Globe-Gazette Obituaries
Published Saturday, December 16, 2000
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.
CHARLES 'TOM' PINNEKE
MASON CITY - Charles "Tom" Pinneke, 71, of Mason City, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
ARTHUR 'BUD' POPPE
MASON CITY - Arthur "Bud" Poppe, 66, of Mason City, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
VERNON MATHEWS
THOMPSON - Vernon Mathews, 90, of Thompson, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at his home in Thompson.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
DOROTHY L. SMITH
EAGLE GROVE - Dorothy L. Smith, 72, of Eagle Grove, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at the Community Memorial Hospital in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Willim Funeral Home in Eagle Grove. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Willim Funeral Home in Eagle Grove.
Willim Funeral Home, (515) 448-3674.
MARCELLA L. RICHEY
OLIVIA, Minn. - Marcella L. Richey, 75, of Olivia, Minn., died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000) at the Renville County Hospital in Olivia.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Dirks-Blem Funeral Home in Olivia, Minn. with the Rev. Byron Perrine officiating.
The visitation will be one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Marcella was born on Sept. 17, 1925 in Osage, to Fred and Christine (Erickson) Hubbard. She grew up in Osage where she attended school, graduating from Osage High School in 1943. She worked in Mason City, Iowa as a bookkeeper for Pritchard Auto.
She was united in marriage to Francis Richey on Aug. 20, 1950, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Following their marriage they continued living in Iowa until moving to Olivia in 1978.
She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Olivia, Minn. Her hobbies included reading and baking.
She is survived by her husband, Francis; a son, Craig Richey and his wife, Nancy, of Clear Lake; a daughter, Carol Richey, of Mason City; a brother, Dale Hubbard, of Mason City; two sisters, Evabell Hillistad, of Seattle, Wash., and Viola Garrison, of Arlington, Wash.; and two granddaughters, Angie and Amanda Richey.
Besides her parents, a sister, Rose Hunemiller; and an infant brother preceded her in death.
Dirks-Blem Funeral Home, (320) 523-1102.
DORIS J. KLOSTER
LAKE MILLS - Doris J. Kloster, 86, of Lake Mills, died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with the Rev. Roger Dykstra and the Rev. Sara Beth Akre officiating. Burial will be at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and again one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
The family suggests memorials be sent to Hospice of North Iowa and instead of thank-you's, a memorial will be made to Hospice.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
LYLE C. ROEVER
GREENE - Lyle C. Roever, 78, of 17756 110th St. in Greene, died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000) at the Waverly Municipal Hospital from complications of a stroke.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, with Pastor Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
BEVERLY K. LAMBERT
MASON CITY - Beverly K. Lambert, 64, of 509 Eighth St. S.E. died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday (Dec. 18, 2000) at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Douglas Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 756-3311.
CARMA M. HAGEN
WELLS, Minn. - Carma M. Hagen, 86, formerly of Wells, died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000) at the Woodbury Health Care Center in Woodbury, Minn. of complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wells, Minn., with the Rev. Paul Baker officiating. Interment will be in the Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills, Iowa.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Carma M. Hagen was born April 19, 1914, in Worth County, Iowa, the parents of Henry and Minda (Holstad) Tenold. She married Robert A. Hagen on May 27, 1950 in Red Wing, Minn.
She grew up in Northern Iowa, graduating from Kensett High School. She worked as a receptionist at the Wells Hospital for many years, and also worked at Banquet Foods and Del Monte.
She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wells and the WELCA. She volunteered at the church office, taught Sunday school and Bible school. She enjoyed playing cards and bridge.
She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Thisius, of Cottage Grove, Minn.; two grandchildren, Aimee and Shawn Thisius, of Cottage Grove, Minn.; one brother, Orland Tenold, of Manly; five sisters-in-law, Grace Tenold, of Kensett, Geraldine Tenold, of West Liberty, Lois Tenold, of Albert Lea, Minn., Edna Overturf, of Mason City, and Adene Hagen, of Garner; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1977; son, Allen Robert Hagen in 1952; three brothers, Vern, Hardine and Dean; and one sister, Mildred Anderson.
Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
Bruss-Heitner Funeral Homes, (507) 553-3124.
JAMES GORDON SAWTELLE
KLEMME - Funeral services for J. Gordon Sawtelle, 80, of Klemme, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Klemme, with Pastor Curtis DeVance and Pastor Lane Riggle officiating. Interment will be in Ell Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Tenold Funeral Home in Klemme. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
James Gordon Sawtelle, the son of Edwin and Dagmar (Christensen) Sawtelle was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Latimer, Iowa; and was raised there until he attended the University of Northern Iowa.
He served four years in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.
He was united in marriage to Mabel Dohlman on Jan. 27, 1945, in Santa Rosa, Calif., and returned to Iowa following completion of his military service. They moved to Klemme in 1955, where he and his family owned and operated a grocery store, Sawtelle's Superette, for 33 years.
Mr. Sawtelle was actively involved in the Klemme Community for many years. He served as a member of the Klemme City Council, as a lay leader for the Klemme United Methodist Church, and as a member of the Klemme Volunteer Fire Department for more than 20 years.
He was also active in the Klemme Area Development Organization and was a past president of the North Iowa Area Development. He was one of the founders of the Slippery Elm Golf Course in Klemme, as well as the annual Klemme Ag Days Celebration. He was an avid outdoors man and conservationist.
After Mabel died in 1994, Gordon continued to live in Klemme until two years ago when he became a resident of West Des Moines, Iowa.
He died on Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines at the age of 80.
He is survived by his daughter, Jeri Levi and her husband, Rick, of Waukee; his son, Jim Sawtelle and his wife, Mindy, of Johnston, Iowa; two grandchildren, Anna Lisa Sawtelle and Caroline Mabel Sawtelle.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Mabel; daughter, Beverly; a grandson, Tristan; two brothers, Quentin and Warren.
Tenold Funeral Home, (641) 587-2510.
JOSEPH L. JILEK
MASON CITY - Joseph L. Jilek, 78, of 2823 S. Jefferson Ave. , Mason City, died Wednesday (Dec. 13, 2000) from natural causes at Big Blue.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., with the Rev. Ernest T. Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood- St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2 until 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Joseph, the son of Joseph and Clara ( Lassahn) Jilek was born Feb. 13, 1922, in Crystal Lake. He spent most of his childhood living in Crystal Lake where he obtained his education.
He was inducted into the United States Army on Dec. 28, 1942, as a section foreman in which his travels took him through Central Europe. He returned home Feb. 1, 1946, with the following decorations and citations: the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Battle Star, World War II Victory Medal, one Service Stripe and two Overseas Service Bars.
He was united in marriage to Beverly Lemon on June 17, 1950, in Mason City where he continued to work for the railroad. Later on in life, Joseph worked for Midwest Roofing giving them thirty years until his retirement at the age of 62. Joseph was a life time member of the VFW Post 733.
He savored the quiet hours fishing, whether on the banks of Big Blue, in the state of Alaska or at Lake Okoboji. To family and friends he was known as "the fisherman". If Joseph wasn't fishing the waters he could be found tinkering in the garage or on his boat. He treasured the times spent with his grandchildren and great grandchild.
He's left to cherish his memories his two daughters, Robin and her husband, Mike Evans, of Mason City; their five children, Britani, Erin, Lisa and Travis, of Mason City and Jessica, of Ames, and Pam Olson, of Clear Lake and her daughter, Ashley; two sons, Chris and his wife, Deb Jilek, of Mason City and their three children, Chad and his wife, Angie, of Clinton, and Lacey Jilek, of Wichita, Kan, and Ryan Jilek, of Mason City, and Jerry Joe of Nevada; two brothers, Albert "Bud" and his wife, Henrietta Jilek, of Missouri; Fred and his wife Maxine Jilek, of Mason City; Ronnie and his wife, Gloria Jilek of Texas; two sisters, Shirley Mello, of Maryland, and AnnaMae Donadin, of Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly; son, Dennis Joe; and his sister, Rosey.
Fullerton Family of Funeral Homes, (641) 423-8676.
DR. PAUL A. RIETZ
WASHINGTON - Dr. Paul A. Rietz O.D., 81, of Washington and long time resident of Belmond, Iowa, passed away December 13, 2000, at his residence in Washington.
Memorial services for Dr. Paul A. Rietz will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond with the Rev. Celestyne DeVance officiating. A private family burial will take place at the Belmond Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Belmond Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond.
Dr. Paul A. Rietz, the son of August and Olive Azeltine Rietz, was born April 16, 1919, in Rowan. Paul grew up in Rowan where he attended Rowan schools graduating from Rowan High School in 1936. After high school he attended the University of Iowa for one year and Iowa State Teacher's College for one year.
Paul was a veteran of World War II. In 1942 he was drafted into the United States Army and served with the Army Air Forces. He was a bombardier instructor at Rosewell, New Mexico, until April of 1944 when he volunteered for overseas duty on the then new B-29 Superfortress.
Stationed on Guam, he was a combat bombardier with 330th Bomb Group, 459th Squadron, 21st Bomber Command, 20th Air Force. Paul flew 31 successful missions over Japan. At the close of World War II, he left the Army Air Forces having attained the rank of First Lieutenant. Paul returned home in October of 1945.
Paul was united in marriage with Jean Williams on Nov. 11, 1945, in Sioux Falls, S.D. The couple moved to Chicago, where Paul attended the Illinois College of Optometry. He graduated as a Doctor of Optometry in 1948. The couple then moved to Belmond in 1949 where Paul began his practice as an Optometrist. He retired in 1986.
Paul cherished the community he lived and worked in. He consistently strived to do all he could for Belmond. Paul was a devoted member of the Belmond United Methodist Church. Throughout his church life, he served as Sunday School Superintendent and as member of the Administrative Council. Paul is most remembered for faithfully singing the church choir over the years.
He served as a board member at the Belmond Community Apartments; a director at the North Iowa Savings and Loan; a board member of the Belmond Library Foundation and Past President of Clarmond Country Club. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and Belmond Lion's Club.
An avid sports fan, he enjoyed golfing. He belonged to both the Clarmond and Belmond Golf and Country Clubs. As a long time member of the Belmond Gridiron Club, he was a staunch supporter of Belmond-Klemme athletics and truly loved all the kids who attended the Belmond-Klemme Schools.
As a passionate photographer, Paul will be remembered for the ever-present camera in his hands. The pictures he took over his lifetime will not only be a record of the past, but a treasure for family and friends alike.
Paul is survived by his wife, Jean, of Washington; one daughter, Julie and husband, Dr. Terry Mangold, of Washington; two grandchildren, Adam Rietz Mangold, of Manchester, and Joanna Rietz Mangold, of Ames, whom he adored; one sister, Muriel Licklider of Clarion; one brother, Karl Rietz, of Waterloo; numerous devoted nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
Memorials may be directed to the Washington County Hospice.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
MARY ANN HUGHES
CLEAR LAKE - Mary Ann Hughes, 84, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000) at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. today at the First Congregational Church in Clear Lake, with Pastor Thomas Healey officiating. There will be military honors by the Clear Lake V.F.W. at the church. An inurnment will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be given to the First Congregational Church Music Fund.
Mary Ann was born Jan. 6, 1916, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Melville Prince and Celia (Clack) Hughes. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1934, Mason City Junior College in 1936 and Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines in 1940.
She enlisted in the Army Nurses Corps Jan. 19, 1943; in September 1944 she served in France and Germany in the 180th General Hospital, where she was Mobile Army Hospital Chief Nurse. She obtained the Rank of Captain Dec. 6, 1946, and was honorably discharged Jan. 29, 1946. Mary Ann was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Award.
She moved back to Mason City and worked at the Park Hospital until her retirement in 1979. She was on the committee that set the Practical Nursing Program at NIACC and later the two-year Register Nurse Program.
Mary Ann enjoyed needlework, reading, her rose garden and doing yard work. She was a real sports fan, loved working on the angels at church and especially loved her family. She enjoyed fixing things around the house, painting and wallpapering.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Clear Lake, and a 65-year member of the P.E.O. Chapter EA and a life member of the American Legion.
Mary Ann is survived by two sisters, Margaret Doudna, of Colorado Springs, Colo. And Katherine Short, of Mason City; one brother, Richard Hughes and his wife, Joan, of Clear Lake; and eight nieces and 11 nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Melville "Bud" Hughes; and one sister, Elizabeth Morrissey; two nephews; and one niece.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 357-2193.
RALPH L. KIMBALL
CLEAR LAKE - Ralph L. Kimball, 93, of 1019 S. Third St., Clear Lake, died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake where he has been a resident since Dec. 1, 2000. He was cremated and a graveside service will be held in the Clear Lake Cemetery at a later date.
Ralph was born Oct. 16, 1907, in Clear Lake, the son of Fred and Cara (Lambert) Kimball. He was raised and lived in Clear Lake his entire life. He married Bonnie Ennen in August of 1975 in Cannon, S.D.
Ralph worked for Secory Plumbing until his retirement in 1976 and then worked part time for the Harborage Pilot House until 1991. He always enjoyed his guns and taking rides with his nephews. Ralph enjoyed staying busy with his many projects.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Bonnie Kimball, of Clear Lake, Iowa; two stepgrandchildren, Linda Davenport, of Pocahontas, Ark. and Randy Ennen and his wife, Verlinda, of Garner; three stepgrandchildren, three stepgreat-grandchildren and three nephews, Ralph Secory and his wife, Karen, Larry Secory and his wife, Betty, both of Clear Lake, and Don Secory and his wife, Marge, of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Essie Secory and Delight Kimball.
Ward-Van Slyke colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 357-2193.
Globe-Gazette Obituaries
Published Monday, December 1 7, 2000
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.
Charles “Tom” Pinneke
MASON CITY — Charles “Tom” Pinneke, 71, of 5 N. Federal Ave., died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to service time at the church. There will be a 7 p.m. wake service at the funeral home following the visitation today.
Memorials may be given to the Charles “Tom” Pinneke Memorial Fund.
Charles “Tom” Pinneke was born on July 15, 1929 in Mason City, the son of Roy George and Martha Isabel (Rafferty) Pinneke. He attended Holy Family Catholic Church Schools. He was in the National Guard for 16 years and then worked at Lehigh Cement as a head repairman for 28 years before retirement in 1969. Charles was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He also ran the Mason City Flea Market for 15 years.
He is survived by his wife, Carole A. Pinneke, Mason City; children, Tom A. Pinneke, of St. Louis Park, Minn., Kim L. Pinneke, of Marion, Mickey Pinneke and wife, Sandy, of Tampa, Fla., Diana Casper and husband, Steve, of Sioux City, Sue Thompson and husband, Mike, of Rogers, Ark., Elizabeth Holtz and husband, Kevin, of Rudd, Molly Walgren and husband, Stuart, of Cedar Falls, Annette Marshall, of Mason City, Kathy Wentworth and husband, Craig, of Wildwood, Mo., and Mari Wise, of Mason City; two step-sons, Kenton Ewing and Gary Ewing; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers; and four sisters.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two sons.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Enid Ilene Otis
HILL CITY, KAN. — Enid Ilene Otis, 76, of Hill City, Kansas, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at the Dawson Place Nursing Home, Hill City, Kan.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel, Hill City, Kan., with the Rev. Howard Guidry officiating. Burial will be in Penokee Cemetery, Penokee, Kan.
There will be no visitation. Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel of Hill City, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the Graham County Hospital Hospice/Home Health or Dawson Place Nursing Home.
Enid Ilene Otis was born Oct. 11, 1924 in Morland, Kansas, the daughter of John George and Margaret Elizabeth (Clark) Clark.
She married Vincent Otis in 1953. They were divorced. She was a longtime area resident and worked as a bookkeeper and homemaker.
Survivors include three sons, Michael Otis, Forest Lake, Minn., Patrick Otis, Toddville and Daniel Otis, of Northwood; three daughters, Colleen Blankenship, of Glenwood, Iowa, Eileen Otis, of Clear Lake and Carmel Retz, of Atkins; four brothers, Douglas, Bryce and John Clark Jr., Hoisington, Kan., and Charles Clark of Kewanee, Wisc.; four sisters, Marles Miller, of Olympia, Wash., Shirley Hilburn, of Hill City, Kan., Patricia Covalt, of Riley, Kan., and Billye Yowell, of Delphos, Kan.; and 19 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dwight.
Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel of Hill City, (785) 421-2177.
Vernon Mathews
THOMPSON — Vernon Mathews, 90, of Thompson, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at his home in Thompson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Thompson with the Rev. Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Thompson.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.
Vernon C. Mathews was born April 12, 1910, on a farm near Leland, the son of Martin and Helena (Holland) Mathews. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Thomspon until the time of his death.
On June 9, 1935 he was united in marriage to Opal Beckjorden in Lake Mills. The couple farmed on the homeplace near Leland until 1937 when they moved to their present farm near Thompson. Vernon enjoyed farming, fishing, bowling and especially spending time with his family.
He is survived by his seven daughters, Joan Christianson and husband, Robert, of Thompson, Lois Redeken, of Santa Rosa, Calif., Karen Askeland and husband, Koreen, of Buffalo Center, LaVonne Grunhovd and husband, Arnold, of Rake, Mary Mathews of Thompson, Judy Gudmonson and husband, Duane, of Lake Mills, Diane Eide and husband, Larry, of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada; 20 grandchildren, Deb Wirth, Randy Smith, Kristi Osheim, Todd Smith, Chari Murphy, Paul Redeker, Karla Ostermann, Denise Askeland, Lori Askeland, Gina Williams, Rick Grunhovd, Jane Hagen, Kent Grunhovd, Cory, Lenise and Sarah Gudmonson, Heather, Amber, Angela and Jarod Eide; and 31 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ovila Metzger, of Forest City.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Opal, who died on May 14, 1982, two brothers, Martel and Myron Mathews, and two sisters, Inez Norstrud and Lenore Hanson.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
Mildred “Babe” Canny
OSAGE — Mildred “Babe” Canny, 78, of Osage, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage with the Rev. Ted Stowers officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mildred “Babe” Canny, was born Nov. 8, 1922 in Little Cedar, the daughter of Sidney and Helen (Fairbanks) Penney. She grew up in the Little Cedar area and attended school there. She graduated from the Little Cedar High School.
She was united in marriage to Clifford Canny in September 1946. They continued living in the Little Cedar and Osage area for their entire lifetime. Mildred worked many years at the Faith Nursing Home in Osage. She was a member of the Osage Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.
She is survived by two daughters, Veda Supple and her husband, Ken, of Marion, Betty Hoven and her husband, Mike, of Marion; one son, Rick Canny, of Cedar Rapids; one sister, Doris Canny, of Osage; two brothers, Merle (Mike) Penney and his wife, Marge, of Osage and Earle (Ike) Penney and his wife, Beverly, of Little Cedar; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clifford in March 1979, and one brother Vinus (Bill) Penney.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Lyle C. Roever
GREENE — Funeral services for Lyle C. Roever, 78, of 17756 110th St. in Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene and continue one hour before services Monday at the church.
Lyle Conrad Rover was born April 16, 1922 in rural Greene, a son of Emil John and Anna Louise (Schmidt) Rover and died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000) at the Waverly Municipal Hospital from complications of a stroke.
He was baptized May 14, 1922 and confirmed March 28, 1937 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at Vilmar. He received his education at Coldwater No. 8 Country School. As a young man, Lyle changed the spelling of his last name to Roever to reflect his German Heritage that he was so proud of. Lyle was employed as a meat cutter for Eagles’ in Waterloo, Fred’s Super Value in Waverly, and then Liddle’s in New Hampton. After his paralysis in 1979, he went to live on the family farm in rural Greene with his mother, Anna. Here he enjoyed many years of handiwork and quilting until his death. He was a faithful member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and was church treasurer for many years.
He was preceded in death by his father on Dec. 7, 1979, his mother on Nov. 22, 2000, his sister, LaVerna Steere in 1979, brother-in-law, Henry Steere, nephew Billy D. Steere, four great nieces: Cindy and Pam Childress, Kailey Steere and Michelle Barry.
He will be deeply missed by his two sisters, Mabel Steere of Greene, Eleanor and her husband, Rodger Derr, of Independence; one brother-in-law, Vernon Steere and his wife Edna of Greene; many nieces and nephews, and two uncles, Paul Schmidt of Allison and Leonard Schmidt, of Waverly.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Lyle C. Roever Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
Frances Cink
ALGONA — Frances Cink, 88, of Algona, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at the Good Samaritan Center, Algona.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (641) 295-3731.
Annie Stecker
THOMPSON — Annie Stecker, 79, of Thompson, died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home, Thompson.
Winter Funeral Home, (641) 584-2520.
Donald Michaelson
TITONKA — Donald Michaelson, 83, of Titonka, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at the Titonka Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (641) 295-3731.
Merrill G. Oleson
FOREST CITY — Merrill G. Oleson, 64, of Forest City, died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church, Forest City with the Rev. Gary Marzolf officiating. Interment of his ashes will be in Madison Township Cemetery, Forest City in the spring.
Merrill G. Oleson was born to Maurice and Norma (Jackman) Oleson, Sept. 29, 1936 at Estherville. He grew up on a farm and early schooling was in a one-room country school. When Merrill was 12 years of age, he and two brothers contracted polio. Several months in a Sioux City hospital delayed his schooling for a year and the effects from polio continued to challenge him. At age 10, he was introduced to the YMCA through Camp Foster on East Okoboji and after polio Merrill attended Des Moines Y Camp at Boone. He later served on the summer staff of both camps and also at the Frost Valley YMCA in New York State.
He is a graduate of Estherville High School, attended Estherville Junior College for a year, earning his bachelor’s degree from George Williams College, Chicago, Ill. Merrill’s first full-time YMCA position was at Ridgewood, NJ working with youth clubs and as director of Camp Bernie 1960-1965. He moved to Minnesota where from 1965-75 he worked for the Metropolitan Minneapolis YMCA , directing Camp Icaghowan at Amery, Wisc. His next position, 1975-1987, was with the YMCA of Greater Elgin, Ill., directing Edwards Camp and Conference Center in East Troy, Wisc. He closed out his career as Executive of the Family YMCA in Forest City, retiring in 1996.
Merrill was a member of the Forest City United Methodist Church and the North American Fellowship of YMCA Retirees. Previously he had been active on the Forest City Planning and Zoning Commission, YMCA Finance Committee, Forest City Rotary, North Central Human Services, East Troy Kiwanis and the American Camping Association.
On Sept. 9, 1967, he married Elizabeth McBurney at Anoka, Minn. He enjoyed the teamwork of YMCA members, volunteers and staff. He loved his family and the trips they were able to take together and connecting with extended family while traveling and at reunions. He enjoyed genealogy, bird and wildlife study, computers, motorhoming, attending concerts and live theater.
He is survived by his wife, Beth; a son, Jay Oleson and his wife, Jill Cody and their son, Anthony Pitts, of Milwaukee, Wisc.; daughter, Paula of Iowa City and her special friend, Jeremy Richardson; two brothers and spouses, Chauncey and Carol Oleson, of St. Cloud, Minn., Dean and Janet Oleson of Lenexa, Kan.; a sister and husband, Linda and George Williams of Bemidji, Minn.; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Oleson, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and also survived by Beth’s sister, Mary Thornton, of Forest City; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both parents, his stepmother, his brothers, Douglas and Richard and a sister-in-law, Rev. Jane Oleson.
In lieu of flowers, it was Merrill’s wish that memorials be made to the Forest City YMCA Scholarship Fund at 916 West I St., Forest City, 50436. This fund was recently reinstated with the goal of providing to those in need, financial assistance with YMCA membership, program fees and college scholarships for those pursuing degrees in people-serving professions.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
Beverly K. Lambert
MASON CITY — Beverly K. Lambert, 64, of 509 Eighth St. S.E., died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A funeral service for Beverly Lambert will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City with the Rev. Douglas Anderson, Senior Pastor officiating. Burial will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday morning.
Mrs. Lambert, the former Beverly Kay Lewis, was born Dec. 31, 1935, in Belmond, the daughter of Wilford Earl “Chris” and Frances Irene (Ramsey) Lewis. She moved to Mason City as a young girl with her family. She graduated from Mason City Community High School in 1954.
On Sept. 4, 1955, at the First United Methodist Church, Mason City she was united in marriage to Cletus “Jack” Lambert. Mrs. Lambert moved with her husband to his several appointments in the United States Air Force. The couple settled in Hampton, Virginia in 1967, and returned to Mason City in 1971. Mrs. Lambert was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Beverly was an avid stamp collector. She enjoyed crafts of all sorts and reading. She especially loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren.
Those thankful for sharing Beverly’s life include her husband, Cletus “Jack” of Mason City; her mother, Mrs. Frances Lewis, of Mason City; a son, David Allen Lambert, of Altoona; a daughter, Linda Judge Peterson and her husband, Andrew “Andy” of Coon Rapids, Minn.; and four grandchildren, Lindsay and Kristin Judge, and Charles and Timothy Peterson.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 756-3311.
Milferd S. Elbert
WHITTEMORE — Funeral services for Mr. Milferd S. Elbert, 87, of Whittemore, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whittemore with the Rev. Victor Raemaker officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Whittemore.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Whittemore with a Catholic Daughter of Americas rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. tonight, all at the funeral home.
Milferd died Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2000) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 884-2246.
Arthur “Bud” Poppe
MASON CITY — Arthur “Bud” Poppe, 66, of 527 16th St. S.E., died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City with the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memorial Gardens, Charles City at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22.
Memorials may be given to the Arthur “Bud” Poppe Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. James Lutheran Church.
Art was born on March 12, 1934 in Butler Co. He graduated from Floyd High School in 1952. He served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1960.
He married Patricia Roy on Sept. 8, 1957 and they had three children. In 1965 the family moved from Mason City to LaCrescenta, Calif., where he worked as a carpenter for 30 years. They returned to Mason City in 1995. Through the years, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, dancing, hiking and telling jokes. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and a lifetime member of the VFW.
Art is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Poppe, Mason City; three children, Jacqueline Worcester, Jeff Poppe, of Anaheim, Calif., Jan Johansen and husband, Dennis, of Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren, Tanya Lane and husband, Paul, Gabe Juarez and Ted, Jon and Krysten Johansen; and sister, Marilynn Johnson, of Mason City.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Globe-Gazette Obituaries
Published Monday, December 18, 2000
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.
DON MICHAELSEN
TITONKA - Donald Duane Michaelsen, 83, of Titonka, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at the Titonka Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Bancroft with the Rev. Donald Mueller officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (641) 295-3731.
ANNIE A. STECKER
THOMPSON - Annie A. Stecker, 79, of Thompson, died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Thompson, with the Rev. Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Thompson.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Winter Funeral Home, Thompson.
Winter Funeral Home, (641) 584-2520.
THOMAS J. VANHEEL
MASON CITY - Thomas J. VanHeel, 52, of 1038 15th Place N.E., died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000) at the Heritage Care Center.
A family funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. S.E. Officiating will be the Rev. Kathy Graves, chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Following cremation at Cremation Services of North Iowa the remains will be inurned at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676 or (641) 822-3191.
SHARON NASH
CHARLES CITY - Mrs. Don (Sharon) Nash, 49, of 2050 Greenfield Lane, died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 South Main St., with the Rev. Sharon Sours officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, south of Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
JOSEPH L. JILEK
MASON CITY - Joseph L. Jilek, 78, of 2823 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, died Wednesday (Dec. 13, 2000) of natural causes at Big Blue.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Ernest T. Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2 until 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Joseph, the son of Joseph and Clara (Lassahn) Jilek, was born Feb. 13, 1922, in Crystal Lake, Iowa. He spent most of his childhood living in Crystal Lake where he obtained his education. He was inducted into the United States Army Dec. 28, 1942, as a section foreman. His service-related travels took him through central Europe. He returned home Feb. 1, 1946, with the following decorations and citations: the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Battle Star, World War II Victory Medal, one Service Stripe and two Overseas Service Bars.
He was united in marriage to Beverly Lemon on June 17, 1950, in Mason City, where he continued to work for the railroad. Later on in life Joseph worked for Midwest Roofing, giving them 30 years until his retirement at the age of 62. Joseph was a lifetime member of VFW Post 733.
He savored the quiet hours fishing, whether on the banks of Big Blue, in the state of Alaska or at Lake Okoboji. To family and friends he was known as "the fisherman." If Joseph wasn't fishing the waters, he could be found tinkering in the garage or on his boat. He treasured the times spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchild.
He's left to cherish his memories his two daughters, Robin and her husband, Mike Evans, of Mason City, and their 5 children, Britani, Erin, Lisa and Travis of Mason City and Jessica of Ames; and Pam Olson of Clear Lake and daughter, Ashley, and Tom Peterson, Clear Lake; two sons, Chris and his wife, Deb Jilek, of Mason City, and their three children, Chad and his wife, Angie, of Clinton, Lacey Jilek of Wichita, Kan., and Ryan Jilek of Mason City; and Jerry Joe and family of Reno, Nev.; three brothers, Albert "Bud" and his wife, Henrietta Jilek, of Missouri, Fred and his wife, Maxine Jilek, of Mason City, and Ronnie and his wife, Gloria Jilek, of Texas; and two sisters, Shirley Mello of Maryland and AnnaMae Donadin of Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly; son, Dennis Joe; a sister, Rosey; and one brother, Charles.
Fullerton Family of Funeral Homes (641) 423-8676.
CURTIS M. FORBES
OSAGE - Curtis M. Forbes, 91, of Osage, died Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000) at the Faith Lutheran Home.
Funeral services are tentatively set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church. Other arrangements are incomplete at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
B. VIRGIL RUTER
KANAWHA - B. Virgil Ruter, 66, of Kanawha, died Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. G. David Daley and the Rev. Charles Walton officiating. Burial will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery, near Kanawha.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, Kanawha, and continue one hour prior to services at the church. A flag presentation ceremony will be conducted by members of the Kanawha American Legion Post.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 843-3839.
HILDA M. MCGRATH
MARSHALLTOWN - Hilda M. McGrath, 100, of Marshalltown, formerly of Mason City, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at the Grand View Heights Care Center, Marshalltown.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, where a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary will be said at 4 p.m. and a scriptural prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church or the Marshalltown Area Catholic Schools.
Hilda was born Oct. 4, 1900, in North English, the daughter of Louis A. and Mary Louise (Van Dee Kerkove) Wagner. She attended St. Joseph Academy in Ottumwa, graduated with a teaching degree and later graduated from Hamilton's School of Commerce in Mason City. She worked at Juluis Andreas as a secretary.
Hilda was united in marriage to W.P. "Pat" McGrath on May 18, 1925, in Mason City. She worked at the Mason City Credit Bureau for more than 35 years as a credit analyst. Hilda was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and St. Sarah's Circle, was a 50-year member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and was a member of the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling and gardening. Her most favorite times were spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Hilda is survived by one daughter, Patricia Schweiger and her husband, Bert, of Marshalltown; one sister, Helen K. Morgan of Mason City; six grandchildren and their spouses, Steven and Karen Schweiger of Belle View, Neb., Laurie and Steve Pemberton of Norwalk, David and Wanda Schweiger of Ashland, Va., Michael and Katrina Schweiger of Burlington, Wisc., Julie and Chris Hammond of Marshalltown and Jill and Kit Jamieson of Fort Dodge; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Helen Wagner of Mason City and Gertrude Wagner of Northwood; and many nieces and nephews.
Hilda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Pat, in 1974, eight brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter, Jean Marie Schweiger.
Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
Globe-Gazette Obituaries
Published Tuesday, December 19, 2000
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.
THOMAS J. VANHEEL
MASON CITY - Thomas J. VanHeel, 52, of 1038 15th Place N.E., Mason City, died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000) at the Heritage Care Center.
A family funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with Father Dennis Cahill officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, with an Elks memorial service at 7 p.m. at the chapel.
Following cremation at Cremation Services of North Iowa, his remains will be inurned at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.
Tom was born on Feb. 4, 1948, in Mason City, the son of James E. and Margaret (Johnson) VanHeel. Tom graduated from Mason City High School and then attended NIACC.
He honorably served his country in the Air Force as a Sergeant from October 1966 until his discharge in December of 1970. He then worked at the Mason City Post Office before retiring due to his health in 1999.
Tom was united in marriage to Cindy Budlong on May 13, 1972, at Titonka, Iowa. To this union were born three children.
Tom enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and attending football and basketball games. He was an avid Atlanta and Cyclone fan. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, Holy Family Catholic Church and the Disabled American Veterans.
Those thankful for sharing Tom's life include his wife, Cindy, of 28 years; his daughter, Susan VanHeel, of Omaha, Neb.; his two sons, Jason VanHeel and Matthew VanHeel, both of Mason City; his three sisters, Pat Gaughan and her husband, Terry, of New York City, Jean Petersen and her husband, Rick, of Minneapolis, Judith VanHeel, of Woodward; four brothers, Mark VanHeel, of Mason City, John VanHeel and his wife, Holly, of Arlington, Texas; Joe VanHeel, of Texas; and Mike VanHeel, of Iowa City; one grandmother, Maxine Johnson; and one sister-in-law, Linda and Wayne Wiley of Northwood.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Margaret VanHeel.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.
ALICE W. KINCANNON
CHARLES CITY - Alice W. (Mrs. Raymond R.) Kincannon, 83, formerly of 1009 Cedar Street, died Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000) at the Eleventh Street Chautauqua Guest Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, (641) 228-4211.
BEN B. HOYT
MASON CITY - Memorial services for Ben B. Hoyt, 78, who died on Nov. 27, 2000, in Mesa, Ariz., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, in Mason City.
Ben served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1940-1945. He was a rural mail carrier at Plymouth and Manly until his retirement in 1982.
Ben is survived by his wife, Lucille; daughter, Laquetta Hansen and her husband, Jerry; four grandsons, David, Brian, William and Gregory Hansen; and eight great-grandchildren.
KEITH KENISON
NORTHWOOD - Keith Kenison, 82, died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543
ROLAND J. BULL
ROCKFORD, Ill. - Roland J. Bull, 72, of Rockford, Ill. went to be with his Lord on Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000). Roland was born Aug. 30, 1928, in Mason City, Iowa, to Guy and Bessie (Slack) Bull. He had lived the past 35 years in Machesney Park, moving there from Mason City, Iowa. He married Lois Reams on Aug. 27, 1948 in Waterloo, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, Lois; two sons, Steven (Linda), of Glendale, Ariz., and Bruce (Kathy), of Rockford; daughter, Cheryl (David) Vorachek, of Rockford; one brother, Forrest (Ethel) of Mason City; four sisters, Doris Schloemer, Charlotte (Robert) Rush, Mildred Moorehead, all of Mason City, and Betty (Herluf) Jaspersen, of Missouri; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He loved his family, especially his grand and great-grandchildren whom he was so proud of.
He was predeceased by his parents; one son; eight brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Honquest Family Funeral Home, North Mulford Chapel, 4204 N. Mulford Rd. in Rockford, Ill., with the Rev. Bernice Fertitta, of the First Assembly of God Church, officiating.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until time of services in the funeral home.
Burial will take place on Thursday in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Honquest Family Funeral Services, (815) 636-5100.
CURTIS M. FORBES
OSAGE - Curtis M. Forbes, 91, died Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000) at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Osage with the Rev. Karen Nichols Dungan officiating. Interment will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Eastside Cemetery in Dodgeville, Wis.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, Osage. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, is in charge of arrangements.
Curits was born Jan. 7, 1909, on a farm near Dodgeville, Wis., the son of Samuel and Alma "Queen" (Conkle) Forbes. He grew up in the Dodgeville area.
Curtis married Norma Fern Edmunds on Feb. 11, 1927, at Galena, Ill. They made their home in Dodgeville, Avoca and Bridgeport, Wis., where he owned and operated cheese factories. He built and operated the Holiday Motel in Prairie du Chien. They moved to Osage in January of 1955. Curtis was cheesemaker at the Rock Creek Cheese Factory at Meroa near Osage, retiring in 1974.
As a youth, Curtis played the fiddle and violin. Following his retirement, Curtis became known for his playing. He played at churches and nursing homes. Curtis won numerous contests for playing the fiddle at Yankton, S.D. He played at the Nordic Fest in Decorah. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage.
Curtis is survived by two daughters, Arlyne Seim and her husband, Larry, of Decorah, and Eunice Hobkirk and her husband, Donald, of Hudson; a son, Curtis Forbes Jr. and his wife, Ann, of Manawa, Wis.; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Norma Forbes in 1997; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene Forbes and his wife, Joy, and John Forbes and his wife, Rita; one sister, Alma Smith; and three brothers, Harland Forbes, Gordon Forbes, and Orrin Forbes.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706
FRANCES CINK
ALGONA - Frances Cink, 88, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at Good Samaritan Center, Algona.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with the Rev. Steve Brodersen officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Garry Roberts Murphy Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a parish prayer service at 7 p.m.
Garry Roberts Murphy Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731
VINCENT R. DEVINEY
MASON CITY - Vincent R. Deviney, 92, of Mason City, died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000) at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Globe-Gazette Obituaries
Published Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000
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.
GERALD JENTZ
FENTON - Gerald Jentz, 73, of Fenton, died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fenton, with Pastor David Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rodman, with military graveside rites by the Fenton American Legion Post No. 627.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home in Fenton.
Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, (712) 362-2646.
KEITH MATTHEW KENISON
NORTHWOOD - Keith Matthew Kenison, 82, of Northwood, died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St., Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer and Intern Lynn Frank officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Friends may call from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the church and one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.
Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood is in charge of arrangements.
Keith Matthew Kenison was born on April 24, 1918, in rural Bolan, the son of Lewis and Louise (Stehn) Kenison. He was baptized at the family home in rural Bolan and became a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood in 1946. He attended and received his education in the rural schools near Kensett, graduating from Kensett High School in 1936.
He was united in marriage to Leona Severson on April 1, 1945, at the Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood. After their marriage they lived and farmed near Bolan for 16 years until 1961 when they moved to Northwood. While living in Northwood, Keith worked as superintendent for the Public Works Department for the city of Northwood until 1971, when he became the custodian for the Northwood-Kensett Schools, retiring due to ill health.
Keith enjoyed woodworking, baseball and in his early years played on the town teams in Kensett and Carpenter. He also enjoyed bowling, bird watching, was an avid gardener and was an all-around handyman and enjoyed biking with his wife, Leona. But his great love and enjoyment was his wife, family, grandchildren and also children of all ages.
He was a member of the First Lutheran Church, former member of the Church Council, Worth County Fair Board, Northwood Lions Club and Worth County 4-H Leader.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Leona Kenison, of Northwood; four children, Aljean Smith and her husband, Lloyd, of Montrose, Linda Lindsay and her husband, Gary, of Marion, Larry Kenison and his special friend, Liz Barber, of Northwood, and Brian Kenison and his wife, Connie, of Kensett; seven grandchildren, Todd and Darin Smith, Julie Teberg and her husband, Jon, Nathan Lindsay, Kris, Lindsey, and Jordan Kenison; and one sister, Doris Steiger, of Mason City; as well as other relatives and many friends.
His parents preceded him in death.
Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.
ERNA W. BUBLITZ
MASON CITY - Erna W. Bublitz, 96, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
ALICE W. KINCANNON
CHARLES CITY - Alice W. (Mrs. Raymond R.) Kincannon, 83, formerly of 1009 Cedar Street, died Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000) at the Eleventh Street Chautauqua Guest Home.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 605 S. Iowa St., Charles City, with Mr. Richard "Dick" Tector officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Boscobel Cemetery in Boscobel, Wis.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the Kingdom Hall.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, (641) 228-4211.
EDWIN E. REYERSON
NORTHWOOD - Edwin E. Reyerson, 97, formerly of the Silver Lake, Iowa, area, died Tuesday (Dec. 19, 2000) at the Good Shepherd Geriatric Center in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, rural Northwood, with the Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Burial will be at Silver Lake Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the church.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 209 N. Washington, Lake Mills, is in charge of arrangements.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
JOSE LUIS MARTINEZ
MASON CITY - Jose Luis Martinez, 51, of 937 N. Delaware Ave., died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. SE, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill of Holy Family Catholic Church officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the Fullerton Funeral Home.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.
ROLAND J. BULL
ROCKFORD, Ill. - Roland J. Bull, 72, of Rockford, Ill., went to be with his Lord on Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000). Roland was born Aug. 30, 1928, in Mason City, Iowa, to Guy and Bessie (Slack) Bull. He had lived the past 35 years in Machesney Park, moving there from Mason City, Iowa. He married Lois Reams on Aug. 27, 1948 in Waterloo, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, Lois; two sons, Steven (Linda), of Glendale, Ariz., and Bruce (Kathy), of Rockford; daughter, Cheryl (David) Vorachek, of Rockford; one brother, Forrest (Ethel), of Mason City; four sisters, Doris Schloemer, Charlotte (Robert) Rush, Mildred Moorehead, all of Mason City, and Betty (Herluf) Jaspersen of Missouri; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He loved his family, especially his grand and great-grandchildren, whom he was so proud of.
He was predeceased by his parents, one son, eight brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held 7:30 p.m. today at the Honquest Family Funeral Home, North Mulford Chapel, 4204 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, Ill., with the Rev. Bernice Fertitta of the First Assembly of God Church officiating.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until time of services in the funeral home.
Burial will take place on Thursday in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Honquest Family Funeral Services, (815) 636-5100.
BEN B. HOYT
MASON CITY - Memorial services for Ben B. Hoyt, 78, who died on Nov. 27, 2000, in Mesa, Ariz., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Mason City.
Ben served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1940-1945. He was a rural mail carrier at Plymouth and Manly until his retirement in 1982.
Ben is survived by his wife, Lucille; daughter, Laquetta Hansen and her husband, Jerry; four grandsons, David, Brian, William and Gregory Hansen; and eight great-grandchildren.
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