Frances H. Brunsen, 85, of Crystal Lake, died on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 9, at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden with Rev. Arlen Lloyd officiating. Burial was in the Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Frances Helena Hilka Brunsen, the daughter of Boyd and Gesena (Boelts) Pannkuk, was born on February 10, 1921, on a farm in Kossuth County. She attended the rural schools of German Township through the eighth grade. Following her schooling she worked for various families in the Woden area.

On September 1, 1940, she was married to John Brunsen at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden. They farmed in the Bingham and Crystal Townships in Hancock County until retiring in 1981. In their retirement they enjoyed spending their winters in Arizona and traveling.

After John passed away in 2002, Frances continued to live on the farm west of Crystal Lake. In September of 2005 she moved to the Westview Care Center in Britt. She enjoyed her family, grandchildren, sewing, crocheting, gardening, bingo and playing cards.

She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden where she was active in the Women's Club.

She is survived by three sons; eight grandchildren; two brothers; a sister-in-law; a brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

Kathleen "Kaye" Foster Schoneman, 83, of Garner, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 22, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. David Wagner officiating. Music was provided by organist, Mary Kopacek who accompanied soloist, Warren Torkelson.

Ushers were Gary Lenz, Joe Gibbs and Gus Erickson. Honorary bearers were her great-grandchildren, Anthony, Alex, Colyn, Cole and Madison. Casket bearers were Chad, Matt, Brett, Kyle and Cody Schoneman. Burial was in the Concord Township Cemetery, Garner. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Kathleen "Kaye" Mary Foster, the daughter of Cleo Cleveland and Veronica Viola (Victoria) Foster, was born on June 2, 1922 on a farm west of Britt. At an early age she moved with her family to a farm southeast of Mason City. Kaye graduated from the Mason City High School in 1940 and then worked for Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator.

In 1943, she moved to California and worked for Freiden Calculator, a wartime producer of armored vehicles.

On March 3, 1943, she was married to Marvin Schoneman in San Diego, California. Marvin was stationed at the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base and Kaye worked at Consolidated Aircraft.

During WW II Kaye invented and patented a pop rivet gun used in the manufacture of airplanes. After the war Marvin and Kaye returned to Iowa and owned and operated the Grill Cafe in Garner. In 1949, they went into the retail grocery business (Sno-White Market and Marv's Super Market) and remained in that business until 1972.

In 1976, Kaye became a real estate licensee and continued in that profession until health concerns forced her retirement in 1999. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, traveling and especially, being with her family.

She was a member of the Garner United Methodist Church, UMW, Rebekah Circle and the Garner American Legion Auxiliary.

Kaye is survived by her husband, Marvin of Garner; children, Greg (Paula) Schoneman of Garner, Kevin (Julie) Schoneman of Clear Lake and Lisa Schoneman of Garner; five grandchildren, Chad (Rachel) Schoneman, Matt (Tanya) Schoneman, Brett Schoneman, Kyle Schoneman and special friend, Jill, and Cody Schoneman; five great-grandchildren, Anthony, Alex, Colyn, Cole and Madison; two sisters, Dorothy Curran of Mason City and Merry Lou (Alfred) Shaw of Wayne, Pennsylvania; sisters-in-law, Beth Foster and Colleen Foster both of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.

Georgia C. Molander, 85, of Garner, died on Thursday, May 18, 2006, at the Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 23, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. The Rev. Jerry Blake officiated. Altar server was Marvin Engstler. Lector was Donna Young. Music was provided by organist, Carolyn Kumsher who accompanied the church choir.

Casket bearers were Jeff Molander, Jason Cagle, Tracy Schrader and Mike Kollasch. Burial was in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Georgia Catherine Molander, the daughter of George Burton and Margaret Agnes (Engstler) Owen was born on October 21, 1920, at Garner. She graduated from the Garner High School in 1938.

On September 2, 1941, she was married to Frederick "Bud" Molander of Garner in Brooklyn, New York. Bud and Georgia moved from port to port for the next four years while Bud was serving his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II. After the war, they moved to Garner. Bud continued in the US Navy for several more years while Georgia kept their home in Garner.

In 1946, they had their first and only child, Bonnie Joanne. Georgia was employed part-time at Smith Hardware Store for several years and later at the Hand-Me-Down consignment shop in Garner. She also took care of her parents until their death. After Bud passed away in 1984 she continued to live in Garner.

She enjoyed golfing, singing, playing the piano, sewing, playing cards and traveling by plane to visit her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. By far her greatest joy was her family, her faith and her many friends. In 2003 she moved to Champlin, Minnesota to live with her daughter and son-in-law until 2005 when she moved into a memory care unit of an assisted living facility. At the time of her death she was a resident of the Anoka Care Center in Minnesota.

She was an active member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church where she sang in the choir, Rosary Society and CD of A, serving as Grand Regent and holding many other offices. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Senior Citizens and Sweet Adeline Chorus in Mason City for several years.

Richard Tiggemann was born on January 23, 1933, in Hancock County, near Goodell, the son of William and Martha (Heginger) Tiggemann. Richard, or "Tig" as he was known by most, attended the Klemme Schools.

His wife and life partner, Fern Krull, was born on March 6, 1936, in Algona, the daughter of Fim and Etna (Siefert) Krull. Fern attended Burt Schools and graduated from the Burt High School. She went on to attend the Hamilton Business College in Mason City.

Richard and Fern were united in marriage on November 20, 1955, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Their marriage was blessed with two wonderful children, Richard, Jr. and Joan.

Following their marriage the couple lived for a time in Algona before moving to Klemme. Fern was employed for a a period of time as an administrative assistant to the president of the 1st National Bank in Mason City. Later she joined her husband in the operation of their business, "Tiggemann Trucking" in Klemme.

Their business not only provided for the transportation of livestock and other trucking needs, but also offered a wide variety of other amenities and products for sale including feed, snowmobiles, garden tillers, and various other sundry items. "Tig" had also been in charge of maintaining the Klemme School Buses for many years and he and Fern operated a restaurant in Klemme for a short time.

Richard and Fern's daughter, Joan remembers fondly the many snowmobiles and other toys her father would bring home for her to enjoy. She and other friends, family, and neighbors recall the "toot" of Richard's truck horn as a signal of goodbye or hello as he was rolling out of town or returning from a trucking trip back into Klemme.

Other favorite past times they enjoyed were making trips to go dancing at the Duncan Hall and Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. Fern enjoyed listening to country music, was a fan of John Lennon, and enjoyed the pleasures of watching the birds and collecting chimes.

Richard was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He had been a volunteer fireman with the Klemme Fire Department for many years. Fern was a long time member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

In 1990 "Tig" and Fern sold the "Tiggemann Trucking" business and moved to Arizona.

There both continued their working careers at the Christine Place Apartments in Mesa, Arizona. Richard was employed as the building maintenance supervisor, while Fern cleaned the apartments and cooked for the residents of the complex.

Fern eventually turned her love, energy, and devotion to caring for Richard as his health began to decline from the many complications resulting from his courageous battle with cancer. "Tig" died on April 21, 2001. Fern died on January 23, 2006.

Richard and Fern are survived by their daughter, Joan Moss and husband, Doug of Maricopa, Arizona. Richard's other surviving family incude his sisters, Esther Tulp and husband, Howard of Goodell and Velma Surber and husband, Lloyd of Mission, Texas; and sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Tiggemann of Missouri.

Fern's survivors include her sisters, Ruth Bolie and husband, David of Thompson and Joan Koestler and husband, Vern of Burt; and a sister-in-law, June Krull of Clear Lake.

They are both survived by many nieces and nephews.

Marion Kathryn Arnold, age 91, of Klemme, most recently a resident of the Homestead Assisted Living Complex, Mason City, and a past resident of the Prairie View Apartments, Garner, died on Friday, May 19, 2006, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 22 at the Klemme United Methodist Church, Klemme. The Rev. Paddy Druhl officiated. Interment was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. The Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, was in charge of the arrangements.

Marion Kathryn Irvine, was born on a farm near Dysart, on March 3, 1915, the daughter of John and Jennie (Wilson) Irvine. She was one of six children who blessed John and Jennie's union.

Marion graduated from the Geneseo Consolidated High School and continued her education at Iowa State Teacher's College where she received her teaching certificate. She went on to teach school in Tama County, Klemme, and in Northwood. Many whom she taught during her career remember her as their "#1 kindergarten teacher".

Marion was united in marriage to Asa Arnold on March 20, 1943, at the United Presbyterian Church, Traer. Their union was blessed with five children, ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Marion always had a warm and welcoming kindness towards others. She was always looking out for their needs and assisting in whatever way she was able. She was very fond of her grandchildren, a mutual affection they had for her as well. She always said her special treasures were her children, grandchildren and their spouses.

Her family will cherish the memory of trips with grandma to the Dairy Queen, going out to eat, and going with her on a shopping excursion. They will savor the memory of wonderful aromas coming from her kitchen as she baked and cooked for them on many occasions. They will reflect back on special summers spent at "Grandma's House" as she looked forward to entertaining them and taking them on tours to the Grotto and to other places. Each one of her grandkids will hold tight to the special "Grandmother's Blankets", otherwise known as "Quilts" she made with her loving hands for each of them.

Marion was very active throughout her entire life, always raising a beautiful flower and vegetable garden filled with roses and pansies. She enjoyed participating in quilting groups, playing bingo, music, sewing, and coffeeing with friends. She was very proud of her 100 percent Irish heritage.

Marion was always interested in her community and had served two years as mayor and 8 years on the Klemme City Council. She was also devoted to her church home the Klemme United Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, and taught Bible School. She had been very active in the church circles, the Order of The Eastern Star, Potpourri Club, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Grandmother's Club, Klemme Library, and the Klemme Senior Citizens.

Those left to cherish the legacy of her life include her daughters, Clarice Ann Hornbacher and husband, James of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Marilyn Latham and husband, Don of Alexander, Rosalyn Fineran and husband, Don of E. Bethel, Minnesota, Noreen Arnold of Oak Park, Illinois and Coreen Arnold and husband, Dave Lehman of Oak Park, Illinois; also a brother, William Irvine and wife, Ann of Traer; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Evelyn R. Christians, 82, of Garner, died on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Graveside services were held at the El Township Cemetery in Klemme with Rev. Randy Vaage of the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church officiating. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner was in charge of the arrangements.

Evelyn Ruth Christians, the daughter of Paul and Anna (Jurisek) Haviik, was born on July 28, 1923, on a farm near Crystal Lake. She attended the rural schools of Hancock County and graduated from the Ventura High School.

On September 18, 1943, she was married to Harold Emil Christians at Montgomery, Alabama. They farmed in Hancock County their entire married life. After Harold passed away in 1998 Evelyn moved to the Prairie View Apartments in Garner. She enjoyed flower gardening, embroidery, reading and puzzles.

She was a member of the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme and the Women's Fellowship.

Evelyn is survived by her two sons, Keith (Barbara) Christians of Garner and Leslie (Janice) Christians of Platte City, Missouri; four grandchildren, David (Kristie) Christians, Kevin (Stacy) Christians, Stephanie (Greg) Richards and Karen (Tab) Orbaker; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Wetterling of Carroll; and many nieces and nephews.

Frances M. Brozik, 1911-2006

May 31, 2006

Frances M. Brozik, 94, of Garner, died on Monday, May 22, 2006, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 27, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. 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 Roger Urich, Bob Urich, Ron Brozik, Nels Jensen, Gary Birch and Keith Christensen. Burial was in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery west of Garner. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Frances Marie Brozik, the daughter of Joseph and Anastasia (Kudej) Urich, was born on October 11, 1911 on a farm near Hayfield. She graduated from the Hayfield High School in 1930 and continued her education at Iowa State University in Ames.

On September 20, 1932, she was married to Frank J. Brozik at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. They lived on a farm northwest of Garner until 1982 when they moved into Garner. Frances was employed at the Hancock County Extension Office and Garner Appliance.

She moved to the Prairie View Apartments in Garner in 1999. She enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, embroidery and crafts. She was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Parish Society and the Garfield-Madison Homemakers Club.

Frances is survived by her grandchildren, Kim (Mike) Fabich of DePere, Wisconsin, Kent (Michelle) Blank of Henry, Illinois and Lee (Shelley) Blank of Smithville, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, Daniel Fabich, Lindsey Blank, Patrick Fabich, Bryant Blank, Sarah Fabich, Joey Fabich and Wesley Blank; and a brother, Rudy (Dorothy) Urich of Garner.

Lawrence J. Besch, died on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at his home. He was 80 years old.

A Funeral Mass for Lawrence was celebrated on Monday, May 29, at the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore, with Father Russell Bleich and Father Victor Ramaeker co-celebrating. Burial was in the St. Michael's Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home of Whittemore.

Lawrence John Besch, was born on August 10, 1925, in rural Whittemore, the son of Joseph and Lucy Bisenius Besch. He grew up on the farm and attended the Presentation Academy graduating in 1943. After his schooling Lawrence began farming.

On June 14, 1950, Lawrence was united in marriage to Mary Jane Bleich at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. After their marriage the couple lived on the farm, where they lived their entire married lives. Lawrence later became a salesman for DeKalb and also Moorman Feeds, while continuing to farm.

Lawrence enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, being on the farm, golfing, fishing, playing cards and gardening. He enjoyed playing baseball in his younger years and watching baseball on television. Lawrence was a member of Holy Name, Knights of Columbus Council #952 and a very active member of St. Michael's Parish where he was a long time adult mass server. He was a past member of the Garrigan and Algona High School Boards.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane of Whittemore; children, Patricia and Jon Thompson of Huron, South Dakata, David and Kris Besch of Cairo, Egypt, Stephen Besch and Peggy Woolridge of Huron, South Dakota, Ruth Flores of Cedar Rapids and JoAnn and Chris Goerdt of Iowa City; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Cecelia Fandel of Morton, Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.