Thank You Notes From Friends and Family
A collection of personal thank you messages from readers expressing gratitude for flowers cards gifts and visits during hospital stays and recovery. Included are notes to Pastor Gronewald Women of the Church Luther League and various relatives and friends detailing appreciation for prayers meals and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastor Gronewald
Women of
Church
The
Luther League
Kenneth
Carol) Wedemeier
Rev. Sova
S. Meyers
G. J. Gundel
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Wavgerly
St. Mary’s
Rochester
Obituaries and engagements mark Sumner notices
Deaths of Alfred Penny Durant Sr and Martin Westendorf are reported with service details in Sumner. The list includes marriages and engagements such as Margaret Durant to James Harris and Diane Nauholz to Roger Pagel, with local family links and church affiliations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Alfred Penny Durant
Bremerton
Wash
Miller-Woodlawn
Twin Firs Cemetery
Belfair
Washington
Thomas J. and
Grace (Penny) Durant
Sumner High School
Seattle
Methodist Church
Betty Boyce
Alfred Penny Durant, Jr
Leroy
James
Bradley Boyce
Mountain View
Calif
Roy Beach
Thurston
Paul Hamilton
Clark
Thomas, Jr
Jesup
Durant
Johann
Louise
Mundt) Westendorf
Anna Krug
Mary Mallory
Mary
Gene
Mae) Rappold
Len Leonard Putnam
Phil Gates
Ottumwa
Kenneth Wehr
Richmond
Erna
Henry Schmadeke
Waterloo
Lloyd Martin
Denver Area Easter Services and Confirmation Plans
Denver churches publish Easter Week plans with confirmation groups at St. Peter Lutheran Denver and St. John Luth eran Youth Group participation plus Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Easter Sunrise services. St. Paul United Church of Christ lists Palm Sunday confirmations and Easter programs. Denver Lions Club sponsors an Easter Egg Hunt at Prestien Park. The Denver Public Library promotes reading for all ages with a call to visit and enjoy new books and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Westendorf
Sumner
Sumner Community Hospital
St. John American Lutheran Church
Burial Church Cemetery
Kenneth Alpers
John Sorenson
Walter Leibfarth
Emerson- Milnes Funeral Home
Denver
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Bruce Bartling
Mike Butler
Kathy Buck
Dan Fails
Brenda Hicks
Kevin Howard
Susan Koepke
Kay Morgan
Bryce Seegers
Randy Wittenburg
St. Paul’s
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Denver Lions Club
Prestien Park
Raymond Steinberg
John Scott
Jim Kurtz
Marriage plans tied to Kent Feeds staffer
A June 30 wedding is planned for a couple with the groom employed at Kent Feeds in Waterloo. The event is set at St John Gvan Church where the bride is preparing for a life linked to American Lutheran traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Federer
Sumner
Margaret
Postville
James Harris
Florence Harris
Waukon
Black Hawk Construction Company
St. John American Lutheran Church
Kent Feeds
Waterloo
St. John Gvan Church
Brandenburg-Krueger VFW Aux elects officers
The Brandenburg Krueger Auxiliary met on April 16. Delores Heinemann was reelected president and Verona Kirchhoff named Sr Vice President with Lois Moeller as Jr Vice President. Betty Biermann became Treasurer, Angie Boeckman Chaplain, Ruth Peters guard, Verlee Gronemeyer conduc tress, and a 3 year trustee. Committees were assigned and a chicken supper report discussed. Leona Riedinger won the door prize. Stella Bravener hosted, with Betty Biermann and Phyllis Kindera on the May nursing home committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandenburg-Krueger
Delores Heinemann
Verona Kirchhoff
Lois Moeller
Delores Anhalt
Betty Biermann
Angie Boeckman
Ruth Peters
Verlee Gronemeyer
Leona Riedinger
Stella Bravener
Phyllis Kindera
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Recap April 11
The American Legion Auxiliary met April 11 at Pat Warner's home with 14 members present. Members shared hobbies. Gladys Rettig reported on crosses for decoration day made by Erv Volker, to be finished and brought to the next meeting. An Extension Office invitation praised the May 3 Homemaker of the Year coffee. The Auxiliary will host a craft program at the nursing home on April 30. Hostesses were Pearl Buechele, Alvine Schroeder, and Hazel Chapin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Pat Warner
Gladys Rettig
Erv. Volker
Nursing Home
Pearl Buechele
Alvine Schroeder
Hazel Chapin
Girl Scout Troop 46 Plans Spring Badge Projects
Girl Scout Troop 46 reports active work across Valley and Helping groups with cookie sales for fundraisers and service projects. They prepared flag ceremonies, decorated spaces, and planned outdoor activities as waivers allow. Members Janey Christy Bee Lisa House Brendy Bi participated in neighborhood events and cookie distributions with VFW Aux support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Powe
Stndayerry
Clementin
Th Valley
Cedar Falls
Janey
Christy Bee
Lisa House
Brendy Bi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Faith United Church of Christ
Keith Selberg
Kaye Leisinger
Harold Leisinger
Debra Sassman
Robert Sassman
Frances West
Richard West
Gloria Jordan
Wendell Jordan
Cheryl Grahlmann
Dale Grahlmann
Pastor Selberg
Dennis Wood
Jim Wood
Jeffrey Chapin
Dorothy Chapin
Janice Kerr
Robert Kerr
Mary Warner
Ron Warner
Donna Hyde
Jim Hyde
Duane Osborn
Virgil Osborn
Brent Platte
Charles Ganske
Michael Kirchhoff
Dennis Kirchhoff
Monte Holm
Duane Holm
Merle Buls
Lawrence Buls
Maytag
Dial
Tripoli
Frederika Locker
Frederika
Jerry Finder
Christensen Real Estate
Waverly
1St Ave
N.E. Ph
N.W
Ames
Griggs
Readlyn
Elmer Wittenburg
Hasbrouck-Voetmann Lumber Co
Farmers Grain & Feed
Potter Siding Creamery
Jr.Sr
Howard Marquardt
Beki Sassman
C. J. Jahnke
Bremer
Foley
James Nuss
Towa
Moeller Construction Co
Walt’s Electric
W. Prospect
New Hampton
Ledge Rock
Hwy. 63
Junction 63
Gas Bull
West 214St St
Apt. 1
Torrance
Valspar’s
Valentine Line
Hasbrouck-Voetmann Lumber Company
Moeller’s
Artesian
Vern House
Phil Snyder
Viola and
Otto Buls
Wm. H. Kammeyer
Elenora Schmidt
Cate
Tripoli Hardware
Leland
Colburn
Earl
Durant Rites
M. Westendorf
Diane Nauholz
Herbert Nauholz
Hawkeye
Roger Pagel
Phyllis Pagel
Walter Pagel
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ronald Spears
Sumner Community High School
Pagel
Glenn Biermann
Stephanie Jo Ranberger
Robert Ranberger
Gary Oberbroeckling
Albert Oberbroeckling
Sumner Community High
Brad Andreassen
Karen Baethke
Cheryl Bietz
Gary Bonarden
Russ Coontz
Rhea Craun
Dennis Diercks
Karen Eggena
Jerry Elsamiller
Delaine Fasse
Debbie Heath
Randy Jessen
Scott Judas
Terry Klemp
Lynn Lahmann
Bob Lamos
Billy Miller
Steve Mohling
Cheryl Peters
Mark Pribbenow
Sue Rector
Bruce Thurm
Tom Wooldick
Peg Williams
Dean Hoferer
Egg Hunt
Library News
Denver Public Library
VFW
AUX. News
Legion Aux. News
Girl Scout News
Ree i
Abe
Masher Berning Sales and Service
Tripoli Feed & Livestock, Inc
Owa
Ates
Ray’s
Maple Hills Country Club
Beteha
Ray’s Clothiers and Cleaners
Tripoli, Iowa
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