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Monday, March 27, 2017TAMA — Margaret F. Frimml, 96, of Tama, died Friday, March 17, at Sunny Hill Care Center, Tama, under the care of Iowa River Hospice; Kruse Phillips Funeral Home, Tama, (641) 484-3400.TRAER — Joye Marquart, 94, of Traer, died Saturday, March 18, at home; Overton Funeral Home, Traer, 478-2775.TRAER — Betty Kupka, 93, of Sunrise Hill Care Center, Traer, died Saturday, March 18, at the care center; Overton Funeral Home, Traer, 478-2775.WAVERLY — Evalyne Rosenau, 98, of Waverly, died Saturday, March 18, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake; Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly 352-1187.WEST UNION — Velma M. Cox, 99, of West Union, died Friday, March 17, at Good Samaritan Society, West Union; Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, (563) 539-2170.
Monday, February 27, 2017Irvin and Mildred Dahle on July 31, 1943 outside of Velva, North Dakota. Truly a “coal miner's daughter,” Karen spent her early years with her parents and two siblings growing up around the Truax-Traer coal mining community near Velva. When the family later moved into town, she graduated from Velva High School.Karen landed a job out of high school at the local bank before landing husband Leo from the nearby farming community of Sawyer. Married on June 2, 1963, Leo swept Karen off her feet and straight to the family farm near Sawyer.The farm life wasn't for them, though, and so began Karen's life of travel. Karen and Leo moved with son Mark to Fargo, North Dakota where Leo attended NDSU. Leo later began his work in water resources management, with Karen and the family (now with son Steve) moving to Oaks and Carrington, North Dakota and Riverton, Wyoming. The family eventually settled in Rupert, Idaho and welcomed daughter Kari Ann. Karen enjoyed raising her family in Rupert, and worked at the local Chamber of Commerce for several years.Little did Karen know while growing up in Velva that she would end up traveling the world. Leo's work took them to live in Pakistan in the 1980's, where Karen traveled to India, the Maldives, Thailand and England. Karen worked at the American Consulate in Lahore, Pakistan, where she made close friends who she later traveled with back in the States.After a short time in Denver, the ...
Monday, January 16, 2017Friday at Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone. A Memorial Fund has been established.Pauline was born July 30, 1929 near Clutier to Fred and Emma (Benda) Chizek and graduated from the Traer High School. On August 18, 1953, she was united in marriage to Wallace “Wally” Edwin Reinberg at Dysart. The couple farmed and raised their family near Keystone. Her husband preceded her in death on May 13, 2007.Pauline was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Keystone and enjoyed bowling, playing cards and was an avid Hawkeyes fan. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who truly adored her family.She is survived by her children, Deb (Ray) Olsen of Ankeny, Doyle (Cindy) Reinberg of Keystone, Dee (Jamie) Kaloupek of Elberon, and Dave (Ann) Reinberg of Marshalltown; twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Marge Severin of Keystone and her sisters-in-law, Darlene Eckert of Cedar Rapids and Mardell Tinkey of Coralville.In addition to her parents and husband, Pauline was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to Keystone Care Center, Hospice Compassus and Pastor Wright.Condolences may be left at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.Read or Share this story: http://icp-c.com/2ikPCDo...
Monday, November 28, 2016Tamara Johnson of Marion; maternal grandfather, Bill (Cathy) Van Nevel of Belle Plaine; maternal great-grandmother, Cella Van Nevel of Belle Plaine; maternal great-grandfather, Dick Renzo of Traer; and her boyfriend, Cody Northrop of Texas.She was preceded in death by two sisters, Naomi Apodaca and Isabella Severson; paternal grandparents, John and Deborah Apodaca; maternal great-grandmother, Nancy Renzo.Selena was born November 24, 1999, the daughter of Benjamin Apodaca and Jennifer (Van Nevel) Perez. She was in the 11th grade at Linn-Mar High School in Marion. Her smile and infectious laugh will be forever missed by all who knew and loved her.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jenny Perez to assist with ongoing expenses.Please sign the online guest book for Selena at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.Read or Share this story: http://icp-c.com/2fxmvKo...
Monday, June 06, 2016Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Louis and his family.Louis J. Paustian was born on November 7, 1921, in Traer, Iowa, the son of Louis and Amelia (Lage) Paustian. He was raised and educated in the Traer School District. Louis served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1945. He was self-employed and a farmer. He enjoyed working and gardening. Louis was very proud of his Honor Flight he was able to go on in 2011.Article PhotosLouis J. PaustianHe is survived by his wife, Margaret; children: Ann (Vic) Vokoun and Don (Marlene) Paustian and his grandchildren: Todd (Shelly) Vokoun, Kristi (Martin Gedney) Vokoun, Joel (Nicole) Paustian and LeAnn (Lars Avery) Paustian; his great-granddaughter, Leah Paustian. His step-grandchildren: Mike (Sheila) Vokoun and Jodi (Matt Milligan) Greiner and step-great grandchildren: John, Joshua and Jade Greiner; Nathaniel, Nicholas and Neil Vokoun.He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Lou Paustian; brothers: Edwin and Vern Paustian and sisters: Alice Rehder and Gladys Stricker.
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Monday, March 27, 2017TAMA — Margaret F. Frimml, 96, of Tama, died Friday, March 17, at Sunny Hill Care Center, Tama, under the care of Iowa River Hospice; Kruse Phillips Funeral Home, Tama, (641) 484-3400.TRAER — Joye Marquart, 94, of Traer, died Saturday, March 18, at home; Overton Funeral Home, Traer, 478-2775.TRAER — Betty Kupka, 93, of Sunrise Hill Care Center, Traer, died Saturday, March 18, at the care center; Overton Funeral Home, Traer, 478-2775.WAVERLY — Evalyne Rosenau, 98, of Waverly, died Saturday, March 18, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake; Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly 352-1187.WEST UNION — Velma M. Cox, 99, of West Union, died Friday, March 17, at Good Samaritan Society, West Union; Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, (563) 539-2170.
Monday, February 27, 2017Irvin and Mildred Dahle on July 31, 1943 outside of Velva, North Dakota. Truly a “coal miner's daughter,” Karen spent her early years with her parents and two siblings growing up around the Truax-Traer coal mining community near Velva. When the family later moved into town, she graduated from Velva High School.Karen landed a job out of high school at the local bank before landing husband Leo from the nearby farming community of Sawyer. Married on June 2, 1963, Leo swept Karen off her feet and straight to the family farm near Sawyer.The farm life wasn't for them, though, and so began Karen's life of travel. Karen and Leo moved with son Mark to Fargo, North Dakota where Leo attended NDSU. Leo later began his work in water resources management, with Karen and the family (now with son Steve) moving to Oaks and Carrington, North Dakota and Riverton, Wyoming. The family eventually settled in Rupert, Idaho and welcomed daughter Kari Ann. Karen enjoyed raising her family in Rupert, and worked at the local Chamber of Commerce for several years.Little did Karen know while growing up in Velva that she would end up traveling the world. Leo's work took them to live in Pakistan in the 1980's, where Karen traveled to India, the Maldives, Thailand and England. Karen worked at the American Consulate in Lahore, Pakistan, where she made close friends who she later traveled with back in the States.After a short time in Denver, the ...
Monday, January 16, 2017Friday at Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone. A Memorial Fund has been established.Pauline was born July 30, 1929 near Clutier to Fred and Emma (Benda) Chizek and graduated from the Traer High School. On August 18, 1953, she was united in marriage to Wallace “Wally” Edwin Reinberg at Dysart. The couple farmed and raised their family near Keystone. Her husband preceded her in death on May 13, 2007.Pauline was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Keystone and enjoyed bowling, playing cards and was an avid Hawkeyes fan. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who truly adored her family.She is survived by her children, Deb (Ray) Olsen of Ankeny, Doyle (Cindy) Reinberg of Keystone, Dee (Jamie) Kaloupek of Elberon, and Dave (Ann) Reinberg of Marshalltown; twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Marge Severin of Keystone and her sisters-in-law, Darlene Eckert of Cedar Rapids and Mardell Tinkey of Coralville.In addition to her parents and husband, Pauline was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to Keystone Care Center, Hospice Compassus and Pastor Wright.Condolences may be left at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.Read or Share this story: http://icp-c.com/2ikPCDo...
Monday, November 28, 2016Tamara Johnson of Marion; maternal grandfather, Bill (Cathy) Van Nevel of Belle Plaine; maternal great-grandmother, Cella Van Nevel of Belle Plaine; maternal great-grandfather, Dick Renzo of Traer; and her boyfriend, Cody Northrop of Texas.She was preceded in death by two sisters, Naomi Apodaca and Isabella Severson; paternal grandparents, John and Deborah Apodaca; maternal great-grandmother, Nancy Renzo.Selena was born November 24, 1999, the daughter of Benjamin Apodaca and Jennifer (Van Nevel) Perez. She was in the 11th grade at Linn-Mar High School in Marion. Her smile and infectious laugh will be forever missed by all who knew and loved her.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jenny Perez to assist with ongoing expenses.Please sign the online guest book for Selena at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.Read or Share this story: http://icp-c.com/2fxmvKo...
Monday, June 06, 2016Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Louis and his family.Louis J. Paustian was born on November 7, 1921, in Traer, Iowa, the son of Louis and Amelia (Lage) Paustian. He was raised and educated in the Traer School District. Louis served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1945. He was self-employed and a farmer. He enjoyed working and gardening. Louis was very proud of his Honor Flight he was able to go on in 2011.Article PhotosLouis J. PaustianHe is survived by his wife, Margaret; children: Ann (Vic) Vokoun and Don (Marlene) Paustian and his grandchildren: Todd (Shelly) Vokoun, Kristi (Martin Gedney) Vokoun, Joel (Nicole) Paustian and LeAnn (Lars Avery) Paustian; his great-granddaughter, Leah Paustian. His step-grandchildren: Mike (Sheila) Vokoun and Jodi (Matt Milligan) Greiner and step-great grandchildren: John, Joshua and Jade Greiner; Nathaniel, Nicholas and Neil Vokoun.He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Lou Paustian; brothers: Edwin and Vern Paustian and sisters: Alice Rehder and Gladys Stricker.
