Cynthia M. Rabe, 1952-2004
October 6, 2004
Cindy
"Cindy" M. Rabe, 52, a life long
resident of the Belmond area and
former executive director of the
Belmond Area Chamber of
Commerce, died on Friday,
October 1, 2004, with her family
at her side at the Belmond
Medical Center following a
courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m., at the
Trinity Lutheran Church,
Belmond. Visitation will be from
4-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the
Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home in
Belmond and one hour prior to
the service at the church.
Cynthia Trees, was born on
February 28, 1952, at the Steele
Memorial Hospital in Belmond,
the daughter of Paul George and
Marjorie (Wigg) Trees. She was
one of five children in the
Trees family. Cindy graduated
from the Belmond High School in
1970. She attended Mankato
Commercial College in Mankato,
Minnesota, where she majored in
accounting.
Cindy was united in marriage to
Neal A. Rabe on July 17, 1971.
To this union were born two
children, Jeffrey and Krista.
Cindy began her career working
as a bookkeeper/accountant at
ACCO Seed Co. in Belmond. She
later went to work for Lloyd
Anders, CPA, and the Belmond
Independent Newspaper and PSI.
In October of 1995, she was
employed by the Belmond Area
Chamber of Commerce. Cindy was
the executive director for the
Chamber and BIDCO (Belmond
Industrial Development) until
this past winter, when her
health forced her to retire. In
her role as the executive of the
Chamber and BIDCO, she relished
the opportunity to promote the
attributes of Belmond and the
surrounding areas.
She was an active member of the
Iowa Chamber Executives,
Professional Developers of Iowa,
Wright County Tourism, Central
Iowa River Partnership,
Promotion Council, Wright County
Economic Development, and many
other groups and organizations.
Prior to her illness, she was
looking forward to working on
the plans for the Belmond 150th
Anniversary Celebration and
various other new projects.
Cindy loved life and most
importantly times spent with her
family. She enjoyed fishing
excursions with them to Canada
and Wisconsin. She was very
excited about her new
granddaughter, Molly Hartwig,
who blessed her life shortly
before her illness began.
She enjoyed spending time with
friends, going shopping,
crafting, home decorating,
family gatherings, camping and
going out to dinner with
friends. In earlier years she
enjoyed golf.
Survivors include her husband of
33 years, Neal Rabe of Belmond;
her son, Jeffrey of Belmond; her
daughter, Krista and her
husband, Brad Hartwig and their
daughter, Molly all of Kanawha;
her mother, Marjorie Trees of
Belmond; sister, Candy Fjetland
and her husband, Ron of Clarion;
brother, Mike Trees and his
wife, Colleen of Belmond;
sister, Diane Erickson of
Belmond; several nieces and
nephews; great-nieces and
nephews; aunts, uncles and
cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
father, Paul on March 28, 2003;
her brother, Terry Paul in 1964;
grandparents, Estella Hanson and
Racine Wigg, Vern and Violet
Trees; and an uncle, Robert
Wigg.
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Terry S. DeGeus, 1993-2004
October 20, 2004
Terry
Scott DeGeus, 32, of rural
Britt, was wrongfully taken from
his family on November 5, 1993.
Memorial services were held on
Saturday, October 16, 2004, at
the Ewing-Dugger Funeral Home in
Britt. The Rev. Dr. John Meyer
officiated.
Honorary casket bearers were,
Jeff DeGeus, Brian DeGeus, Terry
Kunkel, Kevin Nelson, Steve
Gerdes and Paul Pigman.
Interment was in the Bingham
Township Cemetery.
Terry Scott DeGeus, the son of
Edward and JoAnn DeGeus, was
born on November 19, 1960 in
Charles City. Terry was baptized
and confirmed at the First
Lutheran Church in Garner. Terry
graduated from the West Hancock
High School in 1980. While in
Jr. High School, Terry was a
record holder in pole vaulting
and enjoyed being a member of
the wrestling team.
Terry worked for Holland
Construction in Forest City and
later drove semi for Schmidt
Trucking of Britt. Terry also
drove truck for Bud Ranken and
Bud Schrotter. Some of Terry's
hobbies were playing pool,
spending time with his friends
and most of all spending quality
time with his daughter, Ashley.
Survivors include his parents,
Edward and JoAnn DeGeus of
Britt; two sisters, Ronda
Francis and her husband, Jerry
of Britt and Brenda Stone and
her husband, Bryan of Charles
City; two brothers, Jeff DeGeus
and his wife, Becky of Britt and
Brian DeGeus of Orlando,
Florida. Terry is also survived
by his daughter, Ashley of
Corwith; and many aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
son, Westin Scott DeGeus.
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Ruth E. Hagen, 1927-2004
November 17, 2004
Garner native Ruth E. Hagen, of
St. Charles, Illinois, died on
Sunday, October 17, 2004, at the
Delnor Community Hospital in
Geneva, Illinois. She was 77.
Memorial services were held on
Friday, October 22, at the
Norris Funeral Home in St.
Charles.
Ruth Hagen, was born on February
13, 1927 at Garner. She was the
daughter of Chester and Lela
(James) Rice. She lived for many
years in Mountain Home,
Arkansas, before moving to
Elgin, Illinois and then to St.
Charles.
She lived at Carroll Towers for
the last five years and enjoyed
playing with her card group,
reading, and e-mailing family
and friends. She was also a
member of the Primetimer from
St. Patrick Church.
Survivors include her children,
Kathy (Paul) Jacobs of St.
Charles, Mery (Marilyn) Hagen of
Dundee, Illinois and Darcie
(Andrew) Irvin of Yucaipa,
California; five grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are sisters,
Shirley Nixon of North Andover,
Massachusetts and Lorraine
(Herb) Rauh of West Neufield,
Maine.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; and by her brother, Jim
Rice.
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Mary V. Frisbie, 1914-2004
October 27, 2004
Mary
V. Frisbie, 89, of Lake Mills,
died on Sunday, October 17,
2004, at the Lake Mills Care
Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral services were held on
Wednesday, October 20, at the
Lime Creek (Iowa) Synod Lutheran
Church in rural Lake Mills. The
Rev. Karl Hermanson officiated.
Burial was in the Hartland
Cemetery in Hartland, Minnesota.
The Mittelstadt Funeral Home of
Lake Mills was in charge of the
arrangements.
Mary Virginia (Carter) Frisbie,
was born in rural Montana, on
November 7, 1914, the oldest
child of Mary (Sutter) and
Warren Carter. She graduated
from the Goose Lake High School
in 1933.
She was united in marriage to
Harold Frisbie on May 7, 1933.
The Frisbies moved to this area
in 1936, farming in southern
Minnesota and northern Iowa
until 1956 when they moved to
Lake Mills. Mary worked at
Deluxe in Lake Mills from 1956
until her retirement in 1977.
Mary enjoyed growing flowers and
always had a beautiful garden.
Playing and listening to music
was a favorite past time. She
loved spending time with her
family and friends.
Survivors include her children,
Donald Frisbie and his wife,
Mary of Lake Mills, Ruth and her
husband, Dale Slagle of Garner,
Larry and his wife, Diane of
Faribault and Laura and her
husband, Roger Solomonson of
Leland; 10 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; 2 sisters;
1 brother; and many nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Harold; infant son,
Clarence; and grandchildren,
Douglas and Dawn Slagle.
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Harold F. Knop, 1928-2004
October 27, 2004
Harold
F. Knop, 76, of Clear Lake, died
on Friday, October 22, 2004, at
the Mercy Medical Center-North
Iowa, Mason City, surrounded by
his family.
His funeral was held on Tuesday,
October 26, at the St. John's
Lutheran Church east of Garner,
with the Rev. Carl Hedberg
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Mrs. Louise Boehnke
who accompanied a vocal duet of
Brandi Hiscocks and Steve
Livingston and congregational
hymns. Ushers were Philip
Boehnke and Mark Boehnke.
Honorary bearers were Leeza
Phinney, Mona Mimms, Lee Knop,
Jay Knop, Mark Knop, Todd Knop
and Chris Knop. Casket bearers
were Chad Knop, Ryan Hiscocks,
Ben Livingston, Michael Leslie,
Jenny Montgomery, Emily
Hiscocks, Erin Hiscocks and
Kelly Leslie. Burial was in the
Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason
City. The Cataldo Funeral Home
was in charge of the
arrangements.
Memorials may be given to the
Hospice of North Iowa or to the
St. John's Lutheran Church
Building and Window Fund.
Harold Frank Knop, was born the
eldest of three boys on May 12,
1928 in rural Garner, to Julius
and Emma (Rayhons) Knop. He was
baptized and confirmed at the
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in
Garner. He graduated from the
Ventura High School in 1946 and
farmed on the family farm until
1989.
Harold married his high school
sweetheart, Ruth Miller on June
25, 1947. Harold enjoyed a very
active life. He enjoyed fishing
"up north" and in Florida. In
1983, Harold and Ruth began
traveling to Florida in the
winter. After retirement from
farming they made Florida their
winter home.
Harold had a very special
relationship with his
grandchildren and shared with
them his love for fireworks. His
family is thankful for the
special gift of his love and for
sharing his faith in the Lord
and passing on that love for the
Lord to his family. He was a
member of the St. John's
Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife of 75
years, Ruth of Clear Lake; four
children, Julie (Steve)
Livingston of Clear Lake, Greg
(Carolyn) Knop of Nevada, Denise
(Kerry) Hiscocks of Ventura and
Karen (Jim) Leslie of Maple
Grove, Minnesota; eight
grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren, Ben (Traci)
Livingston and children, Jacob,
Noah and Drew of Clear Lake,
Chad (Brooke) Knop of Nevada,
Ryan (Brandi) Hiscocks and
children, Riley and Parker of
Britt, Jenny Montgomery and
daughter, Bailey of Nevada,
Emily Hiscocks of Ventura, Erin
Hiscocks of Ventura, Michael
Leslie of Mankato, Minnesota and
Kelly Leslie of Maple Grove,
Minnesota.
Also surviving are two brothers,
Ronnie (Wilma) Knop of Ventura
and Ken (Virginia) Knop of
Houston, Texas; and many nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an
infant daughter, Cheryl; and his
parents.
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Albert E. Martin, 1908-2004
November 3, 2004
Albert Earle
Martin, 96, of Belmond, died on
Friday, October 22, 2004.
A Mass of Christian Burial was
held on Wednesday, October 27,
at the St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Church, Belmond. The
Rev. David Beckman and Deacon
Nick Schmit officiated. Burial
with full military honors
rendered by the Belmond Military
Funeral Unit, was in the St.
Francis Xavier Catholic
Cemetery, Belmond. The
Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home of
Belmond was in charge of the
arrangements.
Albert Earle Martin, was born on
September 13, 1908, to Marion
(Finch) and Earle Martin on a
farm west of Belmond. He was
educated in the Belmond schools,
at St. Thomas Military Academy
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at
Marquette University, and Iowa
State University. Upon
graduation from Iowa State in
1931, he worked for the Iowa
Extension Service.
On February 10, 1934, he married
Dorothy Sweeney. The couple
lived in Marshalltown and Des
Moines. In 1936 they moved to
Indianapolis, Indiana, where
Albert became Director of the
Regional Office of the Farmers
Home Administration.
In December 1940, he was called
to active military service and
served with the U.S. Army in
Italy, France and Germany during
World War II. He was awarded the
Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.
He was honorably discharged from
active duty and joined an Army
Reserve unit, in which he
remained active until October
1961, when he retired with the
rank of lieutenant colonial.
Upon returning to Iowa, Mr.
Martin was employed by the
Veterans Administration, where
he worked with the state
agricultural organizations to
establish the first statewide
farm training program for
veterans. After 20 years with
the Veterans Administration, he
retired in 1966.
Soon after, he took on
administrative responsibilities
at the Ames Laboratory on the
campus of Iowa State University,
where he worked until 1976.
During this time Albert was
active in the community, St.
Cecilia's Parish, Iowa State
Alumni and fraternity
associations in Ames.
In 1986, he and his wife
returned to Belmond. He became a
participant in the St. Francis
Xavier Catholic Church, the
Knights of Columbus, the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, the
Belmond Historical Society and
Museum, and a variety of other
organizations.
Albert and Dorothy raised and
educated four children, James,
Marion, Linda, and Jane. The
couple enjoyed travel as a form
of education and a way of
meeting new friends. In May of
this year, he returned to Italy
for the 60th anniversary reunion
of U.S. soldiers who had landed
at the Salerno and Anzio beaches
and liberated Rome. He continued
to enjoy his garden, sharing
produce with family and friends.
Survivors include his
daughter-in-law, Sharon Martin
of Mazeppa, Minnesota; two
daughters, Linda (Wade) Clarke
of Moline, Illinois and Jane
(Schuyler) VanGorden of Eau
Claire, Wisconsin; eight
grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
wife, Dorothy; his son, James;
and his daughter, Marion.
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Carol McLaughlin, 1937-2004
November 3, 2004
Carol R.
McLaughlin, 67, of Belmond, died
on Tuesday, October 26, 2004, at
the Belmond Medical Center,
Belmond, with her husband at her
side.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, October 30, at the
Trinity Lutheran Church,
Belmond. The Rev. Rod Hopp
officiated. Burial was in the
St. Francis Xavier Catholic
Cemetery, Belmond. The
Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home of
Belmond was in charge of the
arrangements.
Carol Johnson, was born on April
29, 1937 in Carpenter, the
daughter of Clarence Alvin and
Ruth Verda (Parker) Johnson. She
attended the Rock Creek Country
School for a time and then Osage
Schools, graduating in 1955.
She was married to Alfred George
McLaughlin on August 8, 1959, at
the Holy Family Catholic Church,
Mason City. They recently
celebrated 45 years of marriage.
The couple had seven children,
Terrance, Lori, Kevin, Angela,
Michelle, Elizabeth and Susan.
Following their marriage, Carol
and Al lived for a time in
Belmond, Hampton and Grinnell.
In 1973, they returned to
Alfred's parents' farm in rural
Belmond, where they farmed until
moving to their present home in
Belmond in 1983.
Carol was a devoted wife and
life partner to Al. She attended
business school at Hamilton
College, Mason City, graduating
in 1981. She was employed by the
State of Iowa Division of Soil
Conservation from 1981-2002.
Carol was a dedicated and loving
mother and grandmother. She
looked forward to family
gatherings and reunions and
opportunities to get together
with her siblings.
She was a member of the Trinity
Lutheran Church, Belmond, where
she served in many roles
including president of the
church council, Sunday School
Teacher, the Mary Circle, and
the recently completed Visionary
Task Force.
Carol showed the same concern
for her community. She was a
member of the Belmond Hospital
Auxiliary and was a Wright
County Soil Commissioner. She
served for a time as President
of the Culture Club in Belmond.
She was a dedicated volunteer at
the Belmond Health Care Center.
She enjoyed visiting the nursing
home and making crafts for
friends. She earned numerous
awards for her conservation
work.
An avid sports fan, she was a
league bowler for many years in
the Belmond Bowling Association,
and Vice President of the Happy
Eight Bowling League. She was a
fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, and
enjoyed high school athletics.
Carol was a strong and faithful
person whose perseverance kept
her on the path to recovery
following a terrible automobile
accident.
Survivors include her husband,
Alfred McLaughlin of Belmond;
her sons, Terrance and wife,
Linda of Des Moines and Kevin
McLaughlin of Rochester,
Minnesota; her daughters, Lori
Ludwig and husband, Allen of
Corwith, Angela Rasmussen and
husband, James of Evergreen,
Colorado, Michelle Schaeffer and
husband, Bryon of Ankeny,
Elizabeth Engberg and husband,
Allen of Puyallup, Washington
and Susan McLaughlin of Algona;
her sister-in-law, Marge
Johnson; brothers, Charles and
wife, Betty, Harley and wife,
Clarissa, Ivan and wife, Kathy
all of Osage and Keith and wife,
Jackie of Ft. Dodge; her
sister-in-law, Frances Johnson
of Osage; and her sister,
Eleanor Schallock of Osage;
brother-in-law, Lowell Olsen of
Osage; sisters, Mildred Sponheim
and husband, Norman of Nora
Springs and Sharon Boyce and
husband, James of Roseville,
Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; two brothers, Dale and
Kenneth Johnson; two sisters,
Margaret Olsen and Florence
Borcherding; two infant sisters;
and a brother-in-law, Alvy
Borcherding.
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Betty L. Wagner, 1922-2004
November 3, 2004
Betty
L. Wagner, of Britt, formerly of
Manchester, died suddenly at the
Westview Care Center in Britt on
Tuesday, October 26, 2004. She
was 81.
A memorial service was held on
Monday, November 1, at the
Geneseo United Methodist Church,
rural Buckingham with Pastor
Craig Ferguson, the Rev. Keith
Scott, and the Rev. David
Wagner, officiating.
Interment was in the Prairie
Chapel Cemetery, rural Marion.
The Leonard-Muller Funeral Home
of Manchester was in charge of
the arrangements.
Betty Louise "Betty Lou" Scott,
was born on November 5, 1922 in
Cedar Rapids, to Clyde C. and
Grace (Hutton) Scott. She was a
1940 graduate of the Marion High
School and a 1944 graduate of
St. Luke's School of Nursing in
Cedar Rapids.
She was united in marriage to
Harold Eugene Wagner on October
14, 1944 in Midland, Texas.
Three children were born to this
union. Betty worked as a school
nurse for the Dysart-Geneseo
School, an industrial nurse at
Clinton, and a surgical nurse at
Grundy Center. She was employed
as the head of health services
at The Iowa Braille School in
Vinton, and helped originate the
state hospice program while in
Nevada.
Harold and Betty retired to
Bella Vista, Arkansas in 1983.
In 2000 they moved to
Manchester. Since June of 2003,
Betty has resided at the
Westview Care Center in Britt.
Survivors include her three
children, Rev. David (Candace)
Wagner of Garner, Robert Wagner
of Greenwood, Arkansas and Nancy
(Ron) Engstrom of Reynolds,
Illinois; five grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; and two
brothers, Albert Scott of Red
Oak and Keith Scott of Clear
Lake.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Harold in
2003; and three sisters, Jean
Bell and two in infancy.
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Velma M. Jacobsen, 1919-2004
November 10, 2004
Velma Jacobsen,
of Clear Lake, formerly of
Thornton, died on Tuesday,
October 26, 2004, at the Muse
Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City. She was 85 years
old.
Funeral services were held on
Friday, October 29, at the
United Methodist Church,
Thornton, with the Rev. Rose
Calderon-Kahn presiding and
words of remembrance offered by
Red Haugland. Interment followed
at the Pleasant View Cemetery in
Thornton. The Retz-Grarup
Funeral Home, Thornton, was in
charge of the arrangements.
Velma Marie Luick, was born on
March 9, 1919 at Goodell, a
daughter of George and Lorena
(Jenison) Luick. She graduated
from the Thornton High School
and Iowa State Teachers College.
She taught in country school and
at the Thornton School for ten
years. She later worked at the
Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in
Clear Lake.
On January 20, 1946, Velma was
united in marriage with Hans
Peter Jacobsen at Mason City.
They made their home in Thornton
and lived there for over 50
years. Velma was a member of the
United Methodist Church and
active in the UMW. She was a
member of the Legion Auxiliary
and the Pleasant Valley Golf
Club. Her hobbies included
playing cards, traveling and
spending time with her family.
Velma was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother and
great-grandmother.
She is survived by her husband
of 58 years, Hans; daughter, Sue
(Kirby) Meints of Forth Worth,
Texas; son, Don (Donna) Jacobsen
of Garner; daughter, Jan
(Steven) Gobeli of Cincinnati,
Ohio; six grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; and many close
nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; three sisters, Voral
Baker, Jean Jackson and Mildred
Luick; and one brother, Donald
Luick.
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