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Martha Jeanne Strahorn, 90 April 17, 1922 - January 30, 2013 Martha Jeanne (Russ) Strahorn died on Jan. 30, 2013. A memorial service was held for her at Creston on Feb. 4 She was born at Iowa Falls on April 17, 1922, and married her high school sweetheart Keith Strahorn in 1942. In 1946 they purchased and operated a hardware store in Kanawha. In the late 1960s they moved to Iowa Falls. While in Kanawha, she was credited with starting the public library and starting the fi rst Girl Scout program. She and her husband were leaders in the campaign to build a swimming pool at Kanawha. She was a world traveler and a lifelong promoter of libraries. She is survived by her husband, Keith, and her three daughters, Kathy Strahorn of Tucson, Janet Knock of Creston, and Barbara Strahorn of Tucson. Bill DeKruyff, 74 October 14, 1938 - January 24, 2013 Friends and family of Bill DeKruyff of Kanawha met for a memorial service at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013. Bill had died on Thurs., Jan. 24, at home. Bill was born on Oct. 14, 1938, on the family farm, near Kellogg. He farmed with his father. He married Marilyn Rose on Jan. 11, 1968. He was a district sales manager for Archer Petroleum. He was an active in church and Gospel music. He is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 45 years; his son, Brian of Prattville, Ala.; his daughter, Beth Daniels of Kanawha; and his five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda. Graveside services were held at the Oakwood Cemetery at Pella on Jan. 28, 2013. Emily Block September 17, 1913 - January 29, 2013
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 at a later date at the Corwith Cemetery, Corwith, Iowa.
Tracy Earl Kluver
Posted on 16 February 2013
Lil
Lane Kay Hartema
Milton Alfred Boman
Erma Frey Puffer
Halverson
Erma through the years was active in the churches she attended. She enjoyed quilting, knitting and was a very well organized person. She was still emailing and instant messaging people at age 89. Erma traveled through most of the United States including Hawaii and Alaska as well as visiting Canada and Mexico. She was also a lifetime member of Unity Chapter No. 58 Order of the Eastern Star Mason City. Survivors include her son John and wife Ginny of Sioux Falls, S. D. and daughter Jane and husband Ed Kinder of Cheyenne, Wyo.; daughter-in-law Carol Puffer of Omaha, Neb.; step-children Craig Halverson and wife Louise of Golden Valley, Minn.; Joyce and husband Armin DeWaard of Waterloo, and Bruce Halverson and wife Mary of Britt; as well as two grandchildren and their families; Alyssa and husband Walker Tate and Colleen and husband Ted Franco and their children Joshua, Leah and Gabrielle; seven step-grandchildren and their families; Lori and husband Greg Krause and son Grant; Thor Halverson and wife Sheri and their children Erik and Kjerstin; Brent Halverson and daughter Trista; Kristi and husband Christopher Wendland and children Abigail and Josiah; Karin and husband Brian McDonnald; David DeWaard and Jody Halverson and wife Peggy and their children Beth and Katie. Erma was preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands, one brother Raymond Frey, son Ron Puffer and grandson Daren Puffer. Funeral services were held Saturday,Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Renwick. Interment was at the Corwith Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Lilly Kadlecik
Funeral services for Lilly Kadlecik will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt with Rev. Robert Snitzer officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Lake Township Cemetery next to her husband Steve Kadlecik. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Lilly, the daughter of Julius and Lily (Marek) Bartek, was born January 1, 1923 in Duncan, Iowa and spent her entire life in the Crystal Lake, Iowa area. On January 8, 1944, Lilly married Steve Kadlecik. They were married fifty years, and raised six children and nephew Jimmy Kadlecik. In addition to her family, Lilly worked as head cook at the Crystal Lake school house for 22 years, followed by employment at Winnebago Industries. Lilly loved to quilt, garden and cook for her family. Lilly is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law: Elaine Sui of Honolulu, Hawaii, Janice Christensen of Algona, Jean Ann (Ken) Lacy of Ocala, Florida and Jenise (Steven) Kohnke of Jackson, Mississippi; four sisters: Ruth Whalen, Millie Black, Marian Conaway and Maxine Taelour. (Her remaining sisters: Helen Black, Elsie Klipping, Emma VanDusseldorp and brother Raymond Bartek reside with the Lord.) Lilly was blessed to have 14 grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Julius and Lily Bartek; husband Steve Kadlecik; son Larry Kadlecik; daughter Sharon Sikes; granddaughter Laurie; along with her sisters and brother mentioned above.
James C.
Veldhouse James C. Veldhouse, 63, of Eloy Ariz., died on Jan. 30, 2013, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. A graveside inurnment will be held at Corwith at a later date. A native of Algona, Jim went to school at Corwith and Wesley. He was a 1971 Mankato State College graduate. He was an executive at the Farmers State Bank, here, before regulators closed it on July 26, 1987. He was employed in banking at Aurora and Wonder Lake, both in Illinois. In 2009 he retired to Robson Ranch, Ariz. He is survived by his wife, Dawn; a son, TJ; and a granddaughter. Posted on 23 February 2013
Jeffrey
Horstman Jeffrey A. Horstman, 50, of Britt passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A mass of Christian burial for Jeff Horstman will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 139 3rd St. Southeast, in Britt with the Rev. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Britt. Visitation was held on Feb. 26 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt and will ontinue one hour prior to services at the church on Feb. 27. Jeffrey Alan Horstman was born July 24, 1962 in Britt to Paul and Millie (Wellik) Horstman. He graduated from Britt High School in 1981. On Sept. 17, 1983, Jeff was united in marriage to Nancy Urich at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. The couple had three boys, Mitchell, Nicholas, and Alan. Jeff was employed at Stellar Industries in Garner as a customer service representative. His hobbies included farming, camping, hunting and golfing, as well as his love for riding his Harley-Davidson on the open road. He was a very sociable and friendly guy. Jeff was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. Jeff is survived by his wife, Nancy Horstman of Britt; sons, Mitchell (Alicia Shahan) Horstman of Garner, Nicholas Horstman of Britt, and Alan Horstman of Britt; his parents Paul and Millie Horstman of Britt; siblings Vicki and Paul Seufferlein of Austin, Texas, Kathy and Bob Eisenman of Grundy Center, Michael and NedraHorstman of Britt, Jean Ann and Rich Bruns of Huxley; mother-in- law Angeline Helmerick of Delta, Colo.; siblings in law Gerald and Rita Urich of Austin, Colo., Veronica and Oly Maas of Crystal Lake, Tony and Sue Urich of Garner, Yvonne (Carlos Lopez) Vizcarra of Des Moines, Bambie (Jeff Marsters) Urich of Garner, Bonaven and Joyce Urich of Delta, Colo., Karen and Mark Beasley of Colorado Springs, and Margorie and Charles Langhoff of Payton, Colo., along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Jeffrey was preceded in death by father-in-law Clement Urich, brother-in-law Bernard Urich, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Melissa
Moore A celebration of life service was held at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 23 at Major Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City with the Rev. Ed Bard officiating. A gathering of friends and family began at 10 a.m. till the time of services at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held at later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Melissa S. Moore memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Melissa Holt was born March 10, 1979 in Blue Earth, Minn., the daughter of Richard Holt and Penny Cummings. She graduated from Britt High School in 1996. She worked at Super 8 Motel in Mason City as the assistant manager for many years. She attended college at North Iowa Area Community College and was interested in the medical field. She had a love for animals and they always put a smile on her face. She loved the time she spent with her family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She will always be remembered for never giving up for her optimistic approach for life. She is survived by her husband, Michael Moore; children, Kaicey Follman and Carter Moore; sisters, Michelle Holt and Tami Jo Holt; mother, Penny Cummings; father, Richard Holt and mother-in-law, Mary Moore. She was preceded in death by her aunt and grandpas. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the North Iowa Hospice staff for all their compassion and care. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924 www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Emily
Block, 99, of Mason City, died Tuesday,
January 29, 2013, at Heritage Care and
Rehab Center. Funeral services will be
held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 31,
2013, at Grace United Methodist Church,
200 14th Street N.W., with Rev. Brent
Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be
one hour prior to the church service.
Interment will be at Memorial Park
Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to
the Emily Block memorial fund in care of
the family. 
Tracy
E. Kluver, 50, of Eldridge, Iowa,
formerly of Crystal Lake died Thursday,
February 7, 2013 at his home.
Lil
Lane "Lannie" Hartema, 66, of
Garner died Saturday, February
16, 2013 at the Muse Norris
Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason
City.
Milton
A. Boman went to rest with his
Heavenly Father on Monday,
February 18, 2013 at the Cedars
Assisted Living Home in Madrid,
Iowa.
Erma
Magdelene (Frey) Puffer
Halverson was born Feb.
16, 1918 at rural
Corwith to Edward and
Lillian (Zimmerman)
Frey. Erma graduated
from Corwith High School
in 1935 and attended
American Institute of
Business in Des Moines.
She then worked for
Mullin Seed Co. in
Corwith and married John
W. Puffer on Feb. 14,
1939 in Corwith. The
couple lived NE of
Wesley before moving to
Corwith in 1946. After
John’s death on Oct. 31,
1970, Erma moved to
Mason City where she
went back to college.
She worked at Green Lake
Center in Green Lake,
Wisc. and later at
Builders Supply in Mason
City. On Oct. 6, 1979,
she was united in
marriage to Honroe
Halverson in Mason City.
The couple lived on a
farm south of Woden
until moving into Britt.
After Honroe died on
July 15, 2000, Erma
moved to Prairie View
Apartments in Garner.
She lived there until
becoming a resident of
the Westview Care Center
in Britt in December
2008 and died there on
Tuesday afternoon Jan.
22, 2013 at the age of
94.
Lilly
Kadlecik, loving mother and
wife, age 90, of Crystal Lake,
passed away Wednesday, February
13, 2013, at Algona Manor in
Algona, Iowa.
Melissa
S. (Holt) Moore, 33, of Mason City,
passed away peacefully surrounded by
family, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013
after a courageous battle with
cancer at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit.
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