Eva A. Hartwig

NORA SPRINGS — Eva A. Hartwig, 103, of 210 E. Congress, died Sunday (Oct. 19, 1997) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Ruth Hansen officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery.

There will be no public visitation according to the family's wishes. Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, is serving the family.

Eva Amelia Hofler Hartwig was born Aug. 25, 1894, in Rock Grove Township, Floyd County, the daughter of Frank and Emma (Boettcher) Hofler. She graduated from Mason City High School.

She attended ISU at Ames, and taught several terms in rural school in Portland Township. She also took some training in the pathological department at Penn State.

On Aug. 30, 1922, she married John Hartwig in a ceremony at her parents' home, rural Mason City. Her family still treasures the small, horse-drawn cutter recalling that John courted Eva (14 miles one way) in it. When asked how he found the way home on stormy nights, he would reply that "the horses knew the way."

They were engaged in farming in Floyd County. She loved rural life and took pride in raising chickens, flowers and vegetables.

When their three daughters were young, they each had a small garden plot. Colorful nasturtiums were usually the order of the day; large seeds to sow and easy stems to pick.

She and her husband took great pride in keeping the home place attractive. They were amazed, in recent years, at the ease with which the big yard was mowed compared to the cumbersome horse-drawn sickle mower and the hand-swung scythe of years ago.

Many delicious meals were served to threshers as the crew of neighbors would move in to thresh the shocks of oats. Water for scrubbing off the itchy oat straw was warmed outside by the sun in big tubs. Then it was into the house for Eva's delicious meal in the dining room kept cool by the closing of the kitchen door and the pulling of the dark green shades against the noonday sun.

Life on the farm kept Eva very busy. She was active in Extension work; 4-H activities and the Ladies Guild of St. Luke Lutheran Church.

As part of her church work in the '30s and '40s, she especially enjoyed canning and furnishing various commodities for the Children's Home in Waverly.

In 1954, upon being nominated by a close neighbor, she was pleased to be chosen as a Farm Bureau Master Farm Homemaker.

The couple retired to Nora Springs in 1956. One of the many pleasures of her life in town was having the time to carry on a lively correspondence with some of her grandchildren who were attending Wartburg College, Waldorf College, etc. Her letters were enjoyed and usually filled with news of home, a few original quips and maybe a clipped cartoon or two.

She enjoyed working alongside her husband as a Kewanis Kween at pancake days and various other projects. They also made many new friends on various bus tours.

In later years when in her 80s and 90s (and more) she continued to be thankful for the gift of a keen mind and nimble fingers that created many beautiful afghans.

She also delighted in baking sweet rolls and sugar cookies for church bake sales and for her family. Her grandchildren could still look forward to her letters, wherever they were located on the face of the globe! Her well-worn atlas bears many arrows and lines which marked the locations.

Survivors include one daughter, Beverly Coffey, Mason City; seven grandchildren and families, Gary Shanks, his wife, Candy and their children, Allison and Carolyn, Middletown, Pa.; Wendy Schramn, her husband, Mike and their children, Mari and Aaron, Chelan, Wash.; Mark Lockwood, his wife, Jodi, and their son, John, Dubuque; Marlene Greve and her husband, Bob, Adrian, Minn.; Jennifer Henry and her husband, Jerry, Cedar Rapids; Judy Rottinghaus, her husband, Dan, and their children Eric and Nicole, Nashua; Colleen Sutcliffe, her husband, Kevin and their children, Kaitlin and Kevin; one son-in-law, Duane Shanks and his wife, Edna, Nora Springs; one son-in-law, Larry Lockwood and his wife, Janet, Sheffield; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; three of their four daughters, Shirley as an infant; LaBonna Shanks; and Charlotte Lockwood; a loved son-in-law, Neil Coffey; and one brother, Art Hofler.

To God be the glory as Eva Amelia meets her loving Savior face to face. Those who have gone before and have looked forward to her arrival, walking to meet her with a sure and steady step is her husband, John, cradling in his arms their infant daughter, Shirley Irene.

Rushing to greet her with open arms, their footsteps light upon the heather, are their two other daughters, LaBonna Ruth and Charlotte Marie.

Strolling along beside them, with a welcoming grin on his face, is son-in-law, Neil Keith. On her short pony legs "Pepsi" trots along beside him as "Lady" barks her usual welcome.

To God belongs the praise for the comfort of this joyous reunion.

James R. Owens

MASON CITY — James R. Owens, 66, of 107 S. Rhode Island, died Sunday (Oct. 19, 1997) at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with the Rev. David Anderson of St. James Lutheran Church officiating.

Memorials may be given to the Salvation Army or the Globe-Gazette Cheer Fund in his memory.

James R. Owens was born Jan. 1, 1931, in Newton, the son of George and Rose (Vavra) Owens. He married Louise L. Ponce on Dec. 20, 1954, in Iowa City.

Jim served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1955 and worked at the Globe-Gazette as a reporter, editor and columnist for 42 years.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Owens, Mason City; five children, Paul Owens and his wife, Jolyn, Aztec, N.M.; Barbara Kehm and her husband, Dwight, Mason City; Ben Owens and his wife, Leslee, San Diego, Calif.; Tom Owens, Las Vegas, Nev.; and Phyllis Wichman and her husband, Robert, Flora Vista, N.M.; 11 grandchildren, Paloma and Pilar Owens, both of Aztec, N.M.; Joseph, Christopher, Hillary, and Alexander Kehm, all of Mason Cit;, Jamie, Brandy, Samantha, Daniel and Alexander Owens, all of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Leland Owens, Traer, and Franklin Owens, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; and two nephews, Jim and Jay Owens,

Calvin K. Johnson

CLEAR LAKE — Calvin K. Johnson, 73, of 14754B Evergreen Ave., died Sunday (Oct. 19, 1997) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors provided by members of the Clear Lake V.F.W. Post #4868.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.

The family suggests memorials be given in his name.

Calvin was born July 6, 1924, in Corbert, Ore., the son of Adolph Martin and Mary E. (Skellenger) Johnson. When Calvin was 2 years old, the family moved to Clear Lake. He attended Clear Lake schools and graduated in 1942.

He then joined the United States Army and in 1943, during World War II, he served in the European Theater. He earned three Bronze stars before receiving his discharge in February of 1946. Upon returning home, Calvin worked for Great Lakes Pipeline.

On June 28, 1947, Calvin was united in marriage with Bernice L. Day in Nevada, Iowa.

Calvin worked for Harry Eliasen as a brick layer and then in 1970 started his own business with his brother, Lincoln Johnson. In 1974, his son apprenticed with him at Johnson Masonry. He retired in 1981 and then worked part time as a brick layer until 1989.

From 1985-89, Calvin and Bernice owned and operated the Drift Inn Lounge in Alexander, where they lived at the time. They returned to Clear Lake in 1989.

Calvin enjoyed helping with the Cub Scout program, gardening and reading. He was a life member of the Clear Lake V.F.W. Post #4868.

He is survived by two children, Diana Kay Lyons and her husband, Fran, and David Allen Johnson, all of Loveland, Colo.; four brothers, Ralph Johnson and his wife, Mary, of Mason City; Lincoln Johnson of Clear Lake; Keith Johnson and his wife, Gigi, of West Des Moines, and Richard Johnson of Clear Lake; three sisters, Martha Lange of White Bear Lake, Minn.; Lorrine Michael of St. Louis, Mo., and Dorothy Chamberlain and her husband, Jerry, of White Bear Lake, Minn.; three grandchildren, Timothy Lyons and his wife, Wendy, of West Minster, Colo.; Mark Lyons of Loveland, Colo., and Mathew Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bernice; a sister, Adeline Shendel; and a brother, Kenneth Johnson.

Daniel P. Vega

MASON CITY — Daniel P. Vega, 75, of 206 N. Federal Ave., #226, died Sunday (Oct. 19, 1997) at his home.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Inurnment will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with a Scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m.

Daniel Phillip Vega was born July 21, 1922, at Valley Junction, the son of Leon and Maria (Perez) Vega.

He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1942-1946.

In 1950, he married Lillian Maley at Chicago, Ill.

After serving in the United States Coast Guard, he was employed by the Armour Company in Chicago. Later, he started up a shoe repair in Los Angeles, Calif. When he moved back to Mason City, he was employed by Deckers Plant and opened his own shoe repair shop.

After he retired from Deckers, he worked for Jimmy's Shoe Repair Shop and H & H Shoe Repair.

He enjoyed boxing and coaching little league baseball, fishing and spending time with his grandkids. As a young man, he was honored in the River City Softball Hall of Fame.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Mason City V.F.W., Post #733.

Survivors include three children, Mary Hippen, Crystal, Minn.; Dan Vega, Mason City, and Belinda Vega, Mason City; six grandchildren, Tracy Muth, Blaine, Minn.; Jeremiah Hippen and Dylan Hippen, both of Crystal, Minn.; Travis Vega, Clear Lake; Tobias Vega, Mason City, and Skylar Vega of Britt; four great-grandchildren, Colten and Terell Muth, Travis Vega Jr. And Jase Beck; four brothers, Raymond Vegas, Phillip Vega, Ronald Vega and Pete Vega; and two sisters, Sister Lucy Marie and Mary Sanchez.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lillian Vega; his second wife, Darlene Sahr; two brothers, Jesse "Chuck" Vega and Louis Vega; and one sister, Rufina Sanchez.

Evelyn M. Christopherson Hanson

PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — Evelyn M. Hanson, a resident of Mason City, Iowa, from 1950 to 1987 was killed Saturday (Oct. 18, 1997) in an automobile accident near her home in Prior Lake.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 15033 Highway 13, Prior Lake.

Memorials can be sent to the Christopherson Memorial Scholarship, NIACC Foundation, 500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa 50401.

She was born in 1919 to Swedish immigrants in Two Harbors, Minn.,on the north shore of Lake Superior. She completed nurse's training at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis in 1941. She worked as a nurse in the Two Harbors Hospital.

In 1945, she married Joseph Christopherson, M.D. upon his return from service in the United States Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. They spent their early married years in Rochester, N.Y.

In 1950, they moved to Mason City where she was active in Trinity Lutheran Church and many civic organizations including TTT's, the PTA, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. Her first husband, Dr. Joseph Christopherson was with the Park Hospital and Clinic and was the Cerro Gordo County Medical examiner in the early 1960s.

She was widowed in 1964 and alone raised her three children, of whom she was extremely proud. She took college courses to obtain her certification in school nursing and was a nurse for the Mason City public schools from 1966 until her retirement in 1986.

In 1987, she married longtime family friend, Joseph R. Hanson. They maintained homes in Prior Lake and Sun City, Ariz.

She was especially known as a person of boundless goodwill and kindness who overcame adversity with faith. She was a lifelong church choir member and an accomplished self-taught pianist, painter, sculptor and quilter. Most of all, for the last 18 years, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph R. Hanson; and by her children and their spouses, John and Sandra Christopherson of Anchorage, Alaska; Claire and Gary Nelson, of Minneapolis; Jean Christopherson and David Hashmall of Edina; and by her husband's children and their spouses, Joseph R. Hanson Jr., of Bloomington; David and Sheila Hanson, of Anchorage, Alaska; and Barbara and Pietro D'amato, of Geneva, Switzerland. She dearly loved her grandchildren, Rune and Tor Christopherson, Joseph and Sarah Hasmall, Fabiano and Allisandro D'amato and Rose and Marie Hanson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Rudolph Simonson; her three siblings; and her favorite uncle from Sweden, Gust Anderson, who recently died at the age of 103.

Glen E. Buxton

CLARION — Glen E. Buxton, 49, of Clarion, died Sunday (Oct. 19, 1997) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Willim Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary Boen of First Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Willim Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services at the church.

He was born Nov. 10, 1947, at Akron, Ohio.

He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Geraldine Buxton of Glendale, Ariz.; one brother, Kenneth of Glendale; Ariz.; one sister, Janice Davison of Bullhead City, Ariz.; and stepsons, Robert and Michael Busick of Dearborn, Mich.

Rachael Jensen

FOREST CITY — Rachael Jensen, 99, of Forest City, died Sunday (Oct. 19, 1997) at the Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. David Samuelson officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Survivors include three nieces.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rachael Jensen was born Aug. 14, 1898, in Forest City.

Survivors include three nieces and many great and grand nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother.

Mary Ilene Bloomingdale

MASON CITY — Mary Ilene Bloomingdale, 87, of Mason City, died Sunday (Oct. 19, 1997) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will begin after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Mary Ilene Bloomingdale was born Feb. 21, 1910, in Nora Springs, daughter of Walter and Maude (Shimer) Baker.

She married Gerald Bloomingdale on Nov. 9, 1929, in Albert Lea, Minn.

Survivors include four daughters, Phyllis Helgeson and her husband, Truman, Lake Mills; Peggy Scholl and her husband, Raymond, Mason City; Janice Bloomingdale, Clear Lake, and Diane Lysen and her husband, Douglas, Minneapolis, Minn.; three sons, Jerry Bloomingdale and his wife, Patricia, Republic, Mo.; Tom Bloomingdale and his wife, Eileen, LeClaire, and Jack Bloomingdale and his wife, Nancy, Springfield, Ohio; one daughter-in-law, Delores Bloomingdale, Northwood; one sister, Darlene Remmer, Mason City; 28 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald; one son, Ronald Bloomingdale; one daughter, Mary Alice Wellborn; one granddaughter, Linda Helgeson; two grandsons, Douglas Scholl and Matt Bloomingdale; one great-grandson, Ricky Scholl; four sisters; and three brothers.

Ethel E. Schwartz

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — Ethel E. Schwartz, 79, of Brooklyn Center, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday (Oct. 19, 1997) at Brooklyn Center.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Crystal Lake Funeral Home Chapel, corner of Penn and Dowling Avenues, North. Interment will be in the Crystal Lake Cemetery.

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

She was a longtime member and historian of the Gardenaires Garden Club of Brooklyn Center. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

She is survived by one son, Scott; one daughter, Henrietta and her husband, John Miller; grandchildren, John and Audra Miller; one sister, Arlene (Dean) Reese; one brother, Les (Helen) Swanson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Hank"; son, Richard; and parents, Carl and Amy Swanson.

Agnes Elenore Douglas

GARNER — Agnes Elenore Douglas, 75, of Garner, died Sunday (Oct. 19, 1997) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., with the Rev. Clyde Kieschnick officiating. Private burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel.

Agnes Elenore Douglas was born Jan. 23, 1922, in Regent, N.D.

She is survived by her children, Paula Milam of Oskaloosa; Geoffrey Douglas, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mark Douglas, Ottumwa; Patrick Douglas, Ottumwa; Michael Douglas, Forest City; and Marie Douglas of Chula Vista, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Sally Schatz of Des Moines, and Gladys McIntosh, San Diego, Calif.

She was preceded in death an infant son, parents, two brothers and one sister.

Jesse H. Zamora

ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Funeral services for Jesse H. (Nacho) Zamora, 76, of Albert Lea, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Theodore's Catholic Church, Albert Lea, with Father Robert Schneider officiating. Interment will be in St. Theodore's Cemetery.

Visitation will held from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bonnerup Funeral Service, 525 W. Clark St., Albert Lea, with a 7:30 p.m. rosary service.

Mr. Zamora died suddenly Sunday evening (Oct. 19, 1997) at Naeve Hospital, Albert Lea.

Jesse was born Oct. 23, 1920, in Benjamin, Texas, the son of John Sr. and Andrea (Hernandez) Zamora. He attended school in Texas and Mason City, Iowa.

Jessie was united in marriage to Emma Chavez on Feb. 14, 1942, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

He lived at various times in Texas, California, Oklahoma, Iowa and for the last 50 years in Albert Lea. He was employed by the Motor Inn Co., of Albert Lea for many years and worked for the Universal Coop where he retired from after 31 years.

After retirement, Jesse spent time mowing lawns for various Albert Lea residents.

Jesse was a member of St. Theodore's Catholic Church and at one time was active in the Knights of Columbus. He also was a member of the Aztec Club and the Lulac Club.

He enjoyed dancing and Spanish music. He was very sociable and loved to spend time talking with people. In his younger years, he loved to play baseball.

Jessie is survived by his children, Irene and her husband, Jose Guzman of Des Moines, Iowa; Lily and her husband (Eusebio) Joe (Chevo) Garcia of Albert Lea; Jesse Jr. and his wife, Mary Zamora, of Albert Lea.; grandchildren, Ernie, Daniel and Michael Guzman, Rudy and Philip Garcia, Debbie, James and Annette Zamora, and Tina Johnson. There are 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mary Louise McCarty of Chandler, Ariz.; and Pauline Aske of Albert Lea; three brothers, Art Zamora of Mesa, Ariz.; Johnny Zamora of Albert Lea, and Jacob Zamora of Austin. He will also be missed by his pet dog, Prince.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Emma, in January of 1997; one son in infancy; two sisters, Ofelia and Mamie; and four brothers, Joe, Daniel, Ricky and David.

Beatrice G. Robinson

MASON CITY — Beatrice G. Robinson, 75, of 665 W. Seventh St., Garner, formerly of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 17, 1997) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Further arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Myrtle Kussatz

OSAGE — Myrtle Kussatz, 83, of Osage, died Monday (Oct. 20, 1997) at the Osage Rehabiliation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Chris Gugel officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 9 p.m. today at the Champion Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.

Myrtle Kussatz was born June 7, 1914, at Waterloo.

Survivors include one daughter, LaRae Carolan, Elkader; one son, Joe Kussatz, Davenport; twin sister, Myrle Frerichs, Osage; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded by her parents, husband, one brother and one sister.

Homer Burcham

RUDD — Homer Burcham, 91, of Rudd, died Friday (Oct. 17, 1997) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church, Rudd, with Pastor Deborah J. Stowers and Pastor Richard C. Pippert officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 West Main St., Rockford, with the family present.

Memorials may be given to the Homer Burcham Memorial Fund in his memory at the Rudd United Methodist Church.

Franklin Homer Burcham was born May 4, 1906, in Blairsburg, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (McNee) Burcham. He graduated from Blairsburg High School and Fort Dodge Business College.

As a young man, Homer farmed and worked at the Blairsburg Elevator.

On Aug. 28, 1928, he married Mamie Van Eaton at the Little Brown Church at Nashua,

In 1935, the family moved to Rudd where Homer accepted a position as bookkeeper at the Rudd Farmers Co-op. From then until his retirement in 1969, he served as manager.

After retiring, Homer returned to serve as interim manager of the co-op for a short time. Later he served in a number of other co-ops as interim manager.

Homer was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a member of the Rudd United Methodist Church, the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mamie, who resides at the Nora Springs Care Center; two sons, Robert of Mesa, Ariz., and William of Seattle, Wash.; one brother, Burdette, of Alameda, Calif.; one sister, Kathryn Bottorff of Jewell; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Kenneth; one daughter-in-law, Lynne; and one great-grandson, Steven.

Merle John Bonte

BELMOND — Merle John Bonte, 74, of Belmond, died Saturday (Oct. 18, 1997) at his son's home in Hutchinson, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Jim Carpenter officiating. Interment will be in the Belmond Cemetery, with military rites by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Tenold Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Merle John Bonte was born May 31, 1923, in Belmond.

Survivors include his sons, Dr. John Bonte of Clinton, Rick Bonte of Belmond, and Dr. Brian Bonte D.O. of Hutchinson, Minn.; five grandchildren; and one sister, Abbie Doris Schollian of Belmond.

He was preceded in death by his wife and two brothers.

Sofie M. Gealow

BELMOND — Sofie M. Gealow, 97, of Belmond, died Sunday (Oct. 19, 1997) at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Jim Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Tenold Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Sofie M. Gealow was born March 24, 1900, at Carlton, Minn.

Survivors include son, Jim Gealow of Wadena, Minn.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Henry Johnson, Belmond; Paul Johnson, Burnsville, Minn., and Ted Johnson, Fort Dodge.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son, three sisters and one brother.

William Curtis

CHARLES CITY — William Curtis, 88, of Charles City, died Monday (Oct. 20, 1997) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St.

Merlyn Julius Christensen

CLARION — Merlyn Julius Christensen, 36, of Clarion, died Monday (Oct. 20, 1997) at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, of injuries suffered earlier in the day at Asgrow in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holmes Baptist Church, Holmes, with the Rev. Pat Nemmers officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Willim Funeral Home, Clarion.

Merlyn Julis Christensen was born on March 6, 1961, at Iowa Falls.

Survivors include his wife, Trisha Christensen of Clarion; sons, Timothy Johnson and Nathan Christensen, at home; father, Merlyn R. Christensen of Clarion; mother, Carole Christensen of Clarion; two brothers, Dan Christensen of Waterloo; Steven Christensen of Clarion; and one sister, LaVonne Schroder of Clarion.

Harry F. Meleney

MASON CITY — Harry F. Meleney, 99, formerly of 712 10th St. N.E., died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Dennis Cahill, officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Britt.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with a Scriptural prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

Harry F. Meleney was born Dec. 25, 1897, in Britt, son of Frank and Lillian (Love) Meleney. He married Pauline Kirschbaum on Sept. 8, 1920, in Britt.

Harry grew up in the Britt area and attended country schools around Britt. He moved to Mason City in 1926 and was a former supervisor and foreman at Jacob E. Decker Company for 36 years until retiring in 1962.

Harry enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a past member of the Decker Club.

Survivors include two sons, Leon Meleney and his wife, Erma, Quincy, Ill., and Paul Meleney and his wife, Sandra, Mason City; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Pauline; four sons in infancy; and two sisters, Mabel Thornbury and Vera Richardson.

Ellen D. Bonini

MASON CITY — Ellen D. Siers Bonini, 81, of 232 Fifth St. N.W., died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Diversay Parkway & Marshfield Ave., Chicago, Ill., with Father Louis Cameli officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, River Grove, Ill.

Estelle and Ed Gabel will greet friends after 7 p.m. today at their home, 232 Fifth St. N.W.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Ewald-Barlock Funeral Home, 2501-03 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, Ill.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa, Community Kitchen and Habitat for Humanity.

Ellen Delores (Siers) Bonini was born Dec. 16, 1915, in Old Forge, Pa., the daughter of Ralph and Emilia (Fofi) Panfili.

She was a secretary to the comptroller for the Milwaukee Railroad for 25 years.

She married Albert Bonini on Aug. 21, 1957, in Chicago, Ill.

She was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Chicago, Ill.

She is survived by one daughter, Estelle (Siers) Gabel and her husband, Edward, of Mason City; two sisters, Enise Pucci, Chicago, Ill., and Eva Suarez, Brick, N.J.; one brother, Albert Panfili and his wife, Dorothy, Honesdale, Pa.; one sister-in-law, Fortunata Bonini, Chicago, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Giles Siers and Albert Bonini; and four sisters.

The family would also like to extend a special thank-you to Dr. David Ruen, Matt Berry, Mary Horvath and Katie Trump and all the Amicare workers and nurses who took care of her.

Jesse H. Zamora

ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Funeral services for Jesse H. (Nacho) Zamora, 76, of Albert Lea, will be held at noon Thursday at St. Theodore's Catholic Church, Albert Lea, with Father Robert Schneider officiating. Interment will be in St. Theodore's Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Bonnerup Funeral Service, 525 W. Clark St., Albert Lea, with a 7:30 p.m. rosary service.

Mr. Zamora died suddenly Sunday evening (Oct. 19, 1997) at Naeve Hospital, Albert Lea.

Jesse was born Oct. 23, 1920, in Benjamin, Texas, the son of John Sr. and Andrea (Hernandez) Zamora. He attended school in Texas and Mason City, Iowa.

Jessie was united in marriage to Emma Chavez on Feb. 14, 1942, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

He lived at various times in Texas, California, Oklahoma, Iowa and for the last 50 years in Albert Lea. He was employed by the Motor Inn Co., of Albert Lea for many years and worked for the Universal Coop where he retired from after 31 years.

After retirement, Jesse spent time mowing laws for various Albert Lea residents.

Jesse was a member of St. Theodore's Catholic Church and at one time was active in the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Aztec Club and the Lulac Club.

He enjoyed dancing and Spanish music. He was very sociable and loved to spend time talking with people. In his younger years, he loved to play baseball.

Jessie is survived by his children, Irene and her husband, Jose Guzman, of Des Moines; Lily and her husband (Eusebio) Joe (Chevo) Garcia, of Albert Lea; Jesse Jr. and his wife, Mary Zamora, of Albert Lea; grandchildren, Ernie, Daniel and Michael Guzman, Rudy and Philip Garcia, Debbie, James and Annette Zamora, and Tina Johnson. There are 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mary Louise McCarty, of Chandler, Ariz., and Pauline Aske, of Albert Lea; three brothers, Art Zamora, of Mesa, Ariz., Johnny Zamora, of Albert Lea, and Jacob Zamora, of Austin. He will also be missed by his pet dog, Prince.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Emma, in January of 1997; one son in infancy; two sisters, Ofelia and Mamie; and four brothers, Joe, Daniel, Ricky and David.

C. R. 'Dutch' Elder

AMES — C.R. "Dutch" Elder, 90, of Ames, died Monday, Oct. 6, 1997, of heart failure at his home. Burial was in the Iowa State University Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997, at the First United Methodist Church, Ames.

The Adams Funeral Home in Ames is in charge of arrangements.

C. R. "Dutch" Elder was born on Feb. 25, 1907, near Klemme, the son of Ralph and Mabel (Fuller) Elder.

Mr. Elder graduated from Iowa State University in 1929, with a bachelor's degree in journalism. In 1932, he married Helen Louise Campbell.

Mr. Elder worked in the circulation department of The Farmer's Wife magazine; was manager of the manager of the Blooming Prairie, Minn., Times; editor of the Osceola Tribune; advertising manager of the Osceola Sentinel; associate editor of the Agricultural Extension Service and was later the first director of the Information Service, which brought together all the campus mass media services; field secretary and later executive secretary of the ISU Foundation, where he worked on development of the Iowa State Center; ISU publications editor; and later edited and produced the university catalog and other publications. Mr. Elder retired in 1976.

He served as secretary-treasurer, vice president and president of the American Association of Agricultural College Editors; chaired the press committee serving the National 4-H Club Congress; and served on the board of directors of the National Project in Agricultural Communication.

Mr. Elder was a guide for 12 Russian agricultural authorities who visited Iowa in 1995 — the first post-war technical exchange with the USSR.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Elder, of Ames; one daughter, Martha Ann Elder Trundeanu of Dexter, Mich.; one son, Charles Richard Elder of Clive; four grandchildren; and one sister, Reva Waddingham of Garner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Elder and Mabel Elder.

Charles Hoil

NORTHWOOD — Charles Hoil, 77, of Northwood, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center West, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home.

Kenneth L. Ammerman

CLARION — Kenneth L. Ammerman, 63, of Clarion, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the Community Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Willim Funeral Home.

Alecia D. Sibert

CHARLES CITY — Alecia D. Sibert, 68, of the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City, and formerly of 515 18th Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the nursing home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St.

Virginia Stille

BRITT — Virginia Stille, 60, of Britt, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner.

William Arthur Curtis

CHARLES CITY — William Arthur Curtis, 88, a resident of 302 Ninth Street, died Monday (Oct. 20, 1997) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., with the Rev. James Troxel, interim pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Thursday.

William Arthur Curtis was born April 10, 1909, in Des Moines.

Survivors include one brother, Ted Curtis of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Harold C. Harmon Jr.

CLEVELAND, Minn. — Harold C. Harmon Jr., 68, of Cleveland, died Monday, Sept. 22, 1997, at his home.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Mark Boorsma officiating. There was no visitation.

Woodland Hills Funeral Home, Mankato, was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Harmon was born on July 9, 1929, at Sheffield, Iowa, to Harold Harmon Sr. and Goldie (Williams) Harmon. He attended school in Sheffield and worked for the Sheffield Brick and Tile.

He was a truck driver for M.J. Thada in Thornton, Iowa, and a supervisor for Gopher State Silica in Ottawa.

He married Phyllis (Davis) Harmon on Nov. 10, 1950, at Hampton, Iowa.

He was a member of NRA, the Historical Society and MSA.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, his family and his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Cleveland; four sons, James B. Harmon and his wife, Julie, of Le Center; Jackie J. Harmon and special friend, Nanette Swan, of St. Peter; John K. Harmon and his wife, Barb, of Ottawa; and Jay W. Harmon and his wife, Nancy, of Le Center; four daughters, Joyce C. Lamont and her husband, Jeffrey, of Marseilles, Ill.; Judy A. Goettlicher and her husband, Christopher, of Cleveland; Jan A. Harmon of Cleveland; Jeri H Stapek of Sioux Falls, S.D.; special friend, Kris Fultz, of Nicollet; 23 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Harmon and his wife, Bev, of Denver, Colo.; Robert Harmon, and his wife, Gin, of Hansel, Iowa; three sisters, Betty Emhoff, of Sheffield, Iowa Helen Thada, and husband Merlin, of Thornton, Iowa; Patricia McLaughlin and her husband, Joseph, of Dougherty, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Sandra Schultz and her husband, David, of Le Sueur; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one niece and one brother-in-law.

Dena J. Siemens

TITONKA — Dena J. Siemens, 92, of Titonka, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the Titonka Care Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home, Buffalo Center.

Dallas L. Nelson

MASON CITY — Dallas L. Nelson, 70, of 221 Fifth St. N.E., died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.

G. Katherine Shields

MASON CITY — G. Katherine Shields, 85, 54 Sunny Circle, died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. David Shogren of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, and until time of services on Friday.

G. Katherine Shields was born March 18, 1912, the daughter of Hennell L. And Mary Katherine (Jensen) James in Mason City. Katherine attended Mason City schools.

Katherine married Donald G. Shields Sr. on Oct. 4, 1933, in Mason City.

Katherine taught organ lessons at the Jones Piano House in Mason City.

Donald and Katherine enjoyed wintering in Estero, Fla., for 16 years. Katherine enjoyed sewing and especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Donna K. Worley and her husband, Harold, of Mason City, and Julie A. Emhoff and her husband, Keith, of Sheffield; one son, Donald C. Shields Jr. and his wife, Catherine, Davenport; eight grandchildren, Vicki Montgomery and her husband, Scott, Indianola; Sally Heuberger and her husband, John, Sheffield; Jon Emhoff and his wife, Michelle, Sheffield; Jim Emhoff and his wife, Donna, Sheffield; Chad Emhoff and his wife, Holly, Sheffield; Donald Shields III and his wife, Denise, Miamisburg, Ohio; Christine Weber and her husband, Dennis, Courtland, Ill,; and Jeffrey Shields, Davenport; 13 great-grandchildren, Ryan and Shannon Montgomery, Katie and Josh Heuberger, Cody Emhoff, Jesse, Nicholas and Jacob Emhoff, Brooke Emhoff, Donald Shields IV and Nicole, Amanda and Zach Weber; and one brother in-law, Norman Stilwell, Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald C. Shields Sr. in 1988; one sister, Dorothy Stilwell; and two brothers, William and Hennell James.

Bernice Tjarks

TITONKA — Bernice Tjarks, 81, of Titonka, died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at the Titonka Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dennis Redeker officiating. Burial will be in the Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home.

Bernice Tjarks was born Feb. 23, 1916, on a farm near Woden.

Survivors include her children, Gloriann Brue, Buffalo Center; Shirley Meyer, El Paso, Texas, and Roger Tjarks, Titonka; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and three brothers, John Isebrands and Clarence Isebrands, both of Eugene, Ore., and Orval Isebrands, Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and four sisters.

NORTHWOOD — Charles Allen Hoil, 77, of Northwood, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center West, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manly, with the Rev. Thomas McAndrew officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South, Northwood, with a 6 p.m. prayer service.

Charles Allen Hoil was born on May 12, 1920, in Marble Rock, to Charles G. And Mae Allen Hoil. He graduated from Marble Rock High School in 1937.

He entered the armed service in November of 1942 and received his honorable discharge in November of 1945.

Charles married Mable V. Gaffney on March 5, 1946, at St. Joseph's Rectory in New Hampton.

They lived in New Hampton where Charles worked for Oliver in Charles City. In 1953 they began farming in the Nora Springs area.

They moved in 1960 to the Manly and Grafton area. In 1972, they moved to a farm near Kensett. In 1986, they retired from farming, moving to Northwood.

Charles is survived by one son, Terry and his wife, Trudi, of Ankeny; three grandchildren, Tim and his wife, Teresa, of Davenport; Lisa Hoil of Hummelstown, Pa., and Mike Hoil of Ankeny; two great-grandchildren, Kathleen and Nathan Hoil of Davenport; and one brother, Richard Hoil of Dell Rapids, S.D.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mable.

BRITT — Virginia A. Stille, 60, of Britt, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church, Goodell, with the Rev. Jerry Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery, Goodell.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Home, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner.

Virginia Ann Stille, the daughter of Paul C. and Florence M. (Mason) Veldhouse, was born May 17, 1937, in Belmond.

She attended a one-room rural schoolhouse in Avery Township until she was 9 and graduated from Goodell High School in 1954. She attended college at Iowa State University in Ames.

On July 8, 1955, she was married to Robert R. Stille in Goodell. While Bob was in the U.S. Army, they made their home in Arlington, Va., and Fort Sheridan, Ill.

In October of 1958, they moved to Goodell where they farmed. In the spring of 1962, they moved west of Klemme and continued farming where Virginia was an active partner in the farming operation from chasing cattle to driving tractors. In October of 1996, they moved to Eagle Lake.

She enjoyed her husband, Bob, and her three "little girls" Laurie, Linda and Lisa. She also enjoyed fishing with Bob, bowling with her friends, bowling tournaments, trips on Labor Day weekend to Lake Superior, watching Bob play softball for Buttr Top and Sunday dinners with her family.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Goodell, Ladies Aid, Garner Women's Bowling Association and the Klemme Girl Scouts where she was a scout leader for 16 years.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Stille, of Britt; three daughters, Laurie S. Anderson and her husband, Doug, and their children, Brittany and Aaron,of Nevada; Linda S. Skogerboe and her husband, Mark, and their children, Anna and Amy of Goodell; and Lisa S. Barillas and her husband, Chris, and their son, Nicholas, of Maxwell; and her parents, Paul and Florence Veldhouse of Goodell.

Kenneth Leroy Ammerman

CLARION — Kenneth Leroy Ammerman, 63, of Clarion, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the Community Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the United Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Candace Adams officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Willim Funeral Home.

Kenneth Leroy Ammerman was born on Aug. 7, 1934, at Goldfield.

Survivors include his wife, Caroline, of Clarion; children, Keith,of Farmington, N.M.; Roger of Clarion; and Colleen Hiemstra of Goldfield; five granddaughters; his mother, Lena Ammerman of Clarion; brothers, Lyle of Clarion; Melvin and Donald, both of Dows; Robert of Tulsa, Okla., and Ronald of Grand Island, Neb.; and two sisters, Betty Hilpipre of Homer, Ill., and LaVonne Maxwell of Clarion.

He was preceded in death by his father and one sister.

Clarence B. Penning

BUFFALO CENTER — Clarence B. Penning, 83, of Buffalo Center, died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home.

LAKE MILLS — Roger L. Thompson, 64, of 103 S. Eighth Ave. W., died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Salem Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Roger Dykstra officiating. Burial will be in Salem Memorial Cemetery, with military rites by the Otto/Chose American Legion Post #235.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given to the Salem Lutheran Church Elevator Fund in his memory.

Roger L. Thompson, was born Sept. 10, 1933, in Eldora.

Survivors include his wife, Norma, of Lake Mills; three daughters, Nancy Heinke, San Antonio, Texas; Julie Trebil of Clear Lake; and Lisa Farland of Shorewood, Minn.; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.

Dallas L. Nelson

MASON CITY — Dallas L. Nelson, 70, of 221 Fifth St. N.E., died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.

Marguerite I. Marzen

MARBLE ROCK — Marguerite I. Marzen, 92, of 2990 Dancer Ave., Marble Rock, died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at Floyd County Hospital, Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Joshua David Irwin

MASON CITY — Joshua David Irwin, 3-day-old son of Danielle Davison and Kenny Irwin, of 656 11th St. N.E., died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Betty Henken

KLEMME — Betty Henken, 63, of Klemme, died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at University Hospitals, Iowa City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Tenold Funeral Home, Klemme.

Alecia D. Sibert

MASON CITY — Alecia D. Sibert, 68, of I.O.O.F. Home, and formerly of 515 18th Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the nursing home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with the Rev. Curt Schneider, pastor, Messiah Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. Friday at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to services.

Other arrangements are incomplete at the funeral home.

Henry Pruin

MASON CITY — Henry Pruin, 89, of 312 23rd St. S.W., died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at the Willow Creek Care Center.

Funeral services are tentatively set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave.

Visitation will begin after 3 p.m. Friday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., where other arrangements are incomplete.

Ellen D. Bonini

MASON CITY — Ellen D. Siers Bonini, 81, of 232 Fifth St. N.W., died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Diversay Parkway & Marshfield Ave., Chicago, Ill., with Father Louis Cameli officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, River Grove, Ill.

Estelle and Ed Gabel will greet friends after 7 p.m. today at their home, 232 Fifth St. N.W.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, is in charge of local arrangements.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Ewald-Barlock Funeral Home, 2501-03 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, Ill.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa, Community Kitchen and Habitat for Humanity.

Ellen Delores (Siers) Bonini was born Dec. 16, 1915, in Old Forge, Pa., the daughter of Ralph and Emilia (Fofi) Panfili.

She was a secretary to the comptroller for the Milwaukee Railroad for 25 years.

She married Albert Bonini on Aug. 21, 1957, in Chicago, Ill.

She was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Chicago, Ill.

She is survived by one daughter, Estelle (Siers) Gabel and her husband, Edward, of Mason City; two sisters, Enise Pucci, Bay Village, Ohio, and Eva Suarez, Brick, N.J.; one brother, Albert Panfili and his wife, Dorothy, Honesdale, Pa.; one sister-in-law, Fortunata Bonini, Chicago, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Giles Siers and Albert Bonini; and four sisters.

The family would also like to extend a special thank-you to Dr. David Ruen, Matt Berry, Mary Horvath and Katie Trump and all the Amicare workers and nurses who took care of her.

Henry 'Hank' Pruin

MASON CITY — Henry "Hank" Pruin, 89, of 312 23rd St. S.W., died Wednesday morning (Oct. 22, 1997) at the Willow Creek Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. David R. Shogren officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 3 p.m. today at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Wesley United Methodist Church.

Henry was born on May 6, 1908, the third of seven children, of John and Grace (Heikes) Pruin in Butler County. His early life was spent in the Butler and Grundy County area and he attended school in Emmetsburg.

Hank was united in marriage to Ruth Galpin on March 28, 1933, in Grundy Center and they have had a wonderful 64 years of marriage.

They moved to the Mason City area in the early 1940s where he continued his farming career. Following his retirement from farming, he worked as a security guard in 1968 and 1969 at the Libby Owens Glass Plant. In 1978, they moved into Mason City where they have lived ever since.

Hank was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and the Golden Age group. He was also active with various other church groups. As his sons grew up he served as a 4-H leader and a volunteer at the North Iowa Fairgrounds. He served on the Mason Township School Board.

When he could he spent time with his loving grandchildren. His love of horses and raising Belgians carried him through Iowa and Wisconsin to watch harness racing. If Hank disappeared for a time, he could usually be found fishing at area ponds or watching baseball.

Hank along with his loving wife, Ruth, is survived by three sons, Paul and his wife, Marlene Pruin, Rockwell; Robert and his wife, "Jean" Jeanette Pruin, Seattle, Wash.; and Harold and his wife, Nancy Pruin, Coggon; eight adoring grandchildren, Doug and Tammy Pruin, Rockwell; Barb and Bill Moorehead, Mason City; Leigh and John Seahan, Roland; Sandra and Jon Kasky, Carmel Valley, Calif.; David Pruin, Seattle, Wash.; Becky and Chris Gibbs, Omaha, Neb.; Grant and Lisa Pruin, San Antonio, Texas; and April Pruin, Kansas City, Mo.; 13 great-grandchildren, Jen, Krista, Mark, Matt and Kendra Pruin, Rockwell; Dustin and Josh Moorehead, Mason City; Sonja Kasky, Carmel Valley, Calif.; Christye and Alyssa Gibbs, Omaha, Neb.; Jordan, Jacob and Ali Jo Sheahan, Roland.

Hank was the last of seven brothers and sisters and was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Tillie Huisman; and five brothers, Peter, John, Bill, Louie and Herman Pruin.

Bernice Tjarks

TITONKA — Bernice Tjarks, 81, of Titonka, died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at the Titonka Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dennis Redeker officiating. Burial will be in the Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home.

Bernice Tjarks was born Feb. 23, 1916, on a farm near Woden.

Survivors include her children, Gloriann Brue, Buffalo Center, Shirley Meyer, El Paso, Texas, and Roger Tjarks, Titonka; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three brothers, John Isebrands and Clarence Isebrands, both of Titonka, and Orval Isebrands, Mason City; and one sister, Anna Bentley of Eugene, Ore.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and four sisters.

Alecia D. Sibert

CHARLES CITY — Alecia D. (Mrs. Verl) Sibert, 68, of the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City, and formerly of 515 18th Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the nursing home of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with the Rev. Curt Schneider, pastor, Messiah Lutheran Church, Charles City, officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Saturday.

Mrs. Sibert, the former Alecia Darlene Rodgers, was born March 15, 1929, in Manchester, the daughter of George E. and Neta (Durfey) Rodgers. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1947.

On April 21, 1956, in Charles City, she was united in marriage to Verl A. Sibert. The couple lived for a while in Davenport, before moving to Charles City in the 1960s, where they raised their family. Mr. Sibert died Aug. 15, 1983, in Charles City.

From 1963 to 1968, Mrs. Sibert was employed as a clerk at the former May Drug Store in Charles City.

She was a member of the White Farm Auxiliary in Charles City and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She was a former member of the Cedar Valley Rebekah Lodge #226 and St. John Ev. Lutheran Church of Charles City.

Living family members include two daughters, Kathy Sage of Mason City, and Linda Deck and her husband, Steve, of Denton, Texas; a brother, Marlin D. Rodgers of Eden Prairie, Minn.; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son who died in 1953.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the I.O.O.F. Home of Mason City, or the Asbury United Methodist Church Youth Ministries, Denton, Texas.

Roger L. Thompson

LAKE MILLS — Roger L. Thompson, 64, of 103 S. Eighth Ave. W., died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Salem Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Roger Dykstra officiating. Burial will be in Salem Memorial Cemetery, with military rites by Otto/Chose American Legion Post #235.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given to the Salem Lutheran Church Elevator Fund in his memory.

Roger L. Thompson, was born Sept. 10, 1933, in Eldora.

Survivors include his wife, Norma, of Lake Mills; three daughters, Nancy Heinke of San Antonio, Texas; Julie Trebil of Clear Lake; and Lisa Farland of Shorewood, Minn.; five grandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis Moen, Lake Mills.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.

Dallas L. Nelson

MASON CITY — Dallas L. Nelson, 70, of 221 Fifth St. N.E., died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Ken Hatland officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Dallas Lyle Nelson was born April 30, 1927, at Harden Township, the son of Oscar and Mildred (Ellison) Nelson. He graduated from Dows High School.

He served in the United States Army from 1946-1949.

On April 30, 1977, he married Linda Fisher at Lake Mills.

Dallas was employed as a printer, working at Central Show and Klipto. He was last employed at Mid-America Dental prior to his retirement.

He enjoyed golfing, watching stock car racing and bowling. He loved talking to people.

He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Nelson, Mason City; one daughter, Cindalee Bard and her husband, Gary, Reno, Nev.; two sons, Mike Nelson, Auburn, Calif.; and Jim Rothchild and his wife, Rose, Woodland, Calif.; six grandchildren; a special little friend, Brittany Jones; aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Ruth Fisher, Lake Mills; and his beloved dog, Buttons.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lewis Nelson.

Marguerite I. Marzen

MARBLE ROCK — Marguerite I. Marzen, 92, of 2990 Dancer Ave., died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Dougherty, with the Rev. Stephen Meyer officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Dougherty.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. today at St. Patrick's Catholic School, Dougherty, with a Scriptural prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday.

Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.

Marguerite I. Marzen was born May 30, 1905, at Greene, the daughter of Numa and Magdalene (Kirsch) Weston.

She received her education at Sacred Heart Academy, Greene.

She was united in marriage to Louis Marzen on June 15, 1926. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1982.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Dougherty, a member of the Catholic Ladies Auxiliary and the Senior Citizens of Dougherty.

Survivors include two sons, Charles Marzen, Marble Rock; and Max Marzen, New Albin; four daughters, Peggy Marzen, Marble Rock; Maxine Zea, Rockwell; Joan Nettleton, Greene, and Charlene Roderick, Waukegan, Ill.; 28 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Carter, Rockford, and Pearl Stevens, Winterhaven, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, Louis Jr. and Paul; two grandsons, Alan Lee Ubben and baby Ralph Marzen; and three brothers, Graydon, Lowren and Carl Weston.

Edward 'Eddy' Krein

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Edward "Eddy" Krein, 76, of Round Rock, formerly of Forest City, Iowa, died Monday (Oct. 20, 1997) at his home in Round Rock.

Memorial services were held, Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Round Rock, with graveside services to be held at a later date in Forest City, Iowa.

Eddy was born Jan. 1, 1921, in McClouskey, N.D., the son of John and Helen Krein. He was united in marriage to Beverly Lewis on Oct. 13, 1947.

Eddy was employed by Winnebago Industries in Forest City, Iowa, from 1968 through 1980, BJK Industries of Fort Smith, Ark., from 1980 up until his retirement in 1987.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly, of Round Rock, Texas; four sons, Terry Krein and Mike Krein, both of Leland, Iowa; Rick Krein,of Forest City, Iowa, and Dave Krein, of Van Buren, Ark.; six daughters, Vicki Fruhwirth and Joanie Nelson, both of Forest City, Iowa; Judy Chase of Holiday, Fla.; Lauri Richardson of Leander, Texas; and Cheri Payne and Lisa Hartman, both of Round Rock, Texas; 23 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Rueben Krein of Louisville, Ky.; and one sister, Elsie Vietz of McClouskey, N.D.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, three sisters and two sons, Roger and Johnny.

Beck Funeral Home, Austin, Texas, was in charge of arrangements.

Clarence Penning

BUFFALO CENTER — Clarence Penning, 79, of 3802 240th Ave., died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dennis Redeker officiating. Interment will be in the Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetery, rural Titonka, with military rites by the Buffalo Center American Legion/V.F.W.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Winter Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Clarence Burton Penning was born Feb. 13, 1918, near Britt, to Bielto and Rally (Redenius) Penning.

He was baptized at the Christian Reformed Church, near Woden, and confirmed at the Ramsey Reformed Church near Titonka, where he remained a member for 61 years. Clarence was active in the church his entire life, earlier, in the youth fellowship and as Editor in Chief of the Ramsey Reporter, as an usher, and later serving on the consistory each available term from 1963 to 1990.

Clarence attended school at German Township #1 and enjoyed organizing and attending the school reunions. Following his education he farmed with his Dad and helped the neighbors.

On Dec. 31, 1941, Clarence married Dorothy Sleper at the Ramsey Reformed Church.

From 1942 to 1946, Clarence served in the United States Army in the 81st Wildcat Division. He was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W.

Clarence and Dorothy lived and farmed near Britt from 1946-1963 and since that time near Buffalo Center. Clarence loved to farm and loved his family.

Clarence passed way at the Hancock County Medical Hospital, in Britt, on Oct. 22, 1997, following a brief fight with melanoma cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy; daughter, Barbara and her husband, Robert Donkersloot, of Mount Pleasant; son, Douglas Penning and his special friend, Karen Larson, of Buffalo Center; daughter, Carolyn and her husband, Jay Edgar, of Mason City; three grandchildren, Carina, Ryan and Austin Donkersloot; one brother, Robert Penning and his wife, Magdalene, of Corwith; one sister, Thelma and her husband, Richard Beenken, of Algona; one sister-in-law, Amelia Graves of Buffalo Center; and nieces and nephews.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, John, Marvin and one in infancy.

Viola Larson

RICEVILLE — Viola Larson, 80, formerly of Des Moines, died Thursday (Oct. 23, 1997) at the Riceville Community Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home with the Rev. Matthew Versemann of St. Peter's Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery at Mitchell.

Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Viola Margaret Larson was born on Dec. 12, 1916, in Bolan.

Survivors include her two sisters, Millie Koschmeder of Riceville and Betty Grimm of Harlingen, Texas; and two brothers, Nuel of St. Ansgar and Virgil of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister.

Betty Ann Henken

KLEMME — Betty Ann Henken, 63, of Klemme, died Wednesday (Oct. 22, 1997) at University Hospitals, Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Jerry Robertson officiating. Burial will be in the Concord Township Cemetery, Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Tenold Funeral Home, Klemme, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Betty Ann was born July 13, 1934, at Wesley.

Survivors include her husband, Gerd, of Klemme; stepdaughters, Valerie, Crystal and Tammy; stepsons, Gregory, Michael and Scott; 15 stepgrandchildren; and one sister, Barbara Haugland of Garner.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jean Oudekerk

HAMPTON — Jean Oudekerk, 49, of Hampton, died Thursday (Oct. 23, 1997) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Calvary Assembly Church with the Rev. Jay W. West officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home.

Jean was born March 18, 1948, in Kansas City, Mo.

Survivors include her husband, Randy Oudekerk of Hampton; one daughter, Christina Ratzlaff of Hampton; two sons, James Newman and David Newman, both of Hampton; her mother, Deloris Dyer of Independence, Mo.; two sisters, Roma Abernathey of Hampton and Amy Welsh of Independence, Mo.; two brothers, Tim Dyer and Robert Dyer, both of Independence, Mo.; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents.

Robert "Bob" DeVries

BUFFALO CENTER — Robert "Bob" DeVries, 84, died Thursday (Oct. 23, 1997) at the Timely Mission Nursing Home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home.

Dena J. Siemens

TITONKA — Dena J. Siemens, 92, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at the Titonka Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Winter Funeral Home. Other arrangements are pending at the funeral home in Buffalo Center.

Ruth Koehler

CHARLES CITY — Ruth Koehler, 85, a former resident of 1921 Jersey Ave., Rockford, died Thursday (Oct. 23, 1997) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church, with the Rev. J. Larry Vallery and the Rev. Debra Lincoln officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and from 9 until 11:30 a.m. on Monday. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Ruth Frances Burdge was born Aug. 6, 1912, at Lakewood, N.J.

Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Bonzer of Nashua, and Dorothy Albright of Lisbon; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, four brothers and five sisters.

Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa or Trinity United Methodist Church, both of Charles City.

Joseph R. Hanson

PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — Joseph R. Hanson, 82, died peacefully Wednesday night (Oct. 22, 1997) at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, after an automobile accident.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 15033Highway 13, Prior Lake.

Viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ballard Busse Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. S.E., Prior Lake.

Joe was born on Jan. 18, 1915, on a farm in Elgin, Iowa.

He was Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy, worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, both in the Production Credit Association in Mason City, Iowa, and in Washington, D.C., as deputy administrator of the Farmers Home Administration.

He was also vice president and general manager of Supersweet Feeds, Montreal, Canada, and credit manager for International Milling in Minneapolis.

He was married to Marjorie Louise Orwick on March 7, 1942, and raised three children, Barbara, David and Joe Jr. He was widowed in 1985 and married longtime family friend, Evelyn Christopherson in 1987.

They maintain homes in Prior Lake and Sun City, Ariz. Joe was active in his two churches in Prior Lake and Sun City and was a member of Sun City's Kiwanis Club.

He was widowed on Oct. 18, 1997.

His family remembers him with love as a man of dignity, responsibility and great kindness and compassion.

He is survived by his children and their spouses, Joseph Hanson Jr., of Bloomington; David and Sheila Hanson of Anchorage, Alaska; and Barbara and Pietro D'Amato of Geneva, Switzerland; and by Evelyn's children, John and Sandra Christopherson of Anchorage, Alaska, Claire and Gary Nelson of Minneapolis, and Jean Christopherson and David Hashmall of Edina.

He deeply loved his grandchildren, Fabiano and Alessandro D'Amato, Rose and Maria Hanson, Rune and Tor Christopherson and Joseph and Sarah Hashmall.

Raymond F. Benish

MASON CITY — Raymond F. Benish, 75, of 938 N. Van Buren, died Thursday (Oct. 23, 1997) at home, following a courageous struggle with lung cancer.

Ray was born Nov. 26, 1921, at Prairie du Chien, Wis., to Edward G. and Faye (Shockley) Benish. Following graduation from Prairie du Chien High School (class of 1939), Ray married his high school sweetheart, Mary Dolores "Loll" Wallbaum/Fernette at St. Gabriel's Church, Prairie du Chien, on Feb. 12, 1942.

Ray served as a corporal in the Army Air Corps from 1942-1946 and then worked as a brakeman/conductor for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 36 years, retiring in 1982. He was a 50-year member of the United Transportation Union and served for several years as union steward. Ray was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City and the Eagles Club at Prairie du Chien. His hobbies, which included gardening, fishing and hunting morel mushrooms, reflected his love of the outdoors and his appreciation of the simple and natural things of life.

Ray will be remembered as a "truly good man", a natural philosopher and teacher who cared deeply about his family and friends, a man who held high standards of honesty, justice and fairness but was not judgmental. His family benefited from the unconditional love he bestowed upon them and will hold him dearly in their hearts forever.

He is survived by Mary D., his wife and companion of 55 years; daughter, Linda (Benish/Phillips) Boss and husband W. Andrew, St. Paul, Minn.; son, Thomas, Mason City; daughter, Judith (Benish) Heller and husband, Patrick, Indianola; son, Edward and wife, Pamela (Marth), Winona, Minn.; daughter, Mary Lynn (Benish/McCollum) Timko and husband, Roger, Storm Lake; and daughter, Laura (Benish) Quintero and husband, Paul, Mason City; 12 grandchildren, Michael Phillips and wife, Alisa; Kari-lyn Phillips, Leslie Byrne, Angela and Meredith Heller, Lisa and Adam Benish, Ben and Joe McCollum, Mary Rose Timko, and Natalie and Robbie Quintero; one great-grandchild, Kayleigh Phillips; and numerous aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Stephen Jay, in infancy; and his only brother, H. Edward.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, where a flag folding ceremony will be conducted by members of Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will begin after 4 p.m. Sunday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., where a rosary will be said at 3:30 p.m. for those who wish to attend, followed by a Scriptural wake service at 7 p. m.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or the donor's choice in memory of Raymond F. Benish.

Bernice Dorthea Marti

MASON CITY — Bernice Dorthea Marti, 85, of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 24, 1997) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center.

Private family funeral services will be held. Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., is in charge of arrangements.

Bernice Dorthea Marti was born March 15, 1912, in Mason City, daughter of Jacob J. And Pearl (Wendell) Marti.

Survivors include three brothers, Milton Marti and his wife, Helen, Canton, Mich.; Curtis Marti and his wife, Dallas, Minnetonka, Minn., and Jay R. Marti and his wife, Marilyn, New Ulm, Minn.; 10 nieces and nephews; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Robert 'Bob' T.DeVries Jr.

BUFFALO CENTER — Robert "Bob" T. DeVries Jr., 84, of 313 Second St. N.E., died Thursday (Oct. 23, 1997) at the Timely Mission Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lois Abel officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Winter Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Robert Teaka DeVries Jr. was born Jan. 16, 1913, in Buffalo Township.

Survivors include his wife, Harriet, of Buffalo Center; one son, Ronald DeVries, Albuquerque, N.M.; three sisters, Ethel Oldaker, Jefferson; Gladys Becker, Algona, and Ruth Wilson, Buffalo Center; and three brothers, Charlie DeVries, Jack DeVries and Richard DeVries, all of Buffalo Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one brother and one sister.

FOREST CITY — Ruth Olson, 95, of Forest City, died Friday (Oct. 24, 1997) at the Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church.

Other arrangements are incomplete at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home.

John 'Jack' Halstead

CHARLES CITY — John "Jack" Halstead, 71, of 2135 Pin Oak Estates Lane, died Friday (Oct. 24, 1997) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St.

Betty Delk

CLEAR LAKE — Betty Delk, 78, of Chicago, Ill., died Friday (Oct. 24, 1997) at her home in Chicago, Ill. She was the sister of Katie Lane, Clear Lake.

Memorial services will be held at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., where other arrangements are incomplete.

MASON CITY — Memorial services for Beatrice G. Robinson, 75, of 665 W. Seventh St., Garner, formerly of Mason City, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1309 S. Kentucky Ave..

Beatrice G. Robinson died Friday, Oct. 17, 1997, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

MASON CITY — Joshua David Irwin, 3-day-old infant son of Kenneth Irwin and Danielle Davison, 656 11th St. N.E., died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1997) at Abbot Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. David Shogren of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charge of arrangements.

Joshua is survived by his parents, Kenneth Irwin and Danielle Davison, Mason City; one sister, Brooke, Mason City; maternal grandmother, Janelle Fink, Hampton; maternal great-grandparents, Orean Davis, Mason City, and Marvin and Dealta McKee, Chapin; paternal grandparents, Bob and Shirley Irwin, Hampton; paternal great-grandmother, Viola Holck, Britt; several aunts and uncles and great aunts and uncles; two cousins, Johnny and Taylor Hovenga, Hampton; and several other cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, David Davison; and two great-grandfathers.

CHARLES CITY — Lucile A. Erion, 90, of Charles City, died Friday (Oct. 24, 1997) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.