Richard Savoy

March 9, 2011

Richard "Dick" Savoy, 76, of Britt, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 10, at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Richard Thomas Savoy, known to most as Dick, was born on June 29, 1934 in Winona, Minnesota, to Alzier and Marie (Nepper) Savoy. Dick grew up in Morrisonville, Wisconsin and attended college in Madison, Wisconsin. Dick excelled in athletics both in school and in the army. He participated in all sports, but he particularly loved gymnastics, football and throwing the hammer in track. Dick enlisted in the Army in 1955 and was stationed in Bamberg, Germany, where he met the love of his life - Helga. Corporal Richard T. Savoy was honorably discharged in 1963. Dick and Helga married in De Forest, Wisconsin and made their home in Britt in 1963.

Dick enjoyed hunting in his younger years, especially with his boys. He also had great pride in each of his seven grandchildren. His work installing carpet, his sense of humor and his friendliness gave Dick the opportunity to know most folks in the area. Five years ago Dick lost most of his vision; however, he never complained, but it bothered him that he could not recognize and greet his many acquaintances.

Those lucky to share in his life are his wife of 52 years, Helga; sons, Thomas (Rita) Savoy of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Henry (Shelly) Savoy of Clear Lake and Steven (Roxanne) Savoy of Britt; his loving grandchildren, Betsey, Daniel, Kaitlyn, Hannah, Alicia, Brookelyn and Jordan; his brothers, Ron (Joann) and Don (Barbara) Savoy; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his mother and father; and his brothers, Nicholas, James and Phillip Savoy.

Mary May Haglund

March 30, 2011

Mary May Haglund, the daughter of Lawrence T. Peel and Eva Bridgett Peel, was born on August 30, 1935, at Perry and died on Friday, March 11, 2011, at the Cape Coral Hospital, Cape Coral, Florida, at the age of 75 years.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 23, at the Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. Words of comfort were provided by Pastor Larry Monthei of the Hope Parish, Cooper. Honorary casket bearers were Ashley Haglund, Jodi Van Beek, Michael Haglund, Karlie Haglund, Bridget Johnson and Tyler Muir. Music was provided by Kenny Monthei who sang "How Great Thou Art," "Precious Lord," "Take My Hand" and "On The Far Side Banks of Jordan." Interment took place in the Violet Hill Cemetery, Perry.

Memorials in honor of Mary May Haglund may be left for the family at the Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. A lunch was held in the funeral home lounge following burial.

Mary May graduated from the Perry High School in 1955. On June 23, 1967, she was united in marriage with Doyle Haglund in Jefferson. They lived in Perry where Mary May helped Doyle with the drive-in theatres he managed in Perry and Newton. Mary May also babysat for many years. She was a great mom and homemaker. Mary May was a lifetime member of the Women of the Moose.

In 1980, the couple moved to their Rippey farm. Mary May loved all animals, but was especially fond of the many sheep they raised, chickens, ducks, geese, as well as the pigs. She raised big vegetable gardens and loved flowers.

In December 1984, they moved to Britt to make their home. Mary May doted on her grandchildren and they will always have wonderful memories of her.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mary May is survived by her husband of 43 years, Doyle of Britt; son, DeWayne Haglund and wife, Lisa of Sergeant Bluff; daughter, Roxanne Muir and husband, Todd of Jefferson; six grandchildren, Ashley Haglund of Kingsley, Jodi Van Beek and husband, Grant of Hawarden, Michael Haglund and Karlie Haglund, both of Sergeant Bluff, Bridget Johnson and husband, Ian of Jefferson, Tyler Muir and wife, Natasha of Jefferson; two brothers, Don Peel and wife, Ronna of Minburn and Ed Peel and wife, Sarah of Perry; great-grandchildren, Jalen Haglund, Kendrin and Ashlynn Van Beek; and cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry was in charge of the services.

Mildred "Mid" Mikkelsen

March 30, 2011

Mildred "Mid" Mikkelsen, 95, of Britt, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 9, at the Upper Flat Evangelical Free Church north of Britt. The church is located five miles north of Britt on James Avenue (old Hwy. 111) and then one mile west. A lunch reception will be held immediately following the service at the Britt Municipal Building, 170 Main Ave., Britt. There will be no visitation. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mid is survived by her daughter, Mona Furnberg of Livermore, California; two sons, Philip of Clarinda, Iowa and Dan and his wife, Chris of Dover, Delaware; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Anna M. Tjarks

March 30, 2011

Anna M. Tjarks, 87, of Britt, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 26, at the Woden Christian Reformed Church, with Rev. Harrison Harnden officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, was in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Margaret Tjarks, the daughter of Henry and Alta (Steenhard) Ahlfs, was born on July 29, 1923 in Ledyard. She attended rural schools near Buffalo Center and graduated from the Buffalo Center High School in 1941. After graduation Anna taught in the rural schools near Wesley. On June 11, 1943, she was married to Henry Tjarks at the Woden Christian Reformed Church. They farmed north of Wesley on the Tjarks family farm until 1972 when they moved into Britt. Anna worked for a time in the housekeeping department at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

She enjoyed reading, sewing and visiting with family and friends. She was a member of the Woden Christian Reformed Church, where she taught Sunday School, was a leader of the Calvinettes and belonged to the Ladies Aid.

Anna is survived by her five children, Judy (Terry) Winters of Portage, Michigan, Carol Fennema of Los Gatos, California, Vernon (Beth) Tjarks of Forest City, Janet Tjarks of Clear Lake and Deb (Doug) Potter of Joice; 10 grandchildren, Mark (Jennifer) Winters, Sarah (Daniel) Reeves, Amy (Benjamin) Shawley, Daniel Winters, Benjamin (Joice) Fennema, Brandon (Katayoun) Fennema, Katie (Marc) Lipovsky, Erik Tjarks and Betsy and Lindsey Potter; five great-grandchildren, Jacob and Justin Winters and Calvin, Elisa and Joyanna Reeves; two sisters, Alice Malek of Garner and Erma Gettis of Lake Mills; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry on December 12, 2009; her parents; and a son-in-law, Roger Fennema.

The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.