Wesley G. Reida, 80
Wesley G. Reida, age 80, of Brooklyn, died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Grinnell.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 31, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with the Rev. John Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday prior to the service. Memorials may be contributed to Camp Courageous.
He is survived by his wife, Doris, of Malcom; a son, Dennis (Linda) of Chariton; twin daughters, Susan Michalek (Doug) of Victor, and Sharon Wang (Jim) of Malcom; six grandchildren, Jill Michalek of Iowa City, Jeremiah Michalek of Victor, Mike Wang (Kim) of Brooklyn, Jamie Wang of Oskaloosa, Abby Aeschliman (David) of Hudson, Wis., and Molly Reida of Manassas, Va.; four great-grandchildren, Kyra and Hailey Wang and Sebastian and Madeline Aeschliman. Also surviving are a brother, Bruce Reida, of Brooklyn; and two sisters, Mary Jane Roudabush (Dean) of Columbus, Ohio, and Colleen Lidtka (Laverne) of Grinnell.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Wesley George Reida was born June 8, 1930, in Brooklyn, the son of Amos and Gerna Haswell Reida. He graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1948 and then attended Simpson College. Wesley served in the U.S. Navy. He married Doris Booth on Feb. 3, 1951 in Tama. He was employed in real estate and insurance for many years. Wesley was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and the Kiwanis Club, where he had served as president. He enjoyed fishing and sightseeing, was a Chicago Bears and Iowa Hawkeyes fan, and loved to spend time with his family.
Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.klosterfuneralhome.com.
Agnes E. Morrison, 94
Agnes E. Morrison, 94, of Malcom, died Monday, March 21, 2011, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 25, at St. John’s Lutheran, Victor. Interment was held privately at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery near Victor.
Memorials may be designated to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2656 CC Avenue, Victor, Iowa 52347. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.smithfh.com.
Agnes was born the youngest of eleven children to Ernest Frederick Martin Moritz Timm and Anna Susanne Meyer, in the Lincoln Township near Victor. She was raised on the family farm and she graduated from Guernsey High School with the Class of 1935.
She was united in marriage to Charles “Bud” Morrison on May 1, 1938, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple was blessed with two children, Mary and Paul. Agnes and Bud were business partners in the gas delivery, lime hauling and a farming operation. She continued to live in Malcom following Bud’s death in 1985.
Agnes’ faith and her family were most important to her. She was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church near Victor, where she was baptized and confirmed.
Agnes is survived by her daughter, Mary (Cliff) Schultz of Malcom; six grandchildren, Ann Grant, Christen Schultz and Chip Schultz, all of Des Moines, K.C. (Stephanee) Morrison of Tampa, Fla, Kaelyn Jongeward of St. Paul, Minn., Kammi of Minneapolis, Minn.; ten great-grandchildren, Maddie and Quinn Grant, Ellie Dueland, Audra, Elizabeth and Fred Schultz, Kennen, Aden and Ashton Morrison, and Landon Jongeward.
Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles “Bud” Morrison in 1985; her son, Paul in 1982; and her siblings, Marie Baethke, Theodore Timm, who died in infancy, Emma Doty, Martha Horn, Florence Ranfeld, Forest Timm, Albert Timm, Raymond Timm, Ernest Timm, Jr., and Arthur Timm.
Delores Jean Reitzler, 73
Delores, or Dee, as her friends and family called her, passed at the age of 73, on March 3, 2011. Born in Brooklyn on Oct. 18, 1937, to Cecil Earl and Katherine Druzilla (Zilla) Force, she grew up as the third of six children. Dee lived with her family in Brooklyn until she married her high school sweetheart Maynard John Reitzler at the age of 18.
Dee is survived by Maynard; their three children, Larry Eugene, Judith Ann and Michael John Reitzler; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; as well as three sisters, Ruth Gundelfinger, Katherine (Kay) Brooks and Mary Schabacker.
In January 1965, Dee moved with her family to Southern California where she assumed her career in law enforcement and radio dispatching. A strong will and tenacious character were what many remember her by. She applied those traits to the love for her children, family, animals and career. Her gracious and caring heart often led her to adopt stray animals that were in need. Dee developed from the child princess to the fair queen over time. With an attentive ear, a pure heart and a wise word (of the owl), she helped her loved ones and friends overcome setbacks and obstacles. While Dee and Maynard did not remain together for a lifetime, they shared unparalleled love and guidance for their children.
Dee remarried to Billy J. Brown and retired to Arkansas where she expanded her love for animals. Marriage for Dee and Billy ended in 2007. Dee moved to Texas to be near her eldest son, Larry. Dee had a love for family, faith and friends that remains unconditional.
Dee was preceded in death by her mother, Zilla Force; father, Earl Force; brother, John Franklin Force; and sister, Marie Elaine Slagle.
Dearest Dee, Take flight to the heavens above as the night owl flies among the stars.
If you have a particular fond memory of Delores that you would like to share with her family please forward to: MichaelReitzler@gmail.com.
Melinda “Kay” Abernathey, 52
Melinda “Kay” Abernathey, 52, of Grinnell died March 18, 2011, at her home.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell with the Rev. Susan Sanning, Grinnell Regional Hospice Chaplain, officiating. Honorary bearers were Bill Abernathey, Ted Abernathey, Dennis Battaglia, Robert Bullock, Bill Carlton, Bill Downs, Mike Groves, Brett Lakose, Craig Mott, Scott Sieck, and John Walker.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Melinda Kay Abernathey Memorial Fund.
Kay was born Jan. 31, 1959, in Grinnell, the daughter of Delores May Clubb. She was raised in Grinnell and was a 1977 graduate of Grinnell High School.
After her education, she began her career at Grinnell Mutual Re-Insurance Company, most recently as a business analyst. Part of her identity was her devotion to her work, which she loved and she took great pride in being a valuable employee at her company.
Kay was a very caring person and enjoyed doing things for others. She loved her grandchildren and sharing her time with them. She enjoyed sewing, drawing, arts and crafts, shopping, and camping, particularly at Rock Creek Lake and Diamond Lake. She loved traveling and put in a lot of miles traveling throughout the southeast and southwest part of the country. She also loved collecting horse figurines and pictures. She was active for several years playing volleyball and bowling.
Survivors include two daughters, Stacy Bullock of Hebron, Ill., and Ashley Lakose of Grinnell; her best friend, Bill Abernathey of Waterloo; four grandchildren, Micaela, Destany, Madyson, and Faith; five sisters, Cindy Downs of Montour, Pam Mott of Iowa Falls, Jo Carlton of Alexander, Kim Johnson of Grinnell, and Kris Sieck of Grinnell; one brother, Richard Clubb of Cedar Rapids; and her two dogs, Kasey and Maggie.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Delores Johnson; her step-father, Curtis Johnson; two infant sons, Robert J. and Jaime L. Bullock; and her grandparents, Silias and Irene Holland.
Carol DeMeulenaere, 55
Carol DeMeulenaere, 55, of Grinnell, died on Monday, March 21, 2011, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
Mass of the Resurrection was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Grinnell with the Rev. Nick Adam, pastor of the church, officiating. Music was provided by Marilyn Kriegel, organist, and Saint Mary’s Choir. Casket Bearers were John Kelly DeMeulenaere, David DeMeulenaere, Scot Rainbolt, Andrew Rainbolt, Patrick Rainbolt, David Cassorla and Doug Stolberg. Interment was at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.
Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to Grinnell Regional Hospice or to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church.
Carol was born on July 22, 1955, at St. Francis Hospital in Grinnell to Dr. John C. and Catherine Kelly DeMeulenaere. She was raised in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School with the Class of 1974. She attended various colleges following her high school graduation.
In 1984, she was married to Don Herrold at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grinnell. The couple lived in Davenport, Des Moines and Broomfield, Colo. She worked in the accounting department of Younkers for several years. She returned to Grinnell and worked in the Grinnell School System and for Fareway Food Store.
Carol was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, where she was baptized and confirmed. She enjoyed family vacations to Estes Park, Colo., and socializing with friends.
She is survived by her parents, Dr. John and Cathy DeMeulenaere of Grinnell; four sisters, Diane (Warren) Weber of Albuquerque, N.M., Katie (Scot) Rainbolt of Papillion, Neb., Ann (David Cassorla) DeMeulenaere of Chicago, Ill., and Joan (Doug) Stolberg of Pelham, N.Y.; two brothers, John Kelly DeMeulenaere of Glenwood Springs, Colo., and David DeMeulenaere of Aspen, Colo.; and 10 nieces and nephews.
Dema Hall, 80
Dema Hall, 80, of Montezuma, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Montezuma Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Montezuma.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26, at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home with Pastor George Salnave officiating. Interment was in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma.
Memorials may be directed to the Montezuma Ministerial Association. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.hollandcoblefuneralhome.com. Holland-Coble Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dema Mae Hall, daughter of Hefmon and Lydia (Schrader) Davis was born on Oct. 11, 1930, in Hartwick. She graduated from Montezuma High School with the class of 1948. On Jan. 14, 1951, Dema was united in marriage to Bob Hall at the United Methodist Church in Montezuma. Together they had two sons, Craig and Chris. Dema worked at Rabenold’s and Western Auto in Montezuma before she went to work at Brownell’s, Inc. She worked at Brownell’s for 29 years before retiring in 1994. After her retirement, Dema looked forward to having coffee time with the Brownell retirees every month, visits with her grandchildren and spending more time with her husband, Bob. She enjoyed her Saturday nights at Casa Margaritas, making layered wooden animals with her grandchildren, flowers, gardening and rhubarb. She was a people person and loved a good conversation. Dema also enjoyed puppies, kittens, chickens and any kind of farm animal. She was a former member of the KYN Club and participated in a bowling league.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Bob Hall, of Montezuma; two sons, Craig (Marge) Hall of Montezuma, and Chris (Linda) Hall of Centennial, Colo.; four grandchildren, Benjamin Hall, Matthew Hall, Patrick Hall and Clark Hall; and three sisters, Virginia Johnston of Montezuma, Ladona Anderson of Montezuma, and Phyllis Osborn of Montezuma.
Dema was preceded in death by her parents, Hefmon and Lydia Davis; and a sister, LaVonne McCaulley.
Evelyn Marcene Icenbice, 89
Evelyn Marcene Icenbice, 89, of Deep River died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, at the Christian Church in Deep River. Inurnment will be held privately at a later date in the Goldenrod Cemetery at Deep River. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Evelyn was born on Aug. 24, 1921, on the Rempp family farm east of Montezuma. She was the daughter of Frank and Ethel Rempp Bruns. After attending rural school and schools at Montezuma and Barnes City, she graduated with the Deep River class of 1939. She attended William Penn College, Oskaloosa, and taught rural schools for three years .
Evelyn was united in marriage to Kenneth Lowell Icenbice on March 22, 1941 in Lancaster, Mo. They lived on the Eliza Weiss farm and farmed it for 13 years until they moved to the home place in 1954. After Kenneth’s death in 1962, she and her family moved into Deep River and she started working for the U.S. Postal Service as a clerk in September 1963. In 1972, she assumed the duties of Officer in Charge at the Millersburg Post Office and became Postmaster in 1973. On Nov. 1, 1978, she became Postmaster in Deep River .
Evelyn was an active member in the Christian Church (Disciples) at Deep River. She was a member of the Mayflower Chapter #244 OES, served as Worth Matron in 1957, served as organist for 24 years and served as Grand Warder in Iowa Grand Chapter OES in 1980. She was also a member of The American Legion Auxiliary Post #296 of Deep River.
Evelyn’s memory is honored by her four children: Larry (Linda) Icenbice of Greenfield, Richard (Pat) Icenbice of Deep River, Alana (Dennis) Meyer of Deep River, and Kenneth, Jr., (Cheryl) Icenbice of Virginia Beach, Va.; nine grandchildren, Lori (Jeff) Bogart, Lisa (Todd) Lamb, Leslie (Bobby) Russell, Keith (Joni) Icenbice, Nancy (Tom) Voss, Angela (Bill) George, Monica (Todd Wali) Meyer, Erin (Justin Hankins) Icenbice, and Matthew (Cori Lynn Trask) Icenbice. Also 14 great-grandchildren: Bryce Bogart, Lindsey Bogart, Jackson Lamb, Spencer Lamb, Whitney Lamb, Megan Russell, Nathan Russell, Mallory Evelyn Russell, Zachary Voss, Rylee Voss, Jorie Icenbice, Tanner Icenbice, Syd George and Joe George.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth; a granddaughter, Danielle Meyer; and her four brothers, William, John Ray, Paul and Wayne Bruns.
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