PATRICIA A. (Murray) HORTON
February 17, 1949 - April 7, 2013

Patricia A. Horton, 64, of Clarion passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia Horton will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church, 608 2nd Avenue North East, in Clarion with Reverend Nils Hernandez officiating.  Burial will take place at the Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery in Van Meter at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East, in Clarion with a scriptural wake service beginning at 7:00 PM.

Patricia Ann (Murray) Horton was born February 17, 1949 in New Hampton to James and Florine (Nosbich) Murray.  She attended Catholic school through the 8th grade before graduating from Turkey Valley High School in 1967.

Following high school, Patricia attended the University of Northern Iowa where she graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education.  She later earned her Master’s degree in special education from Morningside College in Sioux City alongside raising four children.

Patricia began her teaching career in Burt, where she spent two years prior to another two years in Eagle Grove.  After receiving her advanced degree, she taught special education in the Britt school system until her retirement in May of 2012.  

Patricia was united in marriage to Gary Horton on June 30, 1972 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler.  Her family was incredibly important to her.  She especially loved spending time with her three grandchildren and taking family vacations each year.

Patricia was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Clarion where she was a member of the Mom’s group and attended bible study.  She also loved to read and enjoyed attending book club at the library, going for walks with the dog, and jazzercise.  Patricia was also a member of the AAUW.  

Patricia is survived by her husband Gary of Clarion; children Laura (Shaun) Hogle and their daughters Grace and Emma of Pleasant Hill, Jennifer (Keith) Golly and their daughter Claire of Altoona, Kari Horton of North Liberty and David (Hanna Lunde) Horton of Oceanside, California; her sister Donna Murray of Perry and numerous other family members and friends.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center in Fort Dodge.

DUANE "Doc" DIEMER
June 22, 1932 - April 2, 2013

Duane “Doc” F. Diemer, 80, of Britt, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at his home.

A memorial service for Doc Diemer will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church, 707 4th Street SW, in Britt with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating.  Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the United Methodist Church, 707 4th Street SW, in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services on Friday.  Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt is assisting the family.

Duane Frederick Diemer, the son of Floyd and Clara (Sailer) Diemer, was born on June 22, 1932 in Ackley, Iowa.  He attended school in Ackley, graduating from Ackley High School.  Doc then went to Iowa State University for two years before he was accepted at the College of Veterinarian Medicine.
Doc was united in marriage to Beverly Noelting on August 24, 1952 in Dumont, Iowa.  In June of 1956, Doc graduated from the College of Veterinarian Medicine at Iowa State University and the couple moved to Britt.  He established his Veterinary Practice and continued working for almost 50 years.

Doc was a member of the United Methodist Church in Britt.  He was very active in the community as well being a member of the School Board, the Britt Country Club, City Council, Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce.

Doc loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren; they were his pride and joy.  He also enjoyed watching sporting events, fishing, golfing and playing cards.  Doc will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Doc is survived by his wife of 60 years Beverly of Britt; 3 children:  Marsha (Mark) Meyer of Johnston, Jim (Renee) Diemer of Britt and Curt (Christa) Diemer of West Branch; 11 grandchildren:  Lizzie, Dan, Allie, Nicole, Aaron, Kristie, Jane, Rachel (fiancé Joe Knoepfler), Erika, Kara and Julia; 2 sisters:  Sharon (Bob) Treinen and Doris (Robert) Ibeling; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter Diane.

DOROTHEA ELIZABETH HOLLATZ
September 29, 1913 - April 7, 2013

Dorothy E. Hollatz, 99, of Garner died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10 A.M., Saturday, April 13th at St. John's Lutheran Church east of Garner with Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Dorothea Elizabeth Hollatz, the daughter of Gustav and Louise (Dorow) Pueggel, was born September 29, 1913 on her parents' farm northwest of Clear Lake. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church near Garner. Dorothy attended the rural schools near her home, St. John's Parochial School and graduated from Ventura High School in 1931. She continued her education at Waldorf College in Forest City graduating with a teacher certificate. She taught in elementary schools at Garner, Ventura and Colwell, Iowa. On August 15, 1937 she was married to Conrad "Connie" Hollatz at St. John's Lutheran Church. They farmed northeast of Garner for 55 years until their retirement. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 15, 1987. After Connie's death on December 4, 1991, Dorothy moved to a condo in Garner. She later moved to Prairie View Apartments in Garner and in 2007 the Concord Care Center. Besides the special joy of her family, Dorothy enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, playing cards, bowling (until she was 89), watching the Garner church league softball games and fishing in Minnesota. The family was thankful she could travel to Colorado, Long Island, NY, Minnesota and go on local country drives or for pancakes at Perkins in later years. In addition, the family spent many special hours playing games and reminiscing via her diaries (which she started at age 12), collections of Des Moines Register cartoons, artistic pieces, greeting card scrapbooks and favorite poems.

She was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Church was an important part of Dorothy's whole life which included Walter League days, Ladies Aid activities and teaching Sunday school for 25 years.

Dorothy is survived by her three children, Sandra Accola of Minneapolis, MN, Dean (Kathy) Hollatz of Grand Junction, CO and Donn (Taryn) Hollatz of Marshalltown; grandchildren, Terence Accola of Brooklyn, NY, Hans (Bella) Accola of Brooklyn, NY and their two children, Charlotte and Margot, Steven Accola of Minneapolis, MN, Elizabeth Hollatz of Ft. Collins, CO and Allyson (April) Baird of Grand Junction, CO; a step-grandson, James (fiancée, Kieran) Bierly of Des Moines and son, Landon; a brother, Arnold Pueggel of Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Connie; and sisters, Esther Pueggel, Agnes Hollatz and Anna Radloff.

JAMES C. VELDHOUSE
October 9, 1949 - January 30, 2013

James C. Veldhouse of Eloy, Arizona, formally of McHenry, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Hospice of the Valley Lund Home in Gilbert, Arizona with his family at his side after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jim was born on October 9, 1949, to Charlotte and James E. Veldhouse in Algona, Iowa. He attended school in Corwith and Wesley, Iowa and graduated from Minnesota State College in Mankato, Minnesota in 1971. After graduating Jim started his banking career at Kanawha State Bank, Kanawha, Iowa later moving to Aurora, Illinois and then to Wonder Lake, Illinois.

On February 23, 2002 he married Dawn Anderson in Wonder Lake, Illinois. In June of 2009, Jim retired as Vice President of Loans at the Wonder Lake State Bank and moved to Robson Ranch in Arizona. Jim was active in the McHenry Rotary Club, participating in the annual ham dinner, Rotary scholarship program, and the FISH collection day. He was a member of the RV club and golf club at Robson Ranch and enjoyed dancing at all of the block parties. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and sharing stories with his friends.

He is survived by his wife, Dawn; and son, TJ, daughter- in- law, Kathleeya, and granddaughter, Talia, of New Zealand.

A graveside inurnment will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Corwith Cemetery. His family will greet friends following the service at the Corwith Community Center.

IRENE ANGELICE HISCOCKS
June 29, 1931 - April 9, 2013

Irene A. Hiscocks, 81, of Garner died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 P.M., Saturday, April 13th at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 P.M. to 7 P.M., Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church with a Rosary society rosary at 4:30 P.M. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 P.M. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Boniface Catholic Church and may be sent in care of the family of Irene Hiscocks, 2340 210th St., Garner, IA 50438.

Irene Angelice Hiscocks, the daughter of Joseph and Ella (Buckley) Chizek, was born June 29, 1931 on a farm west of Britt. She attended the rural schools near her home and graduated from Britt High School in 1948. She continued her education at Britt Junior College and Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls where she received her teaching certificate. Irene then taught in the rural schools of Hancock County. On November 20, 1954 she married William (Bill) Hiscocks at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt. They farmed near Britt until 1965, when they moved to a farm southeast of Garner. After Bill passed away in 2003 she continued to live on the farm until moving into Garner in 2011. Irene enjoyed her family, baking chocolate chip cookies, playing bridge, reading, doing crossword puzzles and gatherings with her sisters.

As a mom, she supported her children in their 4-H projects and as a member of the Music Mothers at Ventura Community School. Her organizational abilities ensured that her husband never missed a volunteer board meeting. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Rosary Society.

Irene is survived by her four children, Kerry (Denise) Hiscocks of Ventura, Kathleen (Bennett) Cepak of Colleyville, TX, Mark (Sandy) Hiscocks of Garner and Rita Hiscocks of St. Charles, MO; seven grandchildren and their families, Ryan (Brandi) Hiscocks and their three children, Riley, Parker and Brinley, Emily (Lansing) Hill and their two children, Aspen and Ruger William, Erin Hiscocks (fiancé, Josh Missman), Michael (Kristen) Cepak, Natalie Cepak, Scott (Lindsay) Britson and their two children, Drew and Sadie and Matt Hiscocks; three sisters, Rita Stevenson of Mason City, Veronica (Bill) Lawlor of Clear Lake and Marge (Steve) Jano of Somerset, PA; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Chizek of Britt; a brother-in-law, Leonard Pistek of Britt; and many, many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill, Aug. 25, 2003; sisters, Rosella (Lester) Daniels, and Kathleen Pistek; a brother, Virgil Chizek; brother-in-law, John Stevenson; and a nephew, Michael Stevenson.