Byrnes Henry Lemke
June 6, 1922 - October 5, 2011

Byrnes Henry Lemke, 89, of Mason City, died on Sunday, October 2, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 6, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mason City, with Reverend Mark Lavrenz officiating. Inurnment will be in the Concord Cemetery in Garner, with full military honors provided by the Garner VFW 5515. Visitation will be held from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 5, at the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit or a special organization of your choice.

Byrnes H. Lemke, son of William H. Lemke and Ethel (Whitney) Lemke, was born on June 6, 1922 on a farm near Garner. He was baptized and confirmed at the Liberty Methodist Church and attended Liberty Township District #8 School. Following his schooling, he worked for various farmers in the Klemme area. He enlisted in the Navy in 1945 serving in the Pacific Zone. After his honorable discharge in 1947, he installed Surge milking equipment, delivered DX petroleum products and started his own electrical business in 1971. He was united in marriage to Stella Hollatz in 1948, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church northeast of Garner. They made their home in Klemme, Iowa for 53 years.

They became members of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner, where he served as a trustee for six years. In 2000, they moved to Mason City, attending the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He served on the Klemme Fire Department for 27 years and the town council for 12 years. He was a member of the KADO, American Legion and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, wintering in Arizona and his family.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Stella Lemke of Mason City; two daughters, Brenda Lemke of Pasadena, Texas and Linda (Jay) Lindsay of Rock Falls; son, Byrnes Steven (Jeannie) Lemke of Mason City; eight grandchildren, Amanda (Corey) Hughes, Cassandra, Alexis, Natalie and Noah Lindsay, Heather, Courtney and Abraham Lemke; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Henry Hughes; brother, William W. Lemke of Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Helen Sellner, Ethel Volkman and Lorraine Mitchell; three sister-in-laws, LaVonne (Lovenson) Lemke, Lou (Rabun) Lemke and Margie (Meinders) Lemke; three brother-in-laws, Arnold Volkman, Monnie Mitchell and Ralph Sellner.

The Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Joyce Maxine Anderson
January 21, 1926 - October 6, 2011

Joyce M. Anderson, 85, of Britt, died on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 10, at the United Methodist Church in Britt, with Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church.

Joyce Maxine Anderson, the daughter of John and Grace (Price) Palmer, was born on January 21, 1926, on a farm near Renwick, Iowa. At an early age she moved with her family to Britt and attended the Britt Community Schools. On September 4, 1941, she was married to Robert W. Anderson in Bethany, Missouri. They farmed south of Britt until 1990 when they retired and moved into town. Joyce and Bob enjoyed wintering at the Ft. Dade Mobile Home Park in Florida for many years.

Joyce was an active member of the Britt United Methodist Church and UWM. She belonged to several clubs in town including the Three G Club, Birthday Club and a card club. She also was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and Royal Neighbors of America.

She is survived by her husband, Bob of Britt; four children, Gary (Sally) Anderson of Mason City, Greg (Leaann) Anderson of Clarion, Gerald (Jodi) Anderson of Britt and Gayle Fox of Elk River, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a sister, Genevieve Poulos of Mason City; a brother, Keith (Ruth) Palmer of Sac City; and many nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Judy; a sister, Virginia O'Brien; and a brother, Roy Palmer.
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Robert "Bob" Toncar

October 19, 2011

Bob Toncar, 79, of Pleasant Hill, died on Friday, October 7, 2011, in Des Moines, after a two-year battle with lung and bone cancer.

A Mass of Celebration was held on Wednesday, October 12, at the All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Mercy Hospice, Johnston.

Robert Toncar, was born on June 9, 1932 in Des Moines, to Anton and Elizabeth Toncar. After graduating from the Des Moines Technical High School in 1950, he proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years, stationed in the United States, Saudi Arabia and Newfoundland. On June 29, 1957, he was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Hanlon. From this marriage was born four children. On April 24, 1982, he married Irene Moon. With this marriage came four step-children.

Bob has been retired for almost 35 years from the Meredith Corporation, where he worked as an electrotype corrector. During his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, crossword puzzles and classic western, military and science fiction TV, and movies. He also looked forward to Thursdays when he had coffee with his sister and tried to solve the world's problems. He will be remembered for the love he had for his family and for his sense of humor.

Bob will forever be remembered by his wife, Irene of Pleasant Hill; his loving sister, Betty Lou Catrenich of Des Moines; his former wife, Barbara Hanlon of Mound City, Missouri; and his beloved children, Barb (Glen) Juhl of Garner, Cathie (Ted) Quimby of Forest City, Missouri, Rob (Rhonda) Toncar of Des Moines and Jim (Jerri) Toncar of Dallas Center; step-children, Diance (Wilbur) Wilson of Des Moines, John (Pam Ogg) Moon of Des Moines, Jim Moon of Altoona and Jeff (Tina) Moon of Bondurant; treasured grandchildren are Brian (Ashley) Formanek, Shawn (Alysha) Larkin, Jay (Ashley) Larkin, Chris (Latresa) Vigil, Matt (Kariza) Vigil, Ashley and Brett Toncar and Hunter and Logan Toncar; and great-grandchildren, Jalen Vigil and Harper Larkin; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; nieces include, Debra (Steve) Fuller and Diana (Tim) Collins; nephews include, David (Chris) Catereich, Carl (Kim) Catrenich and Michael Catrenich; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother-in-law, Leo Catrenich.
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Anna O. Radloff
March 27, 1915 - October 8, 2011

Anna O. Radloff, 96, of Garner, died on Saturday, October 8, 2011, at the Hospice of North Iowa (Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit) in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 12, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner, with Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in the Concord Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Choir.

Anna Ottilie Radloff, the daughter of Gustav and Louise (Dorow) Pueggel, was born on March 27, 1915, on a farm north of Clear Lake. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. John's Lutheran Church northeast of Garner. She graduated from the Ventura High School and Thompson School of Cosmetology in Des Moines. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Belmond, until her marriage to Raymond Radloff at St. John's Lutheran Church on May 29, 1938. They made their home in Garner. Ray and Anna built and operated the R-Motel in Garner for a number years.

Anna enjoyed her family and friends, singing in the church choir, golfing, bowling, reading, vacationing and traveling with Ray. Most of all, she was an avid bridge player who enjoyed getting together with friends for a challenging afternoon or evening of bridge. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, LWML, Ruth Circle and sang in the church choir for many years.

Anna is survived by two children, a son, Dr. Roger Radloff and daughter-in-law, Gertraud of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a daughter, Nancy Walter and son-in-law, Gene Walter of Surprise, Arizona; four grandchildren, Stefan Radloff of Chandler, Arizona, Dr. Monika Radloff and husband, Karl Granroth (and one expected great-grandchild) of Flagstaff, Arizona, James Brewer and wife, Susan (great-grandchildren, Carter, Grant, Jackson and Kennedy) of Everett, Washington and Amanda Hammer and husband, Jay (great-grandchildren, Justin and Emily) of Lakewood, Colorado; sister, Dorothy Hollatz of Garner; a brother, Arnold Pueggel of Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray in July of 2000; her parents; and two sisters, Esther Pueggel and Agnes Hollatz.
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October 19, 2011

Irene E. Waddingham, 89, of Meservey, died on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October 14, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme, with the Reverend Donna Buckman officiating. Burial was in the Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa or the donor's choice. The Andrews Funeral Home of Klemme, was in charge of the arrangements.

Irene Waddingham, was born on January 25, 1922, to Henry and Minnie (Koenen) Dirks in Mason City. She was one of five children and attended country school in rural Cerro Gordo County. Irene married Virgil Waddingham on January 29, 1940. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Darrel, Linda, Lyle and Arlyn. Irene spent most of her life living and working on the farm.

Irene enjoyed the companionship of friends and family-whether it was having coffee with friends or spending time with the kids and grandkids. Klemme, Iowa

Irene's love and memory will continue in the hearts and lives of her daughter, Linda (Ron) Benson of Carlisle; son, Lyle (Nancy) Waddingham of Klemme; daughter-in-law, Nola Waddingham of Meservey; sister, Bertha Trager of Meservey; grandchildren, Rodney (Robin) Benson, Lorene (Al) Cosimo, Brian (Jen) Waddingham, Jamie Waddingham, Tory (Meredith McWilliams) Waddingham and Tully (Wendy) Waddingham; great-grandchildren, Chelsie (Donnie) Hyde, Jessica Benson, Micheal Cosimo, Katie Waddingham, Anthony Cosimo and Haley Benson; great-great-grandchildren, Ashton, Zoey, Byron, Brianna, Tessa, Jaidyn and Hunter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Virgil in September of 2005; brothers, Harm, Ted and Tenus; and sons, Darrel and Arlyn in June of 2011.
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Bernadine Kammrad Hulsing

October 19, 2011

Bernadine Kammrad Hulsing, 82, of Sheffield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 14, 2011, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, October 18, at the First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield, with Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. The Retz Funeral Home of Sheffield, was in charge of the arrangements.

Bernadine Ann Culver, was born on February 6, 1929 in Sheffield, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Knapp) Culver. She was educated in the Sheffield Schools. At age 16 she received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Bernadine was united in marriage with Edmund Kammrad on September 7, 1947, at the Parsonage of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sheffield. To this union two sons, Richard and Don, were born. Edmund passed away on November 6, 1988. Bernadine later married Carl Hulsing.

Bernadine worked for a time at Culp's Restaurant and the Sheffield Care Center. Mostly she is remembered as being a devoted wife and mother. Church and family were extremely important to Bernadine. Her home was the family gathering place for all her brothers, sisters and their families for years. A close family they worked together for each other's family projects. She was her grandchildren's greatest fan, keeping up with their school activities and sports. Bernadine was an avid Hawkeye basketball fan as well. At Grace Baptist Church she led numerous Bible Studies over the years and was active with the church circles.

Survivors include her sons, Richard (Pat) Kammrad of Mason City and Don (Kathy) Kammrad of Gamer; grandchildren, Nicole (Dan) Grauerholtza and their children, Crissy and Jacob, Emily (Trevor) Beard and their children, Evelyn and Abigail, C.J. Kammrad, Dan Kammrad and Brandon Kammrad; a brother, Harold (Billie) Culver of Sheffield; sister, Eileen (Jerry) Lutcavish of Sheffield; and a very large extended family.

Bernadine was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and seven sisters.
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Larry Hanson

October 26, 2011

Larry A. Hanson, 72, of Klemme, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, in Mason City, after a long battle with lung cancer.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, October 21, at the Klemme United Methodist Church, with a visitation held one hour prior to the services. The Reverend Janet Rieckhoff-Faris officiated the service. The Andrews Funeral Home of Klemme, was in charge of the arrangements.

Larry Hanson, was born to Lyle and Madeline (Bachman) on September 8, 1939 in Britt. Larry had two half siblings, Cecil and Carol, and spent much of his time with his grandparents, Willie and Rebecca Hanson. Larry learned at a young age his true passion of driving a semi truck. On May 24, 1956, Larry married Eva Thiemann in Council Bluffs and this marriage was blessed with six children, Barbara, Doug, Laura, Ken, Donna and Roger. The family lived in the Goodell/Belmond/Klemme areas for many years, except for two years spent in Colorado when the children were young. Larry always loved being on the road, traveling from state to state with his case of Mountain Dew and Sneaker, his black lab, by his side. He might not have followed every driving law in the book, in fact most of the time he merely considered them "suggestions." Larry knew his way around to circumvent almost every weigh station. Knowing how to get to the next load station through side roads he would call "squirrel trails" always trying to get by with that extra round bail of straw or load of grain that might have tipped the scales on the heavy side.

Larry might not have been the ideal by the book trucker but he had a true calling for it. While working for Warren Transport, he received many awards including Driver of the Month. He always made his shipment of goods to the location where they needed to go in time. Larry knew the ways of the roads and in return he met numerous colleagues, friends, and acquaintances and was known in most of the truck stops. He was always going out of his way to help a fellow trucker. He had numerous associates when driving cross country that were hitch hikers, being persuaded to be his drivers for periods of time.

Larry had a life full of value and compassion. Some people saw his rough outer shell, others got the pleasure of seeing his warm caring heart. Larry cared for. his family and friends and he was always willing to help out a friend in need for anything he could do, even if it meant driving across the country. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed his grandkids and great-grandkids company. Larry's love surrounded not only mankind but his favorite canine companions, Sneaker and Kujo. Larry's caring heart was vast and deep.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Barbara Hanson of Des Moines and Donna (Robert) Roe of Des Molnes; sons, Douglas (Marla) Hanson of Goodell, Kenneth (Kelly) Hanson of Meservey and Roger (Kay) Hanson of Klemme; grandchildren, Amber (Andy) Pavlovec, Jeff (Tierra) Hanson, John (Shana) Shafer, Jennie Shafer, April (Alan) Reynolds, Ben Hanson, Danielle Brooks, Megan (Brent) Willis and Mathew Hanson; his great-grandchildren, Evan Pavlovec, Riehle Pavlovec, Courtney Hanson, Halley Hanson, Rylan Shafer, Phoenix Reynolds, Mackenzie Brooks and Austin Brooks.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Hanson and his mother, Madeline Hymas; his step-mother, Ila Hanson; daughter, Laura Shafer; son-in-law, Ed Shafer; grandson, Jeremy Hanson; and his half-brother, Cecil.
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Dorothy Jeanette Jeter
December 30, 1926 - October 30, 2011

Dorothy J. Winters Jeter, 84, of Garner, died on Sunday, October 30, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner, with Pastor Justin Asche officiating. Cremation will follow the service with burial at a later date in Ogden. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church.

Dorothy Jeanette Winters Jeter, the daughter of Roy and Mildred (Stewart) Quintus, was born on December 30, 1926, on a farm east of Garner. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner. Dorothy graduated from the Garner High School in 1945. Following graduation, she moved to Des Moines and was employed at a dental office. She was married to Merle Winters at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner. They lived in Ogden where Dorothy worked at the Ogden Locker, City State Bank, Ogden Community Schools and then returned to the City State Bank where she worked until her retirement. Dorothy was also the church secretary and custodian with her husband, Merle, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ogden for many years.

On April 17, 1993, she was married to Harold "Dean" Jeter in Ogden. They lived in Des Moines, Lake of the Ozarks and Ocala, Florida until 2006, when they moved to Garner. In November of 2010 Dorothy became a resident of Prairie View Apartments in Garner.

She enjoyed attending church and volunteering. She was a member of the Garner United Presbyterian Church, UPW and O.E.S.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Parker Winters of Boone and his friend, Annie Appenzeller; grandson, Jared "J.D." Winters of Boone; three step-sons, Michael Jeter, Mark (Laurie) Jeter and Marlin Jeter; a sister, Virginia (Harlan) Haberkamp of Garner; four sisters-in-law, Ruth Quintus of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Phyllis Quintus of Hampton, Verneil Quintus of Garner and Lynne Quintus of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Merle in 1990; second husband, Dean in 2009; a sister, Margaret Allen; and four brothers, Dean, Jim, Jerry and Don Quintus.
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