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Edwin P. Meyer
Edwin P. Meyer
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, February 7, 2014 at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street SE with Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue and continue at the church on Friday one hour before services. Memorials may be directed to the Ed Meyer Memorial Fund. Ed was born September 21, 1934 in Engadine, Michigan the son of Philip and Amalia (Krause) Meyer. Ed grew up on a farm near Engadine. He entered the US Army in 1957 and was stationed at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. On October 10, 1959 he married Donna Muhlstein at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City, Iowa. Ed and Donna lived in Mason City in the home Ed built for his family in 1962. Ed worked at Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Manufacturing Plant for 25 years advancing to Plant Production Manager. He enjoyed his job and over the years his three children and numerous nephews spent summers working for him. He retired in 1991 when the plant closed. After retiring, he started Ed Meyer’s Construction. He spent the next 22 years remodeling many homes and businesses throughout North Iowa. Ed was an avid deer hunter and returned to Upper Michigan every year to his hunting cabin with son Todd, brother-in-law Chuck Harris, and good friend Tim Lichman. Ed loved spending time with his wife Donna and winters together in Mesa, Arizona starting in 1989. Ed enjoyed walking, golfing, cheering for the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Tigers, remodeling his friend’s trailers, and traveling with Donna. Ed loved spending time with his nine grandchildren attending many of their sporting and school events. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. His beautiful blue eyes will be forever missed by his family. Ed is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna Meyer of Mason City; son, Todd (Charissa) Meyer and grandson Alex of Mason City; daughter, Traci (Michael) Krause and grandsons Jackson, Harrison, and Tyler of Plymouth, Minnesota; son, Tom Meyer and granddaughters Elizabeth, Madison, Hillary, Kaylee, and grandson, Carter of Mason City; 2 sisters, Lydia Markwart of Detroit, Michigan, Mary (Henry) Matthai of Portland, Michigan; 2 brothers, Bob (Cara) Meyer of Osage, and Erwin (Fran) Meyer of Ridgefield, Washington; many nieces, nephews, and good friends. Ed was
preceded in death by his parents,
brother, Al; sisters, Katie Blake, Rose
Beisel, and Esther Fuller; mother and
father-in-law, Walter and Lydia
Muhlstein; brother-in-law, Don
Muhlstein.
Margaret Leona McMullin
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 7, 2014, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Rev. Steve Hansen, Rev. Keith Scott and Deacon Brent Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue and continue one hour prior to the church service. Interment will take place at Brush Point Cemetery in Hanlontown, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Iowa Chapter, 2175 NW 86th Street, Des Moines, IA 50325 or Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401. The family will not be accepting floral arrangements. They also request no food. Margaret Leona Kisner was born February 24, 1944, in Manly, IA, the daughter of Ellsworth “Duke” and Golda L. (Kleckner) Kisner. Following her graduation from North Central High School in Manly in 1964, Margaret moved to Mason City. She worked as a Dietary Aide at Mercy Medical Center for 47 years before her retirement in 2006. On June 13, 1991, Margaret married Layton S. McMullin at the Wesley United Methodist Church. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church where she held many offices including Administrative Council, Women’s School of Missions, World Community Food Bank, Hospitality Committee, Worship Committee and Sarah Leah Circle. She was also a member of the Mason City Election Board, Lake Area Quilters Guild, River City Doll Club, Embroidery Club, North Iowa Quilters Guild, Habitat for Humanity and “The Daughters of the American Revolution” (DAR). Margaret had helped her father while he was authoring the “Hanlontown History” as well as helping him with his other research and writing projects of local history including several chapters of the Worth County History of 1977. Margaret was a supporter of Stebens Children’s Theatre, NIACC Performing Arts and Iowa Hawkeye I Club. Margaret enjoyed baking, quilting, volunteering and the North Iowa Fair – where she received many ribbons. In 2010, Margaret was involved with starting the “My Friendly Sewing Center” where a group of ladies can quilt every day. She was an avid sports fan and loved cheering on the Iowa Hawkeye’s and Minnesota Twins Baseball and Vikings Football Teams. Margaret and her twin sister Margery attended many athletic events at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 22 years: Layton McMullin of Mason City; her twin sister: Margery Espey of Hartley, IA; a brother: Mark Kisner and wife Kathy of Hawkeye, IA; maternal aunt: Lyla Kalous of Iowa Falls, IA; sister-in-law: Linda McMullin of Hanlontown; and special friend: JoAnn Johnson of Mason City. She is also survived by many special cousins, nieces, nephews, and several other extended family members and friends. She was
preceded in death by her parents;
sister-in-law: Becky Kisner; and
brother-in-law: Dean Espey. Ruth B. Smith March 22, 1924 - February 04, 2014 Ruth B. Smith, 89, of Story City, formerly of Mason City, died Monday, February 4, 2014 at the Bethany Manor Nursing Home, Story City. A celebration of life service for Ruth will be held at a later date in Mason City. There will be no visitation. Inurnment will take place in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery. Delores E. Muller March 19, 1920 - February 05, 2014
Delores was born March 19, 1920 the oldest of 7 children to Wilhelm and Tressa (Ulsted) Otto. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice. Delores graduated from Joice High School in 1938. She worked in Joice at Evan Drug Store, Felland Jewerly, and the post office. When WW II broke out, Delores moved to Des Moines to work at the Ankeny Ammunition Plant. Delores met Eugene Muller who was from Charles City, and following his discharge from the service they were married January 5, 1943 in Des Moines. Two children were born, Nancy and Donald. Donald died at age 21 from injuries sustained in a car accident while serving in the US Navy, stationed in Virginia. Delores worked in food service for the Mason City School District for 30 years working at Jefferson Elementary and John Adams Junior High. She retired in 1982. Delores was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 1946 and an active member of church circle. She also volunteered and was a member of RSVP. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and serving others. Delores is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Gary) Merkel of Cushing, Iowa; granddaughter, Michele (Allan) Eiklenborg of Hampton; grandson, Michael Merkel of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; great grandchildren, Trevor and Nadilee Eiklenborg; step great granddaughter, Krystle (Ben) Hesse; sister, Helen Groe of Charlottesville, Virginia; brother, Dale Otto of Center, Texas and several nieces and nephews;
Delores was preceded in death by her
parents, husband, Eugene; son, Donald;
sisters, Dorothy and
Florence;
brothers, Carl and Harold, and 5
brothers-in-law. Michael J. Johanns February 10, 1964 - February 07, 2014
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, with Rev. Solveig A.H. Zamzow officiating. Interment will be in the Grafton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City and continue at the church one hour before services. Memorials may be directed to the Michael Johanns Memorial Fund. Mike was born February 10, 1964 in Mason City to Richard and Barbara (Koehler) Johanns. He graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1982. Mike married Shellie Walsh October 20, 1984 in Manly. To this marriage 2 children were born, Tyler and Jared. Mike was a family man. While the boys were growing up, Mike enjoyed attending all of their sporting events, going camping, jet skiing, 4 wheeling and snowmobiling as a family. As the boys became adults, the families favorite activities were volleyball, Grafton Turkey Days, and snowmobiling with Tyler and Jared. Most recently he enjoyed his role as "Papa" to his grandsons Trey and Carter. He treasured the hours he spent playing outside with them. Mike was a hard worker, a smart man, known for his ability to do anything and do it well. He was the go-to guy for all who knew him. If someone needed something, Mike was the one to get things done. If Mike wasn't working, he could be found in his shop or garage working on his latest project. He spent many hours volunteering for the city of Grafton by helping renovate the Grafton Community Center and building the sand volleyball courts last summer. He was the plant manager at Carroll George in Northwood for a number of years and spent the last 10 years working at Kraft Foods in Mason City. While working full time in those positions, he enjoyed farming with his father and brother, Tom. He helped others through the end of his life by donating to the Iowa Donor network. Mike is survived by his wife, Shellie of Grafton; 2 sons, Tyler (Cari) Johanns of Eagle Lake, Minnesota, Jared Johanns of Grafton; 2 grandchildren, Trey and Carter Johanns; parents, Richard and Barbara Johanns of Grafton; 2 brothers, Tom (Darcee) Johanns of Mason City, Robert Johanns of Des Moines; 2 sisters, Kathleen (Guy) Venz of Grafton, Joleen (Brian) Hansen of St. Ansgar; sister-in-law, Shannon (Mark) Dodd of Mason City, and many nieces and nephews. Mike was
preceded in death by 1 brother, Jimmy. Imogene "Ileen" Tifft August 25, 1931 - January 26, 2014
Ileen was
born Aug. 25, 1931 in McIntire, Iowa,
the daughter of Lewis Warren and Helen
(Paul) Burns. She attended country
school through eighth grade. Her family
moved to Rockford, Iowa, when Ileen was
14. She then worked in the local grocery
store with her dad, who was the manager.
Ileen
married Charles S. Tifft on April 9,
1950 in Rockford. She was a CNA for
many years before retirement. Ileen
loved spending time with her family and
friends and traveling with her husband.
She enjoyed working in her yard tending
to her flowers, camping, reading,
shopping and volunteering through the
local Area Education Agency. Ileen was
a member of Saint Luke Lutheran Church
in Nora Springs and Zion Lutheran Church
in Clear Lake where she was active in
church circle.
leen
is survived by five children, Bill
Tifft, and wife, Mary, of Omaha, Neb.,
Linda McCoole, and husband, David, of
Jacksonville, N.C., Donna Ponto and
husband, Mark, of Greene, Iowa, Dennis
Tifft, and husband, Steve, of
Minneapolis, Minn., and Larry Tifft, and
partner, John, of Minneapolis, Minn.;
seven grandchildren, Shiloh, Shanna,
Michael, Renee, Zeke, Shelley and Mandy;
five great-grandchildren, Cooper, Megan,
Chloe, Emma and Clara; and two sisters,
Shirley Gruis of Redding, Calif., and
Leita Wucher, of Newport News, Va. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her
husband in 2013; a son, Dean Tifft; and
two brothers, Raymond Burns and Charles
Burns. Lloyd Abrams Jr. June 30, 1929 - February 07, 2014
Funeral services will be held 1:30 pm Monday, February 10, 2014 in the Good Shepherd Health Center Chapel, 302 2nd Street NE with Rev. Kent Mechler officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 pm Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Memorials may be directed to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Lloyd was born June 30, 1929 in Chapin, Iowa the son of Lloyd Eugene and Mabel Mildred (Andrews) Abrams. He graduated from Chapin consolidated school then attended Hamilton Business College. Lloyd served with the US Army during the Korean War. He married Marcia Mae Rasmussen December 20, 1953 in Clarion, Iowa. Lloyd worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 37 ½ years as a railroad agent/telegrapher. He retired July 1, 1989. He then worked part-time for Huffman Transportation and the Mason City Community Schools System as a bus driver. Some of his hobbies included fishing, reading, photography, and spending time with his grandsons. Lloyd also attended St. James Lutheran Church and was a life-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the National Association of Retired & Veteran Railway Employees Inc. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Marcia Mae Abrams of Mason City; 1 son, Jeffry (Kim) Abrams of Cedar Rapids; 2 daughters, Mildred Belle (Randy) Carolus of Mason City, and Mary Kay Abrams (Eric Hansen) of New York, New York; 3 grandchildren, Micheal and Shawn Abrams, and Raul Carolus; 5 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Bonnie Davis of Liscomb, Iowa; several nieces and nephews. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Ryan Abrams; 2 brothers, Donald and Michael. Bruce L. Gettman September 01, 1939 - February 09, 2014
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, February 14, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue and continue at the church Friday one hour before services. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or Salvation Army. Bruce was born September 1, 1939 in Mason City the son of George and Sarah Pearl (Shaner) Gettman. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1957. At age 17, Bruce went to work for Pritchard Motor Company beginning a 48 year relationship with Ford Motor Company. He would go on to work for Schukei Ford and Don Lafrenz Ford serving as sales manager. Bruce retired in June of 2005 from Don Lafrenz Ford. Bruce had a knack for remembering for years not only the names of his customers but also the model of car they bought. After retiring, Bruce could be found at the Rice Lake Golf Course Monday through Friday playing golf. He was known to be the first one on the golf course in the spring, and the last one on the course in the fall. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities and was an Iowa Hawkeye and Minnesota Twins fan. Bruce was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and volunteered delivering kettles for the Salvation Army during the holiday season. Bruce is survived by Marlene Kruger of Mason City; son, Bruce and Suzanne Gettman Jr. of Cedar Falls; daughter, Scarlet and Mike Aastrup of Ankeny; grandchildren, Alicia and Zack Grubb of Ankeny, Melissa and Aaron Nord of Ankeny, John Aastrup of Denver, Colorado, Ashley Gettman of Denver, Colorado, Lindsey Gettman of Cedar Falls, Katie Gettman of Cedar Falls, and Molly Gettman of Cedar Falls; great grandson, Cael Grubb; brother, Ron and Joan Gettman of Mason City; sisters, Dorothy and Robert Ornberg of Coarsegold, California, Marvyl Buehner of Daytona Beach, Florida, Faye and Marlyn Lee of Mason City, and Lynda & Doug McMannes of Mason City; Marlene’s family, Lori and Mark Alitz of Mason City, Jean and Royce Schultz of Mason City, Dylan Alitz of Cedar Falls, Autumn Alitz of Cedar Falls, Landon Schultz of Brookings, South Dakota, Meagan Schultz of Iowa City, and Weston Schultz of Mason City. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Ray and Robert; sister, Darlene Francis, and nephew, Jimmy McMannes. Bruce
was a loving father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, a kind friend, and a
good man. We thank God for our time with
him.
CHYANN BANTA  Chyann
Rynae Banta, age 15, of Forest City
passed away Saturday January 25,
2014 near Crystal Lake as a result
of injuries received in an auto
accident.
Funeral
services for Chyann Banta will be
held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday February
1, 2014 at the Garner Hayfield High
School Auditorium. Pastor Rod Hopp
will officiate. Burial will take
place in the Madison Township
Cemetery south of Forest City.
Visitation for Chyann Banta will be
held from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Friday
January 31, 2014 at the Dugger
Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South
in Belmond and will continue one
hour prior to services on Saturday.
Chyann Rynae, the daughter of Tom and Teya Zwierzycki Banta, was born May 15, 1998 in Minneapolis, MN. Chyann grew up in Garner and spent much valued time in Forest City. She was currently a Freshman at the Garner Hayfield High School. Bright eyed and gregarious, Chyann was a fun-loving typical American girl. She participated in volleyball and chorus. Chyann loved the Food Network. She cooked and baked often for her family and friends. The love and life she shared with her family, friends and especially, her sister, Tiffany, is a holy eternal bond.
Chyann is
survived by her mother, Teya (Jason)
of Forest City, father, Tom (April)
of Garner, grandparents, Linda
Gannon of Forest City, Joe
Zwierzycki (Barb) of Olive Hill, KY,
Sandy Vestwebber (Dennis) of Leland,
Lou Banta (Fran) of Belmond, great
grandparents, Norma Jean Hoover of
Wyoming, Wilhelmine Vestwebber of
Belmond and numerous other loving
aunts, uncles, relatives and
friends.
DUGGER FUNERAL HOMES
111 LUICK’S LANE SOUTH
P.O. BOX 233
BELMOND, IOWA 50421
(641) 444-3248
www.duggerfunerals.com
TIFFANY BANTA
June 20, 1994 - January 25, 2014  Tiffany
Jean Banta, age 19, of Forest City
passed away Saturday January 25,
2014 near Crystal Lake as a result
of injuries received in an auto
accident.
Funeral services for Tiffany Banta
will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday
February 1, 2014 at the Garner
Hayfield High School Auditorium.
Pastor Rod Hopp will officiate.
Burial will take place in the
Madison Township Cemetery south of
Forest City.
Visitation for Tiffany Banta will be
held from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Friday
January 31, 2014 at the Dugger
Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South
in Belmond and will continue one
hour prior to services on Saturday.
Tiffany Jean, the daughter of Tom
and Teya Zwierzycki Banta, was born
June 20, 1994 in Iowa City, Iowa.
Tiffany grew up in Forest City and
Garner. Tiffany attended school in
Garner and graduated from the Garner
Hayfield High School in 2012. While
in high school, Tiffany participated
in Cheerleading and Art. She was
currently working at Winnebago
Industries in Forest City. Tiffany
was a good friend to all and a hard
worker. She loved to listen to music
and was a huge fan of Justin Bieber.
The love and life she shared with
her family, friends and especially
her sister, Chyann, is a holy
eternal bond.
Tiffany is survived by her mother, Teya (Jason)
of Forest City, father, Tom (April)
of Garner, special acquaintance,
Aaron Schurman, grandparents, Linda
Gannon of Forest City, Joe
Zwierzycki (Barb) of Olive Hill, KY,
Sandy Vestwebber (Dennis) of Leland,
Lou Banta (Fran) of Belmond, great
grandparents, Norma Jean Hoover of
Wyoming, Wilhelmine Vestwebber of
Belmond, and numerous other loving
aunts, uncles, relatives and
friends.
The
family wishes memorial contribution
be made to the Tiffany and Chyann
Banta Memorial Fund established at
the Titonka Savings Bank in Forest
City.
DUGGER FUNERAL HOMES
111 LUICK’S LANE SOUTH
P.O. BOX 233
BELMOND, IOWA 50421
(641)
444-3248
www.duggerfunerals.com
MARCELLA BARR
Marcella Barr, 89, passed away Jan.
12, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and
Nursing Home in Edinburg, Texas. A
memorial service will be held for
Marcella, on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014
at 1:30 p.m. at Adobe Wells Park,
4901 Daffodil, McAllen, Texas.
She
is survived by her daughter, Diane
Carr, and her son-in-law, Steve
Carr, Adobe Wells; her
granddaughter, Michelle Mark,
Roswell, Ga.; her grandson, Robert
Mark, Newnan, Ga.; a sister-in-law,
Ruth Zimniak, Michigan; and many
nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Merle
Barr; her two brothers; and her
sisters. Simon Hemmings
Simon Wesley Hemmings, infant
son of Peter and Gina Hemmings,
of Ventura, died Wednesday, Jan.
23, 2014 at the Mercy Medical
Center North Iowa, Mason City.
Memorial services will be held
at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8,
2014 at the Clear Lake Regular
Baptist Church, Clear Lake, with
Rev. Steve Cox officiating.
Family will greet friends one
hour before the service.
Simon Wesley Hemmings passed
from the womb into the loving
arms of Jesus around 5:16 p.m.
on Wednesday, Jan. 22, and his
lifeless, but beautiful body was
delivered at 5:58 a.m. on
Thursday, Jan. 23. His
perfect little body that was
fearfully and wonderfully made
by his Heavenly Father weighed 9
lbs. 6.4 oz. and was 21 3/4"
long. Left to cherish Simon’s memory are his loving parents, Peter and Gina (Van Der Molen) Hemmings, Ventura; maternal grandfather, Roger “Papa” Van Der Molen, Pella, Iowa; and paternal grandparents, Roger and Beth Hemmings, Ottumwa, Iowa. He
was preceded in death by his
maternal grandmother, Jean
“Meema” Van Der Molen. PATRICIA ARROWOOD March 29, 1954 - February 5, 2014
Cremation rites have been
accorded and private services
will be held.
Patrica J. Arrowood, daughter of
Joseph and Beverly (Senna)
Bondi, was born March 29, 1954
in Sacramento, Calif.
Patty attended school in
California and moved to Oklahoma
where she met and married her
longtime companion, William
Arrowood. To this union,
they were blessed with their
children, Whiskey and Joseph.
Living in Oklahoma all of her
life, she worked in the
healthcare field for many years
as an LPN and later was
restricted to the home due to
health issues. In 2010,
Patty moved to Clear Lake and
met her significant other, Lance
Batton, in 2012. She spent
much time with him cooking and
enjoyed spending time with her
grandson, Colton.
Patty enjoyed sharing in the
recent marriage of her daughter,
Whiskey, and son-in-law, Chaley. She
loved watching college football,
her favorite team being Oklahoma
State University. She
loved their dog, Shockraw Lee. She
is survived by her daughter,
Whiskey (Chaley) Noland, and
their son, Colton; son, Joseph
Arrowood; parents, Joseph and
Beverly Bondi; her significant
other, Lance Batton; and
extended family members. She
was preceded in death by her
husband and two sons, Johnny and
Donald.
Hogan Bremer Moore
Colonial Chapel, Mason City,
was in charge of
arrangements.
Roger M. Zirbel, 68,
of Raymond, Miss., formerly
of Clear Lake, died Friday,
Feb. 7, 2014 in Raymond.
Memorial services are
pending at the Ward-Van
Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear
Lake. WYATT LANG Wyatt
Bronson Lang, nine month old
son of Gavin and Angela
Lang, passed away on Feb. 2,
2014 at the University
Hospital in Columbia, Mo.
Funeral services were held
on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the
Rash-Gude Funeral Home
in Hamburg, Iowa, with
Pastor Blaine Pritchett
officiating.
Burial was in the Mt.
Olive Cemetery near Hamburg.
A
memorial fund has been set
up in Wyatt's name at the
Bank of Kirksville, Mo.
Condolences may be
left at
www.gudefuneralhomes.com.
Wyatt was born on April 16,
2013 in Nebraska City, Neb.,
the son of Gavin Ray and
Angela Rae (Schneider) Lang.
He loved to watch
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with
his brothers and play with
the family dog, Abby.
He is survived by his
parents, Gavin and Angela of
Hamburg; brothers, Evan Ray
Lang and Gavin Ray Lang,
Jr., both of the home, and
Austin Matthew Campbell
Schneider of Edina, Mo.;
paternal grandparents, Carol
and Gary Woods, of Hamburg;
maternal grandparents, Ray
and Charlene Schneider, of
Kirksville;
great-grandmothers, Clarice
Lang, of Hamburg, and Pearl
Miller, of Clear Lake;
great-grandfather, Raymond
Schneider, of St. Louis,
Mo.; aunts and uncles,
Bethanie Meline and husband,
Trey, of Kirksville, Patti
and Shane Jorgensen, of
Cameron, Wis., and Matt
Spencer and special friend,
Pam Bowen-Morris, ofWebb
City, Mo.; numerous great
nieces and great uncles;
cousins, including Danielle
Jancks and Taylar Jencks,
both of Cameron; and other
family and friends. Rash-Gude Funeral Home, Hamburg, was in charge of the funeral arrangements. SUSAN BEENKEN December 7, 1946 - February 8, 2014
Memorial services were held
on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 at
the Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial Chapel, Mason City,
with Rev. Art Zewert
officiating.
Family suggests
memorials to Susan Margaret
Beenken Memorial Fund.
Susan was born Dec. 7, 1946
in Albia, Iowa, the daughter
of Edward and Marjorie
(Bennett) Wilson.
She attended school
in Lovilia, Iowa.
Susan married Fred Schade on
Sept. 10, 1963 in Lovilia.
They moved to Mason
City where they raised their
six sons.
In 1978 she married Roger
Beenken and they lived on a
farm near Portland.
Susan worked most of her
life in Mason City in
retail, retiring from
Wal-mart in 2012.
She enjoyed watching her
kids play softball.
She also enjoyed
playing cards, baking and
was known for her peanut
butter cookies, pumpkin bars
and wedding cakes.
She was also an avid
Cubs fan.
One of her greatest
accomplishments was being a
cancer survivor for over 14
years.
She is survived by her six
sons, Jack (Geri) Schade,
Mason City, Jeff Schade,
Mason City, Jim (Stephanie)
Schade, Eaton, Colo., Jerry
(Lori) Schade, Mason City,
John (Cheryl) Schade, Mason
City, and Joe (Dawn) Schade,
Rockford, Iowa; 15
grandchildren, Joshua
(Jill), Jerris, Dillon,
Cacharel, Joslynn, Matthew,
Brandyn, Lindsey, Shelbey,
Vina, Harley, Kayla, Jayden,
Jordyn and Terran; five
great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Fred Wilson,
Freemont, Calif., and Ed
(Jolinda) Wilson, Lovilia;
former daughter-in-law,
Trenda Roppe, Mason City;
and good friend, Judy
Schade, Mason City.
She was preceded in death by
her parents and brother,
John Wilson.
SENA CHRISTENSEN
Funeral services were held
on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at
the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, Clear Lake, with
Rev. Carl Hedberg of St.
John Lutheran Church, rural
Garner, Iowa officiating.
Burial was in St.
John Cemetery, rural Garner.
Memorials can be made to St.
John Lutheran Church or to
the donor’s choice.
Sena Christians was born on
Jan. 15, 1917 on her
parent’s farm northeast of
Klemme, Iowa, the daughter
of John and Christina
(Ennenga) Christians.
She graduated from
Garner High School in 1934.
She married Harry LaVern
Christensen on April 4, 1937
at Immanuel Reformed United
Church of Christ in Klemme.
They were farmers and
she helped with the farm
work. She
enjoyed crocheting afghans,
gardening, playing cards and
fishing.
Sena is survived by her two
children, daughter, Diana
(Bud Willock) Glidden of
Trempealeau, Wisc., and a
son, Kenton (Marilyn)
Christensen, Hibbing, Minn.;
grandchildren, Terri
(Denny) Van Hemert, Jeffrey
(Kitty) Glidden, Kurtis
(Michelle) Christensen,
Kiley (Caroline) Christensen
and Kindalyn (Jason) Spears;
great-grandchildren,
Courtney, Caitlyn, Autumn,
Summer, Moriah, Morgynn and
Payton; sister, Elsie (Bill)
Wilson of Ventura, Iowa;
sister-in-law, Iona (Harlan)
Nuehring of Mason City;
and many nieces and
nephews.
Sena was preceded in death
by a daughter, Terri Sue;
her parents; husband, Harry
LaVern, on April 10, 2004;
half brothers, Peter, Harm,
Edward and John Christians;
half-sister, Grace Merkel;
brothers, Karsjen, Harold
and Duane Christians;
sisters, Anna Smith, Emma
Nueberger, Henrietta
Tibbits; and infant
brothers, Elde and Adam. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
ROBERT KENNEDY
Memorials may be directed to
the Robert Kennedy Memorial
Fund in care of the family
at 808 3rd Ave. S., Apt. 1,
Clear Lake, Iowa, 50428.
Online condolences
may be left for the family
at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Robert Earl Kennedy was born Aug. 23, 1932, in Burchinal, Iowa, the son of John L. and Grace (Barrick) Kennedy. He attended ninth and 10th grade in Clear Lake and graduated from Fertile High School in Fertile, Iowa, in 1950.
Robert enjoyed farming with
his dad and also worked at
American Crystal Sugar.
Robert married Carol
Warner on Feb. 24, 1968, in
Manly, Iowa.
To this union, two
daughters were born, Cherie
RaNae and Jodie Lynn.
The family moved to
Renville, Minn., in 1975,
where Robert worked for the
Southern Minnesota Beet
Sugar Cooperative.
He retired in 1994
and he and Carol then
returned to the Mason
City/Clear Lake area. During the time they lived in Renville, Robert enjoyed camping with family and friends, woodworking and making crafts with Carol – which they liked giving to others. He was a member of the Renville Lion’s Club.
Robert was a regular
attender of Harvest Bible
Chapel.
He served on the Board of
Trustees for the Pioneer
Museum, was a member of the
Evening Lions Club, the
Clear Lake Senior Center and
the North Iowa Vision
Support Group.
He enjoyed going to
auctions, collecting toy
semi-trucks, old toys, and
many other unique items.
He often spent his
time volunteering in the
community and meeting with
many coffee time groups
including the hearing
impaired coffee group at the
Backyard Deli.
After losing the
majority of his eyesight,
Robert spent many hours
listening to audio books.
Most of all, Robert
enjoyed spending time with
his family and watching his
grandchildren grow. He would
look forward to family
events and spending time
visiting with his girls.
Robert had a great
sense of humor and loved
making people laugh.
He will be deeply
missed.
Robert is survived by his
wife of almost 46 years,
Carol Kennedy, of Clear
Lake; two daughters, Cherie
(Steve) Schemm, of Pella,
Iowa, and Jodie (Pete)
Longman, of Pierre, S.D.;
six grandchildren, Michael,
David, Luke, and Jacob
Schemm and Brenna and Max
Longman; one brother, Melvin
(Linda) Kennedy, of
Burchinal; two sisters,
Delores Klang and Dorothy
(Don) Nichols, both of Clear
Lake; two sister-in-laws,
JoAnna (Kevin) Lien, of
Hanlontown, Iowa, and Cathy
(Paul) Burtness, of Mason
City; a brother-in-law,
Larry (Vicki) Warner, of
Mason City; a mother-in-law,
Joy Warner; many nieces and
nephews; and a host of
friends.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; and two
sisters, Mildred Bates and
Betty Hegney.
Arrangements were with Major
Erickson Funeral Home &
Crematory, Mason City.
ROGER ZIRBEL
Memorial services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. on
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at
the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, 101 N. 4th St.,
Clear Lake, with Rev. Dennis
Ganz officiating.
Military honors will
be provided by the Clear
Lake V.F.W.
Visitation will be
one hour before the service.
The burial will take
place at a later time in the
Clear Lake Cemetery.
Those who desire may leave
memorials to the family.
Roger was born Sept. 1, 1945
in Mason City, the son of
Max and Lena (Nardicchio)
Zirbel.
He graduated from Clear Lake
High School in 1963.
While in high school
he was a member of FFA and
helped out on the family
farm. Roger worked for several body shops in Clear Lake, until he was drafted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. Roger married Gail Lee in 1967 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., and to this union had two children.
He did some farming, sold ag
related products and then
worked for Burtness
Plumbing, Fertile, Iowa,
where they landed a job in
Jackson, Miss.
He took the
opportunity to get out of
the cold for the winter and
liked it so well he decided
to stay.
He has been in Mississippi
ever since doing plumbing,
carpentry and some farming,
raising sweet corn and field
corn. He
married Kay McGee on Feb.
21, 1988.
Roger enjoyed farming,
working on old cars, deer
hunting, woodworking,
tinkering with his tractors,
and collecting John Deere
toy tractors and
memorabilia.
Roger also enjoyed
socializing with family and
his many friends.
He is survived by his wife,
Kay Zirbel, Raymond;
children, Domenie (Jeff)
LaGue, Clear Lake, and Rich
Zirbel, Estherville, Iowa;
grandchildren, Tanner
(fiancé, Toma Kopytina)
Zirbel, Fairmont, Minn.,
Jenna Zirbel, Okoboji, Iowa,
Tyson Zirbel, Fairmont, and
Alex Zirbel, Jackson, Minn.,
Alyza McGee, Birmingham,
Ala., and Ace McGee,
Republic, Wash.;
his mother, Lena
Peyton, and her friend, Doug
Lee, Belmond, Iowa; sister,
Julie (Clancy) Wiebenga,
Clear Lake; brother, Jay
Zirbel, Guerneville, Calif.;
step daughters, Debbie
Hearst, Dallas, Texas, and
Alison McGee, Republic,
Wash.; nieces and nephews,
Scott Zirbel, Guerneville,
Calif., Cali (Spencer)
KIooster, Garner, Iowa,
Jesse (Sarah) Reimer,
Aurora, Colo., Doug (Sara)
Wiebenga, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, Billy Hester, Jackson,
Miss., Fran Hester, Jackson,
Harry Lee Hester, Jackson,
Robert Hester Jr., Jackson,
and John Ryan, Jackson;
brothers-in- law, Johnny
Hester, Jackson, Terry
(Linda) Hester, Jackson; and
sister-in-law, Carol Ryan,
Jackson.
He was preceded in death by
his father, Max Zirbel; his
brother, Michael Zirbel;
step son, Melvin McGee;
mother-in-law, Frances
Hester; and brothers-in-law,
Selby Lee Hester Jr. and Ray
Hester.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, Clear Lake, was in
charge of arrangements.
JAMES MARSHALL
Mass of Christian Burial
will be held on Friday, Feb.
21, 2014 at 11 a.m.
at
St. Augustine Catholic
Church in Austin with Fr.
James Steffes officiating.
Interment will follow
in the Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be
held on Thursday from 4 to 8
p.m. at Worlein Funeral Home
in Austin, and will continue
on Friday morning for one
hour prior to services at
church.
Memorials are preferred in
Jim’s memory.
Condolences may be
expressed to the family
online at
www.worlein.com.
He was born Aug. 14, 1935 in
Mason City, to Gregory and
Lauretta (Verbeckmoes)
Marshall.
Jim was a graduate of
Ventura High School in
Ventura.
On Oct. 16, 1954 Jim was
united in marriage to Janice
Riekena in Forest City,
Iowa.
They resided in Clear Lake,
before moving to Austin in
1963.
During his working career,
Jim had been employed with
Greenman Heating, Sears, and
managed Oak Park Mall in
Austin. In 2000 he retired
from Streeters in Albert
Lea. He
was a long time member of
St. Augustine Catholic
Church in Austin.
Jim loved to golf,
enjoyed fishing and hunting,
and was an avid bowler for
more than 50 years.
He and Janice spent
the last 13 years wintering
in Fulton.
Jim is survived by his wife,
Janice of Austin; children,
Teresa (Mark) Ostapina, of
Hartland, Wisc., Kimberly
(Steve) Miller, of Austin,
Rhonda (Gary) Gabrielson, of
Austin, Laurie (Todd)
Jorgenson, of Austin,
Michelle (Chris) Murphy, of
Waseca, and Randy (special
friend Laura) Marshall, of
Plantation, Fla.; 14
grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren;
siblings, Pat (Candy)
Marshall, of Clear Lake,
Rita (Russ) White, of Ogden,
Iowa; nieces and nephews,
cousins and other relatives
and many friends.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; sisters,
Marilyn and Mary; and his
nephew, Todd.
Worlein Funeral Home was
in charge of
arrangements.
Kenneth Enabnit, 64, of Clear Lake, died of natural causes on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Funeral services will be held later this year. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, is handling funeral arrangements.
NADINE GIRARD
A
funeral service was held on
Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 at
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial
Chapel, Mason City, with
Pastor Jeni Bohls of St.
James Lutheran Church
officiating.
Burial followed in
Memorial Park Cemetery,
Mason City.
Should friends desire,
memorials may be left in
Nadine's name in care of her
family.
Nadine R. Orcutt was born on
July 19, 1929 in Mason City,
the daughter of George and
Leata (Green) Orcutt.
She attended Mason
City High School.
Following high school
Nadine was wed to Truman
Peterson; together they
would be blessed with their
son, Jerry.
In
her early years Nadine
worked for Deluxe in Lake
Mills.
Nadine then worked as a cook
in area restaurants
throughout North Iowa.
She began working at
the Maid Rite in Lake Mills
with her mother-in-law
before working in the
kitchen at the Clear Lake
Truck Stop.
In her free time she
enjoyed reading, playing
cards with her friends, and
watching movies and Court
TV. Her
favorite show was Judge
Judy.
On
Aug. 15, 1967 Nadine was
united in marriage to Frank
Girard in Beatrice, Neb.
Frank would precede
her in death in 2008.
Those grateful in sharing in
her life is her son, Jerry
(Peggy) Peterson, Glenville;
granddaughters, Renee
(Brian) Hamrick, Mason City,
and Tracy (Kevin) Frette,
Ankeny; step-grandson, Jay
Prizler, Albert Lea; five
great-grandchildren; step
children, Wayne (Ann)
Girard, St. Paul, Minn.,
Warren Girard, Jacksonville,
Fla., Wynn (Rita) Girard,
Mechanicsville, Va., and
Wendy (Steven) Strand,
Forest City, Iowa; sisters,
Ila Carter and Mary
Richards; her close friends,
Loren and Louaine Jordahl
and their family; and many
nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by
her parents; her husband,
Frank; her step-daughter,
Wynette Foss; her brothers,
Richard Green and Lawrence
Orcutt; and her sister,
Betty Olsen.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial
Chapel, Mason City, was in
charge of arrangements.
SHARON DAVISON
A
funeral service for Sharon
was held on Saturday, Feb.
22, 2014 at the Ward-Van
Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear
Lake, with Reverend Brian
Lund of Zion Evangelical &
Reform Church in Garner
officiating.
Burial was in the
Memorial Park Cemetery,
Mason City.
Those wishing to give a
memorial in her memory may
wish to consider memorial
contribution to Hospice of
North Iowa.
Sharon L. Davison was born
on Nov. 30, 1935 in Mason
City, the daughter of Joseph
C. and Lavone Storck
Davison.
She was baptized and
reaffirmed the faith of her
baptism through confirmation
in the Lutheran faith.
She attended rural
school in Hancock County and
graduated from Britt High
School in 1955.
Following high school
graduation, Sharon worked
for Northwestern Bell
Telephone Company at Garner.
In 1956, she moved to
California and was employed
by Proto Tool Company,
Rockwell International and
retired after 25 years with
Boeing Aircraft Corporation.
Upon retirement she
moved back to Clear Lake and
was employed by Ron Weber
Associates for several
years.
Sharon was a talented
seamstress and enjoyed oil
painting. She
had artistic talents and
always had an appreciation
for art work.
Family events and
gatherings were important to
her and she always looked
forward to them.
Sharon was a proud
aunt of all her nieces and
nephews.
Left to cherish her memory
are her brothers, Joseph
Davison, of Mary Esther,
Fla., and Willis (Jane)
Davison, of Garner, Iowa;
sister-in-law, Mary Jo
Davison, of Garner; her
nephews and nieces,
Christopher (Kristi)
Davison, Wendell (Brenda)
Davison, Susan (Jeff)
Reising, Sara Gormley, Julia
(David) Gillespie, Robert
(Jamie) Davison, Victoria
Davison, Timothy (Amy)
Davison, and Jill Davison;
her great-nephews and
nieces, Drew (Lauren)
Davison, Collin (Kristin)
Davison, Ryan (Kristen)
Davison, Leah, Luke and
Taylor Reising, Katherine
and Dean Gormley, Jacob,
Samara, Sophia, and Willis
Gillespie, Ashlee, Christina
and Jenna Davison, and
August and Emma Davison;
great-great nephews are
Preston, Kaleb and Drake
Davison; and a great-great
niece, Kennedy Davison; as
well as other extended
relatives and friends.
Sharon was preceded in death
by her parents; brother,
Victor Davison; sister,
Nancy Davison; and a
sister-in-law, Coleen
Davison.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, Clear Lake, was in
charge of arrangements.
ROBERTA SCHLICHTING
Funeral services will be
held at 11a.m. on Wednesday,
Feb. 26, 2014 at Zion
Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th
St., Clear Lake, with Rev.
Dean Hess officiating.
Her wish was to be
cremated following the
service.
A private inurnment will be
held at a later date.
Visitation will be
one hour before the service
at the church.
Memorials may be
given to the Roberta
Schlichting Memorial Fund.
Bert was born on March 12,
1949 in Waterloo, Iowa, the
daughter of Orlin and Mary
(Back) Buck.
She graduated from
West Waterloo High School in
1967. She
met Duane Edward Schlichting
in January 1971, and they
were married at Bethlehem
Lutheran Church in Mason
City, on Aug. 21, 1971.
Bert was known for her
delicious cakes and food.
She owned and
operated her own wedding
cake and catering business,
The Bakery Boutique, out of
the basement of their farm
home. She
started off making birthday
cakes, but the business grew
and she regularly catered
for hundreds.
She became known for
her moist and beautiful
champagne cakes.
Brides-to-be came to the
farm and sat at the family
dining room table to pour
through albums of cakes Bert
had made.
She and Duane delivered
hundreds of wedding cakes
throughout North Iowa.
Bert’s baked beans
and potato salad were the
best. Her
family joked that her
catering mobile, a Caprice
Classic station wagon
(fondly known as the
“Burgundy Streak” because
she never wasted time
driving slowly), always
smelled a little bit of
baked beans.
The entire family was
often enlisted to help with
catering jobs, and Bert had
a small crew of dedicated
employees.
In
1995, she closed the
business and became the
general manager of the Mason
City Country Club.
She next worked at
the Super Target
Bakery.
She loved to share her
knowledge of cooking with
others.
She taught cooking classes
through NIACC’s Continuing
Education program and
demonstrated cake decorating
for area clubs and nursing
homes.
Her cooking career
culminated with the
publishing of the cookbook
she wrote.
Retiring in 2001, she
nursed Duane back to good
health after he was
diagnosed with esophageal
cancer.
Bert’s love of cooking made
her an amazing hostess.
She always pampered
others with delicious food
and fellowship.
She was always
working on a creative
project and enjoyed all
sorts of crafts.
Bert remembered
others by sending them
homemade cards.
Bert was a member of Zion
Lutheran Church, and she was
a faithful farm wife.
While running her
catering business, she
always ensured that Duane
and the rest of the farm
crew were well-fed---taking
hot meals to the fields in
the spring and fall.
She always made faith
a priority, ensuring the
family made it to church on
Sunday morning, even when
Casey had a fit about
putting on his corduroy
dress pants.
Bert cherished her trips to
Onaway Lodge in Canada each
August with Duane and close
friends.
She loved reeling in the
walleyes and spending time
alone in the boat with
Duane.
When her kids were young,
Bert worked hard to make
sure her family enjoyed
other vacations to Paul
Bunyan Land, the Iowa State
Fair,
Adventureland, and Disney
Land.
Even when money was tight
during the farm crisis in
the 1980’s, Bert and Duane
made sure the trips to dance
contests and go-cart races
never stopped.
They loved camping
with friends in Rockwell,
and Bert always made sure
there were plenty of
ingredients to feed pie-iron
meals to the whole crew.
When they became
empty-nesters, Bert and
Duane camped in a fifth
wheel and eventually bought
a park model in Pueblo El
Mirage, Ariz.
They spent 10 winters
together there.
When in Clear Lake,
Bert loved cruising with
Duane in their Corvette and
taking the grandkids to
events at the Bandshell.
Bert’s sense of humor showed
through until her last day
on earth.
She teased a cute doctor and
made “lub-dub” noises with
her mouth when the nurse
asked her to be quiet to get
a heart beat reading.
Bert is survived by her
husband, Duane; her
children, Tara Schlichting,
of Mason City, Teresa (Matt)
Baumann, of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, and Casey (Teresa
Stealy) Schlichting, of
Clear Lake; her
grandchildren, Anne and Will
Baumann, of Cedar Rapids,
and Jack and Josie
Schlichting, of Clear Lake;
her mother, Mary Charest, of
Clear Lake; her stepmother,
Daisy Buck of Davenport,
Iowa; her mother-in-law,
Marcele Schlichting, of
Clear Lake; her brother,
Tony (Judy) Buck, of
Davenport; her sister,
Rebecca Ripley of Clear
Lake; brother-in-law, Ron
(Sandi) Schlichting, of
Clear Lake; sisters-in-law,
Jan (Bob) Eichers, of El
Mirage, Ariz., and Linda
Schlichting, of Clear Lake;
and many aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by
her grandson, John Baumann;
her father, Orlin Buck; and
her father-in-law, Walter
Schlichting. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements. Posted on 18/19 March 2014 by Jay Lehmann |
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Edwin
“Ed” P. Meyer, 79, of Mason City, died
Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Mercy
Medical Center North Iowa with his wife
and family by his side following a short
bout with cancer. 
Margaret
Leona McMullin, 69, of Mason City, IA,
passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014,
at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit, after a lengthy battle with
leukemia and lymphoma. 
Delores
E. Muller, 93, of Mason City, died
Wednesday, February 5, 2013 at the
Heritage Care Center. Funeral services
will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, February
11, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213
N. Pennsylvania Avenue with Pastor Kathy
Graves officiating. Interment will be in
Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Monday at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Avenue. Memorials may be
directed to the Delores Muller Memorial
Fund. 
Michael
J. Johanns, 49, of Grafton, died Friday,
February 7, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center
North Iowa. 
Lloyd
Abrams Jr., 84, of Mason City, died
Friday, February 7 2014 at the Good
Shepherd Health Center. 
Bruce
L. Gettman, 74, of Mason City, died
Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Mercy
Medical Center North Iowa. 
James
G. Marshall, age 78, of
Austin, Minn., died Friday,
Feb. 14, 2014, at his winter
home in Fulton, Texas. 
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