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Monday, February 06, 2017Iowa 52347. Condolences may be shared with his family online at www.smithfh.com.Edwin Charles Jahlas was born the son of William Henry Jahlas and Ruth Mae (Hessenius) Jahlas on June 5, 1947, in Marengo. He was raised on the family farm near Deep River and graduated in 1966 from HLV High School in Victor. Following his education he began working at Amana Refrigeration in Amana.Ed honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He returned from the service and worked at Amana and also farmed with his dad. On Jan. 9, 1971, he was united in marriage to Connie Jane Beck at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Victor. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Amy. They resided and farmed in the rural Deep River area all of their lives.Ed was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and was a 4-H leader. He dearly loved his family and adored his grandchildren. He always looked forward to time spent with his grandchildren and attending their activities. He was also an outdoorsman who loved farming the land, raising horses, and hunting. His other enjoyments were collecting toy tractors and guns. “Uncle Ed” will be remembered for his sense of humor, helping others in need, and for having a heart of gold.Ed is survived by his wife of 46 years, Connie Jahlas, Deep River; daughter, Amy (Keith) Rieks of Victor; 6 grandchildren, Justin Rieks of New Hampton, Dominick Sherman of Victor, Jordan and Jaylin VanLancker, Victor, Kimberly Rieks, Victor, and Marissa Parizek, Victor; mother, Ruth Jahlas, Deep River; sister, Patricia (Walter) Van Waus, Worthington, Minn.; brother, John (Karen) Jahlas, Cedar Rapids; and all his nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Dwayne.Read or Share this story: http://icp-c.com/2kdBHxH...
Monday, January 09, 2017Carey Stull(Photo: Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service)Carey M. “Gummer” Stull, 59, Belle Plaine, Iowa passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Marengo Memorial Hospital in Marengo, following a sudden illness.A celebration of life is 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service of Belle Plaine. Memorial may be made to the family. Online condolences can be sent at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com.Carey Merlin, the son of Charles and Phillis (Smith) Stull was born Oct. 30, 1957 in Iowa. He attended Belle Plaine High School. Following high school Carey went to work for Funks Seed Corn in Belle Plaine where he worked for 20 years. He was united together with Nora Anderson together the couple raised their son Jayson Stull, they later went their separate ways. Currently Carey worked for Riverbend Industries.Carey enjoyed hunting, fishing, target shooting and taking photos of the outdoors. He could often be found traveling the countryside with his beloved beagle Dusty and most recently beagle Sadie.Carey is survived by his son, Jayson (Michele Franks) Stull, Belle Plaine; significant other Vida Pilkington, Belle Plaine;...
Monday, January 09, 2017Virginia Shively(Photo: Phillips Funeral Homes)KEYSTONE - Virginia Lee “Ginny” Shively, 85, died January 3, 2017 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo following an extended illness.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone with Father Craig Steimel officiating. Interment will be held at the Keystone Cemetery in Keystone. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Keystone from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday.Virginia was born October 3, 1931 at Campbellsville, KY to Albert and Lucy (Garnett) Walters. On November 16, 1946 she was united in marriage to William Shively at Campbellsville, KY. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2014.Virginia was employed as a Nurse’s Aide for forty years including Coppock Nursing Home in Vinton, Sunnycrest Nursing Home in Dysart and at Keystone Care Center since it opened. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Van Horn and the Keystone Legion Auxiliary.She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Jack) Rabe of Blairstown, her son, Jerry (Jo Ann) Shively of Urbandale; five grandchildren, Jeremy (Amanda) Shively o...
Monday, December 12, 2016Irene Kahle(Photo: Phillips Funeral Homes)WATKINS - Irene Emma Kahle, 90, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at Ros Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Watkins with Father Craig Steimel as Celebrant. Interment will be at St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Watkins. A rosary will be said at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday with visitation following from 4 to 7 p.m.Irene was born on Jan. 3, 1926, on a farm south of Fairfax, to Edwin and Libbie (Volesky) Kvetensky. Irene graduated from Wilson High School in 1943 in Cedar Rapids. Irene worked for the Order of Railroad Conductors, until she married Sylvester Herman Kahle on Nov. 18, 1946, at St Michael’s Catholic Church in Norway. In December 1947, Sylvester and Irene moved to a farm near Watkins, where they farmed all their lives.Irene was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church in Watkins all her married life and served as president of the Altar and Rosary Society for over 40 years.Irene is survived by daughters, Carolyn (Merrill) Mecklenburg, and Marchell Kahle; sons James (Mary) K...
Monday, November 28, 2016Maxwell "Max" Wood, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 in Fairhope where he had resided for 25 years.Max was born to John Hackworth Wood and Olga Pope Wood in the small community of Dixon Mills in Marengo County.After serving four years in the United States Air Force as a flight engineer, Max returned home and enrolled at the University of West Alabama, receiving both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Max completed his post graduate MAA studies at the University of Alabama.Max retired after serving 35 years as an educator, fulfilling the positions of teacher, principal and superintendent of education.Also active in civic affairs in Linden and Jackson, Max was president of the Linden County Club and Linden Rotary Club.While residing in Jackson, Max served on the Jackson Zoning Board and the Jackson Planning Commission; he was chairman of both.After retiring in 1991, Max and Susan moved to Fairhope where he enjoyed many years of golf. Max joined First Baptist Church of Fairhope and worshipped there for 25 years.Max was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, John Graham Quinley; his parents; a sister; and a brother.Max is survived by his wife, Susan Loper Wood; his son, Mark...
Monday, September 26, 2016St. Bridget Catholic Church.She was united in marriage to Richard Dwight Ringler on July 2, 1938, at the St. Bridget Catholic Church rectory in Victor. The couple lived in Victor and Marengo, Iowa, respectively and were blessed with three children: Pamela, Cheryl and Rick.Margaret’s faith and family were her life. In her faith, she prayed the rosary each day. Her love of her family was strong and she taught them how to love, respect and care for one another. Her enjoyments included gardening and traveling. Her most memorable trips were to the Bahamas, Germany, France, and England. She had traveled to 48 of the 50 states in her lifetime.Margaret is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Jim) Richardson of Rock Island, Illinois; son, Rick (Michelle) Ringler of Ely, Iowa; 8 grandchildren, Darlene (Daniel) Belden of Marengo, Iowa, Laura Roberts of Coralville, Iowa, Darrel (Jill) Stevens of Victor, Matthew Richardson of Quincy, Massachusetts, Jeremy (Jolene) Richardson of Orion, Illinois, Jessica (Tyler) Russell of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jen (Todd) Maule of Cedar Rapids, and Jason Ringler of Cedar Rapids; 11 great grandchildren, Justin Belden, Ashley (Jacob Clark) Belden, Chad (Chloe) Roberts, Levi Stevens, Kyle (Jessy) DeCoster, and Matthew, Nolan, Cody, Max, Isabella, Shay and Brycen Ringler; 5 great great grandchildren, Cohen, Callan & Crayton, Dakota and Nyxton Clark; and her sister, Teresa Freshour of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Ringler; daughter, Pamela Stevens; two grandchildren, Dale and Mark Stevens; and siblings, James, Louis and Bernard Burry.Read or Share this story: http://dmreg.co/2dcSvAQ...
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Monday, February 06, 2017Iowa 52347. Condolences may be shared with his family online at www.smithfh.com.Edwin Charles Jahlas was born the son of William Henry Jahlas and Ruth Mae (Hessenius) Jahlas on June 5, 1947, in Marengo. He was raised on the family farm near Deep River and graduated in 1966 from HLV High School in Victor. Following his education he began working at Amana Refrigeration in Amana.Ed honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He returned from the service and worked at Amana and also farmed with his dad. On Jan. 9, 1971, he was united in marriage to Connie Jane Beck at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Victor. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Amy. They resided and farmed in the rural Deep River area all of their lives.Ed was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and was a 4-H leader. He dearly loved his family and adored his grandchildren. He always looked forward to time spent with his grandchildren and attending their activities. He was also an outdoorsman who loved farming the land, raising horses, and hunting. His other enjoyments were collecting toy tractors and guns. “Uncle Ed” will be remembered for his sense of humor, helping others in need, and for having a heart of gold.Ed is survived by his wife of 46 years, Connie Jahlas, Deep River; daughter, Amy (Keith) Rieks of Victor; 6 grandchildren, Justin Rieks of New Hampton, Dominick Sherman of Victor, Jordan and Jaylin VanLancker, Victor, Kimberly Rieks, Victor, and Marissa Parizek, Victor; mother, Ruth Jahlas, Deep River; sister, Patricia (Walter) Van Waus, Worthington, Minn.; brother, John (Karen) Jahlas, Cedar Rapids; and all his nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Dwayne.Read or Share this story: http://icp-c.com/2kdBHxH...
Monday, January 09, 2017Carey Stull(Photo: Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service)Carey M. “Gummer” Stull, 59, Belle Plaine, Iowa passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Marengo Memorial Hospital in Marengo, following a sudden illness.A celebration of life is 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service of Belle Plaine. Memorial may be made to the family. Online condolences can be sent at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com.Carey Merlin, the son of Charles and Phillis (Smith) Stull was born Oct. 30, 1957 in Iowa. He attended Belle Plaine High School. Following high school Carey went to work for Funks Seed Corn in Belle Plaine where he worked for 20 years. He was united together with Nora Anderson together the couple raised their son Jayson Stull, they later went their separate ways. Currently Carey worked for Riverbend Industries.Carey enjoyed hunting, fishing, target shooting and taking photos of the outdoors. He could often be found traveling the countryside with his beloved beagle Dusty and most recently beagle Sadie.Carey is survived by his son, Jayson (Michele Franks) Stull, Belle Plaine; significant other Vida Pilkington, Belle Plaine;...
Monday, January 09, 2017Virginia Shively(Photo: Phillips Funeral Homes)KEYSTONE - Virginia Lee “Ginny” Shively, 85, died January 3, 2017 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo following an extended illness.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone with Father Craig Steimel officiating. Interment will be held at the Keystone Cemetery in Keystone. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Keystone from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday.Virginia was born October 3, 1931 at Campbellsville, KY to Albert and Lucy (Garnett) Walters. On November 16, 1946 she was united in marriage to William Shively at Campbellsville, KY. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2014.Virginia was employed as a Nurse’s Aide for forty years including Coppock Nursing Home in Vinton, Sunnycrest Nursing Home in Dysart and at Keystone Care Center since it opened. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Van Horn and the Keystone Legion Auxiliary.She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Jack) Rabe of Blairstown, her son, Jerry (Jo Ann) Shively of Urbandale; five grandchildren, Jeremy (Amanda) Shively o...
Monday, December 12, 2016Irene Kahle(Photo: Phillips Funeral Homes)WATKINS - Irene Emma Kahle, 90, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at Ros Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Watkins with Father Craig Steimel as Celebrant. Interment will be at St Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Watkins. A rosary will be said at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday with visitation following from 4 to 7 p.m.Irene was born on Jan. 3, 1926, on a farm south of Fairfax, to Edwin and Libbie (Volesky) Kvetensky. Irene graduated from Wilson High School in 1943 in Cedar Rapids. Irene worked for the Order of Railroad Conductors, until she married Sylvester Herman Kahle on Nov. 18, 1946, at St Michael’s Catholic Church in Norway. In December 1947, Sylvester and Irene moved to a farm near Watkins, where they farmed all their lives.Irene was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church in Watkins all her married life and served as president of the Altar and Rosary Society for over 40 years.Irene is survived by daughters, Carolyn (Merrill) Mecklenburg, and Marchell Kahle; sons James (Mary) K...
Monday, November 28, 2016Maxwell "Max" Wood, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 in Fairhope where he had resided for 25 years.Max was born to John Hackworth Wood and Olga Pope Wood in the small community of Dixon Mills in Marengo County.After serving four years in the United States Air Force as a flight engineer, Max returned home and enrolled at the University of West Alabama, receiving both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Max completed his post graduate MAA studies at the University of Alabama.Max retired after serving 35 years as an educator, fulfilling the positions of teacher, principal and superintendent of education.Also active in civic affairs in Linden and Jackson, Max was president of the Linden County Club and Linden Rotary Club.While residing in Jackson, Max served on the Jackson Zoning Board and the Jackson Planning Commission; he was chairman of both.After retiring in 1991, Max and Susan moved to Fairhope where he enjoyed many years of golf. Max joined First Baptist Church of Fairhope and worshipped there for 25 years.Max was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, John Graham Quinley; his parents; a sister; and a brother.Max is survived by his wife, Susan Loper Wood; his son, Mark...
Monday, September 26, 2016St. Bridget Catholic Church.She was united in marriage to Richard Dwight Ringler on July 2, 1938, at the St. Bridget Catholic Church rectory in Victor. The couple lived in Victor and Marengo, Iowa, respectively and were blessed with three children: Pamela, Cheryl and Rick.Margaret’s faith and family were her life. In her faith, she prayed the rosary each day. Her love of her family was strong and she taught them how to love, respect and care for one another. Her enjoyments included gardening and traveling. Her most memorable trips were to the Bahamas, Germany, France, and England. She had traveled to 48 of the 50 states in her lifetime.Margaret is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Jim) Richardson of Rock Island, Illinois; son, Rick (Michelle) Ringler of Ely, Iowa; 8 grandchildren, Darlene (Daniel) Belden of Marengo, Iowa, Laura Roberts of Coralville, Iowa, Darrel (Jill) Stevens of Victor, Matthew Richardson of Quincy, Massachusetts, Jeremy (Jolene) Richardson of Orion, Illinois, Jessica (Tyler) Russell of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jen (Todd) Maule of Cedar Rapids, and Jason Ringler of Cedar Rapids; 11 great grandchildren, Justin Belden, Ashley (Jacob Clark) Belden, Chad (Chloe) Roberts, Levi Stevens, Kyle (Jessy) DeCoster, and Matthew, Nolan, Cody, Max, Isabella, Shay and Brycen Ringler; 5 great great grandchildren, Cohen, Callan & Crayton, Dakota and Nyxton Clark; and her sister, Teresa Freshour of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Ringler; daughter, Pamela Stevens; two grandchildren, Dale and Mark Stevens; and siblings, James, Louis and Bernard Burry.Read or Share this story: http://dmreg.co/2dcSvAQ...
