This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#289461) Marjorie Marie Landsgard 1932-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=289461> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/20/2010 at 15:09:51 Surnames: IHDE,LENTH,LANDSGARD,HAUER,FRIEDERICH Marjorie Marie Landsgard, 77, St. Olaf, Iowa, died saturday June 5, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born July 13, 1932 to Hubert & Elsie (Ihde) Lenth. Margie was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monona, Iowa. She attended country school in rural Monona, and graduated from Monona High School, Monona, Iowa. She attended Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls, Iowa She was united in marriage to Maurice Landsgard on July 22, 1951, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monona. They began their married life on the farm where Maurice was born and raised. They lived on that farm until 1984 when they built the house, on the farm, where they were currently living. They had three children, Larry, Lynn and Mark. Margie enjoyed Rosemaling and was a member of the Nisse Rosemalers, and a volunteer at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. One of her favorite pastimes was going to flea markets and garage sales, looking for items to add to her numerous collections. She was a member of the Marion Lutheran Church, in Gunder, where she was actively involved in the WELCA and enjoyed quilting with the church women.Margie was a member of the Home Garden Club and the Gunder Community Club. She accompanied Maurice, when National DHIA Conventions took him to many interesting places around the United States. She always loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was there for them, on the sidelines, for many ball games, cattle shows and concerts. Survivors include her husband Maurice, of St. Olaf, her children, Larry of St. Olaf, Lynn and husband Paul Hauer of Jewell, and Mark and wife Marie, of Postville; six grandchildren, Zach, Jesse, Jordan and Monica Landsgard, and Matt and Jill Hauer: sister-in-laws, Bea Lenth and Laura Lenth of Postville, Geraldine Friederich of West Union, Norene Landsgard of Clermont: brother-in-law Orlan Landsgard of St. Olaf, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Alvin and Elden Lenth. Pallbearers: Zach Landsgard, Jesse Landsgard, Jordan Landsgard, Monica Landsgard, Matt Hauer, Jill Hauer Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at 10:30 am at Marion Lutheran Church, Gunder, Iowa. The Rev. Marshall Hahn will officiate. Burial will follow in Marion Lutheran Cemetery, Gunder, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, from 4-8 pm at the Marion Lutheran Church, Gunder, Iowa, and one hour before services at the church on Wednesday. Schutte Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville, Iowa, is assisting the family. ________________________________________________________ Monday, June 7, 2010 Marjorie M. Landsgard ST. OLAF, Iowa -- Marjorie Marie Landsgard, 77, St. Olaf, died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Central Community Hospital, Elkader, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Marion Lutheran Church, Gunder, where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 8. Burial will be in Marion Lutheran Cemetery, Gunder. Friends also may call after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. The Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Postville, is in charge of arrangements. ______________________________________________________________ Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Wednesday, June 9, 2010 St. Olaf Woman Killed in 1-vehicle Accident ST. OLAF, Iowa -- A one-vehicle accident Saturday in rural Clayton County left a St. Olaf woman dead. Marjorie Landsgard, 77, died in the accident, which occurred around 1 p.m. Saturday on Fawn Hollow Road north of St. Olaf. The Clayton County Sheriff's Department said Landsgard was southbound on Fawn Hollow Road when she veered off the roadway and struck a bridge abutment. Landsgard was trapped inside her vehicle and had to be freed using the Jaws of Life. She was transported to Central Community Hospital in Elkader and later died.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#289460) Theresa Lahey 1919-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=289460> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/20/2010 at 15:00:17 Surnames: POTTEBAUM,RAUSCH,LAHEY,WALZ,BILDSTEIN,KNIPPER,HOFFMANN,FISHER Theresa Lahey McGREGOR, Iowa -- Theresa Lahey, 91, of McGregor, died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Central Community Hospital, Elkader. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, McGregor, with the Rev. Richard Gaul officiating and the Rev. Dale Rausch concelebrating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. She was born on May 9, 1919, in Luxemburg, daughter of John and Catherine (Pottebaum) Rausch. She attended Holy Trinity School in Luxemburg. She married Donald Lahey in 1939. The couple farmed in the Lamont and Masonville area until they moved to McGregor. He preceded her in death in 2001. Theresa was a member of St. Mary's in McGregor, where she was also a member of the Rosary Society. She and Donald did much volunteering at the church. Theresa was known for her great hospitality. She also enjoyed their winters in Florida, helping with planning and harvest, and having lunch with all her good friends. Surviving are her two sisters, Emma (Arnold) Walz, of Monona, and Adelaide (Lawrence) Bildstein, of Dyersville; a brother, Merlin (Joanne) Rausch, of Guttenberg; a sister-in-law, Myra (Joe) Raush, of Dyersville; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She also was preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine Rausch; step-mother, Anna (Knipper) Rausch; and 10 siblings, Catherine (Al) Hoffmann, Anna Mae Fisher, Armella (Peter) Hoffmann, Edmund (Marie) Rausch, Joe (Clara) Rausch, Jack (Mildred) Rausch, Peter (Marie) Rausch, Marie (Emil) Lucas, Francis and Mary Magdalen Rausch, in infancy. Dubuque Telegraph Herald, June 7, 2010.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#289458) Celine A. Leonard 1931-2010 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=289458> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/20/2010 at 14:54:51 Surnames: CUNNINGHAM,LEONARD,HUNT Celine A. Leonard ELKADER, Iowa -- Celine Ann Leonard, 79, of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Elkader, Iowa, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Arizona Regional Medical Center, Apache Junction. Memorial services will be at noon Saturday, June 5, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Elkader, with the Rev. Paul R. Peters officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Elkader. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. She was born on March 26, 1931, in rural Elkader, Iowa, at home on the family farm near Mederville in Cox Creek Township, daughter of John and Catherine (Cunningham) Leonard. She went to grade school in Littleport and attended Bethlehem Academy, Fairbault, Minn., and Upper Iowa University in Fayette. Celine began her working career as a first-grade teacher at the public school in Manchester, teaching there for several years. In 1967, she moved to the West Coast where she worked for Air West for a few years before joining Alaska Airlines in Seattle. She later transferred to their Anchorage location. Celine worked as a trainer for 28 years before retiring from Alaska Airlines in 1995. After her retirement, she moved to Arizona, living briefly in Tempe and Douglas, before moving to Apache Junction. Celine was very active in her retirement community, where she enjoyed many friends. She belonged to the Ladies of the Moose, was an avid Mahjong player and organized many monthly retirement community trips to casinos in the area. Surviving are a brother, Richard (Stephanie) Leonard, of Palos Heights, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Minerva Leonard, of Sycamore, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Stephen, Lloyd and John Leonard; a sister, Marjorie Hunt; and 11 nieces and nephews. Dubuque Telegraph Herald, June 3, 2010.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#289030) Hon. John Everall 1839-1920 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=289030> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall - IA DATE: 7/18/2010 at 12:22:26 Surnames: EVERALL John Everall, former state senator and a veteran of the Civil War,

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#288919) Jennings - Mueller marriage 1963 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/documents/index.cgi?rev=288919> AUTHOR: Paul Moritz DATE: 7/16/2010 at 21:03:55 Surnames: JENNINGS,MUELLER,STEEGE Lynne Mueller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#288792) Orville S. Berg 1912-1940 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=288792> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall - IA DATE: 7/15/2010 at 22:06:53 Surnames: BERG,HALVERSON,FRIEDERICH,FITZGERALD,RAEL,SINCLAIR,HUNSBERGER,KLEPPE,CATTERSON Funeral services for Orville Berg were held Tuesday, June 15, 2004,

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#288789) Brent A. Hackett 1967-2004 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=288789> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall - IA DATE: 7/15/2010 at 21:51:25 Surnames: HACKETT,FERGUSON,MCMILLIN Brent A. Hackett, age 36, of

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#288642) Norman Sedlmayr <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=288642> AUTHOR: Paul Moritz DATE: 7/15/2010 at 05:48:38 Surnames: SEDLMAYR,CULLEN,LENTH,BUGENHAGEN,SASS,HENKES,MCCUNE,OHLOFF,MILLIN,HUCKSTADT BAGLEY, Wis./FARMERSBURG,Iowa — Norman R. Sedlmayr, 78, of Bagley and formerly of Farmersburg, Iowa, died suddenly Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born June 18, 1932, the son of Phillip and Ella (Cullen) Sedlmayr. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he was awarded two Bronze Stars and the CIB Badge. He married Arlene Lenth on Feb. 22, 1952. She preceded him in death on Aug. 11, 1976. He was then married to Marilyn Henkes and they later divorced. He married Joan Bugenhagen-Sass on May 20, 1993. He owned and operated Sedlmayr’s Locker Plant in Farmersburg from 1953 to 1991. Norm was the Fire Chief and a City Council member in Farmersburg. He later owned and operated Norm’s Place in Bagley for 8 years until his retirement. He also belonged to the VFW and the American Legion. He owned a home in Grand Isle, La., and enjoyed his trips there to shrimp and fish. Norm continued to process deer after his retirement and loved watching westerns. He is survived by his wife, Joan of Bagley; a son, Steven (Bobbi) of Nelson, Wis.; a daughter, Pamela (Tom) McCune of Pendleton, Ky.; a stepson, Dan Sass of Streeter, Ill.; a stepdaughter, Debra (Marlyn) Ohloff of Cresco, Iowa; a brother, Wayne (Carol) of Guttenberg, Iowa; three sisters, Phyllis Millin of Tomah, Mona (Roger) Huckstadt of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Linda Sedlmayr of Farmersburg; eight grandchildren, Matt, Cari, James, Jeff, Michael, Erin, Shane and Dustin; along with two great grandchildren, Calix and Wyatt. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17 at Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley. Interment of the cremains will be in the Farmersburg Wagner Cemetery in Farmersburg. Military rites will be accorded graveside. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 16, at Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. www.garrityfuneralhome.com. Source: LaCrosse, WI Tribune website, July 15, 2010

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#288278) Verne Entwisle 1886-1960 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=288278> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IA Ge DATE: 7/12/2010 at 20:36:51 Surnames: ENTWISLE,ESSER,BRATSBERG Verne Entwisle Dies At Adrian, Minn. Funeral services for Verne A. Entwisle, 74, were held Saturday morning, Dec. 3, at St. Adrian church in Adrian, Minn. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Entwisle died at the hospital in Adrian, Nov. 30, after a long illness. He was born the youngest son of Caleb and Margaret Entwisle on a farm in Allamakee county, March 23, 1886. He was educated in the Monona Public schools and following graduation went to Ellsworth, Minn., where he engaged in the mercantile business. In 1917 he moved to Adrian, Minn., where he entered into partnership with his brother-in-law, the late J. A. Bratsberg, who operated a department store. After the death of Mr. Bratsberg, he continued the business until his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Dora Otis and Mrs. J. A. Bratsberg, and a brother, Ora C. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Esser; three sons: Richard of Adrian, Minn., John Ed of Los Angles, Calif., Robert of Huron S. D. and a sister, Miss Irene Entwisle of Monona. Either the Monona Billboard, or a McGregor, Iowa paper or the Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1960, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#288277) Lona Caroline Embretson 1906-1996 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=288277> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IA Ge DATE: 7/12/2010 at 20:34:35 Surnames: KAHLE,FUELLING,EMBRETSON,ENGELHARDT Lona Caroline Embretson, daughter of Ernest and Mary (Kahle) Fuelling, was born August 6, 1906 in Farmersburg Township. She died Sunday, March 10, 1996 at the Care Center in Elkader. She was 89 years old. She was baptized September 29, 1906 in Farmersburg by Rev. Benhardt Weiss, and confirmed November 2, 1919 by Rev. G. F. Braun, also in Farmersburg. She graduated from Farmersburg High School. Lona was united in marriage to Orvin Embretson on May 25, 1956 at St. John's Lutheran Church. The couple lived in St. Olaf. Lona was a homemaker and a cook at the Farmersburg School. She belonged to the Legion Auxiliary. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Orvin, who died February 21, 1966; five brothers, Louis, Edward, William, Benhardt and Milo; three sisters, Hilda, Elsie and her twin sister, Laura. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Elvera Fuelling of Guttenberg and Adelia Engelhardt of St. Olaf; nieces and nephews; a cousin, Amelda Madden of Garnavillo; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 12, 1996 at Norway Lutheran Church in St. Olaf with Pastor Marshall Hahn officiating. Pall bearers were Roger Fuelling, Burnell Fuelling, John Fuelling, Dennis Duwe, Harlan Thurn and Robert Hilgerson. Schultz's Funeral Home of Monona was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery, rural Farmersburg. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#288275) Mrs. THOMAS (Ruth Emma Lena Hertrampf) ELLENBOLT 1 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=288275> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IA Ge DATE: 7/12/2010 at 20:31:38 Surnames: MIELKE,HERTRAMPF,ELLENBOLT,NEVERMANN,PALMER,SCHLITTER Mrs. THOMAS (Ruth Emma Lena Hertrampf) ELLENBOLT 1913-1978 Services Held For Ruth Ellenbolt Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Ellenbolt were held at the Garden City United Methodist Church in Monona on Wed., May 10, 1978. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Raymond W. Pacholke. Music was provided by Mrs. Justus Kammerer, organist, and Mrs. Tom James, soloist. Ruth Emma Lena (Hertrampf) Ellenbolt, daughter of Frank and Anna Mielke Hertrampf, was born on Nov. 21, 1913, in Linton Township, Allamakee County, Ia. She passed away at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, Wis. after a short illness on Mon., May 8, 1978. Ruth was baptized on March 19, 1914 at her home by the Rev. E. G. Glaseser, pastor of the Watson Evangelical Church. She was confirmed June 1, 1941. She united in membership with the Pilgrim Evangelical United Brethren Church on April 22, 1956. She became a member of the Garden City United Methodist Church on Jan. 1, 1974 at Monona, Iowa, when the two denominations merged. Ruth received her education in the school of the Monona area. She was united in marriage to Thomas Ellenbolt on Sept. 21, 1932 at Waukon. There were two children born to this union, Beverly and Dixie. One of Ruth's hobbies was the raising of pedigreed dogs. She had a great love for these dogs and furnished each one with a name. She was greatly concerned with their welfare and looked after them constantly. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Gretta Hertrampf. She leaves to remember her, her husband, Thomas, her two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Nevermann (Beverly) and Mrs. Gary Palmer (Dixie), both of Monona, two grandchildren, Melanie Nevermann and Darrin Palmer; one sister, Mrs. Donald Schlitter (Pauline) of McGregor, and other relatives, including nieces, nephews and many friends. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#288254) Edward Eben Edblad 1925-2002 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=288254> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/12/2010 at 18:59:18 Surnames: VAUGHAN,EDBLAD,OPSAND,HOLDEN,WRIGHT,HANSON,AMUNDSON Funeral services for Edward Edblad were held Friday, October 4, 2002, at 12 p.m. in the Marion Lutheran Church at Gunder. The Reverend Marshall E. Hahn officiated. The Schutte Funeral Service of Postville was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the church cemetery. Edward Eben Edblad, the son of Eben F. Edblad and Sylvia Mae Vaughan, was born March 30, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois. He passed away at his home in Wonewoc, Wisconsin on Tuesday, September 24, 2002. Ed is survived by his daughters, Susan Holden of Phoenix, AZ, Rita Wright of Wonewoc, WI, and Lois Edblad of Sausalito, CA, son-in-law, Terry Wright, grandchildren, Kevin, Staci, Ashlie and Kelli Wright and Amara Edblad; sisters, June (Wilfred) Norman of Cambridge, MN and Luella and husband Paul of Brentwood, CA, sister-in-law Norma (Art) Amundson of Clermont, IA, brother-in-law Warren (Dee) Burstrom of Freeport, IL and a very special friend whom he called "brother", Herb Marshall, and his wife Janet Lou of Mesa, AZ. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, who died June 8, 2001 and his parents. Ed was baptized at the Swedish Lutheran Church in Chicago and was confirmed as an adult. From childhood on his favorite summers were spent with his Grandmother on her farm in Cambridge, MN. It was there that Ed developed a love of mechanics; his uncle Arthur taught him the trade. He understood engines and cars quite well and enjoyed working on vehicles for most of his life. During these visits Ed's relatives recognized another true talent, the ability to tell incredible bedtime stories to the rest of the grandchildren. Ed continued this remarkable and memorable ability throughout his life. His first job was delivering hand bills while he was in Junior High, and then he began painting homes. During high school, Ed continued to paint homes and also delivered the Chicago Daily New. He graduated from Thornton-Fractional Township High School in Calumet City, IL in 1942. Upon graduation, he joined the Carpenter's Union until 1943 and then worked on a farm for nine months. In 1944 Ed was drafted into the Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He went through Aviation Ordinance and Aerial Gunnery training until they realized that he was too tall for fighter planes. Ed worked during leave at lumber mills in Oregon and at Pillsbury Flour Mill. He spent his remaining time on a ship traveling throughout Asia. When the war ended, Ed moved to the northern woods of Gheen, MN, to live in the family lumber camp. He worked for eight years to help build the Edblad Lumber Company and purchased a semi truck to begin the process of hauling and selling the lumber. In 1954 Ed moved to California and lived with his sister, Luella and husband Paul, in Daly City. He worked for nine months at Windler Tanks and moved back to the Chicago area in 1955 when his uncle Albert Larson asked him to join his plastering company as an apprentice. Ed also began attending a two-year plastering trade school program through the union and became a master plasterer. In 1955 Ed met Ruth* on a blind (bowling) date. Shortly after, he developed an interest in baseball that did not last and in golf that remained. Prior to that time, his sporting interests included hunting (while younger) and fishing. Ed and Ruth were married on October 29, 1955 in the Marion Lutheran Church, Gunder, IA. They purchased their first home in Niles, IL in 1956. In 1962, Ed started his own business, Tri-E-Plastering. In 1965, they moved to Park Ridge, IL. They purchased 80 acres in Wonewoc, WI for recreational purposes in 1973 and started building a vacation home there. In 1975, Ed moved his family and spent his remaining years there. Forever fascinated with airplanes, in 1978, he took a ground school class with his daughter, Susan, which he enjoyed a great deal. His volunteer life included being a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Park Ridge, IL where he served on many committees for almost twenty years. Ed and Ruth were also member of Bible Study and their bowling team. During this time, he was also on the Board of Directors since 1956 for the Lutheran Day Nursery in Chicago, an inner-city day care. After moving to Wonewoc in 1975, he became a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wonewoc and was an active church member. Ed and Ruth were also the Lutheran Brotherhood Communicators. He will be remembered most for being quite the character who could say a lot without saying anything, his hearty laugh, dry sense of humor, ability to live life on the less serious side and experience immense enjoyment when he got caught teasing others. Ed will also be remembered for his passion with owning high performance cars, and for his extreme love of playing cards. For his last several years, he was a regular at the senior meals in which a card game would often emerge. Ed was a frequent member of many senior citizen card playing groups (Reedsburg, Rocksprings, Sauk Prairie, Hillpoint, Kendall and Wilton) and truly felt as if he experienced the greatest tragedy of all times when he was unable to attend a game. He developed fond and memorable relationships with his card partners. In addition to special friends and family members, Ed had incredibly special relationships with his grandchildren whom he treasured a great deal. These relationships meant the world to him and he was truly ecstatic to be in the company of loved ones. Casket bearers were Harold Hanson, Enoch Hanson, Albert Hanson, David Amundson, Steven Amundson, Kevin Wright, Terry Wright. Honorary casket bearers were Bruce Amundson, Paul Hanson, Frank Burstrom, Mike Norman, Mark Norman. *Submitter notes: Mother has written at the bottom of this obit the following: Ruth Opsand, daughter of Harold and Gunille (Wettleson) Opsand. Ruth's sisters were Velma, Mrs. Morris Amundson; Alma, Mrs. Bernard Hanson; Norma, Mrs. Art Amundson. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#288252) Ruth Opsand Edblad 1921-2001 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=288252> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/12/2010 at 18:43:58 Surnames: WETTLESON,OPSAND,EDBLAD,HOLDEN,WRIGHT,AMUNDSON,HANSON,BURSTROM,BIDNE Funeral services for Ruth Opsand Edblad were held Thursday, June 14, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the Marion Lutheran Church at Gunder. The Reverend Marshall E. Hahn officiated. The Schutte Funeral and Cremation Service of Clermont and Postville was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ruth Marie Opsand Edblad, the daughter of Harold and Gunille (Wettleson) Opsand, was born March 1, 1921 at Gunder, near Elgin, Iowa. She died of cancer on Friday, June 8, 2001 in the St. Joseph's Nursing Home at Hillsboro, Wisconsin. Ruth is survived by her husband, Edward Edblad, daughters, Susan Holden of Phoenix, AZ, Rita Wright of Wonewoc, WI, and Lois Edblad of Sausalito, CA, son-in-law, Terry Wright; grandchildren, Kevin, Staci, Ashlie and Kelli Wright and Amara Edblad; a sister, Norma (Art) Amundson of Clermont, IA, brothers-in-law Morris Amundson of Postville, Iowa, Warren (Dee) Burstrom of Freeport, IL, and a special friend from Luther College, Marion Olson of Chicago, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Gunille Opsand, her stepmother, Olga Bidne Opsand, four sisters, Alma Hanson, Roselia Burstrom, Hildur Amundson, and Lena Opsand who died as an infant. Ruth was born and raised on Spring Dale Farm near Gunder. She was graduated from Postville High School in 1938 with a Normal Training degree, enabling her to teach. For three years, Ruth taught eight grades in a one room rural school in Fayette and Clayton Counties. When the WW II effort began, she joined the US Navy as a Wave and held the title of Pharmacists' Mate from 1944-1946. Ruth was stationed in New York City for boot camp, Bethesda, Maryland for active duty and then San Diego, California for the majority of her service, which was an area she truly enjoyed. While in the service, Ruth participated on the bowling and softball teams. Ruth attended Luther College in Iowa from 1946 to 1948 and Michael Reese Graduate School in Chicago, Illinois from 1948 to 1950. She worked as a Radiation Technician initially at Bethesda Methodist Hospital in Chicago, then worked for Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, where she later became the Head of Radiation Therapy. Her sporting activities during this time were tennis and golf. In 1955, through mutual friends, Ruth met and later married Edward Edblad on October 29,1955, in the Marion Lutheran Church at Gunder, Iowa. Ruth retired from her career for eleven years to raise her family and earnestly pursue her volunteer efforts with Messiah Lutheran Church where she held numerous officer positions throughout the years. She taught Sunday School and Bible School, was involved in Women's Circle, the church bowling team, the PTA, was an active member of the Radiation Technician's Mentorship Program, and the March of Dimes. Ruth returned to Swedish Covenant Hospital in 1970. In 1975 she and her family moved to Wonewoc, Wisconsin where she remained for the rest of her years. Ruth pursued her love of gardening, held more volunteer posts, was very involved with St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wonewoc, the community and family. For numerous years, Ruth delivered the sermon tapes to shut-ins, was in Ladies Aid, Prayer Circle, and she and her husband were the Lutheran Brotherhood Communicators for Iowa. She also enjoyed playing cards with friends. To Ruth's family she leaves many legacies. Perhaps the most prominent of her joys beyond family, friends, and the Lord, was her enthusiasm for each day and what it might bring. The positive spin she put on things, especially her health and outlook on life, her love of nature, all plants and animals, true respect for Mother Earth, and appreciation for culture and the arts. In her early Chicago days, she volunteered as an usher in order to see musicals and plays. Ruth was a diehard Cubs fan, taught her daughters how to play softball and was truly enthusiastic and knowledgeable about almost every main athletic sport. Her energy was endless, her passion for people and life relentless, and her greatest fulfillment was to help and please others. Ruth cherished time spent with family and friends; each person and the ensuing memory meant the world to her. Casket bearers were Frank Burstrom, Albert Hanson, Enoch Hanson, Harold Hanson, David Amundson, Marcus Wettleson, Jeffery Wettleson, and Gregory Wettleson. Honorary casket bearers were Bruce Amundson and Paul Hanson. Interment was at Marion Lutheran Cemetery, Gunder, Iowa. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#288191) Dr. Placido R.V. Hommel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/biographies/index.cgi?rev=288191> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall - IA DATE: 7/12/2010 at 16:36:01 Surnames: HOMMEL,TWINING,MILLER Elkader's 50-Year Doctor Would Run Away Again

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#288189) Dr. Placido R.V. Hommel 1890-1967 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=288189> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall - IA DATE: 7/12/2010 at 16:25:18 Surnames: HOMMEL,VASQUEZ,RAMOS Dr. Hommel Rites Saturday Afternoon

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#287732) Mari Louise Eggen 1962-1992 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=287732> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web Volu DATE: 7/9/2010 at 12:23:13 Surnames: WELCH,ABEL,EGGEN,SMITH,HEIDERSCHEIT Mari Louise Eggen MARQUETTE, Iowa -- Mari Louise Eggen, 29, of Appleton, Wis., formerly of Marquette, died Friday, April 10, 1992, at a Green Bay (Wis.) hospital, as the result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Green Bay. Services will be a 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, both in McGregor. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Thornburg Funeral home, McGregor, where the scripture wake service will be said at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Eggen was a saleswoman at Badger Wholesale Co., Green Bay. She was born on Sept. 28, 1962, in McGregor, daughter of Harry and Marlene (Welch) Abel. She married Paul Eggen on June 11, 1983, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, McGregor, he survives. She graduated from Mar-Mac High School, McGregor, and attended Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are two daughters, Anna and Kristin Eggen, both at home; her parents Harry and Marlene Abel of Marquette; four brothers, Dean Abel of Janesville, Wis., Perre Abel of Marquette, Scott Abel of Pownal, Maine, and Jon Abel of Cedar Rapids; three sisters, Cherri Smith of Appleton, Joni Abel of New York and Amy Abel of Marquette; her maternal grandmother, Caroline Welch of McGregor; her paternal grandmother, Bernice Heiderscheit of New Albin; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Jeanne Eggen of McGregor. Dubuque Telegraph Herald ___________________________________________________________________ Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Friday, April 10, 1992. Extracted from an article of 3 different accidents under the heading of BERNARD WOMAN DIES IN CAR ACCIDENT. ....................one of three tri-state residents killed in automobile accidents during the weekend. Mari Louise Eggen, 29, formerly of Marquette, Iowa, was killed in a weather-related accident in Green Bay, Wis., Friday ....................... ................Eggen, who lives in Appleton, Wis., and was a saleswoman for a Green Bay company, died Friday from injuries following a chain-reaction accident in a storm. "Apparently she struck a guard-rail and then was struck by another car," said Ashwaubenon County Coroner Jeanne Williams said. "They were then struck by a third vehicle. It was a mess." Rescue workers found Eggen halfway out of her car when they arrived, Williams said. Her injuries were caused by the third car, police said. Williams said snow, sleet and rain made driving conditions terrible. ................

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#287669) Blanche Elizabeth Eiffert 1893-1964 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=287669> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IA Ge DATE: 7/9/2010 at 10:38:13 Surnames: ULRICH,EIFFERT Blanche Eiffert Last Rites Held Funeral services for Blanche Eiffert, 70, were held Friday afternoon, Dec. 20, at 1:30 o'clock at Pilgrim Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. Clifton W. Ellerbeck officiating. The body lay in state at the church from 12:30 o'clock in the afternoon until the time of the services. Burial was in the Monona City Cemetery. Miss Eiffert died Monday night Dec. 16, at the McGregor hospital after a lingering illness. As Blanche Elizabeth, she was born the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Ulrich) Eiffert, June 7, 1893, in Monona township. She spent her entire life in the Monona area, making her home with her aunts, whom she cared for with the help of a sister, until their deaths. She was unmarried and continued to live alone in the family home in Monona, until health conditions made hospitalization necessary. Miss Eiffert was baptized Feb. 22, 1894, by Rev. John C. Hoffman, pastor of Prairie Evangelical church. She was a faithful and loyal member of Pilgrim Evangelical United Brethren church and a staunch supporter of the Women's Society of World Service. She received her education in the Drahn rural elementary school near Monona. Preceding her in death were her parents and a sister, Esther, who died in 1958. Surviving are a brother, Roy of Froelich, and a niece and two nephews. Pallbearers were Dayton Marfilius, David Schlitter, Henry Comnick, Gordon Reinke, Harlan Hass, and Milton Meier. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1964, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#287668) Robert Lincoln Evans 1908-1983 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=287668> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IA Ge DATE: 7/9/2010 at 10:35:58 Surnames: BEKNER,EVANS,SENNER,MATHISON,RAINER,PAINE Funeral services for Robert Evans were held Monday, May 2, 1983 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, with Pastor Harold O. Ward officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Schultz's Funeral Home was in charge of services. Robert Lincoln Evans, the son of Abraham Lincoln and Lillie Mae Bekner Evans, was born February 4, 1908 at Maynard, Iowa. He attended country school and graduated from Maynard High School. In 1931 he graduated from Upper Iowa University with a degree in chemistry. He was a teacher for a number of years in Randalia, Iowa. He received his Masters Degree in Education from the State University of Iowa in 1938. He served as a teacher and Superintendent of Schools in the Fredericksburg, Luana and Postville Communities. Robert obtained business experience as manager of the Farmer's Co-Op Commission Company and Hill Hardware in Postville. In 1950 he purchased Pape and Fox Hardware in Monona, which he owned until his retirement in 1979. He was united in marriage to Florence L. Senner on August 2, 1933 at Hawkeye, Iowa. To this union two daughters were born. He died April 29, 1983 at Lutheran Hospital, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, after an extended illness, having reached the age of 75 years, 2 months, 25 days. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother Carlton and a sister Viola. Robert was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, he was interested and active in civic activities. He helped organize Area I Vocational School (NITI) of which he was President of the Board for eight years. He served on the Board of Monona Housing, the Monona City Council and Monona Enterprises. He was a member of the Commercial Club, the Masonic Lodge and the Kiwanis Club. He is survived by his wife, Florence, his two daughters, Mrs. Trygve (Karan) Mathison of Holmen, Wisconsin and Mrs. Brian (Gloria) Rainer of Champaign, Illinois, two grandchildren, Brent and Sarah Mathison, a brother Frank of Sebring, Florida and a sister, Ruth Paine of Evanston, Illinois. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#287667) Alton Orrin Evanson 1919-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=287667> AUTHOR: IA Gen Web volu DATE: 7/9/2010 at 10:32:24 Surnames: REMA,EVANSON,DUNDEE,WOLTER,PATTERSON,GUNDERSON,MATHIS Alton Orrin Evanson, 87, Monona, Iowa, died Monday, May 22, 2006, at Northgate Care Center, Waukon, Iowa, following a short illness. Alton was born March 20, 1919, in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, to Oscar and Henrietta (Rema) Evanson. He attended country schools through the eighth grade. Alton was baptized April 30, 1919, and confirmed July 2, 1933. He was united in marriage to Doris Dundee January 20, 1950, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. Eight children were born to this union. Doris passed away in 1987. Alton farmed most of his life and worked at Bituma-Stor, Marquette, for 20 years. He loved spending time with his family and friends, gardening, hunting, and fishing. Survivors include eight children, Roger Evanson of Coggon, Charlene (John) Wolter of Dubuque, Ronald (Deb) Evanson of Monona, Dorothy (David) Patterson of Coal Valley, Ill., Connie (Robert) Gunderson of Monona, Randy (Sandra) Evanson of Monona, Jerry Evanson of Ottawa, Ill., Terry Evanson of Monona; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Charlotte Mathis of Waukon. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and two brothers, Honroe and Melbourne Evanson. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 25, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona. The Rev. Allen Bidne officiated. Burial followed in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Monona. Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of arrangements. Casketbearers were Robert Evanson, Blake Evanson, Josh Evanson, Jeremy Heins, Michael Wolter, Chris Gunderson, and Adam Evanson. Waukon Standard, Wednesday, May 31, 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#287665) Doris Darlene Evanson 1930-1987 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=287665> AUTHOR: M. Durr - IAGen DATE: 7/9/2010 at 10:24:45 Surnames: HAMON,DUNDEE,EVANSON,WOLTER,PATTERSON,GUNDERSON Funeral services for Doris Evanson were held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 5 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Monona. Pastor Harold O. Ward officiated. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Monona. Schultz's Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of services. Doris Darlene Dundee Evanson was born April 15, 1930 at McGregor to parents Rance and Leta (Hamon) Dundee. She received her education in Forest Mills country school and Waukon High School. January 20, 1950 she married Alton O. Evanson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple had 8 children. They lived in Churchtown, Waterville, Garnavillo and Monona. Doris was employed at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital and later at Northern Engraving in Waukon until the time of her illness. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She died Friday, October 2, 1987 at Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse following a long illness. Preceding her in death was her father, Rance Dundee. Surviving is her husband, Alton; six sons: Randy Butler, Redding, California; Roger Evanson, Coggon; Ronald, Randy and Terry Evanson of Monona, and Jerry of Sandwich, Illinois; 3 daughters: Charlene Wolter of Manchester, Dorothy Patterson of Moline, Illinois and Connie Gunderson of Monona; her mother, Mrs. Leta Dundee of Rossville; 16 grandchildren and one brother, Milo Dundee of Marquette. Pallbearers were Milo Lee Dundee, Larry Dundee, James Evanson, Steve Evanson, Rick Mathis and Dave Mathis. Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.