HELEN NELSON FULLER

MASON CITY - Helen Nelson Fuller, 90, 1037 19th St., died Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999) at the I.O.O.F. home where she had lived since 1991.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

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

Memorials may be directed to KCMR Radio.

Helen Nelson Fuller was born Feb. 20, 1909, in Welcome, Minn., the daughter of Claude and Mabel (Thomas) Holbrook. When she was 3 years old, her family moved to Mason City. Helen graduated from Mason City High School in 1926 and then from Mason City Junior College.

She was employed at Sears and Roebuck in the credit department for many years retiring in 1968.

Helen married Arthur Dunn in 1931. She married Howard Nelson in 1950, He passed away in 1975. In 1979, Helen married Cecil A. Fuller.

Helen had a happy life. She was a member of First Christian Church for more than 75 years where she served as organist and church secretary for many years. She was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

She liked music and writing stories and poetry. Helen was a very giving person and she gave freely to all who knew her, especially children.

She will be greatly missed by her family: her son, David E. Dunn and his wife, Elaine, Mason City; granddaughters, Linda Bork, Elkader, Kathy Kenney and her husband, Doug, Mason City, and Wendy Thompson and her husband, Kyle, Rockford; grandsons, David R. Dunn and his wife, Geri, Mason City, and Michael H. Dunn and his wife, Vicki, Mason City; 12 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Owen Holbrook and his wife, June, McLain, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands and two sisters, Ruth Borman and Irene Paulin.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, (515) 423 0924

DONALD ORVIN ENGH

KANAWHA - Donald Orvin Engh, 77, passed away suddenly at his home Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999).

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church with Pastor G. David Daley officiating. Interment will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Kanawha and will resume one hour prior to the services at the church Monday.

Donald, the son of Emery Newman and Newella Thompson Engh, was born on the family farm southwest of Kanawha on Oct. 9, 1922. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at St. John's Lutheran Church south of Kanawha. He attended country school and graduated from Renwick High School.

On Feb. 20, 1953, he was united in marriage with Mildred Eekhoff at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church parsonage. The couple farmed south of Kanawha and moved to their present home north of Kanawha in 1968.

Donald was a member of the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church. He was active in many farm-related organizations over the years, including the Wright County ASCS Committee and Hancock County Pork Board and was a 4-H leader for over 15 years. He loved farming and raising livestock and always enjoyed working with people. He raised and sold purebred Spotted hogs for almost 50 years and enjoyed selling seed up to the time of his death.

He was a strong believer in the Golden Rule when he was dealing with people. He was a devoted and loving husband and father. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's musical and athletic events.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred; two sons, Marvin and his wife, Nancy, of Kanawha, and Robert (Bob) and his wife, Rita, of Goldfield; six grandchildren, Elliot and Ellen, Natalie, Christopher, Eric and Shelby; and one sister, Lois Lind of Marathon.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Clifford, and his wife, Doreen; and a brother-in-law, LeRoy Lind.

Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, Kanawha, (515) 762-3211

EUNICE E. M. COOKMAN

MASON CITY - Eunice E. M. Cookman, 94, formerly of Mason City, died Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999) at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Bill Poland officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Eunice Cookman was born Oct. 8, 1905, in Oskaloosa, the daughter of William C. and Mae (Andrews) Shiek. When she was in the fourth grade her family moved to Mason City where she continued her education.

On Nov. 8, 1930, Eunice was united in marriage to John Cookman in Waterloo.

Eunice was a charter member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where she served as treasurer of the Sunday school for 40 years and served on many church boards. She was a member of the Women's Society and Sarah Leah Circle. She also was a member of Eastern Star Unity Chapter 58 and Shrine Auxiliary, was a Rainbow Mother and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Ladies Auxiliary of Railroad Trainsmen. She was a Girl Scout leader at Roosevelt School. She also loved to play golf.

Her family includes her son, Jay P. Cookman and his wife, Annette, of West Des Moines; two grandchildren, Jaynette Rittman and her husband, Michael, of Des Moines, and Jeff Cookman and his wife, Jerri, of Carlisle; and five great-grandchildren, Chayli, Jaxx and Ryan Rittman and Kyleigh and Ashleigh Cookman.

Eunice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1993 and sister, Retha Keller.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, (515) 423-0924

CHARLES E. STITTS

MASON CITY - Charles E. Stitts, 47, of 75 Gracious Estates, died Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999) in Detroit, Mich.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, (515) 423-8676.

IRENE M. BIGGS

ROCKFORD - Irene M. Biggs, 76, of 302 Second St. N.E., Mason City, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999) at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 Main St., Rockford, with the Rev. Leo Riley of Holy Name Catholic Church officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today and will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral home Monday.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Irene M. Biggs Memorial Fund.

Irene was born near Rockford in Floyd County on Oct. 6, 1923, one of 10 children of Guy and Ida Mary (O'Rourke) Biggs. Because of her disability, she remained in area nursing homes most of her life. That never stopped her enjoying being with little children and singing religious songs. "Trust and Obey" was her favorite.

She remained a member of Holy Name Catholic church in Rockford where she was baptized and had her first communion.

Irene is survived by four sisters, Elma Dow, Nora Springs, Gladys Waters, Rockford, Sylvia and her husband, Melvin Pahl, Harrison, Ark., and Evelyn and her husband, Don Hogan, Dougherty; two brothers, Glenn and his wife, Donna Biggs, Rockford, and James and his wife, Bonnie Biggs, Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Ida; and three brothers, Henry, Robert and Earl.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (515) 423-8676

GRACE J. WESTENDORF

MASON CITY - Grace J. Westendorf, 85, formerly of 124 Thirteenth St. N.E., died Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday afternoon. Other arrangements are incomplete at the funeral home.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (515) 423-8676 or (515) 822-3191

WILMA HACKBART

GRAFTON - Wilma Hackbart, 84, of rural Grafton, died Friday (Dec. 24, 1999) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton.

Other arrangements are pending at Champion Funeral Home, Osage, (515) 732-3706.

JERRY WILLIAM WIENER

BURT - Jerry William Wiener, 84, died Friday (Dec. 24, 1999) at Kossuth Regional Hospital, Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Burt. Burial will be in Burt Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft

OLGA CLEVELAND

FOREST CITY - Olga Cleveland, 94, died Wednesday (Dec. 22, 1999) at her home in Forest City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, (515) 585-2685.

IDA NOVOTNY

OSAGE - Ida Veronica Novotny, 90, died Friday (Dec. 24, 1999) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center after a brief illness.

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

Visitation will be held from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Champion Funeral Home, Osage, with a rosary beginning at 3 p.m. and a scripture service at 7 p.m.

Ida was born Dec. 9, 1909, in Mitchell County, the daughter of John and Sophia (Braun) Pint.

She was united in marriage to John L. (Jack) Novotny on Feb. 14, 1932. They lived their entire married life in Osage.

Ida worked many years as the bookkeeper for Cedar Valley Produce. After her retirement she was active in Senior Citizens, delivered Meals on Wheels and volunteered at the local food bank.

She enjoyed her flower garden and traveling with the Senior Citizens. In her later years she read voraciously and looked forward to her weekly "500" card games. She was lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Ida is survived by four daughters, Dolores Grovier and her husband, Jack, of Des Moines, Nancy Hess and her husband, Robert, of Kansas City, Mo., Sandra Klosterman and her husband, Larry, of Davenport, and Sheila Freeman and her husband, Berle, Menomonee Falls, Wis.; five grandchildren; and one great grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack, in 1983; and 12 brothers and sisters.

HOWARD H. STENSRUD

LAKE MILLS - Howard H. Stensrud, 80, died Friday (Dec. 24, 1999) at Skaalen Sunset Home in Stoughton, Wis.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, with the Rev. Sara Beth Akre officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery, rural Joice.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. Mittelstadt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (515) 592-0221.

FLORENCE ROUNDS

BRITT - Florence Rounds, 81, of Britt, died Friday (Dec. 24, 1999) at her home in Britt.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Ewing Funeral Home, Britt, (515) 843-3839.

MARIE BARKEMA

BELMOND - Marie Barkema, 95, died Friday (Dec. 24, 1999) at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Tenold Funeral Home, Belmond, (515) 444-4474.

MILDRED WARRINGTON

ST. ANSGAR - Mildred Warrington, 85, died Saturday (Dec. 25, 1999) at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

ERVIN DOTSETH

BUFFALO CENTER - Ervin Dotseth, 58, died Saturday (Dec. 25, 1999) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

KATHLEEN (CAROLUS) OXLEY

MASON CITY - Kathleen (Carolus) Oxley, 44, of Mason City, passed away Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999) as a result of a car accident west of Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Mason City with the Rev. Douglas Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Concord Township Cemetery, Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church Monday.

Kathleen Ann Oxley, the daughter of Harlan E. and Betty L. (Griffen) Carolus, was born Feb. 14, 1955, in Belmond. She attended school at Klemme where she graduated from high school in 1973.

She worked at Damon's Department Store and for several other businesses in Mason City. Kathy received her nurse's aide certificate from NIACC and then worked at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

On March 31, 1996, she was married to Michael Edward Oxley at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in Mason City. She was employed as a merchandiser for PIMS, Inc., in Mason City at the time of her death. Kathy enjoyed her family, sewing, baking and bowling.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Michael Oxley, of Mason City; her stepchildren, Chad Oxley of Galveston, Texas, and Betsy Oxley of Seymour, Tenn.; a stepgranddaughter, Leslie Oxley of Seymour, Tenn.; her parents, Harlan and Betty Carolus of Klemme; two sisters, Janet Boehnke and her husband, Tom, of Ventura, and Linda Pringnitz and her husband, Steve, of Katy, Texas; a brother, Dean Carolus and his wife, Val, of Klemme; and many nieces and nephews.

Her grandparents preceded her in death.

Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe-Gazette and Globe Online.

OLGA CLEVELAND

FOREST CITY - Olga Cleveland, 94, died Friday (Dec. 24, 1999) at her home in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., with the Rev. Mark Luckiesh officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (515) 585-2685

WILMA HACKBART

GRAFTON - Wilma Hackbart, 84, of rural Grafton, died Friday (Dec. 24, 1999) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton with the Rev. Wayne Ellingson and the Rev. Rose Marie Nack officiating. Interment will be in the Grafton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today at Champion Funeral Home in Osage and will resume one hour prior to the service at the church Tuesday.

Wilma was born Sept. 12, 1915, in Rock Township, Mitchell County, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Neuman) Wilde. She was educated in rural Mitchell County schools and married Roland Hackbart in 1940.

She farmed with her husband in the rural Grafton area her entire married life. He preceded her in death in 1991.

Wilma loved the farm life and caring for her children and grandchildren.

Wilma is survived by four daughters, Janice Hackbart of Mason City, Jane Psotka and her husband, Jerry, of Bloomington, Minn., Marlene Kavars and her husband, Gus, of Mason City, and Barbara Bartz and her husband, Dennis, of Grafton; one son, Jerry Hackbart and his wife, Jan, of Mason City; 10 grandchildren, David Psotka, Christopher Psotka, Joshua Psotka, Tim Hackbart, Kelli Hackbart, Mike Hackbart, Heidi Kavars, Mark Kavars, Brian Bartz and Andy Bartz; three great-grandchildren, Christina Hackbart, Samuel Hackbart and Isaac Bartz; one sister, Vianora Feldt of Osage; and one brother, Irvin Wilde of Osage.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two infant siblings; four brothers, Ferdinand, Arnold, Roy and Elmer; and one sister, Alice Kuntz.

GRACE J. WESTENDORF

MASON CITY - Grace J. Westendorf, 85, formerly of 124 Thirteenth St. N.E., died Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Tuesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., with the Rev. Jack Gannett of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home with a Women of the Moose memorial service beginning at 7 p.m.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (515) 423-8676 or (515) 822-3191

MILDRED WARRINGTON

ST. ANSGAR - Mildred Warrington, 85, died Saturday (Dec. 25, 1999) at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Ted Stowers officiating. Burial will be in St. Ansgar Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements, (515) 736-4920.

LEO A. MILLER

CEDAR RAPIDS - Leo A. Miller, 66, of 396 Teakwood Lane N.E., formerly of Austin, Minn., and Clear Lake, died Saturday (Dec. 25, 1999) at his home following a short illness with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, with the Rev. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Military rites by Hanford American Legion Post No. 5 will be a part of the service.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, 4200 First Ave. N.E., Cedar Rapids, with a scriptural wake service beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue after noon until the time of the service at the church Tuesday.

Leo was born Nov. 30, 1933, in Stacyville to Hubert and Rena Micheals Miller. He married Mary Ellen Adams on Sept. 28, 1954, in Meyer. He was a laborer for the Hormel Company in Austin, Minn.

Leo was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church and a peacetime U.S. Navy veteran.

Leo is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen, two sons, Dennis and his wife, Teresa, of St. Louis, Mo., and Doug Miller and his wife, Barb, of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Donna Petersen and her husband, David, of Cedar Rapids; a brother, Victor Miller, of Mason City; two sisters, Mary Ann Mayer and her husband, Eugene, of Austin, Minn., and Magdalene Judd and her husband, Duane, of Albert Lea, Minn; two sisters-in-law, Ann Miller of Austin, Minn., and Mag Miller of McHenry, Ill.; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ivan and Clarence.

ERVIN DOTSETH

BUFFALO CENTER - Ervin Dotseth, 58, died Saturday (Dec. 25, 1999) at his home.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Buffalo Center, with the Rev. Jim Cherry officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Ervin Richard Dotseth, son of Clifford and Dora (Anderson) Dotseth, was born Oct. 8, 1941, at Clarkfield, Minn. He graduated from Clarkfield High School with the class of 1959.

Erv then attended Gustavus Adolphus College at St. Peter, Minn., majoring in mathematics with a minor in physics, graduating in May of 1964. He received his master's degree in math from Mankato State University in 1971.

On July 14, 1969, Erv was united in marriage to Marlys Ristau in Elmore, Minn. This union was blessed with two children, Holly and Travis.

Erv taught in Elmore, Minn., for three years; in Osseo, Minn., for a year; and was at Buffalo Center Community Schools, now North Iowa, for 31 years.

Erv passed away on Dec. 25, 1999, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marlys, of Buffalo Center; a daughter, Holly Dotseth-Tapper and her husband, Jay, of Iowa City; a son, Travis, and his wife, Tara, of Mankato, Minn.; a grandson, Adam J. Tapper; one sister, Rachel Hagen and her husband, Harland, of Granite Falls, Minn.; a brother, Clifford Dotseth Jr., of Menominee, Mich., and by several dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister-in-law, Barbara Dotseth.

HELEN HANSON

KANAWHA - Helen Hanson, 78, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Kanawha, (515) 762-3211.

FLORENCE M. ROUNDS

BRITT - Florence M. Rounds, 81, died Friday (Dec. 24, 1999) at her home in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Rev. Marvin Bries officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday. There will be a parish wake service beginning at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, (515) 843-3839.

TONY MAGNANI

RICHFIELD, Minn. - Tony Magnani, 82, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at his home in Richfield, Minn.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams St., Mason City. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, with a public scriptural prayer service beginning at 7 p.m., at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, (515) 423-2372.

MARIE D. BARKEMA

BELMOND - Marie D. Barkema, 95, died Friday (Dec. 24, 1999) at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Tuesday at First Reformed Church, Alexander, with the Rev. Robert Ford officiating. Interment will be in the Alexander Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Tenold Funeral Home in Belmond and will resume one hour prior to service time at the church Tuesday.

Marie D. (Pals) Barkema, the daughter of Jelto and Jennie (Borchers) Pals, was born on April 27, 1904, in Alexander. She attended Alexander High School. After school she began working as a sales clerk at Aldinger's Store in Alexander.

On July 4, 1937, Marie was united in marriage to George Barkema at the First Reformed Church parsonage in Alexander. Marie and George farmed north of Alexander until 1983 when the couple retired and moved to Belmond.

Marie was a member of the First Reformed Church in Alexander and was a member of the Reformed Church Women (RCW), which she served as president for eight years. She had been a member of the Alexander Cemetery Society since 1938, and she was a charter member of Alexander's Kitchen Klatter Band.

Marie truly loved spending time with her family and friends, and she thoroughly enjoyed reading.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Janean Kelling, and her husband, Ron, of Roseville, Calif.; two granddaughters, Kim Arens and her husband, Doug, of Roseville, Calif, and Jill Kelling of Wilmette, Ill.; and two great-grandchildren, Kaitlin and Logan Arens.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George, in 1988; a son, James, in 1987; four sisters, Yettie Dirkson, Minnie Eden, Fannie Boelman and Eva Pals; and an infant brother, Jelto Pals.

Tenold Funeral Home, (515) 444-4474

HELEN A. LARSEN

RICEVILLE - Helen A. Larsen, 86, formerly of Elma, died Saturday (Dec. 25, 1999) at the Riceville Community Rest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, rural Elma, with the Rev. Myrwood Bagne officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Ricevelle.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville.

LORETTA K. JULUM

MASON CITY - Loretta K. Julum, 92, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., (515) 423-2372.

Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe-Gazette and Globe Online.

OLGA CLEVELAND

FOREST CITY - Olga Cleveland, 94, died Friday (Dec. 24, 1999) at her home in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., with the Rev. Mark Luckiesh officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Olga Azalea Eleanor Cleveland, daughter of George Edward Larson and Theodora (Bilstad) Larson, was born on March 17, 1905, at the home of her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Larson, in Mt. Valley Township, Winnebago County, and spent her childhood on a farm and attended country schools. She graduated from Forest City High School in 1924.

She went directly into teaching at her home country school in Winnebago County, going on to teach in Worth and Hancock counties for a total of nine years before her marriage. She continued her education in normal training during the summers at Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, Teacher's College in Cedar Falls and Waldorf College.

She married Roy James Orven Cleveland of Forest City on June 28, 1934, in Mason City. They lived in or near Forest City all their married lives. Olga lived in her last home 55 years until her death.

She was baptized in 1932 and became a life-long member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She held the offices of clerk, treasurer and Sabbath School superintendent for many years in her church.

Olga was an avid reader and with continuing good eyesight spent many hours reading her Bible and other spiritual and health literature until the last. She loved to garden, to bake wonderful bread, and was very interested in health and good nutrition. She enjoyed traveling to visit her children who lived on both coasts, the Midwest and Colorado. She appreciated her contacts with her former students and friends who continued to keep in touch with her.

She is survived by a sister, Genevieve Lunstrum, of Mason City; daughters, Lola and her husband, Donald Ham, of Forest City, Donna Lou Guill of Columbia, Mo., and Margie and her husband, Floyd Kahler, of Denver, Colo.; a daughter-in-law, Janet Cleveland, of Forest City; sons, Vern Cleveland and his wife, Regina, of Lyons, Colo., and James Cleveland of Forest City; 21 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Olga was preceded in death by her sister, Adelane; her parents; her husband, Roy; her son, David; her grandson, Timothy Cleveland; her brother-in-law, Paul Lunstrum; nephew, Philip Lunstrum; and grand-niece, Pamela Lunstrum.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (515) 585-2685.

CECILE G. LINES

MARBLE ROCK - Cecile G. Lines, 79, of 2429 Glass Road, died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford with the Rev. John Albrecht officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Marble Rock, where there will be a public scripture service at 7 p.m.. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church Thursday.

FLORENCE ELIZABETH GRANDGENETT

ALGONA - Florence Elizabeth Grandgenett, 83, of 2221 E. McGregor St., died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at Algona Manor Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wesley, with the Rev. Lynn Bruch officiating. Burial will be in St. Benedict Cemetery, St. Benedict.

Visitation will be from 2:30 to 9 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Wesley.

Florence was born Sept. 20, 1916, at Villard, Minn., the daughter of Ernest John Widen and Elizabeth Cecelia (Halligan) Widen. She attended school in Corwith and graduated from Corwith High School. After three years training she also graduated from St. Joseph Mercy Nursing Training. She worked at Mercy for a year.

Florence married Joseph John Grandegenett Feb. 14, 1939 in Corwith. After their marriage, they moved to a farm west of Corwith and lived there for 43 years. In March of 1982, they moved into Wesley.

She worked at St. Ann and Kossuth County Hospital for 29 years. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and her family.

Florence was a member of the St. Benedict Catholic Daughters of America and the Guild at St. Joseph's Church in Wesley. She was a member of the Alumni Nursing Association in Mason City and the Kossuth Regional Health Center and the Hospital Auxiliary in Algona. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Wesley.

She is survived by four daughters, Judy Green and her husband, Jon, Lakeshore, Minn., Jane Franki and her husband, Mike, of Irvington, Mary Cruise and her husband, Bill, Wesley, and Alice Simons and her husband, Bob, of Carroll; two sons, Robert Grand-genett, Britt, and David Grandgenett and his wife, Lorrie, Grimes; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Donna Settle, Cedar Falls.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph John Grandgenett; her father, John Widen; her mother, Elizabeth Cecelia Halligan, brothers, Verne, Dale, Charles, Donald, James, Gene, Ben, and infant, John; and sisters, Helen Wickert and Mary Haverct.

NORA D. (MRS. LAWRENCE) THOMAS

MASON CITY - Nora D. (Mrs. Lawrence) Thomas, 92, of 54 Brook Terrace, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thomas Family Memorial Chapel of Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. The Rev. John McFarland, retired United Methodist pastor, will officiate. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will be present to greet friends one hour prior to services at the church Thursday. The Fullerton Patterson James Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Thomas, the former Nora Dorothea Jensen, was born July 27, 1907, on the family farm in Falls Township, near Rock Falls. She attended country schools in Cerro Gordo County.

On April 13, 1929, at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Mason City (now First United Methodist), she was united in marriage to Lawrence E. Thomas. Together the couple owned and operated the A.J. Thomas and Sons Christmas Tree Company. Mr. Thomas died Jan. 6, 1996, in Mason City.

Mrs. Thomas was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling not only for the Christmas Tree operation, but also on special trips she took with her husband to places such as England and the Orient. When at home, Mrs. Thomas was fond of raising flowers.

Those thankful for sharing Nora's life include three sisters, Della Elliott of Oceanside, Calif., Pearl Barr and her husband, Ray, and Florence Combs, all of Mason City; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (515) 423-8676.

TONY MAGNANI

MASON CITY -Tony Magnani, 82, of Richfield, Minn., formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at his home in Richfield.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams St., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a scriptural prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

Tony Magnani was born Feb. 22, 1917, in Mason City, son of Nicholas and Mary Magnani. He graduated from Mason City High School. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II in Italy and North Africa.

In 1946 he married Irma Biagini, who died in 1974. Tony was fortunate to meet Leona Zerott, who he married in 1978 and then they moved to Minneapolis, Minn.

Tony retired after 30 years from Lehigh Portland Cement Company. In addition he retired from the Army Reserve as a lieutenant colonel.

Tony was a wonderful father, husband, grandfather and brother. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.

He is survived by his wife, Leona, Richfield, Minn.; two daughters, Rita Foley and her husband, Jim, Mason City, and Kimberly Kurtz, Bloomington, Minn.; one son, Gary Zerott, Bemidji, Minn.; grandchildren, Kristi (Detweiler) Skinner and her husband, Mike, Chicago, Danny Zerott, Bemidji, Minn., and Ashley, Michelle, Rachael and Cheyenne Kurtz, all of Bloomington, Minn.; one brother, Carl Tatone and his wife, Joan, Mason City; three sisters, Sarah O'Brien, Ella Beery and Marge Golbuff and her husband, John, all of Mason City; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; his brothers, Jake and Mike; his sister, Gennie; and his stepfather, Alex Tatone.

HEATHER NELSON

FOREST CITY - Heather Nelson, 16, of Leland, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, (515) 585-2685.

HELEN HANSON

KANAWHA - Helen Hanson, 78, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Kanawha, with the Rev. Scott Hontz officiating. Burial will be in Norway-Lake Cemetery in rural Thor.

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

Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, Kanawha, (515) 762-3211.

CHARLES EDWARD STITTS

MASON CITY - Charles Edward Stitts, 47, of 101 Gracious Estates, died Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999) in Detroit, Mich.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 Fourteenth St. N.W., Mason City. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St., S.E., Mason City, where other arrangements are incomplete.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (515) 423-8676.

ALYSSA KORTE

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Alyssa Korte, 15, died Tuesday (Dec. 21, 1999) in Grand Junction, Colo.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Madison Township Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa, with the Rev. Gerald Dyste officiating.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, is in charge of arrangements, (515) 585-2685.

JOHN E. HAXTON

PHOENIX, Ariz. - John E. Haxton, 63, originally of Clear Lake, died Wednesday (Dec. 22, 1999) at his home in Phoenix.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Simes Mortuary, Casa Grande, Ariz.

John was born Jan. 27, 1936, in Mason City. He graduated from high school in Clear Lake in 1955.

He received an AA degree from ICCC, Fort Dodge, in 1972 and a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1974. He took advanced course work from UNI and the University of Phoenix.

Following his high school graduation, John served in the United States Navy from 1955-59. He was honorably discharged as a radioman third class. He was a police officer in Clear Lake for several years. In addition he worked as a general carpenter in Iowa and Arizona. He was a substitute teacher for the Phoenix elementary schools at the time of his death.

He is survived by two sons, Marc Haxton of Clear Lake and Todd Haxton of Santa Maria, Calif.; three daughters, Michelle Stoor of Casa Grande, Ariz., Maureen Haxton of Appleton, Wis., and Joleen Haxton of Casa Grande, Ariz.; a stepson, Stephen Chadwell of Forestville, Calif.; a sister, Barbara Brant of Arizona City, Ariz.; a brother, Jerry Haxton of Evergreen, Colo.; and four grandchildren, Ryan and Dylan Stoor and Vanessa and Todd Haxton.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Thelma Haxton of Arizona City, Ariz.

RALPH A. GUILD

MASON CITY - Ralph A. Guild, 79, formerly of Forest City, died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at First Presbyterian Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Terry Hamilton-Poore officiating. Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

The family will greet friends for one hour before service time at the church Thursday, Jan. 7. Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or First Presbyterian Church.

Ralph was born Feb. 16, 1913, in Cerro Gordo County, the son of Edgar W. and Annie Belle (Acheson) Guild. He attended country school and graduated from Mason City High School in 1930. After graduation he and his father were partners in a farm and livestock operation.

He was united in marriage to Birdella Lightbody on Sept. 14, 1940, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. In 1941 they moved to Clear Lake where Ralph managed the Clear Lake Shipping Association. Ralph served for 25 months in the Pacific Theater as an Army staff sergeant during World War II. After returning from the service, the couple moved to Forest City where they resided for 44 years.

Ralph was associated with the Forest City Auction Company for 25 years as a livestock dealer. He later worked as a foreman in the saw mill for Winnebago Industries for five years and for Peterson Funeral Home in Forest City part time. Ralph retired in 1981 and in February of 1990, he and Birdella moved to The Willows in Mason City.

Ralph was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a member and past Noble Grand of I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 440 of Forest City, a member and past Commander of American Legion Post No. 121 of Forest City, and a member of Northern Light Rebekah Lodge No. 344 of Forest City.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Birdella, Mason City; a son, Douglas R. Guild, St. Louis Park, Minn.; a sister, Margaret Cooksie and her husband, Jack, Napa, Calif.; and a second cousin, Robert Guild and his family, Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister in infancy, and a sister and brother-in-law, Jessie and Charles Hill.

Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, (515) 423-2372.

LORETTE K. JULUM

MASON CITY - Loretta K. Julum, 92, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Her body was cremated. There will be no visitation.

Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City is in charge of arrangements, (515) 423-2372.

HAROLD FRANK FATKA

CORWITH - Harold Frank Fatka, 90, died Wednesday (Dec. 22, 1999) at Good Shepherd Home, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 today at St. John Lutheran Church, Corwith, with the Rev. Caroline Engelbrecht and the Rev. David Babcock officiating. Interment will be in Corwith Cemetery.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Corwith, is in charge of the arrangements.

Harold Frank Fatka was born on Nov. 12, 1909, in Plymouth to Frank and Mary Dvorak Fatka. He received his education in Plymouth, graduating from the Plymouth High School in 1927.

After his schooling, Harold worked with his stepfather in the carpentry business. On Aug. 28, 1934, Harold was married to Esther E. Howell at Plymouth. The couple moved to Corwith in 1934.

Harold operated several businesses in Corwith, including a hardware store for 22 years and the lumber yard for 15 years.

Harold was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Corwith. He also belonged to the Corwith Community Club. Harold enjoyed woodworking and remodeling houses. Harold loved children and animals, especially his dog.

Harold is survived by his wife, Esther, of Corwith, and his cousin, Vera Claus Poppe and her husband, Reinhard, Plymouth.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather.

VIOLA JOHNSON

CANORA, Saskatchewan, Canada - Viola (Garber) Johnson, 79, of Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada, died Saturday (Dec. 18, 1999) at Gateway Lodge, Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada, of Alzheimer's Disease.

Mrs. Johnson formerly lived in the McIntire, Riceville, Ionia, Rudd, Osage and Mitchell, Iowa, areas.

Funeral services were held Dec. 22 and 27 in Canada.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, south of Charles City, Iowa.

STELLA SMITH

NORTHWOOD - Stella Smith, 80, of Pequot Lakes, Minn., formerly of Northwood, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at St. Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with the Rev. Juul Madson officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

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

Stella was born on Jan 2, 1919, in Joice to Albert and Edith (Annonson) Huso.

Stella is survived by her husband of 61 years, Harlan B. Smith, Pequot Lakes, Minn.; one son, Stephen J. Smith, Whittier, N. C.; one daughter, Patricia A. Miller, Riverview, Fla.; two grandsons, Derrick J. Miller and Kirk S. Miller; and four sisters, Mable Tenold, Gladys Smith, Doris Seward and Clarice Madson.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Wayne Huso and Wilford Huso.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

FLORENCE E. KAIN

AMES - Florence E. Kain, 88, formerly of Algona, died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at Israel Hospice House in Ames.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona.

STEVEN JOSEPH MORAN

MASON CITY - Steven Joseph Moran, 34, of 1600 Tenth St. S.E., Apartment No. 10, died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, (515) 423-2372.

DR. JOHN R. THOMPSON

CORALVILLE - Dr. John R. Thompson, 76, of 1512 First Ave. N., died Tuesday (Dec. 21, 1999) at Del Webb Memorial Hospital in Sun City West, Ariz.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Iowa City, with the Rev. Mark W. Martin officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Coralville.

Memorials may be given to the University of Iowa College of Dentistry or Habitat for Humanity.

George L. Gay Funeral Home, 2720 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City, is in charge of arrangements, (319) 338-1132.

ALICE M. SESSIONS

MASON CITY - Alice M. Sessions, 96, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, and will resume at the church Thursday morning.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, (515) 423-8676.

Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe-Gazette and Globe Online.

GEORGE ROTH

WODEN - George Roth, 90, of Woden, died Tuesday (Dec. 28, 1999) at the Titonka Care Center in Titonka.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Woden, with the Rev. Roland Emond Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

George Roth, the son of Frank and Anna (Korper) Roth was born Aug. 25, 1909 on a farm near Titonka attending the rural schools of Kossuth County, he farmed with his mother on the home farm.

On Sept. 9, 1941, he married Bertha Friesenborg at the Lutheran parsonage in Elmore, Minn. They farmed until 1976, when they moved into Woden.

George enjoyed his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, fishing and visiting with others. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Woden.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha Roth, of Titonka; seven children, Lucille Arneson, of Renton, Wash., Russell Roth and his wife, Sharen, of Waukon, Barbara Halstead and her husband, Grant, of Aneroid, Saskatchewan, Canada, Norman Roth and his wife, Shirley, of Thompson, Wayne Roth, of Rake, Wanda Schwartz and her husband, Bill, of North Mankato, Minn., and Marlys Mueller and her husband, Dale, of Titonka; 20 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jerilyn Beth Davis on Nov. 9, 1993; a son-in-law, Keith Hamilton; a grandson, Ryan Halvorsen; his parents; and seven sisters and brothers, Caroline Thompson, Elizabeth Albers, Margaret Becker, Anna Bruns, Charles Hipp, Louise Fish and Fred Hipp.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (515) 926-5756.

GENEVA M. WOLKENHAUER

MASON CITY - Geneva M. Wolkenhauer, 89, of LaCrosse, Wis., formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (Dec. 28, 1999) in LaCrosse.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (515) 423-0924.

LLOYD G. GNAGY

CHARLES CITY - Lloyd G. Gnagy, 86, of the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home and formerly of 801 Eighth Ave., died Tuesday (Dec. 28, 1999) at the Mercy Health Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Private family services will be held Friday, Dec. 31, at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation with the family present will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, (515) 228-4211.

LILLIAN L. WALTERS

WAVERLY - Lillian L. Walters, 80, of 210 15th St. N.W., Waverly, died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Shell Rock, with Pastors Bob Chambers and John Coons officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Shell Rock.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, with the family greeting friends from 6 until 8 p.m. There will be additional visitation one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, (319) 352-1187.

FLORENCE EMELINE KAIN

ALGONA - Florence Emeline Kain, 88, of Algona, died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at the Israel Hospice Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, with the Rev. Phillip Webb officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.

ARTHUR K. THOMPSON

LAKE MILLS - Arthur K. Thompson, 94, of Lake Mills, died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at the Albert Lea Medical Center, Albert Lea.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Leland, with the Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be in Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Leland.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, and one hour prior to services at Winnebago Lutheran Church.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (515) 592-0221.

GRACE DIEKMANN

ALGONA - Funeral services for Grace Diekmann, 97, of Algona, will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, with the Rev. Phillip Webb officiating. Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, in Algona.

Grace died Tuesday morning (Dec. 28, 1999) at the Algona Manor Nursing Home in Algona.

Grace was born on June 1, 1902 at Hopkins, Minn., the daughter of Charles and Katherine Johnson. She was a 1920 graduate of the Wiggins High School in Wiggins, Colo. She received her teacher's degree from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Grace taught at the Eden School in Wesley.

Grace was married to Fred A. Diekmann on June 4, 1925 at Wesley, Iowa. They lived in Wesley until 1948 when they moved to Algona. Fred Sr. died in 1953.

Grace is survived by three sons, Fred Diekmann Jr., of Algona, Robert Diekmann and his wife, Myrna, of Algona and John Diekmann and his wife, Joan, of Algona; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Florence Glawe, of Corwith.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one sister, Maureen Loebig.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.

LULLA FERN CUMMINGS

CLEAR LAKE -Lulla Fern Cummings, 96, of 1404 Main Ave., Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Dec. 28, 1999) at Oakwood Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake with the Rev. Fred Lewis of United Methodist Church offiiciating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to the Luella F. Cummings Memorial Fund.

Visitation will be one hour before service time on Thursday at the funeral home.

Lulla was born in Britt, the daughter of Ephraim and Myrtle Ione (Chatman) Cummings. She attended school at Orthel No. 2 School, 10 miles northwest of Britt. She moved with her family south of Clear Lake in 1933 and continued to live there until she, her sister Etta and brother, Fred moved into their present home in Clear Lake in 1972. She was a seamstress and helped mothers take care of their newborn infants. She loved to travel, sew and play cards. She was a member of Sing and Sew, Clear Lake Senior Citizens and Home Extension Club.

Survivors include her sister, Etta Cummings, Clear Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Fred, and many friends.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (515) 357-2193.

ALICE M. SESSIONS

MASON CITY - Alice M. Sessions, 96, of Good Shepherd Health Center, 302 Second St. N.E., died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at Good Shepherd.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Douglas Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. and Thursday morning at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Alice Sessions Memorial Fund.

Alice was born Jan. 5, 1903, at Linden Ranch in Cerro Gordo County, the daughter of John and Cathryn (Beyer) Fletcher. She was raised in the Mason City area and later graduated from Mason City High School.

On Nov. 2, 1925, she was united in marriage to Mark Sessions at United Methodist Church, Mason City. She was a very independent woman who enjoyed having a nice conversation with family and friends. She loved to travel but always looked forward to getting back home. She could often be found working in the church kitchen whenever help was needed. Over the years she had been very active in the church including being a member of the Mary Martha Circle. She was the oldest member of the First United Methodist Church and also a member of BARE, Brotherhood of Railroad Employees.

Those thankful for having shared in Alice's life include two daughters, Ruth and her husband, Ardell Meints, of Clear Lake, and Carol and her husband, Gayle Lenz, of Riverside, Calif.; one son, Robert and his wife, Chris Sessions, of Madison, Wis.; one sister, Maxine and her husband, George Litchko, of Avon Lake, Ohio; one brother, Everett Fletcher of St. Anthony, Idaho; one sister-in-law, Rene Sessions; eight grandchildren, Leonard, Donna, Nancy, Meredith, Jennifer, Mark, Patty and Lori; seven great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a special nephew, Emil and his wife, Carol Johansen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mark, on July 25, 1975; four sisters, Emma, Ann, Margarite, and Dorothy; two brothers, Lawrence and William; one grandson, Darrel; and one great grandson, Nick.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (515) 423-8676.

CHARLES EDWARD STITTS

MASON CITY -Charles Edward Stitts, 47, of 101 Gracious Estates, died Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999) in Detroit, Mich.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W., with the Rev. Walter Jones and the Rev. Dwight Webster officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. and one hour prior to service time at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Charles Stitts Memorial Fund.

Charles was born Sept. 9, 1952, in Tunica, Miss., the son of Heziekiah and Emma (Dooley) Stitts. He was raised and attended school in Joiner, Ark. He moved to the Mason City area 22 years ago.

In 1983 he was united in marriage to Christina Lightner in Clear Lake. He could often be found shooting pool, playing poker, or enjoying the casino. He also enjoyed playing with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Christina; his mother, Emma Parrett of Mason City; three children, Deryck, Latieya, and Kaylee; two brothers, Jimmie Lee Stitts and Heziekiah Stitts Jr.; both of Mason City; four grandchildren, Deryck Jr., Cameron, Jessica, and Jared; two aunts, Lizzie Mae Johnson, and Octiva Qualls; one uncle, John Dooley; and two cousins, Ann Austin and David.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, father and one brother, Leon.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (515) 423-8676.

LADDIE RICHARD KOZISEK SR.

GARNER - Laddie Richard Kozisek, Sr., 81, of 2355 270th St., Garner, died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake with the Rev. Scott Kozisek officiating. Burial will be in Lawton Cemetery, Lawton, N.D., with military honors by American Legion-V.F.W. Honor Guard of Edmore.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Services will then also be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Aaker Funeral Home, Lakota, N.D. The family will greet friends from noon until time of service on Monday,

The family requests memorials to the Laddie Richard Kozisek Sr. Memorial Fund.

Laddie was born Aug. 4, 1918, in Lawton, N.D., the son of Frank and Bessie (Zelenka) Kozisek. He graduated from Lawton High School. He was in the Civilian Conservation Corps prior to serving in the Army in the 95th Infantry Division during World War II.

He married Agnes Skluzacek June 14, 1949, in Brocket, N.D. They lived on her family farm where he farmed, until moving to Kensett in 1967. They lived in Kensett for eight months and then moved to their present home in rural Garner. He started working for Andrews Pre-stressed Concrete in 1968 and continued to work there until his retirement in 1980. Laddie enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading and especially his grandchildren. He was a life member of D.A.V. and American Legion-V.F.W. Post 08939, Edmore, N.D.

Survivors include his wife, Agnes Kozisek, Garner; seven children, Jim Kozisek of Yakima, Wash., Wayne Kozisek and his wife, Beverly of Clear Lake, Deborah Rossum and her husband, Roger of Mason City, Dawn Halbach and her husband, James, Osage, Laddie R. Kozisek Jr. and his wife, Susie, Garner, Rev. Scott Kozisek and his wife, Barbra of Mattoon, Ill., and Kevin Kozisek and his wife, Maureen of Garner; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Klara Powers and her husband, Lawrence, Lakota, N.D., and Bessie Eaton of Lakeland, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Lud, Ted and Franklin Kozisek and two grandchildren.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (515) 357-2193.

CECILE G. LINES

MARBLE ROCK - Funeral services for Cecile G. Lines, 79, of 2429 Glass Road, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford, with Pastor John Albrecht officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Reid's Funeral Chapel, in Marble Rock, where there will be a public scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday at the Church.

Cecile Geraldine Calease was born April 11, 1920, a daughter of Grayce Evelyn (McElroy) and Howard Otto Calease in Rockford, Iowa and died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Growing up she lived in Floyd, Mitchell and Butler Counties where she received her education in the rural schools and graduated from the Greene High School in 1937. She received her normal training certificate in 1938, and began teaching country school at Rockford District No. 5.

She was united in marriage to Walter Arvid Lines on Aug. 30, 1939 at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford. They farmed in the rural Rockford and Marble Rock their entire marriage. Cecile was baptized and confirmed a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford on April 6, 1941. Cecile and Walter enjoyed 58 years together until his death on Dec. 30, 1997. She entered the Nora Springs Care Center on March 17, 1999.

Cecile will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed cooking, gardening, knitting, crocheting and needle work. Her special interests included doing crossword puzzles and watching baseball and football on television.

Living family members include her three sons, Harley and his wife, Carol, of Marble Rock, Eugene and his wife, Cindy, of Ionia, and Jim, of Marble Rock; seven grandchildren, Flint and his wife, Lisa Lines, Shane and his wife, Terri Lines, Todd and his wife, Suzy Duryee, Troy and his wife, Becky Duryee, Walter and his wife, Laura Duryee, Brad Lines and Erin Lines; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ella Calease, of Clarksville; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and three brothers, Roger, Lawrence and a brother in infancy; and one sister, Phyllis Dirks.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Cecile G. Lines Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, Marble Rock, is in charge of arrangements.

Reid's Funeral Chapels, (515) 823-4457.

TONY MAGNANI

MASON CITY -Tony Magnani, 82, of Richfield, Minn., formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at his home in Richfield.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams St., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a scriptural prayer service at 7 p.m.

Tony Magnani was born Feb. 22, 1917, in Mason City, son of Nicholas and Mary Magnani. He graduated from Mason City High School. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II in Italy and North Africa.

In 1946 he married Irma Biagini, who died in 1974. Tony was fortunate to meet Leona Zerott, who he married in 1978 and then they moved to Minneapolis, Minn.

Tony retired after 30 years from Lehigh Portland Cement Company. In addition he retired from the Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Tony was a wonderful father, husband, grandfather and brother. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.

He is survived by his wife, Leona, of Richfield, Minn.; two daughters, Rita Foley and her husband, Jim, of Mason City, and Kimberly Kurtz, of Bloomington, Minn.; one son, Gary Zerott, of Bemidji, Minn.; grandchildren, Kristi (Detweiler) Skinner and her husband, Mike, of Chicago, Danny Zerott, of Bemidji, Minn., and Ashley, Michelle, Rachael and Cheyenne Kurtz, all of Bloomington, Minn.; one brother, Carl Tatone and his wife, Joan, of Mason City; three sisters, Sarah O'Brien, Ella Beery and Marge Golbuff and her husband, John, all of Mason City; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; his brothers, Jake and Mike; his sister, Gennie; and his stepfather, Alex Tatone.

RALPH A. GUILD

MASON CITY - Ralph A. Guild, 86, formerly of Forest City, died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at First Presbyterian Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Terry Hamilton-Poore officiating. Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

The family will greet friends for one hour prior to services on Friday, Jan. 7 at the church.Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or First Presbyterian Church.

Ralph was born Feb. 16, 1913, in Cerro Gordo County, the son of Edgar W. and Annie Belle (Acheson) Guild. He attended country school and graduated from Mason City High School in 1930. After graduation he and his father were partners in a farm and livestock operation.

He was united in marriage to Birdella Lightbody on Sept. 14, 1940, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. In 1941 they moved to Clear Lake where Ralph managed the Clear Lake Shipping Association. Ralph served for 25 months in the Pacific Theater as an Army staff sergeant during World War II. After returning from the service, the couple moved to Forest City where they resided for 44 years.

Ralph was associated with the Forest City Auction Company for 25 years as a livestock dealer. He later worked as a foreman in the saw mill for Winnebago Industries for five years and for Peterson Funeral Home in Forest City part time. Ralph retired in 1981 and in February of 1990, he and Birdella moved to The Willows in Mason City.

Ralph was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a member and past Noble Grand of I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 440 of Forest City, a member and past Commander of American Legion Post No. 121 of Forest City, and a member of Northern Light Rebekah Lodge No. 344 of Forest City.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Birdella, Mason City; a son, Douglas R. Guild, St. Louis Park, Minn.; a sister, Margaret Cooksie and her husband, Jack, Napa, Calif.; and a second cousin, Robert Guild and his family, Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister in infancy, and a sister and brother-in-law, Jessie and Charles Hill.

Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, (515) 423-2372.

HEATHER ANN NELSON

LELAND - Heather Ann Nelson, 16, of Leland, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Leland, with the Rev. Dan Christensen officiating. Burial will be in West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery in rural Leland.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.

Heather Ann Nelson was born in Mason City, on Sept. 5, 1983, the daughter of Tammy (Peterson) Callahan and Daniel Nelson. She was baptized and confirmed at West Prairie Lutheran Church in Leland.

She attended elementary school in Forest City and was a junior at Forest City High School. Heather was involved in many activities in school, including being a member of the cheerleading squad, played in the band and was on the flag line for marching band, sang in chorus and was part of the Future Problem Solvers.

She had been an avid reader since she was a young girl. Spending time with her friends was a big part of her life. She loved being outdoors and would walk or ride her bike or run for miles through the countryside. She loved her animals and enjoyed caring for them.

Heather is survived by her mother, Tammy Callahan, of Leland; her father, Daniel Nelson, of Forest City; her sister, Heidi Branstad, of Leland; her great-grandmother, Mildred Thompson, of Forest City; her grandparents, Allen and Jean Peterson, of Leland, and Dolores Nelson, of Forest City; two aunts, Nancy Buffington and her husband, Bruce, of Forest City and Arlis Bode and her husband, Charlie, of South Dakota; four uncles, Larry Nelson, Alan Nelson and his wife, Debbie, Tim Nelson and his wife, Deb, all of Forest City, and David Peterson and his wife, Robin, of Leland and many cousins.

Heather was preceded in death by a sister who died in infancy, Tera; her paternal grandfather, Don Nelson; and her maternal great-grandfather, Alfred Thompson.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (515) 585-2685.

LORETTA K. JULUM

MASON CITY - Loretta K. Julum, 92, of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City.

Her body was cremated. There will be no visitation.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Loretta K. Julum was born Oct. 3, 1907, in Marshalltown, daughter of Edward and Mayme (Durkin) Moriarty. She married Jerry Julum on March 3, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Loretta attended St. Joseph Schools and graduated from St. Joseph High School. She lived in Minneapolis, Minn. for 25 years. She then worked at Finley Teas and Esser Law Firm as a legal secretary retiring in 1990.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Cecelia's Circle.

Survivors include one daughter, Judy Kline and her husband, Gary, of Waynesborough, Pa.; a granddaughter, Heather Drake, of Lawrence, Kan.; and many cousins, Lucille Durkin, of Mason City, John Nolan, Marshalltown, Shelia Formanek, of Carlsbad, Calif., Peggy Burns, of Western Springs, Ill., Ann Marie Callaghan, of Houston, Texas and John D. Nolan, of Piedmont, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry, in 1975; and one sister, Dorothy, in infancy.

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

Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (515) 423-2372.

EUGENE OTIS

FOREST CITY - Eugene Otis, 78, of Forest City, died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. Forest City, (515) 585-2685.

Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe-Gazette and Globe Online.

FLOYD HUBACHER

CAMBRIDGE, MINN. - Floyd Hubacher, 73, of Cambridge, Minn., died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) in Cambridge.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at North Isanti Baptist Church, Cambridge. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel, Cambridge.

Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel, (602) 689-2070.

EUGENE JEROME OTIS

FOREST CITY - Eugene J. Otis of Forest City died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, Forest City, with the Rev. Craig Steimel officiating. Burial will be in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Forest City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, with a 7 p.m. Scripture service.

Eugene Jerome Otis was born March 26, 1921, in Forest City, the son of Joseph F. and Nellie (Donahue) Otis. He attended country school and graduated from Forest City High School. He enlisted in the US Army on Feb. 10, 1941, where he served in the European Theater in France, Ireland and Central Europe.

While he was in the service he met and married on April 21, 1945, Ruth Mary Lloyd of Rhonda Valley, Wales, Great Britain. After his discharge from the service, the couple made their home in Forest City. They farmed on his family farm until January 1972. At that time he began working at Winnebago Industries as a mechanic in the Chassis Prep Department. He continued working at Winnebago for 18 years until his retirement in January 1990. His hobbies included fishing, writing, woodworking, citizens band radio, photography and giving his good friend and neighbor, Loren Aukes, a bad time. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church.

Survivors include four daughters, Sherri Aird of Mason City, Michelle Doble and her husband, Joel, of Garner, Julie Eggers of Parkersburg, and Jody Harvey and her husband, Bill, of Pleasantville; one brother, Vincent Otis of Mission, Texas; 13 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three nieces; and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth; a son, Anthony; and a brother, Tommy Otis.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (515) 585-2685.

LORETTA K. JULUM

MASON CITY - Loretta K. Julum, 92, of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 1999) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City.

The body was cremated. There will be no visitation.

A memorial Mass was held Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Loretta K. Julum was born Oct. 3, 1907, in Marshalltown, daughter of Edward and Mayme (Durkin) Moriarty. She married Jerry Julum on March 3, 1945, in Minneapolis.

Loretta attended St. Joseph Schools and graduated from St. Joseph High School. She lived in Minneapolis for 25 years. She then worked at Finley Teas and Esser Law Firm as a legal secretary, retiring in 1990.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Cecelia's Circle.

Survivors include one daughter, Judy Kline and her husband, Gary, of Waynesborough, Pa.; a granddaughter, Heather Drake, of Lawrence, Kan.; a great-grandson, Christopher Drake, of Lawrence, Kan.; and many cousins, Lucille Durkin, of Mason City, John Nolan, Marshalltown, Shelia Formanek, of Carlsbad, Calif., Peggy Burns, of Western Springs, Ill., Ann Marie Callaghan, of Houston, Texas and John D. Nolan, of Piedmont, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry, in 1975; and one sister, Dorothy, in infancy.

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

Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (515) 423-2372.

LEON CHANDLER

ALLISON - Leon Chandler, 78, of Allison died Wednesday (Dec. 29, 1999) at the Waverly Municipal Hospital, Waverly.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, Allison.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, (515) 456-3232.

RAYMOND L. BARR

MASON CITY -Raymond L. Barr, 84, of 1011 Third St. N.W., died Wednesday (Dec. 29, 1999) at USA Healthcare.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ron Stein officiating.

There will be no visitation as the body was cremated. Major Erickson Funeral Home, 209 Second St. N.E., is in charge of arrangements.

The family requests memorials be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.

Raymond L. Barr was born Dec. 20, 1915, in Mason City, the son of Mason and Mabel (Boyd) Barr. He attended school in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School in 1935. He was a sports enthusiast having played basketball and football in high school. His team won the state basketball tournament two years in a row.

On May 10, 1940, he married Pearl Jensen at the First Baptist Church, Mason City. He worked for Mason City Tent and Awning for several years and Curries Manufacturing for 15 years. He was self-employed for many years. He loved to fish, hunt and dance. He and his wife, Pearl, attended many ballrooms in the area. He was a member of First Baptist Church, and was very active when he was able. He was also a member of Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. 375.

Survivors include his wife, Pearl, Mason City; daughters, Karen Slife and husband, Clarence, Mason City, and Kandis Mahorney and husband, John, Seminole, Fla.; one son, Jeff Barr, Los Alamos, N.M.; grandchildren, Liesa Greco and husband, Lance, Cedar Rapids, Tim Naylon and wife, Lisa, Omaha, Neb., Bret Slife of Mason City, Paul Mahorney, Seminole, Fla., and Jill Gibson of Valdosta, Ga.; great grandchildren, Grant Gibson and Callista Greco; sisters, Evelyn Mallo of Clear Lake, and Mary Jane Barhite and husband, Vic, Longmont, Colo.; brothers, Chuck Barr and wife, Mary, Jamestown, Calif.., and Bob Barr of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (515) 423-0924.

FLOYD HUBACHER

CAMBRIDGE, MINN. - Floyd Hubacher, 73, of Cambridge, Minn., died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) in Cambridge.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at North Isanti Baptist Church, Cambridge. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel, Cambridge.

Cambridge Funeral Home-Strike Chapel, (602) 689-2070.

STANLEY SORENSON

MASON CITY - Stanley Sorenson, 86, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Dec. 29, 1999) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

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

Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, (515) 423-2372.

GENEVA M. WOLKENHAUER

LACROSSE, WIS. - Geneva M. Wolkenhauer, 89, of 3141 East Ave. S., LaCrosse, Wis., formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (Dec. 28, 1999) at the Sterling House in LaCrosse.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City, with the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 209 Second St. N.E., and will continue one hour prior to service time at the church on Thursday.

Memorials may be directed to St. James Lutheran Church.

Geneva M. Wolkenhauer was born July 4, 1910, in Lake Mills, the daughter of John and Pauline (Amunrud) Geving. She graduated from Lake Mills High School.

She married Fred Wolkenhauer on Aug. 10, 1929, in Mason City. She was a longtime member of St. James Lutheran Church, where she was involved with the Friendship Society, ladies aid and church circle. She was also involved with Study Club, 500 Club and enjoyed gardening, cooking and garage sales.

Survivors include her children, Marian Woods of Denver, Colo., Barbara Chambers of San Jose, Calif., Susan Gardner and husband, Raymond, LaCrosse, Wis., Stephen Wolkenhauer and his wife, Tomoko, of Chicago, Ill.; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and two nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Fred, in 1985, grandson, Randy Berninghausen, and son-in-law, Jerry Chambers.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (515) 423-0924.

MARGARET M. THOMPSON

RENWICK - Margaret M. Thompson, 86, of Renwick, died Tuesday (Dec. 28, 1999) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Renwick Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Newland officiating. Burial will be in LuVerne Cemetery, LuVerne.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Renwick.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 824-3465.

GLADYS POLLARD MATSON

DES MOINES - Gladys Pollard Matson, 66, of the 1900 block of Capitol Avenue, Des Moines, died Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999) at Des Moines General Hospital of complications from surgery.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, Des Moines, with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines.

Mrs. Matson was born April 29, 1933, in Woden, the daughter of John and Inez Pollard. She has lived in Des Moines all her life. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons, Ron and Mike Moen, both of Des Moines; two daughters, Joyce Kittleson of Mason City and Shelly Stapleton of Des Moines; two brothers, Raymond Pollard of Arvada, Colo., and Eugene Pollard of Clarks' Grove, Minn.; three sisters, Margaret Drake of Mason City, Frances Carroll of Des Moines and Helen Nyman of Fontana, Calif.; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Hamilton Funeral Home, (515) 243-5221.

STEVEN JOSEPH MORAN

MASON CITY - Steven Joseph Moran, 34, of 1600 10th St. S.E., #10, died Monday (Dec. 27, 1999) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at First Covenant Church, Highway 122 at Ohio Street, Mason City, with the Rev. Rich Murray officiating. A private inurnment will be held.

There will be no visitation. His body was cremated. Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.

Steven J. Moran was born Feb. 10, 1965, in Dubuque, the son of Douglas M. and Patricia (Kaiser) Moran. He graduated from high school at Iowa City West and later earned an administrative degree from NIACC.

Survivors include his parents, Douglas and Patricia Moran; one sister, Michelle; one brother, Brian and his wife, Gina; and one nephew, Nicholas.

Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (515) 423-2372.

Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (515) 423-2372.

                             Posted by Gene Manning