Category: Obituaries

Funeral service for Harold Kettwick was held Saturday, Jan. 24 at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Rev. William Peake officiating. Harold died on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at North Iowa Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa at the age of 70. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center with Winter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Organist was Marlene Krull and honorary bearers were Madonna Kettwick, Jasmyne Kettwick, Abby Howel, Troy Kettwick, Dedric Kettwick, Jett Kettwick, Karsen Kettwick

Casket Bearers were Darvin Kettwick, Michael Kettwick, Wayne Kettwick, David Kettwic, Treye Kettwick, Drew Kettwick, Chris Howell and Ross Kettwick.

Harold A. Kettwick, son of Harry and Hannah (Gerzema) Kettwick, was born in the old hospital in Buffalo Center on April 29, 1933. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. He attended country school through 7th grade and then attended and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1950.

On January 18, 1953, Harold was united in marriage to Deloris Dontje at the First Reformed Church. Together they farmed northwest of Buffalo Center and raised five children: Madonna, Darvin, Michael, Wayne and David.

Harold was a member of the First Reformed Church serving as elder, deacon, and Sunday school teacher. He was a board member of the Farmer’s Coop Elevator, a Lincoln township trustee, and a 4-H leader.

He collected caps and toy tractors. Harold participated in both town and church league softball, bowling, and enjoyed pitching horseshoe. He made woodworking projects for family, friends, and the church bazaar.

His grandchildren learned how to craft pinewood derby cars, and numerous 4-H projects under his guidance. He cherished being with his family and found great joy in attending sporting events, drama, music, church, 4-H, and FFA activities his children and grandchildren were involved in. His grandchildren, ranging in age from twenty-four to two years brought him special joy. Those who knew him well will remember that he always found time to visit with friends and family and enjoyed meeting new people. His easy laughter would echo throughout the room.

Harold is survived by his wife Deloris of Buffalo Center; his children: Madonna Kettwick of Waukon; Darvin Kettwick and his wife Robin of Buffalo Center; Michael Kettwick and his wife Carole of Buffalo Center; Wayne Kettwick and his wife Tracy of DeWitt, and David Kettwick and his wife Renee of Clarinda. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Chris and Abby Howell; Drew, Ross and Troy Kettwick; Jasmyne, Treye, and Karsen Kettwick, and Dedric and Jett Kettwick. Also mourning his loss are sisters: Geraldine Wessels of Buffalo Center; Lenora Moorhead and husband Ken of Rochester, Minn.; Elvera Logemann and husband Donald of Swea City and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Marvin, his grandson Tyler and by brother-in-law Jake Wessels.

Source:  Forest City Summit, http://www.forestcitysummit.com/

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Harold Kettwick, 70
Published January 28, 2004, Page B-5

Funeral service for Harold Kettwick was held Saturday, Jan. 24 at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Rev. William Peake officiating. Harold died on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at North Iowa Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa at the age of 70. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center with Winter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Organist was Marlene Krull and honorary bearers were Madonna Kettwick, Jasmyne Kettwick, Abby Howel, Troy Kettwick, Dedric Kettwick, Jett Kettwick, Karsen Kettwick. Casket Bearers were Darvin Kettwick, Michael Kettwick, Wayne Kettwick, David Kettwick, Treye Kettwick, Drew Kettwick, Chris Howell and Ross Kettwick.

Harold A. Kettwick, son of Harry and Hannah (Gerzema) Kettwick, was born in the old hospital in Buffalo Center on April 29, 1933. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. He attended country school through 7th grade and then attended and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1950. On January 18, 1953, Harold was united in marriage to Deloris Dontje at the First Reformed Church. Together they farmed northwest of Buffalo Center and raised five children: Madonna, Darvin, Michael, Wayne and David. Harold was a member of the First Reformed Church serving as elder, deacon, and Sunday school teacher. He was a board member of the Farmer’s Coop Elevator, a Lincoln township trustee, and a 4-H leader. He collected caps and toy tractors. Harold participated in both town and church league softball, bowling, and enjoyed pitching horseshoe. He made woodworking projects for family, friends, and the church bazaar. His grandchildren learned how to craft pinewood derby cars, and numerous 4-H projects under his guidance. He cherished being with his family and found great joy in attending sporting events, drama, music, church, 4-H, and FFA activities his children and grandchildren were involved in. His grandchildren, ranging in age from twenty-four to two years brought him special joy. Those who knew him well will remember that he always found time to visit with friends and family and enjoyed meeting new people. His easy laughter would echo throughout the room.

Harold is survived by his wife Deloris of Buffalo Center; his children: Madonna Kettwick of Waukon; Darvin Kettwick and his wife Robin of Buffalo Center; Michael Kettwick and his wife Carole of Buffalo Center; Wayne Kettwick and his wife Tracy of DeWitt, and David Kettwick and his wife Renee of Clarinda. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Chris and Abby Howell; Drew, Ross and Troy Kettwick; Jasmyne, Treye, and Karsen Kettwick, and Dedric and Jett Kettwick. Also mourning his loss are sisters: Geraldine Wessels of Buffalo Center; Lenora Moorhead and husband Ken of Rochester, Minn.; Elvera Logemann and husband Donald of Swea City and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Marvin, his grandson Tyler and by brother-in-law Jake Wessels.

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Elizabeth J. Feathers, 65, starb am Donnerstag, 18. Juli 2002 in ihrer Wohnung in Peoria Rd. in Leicester. Vor ihr starb ihr Ehemann Donald im Juni 1982. Es leben noch ihre Kinder David Feathers aus Sumner, Washington, Dee Warner aus Norfolk, Virginia, Donald (Gail) Feathers aus York, Daniel Feathers aus Cortland, Elizabeth (Robert) Zuidema aus Gainesville, New York, Susan (Norman) DuFrense aus Florida, Timothy (Laura) Feathers aus Caledonia, Sandra (Michael) Knapp aus York, Beverly Feathers aus Leicester, Tina (Bruce) Mcnaugh aus Franklin, Tennessee; 16 Enkelkinder, Bruder Jack Ketwig aus Rochester, Schwestern Francis Foss aus Griechenland und Rosemary Miller aus Florida.

Geboren wurde sie im August 24, 1936 in Rochester, New York, als Tochter von John und Amelia (Ehrmentraut) Ketwig. Sie heiratete den kürzlich verstorbenen Donald Feathers Jr. am 23. Jänner 1954.

Trauergaben können entrichtet werden an die American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. North, Rochester, NY 14609. Begräbnisgottesdienst wurde gehalten am 20. Juli 2002 auf dem  Lakeview Cemetery in Groveland, gehalten von Rev. Nancy Overgard von der Union Presbyterian Church in Leicester.

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MINONK – Everett J. Kettwich, 60, of 440 N. Chestnut St., Minonk, died at 4:45 a.m. Monday (Jan. 31, 2000) at his residence from injuries suffered in a fire. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Folkers-Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk, the Rev. Daniel Gansch Boythe officiating. Burial will be in Minonk Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the memorial home. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Mr. Kettwich was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Minonk, the son of Alfred and Mabel Warnkes Kettwich.  Survivors include his parents, Minonk; one daughter, Brenda (Norbert) Wacker, Eureka; one son, Ken (Elizabeth) Kettwich, Las Vegas; one brother, Brad Kettwich, Eureka; one sister, Beverly Ruestman, Toluca; three grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother. Mr. Kettwich was employed by the Woodford County F.S. for many years.

Publication Date: February 03, 2000
[Source: The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL, Page: A8]

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He was pronounced at 4:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, at his residence. He died in a fire at his home. Visitation will be two hours before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Minonk Township Cemetery. He was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Minonk to Alfred and Mabel Warnkes Kettwich. Surviving are one daughter, Brenda (and Norbert) Wacker of Eureka; one son, Ken (and Elizabeth) of Las Vegas; his parents of Minonk; one brother, Brad of Eureka; one sister, Beverly Ruestman of Toluca; three grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. He worked for Woodford County Farm Service for many years. Memorials may be made to any charity.

Publication Date: February 03, 2000
[Source: Peoria Journal Star (Illinois), Page: B05]

CLARKSVILLE, IA — Grace Mary Kettwig, 87,
of Clarksville, died at home Thursday, Oct. 21, of cancer; (21 Oct 1999)

survivors include her husband, Harm; a son, Kenneth of Marble Rock; a daughter, Betty Jane Shelton of Las Vegas; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Janet Harberts of Grundy Center and Ann Etzen of Windfield;

she was preceded in death by four brothers, Dewit, Harm, George and Chaus Mulder Jr.;

services are 1:30 p.m. today at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarksville, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg; friends may call for an hour before services today at the church; Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, is in charge of arrangements; Mrs. Kettwig and her husband farmed near Parkersburg, Clarksville and Greene.
(Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier; 1999-10-24)

Daniel Paul “Danny” Kettwig, 38, of 5807 Tanager Place, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, at Avera McKennan Hospital.

He was born July 30, 1960, in Sioux Falls. He grew up and received his education in Harrisburg.

He worked as a welder for several area businesses. He was presently employed with Bernhard Home Improvement.

Survivors include two sons: Justin and Cody both of Sioux Falls; his mother, Margaret Verhey and her husband, Clarence, of Sioux Falls; his father, Donavon E. and his wife, Arlene, of Sioux Falls; one brother, Donavon J. of Marion; two sisters: Diane Albers and Darcie Reed both of Sioux Falls; his grandmother, Florine Schier of Sioux Falls and special friend, Mary Eide of Arnold’s Park, Iowa.

Services begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at Harrisburg United Methodist Church, with burial in Pleasant View Cemeteryin Harrisburg.

Visitation begins at 4 p.m. today at George Boom Funeral Home, with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m.

Source: Argus Leader (www.argusleader.com), Sioux Falls, SD

FLANAGAN — Franklin F. Uphoff, 63, of rural Flanagan died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, at St. James Hospital in Pontiac. Born June 14, 1935, in rural Minonk to Frederick B. and Alice Kettwich Uphoff, he married Nancy Falk on Oct. 10, 1957, in Minonk. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Steven of Lexington and Duane of Round Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Stan (Kathy) Rueger of Bloomington and Mrs. Randy (Jerri) Vogel of Springfield; two brothers, Frederick of Pontiac and John of Minonk; one sister, Fern Schlueter of Minonk; and four grandchildren. He worked for Ruff Brothers Trucking in Long Point for the past 17 years. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Minonk, where services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Faye Buttrick will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Folkers-Froelich Memorial Home in Minonk. Burial will be in Minonk Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to St. James Hospital. (Copyright 1999)

Publication Date: January 25, 1999
Source: Peoria Journal Star (Illinois)

MINONK — Services for George W. Krug Jr., 89, of Rural Route 1, who was pronounced dead at 6:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 1996, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Minonk. The Rev. Wayne Nelson will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Folkers-Froelich Memorial Home in Minonk. Burial will be in Minonk Township Cemetery. He was killed when his car hit a land scraper traveling in reverse down a county road east of Minonk. Born Feb. 21, 1907, in Panola Township, Woodford County, to George W. Sr. and Louise S. Bayer Krug, he married Marie A. Kettwich on Sept. 19, 1935, in Minonk. She died Jan. 24, 1977. One brother and one great-grandson also preceded him in death. Surviving are three daughters, Joanne Wilcox of rural Bloomington, Rose Spires of rural Minonk and Nancy Konwinski of Minonk; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was a farmer in Panola Township. He and his brother were turkey suppliers in the Minonk area. He was a member of Parents Without Partners, Woodford County Farm Bureau and the National Farmers Organization. He served on the Minonk High School Board. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Minonk, where he was the organist for more than 40 years. Memorials may be made to his church or to Minonk Rescue Squad.
Publication Date: December 18, 1996
[Source: Peoria Journal Star (Illinois), Page: B4]

MINONK – Wayne Franklin Kettwich, 68, of 719 Oak St. died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1991, at Brokaw Hospital in Normal. Born Dec. 18, 1922, in Flanagan to Carl and Minnie Harms Kettwich, he married Marjorie Cunningham on Jan. 28, 1949, in Sterling. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, John of Hennepin and Paul of Brandon, Fla.; one daughter, Janet Hall of Bloomington; one sister, Florence Durre of Flanagan; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother. He was a Minonk police officer for 28 years, serving several years as police chief before retiring in 1985. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he was a member of the Minonk American Legion Post.

He also was a member of Minonk Baptist Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at his church, the Rev. Harry Sanders officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Folkers-Froelich Memorial Home in Minonk, and also one hour before services Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the Minonk Cemetery. Memorials may be made to his church or the American Cancer Society.

 

Publication Date: October 30, 1991
[Source: Peoria Journal Star (Illinois), Page: D6.]

Carl U. Kettwich, 85, of Minonk, formerly of the Flanagan area, died at 11:57 PM Tuesday, December 5, in St. James Hospital, Pontiac. He had been a patient there for the past six weeks.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11AM Friday at St. Petri’s Lutheran Church, with Rev. Marvin Krueger officiating. Burial will be in St. Petri’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 4 PM today (Thursday) at the Froelich Memorial Home in Flanagan.

He was born July 25, 1887, near Minonk, son of Uffe and Gesche (Schlomer) Kettwich. He married Minnie Harms February 22, 1911. She died April 30, 1962.

Surviving are two sons, Orville and Wayne, of Minonk; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Florence) Durre, rural Minonk; three brothers, Eilert and John, Minonk; Uffe of Bloomington; three sisters, Mrs. Sena Rients, Minonk; Mrs. Everett Post, Titonka, Iowa; Mrs. Lucy Ostermann, Elmore, Minnesota; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Kettwich was a member of St. Petri Lutheran Church and St. Petri Bible Class. He served on the church board for a number of years and was very active as a Sunday School teacher. He was a long-time member of the Maple Grove School Board.

He moved from his farm to Minonk a year and half ago.

 

Here is another version of the same obituary. It must have been from another newspaper:

 

Carl U. Kettwich, 85 of Minonk passed away at 11:57 PM Tuesday at St. James Hospital. He had been a patient for six weeks.

Mr. Kettwich’s funeral will be held at 11 AM Friday at St. Petri Lutheran Church, with Pastor Marvin Krueger officiating. Burial will be in St. Petri Cemetery. Visitation will be today at Froelich Memorial Home, starting at 4 PM.

Carl U. Kettwich was born July 25, 1887 near Minonk, the son of Uffe and Gesche (Schlomer) Kettwich. He was married to Minnie Harms February 22, 1911.

He is survived by two sons, Orville and Wayne of Minonk and daughter, Mrs. Fred (Florence) Durre of rural Minonk; three brothers, Eilert and John of Minonk and Uffe of Bloomington; three sisters, Mrs. Sena Rients, Minonk; Mrs. Everett Post, Titonka, Iowa and Mrs. Lucy Ostermann, Elmore, Minnesota; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three brothers and two sisters.

He was a member of St. Petri Lutheran Church, and St. Petri Bible Class, a past member of the Church Board and former Sunday School teacher, and had served as a member of the Maple Grove School Board.

Mr. Kettwich was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of the Flanagan-Minonk area. He had moved into Minonk one and a half years ago.

Mrs. Lena Baumann, 87 Died Sunday

Mrs. Lena Baumann, 87, died at her home Sunday morning. She had been ill for several months.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2 PM at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed church with the Rev. Edwin Riske officiating. Burial was in the Minonk cemetery. Pallbearers were all grandchildren of the deceased: Dean Uphoff, David Uphoff, Don Uphoff, Duane Baumann, Loren Cremer and Phillip Rupright. Singers were Mrs. Mina Kalkwarf and Mrs. Norma Turner. Organist was George Krug, Jr.

She was born September 21, 1873 in Sacramento, Calif., the daughter of Uffa and Gesena Schlomer Kettwich. She came to Minonk when she was six weeks old traveling mostly in a stage coach.

She married Frank Baumann on March 15, 1893, at Windtown. They lived on a farm east of Minonk. Her husband passed away in 1935. She moved to Minonk in 1940.

Surviving are two sons, Rank and Alfred, both of Minonk; four daughters, Mrs. Sena Telthorster of Marysville, Ohio; Miss Ann Baumann of Detroit, Michigan; Miss Adelin Baumann and Mrs. Florence Uphoff, both of Minonk; three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Ostermann of Woden, Iowa; Mrs. Sena Rients of Minonk; Mrs. Anna Post of Titonka, Iowa; four brothers, John, Carl and Eilert, all of Minonk, and Uffa of Bloomington; 11 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Her husband, one son, one sister and three brothers preceded her in death.

 

Born: September 21, 1873

Died: December 18, 1960