George R. Mikesh, 1924-2005
January 12, 2005
George R. Mikesh
of Belmond, died on Wednesday,
January 5, 2005, at the Mercy
Hospital in Mason City. He was
80.
Funeral services were held on
Sunday, January 9, 2005, at the
Belmond United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Michael Druhl
officiated. Burial was in the
Amsterdam Township Cemetery near
Goodell, with full military
honors provided by the Belmond
Area Military Funeral Squad. The
Andrews Funeral Home of Belmond
was in charge of the
arrangements. The family
suggests memorials to the
Belmond United Methodist Church,
Goodell United Methodist Church,
Belmond Area Arts Council
Prairie Homestead or to the
donor's choice.
George Richard Mikesh, was born
on May 20, 1924, in the Klemme
area. He was the son of Charles
and Kathlyn (Pannhoff) Mikesh.
The family moved to the Forest
City area, and from there to
Belmond where he finished his
last two years of high school.
George served in the United
States Army during World War II.
He was a member of the 63rd
Division, 254 Infantry Regiment
attached to the 3rd Army in
France and Germany. George
received the following military
medals: Bronze Star Medal With
"V" Device, First Oak-Leaf
Cluster to the Bronze Star
Medal, Purple Heart, Good
Conduct Medal,
European-African-Middle Eastern
Campaign Medal with two bronze
service stars for the Rhineland
and Central European Campaigns,
World War II Victory Medal,
Distinguished Unit Emblem, Army
of Occupation Medal with Germany
Clasp, and Combat Infantryman
Badge, Presidential Unit
Citation and the French Croix de
Guerre with Palm for Colmar and
the Battle of the Bulge.
At the end of the war, he was
sent to Berlin as Cadre to set
up the Office of Military
Government for the Berlin
Sector. He served as honor guard
and received training in
military intelligence. In 1947,
he was discharged from the Army.
He joined the Civil Service as
Deputy Chief Warden at Spandau
Prison in Berlin. He returned
home after his father's death in
1949.
George was united in marriage to
Emily Goll in 1955. He farmed
near Hickory Grove north of
Belmond. George enjoyed farming
and the challenges it presented.
Following his retirement in
1989, he enjoyed many hobbies
including gardening, auctions,
inventive cooking, and nature
watching. He also enjoyed polka
music and photography. George
was an avid reader and loved a
good debate.
George spoke highly of his
parents and the values that they
taught him. He also had an
unselfish nature for helping
others in need.
Survivors include his wife of
over 49 years, Emily of Belmond;
children, Sheila Johnson of
California, Kim Campbell of Fort
Walton Beach, Florida, George
Mikesh Jr. and wife, Sarai of
Atlanta, Georgia, Michael Mikesh
of Goodell and Suzanne Mikesh of
Belmond.
Survivors also include sisters,
Colona Hahn of Belmond, Ruby
Dwyer of Harper's Ferry,
Constance Roley of Minnesota,
Gladys Pals and husband, Pete of
Belmond; brother, Charles Mikesh
and wife, Wanda of Belmond;
grandchildren, Lesley, Rebecca,
and Kandiss Campbell, James and
Joseph Mikesh, Lynne and
Christopher J. Akin, Tracy
Mikesh and Amber (Mikesh) Powell
and Kathlyn and Rachal.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Charles and Kathlyn
Mikesh; and his sister, Grace
Zaspel.
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Fred Weiss, 1920-2005
January 12, 2005
Fred Weiss, 84,
of Mason City, formerly of
Garner, died on Thursday,
January 6, 2005, at the Muse
Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit,
Mason City.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, January 10, at the
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mason
City. The Rev. Mark Lavrenz
officiated. Interment was in the
Concord Cemetery, Garner, with
military honors conducted by
members of the Garner Veteran
Ceremonial Unit. Memorials may
be directed to the Bethlehem
Lutheran Church, Mason City and
the Hospice of North Iowa.
Fred Weiss was born on September
29, 1920 in Selby, South Dakota.
He was the son of Gust and Katie
(Riddle) Weiss. Fred served in
the United States Army in the
Pacific Theatre during World War
II.
On January 14, 1945, he was
united in marriage to Vera
(Woiwod) Weiss and to this union
two children were born. After
returning from active duty, Fred
farmed near Garner. He also
worked and retired from
Winnebago Industries. He spent
his retirement years woodworking
and refinishing projects. He was
a member of the Bethlehem
Lutheran Church, Mason City and
the V.F.W. Post 5515 in Garner.
He is survived by his wife, Vera
Weiss of Mason City; daughters,
Sharon (Art) Hitz and Linda
(John) Hamilton; grandsons, Jeff
(Jennifer) Hamilton and Bryan
Hitz; three sisters; and one
brother.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; three sisters; three
brothers; one infant daughter;
and two infant grandsons.
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Gertrude C. Flood, 1912-1930
January 12, 2005
Gertrude
C. Flood, of Garner, died on
Saturday, January 8, 2005, at
the Concord Care Center, Garner.
She was 92.
Her funeral was held on Tuesday,
January 11, at the St. Boniface
Catholic Church in Garner, with
the Rev. Michael Schueller
officiating. Lector was Pat
Doble. Music was provided by
organist, Carolyn Kumsher who
accompanied the church choir.
Ushers were Robert Kral and
Lawrence Engstler. Casket
bearers were Dan Kadrlik, Thomas
Kadrlik, Michael Naig, Matt
Naig, Jayme Lentz, Kris Bro and
Bill Pappas. Burial was in the
St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.
The Cataldo Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
Gertrude Cecilia Flood, the
daughter of Michael Henry and
Katherine Gertrude (Engstler)
Tobin, was born on January 10,
1912, at Garner. She graduated
from the Garner High School in
1930 and that fall began work in
the office of the Hancock County
Recorder in Garner. She worked
in the recorder's office until
1939, when she began her duties
in the office of the Hancock
County Abstract Company, a
position she held until she
retired in 1976.
On September 9, 1969, she was
married to Daniel E. Flood at
the St. Boniface Catholic Church
in Garner. Gertrude enjoyed
reading and her church and club
activities. She was a member of
the St. Boniface Catholic
Church, CD of A, Rosary Society,
Contesters Club, Progressive
Club and several card clubs.
Gertrude is survived by her
niece, Sandra Naig and her
husband, Terry of Cylinder;
great-nieces and nephews,
Melissa Naig Lentz and her
husband, Jayme of Iowa Falls,
Matthew Naig and his wife,
Carrie and their daughter,
Madison of Peoria, Illinois,
Michael Naig and his wife, Jaime
of Des Moines and Marsha Bro and
husband, Kris of Des Moines; her
step-daughter, Catherine Kadrlik
of Garner; step-grandson, Daniel
Kadrlik and his wife, Lori and
their three children, Thomas,
Kendra and Riannan of Garner;
two step-granddaughters, Debra
Bannister and her husband, Randy
and their daughter, Miranda of
Crystal Lake and Debra's
daughter, Ryen Kothenbeutel and
her daughter, Brianna of Forest
City and Polly Kothenbeutel and
her children, Amber and Kory of
Sheffield.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Daniel on October 17,
1983; her father, Michael in
1962; her mother, Kate, in 1975;
a brother, Joseph L. Tobin and
his wife, Virginia; a sister,
Katherine, who died in infancy;
and her step son-in-law, Wencl
Kadrlik.
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Catherine Hiscocks, 1937-2005
January 19, 2005
Catherine "Kay"
Hiscocks, 67, died on Sunday,
January 9, 2005, at the Hancock
County Memorial Hospital in
Britt.
A Mass of Christian Burial was
held on Wednesday, January 12,
at the St. Patrick's Catholic
Church in Britt. The Rev.
Michael Schuller and the Rev.
Jerry Kopacek officiated. Irene
Raber and Becky McCormick were
lectors. Music was provided by
organist, Brenda Smith who
accompanied song leader, Darla
Yeakel and flute soloist,
Barbara Brcka. Allan Doughan and
Roger Jacobson ushered.
Honorary casket bearers were
Jeffrey Haan and Ted Smith.
Casket bearers were Monte Bill
Hiscocks, Michael Hiscocks,
David Hiscocks, Lisa Loecher and
Carmen Jamtgaard. Burial was in
the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt.
The Ewing-Dugger Funeral Home of
Britt was in charge of the
arrangements.
Catherine Elizabeth Hiscocks,
was born on May 1, 1937 in
Duncan. She was the daughter of
William J. and Blanche B.
(Kopacek) Paca. She attended the
Garner High School where she
majored in office training. She
was employed at Maben Insurance
her senior year for on the job
training and after graduating in
1955 started working at the
First State Bank in Britt.
She married Monte B. Hiscocks on
April 22, 1958, at the St.
Wenceslaus Church in Duncan.
They lived and worked on a farm
South of Britt. She was a
60-year member of the Catholic
Workman and was a very active
member of St. Patrick's Church
in Britt.
Kay loved spending time with her
family, especially her
grandchildren. She enjoyed
Thursday morning coffee clatch,
her card club groups and outings
with friends. Kay lived her life
with a strong faith, genuine
kindness, compassion and
thoughtfulness for others.
Survivors include her children,
Monte William of Britt, Michael
and his wife, Elisabeth (Lisa)
of Plano, Texas, David and his
wife, Hanh of Katy, Texas, Lisa
Loecher and her husband, Ron of
Cedar Falls and Carmen Jamtgaard
and her husband, Mark of Britt;
eight grandchildren, Cory,
Zachary and Emma Hiscocks, Ty
Hiscocks, Isaac, Luke and Cael
Loecher and Katherine Jamtgaard.
Also surviving are her mother,
Blanche Paca of Britt; four
sisters, Marjorie Hansen and her
husband, Ronald of Britt, Irene
Raber and her husband, Jan of
Kanawha, Rita Haan and her
husband, Ralph of Richmond,
Minnesota and Becky McCormick
and her husband, Paul of
Rollingstone, Minnesota; and
numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Monte; and her father,
William.
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Arthur G. Wilhelm, 1923-2005
January 19, 2005
Arthur G. Wilhelm, of Harmony,
Minnesota, died on Sunday,
January 9, 2005, at the Cresco
Care Center. He was 81.
Funeral services
were held on Wednesday, January
12, at the Nativity Catholic
Church in Harmony. The Rev.
Donald Schmitz officiated.
Arthur Wilhelm, was born on
December 2, 1923, in Waucoma. He
farmed most of his life except
for two years driving a
semi-trailer for Hubbard Milling
of Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife,
Sadie; three daughters, Diane
(Larry) Anderson of Ostrander,
Minnesota, Denise Schultz of
Lanesboro, Minnesota and Angela
(Kyle) Colbenson of Rushford;
two sons, Rich (Judy) of Garner
and Michael (Lisa) of Preston,
Minnesota; 13 grandchildren; and
a great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by a
son.
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Services Held For Justin
Meier
January 19, 2005
Justin Lee Meier,
infant son of Gerry and Angie
Meier of Garner, entered into
rest on Wednesday, January 12,
2005, at the Mercy Medical
Center of North Iowa in Mason
City.
Funeral services for Justin were
held on Tuesday, January 18, at
the Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel
in Britt. The Rev. David Wagner
officiated. Burial was in the
Concord Township Cemetery in
Garner.
Justin is survived by his
parents, Gerry and Angie Meier
of Garner; sister, Jennifer
Regan of Garner; brother, Jacob
Meier of Garner; grandmother,
Lannie Hartema of Garner; aunts
and uncles, Becky and Terry
Newberry of Pontoonsuc,
Illinois, Helen and Kent
Kehlenbeck of West Des Moines,
Mary Meier of Waterloo, Phillip
and Kathy Norris of LaPorte
City, Jeff and Tosha Regan of
Lughoff, South Carolina, Todd
Regan of Mason City, Mary
Peterson of Garner and Chris
Ditmars of Garner; and numerous
cousins.
He was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Earl and Dorothea
Meier; grandfather, Kenneth
Regan; and uncle, Henry Meier.
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John J. Liska, 1923-2005
January 19, 2005
John
J. Liska, 81, of Hayfield, died
on Wednesday, January 12, 2005,
at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, January 15, at the St.
Wenceslaus Catholic Church in
Duncan with Fr. Michael
Schueller officiating. Lectors
were Mike Liska and Tom Lucke.
Music was provided by organist,
Mary Kopacek who accompanied the
church choir. Mary Ricke and
Melvin Wellik ushered.
Casket bearers were Travis
Jorgensen, Kelly Bohl, Cody
Liska, Cory Lucke, Jay Olson,
Missy Liska and Emily Lucke.
Interment will be at a later
date in St. John's Catholic
Cemetery, Duncan. The Cataldo
Funeral Home in Garner was in
charge of the arrangements. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may
be given to the Hospice of North
Iowa.
John Junior Liska, the son of
John Anton and Mary Eleanore
(Chizek) Liska, was born on
April 29, 1923, on a farm north
of Duncan. He attended the
Hayfield Consolidated School.
On January 23, 1946, he married
Agnes Brcka at the St.
Wenceslaus Catholic Church. They
lived in Duncan where John was
employed at the Brcka General
Store. They later moved to a
farm near Crystal Lake where he
farmed and did custom work in
the area. In 1967, they moved to
their home in Hayfield. John
also had a trucking business,
which he operated until 1984.
He enjoyed his family, fishing,
gardening, playing cards, old
time music and dancing. He was a
member of the St. Wenceslaus
Catholic Church.
John is survived by his wife,
Agnes, of Hayfield; seven
children, Dan Liska of Fort
Dodge and his two children,
Jamie and Missy, Linda (Tom)
Lucke of Lancaster, Wisconsin
and their three children, Ryan,
Emily and Cory, Mary (Rick) Bohl
of Cedaredge, Colorado and their
two children, Kelly and Teri,
Beverly (John) Olson of Forest
City and their three children,
Angie, Jay and Rhonda, Jim
(Jackie) Liska of Kingman,
Arizona and their son, Travis,
Mike (Carla) Liska of Britt and
their two sons, Cody and Andy
and Larry (Rose) Liska of
Wimberley, Texas and their son,
Noah; and four
great-grandchildren, Remington,
Austin, Natalie and Trevor.
Survivors also include two
brothers, Walter Liska of Sun
City, California and Cletus
(Marjorie) Liska of Clear Lake;
two sisters, Rosemary Schroeder
of Anaheim, California and
Barbara (Lewis) Nedved of
Garner; a sister-in-law, Marian
Liska of Albert Lea, Minnesota;
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; brothers, Leo and
Donald Liska; sisters, Veronica
Thada and Doris Fosdick; and
many other relatives.
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Shirley Holck, 1931-2005
January 19, 2005
Shirley
Jean Holck, 73, of Britt, died
on Friday, January 14, 2005, at
the Hancock County Memorial
Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, January 19, at 10:30
a.m., at the First Lutheran
Church in Britt. Rev. Dr. John
Meyer and Janelle Siffring, AiM
will officiate.
Music will be provided by
organist, Donna Tech, who will
accompany congregational hymns.
Ushers will be Ron Eden and Don
Weiland. Honorary casket bearers
will be Shirley's grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. Active
bearers will be Todd Johnson,
Torry Johnson, Charlie Lundberg,
Dwight Nall, Troy Holck, John
Hanna, Nick Veldhouse and Doug
Bauer. Burial will be in the
Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, with
the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home of
Britt in charge of the
arrangements.
Shirley, the daughter of
Clarence and Sylvia Applegate
Nall, was born on February 13,
1931, in Corwith. On August 7,
1963, Shirley was united in
marriage with Maynard Holck in
Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The
couple made their home near
Britt. She was employed by
Winnebago Industries in Forest
City for a time and later at
Casey's General Store in Britt,
making donuts.
She enjoyed spending time with
her family, attending their
sporting events and dining out.
Shirley was a gracious host and
an excellent cook and baker. She
also enjoyed fishing, playing
cards, bowling, taking drives
and golfing. She was an avid
gardener and especially liked to
mow the lawn. Shirley was well
known for her sewing and
quilting.
She was a member of the First
Lutheran Church in Britt and the
church's Ladies Circle Group.
Shirley was President of the
Senior Citizens, a Rebekah and a
member of The Red Hat Society.
Shirley is survived by her
children, Gene Veldhouse and his
wife, Mary of Nampa, Idaho,
Richard Veldhouse of Danville,
California, Dan Veldhouse and
his wife, Deb of Britt, Doug
Veldhouse of St. Paul,
Minnesota, Curtis Holck and his
wife, Sondra of Mason City, Mark
Holck and his wife, Jodi of
Clear Lake and Mona Bauer and
her husband, Ron of Britt; 16
grandchildren, Nick, China,
Marquita, Jennifer, Kathryn,
Natalie, Nicole, Jaime, Jessica,
Cody, Chelsey, Macey, Sonya,
Doug, Rob and Emma; and four
great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by two
brothers, Kenneth Nall and his
wife, Virginia of Salem, Oregon
and Richard Nall and his wife,
Betty of Corwith; two sisters,
Lucille Kennedy and her husband,
Calvin of Salem, Oregon and
Phyllis Mount and her husband,
George of Claremont, Minnesota;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Maynard in
2000; and one grandson.
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Sherman A. Ekeland,
1922-2005
January 26, 2005
Sherman Adrian
Ekeland, 82, of rural Belmond,
died on Thursday, January 13,
2005, at the Belmond Health Care
Center.
Funeral services were held on
Sunday, January 16, at the St.
Olaf Lutheran Church in Belmond,
the Rev. Lowell H. Halvorson
officiated. Music was provided
by organist, Marlys Nail who
accompanied vocalists, Lori
Mathahas, Lisa Sweet and Terra
Johnson and congregational
hymns. Merlyn and Marcella
Halvorson ushered.
Casket bearers were Clifford
Toft, Jim Moore Jr., Paul Rokke,
Mike Snider, Tom Hill, and Mike
Lette. Honorary bearers were Mr.
Ekeland's grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Burial was
in the St. Olaf Cemetery,
Belmond. The Dugger-Ewing
Funeral Home of Belmond was in
charge of the arrangements.
Sherman A. Ekeland, was born on
April 15, 1922 in Kelly. He was
the son of Hans and Karina
(Westvold) Ekeland. He graduated
from the Kelly High School. In
1941, the family moved to a farm
north of Clarion.
On August 20, 1966, he married
Gladys Anderson Johnson. He was
a member of the St. Olaf
Lutheran Church where he served
as trustee and usher for many
years. Sherman continued to farm
until his health began to
decline. He enjoyed being
outdoors, farming, and spending
time with his family. Because of
Parkinson's disease, he resided
at the Belmond Health Care Home
for the last four years of his
life.
Survivors include his wife,
Gladys; two step-sons, Edwin
Johnson of Belmond and Alfred
Johnson and his wife, Donna of
Kanawha; five grandchildren,
Laurie Mathahs and husband, Jeff
of Garner, Lisa Sweet and her
husband, Matt of Cedar Rapids,
Brent Johnson and his wife,
Terra of Clarion, Rene Retterath
and her husband, Dan of Elma and
Darren Johnson of Clarion; and
12 great-grandchildren.
Survivors also include a
brother, Erwin Ekeland and his
wife, Anita of Parker, Colorado;
sister-in-law, Tillie Ekeland of
Newton, Kansas; daughter-in-law,
Ann Johnson of Belmond; and
several nieces and nephews.
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Donald Pletcher, 1928-2005
January 26, 2005
Donald Pletcher,
76, of Britt, died on Tuesday,
January 18, 2005, at the Hancock
County Memorial Hospital in
Britt, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services were held on
Friday, January 21, at the
United Methodist Church, Britt.
The Rev. Robert Dodge
officiated. Music was provided
by Tammy Johnson who accompanied
vocalist, Darcy Eisenman. Harry
Smith and Dennis Zuehl were
ushers.
Honorary casket bearers were Mr.
Pletcher's grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Active
casket bearers were John
Pletcher, Ron Pletcher, Scott
Gilbert, Todd Hildman, Eric
Eisenman, Rod Crowder, Al
Heginger and Richard Savoy.
Interment was in the Evergreen
Cemetery, Britt. Military
graveside services were provided
by the Britt Veteran's
Ceremonial Unit. The
Ewing-Dugger Funeral Chapel of
Britt was in charge of the
arrangements.
Don Pletcher, the son of Lloyd
and Florence (Hecker) Pletcher,
was born on July 25, 1928 in
Ada, Minnesota. The family later
moved to Iowa where he attended
the Hayfield Schools and then
farmed with his father. Don
served with the U.S. Army from
1946 until 1948.
Don was united in marriage with
Vivian Riekena on July 31, 1947
in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The
couple made their home in the
Britt area and lived in their
current home for 49 years.
Through the years, Don worked
for Kabrick Distributing,
Sankey's, Buns and Son
Construction, Clark's Sawmill
and Winnebago Industries. He
retired from Winnebago in 1984.
He owned and operated various
businesses in Britt including
Don's Hob Nob, The Krispie Shop,
The Timber Inn and Don's Koffee
Kup. In recent years he enjoyed
running the Little Red Shack at
the Hancock County Speedway.
Don loved spending time with his
grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. He enjoyed
cutting and splitting wood and
tinkering in his garage. He had
a great sense of humor and
enjoyed visiting with people. He
was a member of the Britt
American Legion and VFW.
Survivors include his wife of 57
years, Vivian; six children,
Diane Eisenman of Britt, Linda
Hildman of Britt, John Pletcher
and special friend, Darlene
Weber of Britt, Connie Pletcher
of Mason City, Bonnie Vavrik and
her husband, Bill of Britt and
Ron Pletcher and his wife, Lilia
of San Jose, California; eight
grandchildren, Scott Gilbert,
Eric Eisenman, Todd Hildman,
Michelle Hildman, Kristie
Crowder, Daniel Pletcher,
Nicholas Pletcher, Karina
Pletcher; six
great-grandchildren, Joshua
Crowder, Christopher Ramos,
Jacob Crowder, Hailey Crowder,
Logan Brown and Kasey Brown.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; stepmother, Ruth; and
his father and mother-in-law,
Henry and Amanda Riekena.
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Jill A. Schultz, 1952-2005
January 26, 2005
Jill
A. Schultz, 52, of Coralville,
died on Tuesday, January 18,
2005, at the Lantern Park
Rehabilitation and Care Center,
surrounded by friends and
family.
Funeral services were held on
Friday, January 21, at Our
Redeemer Lutheran Church in Iowa
City, with the Rev. Timothy
Zimmermann officiating. Burial
was on Saturday at the Memorial
Park Cemetery in Mason City. The
Cataldo Funeral Home of Garner
was in charge of the
arrangements.
Jill Annette Schultz, was born
on November 8, 1952, in the Park
Hospital in Mason City, the
daughter of Robert and Dorothy
(Greimann) Anderson of Ventura.
She graduated from the Ventura
High School in 1971 and
graduated from the Mercy
Hospital School of Radiology and
furthered her education becoming
a Nuclear Medical Technologist.
In 1986 she transferred to the
University of Minnesota in the
Department of Nuclear Medicine.
In 1990, she transferred to the
University of Iowa and worked in
the Nuclear Medicine department
until her death. During her
professional career she helped
in training and educating many
students in the field of nuclear
medicine now practicing
throughout the United States.
She was a member of the American
Association of Radiological
Technologists and the American
Association of Nuclear Medical
Technologists.
Jill married Steven Schultz on
July 28, 1973 at the Faith
Lutheran Church in Miller. The
couple owned and operated the
Willowbrook OK Hardware Store in
Mason City. Jill and Steve had a
strong commitment for child care
and were deeply involved in the
foster care program in Mason
City and Iowa City.
Jill and Steve were blessed with
the birth of their son, Jonathan
Schultz on March 23, 1982. In
the spring of 2003, they visited
their son in Australia for their
30th wedding anniversary.
In July of 2003, Jill suffered a
massive stroke along with
surgical complications at the
University of Iowa Hospitals and
Clinics, which left her in a
coma until her death.
Her hobbies included cooking,
gardening, traveling, reading
books and spending time with her
family and friends. Jill was
also strongly involved in her
church, holding various
positions serving her Lord and
Savior.
Survivors include her husband,
Steven Schultz; her son,
Jonathan Schultz; her mother,
Dorothy Anderson of Garner; her
two sisters, Carolyn Luscomb and
husband, David of Clear Lake and
Jackie Mathewson and husband,
Robert of Littleton, Colorado;
three brothers, Robert Anderson
Jr. and his wife, Maria of
Ventura, Tom Anderson and his
wife, Kathy of Tempe, Arizona
and Greg Anderson and his wife,
Julie of Edina, Minnesota.
She was preceded in death by her
father, Robert "Norm" Anderson;
nieces, Allison and Emily
Anderson; grandparents, Elmer
and Bertha Anderson and Herman
and Caroline Greimann; and her
father-in-law, Philip Schultz.
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Cory D. Shields, 1981-2005
February 2, 2005
Cory Dean
Shields, 23, of Britt, died on
Friday, January 21, 2005, at his
home near Britt.
Cory Dean Shields, the son of
Jeff and Debbie Shields, was
born on December 23, 1981, in
Creston. The family moved to
Britt in 1990. He attended the
West Hancock High School where
he was active in golf, wrestling
and baseball. He graduated from
West Hancock with the class of
2000.
Following graduation, Cory was
employed by Prairie States
Management Company as a manager
of swine production.
Cory enjoyed hunting, fishing,
4-wheeling, spending time with
Megan and his friends and
talking on the phone with his
sister, Morgan. He was a member
of the First Lutheran Church in
Britt.
Survivors include his parents,
Jeff and Debbie Shields of
Britt; a sister, Morgan Shields
of Mason City; very special
friend, Megan Eno of Mason City
and her parents, Jack and Cheryl
Eno of Sheffield; grandparents,
Harvey and Dorothy Shields of
Thayer and Orlin and Angie
Berger of Grand Forks, North
Dakota; great-grandmothers,
Florence Mosman of Creston and
Mrs. Henry Dovark of Grafton,
North Dakota.
Also surviving are his aunts and
uncles, Jon Shields of Lorimor,
Julie and Gary McFarling of
Clive, Sandy and Steven Sand of
Emerado, North Dakota, Gary and
Margo Berger of Emerado, North
Dakota, LaVerne and Elizabeth
Berger of Emerado, North Dakota;
12 cousins; and numerous
friends.
He was preceded in death by
great-grandparents, Chester
Mosman, Lucille Shields, Ingvald
and Pearl Berger, Steve Rudnik,
Sr. and Henry Dovark; and a
cousin, Ryan Shields.
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Anna M. Falada, 1922-2005
February 2, 2005
Anna M. Falada,
of West Des Moines, formerly of
Garner, died on Wednesday,
January 26, 2005, following a
stroke.
A memorial service will be held
at a later date at the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, West Des
Moines. Private family interment
services will be held at the St.
Boniface Catholic Cemetery,
Garner.
Anna Margaret Simper, was born
on April 1, 1922, to Frank and
Anna (Spangler) Simper. She was
educated in the Garner schools
and received her high school
diploma and Normal Training
Teacher's certificate in 1938.
She assisted her mother and
brother in the family farming
operation on a farm west of
Garner.
She was united in marriage to
Francis G. Falada on September
16, 1947, at the St. Boniface
Catholic Church, Garner. The
couple made their home on the
family farm and continued
farming until 1953. They moved
to Garner in 1954 and to West
Des Moines in 1999.
She began entering baked goods
at fairs in 1941 and continued
to enter baking exhibits at the
Iowa State Fair and North Iowa
Fair until 1960. During those
years, she won over 650 ribbons
and honors. In 1959 she received
top honors for yeast breads at
the Iowa State Fair for her
Anniversary Cinnamon Rolls. She
was awarded the first of only
three gold and diamond pins
awarded for this honor. In 1999,
she received top honors at the
Iowa State Fair for her chiffon
cake and angel food cake
entries.
Anna demonstrated her cooking
skills to others during the
years she worked in area
restaurants. She and her
daughter, Linda, published their
recipes in cookbooks in 1977 and
1987. She retired in 1990. Anna
enjoyed cooking, raising
Stargazer lilies, having coffee
with the neighbors and being
with her family.
Survivors include her husband,
Francis Falada of West Des
Moines; her daughter, Linda and
son-in-law, Ron Playle; two
grandsons, Nolan of Mason City
and Brandon of Clear Lake; two
step-grandsons; five
step-great-grandchildren; and 12
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; three sisters; six
brothers; a son-in-law, John
Webster; nephews, Roger Miles
and Raymond Young; and a special
"son", Douglas Stromer.
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Kenneth E. Stahl, 1963-2005
February 2, 2005
Kenneth E. Stahl,
41, of Klemme, died on Sunday,
January 30, 2005, at the
Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles
City.
Funeral services will be held at
1:30 p.m., on Wednesday,
February 2, at the Peace
Reformed Church, south of Garner
with the Rev. Jeff DeBoer
officiating. Music will be
provided by organist, Connie
Greiman who will accompany a
congregational hymn and a duet
of Brenda Anderson and Brent
Renner. Ushers will be Bill
Katter and Steve Lenz.
Casket bearers will be Merlyn
Assink, Sam Velau, Chuck Helps,
David Dirksen, John Larson and
Todd Waage. Burial will be in
the church cemetery. Visitation
will be held from 4-6:00 p.m.,
on Tuesday, at the Cataldo
Funeral Home, 160 E. 4th St.,
Garner and one hour prior to the
services at the church.
Kenneth Eugene Stahl, the son of
Virgil and Berniece (Ruter)
Stahl, was born on April 28,
1963 at Belmond. He was baptized
on June 23, 1963 at the Peace
Reformed Church. He attended
Happy ARC in Garner and was
tutored at home by Mrs. Don
Bacon. He lived at home for 17
years until he entered the
Concord Care Center in Garner.
In 1993, he moved to the
Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles
City. He was a member of the
Peace Reformed Church.
Kenneth is survived by his
parents, Virgil and Berniece
Stahl of Klemme; his brother,
Wayne (Brenda) Stahl of Belmond;
nieces and nephew, Renee,
Breanna and Nathan Stahl; and
his paternal grandmother, Myra
Stahl of Belmond.
He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandparents, Pete and
Anna Ruter; his paternal
grandfather, Lewis Stahl; and a
nephew, Joshua Stahl.
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Thomas G. Hughes, 1933-2005
February 9, 2005
Thomas G. "Tom"
Hughes, of Britt, died on
Sunday, January 30, 2005, at the
Hospice of North Iowa in Mason
City. He was 71.
A Mass of Christian Burial was
held on Thursday, February 3, at
the St. Patrick's Catholic
Church, Britt. The Rev. Michael
Scheuller officiated. Music was
provided by organist, Brenda
Smith who accompanied soloists,
Joleen Leerar and Jennifer
Hughes. John Fangman, Robert
Horstman and Roger Jacobson
ushered.
Honorary casket bearers were the
grandchildren of Mr. Hughes,
Bailey, Lucy Rose, Ella and
Thomas Hughes. Also serving as
honorary bearers were Paul
Horstman, Leo Wellik, Joe
Wellik, Tom Holck, Larry Kerns,
Don Eisenman, Harry Smith and
Russ Bode. Casket bearers were
Ted Smith, Mike Smith, Mike
Gremmer, Jeff Gremmer, Ken
Campe, Bob Theis and Steve
Witte. Burial was in the
Evergreen Cemetery. The
Ewing-Dugger Funeral Home of
Britt was in charge of the
arrangements.
Tom Gilmore Hughes, the son of
Leo and Winifred (Gilmore)
Hughes, was born on May 29, 1933
in Britt. As a young boy he
shined shoes on Main Street,
delivered papers and telegrams
and worked at the local grocery
store. Tom attended and
graduated from the Britt High
School in 1952.
Tom was united in marriage to
Rose R. Wellik on November 8,
1954, at the St. Wenceslaus
Catholic Church in Duncan.
During his lifetime Tom was
employed by the Britt Farmers
Coop, Kabrick Distributing in
Britt and J&W Distributing in
Mason City. In 1984, Tom and
Rose established RTC's Lounge in
Algona. Tom held various part
time jobs including driving cars
for Pritchard Auto, janitor at
the Kanawha School and seasonal
work at AgMax Partners. He
retired in 1994.
He was a member of the St.
Patrick's Catholic Church in
Britt and a member of Catholic
Workman Branch 51.
Tom's pride and joy were his
four grandchildren. He enjoyed
driving his car and solving the
world's problems on the corner
with the gang.
Survivors include his five
children, Becky of Marion,
Connecticut, Mary Jo of Britt,
Linda of Britt, Todd and wife,
Jennifer of Thompson and Jeffrey
of Britt; three granddaughters,
Bailey, Lucy and Ella; and one
grandson, Thomas.
Survivors also include four
sisters, Mary Leverenz of Santa
Clara, California, Coleen
Davison and husband, Joe of Mary
Ester, Florida, Michele Horstman
and husband, Robert of Britt,
Kathryn Smith and husband, Paul
of Britt; an uncle, Forrest
Gilmore and wife, Mildred of
Trenton, Missouri; and many
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Leo and Winnie; his
beloved wife of 48 years, Rose
in 2002; and a brother-in-law,
Clifton Leverenz.
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Marvin Hoick, 1931-2005
February 9, 2005
Marvin Hoick, 73,
of Britt, died on Sunday,
January 30, 2005, at his home in
Britt.
A funeral Mass was held on
Friday, February 4, 2005, at the
St. Patrick's Catholic Church in
Britt, with Father Jerry Blake
officiating. Interment was in
the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
The Ewing-Dugger Funeral Chapel,
Britt, was in charge of the
arrangements. Rosary services
were conducted by the Knights of
Columbus.
Marvin Hoick, the son of William
and Margaret (Jacobson) Hoick,
was born on July 19, 1931, on
the family farm near Britt. He
attended the Britt Grade School
and graduated from the Britt
High School. While attending
high school, Marvin was an Iowa
Golden Glove Boxer.
On March 15, 1965, Marvin was
united in marriage with Peggy
Sue Davis in Britt. The couple
made their home in Britt where
they raised their family.
Marvin was employed by Herman
Buns and Son Construction,
Winnebago Industries, Hancock
County and IMT Transport.
Following his retirement, he
enjoyed farming with friends and
relatives until well into his
70s. In his spare time, he also
worked for Ed DeGeus.
He loved spending time with his
grandchildren and hearing about
their successes and achievements
in school and sports. Marvin
enjoyed fishing, hunting and
racing. He was involved in
helping to bring great racing to
Britt. He was instrumental in
helping build the Hancock County
Speedway and was dedicated to
maintaining the great condition
of the track for three years.
Marvin was a member of the St.
Patrick's Catholic Church and
was enthusiastic about being
involved with the Knights of
Columbus. He enjoyed helping
with the rides at the county
fair and food stand at Hobo
Days. He achieved 4th Degree
Knight status and served as
Grand Knight for one year. He
also volunteered to provide
communion to all in need.
Marvin is survived by his wife,
Peggy Sue of Britt; six
children, Jacqueline Marie and
her husband, Dan Hampe of Ames,
Tracie Lee and her husband, Matt
Covey of Lincoln, Nebraska,
Kristie Lynn and special friend,
Doug Suby of Garner, William
Marvin Holck II of Britt, Connee
Rennee and special friend, Tom
Blumer of Garner and Kathy Parks
of San Antonio, Texas; 11
grandchildren, Christopher
Covey, Ryan and Chris Hampe,
Jesse and Dakota Lambert, Nakita
and Todd Holck, Megan and Jacob
Balsley, and Shelly Parks;
sisters, Edith Drabek of Garner
and Evelyn Buffington and
husband, John of Mason City.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; one granddaughter, Jade
Marie Holck; and two brothers,
Kenneth Hoick and Lloyd Hoick.
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