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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clarence Everman

Clarence Harlan Everman, 97, of Postville, Iowa died Monday morning, January 25, 2016 at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa.  He was born on August 14, 1918 to William and Emma (Wegner) Everman on the family farm in Postville, Iowa. Clarence was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville.  He attended Postville High School.

Clarence served in the US Army in World War II and was awarded medals of which one was the Purple Heart from 209 days of combat in the Battle of the Bulge, two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Medal.  

On August 14, 1947, Clarence was united in marriage with Ramona Meyer at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville.  He was a mail carrier in rural Postville and also farmed from 1948-1978 at which time their son, Hall, took over the farming operations. 

Leona Gerleman

Leona Marie Gerleman, 91, of Ossian, Iowa died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Ossian Senior Hospice, Ossian, Iowa. Leona was born on February 7, 1924, in Ossian, Iowa, to Frank and Elizabeth (Moellers) Geling. She attended country school through the eighth grade. Leona helped in private homes caring for newborn babies and their families as a nanny in Chicago, IL. She also worked part time for Rockwell Collins until her retirement in 1991.

Leona was united in marriage to Hugo Gerleman on April 20, 1948, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian, Iowa. Nine children were born to this union. Hugo later passed away on August 19, 2003.

Michael Ray Cooley

  Michael Ray Cooley, of Denver, Co., formerly of Elgin, died Friday, Jan. 29, at the Denver Hospice Center.

David Anthony

David Anthony, 50, of West Union, formerly of Fayette, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at his home in West Union.

Arrangements are pending at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette.

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