Kellie Zych, owner of Zychski's Boutique in downtown Fayette, is already looking to the future. A big advocate for youth, she hopes one day soon to be able to employ students at her shop, as well as offer internships and scholarship opportunities. (Megan Mohlis photo)

New business owner 'in love with Fayette'

Megan Mohlis

Contributing Writer

Zychski’s Boutique officially opened its doors on April 22, and it is clear that owner Kellie Zych has designed her store’s offerings with students in mind.

Originally from Fridley, Minn., Zych’s youngest son, Danny, signed with Upper Iowa University in 2010 to play football. Making frequents visits to Fayette for her son’s games, the mother of two quickly fell in love with the small town and knew there was more that could be offered. So, when her son was looking for a place of his own, she grasped the opportunity to purchase a vacant store in downtown Fayette.

Alvin Schuchmann

Word has been received of the April 28, 2015, death of Hawkeye native Alvin A. Schuchmann, 94, of Michigan.

He was a 1938 graduate of West Union High School.

Roger Frieden

Roger Benjamin Frieden, 72, of Elgin, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at a Hospice Facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Roger was born on June 6, 1942 on the family farm near Elgin, Iowa, the youngest of six children born to Levi and Alta (Dennler) Frieden and was baptized at Elgin Methodist Church on April 12, 1946.

He graduated from Valley Community School in 1960 and joined the Iowa National Guard, while attending High School, being honorably discharged on February 19, 1964.

Roger was united in marriage with Sharnel Rothlisberger on February 18, 1962 at the Illyria Community Church in rural Elgin, Iowa. To this union of 53 years, four children were born, Scott, Robyn, Jill and Craig.

He was a confirmed member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Elgin, Iowa and The American Legion Post 0027.

Eleanor Loftsgard

Eleanor Loftsgard, 91, Elgin, Iowa, died Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Society, West Union, Iowa. 

Eleanor Rachel, the daughter of John and Louisa (Sutter) Butikofer, was born April 20, 1924 on the home farm in Cherry Valley, south of Elgin. 

She grew up in the Elgin Apostolic Church. 

After her father, John, passed away at an early age, her mother married John’s brother, Louis Butikofer.

Eleanor attended country school at Cherry Valley and graduated from Elgin High School in 1942. 

Eleanor was united in marriage with Orlando Loftsgard on January 14, 1943 at the Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder, Iowa.

Orlando was already serving with the 101^st Airborne Division at the time of their marriage, so Eleanor stayed with her sister in Postville, Iowa until his return.