GARNER — Louis J. Jurgemeyer, 77, died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, with the Rev. Clyde Kieschnick officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery, Garner, with graveside military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, Garner.

Louis John Jurgemeyer was born April 13, 1921, on a farm in Ell Township in Hancock County to William and Anna (Sandersfeld) Jurgemeyer.

He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner. He attended the rural schools of Ell Township.

Louis served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army from September 1942 to July 1945 in the South Pacific. After the service, he returned to the Klemme Area.

On Nov. 18, 1945, he married Lucille Hartbeck at Immanuel Evangelical Reform Church in Klemme. They farmed in the Klemme area until they retired in 1986. In 1992, they moved into Garner. Louis continued to help with the farming until his health declined.

He enjoyed farming, taking care of his machinery, fishing, traveling and his grandchildren.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where he served as a trustee, served on the board of Hancock County Coop Oil and belonged to the VFW.

Louis is survived by his wife, Lucille Jurgemeyer, of Garner; four children, Leland Jurgemeyer of Klemme, Duane Jurgemeyer and his wife, Linda, of Klemme, Carol Ann Ames and her husband, Mark, of Rockwell, and David Jurgemeyer and his wife, Justine, of Ankeny; seven grandchildren, Amy, Lisa and Kimberly Jurgemeyer, Jeremy and Jennifer Ames, and Shaun and Holli Jurgemeyer; a brother, Everett Jurgemeyer, and his wife, Marjorie, of Mason City; a sister-in-law, Gladys Jurgemeyer, of Garner; and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Alfred Jurgemeyer; and a sister, Ruth Bachman, and her husband, Earl.

BELMOND — Marian Brooks, 87, died Wednesday (May 6, 1998) at the Belmond Community Hospital, Belmond.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church, Belmond, with the Rev. Ken Fineran officiating. Burial will take place at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Tenold Funeral Home, Belmond.

Marian Pearl (Sebring) Brooks was born in rural Kansas near Westmoreland on June 16, 1911. She was the daughter of Wesley and Pearl (Young) Sebring. As the only girl in a family of six, she often commented that it was very exciting to be nearly the middle child let alone the only girl among all those "bunctious" boys.

Marian attend rural grade school. As high school approached, she had the opportunity to move to town and board with a family so that she could attend high school at Westmoreland, Kan. She soon became Westmoreland’s "basketball belle" when as a 4-foot-11-inch freshman girls basketball rookie, she sunk the only score for two points in the 100 to 2 loss to Westmoreland’s arch rival.

The team went on to glory and became back-to-back state basketball champions in Marian’s junior and senior years of high school. She was named to the Kansas State Girls Basketball Hall of Fame in the 1970s and at that time still held a state basketball record.

Marian had to forego her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse because of the Depression and the need for her to return home to help. She taught in the school system in rural Kansas, meeting another rural school teacher who was destined to become her soul mate for the next 60 years.

She and Carroll Wright Brooks were married at Westmoreland on March 14, 1934. The couple farmed the Brooks’ family farm while Carroll attended Kansas State University which was just a few miles away in Manhattan, Kan. Carroll graduated in 1940, and their daughter, Carolyn Kay (Caye) was born in 1941. The couple moved to South Dakota for a short time, but after Pearl Harbor, they moved to California to be part of the war effort in San Diego at Consolidated Aircraft.

After the war, the couple moved back to the Midwest, first to Kansas then to Iowa. They spent several years in Spencer, and then moved to Eagle Grove in 1951. In 1989, they moved to Belmond to be close to their daughter.

Marian’s life emphasis has been as the family "care giver." She cared for her parents while they lived, her brothers while they were at home, her husband when he was ill, her daughter, her grandchildren and the special joys of her life, her great-grandchildren.

Marian is survived by her daughter, Caye Chelesvig, and her husband, Jim, of Belmond; her granddaughter, Shelley, and her two sons, Chandler Wright Bachman and Jameson Brooks Bachman, all of Belmond; her grandson, Brooks James Chelesvig, of Chicago, Ill.; and one sister-in-law, Helen (Mrs. Charles) Sebring, of Wichita, Kan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carroll in 1993; and five brothers, Emerson, Charles, twins Robert and Ralph, and Ernest.

MASON CITY — Jane Conlin, 80, of 310 S. Tennessee Ave., died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A mass of Christian burial will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. A rosary service will begin at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Jane Conlin was born April 15, l918, in Mason City, the daughter of James Henry and Florence (McCook) Conlin.

Jane graduated from Mason City High School in 1935. Jane worked for Cahalan Insurance in Mason City for 30 years. She was president of the Women’s Insurance Club and the Credit Club.

Jane was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and St. Celia’s Circle.

Jane enjoyed knitting and her family.

She is survived by one sister, Dorothy Dall, Maplewood, N.J.; one niece, Nancy Shawraquet, and her husband, Walter, New Vernon, N.J.; and one great niece, Kelly Pollard, New York City, N.Y.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents.

MASON CITY — Arthur W. Blunt, 94, of 546 16th St. S.E., Mason City, died early Friday morning (May 8, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit following a brief illness.

Graveside inurnment services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. The South portion of that cemetery was originally the family site of his maternal grandparents.

The Knights of Pythias will conduct a memorial service at the grave and the Rev. Rich Murray of First Covenant Church will offer the spiritual words.

A time of remembrance will be held during the 9:30 a.m. worship service on June 7 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City with the Rev. David R. Shogren officiating.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Arthur Blunt Memorial Fund. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second Street, Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.

Arthur Walter Blunt was born Feb. 21, 1904, in Charles City, one of three children of Walter and Elizabeth (Becker) Blunt. He attended school in Charles City. In later years, he earned his GED certificate and then attended night technical classes.

Arthur worked for 40 years with the Hart-Parr/Oliver/White tractor manufacturing plant, retiring in 1967.

He was united in marriage to Helen O. Haskin Payne on Sept. 14, 1940, at the Methodist Church in New Hampton. They resided in Charles City until moving in 1969 to Mason City, where Arthur was on the custodial staff at Madison School for 10 years and belonged to the Iowa Association of Custodians and Assistants.

Arthur was a lifetime member and a past chancellor of the Excalibur Lodge, Knights of Pythias in Charles City, the AARP, Senior Chamber of Commerce, 76-year member of the Modern Woodsmen of America, and enjoyed playing cribbage and pool at the Mason City Senior Activity Center. As a long-time Methodist, he was president of the Men's Brotherhood at First Church in Charles City and helped build the cottage at Methodist Camp in Clear Lake.

At Wesley United Methodist Church where he was a member, Arthur served as an usher and in various other capacities and was a member of the Golden Age group. He was the charter president of what is now the Family Community Credit Union in Charles City and later served a term as chapter president for the district.

When Local No. 1315 of the U.A.W. was organized in 1939, he served as the first recording secretary.

He was an avid, trophy-winning golfer for 75 years, and achieved the privilege of hitting three holes-in-one. He began as a caddy at the Wildwood Golf Course at Charles City and ended as a senior player at Highland Park. He was a member of the Iowa Seniors Golf Association from 1965 to 1994. He remained healthy by golfing and being an enthusiastic walker at Southbridge Mall clocking 6,147 miles between 1985 and 1996. He also served his community of Charles City as a volunteer firefighter for 20 years following in his father’s footsteps.

Arthur is survived by his loving wife, Helen, Mason City; his devoted daughter, Karen Blunt, and her close friend, Rodney Engels, both of Mason City; his cousins, Robert Sekander, Charles City, and Richard Blunt and Mabel Otto, both of Mason City.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; one brother, Russell Blunt; one sister, Ruth Blunt; and a nephew, Allen Blunt.

MASON CITY — Donald A. Westcott, 82, of 1520 Eighth Street S.W., died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. John Hill, of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today and until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa in memory of Donald A. Westcott.

Donald A. Westcott was born Dec. 19, 1915, in Fertile, the son of Martin and Martha (Benaway) Westcott. Don moved with his family to Burlington for one year and then came to Mason City in 1920. Don attended Mason City schools.

Don married Viola Abbott at the Wesley Parsonage, Mason City, on April 16, 1938. He worked for Kelroys Plumbing and Heating for 44 years as a sheet metal worker, retiring in 1978.

Don always enjoyed gardening and at a young age was responsible for the family garden. Don and Viola also enjoyed going to sales and bought antiques and refinished them back to their original condition. After retirement, Don enjoyed his flower beds and feeding the birds.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Sheet Metal Workers Union, from which he received his 50- year pin.

Don is survived by a son, Melvin Westcott, and his wife, Judy, Savannah, Ga.; two daughters, Linda Magnuson, and her husband, James, Austin, Texas, and Julie Traft, and husband, Kenneth, Richfield, Minn.; and one grandson, Nick Olson, and his wife, Patti, of St. Louis Park, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Viola, in 1995; four brothers, Clair, Howard, Harold and Earl; and three sisters, Lois, Myrtle and Merle.

CHARLES CITY — Kenneth Walter Cerwin, 51, died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A memorial mass will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation.

Kenneth Walter Cerwin was born Jan. 30, 1947, in Younkers, N.Y.

He is survived by his parents, Robert T. and Blanche Cerwin, Raleigh, N. C., and one brother, Dr. Robert Cerwin of Raleigh, N. C.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

FERTILE — Jimmy E. Anderson, 63, of Fertile, formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City, with the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Burial will take place in Brush Point Cemetery, Hanlontown.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City, and from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Jimmy E. Anderson was born April 28, 1935, in Iowa City, the son of John E. and Elsie M. (Statzer) Anderson.

On Feb. 14, l985, he was united in marriage to Mary Jones at St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City.

He worked several years for Mason City Brick & Tile and retired from Mercy Hospital.

His hobbies included fishing and gardening.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Mary, of Fertile; his children, Michael Anderson and his wife, Tracey, of Mason City, Jim Anderson and his wife, Stacey, of Cedar Falls, Tim Anderson and his fiancee, Tammie Trappe, of Mason City, Stephanie Gorder and her husband, Jeff, of Boone, Jamie Anderson of Mason City; grandchildren, David Anderson, Kristi Jo Anderson and Alicia Anderson; step-children, Theresa Cheever and her husband, Todd, Nick West and his wife, Cheryl, Charlie West and his wife, Julie, and Kathy Schnepf, all of Mason City, Steve Youngton of Forest City, Larry Youngton of Oelwien, Rose Youngton of Mason City, Kenny Youngton of Raymond, Tony Ramos of Oelwien, Brenda Ramos of Evansdale, Mike Ramos of Mason City; 20 step-grandchildren; four brothers, Don (Bub) Anderson and his wife, Alice, Harold Anderson and his wife, Loretta, of Mason City, Dan Anderson and his wife, JoAnn, of Clear Lake, Ken Anderson and his wife, Ruth, of Mason City; three sisters, Doris Coleman and her husband, Herb, of Mason City, Barbara Davisson and her husband, John, of Charlotte, N.C., Norma Farrell and her husband, Jerome P., of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

BELMOND — Edward Pals, 79, of Alexander, passed away Friday (May 8, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center, Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Reformed Church near Belmond with the Rev. Robert Ford officiating. Private family committal service will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, Belmond. There will be no viewing at the church.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Iowa.

Edward Pals was born July 11, 1918, in Alexander, the son of Dick L. and Elizabeth Kuper Pals.

Edward attended country schools, graduating from Alexander High School in 1935. After high school, he farmed with his father.

On Sept. 22, 1945, he was united in marriage with Margaret Ellen Dougherty in Belmond. The couple made their home in Belmond where Ed farmed. They later moved to Swaledale, then to Mason City where he also farmed until 1982. Ed then retired in Clear Lake.

He enjoyed playing cards and pool. He also enjoyed traveling, especially to Branson.

Edward is survived by his daughter, Katherine Ann Scherffius, and her husband, Frank, of Raymore, Mo.; two sons, Dennis, and his wife, Joan, of Highland Ranch, Colo., and Tony, and his wife, Nadine, of Mason City; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Allie Pastour and Minnie Mennenga, both of Belmond; and his companion, Glee Belle Mennenga, of Meservey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a grandson, Joseph Pals; four brothers, Bernard, John, Lambert and Dick; and five sisters, Margaret Dirkson, Clara Horton, Kate Dorenkamp, Martha Meinders and Esther Boelman.

RICEVILLE — Jimmy L. Eastman, 66, of Riceville, died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital, Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville, with the Rev. Edythe Hill officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Riceville.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Lindstrom Funeral Home.

Jimmy Lyle Eastman, the 11th and youngest child of Mahlon Kyle and Elsie Leota Shepherd Eastman, was born July 30, 1931, in Howard City, north of Riceville. He attended country schools and graduated from McIntire High School in 1950. Jim graduated from Reisch Auction College, Mason City, in December 1956.

Jim was united in marriage to Sharon Peterson on June 18, 1960, in the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

He taught at the Reisch Auction College for several years and was in the auction business for 42 years. He sold cars at the Central States Auto Auction at Mason City and Shakopee, Minn. Jim also sold livestock at the South St. Paul, Minn., Stockyards, local salebarns and two federal prisons in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and Sandstone, Minn.

In later years, he received a salesman license to sell real estate through Govern and Govern Realty. Along with auctioneering, Jim was a farmer until he retired in 1993. He enjoyed his grandsons, auctioneering, farming, talking to people, watching horse racing, sports and having a good time.

Jim is survived by his wife, Sharon, of Riceville; one son, James Dean, and his wife, Connie, of Riceville, and their two sons, Lyle and Ryan; two daughters, Debra Ann Eastman, of Osage and JoAnn Lyn Eastman, of Colfax; one brother, Herbert Eastman, and his wife, Lorene, of Austin, Minn.; three sisters, Esther Doane, of Little Cedar, Shirley Bucknell, and her husband, Virgil, of Leroy, Minn., and Lois Edgeton, and her husband, Leo, of Pine River, Minn.; five sisters-in-law, Mildred (Dale) Eastman, of Riceville, Mary (Clinton) Eastman, of Riceville, Henrietta (Roger) Eastman, of Little Falls, Minn., Nelda (Homer) Eastman, of Janesville, and Norma (Amos) Eastman, of Otho; and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Dale, Amos, Homer, Clinton (Bus), and Roger; and one sister, Lelah Barnes.

NORTHWOOD — William (Bill) A. Colbertson, 95, of Northwood, died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Mark Bents officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Visitation will be held after 12 noon until the time of the service Tuesday at the church.

Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home of Northwood is in charge of arrangements.

Bill was born Feb. 4, 1903, in Grove Township, Worth County, Iowa, to Olavus and Ana (Thon) Colbertson. He grew up and attended rural school in that area.

In the mid twenties, he spent a few years working in the automobile industry in Detroit, Mich. Shortly after his return back to Iowa, he met Dorothy Dahms of Grafton. They were married on Nov. 24, 1927, and began farming southwest of Northwood until 1946 when they moved to Northwood where Bill worked as a carpenter in the northern Iowa and southern Minnesota areas.

In 1953, he returned to farming on the place where he was born, about 1 1/2 miles east of Northwood.

Upon his retirement, he loved to groom the yard and maintain his mowing equipment which he continued to do until about a year ago.

Bill was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood.

He is survived by one son, David, and his wife, Ann, of Northwood; two granddaughters, Debra Colbertson, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Gayle Goble, and her husband, Mark, of Des Moines; two grandsons, Scott Colbertson, of Murrieta, Calif., and David Colbertson, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 69 years, Dorothy; two brothers; and a sister.

SHEFFIELD — Myrtle Eichmeier, 96, died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, with the Rev. Steve Hollingsworth, of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Myrtle Eichmeier was born Oct. 23, 1901, at Dougherty.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Eichmeier, Hampton; her son, Louis Eichmeier, Sheffield; three sisters, Mabel Helhling and Frances Boone, both of Mason City, and Olive Christianson, Coulter; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

BUFFALO CENTER — D. Eugene "Gene" Black, 84, died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church, Buffalo Center, with the Rev. Lois Abel officiating. Burial will take place at Olena Mound Cemetery, Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home, Buffalo Center, and one hour before the service at the church.

D. Eugene "Gene" Black was born Aug. 15, 1913, in Randolph, Neb.

He is survived by his wife, Eva, of Buffalo Center; his four children, Patti Wilson of Buffalo Center, Doug Black of Lancaster, Texas, Sandra Reynoldson of Ames, and Linda Miller of Eden Prairie, Minn.; one foster-daughter, Carol Black Jones of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Ralph Black of Mena, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two children, three sisters and two brothers.

BUFFALO CENTER — Pauline M. Wilson, 89, died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at the Timely Mission Nursing Home, Buffalo Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Buffalo Center, with the Rev. Craig Steimel officiating. Interment will take place at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Whittemore.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home, Buffalo Center, and one hour before the service Tuesday at the church. A scripture wake service will begin at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Pauline M. Wilson was born June 1, 1908, in Corning.

She is survived by her husband, Vincent "Hack" Wilson, of Buffalo Center, two sisters, Dorothy Weaver of Buffalo Center and Shirley Wood of Whittemore; and one brother, Joe Ankeny, of Springfield, Ore.

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

ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. — Mildred M. (Midge) Shaffer, 91, died Nov. 25, 1997, in Anaheim Hills, Calif. Cremation followed.

Inurnment took place on Saturday, May 9, 1998, at New Hampton with the Rev. Jeff Scherer, First Baptist Church, New Hampton, officiating. Conway Funeral Home, New Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred Margaret Miller was born July 23, 1906, in Coffeyville, Kan. She was educated in Tulsa, Okla., and Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill.

She taught physical education at the Y.W.C.A. in Pasadena, Calif.

Midge was united in marriage to Gordon Markle Shaffer of New Hampton on Oct. 21, 1927, in Pasadena. They made their home in Pasadena for 64 years until Mr. Shaffer’s death in 1991.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Bob Cooley, Clear Lake, Iowa; her son and daughter-in-law, Gordon M. and June Shaffer, Placentia, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

BRITT — Mildred E. Wellik, 91, of Britt, died Monday (May 11, 1998) at the Westview Care Center, Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Britt, with the Rev. Marvin Bries, officiating. Burial will be in St. Johns Cemetery, Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Home, Britt, with a parish wake service at 7:30 p.m. There will be further visitation one hour prior to services at the church.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Funeral Home, Britt.

THOMPSON — Scott A. Osmundson, 48, of Thompson, died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at Wesley Chapel, Fla.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 1998, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Thompson.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home, Thompson.

CLARION — Lucille M. Swanger, 93, of Clarion died May 2, 1997 in Peoria, Ariz.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 1998 at Willim Funeral Home, in Clarion.

Lucille M. Swanger was born May 13, 1903 in Wright County.

She is survived by one sister, Julia Pepper, of Pomona, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Jane Ryan, of Billings, Mont.; two stepsons, Dr. Carroll Swanger, of Lisbon, N.D., and Leland Swanger, of Albuquerque, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, her second husband, three sisters and one brother.

QUINCY, Ill. — Beverly J. Meleney, 74, 3213 N. College, died Sunday morning (May 10, 1998) at 9:49 a.m. in her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, 1535 State St., Quincy, Ill. 62301, with the Rev. Eugene Middendorf, O.F.M. officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, and until time of services on Wednesday.

Memorials may be given to the Salvation Army Dress An Angel Program.

She was born March 10, 1924 in Mason City, a daughter of John and Lulabelle Torrance Wass.

She married Leon F. Meleney on Feb. 2, 1945, in Brooklyn, N.Y.

She had worked for the F.B.I. in Washington, D.C. and for 15 years worked for K-Mart in the Service Department in Quincy.

She attended St. Francis Catholic Church.

She is survived by three sons, Todd Meleney, of Quincy, Ill., Steve Meleney and his wife, Sarah, of Quincy, Ill., and Tim Meleney and Chericia, of Quincy, Ill.; one daughter, Vicki Benge and her husband, Phil, of Tipton, Iowa; four grandchildren, Greg and Brian Meleney, Quincy, Ill., Matthew Benge and his wife, Ann, of Coralville, Iowa; and Julie Kinney and her husband, Paul, of Chicago, Ill.; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Katherine Cook and her husband, William, of Dubuque, Iowa; and one brother-in-law, Paul Meleney and his wife, Sandra of Mason City, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Harold and Allan; and two sisters, Betty Barker and Geraldine Kennedy.

NORTHWOOD — John August Tietz, 92, of Northwood, died Friday (May 8, 1998) at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with the Rev. Mark F. Bentz and the Rev. Allan J. Stoa, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Conner Colonial Chapel, 99-11th St. S., Northwood, and one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.

The family of John August Tietz has requested that memorial contributions be made to the First Lutheran Church in Northwood in his memory.

John August Tietz was born on Aug. 3, 1905, west of Manly, the son of William and Lena (Benjegerdes) Tietz.

He was baptized on Sept. 10, 1905 and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manly on April 1, 1923. He attended and received his education in the Danville Township school system.

After attending school, he worked as a farm hand for various farmers in the Worth, Dallas and Johnson Counties in Iowa. In 1932, he went to Plymouth County and worked for his uncle. After his father's death in September of 1933, he came back to work for his mother on the family farm.

He was united in marriage to Ruth M. Bethke on Nov. 5, 1939, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. She preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1994.

After their marriage, they continued to farm for 27 years before moving to Northwood in 1966. After moving to Northwood, he worked for the Liquor Commission for six years, and also drove tractor for various farmers when needed. John was a ticket taker at the Worth County Fair for 20 years.

He enjoyed picking corn and won the corn picking contest in Worth County in 1929. He also enjoyed having coffee with all his friends at the Corner Post Restaurant in Northwood, hunting, fishing and driving tractor.

He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood and also helped every week count the offering at the church, Worth County Election Board and was a trustee of Danville Township for about 24 years. He also was a member and held various offices for the Worth County Breeders Association, Farmers Union, Brown Swiss Association and the Archer Oil Company.

Left to cherish his memory is his son, John Edward Tietz and his wife, Judith Rose Ann, of Cedar Rapids; two grandchildren, Timothy John Tietz and his wife, Carol, of Hiawatha and Tammy Joy Carolan and her husband, Joe, of Center Point; four great-grandchildren, Diedre and Laura Tietz, of Hiawatha, and Shannon and Nicole Carolan, of Center Point; a special niece, Darlene Weitzel, of Mason City; two sisters, Helen Hartman, of Grafton and Iona Hartman, of Griswold; one brother, Richard Tietz and his wife, Edna, of Manly; along with many other relatives and friends.

Besides his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and three sisters.

CHARLES CITY — Kenneth Walter Cerwin, 51, of Charles City, died Saturday (May 9, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

There will be no visitation. Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Walter Cerwin was born Jan. 30, 1947 in Younkers, N.Y., the son of Robert T. and Blanche (Jablonski) Cerwin.

Kenneth attended and graduated from DeWitt-Clinto High School in Bronx, N.Y. in 1964. He then attended college in Queens, N.Y.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966-1968.

He then entered the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union and worked as a plumber for several years, retiring due to ill health.

Member of the Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Union in New York since 1968.

Survivors include his parents, Robert T. and Blanche Cerwin, Raleigh, N.C.; one brother, Dr. Robert Cerwin and his wife, Bonnie, Raleigh, N.C.; one niece, Christina Cerwin, Raleigh, N.C.; one nephew, Alexander Cerwin, Raleigh, N.C.; and one aunt, Valeria Jablonski, Raleigh, N.C.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

CHARLES CITY — John Franklin Peterson, 95, of 904 Eighth Ave., died Monday (May 11, 1998) at home.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Riverside Cemetery, with the Rev. Blair Rohde-Frank, officiating. Friends should meet at Hauser Funeral Home before going to the cemetery.

Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, with the family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until time of services on Thursday.

John Franklin Peterson was born May 5, 1903, in Webster County.

Survivors include his wife, Clara, of Charles City.

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

THOMPSON — Scott Alan Osmundson, 48, of Wesley Chapel, Fla., formerly of Thompson, passed away May 2, 1998, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Thompson, with the Rev. Perry Fruhling officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Thompson.

Winter Funeral Home, Thompson, is in charge of arrangements.

Scott Alan Osmundson, son of Bruce and Betty (Helgren) Osmundson, was born Aug. 22, 1949, in Forest City, Iowa.

He was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, Iowa.

He graduated from high school in 1967 and attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., for two years and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls in 1971. After completing training at Control Data Institute in Minneapolis, he was employed as a G.T. Electronics computer programmer in Ohio, California and Florida.

In 1972, he married Diane Meimann and they were the parents of two sons, Brandon and Shaun.

Family was very important to Scott. He was also an avid golfer, and for a number of years, organized the golf league in his company.

He leaves to mourn his two sons, Brandon and Shaun, of Agoura Hills, Calif.; his mother and father, Betty and Bruce Osmundson, of Thompson; one sister, Sandra, and her husband, Dennis Helseth, of Elbow Lake, Minn.; one nephew, Jason Helseth; and one niece, Jessica Engelstad.

CHARLES CITY — Theodor A. Johnson, 94, of 303 L Street, died Tuesday (May 12, 1998) at the Riverside Chautauqua Guest Home.

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

BRITT — Mildred Elizabeth Wellik, 91, passed away Monday (May 11, 1998) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Britt, with the Rev. Marvin Bries and the Rev. Jerry Kopacek officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Britt.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the Ewing Funeral Home, Britt, with a parish wake service at 7:30 p.m. There will be additional visitation one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.

Mildred, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Kudej) Kopacek was born Aug. 27, 1906, at Britt. She received her education in the rural schools of Liberty Township.

On Feb. 8, 1927, she was united in marriage to Joseph W. Wellik at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, Iowa.

The couple lived in the rural Britt and Duncan area where they farmed. After the death of her husband in 1960, she moved into Britt. Since December of 1991, she has resided at the Westview Care Center.

Her life centered around her church, family, friends, flowers and garden.

She is a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt and a former member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Silver Star Senior Citizen Club (she was president and held other offices).

She is survived by her seven children, Monica Paca and her husband, Leonard, of Garner; Elmer Wellik and his wife, Debra of Santa Ana, Calif.; Joseph Wellik and his wife, Gloria, of Britt; Vivian Pritchard and her husband, William, of Britt; Mildred Horstman and her husband, Paul, of Britt; Marvin Wellik and his wife, Kay, of Mesa, Ariz.; and Jerry Wellik and his wife, Kathy, of Clearwater, Minn. She also is survived by 34 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Lillian Chizek of Britt; Agnes Rayhons of Garner; Blanche Paca of Britt, Vivian Formanek of Britt and Marie Brcka and her husband, George, of Britt; and one brother, Vincent Kopacek and his wife, Rose, of Britt.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Helen and Evelyn; three brothers, Arnold, Francis and Raymond; and one great-grand-child.

MASON CITY — Karen J. "Dickson" Michaelsen, 41, of 68 Sunny Circle, died Wednesday (May 13, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City.

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

Other arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

OSAGE — Erna Schultheis, 91, of Osage, died Wednesday (May 13, 1998) at the Faith Home, in Osage.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Champion Funeral Home, Osage.

MASON CITY — Ruth A. Hansen, 81, of Good Shepherd Health Center, died Tuesday morning (May 12, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Cottonwood Cemetery, Lake City, Iowa, with Pastor Dick Sutton, Mason City, officiating.

Friends should meet at the Lample Funeral Home, Lake City, before going to the cemetery.

A memorial service for Ruth will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Remnant S.D.A. Church in Nora Springs.

Ruth A. Hansen was born in Guthrie County, Iowa to Emma and Edwin Salisbury on Nov. 11, 1916.

She attended public schools in Sac and Calhoun Counties and graduated from the Lake City High School in 1935.

Ruth was a resident of Liberty Square Nursing Home in Nora Springs, Iowa for more than 25 years. She moved to Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, in December of 1995.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Amy J. Cox, of Phoenix, Ariz.; two nephews; two great-nephews; two great-nieces and several cousins.

MASON CITY — Ella Dietz, 95, of Mason City, formerly of Davenport, died Wednesday (May 13, 1998) at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at The Runge Mortuary & Crematory, Davenport. Burial will be in the Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to time of services on Friday at The Runge Mortuary & Crematory, Davenport.

She was born June 9, 1902 in Scott County.

Survivors include one son, Wilbert Dietz, of Mason City; one daughter, Marion Schulz, Tulsa, Okla.; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.

CHARLES CITY — Theodore A. "Ted" Johnson, 94, of 303 L Street, died Tuesday (May 12, 1998) at the Riverside Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., with the Rev. Debra Lincoln, associate pastor of the Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.

Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Friday.

Theodore Albert Johnson was born Oct. 15, 1903, at Belle Plaine.

He is survived by a son, Laverne Johnson, of Harpers Ferry; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 12 great-grand-children; and many great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son, two brothers, two sisters, a grandson, and a great-granddaughter.

MASON CITY — Roger Gaillard, 75, of 4 Third St. N.W., Apt. 450, died Wednesday (May 13, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kathy Graves, Chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa in his memory.

Roger Gaillard was born Aug. 1, 1922 to Roger and Rachel Gaillard in Franklin, N.H.

He graduated from Concord High School and entered the United States Navy serving in the Pacific during World War II.

He married Faith Severance on Jan. 23, 1942 in Lebanon, N.H.

The Navy then transferred him to Washington, D.C. where he taught fire control at the Naval Training Center.

From there he moved to West Chicago, Ill. and began working with American Can Company and transferred to various cities in the U.S., retiring after 24 years.

He then worked for Fort Dodge Laboratories as maintenance supervisor for seven years.

He then relocated to Mason City to live in the Manor, near family.

He served as Commander of the American Legion in West Chicago, Ill. and Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was president of the Fort Dodge Bowling Association and the Bowling Hall of Fame.

He liked to golf and was an avid sports enthusiast. He made a difference in many people's lives and will be greatly missed by all.

Family includes his wife, Faith "Pug" Gaillard, of Mason City; three sons, Tom R. and Donna Gaillard, of Manson, Iowa, Frank and Nancy Gaillard, of Excelsior, Minn., and Peter and Pam Gaillard, of the Woodlands, Texas; two daughters, Trish Gaillard, of Mason City, Iowa and Pam and Mark Mueller, of Mason City, Iowa; 16 grandchildren, Michael, Richard, Michelle, Mark, Brad, Aaron, Nick, Stacey, Danielle, Stephanie, Angie, Brittany, Matthew, Amanda, Jaymie and Meagan; seven great-grandchildren, Brittany, Curtis, Brian, Stephanie, Benjamin, Jacob and Malachi.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George and John Gaillard.

CLEAR LAKE — Harris DeWall, 76, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday (May 13, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

MASON CITY — Robert H. Gillen, 71, of 237 Lakeview Drive, Mason City, died Thursday (May 14, 1998) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, 114 S. Georgia Ave.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., where other arrangements are incomplete.

CLEAR LAKE — David E. Hansen, 52, of 308 N. Third St., Clear Lake, died Thursday (May 14, 1998) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

KENSETT — Lloyd W. Walk, 77, of Kensett, died Thursday (May 14, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly.

BURT — Lydia Manus, 81, of Burt, died Wednesday (May 13, 1998) at the Algona Manor Care Center, Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church in Burt, with the Rev. Susan Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Burt Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Lydia was born on May 7, 1917, at Burt.

Survivors include one son, Larry Manus, of Burt; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

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

(NOTE: I have put Kenny Engels as a brother unless I hear differently from Gary. I have left messages on his pager and his home phone.)

NORA SPRINGS — Marvin Harry Engels, 60, of Nora Springs, died Wednesday (May 13, 1998) at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Richard Pippert of First United Methodist Church of Nora Springs officiating. Inurnment will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the chapel.

Marvin Harry Engels was born on Nov. 20, 1937, in Rockford.

Survivors include four children, Kelly Fink, of Nora Springs, Cindy Harris, of Lampe, Mo., Kevin Engels, of Fredricksburg, Colo., and Kirk Engels, of Sheffield; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Quade, of Windsor, Colo., and Kathy Fields, of Clear Lake; and one brother, Kenny Engels, of Rudd.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

OSAGE — Erna Schultheis, 91, of Osage, died Wednesday (May 13, 1998) at Faith Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Osage, with the Rev. Philip Recker officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Champion Funeral Home, with a 3 p.m. Rosary and a Scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m.

Erna Schultheis was born Aug. 24, 1906, on the family farm near Osage.

Survivors include two daughters, Katheryn Schmuecker, of Marion, and Lorraine Klaes, of Osage; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Frances Kleckner, of St. Ansgar, and Ramona Howe, of Ramsey, Mont.; and one brother, Bernard Rogers, of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two daughters, one brother and two infant brothers.

LATIMER — Wilhelmine D. Pralle, 81, of 410 Olk St., died Thursday (May 14, 1998) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Latimer, with the Rev. Mike Maddick officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Latimer.

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Willim Funeral Home in Latimer. A prayer service begins at 7 p.m.

Willie was born Aug. 22, 1916, in West Salem, Wis., to Fred and Minnie (Meyer) Albers. She was baptized and confirmed in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Barre Mills, Wis. Her confirmation verse was Isaiah 41:10 "Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." She attended school in West Salem.

On Oct. 8, 1941, she was united in marriage to Reuben Pralle. They farmed in Latimer until 1982, when they moved into their present home.

She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Latimer, actively involved in the Ladies Mission Society, the Cemetery Society and various Bible study groups. She also was active in community service, belonging to Farm Bureau Auxiliary, Hospital Auxiliary, Latimer Park Society and CAL Over-60s. In retirement, she enjoyed playing cards, golfing, traveling and ballroom dancing.

She is survived by her husband, Reuben; three daughters, Mary Jane (Richard) Koenen of Hampton, Janette Marcus of Clear Lake, and Betty (Ted) Meyer of Marsailles, Ill.; nine grandchildren, Jack Koenen of Forest City, Jeane Koenen of Atchison, Kan., Jane (Dan) Allen of Newton, Jeff Koenen of Des Moines, James (Pam) Koenen and Jay Koenen of Hampton, Eric Meyer of Rockford, Ill., David Meyer and Dan Meyer of Marsailles, Ill.; five step-grandchildren, Audrey Schumacher, Kathy Bartruff, Don Marcus, Stan Marcus and John Marcus, all of Hopkinsville, Ky.; four great-grandchildren, Travis and Tara Allen, and Emily and Evan Koenen; four step-great-grandchildren, Michael Graddy, Angela and Leslie Barthlow, and Stan Marcus; four sisters, Irma (Louis) Pralle of Latimer, Helen Keaton of Oakbrook,, Ill., Marie (Harold) Tauscher and Doris (Don) Kastenschmidt of West Salem, Wis.; two brothers, Frederick (Lucy) Albers of Onalaska, Wis., and Harry (Gladys) Albers of Holmen, Wis.; one brother-in-law, Walter Pralle of Latimer; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

MASON CITY — Harris J. R. DeWall, 76, of 1129 Eastmore Drive S.E., died Wednesday (May 13, 1998) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Kermit Roisen officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Harris J. R. DeWall was born July 21, 1921, in rural Pocahontas, son of George and Hannah (Gerdes) DeWall. He married Iris Roath on Oct. 22, 1949, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Joice.

Harris served in the Army during World War II and was stationed in the South Pacific. He and his wife farmed north of Clear Lake for 40 years before moving to Mason City in 1993. He went into Heritage Nursing Home in 1997.

Harris enjoyed spending his winters in Arizona. He was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife, Iris DeWall, Mason City; three brothers, Richard DeWall, Grand Meadow, Minn., Marlyn DeWall, Lake City, Minn., and LeRoy DeWall, Calendonia, Minn.; one sister, Marie Baade, Humboldt; two brothers-in-law, Boyd Roath and Gary Roath, both of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews who he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Elvern DeWall; and one sister, Jeanette Sweeney.

NOTE: Do not use quotes around her maiden name like I had last night.

MASON CITY — Karen J. (Dickson) Michaelsen, 41, 68 Sunny Circle, died Wednesday (May 13, 1998) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday 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 8 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 the Karen J. Michaelsen Memorial Fund.

Karen J. (Dickson) Michaelsen was born Feb. 13, 1957, at Baltimore, Md., to James D. and Audrey (Lewis) Dickson. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1975.

Karen was married to Mark Servantez in 1977.

She worked for Rockwell International and later FRC Component Products, Inc., until she became ill in July 1997.

Karen was married on June 19, 1993, to Terry Michaelsen at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Michaelsen, Mason City; daughter, Mandy Servantez, of Mason City; son, Shane Servantez, of Mason City; her mother, Audrey Allen, of Plymouth; one sister, Brenda Carter and husband, Michael, of Brooklyn Park, Md.; brothers, Thomas Dickson and his wife, Debbie, of Bel Air, Md.; Dennis Dickson and his wife, Marlene, of Westminster, Md.; maternal grandmother, Audrey Lewis, of Westminster, Md.; three nieces and three nephews; and many friends.