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MARY B. KETELSEN 85, of Smithland, Iowa, and a former long time Anthon resident passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2007, at the Kingsley Nursing & Rehab Center in Kingsley, Iowa. Services: Tuesday January 9th, 2007 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Anthon. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery at Anthon. Armstrong Funeral Home, Anthon in charge of arrangements.
Mary Bernice Ketelsen was born
January 26, 1921, on the family farm, near Anthon, to John Henry and Anna (Beyer) Sands. She married
Carl M. Ketelsen on November 30, 1942. The couple farmed just north and east of Anthon until Carl's death on June 19, 1968. Mary stayed on the farm until 1975, when she moved to Smithland. She entered the Kingsley Nursing & Rehab Center in November, 2006. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Anthon and liked to garden, sew and cook.
Survivors include three sons, Bill Ketelsen and Don Ketelsen, both of Anthon and Larry Ketelsen of Kingsley; a brother and his wife, John and Darlene Sands of Moville, Iowa; and a sister-in-law, Vivian Sands of Butterfield, Minn. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, three sons, Junior, Thomas and an infant son; one daughter, Mary Lou Ketelsen; two sisters, Annie and Frieda; and six brothers, Albert, Louis, Rudolph, Fred, Oscar and an infant brother.
LaVONNE FERNS DRAEGERT, 72 died October 22, 2006 at her home in Littleton, Colorado. Lavonne Ferns Draegert was born
June 27, 1934 to Will E. "Bill" and Florence Goodman Ferns. She graduated from Anthon High School in 1952 and received her teaching certificate from Wayne State College; Wayne, Nebraska in 1954. She taught in Cherokee and Humboldt, Iowa. In 1960 she received her B.A. in education from Mankato State College, Mankato, Minnesota. The Reverend Clayton Wittstruck married
Lavonne and Wilbert "Al" Draegert on June 12, 1960 at the United Methodist Church in Spirit Lake, Iowa. They moved to Colorado in 1961 and Lavonne began substitute teaching in the Littleton Public Schools. She later taught kindergarten full-time at Runyan, Peabody and Wilder Elementary Schools. In 1992 she was a Colorado Teacher of the Year and retired later that year. Lavonne was a devoted wife, mother and teacher. She was a caring person who volunteered her services generously at the Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church and the Johnson Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will E. and Florence Goodman Ferns and a nephew, Pat Harder. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Al; two daughters JoLynn (Reverend Harold) Bender of Quincy, Illinois; Kerri (Jeff) Walenta of Olney, Maryland; seven grandchildren, Douglas, Kevin, Patrick, Kelli Jo and Joseph Bender; Madison and Megan Walenta; sister, Virginia Harder of Littleton; brother, R. J. "Bill" Ferns of Spirit Lake; a niece, Maribeth Harder Pethoud and nephews Kent and Brad Harder; and Christopher and Douglas Ferns.
JANE MARIE SAILORS 77, of Perry, Ohio, and a former resident of Anthon, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2006, at a Chandler, Arizona hospital from complications following a broken hip. Services: Saturday, December 30, 2006 Saturday at the Cathedral of the Epiphany, in Sioux City, Iowa. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa.
Jane Marie Taggart was born
to Thomas L and Gertrude (Brennan) Taggart on April 9, 1929, in Sioux City. She attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, Cathedral High School and Briar Cliff College.
On May 30, 1951 she was united in marriage to Frank E. Sailors in Sioux City, Iowa. The couple had six children, two of whom died in infancy. She was a devoted wife, loving sister and mother and a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed her family, supported their activities and was so proud of all their accomplishments. She and her family lived in several communities, where Frank taught, coached and was a school principal. Upon retirement, they moved to Arizona to be near their two daughters. In 1999, Frank and Jane moved to Perry, Ohio, to be with their son and his family after the death of their daughter-in-law. Frank and Jane celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 30, 2001. Frank died 4 months later, in September 2001 following a brief battle with cancer. Jane continued to live in Perry and spent time in Arizona and Sioux City with her children and their families. She enjoyed reading, a variety of music, crossword puzzles and swimming; being a two-time gold medalist at the Senior Olympics. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends, whose lives were enriched by knowing her.
Those left to cherish her memory besides many friends and extended family members include a daughter, Mickey and her husband, Roger Lloyd and their children, Nathan Lloyd and his wife, Meggen and their son, Jack; and Nicole and her husband, Chris Erickson and their children, Anna and Ethan, all of Sioux City; one son, Dr. Frank Sailors and his children, Courtney, Brennan and Elisse, all of Perry, Ohio; a daughter, Mary and her husband, Phillip Calvillo and their children, Andrew, Sarah and Peter of Arizona; a daughter, Amy Sailors of Arizona; one sister, Joan DeVries of Davenport, Iowa; and a brother, Terence Taggart of Vermillion, South Dakota. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Thomas C. Taggart; her husband, Frank; two infant sons, Scott Thomas and Terence Mark; and her daughter-in-law, Traci.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at Security National Bank, Sixth and Pierce Streets, Sioux City, IA. 51102.
VELMA DORIS OERTEL 99, of Anthon passed away on Friday, December 22, 2006, at the Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville, Iowa. Services:Wednesday December 27, 2006 at the Church of Christ in Anthon, with Dr. Emery Killian officiating. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery at Anthon. Velma Doris Oertel was born
on Halloween, October 31, 1907, near Anthon, to Thomas E. and Mary E. (Coon) Hayworth. She grew up and was educated in the Anthon area. On Dec. 24, 1929, she was united in marriage to Charles Fred Oertel at the Christian Church in Sioux City. The couple lived in Sioux City for three years, during which time she worked in the alteration department of J.C. Penney's and did restaurant work. They then moved to Anthon and Velma worked as a cook at the Anthon High School and was a custodian there along with her husband. Velma was a member of the Church of Christ at Anthon, the Rebecca Lodge and the Naomi Circle at the church. Over the years, she belonged to several card clubs. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, crocheting, fishing and playing bingo. Being known as having a "green thumb", she also loved to be out working in the yard, and tending to her flowers. Survivors include a daughter, Janet Kelsheimer of Anthon; two sons and their wives, Tom and Joyce Oertel of Boydton, Virginia, and Roger and Jan Oertel of Loveland, Colorado; eight grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a special niece, Jan Munsen of Sioux City; and many other nieces and nephews. Velma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles on November 21, 2000; an infant daughter, Mary Agnes; a son-in-law, 'Dean' Kelsheimer; four grandsons; a great-granddaughter; three brothers, Gracen, Vester, and Perry Hayworth, and a sister, Edna Munsen.
EILEEN ANNE (CRILLY) RENNEKER, age 87, of Anthon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at the Correctionville Nursing Home. Services were at St. Joseph Church in Anthon on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 with Rev. Terry Roder officiating. Visitation was on Monday, December 18. The Rosary was led by Catholic Daughters of America at 3:30 p.m., and a prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m. Burial was at St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery in Anthon.
Eileen Anne Crilly was born
October 28, 1919 in Danbury, Iowa. She was the fifth of ten children, five sons and five daughters, born
to Hugh and Florence (O'Connor) Crilly. She attended the Pat King School in Morgan Township, St. Joseph's Catholic School in Anthon, and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School at Emerson, Nebraska in 1938.
Clifton Renneker and Eileen Crilly were united in marriage on April 13, 1940 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Anthon, with Father A. M. Conlon officiating. This was a double wedding in which Eileen's sister, Mary Agnes Crilly and Vincent S. Burke were also married. Eileen and Cliff enjoyed 66 years of happy marriage until her passing on Cliff's 90th birthday.
Eileen was a loving and devoted wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with family. She spent twelve years as the librarian for the Anthon Public Library and worked for Collins Agency in Anthon. She inspired a lifetime of reading enjoyment for her children and many young readers who visited the library. Her many interests included needlework, reading, working crossword and jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, cooking, and gardening. She loved to bake and sew for her family. Among the organizations Eileen was involved in were Catholic Daughters, 4-H, and American Legion Auxiliary, and a member of the Northwest Regional Resource Advisory Board for public libraries.
Eileen will be fondly remembered by her husband Cliff, two sons and four daughters: Jim and Joyce (Davis) Renneker of Warroad, Minnesota; Carol and Ray Orr of West Point, Nebraska; Joyce and Bob Tullis of Dallas, Texas; Bill and Kathy (Lyon) Renneker of Brookings, South Dakota; Muriel and Dan McDermott of Breda, Iowa; Mary and Peter Sorensen of State College, Pennsylvania; twelve grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren; her brother Mike Crilly of Oklahoma City; her sister, Pauline Sorensen of Bancroft, Nebraska; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Eileen was preceeded in death by her parents, sisters Penelope (Nelle) Pearson, Mary Burke, Sister Alice Marie Crilly, and brothers Francis, Wayne (Bob), Ralph (Bud), and Eugene; and grandson, Lee Orr.
Pallbearers were grandsons Chad McDermott, Travis McDermott, Timothy Orr, Rob Renneker, Andrew Renneker, and a nephew Rick Crilly.
ANDREW FRANKLIN "FRANK" BOLLIN 78, of Anthon died unexpectedly Thursday, November 2, 2006, while farming near Anthon. Services: Monday November 6, 2006 at Salem Lutheran Church rural Correctionville, Iowa. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Sunday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Frank was born
to E. Ray Bollin and Opal B. (Longwell) Bollin on March 21, 1928 and spend his early years in the Quimby-Washta areas, then the family moved to the Kingsley, Iowa area where Frank graduated from school. On Novmeber 19, 1950 Frank married
Wilma E Meister at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moville, Iowa. The couple started their career in farming north of Rock Branch and later purchased their own farmed west of Anthon. Frank was a Pioneer Seed corn dealer for many years and was involved with their church and the Anthon Community Club. Frank is survived by his wife Wilma, sons Wayne and Brice and grandchildren.
CHARLOTTE RAE MAMMEN 75, of Correctionville, Iowa passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2006 in Glendale, Arizona with her children at her bedside, under Hospice care at the home of her daughter after an eight-month battle with cancer. Services: Saturday October 28, 2006 at Grace Lutheran Church in Correctionville, with the Rev. Andrew Carlson officiating. Burial: Correctionville Cemetery. Barker Funeral Home in Correctionville is in charge of arrangements. Charlotte was born
July 16, 1931, near Anthon, Iowa, to Ernest and Edna (Moeller) Huss. She was raised in Correctionville by her aunt and uncle, Lilly and Bill Hansen. On July 3, 1950, in Lakefield, Minnesota she married
Ray William Mammen. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked at the Correctionville Nursing Home. In her later years, she worked at Anderson Sundries in Correctionville. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed her grandchildren, crocheting and tending her flowers. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Steemke and her special friend, Johnny Benavidez; two sons and their wives, Mark and Cindy and Doug and Sandi; and four grandchildren, Shannon Steemke, Stacy Blum, Stephanie Mammen and Kael Mammen. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Norma Whitesell and Lavonne Mildenstein; and two brothers, Donald and Gerald Huss.
CHARLES EDWARD ASHLEY 71, of Merrill passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 16, 2006, at his home. Services: Thursday October 19, 2006 at the Anthon United Methodist Church in Anthon, Iowa. Burial: in Fairfield Cemetery, Rock Branch, rural Correctionville, Iowa. Military rites conducted by the American Legion McNiff Post #389 of Anthon. Arrangements were under the direction of Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Charles Edward Ashley, better known as "Ed" by many friends and former customers around Anthon, was born
on November 21, 1934, in Leeds, Iowa. He was the first son born
to Marvin and Dorothy (Court) Ashley. He grew up near Anthon and attended Anthon Community School, graduating with the class of '53 on May 20 of that year. Ed served with the U.S. Army in Anchorage, Alaska from 1957 to 1959, and he was honorably discharged from the Army Reserves in 1963. On January 15, 1961 Ed was united in marriage to Connie Lewis. The couple were blessed with three wonderful children, JoLynne, Tim and Tom. Ed worked for the Quaker Oats Company in Anthon as well as in Hancock, Minnesota. Ed and Connie brought the family back to Anthon and he began working for Terra Chemical International in Anthon for several years and was transferred to Merrill, Iowa until he retired in 2000. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, tinkering in the garage, woodworking, writing short stories and spending time with his four grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Connie of Merrill; a daughter, JoLynne Reimert of Anthon; a son and his wife, Tim and Terri Ashley of Ames, Iowa; a son, Tom Ashley of Merrill; four grandchildren, Brittany Reimert of Anthon, Anthony and Anna Ashley of Ames, Iowa, and Sam Ashley of Holstein, Iowa; three brothers, Bill (Betty) Ashley of Mapleton, Iowa, Charlie (Diane) Ashley of Woodbine, Iowa, and Art (Dee) Ashley of Anthon; four sisters, Beverly (Les) Hueser of Hubbard, Iowa, Jean (Rich) Petersen of Anthon, Joyce (Cal) Gothier of Anthon and Sheryl Ashley of Anthon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by her his parents; and an infant grandson, Mason Ashley.
SISTER ALICE MARIE CRILLY 82, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Anthon and several Siouxland communities, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2006, at Mount Loretto Motherhouse in Dubuque. Services were held on Friday, October 6, 2006 at Mount Loretto. Burial was in Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa. Arrangements were under the direction of Leonard Funeral and Crematory in Dubuque. Sister Alice Marie was born
to Hugh and Florence Crilly on January 4, 1924, near Anthon. She entered the Sisters of Presentation on September 6, 1942, and professed her vows on May 3, 1948. Sister Alice Marie's music teaching career, spanning 43 years, took her to the Iowa towns of Farley, Mason City, Algona, Lawler, Clare, Storm Lake, Key West, Sheldon and Bankston. She also taught at Timber Lake, South Dakota and Monticello, Minnesota. She taught piano, voice, organ, violin and classroom music to grades kindergarten through eighth. She also gave private lessons. She enjoyed working with parish choirs and training cantors for liturgies. Sister Alice Marie retired to Mount Loretto in Dubuque in 1989 and celebrated her diamond jubilee (60 years) in 2003. In retirement, she continued with community service, prayer, and her love of crafts until her death. Survivors include her sisters, Eileen Renneker of Anthon, and Pauline Sorensen; a brother, Michael Crilly; nieces, nephews and the Sisters of the Presentation with whom she shared her life for 64 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Mary Burke and Nelle Pearson; and her brothers, Francis, Wayne, Ralph and Eugene.
HAROLD "BUDDIE" BROWN 73, of Oto, Iowa passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at his residence in Oto. Services were held Saturday morning, September 16, 2006 at the Oto Church of Christ with Rev. Karen Handke officiating. Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
FRANK ASHLEY 101, of rural Correctionville passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Char-Mac Assisted Living in Lawton, Iowa. Services: Tuesday September 12, 2006 at United Methodist Church, Rock Branch, rural Correctionville. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon, Iowa. Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon was in charge of arrangements.
RUTH E. DOWNEY 91, of Anthon passed away on Friday, September 1, 2006, at Correctionville Nursing and Rehab in Correctionville, Iowa. Services were Wednesday September 6, 2006 at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Burial: Correctionville Cemetery.
KENNETH A. STRATTON 82, of Oto passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2006, after being stricken at home. Memorial services :Thursday August 17, 2006 at the Oto United Church of Christ in Oto, with the Rev. Karen Handke officiating. Graveside services Oto Cemetery, military rites were conducted by the American Legion Henry McKenna Post #651 as well as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9124, both of Oto. Kenneth Aaron Stratton was born
on November 29, 1923 to Elias and Edna (Beaver) Stratton, near Oto. He attended country school for eight years and graduated from Oto High School in 1941. He entered the U.S. Army on February 12, 1945 and served in the Pacific, Guam and Saipan. He was honorably discharged on November 26, 1946. On December 21, 1946 he and Donna Jean Benton were united in marriage. The couple farmed near Oto, and Kenny also worked in area grain elevators and did carpentry work. He enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, craft work with his wife, fishing and hunting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of the Oto United Church of Christ, where he held the office of clerk and was a lifetime board member and the maintenance chairman. He was a lifetime member of the Oto Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9124 and a 60-year member of American Legion Henry McKenna Post 651, where he served as post commander for 10 years. Survivors include his wife Donna; his children, Norman Stratton of Urbandale, Iowa, and Jerry Stratton and his wife, Yvette, of Moville, Iowa; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, T.J. and Christy Stratton and Connor of Indianapolis, Indiana, Casey and Jill Stratton and Jacey, Blake and Hanna of Moville, Iowa, Kristopher Stratton and Taylor of Moville, Iowa, Lisa Stratton of Denver, Colorado, and Diane and Brian Weber and Jackson of Waukee, Iowa; and a sister, Maureta Wiefenbach of Sloan, Iowa. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Marvin, Ivan and Cecil Stratton; two sisters, Muriel Uhl and Lorena Miller; and a daughter-in-law, Norma Stratton.
