Steven Honn Obituary

Martin Funeral Home Steven HonnSteven Honn (August 20, 1952 - March 27, 2014) U.S. Veteran Steven R. Honn, 61, of Waukon, IA, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at his home in rural Waukon. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements. Steven Roy Honn was born August 20, 1952, in Waukon, IA, the son of Roger Honn and Eileen (Livingood) Hammon. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Waukon and in 1971, he graduated from Waukon High School. From 1972-1974, Steve served in the United States Army, and was stationed in Germany for one year. In 1973, Steve married Karla Thorstenson at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in Waukon; they later divorced. Steve was a well-traveled man; besides living in Germany and Iowa, he also lived in Texas and Louisiana. In 1988, Steve and Dolores Aucoin married at the Assumption Parish in Henderson, LA; the couple later divorced. In 2001, he returned to Waukon and in 2011, Steve married Gloria Moose at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Waukon. Steve worked a variety of jobs throughout his life. He was a mechanic at Honn’s Garage in Waterville, IA, a chef on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, a guide for geological testing in the Louisiana bayou, and recently worked in the shipping/receiving department of Cabela’s in Prairie du Chien, WI. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Waukon. Steve liked to work with his hands, whether it was doing mechanical work, woodworking, or just tinkering and fixing things. He enjoyed being outdoors, and liked gardening, camping, and off-roading with his Jeep and truck. Steve also liked to cook, and loved spending time with his grandkids. Steve preferred to live life on his own terms. As Steve said, “Nothing to fear in dying, being afraid to live is wrong.” Steve is survived by his wife Gloria Moose of Waukon; two children: Heather (Jeremy) Hogan of Waukon, and Krystal (Jamie) Cahalan of Waterville; father Roger (Shari) Honn of Cedar Rapids, IA; four stepchildren: Nathan (Sabrina) Palmer of Florida, Lucas (Heather) Palmer of Waukon, and Hannah and Caleb Nuehring, both of Waukon; six grandchildren: Alexis, Dylan, and Isabella Hogan, and Kayden, Kylie, and Kelby Cahalan; two step-grandchildren: Lance and Hayley Palmer; brother Kevin (Kim) Honn of Center Point, IA; three sisters: Debbie Honn of Waukon, Tabitha (Brian) Roman of Silvis, IL, and Chelsea (Dan Reisman) Honn of Cedar Rapids; and stepbrother Joe (Stephanie) Honn of Ely, IA. He was preceded in death by his mother Eileen; sister Cathy Miller; brother John Lear; and brother Brian David Honn in infancy. Back

Stanley Krambeer killed in auto accident

Stanley Neil Krambeer, Luana, Iowa, May 01, 2012 Stanley Neil Krambeer, 64, Luana, Iowa, died Tuesday May 1, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Stanley was born on November 8, 1947, in Postville, Iowa, to Arno and Helen (Henkes) Krambeer. He was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church in Postville, where he was baptized and confirmed. Stanley attended Bailey School #5 and graduated from Postville High School in 1966. During high school, he was a member of the FFA and the Grand Meadow Go Getters 4-H Club. He enjoyed attending and showing cattle at the fairs Stanley was a lifelong farmer, he had great pride in having a neat farmstead and was busy with all his improvements. He also enjoyed watching and feeding the birds, camping and always wanting to go fishing. He attended farm shows, tractor shows, the Iowa State Fair and collected toy tractors. Stanley liked to help Ernlo Holsteins with their registered cattle at dairy shows and fairs. He was a Grand Meadow Township Trustee for many years. Stanley also spent many years caring for his mother. Survivors include his three sisters, Joyce Riggle, Duluth, Minnesota, Rita (Donald) Anderson, Postville and Nancy (Ed) Engelhardt, Luana. He is also survived by eight nephews, two nieces, eight great-nephews, eight great-nieces and his God-child, Leah Henkes. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Arno and Helen Krambeer; great-nephew, Alec Riggle and brother-in-law, Richard Riggle. Visitation will be from 4 – 8 pm on Friday, May 4, 2012, at the Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Postville, Iowa, and one hour before services at the church on Saturday. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at the Community Presbyterian Church in Postville, Iowa. The Rev. Gary Catterson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Postville Cemetery, Postville, Iowa. My Dad thought a lot of Stanley. He enjoyed talking to him when ever they were together. Our sympathy to the Krambeer family.

Robert Suddendorf Obituary

Robert A. Suddendorf, 89, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, February 13, 2012, at his home in Rochester, MN. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 16th, at 12:00 PM at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon, IA, with Pastor Grant VanderVelden officiating. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.

Robert Arthur Suddendorf was born on April 15, 1922 in Monona, IA to Arthur and Martha Suddendorf. He graduated from Monona High School. Robert married Rita Renne on September 8, 1951 at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon. Robert worked for International Harvester as a partsman in their warehouse in West Chicago, IL. He retired from there in 1982. Since 1983 he and Rita have resided in Rochester, MN.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Suddendorf of Rochester, MN; a son, Timothy Suddendorf, of Joliet, IL; and a brother, Eugene Suddendorf of Postville, IA. He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Lynn Gattone on July 4, 1994; a brother, Ken Suddendorf; and a sister, Irene Messeler.

George Wagner 116 years agao

From the Monona Outlook:

116 Years Ago --- Sept 24, 1896
Monona Leader

"Geo. Wagner sold 18 steers to Heiming Monday which brought $518.80. Pretty Good"

About $28.82 for each steer. I'm trying to decide if that is a good price or not.

Montour --- Garrett Montour, St. Olaf, Iowa, Obituary

Last summer Erik, Mom, Tiffany and I went to St. Olaf to meet Greg and Janet Montour and their son Garrett. Greg's g-grandfather, Benjamin, was a brother to my g-grandfather, Edward. We had a very nice talk. Greg didn't know anything about his Montour ancestors and was very happy to get information on them. I was hoping to get some information on Benjamin and his family, but of course I didn't. Garrett had suffered two brain injuries before he was 24. He was a sweet, gentle and happy individual. I enjoyed his facebook posts and will miss them.

Garrett Evan Montour
Garrett Evan Montour
January 14, 1970 - April 25, 2011
St, Olaf, Iowa

Memorial Service: 11:00 am April 28, 2011 at Norway Lutheran Church - St. Olaf, Iowa

Garrett Evan Montour, 41, of St. Olaf, formerly of Des Moines, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. He was born January 14, 1970 in Iowa City, to Gregory and Janet (Ohl) Montour.

As a youngster, Garrett moved to Des Moines where the family continued living until they moved to St. Olaf in 2009. He obtained his GED in 2003, while living in Des Moines. He worked for UPS; and from 1986 –1997, he was employed by his family’s restaurants. Garrett loved his animals, Rusty, Socrates and Tom and Jerry. He truly delighted in mowing the lawn, gardening and exercising.

Garrett is survived by his parents Gregory and Janet Montour of St. Olaf; his brother Grant (LeaAnn) Montour of Carlisle, IA; one niece, Jaclyn Montour and two nephews, Geoff Montour and Drake Montour all of Carlisle.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gilbert and Charlotte Montour and his maternal grandparents Edward and LaVonne Ohl.

Montour --- Lucille Wagner Obituary

Visitation: 2 - 6pm January 02, 2011 at Leonard Funeral Home - Monona and after 9:30 Monday at the church
Funeral Service: 10:30 am January 03, 2011 at St. John Lutheran Church - Farmersburg
Interment: January 03, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery - Monona

Lucille Mary Louise, daughter of William and Emma (Glawe) Bruns was born on April 11, 1909, at Garnavillo, IA. She died Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the Elkader Care Center, Elkader, IA. She was baptized by Rev. Brown at Garnavillo. At the age of three, the family moved to Monona. She received her religious instruction at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona. Lucille was confirmed September 9, 1924, at St. Paul by Rev. H. Daugs. She attended school in Monona.

Lucille married Arthur Wagner July 14, 1927. They lived around and in the Farmersburg area all of their lives. Nine children were born to this union.

Lucille was a member of Ladies Aid, President of Mission Circle, member of ALCW, taught bible school for many years, Vice President of ALCW of St. Johns, member of the study club, 4-H leader, cook at the Farmersburg school and custodian of St. John’s Lutheran for many years.

Lucille enjoyed her garden, playing cards, and traveling, crocheting and spending time with friends. She especially loved her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are Donald (Shirley) Wagner of Farmersburg, Dolores Klingman of Volga, Roger (Alice) Wagner of Dubuque, JoAnn (Lloyd) Scherf of Harpers Ferry, David (Liz) Wagner of Elkader; son-in-law, Jerome Schultz of Arizona; twenty-five grandchildren; forty nine great-grandchildren; and twelve great-great-grandchildren; one brother Ed (Maude) Bruns; two sisters, Annes Mohr and Gwendolyn Meyer; two sisters-in-law Elizabeth Bruns and Emma Jean (Herb) Pfeffner, many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; husband Arthur in 1965; infant son Karl, infant daughter Jean, daughter Elaine Schultz; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Myron Ihde; son-in-law Lee Roy Klingman; daughter-in-law Sherri Wagner; two grandsons, Steven Wagner and Randy Klingman; two sisters Gladys Dietrich and Dorothy Bruns; four brothers, Herbert, William, Norbert and Everette Bruns

Montour --- Maxine Suddendort Obituary

Maxine Emma Suddendorf, Postville, Iowa, March 4, 2011


Maxine Emma Suddendorf, 84, Postville, Iowa, died Friday, March 4, 2011, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Maxine was born on August 31, 1926, in Postville, Iowa, to Otto and Florence (Saueressig) Appel. She was baptized on November 14, 1926 and confirmed on March 17, 1940. She graduated from Postville High School.

Maxine was united in marriage to Eugene Suddendorf on April 6, 1948, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa. Three children were born to this union. Maxine worked at the bakery in Monona, Iowa, from 1944 to 1947, and she also worked at Montgomery Wards store in Postville, Iowa. She owned the Palm Cafe in Postville, Iowa, from 1959 to 1963. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa.

Survivors include her husband, Eugene Suddendorf; three children, Ronald (Sandra) Suddendorf, Ann Arbor, MI, Gary (Kathe) Suddendorf, Saline, MI, Kevin (Wendy) Suddendorf, Houston, TX; four grandchildren, Jessica (Michael) Jansen, Erich (Stephannie) Suddendorf, Kylie and Kole Suddendorf; one sister, Vivian Buren, Postville and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Florence Appel; one sister, Verda Youngburg and one brother-in-law, Francis Buren.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at 11:00 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa. The Rev. Steve Brackett will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Postville Cemetery in Postville, Iowa.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, from 4 - 7 pm at the Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Postville, Iowa, and one hour before services at the church on Wednesday, March 9, 2011.

Condolences may be left with: www.graufuneralhomes.com

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Home of Postville, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements.