HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A GREAT NEW YEAR TO ALL OF THE MONTOUR AND HINMAN FAMILIES. Let's hope 2009 is a great year. And I promise to get an update to the Hinman book out in 2009. And I hope we can have a Hinman reunion in 2009.
Love, Phyllis
Friday, December 19, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Kayti Montour has a new little girl
Kayti Montour, daughter of Greg Montour, gave birth to a daughter, Inara Claire Montour, December 5, 2008. She is 6 lb and 6 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Don and Joyce Montour are the proud great-grandparents.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Norma Riveland passed away
Norma Jean Riveland, 84, of McGregor, Iowa, formerly of Luana, Iowa, died Monday, November 17, 2008, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien, WI, following a short illness. Norma was born on November 15, 1924, Luana, Iowa, to Clyde and Carrie (Mason) Hinman. She graduated from Luana High School, Luana, Iowa.
Norma was united in marriage to Adrian Riveland in 1949 in Mason City, Iowa. She was a homemaker and enjoyed the company of her family and friends. In her last years, she was especially happy being with her fellow residents of Turner Pointe Assisted Center, in McGregor, Iowa. She also enjoyed the wonderful staff there as well, all of whom become like an extended family to her.
Survivors include one son, Larry (Cindy) Riveland, Monona; one daughter, Lynn (Tom) Bellinger, Salem, OR; a step-son, Chase (Mary) Riveland, Deer Harbor, WA; granddaughter, Cara (Perry) Marsh-Rhodes; step granddaughters, Wendi (Mark) Hanson, Shirley (Tim) Lessard; great-granddaughter, Eden Marsh-Rhodes; step-great-grandsons, Joshua Hanson, Nicholas Pecinovsky; step-great-granddaughter, Ashley Pecinovsky, brother-in-law, Robert Collins, McGregor and nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral service was held at St. John Lutheran Church, Luana, IA. Interment at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Luana, IA. Leonard Funeral Home in Monona.
Norma did get to meet her new great-granddaughter the week before she died.
Norma was united in marriage to Adrian Riveland in 1949 in Mason City, Iowa. She was a homemaker and enjoyed the company of her family and friends. In her last years, she was especially happy being with her fellow residents of Turner Pointe Assisted Center, in McGregor, Iowa. She also enjoyed the wonderful staff there as well, all of whom become like an extended family to her.
Survivors include one son, Larry (Cindy) Riveland, Monona; one daughter, Lynn (Tom) Bellinger, Salem, OR; a step-son, Chase (Mary) Riveland, Deer Harbor, WA; granddaughter, Cara (Perry) Marsh-Rhodes; step granddaughters, Wendi (Mark) Hanson, Shirley (Tim) Lessard; great-granddaughter, Eden Marsh-Rhodes; step-great-grandsons, Joshua Hanson, Nicholas Pecinovsky; step-great-granddaughter, Ashley Pecinovsky, brother-in-law, Robert Collins, McGregor and nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral service was held at St. John Lutheran Church, Luana, IA. Interment at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Luana, IA. Leonard Funeral Home in Monona.
Norma did get to meet her new great-granddaughter the week before she died.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Alton George Henkes Obituary
Alton George Henkes, 94, Elkader, Iowa, died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, Iowa, following a brief illness. Alton was born on a farm near Luana, Iowa, on December 7, 1913, to Monroe and Louise (Wagner) Henkes. He attended Gooding Country School through the eighth grade. Alton was a farm hand for many farmers and worked road construction.
Alton entered the United States Army during WWII in1941, swerving in the 34th Division in N. Africa and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a member of the VFW Post #4565 and the American Legion Post #106. He as also a Mason Lodge member. Alton enjoyed watching sporting events and hunting.
Survivors include his brother, Calvin (Shirley) Henkes, Farmersburg and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings, Alberta Rolland, Vernis Henkes, Marietta Scheffert and Helen Krambeer.
The funeral was September 29, 2008 at a church. He was interred in the Monona City Cemetery, Monona, IA. Leonard and Leonard Muller Funeral Homes was incharge of the arrangements.
Comment:
Alton was in some of the very worst fighting in WWII. Relatives state he was a different person when he returned home. Now he would have been treated with Post-traumatic Stress Symdrome. But that kind of therapy was not available in 1945 and they didn't understand PTSS.
Alton entered the United States Army during WWII in1941, swerving in the 34th Division in N. Africa and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a member of the VFW Post #4565 and the American Legion Post #106. He as also a Mason Lodge member. Alton enjoyed watching sporting events and hunting.
Survivors include his brother, Calvin (Shirley) Henkes, Farmersburg and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings, Alberta Rolland, Vernis Henkes, Marietta Scheffert and Helen Krambeer.
The funeral was September 29, 2008 at a church. He was interred in the Monona City Cemetery, Monona, IA. Leonard and Leonard Muller Funeral Homes was incharge of the arrangements.
Comment:
Alton was in some of the very worst fighting in WWII. Relatives state he was a different person when he returned home. Now he would have been treated with Post-traumatic Stress Symdrome. But that kind of therapy was not available in 1945 and they didn't understand PTSS.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Jack Messler Obituary
Jack Aaron Messler was born April 13, 1918, at Schubert, Nebraska, to Orrie and Lola (Adams) Messler. He passed away Monday, September 22, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Center at Postville, Iowa, at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 9 days.
Jack attended school in Nebraska. He entered the Armored Infantry Battalion of the United States Army on March 27, 1941. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944 and was a prisoner until the end of the war.
Jack came to the northeast Iowa area when he accepted a job working on his uncle's farm. On October 17, 1941 Jack was married to Irene Katherine Suddendorf in the Evangelical United Brethren Chuch in Monona. To this union seven children were born. They farmed south of Monona and then moved to a farm south of Postville in Grand Meadow Township, near Gunder. Jack and Irene moved to Postville in 1973. Jack moved to Grand Meadows Glen congregate living apartments where he lived until 2003, when he became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center.
Jack was skilled in wood working and made many items for people in the area. He enjoyed the visits of his family and like to play cards.
Surviving are his children, Wayne (Karen) Messler, Boone, IA, Arthur (Jacque) Messler, Clermont, IA, Delores Chase, Priaire du Chien, WI, Harold (Diane) Messler, Dyersville, IA, LeRoy (Becky) Messler, Decorah, IA, Marilyn Swale, West Union, IA, Joan (Charles) Learn, West Union, IA; a sister-in-law, Ruth Messler, Colorado Springs, CO, brothers-in-law, Eugene (Maxine) Suddendorf, Postville, Robert (Rita) Suddendorf, Rochester, MN, and sister-in-law, Mardella Suddendorf, Monona, IA.
Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Irene, three grandchildren, Wendy Swale, Bradley Messler, and Aaron Messler, two brothers, Harold ("Eldon") and wife, Katherine, and Arlin, a sister Ava Mae and her husband Arnold Albert, and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Suddendorf.
Jack was a member of Community Presbyterian Church in Postville.
The funeral was September 26, 2008, at the Community Presbyterian Church. Schutte Funeral Home in Postville was in charge of the arrangements. Casket bearers: Steve Messler, Scott Messler, Michael Messler, William Harnack and Ryan Swale. Honorary Casket Bearers: Eugene Suddendorf, Robert Suddendorf, Cliff J. Olson, Jim Farmer, John Foels.
Jack attended school in Nebraska. He entered the Armored Infantry Battalion of the United States Army on March 27, 1941. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944 and was a prisoner until the end of the war.
Jack came to the northeast Iowa area when he accepted a job working on his uncle's farm. On October 17, 1941 Jack was married to Irene Katherine Suddendorf in the Evangelical United Brethren Chuch in Monona. To this union seven children were born. They farmed south of Monona and then moved to a farm south of Postville in Grand Meadow Township, near Gunder. Jack and Irene moved to Postville in 1973. Jack moved to Grand Meadows Glen congregate living apartments where he lived until 2003, when he became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center.
Jack was skilled in wood working and made many items for people in the area. He enjoyed the visits of his family and like to play cards.
Surviving are his children, Wayne (Karen) Messler, Boone, IA, Arthur (Jacque) Messler, Clermont, IA, Delores Chase, Priaire du Chien, WI, Harold (Diane) Messler, Dyersville, IA, LeRoy (Becky) Messler, Decorah, IA, Marilyn Swale, West Union, IA, Joan (Charles) Learn, West Union, IA; a sister-in-law, Ruth Messler, Colorado Springs, CO, brothers-in-law, Eugene (Maxine) Suddendorf, Postville, Robert (Rita) Suddendorf, Rochester, MN, and sister-in-law, Mardella Suddendorf, Monona, IA.
Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Irene, three grandchildren, Wendy Swale, Bradley Messler, and Aaron Messler, two brothers, Harold ("Eldon") and wife, Katherine, and Arlin, a sister Ava Mae and her husband Arnold Albert, and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Suddendorf.
Jack was a member of Community Presbyterian Church in Postville.
The funeral was September 26, 2008, at the Community Presbyterian Church. Schutte Funeral Home in Postville was in charge of the arrangements. Casket bearers: Steve Messler, Scott Messler, Michael Messler, William Harnack and Ryan Swale. Honorary Casket Bearers: Eugene Suddendorf, Robert Suddendorf, Cliff J. Olson, Jim Farmer, John Foels.
Friday, September 26, 2008
2 deaths on the Montour and Wagner side
Jack Messler died this week and Alton Henkes died today or yesterday. More when I get the obituaries.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
In Memory:
Sadly, my uncle, James Hinman, died September 12, 2007. I will greatly miss him. He was the historian for the Hinman Family for at least 15 years. Every once in a while he would call me and ask about something in the family line, which would send me off with researching.
James and Dorothy Hinman's ex-son-in-law, Charles "Charlie" Bailey was killed in a car accident on July 14, 2007.
We extend our sympathy to Dorothy and her family.
James and Dorothy Hinman's ex-son-in-law, Charles "Charlie" Bailey was killed in a car accident on July 14, 2007.
We extend our sympathy to Dorothy and her family.
Hinman Family Reunion 2007
The Hinman Family Reunion for 2007 was held in Luana, Iowa at the bank. It was well attended and everyone had a great time. There was plenty of food, also. We had people from Virginia, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We welcomed Zack Vlazny to the family as Brian adopted him. Zach was also a big help in getting the kitchen cleaned up. Thanks, Zack.
Attending were:
Carla Miles, Donnie Hinman, Carey Hinman
Doris Swenson, Richard Swenson and Sharon Swenson
Erik Rocksvold, Tiffany Petermeier, Phyllis Montour,
Joyce Montour, Greg Montour (in front) Don Montour
Kathy Starkey, Ricke Starkey, Kala Torrenes, Brian Hinman, Marcus Torrenes, James Hinman, Jenny Hinman, Zack Hinman
In front: Meldrem Bustamante; Selena Terrones, Star Terrones, Dorothy Hinman, Morgan Hinman, Alejandra Bustamante, Dylan Hinman
Bruce LeClere, Mike Lindermood, Layni Lindamood, Asher Lindermood, Jeff LeClere, (in front) Jenny LeClere
Joyce Smith, Bob Koehn, Pat Koehn
Donna Murphy, Mark Murphy and Susan Murphy
Norma Riveland
See you in 2008!!!!
Attending were:
Carla Miles, Donnie Hinman, Carey Hinman
Doris Swenson, Richard Swenson and Sharon Swenson
Erik Rocksvold, Tiffany Petermeier, Phyllis Montour,
Joyce Montour, Greg Montour (in front) Don Montour
Kathy Starkey, Ricke Starkey, Kala Torrenes, Brian Hinman, Marcus Torrenes, James Hinman, Jenny Hinman, Zack Hinman
In front: Meldrem Bustamante; Selena Terrones, Star Terrones, Dorothy Hinman, Morgan Hinman, Alejandra Bustamante, Dylan Hinman
Bruce LeClere, Mike Lindermood, Layni Lindamood, Asher Lindermood, Jeff LeClere, (in front) Jenny LeClere
Joyce Smith, Bob Koehn, Pat Koehn
Donna Murphy, Mark Murphy and Susan Murphy
Norma Riveland
See you in 2008!!!!
Calvin & Shirley Henkes' family grows by 3
Addison Grace Sandberg born: 07/22/2007 Rockford. IL
Daughter of Natasha Sandberg
Grandparent: Deanna (Henkes) Sandberg
G-Grandparents: Calvin and Shirley Henkes
Sullivan Rae Dodd born: 09/02/2007 LaCrosse, WI
Son of Shannon (Meyer) and Ryan Dodd
Grandparents: Debbie (Henkes) and Brian Meyer
G-Grandparents: Calvin and Shirley Henkes
Aidan Brian Meyer born: 11/23/2007
Son of Nicholas and Elsie Meyer
Grandparents: Debbie (Henkes) and Brian Meyer
G-Grandparents: Calvin and Shirley Henkes
These were provided by Rita Anderson.
Daughter of Natasha Sandberg
Grandparent: Deanna (Henkes) Sandberg
G-Grandparents: Calvin and Shirley Henkes
Sullivan Rae Dodd born: 09/02/2007 LaCrosse, WI
Son of Shannon (Meyer) and Ryan Dodd
Grandparents: Debbie (Henkes) and Brian Meyer
G-Grandparents: Calvin and Shirley Henkes
Aidan Brian Meyer born: 11/23/2007
Son of Nicholas and Elsie Meyer
Grandparents: Debbie (Henkes) and Brian Meyer
G-Grandparents: Calvin and Shirley Henkes
These were provided by Rita Anderson.
First Montour Birth in 16 years
Payton Marie Montour
Born: 10/23/2007 at 4:55PM.
8lbs. 5 oz., 20 3/4"
To Derek Montour and wife.
Grandparents: Steve and Cyndi Montour
G-Grandparents: Harvey and Imogene Montour
This is the first child born in our family since Kellie (Dean's daughter) was born. Also, the last 3 births were girls. 5 females to 7 males since 1947.
Pictured above are Derek, Payton and Steve.
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