Obituaries

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Chester Arthur Bates Jr.

Chester Arthur Bates Jr.

 

 

Chester Arthur "Junior" Bates, Jr., 67, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday evening, January 23, 2016 at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

 

Born October 9, 1948 in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of Chester Arthur Bates, Sr., and Hallie Marie (Frye) Bates.  He was raised and received his education in Arkansas City and graduated from high school.  He then attended Cowley County Community College for two years.  Junior joined the United States Army in August 1967.  He served during Vietnam and was stationed at Ft. Carson, Colorado.  He received his honorable discharge in 1973. 

 

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Brady Kuennen

Brady Kuennen

 

 

Brady Kuennen, age 36, of Waucoma, IA, died near Rockland, Michigan, from injuries he received in a snowmobile accident, on February 10, 2016.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Rev. Nick March at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas.

Interment was in the church cemetery.

Casket bearers were Eric Kuehner, Craig Kuehner, Bruce Van Sickle, Matt Steffens, Lee Einck, Travis Gebel, Mike Carolan, Andy Van Sickle and Eric Stevens.

Honorary casket bearers were Brady’s cousins and uncles; his “camping family,” his bowling league, and neighbors.

Arrangements were handled by Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Decorah. Brady Allan Kuennen was born on January 5, 1980, the son of Ron and Susan (Schmitt) Kuennen in Decorah, IA. 

Brady graduated from Turkey Valley High School in 1998.

While in high school he worked for Schmitt Fertilizer. 

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Aleta Reeder

Aleta Reeder

 

 

Aleta Leonore Reeder was born January 26, 1924 on the family farm in Clayton County near Luana, Iowa to Edward and Clara Leonore (Kuthe) Heins. She passed away Thursday morning February 11, 2016 at her daughter home in West Union, Iowa at the age of 92.

A private family burial will be held at a later date.

A public visitation was held Monday, February 15, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home in West Union, IA.

Aleta was a homemaker and helped on the farm doing farm chores as needed. She had a large garden and canned vegetables and fruits for her family.

She enjoyed dancing, rodeos and listening to polka music.

Aleta received her education in the rural schools of Clayton County and was a member of United Methodist Church in West Union.

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10
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Harvey Hillesland

Harvey Hillesland

 

 

Harvey Hillesland, age 84, of Decorah, IA, formerly of Calmar, IA, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, IA.

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Donald Ellis

Donald Ellis

 

 

 

Donald Edward Ellis, 56, of Castalia, Iowa died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin.  Donald was born July 9, 1959 to LeRoy and Marilyn (Bray) Ellis in Postville, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Castalia, Iowa. Donald attended Postville High School.

 

Donald was united in marriage with Angie Schmitt on January 29, 1983 at Zion Lutheran Church in Castalia, Iowa, to this union three children were born, Chris, Corey and Amber.  Donald worked for weatherization at Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation in Decorah, Iowa for many years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, telling jokes, carpentry, social media and taking care of his lawn.  Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family, especially his granddaughters. 

 

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Nanfred Sand

Nanfred Sand

 

 

Nanfred Stanley “Bud” Sand

1931-2016

Nanfred “Bud” Sand, 84, of Morgantown, WV, formerly of Ottawa, died on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Vidant Medical Center, in Greenville.

 

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottawa, with Rev. David Ufkes, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park with Full Military Rites conducted. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.

 

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David Anthony

David Anthony

 

 

David Allan Anthony, son of Robert and Martha Anthony, was born on December 30, 1965, in Ottumwa, Iowa.

David grew up in Fayette, Iowa, where he was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church and attended Fayette Community Schools. David attended his last year of high school in Iowa City, Iowa, and later attended Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa.

David worked for the Chicago Central Railroad for two years. He was employed in the roofing trade for many years, performing demanding work that required strength, stamina, and endurance. He was proud of the work he did putting roofs on commercial buildings, including structures at The University of Iowa and a John Deere plant, among many others. In recent years he worked at the Fayette County Recycling Center in Fayette, retiring in 2014.

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Henry Bodensteiner, Jr.

Henry Bodensteiner, Jr.

 

 

Henry Bernard Bodensteiner, Jr, 77, of Houston, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016.

Henry was born on April 21, 1938, to Henry Bernard Bodensteiner and Julia Winters in St. Lucas, Fayette County, Iowa.

Henry was a business owner in the Houston area for 55 years and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Bernard Bodensteiner and Julia Winters; daughter, Kimberly; sister, Bernice Hauer; brother in law, Bob Cuvelier; and the mothers of his children.

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Duane Barker

Duane Barker

 

 

Duane M. ”Whitey” Barker, 73, of Elgin, Iowa passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Duane Merlin, the son of Robert Eldon and Violet Grace (Ruroden) Barker, was born October 29, 1942 in Elgin, Iowa. 

He attended the Elgin Elementary School and graduated from Valley High School in 1960. 

He joined the National Guard while attending High School and served until being honorably discharged on February 19, 1964. 

Duane was united in marriage with Gloria Hyde on November 2, 1963 at the West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont, Iowa.

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LaVerne Bouska

LaVerne Bouska

 

 

LaVerne C. Bouska age 86 of Lawler, IA, died Saturday, February 6, 2016, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Lawler with Rev. Nick March celebrating the Mass. 

Interment will be in the church cemetery at a later date. Military honors will be conducted by the Lawler American Legion.

Friends greeted the family 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday at the church. Visitation continued an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Tuesday.

Arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Lawler.

If so desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of LaVerne Bouska, to the charity of your choice. 

LaVerne Charles Bouska was born Aug. 25, 1929, the son of Julius Michael and Mary "Mayme" Theresa (Schlichte) Bouska. He was born on the family farm, south of Waucoma, Iowa.

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