Robert J. Hoffman, 82, of Buckeye, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, at United Methodist Church, Alden, Iowa, with the Rev. Pacifico Camarin and Dr. Dennis Y. Ginoza officiating. Burial was in the Alden Cemetery, Alden.

Robert was born March 25, 1916 in Anaconda, Mont., the son of Frank and Clara (Smith) Hoffman. He attended rural Eldora School. On March 24, 1940 he married Helen A. Lyon at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Robert was a farmer until 1980, when he retired. The couple lived on a farm by Buckeye for 58 years.

Robert was on the Buckeye and Alden School Boards and Hardin Co. ASCS. He was a faithful member of the Democratic Party, National Association of Farmer Elected Committeemen (NAFEC); Iowa Falls Elks Club B.P.O.E. Lodge #1674; President of Hilltop Village Board and held various offices within the United Methodist Church. Bob will be remembered for his love of fishing, as wonderful and fun grandpa, and as friend to all in the community.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Alden.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; three daughters, Sylvia Ginoza and her husband, Dennis, Fallbrook, Calif., Joyce Schager and her husband, Robert, Alden, and Bonnye Ryan and her husband, James, of Clear Lake; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard E. Hoffman and his wife, Doris, of Iowa Falls, Iowa; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant daughter; a brother, Frank W. Hoffman; and a grandson, Tad R. Ryan.

Leo C. Jorgensen

Leo C. Jorgensen, 86, formerly of Clear Lake died Thursday, March 26, 1998 at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City, Iowa.

Graveside services were held Monday, March 30, at the Clear Lake Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. A Masonic service was held at the grave. The family suggests memorials to your favorite charity in memory of Leo C. Jorgensen.

Leo was born Oct. 14, 1911 in Franklin County, Iowa, the son of Danish immigrants Nels Peter and Carrie (Larsen) Jorgensen. He graduated from Hampton High School. Following graduation he pursued a career in the field of banking. He went from bookkeeper to chairman of the board at Citizens State Bank in Iowa Falls, Iowa, and Alden State Bank, Alden, Iowa.

On June 28, 1933 he was united in marriage with Gert Schwieger in Hampton, Iowa. The couple lived in Iowa Falls before moving to Clear Lake following Leo’s retirement in 1974. After 55 years of marriage, Gert died on March 11, 1988. Leo then moved to Ft. Meyers, Fla. He returned to Mason City, Iowa in 1994.

He was a member of various civic organizations, including the Masonic Lodge where he was a 55 year member, and the El Kahir Shrine, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.

He is survived by one brother, a daughter, and two grandsons, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one brother; and brothers and sisters-in-law.

John Diekema

Warren W. Thada

Warren W. Thada, 76, of Garner, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 31, 1998, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 3 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Warren Willard Thada the son of Frank F. and Minnie (Pueggel) Thada was born March 31, 1922 at Garner. He attended St. John’s Parochial School and graduated from Garner High School in 1939. He then farmed northeast of Garner. On Aug. 20, 1952 he was married to Veronica M. Liska at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Warren continued to farm until retiring in 1988. He also drove motor homes for Winnebago Industries for six years.

He was baptized in 1922 and confirmed in 1935 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, where he was a member, serving as an officer of the Lutheran Layman’s League and as congregational chairman, trustee, deacon and usher. He was on the board of the Farmer’s Cooperative Society in Garner, Pork Producers and Beef Producers.

He is survived by his wife, Veronica Thada, Garner; his children, Glenn A. Thada and wife, Jody, of Garner, and Marsha A. Doebel and husband, Michael, of Clear Lake; a grandson, Derek Doebel; three step-grandchildren, Joshua, Daniel and Jeremy Schulze; a step-great-granddaughter, Morgan Lynn raham and a sister, Lillian Thada of Fairfield, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Edna Thada and a sister in infancy.

Music was provided by organist, Mrs. Louise Boehnke who accompanied soloist, Mrs. Marilyn Hayes and congregational hymns. Ushers were Tom Boehnke, Phillip L. Boehnke and Gene Toppin.

Honorary pallbearers were Darwin Hoeft, Rev. Warren and Carol Uecker, Agnes Liska, Verner “Pete” Priebe and Lucille McMillin.

Pallbearers were Mark Hanson, Cletus Liska, Neal Woiwod, Jeremy Schulze, Derek Doebel and Harlan Hayes.

Sam (Sawdust Sam) Arnold

Sam (Sawdust Sam) Arnold, 86, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 1, 1998 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 6, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake. The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorials to the Sam Arnold memorial fund.

Sam was born Jan. 14, 1912 in Thornton, Iowa, the son of Frank and Alberta (Richards) Arnold. He attended school in Mason City.

He worked as a butcher in a meat market in Mason City. He married Dorthy Howe on March 15, 1931. Sam operated the Hamburger Hut in Clear Lake, next to the Clear Lake VFW. He was the first custodian at the Sunset Elementary School in Clear Lake, where he worked until his retirement. After retiring, he worked at the Outing Club as custodian.

Sam was a talented wood worker, loved jokes, music, dancing, and was a great entertainer of children and adults. Sam and his wife enjoyed camping and had a great group that they met and camped with. Sam had a great wood working shop in his back yard and was everyone’s “Mr. Fix It” and “Sam would you make me this.” He worked hard and long all his life up to the last few years. He loved and worshipped his two sons and his grandson, Sammy.

He was a member of the Faithful 187 IOOF Lodge, Clear Lake, and has held all the positions of office.

He is survived by his two sons, Jerry Arnold and his wife, Betty, Clear Lake, and Bob Arnold and his wife, Bonnie, Albert Lea, Minn.; one sister, Irene Mors, Ft. Dodge, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorthy in 1976; one son, Edward Arnold; two sister, Emma Mae and Jeanett; and four brothers, Frank, Arthur, John and Orlean Arnold.

Organist Karen Harthan accompanied soloist Larry Shaffer.

Pallbearers were Shelby Pierce, Gary Cunningham, Bob Law, Bob Tyer, Danny Aastrup and Warren Sears.

Kenneth R. Coe

Kenneth R. Coe, 81, of Ventura, Iowa, died Saturday, April 4, 1998, at Oakewood Care Center, Clear Lake, Iowa.

Funeral services were held today (Wednesday), April 8, at 10 a.m. at Ventura United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Gobeli officiating. Burial will be in the Ventura Cemetery.

The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th Street, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangments.

Kenneth R. Coe was born Oct. 31, 1916, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Wilbur and Blanche (Porter) Coe. He married Nan Rhodes on Oct. 8, 1942, in Hardford, Conn.

Kenny grew up in Ventura and graduated from Ventura High School in 1936. He served in the Army during World War II. Kenny worked for Northern Natural Gas for 28 years until retiring.

Kenny loved hunting, fishing, trap shooting and bird watching. He enjoyed playing cards and gardening. He was a member of Ventura United Methodist Church, the American Legion, and a charter member of the Ventura Gun Club.

He is survived by three children, Kenneth R. Coe Jr., and his wife, Sharon, Ventura, Leila Coe, Ventura, and Les Coe and his wife, Jan, Alton, Iowa; a special aunt, Ruth Coe, Grand Rapids, Minn.; four grandchildren, Kendra Coe and her special friend, John, Rochester, Minn., Kamara Dyre and her husband, Jay, Ventura, and Randi and Kati Coe, both of Alton; two great-grandchildren, Dustin and Debbie Dyre, both of Ventura; three brothers, Cecil Coe and his wife, Irene, North Branch, Minn., Frosty Coe and his wife, Ginny, Ventura; Larry Coe and  his wife, Jane, Ventura; one sister, Cleo Overgaard, Ventura; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one brother, Ted Coe; one sister, Joy Currier; and two brothers-in-law, Harold Currier and Bill Overgaard.

Mrs. Leona L. (Frenchie) Roth, 77, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Saturday, April 11, 1998 at the North Iowa Mercy Health Center East Campus, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday), April 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. The family suggests memorials to the Leona L. Roth Memorial fund.

Leona was born July 27,1920 in Milford, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Florence (Sheldon) Marchand. She graduated from Milford High School in 1938. After high school she moved to Mason City, where she worked for Northwestern Bell as an operator.

Leona married Ernest Roth on Jan. 1, 1941 in Mason City. They moved to Ruthven, Iowa where they owned and operated a dry cleaning business.

They moved back to Clear Lake in 1958.

She worked for a realtor in Clear Lake, then in the office of Whittwere wholesale grocery and the Clear Lake Bakery office for 20 years.

Leona enjoyed dancing, playing cards, Tripoli and entering radio contests. She was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake.

She is survived by two children, James Roth and his wife, Judy, Vancouver, Wash., and Susan Dietz and her husband, Guy, Clear lake; six grandchildren, Bob Eggers, Mason City, Jody Roth, Montril, Calif., Robin Miller, Los Angeles, Calif., Holly Allen, Trout Dale, Ore., Anthony Govero, Vancouver, Wash., and Corey Roth, Vancouver; five great-grandchildren, Megan Goodwin, Cody Farmer, Baily Farmer, Taylor Govero and Tristin Farmer; two sisters, Marjorie Petersen and her husband, Arthur, Mason City, and Donna Nelson, Fort Dodge, Iowa; one brother, Dick Marchand and his wife, Ruth, Clear Lake; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one infant brother, Richard Marchand.

Sherri Mae Sylvester-Jorgensen Cosgriff

Ralph Replogle, Jr.

Edna Mae Ashland
4/29/1909 -- 4/15/1998

Clara E. Ewy
3/16/1899 - 4/15/1998

Sherri Sylvester-Jorgensen Cosgriff
5/7/1960 - 4/13/1998

Eugene D. Swain
9/21/1930 - 4/16/1998

Ralph Replogle, Jr.
8/3/1927 - 4/13/1998

John C. Proctor
3/1/1921 - 4/16/1998

Rachel Calhoun
1/5/1920 - 4/18/1998

Lila P. Benner, 83, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Thursday