GARNER — Susan Schulke, 55, of Garner, died Thursday (April 30, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner.

VENTURA — Hulda Olson, 87, of Ventura, died Thursday (April 30, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner.

GARNER — Mildred A. Haes, 90, of Garner, died Thursday (April 30, 1998) at the Concord Care Center, Garner.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, in Garner.

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

Other arrangements are incomplete at Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner.

BODE — Anton "Tony" Weydert, 86, of Bode, died Wednesday (April 29, 1998) at Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Bode, with the Rev. Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2:30 to 9 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, with a 7:30 p.m. parish prayer service and an 8:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary.

Anton "Tony" Weydert was born Jan. 17, 1912 in Bode.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret, of Bode; one son, Dwaine Weydert, of Bode; and two daughters, Bonnie Harms, of West Bend; and Barbara Hanisch, of Humboldt; nine grandchildren; two stepgrand-children; seven great-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-grand-children.

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

NORTHWOOD — Roy Wilmer Gentz, 86, of Northwood, died Wednesday (April 29, 1998) at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Alf Merseth officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Conner Colonial Chapel, 99-11th St. S. Northwood, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Roy Wilmer Gentz was born on Dec. 19, 1911, in rural Worth County, Iowa, near Grafton, the son of William and Mathilda (Hanson) Gentz. He was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church, Northwood.He attended and received his education in the Otranto School system. After completing his schooling, he helped his parents on the family farm near Miltonville, before moving four miles west of Northwood and then moving east of Northwood where he continued to help his parents farm.

He was united in marriage to Caroline Thompson on Oct. 4, 1936, in Northwood. After their marriage, he continued to farm for 20 years east of Northwood, before moving back to the Miltonville area where they farmed on the Beulah Saltou farm for 23 years, before moving into Northwood. After moving to Northwood, he was employed on the Dale Jones farm as a farm hand for 11 years until his retirement.

He enjoyed talking to his friends and family on the phone, playing cards, hunting and fishing.

He was a member of the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Caroline Gentz, of Northwood; four children, Junette Burrier and her husband, Richard, of Mason City; Viola Samuelson and her husband, Fred, of Nevada, Iowa; Violet Baldwin and her husband, Roger, of Albert Lea, Minn., and Roger Gentz and his wife, Eloise, of Northwood; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two brothers, William Gentz and his wife, Esther, of Northwood and Raymond Gentz and his wife, Dorothy, of Northwood; three sisters, Wilma Thompson and her husband, Olaf, of Lake Mills; Florence Bottleman, of Northwood; and Dorothy Low and her husband, Russell, of Northwood; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Arhur Gentz.

CLEAR LAKE — James L. Ahrens, 57, of 308 S. Third St., Clear Lake, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Fred Lewis, officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

Memorials may be used to establish a scholarship fund in his name.

Jim was born Aug. 23, 1940 in Sutherland, Iowa, the son of Edmond F. and Nellie Mae (Stanton) Ahrens.

He graduated from Sutherland High School in 1958. As a high school student, Jim was named to the Iowa Daily Press Association Class B 1958 First Team All-State Basketball Team. He was also elected All-Conference in football, basketball and baseball.

After graduation, he attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa and earned a bachelor of arts degree in physical education and history in 1962. He lettered four years in basketball and still holds the following records at Buena Vista: career points (1,975); single game points (51); points in a single year (701); field goals in a single game (17); free throws in a year (319); free throws (26-28); free throws in an Iowa Conference year (185); free throws in an Iowa Conference game (21-22); career rebounds (1,972); rebounds in a year (682); and rebounds in a single game (33). He started 94 straight games out of 95. Following the completion of his collegiate career, he was named to NAIA Second Team and Associated Press Third Team Little All-American Basketball Teams. He led Buena Vista to an NAIA Tournament finals berth. His Iowa Conference season free throw (185) and rebound (389) records still remain intact. He was selected a charter member of Buena Vista College's Hall of Fame in 1968.

His teaching and coaching career began at Spirit Lake, Iowa where he taught American Heritage and social studies. He also was the head basketball coach and assistant football coach. He moved on to U High in Iowa City, where he was a physical education teacher and head boys basketball coach. He then taught social studies and coached basketball, baseball and was the assistant football coach at Postville, Iowa.

In 1970, Jim came to Clear Lake High School. For 11 years, he taught high school social studies and coached basketball, baseball and was assistant football coach. His 1972-73 (22-3) and 1978-79 (12-11) basketball teams qualified for the state tournament. His baseball team defeated both Mason City and Newman in the 1972 Sectional Tournament.

In 1981, Jim was named administrator's assistant at CLHS in addition to his teaching position. In 1984, he was forced to give up coaching basketball when he was diagnosed with diabetes. He finishing 21 years of coaching basketball with an overall record of 238-194. For 25 years, he was active as an official for basketball, baseball and softball contests, including district and state games.

Jim furthered his education by earning a Master's Degree in School Administration from Drake University in 1991. Earlier this year, Jim retired as vice principal and athletic director at Clear Lake High School.

Athletics were also a fun part of the Ahrens family at home, as the Thanksgiving Holiday always included a family basketball game. He also enjoyed golfing with his children and friends. His grandchildren were also a very special part of his life.

He enjoyed membership in the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, the Iowa High School Athletic Director's Association and Iowa high school boys and girls athletic associations.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of Clear Lake; three sons, Mike Ahrens and his wife, Lisa, of Clear Lake, Mark Ahrens and his wife, Teresa, of Simpsonville, S.C., and Matthew Ahrens and his wife, Pamala, of Des Moines, Iowa; three grandchildren, Adam, Alyssa and Jonah Ahrens; two brothers, Duane Ahrens and his wife, Mary Ann, of Waverly, Iowa and Roger Ahrens and his wife, Louise, of Tripoli, Iowa; a sister, Marilyn Kjergaard, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

DYSART — Lorraine Gratias Lindeman, 87, of Dysart, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Overton Funeral Home, Dysart.

CLEAR LAKE — Jon Lynn Hanson, 52, of 4749B S. Shore Dr., Clear Lake, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess, officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, where other arrangements are incomplete.

NORA SPRINGS — Richard A. Westendorf, 30, of 502 First St. N.W., Nora Springs, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East.

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

GARNER — Mildred A. Haes, 90, of Garner, died Thursday (April 30, 1998) at the Concord Care Center, Garner.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, Garner, with the Rev. Kay Hooper, officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery, Garner.

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

Cataldo Funeral Home, 760 Center Ave., Garner, is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred A. Haes was born April 29, 1908 on a farm west of Garner.

She is survived by her cousins, Robertine Gatchel, of Garner; Doris Goll, of Garner; and Jeanne Stille, of Emmetsburg.

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

MASON CITY — Donald J. Rodberg, 62, of 303 19th St. S.E., died Wednesday (April 29, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Nils C. "Chris" Hellevik, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa in memory of Donald J. Rodberg.

Donald was born Aug. 15, 1935, the son of Engval S. and Bertha M. (Brunsvold) Rodberg in Mason City. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School and Mason City Junior College.

After serving in the U.S. Army, Don attended DeVries Institute in Chicago.

He was then employed by Sperry Rand in Minneapolis for several years. He also worked for Winnebago Industries in Forest City before returning to Mason City to work at Wellborn Industries. Donald retired in 1997 due to ill health.

Family members include two brothers, Stanley and his wife, Berniece Rodberg, of Sun City West, Ariz., and Eugene and his wife, Edy Rodberg, of Sioux City, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

GARNER — Susan C. Schulke, 55, of Garner, died Thursday (April 30, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Kay Hooper, officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery, Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, Garner, with a V.F.W. Auxiliary service at 7 p.m.

Susan Carolyn Schulke, the daughter of William F. and June L. (Hupton) Anderson was born Feb. 14, 1943 in Des Moines.

She attended school in Des Moines and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1961.

While in Des Moines, she worked at Peoples Finance Co., Bankers Life Co. Capital State Bank and Gibbs-Cook Equipment Co.

On Feb. 4, 1967, she was married to Dana Schulke in Des Moines. In April they moved to Spencer for two years and then to Garner where they lived for 29 years.

Sue worked for the Garner Leader for the past 10 years. She was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 5515, Garner, and held several offices on the auxiliary, district and state levels. She enjoyed working with the V.F.W. in their volunteer efforts.

She was also involved with scouting for six years. She enjoyed her family, especially playing cards and games.

She is survived by her husband, Dana Schulke, of Garner; a daughter, Laurie Jo Schulke of Lenexa, Kan.; two sons, Scott Schulke, of Lenexa, Kan., and Rusty Lee Schulke and his wife, Jennifer, of Cedar Rapids; a grandson, Nicholas Schulke; her mother, June L. Anderson, of Des Moines; two sisters, Jo Jones and her husband, Donald, of New Virginia and Mary Parker and her husband, Ivan, of Des Moines; a brother, Richard Anderson and his wife, Mellissa, of Westminster, Md.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wm. F. Anderson in 1974 and her grandparents.

VENTURA — Hulda Olson, 87, of Ventura, died Thursday (April 30, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, Garner.

Hulda Anna Sophia Olson, the daughter of Louis A. and Lena A. (Woiwod) Grell was born Sept. 23, 1910 on a farm east of Garner.

She was baptized on Oct. 23, 1910 and confirmed on April 13, 1924 at St. John's Lutheran Church.

She attended rural schools near Ventura and Ventura High School.

On June 16, 1937, she was married to Milo James Olson at St. John's Lutheran Church. They made their home near Ventura. After her husband's death, Hulda continued to live on the farm. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and visiting with her family and friends.

She was a life member of St. John's Lutheran Church and was a member of the St. John's Ladies Aid. She also was a member of the Ventura Garden Club and Happy Birthday Club.

She is survived by her daughter, LeAnna Mae Marohn of Colorado Springs, Colo.; her son, Robert Olson and his wife, Rosalie, of Ventura; five grandchildren, Melanee Gardino, Melissa Marohn, Melinda Marohn, Kevin Olson and wife, Vicky, of Clear Lake, and Mark Olson, of West Des Moines; and two great-grandchildren, Holly and Megan Gardino.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milo, May 20, 1960; her parents, Lena Grell, Nov. 19, 1977 and Louis Grell, July 22, 1983; and two brothers, Reuben Grell and Raymond Grell.

CLEAR LAKE — Dr. Milton LeRoy Knutson, 85, of 2207 N. Shore Dr., Clear Lake, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at home.

His body was cremated. Memorial services will be held the first week of June at First Congregational Church, Clear Lake.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church or Hospice.

Milton LeRoy Knutson was born Sept. 20, 1912 in Leola, S.D., son of Henry and Emma (Rogne) Knutson. His early years were spent in South Dakota, where he also attended school until moving to Clear Lake in 1926.

He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1930, attended Mason City Junior Collage and graduated from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. He established his first practice in Elkader, Iowa.

On June 30, 1935, he married Jean Matthews at First Congregational Church, two sons were born to this union.

In 1946, he joined his father in practice in Mason City and moved his family to Clear Lake, where he was active in many community affairs. He considered himself very fortunate as his older son shared his interest in scouting and free masonry and his younger son shared his interest in optometry and Rotary. Both retained as adults the love for sailing that he instructed them in as boys.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; his sons, Gordon and his wife, Julia, of Seabrook, Texas, and Eric and his wife, Patricia, of Corvallis, Ore.; three grandsons, Brian Knutson and his wife, Angelina, of Weirton, W.V., Christopher Knutson, of Seabrook, Texas, John Knutson and his wife, Shannon, of Oakland, Calif.; one granddaughter, Anna Knutson, Houston, Texas; and one great-grandson, Nathaniel Knutson, of Weirton, W.V. He considered Jay and Kelly Bergman special members of his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, is in charge of arrangements.

DYSART — Lorraine Lindeman, 87, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Dysart with the Rev. Ron Blix officiating. Burial will take place at Dysart Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Overton Funeral Home, Dysart.

Lorraine K. Lindeman was born Nov. 30, 1910, in rural Nora Springs, the daughter of Hugo and Katharine (Ahrens) Gratias.

Lorraine received her education at Nora Springs where she graduated from high school with the class of 1928. She continued her education in Waterloo where she attended nursing school and graduated as a registered nurse.

On Sept. 29, 1932, she was united in marriage to Wilford Lindeman at Galena, Ill., and they made their home most of their married life southeast of Dysart.

Lorraine later became administrator of the Sunnycrest Care Center in Dysart where she worked as a team with her husband, Wilford, until his death in 1978. She continued her duties as administrator until her retirement in 1980.

On Sept. 12, 1981, she was remarried to Leonard Siemens in Minnesota, and they made their home on Jefferson Street in Dysart, where she continued to reside following Leonard's death in 1986.

In free moments she enjoyed her family and grandchildren, traveling, her rose garden and, when able, playing golf and playing cards.

In recent months Lorraine's health failed and she became a resident of the Good Shepherd Health Center where she died Friday. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two brothers, Art Gratias, Mason City, and Paul Gratias, Osage; two sisters, Helen Quandahl and Ethel Taylor, both of Mason City; five grandchildren, Scott Lindeman, La Porte City, Sue Heth, Atlanta, Ga., Jo Lynn Ashe, Phoenix, Ariz., Jill Phelps, Ruidoso, N.M., and Lori English, Waukee; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

MASON CITY — Donald J. Rodberg, 62, of 303 19th St. S.E., died Wednesday (April 29, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Nils C. "Chris" Hellevik, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa in memory of Donald J. Rodberg.

Donald was born Aug. 15, 1935, the son of Engval S. and Bertha M. (Brunsvold) Rodberg, in Mason City. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School and Mason City Junior College.

After serving in the U.S. Army, Don attended DeVries Institute in Chicago.

He was then employed by Sperry Rand in Minneapolis for several years. He also worked for Winnebago Industries in Forest City before returning to Mason City to work at Wellborn Industries. Donald retired in 1997 due to ill health.

Family members include two brothers, Stanley and his wife, Berniece Rodberg, of Sun City West, Ariz., and Eugene and his wife, Edy Rodberg, of Sioux City, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

BRITT — Clarence C. Schmid, 79, died Saturday (May 2, 1998) at Westview Care Center, Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Evangelical Free Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Monday at Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. Further arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Funeral Chapel.

HAMPTON — Clara Freeks Burns, 80, died Friday (May 1, l998) at the Franklin General Nursing Facility, Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Reformed Church of Alexander with the Rev. Gerald Norman officiating. Burial will take place at Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton.

Clara was born July 19, 1917, in Franklin County.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Meester, Dike; a sister, Minnie Freeks, Hampton; two grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Raela Burns, Tucson, Ariz.; and one great-granddaughter.

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

MESA, Ariz. — Mabel F. Held, 94, formerly of Nora Springs and Mason City, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at Chula Vista Care Center, Mesa, Ariz.

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

NEW HAVEN— Myrtle Counsell, 88, formerly of New Haven, died Saturday (May 2, 1998) at the Faith Home, Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Osage, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Champion Funeral Home, Osage.

Myrtle Counsell was born May 11, 1909, in Hannaford, N.D., the daughter of Karl "Charlie" and Thonetta "Nettie" (Brenden) Anderson. Myrtle moved with her family to Mitchell County in 1925, following the death of her father.

On July 17, 1926, she married Ernest James Counsell in Charles City. They lived on a farm near New Haven for many years. They retired and moved to New Haven in 1970. When E.J. Counsell died Nov. 8, 1980, Myrtle continued to live in New Haven until moving to the Faith Home in 1989.

Myrtle was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. She was an Avon representative in the area for many years. She also wrote the New Haven News column in the Mitchell County Press News for a number of years.

As a surprise to her family, at the age of 76 she completed the requirements to receive her high school diploma. At that time she was the oldest individual to have graduated through North Iowa Area Community College.

Myrtle is survived by one daughter, Ruth M. Wiegers and her husband, Bud, of Boise, Idaho; one daughter-in-law, Beverly R. Counsell of Cresco; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest J. Counsell; daughter, Marise Groves; son, Carlin Counsell; and a brother, Rudolph Anderson.

MASON CITY — Helen C. Cline, 81, of 219 23rd Street S.W., died Saturday (May 2, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Other arrangements are incomplete.

GARNER —Roger G. Sobek, 56, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, Garner, with the Rev. Kay Hooper officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel.

Roger George Sobek was born Jan. 9, 1942, at Klemme.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen Sobek, of Garner; four brothers, Roland Sobek and wife, Kay, of Klemme, Glen Sobek of Klemme, Doug Sobek of Klemme and Rodney Sobek and wife, Cindy, of Knoxville; and two sisters, Beverly Clark and husband, Ken, of Gladbrook, and Sheryll Kesel and husband, John, of Garner.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

MASON CITY — Robert H. Frenz, 66, of 952 14th Place N.E., died Saturday (May 2, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center.

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

NORA SPRINGS —Richard Allen Westendorf, 30, of 502 First St. S.W., died Friday (May 1, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W., Mason City, with the Rev. Herbert R. Shafer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

Richard Allen Westendorf was born Oct. 19, 1967, in Iowa City the son of David O. and Katherine (Yancy) Westendorf.

Rich grew up in Mason and graduated from Mason City High School. He worked at Servpro and recently he was working at Outdoor Services.

Rich enjoyed camping and fishing, playing pool, biking, going to the races and snowmobiling. He loved spending time with his family and friends. In earlier years, Richard enjoyed spending time riding in his uncle Jerry's semi and learning to shoot pool with his uncle Dick.

He is survived by his mother, Kathy Anderson, and her husband, Gary, Mason City; his wife, Shannon Jacobsen, Nora Springs; three children, Shelby Nicholson and Misty and Bryce Westendorf, all of Nora Springs; two brothers, David Westendorf, Mason City, and Marty Westendorf, Charles City; two sisters, Sheri Hillegas and her husband, Ron, Floyd, and Kristie Westendorf, Mason City; one stepbrother, Scott Anderson, Mason City; one stepsister, Sheila Anderson, Clear Lake; his grandmother, Margaret Westendorf, Mason City; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, David, on April 21, 1996; his maternal grandparents; and his paternal grandfather

OSAGE — Irma Adams, 81, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at the Faith Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Osage, with the Rev. Philip Recker officiating. Cremation will follow the service with inurnment in the St. Ansgar Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation is from 2:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Champion Funeral Home, Osage, with a rosary at 3 p.m. and a scripture service at 7:30 p.m.

Irma Adams was born July 11, 1916, in St. Ansgar, the daughter of August H. and Sophia (Miller) Kuehl. Irma grew up in the St. Ansgar area and attended school in St. Ansgar.

She married Albert N. Adams on July 21, 1934, at Stacyville. Irma and Albert moved to Osage in 1958. He died in 1994.

She loved to play the piano and the organ. She also loved going out with family and friends. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Sacred Heart Ladies Guild.

Irma is survived by four daughters, Dorothy Gerbig and husband, Melvin, of Osage, Rose Ellingson and husband, Sheryl, of Osage, Annette Anderson and husband, Kenneth, of Spring Valley, Minn., and Suzanne Krahn and husband, Ronald, of Mason City; one son, Alan Adams and wife, Cheryl, of Osage; 20 grand-children, 23 great-grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert; one sister, Arline Kuehl; and three brothers, Lloyd, Earl and Luvern.

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CLEAR LAKE — Jon L. Hanson, 52, of 4749 B. South Shore Drive, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the Jon L. Hanson Memorial Fund.

Jon was born March 4, 1946, in Garner, the son of Erwin and Dorothy (Carter) Hanson. He attended Clear Lake High School, where he participated in varsity football each of his four years and earned All-State honors. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1964 and then attended Mason City Junior College and Hamilton Business College in Mason City.

He married Carol Hensley Sept. 19, 1970, in Des Moines. The couple lived their entire married life in Clear Lake.

After finishing college, he came back to the family business, Hanson’s Marine, in Clear Lake, where he worked and later owned and operated the business until his retirement. He was regarded as a smart businessman. He would try to wrangle a deal and he usually succeeded!

Jon enjoyed all aspects of nature and wildlife. He could spend hours watching a campfire. He took numerous, memorable fishing trips to northern Minnesota and Canada. He loved the birch trees, the lakes and the peace he found in the untouched beauty of nature. Jon was a lifetime supporter of Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. As a young man, he enjoyed hunting and trapping. In more recent years, he preferred a more peaceful relationship with animals. He loved to feed and watch the geese fly in and out of the pond. Jon was always bringing a menagerie of animals home to his own "On Golden Pond."

Of course, Jon loved the lake. He grew up on the lake skiing, fishing, boating, swimming, snowmobiling and ice fishing. He also prided himself on having the first dock and boat on the lake in the early spring.

He loved to watch sports, especially football. John enjoyed playing cards, especially playing cribbage with his mother, and shooting pool. Jon loved to travel; he especially enjoyed the trips he took with family and friends to Orlando, Fla. Jon loved taking his grandchildren to Disney World because it embodied childlike hope and happiness. One of Jon’s favorite sayings was, "Dare to be happy; Don’t be afraid for this is the day the Lord has made." He also enjoyed his peace and quiet.

Jon Hanson embraced happiness! He was a fun-loving spirit with a heart of gold. He gave to everyone. He gave smiles, hugs, advice, optimism, friendship, hope, love and support. Jon loved to buy and give gifts. The greatest gift he ever gave was himself. Friends and family will cherish the memories of the time spent with a man like no other, a true, generous friend. Like a boat roaring across the lake into the sunset, Jon wanted to leave peace and quiet in his wake.

Jon dearly loved his family. His greatest joy was spending time with them.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carol Hanson, of Clear Lake; his mother Dorothy Rogers, of Clear Lake; two daughters, Robin Garrington and her husband, Brad, of Clear Lake, and Heather Hanson, of Ankeny; three grandchildren, Faith, Autumn and Carter Garrington; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, James Hanson; and grandparents, Lynn and Zella Carter and J. Christopher and Martha Hanson.

NORTHWOOD— Joseph C. Steckler Jr., 55, died Sunday (May 3, 1998) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood.

BRITT — Clarence C. Schmid, 79, died Saturday (May 2, 1998) at Westview Care Center, Britt.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Evangelical Free Church with the Rev. Charles M. Causey officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Crystal Lake American Legion.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.

Clarence C. Schmid was born March 1, 1919, at Crystal Lake.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys Schmid, Britt; and three sons, Keith Schmid, Mason City, David Schmid, Cedar Falls, and Tim Schmid, Britt; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.

OSAGE — George Smolik, 90, died Sunday (May 3, 1998) in Osage. Funeral arrangements are pending at Champion Funeral Home, Osage.

MASON CITY — Robert H. Frenz, 66, of 952 14th Place N.E., died Saturday (May 2, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Other arrangements are incomplete at the funeral home.

MASON CITY — Helen C. Cline, 81, of 219 23rd Street S.E., died Saturday (May 2, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East, Mason City

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Charles Westendorf, minister with the Assemblies of God, officiating. Burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Helen C. Cline Memorial Fund.

Helen was born July 29, 1916, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Guy and Bessie (Slack) Bull. She attended school in Mason City.

Helen married Robert W. Cline Nov. 5, 1938, in Mason City. Helen worked for the George Ellenberger Egg Plant for many years as an inspector.

She enjoyed making quilts, working crossword puzzles, sewing and fishing in Minnesota. Helen also contributed to Youth for Christ and various missions.

She is survived by four sisters, Doris Schloemer, Mason City, Charlotte Rush and husband, Robert, Mason City, Mildred Moorehead, Mason City, Betty Jaspersen and husband, Herluf, Belton, Mo.; three brothers, Allan Bull, Mason City, Forrest Bull and wife, Ethel, Mason City, Roland Bull and wife, Lois, of Rockford, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert, in 1990; seven brothers and one sister.

MASON CITY — Robert H. Frenz, 66, of 952 14th Place N.E., died Saturday (May 2, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East, after being diagnosed with cancer four weeks ago.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S. E., with the Rev. David Anderson, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with full military rites by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. and one hour prior to services at the church.

Bob was born Oct. 24, 1931 in Cartersville, the son of Harry and Melinda (Hansen) Frenz. He attended schools in the Nora Springs and Rockford area.

Bob served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Munich, Germany.

He married Ella Lewerke Jan. 26, 1957 in Woden, Iowa.

Bob worked for Hewett Wholesale for 37 years as a sales manager retiring in 1994. He then worked parttime for Wayne Erland.

Bob was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and the V.F.W.

He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Northern Minnesota, boating, fishing, wildlife and was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan.

His survivors include his wife, Ella Frenz, of Mason City; his son, Robert A. Frenz, of Mason City; daughters, Cindy Mueller and her husband, Dan, of Burlington, Wis., and Penny Frenz Thornton and James, of Mason City; granddaughter, Brook Frenz, of Mason City; sisters, Bonnie Frenz, of Portland, Ore.; Juanita Downs, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.; Evelyn Donovan and her husband, Fred, of Mason City; Betty Johnson and her husband, Ted, of LuVerne, and Linda Redenius and her husband, Elwin, of Britt, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Alfred.

OSAGE — George Smolik, 90, of Osage, died Sunday (May 3, 1998) at the Faith Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott, officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Champion Funeral Home, Osage, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

He was born Dec. 23, 1907 in Brainard, Neb.

Survivors include four sons, Marvin Smolik, of Osage, Marlow "Dean" Smolik, of Hampton, Wayne Smolik, of Osage, and Allen Smolik, of Osage; two sisters, Lydia Deal, Boone, and Helen Lund, Bellevue; four brothers, Edward Smolik, Ernest Smolik, Raymond Smolik, all of Osage, and Duane Smolik, San Jose, Calif.; six grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two sisters.

FOREST CITY — Olga Rauk, 89, of Forest City, died Sunday (May 3, 1998) at the Good Samaritan Center, Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Sharon Worthington, officiating. Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City.

Olga Rauk was born Sept. 22, 1908, in Union, N.D.

Survivors include two sons, Arlyn Rauk, of Leland, and Carlyle Rauk, of Forest City; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three stepgrand-children; and 11 stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel Thompson, Forest City, and Alma Thompson, Garner.

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

MASON CITY — Mabel F. Held, 94, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Mason City and Nora Springs, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at Mesa, Ariz.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., where other arrangements are incomplete.

BELMOND — Melvin McAlpine, 84, of Belmond, died Monday (May 4, 1998) at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the United Church of Rowan, with the Rev. JoAn Lent Skyrme, officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Rowan.

Visitation will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, Belmond, and from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. There will be additional visitation one hour prior to services at the church.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, Belmond.

NORTHWOOD — Joseph Charles Steckler Jr., 55, of Northwood, died Sunday (May 3, 1998) at the Muse-Norris Inpatient Unit, in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Conner Colonial Chapel, 99-11th St. S., Northwood, with the Deacon Robert Mega of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, officiating. Burial will be in the North Shell Rock Cemetery, rural Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the chapel.

Joseph Charles Steckler Jr was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Survivors include his wife, Angie Steckler, of Northwood.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

LATIMER — Marchia Root, 75, of Latimer, died Monday (May 4, 1998) at home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Willim Funeral Home, Latimer.

GARNER — Harold E. Christians, 78, of Garner, died Monday (May 4, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Reform United Church of Christ in Klemme, with the Rev. Georgia Kisslring officiating. Burial will be in Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme, with graveside military rites conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, in Garner.

Harold Emil Christians, the son of John and Christina (Ennenga) Christians was born Dec. 18, 1919 on the home farm where they presently live. He was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Reform United Church of Klemme. He received his education in the rural schools of Ell Township.

On Sept. 18, 1943, he married Evelyn Havlik at Montgomery, Ala. Harold served his country in the U.S. Army from January of 1943 through October of 1945 being stationed in the European Theatre.

After the service, Harold and Evelyn returned to the home farm southeast of Garner and farmed 35 years until they retired in 1981.

Since then they have both enjoyed wintering in the south. He had no hobbies but was an avid pool player and also enjoyed playing cards. He was a very generous and loving husband and father.

He was a member of the Immanuel Reform United Christ of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Christians, of Garner; two sons, Keith Christians and his wife, Barbara, of Garner, and Leslie Christians, of St. Joseph, Mo.; four grandchildren, David Christians and his wife, Kristie, of Klemme, Kevin Christians, of Minneapolis, Minn., Stephanie Goslin and her husband, Mark, of Cedar Rapids and Karen Sadler, of Clear Lake; four great-grand-children, Aaron and Alicia Christians and Jesslynn and Justin Sadler; four sisters, Emma Neuberger, of Klemme, Henrietta Tibbits, of Ventura; Sena Christensen and her husband, Lavern, of Clear Lake, and Elsie Wilson and her husband, Bill, of Ventura; and many nieces, nephews and friends.