Oskaloosa Herald

Carol D. Vannes, age 68, of rural Courtland, died Monday, April 18, 2022 at Carris Health in Redwood Falls. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home - SOUTH CHAPEL in New Ulm, with Pastor Micah Plocher officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: www.mvfh.org Carol is survived by her daughter, Brandy (Bo Ruark) Buck of Courtland; son, Joshua (Danielle Hapwood) Buck of Bloomfield, IA; four grandchildren, Noah & Rexi Ruark, and Toby & Shayla Buck; sister, Brenda Peter of Coralville, IA; sisters-in-law, Barb...

Frederick F. Wohlstein passed away after a brief illness at age 78 at the home of Frederick F. Wohlstein IV and Marie, his son and daughter-in-law. Fred was born in Schenectady, New York, to Frederick F. Wohlstein and Ellen Sheward while his father was serving in World War II. His father's plane was subsequently shot down resulting in his father's death. His mother Ellen died some years after. Fred is survived by his wife, Karen J. (Van Heukelom) Wohlstein to whom he was devoted for 58 years. He is further survived by his brother, Ronald T. Wohlstein and Ron's wife Donna of Charleston, Illinois. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Rev. Ronald Van Heukelom and his wife Carol of Ankeny,...

Ruth Le Ann (Den Adel) Fazio passed away December 21, 2021 after a long battle with melanoma and dementia. She died with her son Paul P. Fazio and daughter-in-law Jill (Hiser) Fazio at her bedside, holding her hands and speaking words of love and comfort to her as she passed peacefully. Ruth was born on October 9, 1926 in Pella, Iowa to William Den Adel and Johanna (Van Engelenhoven) Den Adel. Ruth was the second of four children along with older brother Donald, and younger sisters Joyce and Fern. They were a true Iowa farm family with deep roots in the Pella Community. In 1949 Ruth was selected as a Tulip Princess in the towns "Tulip Time" Festival. In the early 1950's, Ruth made the...

James Joseph Rahe, 81, of Iowa City died at his home on Friday, September 24, 2021. Services: 11 a.m., Saturday at Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, where friends may visit with the family on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday after 10 a.m. Saturday's service will also be via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84463370557 A full obituary can be viewed and to leave condolences visit www.teahenfuneralhome.com

Gertrude H. Kauffman. Born February 20, 1926 in Pella, Iowa, passed away December 29, 2020 in Leesburg, Virginia. Gertie was the seventh of eight children of Lucas and Effie (Brouwer) VanOoyen. She grew up in Oskaloosa, Iowa and moved to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in 1946 to marry her sweetheart, Robert M. Kauffman, when he was discharged from the US Navy at the end of WWII. Gertie was happiest when she was outdoors, working in her gardens and watching the birds and other critters who came to her well-stocked feeders. She was a friend to all cats and adopted many strays over the years, taking them into her home and her heart. Her beautiful flower gardens were admired by all of her...

Passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2020, at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart, Janet Fleck, for over 62 years. Loving father of Stuart (Martha) and Jennifer Fleck and proud grandfather of Dane and Case Fleck. Cherished brother of the late Carol Couchenour, and brother-in-law of Joe Couchenour and Gordon Anderson. Dear uncle of Steve Couchenour, Cathy Hensley, Kim Lowry, and Traci Overbergen. Further survived by other loving relatives and friends. David lived a full life with many interests ranging from family, travel, sports, reading, and community involvement. He was born in Oskaloosa, IA to Harold and Bess Fleck. He graduated from Grinnell...

Kenneth Ray Gable, 83 years old, of Dallas, Texas, departed on July 9, 2020, on the wings of angels. Kenneth was born in Rose Hill, Iowa to Ray and Viola Gable. He lived and worked with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 42 years prior to his retirement several years ago. Kenneth was a great friend to many as well as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and sister Norma. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara, as well as his son, Dennis, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, granddaughters Cara and Kathryn of Plano, Texas and his sister Martha Veerman of Iowa. He is also survived by many loving nieces and...

SOUTH BEND - Rev. Dr. Rogers Kenneth Hake, 86, residing in South Bend, Indiana passed away Monday, July 19, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Rogers Kenneth Hake was born on August 16, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late J. William Hake and Ruth Pauline (Schaefer) Hake. He attended high school in St. Louis. After graduation, he proudly served our country in the United States Army. After discharge he attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, where he obtained a Master degree in theology, and was ordained as a Lutheran pastor. He then served congregations in Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee, and Arkansas. While in Iowa, he became a professor at William Penn College, then went on to...