of Darlington; two daughters, Bertha Sowards, Springfield, Mo., and Lela Whitmore, Chillicothe; seven brothers, Harold Dirks, Spirit Lake, Iowa, Fred Dirks, Pocahontas, Iowa, Leroy and both of Fonda, John of Derby, KS and Roland of Wichita, KS, and Richard, Lakeville, MN.; three sisters-, Violet Just, Windon, Minn., Marcella Piercy, Newell, Iowa, and Margie Nelson, Culver City, Calif., and 14.grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday; at the Roberson-Polley Funeral Home in Albany, Mo . burial will be in the Rouse Cemetery in Darlington. Friends may call anytime after 10 a.m. today with the family receiving friends after 7 tonight at the funeral home.

 

Mattie Joens

July 8, 1909    June 11, 2001

Mattie Joens – age 91, of Pocahontas, died Monday, June 11, 2001 at the Pocahontas Manor in Pocahontas, IA.

Mattie was born July 8, 1909 at Blanden, IA. She was the daughter of John and Pearl (Schoon) Dirks. She was educated in county schools. On October 23, 1932 she married Carl Joens at the St. Peter Lutheran parsonage in Pocahontas. The couple farmed on various farms in the Pocahontas area. In 1968 they retired and moved into Pocahontas. Carl died in 1991, later that year she entered the Senior Living Center. In 1998, Mattie entered the Pocahontas Manor.

Mattie was a member o the St. Peter Lutheran Church and was active in the Esther Circle. She especially enjoyed her family. She enjoyed cooking for her grandchildren. Mattie also liked to play the piano, which she could do by ear.

Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Sandi Joens of Pocahontas; three granddaughters, Tammy (Mike) Seeley of Tilton, IL; Tina Joens of Pocahontas; and Tricia (Jason) Vial of Pocahontas; and six great-grandchildren.

Mattie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; daughter, Betty; son, Eldon; nine brothers and sisters; and two step-sisters.

Mattie Dirks was born July 8, 1909, at Blanden, Iowa. She was the daughter of John & Pearl (Schoon) Dirks. She was educated in country schools. On October 23, 1932, Mattie married Carl Joens at the St. Peter Lutheran parsonage in Pocahontas. The couple farmed on various farms in the Pocahontas area. In 1968, they retired and moved into Pocahontas. Carl died in 1991, later that year she entered the Senior Living Center. In 1998, Mattie entered the Pocahontas Manor.

Mattie was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church and was active in the Esther Circle. She especially enjoyed her family and she enjoyed cooking for her grandchildren. Mattie also liked to play the piano which she could do by ear.

Survivors include her daughter-in-law; Sandi Joens of Pocahontas; three granddaughters, Tammy (Mike) Seeley of Tilton, IL; Tina Joens of Pocahontas; and Tricia (Jason) Vial of Pocahontas; and six great-grandchildren.

Mattie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; daughter, Betty; son, Eldon; nine brothers & sisters; and two step-sisters.

 

Mary Stella Luella (Dirks) Hohnensee

Mary Stella Luella Dirks was born May 2, 1908, near Blanden, Iowa. She was the daughter of John and Pearl (Schoon) Dirks. Mary attended Fisher country school near Palmer. On Sept. 9, 1925, Mary married Fred Hohensee at Pocahontas. The couple farmed near Western, NE until 1933, when they settled in the Pocahontas area. In 1952, they moved into Pocahontas. Fred died in 1966. In 1967, Mary moved to Belmond. She returned to Pocahontas in 1991, when she entered the Pocahontas Residential Care Center.

Mary was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her sons, Lester (Louise) Hohensee of Verona, MO; and Leonard (Shirley) Hohensee of Pocahontas; daughters, Larene (Harold) Nomann and LaVerne Ackerman all of Pocahontas; and Lucille (Roger) Boelman of Belmond; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and sister, Mattie Joens of Pocahontas.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, 5 sisters, and 2 brothers.

 

Mary (Dirks) Hohensee

POCAHONTAS - Mary Hohensee, 85, of Pocahontas, died April 24,1994 at Pocahontas Community hospital.   i

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Peter Lutheran Church, Pocahontas, with the Rev. Milton Jensen officiating. Burial will be in , Union Cemetery, Pomeroy. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today at Powers Funeral Home. Pocahontas, with the family present  from  2-4 and6-8 p.m.  

Survivors include sons, Lester, Verona, Mo., and Leonard, Pocahontas; daughters, Larene Nomann and LaVerne Ackennan, both of Pocahontas, and Lucille Boelman, Belmond; 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and sister, Mattie Joens, Pocahontas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five sisters and two brothers.

Mary Dirks was born May 2, 1908 near Blanden. In 1925 she married r Fred Hohensee at Pocahontas. The couple farmed near Western, Neb., , until 1933, when they settled on a farm in the Pocahontas area. In 1952 they moved into Pocahontas. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1966. In 1967 she moved to Belmond, returning to Pocahontas in 1991 and entered the Pocahontas Residential Care Center. :

 

Otto Dirks

Otto Dirks, son of John U. and Peterje (Schoon) Dirks, was born on April 27, 1904, near Blanden, Iowa. He passed away suddenly art his home in Pomeroy on Aug. 7, 1969, halving attained the age of 6'5 years, 3 months and 10 days,

On December 2, 1930 he was married to Frieda Schoon.

Otto was educated in the area schools and lived on several farms in the Pomeroy vicinity. He moved to Twin Lakes about 200 years ago and moved into Pomeroy on March 6, 1968, following his retirement. He was ·a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters in infancy.

Surviving are his wife Frieda; one brother, Dick of Fonda; and six sisters, Mrs. Rena Hohensee, Mrs. Mary Hohensee and Mrs. Carl Joens, all of Pocahontas, Mrs. Hanna Long of Nevada, Mrs. Ella Hohensee of Western, Nebraska, and Mrs. Lena VanHoff of Manson.

 

Richard Dirks

November 6, 1937   September 11, 2001

Richard Dirks—age 64, of Lakeville, MN died September 11, 2001.

Richard was born on November 6, 1937 at Fonda, IA. He was the son of Dick and Gretchen Dirks. He was educated at Varina, IA and Okabena, MN. He served four years in the USAF with tours in Germany and Alaska. He married Edna VanEs of Heron Lake, MN on September 7, 1960. Richard worked for Control Data Corp.

Survivors include his wife, Edna: daughters, Laurie Lewis and Joanne Olson; a son, David Dirks; Grandchildren, Cassaundra and Daniel Lewis, Jordan and Trey Olson; sisters, Marcella Piercy and Margie Nelson; brothers, Harold, LeRoy, Johnny and Roland.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Dick and Gretchen Dirks; sisters, Eva, Verneeda, Eileen, Leona, and Violet; brothers, Fred and Edward.

Richard was laid to rest at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery.                                      

 

Violet Marie (Dirks) Just

First United Methodist Church Wednesday, July 10, 1996

Windom, MN 2:00 p.m.

Reverend Kathleen Brandt

Congregational Hymns

No. 361 "Rock Of Ages"

No. 504 "Old Rugged Cross"

Insert "Just A Closer Walk With Thee"

Organist Mrs. Deann Steele

Casket bearers

Don Piercy Jr. Darold Dirks Jerry McGinley

Mark Caauwe Bob Dirks Marvin Dirks

Interment at Jeffers Cemetery, Jeffers, MN

Violet Marie Just, the daughter of Gretchen (Ahrens) Dirks and Dick Ulfert Dirks, was born in Fonda, Iowa on August 13, 1919. She grew up in the Fonda area and attended Fonda Public Schools. While an infant she was received into the Christian faith through Baptism at First Evangelical Church in Pomeroy, Iowa in 1919.

On March 26, 1941, Violet was united in marriage to Norvan William Just in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Following their marriage, Violet and Norvan farmed near Fonda for 4 years; moved to Brewster, MN and farmed there for 9 years; and came to the Bingham Lake area in 1955. They continued to live there until Norvan's untimely death in 1975.

In her early years of raising their family, Violet cooperated in the operation of the farm. She raised a garden and canned all of its' produce. She assisted with farming work in whatever way possible. Learning on her own to cook and bake, she provided for her family in so many ways. In early years, she was active in extension work and 4-H. As a member of the United Methodist Church in Jeffers, she helped in the work of the church as a member of its' circles.

In more recent years, Violet was a skilled quilter. She made quilts for each of her grandchildren of an individual nature. She also enjoyed painting crafts, sewing and knitting. Over the years, her family and friends recollect her special cakes on many occasions.

Moving to Windom in 1980, Violet became a member of First United Methodist Church in Windom, gaining many more friends and neighbors, and was active and interested in many things. Her family had grown to include many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed their visits and kept them busy with baking and enjoying time together.          .

Because of declining health, Violet became a resident of the Good Samaritan Home in Mountain Lake during Christmas of 1991. She remained there until her death on Sunday morning, July 7th, at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 24 days.

Her family includes 1 son and 3 daughters: Gerald N. Just of Bingham Lake, Norine (Mrs. David Bockelmann) of Windom, Patricia (Mrs. James Villwock) of Aledo, TX, and Elaine Galbraith of Windom; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers and two sisters: Harold Dirks of Spirit Lake, IA, LeRoy Dirks of Fonda, IA, Marcella (Mrs. Donald Piercy) of Newell, IA, Margie (Mrs. Ronald Nelson) of Culver City, Ca, Johnny Dirks of Derby, KS, Richard Dirks of Lakeview, and Roland Dirks of Wichita, KS.

Besides her parents and husband, Violet was preceded in death by an infant daughter; infant twin sons; 2 brothers, Fred and Edward; and four sisters: Leona McGinley, Eva Dirks, Verneeda Dirks, and Eileen Caauwe.

 

Gertie (DeWall) Schoon

Gertie Schoon, 96, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, at the Pocahontas Manor.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran I Church, Pocahontas, with the Rev. Milton Jensen officiating. Burial will be in Summit Hill Cemetery, Pocahontas. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Powers Funeral Home, Pocahontas, with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.

Survivors include husband Henry; daughters Doris Ahlrichs, Pocahontas, Louise Hohensee, Verona, Mo., and Margaret Ricklefs, Monett, Mo.; son Leroy, Verona, Mo.; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by parents Henry H. and Heitena Weimers DeWall, two sisters and five brothers.

Gertie DeWall was born April 16, 1902, in Lincoln Township, near Pocahontas where she was raised and educated. In 1928, she married Henry Schoon at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Pocahontas. They lived on their farm southeast of Pocahontas until 1970, when they moved into Pocahontas. In 1996, they became residents of the Residential Care Center. In 1998, they became residents of the Pocahontas Manor. Also in 1998, they celebrated 70 years of marriage.

She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, including serving as the organist, a choir member, a Sunday School teacher and W.E.L.C.A. She also belonged to the Garden Club.

 

James V. Egli

James V. Egli, 55, died Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001, at Trinity Regional Hospital' following a sudden illness.

Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Manson Mennonite Church with Pastor Curt Kuhns officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Thursday with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home, Manson.

Survivors include wife, Linda; parents, Verle and Lucille Egli, Manson; sister, Joan Brooks, Rockwell City; and nieces, Janelle Janssen and Jodi Vander Zwaag.

James Verle Egli was born Jan. 20, 1945, at Fort Dodge. He graduated from Manson High School in 1963. He married Linda Beneke on June 28, 1964, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manson. He began working with his father at Egli Implement, Manson, and in 1977 started Jim's Implement, selling used farm equipment.

 

Jane A. (Eike) Orton

Jane Orton, 41, succumbed to cancer on Saturday, January 26, 1991, at her home in Fort Collins. Jane Ann, a twin, and the eldest of 8 children, was born to Lloyd J. and Eileen Gerdes Eike at Heron Lake, MN, on August 31, 1949. She attended grade school at Heron Lake, MN and graduated from High School at Windom, Minn., in 1967, and from the University of Minn., in 1971. It was here that she met David Gregory Orton, Jr., of Minneapolis.

They were married at Heron Lake on May 27, 1972. In December 1971, Jane joined the Air Force and served 8 years, with most of that time period being in the Bay Area in Calif. where she and Greg made their home. A son, Ryan, age 14, and a daughter Erica, age 9, were born in Calif., She was also employed at Zentec. When the family moved to Corvalis, Oregon, in Nov., of 1981, where Greg had been transferred, and in 1984 when they moved to Fort Collins, following another transfer, Jane chose to remain home and care for her family. Her home was a favorite gathering place for her children's friends. She did volunteer work at the schools that her children attended, and participated in several club organizations.

She loved to play various Games and enjoyed card games and challenging puzzles.

Preceding her in death was her father. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Crag, and 2 children, Ryan, Erica, her mother, Eileen Eike of Fort Collin., her twin sister, Janet Douglas, of Copper Canyon, Tex., sisters, Mary Eike. of Arleta, Calif., Paulette Eike, of Worthington, MN, Debra Appel of Bloomington, MN, Rachel Eike of Fort Collins, & 2 brothers, Larry of Heron Lake, & Jerry of Albuquerque, N.H., & 8 nieces and several uncle & aunts in Iowa and a host of friends.

Alfred S. Essing

Alfred S. Essing, 71, died Saturday at the Pocahontas Community Hospital where he had been a patient several days. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church with burial in Union Cemetery. The Michael Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are his widow, one son, Ronald; eight grand children; two sisters, Mrs Annie Antons, Pomeroy; Mrs. Anna Nikel, Manson.

Mr. Essing was born on a farm near Pomeroy. In 1923 he I married Berta Seehusen and the couple resided on a farm until 1947 when they moved into town. He continued to operate the farm until 1963 when he retired.

John S. Essing

John S. Essing, son of Sander S. and Altje Essing, was born December 15, 1901, at Pomeroy, Iowa, and passed away at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Dodge, Iowa, on August 26, 1966. He had attained the age of 64 years, 8 months and 11 days.

Mr. Essing was married to Adeline Gutz on Jan. 19, 1928, at Fort Dodge. To them were born four children.

John was born on a farm east of Pomeroy, and remained on this same farm all of his life. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, also belonging to both the Men's Club and the Couples Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, three sisters and one grandson.

Mr. Essing is survived by his wife Adeline; two sons, Merle of Grundy Center and Dennis of Graettinger; two daughters, Lorna (Mrs. Don Stiles) of Audubon and Linda of Des Moines; also six grand ohildren; one brother, Alfred of Pomeroy; and two sisters, Anna (Nickel of Manson and Annie Antons of Pomeroy.

 

Kathryn (Ihnen) Essing

 

Manson_ Kathryn W. Essing, age 88, passed away Friday, Jan. 18,2008 at the Manson Good Samaritan Center. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at St. Paul Lutheran church in Manson with Rev. Stephen Sherer officiating. Burial was held at the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery near Manson. Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home in Manson was in charge of arrangements.

 

Kathryn Ihnen was born on October 9, 1919, near Palmer, the daughter of Ontke and Engel (Emkes) Ihnen. She graduated from Palmer High School in 1937, and married Walter Essing on Feb. 4, 1939 at Palmer. She was a homemaker for her family and worked as a cook at Manson Elementary School. She also helped her husband, Walt, in the operation of Walt's Lounge in Manson until retiring in 1978.

 

Survivors include her children, James (Josie) Essing of Manson, Sharon (Verlyn) Kirchoff of Manson, Byron (Dawn) Essing of Pocahontas, Rhonda (Steve Hammen) Ostrander of Manson, eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter on Oct. 8, 1992 and her 12 brothers and sisters.

 

Albert Gerdes

Albert Gerdes, son of Gerd and Mattie Wiese Gerdes, was born December 17, 1895, at Pomeroy, Iowa, ,and died at the Veterans AdJmin1stra,tion Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 13, 1966. He had attained the age of 70 years, 7 months and 26 days.

Mr. Gerdes was married to Louise Heide on March 15, 1922, at Newell. To them were born three children. Mrs. Gerdes preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 1955.

On July 7, 1961, he was married to Mrs. Mabel Wright of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, at Lakefield, Minnesota.

Albert lived near Pomeroy as a youth. In 1910 he moved with his parents to the A1bert City vicinity. After serving with the armed forces during World War I, he returned to Pomeroy where he resided until 1961, when he moved to Sioux Rapids. He was an active member of his church, serving for many years on the Church Council and in the Brotherhood.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Louise, three brothers and one sister.

Surviving are his wife Mabel; one daughter, Eileen (Mrs. Lloyd Ekie of Heron Lake, Minn.; and two sons, Loren and Karl of Pomeroy. Also surviving are 14 grand chi1dren; three brothers, Peter of Fort Dodge, Herman of Pomeroy and Harm of Detroit Lakes, Minn.; one sister, Alma Gerdes of Des Moines; two step-sons, Dale and Denton Johnson of Sioux Rapids; and two step-daughters, Vendelia (Mrs. John Jacobs of Hartley and Rosalie (Mrs. Edward Duitsman of Pomeroy).

Loren Albert Gerdes

Loren Gerdes, age 71, died on January 19, 2003, at Trinity Regional Medical Center at Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Loren Albert Gerdes was born on February 12, 1931, near Pomeroy. He was the son of Albert and Antje-Louise (Heide) Gerdes. Loren graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1948. After he completed his education, he worked as an accountant at the John Deere dealership in Pomeroy. Loren served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his discharge, he returned to Pomeroy and began farming on the family farm. On January 26, 1959, Loren married Kay Bunker in Fort Dodge. The couple made their home on the farm near Pomeroy until July of 2002, when they moved into Pomeroy. In addition to farming, Loren drove a tank truck for Axman Oil and worked at NEW Coop, retiring in 1996.

Loren was an active member of S10 Mary's Church, having served on the church board and as a lay distributor. He was very active in the Pomeroy AMVETS, serving as Post Commander and Chaplain. Loren had worked for the N.F.O. and was a Cub Scout leader and Pomeroy Cub Master. Every year he attended the Albert City Threshermen's Show. Loren loved farming, his dogs, dancing to Big Band music and he especially loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife: Kay; children: David Gerdes of Fort Dodge, Gayle (John) Johnson of Rockwell City, Lorie Gerdes of Sylmar, CA, Steven (Mishelle) Gerdes of Pomeroy, Larry Gerdes of Aurelia and Jason (Joni) Gerdes of Pomeroy; grandchildren: Adam, Ashlee, Michael and Mathew Johnson, Alexia and Skylar Gerdes and Branden Gerdes; sister: Eileen Eike of Pocahontas and brother, Karl (Eileen) Gerdes of Pomeroy. Loren was preceded in death by his parents.

Sadie L.(Haggard) Deering

Sadie L. Deering, daughter of William and Marie Wright Haggard, was born April 22, 1889 near Kankakee, Illinois and passed away at Lake City, Iowa on August 15, 1978 at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 23 days.

Mrs. Deering moved with her parents to the Rockwell City, Iowa area in 1900 where she attended rural school. On December 22, 1911 she was united in marriage with Chris Deering at Fort Dodge, Iowa. Following their marriage they farmed south of Rockwell City. Mrs. Deering was employed by the bakery in Rockwell City for a number of years. In 1971 she moved into Rockwell City where she has since made her home. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pomeroy, Iowa.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband in 1947 and one step son, warren. She is survived by one daughter, LaVonne, (Mrs. Louie VanHoff)of Palmer, Iowa; one son, Veryl R. Deering of Maple Ridge. British Columbia, Canada; four granddaughters; three great-grandsons and other relatives and friends.

 

Eileen Kay (Hanson) Gerdes

Eileen Gerdes, age 64, died on June 7, 2004, at the Mercy Hospital at Johnston, Iowa.

 Eileen Kay Hanson was born on March 6, 1940, at Fort Dodge. She was the daughter of Wilbur and Grace (Sage) Hanson. Eileen was educated in a country school and graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1958. On November 11, 1958, she married Karl John Gerdes at St. John Lutheran Church. Eileen worked at the Pomeroy Care Center for twenty-four years as an aide, activities coordinator and a nurse. At the age of fifty, she enrolled in nursing school. She graduated as a LPN in 1992. Eileen was currently a nurse at the Newell Good Samaritan Center.

Eileen was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, having been very active in the Senior and Junior Choirs and teaching Sunday School. Her other interests include sewing, gardening, canning and oil painting. She and Karl enjoyed camping in the summer with their dog, Ginger.

Survivors include her husband: Karl of Pomeroy; daughters: Karlene (Kevin) Baskins of Ankeny and Holly Gerdes of West Des Moines; sons: Roger (Brenda) Gerdes of Fonda, Wayne (Diana) Gerdes of Crocker, MO and Timothy (Brenda) Gerdes of Story City; eleven grandchildren; sister: Joyce (Ken) Lyons of Platte City, MO, and brother, Ron (Sharon) Hanson of Pomeroy.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Cassie Gerdes.

 

From Her Friends

The staff members here a the NGSC recently said good-bye to our dear friend and co-worker Eileen Gerdes, Eileen recently lost her 4-month battle with cancer at the age of 64 and was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

ileen came to work with us here at NGSC in May of 2001 as L.P.N. Eileen often sang to the residents at meal time during holidays. She had a beautiful voice and gladly shared it with us all. Eileen and her band "The Country Singers" have performed for our residents for the past two years at our annual Valentine's Dance. Her presence and voice will surely be missed, but will never be forgotten. Eileen had a heart of gold and gave all she had to our residents. She and her husband Karl enjoyed camping in the summer with their dog Ginger. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning and oil painting. It wasn't till the age of 50 that she enrolled in nursing school and graduated in 1992 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She truly walked the path Christ set out for her, and served others without reservation.

We will dearly miss her lovely smile and beautiful voice. She was truly a believer in the phrase, "In Christ's Love, Everyone is Someone".

 

Alvin J. Hartman

March 29, 1929 - April 1, 1999

 

Alvin John Hartman, 70, died Thursday, April I, 1999 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, following a sudden i11ness.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 3, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Palmer, with Rev. Terry Cosier officiating. Burial was at St. Paul Cemetery, Palmer.

Survivors include sons Carl, Palmer; Wayne (Charlene)Waukee; Dennis (Jody) Ames, NE; Todd, Huxley, daughters Deb (Jim) Reiff, Excelsior, MN; Gloria (Shane) Garton, Baltimore, MD:. 10 grandchildren; sister Kathryn Widlund. Palmer; and brother Don (Mary Lou) Hartman; Palmer, He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Johanna Dirks Hartman: son Keith Hartman: and his wife Mary Ann Hartman in 1986.

Alvin John Hartman was born March 29, 1929 at Palmer. He attended Country School No.5 In Pocahontas County. He married Mary Ann Helmers on August 29, 1954, at St Paul Lutheran Church, Palmer. The couple established their home and farmed in the Palmer area. After the death of his wife, Alvin worked for the City of Pocahontas until retiring. He also  served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Palmer. He was very close to his family and grand chllc1ren and liked to, play cards.

 

Donald E. Hartman

 

Donald E. Hartman, 73, died early Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Palmer, with Rev. Brian Palmer officiating, with military rites.

Visitation will be Friday evening from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home, in Manson.

Donald is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Lou; his children, Melinda (Paul) Habben, of Palmer; Dale (Kelly) Hartman, of Britt; Marlene (Gary) Nimke, of Rockwell City; grandchildren and spouses, Amanda and Mark; Shalee and Adam; Joshua and Jessica; Adam and Tatum; Nicholas; Benjamin; Spencer; and Heath; two great-grandchildren, Joseph and Meya; and two to be born in July and September; a sister Kathryn Widlund, of Palmer; sisters-in-law Edna Steere, of Greene; Carol Murman, of Fort Dodge; Helen Vetter, of Manson; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Donald E. Hartman was born June 20, 1934 at Palmer to Ed and Johanna (Dirks) Hartman. He attended country school at Palmer. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Palmer, where he was a life-long member. Donald served in the Army during the Korean war and was honorably discharged. On May 24, 1957, he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Murman at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Lizard Twp. They lived and farmed south of Palmer until he retired, but they continued to live on their farm. Donald was a member of the Palmer American Legion Post 202 and a member of the Amvets Post 95.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Johanna, and a brother, Alvin Hartman.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to Hospice in Fort Dodge or Pocahontas, or to Highland Park dialysis.

 

Helen Johanna (Heide) Everson

 

Helen J. Everson, 86, of Manson, died Thursday, December 22, at the Pomeroy Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, December 26, at the First United Church of Christ in Pomeroy, with Pastor William Howie officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Manson.

Casket bearers were Donald Mann, Greg Heide, Jim Cunningham, Don Runquist, Dean Johnson and Don Heide.

Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Carter, Manson; sons, Alan (Pam) Everson, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Roger Everson, Des Moines, and Keith (Mona) Everson, Webster City; daughter-in-law, Cheryl (Bernard) Ernst, Sarasota, Florida; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grand children; brother, Louis (Vera) Heide, Pomeroy; and sister Laura (Bob) Andrews, Fort Dodge. She was preceded in death by h.er parents, Fred and Lena Loots Heide; husband, Winston "Bob" in 1968; son, Bruce in 1980; and a great-grandson.

Helen Johanna Heide was born April 14, 1919, on the family farm near Pomeroy. She graduated from Pomeroy High School· in 1936, and received her BA degree from Iowa State Teacher's College, Cedar Falls. She taught at Grundy Center, Conrad, Pomeroy and Manson, teaching mainly music and English Literature and spelling until retiring in 1980. She married Winston "Bob" Everson in 1941, at Chicago.

 

Robert Helmers

 

PALMER Robert Helmers, 59, died Sunday, Oct 23,2005, at his home of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Palmer, with the Rev. Terry Cosier officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Palmer. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 until 8 p.m. at Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home in Manson.

Survivors include his mother Annabelle Helmers or Manson; daughters, Christa Helmers of Manson, Erica Helmers and Tricia Helmers, both of Fort Dodge. and Shana Helmers of Manson; grandchildren, Tanner Helmers, Matthew Helmers. Meghan Doan and Max Helmers and special friend Gloria Mumford. He was preceded in death by his father, and grandparents. Charles and Sena Kibler, and Peter and Christina Helmers.

Robert Edward Helmers was born on May 8, 1946, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The SOn of Christian and Annabelle Kibler Helmers. He graduated from Palmer High School in 1964 and joined the U.S. Army jn 1964. He served with a tank division in Germany and was honorably discharged in 1971. On May 16, 1975, he married  Susan Lotz, and the marriage later ended in divorce. He worked for a while at Iowa Hydraulics at Pocahontas while still farming in the Palmer area. He began working at the Palmer Farmers Co-op in 1991 and continued with NEW Co-op on a full-time basis in 1993. He also enjoyed weekend jobs for his part-time business H&H Cooking. Robert enjoyed antique machinery and tractors, hauling, trave1ing, storytelling and spending time with family and friends.

 

LaRinda Ann (Hohensee) Hovey

 

LaRinda Ann Hohensee was born June 18, 1950, at Laurens, Iowa. She was the daughter of Vernon and Elsena (Claussen) Hohensee. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. She graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1968 and attended Business College in Spencer. On Sept. 1, 1968, LaRinda married Steve Hovey at Pocahontas. The couple lived in Laurens where LaRinda worked at the Good Samaritan Center. They lived on a farm near Rolfe for a short time before moving to Hobbs, New Mexico in 1981.

LaRinda was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Hobbs NM. She enjoyed needlecraft and crocheting. She also played the piano.

Survivors include her husband, Steve; daughter, Michelle (Edgar) Corpus; and granddaughter, Sierra Dawn Corpus, all of Hobbs, NM; mother, Elsena Hohensee of Pocahontas; and brother, Ron (Debra) Hohensee of Pocahontas.

LaRinda was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Hohensee.

 

LaVerne B. (Hohensee) Ackerman

August 24, 1926   March 30, 2010

LaVerne B. Ackerman - age 83, of Pocahontas, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa.

LaVerne Bernice Hohensee was born August 24, 1926, near Pocahontas, Iowa. She was the daughter of Fred and Mary (Dirks) Hohensee. She graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1944. On June 7, 1945, LaVerne married Edwin Ackerman. The couple lived near Palmer and Clear Lake before settling in Belmond. Ed passed away in 1969. In 1971, LaVerne moved to the Pocahontas Residential Center and in 1998 she moved to the Pocahontas Manor.

LaVerne was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her son, Larry (Janet) Ackerman of Hamilton, VA; sisters, twin Larene Nomann of Pocahontas and Lucille (Roger) Boelman of Belmond and brothers, Lester (Louise) Hohensee of Monet, MO and Leonard (Shirley) Hohensee of Pocahontas.

La Verne was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Edwin.

Leo H. Hohensee

Leo Henry Hohensee was born on a farm near Western, Nebraska to Henry and Ella (Dirks) Hohensee on July 25, 1935, and died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at his acreage home near Pleasant Dale at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 19 days. He was the 13th of 14 children and grew up in the Western area where he attended rural school District #36 until his family moved into Western when he was in the sixth grade. Leo finished his schooling at Western Public School, graduating in 1953. He was baptized at St. John's United Church of Christ in 1935 and was later confirmed at the same church. After graduation, for the summer, Leo worked for his brother-in-law in fanning and then in the fall of that year he was employed by the Ammunition Depot in Mead, Nebraska. When it closed he began working for Lincoln Steel Works.

On June 5, 1955, be was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Ross at the United Church of Christ in Western and to this union three sons were born, Douglas Henry in 1957, David Lee in 1958 and Daniel Ross in 1959. Leo and Bonnie later moved to Elmhurst, IL where Leo attended Elmhurst College for a year and a half. They returned to Nebraska and Leo farmed around Fairbury for awhile, he then worked for Fairbury Seed Store before going to Briggs Feed Yards at Seward. In 1964, he started working for the Nebraska Department of Roads in Dorchester and continued with the state until 1998, when he retired as Lincoln District One Maintenance Superintendent. Upon retirement, Leo spent his time enjoying his family, improving his acreage, restoring older John Deere tractors and going to farm sales. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Pleasant Dale, and was an elder of the church.

Leo is survived by Bonnie, his wife of 52 years; sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Denise Hohensee, Lincoln, David and Teresa Hohensee, Funk, Dan and Angie Hohensee, Lincoln; 8 grandsons and spouses, Adam and Jamie Hohensee, Andrew Hohensee, Aaron Hohensee, all of Lincoln, Tavis Hohensee, Chance Hohensee and Walker Hohensee, all of Funk, Timothy and Benjamin Hohensee of Lincoln; sisters and brother-in-law, Leola Beerenstrauch, Lincoln, Dorothy Vorderstrasse, Fairbury, Buelah Bohlmeyer, Gretna, Marjorie and Alvin Kobes, Wilber and Irene Stewart of Milford; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Joyce Hohensee, Platte City, MO; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Shirley Wiemers, Bella Vista, AR Marjorie Mammen, Western, Janet and Bob Brown, Western, Dale Dey Ermand of Grand Island; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ella Hohensee; brothers, Louis, Melvin, Merlyn, David, Wayne, Dale and Virgil; brothers-in-law, Henry Beerenstrauch, Edward Vorderstrasse, Alfred Bohlmeyer and Bill Stewart; sisterlaw, brother-in-law, Rosalee Dey Ermand, Don Mammen, Duane Wiemer; and godson, J.R. Hohensee.

 

We Called Him Dad

We remember going to softball games in Fairbury, Western, Dewitt, Seward and Lincoln and watching him pitch to some of the best players in the area. Seeing his competitive nature is now ours.

Playing high school basketball games and hearing only one voice.

(It wasn't the coaches either.)

Watching him come home from plowing snow during the long winter days and nights. His pride really showed when we drove through other Districts and he bragged about his roads being in better shape.

Watching him play pitch at family birthday parties with Uncle Marvin, Uncle Wayne, Uncle Dave, Uncle Louie, Uncle Bill, Uncle Virgil, "Uncle" Harlan, "Uncle" Bennie, and his nephew Bill.

(Hamm's tasted awful good back then.)

Making sure we got" up before 5:30 am and had our newspapers delivered before 6:30 am. On the day we went to the State Fair, we were up at 4am so we could deliver the Sunday paper. That was so we could get to the Kiwanis building before 6:30 am to eat breakfast. We couldn't wait for lunch because Mom and Aunt Joyce made fried chicken along with tomatoes, cantaloupe, and brownies.

(What time does the Midway open?)

(How many glasses did we win at the dime toss?)

Taking us out to hunt with Uncle Dave and Uncle Marv on Saturdays.

(We were the dogs.)

(Lunch at Swanton for chili and a hamburger. YESSS!)

Taking his grandsons out for a drive. (In his toy, the AMT.)

Going down to the creek to cut and split wood. Taking Sunday afternoon drives around the Fairbury -Jansen - and Plymouth area and having to listen to the only music ever made to listen to ..... POLKA. UGGHH!!!

He could not sit and listen to any Husker game.

(It made him nervous.)

(Turn that damn radio off) (By the way what's the score?)

The pride he had in his tools and the tractors he rebuilt and owned.

(Those damn cats are sitting on the seats.)

Taking us to the Esquire Club in Lincoln or the Friend Country Club for special times. (What's a Pink Squirrel??)

Going down to the Western Goose Feed and realizing just how many people he knew.

Taking us on vacation and always finding the time to take us boys to a professional baseball game. He loved watching baseball. (Sitting in Busch Stadium in 100 degree heat for a STL/ATL dbl header.)

(He loved the Yankees.)

(Couldn't stand the Royals.)

(He'd root for the Cub's for Uncle Frank.) (George Brett cheated to win the batting title one year because he didn't play the final day.)

His love for the church and God. His deep voice could be heard through everyone else's.

Remember our Father,

as a son

as a brother

as a brother-in-law as a husband

as a father

as a father-in-law as a grandpa

as a friend

     We called him DAD.      

Written by Doug Hohensee and added to by Dan and David Hohensee

 

Leola Marie (Hohensee) Beerenstrauch

Leola Marie Beerenstrauch, 93, of Lincoln, went to be with the Lord on Friday (4-3-09) at Tabitha. Born on September 5,1915 to Henry &: Ella (Dirks) Hohensee in Western, Nebraska. Leola was married for 36 years to the late Henry Beerenstrauch in Western, Nebraska. She was a member of Sheridan Lutheran Church. She moved to Beatrice, NE where she was a nurse at the Development

Center Hospital and then a nurse at the Lutheran Hospital in Beatrice. Leola and Henry moved to Lincoln in 1963 where she stayed home and did alterations and made wedding, bridesmaid dresses, and many dance costumes.

Survivors include Daughter, Sharleen Beerenstrauch, Lincoln Sisters &: Brothers-in-law, Beulah Bohlmeyer, Gretna Dorothy Vonderstrasse, Fairbury, Marjorie & Alvin Kobes, Wilber, and Irene Stewart, Milford.

Brother & Sister-in-law, Marvin & Joyce Hohensee, Platte City, MO Many nieces & nephews

Preceded in death by: Husband, Henry; Parents, Brothers; Louis, Melvin, Merlyn, David, Wayne, Dale, Leo & Virgil. Brother-in-laws Edward Vonderstrasse, Alfred Bohlmeyn, & Bill Stewart.

Raymond John Hohensee

Raymond John Hohensee was born on November 20, 1922 near Pocahontas, Iowa. He was the son of Walter and Rena (Dirks) Hohensee. Raymond was educated in country schools near Pocahontas. On September 24, 1944 Raymond married Eileen Nomann at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Palmer. The couple settled and farmed in Pocahontas County. In 1983, they retired and moved into Pocahontas.

Raymond was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. He served on the church board in the early 1950's and was instrumental in helping with the construction of the church. He also rang the church bell for many years.

Survivors include his wife Eileen of Pocahontas; sons. Eugene of West Union and Duane of Pocahontas; daughter, Diane Moore of Ocean Springs, MS; six grandchildren; and a brother, Don Hohensee of Pocahontas.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Vernon.

 

Roland Wayne (Hohney) Hohensee

Roland Wayne (Hohney) Hohensee was born to Marie (Collmann) Hohensee and Milton A Hohensee on November 21, 1936, on the farm near Western Nebraska. Roland was baptized at the Evangelical Church in Western Nebraska. He attended country school in Pocahontas, Iowa. He was confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. Roland served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He married Lois Clark on August 17, 1958. To this union three children were born; Kenneth, Kimberly and Keith.

Roland farmed for many years in the Pocahontas, Rolfe and Renwick areas until he and Lois bought a resort on Leech Lake, near Walker, Minnesota, which they operated for eleven years. Roland was a member of the United Methodist Church and a former council member. He was an active member in Izaak Walton League, Viona Lodge #538 AF. & AM., served on the Farmer's Elevator Board of Directors, and the Oakridge Golf Course Board of Directors. Roland's favorite activities included fishing in his new boat on Leech Lake, golfing, playing cards, visiting with friends and working as a farmhand in the spring and fall.

Roland's survivors include a very special friend, Mary Franzen of Titonka, Iowa; his children and their families, Kenneth, Sherry and grandson, Travis of Renwick, Iowa; Kimberly and Gary Erwin, grandsons, Adam and Alex of Mesa, Arizona; Keith, Paula and grandson, Nathaniel of Ankeny, Iowa. A sister, Lenora and husband, Martin DeWall of Pocahontas, Iowa; and a brother, Rev. Lowell and wife, Norma of DeWitt, Iowa also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois; a brother and a sister. Roland will be missed by many friends and relatives.

Ronald V. Hohensee

Ronald V. Hohensee - age 55, of Pocahontas, passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2004, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa.

Ronald Vernon Hohensee was born October 13, 1948, at Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was the son of Vernon and Elsena (Claussen) Hohensee. He graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1967 and attended Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. In 1969, he entered the Army Reserve as a MP. On Sept. 6, 1975, Ron married Debra Hansen at Strom Lake. Ron worked at S & M Finance and later as a salesman for Bill's TV & Appliance. From 1982 - 1984, they lived in Hobbs, NM. In 1984, they returned to Pocahontas where Ron farmed the family farm. In 1993, Ron began working for Commercial Sign & Design in Storm Lake. In 2001, he began working for KA YL Radio.

Ron was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Princess City Players, Community Chorus. He served on the Library Board, Pocahontas & Storm Lake Kiwanis and on the Heritage Days Committee. Ron enjoyed '.'latching sports and auto racing.

Survivors include his wife, Deb of Pocahontas; children, Eric Hohensee of Story City; Christi Hohensee of Mesa, AZ; and Kyle Hohensee of Emmetsburg; and mother Elsena Hohensee of Pocahontas.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, Vernon; and sister, LaRinda Hovey.

 

Wayne A. Hohensee

Wayne A. Hohensee, 76, of Crete, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at Madonna Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln.

He was born July 18, 1924, at Fonda, Iowa, to Henry and Ella (Dirks) Hohensee. When Wayne was about four years old, the family moved to a farm south of Western. He was in the middle of a family of 14 children. He attended country school near the farm "and graduated' from the eighth grade. He helped on the farm until he was drafted into the United States Army just after his 19th birthday, spending the next three years, much of it in Europe. Upon returning home he continued to farm.

On June 16, 1946, Wayne and Leola Nickel were married at St. John's United Church of Christ in, Western. They farmed near Western until 1951 when they moved to Hastings where he worked at the ammunition depot and then at the Conoco Fuel Company. In 1958 they moved to Dorchester and he attended the Milford Trade School in carpentry. He spent the rest of his life building and was active until June" when his health began to fail.

He was a member of the American Legion for 41 years.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Leland Hohensee of Dorchester, Brian and Roxann Hohensee of Lincoln, Brad and Kim Hohensee of Unadilla; daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Ed Dvorak of Dorchester, Doryce and Kevin Herrick of Wilber; grandchildren, Crystal and Scott Henning of Crete, Dee Dvorak of Sioux Falls, S.D., Nick, Elizabeth, Ashley, Matthew and Jacob Hohensee of Lincoln, Jordan and Brittany Hohensee of Unadilla; sisters and' brothers-in-Jaw, Leola Beerenstrauch of Lincoln, Beulah and Alfred Bohlmeyer of Beatrice, Dorothy Vorderstrasse of Fairbury, Marj and Alvin Kobes of Wilber, Irene Stewart of Milford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leo and Bonnie Hohensee of Pleasant Dale, Marvin and Joyce Hohensee of Platte City, Mo.; sisters-in-law, Margaret Nickel of DeWitt and Dottie Hohensee of Fairbury; special friend, Paula Huggins and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leola, June 21, 1993; sons, Bill and Bruce (infant); brothers, Dave, Dale, Virgil, Louie, Merlin and Melvin; granddaughter, Amanda; brother-in-laws, Lawrence Nickel, Edward Vorderstrasse, Henry Beerennstrauch and Bill Stewart.

Funeral services were Jan. 12, at Kuncl Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Wolfe officiating. Organ solos were by Patricia Butt. interment was in Plainview Cemetery at Western. Military Honors were by August Vanek Post #264.

Pallbearers were Doug Hohennsee, Joel Hohensee, Keith Vorderrstrasse, Dan Hohensee, Larry Hohensee and Ken Hager.

 

Eldon C. Joens

 

Eldon C. Joens - age 56, of Pocahontas, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at the St. Luke's Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

 

Eldon Carl Joens was born October 18, 1944, near Pocahontas, Iowa. He was the son of Carl & Mattie (Dirks) Joens. He attended country school and graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1964. On April 4, 1965, Eldon married Sandi Walstrom at S10 Peter Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. The couple lived and farmed near Pomeroy for several years. In 1968, they moved near Pocahontas where they farmed until 1977, when they moved into Pocahontas. Eldon worked for Barrett Milling for 25 years. In 1995, he began working at Iowa Industrial Hydraulics near Pocahontas. He retired in 1997 due to poor health. When his health allowed Eldon worked part-time on the farm for Dean Christophers.

 

Eldon was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church and served on the Summit Hill Cemetery -Board. He enjoyed restoring old tractors and doing fix-it projects. He especially enjoyed his children and grandchildren.

 

Survivors include his wife, Sandi Joens of Pocahontas; daughters, Tammy (Mike) Seeley of Tilton, IL; Tina Joens of Pocahontas; and Tricia (Jason) Vial of Pocahontas; 6 grandchildren, Bryce, Nicole, Zachery, Kyle, Noah and Brittany; and his mother, Mattie Joens of Pocahontas.

 

Eldon was preceded in death by his father, Carl; and sister, Betty.

 

 

Edla Matilda (Johnson) Samuelson

 

Edla Matilda Johnson was born October 4, 1908, near Pocahontas, Iowa. She was the daughter of Albin & Ida (Hagg) Johnson. She attended country school in Grant Township near Pocahontas and also attended Palmer High School. On February 16, 1938, Edla married Ernest Samuelson at Elfsborg Lutheran Church near Pomeroy. The couple farmed near Pomeroy & Fonda until 1942 when they purchased a farm near Pocahontas. In 1975, they retired and moved into Pocahontas. Ernest died in 1993 and later that year Edla entered the Pomeroy Care Center. In 1996, Edla entered the Pocahontas Manor. .

 

Edla was a member of the Elfsborg Lutheran Church where she was choir director, played the organ, and taught Bible & Sunday School for many years. She was also a member of the Priscilla Circle, the Garden Club, & the Chatter Club. Edla enjoyed crocheting and raising strawberries and she gave piano lessons for many years.

 

Survivors include her sons, Leland (Connie) Samuelson of Pocahontas; and Lowell (Rita) Samuelson of Pocahontas; daughters, LaVonne (Marvin) Dirks of Fonda; and Lois (Oscar) Nelson· of Fonda; 15' grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Lars Meh1 of Pocahontas; and sister-in-law, Jennie Samuelson of Fonda.

 

Edla was preceded in death by her parents, Albin & Ida (Hagg) Johnson, husband, Ernest; sisters, Hannah & Ellen Johnson; and brothers, Oscar & Ingward Johnson and an infant brother, George.

 

Edla Mathilda Johnson was born October 4, 1908, in Grant Township, Pocahontas County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Albin and Ida (Hagg) Johnson. She attended country school in Grant Township and one year of high school in Palmer, Iowa while she was working as a hired girl.

 

She married Ernest Samuelson on February 16, 1938 at Elfsborg Lutheran Church, Pomeroy, Iowa. The couple lived near Pomeroy and Fonda where they farmed. In 1942, they purchased a farm near Pocahontas where they settled. In 1975, they retired and moved into Pocahontas. Ernest died March 21, 1993. Edla moved into the Pomeroy Care Center in 1993, and the Pocahontas Manor Care Center in 1996.

 

Edla enjoyed crocheting, gardening (especially her strawberry patch) and music. In fact, it was said that music was Edla's life.

 

Edla was a member of the Flower Club and the Chatter Club. Edla is survived by: sons ... Leland & Connie Samuelson and Lowell & Rita Samuelson of Pocahontas daughters ... LaVonne & Marvin Dirks Sr. and Lois & Oscar Nelson Jr. of Fonda grandchildren '" Tony Olson of Ames; Todd & Sherri Samuelson of Ankeny;Deanna Samuelson of Cedar Rapids; Linnea Olson of Decorah; Twila Nelson, of Des Moines; Marvin & Dianne Dirks Jr. and Roger & Cindy Dirks of Fonda; Kerry & Sandy Dirks and Shawn & Melanie Samuelson of Omaha, Nebraska; Leann & Darrell Bruns, Mark & Terri Samuelson and Sarah Samuelson of Pocahontas; Julie Samuelson of Scottsdale, Arizona; and Ranette Nelson and Kevin Nelson of Storm Lake; great grandchildren, Andrew, Nicole and Ryan Samuelson of Ankeny; Katie, Nicholas, and Jordan Dirks and Miranda Dirks of Fonda; Alysia and Michaela Dirks of Omaha, Nebraska; Zachary and Tyler Bruns and Ashley Samuelson of Pocahontas, brother-in-law ... Lars Mehl of Pocahontas sister-in-law ... Jennie Samuelson of Fonda

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers George (infant), Oscar and Ingward Johnson and sisters Hannah Johnson and Ellen Johnson.

 

Edla was a life-long member of Elfsborg Lutheran Church. She was baptized on November 1, 1908, and confirmed on June 15, 1924. She was a member of the Elfsborg Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Priscilla Circle. She played the organ - starting at age 16, directed the choir, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and was a Junior Missionary Society leader.

 

Her faith and her church were important to her.

 

 

Aimee E. (Kibler) Pugh

October 7, 1912   May 25, 2000

 

Survived by 3 children, C. Irene Gottfried, Connie Kahl and Willis Pugh; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Anabelle Helmers and Lillian Zeman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Pugh in 1977; her parents, Charles and Sena Kibler; and 2 brothers, Edward and Francis.

 

Funeral Services Tuesday, May 30, 2000 11 :00 AM Rice Lake Convalescent Center Rice Lake, Wisconsin

 

Father Kevin Gordon officiating

 

Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery Rice Lake, Wisconsin

 

 

Annabelle (Kibler) Helmers

 

Manson - Annabelle Helmers, 99, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, after a brief stay at Trinity Regional Medical Center.

 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Palmer, with the Rev. Brian Palmer officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4 until 8 p.m. at Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home in Manson. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, near Palmer.

 

Annabelle Kibler was born on June 20, 1908, at Manson, lA, the daughter of Charles "Ned" and Sena (Dirks) Kibler. She received her education in rural schools in Wisconsin during the time her family lived there, and on Feb. 22, 1946, she was united in marriage with Christian Helmers. Together they farmed north of Palmer until retiring and moving into Manson in June of 1975. Her husband, Chris, died on July 10, 1976.

 

Survivors include her granddaughters, Christa Helmers of Manson, Erica Helmers, Tricia Helmers and Shanna Helmers, all of Fort Dodge; great-grandchildren, Tanner, Matthew, Meghan, Max and Marleigh. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, son, Robert, sister, Aimee Pugh, and brothers, Francis and Edward Kibler.

 

Harry M. Madden

March 7, 1927 May 19, 1990

 

All Saints Catholic Church Tuesday, May 22, 1990 10:00 A.M.

 

Officiating Reverend Arthur A. Busch All Saints Catholic Church

 

Music Folk Choir

 

Rosary Downing & Lahey Mortuary Monday, May 21, 1990 7:00 P.M.

 

Velma W. (Marschman) Hohensee

 

Velma W. Hohensee (Marschman), Lincoln died Thursday (5-18-06). Born Helvey, NE (3-23-1915) to Ben and Emma (Drees) Marschman. She was one of 13 children. On February 18, 1936 she married Elmer Hohensee. Velma was very active in her church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher and as an officer of the Women of the Church. She and her husband operated a grocery store in Daykin, Nebraska and after moving to Lincoln she worked for two fabric shops, at Miller & Paine and Barb's Hallmark.

 

She will be greatly missed by her children and their spouses. Survivors include daughters, sonslaw: Elaine J. & Dean Endorf, Gweneth J. & Roger Wails all of Aiexandria, NE; Karan K. & Philip Wittig, Lincoln; son, daughter-in-law: Eugene L. & Jodine Hohensee, Denver, CO; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters: Minnie Scheele, Fairbury; Doris & Edgar Kugel, Fairbury; Darlene Schweer, Dayldn; Eleanor Schwan, DeWitt. Preceded in death by husband - Elmer; parents; grandson, David Endorf; eight brothers and sisters.

 

Funeral Services: I :30 p.m. Monday (5-22-06) Sheridan Lutheran Church, 6955 Old Cheney Rd. Pastor Larry Arganbright officiating. Burial in Lincoln Memorial Park.

 

Memorials to the Church. Visitation: 1 :00 p.m.

 

Sunday until 11 :00 a.m. Monday at Roper and Sons, 4300 '0' Street and one hour prior to service time at the Church.

 

Annie Charlotte (Morland) Olson

 

Annie Charlotte Olson of Pocahontas - Annie Charlotte Olson. 87. of Pocahontas. passed away Friday. November 8. 2002. at the Fonda Care Center from a heart ailment.

 

Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Tuesday •. November 12. at Elfsborg Lutheran Church near Pomeroy. with the Rev. Terry Cosier officiating. Burial was in Elfsborg Cemetery near· Pomeroy.

 

Survivors include her three children. Leonard of Pocahontas.

 

Lois (Richard) Hessenius of LeMars. and Margaret (Paul) Egl1 of Manson; three grandchildren. Shane and Brian Hessenius of Dubuque and John Hessenius of LeMars. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. as well as her brother, Lloyd· and Elmer and sister. Evelyn Shull.

 

Annie was born September 26. 1915. in Bowman. North Dakota, to Lars and Anna Morland. She later moved with her family to her mother's homestead near Scranton. North Dakota. where she grew up. She graduated from Woodbury Township High School in 1933. After graduating from Dickinson State Teachers College in 1935 she taught at several locations in North Dakota and Minnesota. She then entered Concordia College, graduating in 1943. During World War II. she worked for the National Lutheran Council as a Defense Area Visitor in Seneca, Illinois; Orange, Texas and Vancouver. Washington. FollOWing World War II. she worked in the Chicago office of the. National Lutheran Council. On November 23. 1951, she married Elmo Olson of Pocahontas. Iowa and joined him in the operation of their family farm. Elmo died on August 24. 1990.

 

She was an active member of Elfsborg Lutheran Church and had a keen interest in computers. history and genealogy. She was a member of the Pocahontas Literature Club. a charter member of the Pocahontas Genies and a life member of the Pocahontas County Historical Society.·

 

Ronald Lee Nelson

February 14, 1929-February 14, 2010

Ronald Lee Nelson was born February 14, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska.  Ronald attended Pickard Grade School and Omaha Tech High school in Omaha.  He worked at Mutual of Omaha, were he met his wife to be Marjorie Dirks.  They were married on June 3, 1956 at Fonda, Iowa.  In June of 1957 they decided to go west and settled in Culver City, CA. 

Ronald worked at the Rand Corp in Santa Monica and retired in 1994 where he worked as a computer operator on the graveyard shift.  He loved working at night as he definitely was a night person.   He had many interest and was an avid reader and was very opinionated.  He liked to discuss religion and politics the subjects which most people stayed away from.  One of his pet peeves was people not using their birth names.  He liked all sports but always wanted to change the rules.  He loved to travel and we took many trips after he retired, we went to Germany, Ireland, England, took cruises to Alaska, Hawaii, Caribbean.  During the years we made many trips back to the Mid-west to see family and friends.  He loved having people come to California and he was a great tour guide showing them around.

Ronald was diagnosed with rare case of cancer called, Schwannoma sheath nerve cancer in February 2009.  They told him they had no known cure and he went to a trial clinic and tried 3 different drugs.  He fought a gallant battle for a year.  He entered Hospice in January and passed away at home, Sunday February 14 on his 81 birthday.   On February 17, a memorial service for immediate family was held in Somis, Ca.   His body was cremated and ashes scattered in the Ocean.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Helen and Frank Nelson.  He is survived by his wife Marjorie of Culver City, CA  son Roger and granddaughters, Amber and Jamie of Huntington Beach, CA, daughter Sandra Avina and husband Henry of Somis, CA and granddaughters, Jessica Avina of Davis, CA  Alie and husband Omar Contreras of Somis, CA and daughter Linda Nelson of Honolulu HI, sister Karen and husband John Price of Omaha, NE and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

 

 

Kenneth Nitch

 

Kenneth Nitch was born March 30, 1919 Died August 24, 1984

 

Services 11: 00 a.m.  August 28, 1984 Mahaney Funeral Home, Fonda, Iowa

 

Minister Pastor William Niles

 

Organist Mrs. Irene Niles

 

Casket Bearers Darold Dirks Timothy Schwaller Ezra Enderlin Lynn Dirks Harold Enderlin Michael Nitch

 

Interment  Cedar Cemetery, Fonda, Iowa

 

 

Mary Helen Ellen (Nitch) Woods

 

Mary Helen Ellen Woods, daughter of Fred and Nina (White) Nitch was born September 2, 1920, in Fonda, Iowa. Mary attended the Fonda School. She later met and married Sam Woods. Sam and Mary made their home in Pocahontas County where they had one child, Anna.

 

I\1ary was a wife, mother, and homemaker enjoying the time that she spent knitting and crocheting.

 

Mary died Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at the Emmetsburg Care Center at the age of 82. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sam; and a brother, Kenneth Nitch.

 

She is survived by her daughter Anna of Emmetsburg; six sisters, Florence Dirks of Spirit Lake, IA; Betty DeGranda of Austin, NV; Lavonne Simmonson of Storm Lake, IA; Lucille Nitch of Exira, IA; Florabelle Nitch of Emmetsburg, IA; and Frances Schwaller of Sac City, IA; two brothers Carl Nitch of Clare, IA; and Dale Nitch of Hawarden, IA; as well as many other relatives and friends.

 

Harold J. Nomann

 

Harold J. Nomann - age 75, of Pocahontas, died Friday, February 12, 1999, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa.

 

Harold John Nomann was born June 19, 1923, near Palmer, Iowa. He was the son of Henry & Anna (Panbecker) Nomann. He was baptized at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Palmer and confirmed at St Peter Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. He attended school in Palmer and Havelock. On August 24, 1944, Harold married Larene Hohensee at Pocahontas. The couple farmed near Palmer and Pocahontas and for 14 years near Plover. In 1966, the couple moved to Pocahontas where Harold was employed for 20 years at the Farmers Co-op as Mill Manager. In 1972, Harold began working part-time at the Pocahontas Community Hospital as an orderly. He retired in 1987 from the Co-op. Harold also served as an EMT B for the Pocahontas Ambulance Dept. for 26 years and at Powers Funeral Home for many years.

 

Harold was an active long-time member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church where he served on various boards and helped around the church. He remained active, helping with fieldwork, as an EMT B, was involved in card clubs and was very active with his family.

 

Surivors include his, wife, Larene Nomann of Pocahontas; sons, Arnold (Coralie) Nomann of Viroqua, WI; and Darv (Kathy) Nomann of Pocahontas; daughter, Elaine (Chris) Mefferd of Des Moines; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marie (Russell) Reed of Emmetsburg.

 

Harold was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Harold John Nomann

June 19, 1923 February 12, 1999

 

Harold John Nomann, 75, died Friday, February 12, 1999, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital. Pocahontas.

 

Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Pocahontas, with Rev. Milton Jensen officiating. Burial was at Sumitt Hill Cemetery, Pocahontas.

 

Survivors include Wife Larene, Pocahontas; sons Arnold (Coralie)' Nomann, Viroqua, WI; Darvin (Kathy) Nomann, Pocahontas; daughter Elaine (Chris) Mefferd, Des Moines; eight grandchildren: three great-grandchildren: and sister Marie (Russell) Reed, Emmetsburg. He was preceded in death by parents Henry and Anna Panbecker Nomann.

 

Harold John Nomann was born June 19, .1923, near Palmer. He was the son of Henry and Anna (Pan becker) Nomann. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Palmer, and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Pocahontas. He attended school in Palmer and Havelock. On August 24, 1944, Harold married Larene Hohensee at Pocahontas. The couple farmed near Palmer and Pocahontas and for 14 years near Plover. In 1966, the couple moved to Pocahontas where Harold was employed for 20 years at the Farmers Co-op as a Mill Manager. In 1972, Harold began working part-time at the Pocahontas Community Hospital as an orderly. He retired in 1987 from the Cooop. Harold also served as an EMT B for the Pocahontas Ambulance Department for 26 years and at Powers Funeral Home for many years.

 

Harold was an active long time member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church where he served on various boards and helped around the church. He remained active, helping with fieldwork, as an EMT S, was involved in card clubs and was very active with his family.

 

Leola (Nickel) Hohensee

 JUNE 1,1993

 

Leola Hohensee daughter of William and Lydia Nickel was born on a farm West of Western, NE on September 6,1926. She died in her home in Crete, June 21, 1963.

 

Leola attended grade school in Western, and graduated from the DeWitt High School in 1945.

 

Leola and Wayne Hohensee were united in marriage, June 16, 1946 at Western, NE.

 

To this union were born: sons, Bill, Lee, Brian, Brad, and Bruce; and daughters, Pat and Doryce.

 

Leola was formerly employed as a seamstress by the Formfit Rogers Co. of Crete, NE. Her interests were reading, sewing, cooking, and especially attending sports events when her children or grandchildren were playing.

 

She belonged to the Dorchester United Methodist Church, Dorchester United Methodist Women, and the Dorchester American Legion Auxiliary.

 

Leola is survived by: husband, Wayne of Crete; sons, Bill of Lincoln; Lee of Crete; Brian and wife, Roxann of Lincoln; Brad and wife, Kim of Unadilla; daughters, Pat and husband, Ed Dvorak of Dorchester; and Doryce Parker. of DeWitt; grandchildren, Crystal and husband, Scott Henning, Dee Dvorak, Nick, Elizabeth, Ashley, Matthew, and Jordan Hohensee; and sister-in-law, Margaret Nickel.

 

She was preceded in death by: parents, William and Lydia Nickel; brothers, Lawrence and Ervin: a son, Bruce; and one grand-daughter.

 

Stephen D. "Steve" Olson

April 26, 1962 - March 31, 2010

 

Stephen "Steve" D. Olson, Brandon, SD, formerly Lisbon, North Dakota, died March 31, 2010 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Stephen D. Olson, son of Ed and Shirley Olson was born on April 26, 1962 in Denver, Colorado. He grew up in Forman, North Dakota, and graduated from Sargent Central High School in 1980. He then went on to earn a broadcasting degree at Brown Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He lived there until returning to North Dakota, when he decided to follow his dad's footsteps in the gravel business.

He was united in marriage to Joanne Dirks on May 25, 1985 in Lakeville, Minnesota. Steve and Joanne made their home in Lisbon, North Dakota for 23 years, when they moved to Branq.on, South Dakota in 2007.

He was employed by Lake Sand and Gravel, which later became Gutzmer Construction, and then Mark Sand and Gravel, in Lisbon. He was currently employed by Myrl and Roy's Paving in Sioux Falls.

Steve enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, playing pool and cards. He never missed a Minnesota Twins or a Minnesota Vikings game on television.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne; twin sons, Trey and Jordan; one brother, Terry (Winona) Olson of S10 Petersburg, FL; five sisters, Christine (Frank) Gauthier of California, Wendy (Jeff) Desote! of Washington, Cindy Bosse of Fargo, ND, Kim (Mark) Vedder of Hankinson, ND, Vanessa (Scott) Mund of Milnor, ND; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Shirley Olson.

Graveside memorial service at Old Sargent Cemetery near Cogswell, North Dakota, where he will be laid to rest with his grandfather, Lawrence "Pike" Novits. The service was held Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 2:00p.m.

Wayne Pavlicek

 

Wayne Pavlicek Rolls His First Perfect 300 Game

 

Practice. Practice, Practice has made Wayne Pavlicek one of the top bowlers in Fairbury.

 

Last month, the veteran bowler rolled his first perfect game competing the City League Tournament held at Pla-Mor lanes in Fairbury. Competing in the singles tournament, Pavlicek rolled his 300 game in the first game of his three game series.'

 

His series in the singles was a 745 with games of 300, 235, and 210.

 

Prior to his singles event, Pavlicek bowled games of 191, 194, and 196 far a 581 series in the doubles event.

 

Wayne entered the tournament with a 206 average, which is second highest among all bowlers in the men's leagues.

 

Pavlicek said he began bowling in 1964, and has bowled at the Pla-Mar Lanes through three different owners.

 

"Bill Draper the owner of the PIa-Mar Lanes at the time got me started in bowling in. 1964," Pavlicek said.

 

The perfect 300 game was witnessed by Wayne's wife and son.

 

After struggling through his doubles event on lanes 1-2, Wayne moved to lanes 5-6 where he bowled his 300 game in the singles event.

 

Being so close in the past in the pursuit of bowling a 3OO game/ Pavlicek' never thought about a 300 game when he started bowling in the City Tournament.

 

"When I started bowling in the City Tournament the thought of bowling a 300 game was the furthest from my mind.

 

“I saw the scores that had been bowled and 1 told myself to just go out and bowl and try to get-in the money," Pavlicek remarked.

 

The bowling ball that Wayne used to bowl his 300 game was his black blue Hammer.

 

For bowling his 300 game, Wayne will receive a diamond ring from the American Bowling Congress and $300 from Pla-Mor Lanes.

 

His 745 series won Pavlicek the Class A Singles title in the City League Tournament.

 

"Everybody wants to try and bowl a 300 game. However it just doesn't happen every day. I was just so happy to finally have the opportunity to bowl my first 300," Pavlicek said.

 

Eldon “Pete” Peterson

 

Eldon "Pete" Peterson, 79, of Palmer, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006 at his home.

 

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 27,2006 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Palmer with Rev. Brian Palmer officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery near Palmer, with military rites by the Palmer AmVets, American Legion and Sons of the American Legion. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday, at the Powers Funeral Home in Pocahontas.

 

Eldon Peter Peterson was born April 2, 1927, near Palmer, Iowa. He was the son of Clarence and Anna (Dirks) Peterson. He graduated from Palmer High School in 1945. He served in the u.S. Navy from 1946-1947.He was stationed in Japan as part of the .U.S. Occupying Force. On January 27, 1951, Eldon married Marilyn Schoon at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Palmer. The couple farmed near Laurens for two years before settling near Palmer. Pete also was an insurance agent and board member for Pocahontas County Mutual Insurance Association for 50 years. In 1999, he retired and the couple moved into Palmer. Marilyn passed away in December 2001.

 

Pete was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where he served on the church board. He was a member of the American Legion, Am Vets and Lions. He served on the Palmer School Board. He was an avid Cubs fan. He enjoyed farming and driving the countryside. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

 

Survivors include his daughter, Carla (Dennis) Hallberg of Palmer; sons, Andy Lee (Faye) Peterson of Palmer; Craig (Lisa) Peterson of Pocahontas; Kerry (Erin) Peterson of Palmer; and Jamie (Kim) Peterson of Ankeny; 13 grandchildren; one great- granddaughter; sisters- in-law, Elvera Peterson, Delores Beekman and Colleen Lines; and many nieces and nephews.

 

Eldon was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn; brother, Harold; and an infant sister.

 

Donald Piercy, Sr.

 

Donald Piercy, Sr., age 74, of Newell died Thursday, June 26, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota

 

Donald Wright Piercy was born in Newell, Iowa, on May 3, 1929, the son of Ernest and Florine (Wright) Piercy. He attended school in Newell and graduated from the Newell High School. He was engaged in farming for a number of years in the Fonda and Newell areas. He later moved

 

to town and worked at the Newell Cooperative Elevator. Don was an active member of the community, being a member of the Newell Fire Department for 25 years, and serving on the Newell City Council for a number of years. Don was a member of the First Congregational Church in Newell and also served on the Church Board for many years.

 

Don married Marcella Dirks on October 1, 1950 in Fonda, Iowa. Don enjoyed attending the many activities his grandchildren were involved in, gardening and visiting with his many coffee- . shop friends and neighbors. He especially enjoyed spending his Sunday afternoons with his sister, Grace, and her husband Bill on their many escapades around the area.

 

Survivors include his wife Marcella; his daughters, Cathy and  her husband Dale Sanders of Ankeny, Mary and her husband Larry Nissen of Storm Lake, and a son, Donald Piercy, Jr. and his wife Jean, also of Storm Lake; grandchildren Ben Sanders and wife Alison of Urbandale, Gary Sanders of Ankeny, and Olivia, Jace and Alanna Piercy of Storm Lake; great-grandchildren Peyton Sanders and Kayla Schuster of Urbandale; and his sister Grace, and her husband Bill Wessendorf of Newell; and many relatives and friends.

 

Don was preceded in death by his parents and his half-sister, June Parker.

 

Donald Piercy, Sr., age 74, of Newell died Thursday, June 26, 2003 at SI. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota

 

Donald Wright Piercy was born in Newell, Iowa, on May 3, 1929, the son of Ernest and Florine (Wright) Piercy. He attended school in Newell and graduated from the Newell High School. He was engaged in farming for a number of years in the Fonda and Newell areas. He later moved to town and worked at the Newell Cooperative Elevator. Don was an active member of the community, being a member of the Newell Fire Department for 25 years, and serving on the Newell City Council for a number of years. Don was a member of the First Congregational Church in Newell and also served on the Church Board for many years.

 

Don married Marcella Dirks on October 1, 1950 in Fonda, Iowa. Don enjoyed attending the many activities his grandchildren were involved in, gardening and visiting with his many coffee- . shop friends and neighbors. He especially enjoyed spending his Sunday afternoons with his sister, Grace, and her husband Bill on their many escapades around the area.

 

Survivors include his wife Marcella; his daughters, Cathy and her husband Dale Sanders of Ankeny, Mary and her husband Larry Nissen of Storm Lake, and a son, Donald Piercy, Jr. and his wife Jean, also of Storm Lake; grandchildren Ben Sanders and wife Alison of Urbandale, Gary Sanders of Ankeny, and Olivia, Jace and Alanna Piercy of Storm Lake; great-grandchildren Peyton Sanders and Kayla Schuster of Urbandale; and his sister Grace, and her husband Bill Wessendorf of Newell; and many relatives and friends.

 

Don was preceded in death by his parents and his half-sister, June Parker.

 

 

Carl V. Reiter

 

Carl V. Reiter, 78 of Coon Rapids, MN, formerly of Hoyt Lakes, was called home by the Lord on March 3. 1999. He died. a courageous battle vascular disease.

 

He was born Feb. 25, 1921, in Palmer, IA to George and Tresla (Collman) Reiter. He was baptized at St. Paul's Church in Palmer and graduated

from Palmer High Scholl. On Feb.15, 1944, he was married to Nora Zeman. They farmed in northwest Iowa until they moved to Hoyt Lakes. He was employed by Erie

Mining Company where he worked until his retirement in 1983. after retirement, they spent winters in Texas. He was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hoyt Lakes. He also was a former member of the Hoyt Lakes Garden Club and the Hoyt Lakes Senior Citizens.

 

His Christianity and his family were very important and dear to him. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

 

He is survived by his wife.

 

Nora; daughters. Connie (Allan) Jenkins of Hanover. Minn .. Ronnda (David) Hllbrands of Moundsview. Minn.; sons. Stephen (Jane) of Coon Rapids. Douglas (Susan) of Lake Charles. La.: sisters. Edna Weinke. Florence Muenzenmay. Lucille Nelson. Phyliss Elsen; brother. Donald Retter; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents: sisters. Mildred Sison; Jeanette Reiter and Evelyn Oberhelman; and brothers. Henry and Louis.

 

 

Marie Romahn

 

Du siehst den Garten nieht mehr griinen in dem du sonst so froh gesehafft;

 

siehst deine Blumen nieht mehr bliihen weil dir der Tod nahm aUe Kraft.

 

Sehlaf nun in Frieden, ruhe sanft

 

und hab' fiir aUes vielen Dank,

 

Nach einem Leben voller Liebe und Fursorge fur uns alle entschlief heute Vormittag pl6tzlich und unerwartet infolge Herzversagens meine liebe Frau, unsere herzensgute Mutter, Schwiegermutter und Oma, unsere gute Schwester, Schwagerin, Tante und Kusine

 

Marie Romahn

 

geb. Fischer

 

• 25. 8. 1936 t 20. 7. 2004

 

In stiller TraueI:

 

Erwin Romahn

 

Hermann und Angelika Romahn mit Michael und Stephanie’ Herbert und Kerstin Romahn mit Soren und Svenja’ Marion und Thomas Bentlage mit Marco

 

sowie alle Angehorigen

 

Trauerandaeht am Sonnabend, dem 24. Juli 2004 um 13.30 Uhr in der FriedhofskapeUe zu Reepsholt; ansehlieBend Beisetzung.

 

Teetafel in der Gaststatte »Up Deel« in Reepsholt.

 

Von Beileidsbekundungen am Grabe bitten wir abzusehen.

 

 

Andrew Heien Schoon

 

Andrew "Andy" Heien Schoon, 97, of Pocahontas, formerly of Palmer, died Friday, July 17, 1998, at the Pocahontas Manor Care Center.

 

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran' Church, Palmer, with the Rev. Terry Cosier officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, near Palmer. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Powers Funeral Home, Pocahontas, with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m.

 

Survivors include daughters Berniece Beekman, Delores Beekkman, both of Pocahontas, and Marilyn Peterson, Palmer; 14 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents Ralph and Etta Schuller Schoon, wife Anna in 1994, sons Delmar and Emroy, one grandson, one great-grandson, six brothers and three sisters.

 

Andrew "Andy" Heien Schoon was born Jan. 25, 1901, at Eureka,IL At an early age, he moved with his family to the Palmer area. He attended school in Eureka, and Palmer. In 1921, he married Anna Poppinga at St. John Lutheran Church, Lizard Township. The couple established their home near Palmer where they farmed, moving, into Palmer in 1963, and retiring from farming in 1965. He worked

 

for several years for Wallner Construction and was also the custodian f for the St. Paul Lutheran Church for 1 many years. In 1995, he became a resident of the Pocahontas Manor Care Center.

 

Elmer Janssen Schoon

 

Eimer Janssen Schoon was born March 15, 1899, near Eureka, IL. He was the son of Rolf and Etta (Schuler) Schoon. He attended country schools near Palmer. On June 28, 1922, Eimer married Marie Lage at Palmer. The couple farmed near Palmer where they continued to live after retiring in 1966. Marie died in 1984. In March of 1993, Eimer entered the Pocahontas Manor.

 

Eimer was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Federal Land Bank, Palmer Farmers Coop, and the Palmer Telephone Co. He also served as Lincoln Twp. Assessor and was a member of the Pocahontas County ASCS. Eimer enjoyed fishing and traveling.

 

Survivors include his daughter, Marlys (Ray) Zeman of Laurens; son, Robert (Imogene) of Pocahontas; daughter-in-law, Marlys Schoon of Manson; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Andy Schoon of Palmer; and Herman (Eleanor) Schoon of Bayard; and a sister-in-law; Darlene Schoon of Omaha, NE.

 

Eimer was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie; sons, Russell and Ronald; grandson, Randall Zeman; brothers, Ed, Ray, Jon, & Fritz Schoon; and sisters, Catherine Krie, and Gesche & Maria Schoon.

 

Frieda Katherine (Schoon) Dirks

 

Frieda Katherine Dirks, daughter of the late Fred and Jane Rosendahl Schoon, was born at Chatsworth, Illinois, on March 16, 1905. She passed away at the Shady Oaks Care Center at Lake City, Iowa, on August 26, 1978. She had attained the age of 73 years, 5 months and 10 days.

 

On December 2, 1930, she was married to Otto Dirks at Knierim, Iowa. No Children were born to them.

 

Frieda moved with her parents to the Knierim vicinity in 1906. She was educated in the area schools and baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Knierim. Following her marriage, she and Otto lived on a farm northeast of Mansn and later moved to a farm near Twin Lakes. On March 6, 1968, they retired and moved into Pomeroy. Fo11owing the death of her husband on August 7, 1969, Frieda, continued to live in Pomeroy, until entering the Shady Oaks, Care Center on June 14, 1978. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Lad1es Aid of the church.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Sena Brown, Mary Schoon and Helen Luebke; and four brothers, Martin, Fred, John and Edward.

 

Surviving are several nieces and nephews and many friends.

 

John Martin Schoon

 

John Martin Schoon, son of Fred and Jane Schoon, was born November 26, 1902 at Chatsworth, Illinois, and passed away at Stewart Memorial Hospital in Lake City, Iowa, on April 12, 109&6. He had attained the age of 63 years, 4 months and 17 days.

 

On September 29, 1934, he was married to Catherine Buck at Oconto, Nebraska. To them were born eight children.

 

Mr. Schoon came to the Knierim vicinity as a youth. Later he moved to a farm east of Pomeroy, and five years ago retired to Pomeroy.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, two broothers and two s,isiters.

 

Surlviving are his wife Catherine; five sons, Roy of Lake City, Gene of Lehigh, Glen of Rockwell City and James and Gary at home; three daughters, Eva (Mrs. William Horstman of Des Moines), Joyce (Mrs. Wayne Gottschalk of Davenport) and Anna at home. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; one brother Edward of Fort Dodge; and two sisters, Mrs. Paul Luebke of Fort Dodge and Mrs. Otto Dirks of Rockwell City.

 

Marlys (Schoon) Zeman

 

Laurens - Marlys Zeman, age 76, died February 10, 2006, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 13, 2006, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Laurens, with the Rev. Tammy Anderson officiating. Interment was in the Summit Hill Cemetery in Pocahontas.

 

Marlys Mae Schoon was born on July 28, 1929, in Pocahontas County, Lincoln Township. She was the daughter of Eimer and Mane (Lage) Schoon. Marlys was educated in Lincoln Township #5 School and graduated from Palmer High School in 1947. She worked at the ASC office in Pocahontas before her marriage. On August 27, 1950, she married Raymond Zeman at St. Paul Lutheran Church in PaIn ,r. The couple made their home in Pocahontas until 1957, when they moved to Ware. In 1967 they moved to Laurens, then in 1972 to Graettinger, returning to Laurens in J979.

 

Marlys was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, the Afternoon Circle and the WELCA. She belonged to the Country Club, the Red Hat Society, the Laurens Genies, Boy Scouts, and quilting and card clubs. She also enjoyed ceramics, crafts and handiwork. Marlys especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and many friends.

 

Survivors include her husband, Raymond; children: Gary (Sarah) Zeman of Spirit Lake, Gaylen (Sue) Zeman of Ringsted, Glenda Zeman of Ankeny, and Greg (Angie) Zeman of Laurens; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren: sisters-in-law, Imogene Schoon of Pocahontas and Marly's Schoon of Manson; as well as many nieces and nephews.

 

Marlys was preceded in death by her parents, son Randall Eugene, and brothers Russell, Robert and Ronald Schoon.

 

 

S. Ross Stephens

December 16 – November 11, 1996

 

Service Hahn-Cook/Street and Draper Chapel Edmond, Oklahoma Wednesday, November 13, 1996 2:30 P.M.

 

Officiating Dr. Alan Day Reverend John Cobbs

 

Interment Memorial Park Cemetery Edmond, Oklahoma

 

 

Alice Elizabeth (Swanson) Dirks

 

Alice E. Dirks - age 87, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2006, at the Pocahontas Manor in Pocahontas, Iowa.

 

Alice Elizabeth Swanson was born August 9, 1918, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was the daughter of John and Edith (Anderson) Swanson. She was educated in country schools. On January 14, 1942, Alice married Fred Dirks near Pocahontas. The couple lived on a farm near Fonda until 1949, when they settled on a farm near Pocahontas. In 1983, they retired from farming and moved into Pocahontas. Fred passed away in 1990. Alice entered the Pocahontas Manor in January of2003.

 

Alice was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church and the UMW. She enjoyed baking, doing embroidery work and she especially enjoyed having her friends over every morning for coffee.

 

Survivors include her son, Virgil (Joan) Dirks of Pocahontas; daughter, Darlene (Matt) Hall of Spirit Lake; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a sister, Loretta Korr of Sibley.

 

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred; three sisters and one brother.

 

 

William A. Stewart

 

Stewart - William A., 63, Milford. died Saturday (2/19/94) in Seward. Born, Westtern. Formerly of Lincoln. Korean War Navy veteran, 1948-1952. Attended radio elecctronic school, Omaha. Self-employed, audio-visual repair, Educational Service Unit 4, Auburn. Former employee, Univerrsity of Nebraska-Lincoln, audio-visual repair. Member, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Milford, Dorchester American Leegion 264. Former church trustee. Survivors: wife, Irene M.; daughter, Jolene Stutzman, Milford; sister, Darlene Fiero, Lincoln; nephew; niece; three grandchildren Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Milford.Visitaation: begins 11 a.m. today, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford; one hour before services Thursday, church. Family graveeside services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Meet at main gate. Meemorials to the church, or in care of family.

 

 

Paul G. Wahlgren

 

Paul G. Wahlgren, 66, Hoyt Lakes, MN, formerly of Palmer, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Humana Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL.

 

Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Faith Lutheran Church, Hoyt Lakes, MN. Burial was in Lakes Cemetery.

 

Among the survivors are his wife, Darlene, Hoyt Lakes, MN; sons, Gary, Redondo Beach, CA, Terry, Mentor, OH, Wayne, San Mateo, CA; three grandchildren; one brother, the Rev. Donald Wahlgren, Gowrie; and sister, Elayne Palmer, Rockwell City.

 

Paul Wahlgren was born May 1, 1926, at Palmer.

 

He graduated from Palmer High School in 1944. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps from January 1946 to October 1947. He married Darlene Abens In 1948. niey farmed in Iowa for eight years, moving to Hoyt Lakes, MN, In 1957. He worked for the Erie Mining Co., until 1965, then worked for the City of Hoyt Lakes as a water plant operator until his retirement in 1986. He served on several civic and church boards. They summered in Hoyt Lakes, MN, and wintered In Pinellas Park, FL.

 

Mattie E. (Wieker) Abens

 

April 5. 1899 - May 14. 1999

 

Mattie Elizabeth Abens. 100. Gowrie, formerly of Palmer. died Friday. May 14. 1999. at the Gowrie Care Center.

 

Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, at the Powers Funeral Home, Pocahontas. with Rev. Donald Wahlgren officiating. Burial was at Summit Hill Cemetery, Pocahontas.

 

Survivors include daughters Elvera Peterson. Farnhamville; Marjorie Albrecht. Pocahontas; Darlene Wahlgren Pinellas Park, FL; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and half-sister' Mildred Juilfs; Pocahontas. She'was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Anna Dornbush Wieker; husband Louis Abens in 1991; two brothers; one sister and two grandchildren.

 

Mattie Elizabeth Wieker was born April 5. 1899. in Lincoln Township. Pocahontas County, where she was raised and educated at Lincoln Township Country School. In 1920. she married Louis Abens in St. John Lutheran Church, Lizard Township, near Palmer. The couple farmed near Manson and Gilmore City until 1936, when they opened a general merchandise store in Ware. They operated the store in Ware until 1941, when they moved to Thor. In 1946. they moved to Palmer, In 1954, they retired from the general merchandise business and moved to Pinellas Park, FL. In 1994. she became a resident of the Sunshine Nursing Home. Pinellas Park. FL. In 1996, she became a resident of the Gowrie Care Center.

 

 

Eleanor Barbara (Wiese) Botine

 

Eleanor Barbara Wiese was born on October 22, 1917 in Lincoln Township near Pocahontas. She was the daughter of Heie and Jantje (Peters) Wiese. Eleanor was educated in area country schools, graduating from Pocahontas High School in 1934. She worked at as the Pocahontas County Deputy Clerk of Court. On April 26, 1941, Eleanor married Lester Botine at Pocahontas. The couple made their home on their farm south of Pocahontas until 1981, when they retired and moved into Pocahontas.

 

Eleanor was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Esther Circle and on the prayer chain. She also served on the Steering Committee for the church centennial. She belonged to the Pocahontas Garden Club. Eleanor enjoyed gardening and canning the produce from her garden. She also enjoyed sewing for her grandchildren and herself

 

Survivors include her husband: Lester Botine of Pocahontas; daughters: Karen Botine of Bismarck, ND, Ruth (Jerry) Zemke of Imbler, OR and Mary (John) Clausen of Havelock; son: John (Sakina) Botine of Fairfield, CA; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

 

Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Esther, sisters, Tena Ahlrichs, Lena Zeman and a sister who died in infancy and brothers: Henry Wiese and Herman Wiese.

 

Talina Katharina (Wiese) Zeman

 

Talina Katharina Wiese was born July 11, 1901, at Blanden, Iowa. She was the daughter of Heie & Jantje (Peters) Wiese. She attended country schools in the Blanden and Pocahontas area. On Sept. 21, 1921, Lena married Will Zeman at her parents home south of Pocahontas. The couple farmed in the Pocahontas area until 1957 when they moved into Pocahontas. Will died in August of 1961. Lena did housekeeping, worked at the Ideal Cafe, and she did janitorial work at the St. Peter Lutheran Church. In 1993, she entered the Pocahontas Manor Care Center.

 

Lena was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church and ELCWA. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and visits from family and friends.

 

Survivors include her daughters, Laura (James) Hodgell of Gilmore City; and Linda Nielson of Rolfe; sons, Gordon (Jo) Zeman of Minneapolis, MN; Ray (Marlys) Zeman of Laurens; Richard (Pat) Zeman of Roseville, CA; and Lawrence (Colleen) Zeman of Alsip, IL; daughter-in-law, Geraldine Zeman of West Bend; 26 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanore Botine of Pocahontas; and many nieces and nephews.

 

Lena was preceded in death by husband, Will; sons, Harold, Clarence; 4 grandsons; 1 great-granddaughter; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters.

 

Estelle Ai Williams

 

Estelle Ai Williams, the son of Jacob and Winnie Mae (Schwerenger) Williams, was born September 28, 1928, in Laurens, IA. He received his education in Marathon and Storm Lake. He worked in the Cobblestone Ballroom in Storm Lake before entering the Armed Forces during the Korean Conflict. After the service, he married Theraldean Wright in Nebraska. The couple eventually divorced and Slim married Ellen Hodgell in July of 1971, in Sioux Falls, S.D. After their marriage, the couple lived in Gilmore City during their married lives. Slim worked for Midwest Limestone for 23 years and the Geise Construction in Eagle Grove until his retirement in 1990,

 

Survivors include his wife, Ellen, of Gilmore City, sister, Izetta Younker of Storm Lake, lA, sons; James of Kimball, NE, Alan of Chesterfield, MI, Ronald of Sac City, lA, Gary of Emmetsburg, lA, Roger and John of Pocahontas, lA, Michael of Waukee, lA, and Daniel of Gilmore City, IA, daughters; Retta Williams and Sharon Beeber of Carroll, IA, Beverly Wipperling of Pocahontas, lA, Susan Mack of Storm Lake, IA and Laura Eastwood of Fort Dodge, lA, and 27 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Rick Williams, brother, Ralph Williams, sisters, Pearl Williams and Rozell Helm and a grandson, Kyle Williams.

 

He was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Gilmore City, the Bradgate VFW, and the Pidgeon Club of Iowa,

 

 

Alvena (Zeman) Botine

 

 Alvena Bootine, 95; of Pocahontas, died Friday evening at Pocahontas Manor Care Center, Pocahontas.

 

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Pocahontas, with the Rev. Fred Scherle officiating. Burial will be in Summit Hill Cemetery, Pocahontas. Visitation 'is after 2 p.m. today at Powers FunefaI Home, Pocahontas. The family will be present 2-4 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. today, at the funeral home.

 

Survivors include her son, Lester, ,Pocahontas; nine grandchildren; 11  great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two step great-great-randchildren; and, sister, Minnie

Johnson, Havelock. She was preceded; in death by her parents; Wenzel and Jurina (Dirks) Zeman,; infant daughter; son, Virgil Botine; daughter, Harriet Meyer; one great-granddaughter; one great-grandson; four sisters; and three brothers.

 

Alvena Zeman was born May 15,1897(near Palmer. She was educated if in, country schools near Palmer. In March 1916, she married Albert F. Botine on her parents' farm near Pocahontas. The couple settled near Pocahontas, where they farmed. Her husband died in 1936. In 1958, she moved to Laurens to live with her daughter. In 1967, she moved back to her farm near Pocahontas. In 1969, she moved into Pocahontas.

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Al vena Zeman was born May 15, 1897 near Palmer, Iowa. She was the daughter of Wenzel & Jurina (Dirks) Zeman. She was educated in country schools near Palmer. On March 8, 1916, Al vena married Albert F. Botine on her parents farm near Pocahontas. The couple settled near Pocahontas where they farmed. Albert died in 1936. In 1958, Alvena moved to Laurens to live with her daughter, Harriet. In 196 7, she moved back to her farm near Pocahontas. In 1969, Alvena moved into Pocahontas.

 

Al vena was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church, WELCA and the Senior Citizens. She especially enj0yed quilting and playing cards.

 

Survivors include her son, Lester of Pocahontas; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two step great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Minnie Johnson of Havelock.

 

Al vena was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter; son, Virgil Botine; daughter, Harriet Meyer; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; four sisters; and three brothers.

 

Dorothy Evelyn (Zeman) Spiess

 

Dorothy Evelyn Spiess, 79, of Britt, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

 

Dorothy the daughter of John and Sadie Botine Zeman was born January 4, 1921, in Palmer, Iowa. She grew up in the Palmer area and attended Palmer Community School.

 

Dorothy was united in marriage with Donald Spiess on December 6, 1939, at Palmer, Iowa. The couple farmed in North Central Iowa until 1964 when they moved into Britt. In 1979 the couple moved to Bentonville, Arkansas where they resided until the time of Donald's death in 1982. Dorothy then moved back to Britt where she has since resided.

 

Dorothy is survived by one son, Terry and his wife, Nancy, of Ames and their children, Tory and Tanya and one daughter, Sheryl! and her husband, Roger Denney, of Garner, and their children, Lance and his wife, Stephanie Gardner, Jason Gardner, and Brian Denney, and one sister, Nora Reiter of Coon Rapids.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Donald, one brother and four sisters.

 

Friends and relatives are invited to the Britt Municipal Building for lunch immediately following graveside service.

 

Evelyn Louise (Zeman) Olson

 

Evelyn was born October 3, 1932 in Palmer, Iowa to Lillian (Kibler) and Albert Zeman.

 

Evelyn graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1949.

 

Evelyn was the Superior and Douglas County 1988 Citizen of the Year.

 

Evelyn died January 16, 2007 in Duluth, Minnesota.

 

She is survived by her husband, Edward; her mother; a brother, Lynn Zeman;

Many nieces and nephews and two step-son.

 

She was preceded in death by her father.

 

St. Francis Cemetery Superior, Wisconsin

 

 

Maggie (Zeman) Kroske

 

Maggie Kroske, daughter of Wenzel and Jurina Zeman, was born on February 4, l899, near Palmer, Iowa. She passed away at the Pocahontas Community Hospital on August 25, 1973, having attained the age of 74 years, 6 months and 21 days.

 

On January 26, 1916, she was married to Fred Kroske. To them one son was born.

 

Maggie was raised on a farm near Palmer and attended rural schools. Following their marriage, She and Fred farmed in the area and in 1948 moved into Pomeroy. Maggie was janitor at her church for many years and was employed as caretaker at the Union Cemetery. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ land a member of the Women's Fellowship of the church.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Frank, John, William and Albert; and tour sisters, Lena Carlson, Anna Johnson, Mary Hansen and Mabel Zeman.

 

Surviving are her beloved husband; one son, Merlyn of Pomeroy; one granddaughter and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters. Mrs. Alvena Botine of Pocahontas and Mrs. George Johnson Sr. of Have1ock.

 

Mary (Zeman) Hansen

 

Mary Hansen, daughter of Wenzel and Jurina Dirks Zeman, was born on February 14, 1889, at Palmer, Iowa. She passed away on April 28, 1968, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Mary had attained the age of 79 years, 2 months and 14 days.

 

On April 2'5, 1917, she was married to Martin Hansen at Palmer. To them were born two daughters.

 

Mary lived in the Palmer vicinity all of her Life.

 

She served for several years as postmaster at Palmer. She was an active member of her church and also the Woman's Society of her church.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and Will Zeman; and one sister, Mrs. Ivan Johnson.

 

She is survived by her beloved husband, Martin; two daughters, Mrs. Ivadel Walters of Eden, New York, and Mrs. Joe Paul (Geneva) of Van Nuys, California. Also surviving are three grandchildren; one brother, Albert Zeman of Rice Lake, Wisconsin; and four sisters, Mrs. Alvina Botine of Pocahontas, Mrs. Fred Kroske of Pomeroy, ,Mrs. George Johnson Sr. of Havelock and Mrs. Clarence Carlson of Pocahontas.

 

Wilhelmina (Minnie) Hatteberg (Zeman) Johnson

 

Minnie Hatteberg Johnson - age 101, of Spencer, formerly of Havelock, died Thursday, July 15, 2004, at the Spencer Municipal Hospital in Spencer, Iowa.

 

Wilhelmina "Minnie" Zeman was born October 21, 1902, in Pocahontas County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Wenzel and Jurina (Dirks) Zeman. She attended country school near Palmer. In 1922, Minnie married John Hatteberg at Pocahontas. The couple lived in Ware before moving to Havelock. Minnie worked in the telephone office for several years. John died in 1954. In 1955, Minnie married George Johnson Sr. at Storm Lake. The couple settled near Havelock where they farmed. George died in 1975 after which Minnie moved into Havelock. In 1992, she entered the Longhouse Residence in Spencer.

 

Minnie was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and AMVETS Aux.

 

Survivors include her grandsons, Ronald (Cynthia) Behrends of Spencer; Randy Behrends of Allendale, VA; and Raymond Behrends of Osage; step-son, George Jr. (Jeanne) Johnson of Spencer and many grand and great-grandchildren. Minnie was preceded in death by her parents; an infant child; husbands, John and George Sr.; son, John Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Marian and Richard Behrends; step-daughters, June Lottridge and Marjorie Mahan; and ten brothers and sisters.

 

Wilhlem Zeman

 

Date of Birth May 12,1894 Date of Death August 22, 1961

 

Services St. Peter Lutheran Church Pocahontas, Iowa

 

Friday, August 25, 1961 - 2:00 P. M.

 

Officiate Rev. A G. Langholz

 

Casket Bearers: Eugene Carlson Virgil Botine, Merlin Kroska, Lynn Zeman, Donald Spiess, David Ahlrich

 

Choir Lutheran Church Choir

 

Organist Mrs. Emmet DeWall

 

Floral Arrangements Mrs., Albert Phillips Mrs. Vernon Hohensee Mrs. Albert Beekman

 

Interment Summit Hill Cemetery Pocahontas, Iowa

 

Frieda Ida (Ahrens) Zaricki

 

Frieda Ida Zaricki, Age' 62, of West Hills, born on September 8, 1935 in Chicago, IL. Passed away on February 11, 1998 in West Hills, CA. She was a homemaker, and was an active member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother.

 

She is survived by her husband, Wasyl; son, Mark; daughter, Michele (Jon) Reinemann; two grandsons; Matthew and Michael; sister, Anna Snyder; brother, John Ahrens.

 

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 14, 1998 at ll:00am at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, West Hills. Private Interment at Los Angeles National Cemetery.

 

Gates, Kingsley & Gates Mortuary 818-348-3354 Canoga Park Directors