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LeVerne Buffington
LeVerne Haahr Buffington, age 79, of Newell, Iowa died on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Newell.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 2:00 p.m at the Nain Lutheran Church in Newell. Burial will be in the Newell Cemetery.
Friends may call on Monday, November 17, 2003 anytime after 4:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell, where the family will be present from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
LeVerne Haahr was born on December 17, 1923 on a farm in the Newell area to George and Anna (Bodholdt) Haahr. She spent her childhood living with her parents on farms in the Newell and Sulphur Springs area. LeVerne began her education in a country school near Newell. She graduated from Providence Consolidated School in Sulphur Springs with the Class of 1941.
On December 20, 1942, LeVerne was married to Louie Mills Buffington of Glenwood, Iowa in the Nain Lutheran Church in Newell, Iowa. Their union was blessed with a son, Roger and a daughter, Diane. LeVerne was a loving wife and devoted mother who cherished her family and the time she spent with them. She was a farm wife and partner to her husband until his passing in 1973. She later worked as a bookkeeper for BJK Pump and Gas Company until her retirement in 1988.
LeVerne enjoyed time with her friends and relatives, community activities, music, sewing and listening to radio broadcasts of many years of wonderful Newell-Fonda basketball games.
Survivors include her son, Roger Buffington of Fort Collins, CO; her daughter, Diane Gray of Santa Monica, CA; grandchildren: Martin Gray of Santa Monica, CA, Nicole Buffington of Boulder, CO, and Mark Buffington of Fort Collins, CO; her sister, Agnes and husband Art Barr of Newell, IA; nieces and nephews: Judy Anderson and Jan Worthan of Storm Lake, Iowa, John Gerken of Jefferson, IA, Keith Wilson of Tacoma, WA, Douglas Wilson of Brooklyn, NY, Bill Gemeiner of Omaha, NE, and Berklee Gemeiner of Belmond, IA; and many other relatives and friends.
Preceding LeVerne in death were her parents, her husband, her sisters Alma Wilson and Dorothy Gemeiner, infant brother and sister, Arthur and Edna Haahr, and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins in the Haahr, Bodholdt and Grau families.
Billy Dettmann
Billy Lee Dettmann, age 72, of Newell, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2004, at the University Hospital in Iowa City.
Billy was born on November 27, 1931, in Yetter, Iowa, the son of Wilbert C. and Edna (Ringgenberg) Dettmann. He attended country school and graduated from Lake City High School in 1950.
On May 11, 1951, Billy and Maxine Lorraine Kent were united in marriage at Auburn, Iowa. They were blessed with two sons: Kevin and Collin.
He worked for a farmer for a while before moving to Lytton in 1954. He worked as a milk route salesman for the Lytton Maid Creamery, and tank wagon delivery for Standard Oil. Billy was a volunteer in the Lytton Fire Department and a member of the Lytton Presbyterian Church. In 1965 they moved to Newell where he continued the tank wagon delivery and opened his own Standard Oil Agency and then worked as a jobber retiring in April of 1990. He continued being active in the Newell community as a volunteer fireman, served on the school board, school bus driver, and transferred his church membership to the United Methodist Church in Newell.
Bill cherished the time spent with his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had special memories of driving stock cars and flying in his younger years, enjoyed bird watching, gardening, fishing, woodworking, and decorating his yard for the holidays.
Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Maxine; sons: Kevin Dettmann and wife Mary of Eau Claire, WI, and Collin Dettmann of Ames, IA; grandson Nolan Dettmann; sister Dee Ahern of Stuart, FL; sister-in-law, Esther Dettmann of Sac City; brother-in-law, Duane Kent and his wife Lucille of Aurelia; extended family members and many friends.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Daryl Dettmann.
Memorial services for Billy will be held Sunday, November 14th, 1:30 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Newell with Reverend David Schumann officiating. Dennis Hinrichs will sing and Cheryl Baughman will accompany him. Honorary casketbearers will include: Dick Larsen, George Brighton, Donald Olsen, Mac Fagan, Gerald Kreft, Ronald Dettmann, and Otis Schultz (1927-2000). Final resting place is Oaklawn Cemetery in Auburn.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 13th, 6:00-8:00 pm, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell.
Chris Christensen
Chris P. Christensen, age 69, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died Sunday, February 15, 2004, at the Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in Kerrville, Texas following a sudden illness.
Funeral Services for Mr. Christensen will be Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the Storm Lake United Methodist Church. Burial with full military honors by Amvets Post 66 will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery, under the direction of the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.
Friends may call at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2004, where the family will be present. Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so online.
Chris Peter Christensen was born on October 11, 1934 to Chris and Gladys (Andrews) Christensen in Little Sioux Township near Mapleton, Iowa. He spent his childhood in his parents’ home on Crow Island near Blencoe, Iowa. He attended country schools and then Mapleton High School. In 1958, Chris attended Masonry School and later taught classes at that same school for three winters.
Chris served his country with pride in the United States Army as an MP from December of 1954 until October of 1957, when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Spec. 4. During his time in the Army, he spent duty time guarding the Panama Canal.
On August 14, 1956, he was united in marriage to Janette Lind at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Their union was blessed with a son, Rick.
Chris was a bricklayer by trade. While still an apprentice, he was promoted to a foreman position. He was a master of many tasks, always making or inventing something to fill a need. He prided himself on finding solutions for problems. In his career, Chris was involved in the construction of many prominent high-rise buildings, most notably the Brooks Tower and the Brooks Twin Tower in downtown Denver, as well as the Eisenhower Tunnel in the Rocky Mountains.
In 1981, Chris and Jan moved back to Storm Lake from Colorado and he enjoyed working for Paul Park Construction. A most memorable project was the Buena Vista Victory Arch. The Arch was constructed from the remains of the Old Main archway. Old Main was the principal building on campus until it was destroyed by fire in 1956. Chris helped to build the Victory Arch at the southeast corner of Chapel lawn, where it stood for many years before it was rebuilt atop the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business/Siebens Forum during 1984-85. It was there that once again he helped to rebuild the Arch. Chris enjoyed having played a role in the history of the Arch, which has become a symbol linking the past to the present on BV’s campus.
Chris retired in 1998, but true to form, continued to find projects to keep himself busy. He liked relaxing while he listened to country music, and was well known for always wearing his flannel shirts. He and Jan enjoyed their retirement, traveling and spending winters in Texas.
Left to cherish Chris’ memory are his wife Jan of Storm Lake; his son, Rick and wife Vicki Christensen of Deer Trail, CO; two brothers: Arnold and wife Delores Christensen of Grand Rapids, MN and Walt Christensen of Denver, CO and his special friend Faye Pace of Kerrville, TX; two sisters: Ramona Wiley of Newcastle, CO and Jeannie Skinner of Colorado Springs, CO; his sister-in-law: Josie and husband Dean Ellingson of Storm Lake; cousins: Kathryn Kruse of Soldier, Juanita and husband Martin Thies of Mapleton, Laura Fitzpatrick of Danbury, Norman and wife Donna Christensen of Mapleton and Martin and wife Mary Ann Christensen of Sun City, AZ; many nieces, nephews and numerous extended family members and friends.
Preceding Chris in death were his parents, Chris and Gladys Christensen.
Clifford L. Sargent
Clifford L. Sargent, age 82, of Storm Lake died Friday, January 2, 2004, at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church with Reverend Duane Queen officiating. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery. The Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake on Tuesday, January 6, 2004, after 3:00 p.m., where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Clifford Lylse Sargent was born on March 11, 1921, in Indianola, Iowa to Paul and Ella (Fetters) Sargent. Cliff spent his childhood years in his parents home and moved with them to Spencer, Iowa, where he attended and graduated from Spencer High School.
Cliff joined the United States Army Air Corps on January 17, 1942. He served his country during World War II as a radio operator on bomber aircraft. He was honorably discharged on October 14, 1945, with the rank of SSgt.
On March 19, 1945, Cliff was united in marriage to Bette Marie Chilcutt at Salisbury, Maryland. Their union was blessed with two sons, Craig and Brad. Cliff and Bette spent more than 55 years together in happy married life.
After Cliff had completed his military obligation, he attended Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, MO. He was employed at the Ford Garage in Spencer for over 20 years. Cliff will be remembered by many as the owner and operator of Sarg’s Ice Cream shop in Storm Lake for over 10 years. He was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake, serving his church as a Deacon.
Cliff was a people person and enjoyed meeting and talking to persons from all walks of life, young and old alike. But his first priority was always his family. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather, whose memory will be cherished by his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his sons: D. Craig and wife Nancy Sargent, and Brad and his wife Karen Sargent, both of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Alicia Sargent and fiancé Tim Buhr of Forest City, Iowa, Jennifer and husband Marcus Seaton, Paul Sargent and Angie Sargent, all of Storm Lake; one great-granddaughter: Leila Seaton; a sister-in-law Jackie and husband Bill Morris of Easton, MD; and many other extended family members and friends.
Cliff was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bette, on December 17, 2000, and a sister, Pauline Cowan.
Doris Brunning
Doris “Jean” Brunning, age 68, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Thursday, January 30, 2004 at her home.
Funeral Services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake.
Friends may call anytime after 12:00 on Sunday at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where family will greet friends from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Friends wishing to send condolences to the family may do so online.
Doris Davis was born on January 8, 1936 in Cherokee, Iowa to Jay and Charlotte Christina (Schutt) Davis. She spent her childhood in her parents’ home in Cherokee, Iowa, attending grade school there and graduating from Cherokee High School with the Class of 1954.
On August 27, 1954, Doris was united in marriage to James H. Brunning in Cherokee. Their union was blessed with two sons and two daughters.
Doris was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was able to put her talents in that area to good use for 21 years as a baker for the Food Service at Storm Lake High Community Schools. She liked to travel, spend time with her friends, enjoyed reading for pleasure and prized every day of her life.
Doris’ greatest delight was her family. She was a caring daughter and sister, a loving wife and a devoted mother and grandmother, who treasured every moment she was able to spend with her loved ones. She will be forever missed.
Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Charlotte Davis of Cherokee; children: Wendy and husband Jerry Sanderson of Marshalltown, IA; Larry and wife Doreen Brunning of Storm Lake,and Jay Brunning of Nevada, IA; grandchildren: Dustin, Jordan and Camie Brunning; her sisters: Mary and husband Glenn Lang of Elkton, SD and Rose and husband Howard Mordick of Spencer, IA; her dear friend, Nancy Niedert of Waterloo, IA; and many extended family members and friends.
Preceding Doris in death were her father, Jay Davis; her husband, James, in September 1974; and her daughter, Shari, in February 1978.
Elva V. Frerichs
Elva Frerichs, age 81, of Newell, Iowa died July 29, 2004.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 1, 2004 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell.
Funeral Services will be Monday, August 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Nain Lutheran Church in Newell, with Reverend Paul Johnston officiating. Burial will be in the Newell Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell.
Elva Virginia (Petersen) Frerichs, the daughter of Nels and Agnes (Andersen) Petersen was born September 8, 1922 on a farm in Sac County, Iowa.
Elva was baptized in 1922 at the Nain Lutheran Church and confirmed there in 1936, where she remained a life long member. She attended country school through the fifth grade. She completed her grade school and high school education at Newell Consolidated School, graduating in 1940. Following her graduation she attended Capitol City Commercial College in Des Moines, Iowa.
On August 13, 1943 she was united in marriage to Warren M. Frerichs in Seattle, Washington. Two children were born to this union.
Through the years she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper, the final 28 years as bookkeeper at the Newell Cooperative Elevator. Her organizational skills were shared with the town when she co-chaired the Centennial celebration in 1969, and Nain Lutheran Church when she chaired its Centennial in 1984.
Elva’s hobbies included collecting plates and teacups, quilting, and making church banners. She loved to do things for her church. She taught Sunday school for many years, served as Sunday School Superintendent, a member of the church council, and a member of the LCA. Elva was also a member of the Danish Sisterhood, and the American Legion Auxiliary.
On July 29, 2004 she passed away following a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Warren; daughter, Mary and husband, Dan Marler of Hansville, Washington; sisters Betty Christensen of Newell, Verna Witter and husband Joe of Plainfield, Illinois, brother Virgil Petersen and wife Donna of Loveland, Colorado; sister-in-law Norma and husband Elmer Cunningham of Morro Bay, California. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Elva was preceded in death by an infant daughter Nancy Ann, her parents and a brother-in-law Harry Christensen.
Eldon J. Koth
Eldon John Koth, age 76, of Galva, Iowa, died Monday, August 30, 2004 at his home in rural Galva.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 3, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Galva. Reverend Paul Egger will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery at Galva. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call at St. John Lutheran Church in Galva for visitation on Thursday, September 2, 2004 from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., where the family will be present from 1:00 – 3:00 and again from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Eldon John Koth, son of Emma Fick and John Koth, was born July12, 1928 on his parents’ farm south of Galva, Iowa. He was the youngest of five children. He was baptized in 1928 at St. John Lutheran church in Galva and confirmed in the same church. At the age of 76 years, 1 month and 17 days, he was suddenly taken from our midst to his Eternal Reward in a mowing accident on his farm. The family will remember that it was very near this same place where Eldon’s father, John, suffered a truck/tractor accident that resulted in his death in 1959.
In the early days of Eldon’s life, existence on the farm was not easy, due to the influences of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Eldon grew to manhood in the Galva community and after graduation from high school in 1947, joined the Navy. He served his country for four years, after which he returned home to help on the family farm and, for a time, to drive a school bus for the Galva School.
Eldon had two uncles who lived in Battle Creek, Michigan. He and a cousin, Wendell Radke, decided to go there, get jobs and see where life would lead them. They went to work at the Kellogg Company where, eventually, Eldon met a very special girl with whom he wanted to spend the rest of his life. Eldon and Marilyn Vashti Mullett were married on June 16, 1963 in Battle Creek, Michigan. They soon had a family of two children, John and Kristin. Eldon continued to work at Kellogg’s but he also pursued other interests, such as traveling abroad and investing.
Although life was good in Battle Creek, Eldon always had a dream to return to his childhood home. When he retired from Kellogg’s, that dream became a reality. He moved to his parents’ old farm and gradually changed it into a place of which he was very proud. He cleared brush and planted many trees—always looking for more places to put them. He kept everything looking trim and nice on the outside while Marilyn, with her artist’s touch, decorated the inside of the house beautifully. Recently, Eldon was honored by the state of Iowa for his efforts in planting many trees around the ethanol plant at Galva, and also for the beauty of his own farm.
Always busy with many projects, Eldon still took time to be in touch with his Creator. A deeply spiritual man, he was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Galva, where he served as a member on the board for the new addition to the church.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marilyn; son, John and wife Pam of Waukesha, Wisconsin; daughter, Kristin Koth of Chicago, Illinois; two granddaughters, Emily Vashti and Kelly Marie Koth; sister, Lucille and husband Clem Hannel of Sioux City, Iowa; sister-in-law, Lela Koth of Prairie-du-Chien, Wisconsin; several nieces and nephews and other extended family, as well as a host of friends.
Eldon was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Agnes Koth; a brother, Raymond Koth; and a sister, Nora, who died at the age of four years.
Geraldine Dahlen
Geraldine Ellen “Jerry” Lawrence Dahlen, age 78, of Lakeside, Iowa died on December 31, 2004 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the Storm Lake United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Storm Lake Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the services.
Visitation will be on Monday, January 3, 2005 from 4-8:00 pm at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where the family will be present to greet friends from 6-8:00 pm.
Geraldine Ellen Jennett was born January 14, 1926, in Sac City, Iowa to Alva and Ruth (Irwin) Jennett. She lived with her family in Sac City where she attended Sac City Schools and graduated from Sac City High School in 1944. Jerry enrolled in the University of Minnesota and graduated in 1948 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education.
In 1949, Jerry married Willard “J.R.” Lawrence. They were blessed with two children, Douglas Clair in 1957 and Jacklyn Ruth in 1959. On January 15, 1983 she was united in marriage to John Dahlen.
As a child, Jerry was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church in Sac City. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake.
Jerry was the proud owner and operator of the Cobblestone Inn of Storm Lake, until her retirement on November 9, 1986. She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and enjoyed traveling, dancing, entertaining family, attending Bridge Clubs and playing the piano for her family. Her family was most important to her.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, John Dahlen of Lakeside; sons Douglas Lawrence and wife Ann of Whiting and Jack Dahlen of Big Lake, Minnesota; daughters Eileen Hawkinson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Mary Dahlen of Minnetonka, Minnesota, Jacklyn Summers and husband Daniel of Urbandale and Sara Edwards and husband Craig of St. Louis Park, Minnesota; grandchildren: Blair Hawkinson, Chris, Missy, Nate and R.D. Summers, Nicole, Andrea and Chelsea Edwards, Christina and John John Dahlen, Erin and Casey Lillie; brothers John (Jack) Jennett and wife Myrna, Paul Jennett and wife Barb; sisters-in-law: Sally Jennett, Celeste Jennett and Margie Jennett: as well as other extended family members and friends.
Preceding Jerry in death are her parents; her first husband, Willard “J.R.” Lawrence; and brothers: Russell Jennett, Clair Jennett, and Patrick Jennett.
Memorials in Jerry’s honor may be given to: Anne Carlsen Center for Children.
