Happy Holidays for 2009

Happy Holidays Montour, Wagner, Hinman and Thornton families. I hope this month is great for you. And that you enjoy the new year. Phyllis

Mary Lou Ihde Obituary --- Art Wagner's daughter

Mary Lou Ihde
October 24, 1929 - October 04, 2009
Monona, IA

Visitation: 4 to 8 PM October 07, 2009 at Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, IA, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM October 08, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, IA
Interment: October 08, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Monona, IA

Mary Lou Ihde, 79, Monona, Iowa, died Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Park Centre, Newton, Iowa. Mary Louise Gladys was born on October 24, 1929, Giard, Iowa, to Arthur and Lucille (Bruns) Wagner. Mary Lou graduated from Farmersburg High School, Farmersburg, where she was active on the girl’s basketball team.

Mary Lou was united in marriage to Myron Ihde on October 28th, 1947, at St. John Lutheran Church, Farmersburg. They would celebrate their 62nd anniversary this month. Three children, Dennis, Wayne and Deanna, were born to this union.

Mary Lou collected clocks and elephants and treasured family heirlooms and pictures. While she loved her home, she also loved to travel with highlights being a trip to Germany with her husband and parents, and traveling through the United States.

She loved poems, dancing, gardening and flowers. Mary Lou was known for her crocheting which included The Lord’s Prayer. She was also known for her wonderful cooking and baking, especially her home made cinnamon rolls. Above all, her family was her focus.

Survivors include her husband, Myron Ihde, Elkader; three children, Dennis (Jeanne) Ihde, Bailey, CO, Wayne (Barbara) Ihde, Boulder, CO, Deanna Ihde, Newton; two grandchildren, Joanna Ihde, Galesburg, IL, James Allen (Bianka) Ihde, Denver, CO; four great-grandchildren, Hope, Brandon, Stryder and Zoe, with Baby Ihde expected soon; her mother, Lucille Wagner, Elkader; her siblings, Donald (Shirley) Wagner, Farmersburg, Delores Klingman, Volga, Roger (Alice) Wagner, Dubuque, JoAnn (Lloyd) Scherf, Harpers Ferry, David (Liz) Wagner, Elkader; brother-in-law, Jerome Schultz, Sun Lakes, AZ and a host of many other family and friends.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Wagner; three siblings, Karl and Jean Wagner and Elaine Schultz and one brother-in-law, LeRoy Klingman.

Mary Lou Ihde obituary --- Art Wagner's daughter

Mary Lou Ihde
October 24, 1929 - October 04, 2009
Monona, IA

Visitation: 4 to 8 PM October 07, 2009 at Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, IA, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM October 08, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, IA
Interment: October 08, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Monona, IA

Mary Lou Ihde, 79, Monona, Iowa, died Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Park Centre, Newton, Iowa. Mary Louise Gladys was born on October 24, 1929, Giard, Iowa, to Arthur and Lucille (Bruns) Wagner. Mary Lou graduated from Farmersburg High School, Farmersburg, where she was active on the girl’s basketball team.

Mary Lou was united in marriage to Myron Ihde on October 28th, 1947, at St. John Lutheran Church, Farmersburg. They would celebrate their 62nd anniversary this month. Three children, Dennis, Wayne and Deanna, were born to this union.

Mary Lou collected clocks and elephants and treasured family heirlooms and pictures. While she loved her home, she also loved to travel with highlights being a trip to Germany with her husband and parents, and traveling through the United States.

She loved poems, dancing, gardening and flowers. Mary Lou was known for her crocheting which included The Lord’s Prayer. She was also known for her wonderful cooking and baking, especially her home made cinnamon rolls. Above all, her family was her focus.

Survivors include her husband, Myron Ihde, Elkader; three children, Dennis (Jeanne) Ihde, Bailey, CO, Wayne (Barbara) Ihde, Boulder, CO, Deanna Ihde, Newton; two grandchildren, Joanna Ihde, Galesburg, IL, James Allen (Bianka) Ihde, Denver, CO; four great-grandchildren, Hope, Brandon, Stryder and Zoe, with Baby Ihde expected soon; her mother, Lucille Wagner, Elkader; her siblings, Donald (Shirley) Wagner, Farmersburg, Delores Klingman, Volga, Roger (Alice) Wagner, Dubuque, JoAnn (Lloyd) Scherf, Harpers Ferry, David (Liz) Wagner, Elkader; brother-in-law, Jerome Schultz, Sun Lakes, AZ and a host of many other family and friends.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Wagner; three siblings, Karl and Jean Wagner and Elaine Schultz and one brother-in-law, LeRoy Klingman.

LaVanda Thornton obituary

LaVanda Thornton

LaVanda R. Thornton, 90, of Waterloo died of natural causes Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Cedar Valley Hospice Home. Graveside Services were held Thursday, September 24 at the Smithfield Rural Cemetery, Monona. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family at Mary Holman, 1657 Longfellow Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703.

LaVanda was born November 7, 1918 in Winneshiek County to Richard and Sophia Mechlenberg Suckow. She married Lloyd Robert Thornton December 21, 1938. He died January 22, 1981. LaVanda was a homemaker in her own home.

Survivors include her children, Earl (Betty) Thornton of Waterloo, Mary (David) Holman of Waterloo, Joann (Jim) Jordan of Waterloo, Norma (Gary) Westcott of Evansdale, Donald (Carole) Thornton of Evansdale, Delores Peverill of Denver, CO, Lois (Willis) Ott of Elkader, and Karen (James) Wygle of LaPorte City; 28 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Delbert Suckow of Postville and Dwayne Suckow of Oelwein.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her daughter, Sandra Kay Thornton, who died in January 1973; two brothers, Willis Suckow and Harold Mohs; and two sisters, Velma Miner and Verna Mae Schnuelle.

Eileen (Livingood) Hammon obituary

Obituaries Eileen Hammon Eileen B. Hammon, 79, of Waukon died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 19 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating. Burial was held in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Eileen Betty Hammon was born July 25, 1930 on her parent’s farm in Ludlow Township, rural Postville, the daughter of Lynn Mayhue and Daisy Clara (Thornton) Livingood. She was baptized and confirmed at Forest Mills United Methodist Church in rural Postville and attended the Little Red School House in Ludlow Township and Waukon High School. February 25, 1950 she married Roger Honn at Forest Mills United Methodist Church. They farmed together in the rural Rossville area for several years. She and Roger owned and operated Honn’s Clothing Store in Waukon for many years and Honn’s Garage in Waterville. They were later divorced. June 16, 1984 she married Francis Speth in Waukon. Francis died in 1986. Eileen managed the Vets Club and the Village Inn Motel, both in Waukon, for many years. June 18, 1988 she married Charles Hammon at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Eileen and Charles lived on Heytmann's Landing in rural Lansing. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and was a 4-H leader. Eileen enjoyed baking cakes for weddings, working puzzles, fishing, playing bingo, and taking care of her vegetable and flower garden. Her favorite times were spent with her family. Survivors include her children, Steve Honn and Debbie Honn, both of Waukon, and Kevin (Kim) Honn of Center Point; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, Les (JoAnn) Livingood of Lansing; and a sister, Lynnette (Ron) Heilig of Colfax, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands Francis and Charles, who died in 1993; a daughter, Cathy Miller; and two sons, Brian David Honn and John Lear. Casketbearers were Chad and Jason Troendle, Cody and Clinton Honn, Jeremy Hogan, Jamie Cahalan, Chris Crawfard and Ben Seibert. Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.

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Joyce Smith and Greg and Sandi Smith have a new granddaughter

Maggie Paige Smith was born 08/23/2008 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. She is the daughter of Graham and Jessica Smith, page 313 in the Hinman Book. Joyce (Gilbert) Smith is the great-grandmother and Greg or Sandi Smith are the grandparents. We wish them congratulations a little late.

Hinman Family Reunion 2009 Held

The 2009 Hinman Family Reunion was held Saturday, August 8, at the Luana Bank, Luana, Iowa. A great meal was consumed with few leftovers. Once again there was a complaint of no awards. For example: coming the furtherest, oldest, etc. The person complaining was of course the same person who has complained about this for the last several reunions. Does this ring a bell Doris. So, someone please remind me to do that in 2010. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In attendance was: Donnie Hinman, Carey Hinman, Doris Swenson, Joyce Montour, Dorothy Hinman, Kathy and Ricke Starkey, Crystal Sweet, Kim Ellis and Clyde, Brian, Zack, Dylan & Morgan Hinman, Kala Hinman and Matt, Mickie Ellis, Tim Ellis and friend, Phyllis Montour, Tiffany Petermeier, Erik Rocksvold, Jake Petermeier and LeAnn, Judy and Lyle Boebel and Jan Grout.

We welcome Judy, Lyle and Jan. They had not been at a reunion for a while. They brought pictures to share with everyone.

Phyllis passed out the Hinman Genealogy Book updates for 2009. We missed the Hinmans from Minnesota, Virginia and Colorado. We all wish them well and hope they can come to the next reunion. If anyone knows any other Hinman family member who would like at attend, please let Phyllis know.

Signed, Phyllis (Historian and Secretary)

Don Montour as seen by Phyllis Montour

Dad didn't want any one to speak at his funeral. But as he well knew, I didn't always do as he said.

Mom and Dad had a loving marriage for 63 years.

Dad’s main occupation, hobby and life endeavor was visiting and talking to people. And talking and talking. He never meet a stranger. He would talk to everyone and anyone, anywhere.

Mom and Dad threw great parties. One of the very best was their 25th anniversary. They rented a excursion boat in Prairie and we cruised the Mississippi for 2 hours. Everyone had such a good time that everyone chipped in to cruise for another hour. Mom’s family, the Hinman’s, have many good stories from this party. In the mid-50's, we lived on the farm, Dad and our neighbor, Starr Baade decided to order fireworks for the 4th of July party. We had skyrockets, roman candles, buzz bombs, etc. Us kids had a great time lighting firecrackers all day. This was a 4th of July tradition until we moved to town.

Dad lived to joke, tease, kid and play practical jokes on people. Dorothy and Darlene Wagner were Dad’s cousins. You know them as Dorothy Heins and Darlene Russett. Dad would always play, talk and tease them. They would do anything for Dad. I’ll let Dorothy tell you about the feather incident. Darlene said that one day Dad brought a girl to the picnic. He spent all his time with her and didn’t talk or play with the two of them. They really hated her. But after a time, they came to love my Mom.

I’ll never forget the time he told my aunt Jenny and I that the brussel sprouts we were eating were actually the centers from rotten cabbage. And one time Dad was going to pay me $.25 to climb in the hog feeder and knock all the feed down so it could be cleaned. I was lowering myself into the feeder, when I saw a mouse in it. That was it for me. I was not getting into that feeder. Dad said it was just one mouse and to stomp on it. No Way. Dad got in there and as I remember it, there were hundreds and hundreds of mice in it. Well, at least a dozen or dozen and a half. Lately, nurses trying to take his shoe off found themselves pulling off dad’s artificial leg, Dad never warned or stopped them. He got a chuckle when ever that happened..

Dad had a lawn care business which he really enjoyed. Mom and Dad’s lawns, landscaping and gardens always looked great. He loved the outdoors. He would much rather be outside than in. He loved to watch birds. He participated in counting birds for an organization for several years. He also loved to feed the birds. He had some red-boles last winter. They are native to Alaska and Canada and rarely seen in the U.S. He had about 20 at his feeders. Which he told everyone about.

Several years ago Dad borrowed a small, and I mean small, trailer. Which he used to attend the State Fair for a whole week. Erik and I went over to see him several times that week. Mom came down for the weekend. It was very hot, and they gave in and rented a motel room.

Nothing, absolutely nothing, stopped Dad from going places, not snowstorms, road construction, blocked roads or bad weather. It was unheard of to stay home during bad weather, he evened shovel the street in front of the house to get to work.


I always wanted a horse. So Dad traded his outboard motor and cash to buy me my pony, Prince. When I got too big to ride him, he made me a cart, so I could continue to enjoy my horse.

He loved to cook. He and Mom would always make the meals together. In Monona, he would treat family members to sourdough pancakes. My son, Erik couldn’t get over his grandpa cooking pancakes on a Weber grill.


My kids asked Mom how long it took Dad to milk the cows. She said about 45 minutes, unless he took Phyllis along, then it was an hour and a half. He would make nests in the straw for me. And sit me on my favorite cow. Occasionally, he would lay a saddle on the cow and I would sit there for hours.

Mom and Dad’s grandchildren enjoyed many trips with Mom and Dad. The start of this was when they took Tiffany to Milwaukee Zoo and a baseball game when she was about 2. And all the grandchilden would visit them for a few weeks every summer. They always had a lot of adventures. In 1984, Tiffany, Erik, Mom, Dad and I went to Yellowstone and Denver. We had a really really great vacation. We still talk about it. Everyone had a favorite story, including Dad and Erik plan to rob the Denver Mint with the help of a little Mexican boy.

Dad loved polka music. Which he played when he was milking. Lately, he loved to watch the Big Joe Polka Show on the RFD channel. In fact that was his favorite TV channel.

Dad didn’t think there was any other farm machinery than John Deere. He had all John Deere machines on the farm. He had many John Deere items including a John Deere bird feeder.

He loved his little westie, Abby. And she loved her Pa. She would go everywhere with him.

Dad had his first heart problem when he was 33 years old. He had his knee amputated when he was 79. He went through those with flying colors, because of his positive attitude, humor and kidding the doctors and nurses.

I’d like to end this with a report that Dad’s great-grandson and my grandson Dan wrote in the 2nd or 3rd grade. (Dan is now 19) It is called, My Hero.

My hero is my great-grandpa, Don Montour because he is so nice and friendly. Like if he goes to Wal-mart (Which he does everyday.) The first person he talks to, he will talk to for about an hour and than go to another person. Also, I pick him because I have a lot of memories. One of them is one time when he lived in his old house he took me and my brother in the woods and in the forest it looked like a cave and on one rock there was colors like the rainbow. Also, I pick him because I heard stories about him like him and my G-Grandma once owned a movie theater. Also, I like the year he was born because there were no cars back then. And when I go to his house and we play cards, he lets me and my brother cheat. The end.

Don Montour obituary

This is a very hard one to write.

Donald Virgil Montour, 82, of McGregor died Thursday July 9, 2009 at his home following a long illness. Donald was born August 21, 1926 in Monona Township, Clayton County, IA to Edward and Sophia (Wagner) Montour. He married Joyce Hinman on June 5, 1946 in Monona, IA. Donald farmed for a time near Monona, worked as a feed salesman, livestock buyer, owned a movie theater, managed the Farmersburg Mill and later ran a lawn care business.

He lived and worked in the Monona and McGregor area all of his life. Donald enjoyed remodeling their homes, hunting, fishing and outdoor activities as much as possible. He also enjoyed feeding and watching birds and helped with the bird count. He was a member of First Lutheran Church. He was a quick witted person and enjoyed visiting.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce, daughter Phyllis Montour of Norwalk, IA, son Greg Montour of Prairie du Chien, WI; grandchildren, Tiffany (John) Petermeier, Erik Rocksvold, Ben Montour, Kayti Montour; great grandchildren, Jakob and Daniel Petermeier, and Inara Montour; sisters-in-law Donnafred Hinman, Doris Swenson, Dorothy Hinman, Jennifer (Bruce) LeClere, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son Douglas, three brothers Floyd, Harvey and Edward, sisters-in-law Imogene Montour and Delores Montour, brothers-in-laws: Warren Hinman, Alois Swenson, and James Hinman.

Memorial services were held Monday, July 13 at First Lutheran Church rural McGregor, with burial in Monona Cemetery, Monona, IA. Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor was in charge of arrangements.

Jenny and Bruce LeClere have a new grandson, Levi Jeffery

Layni and Mike Lindamood had a little boy some time today or last night. His name is Levi Jeffery. He weight 7 lbs. ?.

Dixie and Keith Kutzbach have a new grandson --- Samuel James Bauerle

Samuel James Bauerle, son of Stacie and Chris Bauerle was born Sat, July18, 2009 at 1:31 AM. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz and was 21" long. He has dark curly hair. And according to Dixie, "Brother Joshua is VERY proud of him."

Art and Lucille Wagner's daughter, Elaine Schultz obituary

Visitation: 4 to 8 PM June 17, 2009 at Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, IA, and one hour before services at the church on Thursday.

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM June 18, 2009 at St. John's Lutheran Church - Luana, Iowa

Interment: , at To Be Held at a Later Date

Elaine Schultz, 69, of Luana, IA. and Sun Lakes, AZ., was taken home to Our Lord and Savior on June 9, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a short illness. [I believe she was run over by a golf cart.] Elaine was born July 11, 1939, the sixth child of Arthur and Lucille (Bruns) Wagner in Farmersburg, IA, where she spent her childhood. She graduated from Monona-Farmersburg High School in 1957. On a beautiful snow-covered January 25, 1958, she was united in marriage to Jerome Schultz at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farmersburg, where she had been baptized and confirmed. Elaine spent most of her early married life farming with Jerome on their dairy farm. She was famous for her cooking and an ability to produce a meal for a crowd at a moment’s notice. She enjoyed sewing as a hobby and fashioned many matching outfits for her daughters for holiday occasions, hemmed and patched many garments, and constructed intricate square dancing outfits for herself and Jerome. She enjoyed their children’s many school sporting and musical activities as well as the company of their card club. In the 1980’s, Elaine held several positions off the farm at Monona Wire Corporation, Farmersburg Implement, and Hanson Chiropractic. Jerome and Elaine moved to Chandler, AZ. in 1987 where Elaine held several medical receptionist positions for area health care organizations. In 1999, Elaine and Jerome retired and spent the summer constructing their log home north of Luana. Elaine spent many warm winters in Arizona and warm summers in Iowa playing cards, mahjong, golfing, bowling, swimming, attending flea markets, and caring for her beloved hummingbirds. During her rich life, Elaine made lasting friends from community activities including St. John’s Lutheran Church in Luana, MFL Booster Club, Allamakee County Extension Service, United Church of Christ in Sun Lakes, AZ. and the Red Hat Society. Elaine will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Jerome; their seven children: Juliet (René) Andreu of Tucson, AZ, Tom (Pam) of North Liberty, IA., Alan (Lisa) of Fairbanks, AK., Barb (Ron) Berns of Monona, IA., Sara Gill of Oak Park, IL, Rhonda (Mike) Bachman of Monticello, IA, and Mike of Sun Lakes, AZ; twelve grandchildren, Jennifer and Megan Andreu, Hailey Schultz, Heather and Heidi Schultz, Jake and Morgan Berns, Emily and Kristin Gill, and Casey, Cody, and Kelby Bachman; her mother, Lucille Wagner of Elkader; brothers, Donald (Shirley) Wagner of Farmersburg, Roger (Alice) Wagner of Dubuque and David (Liz) of Elkader; sisters, Mary Lou (Myron) Ihde of Monona, Delores Klingman of Volga, and JoAnn (Lloyd) Scherf of Harpers Ferry; her father-in-law, Malin Schultz of Monona; her sisters-in-law, Marilyn (Al) Runau of Marion, Bette (Ron) Keehner of Prairie du Chien, WI, Vicky Schultz of Arcadia, WI., and Brenda (Mark) Howard of Elgin. We cannot fail to mention the host of family and friends in both Iowa and Arizona that will always cherish Elaine for her smiling face, twinkling eyes, energetic personality, and loving hugs. Elaine was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Wagner; two siblings, Karl and Jean Wagner; her mother-in-law Dorothy Schultz and three brothers-in-law, James Schultz, William Schultz, and LeRoy Klingman.

Pat and Bob Koehn are great-grandparents

Nicholas and Jessica Koehn (grandson of Pat and Bob Koehn) welcomed a new daughter, Lahna Alisabeth Koehn on April 29, 2009. Pat and Bob will not be at the reunion as they will be in North Dakota that weekend. We will miss them. The Hinman Family sends its congratulations to Pat, Bob, Nicholas, Jessica, James and Loni Koehn. James and Loni are the grandparents.

Hinman Family Reunion 2009

We skipped both the Hinman book update and the Hinman reunion in 2008.

We will be having both this year. The reunion is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2009, at noon. It will be at the Luana Bank, Luana, Iowa. We will purchase the chicken and split the cost. But new this year: We are asking all families to bring another dish to share. There is a kitchen at the bank you can use, if needed. There are lots of grocery stores to buy items from. If you need help with this, please email me. pmontour@mchsi.com Please let me know if you are coming and how many will be coming, so we can get enough chicken. Also, please tell your family members about the reunion.

Please send me any updates by July 1, 2009. I will have the book updates ready by the reunion. Also, about the updates: I assume that everyone has access to a computer, either your own or a family member. I am trying to find a way to get the updates to you and have you print them. Either by email or by sending you a CD. Let me know what you think about this idea.

Calvin Harvey Henkes passed away on Feb. 21, 2009

Calvin Harvey Henkes, 85, died Saturday, February 21, 2009, in McGregor, Iowa, following a sudden illness. Calvin was born on October 30, 1923, Wagner Township, Clayton County, Iowa, to Monroe and Louise (Wagner) Henkes. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, Farmersburg, Iowa, by the Rev. R. H. Steege. Calvin attended Gooding Country School.

Calvin was united in marriage to Shirley Sass on April 10, 1946, at Farmersburg, Iowa. Eight daughters were born to this union. Calvin farmed his entire life in the Farmersburg area. He also worked for other various carpenters over the years. Calvin enjoyed sports, fishing, hunting, playing cards, going to auctions and visiting with friends.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Henkes, Farmersburg: six daughters, Deanna Sandberg, Rockford, IL, Marsha (Lloyd) Feickert, Marion, Sheryl (Steve) Kruse, Hiawatha, Janice (Rick) Johanningmeier, Monona, Jeanne (Paul) Miller, Luana, Debbie (Brian) Meyer, Monona; two son-in-laws, Bill Jurging, Cedar Rapids, Dave Schrader, Clear Lake; Twenty grandchildren, Nathan (Naomi) Wilcox, Natasha Sandberg (fiance Scott Frank), Toby Jurging, Treva (Keith) Menke, Trisha Feickert, Staci (Matt) Schlicht, Shawn (Kelly) Kruse, Spencer Kruse, Nicole Bruene, Scott (Jessica) Johanningmeier, Jared Johanningmeier, Joshua Miller, Shantel Miller, Lance (Jennifer) Miller, Keisha Miller, Nicholas (Elsie) Meyer, Shannon (Wyatt) Dodd, Phillip Meyer (fiance, Amanda Connor), Andrew (Heather) Schrader, Amy Schrader (fiance, Alex Hanna); fourteen great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Glenda Henkes, brother-in-law, Donnie Sass; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Karl and Jeannette Wilker and many nieces and nephews.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Connie Jurging and Carmen Schrader; two brothers, Alton and Vernis Henkes; three sisters, Alberta Rolland, Marietta (Virgil) Scheffert and Helen (Arno) Krambeer and one sister-in-law, Arlene Sass.