Woods Funeral Home

Fairbank:Coralene Lehmkuhl Albrecht age 95 passed away on Friday June 21, 2013 at Mercy Living Plus in Oelwein, Iowa.

She was born on November 17, 1917 in Buffalo, Montana the daughter of George and Cora (McKinlay) Varney.

She married E.G. “Tod” Lehmkuhl on June 21, 1939 in rural Clay County, IA. He preceded her in death, she then married Herbert Albrecht on August 26, 1999 in Fairbank, IA. he also preceded her in death.

Survived by: four sons; Charles (Carolyn) Lehmkuhl of Pasadena, CA. Rev. Kurt (Janice) Lehmkuhl of Arlington, MN. Neale (Anne) Lehmkuhl of Bloomington, IL. and Gary (Gayle) Lehmkuhl of Fairbank, two daughters; Lois (Tom) Griffiths of Kailua, HI. and Chris (Rev. Tom) Rogers of Lake Forest, CA. 12 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren, one sister; Ruth Klunnenburg of St. Paul, MN. and a sister-in-law; Caroline Varney of Silver Bay, MN. she is also survived by her second husband, Herb Albrecht’s children and grandchildren.

Preceded by: her husbands, one daughter; Ruth Lehmkuhl, two sons; Timothy Lehmkuhl and Terry Lehmkuhl, two brothers; Arthur Varney and Charles Varney and a sister; Myrtle Varney.

Services: Wednesday June 26 at 2:00 pm at  the Lord of the Harvest Lutheran Church in Fairbank.

Visitation: Tuesday June 25 from 4-7 pm at the funeral home and for one hour before services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

  Cedar Rapids- Dianne Parker age 53 passed away Wednesday June 5, 2013 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics of pneumonia.

Dianne was born on September 9, 1959 in Anaheim, CA. the daughter of Richard and Frances (Boland) Ricklefs.

Dianne was a waitress for most of her adult life at many different restaurants around northeast Iowa.

She is survived by her son Brent (Bridget) Parker of West Union, two granddaughters; Brenna and Bristol Parker of West Union, three sisters; Marcia (Simeon) Tauber of Arcata, CA. Sheryl (Garth) Balthazor of Murieta, CA. and Victoria (Randy) Olson of Bend, OR. one brother; David Ricklefs of Milwaukee, Wi. her aunt Rosemary Boland of Hazleton and Uncle Delbert Ricklefs of Central City.

She was preceded in death by; her parents, a brother Donald Ricklefs, a nephew Ricky Balthazor and two uncles; Don Boland and Gayland Ricklefs and one aunt; Anna Ricklefs.

Services– will be on Saturday June 8, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 218 West 4th street in Vinton, Iowa.

Memorials– may be directed to the Cornerstone Baptist Church.

 David L. Ross age 65 of Fairbank, formerly of Iowa City passed away on Saturday June 1, 2013 at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, IA. from complications of cancer.

David was born on September 1, 1947 in Waterloo, his parents were Willis (Bud) and Lenora (Hahn) Ross, they preceded him in death. He married Kyong Cha Song on May 27, 1971 at the United Methodist Church in Fairbank. David served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a longtime employee of NCS Pearson in Iowa City formerly known as National Computer Systems, retiring in 2009.

Survived by; his wife, one daughter; Jennifer (Tim) Owens of Madison, WI. one son; Bryan Ross of Milwaukee WI. one brother; Lonnie (Laura) Ross of Fairbank, two sisters; Barb (Tracy) Gruetzmacher of Fairbank and Peggy (Steve) Niemann of Fredericksburg, one grandson; Ross Owens along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceded by; his parents

Services; Friday June 7, 2013 at 10:30 am United Methodist Church in Fairbank. Public visitation on Thursday June 6 from 4-7 pm at the funeral home and for one hour before services at the church.

Burial; in the Fairbank Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by Fortsch- Duffy Post 552 of Fairbank.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

 OELWEIN-Patricia Mae Curley, Oelwein formerly of Clayton and Fairbank, died Saturday, May 25th at Mercy Plus in Oelwein, after a brief illness

She was born on December 14, 1930 in Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of Louis and Wilda (Duffy) Meier.

She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School Fairbank and Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa.  She worked as an elementary school teacher for almost 20 years and owned antique stores in Fairbank and Clayton, Iowa.  She also sold antiques in the Southern United States with her husband, Jim.  She was an avid Gardener in her homes in Oelwein, and especially on the banks of the Mississippi in Clayton.

She married James Gordon Curley on October 14, 1953 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairbank.

Survived by-four sons; Michael and Keith (Tammy) of Fairbank, Tim (Martha Saldinger) of Silver Spring MD, and Russell (Judy) of Hamilton, OH. One sister, Shirley Rechkemmer of Oelwein.  Eight Grand children and 8 great-grandchildren.

Preceeed in death by- her parents, her sister Helen Rath, and her nephew Rick Fuller.

Services: at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 30th,at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank, with burial in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery.  Visitation on Wednesday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. scripture service.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Fairbank; Jack L. Duffy passed away Sunday April 28, 2013 at Oelwein Care Center of natural causes.

He was born June 4, 1927 in rural Dunkerton, the son of Leo and Anna (Kane) Duffy.

Jack married Dorothy Kane on October 24, 1949 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairbank, Ia. Jack started out as a farmer and then worked as a mechanic, he also worked many years as a plumber and electrician and most recently worked for the City of Fairbank and retired after 18 years. Jack was a lifelong member of I.C. Church and was a longtime member of the Fairbank Knights of Columbus, he was also a longtime member of the Fairbank Fire Department.

Survived by; his wife, Dorothy, four sons; Mike (Judy), Tim (Jeanette), Tony (Sherry) all of Fairbank and Ted (Susan) of LaCrescent, Mn.  Four daughters; Clarice (Steve) Levey of Lindstrom, Mn. Carol Duffy of Cedar Falls, Nancy (Rich) Wallace of Cedar Rapids and Norma (Kevin) Westendorf of Readlyn, one daughter in-law; Nina Duffy of Dibble, Ok.  27 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren with one on the way. Four sisters; Gladys Mahoney of Oelwein, Kaye Nelson of Rockford, Il. Bettie Anderson of Harlan, and Audrey Selander of Birmingham, Mi.

Preceded by; his parents, one son Mark Duffy, two grandchildren; Christopher Wallace and Joshua Menuey, one brother; Warren Duffy and one sister; Sister Mary Carol Duffy.

Services; 10:30 am Thursday May 2, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank with burial in the church cemetery. Public visitation from 3-7 pm at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Fairbank:  A memorial service for Bob Lorber will be held at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 18, with visitation for an hour before the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the  Oran Volunteer Fire Department.

Dunkerton- Mae LaVon Miller, age 93 died on Tuesday February 5, 2013 at Mercy Living Plus in Oelwein, Iowa of natural causes.

She was born on May 28, 1919 in Butler County, Iowa near the town of Dumont, the daughter of Ernest and Emma (Lind) Griner.

Mae married Paul Miller on November 28, 1940 in Butler County in the same house where she was born and raised. They made their home in Bristow. In 1949 they moved to Plainfield where they both worked at Hartman’s locker. In 1955 they moved to Dunkerton where they operated a locker. In the late 1950’s they purchased and operated Paul’s Drive Inn until 1971.

Survived by; one daughter; Carolyn (Norman) Clubine of Dunkerton, one son; Jim (Linda) Miller of Fairbank, six grandchildren; Cathy (Bobby) Rigdon, Carma (Stewart) May, Carla (Tom Hill) Clubine, Carol (Bob) Westendorf, Thad (Paula) Miller and Deedrie (Andy) LaFollette, 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren, one brother; E.J. Griner of Rush City, Minnesota and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded by; her parents and her husband Paul, one brother; Wilfred Griner and his wife Fleta, one sister; Elvera Henning and her husband George and one sister-in-law; Miriam Griner.

Services; Monday, February 11, 2013 @ 10:30 am at First United Methodist Church in Dunkerton, with burial in Fairview Cemetery also in Dunkerton. Public visitation on Sunday, February 10 from 2-5 pm at the funeral home and for one hour before services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Fairbank: Darlene Ann Miller age 84 died on January 9, 2013 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo of natural causes. She was born on April 2, 1928 the daughter of Charles and Katherine (Brown) Stock in rural Butler County, Iowa.

Darlene married LeRoy Miller on June 5, 1945 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waterloo. She worked at Hinson Manufacturing in Waterloo for a number of years, but spent the majority of her working years in the furniture and floor covering business. Darlene and LeRoy owned and operated Miller and Wife Floor Covering in Fairbank.

Survived by: four sons; Dave (Jan) of Norwalk, Dennis (Connie) of Arvada, Colorado, Mike (Kathy) of Fairbank and Gary (Pam) of Rosemount, Minnesota and one daughter, Kathy (Chris) Miller of Cedar Falls, 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Agnes (Cletus) Wheeler of Dunkerton, Sharon Davis of Waterloo and Diana Johnson of San Jose, California and one brother, Dub (Judi) Stock of San Jose, California.

Preceeded by: her parents, her husband, four sisters; Evelyn (Parkhurst) Heater, Carol Humphrey, Javonne Bailey and Shirley Lienhard, three brothers; Robert, Bernie and Butch Stock, one grandson, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.

Services: Saturday January 12, 2013 @ 10:30 am at Immaculate Conception Church, Fairbank.

Visitation: Friday January 11 from 3-7 pm at the funeral home with a 3:30 pm parish rosary and a 6:30 pm scripture service.

Burial: at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Fairbank.

Memorials: may be directed to the Fairbank American Legion Veterans Memorial Fund.

Fairbank: Edna Fern McGrane age 88,died Tuesday January 1, 2013 at Mercy Living Plus in Oelwein, Iowa of natural causes.

She was born November 12, 1924 in Fairbank, the daughter of Ralph and Gertrude (Kalm) Brant. Edna attended and graduated from the Fairbank School, she married Charles Brant December 29, 1944 at St. Mary’s Church in Waterloo, Iowa, they later divorced.

Edna worked for the Post Office in Fairbank and Waterloo, she retired after 24 years of service.

Survived by: three sons; Charles Larry (Christy) McGrane of Washburn, Terry (Janet) McGrane of Fairbank and Robert McGrane of Fairbank, two daughters; Sharon Shields of Fairbank and Tammy (Bill) Meister of Independence, 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. One brother; Oren (Anita) Brant of Waterloo.

Preceeded by: her parents, two brothers and their spouses Kenneth & Kathleen Brant and Milon & Thelma Brant.

Services: Saturday January 5, 2013 @ 10:30 am at Woods Funeral Home with visitation on Friday, January 4, from 4-7 pm and for 1 hour before services at the funeral home.

Inurnment: at a later date in the Fairbank Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Fairbank: Patricia Marie Necker age 80 died Sunday December 30, 2012 at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a brief illness.

She was born November 5, 1932 in rural Dunkerton, Black Hawk county the daughter of Jerome and Grace (O’Neel) Harn.

She married Willis Necker September 12, 1951 at Immaculate Conception Church in Fairbank, he died in 1967. Pat was a lifelong member of I.C. Church, along with raising her four children she worked at K-Mart in Oelwein for 15 years until her health forced her to retire.

Survived by: two sons; William of Oelwein and Timothy (Diana) of Liberty, Missouri and one daughter; Jeanette (Dick) Kester of Jesup, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, one sister Ellen Kremer of Jesup, two brothers-in-law; Clair (Carol) Levendusky and Lawrence Levendusky both of Waterloo.

Preceeded by: her parents, her husband, her daughter Jo and son-in-law Tom Ritter, two sisters; Betty Williamson & Darlene Heth, two brothers ; Alphonsus & Robert Harn and a brother-in-law; Joe Kremer.

Services; Friday, January 4, 2013 @ 10:30 am at Immaculate Conception Church in Fairbank, with burial at the church cemetery. Visitation on Thursday January 3 from 3-7 pm with a 3;30 pm parish rosary and a 6:30 pm scripture service.

Memorials may be directed to the family.