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Fairbank: Richard “Dick” Bowen age 72 passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein, IA.

Richard was born March 16, 1942 in Rochester, New York, the son of Burton and Vernita (Bordenau) Bowen. Richard worked for Owens-Corning in his hometown of Albion, NY for many years until the plant closed, he was also a member of the National Guard. He married Marilyn Proctor in 1965 and they later divorced.

Survived by: two daughters; Sarah Bowen and Elizabeth Bowen, one son; Richard Bowen Jr. one sister; Nancy Patton, six grandchildren and his companion; Marilyn King of Fairbank.

Preceded by; his parents

Memorial Services; 10:30 am Friday June 20, 2014 at the United Methodist Church in Fairbank, IA

Memorials; to be designated to the family

Oran: Daryl Lawrence Schares age 65 passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Daryl was born on February 15, 1949 in Waterloo the son of Kenneth and Marlys (Schmitz) Schares, he graduated from Wapsie Valley High School in 1969. He married Paula Kay Oberheu on September 12, 1970 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairbank. Daryl worked as a welder for Deere & Co. in Waterloo for 34 years retiring in 2009.

Survived by; his wife; Paula, two daughters; Jenny (Dan) Richards of Fairbank and Nicole (Pat) Reiher of Tripoli, three sons; Chris (Suzy) Schares of Cedar Falls, Aaron (Tara) Schares of Sumner and Jake (Corinne) Schares of Oelwein, 18 grandchildren; Ashley Schares, Eric, Reily & Madyson Richards, Jessi  and Justin Reiher, Jacob, Chace and Alexis Schares, Peyton, Austin, Ryan and Weston Schares, Delaney, Ella and Nora Schares, Alec and Tylen Hirsch, two brothers; Rick (Barb) Schares of Readlyn and Marty Schares of Fairbank, one sister; Jerilyn Schares of Cedar Falls, two sisters and brothers-in-law; Karen Silver of Cedar Rapids and Gloria (Steve) Schropp of Parnell and John Wroten of Fairbank.

Preceded by; his parents; Kenneth and Marlys Schares, his father and mother-in-law; Paul and Evie Oberheu and a sister-in-law; Kathie Wroten.

Services; 10:00 am Friday, June 13, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank

Visitation; Thursday, June 12 from 4-8 pm at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank

Inurnment; at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fairbank

Memorials; may be directed to the family

Oran; Elsie Helena Kreb age 100 passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Bickford Cottage in Cedar Falls, IA

She was born on January 11, 1914 in Camp Cook, Harding County, South Dakota, the daughter of Edward and Carrie (Engebretson) Olson. Elsie married Emil Kreb on July 28, 1938 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Elsie was a vital part of the family farm operation as well as a dedicated mother and housekeeper.

Survived by; three sons; Rueben of Nashua, Charles (Rosemary) of Waverly and Melvin (Hollis) of Scotia, CA, One brother; Clement (Emma) Olson 0f Mobridge, South Dakota along with many grandchildren and step-grandchildren.

Preceded by; her parents, her husband Emil in 1987, one son Herbert, one sister; Delphia Fischer and two brothers; Harvey and Melvin Olson.

Services; Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Oran, IA

Visitation: Friday June 13 from 4-7 pm at Woods Funeral Home in Fairbank and for one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Memorials: to be designated to St. Peter’s Church

Fairbank – Cecilia Mary Weepie age 102, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014 at West Village Care Center, Independence.

She was born September 18, 1911, the daughter of John and Mary (Weiser) Weepie. Cecilia was a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Church and also graduated from Immaculate Conception High School both of Fairbank.

Survived by:  many cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by: her parents and her brothers, Willie and Paul.

Services: 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 14, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank, with burial in the church cemetery.  Public visitation from 4 to 7 p.m Thursday, March 13, at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank, with a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a 7:00 pm Scripture Service.

Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Maynard: Brad Buzynski passed away Friday, Febrary 28 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born May 28, 1956 in Oelwein the son of Harold and Shirley (Neith) Buzynski. Brad married Susy Trebon on February 7, 1998 in Independence, IA

Brad attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Fairbank and later attended and graduated from Wapsie Valley Community Schools also in Fairbank. After graduating from school Brad worked at John Deere in Waterloo, he then woked for Woods’ Farms in Randalia, he then most recently worked at Iowa Ham which then became Tyson Foods until 2011. Brad enjoyed being with his family and friends, spending time outside, fishing, cooking and taking care of his yard.

Survived by: his wife; Susy, his children; Ashley and Tyler of Maynard, Kara Happel of Readlyn, Ryan and Troy of Waterloo, one granddaughter; Allie Happel of Readlyn. His mother; Shirley Buzynski of Fairbank, three sisters; Cindy (Roger) Myers of Fairbank, Kelly (Bruce) Milbrandt of Eagle Lake, MN and Kim Buzynski of Fairbank. Five brothers; Tom (Melaine), Mitch (Michelle), Scott (Amy) Buzynski all of Fairbank, Mark (Dawn) Buzynski of West Des Moines and Pete (Lori) Buzynski of Tuscon, AZ

Preceded by: his father; Harold, three sisters; Lynn, Lori and Debbie, one brother; Michael, one niece; Bethany Buzynski, his grandparents; Adam & Ceilia Buzynski and Henry & Niela Neith.

Services: Thursday, March 6 @ 10:30 am at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank

Visitation: Wednesday, March 5 from 3-7 pm at the funeral home and for one hour before services, Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials: to the family

Fairbank; Lyle Chase age 64 passed away Thursday January 30 at Unity Point (Allen)  Hospital in Waterloo IA.

He was born on August 23, 1949 in Fairbank the son of Frank and Amber (Deaton) Chase. Lyle graduated from Wapsie Valley High School in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army after graduation.

Lyle married Judy Poock on August 27, 1977 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Readlyn, IA. He was a lifelong carpenter and most recently enjoyed art work, working with different metals and also concrete.

Survived by; his wife Judy, two daughters; Michelle Chase of Waterloo and Miranda (Brandon) Konrardy of North Liberty, two grandsons; Carter and Chase Konrardy, three brothers; Paul Chase of Carthagena, OH and Dave (Pat) Chase of Fairbank and Tracy Chase of Independence, one sister; Carol (Gary) Nuss of Oelwein.

Preceded by; his parents and one brother; Earl Chase.

Services; Sunday, February 2, 2014 @ 4:00 pm at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank, IA

Visitation; Sunday, February 2, from 2-4 pm at the funeral home.

Burial: at a later date 

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Dunkerton: Phyllis A. Kuenstling  age 84 passed away on Monday December 30, 2013 at the Western Home in Cedar Falls IA

She was born August 1, 1929 in Primghar, Iowa the daughter of John and Beatrice Gately Hauptly.

Phyllis married Gerhard Kuenstling April 16, 1961 at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Dunkerton, he died June 28, 1985. Phyllis was a Registerd Nurse and worked in the OB Department at Allen Hospital for 17 years.

Survived by: two sons; Ken (Deanne) Kuenstling and Kevin Kuenstling both of Dunkerton, 12 grandchildren; Mary (Dennis) Snead of Ft. Stockton, TX, Bill (Pam) Faust of Oceanside, CA, Brian (Susie) Moulds of Dunkerton, Niki Moulds of Dunkerton, Dustin (Angie) Moulds of Readlyn, Danny (Andrea) Moulds of Cedar Falls, Kyle (Whitney) Kuenstling of Cedar Rapids, Keith Kuenstling of Dunkerton,Bethany (TJ Anderson) Kuentsling of Dunkerton, Devin (Kym Kruse) Kuenstling of Dunkerton, Shelby Kuenstling of Dunkerton and Kory Kuenstling of Dunkerton, 10 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Preceded by: her parents, her husband and 2 brothers; Dale and Carroll Hauptly, a half-brother; Lester Gately, a half-sister; Reba Steffens and 2 step-daughters; Karen Faust and Karla Moulds.

Services: Saturday, January 4, 2014 @ 10:30 am at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bennington Township.

Visitation: Friday, January 3 from 3-7 pm at Woods Funeral Home and for one hour before services at the church.

Memorials: may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church

Fairbank- Sherry Ann Weber, of Fairbank, died Monday, December 9, 2013.

She was born December 17, 1969 at Waterloo, Iowa daughter of Aloysius John and Patricia Ann (Cavanaugh) Duffy.  She graduated from Wapsie Valley High School in 1988.

She married Francis Weber on June 5, 1999 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank.

Survived by: her husband Francis, one son: Joshua, one daughter: Alexis and one step-daughter: Alyssa.  Two brothers: Pat (Sherry) Duffy of Erie, IL, Galen (Bonnie) Duffy of Littleton.  Two sisters: Colleen (Darold) Matthias of Sumner and Kathy Volker of Fairbank along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceded by: her parents, and grandparents, one brother: Dennis Duffy and a niece Carrie Matthias.

Services: at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 13, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank, with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Public visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday with a Parish Rosary at 4:00 p.m. all at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family

DUNKERTON-George Louis Schares of  Dunkerton, died Monday, October 7.

He was born on November 6, 1945 at Waterloo, son of Norbert and Leona Meier Schares.

He married Marlene Miller and was later divorced. Married Sandra Bagg and they later divorced.

He retired in 1996 from John Deere and Company after 3o years of employment.

Survived by: two daughters: Lisa (Stan) Talaska of Janesville and LeAnn (Mark) Kelly of Hudson.  Five grandchildren: Nicole Talaska (Adam), Blake Talaska, Grant Kelly, Wyatt Kelly and Mac Kelly.  One great grandson, Bentley Cosby.  Four brothers: Mike (Amanda) Schares, Jeff (Deb) Schares, Andy (Donna) Schares and Bill Schares  of Dunkerton.  Eight sisters: Pat (Jim) Ehr of Independence, Joann (Bill) Weber, Dorothy (Dennis) Adamson, and Marge (Rich) Grady  of Dunkerton. Marilyn Steggall and Carol (Lauren) Brandt of Fairbank. Joyce Rubalcaba of Stockton, CA. and Jeanette (Kevin) Steffen of Waterloo.

Preceeded in death by: his parents, one son, Edward Schares, one brother; Tom Schares and one brother in-law, Ronnie Steggall.

Services: at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Barclay, with burial in the church cemetery.  Public visitation on Friday, October 11 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Fairbank: Susan Miller age 53 passed away at her home on Friday September 20 of natural causes.

She was born on June 1, 1960 in Waterloo the daughter of Melvin & Elsie Habenicht Miller. Susan graduated from Oelwein High School in 1978. After high school she worked at Rath Packing until it closed and Bertch Cabinetry she also worked at various other places until she was forced to retire due to health reasons.

Survived by: her daughter Tiffany Miller of Ames, one brother; Mike Miller of Fairbank, two sisters; Marlene (John) Higgins of Waterloo and Patty Clement of Charles City along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceded by: her parents, two brothers; Gary Jones and Tim MIller and a nephew Edward Schares.

Services: Tuesday, September 20 @ 10:30 am at Woods Funeral Home

Visitation: Monday, September 19 from 4-7 pm with a 4:00 pm rosary.

Burial: at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fairbank

Memorials: to be directed to her daughter Tiffany.