Several Warrior girls competed at the 2022 IWCOA Girls’ State Tournament on Friday and Saturday in Coralville. Representing South Winneshiek were (l-r) Riley Meyer, Josseline Hageman, coach Jacob Elsbernd, Isabelle Kipp, and Kaydn Meyer. (submitted photo)

Three SW girls compete at IWCOA Girls' State

By Zakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

Three South Winneshiek wrestlers traveled to Coralville over the weekend to partake in the 2022 IWCOA Girls’ State Tournament. In a field of 158 teams from all over the state, the Warriors placed 57^th with 34 team points.

“Senior Riley Meyer in her first year of wrestling was able to win 3 matches at the Tournament and just missed reaching day two,” said coach Jacob Elsbernd. “Riley wrestled well and competed with these girls. I saw some leg attacks from her that I hadn't seen before, so it really was great to see her continuing to evolve as a wrestler.”

Catholic Schools Week begins Sunday

By Zakary Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

Catholic Schools Week is set to celebrate its 48^th anniversary this year and will be held Sunday, Jan. 30, through Saturday, Feb. 5. The nationwide theme is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.”

At St. Teresa of Calcutta School, the week will be celebrated with daily fun, entertainment, and dress up days.

To start the week on Monday, Jan. 31, students and staff will dress up for Pajama Day.

On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the dress-up theme will be Dress as a person or professional who exemplifies faith, excellence, or service. The schools will also have a free class period.

Kenneth Gerleman, Sr.

Kenneth Eugene “Boyla” Gerleman, Sr. 61, of West Union, Iowa died Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home in West Union, Iowa.  Kenneth was born April 2, 1960 to Eugene and Joanne (Kupka) Gerleman in Decorah, Iowa. He graduated from Turkey Valley High School in 1978.

On September 7, 1985 Kenny was united in marriage with Lisa Meyer. Three daughters were born to this union. They later divorced. Kenny was united in marriage with Ann Pape on May 9, 1998. One son was born to this union. Ann passed away October 8, 2005. Kenny worked for H & H Distributing for many years, Dessel-Roach Carpeting and Crystal Distribution, retiring in 2020. 

Pamela Van Horn

Pamela Kae Van Horn of West Union IA, age 62 born 7-21-59, left us all too suddenly and soon on Jan. 16th 2022. Even though health complications took her away from this world, her loving heart left a beacon of light for all whom she knew. 

Pamela is survived by her brother Martin Allan Van Horn, daughters Carrie Ann Williams of West Union IA, CaSandra Kae (Williams) Olson of Waukon IA, sons Curtis Allan Williams of West Union IA, and Cody Lynn Williams of Danville IA. She also left behind 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren that were every bit her pride and joy. 

Pam is fiercely loved and will be missed by all whom had the privilege to know her. 

Pamela was preceded in death by her parents Richard Harm Van Horn and Kay Francis (Buchan) Van Horn, her siblings David Lynn Van Horn, Michael Jay Van Horn Sr., and Kay Marie Van Horn, her nephew David Lynn Van Horn Jr.