Bernice M. Showalter

A Mass of Christian Burial for Bernice M. Showalter of Elma, IA was
held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 17, 2006 at Immaculate Conception
Church in Elma with Monsignor Paul Showalter and Reverend Linus Rasing
concelebrating the mass.

Theresa Burke was the organist and accompanied the Immaculate
Conception Church choir singing: "Be Not Afraid," "Prayer of
St. Francis," and "Here I Am Lord." Kathleen Thiele sang "On This Day
O Beautiful Mother." Randy Showalter was the lector and Peg
Mueterthies, Christine Sonchak and Mary Jo Showalter presented the
offertory gifts. The pall was placed by Bernice's son, daughter, and
daughter-in-law. Interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery at
St. Cecilia, rural Elma. Pallbearers were: Andy Showalter, Mark
Showalter, Tom McGrane, Mike Mueterthies, Matt Mueterthies, and James
Gossling.

Friends were to call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 16 at Conway-Kolbet
Funeral Home in Elma where there was a 4 p.m. rosary and 7
p.m. scripture service.

Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma, IA handled the arrangements.

Bernice, 95, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center in
New Hampton.

Bernice Mary Showalter was born October 17, 1910 on a farm near
St. Cecelia, the daughter of Frank and Florence (Roche) Riley. She
received her education at a county school near her home.
 

On June 7, 1932, Bernice married Harold Showalter at the St. Patrick's
Church at St. Cecelia. Following their marriage the couple farmed in
the Elma area and then moved to Mason City where they resided for six
years before returning to Elma.

In 1959, the couple opened the Dew Drop Inn and operated it for five
years. Bernice also served as foster grandparent at the Comprehensive
Systems in Elma for many years.

Following the death of her husband, Bernice was able to remain in her
own home until 2005 at the age of 93, when she went to live at the
Colonial Manor.

Over the years she enjoyed going out to eat, sight seeing and
reading. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and
Rosary Society in Elma.

Bernice is survived by a daughter: Marie (Neil) Jones of New Hampton;
a son: Mike (Ann Marie) Showalter of Milton, VT; a daughter-in-law:
Carol Showalter of Waterloo; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren;
five great-great-grandchildren; a brother: Lee (Veronica) Riley of
Charles City; a sister: Fran Shannon of New Hampton; and two
sisters-in-law: Agnes Riley of Elma and Josephine Riley of Ft. Meyers,
FL.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Harold; son:
Jim; daughter: Karen Ann in infancy; grandson: Tom Hurd;
granddaughter: Sandra Showalter; three brothers: Paul, Joe, and
Gerald; and three sisters: Marian, Helen and Grace.

Times-Plain Dealer, Cresco Iowa


		   Bernice M. Showalter (1910-2006)


ELMA --- Bernice Mary Showalter, 95, of Elma, died Tuesday, July 11,
at Mercy Medical Center, New Hampton.

She was born Oct. 17, 1910, on a farm near St. Cecelia, daughter of
Frank and Florence Roche Riley. She married Harold Showalter June 7,
1932, at St. Patrick’s Church at St. Cecelia. He preceded her in
death.

Mrs. Showalter farmed with her husband in the Elma area and in 1959
they opened the Dew Drop Inn and operated it for five years. She also
served as foster grandparent at the Comprehensive Systems in Elma for
many years.

Survived by: a son, Mike (Ann Marie) of Milton, Vt.; a daughter Marie
(Neil) Jones of New Hampton; a daughter-in-law, Carol Showalter of
Waterloo; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Lee (Veronica) Riley of Charles
City; a sister, Fran Shannon of New Hampton; and two sisters-in-law,
Agnes Riley of Elma and Josephine Riley of Fort Meyers, Fla.

Preceded in death by: a son, Jim; a daughter, Karen Ann, in infancy; a
grandson; a granddaughter; three brothers, Paul, Joe and Gerald; and
three sisters, Marian, Helen and Grace.

Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, Elma, with
burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery at St. Cecelia, rural Elma. Public
visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home,
Elma, where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary and 7 p.m. Scripture
service.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier Online

		    James G. Showalter (1934-2006)


WATERLOO --- James Gerald Showalter, 72, of Waterloo, died at home
Tuesday, May 10, of natural causes.

He was born Jan. 6, 1934, in Elma, son of Harold and Bernice Riley
Showalter. He married Carol Rosonke on Sept. 11, 1954, in Elma.

Mr. Showalter served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. He worked at
Sears in Waterloo, retiring after many years of service. He also drove
limos for Red’s Limo in Waterloo. He was a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS and
the American Legion.

Survivor include: his wife; three sons, Randy and Andrew, both of
Waterloo, and Mark of Cedar Falls; four daughters, Mary Jo Showalter
(John Cavanaugh) of Rochester, Mich., Cyndi Showalter of Cedar Rapids,
Karen (Mark) George of Visalia, Calif., and Linda (Dan) Summerhays of
Waterloo; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; his mother of
Elma; a brother, Mike (Annmarie) Showalter of Milton, Vt.; and a
sister, Marie (Neal) Jones of New Hampton.

Preceded in death by: his father; and a daughter, Sandra June.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with
burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted
by the American Legion Post 138 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
1623. Public visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup
Funeral Service on South Street, where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary
and a 7 p.m. vigil service. Visitation for an hour before services
Saturday at the church.

Memorials: may be directed to the family.

Thursday, May 11, 2006
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier Online