Roger Jerome Bibus, 80

Roger Jerome Bibus, 80, died Thursday , Nov. 21, 2002, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

He was born February 6, 1922, in Blooming Prairie, the son of August and Ruby (Thompson) Bibus.

On February 25, 1949 he married Dorothy Garr in Carson City, Nev. The couple later divorced.

He drove school bus at the age of 19 and had served in the Air Force in WWII.

He worked for George Tonolli-Johnson Hardware in Blooming Prairie.

He also set up grain bins with Harvey Ille.

He was a member of the VFW in Blooming Prairie.

Survivors include daughter Linda K. (Gary) Williamson, Stewartville; son Jerry (Leann) Bibus, Albert Lea; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; nephew Mike (Maureen) Bibus, Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Lola Bibus.

Visitation: One hour before the service at the funeral home.

Service: 11 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2002 at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, Hayfield, with Rev. Richard Hegal officiating.

Interment: Red Oak Grove Lutheran Cemetery, Blooming Prairie, with military honors by Blooming Prairie VFW-American Legion.

Funeral Home: Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, Hayfield.

Donald Leonard Davis, 78

Donald Leonard Davis, 78, was born in Glenville to James Henry and Minnie Keptolia (Bredesen) Davis.

He served in the Navy during WWII suffering a nerve problem that led to him becoming a 100 percent disabled VET.

He served briefly on 4 ships and also performed shore patrol duty.

On June 29, 1946 in Olatha, Kan. he married Helen Elizabeth Crank of Carrollton, Mo.

They made their home in Austin until he retired, having worked for the Hormel Meat Packing Plant for 33 years.

At that time they made their main home in Carrollton, Mo.

After the death of his wife in 1988 he moved to Bakersfield, Calif.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 682, Bakersfield, the American Rifleman’s Association., the North American Hunting Club. When his health permitted, he loved to travel, fish and hunt.

Survivors include his wife Beverly, Bakersfield, Calif.; daughter Cheryl (James) Potter, Junction City, Kan.; father-in-law C.A. Rezac; brothers and sisters-in-law; sisters Marie Sawyer, Junction City, Kan., Eva DeVries, Austin; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Helen, son Kevin Donald, daughters Sandra and Karen, 6 brothers and a sister.

Service: 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002, graveside service with full military honors at Oak Hill Cemetery in Carrollton, Mo.

Memorials: To Cheryl Potter, 726 W 8th, Junction City, KS 66441.

DiAnne Faye Humrichous, 58

DiAnne Faye Humrichous, died November 16, 2002, in Provena Hospital, Danville.

DiAnne and her twin sister DeLores were born July 8, 1944, to Alfred and Elner (Thomas) Pehl and grew up on farms in Iowa and Minnesota.

Two brothers, Ron and Russ Pehl, completed the family.

When she was seven years old, DiAnne trusted Christ Jesus as her Lord and Savior.

She graduated from Pillsbury Bible College, Owatonna, Minnesota with majors in Piano and Bible.

DiAnne and Joseph C. Humrichous married June 23, 1967, and continued to prepare for ministry.

They served three churches; Summerville, Ga., Red Bank, Tenn., and Calvary Baptist Church, Danville, Ill., where they have spent the last 22 years.

DiAnne made her home comfortable and open to people so that their spiritual needs might be met. She raised four children: Johanna Thurlow married Bob, Jason Humrichous married Jennifer Geivett, Jewel Harkleroad married to John, and Jilla Humrichous, who all love and serve her Lord.

She loved her Bible and taught the children for her church to memorize verses. For seven years, she battled breast cancer as she wanted to live and glorify the lord and bless her grandchildren, David and Lily Thurlow and Lynnea and Benjamin Humrichous. She was at peace with death as her faith in God's promise of salvation was firm and secure to the end. Her family, friends and church will deeply miss her.

Private family graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Georgetown Cemetery. Public memorial service will be at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 1632 Georgetown Road. Visitation is 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home in Georgetown. In lieu of flowers DiAnne requested that memorials be given to Christian Education Scholarship Fund or Calvary Baptist Church building fund.

James L. "Jim" Kolb, 70

James L. "Jim" Kolb, 70, of Chatfield formerly of Austin, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

He was born February 9, 1932, in Melrose to Matt and Ethel (Minor) Kolb.

He grew up and graduated from high school in Austin.

He lived in Austin for 22 years and then moved to Rochester.

On April 16, 1955, he married Agnes C. Riepe at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester.

He was a mail carrier for 32 years in Rochester for the U.S. Postal Service.

He was a founding member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He enjoyed woodworking.

Survivors include his wife Agnes, Rochester; daughters Cathie (Chris) Refsland, Des Moines, Iowa, Barb (Paul) Schultz, Bloomington, Michelle (Al) Anderson, Dexter; sons Kevin (Deirdre) Kolb, Rochester, Steve Kolb, Minneapolis, Mark (Ann) Kolb, Chatfield, Ed (Lois) Obermeyer-Kolb, St. Paul; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sister Marny Smith, Nelson, Wis.; brothers Don Kolb, Rochester, Joe Kolb, Austin, Gene Kolb, Bloomington, Roger Kolb, Moose Lake, Paul Kolb, Faribault.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at the funeral home with a 5 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary and 7 p.m. prayer service and for one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

Service: 11 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Paul Surprenant officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Rochester.

Funeral Home: Macken Funeral Home, Rochester.

Memorials: To the family who will disperse them for Parkinson's Research.