October 2017

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West Central Blue Devils close out football season

 

West Central lost its final football game of the season Friday, 59-7, to visiting Kee High. Head coach Steve Milder has been pleased with how well his young players are learning to get into position to make a tackle this season. Here, leading tackler Decker Wirtz (78) puts the squeeze on the ball carrier in recent action as Joe Lamphere (62), Adam Michels (20) and Taylor Hepperle (30) are in perfect position to seal the deal. (Chris DeBack photo)

 

West Central Blue Devils close out football season

 

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

West Central football closed out the 2017 season with a 59-7 loss to Kee High Friday night in Maynard.

The Kee Hawks opened with a bang, scoring twice in the opening quarter and adding four TDs in the second quarter to lead, 44-0, at the half.

AS in the rest of the season, the Blue Devils did not quit; they were just outmanned.

Lacking much of a ground game (27 yards in nine rushes), the Devils went to the air early and often.

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Kelly's business savvy leads to successful insurance agency

 

In 2000, Lisa Kelly purchased Scott Recker’s insurance agency in Fayette after two years as his secretary. A little leery about going into it alone, she asked Lyle Miller of Hintz-Ziegler-Miller Insurance in Oelwein to be her partner. Kelly & Miller Insurance has grown into a trusted source for property and casualty insurance in Fayette due to Kelly’s warm, trusting, and engaging personality. It’s her business savvy that has allowed Miller to be pretty hands-off when it comes to the local business. 

Chris DeBack photo

 

Kelly's business savvy leads to successful insurance agency

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Kelly and Miller Insurance has been a staple in Fayette for almost two decades.

Lisa Kelly and her partner, Lyle Miller, who is also part owner of Hintz-Ziegler-Miller Insurance in Oelwein, are proud of the job they’ve done in assisting the citizens of Fayette with their insurance needs. 

While Miller’s name may be on the business, Kelly noted he is pretty hands-off when it comes to the Fayette business. He trusts Kelly’s business savvy when running the day-to-day operations of the local business. 

With the month of October designated as Women in Business Month, let's get to know the intrepid local business owner a little better. 

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Gladys Hackmann

Gladys Hackmann

 

 

Gladys Hackmann, 100, of West Union died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at Maple Crest Manor, Fayette. 

Gladys May Yearous was born on March 25, 1917 to Jacob and Ethel (Voshel) Yearous in Elgin. Because of the untimely death of her mother, Gladys was lovingly cared for by her paternal grandparents, Jacob Sr. and Rebecca Yearous until her marriage. 

She attended rural schools and graduated from Elgin High School in 1934. Gladys received her teaching certificate from Iowa State Teachers College and taught four years in rural schools. 

Gladys received Christ as her personal savior and was baptized and became a member of First Baptist Church at the age of 15 years old, where she served faithfully as long as health permitted. 

Gladys was united in marriage with Hugo Hackmann on June 4, 1940.  

At Elgin Baptist Church, Gladys taught Sunday school and Bible School and was a member of the Tabitha Society. 

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Jim Werhan

Jim Werhan

 

 

James Alfred “Jim” Werhan, 79, of West Union died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 at Gundersen Health Systems, La Crosse, Wis.

James Alfred was born on Aug. 27, 1938 to Alfred and Eleanor (Bergan) Werhan in Cresco. 

He attended Holy Name Parochial School and graduated from West Union High School, where he was chosen as Homecoming King. 

After graduation, Jim joined and proudly served in the United States Army.

Jim was united in marriage with Sherryl “Sherry” Keig on April 20, 1963 at Holy Name Catholic Church, West Union. Two children were born to this union. 

He was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church. 

Jim farmed near Lima, worked at Ken’s Conoco in West Union and was a “vault guy” for over 47 years for Reyner Vault and Wilbert Vault. 

In his spare time, Jim coached Little League Baseball, was a leader for Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Troop 54 for several years. 

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Verla McIntyre

Verla McIntyre

 

 

Verla J. McIntyre, 85, of West Union, Iowa died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at Maple Crest Manor, Fayette, Iowa. 

Verla Jean was born Oct. 4, 1932 to Thomas and Ruby (Robbins) Benson. 

She graduated from Elgin High School and attended Cosmetology School in Des Moines.  

Verla was united in marriage with Newell McIntyre on Feb. 24, 1952 at United Methodist Church in Elgin.  She worked as a hairdresser at The Hair Hut in West Union until her retirement.

Verla is survived by her children, Nick (Marjorie) McIntyre of Eldorado, Julie (Wally) Ash of Charles City, Holly (Ron) Heying of West Union, and John (Tami) McIntyre of Hiawatha; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Beverly Yancey; and one brother, Tom (Mary Lou) Benson.

Verla was preceded in death by her husband, Newell McIntyre; one brother, Robert Benson; and her parents.

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Mary Hamilton

Mary Hamilton

 

 

Mary Louise Swale Hamilton, 88, of Clarksville, Tenn., and formerly of Victor, Iowa, died on Oct. 12, 2017, at Signature Healthcare of Clarksville.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Victor United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Davis officiating.  

Organist was Fred Stieffel. 

Burial was in the Victor Memorial Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Charles Hamilton, David Hamilton, Benjamin Kallemyn, Mitchell Kallemyn, Ted Hamilton and Daniel Kallemyn. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to Victor United Methodist Church.

Mary was born on Sept. 18, 1929 in West Union, the daughter of Albert and Ethel Matzenger Swale. 

Her mother was from Mobile, Ala. and passed away on Jan. 4, 1939 when Mary was 9 years old. She and her three brothers, Albert Jr., Ralph, and Don, were raised by their dad. He had a hard task but did well.

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Mary Lou Meyer

Mary Lou Meyer

 

 

Mary Lou Meyer, 89, of West Union, Iowa died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at her home in West Union. 

Mary Lou, the daughter of Otto and Alice (Hayes) Kubitz, was born July 16, 1928 in Houston County, Minn. 

She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Albin, Iowa and graduated from New Albin High School in 1945. 

Mary Lou was united in marriage with Ferris Meyer on Oct. 30, 1947. Ten children were born to this union.  

In addition to raising her kids, Mary Lou worked at the Humphry Café and Traeger’s Jack and Jill in West Union. She worked at the registration desk for Palmer Lutheran Clinic and after her retirement, in medical records at Palmer for 29 years.

Mary Lou was very active in Holy Name Catholic Church, Holy Name Rosary Society, and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. 

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Leo Woods

Leo Woods

 

 

Leo F. Woods, 84, of Dyersville, formerly of Clermont, passed away Saturday, Oct 21, 2017.  As requested he was at home and surrounded by his family.

Visitation was to be held 2-8 pm Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave. SW in Dyersville where an Ancient Order of Hibernians service was to be held at 7 pm.  Visitation will continue Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate.

Leo was born Aug. 18, 1933, near Hopkinton, Iowa the son of John and Sadie (Burke) Woods. He was the youngest of seven children. 

He married Judy Swenson on Sept. 14, 1952, in Clermont.  

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Marge Wenthe

Marge Wenthe

 

 

Marjorie Wenthe, 95, of West Des Moines and formerly of Hawkeye, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawkeye with Rev. Jim Harbaugh officiating.  

Interment will follow at Hawkeye Cemetery. 

Friends could call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye and for one hour preceding services at the church on Wednesday.

Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com

Marjorie Marie, daughter of Rolland and Marie Mittlestedt Granger, was born Aug. 7, 1922, on the family farm in Fayette County, Iowa between Hawkeye and West Union. 

She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union.

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Gamm to run at State XC

 

Brynn Gamm keeps ahead of a Garner-Hayfield- Victor runner Thursday at the State Qualifying Meet in Dike. Only the top 15 runners in the field of over 100 earned the right to compete at the State Meet in Fort Dodge. Gamm finished in 21:10, placing her 12th overall. The freshman was the only NFV runner to qualify for the State Meet; she will run at 1 p.m. Saturday in the field of Class 2A runners. (Amy Cummings photo)

 

Gamm to run at State XC

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The NFV cross country teams ran well Thursday at the Class 2A State Qualifying Meet (SQM) at Dike.

There were 15 schools and over 90 runners per race at the meet. Only the top three teams and fastest 15 runners from each race would qualify to compete at the State Cross Country Meet Saturday in Fort Dodge.

The TigerHawk girls and boys each finished sixth. Only Brynn Gamm made the cut to run at State with her 12th-place finish. Weller Clark was close for the boys, finishing 19th

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