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Hattie B. Baumgart, 1912-2002

January 16, 2002

Former Garner resident, Mrs. Hattie B. (Jass) Baumgart, of Mesa, Arizona, died on Saturday, January 5, 2002, at the Mesa Lutheran Hospital. She was 89.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 8, at the Mountain View Memorial Chapel, Mesa, with the Rev. Burton Giese of the Eternal Life Lutheran Church officiating.

Hattie Baumgart, was born on May 8, 1912, on a farm northeast of Garner. She was the daughter of Albert and Helena (Bohn) Jass. She was baptized and confirmed at the St, John Lutheran Church, Garner. During World War II she worked at a defense plant in Chicago. She was employed in the Hancock County Auditor's Office from 1948 to 1968.

On September 20, 1963, she married Fred Baumgart at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Garner. The couple made their home in Garner and had a residence at Walker, Minnesota. They moved to Mesa in 1976. Mrs. Baumgart and her husband traveled, selling for Michael Todd, Inc. in Iowa and Minnesota.

Survivors include a son, Gary Baumgart and his wife, Linda; grandchildren, Elissa, Eric and Kristen Baumgart, all of Dallas, Texas; and a great granddaughter. Other survivors include a niece, Violette (Eisberg) Thompson-Rickerl of Charles City; a great-niece and great-nephew; and a godchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; her parents; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Lora) Boehnke and Mrs. Walter (Amanda) Eisberg, both of Garner; four brothers, Edward Jass of Ventura, Ralph Jass, Albert Jass, and Eugene Jass of Clear Lake.
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Edna M. Smith, 1910-2002

January 16, 2002

Edna M. Smith, 91, of Garner, died on Wednesday, January 9, 2002, at the Concord Care Center, Garner.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 14, at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner, with the Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. Music was provided by organist, Margaret Jass who accompanied a vocal duet of Dorothy DeVary and Lynell Kohlmeyer and congregational hymns. Ushers were Allan DeWitt, Alan Jass and Marvin Diekhuis.

Casket bearers were Merv Dirksen, Scott Dirksen, Kevin Dirksen, Matthew Dirksen, Vern Hanna and Calvin "Johnny" Goll. Interment was in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral Home of Garner was in charge of the arrangements.

Edna Mae Smith, the daughter of Fred and Maren (Back) Petersen was born on May 4, 1910 at Blairstown, Iowa. She attended school at Belle Plaine and moved with her family to Garner where she graduated from high school in 1927. Following graduation, she taught rural school.

On May 4, 1929, she was married to Earle Smith at Garner. They farmed southeast of Garner until 1970 when they retired and moved to Garner. Edna enjoyed her great-grandchildren and playing cards. She was a member of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Joan Dirksen and her husband, Merv of Clear Lake; two grandsons, Scott Dirksen of Clear Lake and Kevin Dirksen and his wife, Dawn of Columbus, Indiana; two great-grandsons, Matthew and Stefan Dirksen of Columbus; a sister, Kathryn Goll of Garner; and nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earle on August 4, 1989; two brothers; and two sisters.
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Gertrude Meyer, 1903-2002

January 16, 2002

Gertrude A. Meyer, 98, of Mason City, formerly of Clear Lake, died on Thursday, January 10, 2002, at the Good Shepherd Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 14, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura. The Rev. Daird Korth officiated. A graveside service was held the same day at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to either the Clear Lake or Ventura Public Libraries. The Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Gertrude Meyer, was born on April 27, 1903 in Elkader, Iowa. She was the daughter of Fred and Minnie (Behrens) Radloff. She moved from Elkader to the Klemme area before being united in marriage to Victor Meyer in Garner. They farmed near Garner and Ventura for many years and in 1937, while still farming, they purchased the Mason City Hatchery. In 1956, they ceased farming and moved to Clear Lake while continuing to operate the hatchery.

Mrs. Meyer was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and the Dorcas Society, the Ventura Garden Club and the R.H. Club in Ventura. She enjoyed gardening and flowers.

Survivors include her two daughters, Dolores Kotz and her husband, Earl of Clear Lake and Janice Waldron and her husband, Don of Winter Park, Colorado; nine grandchildren, Dennis Kotz and his wife, Tanya of Clear Lake, Krismar Kotz of Mason City, Randall Kotz and his wife, Dianne of Clear Lake, Dana Wilkinson and her husband, Mark of Bettendorf, Dawn Harrington and her husband, Paul of Woden, Brian Waldron and his wife, Rita of Ventura and Todd Waldron and his wife, Sherri, Craig Waldron and Scott Waldron, all of Winter Park, Colorado; 15 great-grandchildren; five sisters-in-law, Evelyn Radloff, Ann Radloff, Lydia Schneider, Arlis Meyer and Esther Meyer; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Victor Meyer; one daughter, Lanida Willig; and seven brothers and sisters.
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Minnie R. Krull, 1907-2002

January 16, 2002

Minnie R. Krull, 94, of Crystal Lake, died on Saturday, January 12, 2002, at the Kavanaugh House, Des Moines.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 15, at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake. The Rev. Gary Marzolf officiated. Interment was in the Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center. The Cataldo Funeral Home of Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Minnie Ruth Krull, was born on July 25, 1907 in Buffalo Center, to George and Emma (DeVries) Liverca. She received her education in the rural schools near Buffalo Center. Minnie then taught in the rural schools of Winnebago County for ten years.

On June 1, 1935, she was married to John "Jack" Krull at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They lived north of Britt for nearly 30 years where they farmed and raised their eight children. After retiring from farming, they moved to Crystal Lake and in 1997 to Ankeny.

Mrs. Krull was a long time member of the Prairie Center Methodist Church and often served as the church pianist. She was also a 4-H Leader and a life time volunteer in many efforts in support of her husband and children.

She is survived by her eight children, Larry Krull and his wife, Vi of Anamosa, Carol Stone and her husband, Marvin of Grinnell, Gene Krull and his wife, Mary of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sharon Drake Lonsdale and her husband, Tom of Ames, Dennis Krull and his wife, Dima of Ankeny, Donna Ennis and her husband, Pat of Clarion, Janet Drake and her husband, Stephen of Ankeny and Linda Bennett and her husband, Norman of Earlham; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack on September 11, 2000; a grandson, David Krull; and four brothers.
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Clement L. Malek, 1920-2001

January 16, 2002

Clement L. Malek, 81, of Garner, died on Sunday, January 13, 2002, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 15, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. The Rev. Michael Schueller officiated. Bill Malek, Jr. was the lector. Altar servers were Cody Liska and Andy Liska. Music was provided by organist, Mary Kopacek who accompanied soloist, Louise Zrostlik and the church choir. Ushers were Francis Oborny and Leo Wellik.

Casket bearers were Ed Mattes, David Malek, Gene Malek, Jerry Malek, Steve Malek and Don Malek. Honorary bearers were Jon Lee, Roger McCullough and Craig Quisling. Interment was in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites by the Britt American Legion Post #315. Memorials may be directed to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or the Hospice of North Iowa.

Clement Lambert Malek, the son of George and Antonia (Fiala) Malek, was born on April 19, 1920, on a farm north of Duncan. He received his education at the Hayfield School. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in June of 1942 and served his country overseas for three years in Africa, Sicily and Europe. Clement received a silver star and two bronze stars and was discharged on October 27, 1945.

On September 24, 1946, he married Alice Ahlfs at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. They lived north of Duncan where he farmed and worked at Armour in Mason City for 18 years. In August of 2001, the couple moved into Garner.

He was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Catholic Workman Branch #51 and the Britt American Legion Post #315.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Alice of Garner; nine children, Joyce Mattes and her husband, Edward of Kalona, David Malek and his wife, Sheila of Mason City, Ruth McCullough and her husband, Roger of Fort Dodge, Gene Malek and his wife, Laurie of Mason City, Jerry Malek and his wife, Marian of Topeka, Kansas, Steve Malek of Mason City, Marcia Quisling and her husband, Craig of Forest City, Mary Lee and her husband, Jon of Clear Lake and Don Malek and his wife, Jacklyn of Garner; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Survivors also include two sisters, Bernadine Lamoreux of Mason City and Theresa Suby of Miller; a brother, Ernie Malek and his wife, Clara of Britt; a sister-in-law, Lillian Malek of Britt; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter; two infant granddaughters; a brother, William Malek, Sr.; and two sisters, Agnes Wellik and Beatrice Kofron.
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Violet G. Trulson, 1911-2002

January 29, 2002

Violet G. Trulson, of Britt, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2002, at the Westview Care Center, in Britt, Iowa. She was 90.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 18, at the First Lutheran Church of Britt. The Rev. John Meyer officiated. Music was provided by organist, Donna Tech who accompanied soloist, Marlene Smith. Ushers were Reta Klipping and Paul Smith.

Casket bearers were Chad Trulson, J. R. Gebhart, John Buck, Chris Trulson, Roger Anderson and Klinton Patterson. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. The Ewing Funeral Home of Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Violet G. Trulson, the daughter of Chris and Mary Brovold Anderson, was born on November 20, 1911 in Ottosen. She received her education in the Ottosen Schools and graduated from the Ottosen High School. Following graduation, she moved to Britt to help her sister operate the Allison Hotel.

She was united in marriage with Ted Trulson on October 17, 1931 at the Bethel Baptist Parsonage in Britt. The couple made their home in Britt. Mrs. Trulson was employed as a receptionist for Dr. Camp for many years. She also was employed as a receptionist for the Ewing Funeral Home. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Britt and the ladies circle.

Survivors include two sons, David of Britt and Richard and his wife, Pat of Britt; three grandchildren, Jennifer Gebhart and her husband, J. R. of Ankeny, Chad Trulson of Huntsville, Texas and Chris Trulson of Kerrville, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ted in 1977; two sisters; and two brothers.
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Andrew H. Lauen, 1911-2002

January 29, 2002

Andrew H. Lauen, 90, of Garner, formerly of Meservey, died on Thursday, January 17, 2002, at the Concord Care Center, Garner.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, January 19, at the First Reformed Church of Meservey, with the Rev. Rodney Meester officiating. Burial was in the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation was held on Friday, January 18, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup Funeral Home in Meservey.

Andrew H. Lauen, was born on December 11, 1911, on the family farm in rural Meservey, the son of Herman B. and Ida (Statlander) Lauen. He attended country school and graduated from the Meservey High School in 1929. He attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering and returned to the Meservey area, where he worked as a carpenter.

Andrew was united in marriage with Herma Vierkant on December 2, 1936, at the Parsonage of the First Reformed Church of Meservey, by the Rev. Kampman. The young couple moved to Sunnyvale, California, where he worked as an auto mechanic. They returned to Iowa after two years and he worked for United Motors in Marshalltown.

After a couple of years there, they moved to a farmstead near Meservey. While on the farm Andrew built all the buildings that are on that farm today. He also began to do plumbing and electrical work. He eventually owned and operated Lauen Electric. He continued with the farming operation and the electrical business until he was 85 years old. He had resided at the Concord Care Center in Garner for the last two years.

Andrew was a member of the First Reformed Church in Meservey. He served on the Meservey School Board and was a member of the Lions Club as well as a Saddle Club. An active member of his community, Andrew received a plaque recognizing many years of service to Meservey. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, ice-skating and other activities with his family. He also enjoyed time spent with his friends and frequently was found uptown having coffee with them.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Herma Lauen of Garner; three children, Dean Lauen and wife, Mary of Clear Lake, Dianne Josten and husband, Marv of Garner and Robert Lauen and wife, Sandy of Ventura; seven grandchildren, JoDeane Hafermann and husband, Scott of Goodell, Todd Lauen of Meservey, Anne Lauen of Clear Lake and her fiancée, Jeff Beck, Lynne Bovenmeyer and husband, Brian of Garwin, Eric Josten and wife, Staci of Ankeny, Kim Dorenkamp and husband, Erik of Norwalk and Nicholas Lauen of Ventura; three great-grandchildren, Lyndsay, Jeffrey and Samantha Hafermann; brother, Christopher Lauen of Garner; sister-in-law, Edna Lauen of Belmond; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; one sister; and one great-grandchild.
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Ida Mae Bock, 1919-2002

January 29, 2002

Ida Mae Bock, 82, of Klemme, died on Friday, January 18, 2002, at the Westview Care Center, Britt.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 21, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme, with Pastor Donna Buckman officiating. Music was provided by organist, Diane Stadtlander who accompanied soloist, Lance Arnold. Ushers were Richard Baack and Terry Woiwood.

Casket bearers were Andrew Jones, Eric Daniel, Mike Carlson, Justin Rule, Jay Duncan and Verlyn Kaduce. Interment was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. The Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, was in charge of the arrangements.

Ida Mae Bock, the daughter of William and Anna (Willig) Bessman, was born on May 9, 1919, on a farm near Popejoy. She attended rural school near Popejoy.

On February 3, 1942, she was united in marriage to Mitchell John Bock at the United Church of Christ in Alden. They lived east of Klemme where they farmed and raised their family. The couple retired from farming in 1981 and moved into Klemme. In November of 2000, they moved to the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Mrs. Bock enjoyed baking and cooking for family and friends, crocheting, being a mom and, especially, a grandma. She was an active member of the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ where she belonged to the Women's Fellowship, Dorcas Circle and the Adult Fellowship. She also taught Sunday School, Bible School and was a 4-H Leader. She was honored at Governor Brandstad's Sixth Annual Recognition Conference for her service at the Klemme Elementary School, where for six years, she volunteered time to help with the kindergarten, first and second grades as well as in the library.

Survivors include her four children, Jim Bock and his wife, Barbara of Fairmont, Minnesota, Joyce Lee and her husband, Dennis of Dayton, Ohio, Jo Duncan and her husband, Royle of Alden and Jean McBreen and her husband, Steven of Ames; eight grandchildren, Laura Bock-Carlson, Susan Bock, Michelle Daniel, Anne Jones, Bethany and Jay Duncan and Justin and Blakely Rule; two great-grandchildren, Eleanor Jones and Harper Daniel; a sister, Margaret Meyer and her husband, Ervin of Latimer; a brother, Harry Bessman of Iowa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell on February 4, 2001; and a grandson, Nathaniel Mitchell Rule.
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Lena Harringa, 1902-2002

January 29, 2002

Lena Harringa, of Britt, died on Friday, January 18, 2002, at the Westview Care Center in Britt. She was 99.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 21, at the Britt Christian Reformed Church, Britt. The Rev. Steve Mulder officiated. Music was provided by pianist, Peg Eisenman who accompanied soloist. Larry Eekhoff and special selections sung by Mrs. Harringa's grandchildren. Bill Eckels and Ken Vanden Hoek ushered.

Casket bearers were grandsons, Bobby Penning, Gary Peters, Steven Harringa, David Harringa, Larry Eekhoff, Danny Eekhoff, Alan Ruter and Troy Harringa. Honorary casket bearers were Mrs. Harringa's granddaughters. Burial was in the Woden Christian Reformed Church Cemetery. The Ewing Funeral Home of Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Lena Harringa, was born on August 25, 1902, to Bruno and Engelena (Troff) Bruns at Bundee, Germany. On May 6, 1903, the family immigrated to the United States and settled near Titonka, Iowa. She attended rural school. She was a member of the Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka.

On October 8, 1924, she was married to John Harringa. They lived on the farm North of Ramsey Reformed Church until 1942 when they moved to a farm south east of Woden. In 1948 they moved north of Wesley where they farmed until John's death in October of 1952.

In 1955, Mrs. Harringa moved to Britt where she was employed in housekeeping at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1967. After her retirement, she cared for elderly people in their homes. Her church was a very important part of her life. She loved gardening and flowers and caring for her home. She enjoyed needlework, crocheting and tatting. In December of 1994, she moved to the Westview Care Center.

She was blessed with six children, 25 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Survivors include all six of her children, Magdalene Penning and her husband, Robert of Algona, Leona Peters and her husband, Harry of Britt, Clarence Harringa and his wife, Marge of Britt, Deloris Eekhoff and her husband, Harlan of Britt, Shirley Ruter and her husband, Byron of Kanawha and Roger and his wife, Gail of Clear Lake. Also surviving are, a sister, Tressie Beenken of Buffalo Center; a sister-in-law, Francis Bruns of Britt; and a brother-in-law, Ed Stohr of Garner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; two great-grandchildren, Ryan Johnson and Jordan Johnson; and five sisters; and three brothers.
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Phylida K. Gorman, 1930-2002

January 29, 2002

Phylida K. Gorman, 71, of Garner, died on Monday, January 21, 2002, at her home following a strong fight with cancer.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, January 24, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, with Msgr. Joseph J. Slepicka officiating. Music was provided by organist, Carolyn Kumsher who accompanied the church choir. Ushers were Robert Kral and Lawrence Engstler.

Honorary bearers were Eleanor Larkin, Jean Auchampach, Charlene East, Marian Blank, Nancy Tammen, Catherine Mattis, Helen Winter, Sue Whitehurst and Marie Pattison. Burial will be at a later date in the Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake. The Cataldo Funeral Home of Garner was in charge of the arrangements.

Phylida Kathryn Gorman, the daughter of Melvern and Emma (Nissen) Scanlan, was born on March 15, 1930 at Forest City. She grew up in the Crystal Lake area and graduated from the Crystal Lake High School in 1947. She attended the La James Beauty School in Mason City.

On October 16, 1949, she was united in marriage to Walter Gorman. They made their home in Algona, Ventura and Garner for the past 42 years. Mrs. Gorman was employed at Happy ARC as a bus driver, E. F. Johnson in Garner and Rockwell International in Mason City, where she retired in 1993.

She loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed playing cards with family and her special friends, her dog Chloe, quilting, knitting, sporting events and her yearly trips to San Antonio to visit her daughter, Toni. She was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband, Walter; three children, Gena Greiman and her husband, Fred of Garner, Pat Gorman and his wife, Sharon of Garner and Toni Gorman of San Antonio, Texas; eight grandchildren, Andrea Greiman of Garner, Brook Stokes and her husband, Charlie of Austin, Texas, Melissa Gorman of Garner, Gail Gouge and her husband, Jeremy of Garner, Jamie Greiman of Ames, Luke Greiman of Garner, Nicole Gorman of Klemme and Kate Gorman of Garner; three great-grandchildren, Taylor Hubbard, Kaden Greiman, Mykenzie Darg, all of Garner; a great-grandchild, baby Gouge, due in July.

Also surviving are two sisters-in-law, Ruth Thilges and Kathryn Gorman, both of California; two nieces; a nephew; and several great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ivan and Pat Scanlan; a sister-in-law, Rosie Scanlan; a brother-in-law, Bill Thilges; and a niece, Darcy Scanlan.
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Mona L. Landsberg, 1915-2002

January 29, 2002

Mona L. Landsberg, 86, of Britt, died on Friday, January 25, 2002, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 28, at the United Methodist Church in Britt, with the Revs. Robert Dodge and Larry Vallery officiating. Music was provided by organist, Tammy Johnson who accompanied soloist, John Chambers and a congregational hymn. Ushers were Harry Smith and Dennis Zuehl.

Honorary bearers were John and Paula Chambers, Amy and Derwin Dornbier and Emily and Chad Stevens. Burial will be at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. The Cataldo Funeral Home, Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Mona Lorraine Landsberg, the daughter of Edwin and Martha (Wickersheim) Schmidt, was born on March 9, 1915 at Meservey. She graduated from the Belmond High School in 1932 and attended cosmetology school in Des Moines.

On August 24, 1934, she was united in marriage to Edward Landsberg on the shores of Spirit Lake. They made their home in Belmond for a year and then moved to Britt where Mona was a hair stylist for over 50 years.

She enjoyed her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her friends. She also enjoyed golfing, knitting, doing crossword puzzles, reading, traveling, playing tennis and conducting church services with her husband for the residents of the Westview Care Center in Britt.

She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Britt, where she was Sunday School Superintendent, taught Sunday School and was active in UMW and the church choir. She also belonged to the Britt Senior Citizens, Rebekah Lodge and was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her two daughters, Dianne Chambers and her husband, Norman of Corwith and Martha Landsberg of Moulton, Iowa; three grandchildren, John Chambers and his wife, Paula and their three children, Nathan, Laura and Stefan, Amy Dornbier and her husband, Derwin and their two children, Sydney and Ryley and Emily Stevens and her husband, Chad; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Landsberg was preceded in death by her husband, Ed on March 19, 1989; granddaughter, Laura Chambers on May 13, 1989; her parents; and two sisters, Ina Olsen and Nina Dorr.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hancock County Memorial Hospital or the American Cancer Society.
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Edna I. Berg, 1912-2002

February 06, 2002

Edna I. Berg, of West Fargo, North Dakota, died on Saturday, January 26, 2002, in Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo. She was 89.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 29, at the Faith Lutheran Church of West Fargo. Burial was in the Davenport Cemetery, Davenport, North Dakota. The West Funeral Homes of West Fargo was in charge of the arrangements.

Edna I. (Meszaros) Berg, was born on September 27, 1912 in Davenport, North Dakota, where she grew up and attended school. She married Floyd R. Berg on June 6, 1935 at Moorhead, Minnesota.

The couple moved to West Fargo in 1941. Mrs. Berg began working at Potter's Cafe and later at the Red Owl Grocery store, both of West Fargo. She also helped open and worked at the first Dairy Queen store in West Fargo and later was employed for several years at the West Fargo Schools as a cook until retiring in 1974. After retirement, she was self-employed doing alterations and sewing out of her home.

She is survived by a son, Robert of Fargo; a daughter, Joanne Rheault of West Fargo; three grandchildren, Timothy Berg of Fargo, Tammy Askew of West Fargo and Carman (Dennis) Ostrem of Garner; and three great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Berg was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd on April 28, 1989; one brother, Carl; two sisters, Tracy and Bertha; and a granddaughter, Terry Jane.
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Donald "Shiney" Hilbert, 1939-2002

February 06, 2002

Donald "Shiney" Hilbert, 62, of Algona, died suddenly at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona on Monday, January 28, 2002.

A Funeral mass was held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 30, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church at St. Joseph, with the Rev. Paul Eisele the celebrant. Casket bearers were Rich Madsen, Chuck Crimmons, Terry Schattschneider, Butch Householder, Nicky Berte and Dick Tappe. Interment was in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at St. Joseph. The Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home of Algona was in charge of the arrangements.

Donald Matthew Hilbert, was born at Algona on May 28, 1938, the son of Ted and Bernadine (Plathe) Hilbert. "Shiney" received his education in the St. Joseph Schools, then was self employed hauling gravel. He later worked for Bituminous Material and Supply, driving truck. He and his brother were partners in the cattle business from 1971 to 1995. At that time, Shiney went back to work driving truck for Milligan Brothers at Baxter, and he continued to work there until his death.

Shiney was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph. He enjoyed working in the outdoors with flowers, mowing and yard work. His greatest love was racing, a hobby he and his son, Greg shared for many years. Shiney also took great pride in his 18-wheeler, and he enjoyed his job and driving.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy of Livermore; his son, Greg (Denise) of Algona; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Duane of LuVerne; and sisters, Bernadette Bradford of LuVerne and Lenore (Joe) Kahler of Burt.
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