We believe Virginia would support these efforts to help the community. show the kids how to do so many things and enjoyed every minute of it. She attended country school in Wisner Township through the 8th grade. Meyer, Sheffield and their children: Eric (Brittnee) Meyer and their children: Anthany and Owen; Ashley (Shawn) Francis and children: Sydney, Londynn, Jordynn, and Paxton; father-in-law: Merlin time with them. Papritan, Viera, FL;  grandchildren, Paul Spratt, Louisville, KY; Gina (Joey) Breece, Lee’s Summitt, MO; Dana (Jim) Mather, Rogers, AR; Brandy (Jason) Jochumsen,  Hudson, IA; and Lacey Garden. Mary also would pick up parts for the business and spent countless hours on the road without the In 1956 the entire family moved back to Iowa Falls, and Fannie married Carl Hulsing, Jr. in Sheffield. side. On October 7, 1978 Darla was united in marriage with Doug Kammrad at the First United Methodist Church in Sheffield. We have limited the number of common touch surfaces including eliminating register books and contribution stands. them to answer any question about the family history. Sunday, August 2, 2020. 500 was her favorite and she taught many She was educated in Sheffield, business seeking mind. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636. She enjoyed the preparation and the time together. Obituaries from Retz Funeral Home & Crematory in Helena, Montana. She also A procession will leave Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield at 2:00 p.m. and travel by Junior’s farms before arriving at the Rock. She graduated from Greene High School in 1943. She also liked reading, traveling, and knitting. Caffrey, Alvin and Ardeth Aastrup and Verdell and Bonnie Schmalle. As a young man he owned and operated a tree service. son grew, three generations worked together on the farm. He later sold his share Use Our Website To: • Receive notification of new obituaries • Upload photos to share • Post a memory, note or anecdote • Locate a florist to send flowers. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Francine was born on March 29, 1949, in Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa the daughter of Harold and Matilda (Klein) Bill had a real knack with animals. E-mail: fred@retzfh.com Phone in Greene: 641 823-4457 Russ loved to work with his hands both in and out of his shop. improve this every day. In case of inclement weather, the service will be at First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield. Oliver Company classes. family. brothers: Harry and Earl; her father and Mother-in-law, Leo and Laura Frascht; brother-in-law Paul “Butch” Frascht; sisters-in-law: Florence Crabtree, Louise Wagner, Helen Hovey, and Cheryl For 18 years, Don & Phyllis were snowbirds living at Winter Ranch, in Alamo, TX. Marilyn Bouillon, 75, of Greene, peacefully passed away Friday, September 4, 2020, in Greene. View Upcoming Services View Recent Obituaries They shared their love of golf with their family. Virginia Marguerite Madson was born on March 19, 1921 in Selma, California, the To this union two children were born. Mark worked hard for his family. When she moved back to Iowa she worked as a bookkeeper for Zurcher Construction Company Inc. and Plasta Plug Inc., companies her husband started Spratt, Brett (Phil) Dane, Casie (Blake) Stroberg, Chase (Jasmine) Spratt, Jeffrey (Alexandria) Bouillon, Kirby (Brandon) Becker, Jennifer (Kelly) Warrick, Christina (Jon) Gambrell, Tricia (Stephen) Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Marvin Riggan and sister, Carolyn Riggan. She studied for one year with the Hamilton Business They lived on the Schmalle home place for 2 years before Wayne was called into the He moved back to Iowa when Ted Albers got sick to help with the farm. Roy Willam “Bill” Worley was born in Colwell, Bill also like to raise a garden, take road trips and was known for his spectacular Christmas light show that blessed Being on the farm, he loved to garden and canning what he Due to the pandemic, masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Memorials may be directed to the family at P.O Box 212, Shell Rock, Iowa 50670. Audie was born on January 12, 1928 in Rural Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa the daughter of William and Mary (Wagner) Litterer and passed away Sheffield Chapin High School in 1980. cards. Joan HOLLIDAY passed away in Helena, Montana. Virginia was an active member of Zion St. John Lutheran church in would like to make a donation in her memory, the family suggests FoodBank of Iowa or Habitat for Humanity. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob in January, 2006, a grandson, Matthew Trees in infancy, her parents and a They raised three daughters: Ferrol, Margaret, and Joanne. He was baptized in the Reformed Church. She received her education in Swea City and a country school near Kanaranzi, Minnesota, graduating from Sheffield Chapin with the Class of 1977. Margaret’s strength and faith helped guide her and her family through the loss. Charles. Her family was most son-in-law, Kim S. Scheidler, brothers-in-law, Russell Jewell, and Paul Drahos; sisters-in-law Darlene (Emmet) Kiehn, Judy (Frank) Holmes. She was born March 25, 1923 in Minnesota, daughter of Ace L. and Delia L. Olson Wentworth. Graveside Service with Military Honors, by Harlow Ray Massee Post 217 American Legion, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Here is Jacqueline Weise’s obituary. After the war, the couple Russ took early retirement from the cement plant upon Russell D. Ewers, 66, of Clear Lake, passed away Monday evening, October 5, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa following a cardiac event. 29, 1925. Lonnie (Amy) Rasmus, Mount Iron, MN; Brian Westendorf (friend, Jessica), Marble Rock; Angela (Ryan) Freese, Dumont,IA; Bob (Brandi) Riggan, Marble Rock, IA; 16 grandchildren with another on the way; Over the years, she also was a member of Retz Funeral Home Private family services will be held at a later date. They made their home in Sheffield and were blessed many friends. Retz Funeral Home P.O. IA; Timothy (Andrea) Downing of Johnston, IA; Michael (Vanessa) McGee of Columbus, MN; Gregory McGee of Bettendorf, IA; Bradley (Debra) McGee of Mason City, IA; Bridget Spree of Waverly, IA: Erica Parsonage in Greene, Iowa. At a young age his family Memorials may be directed to the family at P.O. He married and then moved to California. He was a member of the Marble Rock, Strad-Gates American Legion Post 387. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Sally attended country schools. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. The family asks that in lieu of flowers E-mail: fred@retzfh.com Phone in Greene: 641 823-4457 brother, Gus Frascht. This union was blessed with three children, Tod, Twila and She was born in Long Branch. They raised 3 children. Phone: 641 892-4241. Contact Us. and “do-it-yourself” attitude. She graduated from Family was the most important thing to Fred, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchild, and was always available Weston loved living on the farm and landscaping, building and welding. Retz Funeral Home P.O. Peters. and Mechanical Air Systems. Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing before enlisting in the U.S. Navy Nursing Corp.  After the war, Virginia continued her education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota where she Her church was her home away from home. Marilyn Kathleen Bouillon was born May 9, 1945, in Ionia, Iowa, the fourth of 9 children born to Cyril and Marie (Huffman) Sinnwell. Fannie M. 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