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CLASSIFIED Published: Jan 01, 2009 |
 Dale E. Coy, age 60, of Elmore, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Community Chapel in Lakota with Pastor Ron Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Elmore, Minnesota. Visitation time will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the church, and one hour prior to services. Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Blue Earth is assisting the family with the arrangements. Web tributes may be left at www.pattonfh.com Dale was born September 13, 1948, in Waseca, MN, the son of Lester and Mary (Barnick) Coy. He was raised and educated in the Elmore and Lakota, Iowa areas where he was a 1966 graduate of Lakota High School. He graduated with a degree in Agricultural Business from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa before serving in the U.S. Army. Following his service in the Army & Army Reserves he returned to the family farm SE of Elmore and farmed with his dad until the present. Dale was married to Diane K. Kleyn on April 18, 1975 at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center. Dale was an active, longtime, member of Community Chapel in Lakota and had served on the North Iowa District School Board for several years. Dale enjoyed camping, collecting cars, being on the tractor on the farm and especially social time spent with family and friends. Dale is survived by his wife, Diane Coy of Elmore, his daughter, Delora "Lorie" (and Adam) Schnell of New Hope, MN, his son, Pastor Davis (& Jill) Coy of Savoy, Illinois, his son, Dustin (and Stephanie) Coy of Waukee, Iowa, his son, Darrick Coy of Wes Des Moines, Iowa, his parents, Lester (and Mary) Coy of Elmore, MN, his sister, Barbara (& Merrill) Ludwig of Estes Park, Colorado, his sister, Susan (and Terry) Kiewiet of Buffalo Center, his sister, Patricia (and Loren) Skilbred of Wolcotville, Indiana, his sister, Kelly Anderson of Blue Earth, MN, his brother, Darrin (and Peg) Coy of Clifton Park, New York, and his grandchildren, Jenna and Austin Schnell and Caleb Coy. |
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Mildred M. Anderson, 93 Mildred M. Anderson formerly of Swea City, passed away on December 24, 2008 at the age of 93 years at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. Mildred was a practical person and always was concerned for others. She decided long ago that she wanted to help others. She chose to do that by donating her body to the University of Iowa for medical research. She will be buried at a later date in Harrison Township Cemetery, Swea City. Mildred Marie Anderson was born November 22, 1915, on a farm near Scranton, Iowa. She was the daughter of Arbie and Ethel Dillavou Freese. Mildred was baptized into the Christian faith in 1925, at Scranton. Mildred was united in marriage to Harold Anderson in Maryville, Missouri on December 24, 1934. In 1939 she moved to Swea City, Iowa with her husband, Harold and son, Robert. Throughout her years in Swea City, Mildred worked in the grocery store, café and also worked for the Swea City Community School. She was employed at the school for over 25 years, where she worked in the lunch room. Many of the children she served remember her fondly. Mildred was a member of the United Methodist Church in Swea City. She taught Sunday School for many years and belonged to the Ladies Circle. Mildred would help wherever she could by volunteering. In 1988, Mildred was given an award from Governor Branstad for Outstanding Volunteer in the State of Iowa. Mildred is survived by her son, Robert (Verdene) of Buffalo Center, Iowa, her son, Larry (Devi Stone) of Chino Valley, Arizona, four grandchildren, James (Rhonda) Anderson of Blue Earth, Minnesota, Janet (Paul) Jutting, Buffalo Center, Iowa, Julie (Dean) Balvance, Buffalo Center, Iowa and Jill (Joe) Sanders of Tofte, Minnesota, ten great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Mildred was preceded in death by a son, Richard, her husband, Harold, her parents, two brothers and three sisters. May it be said that when the sun sets on your life, many of your dreams came true and you made a difference in the lives of others. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft is in charge of arrangements. |
 Margaret J. Spear, 98, formerly of Lakota and Bancroft, died Friday, December 26, 2008 at the Titonka Care Center. A funeral service was held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota with Reverend Marino Melsted officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery near Lakota. The Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft was in charge of arrangements. Margaret Josephine Spear was born April 27, 1910 in Lakota, Iowa daughter of Carl and Bertha (Deeg) Trump. She grew up in Lakota graduating from Lakota High School in 1928. She then helped her father on the family farm. Margaret was united in marriage to Dick Spear on November 16, 1935 in Algona. They lived in Lakota for a few years and then farmed in the Lakota, Swea City and Bancroft area moving into Bancroft in 1976. Dick preceded her in death on April 9, 1977. Margaret was a very hard working lady. She spent a lot of her time outside tending to her garden, mowing her lawn, and shoveling her own snow. Margaret loved being with her family especially her grandchildren. In earlier years she enjoyed roller skating and taking bus trips with her friends. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. She is survived by four children, Rosalie Hippen and her husband, Marlyn, of Loveland, CO, twins Garry Spear and his wife, Charlene, of Lakota, and Larry Spear and his wife, Darlene, of Hampton; and Ronald Spear and his wife, Angelina Bua, of Rockford, IL; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dick; two sisters, Lucy Asche and Ann Otis; one brother, Theodore Trump; and a grandson, Timothy Spear. |
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James R. Vinz, 72 Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 30 at 1:30 p.m. in Bethany Lutheran Church, Thompson for James R. Vinz, 72. Jim died Thursday, December 25, 2008 at his home in Thompson. Rev. Boyd Longshore officiated with music furnished by Jeannine Tweed, organist and Rosemary Brackey, soloist. Honorary bearers were Adolph Swenson, Dennis Sonnabend, Earl Knudson, Merle Robinson, Dwayne Smothers and John Redwing. Casket bearers were Jason Wirth, Jason Bruckhoff, Jared Schnebly, Hayden Vinz, Rick Schnebly and Cody Hoefert. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. The Winter Funeral Home of Thompson was in charge of arrangements. James Richard Vinz was born October 7, 1936, in Canova, SD, to Henry and Freda Vinz and was raised on a farm in Spencer, SD. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1954. In 1955 he was united in marriage to Mary Shirley Fischer, who preceded him in death. Later in life he was blessed to meet and was united in marriage to Leona Harms Olson. He began his career as a lineman for the REA in Salem, SD and in 1967 he moved his family to Minnesota to begin working for Interstate Power Company where he was employed until his retirement in 1997. Besides his work for the electric companies, Jim also owned several small businesses. For over 20 years he owned and operated Jim Vinz Blown In Insulation in Marion, SD, Amboy, MN, and Thompson, IA. He owned The Cobbler Shop in Amboy, MN and the Thompson Car Wash in Thompson. Jim was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Thompson, Ducks Unlimited, served as president of IBEW local union. When living in Amboy, MN he belonged to the Amboy Sportsman Club, the Amboy Snowmobile Club, and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Jim is survived by his wife, Leona, his son and his wife, Jim D. and Lori, Grapevine, TX; his daughter, Jill, Hopkins, MN; two grandchildren, Bethany and Hayden, Grapevine, TX; two step-children, Julie (Rick) Schnebly, Forest City, IA; Terry Olson, Northwood, IA; six sisters, Vivian (Verle) Tilley, Joyce Tellijohn, both of LeSueur, MN, Juanita Martin, Ellwood City, PA, Linda Sieverding, Jefferson, SD, Betty (Ron) Schoon, Spencer, SD, Celeste (Doug) Mokros, Salem, SD; four brothers, Warren Vinz, Spencer, SD, David Vinz, St. Paul, MN, Duane Vinz, Sioux Falls, SD, Bryan Vinz, Centennial, CO; He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents and first wife, Shirley, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Melody; two brothers, Virgil and Henry Jr.; two sisters, Charlotte Schimmel and an infant sister, Virginia. |
 Joseph Sheldon Kroack left his earthly bonds on December 8, 2008, after a valiant fight with cancer. His father, Kalman, preceded him in death. Joe is survived by his mother, Susan; his wife, Lisa; his children, Luke (Stephanie) and Samuel (Kristen); his brothers and sisters, Kal (Marcia), Sandra (Ian), Debra, and Michael (Sandy); many wonderful family and friends, and his Portuguese Water babies, Augie and Amos. Born in 1947 in Elkins, West Virginia, Joe was three years old when his family moved to Wahpaten, North Dakota. In 1952, the family moved to Buffalo Center, Iowa, where Joe spent the remainder of his childhood. After high school graduation, he attended Augustana College for a year before joining the U.S. Army in 1965. Joe trained at Ft. Bragg with the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne and was a member of the Green Beret Special Forces Unit. He served his country in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive. Joe achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star, the Silver Star, and the Purple Heart. After discharge from the military service, Joe returned to college to finish his education. He completed a Bachelor's degree with High Distinction in Special Education and Learning Disabilities in 1975 and a Master's degree in Education, specializing in Learning Disabilities, Counseling, and Psychotherapy, in 1980 - both degrees from the University of Arizona. Joe resided in Arizona for 37 years. He began teaching in the Sunnyside School District as a Learning Disabilities Resource teacher at Mission Manor. He worked at the Freshman Campus for one year then moved to Sunnyside High School where he was a Learning Disabilities Resource teacher and Department Chair for eight years. Later he moved to the MEL Center where he was an adolescent and substance abuse counselor. Joe retired from the Sunnyside School District in 2002. From 1992-1995 he worked for THE MARK, a drug and alcohol abuse organization. From 1995 to the time of his death, he was in private practice as a Mental Health Therapist (APEX Counseling). During that time, many of his clients were from the Pima County Juvenile Court System as well as private clients, families and young adults. Joe looked at every client as a unique puzzle that needed to be solved, and he approached each of these puzzles with wisdom, humor, and sometimes, unconventional frankness. A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Catalina United Methodist Church on Speedway. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his memory be made to "Youth On Their Own," 1443 W. Prince Road, Tucson, Arizona 85705. Joe will be sorely missed by family, many friends, and all those he served as a counselor! |