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First Baby of 2021 at Winneshiek Medical Center

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 11:25

Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah announced last week that baby boy Marcus Wesley Back was the first-born baby of the new year at the facility. He was born on Saturday, Jan. 2, weighing 9 pounds and measuring 21 inches. He is the son of Lauren and Samuel Back of Harmony, Minn., and joins his older brother. (submitted photo)

 

First baby of 2021 at Winneshiek Medical Center

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Fern Kleppe

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 11:18

Fern Kleppe

 

Fern Elizabeth Kleppe, 93, of Elgin, Iowa, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran

Hospital in West Union. She was born March 5, 1927, to Jacob and Ida (Schneider) Friederich Sr. in

Clayton County, Iowa. The family moved to a farm west of Elgin where Fern grew up. She attended

Wander Country School, rural Clermont, through 8th grade. She was baptized and confirmed as an adult

at First Lutheran Church, rural West Union.

 

On July 25, 1946, Fern was united in marriage with Leslie B. Kleppe in Preston, Minnesota. Fern was a

dedicated and caring housewife and farmer. Fern and Leslie operated a dairy farm for many years. Fern

raised the calves from birth, with a special touch. Fern cared for various cats over the years, spoiling her

favorites, Midnight and Lily. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, baking, refinishing furniture,

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Jan

Marie Swale

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 11:15

Marie Swale

 

Marie Aue Swale, 96, passed away January 3, 2021. 

She was born October 15, 1924 in Washington D.C. to the late Charles and Dorothy Aue. 

She came to Sarasota County in 2014 from West Union, Iowa. 

She had been a member of the United Methodist Church there and also the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. 

Marie had an amazing talent for drawing, loved to bowl setting numerous records and she had a love for auto racing.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Thomas Swale and his wife Stephanie of Sarasota; daughter, daughter-in-law, Janis Swale of West Union, Iowa; and grandson, Ryan Swale of Jesup, Iowa. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Julius Jones; second husband, Robert Swale; son, David Swale; and daughter, Judith Jones Vint; and a granddaughter, Wendy Marie Swale.

Interment will be at a family cemetery in Iowa. 

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Jan

August Bindert

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 11:12

August Bindert

 

August “Augie” D. Bindert, 84, of Hawkeye, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.

Visitation was held from 1  to 4 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawkeye. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family for later designation. Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye is assisting Auggie’s family. Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com. 

August Delmar, son of Fred “Fritz” and Hildegard (Plamp) Bindert was born October 4,1936, in Stickney, South Dakota. He was baptized in the Lutheran Faith in South Dakota and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawkeye. Augie received his education in the rural Hawkeye Country Schools and graduated from Hawkeye High School in 1954. 

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John Hoblit

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 11:10

John Hoblit

 

John A Hoblit of West Union died January 1, 2021 at Copper Creek Senior Living Home in West Union. He was born to Ida and Charles Hoblit December 12, 1940, on a farm near Rock Falls, Iowa. He attended school at Rock Falls High School, graduating in 1958.

After graduation from High School, John served in the United States Army from February 1, 1961 to February 1, 1964. He was in France and achieved the rank of Specialist Fifth class.

He attended the University of Iowa and graduated with an accounting and management degree. While attending college, he married Linda Byl of Mason City, Iowa. Upon graduating from the University of Iowa, John secured a position with Interstate Power Company. He worked for them at Mason City, Dubuque, Oelwein and West Union, Iowa, retiring as a manager in 1995 while at West Union, Iowa.

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WC girls fall to NFV, Kee

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 10:59

West Central senior Marlee Squires charges toward the paint during last week’s game against UIC-leading North Fayette Valley. Squires had an impressive nine assists and seven points in the loss. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

WC girls fall to NFV, Kee

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The Blue Devil girls’ basketball team returned to action last week as the team fell to Upper Iowa Conference opponents North Fayette Valley and Kee.

North Fayette Valley

The team saw its first action in several weeks on Tuesday night, Jan. 5, as the Blue Devils controlled the game early against the TigerHawks.

Wed
13
Jan

West Central boys drop pair of UIC contests

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 10:53

West Central’s Creighton Houge keeps his eye on the backboard as he gets in position for a rebound during last week’s return to the court. The Blue Devils dropped both of its contests last week to North Fayette Valley and Kee. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

West Central boys drop pair of UIC contests

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The West Central boys’ basketball team fell to 1-9 on the season after falling to North Fayette Valley and Kee last week.

The squad played its first game since before the holiday break on Tuesday night, Jan. 5, as the squad fell, 60-30, to Upper Iowa Conference leading North Fayette Valley.

The team traveled to Kee on Friday evening where the team lost by a score of 70-37.

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Jan

TigerHawk girls improve to 10-0

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 10:46

North Fayette Valley’s Alyssa Bohr drops in a shot during her team’s return to the court on Tuesday night, Jan.5. The lady TigerHawks picked up three wins last week to remain undefeated on the season. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

TigerHawk girls improve to 10-0

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The North Fayette Valley girls’ basketball squad picked up right where it left off after returning to action for the first time since the holiday break. The lady TigerHawks added three more notches to the win column as the squad improved to a perfect 10-0 after wins over West Central, MFL/MarMac, and Waterloo Columbus last week.

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Jan

TigerHawk boys down pair of UIC foes

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 10:40

TigerHawk senior Kole Johnson puts the right amount of touch on a jump shot during last week’s return to the court for North Fayette Valley. The team improved to 9-0 thanks in large part to Johnson’s 21-point effort on Tuesday (Jan. 5) and 23-point outing on Friday night. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

TigerHawk boys down pair of UIC foes

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The North Fayette Valley boys continued to stack up the wins last week as the team improved to a perfect 9-0 with wins over West Central and MFL/MarMac.

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Jan

TigerHawk bowlers split as season resumes

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-01-13 10:35

North Fayette Valley sophomore Kelton Loomis helped lead the TigerHawk boys’ bowling team to a win over Waukon on Friday night. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

TigerHawk bowlers split as season resumes

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The TigerHawk bowling teams headed to Waukon Friday evening as the NFV boys picked up their second win of the season over the Indians.

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