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Jonathon Hale Broders Jonathon Hale Broders, age 49, of Hitchcock, Texas, formerly Schaller, Iowa, died suddenly on March 4, 2003 at the Columbia Mainland Hospital in Texas City, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller, Iowa with the Reverend David Hagan officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7, 2003 from 5-7 pm at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller where the family will be present to greet friends. Jonathon Hale Broders was born January 10, 1954 in Ida Grove to Richard and Barbara (VanGriethuysen) Broders. As a child, he grew up in the Ida Grove, Sac City and Schaller areas. While living in Sac City, Jonathon attended kindergarten. His family moved to Schaller, where he completed his education and graduated from Schaller High School. While in school, Jonathon competed in various sports, especially excelling in baseball and wrestling. Jonathon was baptized in February of 1954 in Battle Creek. He received his confirmation from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller on April 7, 1968. From 1973-1975, Jonathon served in the U.S.Army. He was initially trained and stationed at Fort Leonardwood in Missouri and then stationed in Alaska. He attained the rank of Corporal while serving his country. Jonathon worked at the Denison Packing House before attending Iowa Lakes Community College for 2 years in Hotel Management. After receiving his degree, he managed hotels in Virginia, Florida, Arizona, and presently Hitchcock, Texas. He loved sports, fishing, visiting casinos, and spending time with friends. Jonathon will be remembered for being a good son. Jonathon is survived by his parents,
Richard and Barbara Broders of Schaller; his fiancé, Ida P.
Hicks of Hitchcock, Texas; children: Christine Broders of Humble,
Texas, Jesse Swanson of Washington D.C., and Julie Ebersole; sister,
Megan Ann Broders McGowan and husband, Shawn of Aurelia; niece and
nephew, Caiti and Josh McGowan of Aurelia; friend, Julie Johnson;
aunts, uncles, and other extended family and friends. |