Posted on 8 January 2014

LESTER G. HEITLAND
January 4, 1926 - January 8, 2014

Lester Gene "Les" Heitland, 88, of Mason City, died Jan. 8, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 at Epiphany Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Rodney Allers as Celebrant.

Burial immediately followed in the Clear Lake Cemetery where military honors were provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be left in Les' honor to the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Lester Gene Heitland was born on Jan. 4, 1926 in Clear Lake, the son of Ed and Carrie (Buss) Heitland. Les attended country schools, graduated from Clear Lake High School, and attended Mason City Junior College.

He enlisted in the Naval Air Corps in 1943 in Ottumwa, Iowa, and transferred to the Navy because pilots were not needed. During WWII he was a fire control personnel, directing outgoing gunfire on the USS Detroit and
later on the USS New Kent. He served in the Pacific theater and Asian theater in 1945-46 and saw action in the Battle of Iwo Jima and Battle of Okinawa. His ship was docked next to the USS Missouri for the signing of the peace treaty with Japan. Les attained a rank of Fire Control 3rd Class and was honorably discharged in 1946.

Les married Alberta Hickey on June 20, 1949. They shared many hours of golfing and traveling together. Their favorite Minnesota fishing spots were Round Lake, Cut Foot Sioux Lake, and Winnibigosh Lake. Time spent at their cabin on Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake with family and friends was special.

He began his career with Northwestern Bell Telephone in 1947; retiring in 1984. He held numerous positions in the company beginning as a lineman. He transferred from Clear Lake to Northwood and then to Mason City during which time he worked in the warehouse, as a service man in
central equipment, and as a business customer representative.

Les owned and operated Heitland Stump Removal from 1950-1990, grinding up stumps in Iowa and southern Minnesota. Les and Alberta delivered Winnebago Motor Homes for Morgan Drive Away delivering in California, Oregon, New England states, and Florida. He made 18 deliveries
to Alaska. From 1988 until about 2005 he drove pilot cars for oversized loads.

He proudly participated in the Winnebago Honor Flight of 2008. Les was also a member of the Moose, Elks, The Telephone Pioneers, Clear Lake V.F.W., AMVETS, Knights of Columbus, and the Communication Workers of America Union.

Surviving Les are his children, Janis, and husband, William Garrard, Doris Perau, Bonnie, and husband, Gary Farman, Gregory, and Glen; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Roger "Bud" and wife,
MaDonna Heitland; sisters-in-law, Billie and husband, Terril Weydert, and Renee and husband, Don Babbitt; brother-in-law, Ed Callanan; aunt, Dorothy Buss; and good friend, Denny Haaland.

Preceding him in death are his wife, Alberta in 2001; daughter, Constance in 1951; great-grandson, Thaddeus Garrard; parents, Ed and Carrie Heitland; in-laws, Leo and Agnes Hickey; sister, Ardis Callanan; infant brother, Virgil; and brothers-in-law, Maurice and Robert Hickey.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, was in charge of arrangements.

RODNEY D. HANSON
April 1, 1947 - January 11, 2014

Rodney D. Hanson, 66, 1120 N. 5th St., Clear Lake, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit of North Iowa, Mason City.

Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Inurnment will be at a later time at Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs, Iowa. Family suggest memorials to Rodney D. Hanson Memorial Fund.

Rodney was born July 1, 1947 in Mason City, the son of Helmer and Iva (Fuston) Hanson. He attended Clear Lake High School. He enlisted in the United State Navy and served on the USS Ticonderoga during the Vietnam
Conflict. He married Pat Cree May 7, 1969.

He was a member of Local 234 and worked as a heavy equipment operator and worked thru out Iowa. He retired in 2006 due to health issues. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors fishing, bow hunting, and shooting guns with his good friend, Mike Cookman. He also enjoyed darts
and playing foosball and helped organize tournaments in the area. He especially enjoyed attending his daughter’s basketball games.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Pat Hanson, Clear Lake; daughter, Shannon Hanson, and her fiancé, Dave Jackson, Clear Lake; sisters, Maxine (Bill) Worsley, Clear Lake, and Laurel O’Rourke, Maryville, Mo.; brother-in-
law, Donnie (Bernice) Cree, White Oaks, Calif.; sister-in-law, Jeanne Cree, Clinton, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents; three brothers, Gary, Curtis and Roger Hanson; two sisters, June Johnson and Sylvia Paine Burkheimer; brother-in-laws, Donald Johnson, Clem O’Rourke and Max Cree; and sister-
in-laws, Dixie Schaer and Shirley Tanner.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

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DAVID E. ERICKSON
February 16, 1948 - January 3, 2014

David Edwin Erickson, 65, Circle Pines, Minn., died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Golden Living Center, Fridley, Minn.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014 at the Mueller-Bies Funeral Home in Roseville, Minn., with the Rev. Bob Burmeister officiating. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn., with military honors conducted.

David was born Feb. 16, 1948 in West Union, Iowa, the son of Edwin J. and Betty C.(Harvey) Erickson. He attended school there until the family moved to Clear Lake, Iowa in 1959. David was a 1966 graduate of Clear Lake High School. After graduating, he attended the University of Iowa before serving as a medic in the Army in the Vietnam War.

David and Beverly(Maynard) were married in 1974 and they had two sons, Daniel and Drew. They later divorced and David and Marge(Shilson) were married in 2007.

David had various jobs throughout his lifetime. However, he found his perfect fit as a Para at Crossroads School in Minnestoar, working with the behavioral and mentally challenged children. He was there until August 2012 when he was diagnosed with ALS.

David is survived by his sons, Daniel, Arden Hills, Minn., and Drew, Champlin, Minn.; step-son, Jay Shilson, Circle Pines, Minn.; two sisters, Barbara Hefty, Carrollton, Ga., and Marsha (Jerry) Bezely, Clear Lake; and a brother, Dr. Steven C. (Krista) Erickson, Saginaw, Mich.; and many special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janelle, at birth; wife, Marge, in 2010; and his parents.

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JEAN R. LARSON
April 21, 1930 - January 11, 2014

Jean R. Larson, of 4266 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 in the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit of North Iowa, Mason City. Private family interment services were held Jan. 14 at Riverside
Cemetery, Marshalltown, Iowa, where Jean attended school, married and raised her family.

Born April 21, 1930 in Butler County, Iowa, Jean Rowley moved to Marshalltown at an early age where she was educated in the Marshalltown public school system.

She enjoyed playing piano and organ at church as a
substitute. On June 10, 1950 she was united in marriage to James R. Larson in the United Methodist Church of Marshalltown. She and her husband had four children. Jean dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker, but she still found time to be an active member of the Marshalltown Jaycettes, Marshalltown Assistance League, Marshalltown Rotary Ann's, Deaconess Hospital Auxiliary, as well as, delivering “meals on wheels” and other volunteer activities as a resident of Marshalltown, Ames
and Clear Lake.

Jean enjoyed working outside in her garden with her
flowers. She was also an avid reader. Through the years she supported her children and husband in their diverse activities and organizations.

She is survived by her husband, James R. Larson; two sons and their wives, Jami (Teresa) Larson, of Ames, Iowa, and Todd (Becky) Larson , of Clear Lake; and two daughters, Kimberli Kelly, of Clear Lake, and Lori (Roger)Hamblin, of Ames; sister, Alice Pentz, of Marshalltown; nine
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Neva Rowley.

Memorials might be given in Jean R. Larson's name to the Hospice Of North Iowa Center, The Clear Lake Arts Center or Opportunity Village.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge in arrangements.

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PATRICIA SCHERF-SMITH
October 30, 1930 - January 12, 2014

Patricia Scherf-Smith, 83, Urbandale, Iowa, long-time family resident of Clear Lake and the Ventura area, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at the Deerfield Village in Urbandale.

A graveside inurnment service for Patricia was held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at the Clear Lake Cemetery, with Pastor Bernie Colorado officiating.

Patricia’s family would like to suggest that in lieu of flowers, donations to Unity Point Hospice of Des Moines or the Souvenir Building Collectors Society be made in Patricia’s memory. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Patricia Scherf-Smith was born on Oct. 30, 1930, the daughter of Earl R. and Laura R. (Swenson) Scherf in Canton, S. D. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Journalism from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, in 1952.

She was united in marriage to Carlton Smith in Chicago, Ill., in 1965. Carlton preceded her in death on March 9, 1981.

Patricia was a reporter for the Marshalltown Times-Reporter from 1952 until 1954; she then moved to Chicago in 1954-1955, where she was public relations assistant for the Rock River Conference; at a Methodist Church from
1955-1959; news release editor for the American Medical Association; and from 1959-1963 was press relations specialist for the American Hospital Association. From 1963 until 1965, she was the public relations director for the American Academy of Pediatrics before moving to New York. In both cities she worked for national non-profit organizations, among them the American Medical Association, American Hospital Association and American
Society of Mechanical Engineers. Patricia was responsible for national television and radio promotional campaigns, production of feature films, TV spots and a few features. She administered publications as a division within
the department. The program ranged from full-length books to research reports, pamphlets, and newsletters, with about 150 titles in print. Patricia exercised editorial judgment and selection, and supervised writing, copy
editing, production and distribution of all publications.

She served as executive editor of the field’s leading monthly professional journal, grant procurement for audio-visual training materials, and supervised a professional library of 35,000 volumes, the Helen Keller Archives and the Foundation’s Record Center.

Her professional affiliations were Phi Beta Kappa from Cornell College, PRSA accredited member, Women Executives in Public relations, president-elect from 1984-1985, National Association of Science Writers, and Women in
Communications, Inc. She was an avid collector of miniature souvenir buildings and houses, and a lifelong member of the Souvenir Building Collectors Society.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Larry J. Scherf (Carolyn); niece, Teresa (Craig) Hill, all of Clarinda, Iowa; nephews, Steven (Heidi) Scherf, of Grinnell, Iowa, and Douglas Scherf of St. Paul, Minn.;
grandnephews, Tyler (Brittany) Hill, Casey Hill and fiancé, Megan Kearney, and Lucas Scherf; great-grandniece, Emma Hill, all of Clarinda, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of the arrangements.

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FRANK J. HEJNA, JR.
June 6, 1937 - January 14, 2014

Frank J. Hejna, Jr., 76, of Barnett, Mo., formerly of Ventura, but had been living with his daughter in Hickman, Neb., peacefully joined our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 at Homestead Rehabilitation
Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, Iowa, with Fr. Dennis Miller officiating. Music was provided by organist, Mary Kopacek, who accompanied cantor, Louise Zrostlik. Casket bearers were Alan Hejna, Mike Hejna, Scott Hejna, Eric Hejna, Chad Hejna, Joe Hejna, Bob Hejna and Dan Burger. Burial was at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Frank was born in Mason City to Frank and Agnes (Korn) Hejna on June 6, 1937. He was baptized on June 20, 1937 and confirmed in 1948 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church at Duncan. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1955. After high school, Frank served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955-1961. While living in Leigh, Neb., he owned Frank’s Auto and was an active member of the community, including serving on the
Leigh Fire and Rescue squad. After a back injury left him unable to work on vehicles, he attended college in Curtis, Neb., earning a degree in 1979 in Natural Resources and Conservation. This gave him the opportunity to combine his love of the outdoors and a long career of surveying and conservation. He worked for the NRD of York, Neb., from 1979-1987, and was
a volunteer firefighter. From there he worked as a contract supervisor for the Missouri Conservation Department until retirement in 2010.

Frank was a member of the Knights of Columbus at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eldon, Mo. He enjoyed polka music, fishing, working on tractors, restoring classic automobiles, and socializing.

Frank is survived by his wife, Jean, of Lincoln; children, Frank III, of Hump Tulips, Wash., Preston, of Hoquiam, Wash., Shelli Ziemke, and husband, Mike, of Hickman, Sherri Leyva, and husband, Gilbert, of Las
Vegas, Nev., and Sunni Harper, and husband, Colby, of Hickman; grandchildren, Tori and Sydni Ziemke, Evan, Emma, Sammy, and Charley Leyva, Delaini and Presli Harper; as well as, three adored brothers, Jerry
(JoAnn) Hejna, of Ventura, Ron (Rose) Hejna, of Garner, Iowa, and Ed (Connie) Hejna, of Floyd, Iowa; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Joseph; and sons, Vincent and Shawn Hejna.

Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, was in charge of arrangements.

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AUDREY SPILMAN
November 27, 1918 - January 14, 2014

Audrey M. Spilman, 95, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. According to her wishes, her body has been donated to the University of Iowa. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. A private family inurnment will take place at the Clear Lake Cemetery later.

Memorials in Audrey's name may be made to the Clear Lake Art’s Center or to Opportunity Village in care of David Spilman, 16 S. Shore Dr., #7, Clear Lake, Iowa, 50428.

Audrey Maxine was born Nov. 27, 1918 in Nora Springs, Iowa, the daughter of James Fenton and Viola Elsie (Benson) Rhodes. She lived and attended school in rural Hanlontown, Iowa, Lincoln Township # 2 Cerro Gordo
County School. After moving to rural Mason City, she commuted by railroad to Hanlontown thru 10th grade. She graduated from Mason City High School where she spent her junior and senior years.

Audrey married Dale Sidney Spilman on June 8, 1939. They lived on a farm in rural Clear Lake, and then in 1947 they moved to a farm in rural Thornton. In 2004 Audrey moved to her Clear Lake condominium.

Audrey’s “favorites” include Big Band music at the Surf Ballroom, watching and recording “The Lawrence Welk Show” on Saturday night, riding her horse, Buster, going to the cinema, attending plays and concerts, reading, walks on the farm and along the lake, keeping up with the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, traveling (she traveled 25 states, Canada, and Mexico, but especially loved seeing the Branson, Mo., shows) and watching "Regis" during breakfast. She was most fond of caring for her family and having coffee and treats with her friends.

Audrey was admired for her curious mind, kind heart, positive attitude and independent spirit, and loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed studying the scriptures with Bob, Jean and Sue Wilson.

Audrey is survived by five children, David James Spilman, Clear Lake, Donita Jeanne Spilman, Clear Lake, Dale Wayne Spilman, Mason City, Virginia Viola (Dan) Suby, Westgate, Iowa, and Cynthia Audrene Spilman, Mason City; grandson, Christopher Suby, Marshalltown, Iowa; four granddaughters, Holliday (Steve) Miller, Waterloo, Iowa, Wendy Honken, Mason City, Mary Ann (Tony) Behrens, Forest City, Iowa, and Betsy (Jesse) Tibodeau, Nevada, Iowa; 10 great-grandchildren, Kole McKenzie, Alexandra Joy, Taylor Morgan, Izaak Storm, Ashley Elizabeth, Nicole Rae, Corey Allen, Colton Chase, Caitlyn Elizabeth, and Melissa Ann; and one great-great-grandchild, Jayden Scott Walker; half-sister, Jean Jacobson, Littleton, Colo.; step-mother, Ruth Rhodes, Fertile, Iowa: sisters-in-law, Betty Thomas and Phyllis Till-Spilman, Clear Lake; and brother-in-law, Danny Spilman, Rockwell, Iowa; lifelong friend, Paulina Loehndorf, Aitkin, Minn.; and special friends,
Louis Cota, Mason City, and Arlene and Brian Barber, Clear Lake.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Dale, on Dec. 3, 1985.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

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JAMES LAW
July 1, 1923 - January 17, 2014

James “Bob” Robert Law, 90, 9643 315th St., Clear Lake, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A memorial service was held at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, on Monday, Jan, 20, 2014 with Reverend Bernie Colorado officiating and with Pastor Randy Vaage participating. Following visitation his body was cremated. Military honors were provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Inurnment will be at Lincoln Township Cemetery, Hanlontown, Iowa. Memorials may be given in memory of James R. Law.

Bob was born July 1, 1923 in Mason City, the son of James Garfield and Vera (Vawter) Law. He attended country school and Hanlontown High School. Following high school, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and served in the Pacific Theater.

Bob married Ruth Stokesbary on Sept. 9, 1950 in Garner, Iowa. The couple enjoyed 63 years together.

After the service, he came home to farm. Bob was a lifelong farmer. He farmed the Century Farm his grandfather homesteaded in 1863. In 2013, the farm was recognized as a 150 Year Heritage Farm Award.

Family was important to him and he loved having his children and families live close to him. Bob retired from farming in 1985. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger days and enjoyed having his private plane pilot license.

Bob loved music. He said it was his therapy to play the guitar with the dance bands, Hal’s Ramblers and Char’s Band. Many North Iowan’s enjoyed their music in dance halls, the Fourth of July parades, and later at assisted
living and nursing homes. He played for 50 years, with his last performance being Dec. 24, 2013. He learned early to play by ear.

Bob was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, VFW Post 733, Mason City, and was a Lincoln Township Trustee.

Bob is survived by his wife, Ruth Law, Clear Lake; son, Randy (Leslie) Law, Clear Lake; daughter, Patti (Denny) Baker, Clear Lake; six grandchildren, Zachary (Dominique) Law, Clear Lake, Quincy Law, Lafayette, Ind., Cameron Law, Clear Lake, Jeremy (special friend, Rosalie) Baker,
Troutman, N.C., Jacob Baker and Rebecca Baker, Clear Lake.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, James G. Law, and Vera and Frank Kluseman; brother, Eldon G. Law; half-sisters, Charlotte Saliger, and Sandy Hamlin; and half-brother, Dale Kluseman.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

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IMOGENE TIFFT
August 25, 1931 - January 26, 2014

Imogene “Ileen” (Burns) Tifft, 82, of Greene, Iowa, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at her home. Memorial services were held on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at Saint Luke Lutheran Church, Nora Springs, Iowa, with Pastor Roy Ott
of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Osage, Iowa, officiating. Inurnment was at the Park Cemetery in Nora Springs. Memorials may be directed to the Ileen Tifft memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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.

Ileen 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.

Arrangements were made by Major Erickson Funeral Home &
Crematory, of Mason City.

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TIFFANY BANTA
June 20, 1994 - January 25, 2014

Tiffany Jean Banta, age 19, of Forest City, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 west of Forest City as a result of injuries received in an auto accident.

Funeral services for Tiffany Banta were held on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at the Garner Hayfield High School Auditorium with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.

Burial was in the Madison Township Cemetery south of Forest City.

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 (Barb) Zwierzycki, of Olive Hill, Ky., Sandy (Dennis) Vestwebber, of Leland, Iowa, Lou (Fran) Banta, of Belmond, Iowa; great-grandparents, Norma Jean Hoover, of Wyoming, Wilhelmine Vestwebber, of Belmond; and numerous other loving aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Tiffany and Chyann Banta Memorial Fund established at the Titonka Savings Bank in Forest City.

Dugger Funeral Homes, Belmond, was in charge of arrangements.

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CHYANN BANTA
May 15, 1998 - January 25, 2014

Chyann Rynae Banta, age 15, of Forest City, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 west of Forest City as a result of injuries received in an auto accident.

Funeral services for Chyann Banta were held on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at the Garner Hayfield High School Auditorium with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.

Burial was in the Madison Township Cemetery south of Forest City.

Chyann Rynae, the daughter of Tom and Teya Zwierzycki Banta, was born May 15, 1998 in Minneapolis, Minn. 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 (Barb) Zwierzycki, of Olive Hill, Ky., Sandy (Dennis) Vestwebber, of Leland, Iowa, Lou (Fran) Banta of Belmond, Iowa; great-grandparents, Norma Jean Hoover, of Wyoming, Wilhelmine Vestwebber, of Belmond; and numerous other loving aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

Dugger Funeral Homes, Belmond, was in charge of arrangements.

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MARCELLA BARR

Marcella Barr, 89, passed away Jan. 12, at Arbor View Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Edinburg, Texas.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

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