Mabel Kadlecik

August 8, 2012

Mabel Kadlecik, age 88, of Buffalo Center and formerly of Britt, passed away on Wednesday August 1, 2012, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, August 3, at the Crystal Lake Cemetery in Crystal Lake, with Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiating. The Winter Funeral Home, Buffalo Center, was in charge of the arrangements.

Pauline Freeseman

August 15, 2012

Pauline Freeseman, 81, of Hampton and formerly of Britt, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at the Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 13, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Britt, with Pastor Geoffrey White officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation was held on Sunday, August 12, from 2-4:00 p.m., at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and one hour prior to the services at the church.

Pauline, the daughter of Herb and Ona (Prelip) Nessa, was born on June 7, 1931 in Forest City. She grew up and received her education in Forest City. She was confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. Pauline was united in marriage with Rudy Freeseman on February 14, 1955. The couple lived on a farm and raised their daughters in the Britt area.

She loved sewing, gardening, reading and homemaking.

Pauline is survived by three daughters, Julie Pralle of Hampton, Rosalie Davis of Altoona and Patty Freeseman of Hampton; twelve grandchildren, Andrea (Pralle) Hickman, Sara (Pralle) Schlichting, Adam Pralle, Jason Davis, Danielle (Davis) Richardson, Betsy Davis, Mary Kemnitzer, Anastasia Kemnitzer, Michaela Kemnitzer, Andy Reid, Bryan Reid, Hannah (Reid) Hanson; sixteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom Nessa and Bob Nessa; three sisters, Sally Sweers, Mary Lillington and Gloria Hooper; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Ona Nessa; and husband, Rudy.

The Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, was in charge of the arrangements.

Nettie Eden

August 15, 2012

Nettie M. Eden, 85, of Woden, died on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 11, at the First Presbyterian Church in Woden, with Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Bingham Township Cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden, was in charge of the arrangements.

Nettie Marie Eden, the daughter of George and Jennie (Bruns) Eden, was born on February 15, 1927, on a farm near Woden. She attended school in Woden and graduated from high school in 1946. Nettie lived on the family farm caring for her parents and siblings. After her mother's death in 1976, she continued the farming operation with her brother, Calvin. In 1984, she moved into Woden.

She enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Woden, UPW and taught Sunday School for twenty-five years.

Nettie is survived by her brother, Calvin of Britt; two sisters, Delores (John) Hansen of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Della Manning of Mesa, Arizona; a sister-in-law, Darlene Eden Klasse of Forest City; two nieces and a nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister, Jeanette Mary Eden; brothers, Harold Eden and Glen (Mary) Eden; and a brother-in-law, Curtis Post.

The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Kathryn "Kaye" Bilyeu

August 22, 2012

Kathryn M. "Kaye" Bilyeu, 94, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012, at the Brighton Gardens Senior Living Center.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 17, at 1:30 p.m., at the West Center Chapel of Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler in Omaha. Graveside service and interment was on Saturday, August 18, at 3:30 p.m., in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, 200 S. Park Road, Suite 100, Hollywood, Florida.

Kaye was born on February 27, 1918 in Buffalo Center, the daughter of Bertha and Otto Markworth. Her education included two years of Business School in California, before receiving a degree in Business Education from the Oklahoma State University, attained after she had married John O. Bilyeu in 1945. She worked a variety of jobs and eventually retired from a job with the Social Security Administration in Omaha.

Kaye greatly enjoyed traveling and had visited Europe and Australia, as well as many parts of the U. S. during her life. She was also an avid square-dancer for many years.

Kaye was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha and Otto; and her husband, John O. Bilyeu.

She is survived by her son, John M. Bilyeu of Sidney, Nebraska; and brother, James A Markworth of Annville, Pennsylvania.

The family would like to express gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of the following facilities, for care and attention she received: Methodist Hospital, Omaha; Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha; Waterford at Miracle Hills Assisted Living; and Brighton Gardens Senior Living.

Arrangements were by the Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, Omaha.
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Jeanette Bravick

August 22, 2012

Jeanette O. Bravick, 82, of Britt, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 22, at the United Methodist Church in Britt, with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Jeanette, the daughter of Ben and Louisa (Hubbard) Johns, was born on April 11, 1930 in Britt. She attended the Britt Community Schools and graduated in 1947. Jeanette was united in marriage with Robert Bravick at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on March 13, 1948. The couple made their home in Britt, where they raised their family. Jeanette was employed at the Britt grade school as a secretary for many years.

Jeanette and Bob spent their winters in Weslaco, Texas, with old and new friends. She enjoyed her many fishing and camping trips with Bob. Her children and their friends grew up with her wonderful homemade chocolate chip cookies. She had even mastered the art of making divinity, which everyone looked forward to at Christmas time. Spending time with her two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren during the holidays always brought a smile to her face. Jeanette was a member of the Britt United Methodist Church. She loved sewing and making quilts and was active in the sewing group, which met weekly at the church. She had lovingly made quilts for all of her family members. She was also a member of the UMW, Legion Auxiliary and Hospital Auxiliary.

In November 2004, Jeanette moved to the Summit House. She enjoyed living there for six years. Due to her failing health she moved to the Westview Care Center in December of 2010.

Jeanette is survived by her one daughter, Rebecca and her husband, Don of Clear Lake and their family, Rachel and Corey Vespestad and Talia and Sidra of Huxley and Andy and Jessica Newton and Silas, Matteus, Henrik and Greger of Alma, Colorado and one son, David Bravick and his wife, Jane of Silver City, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; and siblings.

The Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, was in charge of the arrangements.

Delores Hrubes

September 5, 2012

Delores A. Hrubes, 58, of Britt, died on Monday, August 27, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services were held at 5:00 p.m., on Friday, August 31, at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner, with Pastor Brian Lund officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa or Hancock County Health Services.

Delores Ann Hrubes, the youngest of four children of Orval and Pearl (Haes) Barkema, was born on August 25, 1954 in Belmond. She graduated from the Garner-Hayfield High School in 1972. After high school she worked for Winnebago Industries in Forest City. She met her husband, Dean, at a Duncan Hall dance and they were united in marriage on December 10, 1977, at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner. They lived on a farm south of Duncan all of their married life. Besides raising their three children, Delores also helped out on the farm.

She was active with her children's activities being a 4-H Leader, chaperone and a football mom. Delores' other passions in her life were playing cards, organizing photos, fishing and driving her John Deere tractors. She was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan and the Rosary Society.

Delores is survived by her husband, Dean of Britt; three children, Sheri Hrubes of Mason City, Amanda (Andy) Martin of Mason City and their two children, Brayden and Kinley and Chuck Hrubes of Garner; her mother, Pearl Barkema of Garner; three siblings, Ed (Chery) Barkema of Garner, Phyllis (Paul) Spade of Goodell and Ivan (Pam) Barkema of Bruel, Wisconsin; mother-in-law, Margaret Hrubes of Garner; two sisters-in-law, Darlene Boho of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and Diane (Bill) Elling of Estherville; two brothers-in-law, David (Sharon) Hrubes of Fort Dodge and Gerry Hrubes of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Orval Barkema; father-in-law, John Hrubes; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.