Woods Funeral Home

Fairbank- Marion T. Meier, age 87 passed away of cardiac arrest on Friday, January 6, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein, Iowa. Visitation will be at Woods Funeral Home  on Sunday, January 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be on Monday. January 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Fairbank.

Marion was born on September 4, 1924, near Waverly, the daughter of Martin B. and Lula G. (Ingersoll) Anhalt. She graduated from Waverly High School. On September 2, 1946 she was united in marriage to William H. Meier at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly. They lived in the Waverly area for many years and moved to Oran in 1953. They operated the Oran Cremery. Marion moved to Fairbank in 1975. She worked as a cook for the Wapsie Valley Community Schools in Oran and Fairbank, until retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, church choir and the American Legion Auxillary.

Marion took great pride in her ten children, many grandchildren and friends. Get-togethers with family and friends brought her much joy. She enjoyed gardening, baking, crocheting, playing cards and watching sports. Marion had a spirited personality, enjoyed stories and jokes and was a devoted friend to many.

She is survived by her children: John (Darlene) Meier of Hazleton, Joann (Dennis) Covert of Davenport, David (Barbara) Meier of Decorah, Dianne (Bob) Clark of Dorchester, Patricia Curley of  Fairbank, Annette (Kevin) Niebuhr of Dunkerton, Madonna (Brian) Welsh of Fairbank, Michele (Alan) Blekeberg of Ridgeway and Chris Meier of Greenville Wi. 25 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Marion is also survived by sisters-in-law, Lelah Anhalt, Marjorie Anhalt, Delores (Anhalt) Hassman, Esther Meier, Bonnie Harris and brother-in-law Paul Meier.

Marion was preceded in death by her husband William in 1975, her daughter Karla Meier in 2011, one great-grandson, her parents and siblings, Helen Eighmey, Grace Anhalt, Martin (Bob) Anhalt, John Anhalt, Beatrice Biermann, William Anhalt and Paul Anhalt.

Memorials- in lieu of flowers may be directed to the family.

Fairbank– Lorrain Margaret Little Foster, 76, of Fairbank died on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Sumner Memorial Hospital, Sumner, of a lengthy illness.

She was born on September 18, 1935, Dubuque County, Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Lawrence Peter and Loretta Margaret (Hazer) Davis.

She married Earl Little on June 2, 1956, he died in 1991 .  She married her second husband Jim Foster, he died in 2003.

She was a waitress at the Sportsman Club in Oelwein for many years, worked at the Bel-Mar in Fairbank.  Owned and operated Ma’s Place in Fairbank from 1979-1988.

Survived by: one daughter, Janann (Chris) Rabe of Highlands, Co., three sons: Tom (Nancy) Little of Topeka, KS., Loras (Denise) Little and Ken (Lamar) Little, both of Fairbank.  One step-son: Chad Foster of Sumner, two step-daughters: Wendy Holt of Sumner and Amy Stevens of Indiana.  Ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by:  her first husband, Earl Little in 1991, her second husband, Jim Foster in 2003.  One son Ron Little and two brothers, Jerry Davis and Donald Davis and her father Lawrence.

Services: at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December21, at Immaculate conception Catholic church, Fairbank with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Public visitation on Tuesday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Parish Rosary at 4:00.

Memorials may be directed to the Heart of Iowa Hospice or to the family.

Fairbank: William Nicholas Kerns died December 7, 2011 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo Ia. from complications of kidney cancer which resulted in a blood clot.

He was born on May 31, 1956 the son of William and Ruby (Baldwin) Kerns in Oelwein Ia.

He married Brenda Judisch on October 7, 1978 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fairbank.

Bill was employed at Woods Construction for 13 years and was then employed at Wapsie Valley Schools for the next 13 years. He was employed for the next 12 years until his death at Mercy Hospital with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.

He is survived by his wife Brenda, his mother Ruby Lahner of Oelwein, his Brother Larry (Sandy) Loban of Dunkerton.

He is preceded in death by his father Bill Kerns Sr.

Services at 11:00 am on Saturday December 10 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein, with burial in the Fairbank Cemetery.  Public visitation on Friday December 9 from 5:00-7:00 pm and 1 hour before services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Fairbank-Beatrice C. Kleinendorst died Thursday, November 4, at Parkview Assisted Living in Fairbank of natural causes.

She was born February 1, 1916 at Acme, Iowa the daughter of William and Mary Schmitz.

She married Theodore Kleinedorst September 8, 1941 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waterloo, Ia.

Survived by:  2 sisters-in-law, Evaan Schmitz and Marion Schmitz 

Preceeded in death by: Her husband, 5 brothers, Edmund Schmitz, Raphael Schmitz, Adrian Schmitz, James Schmitz and Gerald Schmitz. 4 sisters, Evarista Oberhue, Magdalen Rueter, Evelyn Schmitz and Elizabeth Kinney.

Services: at 10:30 am on Monday November 7 at  I.C. Church Fairbank, Ia. with burial at Eagle Center Cemetery. Public visitation from 3:00- 7:00 pm on Sunday November 6 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family or Parkview Assisted Living

WATERLOO- Jerome “Jody” Odiel VanDaele, of Waterloo formerly of Fairbank and Oran area, died Sunday, September 11,  at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Iowa City,  from complications of Muscular Dystrophy.

He was born September 30, 1961 in Oelwein, Iowa, son of Julius and Bettie (Fortsch) VanDaele.

He grauated from Wapsie Valley High School, Fairbank in 1980. He received degrees from Wartburg College and University of Northern Iowa.  He had worked at the University of Northern Iowa up until a few years ago.

Survived by: one sister, Nancy (Larry) Holub, Oelwein.  A brother in-law, Casey Rechkemmer, Oelwein.  One niece, Stephanie (Brian) Beesecker, Fairbank, three nephews, Shane (Jessica) Rechkemmer, Oelwein, Scott Rechkemmer, Oran,  Addam Holub, Oelwein, and great-nieces and great-nephews,   and a very special friend LeeAnne Kramer of Waterloo.

Preceded in death by: his parents, Julius and Bettie VanDaele. A sister, Beth Ann Rechkemmer.

Services :  at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 15th at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank, with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Public visitation on Wednesday at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association

                     ORLANDO, FLORIDA- Dennis Raymond Duffy, 58, former resident of Fairbank, Iowa, died August 20, 2011, at his Orlando, Flordia home.  Dennis was born November 6, 1952, in Waterloo, Iowa to Patricia and Aloysius Duffy, of Fairbank.

Dennis served in the United States Navy as a Chief Engine-man Diesel Inspector.  During his 20 year career, he served in the Vietnam War, Desert Storm and Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm.  He received the Vietnam Service Medal, Battle “E” Award, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd award), National Defense Service (2nd award), Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star, Expert Rifle Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal and 4 Good Conduct Awards.

Dennis lived in New Orleans for a time and endured the hardships from Hurricane Katrina.  He then moved to Orlando, Flordia to be with his children.  He spend his final year and a half in the care of lhis previous wife, Melodie and their children, Melissa and Brett.

Our family circle is broken.  He  is survived by his wife, Colleen; his daughter, Melissa; his son Brett.  Our sibling circle is broken.  Remaining siblings are: Patrick (Sherry) Duffy, Erie, IL,. Colleen (Darold) Matthias, Sumner, Galen (Bonnie) Duffy, Jesup, Kathy (Duffy) Volker Fairbank and Sherry (Francis) Weber, also of Fairbank; along with several nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews.

At Dennis’ request, no service will be held.  Dennis loved the warm climates.  He will be laid to rest, with Military Honors, in the Flordia National Cemetery for Veterans in Bushnell, Flordia, WE THANK YOU  for proudly protecting our rights, our way of life and the United States of America.

Condolences may be directed to: The Family of Dennis Duffy at 18029 Hollister Road, Orlando, Florida, 32820, or emailed to: Melodieduffy@yahoo.com and she will forward accordingly.

We take comfort in knowing Love Never Dies and we have one more Angel above us….

Fairbank-Beatrice (Bea) Isabelle Bates, of Oelwein formerly of Fairbank, died Friday, August 19, at Grandview HealthCare Center in Oelwein.

She was born June 18, 1921 at Oneal, Nebraska, daughter of Ernest Marion and Lillian Mae (Stahly) Harris.

She married Kenneth Bates on November 17, 1944.

Survived by: Two daughters: Paula (Clifford) Reed, Oelwein and Marsha (Tony) Sherbon, Marengo.  Two sons: Kerry (Dee) Bates, Lovett, TX and Edward Bates, Oelwein.  10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren

Preceded in death by:  her husband, Kenneth, September 1997 and one sister, Marie Harris.

Services:  at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank, with inurnment in the Fairbank Cemetery.  Family will greet friends and family on Tuesday at the funeral home from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m and one hour before services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Dunkerton: Juanita K. McIntosh, of Dunkerton, died Wednesday, August 03, at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo of congestive heart failure.

She was born November 23, 1922 at Winona, Kansas, daughter, of Frank and Flora (Rousch) Buss, and her adoptive parents, Col. Earl J and Elisie J. Kleckner.

She married John McIntosh on April 21, 1957 at the First Baptist Church, Dunkerton, Iowa.

Survived by: her husband John, two daughters, Jorge Ann Swinford of Des Moines, Anita (Dave) Claman of Ames, three sons, James (Pat) McIntosh of Dunkerton, John (Gretchen)  of Brighton CO., Matthew (Kelly) McIntosch of Tacoma, WA.  Seventeen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: her birth parents, Frank and Flora Buss and her adoptive parents Cop. Earl and Elsie Klechkner, her first husband, Capt. Duane Swinford, one daughter, Catherine E. Swinford and one son, Duane A. Swinford.  Two sisters, Charlotte Miller and Lucille Lucas, one brother, George Buss,  two nephews, Frank and Robert Buss.

Services:  at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, at the First Baptist Church in Dunkerton, with burial in the Fairview Cemetery.  Public Visitiation on Friday from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. at First Bapist Church Fellowship Hall in Dunkerton, and one hour before services at the Church.

Memorial may be directed to the family.

Fairbank-Duane “Chick” L. Hartman of Fairbank, died Tuesday, August 2, at his home at rural Fairbank of heart and kidney failure.

He was born on May 17, 1930 in Bremer County,  Readlyn, Iowa, son of Edward and Irene (Staack) Hartman.

He attended grade school in Klinger and graduated from Dunkerton High School in 1948.  After school he worked for B&J Ready Mix in Dunkerton for 12 years.  Served in th U.S. Navy from 1951-1955 during the Korean War. Then went to John Deere in Waterloo, and worked there for 21 years as a Divisional Supervisor.  He had farmed all of his life.

He married Joyce Campbell on August 7, 1955, at the Presbyterian Church in Jesup.

Survived by: his wife, Joyce; one son, Harlan (Deb) Hartman of Fairbank.  Two daughters, Barb Boevers of Readlyn and Brenda (Dan) Salisbury of Dunkerton.  Ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  One brother, Loren Hartman; and one brother in-law Virgil Hesse, along with many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: his parents, Ed and Irene Hartman, a son, Dean Hartman, son in-law, Dan Boevers and two grandsons, Baby Boevers and Bryce Grimm. A sister and Brother-in-law Janola and Melvin Hesse also a sister Lois Hesse.

Services: at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Westgate, Iowa, with burial in the Fairbank Cemetery.  Public visitation from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home and one hour before the services Saturday at the Church.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

FAIRBANK: Esther C. Kraft died Wednesday July 27 at Parkview Assisted Living in Fairbank of natural causes.

She was born Aug. 28, 1918 in Fairbank, Iowa the daughter of Gustav and Ida (Kundy) Neuman.

She married Marshall Kraft January 10, 1936 in Waterloo Iowa.

Survived by: 1 daughter Chloe (Richard) Hewitt of East Moline Ill. 1 granddaughter Candace(David) Sountris of Moline Ill. 2 great-grandsons Jared & Ethan, 1 sister Wilma Hake of Lake Mills Wi.

Preceeded by: Her husband Marshall in 1988 along with several sisters and brothers.

Services: Private family services, with no visitation.

Burial: Fairbank Cemetery

Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fairbank Ia.

Condolances may be sent to Chloe Hewitt, 225 37th Ave. East Moline Ill. 61244