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Last updated:  Mar 4,  2010


THE OLD OPERA HOUSE (the central All Cardinal gathering location for Sat. evening, July 17, 2010, 5-7 pm)
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Old Opera House  (Masonic/EasternStar Lodge) has been refurbished and is wheel chair accessible.  The outside and main floor has been gorgeously restored and it is air-conditioned.    An evening meal will be available at the Opera House for Cardinals and Fayette Citizens, Saturday, 5-7pm,  the evening of the All-Cardinal.  The Opera House fund raiser menu/meal for Sat. evening is from 5-7pm.  Cost is $10 for 'Pulled' Turkey or Pork Sandwich, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Fruit Salad, Brownie, with Lemonade (sugared), ice tea (unsweetened) or water.  Plan to arrive close to 5pm so as not to miss any of the Cardinals in attendance.  Please put on a name tag at the door with name, class year, present hometown.  This is a 'walk-in' meal; no reservations are necessary.  Dress is totally informal, whatever you are comfortable wearing.  Anyone is welcome, not just former FHS students.  We encourage town/area people to visit for the meal.

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Most recent updates

Mar 4, 2010:  Deceased Vera June Schaeffer’41, Wumkes   June 21, 1924 - March 2, 2010

Obit: Vera June Wumkes, 85, of Oelwein, Iowa, died on Tuesday morning, March 2, 2010 at Grandview Health Care Center in Oelwein.   There will be a Private Family Funeral Service. Public Visitation: 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Thursday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa Memorial Fund: Grace United Methodist Church.  Vera June Schaeffer was born on June 21, 1924 at rural Fayette, Iowa, the daughter of William & Dora (Schrader) Schaeffer. She graduated from Fayette High School at Fayette, Iowa. Vera June was united in marriage to Ernest Wumkes, Jr. on July 24, 1943 at the Little Brown Church at Nashua, Iowa. The couple farmed for most of their married life in the Dike, Hazleton and Westgate areas. Vera June had also worked at Chamberlains Manufacturing and the Rath Packing Co. cafeteria both in Waterloo and the State of Iowa Liquor Store in Oelwein. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Oelwein Area Chamber & Area Development Ambassadors. Vera enjoyed bowling, dancing, music and playing cards.  Vera June is survived by her Daughter: Doris (Larry) Block of Dunkerton; Son: Rick Wumkes of Oelwein; 6 Grandchildren: Brandon Block of Spillville, Michelle Block of Oelwein, Heath (Teri) Block of Oelwein, Chad (Kim) Block of Tripoli, Courtney (Jessica) Block of Urbana and Thatcher (Tera) Block of Dunkerton; 12 Great Grandchildren; Sister: Lois (Roger) Gulick of Garner and Several Nieces & Nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Ernest on July 3, 1991 and 2 sisters: Velma and Verna.

Feb 27, 2010: 
Email updated for Justin Talcott'62.  Added email for Steven Talcott'58.

Feb 15, 2010:  Email updated for Marilyn Lehs'72 Venz.

Feb 8, 2010:  Email changed for Ron Kocher (husb of Joanna Blaker'53, deceased).

Jan 15, 2010:  Email changed, address added for Melody Gillette'63.

Jan 12, 2010:  Deceased Helen Loraine Turner'26 Oldfather, Jan 10, 2010. 
Obit: Services are to be held Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Fayette, for Helen Oldfather. Rev. Jason Princer will officiate. Friends may call from noon until service time on Wednesday at the Church. Interment will be at Taylorsville Cemetery in Arlington. Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette is in charge of arrangements. Helen Lorriane Oldfather, 101, died Sunday, Jan. 10 of natural causes at the Maple Crest Manor Care Center in Fayette where she lived for several years.  Helen Lorraine Oldfather, daughter of Walter H. and Nellie Oelberg Turner, was born April 2, 1908, in Fayette County. She was baptized and confirmed as an adult at the United Methodist Church in Fayette.  She attended the Stone School in Fayette County, graduated from Fayette High School (Class of 1926), and attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette where she received her normal teaching certificate. She taught for one year in the Illyria Township School prior to her marriage.  Nov. 26, 1929, she married Milo Oldfather at the United Methodist Church, Fayette. The couple farmed for many years in Fayette County. Helen worked as chief cook in the Wadena Public Schools, and in her later years, worked at UIU, also in food service.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Fayette. For many years while farming near Wadena, Helen and Milo had been members of the Wadena Presbyterian Church, Milo’s home church.  Helen is survived by one daughter, Joann Burke of Baraboo, Wisc.; two sons, Paul (Jeanette) Oldfather of Oxford, and Roger (Melodye) Oldfather of Gray, Ga.; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one niece, Joyce Widner of Cave Creek, Ariz.; and one nephew, Dr. James Turner of Marion.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Milo, on April 12, 1990; two infant great granddaughters, Brooke and Amanda Oldfather; two brothers, Elmore and Paul; and one son-in-law, Joseph Burke.

Jan 4, 2010:  Added email for Shirley Shaffer'44 Stock.  Shirley informed that her brother Paul David Shaffer'53 is deceased, Aug 9, 2009.

Jan 1, 2010:  Address updated and added email for Geraldine Sewell'40 Burns.

Dec 30, 2009:   Address updated for Darwin Dean'70.

Dec 5, 2009:   Deceased Earl King'43,  Obit:  Services for Earl Russell King were Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2000, at United Methodist Church, West Union. Casket bearers were his grandsons: Cody Staker, Shane Staker, Denny King, Daniel Shrock, Matthew Franzen, Lance Staker, Tyler Staker, Brent Dummermuth and Jesse Shrock. Interment was in the Lima Cemetery. Burnham-Wood Funeral Home of West Union was in charge of arrangements.  Earl Russell King, son of Jess W. and Lettie Blanch (Heldt) King, was born July 7, 1925, at Fayette. He graduated from Fayette High School in 1943.  June 3, 1944, Earl married Evelyn Pearl Strosahl at the Methodist Church in Fayette. July 24, 1944 Earl enlisted in the military and served with the 25th Infantry – Tropical Lightning Division in the South Pacific, returning home in June 1946. He was the recipient of many medals, one of which was the Bronze Star. He then worked for Rath Packing for a short time before moving to Eldora to work on a farm. They later moved to Grundy Center to work for a farmer. A few years later, they moved to Elma and farmed. In 1955, the family purchased a farm between Fayette and West Union where they farmed for 43 years. Earl retired in 1995 at the age of 70, and he and Evelyn moved to Fredericksburg to be close to family. Earl enjoyed flying his own airplane, horseback riding, cars and being with his family.  Earl died Nov. 27 at their home in Nashua, where they had lived since Sept. 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert; his sister, Violet (Brown) Schaa; his son-in-law, Alan Franzen and his great-grandson, Robert Earl Nass.Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Evelyn; his five children, Linda (Steve) Staker of Marion, Roy (Tami) King of Raymondville, Mo., Judy (Curt) Dumermuth of Ellsworth, Wis.; Pamela (Stan) Shrock of New Hampton and Kim Franzen (Dwight Vandersee) of Waverly; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; several other relatives and friends.

Oct 20, 2009:  Email updated for Alden'56 and Mary Mayhew'57 Durfey.

Oct 17, 2009:  Deceased,  Joanna Mae Blaker'53  Kocher.  Obit:  Joanna Mae Kocher, 74yrs, of Hastings, Minn., formerly of Fayette, died Thursday, Oct. 15, at Fairview-Southdale Hospital after a long illness.  She was born June 30, 1935, in Colesburg, daughter of Franklin Dale and Vera Shaw Blaker. On March 5, 1954, she married Ronald F. Kocher at Chapel #2, Fort Chaffee, Ark.  She graduated from Fayette High School in 1953 and worked as secretary to the high school superintendent at Fayette; secretary to the minister in Riceville, Iowa Methodist Church; lunch room cook at the Maiden Rock (Wis.) Elementary School; and data input operator for West Publishing Company for 15 years at the Red Wing (Minn.) office, retiring in December 2003.  Survived by: her husband; a daughter, Deanna (Keith) Espersen of Farmington, Minn.; two sons, Daniel (Denise) of Hastings and Kent (Teresa) of Bloomington, Minn.; a sister, Sharon (Don) Black of Newton; a brother, Donald (Anita) Blaker of Arlington; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by: a son, Garth Eugene.  Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Hastings United Methodist Church, with graveside services at noon Tuesday in Grandview Cemetery, Fayette. Public visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. today and for an hour before services Monday at the church. Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of Maiden Rock is in charge of arrangements.

Oct 12, 2009:  Deceased, Delbert Rhines, 6-8 member of '61.  Delbert Rhines Sr., was born February 28, 1942, in Fayette, Iowa: the son of Earl and Martha (Maser) Rhines. Delbert worked for AMPI as a truck driver hauling milk. In the last few years he was a chauffeur for the Amish. On September 11, 1974, he was united in marriage to May Necker in Fayette, Iowa. They were later divorced.  Delbert passed away on October 10, 2009, at Allen Hospital, at the age of 67. He is preceded in death by his parents and step father. Delbert is survived by three children; Delbert (Kathy) Rhines Jr. of Hazelton; Christina (Rhines) Johnson of Elgin, and Brian Rhines of Oelwein; legal guardian of Pamela (Dean) Dudley of Oelwein, Berry Schneider of Oelwein, and Vickie Beaulieau of Independence; three grandchildren, Trevor and Taylor Johnson, and Parker Rhines; two sisters: Donna (Mike) Pierce of Clarksville, Delores (Leonard) Williams of Waterloo, and many friends and family.

Sept 30, 2009:  Email and address updated for Duane Popenhagen'45.

Sept 14, 2009:  Email updated for Andrea Nadeau'64 Brown.

Sept 10, 2009:  Email added for Jaclyn Lamphier'80 Deffenbaugh

Aug 28, 2009:  Email updated for Connie Rohde'56 Halvorson.

Aug 13, 2009:
  Email updated for Marianne Nadeau'67 Stoddard.

Aug 11, 2009
:   80-77 FHS Annuals added to the list and uploaded, courtesy of Beth Longely'80 Schreiber and her mother Pat who sent the annuals to be photographed and returned.   To date the annuals uploaded are 
84, 83, 80, 79, 78, 77, 76, 75, 73, 72, 71, 70,  69, 68, 67, 65, 64, 63, 62, 61, 60, 59, 58, 57, 56, 55, 54, 53, 51, 49, 48, 47, 46, 45, 22.  http://public.fotki.com/iowaz/fayette_iowa_high/

July 27, 2009:  Email added for Steven Smith'73.

July 22, 2009: 
About 20 pics from Janet Stannard'66 Veaver added at the end of the 2009 Opera House album.  Email changed for Vicki Richards'73 Meineche.

July 21, 2009:
  Pics from the 2009 All Cardinal uploaded http://public.fotki.com/iowaz/fayette_iowa_high-1/   All Cardinal web pages updated for 2010
2010 All-Cardinal Annual Gathering

July 21, 2009:  Email changed for Bill Miller'60 Class of '54 addresses/email updated, courtesy of Monte Fay'54.  Email changed for Sue Rutt'75 Armstrong.

July 21, 2009:  FHS'59 Reunion article by Kip Knight'59:  Reunion Summary--The Fayette High School class of 1959 held their 50th reunion at the Bill and Joann Kauten farm, south of Fayette, on Friday, July 17th, with a follow-up gathering at the Fayette Opera House Saturday evening.  Thirty-seven guests attended the event hosted by the Kautens from as far away as Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.  Fifteen members of the original 26 graduates attended.  Four members, Don Gray, Dave Jellings, Eddie Roberts, and Gene Van Buren are deceased.  The class was pleased to have three former faculty members; Walter Farwell (music), George (math) and Joann Cappel (5th grade) join the festivities.  The group thoroughly enjoyed the evening with the company of old friends, viewing various pictures, articles, and souvenirs, and the telling of old reminiscing with a surprisingly slight degree of exaggeration.  As one graduate noted, “It was a special place in time, and the people still are”.  Members attending the reunion:  Darrell Lau, Oelwein, IA; Bonnie Olson, Prairie du Chien, WI; Janet (Bantz) Meaney, Oelwein, IA; Dave Dennis, Fayette, IA; Denise (Borland) Damon, Pekin, IL; Chuck Gooder, Blaine, MN; welcome sign, Jim Davis, Oelwein, IA; Kip Knight, Kennett Square, PA; Al Hanson, Janesville, IA; Marlin Weyant, Oelwein, IA; Marge (Downing) Johnson, Jamaica, VT; Jerry Brown, Strum, WI; Jane Ann (Tripp) Powell, Chickamauga, GA; Mike Eischeid, West Union, IA; Bill Kauten, Fayette, IA; Larry Evans, Cedar Rapids, IA.  http://public.fotki.com/iowaz/fayette_iowa_high-1/cardinal2009/cardinal-2009-class/

July 7, 2009:  Address and email updated for Maurice McBride'62.  Email added for Curt Timmerman'76.  Email/info updated for Harriet Johnson'66.

July 4, 2009:  Paul Durey'47, deceased June 2009.  The 1947 Fayette 62nd Class Reunion will be held on Sunday,  August 2, 2009, at Boike's Restaurant in downtown Fayette.  Social Hour at 5:00 pm and Dinner at 7:00 pm

June 25, 2009:  1984 Reunion 25th Update from Joseph Troy (June 25,2009):  TO: The class with CLASS; THE LAST CARDINAL CLASS.  The class of 1984 will be conducting its 25th reunion at the residence of Dan Jellings in Fayette, IA and will be a BYOB (Bring Your Own BODY, BABE, BOYFRIEND, BOOZE, and with weather permitting for those that are sun worshipers, BATHING SUIT). This event is family friendly, so do not be shy and bring the kids (for those that are not allergic to bug bites, sun rays, and the idea of seeing their parents acting out).  This event will be taking place on the 18th of July, 2009,  and coincides with the All Cardinal Reunion weekend and is scheduled to be informal. 
1984 TENATIVE SCHEDULE:  (any changes will be updated right here)
SATURDAY, July 18, 2008:  Gathering at 11am.; 1pm.  Lunch at 1pm– hot dogs, hamburgers, brats (sponsored by the Tory family).  Dinner: 6pm– roast hog (sponsored by the Jellings family).  Dusk  - Bonfire' Retirement – Whenever you want to leave.  If you are planning on attending and are able to help in furnishing the following, please sign-up for them:  NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS (i.e. cool-aide, etc.); CONDIMENTS, BUNS, SALAD, SIDE ITEMS, DESSERT.  If
you wish to bring something to cook on either the grill for lunch or at the bonfire, feel free to do so.
SUNDAY
, July 19, 2008.: One event that has been suggested is for golf on Sunday morning. If there are any other suggestions, please feel free to suggest away.  Golf (?) Depending upon available tee times.
Please RSVP either Dan Jellings at danjellings@gmail.com or Joseph Troy at toryj@q.com to let them know of either a yeah or nay by July 7th so that a head count can be taken so that there will be enough food for all.

June 18, 2009:
  Address updated for Kaye Campbell'61 Breisemeister.  Email updated for Gary'48 and Barb Fauser'48 Doughty.  Email added for Dan Jellings'84.  Email updated for Bob Gage'61.

June 17, 2009:  FHS 1941-1945 Reunion:  (Fayette paper article) What will probably be the last gathering of the WWII classes (1941-1945) of Fayette High School was held June 5 -7, 2009, on the Upper Iowa University campus.  The three-day event included the usual get-togethers with food and beverages and lots of reminiscing over class photos and past stories, but another common thread among these former classmates is their shared WWII military service.  Many of the high school graduates were also Upper Iowa students: 23% of these 154 high school classmates either attended or graduated from Upper Iowa University. Notable UIU graduate from this group includes the late William A. Andres, former chairman and CEO of Dayton Hudson Corporation (Target stores). McGee said many students started college in these years but dropped out to serve their country.  McGee set aside most of Saturday (June 6) for a special presentation based on personal information provided by the graduates—education, military service, public service, careers—in an attempt to explain why this collection of former high school students feels a shared camaraderie and has also been so successful. McGee even scheduled time for videotaping any attendee who wanted to tell his or her story. “I want to put together a documentary available to local historical societies for posterity that gives a true account of why we all feel our classes make up such a unique group,” he said.  

FHS class members attending the reunion included (only UIU college graduates are identified): William Caldwell, Lois (Timm) Ditch, Ralph Fest, Tom Goebel, Darlene (Zupke) Gruetzmacher, Kathryn (Johnson) Hopkins, Audrey (Davis) Hurmence (UIU ‘46), Earl King, Evelyn (Stroshal) King, Duane Knos (UIU ‘47), Eloise (Durey) Kaltenbach, Viola (Caldwell) Lundry (UIU ‘43), Tom McGee, Duane Popenhagen (UIU ‘49), Wilma (Ash) Puffett, Fabian Robertson, Josephine (Exman) Rockford, June (Clinton) Rutt, Helen (Lockwood) Scheidel (UIU ‘63), Anna Mae (Fauser) Sellers, Jeanette (Jarchow) Vossberg, Virginia (Doughty) Ward.

June 11, 2009:  Group Email Sent
The 2009 All Cardinal is a bit over a month away.  Any classes wanting to add information, send it along to upload.
http://www.iowaz.info/cardinals/cardinalreunion.htm
Testing for working FHS email addresses and bounce-backs.
http://www.iowaz.info/cardinals/cardinalemail.htm
Looking for new FHS email address and snail mail updates.  Send any that you have.
http://www.iowaz.info/cardinals/cardinalclasses.htm

http://www.iowaz.info/cardinals/school.htm
I just uploaded an old web page project regarding Fayette village school history that I worked on again this winter.  There are/will be errors in the material that may be worked out in the future but I need to get this project off the 'shelf' for awhile.  Anyone with information or photos to add can post the material to be saved and utilized at a later date.
http://www.iowaz.info/fayette/fayettehouse.htm
A page on the Fayette House was uploaded this summer.
http://www.iowaz.info/surname/parkerdoctor.htm  (inactive link)
Coming sometime soon will be a page on Dr. Charles Parker and son Dr. James Parker family. 
http://www.iowaz.info/
I have unlimited web space for anyone wanting to do web pages regarding family history and send them to me to upload and link to the Fayette material.
I have a couple of huge genealogy files linking numerous Fayette area/county surnames together.  If you are working on family genealogy you may want to send me a descendent tree of the early generations to attempt to work them into the master files, or I might have data of value.  I have all the Fay.Co burial books if a burial look-up is needed.  The early plats maps, histories, etc. are uploaded to folders/albums on my photo hosting site for anyone to use.  I have unlimited photo storage space that can be used to upload Fayette related history/genealogy.  http://public.fotki.com/iowaz/
Many of the FHS annuals are photographed in this folder.   http://public.fotki.com/iowaz/fayette_iowa_high/
Again.....please get me any address changes or any new addresses available.   Be sure to tag the graduation year of information as the FHS database has 2600+ name entries to date.   If you want your information deleted just let me know. Z'61

June 11, 2009:  Email addresses removed from bounce-backs;  Tom McGee'43, Don Blaker'49, Robert Hall'49, Arnold Burns'59, Nora Bray'60, Jim Rohde'63, Kevin Wenthe'73, Curt Miller82', Shawn Griffen'86.  Email added for Greg Capell'74, Roger Settje'74.  Email updated for Cindy Alderson'76 Hansmeier

June 11, 2009:  1974 Reunion info update;
The Class of 1974 is holding their 35th year Cardinal Reunion during the All-Cardinal weekend of Sat, July 18, 2009.  The class will have a dinner at Boikie's, with happy hour at 5:30pm and supper at 6pm.  Contact person is Wendy Wenthe'74 Novak, 2727 Locust Rd Decorah IA 52101
, Email:  wendynovak@hotmail.com

June 9, 2009:  Address updated for Becky Maxon'59.

June 1, 2009:  Address updated for Marlin Weyant'59.

May 19, 2009:  Celia Cummings45 Opperman, deceased May 15, 2009.

May 12, 2009:
  Email added for brothers Joe White'87, Matt White'85, Seth White'83.

May 3, 2009:
  Email updated for George (Fac) & Dorothy Richards.

April 27, 2009:  Fayette School, labeled pic, 1898 Third Room students, ages 11-14 yrs, http://public.fotki.com/iowaz/fayette_iowa_high/fayete-iowa-1898-th/

April 26, 2009:  FHS 41-45, will hold their reunion at Fayette, Iowa, in June 2009.

April 25, 2009:  Email updated for Pat Eischeid'57 Wessels.

April 18, 2009:
  Email updated for Judy Tripp'62.  Phone updated for Jane Ann Trip'59 Powell.

April 15, 2009:
 Email added and address updated for Patsy Shaffer'52 Brattebo.

April 13, 2009:  Deceased, Wesley Conrad Talcott'56 passed away from a stroke on April 11.  Services in Villa Park Ilinois on April 16th and burial in Maynard, Iowa on Friday April 17th.    ObitWesley Conrad Talcott, 71, of Villa Park, Illinois died on April 11, 2009 at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, Illinois.  Graveside Service: 12:30 PM on Friday, April 17, 2009 at Long Grove Cemetery at Maynard, Iowa. Interment: Long Grove Cemetery, Maynard, Iowa. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Wesley was born on January 13, 1938 and graduated from Iowa State University. He served honorably in the U.S. Army, was a district scout executive in the Boy Scouts of America for 4 years and was a longtime I.R.S. agent. He was involved for many years with the Toastmasters International organization and the AWANA Club. Wesley’s hobbies included chess, volleyball, canoeing and camping.  Wesley is survived by his 3 Sons: Mark (Sue) Talcott, Bob (Kim) Talcott & Dave (LuAnn) Talcott; 7 Grandchildren: Ambre, Alison, Hannah, Sharon, Taylre, Travis & Megan; 1 Great Grandchild: Inara and 2 Brothers: Steven Talcott & Jostin Talcott.

April 8, 2009:  Address updated for Miram Caldwell'39 Hamond.  Email added for DeWayne Kuhens'71.  Address updated for Annette Baker'64 Petersen.

April 6, 2009:
  Deceased Matthew Porter'35, April 3, 2009, fire, was mayor of Donnan 35yrs.  Obit:
Services for Matt Porter, 92, rural Fayette, are Wednesday April 8, at 10:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, West Union. He died Friday, April 3, 2009, at his home. Interment will be in West Union Cemetery. Burnham-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Casketbearers were: Michael Porter, Eric Cannon, Christine Porter, Nicole Cannon, Harlen Anderson, Don Albert, Ron Beermann and Steve Swenkal  Matthew (Matt) Arden Porter, son of Herbert and Zora (Tatro) Porter, was born Dec. 16, 1916 at Fayette. He graduated from Fayette Consolidated High School in 1935. He then attended Upper Iowa College and graduated from Iowa State College in Ames in 1941 with a degree in forestry  After college, Matt enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Captain in the Signal Corp Unit. While in Europe, he was involved in the decoding of the German surrender. Matt was honorably discharged in 1945.  Two days after he returned home from the service, Matt married Elinor Niebuhr Aug. 19, 1945 at Industry, Texas. They had three children. Shortly after their wedding, they moved to a farm near Donnan. Matt was able to remain living on his beloved farm because of his caring friends, neighbors and care givers. He was mayor of Donnan for 35 years. Matt was active in the Fayette Historical Society and the United Methodist Church. Through the GI bill Matt taught agriculture to farmers in the area who were veterans  Preceding him in death was his wife of 62 years, Elinor, who died April 8, 2008; his daughter, Carolyn Cannon; his parents; an infant grandson, Wendell Cannon and a sister, Oweetis Frye. Survivors include a son Charles (Mary Ann) Porter of Bettendorf; a daughter Diane (Paul) Minger of Huntley, Ill; four grandchildren, Michael (Stacy) Porter, Christine Porter, Nicole Cannon and Eric (Jackie) Cannon; four great grandchildren, and two sisters, Margaret Wolfe of Missouri and Katherine Daley of Waterloo.

April 5, 2009:  Email added for Jim VanBuren'57.

April 1, 2009: 
Email updated for Chuck Gooder'59 and Sharleen Mullins'61 Gooder.  Address updated for Bob Gage'61.

Mar 31, 2009:

Doral Adler'33M Tann Obit:  Services were Saturday, March 21 for Dora Adler, 93, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette with Rev. Timothy Parker officiating. Interment was in the Grandview Cemetery in Fayette. She died Wednesday, March 18 at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union after a short illness. Dora Frances Marie, the daughter of John and Jennie (Moore) Tann, was born Aug. 31, 1915, in Fayette. She graduated from Fayette High School in 1933. Prior to moving to Minnesota, she worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Linge and Joe Wright. Dora married Walter Adler in May of 1962 at Elgin, Minn. Dora was a professional cook in many restaurants in the Elgin area. After Walter’s death in 1985, Dora returned to Fayette. Dora was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, especially teaching her grandson how to play “Kings in the Corner,” drinking coffee and visiting with friends, and buying vegetables from the Amish. Dora was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; one daughter-in-law, Rosie Tann; her parents; two sisters, Elizabeth Winter and Elsie Kervanek; five brothers, Robert, Elmer, George, Sion, and Bill Tann; and a special nephew, Bob Tann. Dora is survived by her son, Jerry Tann of Cedar Rapids; one grandson, Kevin Tann of Cedar Rapids; one great-grandson, David Tann of Fort Dodge and many loved nieces and nephews.

Mar 31, 2009: 
Address updated, email added for Mel Kupferschmid, Faculty.  Address updated for Dominic Grasso FAC.  Address updated for wife of Wayne Schichtl FAC (deceased), Lena (nee Gage) Schichtle.  Email updated for Arnold Burns'59 and David Thompson'59

Mar 30, 2009:  Address added from Loel Gross'61 member. Address updated for Denny Moore'60 member.   Address updated for Charlotte Alexander'57 Nordhus.  Email added for Judy Alexander'59 Sperry.  Address updated for Ethan and Vivian Alexander'60 Guyer'60.  Address added for Dale Alexander'61 member.

Mar 26, 2009:  Email added for Viola Caldwell'41 (& FAC) Lundry, taught 7th grade 48-57, Arlington 3yrs, Waverly 14yrs.  One of my all time favorite teaches even after 40 years of working in education and seeing hundreds of faculty.  Fayette just had good teachers:)  Added email and updated address of Gloria Alber'60 Fey.

Mar 25, 2009:  Email and address added for Alan Alber'61 member in kindergarden.   An all-inclusive list of '61 students and years in attendance was added to the database (63 members through the years, 3 graduated with the class of '62, 28 graduated '61, 13 attended K-12).

Mar 23, 2009:  Phone call from Eldon Crandall'44 member asking if we had a list of the class of '44.  Eldon has been added to the '44 class list.  Eldon went to school at Fayette in about 1932/33, then move after 2nd or 3rd grade to West Union where he graduated in 1944. The family lived in the farm that was at the site of the Big Rock Country Club buildings.  He remembers walking to school every day, sometimes through ten foot snow drifts, and crossing the creamery bridge (east end of Water St) and into town to the Grade School.  There was no rural electricity at that time.  Eldon uses a computer but at 85 said he did not care to use email and get all the spam.  (1944 M Crandall Eldon Crandall 1117 Woodring Dr Waverly IA 50677  319-352-4304  Florence Member to 2 or 3rd, went to West Union).

Mar 16, 2009: Email added for Joe'64 and Pat Scheidel'64 Smith.  Email added for Jim'64 and Janet Schediel'66 Timmerman.  Address added for Beverly Biglow'45 Soules.

Mar 14, 2009:  The Class of 1964 is holding their 45th year Cardinal Reunion during the All-Cardinal weekend of Sat, July 18, 2009.  Further information will be posted here when available.  Contact person is Dick Olson to confirm attendance and  Saturday night dinner at the Opera House,  Email:  dickolson@hotmail.com  

Mar 05, 2009:
  Deceased, Mabel Chase'35memeber, Feb 27, 2009.  Deceased, Bobby Lamphier'64, Mar 3, 2009.

Feb 26, 2009:  Added email for Tom McGee'43.

Feb 25, 2009:  Email updated for Tim'78 and Nancy Wulfekuhle (Downtown Lounge/Blimpie's and AmericInn)  blimpie@mchsi.com

Feb 24, 2009:  Email updated for Katherine Kudrna'79 Rausch.

Feb 20, 2009-1974 35th Reunion:  The Class of 1974 is holding their 35th year Cardinal Reunion during the All-Cardinal weekend of Sat, July 18, 2009.  Further information will be posted here when available.  Contact person is Wendy Wenthe'74 Novak, 2727 Locust Rd Decorah IA 52101 Email:  wendynovak@hotmail.com

Jan 28, 2009- Deceased Dorothy Froning'65 Benter. Services will be Wednesday, Jan. 28 for Dorothy C. Benter, 61, of Maynard, at 11 a.m. at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Maynard, with Rev. Tim Schoepf officiating. Interment will be in the Long Grove Cemetery in Maynard. She died Thursday, Jan. 22 at her home after a sudden illness. Dorothy Carol Froning was born March 18, 1947, at Oelwein, to Willard H. & Florence D. (Beckner) Froning. She attended school in Hazleton, Oelwein and then Fayette where she graduated from the Fayette High School in 1965. Dorothy married Donald R. Benter July 16, 1966, at Oelwein. They had two sons, David and Dean. The family lived at Fayette and Westgate and then moved to Ellsworth for six years where Dorothy worked on a turkey farm.

Jan 16, 2009-  Email updated for Howard Hubbell'66 and wife Linda Culligan'67 Hubbell.

Jan 11, 2009- 1979 30th Reunion:  The Class of 1979 will gathering for their 30 year Cardinal Reunion with an informal gathering at the Downtown Lounge on Main Street in Fayette, Friday 7pm to closing,  July 17, 2009.   On Saturday, starting at 5pm, July 18, 2008, space is reserved at the Opera House for dinner and socializing.  Please RSVP by contacting Ron Evans'79, 563-422-3099, 313 E Elm St, West Union, IA 52175, email  d_evans_313@q.com , Or Rhonda Bradley'79 (Weyant) skeeterrb@aol.com   More information to follow.

Jan 11, 2009-  Email updated for Ron Evans'79, Vickie Crafton'70 Anderson, Carole Dahlquist'61 Hess, Connie Dahlquist'67.

Jan 01, 2009-- The Class of 1984 will be holding their 25th Reunion on Sat, July 18, 2009.  The reunion is being sponsored by Dan Jellings'84 and the contact person will be Joseph Tory'84  toryj@q.com     1306 North 7th St, Winterset, IA  50273.   Invitations will be sent out to class members and posted on the Cardinal site as more information becomes available.

Dec 28, 2008--Joseph Tory'84, email and address updated.

Dec 21, 2008--Lorna L. Vermazen, 95, of Fayette, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at Maple Crest Manor after a short illness. Services will take place in the spring. Becker-Milnes Funeral Home of Fayette is in charge of arrangements.  Survivors include two children, Diane Schneider of Rocky Mount, Mo., and Peter Vermazen of Nyack, N.Y.   Lorna and husband Ernie (deceased) were the parents of Diane'57. Steve'61 (deceased) and  Peter'67.

Services will be held this spring for Lorna L. Vermazen, 95, of Fayette. She died Friday, Dec.19 at the Maple Crest Manor in Fayette after a short illness.  Lorna, the daughter of George and Pauline (Regner) Mahannah was born July 23, 1913, in North English.  She graduated from North English High School in 1930.  She married Ernest Vermazen March 6, 1937.  Lorna has lived in Fayette since 1951.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fayette and a 52 year member of PEO.  Avid golfers, Lorna and Ernest were charter members of the Big Rock Country Club in Fayette.  Lorna was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; one son, Stephen; one granddaughter, Heidi Clausen; and four siblings.  She is survived by two children, Diane Schneider of Rocky Mount, Mo.; and Peter Vermazen of Nyack, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Christian, Liam, and Mary Vermazen of Nyack, N.Y.; Jennifer Hanly of Tacoma, Wash.; Eric Schneider of Jefferson City, Mo.; Tony Vermazen of DeWitt and four great grandchildren. 

Dec 18, 2008-- Deceased Dec 12, 2008, Richard Gaynor'43:  Eldora, Iowa; services will be Friday, Dec. 19 for Richard Gaynor, 83, at Oakwood United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm, Thursday, Dec. 18 at Iles Funeral Homes - Grandview Park Chapel. He died Dec. 12.  Richard was born to Pete and Naomi Gaynor May 8, 1925, in Fayette. He joined the Navy, then studied at Upper Iowa University, later re-enlisting in the Army.  He proudly served in the military for 21 years and was active in WWII and the Korean War.  He was awarded numerous awards and decorations for his service, including a Purple Heart. Twenty-six years later, he retired from the State of Iowa as State Radiologist.  Richard loved to travel and served with the Friendship Force for several years. He was a member of VFW Post #738 and the Oakwood United Methodist Church.   Surviving are his wife, Tamma Jo (Crosley) Gaynor of Eldora; sister, Lavon Becker of Cedar Falls; brother, Mike Gaynor; four children, Rick Gaynor of Arlington, Wash., Pat Benge of Britt, Kate Bason of St. Charles and Bill Gaynor of Des Moines; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 

Dec 4, 2008--Address updated for Jim Shaffer'55.

Dec 3, 2008-- Info and email updated for Rosemary Templeman'55 Lincoln.

Dec 1, 2008-- Deceased Nov 26, 2008, Joan Bright'55 Goeken.

Nov 27, 2008--Email addresses updated for Darla Pattison'83 Tuttle. 

Nov 06, 2008-- Glen Lester Bennington'30, deceased Nov 6, 2008.  B. Nov 6, 1912, Corkery area, Laclede Co, MO.  Father Lester Egbert Bennington; mother Dorothea Minna Steckelberg.  Married Mildred Ethel Stelzmiller, April 27, 1938, Fayette.  Farmed three miles east of Fayette, retiring in 1976, moving to Fayette village.  Surviving;  wife Mildred, dau's Janis and Lois.  Burial Grandview, Fayette, IA.

Oct 29,2008--James Ramsey'71, member of the 1971 class requested adding name and email to the Cardinal database.

Oct 22, 2008
--Address updated for Ann Marie Dickinson'78 Diamond.

Oct 22, 2008--Obit, Galen Mack'53:  Clermont; Galen Mack, 74, of Clermont, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn., after a brief illness. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Friday, West Clermont Lutheran Church, Clermont, by Pastor Dwight Albers. Burial: Grandview Cemetery, Fayette. Friends may gather from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Schutte's Clermont Funeral Chapel and one hour before service time Friday at the church. Survivors include his wife, Karen; four sons, Randy (Jill) Mack of Earlville, Mick (Stacey) Mack of Waverly, Kevin (Melissa) Mack of Fayette and Curtis (Samantha) Mack of St. Augustine, Fla.; two daughters, Candis (Scott) Frieden of Elgin and Holli (Matthew) Dinan of West Union; and 11 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Reinhold and Violet (Sewell) Mack; and a grandson, Benjamin Mack.  Born Oct. 5, 1934, Galen spent his life teaching and coaching, with the last 35 years at the Valley School District.

Oct 14, 2008--Addess updated and email added for Avis E. Morse'45.

Oct 12, 2008--Address and email updated for Lisa Anthony'77.

Sept 20, 2008--Email added and address updated for Carolyn Bright'58 Miller.

Sept 18, 2008--Geri Jarchow'45 Roberts, deceased Sept 15, 2008.

Sept 8, 2008--Terry Mullens'55, deceased Sept 7, 2008,  Obit: Caledonia — Terry E. Mullins, 71, of Caledonia, MN, passed away peacefully September 7, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his family.  Terry was born October 12, 1936, to Earl and Gertrude Mullins at his home in Fayette, Iowa.  He graduated from Fayette High School in 1955 and Upper Iowa University in 1961.  He served in the United States Army as a postmaster (PFC) of the US Missile Command at Fort Carson, Colorado.  On April 27, 1961, he married Diane Olson. Terry was a 6th grade teacher and coach in the Caledonia School District for 32 years.  As a varsity girls basketball coach he compiled a record of 245-42, including a trip to the MN State Basketball tournament. He also enjoyed as much success coaching in the Caledonia football program. Terry had an immense passion for the outdoors earning him the Outdoorsman of the Year Award.   He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trapping.  It gave Terry great pleasure to share his stories and experiences of the outdoors with his 6th grade students, or anyone willing to listen. Terry is survived by his wife Diane, of 47 years, three children; Elizabeth (Joel) Nelson of Dellwood, MN, Mitchell (Nancy) Mullins of Caledonia, and Mia (Patrick) Lynch of Orono, MN, and 5 grandchildren; Molly and Madeline Mullins, Hayley Nelson, and Grace and William Lynch.  He is also survived by a sister Sharlene (Chuck) Gooder of Blaine, MN.  He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Gertrude Mullins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. Father Gregory Leif will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Caledonia. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s School Auditorium with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.  McCormick Funeral Home, Caledonia, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sept 2, 2008--Elizabeth Pritchard'36 Sexton, deceased Aug 31, 2008, Waterloo, IA.  Attended UIU for teaching certificate.  B.S, at UNI.  Taught Elk Run Elementary School, Waterloo, retiring in 1977.  Son Jack; dau's Mary Randel Sheilds and Cheryl Sexton.

Aug 31, 2008--Germaine Chumbley'46 Wettersten, address and email added.  Venita Chumbley'39, incorrect address removed, still lives in Texas.

Aug 28, 2008
Obit: John V. Mayhew'60, 66y, of Jasonville, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.  He was born April 19, 1942 to Rex O. and Berenice D. (Kimm) Mayhew in Luzerne, IA. He moved to Jasonville in 1957, where he met and married Carolyn (Caroline) Miller on Nov. 29, 1964.  He was a retired deep coal miner and barber, and a member of the UMWA. He attended Howesville Church of God of Prophecy, Anchored in Faith Church in Vicksburg, and South Linton Church of God.  Survivors include: his wife, Carolyn; his daughter, Jamie M. Mayhew of Indianapolis; son and daughter in-law, Tony and Sheryl Mayhew of Evansville; sisters and brothers in-law, Joyce and Dan Turpen of Ellettsville and Mary and Alden Durfey of Cedar Rapids, IA; brother and sister in-law, James and Pat Mayhew of Indianola, IA; granddaughter, Savannah Reynolds of Paducah, KY; and step-grandsons, James Easton and Daniel Eaton of Evansville.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Visitation will be conducted at McClanahan-Lee Funeral Home in Jasonville from 4 -- 8 p.m. Sunday  and 9 a.m. to noon Monday.  Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jasonville Church of God, 302 South Horace St., with Pastor Larry Goodman officiating.

Aug 14, 2008-- 1968 and 1970 Cardinal annuals uploaded to the photo hosting site.  Email updated for Larry Maxson'58.  Address added for Charles Langerman'57.

Aug 1, 2008--Address updated for Duane Watkins'58.

July 20, 2008--All Cardinal 2009 Pages have been edited and uploaded.  Email added for Duane Watkins'58.  Telephone changed for Lester'59 and Carole Sankey'63 Van Broklin.

July 14, 2008--The class of 1954 will be holding it's 55th year reunion on Sat. July 19th , 2009.  Tentative plans call for a picnic "Pot luck" at Klocks Island park at noon and supper at the Old Opera House in the evening. More to follow later.  Contact Monte at   "montecfay@yahoo.com"  or at  304 N Day Rd, St. Croix Falls, WI. 54024  OR   715-483-9172  if you have any ideas  or suggestions about entertainment..    Tell all your "Old" classmates and friends. See you there.   Monte C. Fay'54

July 10, 2008--Email added for Lisa Reinerston'81 Atherton.  Email updated for Elaine Reinertson'83 Atherton.

July 4, 2008--Deceased June 22, 2008, Tom Junge'75.

June 30, 2008--Updated address/phone, Clyde Pickett'68.

June 25, 2008--Diana Dumermuth'86 Elliott added to the database and email lists.  Email updated for Sheri Doughman'72M

June 19, 2008--Many email addresses from the mass mailing June 18, have bounced.  All of those addresses have been eliminated from the Cardinal email page.  Only Hotmail and Gmail addresses will be added to the Cardinal email page, in the future.  For anyone not having a Hotmail or Gmail account, they are free, easy to set up, functional and stable.

June 18, 2008--Email updated for; Everett Garr'81, Daren Durey'41, Shelley Wagener'79, Jim Bitterman'67, Jerry Doyle'57.  Deceased, Maxine Holtzman'43 Hicks, b. Sept 7, 1925, d. Apr 20, 2008.

June 02, 2008--Deceased, Wayne Schichtl, 52-57 Faculty, b. Sep 16, 1928, d. May 28, 2008.
Wayne Schichtl (1924-2008)
CEDAR FALLS (Waterloo Courier) — Wayne Schichtl, 83, of 5500 S. Main St., died on May 28, 2008, of natural causes. He was born Sept. 16, 1924, in Algona, son of Lucien and Florence Cook Schichtl. He graduated from high school in Burt in June 1941. He worked at the McMullen Grocery & Market, Burt, until May 1943, when he entered the U.S. Army. Following 10 weeks of Infantry training in Camp Wolters, Texas, his unit departed for Oran, North Africa, on Nov. 2, 1943. He was assigned to the 45th Infantry Division and served in Africa, Italy, France and Belgium. He was wounded in May 1944, and received the Purple Heart during the four-month campaign on the Anzio Beachhead, 40 miles south of Rome, Italy, on the Mediterranean Sea coast. His unit marched into Rome on June 3, 1944. Nine weeks later, on Aug. 15, his unit was assigned as part of the Allied force that landed on the beaches of Southern France. His division moved north in France until December when it was called to Liege, Belgium, where it served as reserves during the Battle of the Bulge, which began in the Ardennes Forest, near Malmedy, Belgium, at Christmas, 1944. Upon his discharge from the U.S. Army in November 1945, he soon entered Upper Iowa University, Fayette, and graduated in 1950. He met his future wife in Fayette, the former Lena Gage of West Union. They were married Aug. 12, 1951. He was the high school principal at the Fayette High School for nine years. He earned the master’s degree in school administration in 1957. He was the first principal of the Wapsie Valley School System, when it opened in the fall of 1959. He was recruited into the State Farm Insurance Companies in 1962. He was a field manager in Marshalltown for four years, then was moved to Omaha, Neb., in 1968, as an agency manager. He was very active in the Center Baptist Church, Omaha, serving as the Deacon Board chairman and the finance chairman for many years. After a five-year study in life insurance he was awarded the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation in 1971. After 27 years with State Farm, he and his wife moved to Cedar Falls in 1991 and built their home at 4202 Tiffany Lane. In 2004, they sold their home and moved to the new Windcove Complex of the Western Home at 5300 S. Main St. He has been the president of the Cedar Falls Gideon Camp during two three-year terms and a member of the Gideons for some 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lena, of Cedar Falls; one brother, Gary (Judy) Schichtl of Clear Lake; two nephews, Dr. Kurt (Karen) Schichtl and their children Storm, Chase and Gunner of Allentown, Pa., and Dr. Scott Schichtl of Rockford, Ill.; and a niece Jody (James) Gunderson of Denver, Colo., and their twin boys, Isaac and Charles. Services will be held at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, with burial in Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery, W. Fourth Street and Ridgeway Avenue. Richardson Funeral Home (266-3525) is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Jews for Jesus, Walnut Ridge Baptist Church or Cedar Falls Gideons. Condolences may be left at www.richardsonfuneralseravice.com

May 20, 2008-- Address and email updated for Mike and Elaine Kuehns'60 Lewis'58.  1978 Cardinal 30th Reunion, All-Cardinal Weekend, Sat. night, July 19, 2008, gathering and dinner  at the DownTown Lounge, contact Tim Wulfekuhl.

May 17, 2008
--  Phone added fro Betty Ramsey'58 Cooper.  Address removed/inactive for Mike and Elaine Kuehns'60 Lewis'58; anyone knowing their information, please post it to me.  Address updated and email added for Marilyn Ramsey'60 Lozen.

May 16, 2008--DeceasedVic Fauser'56, Apr 27, 2008;  Marcella Wood'46 Shaffer; Chester Fish'53, Feb 18, 2008.  Address updated for Raymond Thompson'58 and email added for sister Bernice Thompson'57 Engelbrecht.   The Class of '58 will hold their 50th Class Reunion, Friday, July 18, at the Hotel Winneshiek, 104, East Water Street, in Decorah, beginning at 6pm; contact person for information and reservations is Max Gross'58.

May 14, 2008--New RV facilities will be available.  The Volga River Recreational Area (Volga Lake) and Klock's Island in Fayette will be open for RV's.  Both locations have restroom/shower/dumping facilities.

Apr 27, 2008-- Email added for Jim Shaffer'55.

Apr 25, 2008-- Email updated for Bill Hughes'58.  Email and address added for Paul Shaffer'53, who attached a pic of the '40/50 FHS football team plus advised Supt. Colbert did not allow a 1950 Annual as felt it would be too expensive.  Football pic uploaded into a 1950 album in folder http://public.fotki.com/iowaz/fayette_iowa_high/

Apr 22, 2008--Email updated for Elizabeth Longley'80 Schreiber.

Apr 5, 2008--Email added or updated for John Dugan'Staff, Bill Moellering'53, John Kammerman'61M.

Mar 23, 2008--William Caldwell'45, email updated.  Surnames pages added the past year.
Gaynor Genealogy Fayette Iowa
Barnhouse Genealogy Fayette & Clayton Co Iowa
Butler Genealogy Fayette Co Iowa
Belknap Gen., Earll Surname, Auburn Village Info. Fay.Co.IA

Feb 28, 2008--  The 1948 Cards will hold their 60th Reunion on the All Cardinal Weekend, having a Sat., July 19, 2008, evening gathering at Boike's Cafe; contact Gary and Barbara Fauser Doughty for further information.   Opal Nefzgher'39 Pixler deceased 2007.  Bill Hall'40 deceased Nov 2007.  Daren Durey'41 email updated.  Lorna Durey'44 Zupke email added. 1947 Cards, information brought up to date from a list supplied by Jackie Rowland'47.  Gary and Barbara Fauser'48 Doughty'48 phone numbers updated.  Bill Hughes'58 email updated.  Barbara Nading'59 Miller email added. Bill Kauten'59 email updated.  Ron Webb'61 deceased Feb 2, 2008.  Lois Bennington'61 Llewellyn email updated.  Robert Dugan'74 deceased Aug 1, 2007. 

Jan 9, 2008--Email for Leon Sandhagen'56 corrected.  Changed phone and email for Judy (wife of David'59D) Jellings.

Obit, C.R. Gaz,  Jeanne E. Holtzman, 66y (1956 Cardinal) formerly of Fayette, died of cancer Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Becker-Milnes Funeral Chapel in Fayette, by the Rev. Howard Mace. Burial: Grandview Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Survivors include three sisters, Maxine Hicks of Evansdale, Eileen Yager of Dubuque and Joanne Holtzman of Fayette; and a brother, Wayne Holtzman of Waterloo. 
Obit, Fayette Co. Papers Online, Services will be held for Jeanne Evelyn Holtzman, 69, Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Becker-Milnes Funeral Chapel in Fayette at 11 a.m. with Rev. Howard Mace officiating. Visitation will be before the funeral at 9 a.m.  Jeanne is the daughter of Guy E. and Goldie (Monroe) Holtzman and was born February 1, 1938 on the family farm, north of Fayette. She graduated from Fayette High School in 1956. She lived on the family farm with her twin sister, Joanne, where they raised and cared for many animals.  Jeanne died Sunday, Jan. 6 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo from cancer. Jeanne loved animals. She also enjoyed riding horses, bicycle riding, and reading.  Jeanne is survived by three sisters, Maxine Hicks of Evansdale, Eileen Yager of Dubuque and Joanne Holtzman of Fayette; one brother, Wayne (Mary) Holtzman of Waterloo and several nieces and nephews. Jeanne is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Milford and Ronald Holtzman.

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Dec 30-2007--  Obit for Miriam E. Colvin, 84 (FHS Faculty '63-'84), of Madrid, formerly of the West Union and Hawkeye area, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at the Madrid Home in Madrid. Born September 15, 1923, in Battle Creek, Miriam Elizabeth (Kimball) Colvin was the daughter of Lathy and Harriet (Goodenow) Kimball.  She attended rural schools Maple No. 5 and Grant No. 3, graduating from Battle Creek High School as valedictorian of her class.  Miriam attended Iowa State College and then taught school at Grant No. 3 rural school during World War II, when teachers were scarce. She graduated with her class by attending summer school.  August 3, 1946 she married Charles D. Colvin. The couple made their home on a dairy farm in Eldon, Mo. In 1949, the Colvins moved to Preston; in 1952, they moved to Arthur, where they farmed until 1956. At this time Miriam began teaching in Dow City. They then moved to Primghar; Miriam taught in Archer for four years and in Sanborn for two years. In 1963, the Colvins moved to the West Union-Hawkeye area.  Miriam taught home economics at Fayette High School from 1963-1984. She also taught science, English, psychology, environmental concerns and was the yearbook advisor. In 1985, the North Fayette and Fayette school districts restructured into North Fayette Community School, where Miriam taught junior high science and English for one year before retiring.  In retirement, Miriam served as a substitute teacher, judged for 4-H, and volunteered at the Fayette County Historical Center.  Miriam moved from the area in 2000; she moved from Ballard Creek Assisted Living to the Madrid Home in 2002.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles; and a son, Steven Colvin. Surviving are her two children, Thomas (Sonya) Colvin of rural Cambridge and Patricia (Terry) Stumme of rural Albert Lea, Minn.; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Colvin of rural Hawkeye; and a sister, Phyllis Hoefling of Odebolt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Madrid Home, the 4-H Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the Fayette County Historical Center in West Union.

Dec 13, 2007--
Address changed, email added for David Hedrick'59Beverly Swomely'51 Knight, deceased Dec 7, 2007.  Lowell Langerman'45, deceased Dec 9, 2007.  Note:  A couple of Cardinals send me obits when they find them in the Iowa papers, which I generally try to save in a harddrive folder if they are needed by anyone for genealogy research, plus the address at the time of death is left on the Cardinal database for genealogy reference. 

Dec 6, 2007--
Email and address updated for Lousie Pickett'66 Cuccinelli.

Dec 3, 2007--Information and complete addresses updated by David Dennis (and Bill Kauten) regarding the '59 Cardinal Reunion to be held on All-Cardinal Weekend 2009.

Dec 1, 2007--George Jones'30, deceased Nov 21, 2007.  Merlin Roberts'60, deceased Nov 18, 2007. Email updated for Bill Miller'60, Judy Tripp'62, Anna Dennis'78.  Address info updated for Nancy Dickinson'70,

Nov 23, 2007--Obit and information for Florence Lease:  Sumner, Iowa, deceased, Florence M. (nee Mealey) Lease, age 101 (Feb 4, 1906-Nov 23, 2007).  Florence died at the Sumner Community Memorial Hospital following a short illness.  Funeral services will be 11am Fri, Dec 7, at Woods Funeral Home in Fairbank.  Burial will be in Wilson Grove Cem, Sumner (2mi north).   Florence was born in Fairbank, the dau of Charles and Margaret Kelly Mealey.  She marred Earl Lease, Feb 14, 1939.  She taught school at Frederika and other area schools.  Florence served as principal at Fayette High School for many years.  She loved playing cards and was still an active member of the women's bridge club in Sumner, plus belonged to the Meadow Brook Golf Club.  She is survived by a nephew, John J. Stirk of Fairfax Va; two neices, Dorothy Thomas of Periora, IL, and Mary Goss of Appleton, WI; plus several great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Earl, Une 30, 1952; two sisters Grace Stirk (Fayette 8th grade teacher) and Clara Wenger; one brother, Frank C. Mealey and her parents.  Note:  Florence had planned to attend the 2007 All Cardinal but as the time neared on Sat, did not feel well enough.

Nov 17, 2007--Email updated for Dale'44 and John Toutsch'49 Hackett, and Marjorie Hackett'54 Klink.  Deceased noted for Jeanine Thompson Grant, abt. 2005.  Shirley June Stepp'45 Shimer, deceased Oct 12, 2007.  Email added for David Thompson'59.

Nov 11 2007--  1959 Class list updated by David Dennis.  Numerous updates to the Cardinal database and email list made.  My computer has not been functional since late August but should work for updates when I take the time.  I lost motivation/concentration for computer projects as a result, and have not regained any major interest.  Thus Cardinal, genealogy, history projects are on hold, but I will still attempt to assist with help with Fayette Co area info which I have stored on my computer to include burials locations, maps, etc.  I have uploaded a great deal of material to the photo hosting site and will continue to add more when working with someone on a project.  Duane H. Manderfield'65, deceased Oct 5, 2007.   Evelyn Jane Smith'51 Draker, deceased Oct 2007.  Lois Exman'47 Anderson, deceased Sept 25, 2007. Please continue to send me address/email updates for your class, family and other Fayette contacts.  

Aug 9, 2007-- The Fayette High School Class of 1947 celebrated their 60th Class Reunion on Sunday, August 5, 2007.  Twelve members and eight guests met at Boike's Restaurant  in Fayette for good food,  happy memories   and  laughter.  We shared information about current activities and absent classmates.  Twenty-two members of the original class of twenty-seven are still living.  Shirley Gallaher and Russell Popenhagen passed away since our 55th reunion.  Members of the class have been meeting for reunions since 1951.  This year members attended from California, Arizona, Colorado, Wisconsin and Iowa.  Those attending were:  Leona Ash Butts and husband Doyle,  Teressa Erion Protsman and daughter Susan,  Chester Franks and wife Darlene,  James Hinkle and wife Pat,  Wayne Holtzman,  Howard Landis and wife Lorna,  Joann Oldfather Burke,  Ramona Paul Webb with husband Don and daughter Linda,  Jacquelyn Rowland Carlson,  Dorothy Wegner Bright and husband Gene,  Paul Durey, and Milford Stearns.  The next reunion will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Boike's Restaurant. Please file this date for future reference.  The Committee:  Chet, Howard, Jackie,  Dorothy and Joann.  Post from Jackie Rowland'47 Carlson.

Aug 18, 2007--Corrected some typo's.  Updated info for Gene'48 and Dorothy Wegner'47 Bright.  Attempted to get Robert Wilson's'47 email working??  

Aug 8, 2007--
Email corrected or added for Laurie Leighton'85 Krosch, Janice Schabacher'59/'58 Reifsteck, Bill Hughes'58, John Mayhew'60.  Deceased; Clayton Bonjour'34, July 28, 2007.

July 29, 2007--  Email changed for Lowell'55 & Ruby'58 Cousins SkinnerGeraldine Chase'57, added as class memeber, K-2, Clas of 1957.  Email address updated for Howard'66 & Linda'67 Culligen Hubbell, Marinane Nadue'67 Stoddard, Merline Brause'67 Jennings.  Email added for Joy Earle'85 Fiance, dau of Roger Earle'60.  Several emails removed from the list for bouncing.  Please continue to send new or changed email addresses, etc. If you have pics of the Fayette area or from one of the All Cardinals that can be uploaded to the photo hosting site, either attach them or send a disc.

July 24, 2007--  The basic information for the 2008 All Cardinal has been uploaded.  Classes holding reunions in 2008 should send me information to post.  Numerous email and snail mail Cardinal addresses have been updated.   PLEASE send me email changes and additions for not only you, but family members and other contacts.  Pictures from the 2007 All Cardinal have been uploaded to http://public.fotki.com/iowaz  Remember, do not buy pics from this site as they can be saved to your own harddrive from the site by right clicking on the larger uploaded pic.  Click a thumb of choice, which opens a medium size pic.  Click the 'get original uploaded photo' link under the medium pic, which opens the large version.  Right click on the large pic and save it to your harddrive.  Need help, contact me.  Deceased, Charlotte Exman'53, July 15, 2007.  Deceased, Karen J. Heck'50 Kleiman, July 11, 2007.

 

 

 As of Jan 2007, I will be moving all new and updated web pages to a new web host. The new domain name and index page link for the new site is  http://www.iowaz.info/   This site will contain all new page links and old page links until they are transferred or deleted.    Any pages loading from the old Angelfire site will be outdated or unedited after Dec 31, 2006.

Nov 17, 2007--Email updated for Dale'44 and John Toutsch'49 Hackett, and Marjorie Hackett'54 Klink.  Deceased noted for Jeanine Thompson Grant, abt. 2005.  Shirley June Stepp'45 Shimer, deceased Oct 12, 2007.

Nov 11 2007--  1959 Class list updated by David Dennis.  Numerous updates to the Cardinal database and email list made.  My computer has not been functional since late August but should work for updates when I take the time.  I lost motivation/concentration for computer projects as a result, and have not regained any major interest.  Thus Cardinal, genealogy, history projects are on hold, but I will still attempt to assist with help with Fayette Co area info which I have stored on my computer to include burials locations, maps, etc.  I have uploaded a great deal of material to the photo hosting site and will continue to add more when working with someone on a project.  Duane H. Manderfield'65, deceased Oct 5, 2007.   Evelyn Jane Smith'51 Draker, deceased Oct 2007.  Lois Exman'47 Anderson, deceased Sept 25, 2007. Please continue to send me address/email updates for your class, family and other Fayette contacts.  

Aug 9, 2007-- The Fayette High School Class of 1947 celebrated their 60th Class Reunion on Sunday, August 5, 2007.  Twelve members and eight guests met at Boike's Restaurant  in Fayette for good food,  happy memories   and  laughter.  We shared information about current activities and absent classmates.  Twenty-two members of the original class of twenty-seven are still living.  Shirley Gallaher and Russell Popenhagen passed away since our 55th reunion.  Members of the class have been meeting for reunions since 1951.  This year members attended from California, Arizona, Colorado, Wisconsin and Iowa.  Those attending were:  Leona Ash Butts and husband Doyle,  Teressa Erion Protsman and daughter Susan,  Chester Franks and wife Darlene,  James Hinkle and wife Pat,  Wayne Holtzman,  Howard Landis and wife Lorna,  Joann Oldfather Burke,  Ramona Paul Webb with husband Don and daughter Linda,  Jacquelyn Rowland Carlson,  Dorothy Wegner Bright and husband Gene,  Paul Durey, and Milford Stearns.  The next reunion will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Boike's Restaurant. Please file this date for future reference.  The Committee:  Chet, Howard, Jackie,  Dorothy and Joann.  Post from Jackie Rowland'47 Carlson.

Aug 18, 2007--Corrected some typo's.  Updated info for Gene'48 and Dorothy Wegner'47 Bright.  Attempted to get Robert Wilson's'47 email working??

Aug 8, 2007--
Email corrected or added for Laurie Leighton'85 Krosch, Janice Schabacher'59/'58 Reifsteck, Bill Hughes'58, John Mayhew'60.  Deceased; Clayton Bonjour'34, July 28, 2007.

July 29, 2007--  Email changed for Lowell'55 & Ruby'58 Cousins SkinnerGeraldine Chase'57, added as class memeber, K-2, Clas of 1957.  Email address updated for Howard'66 & Linda'67 Culligen Hubbell, Marinane Nadue'67 Stoddard, Merline Brause'67 Jennings.  Email added for Joy Earle'85 Fiance, dau of Roger Earle'60.  Several emails removed from the list for bouncing.  Please continue to send new or changed email addresses, etc. If you have pics of the Fayette area or from one of the All Cardinals that can be uploaded to the photo hosting site, either attach them or send a disc.

July 24, 2007--  The basic information for the 2008 All Cardinal has been uploaded.  Classes holding reunions in 2008 should send me information to post.  Numerous email and snail mail Cardinal addresses have been updated.   PLEASE send me email changes and additions for not only you, but family members and other contacts.  Pictures from the 2007 All Cardinal have been uploaded to http://public.fotki.com/iowaz  Remember, do not buy pics from this site as they can be saved to your own harddrive from the site by right clicking on the larger uploaded pic.  Click a thumb of choice, which opens a medium size pic.  Click the 'get original uploaded photo' link under the medium pic, which opens the large version.  Right click on the large pic and save it to your harddrive.  Need help, contact me.  Deceased, Charlotte Exman'53, July 15, 2007.  Deceased, Karen J. Heck'50 Kleiman, July 11, 2007.

July 15, 2007--  Deceased Tom Alshouse'64, Jun 14, 2007; Randy Anderman'63, Jun 23, 2007.  On the Cardinal email page, if a 'Z' is behind the class year, the email is either bouncing or a spam filter is blocking posts, and those email addresses have been removed from the Cardinal database until someone sends me a functional email address for those individuals.  The Cardinal email and snail mail pages have been updated as a result of a few people answering the recent 'all call' for current information. 

June 20, 2007--Email added or changed for Don and Dayna Dumermuth'62 Timmerman'63, Shari Bierbower'62 Dietrich, Jim Conner'70, Jeanne Conner'77 Woodward.  Address and email changed for Paul and Sharroll Fay'56  Richards'56.

May 3, 2007-- Address and email update for Marlin Weyant'59 and Paul Durey'47Darrell Jamison'72 member from K-5, email added.

April 20, 2007--  Russell Popenhagen'47, deceased Feb 4, 2007.  Barb Reese'57 Schriever, address and email updated.  Oweets Porter'34 Frye, deceased Feb 19, 2007.  Ed Dennis'39, deceased Jan 2007.  Robert Paul'31, deceased Apr 30, 2003, son of Hal & Leta Gaynor Paul.  John Mahhew'60, address and email updated.  Email updated for Kathy Shaffer'60 Meseck, Pat Shaffter'52 Brattebo, Ray Williams'60, Barb Nading'59 Miller, Lowell'55 & Rubby Cousins'58 Skinner, Lisa Anthony'77, Doyle'45 and Leona Ash'47  Butts, Larry mason'58, Dennis (Jack) Wenthe'67

Feb 13, 2007Address changed for Cathie Rohde'73 Langel.  Emails edited for Rick Briggs'78, Judy Maxon Brumm'57, Jeff Dumermuth'82, Shelley Wagener'79.

Jan 15, 2007, Email changed or updated for Bob Marvin'58, Curt Miller'82, Frank Pickett'59, Marge Webb'62 Hamlin, Jerry Doyle'57, Randy Garr'84, Jerry Tann'62, Donna Heth'58 Milts. Deceased:  Caren Walters'59 Kimmerle, Grace Sanderson'53 Halstead, Robert Jones'43.  Class of 57 Reunion, will be holding their 50th on the All-Cardinal Weekend,  Judy Dahl'57 Dumermuth is the contact person, email djmuth@yahoo.com

August 10, 2006, Faye Olson'54 Bena, deceased July 29, 2006.  Otto Finger of Ott's Drive Inn, deceased July 28, 2006.  Joan Dugan, first female custodian 1971, mother of Bob, Connie, Judy, Barbara, email added. Georgia Richards'69 Tucker, email added. Richard Paul'46, moving back to the States after 44 years as a missionary in Italy, address and email added.

July 28, 2006, Email re-entered for Bob Dugan'74.  Email and address changed for Joyce Langerman'72 PetscheRobert Tann'50, deceased abt. July 20, 2006, burial Grandview.  Otto Finger (Ott's Cafe and Ott's Drive-In), deceased abt. July 25, 2006 in Texas, burial Grandview.

July 25, 2006, Email re-entered for Ruby Cousins'58 Skinner and Lowell Skinner'55.

July 20, 2006
Updated 2007 All Cardinal pages.
Address and email change for Jerry Doyle'67Dennis Dean'77, deceased July 11, 2006.  Caroline Wallace Ingles, Fac, Home Ec. teacher in the 1950's, deceased July 7, 2006.

July 15, 2006---The Thirteen All-Cardinal was again hosted at the Opera House.  Restoration continues, with the basement kitchen area being the last major project.  The numbers for 2006 were up, with about 145 being served Sat. evening at the Opera House.  The hard work of Sharrol'56 and her brother Doug'61 Fay setting up their reunions brought back a good turn out for those two classes.  we still are not seeing very many people in the 'younger' classes of the 1970's to mid 1980's, but continue to welcome them to use the weekend for their gatherings. Merle Thompson'39 Sternberg, a distant cousin, accompanied me, and may have been the oldest FHS grad in attendance.   Faculty included George Richards, accompanied by his son Marshall'71 and George Capell, who is always in attendance.  Friday evening saw quite a crowd at the Downtown Lounge, to include some of the 'younger' classes.  There was not as many at the Downtown on Sat evening but still a nice gathering.  UIU's Sat. noon picnic at Klock's Island was very well organized with great food and nicely attended.  UIU plans to host a similar picnic for 2007.  There are numerous village upgrades around Fayette, ram-rodded by Christie Dennis and the City Council, including new Main St. sidewalks and light poles which look just like those of the 1920+ to 1940 era.  Klock's Island is getting a modern restroom facility. Several other projects are in the works.  Numerous Cardinals played golf all weekend at Big Rock with was in fantastic condition.  Again, we invite any class and/or anyone who attended Fayette schools, has lived or lives in Fayette, or just has interest in Fayette, to utilize the All Cardinal Weekend to revisit the village and enjoy their own activities and schedule, to include the Sat. evening meal t the Opera House and gatherings at the Downtown Lounge.

July 10,  2006
Updated All Cardinal info
UIU will be hosting an activity at Klock's Island as noted by the following information supplied by UIU:  'Upper Iowa University’s Team Peacock is riding Ragbrai 2006 to raise money for scholarships.  On July 15, Upper Iowa University will be having a Free lunch picnic for their Team Peacock kickoff party.  It is open to the public at Klock’s Park from 11am – 1pm.  Food will be served by Carlos O Kelly’s of Waterloo and Free-will donations towards scholarships are encouraged.  Those present will have a chance to sign up to win an all-inclusive trip for two to Mexico.   Additionally, ROCK 108, 107.9 FM of Waterloo will be broadcasting live with music and hourly live broadcasts. Beverages will also be served and people can also bring their own. For more info go to www.uiu.edu '

An evening meal will be available at the Opera House for Cardinals and Fayette Citizens, Saturday, 5-7pm, July 15, 2006,  the evening of the All-Cardinal.  The Opera House fund raiser menu for Sat. evening will be $8 for 'Pulled' Pork Sandwich, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Fruit Salad, with Lemonade or Ice Tea.  Plan to arrive close to 5pm so as not to miss any of the Cardinals in attendance.  Please put on a name tag with name, class year, present hometown.  This is a 'walk-in' meal; no reservations are necessaryDress is totally informal or whatever you are comfortable wearing. 

July 10, 2006, address changes for Ann Alderson'72 Brown and Gary Cambell'62.  Email added for David Reese'56 and Roger Burns'72Paul Reese'52, noted deceased Feb 2005.  Added email for Harriet Johnson'66 Shaw.  I just found Harriet's note to me from May 2006, as it was on a post-it and became stuck to the bottom of my monitor.  Harriet, I apologize.  If you post to me an information change, I normally respond and upload new data every couple of weeks.  If I do not post your info, keep nagging and reminding, please. 

July 4, 2006, address change and email added for Mike Olson'72, Marsha Frey'69 Leahy.  Email re-added for Larry Maxon'58; his email usually bounces but address appears to be correct/active.  Several email addresses updated for the '67 Cards who are setting up their 2007 reunion. 

June 29, 2006, after making a final email check and reminder/updates before the 2006 All Cardinal the following email addresses have been failed to go through and have been removed from the database/email list.  Please keep me posted regarding email changes and active emails of class members and people with Fayette interests.  I only communicate by email and only make changes when notified.  The email list continues to dwindle.  Emails removed:  Jim Davis'40, Doyle'45 and Leona Ash'47 Butts, Jackie Rowland'47 Carlson, Loraine Sanderson'49 Sieck, Pat Shaffer'52 Brattebo, Lowell'55 and Ruby Cousins'58 Skinner, Pat Holtzman'57 Humeston, Bob Marvin'58,  Larry Maxon 58, Mike Eisched'58, Bill Miller'60, Bob Dugan'74, Craig Miller'80, Frederick Jessen'81, Jeff Dumermuth'82, Todd Lamphier'82. 

June 29, 2006, corrected email for Cindy Alderson'67 Hansmeier.
June 29, 2006, Keith Knos'36, deceased April 2006.

June 28, 2006, added email and snailmail for Harold Hansen'64.  Corrected addresses for Sharon Pattison'64.  Changed address for Ron Pattison'64.  Removed snailmail for Gary Voshell'64.  Changed email for Mike Wulfekuhle'75.

June 21, 2006, added Angie Williams'81 Looney to the Cardinal database and email, plus email for her father Coach Les Williams and sister Jill Williams'84.

June 18, 2006, addresses and email reviewed for '61.  Richard Earle'64, deceased June 2, 2006l.  Ron Maxson'62, address change.  Erin Manning'78, member 63-70, contacted/requested to be added to Cardinal database/email.  George Durey'49, moving from Milwaukee to Manchester, IA.  Email changed for Duane Martin'75 and DeLois Vandesee Martin'75UIU will be hosting a free picnic at Klock's Island, Sat, July 15th, 2006, as a kick off to a fund raising activity.

June 4, 2006, address and email update for Sharon Henry'62 NauUpdated faculty deaths; Helen Stranahan died 2003, Cuz Ottavi 2005, Robert Schieb 2005.  Corcas Chittenden'43 Smock, deceased May 2, 2006.  Marvin Buckmaster'58, deceased April 11, 2006. Richard Earle, deceased abt. June 1, 2006.

April 1, 2006, CLASS of '56,  IMPORTANT.  I had the email incorrect for Paul and Sharroll Fay'56 Richards'56, and have made the change, which is important as Sharroll is the contact for the '56 Reunion this summer.  I had the 's' at the end of the email name and it should not be there as their provider only allows eight characters.  It should be  srichard@hbci.com  

At of this date, there are about 40 from '56 indicating they are coming, which includes faculty numbers.  About 15 of the 25 left in the class of '61 are likely to attend.

April 1, 2006, added phone numbers for Gary Doughty'48 and Barbara Fauser'48 Doughty.

Mar 21, 2006, added email for Gary Doughty'48 and Barbara Fauser'48 Doughty, and Vic Fauser'56.

Mar 12, 2006, Changed snailmail for Jerry Brown'59.

Mar 11, 2006 Dennis Tope'63, deceased, Oct 2005. Changed town address for Lester'59 and Carol Sankey'63 Van Brocklin. Email does not work for Sandy Hennig'63 Moses.  Corrected phone number for Doug Fay'61, to 480-832-0048. Corrected email address for Dennis Dilley'61.

Mar 09, 2006 Jack Kappmeyer'39, deceased, Feb 25, 2006.  Added email for Gary Campbell'63.  Updated '61 database as supplied by Doug Fay'61 who is working on the '61 Reunion and David Dennis'59's sleuthing. Of the remaining 25 of '61, 20 emails are listed.

Feb 21, 2006, updated email for Carole Dahlquist'61 Hess.

Feb 11, 2006,
Updated snail mail for Marti Linge Jensen'76, who is the contact person for the '76 Class Reunion to meet on the All Cardinal Week-end.  Marti will send info later to be posted on the Cardinal pages.  Updated snail mail for Lester'59 and Carole Sankey'63 Van Brocklin.  Information for the Class of '61 was updated from data received from Doug Fay'61, the contact for their 45th Reunion which will have a table reserved at the Opera House.

July 17, 2005, Removed a member of the '82 class upon request info not be posted.  Anyone wishing to have no Cardinal contact or info available request removal. 

July 10, 2005, Last update before the 2005 All Cardinal.
George Richards, Fac/Coach,
email re-activated, sent in by dau Vicki.  Ronald Nims'56, email added.

July 7, 2005
Arlene Durey'38 Noble, address changed as result of email contact with son Chuck Noble.

July 4, 2005
Robert Wilson'47
, correct email address.  Marti Linge'76 Jensen,  added correct email address.  Patsy Wilson'81 McNaughton, added email address.  Larry Maxon'57, corrected email address. The All Cardinal is set, with no changes at this time.

June 23, 2005
Removed the following email address because of constant returns:  Lloyd Iliff'60, Gary Voshell'64, Ed Sterans'66, Howard Hubbell'66 and Linda Culligan'76 Hubbell, Debbie Bowers'70, Mary Butters'73 Hannasch, Dawn Pattison'69 Fettkether, Ronald Olson Baldwin'74, Ellen Anderson'74 Mason, Brain Moore'79, DeLois Vandersee'75 Martin, Brenda Traeger'77 Kelly, Dave Ramsey'76, Jeff Paul'75, Shelley Wagener'79, George Richards'coach, Larry Maxon'58, Bob Johnson'56, Janice Erion'49, Lois Bennington'61.

June 22, 2005
Added email for Cathy Cushion'72 Heldt.  Cathy will be the contact person for the 2006, 35th Reunion of the Class of '72, and they will be using the All Cardinal Weekend in 2006 (Sat, July 15, 2006).  Dick Roberts'54, email changed.  Address and phone change for Chuck Gooder'59 and Sharleen Mullens'61 Gooder.  Changed addresses for Dave Burget'61, Kaye Campbell'61 Briesemeister, Lavonne Johnson'61 Dennis.

June 20, 2005
An Opera House Menu has been set for Sat. evening:  $8, Iowa Pork Chops, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Fruit Salad, with Lemonade and Coffee.  The classes of '55 and '59 have reserved a gathering spot at the Opera House.  It is not too late for a Cardinal Class to reserve a table or two for their meeting location at the Opera House; contact Cindy Carpenter, Box 1857, Union St, Fayette, IA  52142, 563-425-5388 or at UIU, 1-800-553-4150,option 6, then 1; Fax: 563-425-5774; email: carpenterc@uiu.edu

June 17, 2005
Change:  Richard Paul'46, email changed.

June 10, 2005
The All Cardinal is rapidly approaching.  Please send me any information, corrections, updates, etc.  If you class is doing something that needs listed send me the details.

Big Rock Country Club for 2005, for information/reservations contact the Club Managers,  Al and Sandy Jeanes, brcc@iowatelecom.net
Corrections and additions:  Sue Rutt'75, email changed.  Mother, June Rutt, wife of Superintendent Rutt, recently fell over shoe store stool and dislocated her shoulder and has two fractures.  Frank Pickett'59, email changed.


May 25, 2005
Corrections and additions:
  Ann Bantz'80 Shriver, email changed.  Added Mary Kauten'57 Lincoln, address and email, as for some reason she was left off the database.  Les Nims'61, deceased Feb 5, 2005; son Chad made contact, Chad's email added.  Facutly Member '66-83, Viola Schmidt Webb, deceased May 16, 2005.  She was born Mar 18, 1922, in Randalia.  She graduated from Randalia High School and attended UIU.  Viola taught 24 years around Fayette, with the last 17 at FHS.  She married Charlie Webb in 1946, both living the remainder of their lives in Fayette.  Charlie died in 2002.  There were the parents of Ron'61, Marjorie'62 and Larry'66. Thanks to Janet Bantz'59 Meaney for all the changes and obit information.  The 'Company' used to be the only one keeping me in line but now several 'recruits' are working on 'intel' ;)

May 10, 2005
1941-1945, the 'Little Peacocks' will hold their gathering June 3-5. Ted Johnson'41, who was a major force behind the initial organization of the Little Peacock Reunion many years ago, passed away Feb 21, 2005.  For years, Ted also published a UIU newsletter, the  'Old Time Peacock.'  Geri Roberts'45 gerirob@iowatelecom.net can answer specific questions on Little Peacock Reunions.  Don Stansbury'45, email changed.  Geri Jarchow'45 Roberts, email changed.  Bill Caldwell'45, email added.  Thanks, Joel Doty'45 and Dale Hackett'44, for keeping updated on so many things from the Little Peacock era and early 1940's Fayette area History.

April 10, 2005,
Big Rock Country Club for 2005, for information/reservations contact the Club Managers,  Al and Sandy Jeanes, brcc@iowatelecom.net

Corrections and additions:   Added email for Elizabeth (Beth) Longley'80 Schreiber.  Lowell Corkery'39 (deceased 1968), dau Connie Corkery requested email and snail mail listed (it is under the '39 class material).  Connie would like any family history or stories/tail about her father and family as she was 9yrs when he died.  Lowell and his wife were career Army, with the family moving to Grinnell after retirement from the service, where Connie was raised.  Connie advised her Aunt Margaret Corkery Cain '36 still in Burlington, IA, but she is now in Rochester Minnesota. She has no email.  Katherine Ostrandeer'30 Gross passed away March 2, 2005 (son's are Max and Loel).  Roberta Harvey'41 Robertson, b. 12/29/1923 Fayette, passed away 2/9/2005.  Added email for Todd Lampheir'82, who is Career Military. David Jillings59, deceased 4/8/2005, farm accident, email will email listed for wife Judy.  Death dates added for FAC, Marthabelle Rueber, Helen Bellis, Herbert Hass, Margaret Pickett, Paul Pickett, Mary L. Wilbur Laher?, Jo Habercamp.  Death dates added for Betty May Kuhens'52 Downing (Don'53), Gene Van Buren'59, Ronald Nading'55, Larry Langerman'55, Cathryn Killerlain'25 Sinnnot, Fred Dennis'27, Forrest Bonjour'53, Carlton Knight'29, Blanche Greathead'32/FAC Ashby, Bruce Swomley'50M, Ronald Bantz'52, David McGee'45, Benice Bonjour'30, Gordon Smith'54, Marvin Ingles'39.  Ruth Shadle Odell'27, removed from deceased list, likely living in Texas. Bill Lewis'81M, address and email added.  Steve Sieck'72 email changed.  Beverly Johnson'55 Westpfahl information corrected.  Beverly Johnson'54 Franks, need to know if she was a class member or mixed up with Beverly Johnson'55??  James Green'54M, deceased, 2004 (date?).  Darwin Dean'77, email changed, phone added.  Leo B. Sinnott'35, deceased 2/13/2005.  Zella Mae White'25 Marquette, deceased 2/25/2005. Craig Miller'80, requested a second email listing.  David Hilliard'56, email address error corrected.  Bill Kauten'59, email change.  Desiree Dietz'87 Kowalske, dau of Janet Stannard'66 Veaver, requested being listed, email and address. Cindy Nefzger'66 Kuhens, email added, address updated. 

May 25, 2005
The All Cardinal is less than two months away.  Please send me any information, corrections, updates, etc.  If you class is doing something that needs listed send me the details.

Big Rock Country Club for 2005, for information/reservations contact the Club Managers,  Al and Sandy Jeanes, brcc@iowatelecom.net

Corrections and additions:  Ann Bantz'80 Shriver, email changed.  Added Mary Kauten'57 Lincoln, address and email, as for some reason she was left off the database.  Les Nims'61, deceased Feb 5, 2005; son Chad made contact, Chad's email added.  Facutly Member '66-83, Viola Schmidt Webb, deceased May 16, 2005.  She was born Mar 18, 1922, in Randalia.  She graduated from Randalia High School and attended UIU.  Viola taught 24 years around Fayette, with the last 17 at FHS.  She married Charlie Webb in 1946, both living the remainder of their lives in Fayette.  Charlie died in 2002.  There were the parents of Ron'61, Marjorie'62 and Larry'66. Thanks to Janet Bantz'59 Meaney for all the changes and obit information.  The 'Company' used to be the only one keeping me in line but now several 'recruits' are working on 'intel' ;)

May 10, 2005
1941-1945, the 'Little Peacocks' will hold their gathering June 3-5. Ted Johnson'41, who was a major force behind the initial organization of the Little Peacock Reunion many years ago, passed away Feb 21, 2005.  For years, Ted also published a UIU newsletter, the  'Old Time Peacock.'  Geri Roberts'45 gerirob@iowatelecom.net can answer specific questions on Little Peacock Reunions.  Don Stansbury'45, email changed.  Geri Jarchow'45 Roberts, email changed.  Bill Caldwell'45, email added.  Thanks, Joel Doty'45 and Dale Hackett'44, for keeping updated on so many things from the Little Peacock era and early 1940's Fayette area History.

April 10, 2005,
Big Rock Country Club for 2005, for information/reservations contact the Club Managers,  Al and Sandy Jeanes, brcc@iowatelecom.net

Corrections and additions:   Added email for Elizabeth (Beth) Longley'80 Schreiber.  Lowell Corkery'39 (deceased 1968), dau Connie Corkery requested email and snail mail listed (it is under the '39 class material).  Connie would like any family history or stories/tail about her father and family as she was 9yrs when he died.  Lowell and his wife were career Army, with the family moving to Grinnell after retirement from the service, where Connie was raised.  Connie advised her Aunt Margaret Corkery Cain '36 still in Burlington, IA, but she is now in Rochester Minnesota. She has no email.  Katherine Ostrandeer'30 Gross passed away March 2, 2005 (son's are Max and Loel).  Roberta Harvey'41 Robertson, b. 12/29/1923 Fayette, passed away 2/9/2005.  Added email for Todd Lampheir'82, who is Career Military. David Jillings59, deceased 4/8/2005, farm accident, email will email listed for wife Judy.  Death dates added for FAC, Marthabelle Rueber, Helen Bellis, Herbert Hass, Margaret Pickett, Paul Pickett, Mary L. Wilbur Laher?, Jo Habercamp.  Death dates added for Betty May Kuhens'52 Downing (Don'53), Gene Van Buren'59, Ronald Nading'55, Larry Langerman'55, Cathryn Killerlain'25 Sinnnot, Fred Dennis'27, Forrest Bonjour'53, Carlton Knight'29, Blanche Greathead'32/FAC Ashby, Bruce Swomley'50M, Ronald Bantz'52, David McGee'45, Benice Bonjour'30, Gordon Smith'54, Marvin Ingles'39.  Ruth Shadle Odell'27, removed from deceased list, likely living in Texas. Bill Lewis'81M, address and email added.  Steve Sieck'72 email changed.  Beverly Johnson'55 Westpfahl information corrected.  Beverly Johnson'54 Franks, need to know if she was a class member or mixed up with Beverly Johnson'55??  James Green'54M, deceased, 2004 (date?).  Darwin Dean'77, email changed, phone added.  Leo B. Sinnott'35, deceased 2/13/2005.  Zella Mae White'25 Marquette, deceased 2/25/2005. Craig Miller'80, requested a second email listing.  David Hilliard'56, email address error corrected.  Bill Kauten'59, email change.  Desiree Dietz'87 Kowalske, dau of Janet Stannard'66 Veaver, requested being listed, email and address. Cindy Nefzger'66 Kuhens, email added, address updated. 

Jan 5, 2005, numerous address updates have been make along with the updating of the Cardinal web pages.  Please continue to send address changes, especially email.  Anyone with Fayette connections can be added to the database.  If your class is planning a reunion send the information for posting.  I have not been doing any Fayette area web page work for along time as it takes more time/motivation than I presently budget to such projects.  I do continue to work with Fayette area genealogy and history computer projects however, and have a certain amount of resources saved, to include the history books and burials, plus numerous maps if anyone is working on gen/hist. 

July 11, 2004, well this the last update:) Email changed for Velma Dickinson'49, Barbara Nading'59 Miller, Nora Bray'60 Martin, and Sandra Ott'85 Prochaska (Mike'85).  Will be in NE Iowa tomorrow until the All Cardinal.

July 7, 2004, this is the last update before the All-Cardinal unless major changes are sent in by July 10th, as I will be in the Fayette area during the week of the All-Cardinal.   Information links from  http://www.angelfire.com/ia/fayette/allcardinal.htm
...1964 Cardinals...Will be meeting as a reunion at the Opera House on Sat. evening.  Donna Roberts'64 Anthes recently sent in numerous snailmail address corrections which have been uploaded.  Donna can be contacted for more reunion information. 
...1949 Cardinals...Joan Toutch'49 Hackett recently sent three new email additions, Janice Erion'49, Lorraine Sanderson'49, Velma Dickinson'49.  Email addresses have been uploaded.
...Cardinal Email Page...A very large number of email addresses are not working and have been removed from the email page.  Question marks have been left behind those people that formally had email.  PLEASE send me you email address changes and additions to the Cardinal list.  EMAIL and a web page is the only why I communicate anymore. 

 July 4, 2004,

...The Old Opera House  (Masonic/EasternStar Lodge) is being refurbished and is air-conditioned.  A meal will be available at the Opera House for Cardinals and Fayette Citizens, Saturday, July 17, 2004,  the evening of the All-Cardinal.  The Opera House fund raiser meal will consist of BBQ Pork sandwiches, potato salad, fruit salad, baked beans, dessert bars, lemonade and ice tea.  The cost of the meal was $7.00.  Serving time is 5-7pm.  The main floor of the Opera House is now completed.  The Downtown Lounge/Primetime will be hosting Cardinals Friday and Saturday also.
...Information updates have been posted for numerous Cardinals, including: 

1985, Laurie Leighton Krosch, member 5&6th, Fayette Leader family, address/email added by request.
1984, Joe Tory address/email;
1978:  Steven Wulfekuhle, email;
1974:  Darrell Cushion, email added.
1972: Steve Sieck, email changed.
1964, Richard Earl, left off original database, added;
1964, Sue Crafton Regan, corrected married name.
1964, Sharon Farley Ladeburg, email updated.
1962; Mary Sue Manson Burrack, email added.
1959; Kip Knight, wife added, was left off original database.
1954, Faye Olson Bena; spelling corrrected.
1954, Dale adn Maxine Cousins Skinner, email updated.
1953; Joanna Blaker Kocher addess/email updated.
1949; Robert Hall, email added.

Deceased:  Richard D. Jarchow b. 3/1/29 school member; Louis Churbuck'84, James Donald roberts'45There have been other obits in the papers of former Cardinals that are not recorded here, but may have been added to the master database.  It is often difficult to keep up with such information and not always an immediate objective.

April 20, 2004, updates to the Cardinal site have just been made.
...I have been very busy and it takes so much time and motivation that I fell behind on updates.  Please continue to send us info and to 'harp' at me to get changes made.  I will be testing emails for each class during the next weeks and eliminating those where I receive returns.  I no longer use snail mail to contact or acquire Cardinal information so it is very important that I have any available Cardinal email address and that the email changes are sent to me, especially for those people that want to stay current with Cardinal and Fayette information.  I have many more Fayette area and school history projects started and will be uploading some of them in the near future.
...Numerous updates in the neighborhood of a hundred changes involving many hours of work to the Cardinal database have be uploaded.  Nancy Wulfekuhle found dozens of errors in the original database when the committee for the ball park project mailed out information.  Ellen Anderson Mason sent info on the Class of 1974's 30th Reunion plans and address updates. Donna Roberts Anthes has sent addresses and information on the 40th Reunion of the 1964 Cardinals.   Faye Olson Bena posted address changes and information on the Class of 1954's 50th Reunion plans.  Many other Cardinals sent in information, thus there were too many changes to list individually so you will have to just look at the class information to see if corrections have been added or more is needed.
...Email has been added or changed for numerous Cardinals, as well as the many snailmail addresses.  There are still many errors in the database, send changes when you find them.
...
FHS School Songs  A few months ago we played around with gaining some level of understanding of School Songs.
...Many of us have received a flyer regarding the ball park project in 'Canada,' the area just across the Volga at the NW end of the bridge.  The plans call for a baseball, softball, soccer, tennis complex.  There will be flyers available at Fayette during the All-Cardinal or you can contact Nancy Wulfekuhle blimpie@iowatelecom.net  or Karla Gavin galink@uiu.edu   for information, as the committee is attempting to raise $200,000 through corporate sponsors, citizens and Alumni. 
...We will add specific Class Reunion information to the main Cardinal.  Please continue to post changes to me.  We would at least encourage any class having a 5-year interval reunion to think about gathering at the Opera House on Saturday evening, as no actual planning would have to be made.  Although the numbers are small, my class, the '61 Cards meet every year at a Fayette home and downtown.  We encourage classes to gather individually or in groups, but in reality the All-Cardinal Weekend just supplies a common time for anyone from FHS or the area to gather, so no class affiliation is necessary.

Feb 5, 2004
...Contact Big Rock, the Opera House, Trailside, Downtown, Amerinn, etc for Class Reunion reservations.  Post reunion information to me so I can get on the Cardinal site.
...Fayette is in the process of developing ball field on the north side of the river in 'Canada.'  Nancy Wulfekuhl is the contact person.

Feb 1, 2004
...David Dennis'59 (Co-Rep for the All Cardinal), email updated.
...Ron Zumwalt'67, email updated.
...Lee Goeken'82, email added back, address updated.
...Russell Schnideer'41, deceased, May 13, 2003.
...Richard Poor'51, deceased, Nov. 3, 2003.
...Shirley Gallaher'47 Rechkemmer, deceased, Dec. 23, 2003.
 

2003====will be left around awhile for reference======

July 16, 2003
...Changed email address for Lester'59 and Carol Sankey'63 Van Brocklin.

July 16, 2003
Article in the Fayette Co. online newspapers:
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?brd=1896
While much work still remains on the historic Fayette opera house, it is almost ready to open for some community activities. A fundraising dinner will be held July 19 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. with a deejay and karoke following from 7:00-11:00 p.m. The event will be held in conjunction with the All-Cardinal Reunion.
      All proceeds from the dinner will benefit the restoration project, Opera House Foundation Board Member Cindy Carpenter said.
      The funds raised would be used to match grant dollars if Fayette's Vision Iowa Community Attractions and Tourism grant application is approved. The project will cost an estimated $116,000 to complete.
      Much of the work is already finished as volunteers readied the main floor for its first event. Over 500 hours have been volunteered so far, Carpenter said.
      "The community support has been tremendous, both in volunteer labor and monetarily," Capenter said.
      Since the project was pushed forward by philanthropist David Bolger in the spring of 2001, the roof has been replaced, furnaces and central air units were installed, the exterior was painted, and the attic and walls were insulated.
      In recent weeks, the ceiling was re-plastered, the interior walls and ceiling were primed, light fixtures were installed, a toilet and sink were put in place, and the large wooden beams in the ceiling were re-varnished.
      With generous donations of money and volunteer labor, Carpenter hopes the opera house will be completed by next summer.
      "The opera house will serve as a community center and host a variety of activities from meetings and reunions to weddings and receptions," Carpenter said.
      This fall, the board hopes to re-finish the hardwood floors and complete the bathroom/coatroom. Other work remaining includes: renovating the stage area, installation of a ramp and chair lift for handicap accessibility, and reconstruction of the cupola.
      While new windows will be installed, volunteer Richard Klinefelter said they will be hand-made so the design can be kept the same.
      Getting the main floor ready for the All-Cardinal Reunion has been the board's main goal in recent months, however, work in the basement is also underway. The basement will be home to the community center's kitchen and dining area.
      The opera house can be rented for gatherings, however, since the building remains under renovation, reservations need to be made well in advance of any event.
      Rates have yet to be established but will likely be comparable with other community centers in the area when the project is finished, Carpenter said.
      Carpenter said once the project is complete, a membership will likely be initiated with a board elected every two years.
      Volunteers actively involved with the opera house restoration project include: Fred Klatt, Roy and Jean Karlson, George Capell, Rich Klinefelter, Rick Hofmeyer, Don and Cindy Carpenter, Dave Orr, Doug McReynolds, Jeff Scott, Don McComb, Nick Serra, Susan Scott, Bernie Bowers, Nancy Sandhagen, Sue Runyon, Braulic Cabellero, Sue Dohrmann, and Dixie Hennig.

July 15, 2003
...Added snail mail and changed email address for David Hillard'56.

July 13, 2003
...Email address updated for Waldo Walker'49.
...Email re-activated for Lowell Paul'58.
...Note from Doug Fay'61, cannot attend the All-Cardinal this year but will be in town the first weekend of August for the Dummermuth Reunion at Elgin on Sat. and the Fay Cousin's gathering at Wadena on Sunday.
...Note from Melody Gillette'63: Thanks for the update.  I am, both fortunately and unfortunately, doing a  play here in LA that weekend, so I can't make the reunion.  Have been in touch with Randy Anderman on the net.  Keep us in the loop, please.  Be well, have a great time.  My regards to anyone who may still remember me. 
...Note from Kathy Keig'63 Kerber: I just wanted to thank everyone for the time and commitment to making all of this information available. I've had contacts from classmates I had not seen or heard from in 40  years.  It had added a dimension I had lost.  I really appreciate the work.

July 10, 2003
...Added email for Lois Clinton'35 Fischthal (sent in by sister June Clinton'43 Rutt).
...Added email for Gertrude Schneider'43 Knott (brother is Russell Schnieder).
...Changed email address for Larry Maxon'58.
...Changed email address for Vickie Crafton'70 Andersen.
...Corrected address for Craig Miller'80 and added email address (son of Max Miller).
...Changed email address for George Richards'FAC.
...Linda Adams sent information that the Fayette Library has a new email address  fayettelib@netins.net

July 9, 2003
...Lynn Kinne posted:  The class of 1978 is having its 25 year reunion on August 2 and 3, 2003. Informal golf at Big Rock the morning of the 2nd. Supper at The Prime Time the evening of the 2nd. Potluck at noon the 3rd at Klock's Island.  Contact Lynn for further information.

July 5, 2003
...Information updated for June Clinton'41 Rutt, her husband Raymond Rutt (Superintendent 1966-until death in 1970), June's brother DeWitt Clinton lives with her and info added.  Email added for June's offspring;  John Rutt'68, David Rutt'70, Susan Rutt'75 Armstrong.

July 1, 2003
...Address added for Vicki Richards'73 Meinecke, plus email changed.
...Donna Roberts'64 sent in updates for Gary Maurer'65, Kenneth Quandt'65, James Mohlis'68, Duane Oelberg'64.

June 23, 2003
...Changed area phone code for Keith Knos'36, who advised of spelling error for Galeda McLeese'36.
...Corrected information for Jim Davis'40.
...Added email for June Clinton'41 Rutt and John Rutt'68 (sent in by Sharroll Fay Richards)
...Address and email added for Katherine Kudrna'79 Rausch.
...Corrected info for Donna Robert'64 Anthes and added her email.  Donna sent in numerous info updates on Charlotte Exman'M53, Chester Fish'53, Lillie Fish'M54, Jean Mohlis'62 Henniges, Don Conner'D64, Sharon Duwe'D64 Paustain, Jean Schuety'64 Steggall, Keith Bruns'65, Marvin Clark'D65, John Hofer'65, Donna Kuhens'65 Heath, Sirley Buhman'71 Thyer, Coe Ann Blue'83 Cornish.

June15, 2003
...Email changed for George Durey'49.
...Address and email added for John (Rick) Hofer'65.
...Email added for changed from info sent in by Denny and Judy Dahl Dumermuth for Shelley Wagener'79, Curt Dumermuth'66, Pat Holtzman'57 Humeston, Delores Lau'57 Kaiser, Jerry Doyle'57, D

June 10, 2002---Email changed for Pat Eischied'57 Wessels

June 7, 2002---Obit for Layton Zbornik'34
...
Layton Zbornik, 86, of Evansdale, died Saturday, June 7, at Allen Hospital, Waterloo, of cancer.  He was born Nov. 5, 1916, in Randalia, son of Harvey and Mae Ella Nuenswander Zbornik. He married Iva Naomi Budy on July 25, 1946, in Cedar Falls. She died Feb. 24, 2003.  A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Zbornik attended the University of Houston and then returned to the Waterloo area and worked in the body and fender business for more than 35 years. He was working at Wilbur's Auto Body when he retired.  He is survived by two sons, Layton Jr. (Marla) of Rudd and Jerry (Sharon) of Waterloo; a daughter, Nancy Zbornik of Waterloo; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry (Eileen) of Elk Run Heights; a sister, Virginia Edmunds of Tucson, Ariz. Preceded in death by two brothers. Marcus and Doyle. Private services took place with burial of ashes and military honors in Dunham's Grove Cemetery, Randalia. There was a public gathering from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Parrott and Wood Chapel of Memories, an Overton Family Service. His boy has been cremated.

June 2, 2003---Information for Fayette accommodations have been updated. If your class is planning on utilizing Fayette accommodations for their reunion the contact information is listed on each page except for the email page which will be kept very simple.

June 1, 2003---Email addresses were removed from the Cardinal online database and listed separately on
Cardinal Email Addresses  The internet is too unstable with too many email addresses to update, so in the future I will only be able to more quickly change email addresses on this page.  I will not attempt to keep the email list current so the addresses may not work as constant changes occur.   All non-functional addresses have been removed as of this date.  Anyone wanting added to the list or having information of present email address should post the info to me.

May 28, 2003---
...Corrected street address for Shirley Davis'47 Livingstone (sent in by Jackie Carlson).
...Change email for Larry Williams'62 (sent by brother Ray'60).
...Email added for Joanna Blaker'53 Kocher.

May 27, 2003---
...Corrected email for Larry Maxon'58 and Donald Blakeer'49.  Corrected spelling for Joanna Blaker'53 Kocher.  Changed email for Judy Miller'61 Davis.  Marked Gordon Smith'54 deceased (2002).    In the process of working on about 30+ email addresses that failed on the posted of a couple of days ago.  They will be tested one more time and then eliminated from the Cardinal database until new info is sent.

May 26, 2003---
...Added Kim Poor'82 Dahlke to the Cardinal database.  Information was sent in by husband Karl months ago but lost in my many posts and files.

May 25, 2003---
...Numerous address updates have been added to the Cardinal database.  Reminder, if you class is hosting their reunion during the All Cardinal weekend, send info for posting on the Cardinal pages.  If reservations have not been made for your specific class reunion contact Big Rock, the Opera House, Trailside Inn, AmericInn, Downtown.

May 20, 2003---
...From Max Gross who is heading up the 1958 reunion...The FHS class of 1958 will hold its 45th class reunion in Fayette on Saturday, July 19, 2003.  Beginning at 6:30p.m. in the old Opera House  (Masonic/EasternStar Lodge) which is in the process of being refurbished and will be in shape for reunions.  The class reunion will be in conjuction with the annual All Cardinal weekend.  The Class of 1958 will be blocking off an area of the Opera House so they can have a meal together, although other Cardinals will also be present as well as across the street at the PrimeTime/Downtown Lounge (old Dahl's Theater and Henry's Plumbing or Shilling's Photography before that time).
...The meal will be a simple one consisting of BBQ Port sandwiches, baked potato, coleslaw, chips, brownies and non-alcoholic beverages.  The cost of the meal will be $7.00.  Alcoholic beverages will also be available for an extra charge; beer $2, wine coolers $3.  There will be a disc jockey playing from 8pm to midnight, with Karaoke available.  The Opera house is air conditioned so weather is not a problem. 
...For those who want a break from the larger event, Jan Van Buren has invited everyone to her mothers' house for late eveing coffee and conversation. 
...Please email your reservation intentions to Max.

May 19, 2003---
...Updated info for the Butter's clan...Ken'63, Tom'66, Steve'70, Mary'73.

May 18, 2003---
...Added mailing address for Sue Poor'79.  Corrected spelling for Kim Poor Dalke (misspelled Dahike).

May 17, 2003---
...Edited info for a significant number of '58 cards from info sent in by Max Gross'58.
...Added email for Connie Dugan'77 Thibault.
...Added email for Susan Robb'68 Woodson, and Michelle Smith'68 Weyant.
...Email changed for Doug Fay'61.
...Updated info on the Gillette family, Melody'63 (email added) and bothers Bill'67 (deceased '92) and Rick'66 who were members of their respective classes before the family moved to Montrose, CO.  Ethel, they mother taught 9/10 Eng. in the 1959/1960 time span.
...Email changed for Kip Knight'59

April, 2003---

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 edition of The Union (West Union paper) the following:
 Former Fayette resident dies
   Funeral services for former Fayette resident Robert H. Thompson, 62, of LeGrand were held Saturday, April 19, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in LeGrand.
   Estel-Perrin-Avey Funeral Home, LeGrand, was in charge of arrangements.
   Robert died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at his home while in the care of Iowa River Hospice.
   He was a 1958 graduate of Fayette High School; he had resided in LeGrand for 35 years.
   Preceding Robert in death was his father, Hawley Thompson.
   Area survivors include his mother, Agnes (Barness) Thompson of Fayette.

March 8, 2003---
...Email address changed for Kip Knight'59.
...Added email for Janet Bantz'59 Meaney.  Janet gave us Bill Shaffer who was in the class of '59 to add to the database.  Bill moved to Oelwein and did not graduate from FHS. He died June 21, 1985 and is buried in Oelwein.  Janet also had us add Eddie Roberts to the class of '59.  Eddie died February 18, 1964.
...Randy Anderman'63 sent in a couple of updates.  Email removed for Dennis Tope'63.  George Lambert'63 was listed twice and removed from the '64 listing.
...Email address added for Carolyn Hennig'63 Kiser.
...Email address reactivated fro Ed Stearns'66.
...Added email for Vicki Martin'72 Klein.  Corrected spelling of Klein.  Vicki indicated the FHS school song was "Minnesota Rouser" from the early 1960's to the closing of the school.  Anyone know when the school song was changed from "On Wisconsin" to "Minnesota Rouser?" 
...Added Danny Keig'73 to the database.  Name was left out.  Added email for Danny.

March 1, 2003
...Norbet Anderson'47?, deceased 2/28/2003.
Obit: Norbert Junior Anderson, 73, Wadena, died Friday, February 28, at his home following a long illness.  Norbert was born June 8, 1929, at Nora Springs, to Nels and Emma (Landsgard) Anderson. He was baptized at Mason City, and confirmed into the Christian faith at Grace Lutheran Church, Fayette. He attended Fayette Public School through 10th grade. He farmed his entire life with his brother. Norbert also worked at a rock quarry for ten years. Norbert is survived by one brother, Arnold LeRoy Anderson, Wadena and several cousins. His parents, and one sister, Geneva Arlene Anderson, preceded him in death. Services were held Tuesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. at Marion Lutheran Church, Gunder with Rev. Marshall Hahn officiating. Burial was in Marion Lutheran Cemetery.  Leonard Funeral Home of Elgin was in charge of arrangements. Music by: Deb Reierson, organist. Casket Bearers: Floyd Alber, Allen Alber, Ronald Halverson, Orlan Landsgard, Brian Stewart and Tom Landsgard.

February 25, 2003
...Cecile E. Follensbee'40 Callihan, deceased 2/19/2003
Obit: 
Cecile E. (Follensbee) Callihan, 79, of Milton, Fla., died Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Sandy Ridge Care Center in Milton, after a long illness.Cecile was born April 14, 1923 in Fayette, to William and Alta (Oelberg) Follensbee. She graduated from Fayette High School and earned an associate degree from Upper Iowa University. She joined the Navy Waves and became a pilot, ferrying planes to bases for repair. After 2 years she was honorably discharged due to the end of the war. She married Lewis J. Callihan June 26, 1946 and continued to support his military career, following him to many states, lastly Battle Creek, Mich.. Their marriage ended in divorce. During her years of travel she enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafts, and candle making. During her years in Battle Creek she was actively involved in the PTA at the local and state level. She worked for Upjohn Healthcare Services and in North Carolina the Salvation Army. She is survived by sons: Jay (Cindy) Callihan of Orlando, Fla.; Lewis (Kay) Callihan of Milton, Fla.; daughters: Carrie (Jim) Hoglen of Battle Creek, MI; Stacey (Monty) Mason of Bentonville, AR; and four grandchildren. There was no visitation. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date in Battle Creek.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sandy Ridge Care Center, 5360 Glover, Milton, FL 32570 or Hospice of the Emerald Coast, 2529 South Ferdon Blvd., Crestview, FL 32536.

December 30, 2002---Information from David Dennis in Fayette;  Berniece Bonjour'30 has recently passed away.  Russell Dickenson, long time Fayette resident passed away.

November 20, 2002---Email address changed for Paul and Sharroll Fay Richards'56.  Too busy at work to do much with the Cardinal and Fayette pages, but continue to send updates, additions, changes.

November 19, 2002---Added to the database and email; Jerry and Janise Kjergaard who taught from 80-84.  Added to the database and email; Mary Schmidt'68 Shollenbarger.

August 20, 2002---Numerous changes made on information supplied by Leona Ash Butts'47.  1945, Butts, Doyle A. and 1947 Ash Leona  Butts, 13817 Plum Circle  Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423.  1947  Leonard Stefan died prior to 1947.  I don't know details of it, but I believe it was at school year end, in 1943 or 1944. He had lived within a half mile of where I lived.  1938, Merrill B. Butts died July 13, 1995.  1937, current address for Venita Wegner Thompson is P.O. Box 219, Strawberry Point, IA 52076.  1908, Doyle's  mother graduated in 1908..  Maiden name Sperry, Alice. She married Shirley Elliott Butts.  1943, Ash Wilma Mae Puffett is my sister    309 Commerce, Apt. 7, Strawberry Point, IA 52076.  Her husband, Lloyd died 12/31/01.

August 18, 2002---The FHS Class of 1947 holds its 55th Reunion.....A note was received from Jackie Rowland'47 Carlson with many address updates and several email additions to the class of '47 and info on their 55th Reunion:  22 people met August 3, 2002 to celebrate the 55th Reunion of the 1947 Class from Fayette High School in the group room at the Sugar Bowl Cafe (now Trailside Inn), where we could talk, laugh and just enjoy everyone's company for three hours.  Attending were Albert Everett, Howard and Lorna Landis, Milford Stearns, Wayne Holtzman, Bob and Christine Wilson, Russ and Fran Popenhagen, Chet and Darlene Franks, Jackie Rowaland Carlson, Lucille Steinbronn Block and husband William, Roberta Kane Mahoney and husband Clare, Dorothy Wegner Bright and husband Gene, Joann Oldfather Burke and Joe, Luella Weyant Pattison and husband John.  ---Wayne Holtzman had a collection of old valentines he had received when in 1st grade.  Reunion pictures, old yearbooks, letters, etc. were shared, plus brief thoughts about the past five years.  Many of us have physical problems but we all still enjoy life and doing all kinds of interesting things. Most have retired, but a few are still working at least part-time jobs.  ---Belle Green Demuth, Shirley Davis Livingstone and Charlotte Clark Heber have lost their husbands since we last met and several have lost one of their children.  Shirley Gallaher Rechkemmer's husband Bill is in a nursing home in new Hampton.  teddy Erion Protsman is in a nursing home in C.R.  Teddy's daughter says he enjoys receiving cards,  His address is on the Cardinal list.  Many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren have arrived since the last meeting.  Life goes on.  ---Our first full reunion was a potluck at the old American Legion Hall on Mechanics St in Fayette in 1967 for out 20th year.  We met in Oelwein for out 30th, Waterloo for the 40th, Waverly 45th and have been together every five years since with the last two being held in Fayette.---Guess what?  Those of us present August 3rd have decided to try for out 60th in the Sugar Bowl (Trailside) at Fayette in 2007.  We decided to meet at noon this time since we will be a little older :))  With a little bit of luck we will all be there.  See you in five years.  The Reunion Committee of the Fayette High School Class of 1947:  Chet, Howard, Jackie, Joann and Dorothy.

August 16, 2002---Added Graham Denniston to the class of 1909 on the basis of info sent by his nephew Don.  Added info and email for Lisa Reinertson'83 to the database.  Updated data and added email for Andy (Andrea0 Nadaeu'64 Brown.  Updated snail mail address for Dick Nefzger'51.

August 14, 2002---I have not been working on Cardinal or Fayette items for awhile.  Returning from the 98th Thompson Reunion at Arlington,  I have been sorting pics I took from many of the Cem's out to the W x NW of Fayette, with the intent someday of doing a small page on some of them, as generally most of the surnames were farming very close to the cem's.  I am still cataloging/storing any surname or historical information people will send with the intend of having a copy saved with my data to eventually be burned on CD's for the area libraries.  They project is, of course, in the saving mode and not ready for burning yet.   If you are working on family genealogy related to NE Iowa, I would like a basic copy of the tree and info.

July 31, 2002---Changed the email address for Kaye VanSickle'61 Bergholt.  Added info sent in by Jack Wenthe'67 and Paul Adams'77 regarding their class reunions.

July 30, 2002---Ron Moore sent in data for his children:  email for Pam Moore'71 Crum, email for Jeff Moore'75, snail mail for Becky Moore'77 Denburger, update for Brian Moore'79.

July 26, 2002---Added obit info for Zada Lois Prichard'31 Bach and her sister Doris M. Prichard'33 Jones, sent in by relative Karen DeSanno.  I will add basic obit info for others on the FHS database if is sent to me.

July 24, 2002----Siblings of Denny Moore'60 have been added to database as class members; Donna Moore'61 Murphy, Delores Moore'62 Bush, Raymond Moore'65, Rick Moore'68.  The family of Rolland and Marjorie Moore who in the late 40's lived immediately north of the last Main Street bridge, immediately north of the intersections of then Hwy 150 and Lima Road.  Today that house would be just to the left as one crosses the new bridge.  The family moved into the old Hoyt place in the early 1950's (last occupied by the Rhodes until the 1999 flood), the first place on the right as one travels down Big Rock Road.  The Moore's would move to Waterloo in the late 1950's where Rolland worked.  I grew up playing, fishing, hunting with Denny and spend a lot of time with the Moore family, thus was "lonely"  when they moved from Fayette, as would so many other families to locate jobs in more economically viable areas.  Although I never saw Denny again until the late 1990's, four decades later, I never forgot those early years and the close friendships of young boys.  

July 22, 2002----Email address changed for Roger Otterstein'58.  Phone number added for Judy Moore Stalkfleet'58. Snail mail updated for Larry Keig'62.  Email added fro Barbara Keig'65 Chamberlain.  Town name corrected for Kip Knight'59.  


July 15, 2002----I will be out on a cycle trip but in Fayette near the All-Cardinal July 19-20. Be there:))  No more updates for awhile, but continue to send changes.

July 14, 2002----Email added for Faye Olson'54 Bena. Address changed for Marge Webb'62 Hamlin. Email Address added for Carol Wegner'66 Herrick.  Email changed for Lynn Kuane'78 Kinne.

June 21, 2002----Email address changed for Ray Williams'60.  Street address changed for Dennis Tope'63.  Phone number added for Wendy Bitterman'71 Shea.  Phone number added for Peggy Hardy'74 Patters.  Email address added for Paul Adams'77.  Phone number added for Lisa Nefzger'79 Kelly.  Thanks David D.'59 and other for the info.  

June 16, 2002---Address changed for Pat Fish'60 Potter.  Email changed for Lowell'55 and Ruby Cousins'58 Skinner.  Kathie Lambert'60 Cybela is back online with a new email address.

June 6, 2002----John Rhode'58 died today.  From the C.R. Gazette, his obit:  "John Charles Rohde, 61, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien, Wis., following a long illness.  Services: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Monona, by the Rev. John Moran.  Burial: St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, formerly the Schultz Funeral Home, where a Scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m.  Survivors include four children, Michael Rohde of Boone, Christine Rohde of Mason City, David Rohde of Cedar Rapids and Jennifer Stephan of West Union; three sisters, Nancy Gade of Waverly, Connie Halverson of Marquette and Catherine Langel of Oskaloosa; four brothers, Bernard Rohde of Fayette, Joseph Rohde of Fayette, James Rohde of Farmersburg and Donald Rohde of Marion."

June 4, 2002----Added John Tripp'63, deceased pre 2000, to the Cardinal Database.  Sharon Thyer'62 Heth made me aware that I have overlooked his name on the class lists.  Thanks; please continue to post to me any information that needed changed.

June 4, 2002----Received a post from Major Frederick Jessen"81 and have re-activated his email as he as returned from another tour of duty.  :))

June 3, 2002---Snail mail address for Mary Clark'77 Blount updated.

May 27, 2002----Helen Knos'46 Bitterman passed away-----Obit:  Services for Helen L. Bitterman, 72, of Fayette are Wednesday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Fayette. Rev. Peggy Ellingson will officiate, assisted by James Pfaffly. Helen Louise Bitterman, daughter of Christian and Helen Schneider Knos, was born July 9, 1929 in Oelwein. She was baptized in 1937 at the Oelwein Baptist Church, In 1946 graduated from Fayette High School and in 1960 graduated summa cum laude from Upper Iowa University, Fayette. On Mar. 13, 1948, she was united in marrige to Richard William Bitterman in Kansas City, Mo. She taught school in the West Central School district until 1991. She was a member of I.S.E.A., N.E.I.E.A., Delta Kappa Gamma, a local reading group and card club. She died Saturday, May 27 at Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner. She is survived by three sons, Richard William (Linda) Bitterman, Jr. of Oak Grove, Mo., James Harold (Elaine) Bitterman of Fountain Hills, Ariz., and Christopher Duane Bitterman and his friend, Jonelle of Couer d'Alene, Ida.; one daughter, Wendy (Barry) Shea of Guttenburg; ten grandchildren, Vanessa (Gary) Gibson, Richard William (Joy) Bitterman, III, Beth (Gary) Beltz, Brent (Shari) Bitterman, Jeffery Cantemessa, Sarah Dunning, Jesse Dunning, Robin (Tom) Mindt, and Brian Shea; five great grandchildren, Emma Gibson, Laurel Gibson, Hayley Bitterman, Sydney Bitterman and Joey Bitterman; and two brothers, Keith Knos of Liberal, Kan., and Duane (Lucille) Knos of Rupert, Ida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, in 1979; her parents and two sisters, Anna Beach and Frances Kunde. Arrangements by Becker-Milnes Funeral Home, Fayette.

 May 23, 2002----Email address for Larry Maxon'58 edited.

May 22, 2002----Email address updated for Chuck Chase'54.  Email address updated for Larry Keig'62.

May 21, 2002----Services for Charlotte Lottie Stepp, 98, were Tuesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Fayette. Rev. Robert Koepcke officiated. Charlotte, daughter of Edward C. and Elnora Wilson Moore, was born March 27, 1904 in rural Fayette County, Iowa. On June 23, 1926, she was united in marriage with Atrus R. Stepp at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Lottie and her husband co-owned the Stepp melon farm, located north of Fayette for many years. Following a brief illness, Lottie's death occurred on Friday, May 17, at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Fayette. She was also a member of the United Methodist Church Women, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Community Benefit Club and the Kilkare Klub. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley (Robert) Shimek of Cedar Rapids and Vera Splinter of Fayette; nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and seven great great grandchildren. Lottie was preceded in death by her husband, Atrus, in 1993; her parents; one son, Wayne Edward; an infant daughter, Veryl May; one great grandson, Cory Olson; three brothers, Harley, Lawrence and Mike; and two sisters, Hazel and Dorothy. Arrangements by Becker-Milnes Funeral Home, Fayette.

May 20, 2002----Services for William ('62 Cardinal) Chase, 58, were at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20 at First United Methodist Church, Cedar Falls. William "Bill" John Chase was born Jan. 1, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisc., the son of Alva and Mabel Greathead Chase. He married Molly Williams on Sept. 17, 1966 in Brandon. He was president of Petersen Brothers Dry Wall Construction, Inc. William died Thursday, May 16 at Sartori Memorial Hospital, Cedar Falls, of a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Molly; a daughter, Carri; two sons, Chad of Cedar Falls and Curt of Shell Rock; his mother of Fayette; a brother, Charles of North Fort Myers, Fla.; and a sister, Patricia Morine of Lester Prairie, Minn. He was preceded in death by his father. Arrangements by Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home, Cedar Falls.

May 15, 2002----Deceased Dorothy Lau'54 Groskurth, May 10, 2002
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Funeral Services for Dorothy M. Groskurth, 65, of rural Randalia, were held Monday, May 13 at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Maynard with
Rev. Roger White officiating. Burial followed in Long Grove Cemetery in Maynard. Groskurth died suddenly at her home on Friday, May 10Dorothy Mae Lau, the daughter of Clarence Lincoln and Isabelle (Beck) Lau, was born on March 26, 1937 in Hazelton. She graduated from Fayette High School in 1954 and married Leon Edwin Groskurth on March 25, 1956 in Fayette. They lived in rural Randalia for many years. Dorothy was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women in Maynard. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, crocheting, and flower gardening.  A memorial fund has been established for the Emmanuel United Methodist Church and the Maynard First Repsonders. Survivors include: husband, Leon Groskurth, of Randalia; son, Dan Groskurth, of Oelwein; four daughters, Deb (Les) Cushion, of Fayette, Tammy (Chuck) Glew, of Fairbank, Teri (Bob) Hardman, of Knoxville, and Dawn Groskurth, of Waterloo; eight grandchildren; four step grandchildren; one great granddaughter; four brothers, Roland Lau, of Oelwein, Yvo Lau, of Oelwein, Darrel Lau, of Oelwein, and Ronald Lau, of Florida; and sister Delores Kaiser, of Aurora. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Leola Lau, and five brothers, Lyle Lau, Virgil Lau, Clarence Lau Jr., Duane Lau, and Dale Lau.  Arrangements were made at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home

May 10, 2002----Phone number added for Roger Settje'74.

May 8, 2002----Donald Ralph Gray, 61, of Waukon, died from injuries suffered in an accident at United Co-op in Waukon on Wednesday, May 8, 2002.  Don, an employee of the agricultural supply dealer, died after he was caught in the power take-off shaft of the semi-trailer truck he was operating.  Don was pronounced dead at the scene.  Services were, Saturday at Zion United Church of Christ by the Ref. Richard Eick.  Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Waukon, arrangements were made at Martin Funeral Home, Waukon.  Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; a daughter, Hollie of Bagley, Wis.; a son, Lance of Waukon; and a sister, Donna (Gray) Lau (Class of 1956) of Thorp, Wis.  His wife's address will be kept posted on the database.

May 6, 2002----Data updated as forwarded by David Dennis'61, All-Cardinal Co-ordinator, 501 W.Clark St. Fayette, IA  52142-9734 Phone:(563) 425-4346 Fax: (563) 425-4316 Email:    dcdennis@iowatelecom.net
....Class of 1958:  Paul Lowell Paul 18868 171st Ave., Manchester, IA 52057 563-927-9424, email added to database, wife Donna
....Class of 1960:  Moore Denny Moore 2135 Rainbow Dr., Waterloo, IA 50701 319-232-5716, added email address to database, wife Peg.  Kathie (Lambert) Cybela the 1960 Class Rep.  She told me she is in the process of getting a new computer and her old email address is no longer valid.  She will let you or me know when she has an email address (address removed from the database).  Anyone else in the Class of 1960 with an email address may want  to act as the Class Rep and provide updates for the database of the '60 Cards addresses and other information.
....Class of 1974:  Jeffrey Lau was not in the '74 class.  Jeff is in the Class of '77.  Steve Lau was in the Class of '74.  Unfortunately, Steve was killed in an auto accident in 1986.  Lau Jeffrey Lau (Removed the (D) and Added:  14042 Opal Road, Randalia, IA 52164 563-428-4634 or 563-425-4546.  Added:
  Lyle Keding P.O. Box 126/131 E. Water Ave., Wadena, IA 52169 plus email address to Cardinal list, wife Gina
....Class of 1977:
Lau Jeffrey Lau (Remove the (D) and Add:  14042 Opal Road, Randalia, IA 52164 563-428-4634 or 563-425-4546

May 2, 2002----Corrected phone number for Chuck'59 and Sharlene'61 Mullens Gooder.  Added phone number for Darrell Cushion'74.  Added snail mail address and phone for Jeffry Lau'74.  Updated Steve Shannon'74 to deceased (3/1/01) and added his wife Caryl to the Cardinal list, including snail mail and email.

April 30, 2002----Peggy Hardy'74 Patters has sent numerous data changes for the '74 Cards, including email updates for Greg Capell'74, Kathy Conner'74 Pruisner, Teresa Conner'74 Petsche, Debby Goeken'74, Trish Petsche'74 Pebbles, Wendy Wenthe'74 Novak, plus the addition of some email addresses to the list.  The changes are too numerous to mention, but uploaded to the Cardinal Address page.  More changes in the '74 Cards may be coming shortly as Peggy continues to work on the address list.  PLEASE, would members of other classes try to post any known status and  address changes, as that is the only way the Cardinal Database will stay relatively current.

April 30, 2001----Email address updated for Marge Webb'62.  Snail mail updated for Maurice McBride'62.

April 30, 2002----David Allen Buhman, 54, of Fayette, died Friday, April 26, at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union following a lengthy illness. The son of Henry and Florence Spear Buhman, David was born February 27, 1948 in Fayette County. He was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette and graduated from Fayette High School in 1966. A lifelong Fayette-area farmer, he was a member of the Randalia and Fayette volunteer fire departments.
Survivors include: one son, Austin Ruroden, of West Union; his mother, Florence Buhman, of Fayette; his maternal grandmother, Helen Fleck, of Fayette; one brother, Michael (Donna) Buhman, of Fayette; one sister, Shirley (Lavern) Thyer, of Fayette; one niece; and six nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Henry, who died in 1999.

April 29, 2002----Updated email addresses for Wendy Bitterman'71 Shea, Peggy Hardy'74 Patters, Lisa Nefzger'79 Kelly.

April 28, 2002----Added email for Larry Earle'68

April 20, 2002----Information for the 1962 Cards Reunion added to site.  Snail mail and email changed for Don'63 and Dayna'62 Dumermuth Timmerman.  Email changed for Dennis Heth'62.  Email changed for Ron Web'61.  Email changed for Robert Hall'49.

April 6, 2002----Cardinal Little League Jacket on sale for all ages.  Go to Jacket Page

March 29, 2002----Snail mail addresses changed for Steve Sieck'72.  Sheri Doughman, Berley Moore, Charles Moore, Susie Jack, '72 class members before graduation were added to the roster.  Address changed and email added for Ellen Johnson'70.  Email address changed for Jerry Doyle'57 and name removed from master mailing list due to limited provider time usage.  Email address changed for Leroy Mahoney'54.

February 28, 2002----Email address changed for David Dennis'59.  Snail mail address updated for Joe Doergres'67.  Snail mail updated and email added for Ronald Zumwalt'67.

February 12, 2002---Snail mail street address changed for Steve Sieck'72.

February 10, 2002---INFORMATION FROM  Nancy Wuflekuhle--- blimpie@IowaTelecom.net  
MOTEL---The Fayette Motel is open and you can make reservations for the All-Cardinal or other visites by calling 1-800-634-3444.  
GOLF GATHERING---The All-Cardinal may have a two person best-ball fun-tournament, the format to be set later, but designed just to be a fun outing and not a major competition.  Start time would be by 9:30am so 18 holes can be played.  You can email Nancy for information about golf, the motel, the Downtown Lounge/Primetime.  She will help you with other information when possible.
OLD UPPER IOWA CONFERENCE DISPLAY----Nancy indicates there is a gentleman who works as a doctor of radiology with Gunderson Luthern who is helping the City of Sumner put together a museum type display of Old Upper Iowa Conference memorabilia and pictures.  They were requesting items of interest to either be loaned or donated, and will tag each item with personal information.  Good photocopies of old pictures may be used.  If you are interested, contact Dennis Schuldt, 563-382-2206.

January 31, 2002---Email address changed for Joyce Langerman'72 Petsche.  NOTE:  Joyce informs us that the Class of 1972 will hold their 30th Reunion on All-Cardinal Weekend, July 20th, 2002.

January 26, 2002---Don Stansbury'45 sent a notice that his sister Doris Stansbury'42, had passed away in April of 2001.

January 25, 2002---Email address changed for Joel Doty'45.  Email added for Eugene Nims'59.  

January 14, 2002----Email addresses changed for Daren Durey'41 and Danny Dean '67.

December 24---Email address changed for Jim VanBuren'57.

December 22---Email address added for Jerry Doyle'57.

December 16---New email address added for Mike Smith'61.

December 14, 2001---Email changed for Ron Webb'61.  Phone number added for Bertha Kammerman'56 Starr.   John Kammerman'61, has been added to the class list as John was a member who moved before graduation.  Reminder, any former Fayette student or resident that would like to be added to the Cardinal Database just needs to post the information to me.
....David D.'59 gave the following info on the Kammerman Family:   Bertha'56, Rich and John Kammerman'61 lived in Fayette only a couple years in the mid-50s.  The kids and their father, Benny, lived north, on the corner, across the street from where John and Alma Hofmeyer live today. John is pictured with your class when you both were little snot-noses.  I'll pull out the appropriate annual one of these days, scan a picture in and send it to you.  I had to do a lot of investigating to find kids that had gone to school in my class at one time or another and then moved on.  I tracked down about 14 of them and they are still listed as part of the Class of '59.  We graduated with just 26 (21 boys - 5 girls) but you'll notice quite a large group listed in our class.  It was fun tracking them down.

December 4,2001---Email for Frank Pickett'59 changed. Email changed for  Lester'59 and Carole'63 Sankey Van Broklin.

December 2, 2001
....Uploaded info from  Cardinal Sleuth, David D.'59 for:  Ronald Nims'56, Eugene Nims'59, Wanda Tope'58 Kaufman, Dennis Tope'63 (email added).
....David D.'59 also informs us to beware!!  Much of Northeastern/Eastern Iowa is not operating with the 563 area phone code, so the old 319 code will not work.  I do not know the boundary line, but he indicates that Fayette, Clinton, Davenport, Decorah, Manchester, and communities close to them, now operate on the 563 code.  
....Due to working on so much family history, I have recently purchased all of the cemetery books for Fayette County.  They are expensive, so if anyone would like a look-up, post to me and save the money.  I also have a personal copy of Fayette History 1878 which lists heads of families farming in the the county and major businessmen.  Fayette was settled predominately by pioneers moving through the routes from Penn/Ill, and Ohio/Ind into NE Iowa.  A few came the southern routes from Kent/MO to Iowa, and some the northern route Canada/Mich/Wisc.  But most are from the two major central routes, both overland and by way of the Ohio/ILL/Miss. Rivers or a combination. I have a lot of Fayette History still in the form of many unfinished web pages not yet uploaded, and may not be for years to come, but still being saved as I deduct more and more info.  Again, if you are working on family history or start, and need cemetery look ups as a start let me know.  The Gen/His Soc. in West Union has all the books and others available so you can sit down and use them.  They also have cut and pasted many obits, census list, etc. and have them in a folder by each surname.  If you have no family history data that is a good place to start.

November 25, 2001
OBIT:  Funeral Services for Viola Rogers was Sunday November 25 at 3 p.m. at Grandview Cemetery in Fayette. Viola Elizabeth Rogers was born December 1, 1904 at Cascade, to Henery and Jessie Pitman Rogers. The family moved to Fayette in 1912. She was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church and graduated from Fayette High School in 1924. She continued her education at the University of Iowa and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa. Viola taught at various schools throughout Fayette and Bremer counties from 1925 through 1948. She then taught in Lake City until retiring in 1969. She made her home in Fayette until 1978 when she moved to Phoeniz, Arizona to make a home with her sister, Maud. In 1993 she moved to New Hampton to be near relatives. In August of 1998 she entered New Hampton Care Center, and in September 2000 she became a resident of the Sunrise Guest Home in Fredericksburg. Her death occurred early Thursday morning, November 22, 2001 at the Sunrise Group Home. She was 96 years old and had been a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, a teaching sorority. She is survived by one niece, Dorothy (Raymond) Harrison of Fredericksburg; seven nephews, Robert (Flornce) Rogers of Fredericksburg, Paul (Darlys) Rogers of Brandon, Gerald (Gloria) Rogers of Alva, Oklahoma, George (Donna) Rogers of Mason City, Ronald (Wanda) Rogers of Fredericksburg, Charles Langerman of Clermont, and Richard (Barbara) Langerman of Hawkeye; and a wife of a deceased nephew, Lorraine Sieck of Maynard. Viola was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and Austin Rogers; three sisters, Maud and Neva Langerman, and Florence Belbeck; and two nephews, Roger Sieck and Edward Langerman, Jr.

November 16, 2001----Added or edited information for John R. (Jack) Cooper'53, Ray Wiliams'60, Carol Dahlquist'61, Larry Williams'62, Aimee Dahlquist Abbett'87

November 7, 2001----Added email address for Ann Cooper'77.  

November 6, 2001---I have been busy with long hours at work, activities so if you have send me info and it is not upload, then I have tossed it aside.  You need to resend please.  Right now I am not concentrating on Fayette Cardinal stuff, and have much of the Fayette history material on hold, as I am working very hard to get the genealogy/history of my family surnames Thompson, Zbornik, Siglin and Hunt worked up.  Like the initial input of the Cardinal data, there is a lot to do and it literally takes hundreds and hundreds of hours, and just as importantly since there is so much material it takes concentration on one or two main topics since the material can be very complex.  I have not forgotten the Cardinal or Fayette material, just a bit on hold right now.  I will upload any changes and new material very quickly after it is posted to me, so keep sending data.

November 7, 2001---As you know the internet is quite unstable.  Human Click started charging nearly 300 per year for their service which was free, thus if you find any links to Human Click or an email off those links, it does not work.  I repeat, I no longer use Human Click or Photopoint!!  If you email me it must be at the address above.

September 5, 2001---Updated address info for Frank Garr'82.

September 1, 2001---Reminder, I have streamlined the number of Cardinal class list pages to just one long page including all FHS graduates/contacts Cardinals 1886-1986 Please feel free to contact me if you have any connection to Fayette or FHS and want on the list.

August 31, 2001----John Knight'62 as recently passed away in Fayette.

August 6, 2001----Dick Roberts'54 has just informed be that his sister Madeline Roberts Wins'43, has passed away.

August 5, 2001----Email address changed for Missy Tangen'84.  

August 4, 2001---Email added for Bog Dugan"74.

August 3, 2001---Jack Wenthe sent me some '67 Cards updates.  Addresses changed for Ronald Lau'67, Paula Wendrich'67.  Type corrections make for Robert Wright'67.  Address changed and email added for Peter Vermazen'67.

August 2, 2001---About 24 inactive Cardinal email addresses have been removed from the database and from my address book.  If you want to know if your address and email are current check you information on the Cardinal list page.  Post changes to me, please.

August 2, 2001---Email address changed for Danny Dean'67.  Joel Kunze, UIU, sent me some updates for the motel and UIU links on the All-Cardinal page.

August 1, 2001---I have streamlined the Cardinal Website to just a very few pages.  At present just four, with the links at the top and bottom of each page, including this Update Page, the 2002 All Cardinal Page, a printable page on the All Card, and an all-inclusive list of 1886-1986 Cardinals.  I want to minimize the maintenance time for the site, and spend much of this coming year's computer project time on family history and Fayette area history, which of course links into the Cardinal and Fayette theme.  All of my Fayette and family history material will be linked off  FAYETTE HISTORY INDEX 

July 30, 2001---Please be sure to post your Cardinal address, etc. to me.  I am working exclusively by email, so class members, please keep you class informed of All-Cardinal gatherings by snail mail if they do not have email.  I need all the email addresses you can get me.

July 25, 2001---The 2001 All-Cardinal weekend is over and a schedule for next years 2002 All Cardinal has been uploaded.  If your class has any plans to use the All-Cardinal for a reunion or gathering please email me the information to post.  This years All-Cardinal was very similar to the past few years, with about 200 former Cardinals visiting Fayette.  The Class of '81 held a pot-luck hog roast at Klock's Island on Saturday afternoon, inviting the class of '79-83.  The Class of '56 held a gathering at the Trailside Inn (old Ott's).  The class of '61 had ten members of the remaining 26 in town, meeting at Mike Smith's mother, Joyce's, home Friday evening and then at the Downtown Lounge on Saturday.  The undefeated 1955 Cardinal Football team composed of all my hero's had a super gathering at the Primetime/Downtown on Friday evening, with Coach George Richards an honored guest and mentor.  

July 23, 2001---The updates up to this date have been archived on my computer.  I may in the future upload them to some archive pages, but for awhile, the update page will include new info from this point in time to the 2001 All-Cardinal.

 


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