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Clarene Humpal

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-04-20 12:58

Clarene Humpal

 

 

Clarene Marie Humpal died peacefully on April 13, 2016, at her residence in Fredericksburg, Iowa.

Clarene was born on October 25, 1939, to Clara and Mike Franzen near St. Lucas, Iowa.

Clarene attended St. Luke’s Catholic School.

On June 23, 1958, she married Tony Humpal in St. Luke’s Catholic Church and to this union 6 children were born.

Clarene was passionate about church and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church all her life. She was devout in her faith and said numerous rosaries each day.

Clarene ran a day care from her home for many years. She loved each child who came through the door as one of her own. From babies to teenagers, Clarene loved caring for all children.

Wed
20
Apr

Sue Ungerer

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-04-20 12:55

Sue Ungerer

 

 

Susan E. Ungerer, 57, of Hawkeye, died Sunday, April 17, 2016, at her rural Hawkeye home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Dale Rausch at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union.

Interment will follow at Hawkeye Cemetery in Hawkeye.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 22, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye, where there will be a rosary recited at 3:30 p.m. and a Scripture Service held at 7:30 p.m.

Friends may also call for one hour preceding Mass at the church on Saturday.

Arrangements are being handled by Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye. 

Wed
20
Apr

Roy Piper Jr.

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-04-20 12:53

Roy Piper Jr.

 

 

Roy L. Piper Jr., 56, of Randalia died Thursday morning, April 14, 2016, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein handled the arrangements.

Wed
20
Apr

Linda Walz

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-04-20 12:52

Linda Walz

 

 

Linda Catherine Walz, 70, died, April 7, 2016, at Maple Crest Manor Nursing Home, Fayette, Iowa.

Survivors include her sister Rosalyn Hurley, sister-in-law Clementine Walz, brother-in-law Joe Bergan, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Inurnment will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Elkader, Iowa on May 1, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Dale J. Rausch, West Union officiating. A celebration of her life will be held at St. Joseph Parish Hall following inurnment.

Leonard Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family.

Online condolences and full obituary at

www.leonardfuneralhomes.com. 



 

Wed
20
Apr

Karl Wilker

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-04-20 12:49

Karl Wilker

 

 

Karl Wilker, 86, of Clermont, Iowa died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Maple Crest Manor, Fayette, Iowa.

Karl Henry was born on October 15, 1929 to Arthur and Hertha (Funk) Wilker in Clayton County, Iowa.

He was baptized on November 3, 1929 in Read Township and confirmed on June 27, 1943 in Farmersburg, Iowa.

Karl attended country school. He also helped on the farm with his father.

Karl was united in marriage with Jeanette Sass on June 5, 1951. To this union six children were born.

He and his wife moved near St. Olaf and farmed from 1952 until 1969, they then moved from St. Olaf to a farm near Clermont. He continued farming near Clermont until 1972. After leaving the farm and moving into town, Karl went to work for Bob Falb Implement in Elgin, Iowa until 1998. He also mowed lawns for Steve Baker.

Karl was head usher at West Clermont Lutheran Church for many years.

Wed
20
Apr

Excitement prevails as FCS opens

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-04-20 10:08

 

Bill Suckow (left) and Jon Francis show off the new sign at the middle entrance of the grandstand that honors the sponsors of the Fayette County Speedway. The generous contributions by the sponsors allow the constant upgrades to the track and the fan experiences, and no racetrack can survive without them. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Excitement prevails as FCS opens

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

“We’re excited” is the way Racing Committee members Bill Suckow and Jon Francis about the upcoming season at the Fayette County Speedway in West Union.

The Fair Board created the Racing Committee last fall. Since then, the 10-member committee has been busy.

Wed
20
Apr

NFV topples SW girls

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-04-20 10:00

NFV topples SW girls

 

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

Thursday, the NFV and SW girls’ golf teams met in a much-anticipated match at Pleasant Valley Sports Club in Clermont.

Last year, the TigerHawks edged the Warriors by four strokes at the UIC Tournament, and the two figure to vie for the title this year.

Wed
20
Apr

NFV boys' golf splits in UIC

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-04-20 09:57

 

Kedrick Bemiss watches his tee shot sail down the course in NFV’s home opener Thursday at the Pleasant Valley Sports Club in Clermont. The TigerHawk senior was the team leader in both UIC meets last week with identical scores of 38. Saturday at the tournament in Waverly, he tied for runner-up in the 18-hole tourney with a 74. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

NFV boys' golf splits in UIC

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The North Fayette Valley boys’ golf team split a pair of UIC matches last week, beating Postville on the road, but losing to South Winn, one of the top teams in Class 2A at home.

Saturday, the boys were missing two key veterans at a tournament in Waverly. Noah Koch was out sick all week, and Chase Hollinrake came up sick Saturday as NFV finished fifth.

Wed
20
Apr

NFV girls dominate at Waukon

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-04-20 09:53

 

 

Helena Fantz’s face is pure determination as she powers over a hurdle well ahead of a competitor Thursday in New Hampton. Fantz helped the NFV shuttle hurdle to a silver meda, while earning a bronze medal for herself in the 100-hurdles. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

NFV girls dominate at Waukon

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The North Fayette Valley girls’ track team had two meets last week. Tuesday (April 12), they dominated the seven-team field at Waukon, winning over runner-up South Winn by 49 points.

Thursday, the gals were at New Hampton, where they finished a strong runner-up to the host Chickasaws.

Wed
20
Apr

TigerHawk boys' track on the road

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2016-04-20 09:42

 

The expression on NFV’s Juan Harris’ face reveals the strain of competing in the shot. Harris, in his first year of throwing, won a silver medal for this throw, a season-best 47’10”, Thursday in New Hampton. It was the second of three silver medals the TigerHawk junior won in the shot last week. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

TigerHawk boys' track on the road

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

By Friday night last week the NFV boys’ track team was a pretty tired group after competing three times in four days.

The boys ran Tuesday (April 12) in Cresco, Thursday in New Hampton, and Friday at Waverly.

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