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BONNIE
SUNNER
Memorial
services will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the Clear
Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, with Rev.
Dennis Ganz officiating.
Memorials may be given to Hospice
of North Iowa or the Clear Lake Library
in her name.
Bonnie was
born Sept. 8, 1931 in Eagle Grove, Iowa,
the daughter of Robert and Doris (Prehm)
Godfrey. She
graduated from Eagle Grove High School
in 1949 and then completed two years of
junior college. She
married Gordon Sunner on June 28, 1953
in Eagle Grove. To this union they had
three children, Becky, Bret and Gail.
Bonnie was the
activity coordinator for Oakwood Care
Center for 20 years, retiring in 1996.
During her retirement, she
enjoyed volunteering for many different
church and community organizations.
Her greatest love was spending
time with her family.
Bonnie is
survived by two daughters, Becky (Mike)
Sunner Cunningham, Cedar Falls, Iowa,
and Gail (Steve) Hansen, Clear Lake;
sister, Connie Jorgensen, Eagle Grove,
and Mary (Mark) Hogenson, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa; brothers-in-law, Dan Metcalf,
Boone, Iowa, and Dr. Paul Sunner, Cedar
Rapids; sisters-in-law, Helen Sunner,
Las Vegas, Nev., Shirley Sunner,
Milford, Iowa; and many nieces and
nephews.
Bonnie was
preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, Gordon Sunner; her son, Bret
Sunner; and her sister, Cindy Metcalf.
Ward-Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in
charge of arrangements.
BETTY
HARMS
A funeral
service for Betty was held on Monday,
March 3, 2014 at Bride Colonial Chapel,
Manly, Iowa, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz
officiating.
Burial will be held at a later date in
the Brush Point Cemetery, rural
Hanlontown.
Should friends
desire, memorials may be left to the
Fertile Church of Christ, 3493 Eagle
Ave., Fertile, Iowa,
50434.
Betty Virginia
Harms, daughter of the late Emery and
Florence Stonebraker Kinsel, was born
Feb. 18, 1924 in Hampton, Iowa.
She received her education in the
Hampton School System and was united in
marriage to Stenus Harms Jr.
She was a homemaker all of her
life, raising her seven children.
She enjoyed
pets, gardening, and was an excellent
embroiderer. She
loved watching all different kinds of
sports, her favorites being the Iowa
Hawkeyes, Iowa State Cyclones and the
Michigan teams.
Betty’s
passion for music was endless, and she
wanted everyone to have a song in their
heart to lift their spirits.
She loved the Big Band era; her
favorite musicians were Glen Miller, Guy
Lombardo and Lawrence Welk, who also had
her favorite television show.
She enjoyed
visiting with people, but her pride and
joy was her family.
She was proud of her Pennsylvania Dutch
heritage that she passed down to her
children. Betty
overcame several adversities in her
life, including many medical conditions;
however, she never complained.
Betty had a quick wit and charm
that instantly attracted friends.
Betty was a
religious person, believed in God, and
treated people from all walks of life
with respect and dignity.
She was
fiercely independent, so it was
difficult for her to allow someone to
take care of her other than family.
However, she along with her
family, appreciated all the care and
attention the staff at the Oakwood Care
Center provided her.
Left to
cherish her memory are her children,
Robert, Ricky (SoUn), (Mary);
grandchildren, Rebecca, Alicia (David),
Adam, Aaron, and Kevin;
great-grandchildren, Jacob, Sophia,
Makenna; sister, June Reese; along with
many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was
preceded in death by her parents;
husband, Stenus; sons, Mike and Stephen;
brothers, Joseph, Orville, and
Ellsworth; and her sisters, Ruth,
Dorothy, and Allie Mae.
Bride Colonial
Chapel, Manly, was in charge of
arrangements.
GARVIS
HOUCK
Garvis Gordon
Houck was born Nov. 24, 1932, in Iowa
City, Iowa, the son of Gordon and Thelma
(Tanner) Houck.
Garvis graduated from The University of
Iowa in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science
degree in pharmacy. He was united in
marriage to Marilyn Dasher on Sept. 12,
1954 at the Methodist Church in Keota,
Iowa. He owned and
operated Houck Pharmacy in both Mason
City and Clear Lake.
Later he opened a business, 123 Dollar
Store, in the former Clear Lake
location. Garvis
practiced pharmacy for 52 years.
Garvis was a hard worker and
enjoyed helping people with their
healthcare. He
especially enjoyed compounding.
Garvis was a
member of the PCCA (Professional
Compounding Centers of America), Rotary
Club and Trinity Lutheran Church.
He liked all types of tractors,
farming, cars, horses and hitting golf
balls at the driving range.
Most of all, Garvis had a great
love for his family.
He was a husband, father, grandfather
and friend to anyone in need.
He will be deeply missed.
Garvis is
survived by his wife of 59 years,
Marilyn Houck, of Mason City; his
children, Leigh Ann O’Neil and husband,
William, of St. Louis, Mo., Jill Houck,
of Houston, Texas, and Hillary Lunning
and her husband, Michael, of Mason City;
grandchildren, Jennifer Tepper and
husband, Gregory, Gregory O’Neil, Lauren
Lunning and Emily Lunning.
Major Erickson
Funeral Home, Mason City, was in charge
of arrangements. ERMA REID
Erma Reid, 93,
of Elkhorn, Neb., passed away peacefully
surrounded by
her family on
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 at Lakeside
Hospital in Omaha, Neb.
Erma Ruth
(Miller) Reid was born Dec. 18, 1920 in
Latimer, Iowa, the second child of Henry
J. and Nellie (Carr) Miller.
A memorial
service officiated by her niece, Rev.
Lynette Meyer, of El Paso, Texas, will
be held in Clear Lake this summer.
She received
her first 12 years of education at the
Latimer Public School.
She attended Cornell College in
Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and graduated in May
of 1942 with a Bachelor of Music
Education degree.
In June of
1942 she married Harlen Flickinger Reid
of St. Ansgar, Iowa, at Payne Memorial
Methodist Church in New Orleans, La.
Following the years of Harlen’s
active duty in the Navy during World War
II, they took up residence in Clear
Lake, becoming active members of their
church and community.
They owned and operated a men’s clothing
store from 1955 through retirement in
1978 and especially enjoyed traveling
and spending time with family, neighbors
and many friends.
During her
years in Clear Lake, Erma was an active
member of the United Methodist Church,
the Chancel Choir, United Methodist
Women, Christian Women’s Connection,
bible study groups, Progress Study Club,
Chapter AQ of T.T.T. Society, and
Chapter EA of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
She also served as a volunteer
for Meals on Wheels and Hospice and had
a lifelong passion for music, piano,
organ, singing, painting and the arts.
Through these associations, Erma
had many endearing and fulfilling
friendships that lasted throughout her
life.
Erma lived in
Clear Lake until June 2008 at which time
she moved to Elk Ridge Village, an
independent retirement community, in
Elkhorn, close to her son, Bruce, and
his family.
She is
survived by son, Bruce (wife, Donni);
granddaughters, Kailyn Watson (husband,
J.T.) and Brittyn Reid; and
great-granddaughter, Macy Watson, all of
Omaha; as well as nieces and their
families.
She was
preceded in death by husband, Harlen, in
1979; and sister, Neva Stover, in 2000.
Per her
wishes, her remains were donated for
medical research.
Memorials
should be directed to Talking Book &
Braille Foundation, Lincoln, Neb., or
the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake.
DIANTHA JUNKER
Diantha Kaye
Buss was born May 12, 1951 to Bernette
and Bonnie Buss in Charles City, Iowa.
She grew up in rural Parkersburg, Iowa,
with her parents and two brothers and
two sisters. Diantha
accepted Christ as her Savior at an
early age during a week of camp at Iowa
Regular Baptist Camp in Ventura. She
attended school in Parkersburg and
graduated in 1969. She attended
cosmetology school in Waterloo, Iowa,
and Cedar Falls, Iowa, receiving her
degree from Cedar Falls School of Beauty
in 1970.
Diantha
married her high school sweetheart, Curt
Junker, on May 9, 1970.
Curt
and Diantha lived in Waverly, Dike,
Parkersburg, Lansing and Mason City,
Iowa. They were blessed by God to become
the parents of three wonderful children.
She loved her husband and soulmate,
Curt; and her children, Aaron and
Tamara, Junker of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and
Melody and Scott Lahmann, and
grandchildren Molly, Benjamin, Caitlyn,
Abigail, Madeline and Samuel of Saint
Paul, Minn.
Her daughter,
Jennifer, preceded her to heaven Sept.
22, 1988. Also
preceding her was her father, Bernette;
her brother, Dennis; and a nephew, Jeff
Hemmen. She was also
preceded in death by her father and
mother-in-law, three brothers-in-law,
three sisters-in-law, and four nephews,
Fred, Anna, Alvin, Alfred, Calvin,
Rosie, Zee, Norma, Wendel, Malcom,
Vernon, and Roger.
Diantha was a
light to all that met her, with her
infectious laugh and welcoming smile.
While living in Lansing she served for
10 years at Village Creek Bible Camp.
Camp was a very special place for Di and
she loved being able to share her love
for the Lord with her gifts, quickly
becoming the heartbeat of the camp.
Her creative
touch and beautiful spirit is deeply
missed but, “We know that in all things
God works for the good of those who love
him, who have been called according to
his purpose." Romans
8:28. This was her
favorite verse which she quoted often.
We take great comfort in the
truth of His word, knowing that today
Curt’s “Lady Di” is in paradise. Arrangements were with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City.
ZENOVIA KELLY
Funeral
services were held on Friday, March 7,
2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New
Hampton.
Online
condolences for Zenovia's family may be
left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com Zenovia
Marie Kelly was born Aug. 9, 1924 in
Fredericksburg, Iowa, the daughter of
Floyd E. and Hulda M. (Krueger) Babcock.
She received her education in New
Hampton. On Jan. 24, 1941, at the
Trinity Lutheran Church Parsonage, she
married Joseph Kelly of Lawler. To this
union one daughter, Sandra, was born.
Following Joe’s time in the service, the
couple purchased a DX Oil Station in New
Hampton, known as Kelly’s DX, which they
ran for 24 years. They then purchased a
garage repair shop on Main Street in New
Hampton, Kelly’s Service and Repair,
which they owned and operated until
Joe’s death in 1984. While Zenovia
worked in the shop she also drove a 60
capacity school bus for 37 years,
retiring in 2003. She became a resident
of the New Hampton Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center on July 18, 2009. Survivors
include one daughter, Sandra (Darrell)
Crooks of Ionia, Iowa; two
grandchildren, Kendra (Doug) Walker, of
Clear Lake, and Dennis (Kendra) Crooks,
of New Hampton; eight
great-grandchildren; and seven
great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, Joe, in 1984; and a grandson,
Durrell Crooks, in 2011. Hugeback
Johnson Funeral Home, New Hampton, was
in charge of arrangements.
RICK
FITCH
A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 8, at the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake, with Rev. Brad Thornton officiating. Inurnment will be at Highland Memory Gardens, Des Moines, at a later date. Military Honors will be presented by the Clear Lake V.F.W. According to his wishes, following the service his body will be cremated. Memorials
may be given to the First Congregational
Church or the Humane Society of North
Iowa. Rick’s belief in organ
donation is his last gift to the medical
community. It is the “Gift of
Life” to let his organs be taken to help
others to have a chance at a better
life. Rick was
born Feb. 2, 1936 in Des Moines, the son
of Gail W. and Charlotte (Stuart) Fitch.
Rick was the grandson of F.W. Fitch, who
founded the Fitch Shampoo Company.
He graduated from Roosevelt High School
and attended Iowa State University and
Drake. He was drafted into the
U.S. Army. Rick
married Beverly Allen in 1958 and they
had three children. Rick
married Mary Lou Patton April 16, 1977
at Plymouth Congregational Church in Des
Moines. At this time the two
families merged into one – but Rick
always said the dog is “ours”. Rick worked
in sales for years; Iowa Drug for many
years, then his favorite job at
Collegiate Pacific, selling sportswear,
especially Iowa State Sportswear.
Rick and Mary Lou moved to Clear Lake in
1995. Rick was a
past member of the Clear Lake Noon
Lions, where he cooked chicken at 4 a.m.
many times. He volunteered with
the Clear Lake Yacht Club where he and
Mary Lou “saved” many a sailor with
their pontoon, good weather and bad.
He was an avid fan of all ISU and
Chicago sports. He was the past
president of the North Iowa Cyclone Club
and implemented having it at the Surf
Ballroom. Rick is
survived by his wife, Mary Lou Fitch,
Clear Lake; son, Frederick David “Rick”
Fitch Jr., and his wife, Lindy, Norwalk,
Iowa, and their children Alicia Fitch,
Kelly (Thomas) Selgrade and Shanda (Ben)
Lewiston; daughter, Debra Sue Roberg,
and her husband, Craig, Montrose, Colo.,
and their children, Michael D. Roberg,
Rebecca Ann (Justin) Mashburn and their
son, Holden; son, Scott A. Fitch
“Teddy,” and his daughter, Leah;
stepsons, Scott A. Patton, and his wife,
Angela, Westerville, Ohio, and their
children, Lauren Olivia, Alex Gregory
and Will Alan, and David L. Patton, and
his wife, LeAnn, Aurelia, Iowa, and
their children, Lexie and Annika; and
brothers, Topper (Faith) Fitch, Coral
Springs, Fla., and Jon (Joyce) Fitch,
Green Valley, Ariz.; and the “ours” dog,
Tigger. Rick was
preceded in death by his parents and
brother, Perry Fitch. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS
HARTIGAN
Tom is
survived by two daughters, Pat Sund
(Chuck), of Grayslake, Ill., and Leigh
Trembath (Stuart), of Clear Lake; four
grandchildren, Erin Sund (Sam Eccleston)
of Chicago, Ill., Brendan Sund of New
York, N.Y., Lauren Trembath-Neuberger
(Julie), of Seattle, Wash., and Hannah
Trembath of St. Louis, Mo. He is
also survived by one brother, Paul
Hartigan (Dode), of Omaha, Neb., and two
sisters-in-law, Donna Hartigan, of
Cheyenne, Wyo., and Ruth French, of
Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was preceded
in death by his parents; brothers,
Raymond and Charles; and sister-in-law,
Mary Jane Hartigan.
Tom was born
Jan. 31, 1925 on a farm near Ute, Iowa,
to Edward and Catherine (Holthaus)
Hartigan. After graduating from
Ute High School in 1943, Tom enlisted in
the army and served for the next three
years on Saipan in the South Pacific
Theater. At the end of World War II, Tom
began his academic career at William
Penn College before transferring to the
University of Northern Colorado, where
he received his Bachelor of Arts. He
later received a Master of Science from
Iowa State University and completed
post-graduate work at Montana State
University, Drake University and the
University of Northern Iowa. Tom
married Eleanor Crumbaugh, the love of
his life, on Oct. 25, 1947 in Oskaloosa.
They began a nearly 60-year partnership,
marked by a zest for life, devotion to
family and friends, and a shared
commitment to the education and
betterment of youth.
Tom was a
life-long educator and athlete. He began
his teaching and coaching career in 1950
at Platteville, Colo., where he taught
social studies and coached various
sports, including basketball, football,
baseball and gymnastics. He continued
his teaching and coaching career in
Moulton, Iowa, and in 1954, Tom and
Eleanor moved to Fort Dodge, where he
was an educator for 32 years. Tom taught
world history and physical education,
and assumed various coaching
responsibilities over the years,
including basketball, golf and tennis
for men and women. Wishing to reach
younger children through fun and
fitness, Tom left the high school to
teach physical education in elementary
schools, and served as health and
physical education coordinator for the
school system. From 1971 until his
retirement in 1986, Tom educated Fort
Dodge youth as an elementary principal
at Wahkonsa, Pleasant Valley, Hillcrest,
Feelhaver and Cooper Schools. Tom was a
life-long member of the Colorado, Iowa
and National Education Associations.
Tom believed
in actively serving one’s community. He
served as a Fort Dodge Parks and
Recreation Commissioner, board member
for the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program, announcer for the Special
Olympics, Trinity Regional Hospital
Auxiliary Board member and volunteer for
the Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry. Tom’s
personal time was dedicated first and
foremost to his family and friends. In
retirement, he also enjoyed golf,
tennis, gardening, furniture refinishing
and following a wide variety of sports
and world events.
After 48 years
as part of the Fort Dodge community, the
Hartigan's moved to Clear Lake in 2002
to be close to their daughter, Leigh,
and to participate in their
granddaughters’ activities.
Tom remained
an attentive and concerned citizen who
knew that even the smallest act of
kindness could potentially change the
world. Tom was revered as a father,
grandfather, educator and friend. His
silliness and sense of humor, his
constant expressions of love and
encouragement, and his fascination with
nature will be missed deeply by all who
knew him. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry, 127
N. 10th St., Fort Dodge, Iowa, 50501. Gunderson
Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Fort Dodge, is in charge of
arrangements. MARLYN HALL
WITH PHOTO Marlyn
Eugene “Gene” Hall, 74, Clear Lake,
formerly of Fertile, Iowa, died
Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at the Oakwood
Care Center, Clear Lake. A funeral
service for Gene was held on Saturday,
March 8, 2014 at the Church of Christ,
Fertile, with Pastor Rob Perry and
Pastor Dennis Ganz officiating.
Burial was in the Grant Township
Cemetery, Fertile. The family
would like to suggest that those wishing
to give a memorial in his memory, may
wish to direct memorials to the Church
of Christ in Fertile. Gene was
born on March 28, 1939 in Mason City,
the son of Glea and Mavis (Ouverson)
Hall. He received his education in
the Fertile Community Schools,
graduating from Fertile High School in
1957, and also graduated from Mason City
Junior College with an AA degree in
business. Gene was
united in marriage to Judith “Judie”
Haugen on Aug. 23, 1959, and to this
marriage four children were born, Tim,
Tracy, Tami and Troy. After their
marriage, Gene worked for Northern
Lumber, Great Plains Lumber, and Forest
City Improvement Company, in Forest City
and Klemme, before becoming co-owner
purchasing the Fertile Lumber and
Hardware Company in 1978 until his
retirement due to ill health in 1997. Gene
enjoyed doing carpentry work with his
sons and son-in-law, enjoyed helping
others, watching sports, especially the
Iowa Hawkeyes, and spending time with
friends at the Apple Valley Assisted
living. But his great love and
enjoyment was spending time with his
family. Gene was a
very active and life member of the
Church of Christ, Elder of the Church
and Chairman of Board when they built
the church, taught Sunday School for
several years, and sang in the church
choir. Left to
cherish his memory are his children, Tim
(Patty) Hall, of Mason City, Tracy
(Tammy) Hall, of Joice, Tami (Dan)
Horner, of Clear Lake, and Troy (Trish)
Hall, of Forest City; grandchildren,
Christopher, Casey, Stephen and Andrew
(Brittany) Hall, Samantha, Brady,
Austin, and Hailey Horner, and Bethany,
Nicholas, Logan, and Carsen Hall; one
great-grandson, Paxten Hall; his
brothers, Brian (Coralene) Hall, of
Clear Lake, and Gary (Cheryl) Hall, of
Lincoln, Ill.; his brother-in-law, Larry
(Dixie) Haugen, of Clear Lake; several
nieces, nephews, as well as many
extended family members and friends. Gene was
preceded in death by his parents, Glea
and Mavis Hall; wife, Judie on June 28,
2004; sister-in-law, Janan Haugen; and
his father and mother-in-law, James and
Esther Haugen. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
MICHAEL WYBORNY
Per Mick's
wishes, cremation rites have been
accorded and a Celebration of Life
service will be held at 10:30 a.m.,
Monday, March 24, 2014 at the Rolling
Acres Christian Reformed Church, 340
20th St. S.W., Mason City, with Pastor
Nate DeVries officiating. The
family requests casual attire be worn
for the service. The family will
greet friends one hour prior to the
memorial service at the church on
Monday.
In lieu of
flowers, a special fund has been
established at Northwood State Bank,
2650 4th St. S.W., Mason City, in care
of Mary Lou Wyborny for memorials. Michael
"Mick" Shane Wyborny, son of the late
George and Pauline (Schindel) Wyborny,
was born July 14, 1948 in Des Moines,
Iowa. He was raised in rural Rock
Falls and attended school in Rock Falls
and Nora Springs before he began working
at the sugar beet plant in Mason City.
He was employed there for a short time
until he was drafted in the Army in
January of 1969. He served his
country faithfully until he was
honorably discharged in December of
1970. Mick
returned to the sugar beet plant in
Mason City to work and also worked as a
laborer for Bob Blakesley. Shortly
thereafter, Mick was a floor covering
installer, installing carpet, vinyl, and
vinyl tile. He was self-employed
for over 43 years in this trade, whom
Jim Huffman was his mentor. He was
united in marriage to Mary Lou Peterson
on Dec. 17, 1999 in Mason City. Mick loved
fishing, hunting, woodworking, playing
pool, cribbage, and gambling. He
also enjoyed taking road trips and loved
to spend time with his family and
friends. He was a
member of the American Legion. Mick will
be missed by his wife, Mary Lou Wyborny;
stepchildren, Tania (Jeramy) Viet, Zack
(Jenny) Nuehring, Angela Jansen, Kim
(Vance) Wendell, and Jason (Becky)
Jansen; seven grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; brother, Tony
(Sandi) Wyborny; mother-in-law, Jean
Peterson; four sisters-in-law, Margaret
(Pat) Decenso, Judy (Ron) Smith, Patty
(Mike) Buland and Karen Green; along
with several nieces, nephews, and
cousins. He was
preceded in death by his parents;
granddaughter, Ashlynn Nuehring;
mother-in-law, Margaret Groen;
father-in-law, Marvin Peterson; and
brothers-in-law, William Peterson and
Steve Elliott. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, is in charge of arrangements. LOUIS SCHULER Louis E.
Schuler, 92, of Clear Lake, died
Saturday, March 22, 2014 at St. Marys
Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Services
are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.
PATRICIA GILLES
Pat was
born in Denison, Iowa, on March 17, 1916
to Ed and Nell Mesenbrink. After
moving to Osage, Iowa, she met and
married Dean “Pork” Gilles. To
this union, the couple was blessed with
three children. The couple moved to
Clear Lake in 1945, with Pat doing
double duty helping run “the Ritz” and
teaching fourth grade at Holy Family,
Garner, Iowa, and finally in Clear Lake
until the early 1970’s. Pat and
Pork retired to Florida in 1975, and Pat
remained there until returning to Clear
Lake in 2005. Pat was a
fun-loving individual who was game for
anything, especially if the words “BINGO
or slots” were mentioned. She was
a great mother, grandmother and friend,
and will be greatly missed by all. Pat is
survived by her daughter, Barbara Leith,
of Ames, Iowa; son, Jack Gilles, of
Clear Lake; daughter-in-law, Mary Pat
Cole, of Mason City, Iowa;
grandchildren, Tom (Laurie) Gilles Jr.,
Traci (Jamey) Waterhouse and Alex Leith;
and great-grandchildren, Grace Gilles,
and Austin, Tyler, Caleb and Tanner
Waterhouse. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Pork,
and her son, Tom. As a show
of sympathy, memorials should be
directed to the family. On-line
condolences may be expressed at
www.StevensMemorialChapel.com.
DR. NORMAN
HELD
Dr. Norman
Held was born Aug. 27, 1926 in Great
Bend, Kan., the son of Leonard Henry and
Verna Viola (Lupardus) Held.
Following high school he attended Kansas
State College obtaining a degree in
agriculture and pledged Sigma Phi
Epsilon fraternity. He enlisted in
the United States Air Force and was a
1st Lieutenant as adjutant and served in
Denver, Colo., at Rowry AFB and TDY at
Chamfer, Ga., during the Korean War.
He married Barbara Joanne Rodgers on
Dec. 28, 1951, while in the service. Following
the service he returned to Kansas State
University for a degree in veterinary
medicine and also obtained a degree in
biological science while getting his
veteranian degree. He moved to
Ventura in 1959 and became partner with
Dr. Lowell B. Johnson until 1977.
He hired Dr. Darrell L. Neuberger as
partner and sold the practice to Dr.
Neuberger in 1992 and continued to work
for him on a part-time basis until 1996. Doc married
Dorothy B. Hinrichs on Feb. 28, 1992 in
Ventura. Doc was
a life member of American Veterinary
Medicine Association; life member of
Iowa Veterinary Medicine Association;
president, secretary, treasurer and vice
president of North Iowa Veterinary
Medicine Association; Ventura United
Methodist Church, where he served as
choir director, board of trustees and
assistant organist; on Ventura City
Council for 36 years and mayor for 10
years; member of Ventura Gun Club,
director for 22 years, organized youth
trapshooting and taught youth
trapshooting for 35 years, with the
largest youth trapshooting organization
in Iowa. He was on the board of
directors of the Ventura State Bank and
Community State Bank for 15 years and
was Chapter Counselor at Iowa Beta,
Sigma Phi Epsilon at Iowa State
University 1980-96 and was recognized by
Kansas State and Iowa State as
Outstanding Fraternity alumnus in 1989. He served
on the state committee (Civic) for drug
and alcohol addiction and was also
treasurer for Ventura Senior Citizens. Doc enjoyed
hunting, fishing, trapshooting and was
an avid sports fan at high school
activities. He is
survived by his wife, Dorothy Held,
Ventura; and a daughter, Shelley (Henry)
Szipszky, Cape Coral, Fla.;
stepchildren, Gene (Kathy) Hinrichs,
Ventura, and Gayle (Robert) Petersen,
Ringsted, Iowa; two grandchildren,
Breanne (Martin) Hood, Anchorage, Alaska
and Lucas (Amanda) Szipszky, Wasilla,
Alaska; three great-grandchildren,
Michael Craven, Treyden Szipszky
and Gavin Szipszky; and two
step-grandchildren, Scott Hinrichs,
Ventura, and Sarah (Doug) Thein,
Ventura. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Held; wife, Barbara Held; and son, Stanley Held. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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Thomas
Bernard Hartigan, age 89, of Clear Lake,
formerly of Fort Dodge, Iowa, died March
2, 2014 in Mason City. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at Corpus
Christi Catholic Church in Fort Dodge on
Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m. Burial
will be in Corpus Christi Cemetery with
military honors conducted by the Iowa
Army National Guard. Visitation will be
held on Friday, March 14, from 4 to 7
p.m. at Gunderson Funeral Home and
Cremation Services in Fort Dodge as well
as one hour before Mass on Saturday.
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