Miller Rowe
Miller Rowe, 87, of 933 Grand Blvd., Cedar Falls, Iowa, died on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Allen Memorial Hospital, of natural causes. He was born on April 8, 1917 in Beaman, Iowa, the son of Benjamin Harrison and Blanche H. (Crombie) Rowe. Miller graduated from Beaman High School and he attended the University of Iowa.
Miller was married to Barbara A. Nagel on June 26, 1948 in Waterloo, Iowa. She died on November 28, 1997. He worked for Flower City Box, and as the accountant and manager for Edible Soy Products in Hudson, Iowa, until his retirement. He belonged to the St. Timothy United Methodist Church Choir and sang in the AmVet Chorus in Cedar Falls. He enjoyed fishing trips to Canada and playing bridge. He was also an active member at the Cedar Falls Senior Center.
Miller is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Rowe of Cedar Falls; son, Stephen Rowe of Overland Park, Kansas; grandson, Ben Rowe of Cedar Falls; granddaughters, Andrea and Morgan Rowe of Overland Park, KS; and a sister, Ermyl Ludemann of Cedar Falls.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Keith Rowe.
Friends who wish may direct memorials to the family.
Betty J. Ruby
Betty J. Ruby, 78, of Bickford Cottages died Thursday, August 7, 2003 at the center from complications of Alzheimer's. She was born February 21, 1925 in Warsaw, Illinois the daughter of Alvin and Helen Crouch Thieman.
Betty graduated from Quincy High School. She married Charles Ruby Jun 30, 1945 in Quincy, Illinois. He died August 17, 1987. She worked in the kitchen at Payson-Seymour High School. After she moved to Waterloo she worked for Hy-Vee and other local grocery stores giving sample demonstrations of products. She was a member of the Payson United Church of Christ.
Betty is survived by two daughters: Barbara Hill her husband Jim of Waterloo, Iowa and Rebecca Merritt of Waterloo; a granddaughter Jessica Merritt of Waterloo; and a grandson Sean Flaherty of Iowa City, Iowa. She is preceded in death by a sister Ruth Thieman and a son-in-law Wesley Merritt.
Michael J. Rueckert
Michael John Rueckert, 50, of Linden, Michigan, formerly of Waterloo, died at his residence on Thursday, December 23, 2004. He was born December 19, 1954 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Donald and Beverly Jean Dieckmann Rueckert. Michael graduated from West High School in 1973 and attended Hawkeye Technical School in Waterloo.
He was a computer engineer for several auto manufacturers, most recently working at Quanta US, Inc.
Michael is survived by his daughter, Kimberly M. Janson of Glendale Heights, Illinois; his mother, Beverly J. (Truman) Kaiser of Waterloo; sister, Carol (Charles) Fridal of Hiawatha, Iowa; niece, Jennifer Fridal and nephew, Jonathan Fridal, both of Hiawatha.
Michael is preceded in death by his father, Donald Rueckert; maternal grandparents, Louis and Esther Dieckmann; and paternal grandparents, Walter and Esther Rueckert.
Margaret W. Runge
Margaret Leehy Runge was born on January 19, 1915, the daughter of Thomas and Inger (Erickson) Leehy, at Linn Grove , IA. When she was born in a farm house in 1915, she shared with us that her parents paid $5.00 to the doctor, $5.00 to the nurse, and $5.00 to the buggy driver for their services. She was the youngest of four children. She had three older brothers named Eugene, Morris and Ellis (named after the Island at which her mother landed).
One of her favorite childhood memories was the story she told of a young girl from around her area who was taken by Indians. This was quite a feisty child because the story goes she threw such a fit that her captors couldn't stand it so they whipped her soundly and sent her home!
On April 22, 1934, Margaret was united in marriage to Karl Runge at Rembrandt, Iowa by Pastor Theo Lerude. They had two children, Jan Marshall and Caroline Camille. They moved with their family to Waterloo in 1952. She has been a faithful member of First Lutheran Church since coming to Waterloo worshiping and communing regularly until she was no longer able to attend. The fellowship she shared with the women of the congregation was important to her and she had made many life long friends.
On Easter Sunday 1984 Margaret and Karl celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by returning to Rembrandt ,IA, where they were married. The both commented numerous times how special the experience was for them. In 1996, Margaret and her granddaughter Lynn attended a Son's of Norway meeting when special guest Norman Bourlog was there. They walked over to his table to introduce themselves and he invited them to be his dinner companions for the evening. Margaret was so thrilled!
Besides being a member of the Son's of Norway Solgamit Lodge, she was also a 50 year member of Buena Vista Chapter #309 Order of the Eastern Star, Past Matrons Club of Waterloo chapter #128 O.E.S., and a lifetime member of Allen Hospital Auxiliary where she volunteered at the hospital gift shop and then for many years as surgery hostess.
She is survived by her daughter in law: Mary Ann Runge of Waterloo. Eight grandchildren: Emillee and husband Ben Cunningham of Dunkerton; Douglas Siemens of Hagerstown, MD; Lynn Nagel of Waterloo; Steve Runge of Waterloo; Erik and wife Tami Runge of Waterloo; Bill Siemens of Fairfax, VA; Tom and wife Tammy Siemens of Waterloo; Jennifer Siemens of Denver, CO. Nine grandchildren: Daniel, Haley Hope, Chase, Nashelle, Drake, Caden, Nick, and Carlee. Sister-in-law: Jean Runge of Waterloo
Margaret passed away on Monday, December 8, 2003. She would have been 89 in January. She was proceeded in death by her husband, son; Jan Runge, Daughter: Caroline Siemens, and great-granddaughter, Dianna Cunningham. Three brothers: Eugene, Morris and Ellis Leehy.
Margaret's body will be laid to rest in the Barnes Township Cemetery, Linn Grove, Iowa.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their many kind expressions of sympathy and for your presence at the visitation and/or service. We invite you all to a light lunch that will be served in the parish hall by the ladies of the congragation immediately following the funeral service. They would welcome this opportunity to share fond memories with you, to let joy and laughter, sorrow and tears find expression with you, friends, and loved ones.
Rita K. Sackett
Rita K. Sackett, 60, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. She was born May 16, 1943 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas A. and Margaret W. (Warrick) Morris. She was married to Morris Sackett on August 31, 1963 in Waterloo.
Rita graduated from Orange High School in 1961. She worked at J.C. Penneys, Morris Printing Co. and most recently at Cedar River Printing. Rita was a traditional mom and homemaker who loved being a grandmother. She kept her home, cared for her family, and was involved in their lives. She loved the outdoors, caring for her roses, her garden, mowing the lawn, and their home.
Rita is survived by her husband, Morris; daughter, Kami Bell and her husband, Thomas of Waterloo; daughter, Keri Ortman and her husband, Jonathan of Waterloo; four grandchildren, Kaitlan Sackett, Coy Bell, Holly and Ky Ortman; mother, Margaret Morris and brother, Jerry L. Morris.
Rita is preceded in death by her father and infant brother, Thomas Robert Morris.
Friends who wish may direct memorials to the family.
Gladys I. Schmadeke
Gladys I. Schmadeke, 92, of Elizabeth E. Martin Health Center of Western Home Communities died Sunday, June 1, 2003. She was born February 9, 1911, son of Robert P. and Ada I. (Mead) Ritzman.
She married William J. Schmadeke on July 19, 1928, in Clarksville, Iowa. He died March 13, 1984. She sold Avon Cosmetics during the 1960's. Gladys was a member of the Waterloo First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter: Paula Glass of Waterloo. Three sons: Donald and his wife Jane of Coon Rapids, MN. Robert of Urbandale and Gary and his wife Mary Ann of Casa Grande, AZ. Daughter-in-law: Nena Schmadeke of Montezuma. Eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Gladys is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son: Richard, granddaughter: Pamela Weider. Two brothers: Jack and Glen Ritzman. Four sisters: Mabel Peppler, Marie Wendt, Velma Faye Bents, and Gail Ritzman.
Jim Schuler
James J. Schuler, 70, of 1828 Cornwall Ave., died Sunday, May 25, 2003 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home. Jim was born March 3, 1933, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Joseph Vincent and Rita (Weidner) Schuler. He grew up in Dubuque, graduating from Dubuque Senior High School in 1951.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Army, serving from 1953 to 1955. Jim married Eulalia "Lu" Franzen September 12, 1953 in Saint Lucas, Iowa.
Jim served with the Waterloo Police Department from 1963 to 1969 and in Security at John Deere until his retirement in 1995. He also worked in sales with Tate Cadillac, Martinau Motors, Rasmussen Furniture, Radio Shack, and as an instructor in security at Hawkeye Community College.
Jim was a man of many facets, He was a devoted husband and wonderful father and grandfather, instilling in his family the importance of family and a great sense of humor. He was a faithful member of his church, Sacred Heart, serving as an usher and Eucharistic Minister and faithful in attendance. He was a superb story teller, loved to fish, write, family trips, camping, outdoors, photography, shooting, and working with wood both artistic carving and making furniture, candle sticks and doll cradles.
Jim is survived by his wife Lu; daughter Lynn and her husband Jim Gehrke of Evansdale; daughter Teri and her husband Steve Kirschbaum of Cedar Falls; daughter Cindy and her husband Ned DeBerg of Waterloo; daughter Judy Poyzer of Waterloo; son Joe and his wife Cathy of Waterloo; son Jim of Waterloo; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, Jenny Clark and her children Amanda and Lexi, Sara (Chris) Weichman; Josh Bracken, Ben (Becky) Kirschbaum and their children Sage and Kirsten, Jay Bracken, J.J. Schuler, Katie Joe Schuler, Jamie Leigh Schuler, Zackery Poyzer, Michael Schuler, Chelsea Poyzer; and his sister Doris (Russ) Selchert of Dubuque.
Alice L. Schwab
Alice L. Schwab, 87, of Waterloo, died Sunday, February 13, 2005, at her home. She was born on December 2, 1917 in Isanti County, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Bertha (Sellnow) Boettcher. She attended country school in Isanti, MN.
Alice married Lawrence “Larry” Schwab August 20, 1938 in Cambridge, MN. He died on June 29, 2001. She was a member of the Grace Reformed Church. Alice was a homemaker most of her life and she loved to garden and can her favorites. She loved to travel with family and friends. Alice had a sweetness to her, a tender heart, as she was a gentle lady who always had a bowl of candy by her chair at the house.
She is survived by two sons, Donald Schwab and his wife Jan of Waterloo, Richard “Dick” Schwab of Waterloo; Four grandchildren: Brian Schwab, Bradley and his wife Melissa Schwab, David Schwab and JoEllen Schwab; Two great-grandchildren: Joseph Schwab and Marissa Schwab. Sister-in-law, Margaret Boettcher.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; daughter-in-law, Dianne Schwab; sister, Erma Kresal and two brothers, Clarence and Edwin Boettcher.
Dianne E. Schwab
Dianne E. Schwab, 61, of 1328 Stratford Ave. died on Sunday, December 5, 2004 at Covenant Medical Center of natural causes. She was born on August 29, 1943 in New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Orlando (Len) and Genevieve (Anderson) Thompson. She graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1962.
Dianne married Richard (Dick) Schwab on April 25, 1970 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo. She worked at Black’s Tea Room during the 1960’s. Dianne was also a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church. Her family was her inspiration for her life.
She is survived by her husband, Dick; two sons, Brian Schwab of Waterloo, Bradley Schwab and his wife Melissa of Waterloo; a grandson, Joseph Schwab; brother, Orin Thompson and his wife Helena of Waterloo; her twin sister, Doris Saathoff and her husband Harold of Dike, IA; three nephews and two nieces.
Dianne is preceded in death by her parents.
Friends who wish may direct memorials to the family.
Rev. Charles E. Segerstrom
Rev. Charles E. Segerstrom, 82, of 1207 Williston Ave., died Wednesday, January 7, 2004, at his home. Charles was born March 17, 1921 in Forest City, the son of Albert Frank and Hilma (Johnson) Segerstrom. He married Betty Irene Blood August 29, 1942 in the Union Gospel Church in Waterloo.
Charles graduated from Forest City High School in 1939 and Northwestern Theological Seminary in 1943. He was ordained in Forest City in 1945 and served churches in Iowa, Nebraska, Montana, and Kansas. In 1968 he began work for the Iowa Auditors Office and also serving in pulpits throughout Iowa. He retired in 1983. He has been an active member of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, serving as its treasurer and a Bible teacher. “The Touch of the Master’s Hand” was evident throughout his life. It was the touch of the Master’s hand that he was born in the United States where the Gospel of Christ is preached and Word of God is taught. God’s hand was upon him from the day of his salvation as an early teenager and in the major decisions of his life.
Charles is survived by his wife Betty; daughter Diane Glover of Omaha; son David C. of Great Falls, Montana; daughter Charleen (Terry) Head of El Mirage, Arizona; son Bryan M. (Marilyn) of Waterloo; 13 grandchildren, Christy (Tim) Carper, Cathy Glover, William (Starr) Segerstrom, Christian Segerstrom, Travis Malone, Angee (Rob) Murrillo, Kevin Malone, Chandra (Sky) Conwell, Troy (Linda) Head, Travis (Lauren) Head, Tiana Head, Jared and Lucas Segerstrom; 5 great grandchildren, Jordan Glover, Aurora Segerstrom, Braden and Micha Conwell, Kylie Head. Also his sister Mildred Peterson of Northfield, Minnesota, brother Ben (Muriel) Segerstrom of Red Wing, and brother Robert (Muriel) Segerstrom of Forest City.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Milton.
Edwin E. Shank
Edwin E. Shank, 85, of 917 Home Park Blvd. Died Monday December 22, 2003 at Covenant Medical Center. Ed was born August 23, 1918 in Hubbard, Iowa the son of the Rev. M.E. and Anna (Eller) Shank. He graduated from Afton High School and Iowa State Teacher’s College. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II.
Ed married Melba Granneman April 26, 1941 at Sumner Evangelical Church in a ceremony performed by his father. He coached and taught at Shipley and Maynard before settling in Waterloo where he was the Athletic Director and Principal in Dunkerton before retiring in 1979. In his spare time Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening, and bowling. He is a member of the Waterloo Bowling Association Hall of Fame.
He is survived by his wife Melba, a daughter Paula Tann and her husband Stanley of Indianola, Iowa. Two Granddaughters: Teri Kobussen her husband Jos of Indianola and their children Piet, Erik, and Cade Edwin; and Traci Scheumann her husband Todd of Olathe, KS and their children Trevor and Allayna. There are also 2 nephews and 1 niece, children of his late brother. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Paul Shank, and a sister in infancy.
E. "Ilene" Shaw
Elizabeth Ilene Shaw, 72, of 1738 Glenny Ave. died Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at Covenant Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1931 in Butler County, Iowa the daughter of William and Minnie (Alberts) Mulder. She graduated from Shell Rock High School in 1949.
Ilene married John M. Shaw October 11, 1986 at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church. Ilene was saved by the Grace of God in 1947 while attending Gospel meetings in Parkersburg. She worked as a clerk for various grocery stores in Shell Rock. Upon moving to Waterloo she worked for Dr. Hofreiter and Drs. Davenport, Roudebush, and Edwards retiring in 1987. She gathered with Christians at Western Avenue Gospel Hall. She later joined Walnut Ridge Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Good Samaritan Committee.
Ilene is survived by her husband John, 2 step daughters Ramona Segebarth and her husband John of Sun Prairie, WI and Faith Ericson and her husband Roger of Lansing, IA; 2 Step Sons John Mark Shaw and his wife Jane of Mira Loma, CA and Brent Shaw and his wife Cathy of Smithville, MO. She is also survived by 14 step grandchildren and 9 step great grandchildren; 2 sisters Bernice DeGroote and her husband Harlan of Parkersburg, IA and DeAnne Mester of Parkersburg; a brother Arthur Mulder and his wife Darlene of Grundy Center; 7 nieces and nephews and 10 great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother in infancy.
Marie E. Shellard
Marie E. Shellard, 99, of Rosewood Estate, died Tuesday, November 15, 2003, at her home. Marie was born April 1, 1904 in Knierim, Iowa, the daughter of Lewis Theodore and Eleanor Mae (French) Shellard.
Marie received her BA Degree in 1933 from University of Northern Iowa and her MA Degree from University of Iowa in 1935. She did graduate work at Columbia University and University of Iowa. She did educational research at Cornell University in Ithica , New York in 1942 and was a member of the Foreign Affairs Workshop at American University in Washington, D.C. in 1945.
Marie was a teacher for 49 years, 45 years with the Waterloo Public School System. She retired in 1972 from West High School.
Marie was a member of First Congregational Church, both the Iowa and National Historic Societies, Pi Gamma Mu, a Life Member of the Iowa State Educational Association, and N.R.T.A.
Marie is survived by her sister in law Beth Shellard of Hardy, Arkansas and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, David I., Laurence C., and Maurice R. Shellard.
Ione A. Shelton
Ione A. Shelton, 86, of Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center, formerly of 2724 Bicentennial Dr., Cedar Falls, died Thursday, February 3, 2005. Ione was born January 12, 1919 in Haverhill, MA to Peter and Angelina Ferona Spero. She married Harold E. Shelton on January 22, 1950 in Rockton, IL. He passed away March 22, 1990.
Ione was a homemaker the majority of her life.
Ione is survived by her son Ron (Jean) Shelton of Waterloo, daughter Sandy (Jeff) Bergmeier Rekers of Winthrop, and daughter Paula (Rick) Menzel of Palmyra, MO. She has three grandchildren: Chad (Nikki) Bergmeier, Chaun Bergmeier and fiancé Becky Ostercamp, and Angelina Menzel. Two great-grandchildren: Dylan and Alexis Bergmeier, and five step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, son-in-law Ken Bergmeier, sisters Rita Hayes, Flo Marky, Kate DiSalvotore, Dorothy Feron, Corrine O’Neil, Rose Terrazzano, and Helen Estill. Brothers: Salvotore Ferona, Anthony S. Ferona, Joseph Ferona, and Arthur Ferona.
Ilo C. Slatinka
Ilo C. Slatinka, 89, of 113 Main Street in Hudson, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at Covenant Medical Center, of natural causes. She was born on November 1, 1914 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Ezra and Sarah (Keller) Noe. She graduated with top honors at Cameron High School, in Cameron, MO.
Ilo married Edward F. Slatinka on December 12, 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. He died on December 11, 1976. She worked for the University of Northern Iowa for 21 years, before retiring in 1980. She was involved in housekeeping in Maucker Union.
Ilo is survived by her two daughters, Jean Slatinka of Hudson, and Gayle Hogan and her husband Bill, of Nebraska City, NE; five grandchildren: Micah Meyer and her husband Brad, of Rockwell, IA: Tracy Wirtz and his wife Kathy, of West Union, IA: Bret Wirtz and his wife Stephanie, of Maynard, IA: Brandi Conrad and her husband Kevin, of Ft. Dodge, IA: and Frank Hogan of Lincoln, NE; 15 great granchildren; and brother-in-law, Leonard Kuzela and his wife Althea, of Marion, IA.
Ilo is preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Cleo, Glen, Lloyd, and Harry Noe; and sister, Clara O’Connor.
Jean S. Slatinka
Jean S. Slatinka, 61, of 113 Main Street, Hudson died on Sunday, December 5, 2004 at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center of natural causes. She was born on October 4, 1943 in Buckingham, Iowa, the daughter of Edward F. and Ilo C. (Noe) Slatinka. Jean graduated from Hudson High School.
Jean worked at Exceptional Persons and First Student Inc. as a Bus Driver. She was a member of the Hudson AmVets Auxiliary.
Jean is survived by her two sons, Tracy Wirtz and his wife Kathy of West Union, IA, and Bret Wirtz and his wife Stephanie of Maynard, IA; five grandchildren, Courtney, Madylin, Mason, Decker, and Dawson; and sister, Gayle Hogan and her husband Bill of Nebraska City, NE.
Jean is preceded in death by her parents.
Friends who wish may direct memorials to the family.
Violet A. Smart
Violet A. Smart, 92, of the Elizabeth E. Martin Health Care Center of Western Home Communities, Cedar Falls; formerly of 244 Windsor Drive, Waterloo, died on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at the Elizabeth E. Martin Health Care Center of Western Home Communities. She was born on January 14, 1913 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Charles C. and Maude Elizabeth (Chamberlin) MacKay.
Violet graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1930 and then graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in 1933. She married Ira "Dean" Smart on February 2, 1937 in Waterloo, Iowa. He died on January 16, 1976. Violet was a member of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Waterloo.
She is survived by her two sons, Alan Dennis Smart and his wife Barb of Iowa City, and David Charles Smart and his wife Louize of Johnston, IA; four grandchildren: Don Smart, Ben Smart, Scott Smart and Mark Smart; one great-grandson, Wesley Smart; and sister-in-law, Violet MacKay of Eagle Grove, IA.
Violet was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Kenneth Smart; sister, June MacKay; and brothers, Charles Wendall MacKay and Archie MacKay.
Esto B. Sneckenberger
Esto B. Sneckenberger, 106, of Friendship Village Retirement Center died Monday, February 16, 2004 in the med center of natural causes. Esto was born September 18, 1897 in Waterloo, Iowa the daughter of Calvin J. and Clara Stokes Miller. She graduated from Waterloo Schools and Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls. She taught primary school in the Ackley and Waterloo Schools.
Esto married Harold H. Strayer June 30, 1920 in Waterloo. He died January 15, 1938. She married Paul L. Sneckenberger June 22, 1939 in Waterloo. He died February 25, 1984.
In her free time Esto enjoyed crocheting, she made 30 afghans. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards. She enjoyed traveling and taking cruises. Her only regret was that she did not make it to Europe.
Esto is survived by a son Harold Strayer and his wife Pat of Santa Barbara, CA; a daughter Virginia Martin and her husband John of Waterloo; a step daughter Luanna Spencer and her husband Earl of Janesville; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son in infancy Robert Strayer, a grandson James Martin, and 3 sisters: Viola Wagner, Alyce Selensky, and Dortha Priebe.
Wendell E. Snyder
Wendell E. Snyder, 74, of 545 Home Acres Ave., Evansdale died Saturday, September 6, 2003 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics of Cancer. Wendell was born September 5, 1929 in Blairsburg, Iowa the son of Martha Maxine (Jensen) and Glenn Elwood Snyder.
Wendell married Jeanette Ione Gileau June 14, 1948 at Grace Lutheran Church in Waterloo. He retired from Diamond's Body Shop in 1991. He enjoyed motorcycling, camping with friends, and working on his ‘40 Chevy.
Wendell is survived by his wife; 4 sons: Tony Snyder and his wife Fran of Urbana, Daniel Snyder and his wife Deb of Dunkerton, Joel Snyder of Waterloo, Randall Snyder and his wife Josephine of Winterset; a daughter Wendy Castleman and her husband Mike of Corsicana, TX; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and 3 step great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Mildred D. Spiegel
Mildred Dorothea Spiegel, 88, formerly of Walnut Court Apartments, died September 11, 2003 at the Elizabeth E. Martin Center of the Western Home Communities, Cedar Falls. She was born on January 7, 1915 in Davenport, Iowa, daughter of Ernst W. and Dora Oldsen Wagner.
She married Edward Spiegel October 2, 1933 in Davenport. He died March 23, 1994. Mildred was a homemaker most of her life. She was a creative person who had a flair for changing a room or an outfit. She liked to bowl and decoupage. She liked sports, especially those of her grandchildren. Mildred was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was Past President of the Women's Guild.
She is survived by her son: Reed S. and wife Marlys Spiegel of Lancaster, PA. Daughter: Nanette and husband Larry Joens of Waterloo. Daughter-in-law: Kate Spiegel of Battle Creek, MI. Thirteen grandchildren: Terri Sirman, Reed Spiegel Jr., Shelley Smallwood, Amy Wolverton, Matthew Spiegel, Megan Spiegel, Melissa Schwartz, Nicholas Owen, Heidi Sanman, Bryan Joens, Brenda Everman, Paul Owen, and Andrew Owen. Twenty-four great grandchildren. Four great great grandchildren. Sister: Lou DePree.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son: Kent. Five brothers: Walter, Alvin, Ray, Clarence, and Vernon Wagner. Two sisters: Norma Doll and Irene Buhman.
Harold R. Spragg
Harold R. Spragg, 82, of 1620 Bertch Avenue, died Saturday, August 21, 2004 at Covenant Medical Center, of heart failure. He was born on April 20, 1922 in Hazelton, Iowa, the son of Hilliard and Sadie (Brelsford) Spragg.
Harold graduated from Hazelton High School in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II, and retired after thirty years with John Deere.
Harold was always there for his friends and family. He loved to give and had many friends. He enjoyed reading and playing cards.
Harold is survived by his three sisters, Eleanor Warnke of Lisbon, IA, Amy Martin of Wildomar, CA, and Ellen Hovey and her husband Arnold, of Oklahoma City, OK; a brother, Walter Spragg and his wife MaryAnn, of Waterloo; and many nieces and nephews.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marie Miehe; and brothers, Leroy, Richard, John, and two infant brothers.
Friends who wish may direct memorials to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church or to the family.
