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Gwendolyn Joy James

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-03-04 13:52

Gwendolyn Joy James

 

 

 

Gwendolyn Joy James, 98, from Clermont, IA died peacefully at Good Samaritan Center, West Union on February 19, 2020. Joy was born August 21, 1921, in rural Weldon Iowa to Rufus Earl and Bessie Irene (Rosenberger) Slaymaker. She attended rural schools in Clarke County and graduated from Murray High School in 1938.

Joy moved to Des Moines during World War II and worked at the Des Moines ordnance plant making ammunition. Following the war she worked at Dean Studio and Pioneer Hybrid Company, both in Des Moines. 

Joy and Ross Eldon James were married August 29, 1946. They were parents to two daughters, Diane and Sharon.

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Leona Croatt

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-03-04 13:49

Leona Croatt

 

     A mass of Christian  burial was held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, Iowa at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2020 for Leona Croatt.  Rev. Aaron Junge officiated. Interment was at St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery. Schluter–Balik Funeral Home, Decorah, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.

Leona Croatt, age 99, of St. Lucas, IA, died on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, IA

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Lorna Bernau

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-03-04 13:03

Lorna Bernau

 

 

Lorna Bonita Bernau, 89, of West Union, Iowa died February 28, 2020 at Stoney Brook Village, West Union, Iowa.

She was born December 14, 1930 to Milton and Agnes (Hegland) Eide at home in Castalia. Lorna graduated from West Union High School in 1948 and attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa for two years.

Lorna was united in marriage with Albert “Cuddy” Bernau on April 9, 1955 at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. Together they raised four children, Marcia, Cindy, Bruce and Nancy.

Lorna was a teacher, homemaker and along with her husband operated Cuddy’s Boot Hill Supper Club for twenty-five years. She was an active member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church Morning Circle, the Presbyterian Women’s Group and was on Diaconate. Lorna loved playing bridge and golfing with friends.

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LaVilla Rowland Onsager

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-03-04 12:43

LaVilla Rowland Onsager will turn 100 years old on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. 

The family is honoring her for this important milestone with a private family dinner and a card shower. 

 Cards may be sent to LaVilla Rowland Onsager, PO Box 136, Postville, IA 52162.

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Janice and Don Durocher

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-03-04 12:42

Janice and Don Durscher

 

Don and Janice (Bierman) Durscher are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

They were married March 19, 1960, at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Buck Creek Road. 

They have four children: Jeff, Fayette; Brenda (Rod) Weber, Richfield, WI; Scott (Anne), Waverly and Tom (Heather), Inver Grover Heights, MN; and 10 grandchildren.

In recognition of their special day, they will be gathering with family. 

Congratulations and well wishes can be sent to 7338 Golden Road, Elgin, IA, 52141.

     

 
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White House set to open again in St. Lucas

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-03-04 09:12

Tami and Lyle Pries are the new owners of the White House Supper Club in St. Lucas. The couple say they hope to have the restaurant re-opened by the end of March. It has been closed since last August. (Jack Swanson photos)

 

White House set to open again in St. Lucas

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

A lot of the things about the White House Supper Club in St. Lucas will stay the same but there may be some small changes too, but to answer the question that seems to be on everyone’s mind, yes the relish tray and garlic toast will still be a part of the dining experience.

That’s straight from the new owners’ mouths. Tami and Lyle Pries plan on re-opening the restaurant around the end of March.

The Pries live south Sumner and currently own The Watering Hole bar, restaurant, and event center, the former Center Inn, in Readlyn. They took over ownership of that establishment three years ago.

Tami, originally from Waverly, said she loves to cook and did catering and made wedding cakes before getting into the restaurant business. 

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Joe Griffith named NFV's new Superintendent

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2020-03-04 09:08

Joe Griffith (left) takes a moment to visit with North Fayette Valley business manager, Sue Thoms (right) earlier this week. Griffith has been named North Fayette Valley’s new superintendant.  Griffith will take over upon current NFV superintendant, Duane Willhite’s retirement at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.  (Megan Molseed photo)  

 

Joe Griffith named NFV's new Superintendent

 

Three strong superintendent finalists interviewed in the district on Monday, March 2nd.  The formal interviews included a tour, two mixed interview teams, and a presentation and interview with the school board. All the stakeholders who interviewed the finalists provided the school board feedback about each candidate. 

After the board considered the feedback, they moved forward with an offer to Mr. Joe Griffith.

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