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Larry L. Baker
Born in Fairmont, Minnesota on June 1, 1939
Departed on January 25, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Thursday, January 28, 2010
Service: Friday, January 29, 2010
Family Gathering: Friday, January 29, 2010
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Larry L Baker, 70, of 2027 Sunland Dr. SE died peacefully on Monday January 25, 2010 at his home. Services at 11:00 AM on Friday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where there will also be military rites. Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer will officiate. Entombment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday.
Survivors include his wife, Marge, two daughters, Anna Baker and her significant other, Daniel Greene Smith of Marion and Carey (Aaron) Bewyer of Urbandale. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Eadie, Julian, Brendan and Leah. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Ronald, and sister, Shirley.
Larry was born on June 1, 1939 in Fairmont, Minnesota, the son of Raymond and Agnes Johnson Baker. He Married Marge L. Ramsdell on May 22, 1965 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Larry was the senior territory manager for H.B. Fuller Company and retired from there after 35 years of service.
He was past president of the Professional Sales Association, Optimist Club as well as proudly serving in the Army. Larry enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and he was an avid sportsman. He treasured time spent with his friends, family and especially his grandchildren. Larry understood the word honor and lived in such a way as to show what it meant. There will be a perpetual hole in that part of the world that Larry so beautifully filled.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church or the American Red Cross for Haiti relief.
Military rites by American Legion Hanford Post No. 5.
Garry Alfred Underwood
BORN: May 27, 1948
DIED: October 9, 2011
RESIDENCE: Fort Madison, IA
Garry Alfred Underwood, 63, of Fort Madison, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
He was born May 27, 1948 in Burlington, he was the son of Otis and Helen (Miller)Underwood. He married
Linda Hays on February 24, 1990.
Survivors include his wife Linda, five daughters Tammy (Andy) Anderson of Des Moines, Robin (David) Whitaker of Fort Madison, Nicole (Joey) Lampe of Fort Madison, Heather (Derek) Gosnell of Fort Madison, Hattie (Will) Kemp of Fort Madison, one son Adam Hayes of Fort Madison, five sisters Loretta (Don) Bliss of Burlington, Sandy Parton of Burlington, Martha (Bert) Morris of Burlington , Ruth (Bob) Fisher of New London, Ramona Underwood of Bloomfield, two brothers George Underwood of Fort Madison, Pete (Lavon) Underwood of Cedar Rapids, fifteen grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, one daughter, one brother, one sister and one granddaughter.
Garry was employed by Pieper, Inc. Wever, Iowa. He loved fishing, family, going on joy rides, puzzle books, visiting with friends and watching Elvis impersonators.
Friends may call after 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 12 at the Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in Donnellson. Family will meet with friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 13 at Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in Donnellson with Reverend Mark Binder officiating. Burial will be at Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington.
A memorial has been established in his memory. Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Elmer LeRoy Huff
BORN: February 26, 1919
DIED: September 24, 2011
RESIDENCE: IA
Elmer LeRoy Huff, 92, of Farmington, passed away at 7:25 P.M. Saturday September 24, 2011 at the Fort Madison Community Hospital.
Born February 26, 1919 near Mt. Hamill, Iowa the son of Amos Edward and Cora Fern Simmons Huff. On April 1, 1945 at Kahoka, Missouri he married
Ruth Stevens.
Survivors include his wife Ruth of Farmington, one daughter Audrey Jean (Roy) Davidson Davolt of Farmington, two sons Maurice Dale Huff of Farmington and Michael LeRoy (Rhonda) Huff of Farmington, eight grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister Vera (James Ervin) Jenkins of Farmington and several nieces, nephews and cousins
He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, three brothers and one sister.
Elmer delivered ice for many years in the Farmington area; he worked for Jack White Hatchery in Farmington. He then worked for several years for the Farmington Street Department and served as City Marshall. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Elmer was a former member of the Nazarene Church in Farmington and currently attended the Bonaparte Baptist Church. He was a member and past commander of the Farmington American Legion and served as District Commander. He was a Master Mason of the Keosauqua Masonic Lodge #10. Elmer served on the Farmington City Council for many years and served as Farmington Mayor for 12 years. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and traveling.
Friends may call after 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in Farmington where the family will meet with friends from 5-7 P.M. Wednesday evening. There will be a Masonic service at 6:30 P.M. at the funeral home. Following the visitation the body will be cremated.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday September 29, 2011 at the Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in Farmington with Reverend Mark Caston officiating. Burial with full military rites by the Farmington American Legion will be held in the Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
David M. Wagner
BORN: November 28, 1936
DIED: October 4, 2011
RESIDENCE: New Boston, IA
David M. Wagner, 74, of New Boston, Iowa passed away at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 at his home.
He was born November 28, 1936 in Montrose, Iowa. He was the son of Maurice and Hazel (Davis) Wagner. On January 24, 1975 he married
Linda Blakely in Canton, Missouri.
Survivors include his wife Linda of New Boston, two sons Warren (Shelly) Wagner of Farmington, Brian Wagner of New Boston, one daughter JoAnn (Brett) Sweeting of Ainsworth, one sister Charlene Hall of Fort Madison, six grand-children, one aunt, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Don Wagner and one sister Mary Kite.
David was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked at Shellor Globe for thirty six years. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, playing his guitar and reading western books. Most of all, David loved his grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 7th at Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home Donnellson with Pastor Tom Petersen officiating. Family will meet with friends from 9:00 a.m. until the service. Burial will be held at the Keokuk National Cemetery with flag presentation by The Keokuk American Legion.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Dwayne L. Ampey
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on February 26, 1936
Departed on June 8, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Service: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Dwayne L. Ampey, 71, of 1311 15th St S.E. died Friday June 8, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center following a sudden illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. The Rev. Richard Reed will officiate. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-7pm at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Schumacher and husband Brad, Lorinda Ampey and a son, James Henderson all of Cedar Rapids, 3 sisters, Barbara Edwards of Cedar Rapids, Marion Nance of Marion and Norma Armstrong of Richmond Heights, California. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Joseph and Hayli Schumacher and Kyle Ampey, a great grandson, Anthony Ampey and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, three brothers, Fred, James and Kurtis Ampey, and two sisters, Madeline Brown and Ethel May Ampey preceded him in death.
Dwayne was born February 26, 1936 in Cedar Rapids, the son of David and Naomi Ampey. He was employed at Penick & Ford. Dwayne had a great love for boxing and was a Golden Glove Champion. He spent over 25 years at Jane Boyd, coaching boxing to many children and adults. In his spare time he enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and caring for his dogs. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War.
The family has established a memorial fund.
Jean M. Aldrich
Born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 9, 1939
Departed on June 23, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Service: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Cemetery: Center Baptist Cemetery
Jean M. Aldrich, 68, of 273 Windsor Dr. NE died Sat. June 23, 2007 at her home after a short illness. Services at 10 AM on Thursday at the Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. Terry Hamilton will officiate. Burial at 3:00 PM on Thursday in the Center Baptist Cemetery in rural Lansing. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday.
Survivors include three daughters, Kari Lackore of Frisco, Texas, Kristin Kuehl of Cedar Rapids, and Constance Kurth of Plymouth, Minnesota; two sons, James of Addison, Texas and John of Norwalk and sister, Joan Syverson of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, David, Lindsey, Hillary, Tabitha, Tiffany, Connie, Adam, Jacob, Austin, Joseph, Bryan and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
Jean was born on March 9, 1939 in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Edith Reinertson Bringedahl. She graduated from Luther College in 1961 with a degree in education. She married
A. James Aldrich on Aug. 18, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan. He died in 1994. Jean was an elementary school teacher at Kenwood Elementary and retired from there after more than 35 years of service. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church, P.E.O. Chapter DK, N.E.A. and Retired School Personnel. A memorial fund has been established. Jean was extremely proud of her Scandinavian heritage. She enjoyed collecting trolls and rosemalling. She was an outgoing person who loved to entertain both her family and many friends.
Fred L. Bjornson
Born in Grafton, North Dakota on June 4, 1925
Departed on January 24, 2010. Resided in North Liberty, Iowa.
Visitation: Thursday, January 28, 2010
Service: Friday, January 29, 2010
Family Gathering: Friday, January 29, 2010
Fred L. Bjornson, 84 of North Liberty, died on January 24, 2010 at University of Iowa Hospitals after complications from surgery. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday January 29 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories with Rev. Brenda Ehret of the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids officiating. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m Thursday, January 28. Inurnment will be held in Mountain, North Dakota in the summer.
Fred L. Bjornson, was born in Grafton, North Dakota on June 4, 1925 to Sigurbjorn “Sig” and Hallfridur “Freda” Gudmundson Bjornson. He had an older sister who died at birth and two younger brothers, Alvin and Darrell and a younger sister, Lois. He attended school in Grand Forks, North Dakota and graduated high school in Moorhead, Minnesota in 1943. He then joined the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviation Cadet in Iowa City, Iowa and was honorably discharged in 1945 when WW2 ended; he was very proud of his service to the country. He attended the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State before entering into his father Sig’s insurance business in 1946. Fred received his first insurance license in Minnesota in 1945. He spent 4 years in Minot, North Dakota as Field Supervisor. In 1948 he partnered with his brother Magnus Alvin “Al” Bjornson to start Far-More Insurance in Moorhead. In 1954 Fred moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to work for State Auto Insurance Company in the Iowa territory. There he met Barbara Beryl Hoffman and they married
in 1955 and had 3 children, Christine Anne (1955), Sig II (1957), and Elizabeth Ann (1958). They later divorced and Barbara passed away in 1977.
In 1961, Fred started Bjornson, Incorporated of Iowa, a managing general agency whose motto was “Sailing Uncharted Insurance Waters” and featured a Viking ship logo. He received the C.P.C.U. professional designation in 1962 and served the local chapter in all capacities including president. He served 3 years on the national C.P.C.U. Society committee. When Fred retired in the mid-90’s he sold Bjornson, Inc. to Concorde General Agency and First West.
In the mid-80’s he served as Zone Chairman for the American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) and became Vice-President in 1987. Fred was a longtime active member of the AAMGA and was one of the original contributors to the “AAMGA Education Foundation” which today provides the most extensive selection of courses related to the wholesale insurance industry anywhere. He always looked forward to and attended many AAMGA annual meetings. It was at the 1985 meeting in San Francisco, CA that he flew to Reno, Nevada and married
Jeanne Ann Land. The entire family attended many AAMGA meetings - and fondly remembers the kindness and fun we had with AAMGA members.
Fred also owned and operated the Iowa Benevolent Association from the mid-60’s. His daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” Levi ran the business the last 14 years before Fred sold the association in 2002.
Fred was an avid golfer, bowler, and skier. He was an original stockholder that (with a group of fellow Iowan’s) started Keystone Resort near Dillon Colorado in 1969. He still owns a condominium there which has become a “home away from home” to our family and many skiing friends. After retiring, Fred and Jeanne spent their summers in the Rockies at Keystone and their winters in Mesa, Arizona where Fred truly enjoyed golfing and bowling with his buddies in various men’s leagues.
In 1995 Fred and his brother Darrell (a late-AAMGA member) invited all the sons and son-in-laws to a golf school in Camelback Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. From that outing, a Bjornson family match-play golf tournament and reunion was born, known as the “Beekie Cup”. Last summer the group played for the 9th time in Lake Okoboji, Iowa. Fred is the only 2-time MVP.
His interests included the University of Iowa’s football and basketball teams where Fred was a longtime contributor and season ticket holder. He attended every Iowa Hawkeye football bowl game - Rose Bowl in 1957, 1959, 1982, and 1986 – Peach Bowl in 1983 – Gator Bowl in 1984 – Freedom Bowl in 1985. Fred loved the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins. He was a collector of stamps, especially the “first-day covers” that he neatly sleeved and bound for 40 years. He also loved books and had a large collection of science fiction books. He was an avid, life-long reader and enjoyed both fiction and non-fiction.
Fred’s organizations included Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity, the Elks Club, Masonic Blue Lodge, El Kahir Shrine, Cedar Rapids Country Club, First Lutheran Church, and he was a life-long member of the American Legion. He was an active member of the Friends Club in Cedar Rapids.
To say he was an avid and lifelong Republican was an understatement and he took pride in attending the local caucus meetings and loved to debate political issues.
Fred will always be remembered for his easy smile, gentle nature, genuine loyalty, generosity and infectious sense of humor. He would have liked this one: A golfer set up his ball on the first tee, took a mighty swing and hit his ball into a clump of trees. He found his ball and saw an opening between two trees he thought he could hit through. Taking out his 3 wood, he took another mighty swing, the ball hit a tree, bounced back, hit him in the forehead and killed him. As he approached the gates of Heaven, St. Peter saw him coming and asked, "Are you a good golfer?", to which the man replied, "Got here in two, didn't I?"
He especially loved his family and was proud of his Icelandic ancestry. In 1986 he financed (and along with artistic help from his son Sig II), published “The Bjornson Saga – The Story of an Icelandic American Family”, a 92-page hardbound tribute to his family, both past and present.
Fred is survived by a very large family that loved him tremendously as evidenced by this ridiculously long obit: his wife, Jeanne of North Liberty, three children, daughter, Christine Marsh (David) of Cedar Rapids, son Sig Bjornson (Marsha) of Eagle, Colorado and a daughter, Elizabeth Levi (Shlomo) of Cedar Rapids, three stepsons, Dana Land (Paula) of Cedar Rapids, Ross Land (Evril) of Cedar Rapids and Toby Land (Laura) of Marion, a brother Mugnus "Al" Bjornson (Arlyss) of Barnsville, MN and a sister Lois Berkkrus (Russell) of Glynndon, MN. Fred had 12 grandchildren, Tara, Katie, Tristan and David Marsh, Vanezzia Levi, Marie (Bryan) Pettit, Megan, Morgan and Douglas Land and Andrew, Camron and Sydney and one great grandson Jack.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the AAMGA’s “University Foundation” (In memory of Fred L. Bjornson), 150 South Warner Road #156, King of Prussia, PA. 19406.
