Anna A. Carolus, 1915-2003
May 7,
2003
Anna A. Carolus,
87, of Garner, died on Thursday,
May 1, 2003, at the Good
Samaritan Center, Forest City.
Her funeral was
held on Monday, May 5, at the
United Methodist Church in
Klemme, with the Rev. Paddy
Druhl officiating. Music was
provided by organist, Margaret
Tue who accompanied
congregational hymns. Ushers
were Everett Guth and John
Schwichtenberg.
Casket bearers
were her grandchildren, David
Jontz, Carol Ann Juhl, Dale
Rayhons, Sara Abbas, Gary
Rayhons, Rodney Beier, Randy
Beier, Jeff Beier, Jill Freel,
Barbara Ralston, Dawn Campos,
Brad Carolus and Dan Carolus.
Interment was in the Concord
Township Cemetery, Garner. The
Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner
was in charge of the
arrangements.
Anna Adaline
Carolus, the daughter of Albert
and Rosetta (Schwichtenberg)
Tanner, was born on September
20, 1915 near Garner. She
attended the rural schools of
Ell Township, the Goodell High
School and graduated from the
Klemme High School in 1935.
On January 21,
1936, she married Richard
Carolus at the Methodist
Parsonage in Clarion. They
farmed in the Belmond and Klemme
areas until 1971, when they
retired and moved into Garner.
Anna became a
resident of the Concord Care
Center in Garner in 1994 and
later moved to the Good
Samaritan Center in Forest City.
She enjoyed cooking, baking and
gardening. She was a life time
member of the United Methodist
Church in Klemme and the UMW.
Survivors include
her children, Carolyn Jontz of
San Bernardino, California,
Marvalyn Rayhons and her
husband, Henry of Garner, Donna
Beier and her husband, Robert of
Pleasantville and Keith Carolus
and his wife, Roberta of Klemme;
13 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; a
great-great-grandchild; two
brothers, George Tanner of
Garner and Walter Tanner and his
wife, Lois of Mason City; two
sisters, Lorraine Houdek of
Aurora, Minnesota and Beverly
Prescott of Klemme; and a
sister-in-law, Lucille Tanner of
Mason City.
She was preceded
in death by her husband, Richard
on November 22, 1993; parents; a
grandson, Thomas Jontz; a
son-in-law, Denzel Jontz in
1991; two brothers, Ervin and
Clair Tanner; and two sisters,
Delores Johnston and Ione Harms.
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Adeane Hejlik, 1936-2003
May 7,
2003
Adeane Hejlik, of
Britt, died on Friday, May 2,
2003, at the Westview Care
Center in Britt. She was 67.
A Mass of
Christian Burial was held on
Tuesday, May 6, at the St.
Patrick's Catholic Church in
Britt. The Rev. Jerry Blake
officiated. Mike Hejlik was the
lector. Music was provided by
organist, Brenda Smith who
accompanied vocalists, Allison
and Amber Hejlik. Allan Doughan
and Marvin Holck ushered.
Burial was in the
St. John's Catholic Cemetery,
Duncan. Casket bearers were,
Luke Wiggins, Matt Wiggins, Nick
Hejlik, Ryan Hejlik, Jarom
Bagley, Micah Hejlik and Reed
Hejlik. The Ewing Funeral Home
of Britt was in charge of the
arrangements.
Adeane, the
daughter of Anthony and Martha
(Cink) Grandgenett, was born on
October 28, 1935 in Algona. She
graduated from the LuVerne High
School and then attended
Hamilton Business College in
Mason City. She was employed as
a receptionist for Dr. Braye in
Algona until she was married.
In 1955, she was
united in marriage to Cletus
Hejlik. The couple farmed three
miles east of Britt where they
raised their eight children.
They traveled to Florida and
Arizona and enjoyed playing golf
and tennis. Adeane truly enjoyed
her Monte Vista home in Mesa,
Arizona. Following the death of
her husband in 1993, she moved
to Britt.
Adeane was a
member of the St. Patrick's
Catholic Church in Britt, the
Catholic Daughters of America,
and the American Legion.
Survivors include
eight children, John and his
wife, Becky of Britt, Joe and
his wife, Dawn of Byron,
Minnesota, Jim and his wife,
Judy of Mead, Colorado, Diane
Ward and her husband, Marty of
Manchester, Dee Ashpool and her
husband, Tony of Kenilworth,
England, Leann Wiggins and her
husband, Mark of Stafford,
Virginia, Mike and his wife,
Kristi of Britt and Jeff of
Rochester, Minnesota; and 22
grandchildren.
Also surviving
are four brothers, Larry
Grandgenett and his wife, Joann
of Wesley, Leroy Grandgenett and
his wife, Marilyn of Algona,
Paul Grandgenett and his wife,
Evelyn of Wesley, Jim
Grandgenett and his wife, Joyce
of Algona; two sisters, Carol
Barlow of Mason City and Mary
Lou Crawford and her husband,
Ralph of Treasure Island,
Florida.
She was preceded
in death by her parents;
husband, Cletus on September 18,
1993; and two brothers, Harold
Grandgenett and Dick
Grandgenett.
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Marjorie A. Blank, 1935-2003
May 7,
2003
Marjorie A.
Blank, 67, of Britt, died on
Saturday, May 3, 2003, at the
St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester,
Minnesota.
Her funeral was
held on Monday, May 5, at the
United Methodist Church in
Garner, with the Rev. Kay Hooper
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Mary Kopacek who
accompanied soloist, Bernie
Urich and a congregational hymn.
Ushers were Marvin and Maynard
Schoneman.
Casket bearers
were Daniel Fabich, Patrick
Fabich, Bryant Blank, Joseph
Fabich, Wesley Fabich, Tom
Wellik, Brent Weaver, Jim
Prohaska, Brad Farnham and Scott
Novak. Honorary bearers were the
Hancock County Memorial Hospital
and Summit House staff.
Interment was in the Concord
Township Cemetery, Gamer. The
Cataldo Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
Marjorie Ann
Blank, the daughter of Frank J.
and Frances (Urich) Brozik, was
born on October 23, 1935 in
Mason City. She attended the
Hayfield Consolidated School and
graduated from the Hayfield High
School in 1953.
On October 21,
1956, she was married to Curtis
Keith Blank at the Hayfield
Methodist Church. They made
their home in Hayfield, where
she helped Curt on the farm and
worked at Winnebago Industries
in Forest City. From 1980 to
2001, she was employed at the
Hancock County Memorial Hospital
in Britt as marketing director.
She also worked at Classic
Catering in Garner and was a
co-manager of the Summit House
in Britt. In September of 2002,
she moved to the Summit House.
Marj enjoyed
reading, embroidery, gardening
and especially spending time
with her family and friends. She
was a member of the United
Methodist Church in Garner and
the UMW.
Survivors include
her mother, Frances Brozik, of
Garner; three children, Kim
Fabich and her husband, Mike of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Kent Blank
and his wife, Michelle of Henry,
Illinois and Lee Blank and his
wife, Shelley of Smithville,
Missouri; seven grandchildren,
Daniel Fabich, Lindsey Blank,
Patrick Fabich, Bryant Blank,
Sarah Fabich, Joey Fabich and
Wesley Blank; two uncles, Rudy
Urich and his wife, Dorothy of
Garner and Elmer Urich of
Garner; and an aunt, Eleanor
Brozik of Garner.
She was preceded
in death by her husband, Curtis
on April 14, 2002; and her
father, Frank.
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Thomas D. Trappe, 1979-2003
May
14, 2003
Funeral services
for Thomas D. Trappe, 23, of
Albert Lea, Minnesota, will be
held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday,
May 14, at the Salem Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Jay Dahlvang
will officiate.
Thomas Trappe
died on Friday, May 9, 2003, at
his home following a 1 1/2 year
struggle with cancer.
Burial will be in
the Graceland Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4-8:00 p.m.,
on Tuesday, May 13, at the
Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home
and one hour prior to the
services at the church.
Thomas Degn
Trappe, was born on October 23,
1979, to Roger Lee and Candace
Lee (Thomas) Trappe in Britt.
The family moved to Albert Lea
where he attended Halvorson,
Brookside, Southwest and Albert
Lea Senior High School. He was a
member of the Salem Lutheran
Church. He was an employee of
Bridon Cordage for over three
years.
On February 10,
2003, he was united in marriage
to Sheena Marie Blakestad in
Albert Lea. Tom enjoyed
basketball, BMX biking and car
audio competitions.
Survivors include
his parents; his wife, Sheena;
brother, Kenneth and wife, Lori
Trappe and their children; a
sister, Jennifer Trappe and her
son; grandparents, Evelyn and
Dwyne Degn and Elmer and Mary
Trappe; and many aunts, uncles
and cousins.
He was preceded
in death by his grandfather,
Fredrick O. Thomas; and
grandmother, Dorothy Trappe.
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Walter F. Best, 1934-2003
May
14, 2003
Walter F. Best,
68, of Garner, died on Friday,
May 9, 2003, at the Mercy
Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason
City.
His funeral was
held on Monday, May 12, at the
St. Boniface Catholic Church in
Garner, with the Rev. Michael
Schueller officiating. Music was
provided by organist, Carolyn
Kumsher who accompanied the
church choir. Ushers were Robert
Kral and Lawrence Engstler.
Casket bearers
were, Jon Best, Erick Best,
Michael Best, Joe Best, Dennis
Best and Larry Best. Burial was
in the St. Boniface Catholic
Cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral
Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
Walter Frank
Best, the son of Herman and Vera
(Young) Best, was born on
December 4, 1934 at Pomeroy. He
moved with his family to Garner
and graduated from the Garner
High School in 1954. Walter
worked as a depot agent for the
Milwaukee Railroad from 1958 to
1965. In 1967, he made his home
at Duncan Heights and in 1998
moved to the Concord Care Center
in Garner.
He was a member
of the St. Boniface Catholic
Church. He enjoyed playing his
accordion and remembering
people's birthdays.
Walter is
survived by his brothers, Robert
Best and his wife, Barbara of
Garner, Dennis Best of Clear
Lake and Larry Best and his
wife, Mary of Grimes; and many
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded
in death by his parents;
maternal grandparents, Frank and
Emma Young; and his paternal
grandparents, Christian and Tina
Best.
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Bertha L. Roth, 1922-2003
May
14, 2003
Bertha L. Roth,
80, of Woden, died on Saturday,
May 10, 2003, at the Titonka
Care Center, Titonka.
Funeral services
were held on Tuesday, May 13, at
the First Presbyterian Church in
Woden, with Judy Junkermeier,
lay pastor officiating. Music
was provided by organist, Doris
Leeck who accompanied soloist,
Cary Brown and congregational
hymns. Keith Lamaak ushered.
Casket bearers
were, Eric Arneson, Michael
Roth, Troy Halvorsen, Robert
Roth, Franklin Roth, James Roth,
Donavan Schwartz, Cory Hamilton,
Mattew Hamilton and Joshua
Davis. Burial was in the Olena
Mound Cemetery, Buffalo Center.
The Cataldo Funeral Home in
Woden was in charge of the
arrangements.
Bertha Lenore
Roth, the daughter of Henry and
Anna Josephine Eliza (Selhorn)
Friesenborg, was born on May 14,
1922, on a farm near Buffalo
Center. She attended school at
Buffalo Center where she
graduated from high school in
1940. She later attained a
Normal Teacher's Teaching
Certificate.
On September 8,
1941, she was married to George
Roth at the Lutheran Parsonage
in Elmore, Minnesota. They
farmed south of Buffalo Center
until 1976, when they retired
and moved into Woden. She became
a resident of the Titonka Care
Center in June of 1999.
Bertha enjoyed
doing word puzzles, spending
time with her children,
grandchildren, and great
grandchildren and preparing
meals for all.
She was a
faithful member of the First
Presbyterian Church in Woden.
Survivors include
her children, Lucille Arneson of
Renton, Washington, Russell Roth
and his wife, Sharen of Waukon,
Barbara Halstead and her
husband, Grant of Aneroid,
Saskatchewan, Canada, Norman
Roth and his wife, Shirley of
Thompson. Wayne Roth of Rake,
Wanda Schwartz and her husband,
Bill of North Mankato, Minnesota
and Marlys Mueller and her
husband, Dale of Titonka; 20
grandchildren; two
step-grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren; five
step-great-grandchildren; a
sister, Mary Ellen Ross of
Marshalltown; and many nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, George on December 28,
1999; her daughter, Jerilyn Beth
Davis on November 9, 1993; a
son-in-law, Keith Hamilton; a
grandson, Ryan Halvorsen; her
parents; two brothers; and seven
sisters.
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Bernard Greiman, 1920-2003
May
21, 2003
Bernard "Bud"
Greiman, of Garner, died on
Sunday, May 11, 2003, at the
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa,
Mason City. He was 82.
His funeral was
held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday,
May 16, at the Zion Evangelical
and Reformed Church in Garner,
with the Rev. Darrell Weber
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Margaret Jass who
accompanied congregational
hymns. Special music was
provided by Joe Hale. Ushers
were Allan DeWitt, Calvin Josten
and Willis Davison.
Casket bearers
were Jed Hale, Daniel Hale, Wes
Hale, Rob Petersen, Todd Greiman
and Ronald Anderson. Burial was
in the Concord Township Cemetery
with military rites by the
Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
The Cataldo Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
Bernard "Bud" Roy
Greiman, the second of four
children of Henry August and
Emma Louise (Schultz) Greiman,
was born on July 4, 1920, on a
farm southwest of Garner. He was
baptized and confirmed at the
Peace Reformed Church. Bud
attended the rural schools of
Liberty Township and the Garner
High School. He served in the
U.S. Army during WW II in the
Pacific Theatre. He was a member
of the Garner VFW Post 5515 and
the American Legion.
On December 20,
1946, he married Carrie Amanda
Anderson at the Ellington
Prairie Lutheran Church near
Miller. They farmed southwest of
Garner until retiring in 1992.
In his retirement years, Bud
enjoyed his time with Carrie on
the farm, gardening, keeping up
the yard and the blessing of
their children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren. He
taught himself to make furniture
and other smaller woodworking
projects in his later years and
enjoyed giving them to family
and friends. He was a member of
the Zion Evangelical and
Reformed Church in Garner.
Through the years his love for
the Lord Jesus was his anchor
more and more.
Survivors include
his wife, Carrie of Garner; his
six children, LaDonna Mourning
of Rochester, Minnesota and her
two daughters, Carrie Mourning
and Kelli Gendron and her
husband, Mark, Annalee Hale and
her husband, Joe of Memphis,
Tennessee and their four sons,
Ben Hale and his wife, Jessica,
Daniel Hale, Jedidiah Hale and
Wesley Hale, Vickie Greiman of
Ankeny, Beth Greiman of Ankeny,
Garrett Greiman of Sycamore,
Illinois and Tracy Petersen and
her husband, Robert of Des
Moines and their son, Alex
Petersen; four great
grandchildren, Jordan, Cedi,
Franci and Isabella; his sister,
Marj Finn of Garner; and many
nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded
in death by his parents; two
brothers, Richard and Ronald
Greiman; a brother-in-law, Clair
Finn; and a sister-in-law, Leona
Greiman.
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Richard Willier, 1955-2003
May
21, 2003
Richard A.
Willier, of rural Nora Springs,
died on Monday, May 12, 2003, at
the Mercy Medical Center-North
Iowa in Mason City. He was 47.
Funeral services
were held on Thursday, May 15,
at the Riverside Friends Church,
Mason City, with Rev. John N.
Bates of the Eden Presbyterian
Church of Rudd, and the Rev.
Spencer Thury of Riverside
Friends Church, officiating. The
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial
Funeral Home of Mason City was
in charge of the arrangements.
Richard Willier,
was born on May 28, 1955 in
Mason City, son of Ralph and
Eula (Taylor) Willier. He
graduated from the North Central
High School in 1973. He lived in
Mason City for many years and
was employed at Curries
Manufacturing for nearly 20
years.
He was united in
marriage to Amber Zeigler on
June 7, 1999 in Moorhead,
Minnesota. The couple moved to
rural Nora Springs in 1999.
Richard
courageously battled diabetes
for many years, but he never let
it interfere with the things he
enjoyed doing in life. He also
loved doing many outdoor
activities with his wife and
children. He was a member of the
Eden Presbyterian Church in
Rudd.
Survivors include
his wife, Amber of rural Nora
Springs; his father, Ralph
Willier of Leland; four
step-children, Eric, Danielle,
and Joey of rural Nora Springs
and Dean of Mason City; four
sisters, Judy and Roger Beenken
of Nora Springs, Jerrie Klitzke
of Lacrosse, Wisconsin, Ruth
Willier of Mason City and Judy
Johnson of Forest City; his
mother-in-law, Maxine Zeigler of
Corwith; a sister-in-law, Nelda
and Kelly Jackson of Garner; two
brothers-in-law, Ronnie Zeigler
of Britt and David and Blanche
Zeigler of Corwith; Carol
Willier of Mason City; and many
nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends.
He was preceded
in death by his mother and his
grandparents.
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Emily B. Long, 1922-2003
May
21, 2003
Former Corwith resident, Emily
B. Long, of Badger, died on
Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at the
St. Francis Hospital of
Shakopee, Minnesota. She
was 81.
Funeral services
for Mrs. Long were held on
Saturday, May 17, at the St John
Lutheran Church of Corwith. The
Rev. Robert Bronson officiated.
A special reading of the poem,
"Life's Pathway" was given by
Curt Johnson. Music was provided
by Helen Burrington, who
accompanied soloist, Diane Nall
and congregation hymns.
Casket bearers
were Erica Dobson, John Dobson,
Brent Long, Carl Long, Daniel
Long and Kent Long. Burial was
in the Corwith Cemetery. The
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral Home of Corwith was in
charge of the arrangements.
Emily Beatrice
Long, was born on April 17, 1922
at Badger. The daughter of
Adolph and Bessie Carrie
(Nelson) Johnson. Emily was
baptized and confirmed at the
Badger Lutheran Church. She
graduated from the Eagle Grove
High School in 1940, and upon
earning her teaching
certificate, taught school in
rural Corwith and Klemme. Emily
also attended Drake University
in Des Moines.
She was employed
for a number of years for Drs.
Smith and Hogenson in Eagle
Grove. She then resumed her
professional education career at
the middle school in Eagle
Grove, as the Reading Media
Specialist until her retirement.
On January 17,
1942, Emily was united in
marriage to Carl Robinson Long
of Corwith. They were married in
Chillicothe, Missouri, by the
Rev. Sterling Ward. They had
three children, Carl David,
James Michael and Sherrie Diane.
Carl and Emily
farmed in Corwith for a number
of years before moving to Eagle
Grove. After Carl's retirement,
they returned to Corwith. She
remained in Corwith until moving
to the Prairie View Apartments
in Garner in May of 2001.
Emily remained
actively involved in her church
life, her friends and her
community. She served as Past
Worthy Matron of the Order of
Eastern Star, past president of
the Corwith Federated Club, and
was a member of the Royal
Neighbor Club and Delta Club.
She enjoyed playing Scrabble,
dominoes, bridge, 500 and her
daily crossword puzzles.
She was a member
of the St. John's Lutheran
Church, Corwith, where she
enjoyed attending Circle and
being a Bible study leader. She
also belonged to the St. John's
Lutheran Church quilting group.
Survivors include
her children, Carl David and
wife, Joan of Postville and
Sherrie Dianne Dobson and
husband Larry of Chaska,
Minnesota. Also surviving are
eight grandchildren, Daniel Long
and wife, Sharon, Kent Long,
Carl D. Long and wife, Mandy,
Brent D. Long and wife, Lori,
Lisa and Kory Long, John C.
Dobson and wife, Heather and
Erica Ann Dobson; and 11
great-grandchildren.
Survivors also
include a sister, Genevive Hamer
of Eagle Grove; two brothers,
Charles Jr. Johnson of Eagle
Grove and Richard D. Johnson of
Punta Gordo, Florida;
sister-in-law, Alice C. Lederer
of Sun City West, Arizona; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded
in death by her parents;
husband, Carl; son, James
Michael; brother, Kermit;
sisters, Ethel and Burnette; and
great grandson, Torin David
Long.
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Lester Gayken, 1928-2003
May
21, 2003
Lester W. Gayken,
of Britt, 75, died of natural
causes on Wednesday, May 14,
2003. He passed on in comfort
and in the company of his
family.
Graveside
memorial services were held on
Saturday, May 17, 2003, at the
St. Patrick's Cemetery in Britt.
The Rev. Robert Dodge
officiated. Military rites were
provided by the Britt Ceremonial
Unit. Services were under the
direction of the Ewing Funeral
Chapel of Britt.
Lester Gayken,
the son of Frank and Anna Marie
Gayken, was born in Britt on
February 22, 1928. He attended
the Britt Schools. He enlisted
in the U.S. Navy in 1944. It was
during his second tour of duty,
while stationed in Stockton,
California, that he was united
in marriage to Lois (Clark)
Gayken. The couple had two sons,
Robert and Jim and a daughter,
Charlla. The family returned to
Britt in 1952.
Lester was a
carpenter and co-founder of Love
& Gayken Construction
(1958-1978). He left his mark in
and around the community by
putting up many structures that
will remain standing for years
to come. He retired from the
business in 1983 and traveled
around the country with his
wife, visiting family members
throughout the United States. He
enjoyed visiting, playing
cribbage and golf.
Survivors include
his three children, Bob Gayken
and his wife, Dorie of Roundtop,
Texas, Charlla Lundgren of Britt
and Jim Gayken and his wife,
Dawn of Britt; three
grandchildren, Erik, Beth, and
Paul; two great-grandchildren,
Austin and Caitlyn; one brother,
Bud Gayken of Britt; and three
sisters, Verna Brown of Britt,
Blanche Gill of Britt and
Blondie Peterson of Goodell.
He was preceded
in death by his wife of over 50
years, Lois; an infant daughter;
and his parents.
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Catherine Mortensen, 1928-2003
May
28, 2003
Catherine A.
(Rose) Mortensen, of Britt, died
on Sunday, May 18, 2003. She was
75.
Funeral services
were held on Thursday, May 22,
at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in
Britt. The Rev. Robert Dodge
officiated. Music was provided
by organist, Tammy Johnson who
accompanied vocalist, Becky
Nielsen.
Burial was in the
Crystal Lake Cemetery. The Ewing
Funeral home was in charge of
the arrangements. Casket bearers
were Jeff Nielsen, Ned Harle,
Dan Schultz, Paul Buns, Doug
Doughan and Tom Rose.
Catherine Ann
(Rose) Mortensen, the daughter
of Howard and Elizabeth Ragen
Rose, was born on February 9,
1928 in Forest City. She
graduated from the Crystal Lake
High School in 1945, and earned
her teaching certificate at the
Iowa State Teachers College in
Cedar Falls.
On June 12, 1949,
Catherine and John H. Mortensen
were married at the Little Brown
Church in the Vale in Nashua.
The couple lived in Moline,
Illinois, for a time and later
moved back to the farm north of
Britt. After returning to Britt,
Catherine taught country school
for a couple of years.
Catherine enjoyed
golfing, being a homemaker and
loved gardening and going for
walks.
Survivors include
one son, Todd Mortensen and his
wife, Betsy of Britt; one
daughter, Lisa Greiman and her
husband, Mark of Athol, Idaho; a
granddaughter, Morgan Friesth of
Britt; three sisters, Ellen
Robbins of Kerrville, Texas,
Grace Culhane of Chicago,
Illinois, Nancy Buns and her
husband, Maurice of Woden; one
brother, Walter Rose and his
wife, Marge of Crystal Lake; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded
in death by her parents; and
husband, John in 1997.
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Gerald "Pete" Back, 1919-2003
May 28, 2003
Gerald
"Pete" Back, 83 of Ventura, died
on Monday, May 19, 2003, in
Clear Lake.
Funeral services
were held on Friday, May 23, at
the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, Clear Lake, with the
Reverend Dennis Ganz
officiating. Burial was in the
Clear Lake Cemetery with
military honors by the Garner
VFW. The family requests that
memorial contributions be made
to the Humane Society of North
Iowa in his memory.
Gerald G. Back,
was born on October 10, 1919 in
Klemme. He was the son of Chris
and Maye (McDorman) Back. He
attended and received his
education in the rural country
schools in Hancock County.
During World War II, Pete was
one of the first draftees from
Hancock County and served in the
Army overseas in the European
Theater during the War. After
his honorable discharge he came
back to north Iowa and farmed
his entire life until his
retirement. While farming he
also worked construction in
Britt and drove truck. After his
retirement, he worked in a sales
barn every Monday in Garner and
the last being in Algona.
He enjoyed
raising Percheron Draft horses,
using horse drawn farm
equipment, and loved and enjoyed
working on his farm and raising
animals. He was a member of the
Garner VFW.
Survivors include
a sister, Opal Mathre of Mason
City; a niece, Julie Montgomery
and her husband, Gene of Mason
City; a nephew, Tom Mathre of
Oskaloosa; a great-niece and
nephew, Darcy Madden of Mason
City and Michael Raab and his
wife, Kelly of Littleton,
Colorado; 2 great-great-nephews,
Derek Madden of Mason City and
Calvin Raab of Littleton,
Colorado; and a very special
friend of 42 years, Luella
Marshall of Clear Lake; as well
as other relatives and friends.
He was preceded
in death by his parents; a
brother, Leo Back; a
sister-in-law, Ann Back; a
niece, Tammy Mathre; and a
brother-in-law, T. H. Mathre.
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Dean E. Weiland, 1937-2003
May 28, 2003
Dean
E. Weiland, 65, of Britt, died
on Monday, May 19, 2003, at the
Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services
were held on Thursday, May 22,
at the St. Patrick's Catholic
Church, Britt. The Rev. Jerry
Blake officiated. Music was
provided by Brenda Smith who
accompanied vocalists, Cathy
Weiland and Ruth Thill. Allan
Doughan, Marvin Holck and Roger
Jacobson ushered.
Burial was in the
Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. The
Ewing Funeral Chapel was in
charge of the arrangements.
Casket bearers were Brian
Weiland, Rick Burgardt, David
Weiland, Rob Hulse, Ed Smith,
Brian Nedved, Michael Conaway
and Matt Nedved.
Dean Earl
Weiland, was born on October 14,
1937 at Mason City. He was the
son of Clarence Cornelius and
Leona Mary (Monson) Weiland. He
attended and graduated from the
Britt High School in 1955.
Following graduation, he farmed
for a few years before entering
the United States Army Reserves.
He was enlisted for six months.
On July 16, 1962,
Dean was united in marriage to
Elaine Nedved at the St.
Wenceslaus Catholic Church in
Duncan. The couple made their
home in Britt where they raised
their family. He owned a tanker
truck and worked for Standard
Oil for some time. He became a
salesperson for Britt Implement
in Britt and later for the
Wellik-DeWitt Implement in
Duncan. Most recently he was a
driver for Velocity Express of
Clear Lake. He retired in
January of 2002.
Dean was a member
of the Britt Volunteer Fire
Department for 23 years and a
member of the St. Patrick's
Catholic Church. He enjoyed
fishing, golf, gardening, and
playing cards. He cherished time
spent with his wife, children,
and grandchildren.
Survivors include
his wife, Elaine of Britt; four
children and their families,
Randy and Julene Weiland and
their children, Cole and Seth of
Britt, John and Cathy Weiland
and their children, Kaylee,
Logan, and Lucas of Britt,
Carleen and Steve Fettkether and
their children, Hunter and Isaac
of Mason City; and Douglas and
Jennifer Weiland of Britt
Also surviving
are his sisters and brothers,
Imogene Burgardt and her
husband, John of Britt, Darlene
Dunbar of Britt, Lois Conaway
and her husband, Charles of
Britt, Diane McKinney and her
husband, Roger of Queen Creek,
Arizona, Clarence Weiland and
his wife, Bernice of Storm Lake
and Don Weiland and his wife,
Darlene of Britt; and numerous
nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded
in death by his parents,
Clarence and Leona; a grandson,
Stephen Fettkether, Jr.;
brother, Larry Weiland; and his
mother-in-law, Agnes Nedved.
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Raymond C. Fisher, 1915-2003
May
28, 2003
Raymond C.
Fisher, died on Thursday, May
22, 2003, at the Westview Care
Center in Britt. He was 87.
Funeral services
were held on Saturday, May 24,
at the United Methodist Church
in Corwith. The Rev. Dan
Fernandez officiated. Music was
provided by Sharon Gourley who
accompanied soloist, Diane Nall
and several congregational
hymns.
Burial was in the
Corwith Cemetery. Military
graveside rites were provided by
the American Legion Elmer Wilson
Post #229. Casket bearers were
Tom Garman, Theodore Fisher,
Tony Claude, Brent Lester,
Michael Humphrey, Tom Haan, Ted
Claude and Stacy Detima. The
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaff
Funeral Home of Corwith was in
charge of the arrangements.
Ravmond Conrad
Fisher, was born on November 16,
1915 in Havelock. He was the son
of Theodore and Magdalena
(Schbaker) Fisher. He grew up in
the area as his parents moved to
different farms. He attended
school in Havelock. Afterwards
he helped his father on the farm
before joining the Civilian
Conservation Corps in Boone.
On November 16,
1938, Raymond Fisher and Lurlia
Adreon were married at Jackson,
Minnesota. The couple lived in
Baraboo, Wisconsin, where he
worked as a steamfitter. In
1940, he was drafted in the
United States Navy until being
honorably discharged in 1942.
They returned to Corwith where
they ran the local restaurant
for ten years before moving to
Mason City where Raymond began
to paint.
After two years,
they moved to Garner where they
ran Fisher's Cafe. Mr. Fisher
continued to paint interiors and
exteriors of homes. The returned
to Corwith in May of 2001.
Raymond enjoyed
golfing, bowling and wintering
in Texas which they did for the
last 20 years. He was a member
of the VFW, Corwith United
Methodist Church and a past
member of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife,
Lurlia, of Corwith; daughters,
Linda and her husband, John
Humphrey of Centerville; Susan
and her husband, Butch of
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; two
grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
Also surviving
are brothers and sisters, Eva
Jordan of Algona, Ted and Luella
Fisher of Fairmont, Minnesota,
George and Charlotte Fisher of
LuVerne, Victor Fisher of
Livermore, Dan and Betty Fisher
of Algona, Willis Fisher of
Sioux City, Paul and Carol
Fisher of California and Jack
and Lillian Fisher of
Stacyville; and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded
in death by his parents; a son,
Michael; a daughter, Janice; a
grandson, Brad Humphrey; a
sister, Doris Lawman; and two
brothers, Gary and Conrad
Fisher.
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George A. Stille, 1914-2003
June
4, 2003
George A. Stille,
of Garner, formerly of the
Goodell and Klemme areas, died
on Sunday, May 25, 2003, at the
Concord Care Center in Garner.
He was 88.
Funeral services
were held at 10:00 a.m., on
Thursday, May 29, at the United
Methodist Church in Goodell,
with the Rev. Paddy Druhl
officiating. Burial was in the
Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.
The Dugger Ewing Funeral Home of
Belmond was in charge of the
arrangements.
George Allen, the
son of J. J. and Clara (Gast)
Stille, was born on October 11,
1914 near Klemme. George grew up
near Klemme, where he attended
country schools.
He was united in
marriage to Ina A. Berghefer on
October 16, 1934, at the
parsonage in Klemme. The couple
made their home in Spencer,
where George worked on road
construction for seven years.
George and Ina
returned to Goodell in 1941.
George worked for the Hancock
County road crew and was a
maintainer for 36 years. The
couple lived east of Goodell for
50 years. They moved to the
Prairie View Apartments in
Garner in 1998. Mr. Stille was a
member of the United Methodist
Church in Goodell.
He is survived by
his wife, Ina; two daughters,
Maxine Dresbach and husband, Mac
of Mason City and Sharyl
Stadtlander and husband, Marlin
of Garner; three sons, Wayne and
wife, Gloria of Goodell, Kenton
of Poolsville, Texas, Lynn and
wife, Janice of Davenport; 15
grandchildren; and 15
great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Fern Carlson of Clear
Lake and Lucille Bridges and
husband, Cecil of Thornton; two
sisters-in-law, Grace of Klemme
and Minnie of Clear Lake; and
numerous other relatives and
friends.
He was preceded
in death by his parents; three
brothers, Quentin, Kermit and
Virgil; and a sister, Gertrude
Bier.
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Ruby M. Kurtz, 1912-2003
June
4, 2003
Ruby M. Kurtz, a
native of Klemme and a resident
of the Oakwood Care Center in
Clear Lake, died on Monday, May
26, 2003, at the care center.
She was 90
Funeral services
were held on Saturday, May 31,
at the Klemme United Methodist
Church. The Rev. Paddy Druhl
officiated. Burial was in the
Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
The
Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home of
Klemme, was in charge of the
arrangements. The family
suggests memorials may be given
to the Klemme United Methodist
Church or to the donor's choice.
Ruby (Miller)
Kurtz, was born on September 24,
1912 in Thornton, the daughter
of Erastus and Margaret (Hansen)
Miller. In her youth she was
raised by her grandparents, Hans
and Bessie Hansen. She attended
Klemme Schools, graduating in
1931.
Ruby was united
in marriage to William (Bill) H.
Kurtz on February 21, 1933, at
the Klemme United Methodist
Church Parsonage. Following
their marriage, the couple moved
to her grandfather's farm which
Hans Hansen had homesteaded.
In addition to
assisting her husband with the
farming duties, Mrs. Kurtz was a
life long home maker. She
enjoyed times spent with her
children and grandchildren and
looked forward to hosting family
gatherings.
After her
husband's death in 1966, she
purchased a home in Klemme,
living there for 16 years. She
was able to take part in many
more activities. Ruby enjoyed
traveling to visit her daughter,
playing cards, cross stitch, and
visiting with her friends and
family. She was a long time
member of the Grandmother's Club
in Klemme and the UMCW at the
Klemme United Methodist Church
where she was a member. Ruby
also enjoyed raising flowers.
In 1982, she
moved to the Prairie View
Apartments in Garner, living
there for ten years. She then
moved to the Oakwood Care Center
in Clear Lake, where she resided
the past ten and one-half years.
Survivors include
her son, William R. "Bill" and
his wife, LeeAnn Kurtz of
Klemme; a daughter, Karen K.
Bender of Madison, Alabama; six
granddaughters, Kim Ann
Hinrichsen and husband, Mark of
Osage, Kay Trampel of Belmond,
Karo Bratrud and husband, Scott
of Clear Lake, Konnie Larson and
husband, Donald of Garner,
Michelle Bender of St. Cloud,
Minnesota and Tracy Bender of
Madison, Alabama; and 13
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; and husband.
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Jerry D. VanOort, 1956-2003
June
4, 2003
Former Garner
resident, Jerry D. VanOort, of
Colfax, died on Monday, May 26,
2003, at the Skiff Medical
Center in Newton. He was 46.
Funeral services
were held on Thursday,
May 29, at the Colfax United
Methodist Church. The Rev. Jill
Flyr officiated. Burial was in
the Concord Township Cemetery,
Garner. The Walters-Coburn
Funeral Home of Colfax was in
charge of the arrangements.
Jerry Dean
VanOort, was born on September
9, 1956 at Britt. He was the son
of Cornie and Sharon (Yohn)
VanOort. He was a 1975 graduate
of the Garner-Hayfield Community
School.
On October 21,
1978, Jerry VanOort and Marsha
Bang were married at Garner. He
was employed as a mechanic for
the Sara Lee Company at Ankeny.
Jerry resided at Colfax for 21
years where he was a former
member of the Colfax City
Council and Colfax Fire
Department. He enjoyed auto
racing and working on cars.
Survivors include
his wife, Marsha VanOort of
Colfax; two sons, Levi VanOort
and his wife, Jenny of Cedar
Rapids and Jerry "Jigs" VanOort
of Colfax; two daughters, Nikki
and her husband, Jeff Gieseks of
Owatonna, Minnesota and Raine
VanOort of Iowa City; his
mother, Sharon Larson of Crystal
Lake; and three grandchildren.
Also surviving
are three brothers, Randy and
Mark VanOort, both of Des
Moines, Casey VanOort of Texas;
and a sister, Shelley Wangsness
of Ankeny.
He was preceded
in death by his father.
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Wilbur Otterbeck, Sr.,
1923-2003
June
4, 2003
Wilbur "Spike"
Otterbeck, Sr., of Miller,
formerly of the Dubuque area,
died on Tuesday, May 27, 2003,
at the Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
He was 79.
An informal
gathering was held on Saturday,
May 31, at the Swiss Valley Park
in Dubuque. Mr. Otterbeck's body
was donated to medical science.
Wilbur "Spike"
Merle Otterbeck Sr., the son of
William and Ella (Steele)
Otterbeck, was born on September
9, 1923 at Strawberry Point. He
received his education in the
schools of Clayton County.
He married Carol
Warner who preceded him in death
in 1986. He was employed by H &
W Trucking in Dubuque for many
years.
On April 4. 1998,
he married Maxine Rollins at
McGregor, Iowa. For the past
four years, they made their home
on a farm near Miller. He
enjoyed fishing and his pet bull
"Hershey".
He is survived by
his wife, Maxine Otterbeck of
Miller; his children, Steve
Otterbeck of Potosi, Wisconsin,
Deb Johnson of McGregor, Greg
Otterbeck of Appleton, Wisconsin
and Dave Otterbeck of Prairie Du
Chien, Wisconsin; a step-son,
Rex Hale of Miller; two
step-daughters, Yavonne McGrew
of Justin, Texas and JoAnn
Truhlicka of Winter Garden,
Florida; a sister, Marlana Lolli
of Des Moines; and many
grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded
in death by his first wife,
Carol; parents; a son, Wilbur
Otterbeck, Jr.; a daughter,
Melody Frommelt; and three
brothers, Eldon, Bill and
Burdette Otterbeck.
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Richard Smith, 1941-2003
June
11, 2003
Richard Smith.
62, of Crystal Lake, died on
Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at the
Hancock County Memorial Hospital
in Britt.
Funeral services
were held on Saturday, May 31,
2003, at the Calvary Lutheran
Church of Crystal Lake. The Rev.
Robert Snitzer officiated. Music
was provided by pianist, Mrs.
James Larson who accompanied
soloists, Bruce Wubben and
congregational hymns. Burial was
in the Crystal Lake Cemetery.
Graveside military services were
provided by the Crystal Lake
American Legion Post #409. The
Ewing Funeral Home of Britt was
in charge of the arrangements.
Casket bearers
were Mike Rumeliote, Joey Smith,
Donavon Smith, Brian Swenson,
Mike Johnson and Ken Asborne.
Honorary bearers were Les
Kirschbaum, Kim Johnson, Dennis
Johnson, Randy Johnson, Nicole
Wright and Hayley Wright.
Richard Smith,
the son of Lorraine (Belle) Ross
and Orrin Smith was born on May
19, 1941, at the family home
near Crystal Lake in Hancock
County. He attended country
school and completed his
education in the Crystal Lake
School. He served in the United
States Army from 1961 until
1963, which included a tour in
Wifcken, Germany.
On May 26, 1968,
he was united in marriage with
Marjorie Swenson at West Prairie
Church in Leland. The couple
made their home in Crystal Lake
where Richard worked several
jobs. Most recently he was
employed by Morgan Drive Away
delivering motor homes. He was
forced to retire early due to
health problems.
He was a member
of the Leland VFW and Crystal
Lake Legion Post #409. He
enjoyed fishing, hunting, and
camping with his nephews and
nieces.
Richard is
survived by his wife, Marjorie;
great niece, (who Richard and
Marjorie raised) Nicole Johnson
Wright of Troy, Texas; a
granddaughter, Hayley Wright;
brother, Paul and Diane Smith of
Crystal Lake; brother-in-law,
Harold and Judy Swenson of
Leland; sisters-in-law, Helen
Stohr of Forest City, Sheryl and
Don Hall of Sheffield; eight
nephews; three nieces; and many
great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded
in death by his parents; sister,
Mary Lou Allen in 1991; brother,
Allen Hanson in 1984; great
nephew, Jason Johnson in 2002;
and mother and father-in-law,
Marion and Harlan Swenson.
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Amy E. Dornbier, 1971-2003
June
4, 2003
Amy Elisabeth
Dornbier, of Wesley, died on
Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at the
Kossuth Regional Health Center,
Algona, from injuries sustained
in an auto accident south of
Sexton. She was 32.
Funeral services
were held on Saturday, May 31,
at the United Methodist Church,
Corwith. The Rev. Dan Fernandez
officiated. Music was provided
by organist, Sharon Gourley who
accompanied soloist, Jonathan
Chambers and congregational
hymns.
Casket bearers
were Johnathan Chambers, Dwight
Dornbier, Dennis Dornbier, Chad
Stevens, Dale Dornbier and Damon
Dornbier. Burial was in the
Corwith Cemetery. The
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral Home of Wesley was in
charge of the arrangements.
Amy Elisabeth
Dornbier, was born on April 21,
1971, at the Hancock County
Memorial Hospital, Britt. She
was the daughter of Norman and
Dianne (Landsberg) Chambers. As
a young girl, Amy was active in
Brownies, Girl Scouts and 4-H,
She graduated from the C-W-L
High School in Corwith in 1989
where she was a cheerleader and
participated in vocal music and
band.
Amy received her
Associate of Arts Degree from
the North Iowa Area Community
College in Mason City. She
attended St. Catherine's College
in St. Paul, Minnesota, for one
year and received an OCTA degree
from Austin Community College in
Austin, Minnesota, graduating
with honors.
She was married
to Derwin Dornbier on July 9,
1994, at the St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Wesley. The couple
lived on a farm near Wesley,
where Derwin farmed. Amy worked
at Rehab Visions in Fort Dodge
for eight and one-half years,
and recently was employed at
Millennium Rehab of Fort Dodge.
She was a member
of the Corwith United Methodist
Church. She enjoyed putting
together photo albums and
working on the family tree. Her
greatest joy in life was being
with friends and family,
especially her two precious
little girls, Sydney and Ryley.
Survivors include her husband,
Derwin Dornbier; and her
daughters, Sydney and Ryley of
rural Wesley. Also surviving are
her parents, Norman and Dianne
Chambers, rural Corwith; her
brother, Jonathan Chambers and
wife, Paula of rural Corwith;
and her sister, Emily Stevens
and husband, Chad of Norwalk.
Other survivors
include her father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Robert and
Rosemary Snyder of Wesley; and
several nieces, nephews,
cousins, brothers-in-law,
sisters-in-law, aunts and
uncles.
She was preceded
in death by her sister, Laura;
her grandparents, Ed and Mona
Landsberg and Earl and Lillian
Chambers; her uncle, Robert
Chambers; and her aunt, Joan
Chambers.
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Orville Thompson, 1911-2003
June
11, 2003
Orville C.
Thompson, 92, of Britt, died on
Friday, May 30, 2003, at the
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa
in Mason City.
Funeral services
were held on Tuesday, June 3, at
the United Methodist Church of
Britt. The Rev. Robert Dodge
officiated. Music was provided
by organist, Tammy Johnson who
accompanied vocalist, Danny
Hetland.
Casket bearers
were Danny Hetland, Tory
Hetland, John Thompson, Jason
Thompson, Tracy Thompson and
Kevin Thompson. Honorary bearers
were Lori Crouse, Jody Thompson
and Jackie Weill. Burial was in
the Evergreen Cemetery. The
Ewing Funeral Home, Britt, was
in charge of the arrangements.
Orville Thompson,
the son of Harry I. and Bertina
(Peterson) T'hompson, was born
on March 9, 1911 at Forest City.
He graduated from the Forest
City High School and attended
Waldorf College in Forest City.
On February 22,
1936, he was united in marriage
with Ruth Hutchens at Forest
City. The couple farmed in the
Forest City and Crystal Lake
areas until 1948. They moved to
a farm west of Britt where
Orville was a DeKalb Seed Corn
Dealer for a number of years.
Orville and Ruth continued
farming until 1977, when they
moved into Britt.
Mr. Thompson was
a member of the Britt United
Methodist Church. He served as
President of the Hancock County
Saddle Club and was a member of
a card club. He enjoyed
traveling, wintering in Weslaco,
Texas, hunting, fishing, and
woodworking.
Survivors include
his son, Tommy Thompson and his
wife, Janet of Rockwell;
daughter, Janice Hetland and her
husband, Dean of Ellsworth;
daughter-in-law, Bonnie Newgard
and husband, Rich of Laurens;
seven grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Also surviving
are two sisters, Thora Clauson
and her husband, Donald of
Forest City and Elaine Vergeront
of Riverside, California; two
brothers, Terry Thompson and his
wife, Elnora of Forest City and
Richard Thompson and his wife,
Darlene of Crystal Lake; long
time friend, Adala Bailey of
Britt; and numerous relatives
and friends.
He was preceded
in death by his parents; wife,
Ruth in 1991; and son, Eugene in
2000.
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