Here's where you'll find the latest news and updates about our reunion, our class, and this website. Let us know if you have a question you'd like answered, or something you think should be shared with everyone! =================================================== |
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[William Ward is Orrin Ward's father]__________________________________________________________ |
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[Mervin Zuber is Shirley Zuber Slaymaker's brother]_____________________________________________________________ |
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Marjorie Lemley Swartzendruber
Marjorie Lemley Swartzendruber, 69, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009 following a long illness. Services were held Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Donaldson Funeral Home, Laurel, Maryland. Burial was in Maryland National Memorial Park, Laurel. A memorial service is planned later in Wellman.Passes Away Marjorie Lemley Swartzendruber was born November 21, 1939 in Kalona, the daughter of Francis and Arlene (Godber) Lemley. She attended grade school in Kalona and graduated high school in Marengo. She married Budrow Swartzendruber on October 5, 1958 at the First Methodist Church in Wellman. The couple lived in California for three years, then move to Maryland. She is survived by her husband, Budrow Swartzendruber; son Greg and wife Denise Swartzendruber of Wausau, Wisconsin; two grandsons; two great-grandchildren; two brothers: David Lemley of Ladora, Iowa and Francis and wife Mary Lemley of Manasha, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.donaldsonfuneralhome.com. Donaldson Funeral Home of Laurel, Maryland in charge of arrangements. Local arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Wellman. _______________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Congratulations to Sandra and Lloyd
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We're Signed Up!
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Amana Holiday Inn is now the Clarion Inn
The franchise for the Holiday Inn at the Amana exit on I-80 has been changed to the Clarion Inn (part of the Choice Hotels chain). Other than the name, nothing else has changed at this time (same phone number, same rates). ___________________________________________________ |
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How About a River Trip This Summer?
Looking for something different to do during the Marengo celebration? Why not take a cruise down the Iowa River? The Class of '62 is exploring interest in a canoe trip from Koszta to Marengo on Sunday morning, July 5. The idea came up as a substitute (?) for a class gift to newlyweds Diane Dale Engle and Pete Cullum (the original idea was a European river cruise!) The couple seems willing, if there is enough interest from their classmates and anyone else who'd like to join in the fun. The 12-mile trip can be done in about 3 1/2 hours -- but figure more realistically on 4 -5 hours, taking into account sandbar stops, rescues, and other diversions. The planned timeframe is from mid-morning to mid-afternoon on Sunday. Organizer Bob Hibbs says, "This will not be a low budget affair. It will be a NO budget affair. FOC (Friends of Cullums) will try to find canoes for anyone who wants to go, but we will need to know who might be interested." If you're interested or want more info, contact Bob Hibbs at bhibbs@adiis.net; 641.752.7516; or cell 641.691.9525. Yo Ho Ho! ___________________________________________________ |
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It's Time . . .
. . . to start making your plans to attend your Class of '58 Homecoming this summer. Check out the program for our dinner and social hour on the Class Activities page. Here's the current list of Marengo's Sesquicentennial plans (click on the image for a larger view). You can keep up with the latest by clicking on www.marengo150.com. Also, watch the Week's Events page on this website for details on some of the Sesquicentennial action that you'll want to take in. |
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11/29/08 -- Alice Haman Baumgartner's Mother Passes Away
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8/31/08 -- Ron Shaull's Mother Passes Away
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8/2/08 -- A Classmate Celebrates 50 Years!
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6/15/08 -- Former Teacher Dies
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, by Father Joseph Roost. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., followed by a rosary. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by two sons, Steve Gunzenhauser (Polly) of Marengo and Scott Gunzenhauser (Jill) of Ozark, Mo.; three grandchildren, Seth and Clay Gunzenhauser of Marengo and Given Gunzenhauser of Ozark, Mo.; a sister, Nancy Kay Kelly of Bettendorf; two sisters-in law, Betty Fry and JoAnne Dalton of Marengo; along with 10 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Eugene Carroll “Motor” Gunzenhauser in 1984. Donna Rae Gove was born Jan. 2, 1928, in rural Sully, Poweshiek County, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Frieda Scott Gove. She graduated from Grinnell High School in 1946 and the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Following a move to Marengo and teaching in the elementary school, she continued her education and graduated from the University of Iowa, Iowa City. Donna married Eugene Carroll Gunzenhauser on Aug. 22, 1953, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grinnell. She continued as an elementary teacher for 38 years. Donna was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo, Altar and Rosary Society, ISEA/ NEA, American Legion Auxiliary, Marengo Hospital Auxiliary, Friends of the Marengo Library, Marengo Golf Club and several bridge clubs. She enjoyed golfing, playing bridge and following her beloved Hawkeyes. Donna also was very active in countless fundraisers for the community. Online condolences may be extended to the family via the Web site www.klosterfuneralhome. com |
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4/27/08 -- Audrey Roller Ensor has been lost! Mail to her last known address in Florida has been returned, and the phone number has been disconnected. Go to the "Wanted" page for more information.
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4/24/08 -- Marilyn Conn Oleson's obituary has been located, and is now included in the "In Memoriam" page.
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4/21/08 -- The Lost Has Been Found!!! |
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3/12/08 -- Check out the "Quiz & Fun Facts" Page!
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