AHAHBB_. FLOYD ADELBERT DAKE FAMILY

FAMILY OF FLOYD ADELBERT DAKE

AHAHBBA. Clarence Leroy Dake
Clarence was born on Jan. 31, 1880 in Eden Township, Benton Co., Iowa to parents Floyd Adelbert Dake and Mary Catherine Young Dake. He married Nina F. Ellsworth. They farmed near Brandon and Mt. Auburn, Ia. They were told that the land in Minnesota was less expensive so they moved the family moved to Rush City, Minn. Once there they found that the land would only support potatoes and no corn. Clarence was killed while unloading sawdust from a wagon, with his sons Harold and Willis.. They were cutting ice blocks and packing them in sawdust to preserve the ice. As they kept unloading the sawdust from the large pile and digging further into the pile, Clarence told Harold and Willis to stay near the wagon since it was getting dangerous. The top of the sawdust pile had frozen over and as the sawdust underneather was removed the top of the pile fell on Clarence and killed him. He died on Feb. 12, 1926 in Rush City, Chisago Co., Minn. After his death his family moved back to Benton Co., Ia. first to Floyd R. Dake's farm near Benton City where most of the family lived in one small house during the Depression years and later Clarence's mother, Mary Catherine (Young) Dake, purchased the family a home in Urbana, IA, next to her own home, where Nina moved with her two youngest sons; Lavene and Marvin. (Harold and Willis were already married.)

Clarence L. Dake Family

AHAHBBAA. James Harold Dake
Harold was born in Mt. Auburn, Ia. on Dec. 24, 1901 to parents Clarence Dake and Nina F. Ellsworth. On July 2, 1927 in Independence, Buchanan Co, Iowa, he married Erma Grace Reid (born July a12, 1911 - died April 20, 1985) His occupation was a Mechanic for Benton Co. Highway Commission. The family moved to Vinton, IA some time before 1938. He retired in 1967. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Vinton. He died in Vinton, Iowa on Apr. 24, 1983. He is buried in Vinton, Iowa at Evergreen Cemetery.

Harold Dake Family AHAHBBAAA. Darrell Duane Dake
Darrell was born July 10, 1928 in Urbana, Ia. to parents James Harold Dake and Erma Reid. He graduated High School in 1947. He had a career in the US Air Force and obtained the rank of Senior Master SGT. He served in Korea and Vietnam. He was married in Germany, while in the Army, on Oct. 17, 1958 to Katharina Maria Hoff. He died of Parkinson's disease on June 29, 2002 at Muskogee, OK and was buried July 3, 2002 at the Ft. Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, OK.

Darrell Duane Dake Family AHAHBBAAAA. Liana Eileen Dake
Liana was born on May 12, 1957 in Dromersheim, Germany to parents Darrell Dake and Katharina (Hoff) Dake. She married Thomas Wynne. They lived in New York. They had children: Katie Lorraine and Mathew Darrell Wynne.

AHAHBBAAAB. Glenda Leigh Dake
Glenda was born on Dec. 23, 1959 in Orlando, FL to parents Darrell Dake and Katharina (Hoff) Dake. She married Larry Voigt and they lived in Muskogee, OK. They had children: Anthony William and Rebecca Michelle Voigt.

AHAHBBAAB. Doris Darlene Dake
Doris was born on May 11, 1930 at Urbana, IA to parents James H. Dake and Erma G. (Reid) Dake. She married Glenn George Krug on July 2, 1948. They had children: Linda Suzanne, Glennys Kay and Jolyn Rence Krug. She died on May 5, 2009.

AHAHBBAAC. Lyle Leroy Dake

Lyle was born Feb. 8, 1938 in Vinton, IA to parents James Harold Dake and Erma Reid. He served at a non-commissioned officer in the Navy Band between 1956 and 1975. He was married on April 25, 1957 to Marilyn Carol White at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. In 1973, he received a B.S. in Business Administration and an MBA in 1974 from Roosevelt University. He was the Assistant Trust Officer at the Zion State Bank and Trust Company, Zion, Illinois. betwen 1975 and 1978. He was the head of the Trust Deptartment, Bank of Waukegan, Waukegan, Ill. between 1978 and 1980 and at the Citizen National Bank of Macomb, Macomb, Illinois in 1980. He then did postgraduate work in Trust Banking at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina during 1976 and 1977 and later at Northwestern University between 1979 to 1981. He was made Vice President, Western Illinois Estate Planning Council in 1980, Member of faculty of College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois, 1974 to 1980, Mc Henry County College, Crystall Lake, Illinois. 1974 to 1980 and Western Illinois University in 1981. He was Sr. Vice President and Trust Officer until 1996 at Herget National Bank in Pekin, Illinois, Mercantile Bank & Trust in Quincy, Illinois and American National Bank (now Union Planters) in Vincennes, Indiana. In 1996, he became a stock broker with Fifth Third Bank and finally semi-retired in 1999. He taught college classes part-time evenings for over 25 years. He earned a Doctorate in 2006 with a major in Theology from the Master's International School of Divinity in Evansville, Indiana and served for several years as a Protestant Chaplin for Holland America Cruise Line. He was a lay preacher in several churches in Illinois and Indiana. He died on Dec. 7, 2023 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence, Illinois.

Obituary: Dr. Lyle L. Dake, 85, of Lawrenceville, IL, went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 7, 2023. He was born February 8, 1938, in Vinton, IA to the late J. Harold and Erma Grace (Reid) Dake. He attended Vinton High School and was a graduate of the 1956 class. Lyle married, the love of his life, Marilyn White on April 25, 1957. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 20 years and retired as a Musician Master Chief Petty Officer. Once retired, Lyle continued his career as a Trust Officer/VP for American National Bank, teaching college business courses at several colleges, and serving as interim pastor for churches across Indiana. He also served on Knox Co. Rotary Club. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Darrel (Katherina) Dake, Darlene (Glenn) Krug, and Larry Dake. He is survived by his wife, of 66 years, Marilyn Dake; children Monica Durham, Melanie DeMaria, Joel Dake, Stephen (Kimberly) Dake; grandchildren Jesse (Vicky) Durham, Taylor Dake, Cooper Dake; great-grandchildren Noah Durham and Camden Carr; sister-in-law Anne Dake; and many nieces and nephews.

Lyle Leroy Dake Family

AHAHBBAACA. Monica Lynn Dake
Monica was born on Jan. 22, 1958 at Vinton, IA to parents Lyle Dake and Marilyn (White) Dake. She married William Austin Durham on June 4, 1977 at Immanuel Baptist Chruch, Waukegan, Illinois. She received her Masters Degree and was a school psychologist in the San Bernadino, CA school system. They have children: Jesse Austin Durham (born Jan. 26, 1982 at Macomb, IL and in 2014 living in Hawaii). Monica has retired and currently lives in Hawaii.

AHAHBBAACB. Melanie Ann Dake
Melanie was born on May 29, 1961 to Lyle Dake and Marilyn (White) Dake at Andrews AFB Hospital, Morningside, MD. She married John Charles DeMaria on Oct. 16, 1993 at Great Falls Methodist Church, Great Falls, VA. She received her Masters Degree and is a Deputy Marshall-Inspector with the US Marshall's Service in Chicago, IL.

AHAHBBAACC. Joel David Dake
Joel was born on May 1, 1967 at the US Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD to parents Lyle Dake and Marilyn (White) Dake. Self taught professional musicians and computer engineers. Joel works in the computer department at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.

AHAHBBAACD. Stephen Dwight Dake
Stephen was born on November 13, 1968 at the US Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD to parents Lyle Dake and Marilyn (White) Dake. He married Kimberly Jo Bushue on Feb. 12, 1994 at Congregational United Church of Christ, Pekin, IL. He worked as a professional musician for a period of time and owned a painting company in Pekin, IL. He studied Computer Science/Information Security and worked for various firms as a computer engineer (Information Security - IBM, EMC, Catepillar Inc., State Farm Insurance). After serving in the US Army as an Infantry Soldier and an Intelligence Analyst, he moved his family to Cambridge, Wisconsin in 2005. He has served as a member of the Board for the Village of Cambridge and is the Commander of the American Legion Post #195. He now works as a Computer/Information Security Consultant in Madison, WI, as owner of Stephen Dake Consulting, LLC.

Stephen Dwight Dake Family AHAHBBAACDA. Taylor Ann Dake
Taylor was born on July 4, 1995 at Pekin, IL to parents Stephen Dake and Kimberly (Bushue) Dake.

AHAHBBAACDB. Cooper Evan Dake
Cooper was born on May 18, 2007 at Fort Atkinson, WI to parents Stephen Dake and Kimberly (Bushue) Dake.

AHAHBBAAD. Larry Dean Dake

Larry was born on July 14, 1941 in Vinton, Iowa to parents James Harold Dake and Erma Reid. He was first married in 1959 to Linda Kay Matheny and later on Oct. 11, 1975 to Anne Eileen Lynch Williams. He was a driver for Concrete Ready Mix in Vinton, Iowa and then worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 15 years. He died January 26, 2022 in Hiawatha, Iowa and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Benton, Iowa.

Obituary:

Larry Dean Dake, 80, died peacefully Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha of cancer.

Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 30, at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home in Vinton with a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. Private family burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton.

Larry was born July 14, 1941 in Vinton, the son of James Harold and Erma Grace Reid Dake. He grew up and attended school in Vinton, graduating in 1959. On October 11, 1975 he married Anne Lynch in Vinton. Larry was a truck driver and drove for McDowell's Ready Mix, Iowa DOT and Coots Materials before retiring. Larry loved boating, fishing and traveling to the Gulf of Mexico. He played drums in a country western band for many years. He enjoyed the Green Bay Packers and traveling around the gulf watching sunsets with Anne.

Larry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Anne; children, Teresa Lazenby, Van Horne, Lori Harris, Cedar Rapids and Jeff Dake, Vinton; 15 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; brother, Lyle (Marilyn) Dake, Lawrenceville, IL; several nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law, Delores Lynch.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mike; brother, Darrel Dake and his wife, Katherina; sister, Darlene Krug and her husband, Glenn; son-in-law, Bill Lazenby; great-grandson, Asher; and father-in-law, Clem Lynch.

Larry Dean Dake Family AHAHBBAADA. Lori Anne Dake
Lori was born Jan. 6, 1967 to parents Anne Eileen Lynch and Mr. Williams. She was later adopted by Larry Dean Dake after Anne and Larry married.

AHAHBBAADB. Michael Charles Dake
Michael was born on Feb. 22, 1969 in Independence, Iowa to parents Larry Dake and Anne Eileen (Lynch) Dake.

Obituary: Michael Charles Dake, 48, passed away on Wednesday April 12, 2017, of cancer at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. A visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. April 21, with a memorial service following at 8:30 p.m. at Memorial Services of Iowa, 4208 N. Ankeny Blvd. Mike was born Feb. 22, 1969 in Independence to Larry and Anne (Lynch) Dake. He graduated from Vinton High School in 1987 and obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of South Dakota. He was a long-time car salesman for Dave Ostrem Imports, European Motor Cars, and Stew Hansen Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.

He is survived by his grandmother, Delores Lynch of Independence; his father and mother, Larry and Anne of Vinton; son, Tanner; daughter, Keely of Ankeny; son, Garrison of Minnesota; brother Jeff of Atkins; sisters: Lori (Thess) Harris of Cedar Rapids, and Teresa Lazenby of Van Horne; and may nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents Clem Lynch, and Harold and Emma Dake; and a brother-in-law, Bill Lazenby

AHAHBBAADC. Jeffrey Todd Dake
Jeffery was born on March 15, 1971 to parents Anne Eileen Lynch and Mr. Williams. He was later adopted by Larry Dean Dake after Anne and Larry married. Jeffrey married Lisa Johnson and had two children. Lisa and Jeff divorced about 2001. On Feb. 2, 2002 he married Joleen Walderbach and had one child.

Jeffrey Todd Dake Family

AHAHBBAADCA. Maria Lynn Dake
Maria was born on Sept. 16 (1987) to parents Jeffrey Dake and Teresa Lerch. Her surname was changed from Lerch to Dake about 2000.

AHAHBBAADCB. Bryce Edward Dean Dake
Bryce was born May 10, 1997 to parents Jeffrey and Lisa (Johnson) Dake.

AHAHBBAADCC. Brennan Michael Dake
Brennan was born Dec. 4, 1999 to parents Jeffrey and Lisa (Johnson) Dake.

AHAHBBAADCD. John Jeffrey Dake
John was born March 28, 2003 to parents Jeffrey and Joleen (Walderbach) Dake. AHAHBBAADD. Teresa Joanne Dake
Teresa was born on Aug. 7, 1959 at Vinton, IA to parents Larry Dake and Linda (Matheny) Dake. She married Bill Lazenby On Aug. 23, 1982. The had children: Brittany Marie (born Oct. 14, 1983 at Iowa City, IA).

AHAHBBAADD. Teresa Joanne Dake
Teresa was born on Aug. 7, 1959 at Vinton, IA to parents Larry Dake and Linda (Matheny) Dake. She married Bill Lazenby On Aug. 23, 1982. The had children: Brittany Marie (born Oct. 14, 1983 at Iowa City, IA).

AHAHBBAB. Willis Ellsworth Dake
Willis was born in Mt. Auburn, Iowa on Feb. 1, 1909 to parents Clarence Dake and Nina F. Ellsworth. During World War II he served his nation in the US Army and reached the rank of Tech. 5. He was a member of the Geo. G. Luckey American Legion Post #57 of Vinton. On August 3, 1930 he married Letha Reid at Eldora and she preceded him in death on June 24, 1966. During the Depression, he worked for the state constructing highways. He married Belva Johnson on June 8, 1968 at Vinton. Willis owned W.E. Dake Lime and Rock Products, which is now Coots Materials Co., and operated heavy construction equipment. While living in Garrison he served on the City Council. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton and enjoyed spending summer months in Guttenberg, IA and in Hardy, Arkansas. He died at age 96, on Friday, November 9, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids following an extended illness. Willis is survived by his wife, Belva of Vinton. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, IA.

Willis Ellsworth Dake Family AHAHBBABA. Alice Lavonne (Bonnie) Dake
Alice was born on Feb. 21, 1931 at Urbana, IA to parents Willis Dake and Letha (Reid) Dake. She married Robert Curtis Byer on January 19, 1952 at Vinton, IA. (He They had children: Robin Diane and Timothy Rober Byer.

AHAHBBABB. Eva Lee Dake
Eva was born June 1, 1932 at Urbana, IA to parents Willis Dake and Letha (Reid) Dake. She married Jack Fennern on March 24, 1951 (they divorced March 6, 1969). They had children: Jack, Mickey, Debbie, Sherry and Joe Fennern.

AHAHBBABC. Carol Colleen Dake
Carol was born on Dec. 25, 1951 at Vinton, IA to parents Willis Dake and Letha (Reid) Dake. She married Ron Rehder in 1979.(He died some time before 2007) They had children: Erin and Brooke Rehder. In 2007, she was living in Blue Grass, Scott Co., IA.

AHAHBBAC. Laverne Clarence Dake
Laverne was born on May 3, 1915 at Brandon, Buchanan, IA to parents Clarence L. Dake and Nina F. (Ellsworth) Dake. On Feb. 6, 1939 he married Audrey Laverna (Wisehart) Dennison in Vinton, IA. (She was born Apr. 26, 1920 and died on June 29, 1983) He served in World War II in the Army. He was a self employed carpenter and bricklayer. He was a talented wood worker and specialized in making grandfather clocks. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and going for walk in retirement. On Aug. 1, 2005 he died at the Sunnycreast Nursing Home in Dysart at the age of 90 after an extended illness. Graveside services werre at 10:30 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton by the Rev. Rose Blank. Phillips Funeral Home in Vinton was in charge of arrangements. He was survived by his daughter, Roseanne Rogers and husband Bob, and his brother Willis Dake and wife Belva all of Vinton. In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Donna, Karen and Martha; his son, Nile and his brothers, Harold and Marvin.
Laverne Dake Family
AHAHBBACA. Karen Ruth Dake
Karen was born March 28, 1944 at Vinton, IA to parents Laverne Dake and Audrey (Dennison) Dake. She died on Sept. 15, 1995 in Vinton, Benton, Iowa and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery..

AHAHBBACB. Donna Eileen Dake
Donna was born on Nov. 28, 1946 at Urbana, IA to parents Laverne Dake and Audrey (Dennison) Dake. She died on Oct. 14, 1988 at Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton, Benton Co., IA. She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, IA.

AHAHBBACC. Nile Laverne Dake
Nile was born May 1, 1948 at Urbana, IA to parents Laverne Dake and Audrey (Dennison) Dake. He lived in Vinton, IA in 2001. He died January 7, 1995 at Sigourney, Keokuk, Iowa and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton, Benton, Iowa.

AHAHBBACD. Rose Ann Dake
Rose was born on Oct. 18, 1951 at Urbana, IA to parents Laverne Dake and Audrey (Dennison) Dake. She married Robert Carl Rogers on July 31, 1982 at Vinton, IA. She died Dec. 26, 2007 at Vinton, Benton, Iowa and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.

AHAHBBACE. Martha Raye Dake
Martha was born on Oct. 24, 1954 at Vinton, IA to parents Laverne Dake and Audrey (Dennison) Dake. She died June 19, 2002 at Cedar Rapids, Lynn, Iowa and was buried in Vinton, Benton, IA at Evergreen Cemetery.

AHAHBBAD. Marvin Edward Dake
Marvin was born on Nov. 26, 1917 in Mora, Minn. to parents Clarence Dake and Nina F. Ellsworth. He married Minnie Mathilde Larsen on Sept. 27, 1945 in Maquoketa, Iowa. He has worked for the County Highway Commission as a Road Maintainer and was Town Marshall for Dysart, Iowa. He died on July 13, 2001 at Dysart, Tama, Iowa and is buried at Dysart, Iowa.

Marvin Dake Family
AHAHBBADA. Gary Wayne Dake

Gary was born on April 4, 1946 in Vinton, Iowa to parents Marvin Edward Dake and Minnie Mathilde Larsen. He was married on March 8, 1968 in Dysart, Iowa to Carol Ann Thierer. He died June 6, 2026 at home in Hudson, Black Hawk, Iowa.

Obituary: He was born April 4, 1946, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Marvin and Minnie Dake. He married Carol Thierer on March 8, 1968, in Dysart. Gary graduated from Dysart High School, and in 1973 he earned a degree in accounting from the University of Northern Iowa. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 40 years before retiring in 2008. Gary is survived by three sons, Robert, Craig, and Jeffrey, all of Hudson; a daughter, Tammy (Matt) Hamilton of Hudson; two grandchildren, Bradley (Mikayla) Dake and Jennavieve Dake; two step-grandchildren, Miles (Katherine) Hamilton and Connor (Elise) Hamilton; two great-grandchildren, Charli Dake and Colson Dake; two sisters, Marilyn Peters and Diana Corkery; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; his parents; and a brother, Ron Dake.

Gary Wayne Dake Family
AHAHBBADAA. Robert Darrin Dake
Robert was born on Aug. 15, 1968 at Grundy center, IA to parents Gary Wayne Dake and Carol (Thierer) Dake.

AHAHBBADAB. Tamra Ranae Dake
Tamra was born on Feb. 9, 1970 at Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., IA to parents Gary Wayne Dake and Carol (Thierer) Dake.

AHAHBBADAC. Craig Alan Dake
Craig was born on Oct. 26, 1976 at Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., IA to parents Gary Wayne Dake and Carol (Thierer) Dake.

AHAHBBADAD. Jeffery Michael Dake
Jeffery was born on May 19, 1980 at Rochester, MN to parents Gary Wayne Dake and Carol (Thierer) Dake.

AHAHBBADB. Ronald Lee Dake
Ronald was born on June 10, 1948 in Vinton, Iowa to parents Marvin Edward Dake and Minnie Mathilde Larsen. He was married on Nov. 14, 1970 in Raymond, Iowa to Dixie Ann Federspiel.

Ronald Lee Dake Family

AHAHBBADBA. Michelle Andrea Dake
Michelle was born on March 13, 1974 at Waterloo, IA to parents Ronald Dake and Dixie (Federspiel) Dake.

AHAHBBADBB. Jennifer Jo Dake
Jennifer was born on June 21, 1975 at Waterloo, IA to parents Ronald Dake and Dixie (Federspiel) Dake.

AHAHBBADC. Marilyn Sue Dake
Marilyn was born on April 8, 1954 at Vinton, IA to parents Marvin Dake and Minnie (Larsen) Dake. She married Craig Allan Peters on May 20, 1983 at La Porte City, IA. They had children: Lanette Tenille Peters (born June 28, 1980 at Waterloo, IA).

AHAHBBADD. Diana Marie Dake
Diana was born on Sept. 11, 1958 at Vinton, IA to parents Marvin Dake and Minnie (Larsen) Dake. She married Martin Joseph Corkery on Sept. 24, 1983 at Jesup, IA. They had children: Miranda Elise, Shayla Alexandra, Landon Patrick and Trevor Martin Corkery. Her husband Martin passed away on May 25, 2004, at the age of 46 from a stroke.

AHAHBBADE. Kathie Dake
Kathie was born to parents Marvin E. Dake and Minnie (Larsen) Dake. She married Jerry Adams in Vinton, Benton Co., IA. She lived in Vinton, IA in 2007.

AHAHBBB. Floyd Roscoe Dake
Floyd was born on Nov. 1, 1881 in Eden Township, Benton Co., Iowa to parents Floyd Adelbert Dake and Mary Catherine Young Dake. He quit school after the 8th grade. On Oct. 4, 1905 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa he married Blanche P. Meskimen. (Blanche, the daughter of Lewis Meskimen and Louise (Tharp) Dake). His parents owned a farm near Urbana and what was previously Benton City. When his parents moved into Vinton from the farm, Floyd and his brother Lewis Carl stayed on the farm. In the 1915 Census he was listed as living in Vinton, Iowa. In 1917 he and his wife Blanche were listed as leasing 72 acres in Section 30, Benton Township, Benton Co., IA from John Young (his maternal grandfather). Floyd and his family lived on a farm until 1945 when they moved to Vinton. He died on Sept. 27, 1956, after being ill for three years.

Floyd R. Dake Family

AHAHBBBA. John Adelbert Dake
John was born on July 4, 1906 at Mt. Auburn, Ia. to parents Floyd R. Dake and Blanche F. Meskimen. He married Pauline Trego on July 2, 1927 at Independence, Ia. and was later divorced. He lived for a period of time at Central City, Iowa where he farmed and for a short time was Justice of the Peace. He was married a second time to Retha Betzer and was divorced. He was a salesman for Farmers Supply Co. in Vinton for many years retiring in 1971. After retiring he moved to Port Charlotte, Florida (He married third time to Ethel Davis on May 6, 1961.) He was a resident of Palm View Care center in Port Charlotte, Fla. from March 1988 until his death on Oct. 10, 1988. He was buried on Oct. 13, 1988 at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton, Ia.

Obituary for Pauline (Trego) Dake

Pauline Dake 94, a resident of The Meth-Wick Community , died Monday Nov. 3, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long and happy life. Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation center in Marion by the Rev. Nick Longworth. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery rural Coggon.

Survivors include her children, Raymond (Rosemary) Dake of Fairfield, Evalyn (Ron) Moorehead of Maple Valley, Wash., Mary Lou Bell of San Antonio, Texas, Dorothy (Dean) Locke of Coggon, Lois Sparks of State center, Iowa, Delbert (Elizabeth) Dake of Marion, a sister Marie Kothman of St. Cloud, Minn.: 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grand children and a great-great grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, three grandsons and a great grandson.

Pauline was born March 31, 1909, the daughter of Sherman W. and Henrietta (Bogle) Trego in rural Shellsburg. She was proud to have been a farmer her entire life.

Pauline was an active member of Spring Grove United Methodist Church in Coggon, a member of the Farm Bureau, was a conselor of MYF, and cooked at YMCA Camp Wapsi for many years. Pauline was a member of the Linn County Dairy Herdsman Associaton.

John Adelbert Dake Family

AHAHBBBAA. Delbert Gene Dake
Delbert was born on Dec. 23, 1945 in Vinton, Iowa to parents John Adelbert Dake and Pauline Trego. He was married to Elizabeth Lucille Donovan on Dec. 26, 1964 at Castle Grove, Iowa. He lives in Marion, Ia. and works for Rockwell-Collins in Cedar Rapids, IA..

Delbert G. Dake Family

AHAHBBBAAA. Karl Josef Dake
Karl was born on Dec. 1, 1965 at Tacoma, WA to parents Delbert Gene Dake and Elizabeth Lucille (Donovan) Dake.

AHAHBBBAAB. Christopher Gene Dake
Christopher was born on Dec. 29, 1966 to to parents Delbert Gene Dake and Elizabeth Lucille (Donovan) Dake.

AHAHBBBAAC. Mathew Delbert Dake
Mathew Dake

Mathew was born June 6, 1971 to parents Delbert Gene Dake and Elizabeth Lucille (Donovan) Dake. He joined Wertz & Leehey, P.C., in January, 2000, after engaging in general practice in both Nebraska and Des Moines, Iowa. He is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and graduated with honors from the University of Northern Iowa, earning a degree in Business Administration with a Communications minor. Matt earned a law degree from Creighton University in 1997, graduating Cum Laude and ranking in the top 15% of his class. While at Creighton, Matt was selected as one of four participants to represent Creighton University at the National Jessup International Moot Court Competition.

Matt was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 1997. He is a member of the Linn County Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, and is a member of the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association. In addition to practicing in Iowa's state courts, Matt is admitted to practice in federal court in both the Northern and Southern District Courts of Iowa. matt represents a diverse group of clients in matters relating to both workers' compensation and personal injury.

AHAHBBBAAD. Laurel Elizabeth Dake
Laurel was born on Sept. 17, 1982 to parents Delbert Gene Dake and Elizabeth Lucille (Donovan) Dake.

AHAHBBBAB. Raymond L. Dake
Raymond was born on Dec. 16, 1927 in Eden Township, Benton Co., Iowa to parents John Adelbert Dake and Pauline Trego. He was married on Aug.27, 1950 to Rose Mary Long. He lives in Fairfield, Ia.

Raymond L. Dake Family

AHAHBBBABA. Carolyn Irene Dake
Carolyn was born on Dec. 24, 1951 at Vinton, IA to parents Raymond L. Dake and Rose Mary (Long) Dake. She married Randel J. Bartemeyer on June 7, 1975. They had children: Karissa L. and Brandon J. Bartemeyer.

AHAHBBBABB. Kimberly Gene Dake
Kimberly Gene was born on Aug. 24, 1955 in Vinton, IA to parents Raymond L. Dake and Rose Mary (Long) Dake. He married Penny Campbell on Sept. 12, 1981.

Kimberly Gene Dake Family

AHAHBBBABBA. Kelly Ann Dake:
Kelly was born to parents Kimberly Gene Dake and Penny (Campbell) Dake.

AHAHBBBABBB. Jason Allen Dake
Jason Allen was born to parents Kimberly Gene Dake and Penny (Campbell) Dake.

AHAHBBBABC. Brian Lee Dake
Brian was born on Oct. 11, 1957 in Vinton, IA to parents Raymond L. Dake and Rose Mary (Long) Dake. He married Cheryl Becicka on April 16, 1977.

Brian Lee Dake Family

AHAHBBBABCA. Amanda Kay Dake Amanda was born on March 28, 1980 to parents Brian Lee Dake and Cheryl (Becicka) Dake.

AHAHBBBABCB. Adam Jason Dake
Adam was born on Feb. 10, 1983 to parents Brian Lee Dake and Cheryl (Becicka) Dake.

AHAHBBBABD. Bruce Dean Dake
Bruce was born on May 18, 1959 at Manchester, IA to parents Raymond L. Dake and Rose Mary (Long) Dake. He married Susan Johnson on July 11, 1981.

Bruce Dean Dake Family

AHAHBBBABDA. Brooke Lynn Dake
Brooke was born on March 29, 1983 to parents Bruce Dean Dake and Susan (Johnson) Dake.

AHAHBBBAC. Evelyn Mae Dake
Evelyn was born on July 4, 1930 at Vinton, IA to parents John Adelbert Dake and Pauline Trego. She married Ronald Keith Moorhead on Feb. 13, 1960 at Cedar Rapids, IA. They had children: Paul Jeffery, Jerry Lee, Thomas Alan Moorhead. They live in Cedar Rapids, IA.

AHAHBBBAD. Mary Louise Dake
Mary Louise was born on March 9, 1933 to parents John Adelbert Dake and Pauline Trego. She married John Arther Bell on July 17, 1951 at Ft. Hood, TX and they were divorced in Feb. 1972. They had children: Michael G., and Gordon J. Bell. She lives in West Des Moines, IA.

AHAHBBBAE. Dorthy Virginia Dake
Dorthy was born on Aug. 23, 1936 at Taylor Township, Benton Co., IA to parents John Adelbert Dake and Pauline Trego. She married Dean Russell Locke on April 3, 1955 at Coggon, Linn Co., IA. They had children: Mark Russell, David Allen Locke. They live in Coggon, IA.

AHAHBBBAF. Lois Pauline Dake
Louis was born on July 28, 1942 at Taylor Township, Benton Co., IA to parents John Adelbert Dake and Pauline Trego. She married Francis Childs on Dec. 30, 1960 and they were divorced on April 8, 1972. She married a second time to John Wilber Sparks. She had children: Kirk, Kelly DeArliss and Sara. She lives in State center, IA.

AHAHBBBAG. Nancy Sheryl Dake
Nancy was born on Dec. 23, 1951 at Eden Township, Benton Co., IA to parents John Adelbert Dake and Pauline Trego. She married Bob Edwin Pasker on May 29, 1971 at Manchester, IA. They had children: Jennifer E., Tiffany S. Pasker. They live in Marion, IA.

AHAHBBBAH. Jenny Lynn Dake
Jenny was born on Nov. 21, 1952 to parents John Adelbert Dake and Retha Betzer Dake. She married Tim Whitney. They had children: Crystal and Shannon. They live in Ankeny, IA.

AHAHBBBAI. Penny Jane Dake
Penny was born on Nov. 21. 1952 to parents John Adelbert Dake and Retha Betzer Dake. She was the twin sister of Jenny Dake. She married Michael Colby and they have one son Chad Colby. They reside in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

AHAHBBBAJ. Evan D. Dake
Evan was born on March 30, 1960 in St. Lukes Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa to parents John Adelbert Dake and Retha (Betzer) Dake. He lived in Central City, Iowa and later moved to rural Vinton, Iowa. He married Cindy Janice Lay on Oct. 21, 1989 at Springtown, Texas. They were divorced on Oct. 22, 2002.

Evan D. Dake Family

AHAHBBBAJA. Rachel Marie Dake
Rachel Marie was born to parents Evan D. Dake and Cindy (Lay) Dake.

AHAHBBBB. Leroy Lawrence Dake
Lawrence was born on Aug. 21, 1908 in Benton Co., Ia. to parents Floyd R. Dake and Blanche P. Meskimen. He married Charolette Williams on April 22, 1931 at Anamosa, Ia. They lived on a farm near Brandon and later moved to Vinton. He was a carpenter until he moved to Port Charlotte, Fla. He currently lives in Pt. Charlotte, Fla.

Lawrence Dake Family

AHAHBBBBA. Charlene Dixie Dake
Charlene was born on April 13, 1935 at Benton Co., IA to parents Lawrence Leroy Dake and Charlotte (Williams) Dake. She married Lyle Dean Hazeltine on June 4, 1953 at Brandon, Buchanan Co., IA. They had children: Michael Dean, Steven Craig, Connie Diane and Nickie Suzanne Hazeltine. They currently live in Port Charlotte, FL.

AHAHBBBC. Marion Lewis Dake
Lewis was born on Feb. 17, 1911 in Benton Co., Ia. to parents Floyd R. Dake and Blanche P. Meskimen. He married Ethel Marie Fuehrer on April 22, 1931 at Anamosa, Ia. He died in Nov. 7, 1983 in Vinton, Iowa.

Marion Lewis Dake Family

AHAHBBBCB. Kenneth Lewis Dake
Kenneth was born on May 20, 1933 in Benton Co., Iowa to parents Marion Lewis Dake and Ethel Marie Fuehrer. He was married on March 5, 1954 to Dorothy Horak. He farms near Vinton, Iowa.

Kenneth Lewis Dake Family

AHAHBBBCBA. Linda Sue Dake
Linda was born on Oct. 28, 1958 to parents Kenneth Lewis Dake and Dorothy (Horak) Dake. She married Cris Gulick on Aug. 22, 1980 and they divorced in 1982. She took back the Dake name after the divorce. She is a CPA at Maquota Hospital, Maquota, IA.

AHAHBBBCBB. Donna Lou Dake
Donna was born on Aug. 10, 1960 to parents Kenneth Lewis Dake and Dorothy (Horak) Dake. She married Douglas Kofoed on March 29, 1980. They had children: Jennifer (Dec. 9, 1981) and Amber Leigh (Dec. 20, 1984).

AHAHBBBCBC. Sandra Kay Dake
Sandra was born on Dec. 8, 1961 to parents Kenneth Lewis Dake and Dorothy (Horak) Dake. She was married to Kim Frahm on July 21, 1979. They had children: Stephen Arthur (Jan. 13, 1980) and Jason Douglas(Dec. 4, 1981).

AHAHBBBCBD. Diane Jean Dake
Diane was born on March 15, 1964 to parents Kenneth Lewis Dake and Dorothy (Horak) Dake. born: 15 Mar. 1964

AHAHBBBCC. De Mont Wayne Dake
De Mont was born on Oct. 4, 1945 in Benton Co., Iowa to parents Marion Lewis Dake and Ethel Marie Fuehrer. He graduated from Vinton High School in 1963. He served in the US Army in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967, as a Sgt. On June 15, 1968 he married Mary Jo Ludden. He worked as a Coordinator in the Engineering Department for Rockwell Corporation, Cedar Rapids, IA, until 2005 when he retired. He was a member of Geo. G. Luckey American Legion Post #57 of Vinton and was a fan of Nascar Racing. He died on December 6, 2006 at the Central Florida Hospital, Sanford, FL after suffering an apparent heart attack while on vacation. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Benton Co., Vinton, IA.

Demont Wayne Dake Family

AHAHBBBCCA. Justine Marie Dake
Justine was born on Jan. 9, 1969 to parents Demont Wayne Dake and Mary Jo (Ludden) Dake. She married Joseph Souhrada of Milton, WI. The had children: Alexa, Anna and Andrew Souhrada.

AHAHBBBCCB. Charlene Renee Dake
Charlene was born on Dec. 15, 1970 to parents Demont Wayne Dake and Mary Jo (Ludden) Dake. She married a Mr. Berzinski of Cedar Rapids.

AHAHBBBCA. Rudy Laverne Dake
Rudy was born on Dec. 13, 1936 in Benton Co., Iowa to parents Marion Lewis Dake and Ethel Marie Fuehrer. He was married on Sept. 3, 1960 to Karen Bascam. They were later divorced in 1967. He was married a second time to Janice Weisert on Nov. 30, 1968. They were also later divorced on Nov. 22, 1982. In 2006 he was living in Vinton, Benton Co., IA.

Rudy Laverne Dake Family

AHAHBBBCAA. Jimmie Laverne Dake
Jimmie was born on Jan. 28, 1962 to parents Rudy Laverne Dake and Janice (Weisert) Dake.

AHAHBBBCAB. Sharon Kay Dake
Sharon was born on Feb. 27, 1961 to parents Rudy Laverne Dake and Janice (Weisert) Dake. She married Brad DeVoll. They had children: Krista Kay (Jan. 01, 1985).

AHAHBBBCAC. Carolyn Kay Dake
Carolyn was born on Sept. 23, 1974 to parents Rudy Laverne Dake and Janice (Weisert) Dake.

AHAHBBBCD. Janet Sue Dake
Janet was born Oct. 01, 1942 at Benton Co., IA to parents Marion Lewis Dake and Ethel Marie (Fuehrer) Dake. She married Richard Kearns on Oct. 14, 1967. They had children: Ronald Laverne Kearns. In 2006, she lived in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.

AHAHBBBCE. Bonnie Jean Dake
Bonnie was born on May 4, 1947 at Benton Co., IA o parents Marion Lewis Dake and Ethel Marie (Fuehrer) Dake. She married Gary Acklin on June 4, 1965 and they were divorced in March 1975. She married a second time to Paul Schroeder Jr. on Jan 21, 1978. She had children: Michele Marie (Jan. 22, 1967); Anthony Floyd (July 14, 1969); Adam Paul (Aug. 22, 1978); Eric David (Mar. 31, 1980); Amy Marie (Dec. 29, 1981). In 2006, she lived in Coon Rapids, IA.

AHAHBBBD. Floyd Adonald Dake

Beulah (Kiser) Dake

Floyd was born in 1914 at Vinton, IA to parents Floyd Roscoe Dake and Blanche P. (Meskimen) Dake. He was married on March 25, 1933 to Beaulah Catherine Kizer. (Beulah was born Feb. 6, 1913, to Abraham and Mary Jane (nee Covington) Kizer. Beulah graduated from Vinton High School in 1928. Beulah worked at Birds Hardware store and for the Benton Co. School Board) . They farmed in the Vinton area until 1955. He was a carpenter and worked with his brother Lawrence until they both moved to Pt. Charlotte, Fla In 1970, they moved to Port Charlotte. Beaulah worked for the Charlotte County School Board until 1977, when she retired. .Floyd died in 1991 at Port Charlotte, FL. Beulah returned to Vinton, IA in 2005. Beulah died Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab in Vinton, Iowa, at age 96, following an extended illness.

Floyd Adonald Dake Family

AHAHBBBDA. Betty Jane Dake
Betty was born on Jan. 21, 1935 to parents Floyd Adonald Dake and Beaulah Catherine (Kizer) Dake. She married T.H. Smothers on Sept. 27, 1951 and they divorced in Feb. 1957. She married a second time to Marvin Trimble on Nov. 15, 1957. They had children: (1) Roxa Lynn, (1) Jack Leroy, (2) Krysta Kay, (2) Marvin Dean. She died some time before 2009.

AHAHBBBDB. Patricia Ann Dake
Patricia was born on Aug. 01, 1941 to parents Floyd Adonald Dake and Beaulah Catherine (Kizer) Dake. She married Roger Metz on Oct. 16, 1960 and they divorced in 1976. They had children: Regina Ray, Robin Renal. She married a second time to a Mr. Turner. In 2009, she lived in Punta Gorda, FL.

AHAHBBBDC. Barbara Jean Dake
Barbara was born on May 29, 1944 to parents Floyd Adonald Dake and Beaulah Catherine (Kizer) Dake. She married Dwayne Burkey on January 07, 1962 and they divorced in 1981. They had children: Debra Kay, and Donald Dwayne Burkey. She married a second time to a Mr. Christianson. In 2009, she lived in Vinton, IA.
AHAHBBC. Lewis Carlton Dake

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AHAHBBD. Arleigh Demster Dake

Arleigh was born on April 6, 1889 in Eden Township, Benton Co., Iowa to parents Floyd Adelbert Dake and Mary Catherine Young Dake. He finished the 10th grade and then quit school. In 1910 he was listed as a hiredman for Fred L. Averhoff. On March 12, 1913 he married Ida Lois Calkins in Vinton, Benton Co., Iowa. (Ida was born Feb. 7 1894 in Iowa and died on June 15, 1989 in Cypress, Orange, California. She is buried there at Forest Lawn Memorial Park). In the 1915 Census Arleigh and his family were listed as farming near Brandon, Iowa. He lived in Mt. Auburn, Iowa for 32 years and worked for the Benton Co. Highway Commission as a road maintainer before moving to California to retire (some time after 1956). He died in Dec. 1983 in Long Beach, Calif. His sister Nira, later told a story about Arleigh," When Arleigh was young he was taught very strict manners, which included not to ask for things. At Grandmothers Dake's house he once said "If I was home I would be eating." This got the point across without his asking for food. He died Oct. 17, 1983 in Orange, Orange, California and is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress, Orange, California.
Arleigh Dake Family AHAHBBDA. Ila Lois Dake
Ila was born to parents Arleigh Dake and Ida (Calkins) Dake on Aug. 1, 1919 in Homer, Buchanan, Iowa. She married Floyd Julius Gaddy in 1939. (Floyd was born 1916 and died 1992). She died March 29, 1982 at Anaheim, California and is buried at Cypress, Orange, California in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. They had one child: Marilyn Faye "Tiny" Gaddy (born Mar 2, 1942 at Mount Auburn, Benton, Iowa and died Feb. 15, 2008 at Anaheim, Orange, California).

AHAHBBE. Nira Leone Dake

Nira was born on Oct. 23, 1892 in Eden Township, Benton Co., Iowa to parents Floyd Adelbert Dake and Mary Catherine Young Dake. She lived in Benton Co. until she was 14 years old when her father died. After her fathers death she moved to California with her mother for 6 years, spending the winters in California and summers in Iowa. She married Glen B. Edmond on April 14, 1917 in Vinton, Benton Co., Iowa. He was the Manager of the Gas Plant at the time they were married. After their marriage, they moved to California for two years. They had one son born in California named: Richard (born: Aug. 7, 1918, he later married Alice Doetzal; died: March 2, 1994). When Richard was 9 months old they moved back to Iowa. They lived in Vinton, Ia. until Richard was 11 years old and then returned to California for 2 years before returning to Vinton. Glen worked as an auto-mobile mechanic all these years until he retired. He died in 1954. She was member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Vinton American Legion Auxiliary Post No.57 and a Past Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge.She died on July 1, 1988 at Virginia Gay Hospital,Vinton,Ia. She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton, Ia.