Obituaries

Ruth Elaine Sunkle, 66, of Marshalltown passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at her home. Funeral services for Ruth were held Monday, September 12 at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown.

Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home cared for Ruth and her family.

Ruth Sickels was born November 23, 1949 in Waukon to Arthur and Alvina Nelson Sickels. Ruth graduated from Waukon High School in 1968. In 1971, she was united in marriage to Richard Coughenour and they divorced in 1975. Ruth later married Phil Sunkle in Missouri. They made their home in Marshalltown.

Karilyn Shirley Lenth, 63, passed away peacefully August 31, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Her wishes were to be cremated. A private family service will be held later. Memorials in Karilyn's honor may be donated to diabetes research.

Karilyn was born April 10, 1953, the daughter of Ethel (Weller) Lenth and Edwin Lenth of Luana. She graduated from Postville High School in 1971 and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1975.

She moved to Florida, where she worked for a couple of hotel chains near Disneyland for 32 years. She also received her paralegal degree in Florida. When her health started failing, she moved back to Waukon in 2008 to be close to her family.

Calvin Eugene Hook, 86, of Manchester passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held Friday, August 26 at the United Methodist Church in Manchester, with Rev. Phil Rogers officiating. Interment was at Grant View Cemetery, Greeley.

Calvin was born April 29, 1930 in Greeley, the son of Russell and Elsie (Brady) Hook. He was raised and educated in the Greeley area and graduated from Colesburg High School in 1948.
August 6, 1949, Cal was united in marriage to Garneth Ridenour at the Methodist parsonage in Manchester. Four daughters were born to this union. After their marriage, Cal worked as a farm hand and then moved to St. Louis, where he worked at Grant Farm for Anheuser-Busch.

Thomas Andrew Howe, 21, of Waukon died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 30 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, with Rev. Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg officiating. Memorials can be sent to the Allamakee Scholarship Fund in the name of Thomas A. Howe.

Tommy would like everyone to know, his work here is done. He has received sort of a job offer from a higher power that he simply couldn't refuse. This new assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, excellent wages, fantastic benefits and plenty of time off to visit friends and family, some of which he has never met. His new mission takes him to a wonderful place where he will be socializing, attending bonfires, drinking his favorite Smirnoff, off-roading, playing his X-Box, frolfing, watching his favorite movies and rebuilding Chevy (not Ford) cars and trucks.

Arleen A. Ahlstrom, 90, of Waukon died Friday, August 26, 2016 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 30 at First Baptist Church in Waukon, with Rev. Duane Smith officiating. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

Arleen Ardys Ahlstrom was born November 6, 1925 in rural Lansing, the daughter of Edwin and Mabel (Sandry) Shogren. She graduated from Waukon High School and studied music and Bible at Bethel College in St. Paul, MN. October 18, 1949, she married John Andrew Ahlstrom at First Baptist Church in Waukon.

Laverne “Butch” L. Peterson, 69, of Waukon died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 25 at 11 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, with Rev. Lynn G. Groe officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will be held at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 24 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.

Laverne Lee Peterson was born November 9, 1946, the son of Clarence Alfred and Ramona Evaline (Wurtzel) Peterson. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1964, and served in the National Guard in 1966. Laverne worked for Feuerhelm Manufacturing in Waukon, where he made truck boxes, and drove truck for R.J. Cooney Quarry and later for Bruening Rock Products. He also worked for the City of Waukon in the street department.

Bernice M. Schrabeck, 75, of Davis, CA passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2016. A service will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA.
Bernice was born September 12, 1940 in Allamakee County, the youngest daughter of Alfred and Ruth Welper. Bernice graduated from Waukon High School in 1958 and a few years later met the love of her life, Joseph Schrabeck. They married August 11, 1962 and started a family in La Crosse, WI.

In 1978, the family moved to Davis, CA. Bernice worked in the health care field for over 50 years and in retirement enjoyed travel, classic cars and family. She will be missed dearly, but never forgotten.

Richard L. Newcomer, 73, of Harpers Ferry died Friday, August 19, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Dick's family invites his friends to remember him with them at his memorial service Saturday, August 27 at 11 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. There will be opportunity for sharing words of remembrance during the memorial service for those who wish.

Richard “Dick” L. Newcomer was born in 1942 to Lloyd and Eunice Newcomer. He will be missed by his son, Richard; his daughter, Kathy; four grandchildren, Patrick, Megan, Cameron and Grayson; one great-grandson, Patrick; and the local community.

Dick lived in Harpers Ferry for the past nine years and made many friends there. He lived a full life with no regrets. Dick has told many that he was ready to go when he was called, and looked forward to being with his wife, Jackie. again.

Mary Lou Koschmeder, age 88, of Riceville died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center in Riceville. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, August 22 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Riceville.

Mary Louella (Marr) Koschmeder was born January 26, 1928 in Riceville, the oldest of eight children born to Ralph and Lila (Sullivan) Marr. She graduated from Riceville High School in 1946. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Upper Iowa University in 1971. Mary Lou married Harold E. Koschmeder at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville July 2, 1947. Most of their life was lived on the family farm two miles east of Riceville.

Marilyn “Meg” Englehorn, age 79, of Naperville, IL passed away unexpectedly  at her home Friday, August 19, 2016 in Naperville, IL. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 25 from 4-8 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 South Mill Street in Naperville, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 26 at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1450 Green Trails Drive, Naperville, IL, with inurnment at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville, IL.

Meg was born August 14, 1937 in Lorain, OH, the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Urda. She was the beloved wife of Gary, whom she married October 11, 1975; the loving mother of Lauren (Jeremy) Rogers; the adored grandmother of Abigail and Zachary; the dear sister of Catherine (Robert) Horak and Helen (William) Eickhoff; the fond aunt of numerous; and the cousin of many.