May 1-5, 1997

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Mason City

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MCGG 05/01/1997 Gertrude Alice Eggers BELMOND Gertrude Alice Eggers, 91, of Mason City, died Tuesday (April 29, 1997) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Tenold Funeral Home Chapel, Belmond, with the Rev. Jerry Robertson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Belmond Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The body will be cremated. Gertrude Alice Eggers was born Feb. 13, 1906, in Marshalltown. Survivors include one son, Lon D. Eggers of Sparta, Wis.; one daughter, Shirley Bloom of Mason City; one brother, Lloyd Wagoner of Rancho Cordova, Calif.; four sisters, Treva Jones of Belmond, Dorothy Schroeder of Clarion, Ruby Klinefelter of Belmond, and Patty Blau of Latimer; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and one grandchild.

MCGG 05/01/1997 Dale Lahner SHEFFIELD Dale Lahner, 70, of Sheffield, died Tuesday (April 29, 1997) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dana Halstead and Pastor Steve Hollingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Grarup Funeral Home. Dale P. Lahner was born on Dec. 14, 1926, in New Hampton. His proud parents, Alva Lahner and Fern (Bullis) Lahner Rodruck raised their family in Arlington and Oelwein. Dale was a graduate of Clarksville High School in 1945. Upon graduation, Dale enlisted in the United States Army and took boot camp training in Fort Hood, Texas. He was shipped to Germany before the end of World War II. His uncommon sense of duty and ethics assured his appointment as a guard inside the courtroom of the Nuremburg Trials. He was united in marriage to Luella Marie Siems on Jan. 11, 1948. They made their home in Sheffield where he owned and operated Sheffield Electric for approximately 50 years. Other contributions include eight years on the Sheffield City Council, over 40 years on the Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department, delivering Meals on Wheels, and coaching literally hundreds of young boys, including his sons, on Little League and Babe Ruth baseball teams. His standard gesture after each game was ``Popcorn and Orange Crush for all the boys, I'll Buy.'' Dale also donated the Sharing Shoppe to the town of Sheffield. His favorite family activities were the annual vacation to Mayflower Lodge in Deer River, Minn., trips to the Mississippi River and Father's Day picnics at their farm. Dale leaves behind his loving wife, Lu of Sheffield; children, Susan Harris and her husband, Michael, of Sheffield; Stephen Lahner and his wife, Luanna, of Clear Lake; David Lahner and his wife, Nancy, of Boone; Jeannie Brandt and her husband, Mark, of Dallas Center; Mary Kranz and her husband, Michael, of Klemme; Bill Lahner and his wife, Annette, of Sheffield; Anne Foster and her husband, David, of Belmond, and Peter Lahner of Shawnee, Kan.; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his mother, Fern Rodruck of Sheffield; two sisters, Eva Roberts and her husband, Richard, of Garfield, Minn., and Edith Kammrad and her husband, George, of Omaha, Ark. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers and stepfather.

MCGG 05/01/1997 Jane M. Helland MASON CITY Jane M. Helland, 83, of 122 15th St. N.W., died Sunday (April 27, 1997) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. A funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. John R. Kremer officiating. Following services, ther body will be cremated. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Jane M. Helland was born Jan. 24, 1914, in Superior, Wis., daughter of Barney and Jenny McCabe. She married Phillip H. Helland on July 22, 1939. Jane attended school in Superior, Wis. She enjoyed cooking and playing 500. She was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was greatly loved and will be missed by her family and many friends. Survivors include one daughter, Marva Biddick and her husband, Steve, Mason City; three sons, Phillip P. Helland of Mason City; Frank Helland and his wife, Betty, of Spencer, and Daniel Helland of Mason City; six grandchildren, Shane Biddick and Aaron Biddick, both of Mason City; Jesslyn Janes and her husband, Chad, of Mason City; Jennifer Helland of California; Justin Helland of Mason City, and Becky Buhrman of Spencer; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Tommy Gunnum; two sisters, Dolly Nault and Marjorie Dofure, both of Superior, Wis.; several nieces and nephews; and special friends of the family, Nancy and Wayne Scott and Amy and John, all of Mason City. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one grandson, Jim Meyers; one brother, Lawrence Gunnum; and one sister, Esther Salmen.

MCGG 05/01/1997 Leonard J. Baas ALGONA Leonard J. Baas, 84, of Algona, died Tuesday (April 29, 1997) at the Good Samaritan Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Steven Turner and the Rev. Douglas Hoag officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Whittemore. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the Geilenfeld- Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home. Leonard J. Baas was born April 30, 1912, in rural Whittemore. Survivors include his wife, Juanita of Algona; three children, Judy Ludwig of Algona; Floyd Baas of West Bend; and Diane Carpenter of Bellevue, Neb.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Elsie Jacobs of Des Moines. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

MCGG 05/01/1997 Donald Luverne Bell THOMPSON Donald Luverne Bell, 65, of Thompson, died Monday (April 28, 1997) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Bethany Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Perry Fruhling officiating. Private interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Winter Funreal Home. There will be no visitation before the service at the church. Donald Luverne Bell was born Oct. 6, 1931, on a farm southwest of Thompson. Survivors include his wife, Almira of Thompson; two sons, Steve of Crystal Lake, and Daniel of Lake Mills; one daughter, Donalle Rodas of Spencer; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Opal DeVries of Buffalo Center, and Marjorie Sorenson of Crystal Lake; and stepmother, Isabell Bell of Leland.

MCGG 05/02/1997 Alice Paschka PLYMOUTH Alice Paschka, 58, of Plymouth, died Feb. 10, 1986, in Worth County. Graveside inurnment services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, , at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with the Rev. David Anderson of St. James Lutheran Church officiating. Fullerton Patterson James Funeral Chapel, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, is in charge of arrangements. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials in Alice's name. Alice was born on Feb. 12, 1927, in Dunell, Minn., the daughter of Albert and Helen (Aggie) Sazma. She received her education in Mason City and was a graduate of the Mason City High School. Following school, she worked for the Bell Telephone Company for 12 years. She was united in marriage to Merlyn Pashka on Aug. 21, 1951, in Mason City. While Merlyn was in the Navy, they spent most of their time in California where she worked for a school in San Diego. They moved to Plymouth in 1975 and spent the rest of her life there. She enjoyed embroidery work, her half acre vegetable garden, was a marvelous cook and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and visiting with friends. Alice is survived by her husband, Merlyn, Mason City; two daughters, Carolyn and her husband, David Buonauro, Eau Claire, Wis., and Barbara and her husband, Armond Scharper, Plymouth; one son, Gerald Paschka of Nevada; six grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Stewart of San Diego, Calif., and Gladys Miller of Rock Ledge, Fla.; one brother, Dean and his wife, Hazel Sazma, of Orofino, Idaho; a special cousin and friend, Lucille Vestal of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

MCGG 05/02/1997 Maynard Azeltine ROWAN Maynard Azeltine, 80, of Rowan, died Thursday (May 1, 1997) at the Clarion Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the United Church of Rowan, with the Rev. JoAn Skyrme officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Other arrangements are incomplete at the Tenold Funeral Home, Belmond.

MCGG 05/02/1997 Thelma `Peg' Stille CLEAR LAKE Thelma ``Peg'' Stille, 93, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday (April 30, 1997) at the Concord Care Center, Garner. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church, Garner, with the Rev. Robert T. Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner. Thelma ``Peg'' Albee Stille was born July 9, 1903, at Wesley. Survivors include two sons, Robert R. Stille of Britt, and Tom A. Stille of Reno, Nev.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one brother.

MCGG 05/02/1997 Elmer G. Thompson MASON CITY Elmer G. Thompson, 81, of 616 N. Monroe Ave., died Wednesday (April 30, 1997) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East. Graveside services are tentatively set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Rock Creek Cemetery, located north and west of Rudd, with the Rev. David Shogren of Wesley United Methodist Church, officiating. Other arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E.

MCGG 05/02/1997 Mathias Arnold Gansen RICEVILLE Mathias Arnold Gansen, 94, of Riceville, died Wednesday (April 30, 1997) at the Riceville Community Rest Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Lindstrom Funeral Home, with a 5 p.m. rosary and an 8 p.m. Scripture service. ``Matt'' was born on April 15, 1903, in Elma. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of Riceville; three brothers, William of Lime Springs, Ken of Elma, and Jack of Marble Rock; two sisters, Gertrude Womack of Riceville and Anna Libel of Venice, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

MCGG 05/03/1997 Eunice A. Tice MASON CITY Eunice A. Tice, 79, formerly of Mason City and Clear Lake, died Friday (May 2, 1997) at Champaign, Ill. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

MCGG 05/03/1997 Gloria Griffith CLEAR LAKE Gloria Griffith, 59, of 516 Seventh Ave N., died Friday (May 2, 1997) at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St.

MCGG 05/03/1997 Wanda R. Harris MASON CITY Wanda R. Harris, 69, of 923 Eighth St. N.E., died Friday (May 2, 1997) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

MCGG 05/03/1997 Duane `Hans' Springer THORNTON Duane ``Hans'' Springer, 71, of Thornton, died Friday (May 2, 1997) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center West, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jim Gochenouer officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Grarup Funeral Home, where other arrangements are incomplete.

MCGG 05/03/1997 Elmer G. Thompson MASON CITY Elmer G. Thompson, 81, of 616 N. Monroe Ave., died Wednesday (April 30, 1997) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Rock Creek Cemetery located north and west of Rudd, with the Rev. David R. Shogren of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., is in charge of arrangements. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Elmer G. Thompson Memorial Fund, 616 N. Monroe Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401. Elmer was born Nov. 20, 1915, on a farm near Plymouth. Elmer is survived by his wife, Mary Annabelle; and two sisters, Laura Bentten of Manly, and Alice Benttine of Osage. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother.

MCGG 05/03/1997 Joseph P. Ebling MASON CITY Joseph P. Ebling, 82, 323 Eighth St. S.E., died Friday (May 2, 1997) at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E.,, with Father Jack Paisley officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St.Joseph Cemetery, with military graveside honors conducted by the Mason City Memorial Association. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Fullerton Patterson James Funeral Chapel, 123 Second St. S.E., with a 4 p.m. rosary by St. Cecelia's Circle and a parish vigil Scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Fullerton Patterson James Funeral Chapel, where other arrangements are incomplete.

MCGG 05/03/1997 Donald S. Walls CLEAR LAKE Donald S. Walls, 73, of 2302 14th Ave N., died Friday (May 2, 1997) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors by the Gallagher Post #208 VFW, Rockwell. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., with the family receiving friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Memorials may be given in memory of Donald S. Walls. Donald was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Mason City, the son of Isaac and Lola (Sanders) Walls. He had lived in the Clear Lake area most of his life other than the time he served in the United States Army during World War II. Donald married Marjorie Matzen Oct. 9, 1943, in the Christian Church Parsonage in Mason City. They lived on the farm south of Clear Lake until January of 1994 when they moved into their present home in Clear Lake. He enjoyed going out to the farm and helping his son with the farm. Donald enjoyed watching his grandchildren by going to all sports events and as well as fishing, dancing, traveling and going to movies. Donald was a member of Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, and served on the church board for two years. He was a board member of the Burchinal Co-op 12 years and was president for three years. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and Gallagher Post #208 VFW, Rockwell. Donald is survived by his wife, Marjorie Walls of Clear Lake; two children, Richard Walls and his wife, Jane, of Clear Lake, and Cindy Washburn and her husband, Sterling, of Clear Lake; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Walls, Austin, Minn.; Kathleen Walls, West Point, N.Y.; Jennifer Washburn, Cedar Falls; Justin and Melissa Washburn, both of Clear Lake; one sister, Cecil Broers, IOOF Home, Mason City; and one brother, Leonard Walls and his wife, Pauline, of Rockford, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Dixie Walls, who died at the age of 2 in 1952; and three brothers, Howard, Russell and Ralph Walls.

MCGG 05/03/1997 Maynard Wesley Azeltine ROWAN Maynard Wesley Azeltine, 80, of Rowan, died Thursday (May 1, 1997) at Clarion Community Memorial Hospital, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the United Church of Rowan, with Pastor JoAn Lent Skyrme officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, with graveside services by the Andrew Whitten American Legion Post #159 of Rowan. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Tenold Funeral Home, Belmond, and one hour prior to services at the church. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society. Maynard Wesley Azeltine, the son of John W. and Ellen (Whitten) Azeltine, was born Sept. 29, 1916, at Rowan. He graduated in 1934 from Rowan High School. On Jan. 22, 1939, he was united in marriage to Ardelle M. Cooper at Mason City, and three daughters were born to this union. He entered the United States Army during World War II and was discharged in 1946. After residing in Sheffield and Whittemore, Maynard and Ardelle moved to Rowan in 1946 to operate the Azeltine Food Market. In later years, Maynard was employed as a rural mail carrier, retiring in 1981. Maynard was an active member of the United Church of Rowan, Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge, Lions Club and American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his children and his grandchildren. He is survived by daughters, Karen Cunningham and husband, Marlan, of Ankeny; Deanna Ware and husband, Ed, of Muscatine; and Mary Jo Roberts of Coralville; grandchildren, Laurie and David Moore of Ankeny; David and Lisa Cunningham of Indianapolis, Ind.; Susan and Matthew Terrill of Muscatine; Andrea and Tim Albers of Indianapolis, Ind.; Kimberly and Kristin Roberts of Coralville; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Christopher, Andrew, Emily, Margaret and Elizabeth; and a sister, Louise Greenfield of Rowan.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Duane `Hans' Springer THORNTON Duane ``Hans'' Springer, 71, died Friday (May 2, 1997) at North Iowa Mercy, West Campus. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Gochenouer officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Grarup Funeral Home. Duane ``Hans'' Springer was born on Jan. 16, 1926, in Franklin County, the son of Ralph and Esther ``Grabbe'' Springer. He attended country schools in the Sheffield and Thornton area. In 1945 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving his country until 1946 when he returned home to join his father and brother in their farming operation. On July 8, 1947, he was united in marriage to Rose DeVries in Clear Lake. They made their home farming north of Thornton. In 1969 he began working for the Thornton Coop until retiring in 1988. Hans enjoyed fishing and playing cards in his spare time. He was a member of the Thornton American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Rose, of Thornton; two daughters, Jan Dorenkamp and her husband Dave of Thornton, and Deb Lerdal and her husband Terry of Thornton; two sons, Ron and his wife Sharon of Garner, and Dennis and his wife Sharon of Clear Lake; three grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and five step- great-grandchildren; and his mother, Esther of Sheffield. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother and one step-grandson.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Gloria Mae Griffith CLEAR LAKE Gloria Mae Griffith, 59, died Friday (May 2, 1997) at her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth Street with the Rev. Robert Snitzer of the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church rural Forest City officiating. Burial will be in the Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. today and one hour prior to service time on Monday at the chapel. Gloria Mae Griffith was born on Feb. 27, 1938 in Forest City the daughter of Alvin and Idamae (Elias) Swanson. She attended and received her education in the Forest City School System, graduating from Forest City High School in 1955. She also attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She was united in marriage to Thomas Griffith on Oct. 27, 1967 in Sioux Falls, S.D. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1990. Throughout her life she worked as a waitress for various establishments throughout the United States. She also owned and operated the Clear Lake Bingo. She enjoyed Bingo, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren and visiting with her family and many friends. She was a member of the Clear Lake VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge in Webster City. Survivors include on son, Kerry Griffith and his wife Melody and their children, Matthew, Thomas and Stephen; one daughter, Crystal Griffith of Clear Lake and her children Michael and Jordan; three brothers, Larry Swanson and his wife Vi of Sheffield, Dean Swanson and his wife Francis of Williams and Gerald Swanson of Charlott, as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Idamae (Elias) Swanson and her husband Thomas Griffith.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Joseph P. Ebeling MASON CITY Joseph P. Ebeling, 82, of 323 Eighth Street S.E., died Friday (May 2, 1997) at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Monday at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. with the Father Jack Paisley celebrating the mass. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, with military graveside honors conducted by the Mason City Memorial Association. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today at the Fullerton Patterson James Funeral Chapel, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Saint Ceceli's Circle will recite the rosary at 4 p.m. today and there will be a Parish Vigil Scripture service at 7 p.m. today all at Fullerton's. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Joseph Peter Ebeling was born July 28, 1914, in Mason City, the son of Peter and Philomena (Pievowar) Ebeling. He graduated from the former St. Joseph's high School in 1932. Following his education, he began to work for the former J.P. Decker's Meat Packing Company. At the beginning of World War II, his number was one of the first one's drawn from Decker's to enlist in the military. Mr. Ebeling served with the 706th Ordinance, Sixth Infantry Division of Quartermasters of the United States Army. He was stationed in the South Pacific serving in New Guinea and the Phillipines, and was instrumental in repairing automotive and firearm equipment. One April 28, 1942, while he was on furlough, he was united in marriage to Margaret Louis Warrington at the old Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. The couple made their home in Mason City following his discharge from the Army. Mr. Ebeling continued his career with Deckers. He rose to the position of foreman in the sausage department, even after the plant was sold to the Armour Meat Packing Company. He was with the company for 40 years total, retiring when the plant closed in 1975. Mr. Ebeling was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. he was a fifty year member of the American Legion Post in Mason City. Joe loved hunting and fishing. He was duck hunting even as late as last year. He enjoyed tending to his rose garden, and loved the time he spent with his family at their cottage on Clear Lake. Living family members include his wife, Margaret of Mason City; a daughter and her husband, Jody and Dean Yezek of rural Plymouth; a son and his wife, James and Cindy Ebeling of Mason City; a brother and his wife, Leo and Lucille Ebeling of Mason City; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Ebeling of Clear Lake; three grandsons, Jeffrey Ebeling and wife Melanie, Peter Yezek and Michael Yezek; two great-grandsons, Drake Allan Ebeling and Evan Michael Ebeling, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Fred Ebeling, and a granddaughter, Kelly Jo Ebeling.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Mrs. Elizabeth George FOREST CITY Mrs. Elizabeth George, 88, died Friday (May 2, 1997) at her home in Forest City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Jerry Kopacek of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marshalltown officiating. Burial will be in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Forest City. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday with a scripture service at 7 p.m. all at Petersen Lund Funeral Home. Elizabeth M. George was born in Wright County, on March 16, 1909, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Russell. she graduated form Clarion High School and attended Ellsworth Teachers College. She taught in the Wright County rural schools for 13 years and two years at Clarion Elementary schools. She worked as a teletype operator for four years and as a medical receptionist for Dr. Bruce in Fort Dodge for two years. She was married to Carroll George on Feb. 12, 1954. Mrs. George was a past president of the Forest City Woman's Club and a long time member of the Forest City Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and served on various committees of leadership. She is survived by two sons and their spouses, Gary and Gloria George of North wood, and Eugene and Leanne George of Lakewood, Calif; six grandchildren, Michael, Dennis, and Lisa George and Tammy Hain, Theresa and Daniel George; three great-grandchildren, Dana and Hanna George and Brooke Hain; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carroll, five brothers and a sister.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Donald Uker CHARLES CITY Donald Uker, 57, of 603 S. Jackson, died Thursday (May 1, 1997) at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Amy DeGeus BRITT Amy DeGeus, 34, died Saturday (May 3, 1997) at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Grace H. James MASON CITY Grace H. James, 81, of 2424 S. Jefferson, died Saturday (May 3, 1997) at Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services are tentatively set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Other arrangements are incomplete.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Wanda R. Harris MASON CITY Wanda R. Harris, 69, of 923 Eighth St. S.E., died Friday (May 2, 1997) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sharon Betsworth officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Street and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be given to the Wanda R. Harris Memorial Fund. Wanda Harris was born March 8, 1928 in Mason City the daughter of Willis R. and Laura E. (Bailey) Harris. Wanda graduated from Mason city High School, Mason City Junior College (NIACC), Hamilton Business College and the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. She taught for Hamilton Business College for 15 years and for the Rudd Rockford Marble Rock Schools for 23 years retiring in 1991. Wanda was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she served on a number of committees. She was also a member of R.R.M.R. Education Association, I.S.E.A., I.B.E.A., N.E.A., N.B.E.A. and W.S.G. (We Serve God). She volunteered at North Iowa Mercy Health Center and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Survivors include five aunts, Elizabeth Little of De Soto, Texas, Beulah Eppens of Mason City, Goldie Boyd of Mason City, Viola Bailey of Nora Springs, Blanche Bailey of Charles City; a uncle, Donald Bailey and wife Armand of Bethesda, Md.; and many cousins. Preceded in death by her parents and five uncles, Melvin, Lester, Harold, Oswald and Gail Bailey.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Estelle L. Liekweg MASON CITY Estelle L. Liekweg, 93, of 302 Second N.E., died Friday (May 2, 1997) at Good Shepherd. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral home.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Harold Wendt HAMPTON Harold Wendt, 71, passed away Saturday evening at his home of natural causes. Funeral services for Mr. Wendt are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral home in Hampton.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Archie Stockseth BELMOND Archie Stockseth, 89, died Saturday (May 3, 1997) at the Belmond Community Hospital in Belmond. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Tenold Funeral Home.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Jan E. Jones BELMOND Jan E. Jones, 37, died Saturday (MAy 3, 1997) at Willow Creek Center in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Tenold Funeral Home.

MCGG 05/04/1997 Eunice A. Tice CLEAR LAKE Eunice A. Tice, 79, formerly of Mason City and Clear Lake, died Friday (May 2, 1997) at Champaign Ill. Funeral services have tentatively been set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wayside Chapel, First United Methodist Church in Mason City.