Passed Away - Helen M. Mentzer
Helen M. Mentzer
January 24, 1920 - November 16, 2011
Schaller, Iowa
Visitation: 4-7:00 p.m. November 18, 2011 at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller, Iowa
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. November 19, 2011 at Presbyterian Church in Odebolt, Iowa
Interment: November 19, 2011 at Schaller Cemetery in Schaller, Iowa
Helen M. Mentzer, age 91, of Schaller, Iowa died November 16, 2011 at Good Samaritan Home in Holstein.
Helen was born Janauary 24, 1920 at her home in Odebolt, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Gonnerman) Godbersen. She was a life-time member of the Odebolt Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon and was a member of the Presbyterian Women.
Growing up, she attended and graduated from Odebolt Community School.
On February 6, 1944, Helen was united in marriage to Donald Mentzer in the Odebolt Presbyterian Church. Together, they were blessed with four children: Donna, Kenneth, Bruce, and Rick.
Helen enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren, family get-togethers, participating in Bible studies, and gardening. She treasured her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Donna Cedar of Meriden, Iowa; Kenneth (Linda) Mentzer of Holstein, Iowa; Bruce (Jackie) Mentzer of Schaller, Iowa; Rick (Brenda) Mentzer of Schaller, Iowa; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Neil Cedar; Kami (Reggie) Morton and their children, Kylei and Braelin; Kent (Tami) Mentzer and their children, Kale and Ava; Kallie (Matt) Voge and their children, McKenzie and Addison; Sara (Chad) Steinkamp and their children, Josie Ann and Jamison; Mitchell (Jennifer) Mentzer; Ayla (Tim) Ericksen; Alyssa Ringgenberg; Austin Mentzer; and Hallie Mentzer; sisters: Marjorie Thayer of Odebolt, Iowa; Mary Ann Siebrecht of Odebolt, Iowa; Mildred Hartsell of Omaha, Nebraska; extended family and friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; son-in-law, Gene Cedar; brothers, William Godbersen and Harold Godbersen; sisters: Tillie Ziegmann, Eleanor Peterson, and Edna Peterson.
Former Odebolt resident remembers 6 brothers who survived Pearl Harbor
" 'I didn't know where my brothers were,' Patten says. 'I knew they might have been at Pearl Harbor; they might have been out to sea or somewhere else.' "
Read the full TIM GALLAGHER story at the SIOUX CITY JOURNAL
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Results of the December 6 MS B BB SC Calhoun @ LV
DECEMBER 6
MS B BB SC Calhoun @ LV
7th grade ESC 28 - South Central Calhoun 46
8th grade ESC 35 - South Central Calhoun 28
7th grade ESC 28 - South Central Calhoun 46
8th grade ESC 35 - South Central Calhoun 28
Results of the November 28 MS B BB Ar-We-Va @ Westside
November 28
MS B BB Ar-We-Va @ Westside
7th grade ESC 27 - Ar-We-va 25
8th grade ESC 31 - Ar-We-Va 23
7th grade ESC 27 - Ar-We-va 25
8th grade ESC 31 - Ar-We-Va 23
Results of the December 5, 2011 7th and 8th grade boys basketball game against OABCIG in Lake View
December 5th @ Lake View
7th grade
ESC 11 OABCIG 42
8th grade
ESC 24 OABCIG 34
7th grade
ESC 11 OABCIG 42
8th grade
ESC 24 OABCIG 34
Passed Away - Merle Pudenz
Merle Pudenz
January 02, 1934 - November 26, 2011
Lake View, IA
Visitation: Tuesday, 5:00-8:00pm November 29, 2011 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wall Lake, IA
Mass of Christian Burial: Wedensday, 10:30 am November 30, 2011 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wall Lake, IA
Vigil Service: Tuesday, 7:00 pm November 29, 2011 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wall Lake, IA
Interment: To follow funeral service November 30, 2011 at Wall Lake Cemetery, Wall Lake, IA
Merle Frank Pudenz, age 77, of Lake View, IA, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Black Hawk Life Care Center in Lake View, IA.
Merle Pudenz was born on January 2, 1934, in Carroll, IA, to parents Norbert and Elenore (Balk) Pudenz. He spent most of his childhood in Auburn and Mt. Carmel area, and lived there until 1962. He met the love of his life in Wilma “Jean” Boes of Breda, IA, and they were married on January 25, 1955, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breda, IA. This union was blessed with nine children. They made their home in Breda, IA, Lohrville, IA, and in 1981 moved to Lake View, IA.
Merle worked hard to provide for his family as a farmer. He also started a popcorn business with Jean which he was very proud of. The Pudenz’s were members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lohrville, IA, and then were members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wall Lake, IA. He was a member of the Lake View Lions Club and The Forresters. He got a kick out of telling people that his birthday was 1-2-3-4 (1/2/34) He loved farming, loved selling his popcorn, and especially loved his grandkids. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Jeff (Nancy) Pudenz, Breda, IA, Carmen (Dean) Reising, Des Moines, IA, Jan (Lori) Pudenz, Canton, SD, Julius “Juke” (Lisa) Pudenz, Lake View, IA, Jerry (friend Maria) Pudenz, Lewisberg, OH, Jay (friend Theresa) Pudenz, Kansas City, MO, Jody (Julie) Pudenz, Lewisberg, OH, Ann (Chris) Toft, Arcadia, IA, and Jamie (Crystal) Pudenz, Lake View, IA; 30 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers: Eugene (Dorothy) Pudenz, Carroll, IA, Lester (Barb) Pudenz, Wall Lake, IA, and Roger Pudenz, Carroll, IA; sisters: Marilyn (Don) Wenck, Carroll, IA, and Judy (Marvin) Masching, Worthington, MN; and many extended family members and friends.
Preceded in death by his wife Jean; parents Norbert and Elenore; parents-in-law Julius and Myrtle Boes; and grandson Nathan Pudenz.
Passed Away - Mary L. Borron
Mary L. Borron
February 18, 1926 - December 01, 2011
Pierson, IA, formerly of Lake View, IA
Graveside Service: Private family services December 03, 2011 at Ferguson Cemetery, Lake View, IA
Mary Lou Borron, age 85, of Pierson, IA, formerly of Lake View, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at her residence in Pierson.
Mary Lou was born February 18, 1926, in Lake View, the daughter of Roy and Mary (Hartman) Ferguson. She graduated from Lake View High School and went on to further her education at Drake University. She married Donald Raymond Borron in Lake View on September 28, 1946.
She worked as a secretary for the guidance counselor in Exira Community Schools and secretary for the superintendent at Ida Grove Community Schools, retiring in 1998. Mary Lou also worked for Farber & Otteman in Lake View as a greeter for over 15 years. Mary had a big heart and crocheted over 250 afghans and distributed them to nursing home residents in the Booneville, MO area. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, bird watching, and crafts. Most of all, Mary loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children: David Borron and wife Jane of St. Cloud, MN, Michele Gassaway and husband Bob of Pierson, IA; brothers: William Ferguson and wife Pamela of Altoona, IA, Charles Ferguson and wife Olive of Lake View, IA; grandchildren: Elizabeth Sorensen, Rebecca Cornell, Linda Cue, Luann Avalos, and Jonathon Borron; great-grandchildren: Jeremiah and Michele Cue, Micaela, Sara, Hannah, and Nathaniel Avalos, and Michael Sorensen; childhood friend Alice Klinzman; and friend Betty Messenbrink.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband D. Raymond Borron.
Varsity girls have a tough time with free throws
Manson 61
East Sac 50
Brooke Tellinghuisen 12 points
Marie Scott 12 points 7 rebounds 3 assists
Kaitlin Bass 10 Points
Kacie Partridge 9 points
Dakota Blum 4 points
Mak Ernst 2 points
Shae Blum 2 points 5 rebounds
COACH'S COMMENTS
We got off to a really slow start and were down 19-4 after the first quarter. Fought back and had it down to 6, but couldn’t cut it down any more. The slow start and free throws were what hurt us the most in this game.
East Sac 50
Brooke Tellinghuisen 12 points
Marie Scott 12 points 7 rebounds 3 assists
Kaitlin Bass 10 Points
Kacie Partridge 9 points
Dakota Blum 4 points
Mak Ernst 2 points
Shae Blum 2 points 5 rebounds
COACH'S COMMENTS
We got off to a really slow start and were down 19-4 after the first quarter. Fought back and had it down to 6, but couldn’t cut it down any more. The slow start and free throws were what hurt us the most in this game.
Pearl Harbor Day: On 70th anniversary, rare and unseen photos from Life.com
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Read the full MELISSA BELL story at the WHASINGTON POST
Read the full MELISSA BELL story at the WHASINGTON POST
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