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Page 4 Church/Local Obituaries Elmer Rummelhart 1930 - 2001 Elmer Clarence Rummelhart, 71 of Riverside, died Saturday, December 29, 2001, at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services for Elmer were 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2002, at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside. Father Richard Adam officiated. Burial was in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Riverside. Following service at the cemetery a luncheon fol- lowed at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside. A visitation was held Monday, December 31, 2001 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Sorden-Lewis Funeral Home in Riverside with a 7:00 p.m. Prayer service. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home. Elmer was born August 7, 1930 to Clarence and Clara Rummelhart. Elmer attended St. Mary's School in Riverside, Iowa. He worked a variety of jobs during his lifetime, with his most recent full-time job being at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. After retiring, Elmer worked part-time delivering flowers for the Riverside Flower Trek. Elmer served in the service during the Korean Conflict. He proudly served his country for two years, from October 23, 1951 to October 22, 1953, receiving an honorable dis- charge. On July 27, 1991, Elmer mar- ried Sharon Lee Hansen. They made their home near Hills, Iowa, moving to Riverside in June of 2001. Elmer and Sharon celebrated their 10 year anniver- sary by renewing their vows in the summer of 2001. They were married for 10 years, 5 months and 2 days. Elmer took delight in a variety of activities. He liked to fish, play cards (often being teased about his "poker leg"). He could play a mean tune on the harmon- ica. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was a member of the Eagle's Club in Iowa City. He was also a mem- ber of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside. Elmer liked to watch TV and was a fan of some British comedies, Everybody Loves Raymond and M*A*S*H*. • Elmer is survived by his lov- ing wife, Sharon, his beloved dog, Trixie, cat, Isabelle and Oscar the fish. He is also sur- vived by his sister, Elaine Brown of Garland, Texas; sister, Gertrude Landry and husband, William of Cynthiana, Kentucky; sister Ester Spevacek and hus- band, Donald of Iowa City; brother, Paul (Ted) and wife, Judy of Iowa City; brother, Hubert and wife, Leona of Iowa City; brother, Richard and wife, Lenore of Des Moines and sister, Joanne Horesowsky and hus- band, Richard of Richmond. He is also survived by sister-in-law, Donna Hansen of Carroll, Iowa; sister-in-law, Karen Miller of Tama, Iowa; sister-in-law, Mary Walkup and husband, Michael of Winterset, Iowa, sister-in-law, Jeanne Hansen of Carroll, Iowa; and sister-in-law, Janice Hamilton and husband, Harlan of Carroll, Iowa. He will be missed by dozens of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Tappen, his parents, Clarence and Clara Rummelhart, brother, Lester Rummelhart, parents-in-law Herman and Madge Hansen, and brother-in-law, Ronald Hansen. Elmer was a one-of-a-kind guy. He was friendly and easily liked. He well be missed by many, many people, most espe- cially his wife and his good pal, Trixie. Oleo 1". Schomberg 1915 - 2001 Cleo T. Schomberg, 86 of Lone Tree, died Monday, December 10, 2001, at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a short ill- ness. Funeral services for Cleo were 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 13th, 2001, at the Church of St. Mary in Lone Tree. Father Richard Adam and Parish Life Coordinator Carol Kaalberg presided. Burial was in the Lone Tree Cemetery. Following the committal Service at the cemetery a luncheon was held at the Lone Tree American Legion. A visita- tion was held Wednesday, December 12th, 2001, from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. at the Sorden-Lewis Funeral Home in Lone Tree with a Christian wake service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Lone Tree Fire and Rescue. Cleo was born June 3rd, 1915 in rural Lone Tree the son of Henry H. and Mary (Halligan) Schomberg. On May 24th, 1945, Cleo was united in marriage to Dorothy M. Kelly in Kinross, Iowa. Cleo farmed his entire life in the Lone Tree area. He was a very active member of the Church of St. Mary in Lone Tree. Cleo enjoyed the outdoors, watching birds and mornings with his friends having a cup of coffee. But most of all, Cleo dearly loved to spend time with his family, Cleo will be deeply missed by his wife, Dorothy of Lone Tree; three daughters, Susan Anderson and her husband, Glen of Bettendorf, Christa Nollenberger and her husband, Karl of Libertyviile, Illinois and Nancy Phillips and her husband, Bill of Coralviile; four sons, John Schomberg and his wife, Linda of Muscatine, Patrick Schomberg and his wife, Jennifer of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Donald Schomberg and his wife, Lisa of Riverside and Paul Schomberg and his wife, Cheryl of Dubuque; sixteen grandchildren and six great grand- children. Cleo was preceded in death by his parents, two gi'andsons, one sister and two brothers. George W. Eden 1930 - 2001 George W. Eden,71,died on Dec.ember 23, 2001 at his home, 1298 Blandford Street, Staunton, VA. He was born February 27, 1930 at Lone Tree, IA to Howard M. and Frata Morrison Eden. He married Dorothy Whitlock at Arlington, VA on November 24,1951. He was a resident of Bonaparte for seven years before graduation from Bonaparte High School in 1947. He was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad as a corman apprentice after graduation. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948, where after completing basic training and High Speed Radio Operators school was assigned to .the 53rd Signal Service Company and graduated from the Defense Language Institute as Sgt. 1st class. With completion of more than five years of military service he was hired by Government Communications for tours of duty in Southhampton, England and Bremerhaven Germany. He grad- uated from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in Political Science. He retired in 1985 after 32 years of government employ- ment. George enjoyed sports, hunting and traveling. Survivors include his wife; two children Stuart, Manassas, VA and Sharon Eden, Catawba, VA; two grandchildren; one brother, Fred, Bonaparte, IA; four sisters, Helen Latta, Iowa City, IA; Gertrude Swanson, Lone Tree,IA; Mildred Wilson, Bonaparte, IA and Ruth Dilger, Pasadena, CA. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother, Ralph and a sister, Vera Hemmings. Mr. Eden was cremated and a private memorial service was held. Marie J. Stebral 1912 - 2002 Marie J. Stebral, 89, formerly of Capitol House Apartments in Iowa City, died Saturday, January 5 2002 at the Lone Tree Care Center after a lingering illness. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday at 10:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Reverend James Vrba officiating. Friends called Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Lensing Funeral & Cremation. Service in Iowa City. A rosary was recited at 7:00 pm. Burial was in St, Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City. Memorials may be directed to the Marie Stebral Memorial Fund. Marie was born August 31, 1912 in Cosgrove, Iowa, the daugh- ter of Thomas & Nellie King Donahue, She attended schools in the Cosgrove area. She was united in marriage to Frank Stebral June 26, 1935 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Iowa City. Marie was a homemaker ' and also worked as a housekeeper at the Congress Inn and at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at the University of Iowa. The cou- ple farmed in the Newport area until moving to Iowa City in 1980. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Survivors include: one daugh- ter: Margaret Goering & her hus- band Richard of Iowa City; three sons: Jim Strebral & his wife Virginia of Solon, Bill Stebral & his wife Judy of Lone Tree, Paul Stebral & his wife Mary Jean of Newport; two brothers: Leo Donahue of Cedar Rapids, Father Paul Donahue of Davenport;eight grandsons; nine great-grandchil- dren; several nieces, nephews, and grand nieces & nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank in 1984, an infant sister Cecilia, one sister Margaret Kabela and one brother Frank Donahue. f The Lone Tree Reporter, January 10, 2 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH O7 LONE TREEF Rev Ann E. Rouse, Pastor 't Church: 629-4900 Home: 629-5526 Wednesday, Jan. 9 • 10 - Care Center Worship, Annual Reports du : Thursday, Jan. 10 °2 - Care Center Bingo 1 Sunday, Jan. 13 ° 8:30 - Choir practice, 9 - Sunday School, 10:30 ' Worship/Installation of Elder/Deacons, 11:30 - Coffee Hour, 6 - v Castaway Mtg. :li Wednesday, Jan. 16 • 7 - Session Mtg. ti The Parish of St. Mary Catholic Church Lone Tree and Nichols Ft. Benedict Okonkwo, Sacramental Minister Home: 629-5252 Mrs. Carol Kaalberg, Parish Life Coordinator Lone Tree: 629-4225; Nichols: 723-4566 Mass Schedule: Saturday ° 5 p.m. -- Lone Tree Church Sunday • 8 a.m. -- Nichols Church 9:30 a.m.  Lone Tree Church Wednesday * 6 p.m. -- Lone Tree Church Eucharistic Service of Prayer: Tuesday • 8:30 a.m. -- Nichols Parish (office hours follow) Thursday • 8:30 a.m. -- Lone Tree Parish (office hours follow) " Friday • 10 a.m. h Lone Tree Care Center (Mass-First Friday of the Month) Religious Education Sunday following Mass at Nichols, 9-10 a.m. F Wednesday following Mass at Lone Tree, 6:45-7:45 p.m. t Confirmation Class: First and Third Sundays, 4-5:30 p.m., Lone Tree Church Instruction in the Roman Catholic Faith (RCIA) Classes on Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lone Tree Church. JJlj Farn00ers & Merchants Savings Bank Lone Tree Nichols Iowa City 629-4222 723-4412 341-5900 t11 i ,i ELDON C. STuTSMAN, INC. 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