Month: December 2020

Dr. Carl Reschly DVM, 88, of Wayland, Iowa died peacefully at Parkview Home on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home. A private funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Wayland Mennonite Church. A live stream of the service will be on the Beatty-Peterseim Facebook page. The public is welcome to a procession to the cemetery at 1:45PM from the church to the family graveside service at North Hill Cemetery, which will also be livestreamed. In lieu of flowers, a general memorial has been established.

Carl was born March 11, 1932 in Olds, Iowa to Henry and Mabel (Roth) Reschly. He graduated from Olds High School in 1950 and attended veterinary school at Iowa State University, graduating as a proud Cyclone in 1956. He started Wayland Veterinary Clinic in 1957 and retired in 1997 after 40 years of continuous service.

Carl married Carole Widmer on June 29, 1958 and they lived in Wayland ever since. Even with the demands of his large animal practice, he stayed involved with his children’s lives from their earliest activities through adulthood. He was an active member of Wayland Mennonite Church and held several different offices with the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association.

In his later years he enjoyed his grandchildren, camping, and spending time at his condo at Lake of the Ozarks. These activities were cut short due to health problems which eventually led him to residency at Parkview Home since 2008. While at Parkview, he never bemoaned his health limitations. He was esteemed by the staff because of his positive attitude.

Survivors include his dedicated and loving wife Carole, daughter Ann (Joel) Lorentzen of Rock Island, Illinois, son Dr. Keith (Leslie) Reschly MD of Southport, North Carolina; four grandchildren Becky (Kraig) Kelly, Caitlin (Ben) Lokey, Kyle (Kelsey) Reschly, Nick Reschly; three great-grandchildren; two siblings Dr. Ron (Barb) Reschly MD and Dr. Wilbur Reschly MD.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, a still-born infant daughter, and siblings Jerry Reschly, Dorothy Reschly, Beverly Ockert, and an infant brother.

Tony Lee Granaman, 59, of New London, died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his home.

According to his wishes, Tony has been cremated and a private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  A memorial has been established.  Elliott Chapel, New London is assisting the family.

Susan Ilene Schellenberg, 62, of New London, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at her home. She was born February 6, 1958 in Davenport to Gerald and Sharon Pruden Kundert. On October 12, 2008, she married Phillip Schellenberg in Oraville, Illinois.
She enjoyed gardening, decorating, antiquing and going to garage sales.
Susie loved all animals; her favorite pet was her dog Eddie. She was a very outgoing person and was loved by everyone that met her. If anyone needed any help, she was a wonderful caregiver.
Survivors include her husband Phillip of New London; mother Sharon Pruden of Davenport; father Gerald Kundert of LeClaire; and siblings, Shirley, Roger, Jimmy and John. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry and Chris.
There will be no formal service at this time. In lieu of flowers, cards or other memorials, her husband asks that all be forwarded to a local animal shelter in her name. She would love that she was able to help the animals further.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Edward P. Schultz, 73, of Muscatine passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics from complications of Covid-19 following a lengthy hospitalization for a series of debilitating strokes.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.    Memorials in Ed’s name may be directed to MCSA or Domestic Violence Shelter in Muscatine, The WISH (Women in Spiritual Hope) House in Davenport or the Community Crises Center and Food Pantry of Johnson County.  A memorial has been established at the funeral home in memory of Ed.  Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.  Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services is caring for Ed’s arrangements and the family.

Edward Paul Schultz was born on May 13, 1947 in Washington, Iowa, the son of Raymond Paul and Wanda (Messer) Schultz.  He was a 1965 graduate of WACO High School and the Johnston Police Academy, and received his AA degree from Kirkwood Community College. Ed served as a police officer and detective for the Iowa City Police Department from 1971 until his retirement in 2002.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman and trap shooter, and taught Hunter Safety classes for over 45 years.  Ed was also a member of the Izaak Walton League, a lover of power naps, and an engaging storyteller.  He also loved reading to his grandchildren.

Ed will be deeply missed by his wife, Joyce; children, Jenny Schultz of Lebanon, Maine and Darrin Schultz of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Dylan and Alivia; siblings, Darrell (Faye) Schultz of Mt. Pleasant, Tess (Tiny) Sommer of Winfield and Kathy (Stan) Richardson of Washington and many nieces and nephews.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Louise E. Newby, 94 of rural Donnellson, Iowa went to be with her Lord at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at New London Specialty Care.

Louise (Rupalo) Newby was born January 11, 1926, in Diamond, Iowa the fourth of six children to Charles and Maggie (Gorman) Rupalo. Louise graduated in 1944 from Mystic High School, and soon after left home to pursue her teaching certificate at Central College, Pella. She accepted her first teaching position for Kindergarten – 8^th grades in August that year for $135 a month. Louise taught in the Fifield and Otley area at the White Breast School for four years. She met Kenneth E. Newby at Iowa Wesleyan College and on June 14, 1948 they married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He preceded her in death on November 20, 1997.

Louise is survived by her two sons and daughter all living in Iowa, Larry (Deana) Newby, Denmark; Dwayne Newby, Donnellson; Lauretta Newby, New London and one sister; Carolyn Inman of Seymour; one grandson, one great granddaughter, and one great great grandson. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Louise was an active member of the former Big Mound Methodist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, active in the women’s group WSCS and would participate in roller skating events for the youth group anxiously getting on the floor herself. Following the closure of Big Mound Church she attended Bonaparte Methodist Church, and her neighborhood church Sharon Presbyterian.

Louise enjoyed every aspect of farm homemaking for her family and could be easily found cooking, canning, sewing, gardening and tending to her flowers. If her kids heard their first and middle names called out from the former teacher, it meant serious trouble. In their later years Kenneth and Louise enjoyed traveling with community bus tour groups and particularly enjoyed Branson, Missouri.

Friends may call from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Schmitz Funeral Home, Donnellson.

A private family service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Schmitz Funeral Home, Donnellson with Reverend Doctor Mary Anne Welch officiating. The burial will follow at Clay Grove Cemetery rural West Point.

As a final silent tribute to Louise and other local residents taken by the coronavirus, please follow COVID-19 protocol by wearing a mask and social distancing whenever you gather together.

A memorial fund has been established and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com