JERRY TOPPIN
January 10, 1957 - May 5, 2013

Jerry L. Toppin, 56, of Ventura, Iowa died at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:30a.m. Friday May 10, 2013 at the St. John Lutheran Church, rural Garner, Iowa with Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, rural Garner, Iowa. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m.-7:00p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake and then one hour before the service on Friday at the church. Family suggests memorials to St John Lutheran Church in memory of Jerry Toppin.

Jerry was born January 10, 1957 in Mason City, Iowa the son of Wayne and Ardith (Hollatz) Toppin. He grew up in rural Ventura area and graduated from Ventura High School in 1975 and continued his education at N.I.A.C.C...

He moved to Waterloo and worked as a surveyor and later moved back to Mason City and worked for Cell-U-Byte and then for Oehlert Construction. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends; playing on the church softball team and following sports.

One of his favorite saying was "Take One Day at a Time". He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, rural Garner where he was baptized and confirmed. He served as a trustee and usher at the church.

Jerry is survived by his parents Wayne and Ardith Toppin, Clear Lake, Iowa; his three siblings Gene (Dana) Toppin, Clear Lake, Iowa, Jack (Cheryl) Toppin, Garner, Iowa and Susan Toppin, West Des Moines, Iowa; nieces and nephew Andrea Toppin, Ames, Iowa, Joel Toppin, Clear Lake, Iowa and Nicole Toppin, Garner, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harlan and Doris Toppin and Henry and Bertha Hollatz.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa. 641-357-2193  ColonialChapels.com

DOROTHY DENA ANDERSON
August 29, 1920 - May 8, 2013

Dorothy D. (Greimann) Anderson, 92, of Ventura died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 2 P.M., Saturday, May 11th at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Rose Visser, lay pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Ellington Prairie Cemetery.

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

Dorothy Dena Anderson, the daughter of Rev. Herman and Caroline (Haberkamp) Greimann, was born August 29, 1920 at Schaller, Iowa. She graduated from Garner High School in 1937 and continued her education at Waldorf College where she received her teaching certificate. Dorothy taught in the rural schools from 1938 to 1942. On August 29, 1942 she was married to Robert "Norm" Anderson at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner. During the time that Robert spent in the Air Force they lived in Virginia, South Carolina and Kansas. They farmed northwest of Ventura from 1947 to 1997 where they raised their six children. After the children were in school, for ten years Dorothy was the manager of Prairie View Apartments in Garner. In 2002, she moved from the Anderson farm home to Prairie View Apartments. Her hobbies included gardening, quilting, cooking, reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school, Bible School and was active in the women's WELCA. She also volunteered at the Clear Lake Care Center for many years.

Dorothy is survived by her five children, Carolyn (Dave) Luscomb of Clear Lake, Robert Anderson, Jr. of Ventura, Jacqueline (Robert) Mathewson of Littleton, CO, Thomas (Kathy) Anderson of Tempe, AZ and Gregory (Julie) Anderson of Edina, MN; a son-in-law, Steven Schultz of Coralville, IA; grandchildren, Brett Luscomb, Jody Luscomb, Andrew (Rachael) Luscomb and their two children, Parker and Taylor, Christina (Jenn) Tolentino and their three children, Leo, Anthony and Ariana, Robert Anderson III, Alan Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Aaron Anderson, Brian Mathewson, Kimberly Mathewson, Eric (Anna) Anderson and their two children, Lauren and Riley, Karis Anderson, Justin Anderson, Mark Anderson, Jonathan (Jaime) Schultz, Scott Anderson, Katherine Anderson and Margaret Anderson; a sister-in-law, Carrie Greiman, of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Anna Greimann Huenemann; husband, Norman, Feb. 17, 2001; daughter, Jill Schultz; two granddaughters, Allison and Emily Anderson; brothers, Curtis and Eugene Greimann; sisters, Adeline Carothers and Charlotte Swanson; sisters-in-law, Ruth and Doris Greimann, Marion Anderson, Vivian Anderson, Ruth Greimann and Doris Greimann; and brothers-in-law, Charles Carothers, Leonard Swanson, Bert Anderson, Lester Anderson, Earl Anderson and "Bud" Greiman.

Delores "Punky" M. Hejlik, 76, of Garner died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City following a yearlong battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, May 14th at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner with a rosary at 4:45 P.M. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 P.M. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Delores Mar Hejlik, one of seven children of Harry and Minnie (Gudmonson) Peterson, was born January 12, 1937 on their family farm near Forest City. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake. Punky attended country schools near her home and graduated from Forest City High School in 1954. On October 15, 1955 she was married to Verne Hejlik at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City. They lived most of their married life in Garner where they raised their five children. She held various positions at local businesses including Monsanto, the Garner Leader, ASCS office and Goodnature's. Punky and Verne enjoyed wintering in Arizona for the past twenty years. She enjoyed quilting, playing bridge, doing Sudoku puzzles, reading romance novels and gardening. More than anything, she loved visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Punky is survived by her husband, Verne, of Garner; four children, Deb (Jim) Rygh of Lake Mills, Susie (Butch) Kozisek of Ventura, Tim (Sharon) Hejlik of Garner and Tony (Melany) Hejlik of Garner; a son-in-law, Rod Dodd of Garner; grandchildren, Michael Rygh, David Rygh, Travis Dodd, Corey Dodd, Brad (Kylee) Kozisek, Ashley (Jay) Larkin, Chelsey Kozisek, Richie Kozisek, Lincoln (Lyndi) Harms, Lance (Alicia) Hejlik, Lucas Hejlik, Justine Hejlik, Jessica Hejlik and Jamie Hejlik; great-grandchildren, Harper Larkin, Mackenzie, Chloe and Dalaney Harms, Landon, Krista and Kylee Hejlik and Evelynn McGrath; a sister, Virginia Beaman of Norwalk, CA; her twin-sister, Doris (Harley) Harms of Buffalo Center; sisters-in-law, Sally Peterson of Britt and Marge Savage of Bloomfield; brother-in-law, Harold Hejlik of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cindy Dodd; son-in-law, Richard Fisher; siblings, Harold Peterson, Maxine (Joey) Moen, Shirley (Loren) Henry and Norma (Lee) Krautkremer; and a brothers-in-law, Ken Beaman and Art (Betty) Hejlik.

Susan Jane (Draper) Graham, age 59, of Garner, Iowa, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at her home in Garner, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 16, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, 1031 First Street S.E., Belmond. The Reverend Cindy Morrison will be officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

 Visitation will be today, Wednesday, May 15,  from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First Street S.E., Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the services at church Thursday.

Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Susan’s memory may wish to direct them in care of  Ron Graham, 620 Goll’s Drive, Garner, IA 50438.

Susan Jane Draper, the daughter of Virgil and Opal (Nolte) Draper, was born December 19, 1953, in Clarion, Iowa. She was the youngest of five children which included her siblings: Gary, Diane, Janice, and Marilyn.

Susan attended Belmond Community Schools and received her GED, graduating with the Class of 1971. Susan was united in marriage to Craig Boyington. The couple’s union was blessed with two children, Stephanie and Chad. They were later divorced.

Susan was united in marriage to Ron Graham, her life partner and best friend for the next 21 years on October 19, 1991, at Garner, Iowa. Their family grew to five total children, as Ron’s three sons, Denny, Matt, and Cory became siblings to Stephanie and Chad.

Throughout her entire life, Susan enjoyed her role as a mother, and later a grandma, relishing any opportunity or occasion that meant spending times with family. She looked forward to holiday gatherings and times spent with her siblings and their families. Keeping in touch with her family and their activities was a priority. Her family remembers the great times they had with Susan and Ron on getaways to Adventureland and float trips to Apple River.  She also looked forward to quiet times with her husband, Ron and their outings to an area casino or a “Spur of the Moment” adventure to an unknown destination. Favorite pasttimes included working word searches, crossword, gardening, canning, cooking and the comforts of a good book. Susan had been active in bowling in earlier years in various leagues, including couple’s events with Ron. Susan’s smile and laugh would be at their best when she was able to lay on the floor with her grand kids for a precious time of playing UNO, puzzles, and board games. Susan and Ron enjoyed Sunday morning breakfast’s at Mat’s place and she also looked forward to her daily times spent with her sister, Marilyn, watching “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

In addition to being a full-time homemaker, Susan worked outside the home. She had managed the Garner VFW from 1989-1999. After some health issues, she then returned to the work force again in 2001, as she was employed with White Transfer & Storage in Forest City, Iowa, where she worked until November of 2012, when her cancer diagnoses forced her early retirement. Her years at White’s were much more than a career, as she truly looked forward to the daily camaraderie and friendships that were a part of the office full of ladies titled in fun as the “Hen House!”

Susan’s family and friends will remember her as a hard-working lady, who loved others and looked forward to the simple pleasures of life’s journey. In recent months, they saw her true strength and ferocious spirit at it’s best as she battled valiantly against the enemy and effects of cancer with dignity and perseverance.

Her legacy will be cherished in the hearts and minds of her surviving family and friends including her husband and partner, Ron Graham, Garner, Iowa; daughter, Stephanie (Nick) Reighard, Dows, Iowa, and children, Whitney and Jose Reighard, Ashlynn and Jenna McCallum; son, Chad (Darci) Boyington, Klemme, Iowa; and Ron’s sons, Denny (Beverly) Graham, Keller, Texas, and their children, Kayle and Riley; Matt (Mary) Graham, Garner, Iowa, and their children, Maddie and Mason; and Cory (Danielle) Graham, Garner, Iowa, and their children, Morgan, Jared, Trevor, and Kyle; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Aiden; Susan’s siblings, Gary Draper, Randall, Iowa, Diane (David) Lieberknecht, Belmond, Iowa, Janice Draper, Clear Lake, Iowa, and Marilyn Hanson, Klemme, Iowa; also many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Irene Draper, Edwin and Daisy Nolte; uncles, Keith and Ken Nolte, Ernest Story, Gerald Draper, and Keith Voight; aunt, Valva Draper; also cousins, Linda Whipple, Kathy Draper, Nancy Draper, Timothy Draper, Keith Nolte, Jr. and Johnny Voight.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474.

CAROLYN HOWLETT
November 5, 1943 - May 13, 2013

Carolyn Howlett, 69, of Britt, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt with her family by her side.

A memorial service for Carolyn will be held Friday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 16, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at First Lutheran Church.

Carolyn Ann Howlett, the daughter of Ludvig and Mabel (Varland) Jacobson, was born on Nov. 5, 1943, in Buffalo Center, Iowa. She attended school in Rake, graduating from Mason City High School. Carolyn became a registered nurse after graduating from St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing and passing the state board exam.

Carolyn was united in marriage to Duane Howlett on Nov. 26, 1964, in Mason City, Iowa. The couple moved to LaPorte City, Livingston, Wis., and later Newton, Iowa, and in 1970 moved to Britt. Carolyn worked at the Hancock County Hospital until she joined the farming operation with Duane for more than 40 years.

Carolyn was an active member of First Lutheran Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school, serving in women work groups, altar committee, greeting committee, education board, Luther League advisor and FLCW.

Carolyn was additionally active in the community as a 4H leader, woman’s bridge club member, Farm Bureau, REC groups and nursing alumni group.

Carolyn’s favorite activities were farming and spending time with her family and friends. Carolyn was the first one to join in on playing a board game, playing cards, reading books with grandkids, and quick to share a cup of coffee for a visit. Carolyn enjoyed boating, gardening, cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, and always looked forward to creating new lasting family memories vacationing in Okoboji. Carolyn’s kindness and compassion for others continued to shine through even during her illness and was so generously reciprocated over these recent difficult months. Carolyn will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 48 years, Duane of Britt; three children: Kathy Hempe of Maple Grove, Minn.; Julie (Paul) Walczak of the Chicago area; Lisa (Quentin) Stortenbecker of Britt; four grandchildren: Hannah Hempe, Matthew Hempe, Audrey Walczak and Alexandra Walczak. Carolyn was number six of 14 children and is survived by nine sisters: Shirley (Clarence) Miller, JoAnn (Caroll) Hall, Marlene (Dixon) Marsh, Mary (Jerry) White, Ruth (Stan) Ott, Naomi (Doug) Rall, Rachel (Jerry) Morris, Deb (Geno) Cole, Beth (Ed) Edmundson; four brothers: Roger (Phyllis) Jacobson, Loren (Carolyn) Jacobson, Paul (Mary) Jacobson, Luther (Karen) Jacobson; father-in-law, Jay Howlett, mother-in-law ,Nadine Howlett; sister-in-law, Karen (Ron) Olien; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests any memorial be given to Hospice of North Iowa.
www.ewingfh.com

Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839

MARNA RUTH HERMAN

Mrs. Marna Ruth Herman, 71, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at her residence in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family.

Marna Ruth will be transferred to her hometown of Klemme, Iowa, where funeral services will be held next week-end.

Memorial services for Marna Ruth will be held in Brownsville at a later date.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 546-7111 .

DIANE R LARSEN
November 19, 1934 - May 22, 2013

Diane R. Larsen, 78, of Garner died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 8 P.M., Tuesday, May 28th at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner. A private inurnment will be held at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner at a later date.

Diane Rae Larsen, the daughter of Kenneth and Bernice (Campbell) Meckstroth, was born November 19, 1934 at Mason City. She grew up in Garner and graduated from Garner High School in 1952. Diane worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone in Garner and Lifetime Motor Homes in Clear Lake after graduating from high school. On February 28, 1959 she was united in marriage to Edward W. Larsen. They lived in Bancroft until 1972, when they moved to Garner. Besides raising their family Diane was employed at IMT in Garner for 19 years, drove transit bus, worked in the cleaning department at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City and as a greeter at Wal Mart until her retirement. She enjoyed her family, watching sports, playing bingo and participating in bowling, golf and pool leagues. She loved her dog and cat, Rocky and Squeaky James.

Diane is survived by her four children, Julie (Jeff) Tegland of Forest City, Paula (Jerry) Appel of Fertile, Neil (Tabitha) Larsen of Garner and Jeffrey Larsen of Iowa City; seven grandchildren, Jasa Tegland, Kory and Nicholas Mitthun, Bradeon Appel and Jasmin, Dimitri and Zane Larsen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Ed, June 22, 2012.

DALE L REICHARDT
June 12, 1935 - May 24, 2013

Dale L. Reichardt, 77, of Armstrong, Iowa, formerly of Garner, died Friday, May 24, 2013 at his home in Armstrong.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, May 29th 11:00 AM at the Armstrong United Methodist Church with Pastor Lyn Roesler officiating. Graveside services will be 3:30 P.M., Wednesday at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.

Dale Leroy Reichardt, the son of Edward and Vinice (Ruch) Reichardt, was born June 12, 1935 at Bridgewater, Iowa. He graduated from Fontanelle High School. On June 16, 1956 he married Violet Mae Betts at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake. They lived in Garner for 54 years where they raised their children. Dale was a partner in Nonweiler and Reichardt Construction in Garner for many years. He later worked at McKiness Excavating in Mason City until his retirement. In October of 2010, Dale and Vi moved to Armstrong to be near their daughter, Renae and her family. Dale enjoyed his family, golfing, reading and camping.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Armstrong and former member of the United Methodist Church in Garner. Dale served on the Garner City Council.

Dale is survived by his wife, Vi, of Armstrong; two daughters, Renae (Dennis) Haaland of Armstrong and Pam (Bob) MacDonald of Apple Valley, MN; five grandchildren, Matthew (Sara), Melanie (Nick), Michele, Brandon (Jen), and Bri; and one great grandchild, Ava.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and son, Terry Reichardt, Sept. 1, 1979.

ALBERT LEROY CAROLUS

BELMOND — Albert Leroy Carolus, 90, of Belmond, died Saturday May 18, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Leroy Carolus will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. The Rev. Nils Hernandez will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Francis Cemetery near Belmond.

Visitation for Leroy Carolus will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday May 24, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour piror to services at the church on Saturday.
A parish rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Leroy Carolus’ name to the donor’s choice.

Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641- 444-3248

DOROTHY BURGARDT
March 19, 1926 - April 13, 2013

Dorothy Burgardt, 87, of Little Falls, Minn., died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at her home in Little Falls, Minn.

Funeral service was held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at Zion Lutheran Church in Little Falls, Minn., with Rev. Gary Hendrickson officiating. Burial took place in Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls, Minn.

Visitation was from 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, Minn., and for one hour prior to services at the church.

Dorothy was born on March 19, 1926 in Hancock County, Iowa to the late Herman and Caroline (Jesse) Nuehring. She grew up on a farm near Britt. Dorothy graduated from Britt High School in 1945. She taught school for one year and worked at Candy Kitchen until moving to Kansas City, Kan. She worked as a bookkeeper at Commerce Trust Company until she married Clayton Burgardt on June 18, 1949. Dorothy and Clayton moved to Little Falls, Minn., in 1952. She helped Clayton with the City Sanitary Service and the Burgardt Bus Serive. She was a bookkeeper for the business, and also kept busy as a homemaker and mother of eight children, and also was a Shaklee distributor of health products.

Dorothy was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Little Falls, Minn., and also enjoyed being involved at the Little Falls Senior Center.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clayton Elder Burgardt; parents, Herman and Caroline; daughter, Diane Burgardt; brothers, Arthur (Ruth) Nuehring, Eugene (Ruby) Nuehring and Harold Nuehring.

MISTY LYNN ABBAS
October 9, 1970 - April 22, 2013

Misty L. Abbas, 42, of Britt passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 in Britt.

Funeral services for Misty Abbas will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:30 AM at First Lutheran Church, 70 5th Avenue Northwest, in Britt with Rev. Paul Evans officiating.  Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Misty Lynn Abbas, daughter of Larry and Cindy (Meyer) VanDusseldorp, was born on October 9, 1970 in Britt.  She attended school in Britt graduating in 1989.

In 1987 Misty was united in marriage to Alan Harms.  This union was blessed with two sons, Adam and Trevor.  Alan passed away in 1994.

In 1991 Misty went to NIACC and received her LPN degree and worked in various places in the area.  In June of 1999 Misty married Doug Abbas.  The couple made their home in Britt.

Misty loved running around in her pajamas and watching TV.  She liked spending time with her beloved pets:  her dog Hunter and her cat Baby.  Misty especially enjoyed going to family sporting events and spending quality time with her grandchildren, the sunshine of her life. 

Misty is survived by her husband Doug of Britt; 2 sons: Adam Harms and Trevor Harms (fiancée Randi Lynn) all of Britt; 2 grandsons: Hunter Harms and Owen (Riekens) Harms; father Larry VanDusseldorp (fiancée Irene Philips) of Britt; sister Tammy (Alan) Abbas of Garner; brother Scott (Angie) VanDusseldorp of Garner; brother-in-law Brent (Brenda) Harms and their children Ty and Macey; along with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; mother Cindy VanDusseldorp on October 26, 2010; first husband Alan Harms; and father-in-law Martin Harms.

RONALD SPANGLER

Ronald T. Spangler, 91, of Merrillville, Ind., and Mission Viejo, Calif., died Monday, March 25, 3013.

Funeral service was held Saturday, April 6 at 9:15 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, going to SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.

Interment was at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, Ind.

Visitation was held Friday, April 5 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point, Ind.

Ron was born in Britt, the son of William and Glenn Spangler. He wa a gradute of Britt High School and Creighton University where he received his BS and Juris Doctorate in 1950. He was a veteran of World War II, U. S. Army where he was a paratrooper for two years. He practiced law for over 48 years and was a senior partner and founding member of the law firm Spangler, Jennings and Dougherty, with offices in Merrillville, Valparaiso and Indianapolis. He was a member of the American, Indiana and Iowa Bar Associations and was admitted to practice law before the U. S. District Court, the Southern District Court of Indiana and the Appellate Court of Indiana.

Ron was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He was a member of Delta Phi Law Fraternity, University Club, Merrillville Optimist Club, American Legion, Andrean High School Foundation, Innsbrook Country Club, and the Placido Domingo Chapter of the Guilds of Orange County Performing Arts Center. He was an avid fan of Notre Dme football and an accomplished duplicate bridge player winning mny championships at the Laguna Hills Bridge Club. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Bette Spangler of Mission Viejo, Calif.; daughter, Debbie (Alan) Barbanel of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandson, Tristan Barbanel of Los Angeles and many other loving nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Glenn Spangler; brothers, William and Paul; sisters, Evelyn Long, Dolores Kayser and Pat Spangler.

Contributions designated in Ron’s memory may be made to California Heart Center Foundation, 8536 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 301, Beverly Hills, CA. 90211.

HAROLD F KAHLSTORF
July 25, 1923 - April 30, 2013

Harold F. Kahlstorf, 89, of Britt died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, May 4th at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with Rev. Stan Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery with military rites by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Friday at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Gideon's International or to the donor's charity of choice.

Harold Frederick Kahlstorf the son of Fred and Freida (Steinburg) Kahlstorf, was born July 25, 1923 on the family near Britt. He attended Liberty Township country school and graduated from Britt High School in 1942. In November of 1944 he married Lola Faye Gates. Harold served his country during WW II in the U.S. Army Air Force. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Britt and farmed until his retirement in 1988. He retired to the Summit House in August of 2009. He was a master woodworker and made various projects for others as well as himself. Motorcycling was also a favorite hobby.

He was a member of Upper Flat Evangelical Free Church where he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was currently a member of the Britt Evangelical Free Church. He was active in Farm Bureau, was a board member of the Farmer's Co-op Elevator in Britt, Britt Creamery and Hancock Farm Service Agency.

Harold is survived by his children, Gary (Vicki) Kahlstorf of Britt, Dan (Renita) Kahlstorf of Britt, Sandra (Stan) Giles of Tennessee and Bob (Cheryl) Kahlstorf of Alabama; grandchildren, Jason Kahlstorf, Kelle (Corey) Stohr, Danielle (Michael) Stensrud, Tyler Kahlstorf, Sheila (Jamie) Nielsen, Scott (Aimee Sjostedt) Giles, Shannon (Hunter) Acosta, Charis (Brian) Nordman and Brittney, Austin, and Dalton Kahlstorf; great-grandchildren, Skylar Berthon-Nordman, Thor Stensrud and Brayden Stohr; sister, Millie Sonerholm of Klamath Falls, OR; and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lola Faye in 1997; son, Jeffrey in 1966; son, Keith in Vietnam in 1969; a brother, Donald Kahlstorf; sisters, Laura Baade, Gertrude Mortenson, Donna Kahlstorf and Edna Fisher.

Harold loved the Lord and lived to serve Him.

SHIRLEY M MICHEL
April 10, 1923 - May 10, 2013

Shirley M. Michel, 90, of Britt died Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Memorial services will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, May 18th at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner with Val Kozik officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at the National Veterans Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Shirley was born on April 10, 1923 at Shell Rock, Iowa. She attended Shell Rock High School. On April 18, 1944 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Michel. After Lawrence passed away in 1996, Shirley continued living in Florida until moving to Britt in October of 2011. Shirley enjoyed playing the organ, puzzle books, jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered for her witty and bubbly personality and her love for her children and grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her children, David (Nancy) Michel of Britt, Steve (Pat) Michel of Ackley and Susan (Val) Kozik of Blairville, GA; sixteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and a sister, Lola Gerholdt of Raymond.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence; three sons, Larry, Gary, and Alan; a granddaughter, Christine; three sisters; and four brothers.

Thank you to the staff at Westview Care Center for their wonderful care and compassion given to Shirley during her stay with them.

MARY ANN KOPACEK
April 16, 1947 - May 13, 2013

Mary Ann Kopacek, 66, of Opportunity Village in Clear Lake died Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 11 A.M., Thursday, May 16th at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with Fr. Jerry Kopacek officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt with a Scriptural wake service at 7 P.M. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Opportunity Village in Clear Lake or Hospice of North Iowa.

Mary Ann Kopacek, the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Trca) Kopacek, was born April 16, 1947 at Britt. She lived with her parents on their farm south of Duncan until 1976 when she moved to Handicap Village in Clear Lake now known as Opportunity Village. Mary Ann spent her summers at Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines and Camp Courageous in Monticello. She loved spending time with her family, emailing friends and family, writing poetry in the computer lab at Opportunity Village and being outdoors.

She attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake.

Mary Ann is survived by her sister, Bonnie Pals of Britt; two brothers, Tom (Jenny) Kopacek of Blaine, MN and Fr. Jerry Kopacek of Waterloo; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; also her friends at Opportunity Village.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Bev Hiscocks.

Posted on 6 June 2013 by Jay Lehmann