Published THURSDAY, OCT. 26, 2000

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EDWIN E. CRABB

CLEAR LAKE -Edwin E. Crabb, 80, of 411 N. 5th St., Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Clear Lake Regular Baptist Church, with Pastor Steven Cox officiating. Interment will be at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Swaledale.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

Memorials may be given to the Edwin E. Crabb Memorial Fund.

Edwin was born July 5, 1919, in Sheffield, the son of Edwin F. and Bernice May (Bardsley) Crabb. He graduated from Mason City High School and then attended Hamilton Business College.

Edwin moved to California following college, where he enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII. Edwin served in the 9th Infantry Division in Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, Purple Heart Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster (for being wounded in France), European African Middle Eastern, WWII Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

Edwin was married to Patricia Broadbent and they had a daughter, Brenda. He later married JeHayes in 1954, who died of cancer.

Following the service he worked at IBM in California as an accountant until his retirement, when he moved back to Clear Lake.

Edwin married Virginia (Illingsworth) Holden on Feb. 14, 1980, at the Regular Baptist Church in Clear Lake. He is a member of the Regular Baptist Church in Clear Lake.

Edwin is survived by his wife, Virginia Crabb, of Clear Lake; one daughter, Brenda Easley, of Des Moines; two stepchildren, Terry Holden, of Prior Lake, Minn. and Lynn Burden and her husband, Bill, Owensboro, Ky.; one sister, Mary Bell Thompson and her husband, Bob, of Salt Lake City, Utah; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Jane Easley, of Des Moines; one stepgrandchild, Hadley Burden, Owensboro, Ky.

Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean; and sister, Florence Klinge.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.

ROBERT MCLENNA

FAIRFIELD, Calif. - Robert McLenna, 64, of Fairfield, Calif., died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000) in a motor vehicle accident near New Hampton.

Memorial services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. Inurnment will be at Vilmar Lutheran Cemetery in rural Greene.

Visitation will be held one hour before services on Saturday at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel in Mason City. According to his family's wishes, his body was cremated.

Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.

OUDIE BETELS

BUFFALO CENTER - Oudie Betels, 87, of Buffalo Center, died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center, with Pastor Lois Abel officiating. Burial will be in Olena Mound Cemetery, in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858.

MELISSA J. GERNHART

FORT DODGE - Melissa Jane Gernhart, 35, of 2210 Sixth Ave. N., Fort Dodge, died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2000) after a brief illness with cancer, at the home of her brother, Scott Gernhart, 910 Fifth Ave. N. in Fort Dodge.

Private family services were held Tuesday at the Bruce's Funeral Chapel. Visitation was held on Monday and Tuesday.

Survivors include sisters, Kathy (Dennis) Dahlstrom, of Mason City, Cyndi (Pat) Fallon, of Spotsylvania, Va., Susan (Larry) Paul, of Mason City, Lynn (Sven) Swanson, of Bogart, Ga., Laurie (Dana) Hotz, of Fort Dodge, Kristine (Ron) Clough, of Fort Dodge; brothers, Bill (Peggy) Gernhart, of Coalville, Scott Gernhart, of Fort Dodge, and Chuck (Beth) Gernhart, of Coalville; nieces and nephews, Jon and Matt Dahlstrom, Julie and Christina Fallon, Bryan and Jenny Paul, Elizabeth and Catherine Swanson, Meredith and Hillary Hotz, Ben and Sarah Clough, Greg, Laura and Robert Gernhart, Zane and Kara Gernhart, and Jill Rush.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Jeffery.

Melissa Jane Gernhart was born May 7, 1965, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of William O. and Helen M. (Jordison) Gernhart. She graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1983.

She moved to Mason City in 1986 and graduated from NIACC in 1987. She worked for Alexander Manufacturing for 10 years before returning to Fort Dodge in January of 1998. She was employed at Fort Dodge Animal Health at the time of her death.

Melissa was the youngest of 11 children and was devoted to her family. She was the godmother to Ben and Sarah Clough. Melissa was a 20-year Atlanta Braves fan. She enjoyed watching the games with her cat, Scarlett.

Memorials may be made to the discretion of the family.

DANIEL M. DEMMER

DIXON, Ill. - Daniel M. Demmer, 48, of 607 Second Ave. in Dixon, Ill., died on Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000) in his home. He was born Jan. 17, 1952, in Manchester, Iowa, the son of Leo Henry and Stella Mae (Goedken) Demmer. He married Mary Lynn Skram June 17, 1978, in Mason City.

He was a 1974 graduate of Loras College in Dubuque. He had taught and coached at Western Dubuque School District, Mason City Central Catholic School, and Newman High School in Mason City, Davenport Assumption High School, Dixon High School and, most recently, Reagan Middle School in Dixon. He was also head boys basketball coach at Newman High School in Sterling, Ill.

He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon, where he served as a lector and Eucharistic minister.

He was a member of IEA, DEA, and NEA. He was a IHSA sports official. He was a member of Newman High School Parents Association, St. Anne Home and School Association and a member of the YMCA board of directors for nine years. He was a past member of Lee County Red Cross. He was a volunteer coach for Dixon Youth Soccer League, Al Morrison Baseball League, and Dixon Catholic Basketball.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn, of Dixon; sons, Brian Daniel Demmer, of Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. and Thomas Michael Demmer at home; daughters, Erin Theresa Demmer, and Molly Catherine Demmer, both at home; his parents, Leo and Stella Demmer, of Dubuque; brothers, Ken (Jean) Demmer, of Platteville, Wis., Jim (Carol) Demmer, of Farley, Joe (Dixie) Demmer and Rick (Kathy) Demmer, of Peosta; sisters, Marilyn (Rich) Heinisch, of Dubuque, Diane (Joe) Vaske, of Freeport, Ill., Lu Ann (Brian) Manternach, of Cascade, and Marge (Scott) Coleman, of Dubuque.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon, Ill., with the Rev. Richard Rosinski and the Rev. Paul White concelebrating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Jones Funeral Home, 204 S. Ottawa Ave. in Dixon, Ill., and from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church.

Memorials have been established at Newman High School, St. Anne School, and for Dan's children's Education Fund.

VERNON A. PETER

NORA SPRINGS - Memorial services for Vernon A. Peter, 79, of Nora Springs, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Mason City.

Vernon A. Peter died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, is in charge of arrangements. (641) 749-2210.

SPIZIE MAE COTY

MASON CITY - Spizie Mae Coty, 82, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000) at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S. E., with the Rev. Paul Coty III officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Fullerton Funeral Homes, (641) 423-8676.

BIRDIE M. CRAIG

MANLY - Birdie M. Craig, 99, of 406 West Bosworth, Manly, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, with the Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating. Burial will at the Manly Cemetery.

Visitation was held Wednesday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, and for one hour before services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Birdie was born Oct. 3, 1901, in West Jersey, Ill., the daughter of Edward and Carrie (Hermance) Swank. She was united in marriage to George "Bill" Belar Craig on April 22, 1920, in Duncan, Ill.

The first four years of their married life were spent at Sauk Centre, Minn. Then they moved to the Manly area, where they farmed until Mr. Craig passed away in 1937. The next year, Birdie moved into Manly.

She was employed at the Manly Bakery and at Manly Produce, from which she retired in 1963.

Birdie enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting and jigsaw puzzles until her eyesight failed her several years ago.

She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Manly.

Birdie was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed being with her family.

Birdie is survived by two daughters, Ruth Backhaus and her husband, Harry, and Dorothy Schulte, all of Manly; six grandchildren, Roger Backhaus and his wife, Donna, of Manly, Donna Mae Tyrrell and her husband, O'Brien, of Northwood, Janet Monson of Manly, Cathy Skatter and her husband, Manford, of Joice, Ted Schulte and his wife, Patti, of Carmel, Ind., and Bill Schulte and his wife, Jina, of Manly; 16 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and one great-nephew, Ronald Camp, of Elmwood, Ill.

Birdie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1937; one infant grandson, Glen Backhaus; one sister, Golden Camp; and one son-in-law, Truman Schulte.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.

Published Friday, October 27, 2000

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ARNOLD L. JOHNSON

NORTHWOOD - Arnold L. Johnson, 80, died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, rural Northwood, with the Rev. Steven Smith officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Arnold was born on Feb. 25, 1920, in Hartland Township, Worth County, to Alfred and Christine (Espelund) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at Silver Lake Lutheran Church where he later married Cecil Mostrom on Nov. 9, 1941.

He farmed his entire life in Hartland Township, then retired and moved to Northwood in October of 1987. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, having coffee with his friends at the Corner Post and being with his family and grandchildren.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Cecil, of Northwood; two sons, Allen Johnson and his wife, Pat, of Albert Lea, Minn., and Terry Johnson and his wife, Debbie, of Des Moines; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Glen Johnson and his wife, Thera, of Alamo, Texas, and Gilman Johnson and his wife, Mayvis, of Northwood; one sister, Janiece Bakken of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Vickie; a great-grandchild, Paige; and one sister, Gladys.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.

WAYNE HANNOVER

WHITTEMORE - Wayne Hannover, 47, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 884-2246.

SPIZIE MAE COTY

MASON CITY - Spizie Mae Coty, 82, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000) at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., with the Rev. Paul Coty III officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Spizie Coty Memorial Fund.

Spizie was born June, 13, 1918, the daughter of Elder and Maggie (Roach) Farley in Mason City. Spizie attended in the Mason City school system and later graduated from Mason City High School.

On June 21, 1937, Spizie was united in marriage to Paul Coty Sr. in East Moline, Ill. The couple raised their twelve children and even helped raise some of their grandchildren.

Spizie enjoyed reading a variety of books about a variety of topics. She loved her family and spending time with them.

Those thankful for having shared in Spizie's life include her eleven children, Beverly Burrell and her husband, James, of Cedar Rapids, Pauletta Kipper of Iowa City, Dianna Bowers and her husband, Willie, of Iowa City, Andrea Coty of Omaha, Neb., Carolyn Coty of Mason City, Paul H. Coty Jr. and his wife, Fran, of Baltimore, Md., Dwight Coty of Spokane, Wash., Ralph Coty of Iowa City, Michael Coty and his friend, Pat Ferleman, of Mason City, Joseph Coty and his wife, Sharon, of Chicago, and Pierre Coty of Minneapolis; 21 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one cousin, John Amos of Mason City; three nieces; and one nephew.

Mrs. Coty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul, on Jan 22, 2000; one daughter, Pauline Coty; one sister, Maybelle Turner; and one brother, Calvin Farley.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.

EDWIN E. CRABB

CLEAR LAKE -Edwin E. Crabb, 81, of 411 N. 5th St., Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Clear Lake Regular Baptist Church, with Pastor Steven Cox officiating. Interment will be at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Swaledale.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

Memorials may be given to the Edwin E. Crabb Memorial Fund.

Edwin was born July 5, 1919, in Sheffield, the son of Edwin F. and Bernice May (Bardsley) Crabb. He graduated from Mason City High School and then attended Hamilton Business College.

Edwin moved to California following college, where he enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII. Edwin served in the 9th Infantry Division in Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, Purple Heart Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster (for being wounded in France), European African Middle Eastern, WWII Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

Edwin was married to Patricia Broadbent and they had a daughter, Brenda. He later married Jean Hayes in 1954, who died of cancer.

Following the service he worked at IBM in California as an accountant until his retirement, when he moved back to Clear Lake.

Edwin married Virginia (Illingsworth) Holden on Feb. 14, 1980, at the Regular Baptist Church in Clear Lake. He is a member of the Regular Baptist Church in Clear Lake.

Edwin is survived by his wife, Virginia Crabb, of Clear Lake; one daughter, Brenda Easley, of Des Moines; two stepchildren, Terry Holden, of Prior Lake, Minn. and Lynn Burden and her husband, Bill, Owensboro, Ky.; one sister, Mary Bell Thompson and her husband, Bob, of Salt Lake City, Utah; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Jane Easley, of Des Moines; four stepgrandchildren, Hadley Burden, Owensboro, Ky.,Joshua Brood, Clear Lake, Timothy Holden, West St. Paul, Minn., and Nicole Hammer, Albuquerque, N. M.

Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean; and sister, Florence Klinge.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.

MILDRED O. MIDLANG

LAKE PARK, Minn. - Mildred O. Midlang, 77, formerly of Worth County, died Sept. 25, 2000, at her residence in Lake Park.

Internment will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in Elk Creek Cemetery, rural Kensett.

OUDIE BETELS

BUFFALO CENTER - Funeral services for Oudie Betels will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Lois Abel officiating. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery, Buffalo Center.

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

Oudie Ruby Betels, daughter of Allen and Anna (Heikens) Weaver, was born Sept. 4, 1913, at Woden. She attended country schools in Woden and Buffalo Center.

On Feb. 23, 1930, Oudie was united in marriage to William Betels. They farmed until they retired in 1975 and moved to Buffalo Center. Oudie worked at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center for 12 years.

Oudie was a very active member of her church. She received a gold cross for 50 years of service to the women's organization of her church.

Oudie passed away Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000) at Mercy Health Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

She is survived by four daughters and their husbands, Kathleen and Larry Gray of Oakdale, Minn., Deanna and Duane Swanson of Duluth, Minn., Linda and Dean Meier of Ventura, and Ellen and John Laage of Fenton; 14 grandchildren and their spouses, Larry Alan and Kim Gray, Steve and Deb Gray, Cindy and Chris Martinson, Kim and John Enright, Danny and Maggie Swanson, Dawn and Steve Bonasera, Dione Swanson, David Swanson, Sandy and Dean Miller, Robert and Kim Meier, Thomas and Lori Meier, Christina Laage, William Laage and Elizabeth Laage; and 18 great-grandchildren, Joshua, Matt and Emily Gray, David, Renee and Amanda Gray, Samantha, Savannah and Wyatt Martinson, Kaitlyn and Chloe Enright, Nicholas, Brandon and Caitlin Miller, Rebecca, Amanda and Jessica Meier, and Josiah Meier. Oudie is also survived by one brother, Burt and his wife, Betty Weaver; one brother-in-law, Ted and his wife, Vivian Betels; three sisters-in-law, Billie Weaver, Dorothy Weaver and Iva Weaver; and a large number of nieces, nephews and a host of good friends.

Oudie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one granddaughter, Angelynn Gray; one sister; and four brothers.

Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858.

Published Saturday, October 28, 2000

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ALTA MAY PRESCOTT

CLEAR LAKE - Alta May Prescott, 101, of Clear Lake, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000) at the Oakwood Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, (641) 357-2193.

ANN C. CLOUSE

MASON CITY - Ann C. Clouse, 65, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave., formerly of Dallas, Texas, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, (641) 423-2372.

ELWOOD 'SWEDE' ATTWOOLL

CLARION - Elwood "Swede" Attwooll, 89, of Clarion, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000) at the Community Memorial Hospital in Clarion.

The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Lutheran Church in Clarion, with the Rev. Gary Boen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Willim Funeral Home in Clarion.

Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.

FRED BUNTROCK JR.

St. ANSGAR - Fred Buntrock Jr., 64, of St. Ansgar, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000) in Blossom, Texas.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville, with the Rev. Daniel Wee officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery in Toeterville.

There will be no visitation. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 736-4920.

HARRIETT WESTBEE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Harriett Westbee,93, of 302 Second St. N. E. in Mason City, formerly of Sioux Falls, S.D., died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000) at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Mason City.

Harriett Fish was born Jan. 29, 1907, to William and Maude (Shaeffer) Fish, at Iroquois, S.D. She moved with her family to Whittemore, where she received her education, graduating from Whittemore High School. She then attended Iowa State Teachers College (now the University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls. Following college, she taught school from 1927 until 1933 at Lone Rock.

On June 8, 1933, she was united in marriage with Don Westbee at Balaton, Minn. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Lidgerwood, N.D., from 1933 to 1936, and in Valley City, N.D., from 1936 to 1939. They moved to Grand Forks, N.D., where they lived until 1955, then to Minneapolis, Minn. until 1968. They moved to Sioux Falls to make their home in 1968. Her husband, Don, preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1988.

On Dec. 24, 1990, she moved to Mason City, where she was living at the time of her death.

Harriett was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by a son, Robert Westbee, of Mason City; and a daughter, Mary Lund, of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter and six brothers.

Private graveside services will be held.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Mason City.

Miller Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, S.D., is in charge of arrangements.

WAYNE HANNOVER

WHITTEMORE - Wayne Hannover, 47, of Whittemore, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Whittemore, with the Rev. Michael Botsford, the Rev. Lyle D. Hansen and the Rev. Steven Turner officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery in Whittemore.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Whittemore and from 9:30 a.m. to time of services on Monday at the church.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 884-2246.

AMY 'EM' KRUEGER

MASON CITY - Amy "Em" Krueger, 101, of 1037 19th St. S.W., died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000) at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Douglas Anderson of the First United Methodist Church of Mason City officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services on Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401 in memory of Amy Krueger.

Amy "Em" Krueger was born Dec. 29, 1898, in Manistee, Mich., the first of 10 children to Carl J. and Martha C. (Lundin) Falk. She attended school in Manistee through the 8th grade. She then moved to Duluth, Minn., to live with her aunt and uncle. During this time she worked in a department store and earned extra money by sewing and knitting for other people. She sent this extra money to her parents to help with the family expenses.

Amy was united in marriage with Albert E. Krueger on Sept. 4, 1927, in Duluth. In 1929 they moved to Mason City. During their 60 years of marriage they traveled to all 48 continental states.

Amy was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the church circle, Eastern Star and was active in women's clubs. Amy was an active hunter for many years and enjoyed fishing. She was known to her family and friends as a very fine cook and a superb hostess.

Amy is survived by her daughter-in-law, Connie Krueger, of Mason City; grandsons, D. Warren Krueger and his wife, Debbie, of Libertyville, Ill., and Alan Krueger, of Mason City; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Rachel and Aron; one sister, Phyllis E. Miehlke, of Manistee, Mich.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert; one son, Dale; four brothers; and four sisters.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.

Published Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000

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CORRINE A HITZHUSEN

ROCKWELL - Corrine A. Hitzhusen, 86, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000) at Rockwell Community Nursing Home, Rockwell.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Rockwell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bruce Wittern officiating. Interment will follow in Rockwell Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, and will resume Tuesday morning at the church.

Fullerton Funeral Home (641) 423-8676.

JANE (MRS. MYRON) SYLVESTER

CHARLES CITY - Jane (Mrs. Myron) Sylvester, 87, a resident of 2665 215th St., died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Charles City, with the Rev. Dianne Christopher, senior pastor, officiating. In honor of Jane the family suggests that the ladies attending the memorial service feel at liberty to wear hats. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

The family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.

Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Minnie Jane Rhinesmith Sylvester was born May 6, 1913, at Charles City, the daughter of William and Alice King Rhinesmith. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1939 and attended St. Catherine's College in St. Paul.

Jane taught school and was employed at the Oliver Corporation. On Sept. 29, 1939, she was united in marriage to Myron Sylvester. She also worked for several years at the Floyd County Courthouse where she retired as the Clerk of Court.

Jane was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and was active in the various outreach programs of the church, the Daughters of the American Revolution and Share. She also volunteered at Jefferson Elementary School. She was an active participant in the Republican Party.

Living family members include a niece, Roberta and her husband, Carl Vogelhuber, of Charles City; a nephew, Curtis Sylvester of Detroit, Mich.; a niece, Suzanne and her husband, Bill Cattell, of Flordia; several great nieces and nephews; and two cousins, Mary Jane and her husband, Dan Hasty, of Bettendorf, and Peg Merriau of Cedar Rapids.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Myron, on May 17, 1972; and a brother, Robert Rhinesmith.

The family suggests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Charles City Satellite, or the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

ANNA ISEBRAND

TITONKA - Anna Isebrand, 89, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at the Titonka Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church, Titonka, with the Rev. Timm Wilkin officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Garry-Roberts-Muirphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Tuesday.

Anna Isebrand was born Sept. 12, 1911, in Erin Township, Hancock County, daughter of Henry Anno and Johanna (Folkerts) Brouwer. She grew up in Crystal Lake and attended Crystal Lake School.

Before marriage, Anna worked as a hired girl for various families. She married John Isebrand on Nov. 24, 1931, in Woden. After their marriage they lived in Crystal Lake until April 1936 when they moved to Titonka.

Anna enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, quilting and raising flowers and gardening. She was a member of the Titonka United Methodist Church for the past 49 years. She was active with the United Methodist Women and other church offices.

Anna is survived by four children, Delores Johnston, Apache Junction, Ariz., Harvey Isebrand and his wife, Nancy, Titonka, Joyce Ibsen and her husband, Jim, Cedar Rapids, and Jim Isebrand and his wife, Jane, Newton; 14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Dorenkamp, Mason City, Hylene Nonnweiler, Minneapolis, Minn., and Marlys Hutzell, Pisgah, Iowa; one brother, Bill Brower, Ventura; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on May 6, 1998; one sister, Phyllis Spilman; one brother, Henry Brower; a granddaughter, Cathy Van Dewall; a great-grandson, Rodney Schilling; and a great-great-grandson in infancy.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home (515) 928-2735.

LAWRENCE D. SHOREY

CHARLES CITY - Lawrence D. Shorey, 86, of 603 First Ave., died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with the Rev. Dianne B. Christopher of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. The Charles City Ceremonial Unit will conduct military rites.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676 or (641) 228-4211.

EARL JOHN SCHMITT

WHITTEMORE - Earl John Schmitt, 81, of 209 Highway 18, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at the Algona Manor.

A funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whittemore, with the Rev. Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Whittemore.

Visitation will be from 2:30 to 8 p.m. today at St. Michael's Catholic Parish Center, Whittemore, with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary beginning at 3 p.m. and a scriptural prayer service at 7 p.m.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Whittemore, (515) 884-2246.

JAMES L. PIETIG

CARROLL -James L. Pietig, 58, of 129 Pleasant Ridge Rd., died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2000) at St. Anthony Regional Hospital, of cancer.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Carroll. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carroll.

Visitation will begin after 2:30 p.m. Monday at Dahn and Woodhouses Funeral Home, Carroll. At 5 p.m. the casket will be moved to Holy Spirit Catholic Church for a wake service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Memorials may be directed to the Carroll Hospice.

James L. Pietig was born in Carroll where he spent most of his life. He worked several years at Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. in Mason City before managing the Carroll Pepsi-Cola plant for several years before it was sold. He was owner of the Carrollton Inn.

James was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was president of T J's Investment Company and Carrollton Development Corp. and was on the Board of Directors of Iowa Savings Bank and Carroll Area Development Corp.

He was an active supporter of numerous charitable organizations and in 1993 received the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award in Carroll.

James is survived by his wife, Patricia of Carroll; two sons, Jeffrey Pietig of Mason City, and Anthony (Tony) of Carroll; a daughter, Teri Scharfenkamp of Carroll; his mother, Genevieve Pietig of Carroll; parents-in-law, Pat and Ava Coolican of Mason City; six grandchildren; two sisters, Eileen Ramaekers of Singer Island, Fla., and Janet Houston of Houston, Texas; and two brothers, John Pietig of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Louis Pietig of Darrien, Conn.

Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home, (712) 792-3561.

Published Monday, October 30 , 2000

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KENNETH HANNA

FOREST CITY - Kenneth Hanna, 85, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000) at Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.

ALTA MAY PRESCOTT

CLEAR LAKE - Alta May Prescott, 101, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000) at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at United Methodist Church in Clear Lake with the Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service time at the church Tuesday.

Alta May Prescott was born on June 24, 1899, in Grant Township, rural Clear Lake, the daughter of Walter Leon and Minnie E (Aldrich) Carr. She received her education in the rural Grant Township school.

She was united in marriage to Burton Prescott on Jan. 1, 1918, at the Methodist parsonage in Clear Lake. In 1938 they started farming north of Ventura and farmed until her husband's death in 1976. Alta continued to live on the farm until moving into Clear Lake in 1987.

Alta was a member of Do Your Bit Club since 1921, Oakland Club, Senior Citizens Club, rural PTA Association, Grandmothers Club and Navy Mothers. She attended four national meetings with the Grandmothers Club.

She enjoyed crocheting, making afghans, quilting, traveling to Texas with her husband for many years and playing cards.

Alta has been a member of the United Methodist Church since 1917.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Marlys Christensen and her husband, Ray, of Clear Lake, Maxine Westover and her husband, Ed Eugene, of Clark, Mo., Ronald Prescott and his wife, Helen, of Danville, Ky., and Dale Prescott of Mission, Texas, and former wife, Donna Prescott, of Murphy's Burrow, Tenn.; a daughter-in-law, Eloise Prescott of Clear Lake; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Her parents; husband, Burton, in 1976; two sons, Roger and Paul Prescott; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Prescott; one brother, Merle Carr; one grandson; and one great-grandson preceded her in death.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.

CORRINE A HITZHUSEN

ROCKWELL - Corrine A. Hitzhusen, 86, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000) at Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Rockwell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bruce Wittern officiating. Interment will follow in Rockwell Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, and will continue Tuesday morning at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Corrine Hitzhusen Memorial Fund.

Corrine was born May 21, 1914, the daughter of Harold and Madeline (Johnson) Hubbard in Rockford. She attended and later graduated from Rockford High School. Corrine continued her education at Iowa State Teachers College where she earned her teaching certificate.

On June 25, 1939, Corrine was united in marriage to Ernest B. Hitzhusen in Rockford.

Corrine was very faithful to God and her family and took great delight in her grandchildren. She was a woman of strong conviction. Corrine enjoyed knitting, gardening, traveling, music and helping care for others. She was the ultimate hostess with the gift of hospitality and an untiring volunteer. Corrine took great interest in bird watching and many conservation issues. She was active in the Rockwell Community Betterment Association and welcoming newcomers to town. She was also active in the development of the Lime Creek Nature Center and the new church structure. Corrine touched many of her students' lives with her teaching and tutoring. Corrine was a member of the United Methodist Women, P.E.O. of Rockford and the Federated Women's Club.

Those left to cherish her memory include her four sons, Fred and his wife, Ann, of Columbus, Ohio, Tom and his wife, Margaret, of Geneseo, Ill., Dick and his wife, Sandy, of Rockwell, and Bob and his wife, Verlee, of Jefferson City, Mo.; two sisters, Marian Robertson of Bend, Ore., and Harriet Hallock of Daytona Beach, Fla.; nine grandchildren; Mike, Greg, Dan, Deb, Jeremy, Jodie, Paul, Mark and Joshua; three great-grandchildren; and many other close relatives.

Corrine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernest; two sisters, Donna Mosher and Patty Marth; and one brother, Bud Hubbard.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.

MARYANN HAHN

IOWA CITY - Maryann Hahn, 72, of 3042 Muscatine Ave., formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at Mercy Hospital Iowa City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Iowa City, with the Rev. James Vrba celebrating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Swoledde, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City. A rosary will begin at 5 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m.

Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, (319) 351-9362.

HOWARD PATTEN

JOICE - Howard Patten, 85, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000) at North Iowa Mercy Hospital East Campus in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Fertile Lutheran Church with the Rev. Merlin Norris officiating. Burial will be in Brush Point Cemetery, Fertile.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.

ANDREW JAY CHRISTENSEN JR.

MASON CITY - Andrew Jay Christensen Jr., 84, of 1424 S. Coolidge, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at the Manly Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Randy Nielson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

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

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.

GLENNIS H. STEIGER

KENSETT - Glennis H. Steiger, 87, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4214 Tulip Lane, Bolan, with the Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly.

Glennis was born Jan. 16, 1913, in Bolan, the son of Anton and Anna (Fisher) Steiger. He graduated from Northwood High School in 1931. During high school he completed Normal Training for teachers. He had wanted to be a teacher and enjoyed student teaching, but his career changed when his dad needed him on the farm.

Glennis was united in marriage to Doris E. Kenison on Aug. 31, 1943, at the Bethel Evangelical Church in Manly. He farmed with his brother, Clarence, and lived in the Bolan area all his life.

He always enjoyed reminiscing about his football and track days in high school. He enjoyed sports and had a reputation as a fast runner. He also enjoyed remembering the early days of farming, especially with the horses, a proud heritage in the Steiger family.

Glennis was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bolan and the church family was very special to him. He also served as the church treasurer for over 50 years and as a church trustee. He was a member of the Worth County Historical Society and served as Kensett Township trustee.

He is survived by his wife, Doris; one daughter, Mary Ann, and her husband, Steven E. Wendt, of Mason City; four grandchildren, Sarah Meyer-Reyerson and her husband, Jason Reyerson, of Shellrock, Carrie Meyer and Thomas R. Meyer of Clear Lake, and Alyssa Wendt of Mason City; two great-grandchildren, Grace Reyerson and Thomas Krebsbach; a sister, Myrtle Krumm of Mason City; a son-in-law, Thomas E. Meyer of Clear Lake; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Keith and Leona Kenison of Northwood; several nieces and nephews; and many friends, especially the Bolan church family.

Glennis was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clarence Steiger; a sister, Irene Erdmann; a twin brother and sister, Ellis and Lois Steiger; and a daughter, Catherine L. Meyer.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.

DENNIS G. BRUNS

DYSART - Dennis G. Bruns, 40, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000) at Emmetsburg Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Coulter Cemetery. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Waterloo, with the Rev. Louise Stromberg officiating. Burial will be in Coulter Cemetery.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 456-3232.

THERESE HAVENS

MASON CITY - Therese Havens, 93, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000) at Good Shepherd Care Center, Mason City.

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

Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.

MOLLIE STEPHAN EDEN

BETTENDORF - Mollie Stephan Eden, 90, formerly of Mason City, passed away Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at Trinity North Hospital in Davenport.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Mason City Memorial Park in Mason City.

Mollie was born May 5, 1910, in Bode. She was the daughter of Henry and Katherine (Dumler) Groh. She lived most of her life in Mason City. She lived three and a half years with her daughter Juanita in Davenport before going to a nursing home in Bettendorf.

She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City.

Mollie was a very loving mother, sister, grandma and friend. She was a loving homemaker and took great pride in her cooking and baking. She touched many lives with her kindness, love and generosity. She was really one of God's special people.

She is survived by a daughter, Juanita and her husband, Dean Grandfield, of Davenport; a son, Fred, and his wife, Barbara Stephan, of Willits, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marie Miller of Mason City and Ann Hegg of Santa Rosa, Calif.

Mollie was preceded in death by three husbands, Fritz Longlotz, William Stephan and Henry Eden; brothers, Carl, Fred, Henry, Leo and Augie Groh; a sister, Emma Watson; a grandson, Steven Kartel; a great-granddaughter, Terrie Lee Kartel; and a great-grandson, Jered Joseph Yacko.

Your loving arms and precious smile, your heart of gold and tender words will always be with us. Your memory will never fade. Your love will always shine. God Bless You Sweet Mother of Mine.

LEONE "LEE" E. NEUHAUS

MASON CITY - Leone "Lee" E. Neuhaus, 88, of 1128 Eighth St. N.W., died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Stacyville.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. There will be a rosary and scripture service beginning at 7 p.m.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.

ANN C. CLOUSE

MASON CITY - Ann C. Clouse, 65, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000) at Muse Norris Inpatient Hospice Center, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Interment will be at New Hope Cemetery in Madrid.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Ann was born Dec. 3, 1934, in Madrid, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Hamil) Caudron. She received her education in Alpha, Ill., and graduated from high school there. She furthered her education spending two years in business college and went on to become a systems analyst for Hogan Systems in Dallas, Texas. Her work took her to South Africa, England, Australia, Switzerland, Italy and the Netherlands. Ann retired in January of 1998.

Ann enjoyed needle work, quilting, photography and antiquing, especially heirloom jewelry.

Ann is survived by one daughter, Jo Ellen (Jon) Lewerke of Mason City; one brother, Calvin Caudron of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Benjamin and Jonathan Lewerke of Mason City, Aimee (Larry) Schroeder of Mason City and Brenda (Robert) Jacobson of Portland, Ore.; three nieces, Kerry Ostring of Ankeny, Joy Lynn Willow of Milwaukee, Wis., and Viki Bosin of White Bear Lake, Minn.; and two nephews, Roger Caudron of Sioux City and Tom Caudron of Waukee, Iowa. A first great-grandson will be born in late November of this year.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.

Published Tuesday, October 31, 2000

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ROSEMARY FITZGERALD GRUELLE

FLORISSANT, Mo. - Rosemary Fitzgerald Gruelle, 64, formerly of Mason City, died Oct. 21, 2000, at Florissant, Mo.

A 1954 graduate of Mason City High School, Gruelle, was the daughter of the late J. J. Fitzgerald, longtime band director at Monroe Junior High School, and his wife, Lois.

Survivors include a brother, James Fitzgerald, Las Vegas, Nev.

Services were held in Florissant.

JAMES L. PIETIG

CARROLL - James L. Pietig, 58, of 129 Pleasant Ridge Rd., died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at St. Anthony Reional Hospital in Carroll.

A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Carroll. The main celebrant will be Monsignor Roger Augustine, assisted by Father James McCormick, Father Peter Ngyen and other area priests. Bishop Lawrence Soens will be seated in the sanctuary. Casket bearers will be Greg Stoelk, Bill England, John Scharfenkamp, Jim Pedelty, Mike Greteman and Jack Raemakers. Honorary casket bearers will be Bob Pottebaum, Ed Fasbender, Ron Muhlbauer, Marvin Schenkelberg, Roger Kanne, Bill Hess and Tom Gaffney. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Friends called Monday at the Dahn & Woodhouse Funeral Home, Carroll, where there was a rosary. The casket was moved to Holy Spirit Catholic Church where there was a Christian wake service. The body will lie in state from 9 a.m. until the time of the service today at the church.

A memorial fund has been established in memory of Jim for the Hospice. Memorials may be left at the funeral home or the church.

James was born on July 17, 1942, at Carroll, and was the son of Louis J. and Geneieve Rupiper Pietig. He was married to Patricia A. Coolican on Feb. 25, 1967, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Mason City.

Jim, as he was known to most, graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School in 1960 and then attended Regis College in Denver, Colo., and graduated in 1964. He worked several years for Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company in Mason City. He then returned to Carroll to manage the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company there, a position he held until 1990, when the family sold its bottling plants to Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers.

In 1994 he became president of the Carrollton Inn, a position he held until his death. He was also President of T.J.'s Enterprise, a real estate investment company, the Carrollton Inn Development Corporation and was a member of the board of directors of the Iowa Savings Bank and The Carroll Area Development Corp. He was an active supporter of numerous charitable organizations. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Jim was awarded the "Carroll Outstanding Citizenof the Year" on Feb. 9, 1993, which he said was the best award he ever received. Jim was an avid fisherman and enjoyed collecting Pepsi Memorabilia and spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia Pietig, of Carroll; two sons, Jeffrey Pietig and his wife, Sandy, of Mason City and Anthony (Tony) Pietig and his special friend, Julie Rotert, of Carroll; a daughter, Teri Scharfenkamp and her husband, Tom, of Carroll; his mother, Genevieve Pietig of Carroll; and six grandchildren, Tanner Scharfenkamp, Tori Scharfenkamp, Courtney Pietig, Nicole Pietig, Stacey Pietig and Hunter Pietig. He is also survived by two sisters, Eileen Ramaekers and her husband, Tom, of Singer Island, Fla., and Janet Houston and her husband, Bill, of Houston, Texas; two brothers, John Pietig and his wife, Diane, of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Louis Pietig and his wife, Marianne, of Darrien, Conn.; and his mother and father-in-law, Pat and Ava Coolican of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Pietig.

Dahna Woodhouse Funeral Home, (712) 792-3561.

CARROLL ANDERSON

FOREST CITY - Carroll Anderson, 79, died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000) at Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church, Forest City, with the Rev. Doug Farrell officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.

THERESE "TED" HAVENS

MASON CITY - Therese "Ted" Havens, 93, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000) at Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Joel Dahlen and the Rev. Nancy Drier officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.

The Family of Therese "Ted" Havens has requested that memorial contributions be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in her memory.

Therese "Ted" Havens was born on Oct. 30, 1906, in rural Worth County, the daughter of Nels M. and Karen Stumo. She was baptized on Nov. 25, 1906, by Rev. L. O. Pederson at Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett, and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church. She received her education in the Martin Town rural school before graduating from Northwood High School. After completing her schooling, she taught country school for a short time in rural Worth County.

She was united in marriage to Lee W. Havens on July 3, 1930, in Grundy Center. He preceded her in death. After their marriage they moved to Mason City, where she worked for 26 years for Decker's Meat Packing until her retirement.

She was a very active member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and was past president of WELCA and her circle. She gave sermons at the church when the minister was gone and on Thanksgiving Eve. On Sunday mornings she took a car-full to church, which she called "Ted and her gang." She attended Elderhostel meetings at Waverly, Decorah, Pella and Forest City and was also on the board of directors at Good Shepherd Health Care Center. Therese was known for her good sense of humor and for making strong coffee on Sunday at her church.

Left to cherish her memory are her close friends, Helen Hagedorn and Evie Odden of Mason City, and the Rev. Nancy Drier, Cannon Falls, Minn. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Nettie Stumo, Mabel Johnson, Louise Pederson and Carma Brunsvold; two brothers, Gerhard Stumo and Peter Stumo; one nephew, Lowell Stumo; and one great-nephew, Nels Stumo.

Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.

HEIKO BOEKELMAN

TITONKA - Heiko Boekelman, 85, died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000) in Titonka.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church, Titonka. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth, Minn.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (641) 928-3725.

HOWARD C. PATTEN

JOICE - Howard C. Patten, 85, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Fertile Lutheran Church in Fertile, with the Rev. Merlin Norris officiating. Burial will be in Brush Point Cemetery, Fertile.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.

Howard C. Patten was born on a farm near Swaledale on Sept. 22, 1915, the son of Roscoe and Grace (Wagner) Patten. He received his education in Swaledale and graduated from Swaledale High School in 1933.

He joined the National Guard in 1940 and was later drafted into the U. S. Army after the beginning of World War II. He served overseas in the European Theatre and during the liberation of France.

After his honorable discharge from the service in November of 1945, he worked for a time in the grocery business and a clothing store. He married Elaine Severson at Fertile Lutheran Church on Oct. 11, 1953. The couple made their home in Mason City for 12 years before moving to Joice in 1966.

Howard worked as a tile setter for Mason City Tile & Marble for many years. He raised feeder pigs for a time and owned and operated his own furnace cleaning business. For several years he delivered motorhomes for Winnebago Industries.

He loved to travel and had visited every state in the continental United States. He loved to read and enjoyed researching his family history. Spending time with his family and friends was special to him. He was a member of Fertile Lutheran Church.

Howard is survived by his wife, Elaine, of Joice; a daughter and her husband, Ginny (Virginia) and Mark Lovik, of Joice; two grandchildren, Nathan and Laura Lovik; a sister, Arcola Hardeman and her husband, Hunter, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; several nieces, a nephew, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Walter Patten; and a sister, June Honeck.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.

ANDREW JAY CHRISTENSEN JR.

MASON CITY - Andrew Jay Christensen Jr., 84, of 1424 S. Collidge, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St., S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

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

Those planning a expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Andrew Christensen Memorial Fund.


Andrew was born on July 19, 1916, in rural Sheffield, the son of Andrew J. and Oma (Frazier) Christensen Sr. He spent his youth in Sheffield and attended school there. He was employed at Northwestern Cement plant from 1951 until 1981.

On March 11, 1939, he was united in marriage to Ardella Sandberg in Hampton. To this union of 61 years were born five children.

Andrew loved to dance and was a drummer for a dance band. When he was able, he enjoyed the outdoors, doing many activities that included pheasant hunting, fishing, gardening and building things. He also road motorcycles and enjoyed watching wrestling and the roller derby. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren.

Those thankful in sharing Andrew's life include his wife, Ardella, Mason City; his five children, Barbara and her husband, John Dahle, Minneapolis, Minn., Connie Lindsay, Larry and his wife, Janice Christensen, Dennis and his wife, Marsha Christensen, and James and his wife, Wanda Christensen, all of Mason City; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister, Edna Huff, Sheffield; one brother-in-law, Jerry Sandberg, Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.

Andrew was preceded in death by his parents.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.

MARY ELLEN PECK

MASON CITY - Mary Ellen Peck, 80, died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St., Mason City, (641) 423-2372.

KENNETH HANNA

FOREST CITY - Kenneth Hanna, 85, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000) at Lake Mills Care Center.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Forest City, with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City.

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

Kenneth Harold Hanna was born in Milnor, N. D., on April 5, 1915, the son of Howard and Matilda (Olson) Hanna. As a young boy he moved with his family to Forest City, where he received his education at Mt. Valley Township School. He was confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills.

Kenneth married Vera Brown on Dec. 15, 1935, at the Winnebago Lutheran parsonage. The couple farmed in Mt. Valley for a time, then moved to a farm west of Forest City, where they owned and operated the Hanna Jersey Dairy with Kenneth's father and brother. After dissolving this business, the couple began their own farming and dairy operation northwest of Forest City with a registered Holstein dairy. In 1980 Kenneth retired from farming and moved to Forest City.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, serving on the Board of Deacons and Board of Trustees. He was very community minded and was involved in the planning stages for the Forest City Hospital and school construction projects. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball and was a dedicated Chicago Cubs fan. He liked gardening and loved spending time with his family.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Betty Anderson of Forest City; a sister, Lillian Snyder of Gowrie; two daughters-in-law, Wanda Haugland of Lake Mills and Patricia Voldahl of Leland; a brother-in-law, Einar Anderson of Mason City; a sister-in-law, Pearl Hanna of Clear Lake; 11 grandchildren and their spouses, Randy and Geralyn Hanna, Tim Hanna, Beth and Grant Edwards, Paul and Denise Hanna, Jay and Mandy Hanna, Kyle and Brenda Hanna, Kaylene and Ramon Erdahl, Kent and RaChael Hanna, Rodney and Mary Anderson, Stacy and Jayme Bergo, and Kimberly Anderson and fiancee, Wade Bergland; and 23 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vera, who died in 1989; a son, Ronnald, who died in 1977; a son, Gerrald, who died in 1993; a brother, Raymond Hanna; a sister, Pearl Anderson; and a granddaughter, Sheryl Hanna.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.

IONE D. FOUST

DOWS - Ione D. Foust, 83, died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000) at Community Memorial Hospital in Clarion.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church, Dows, with the Rev. Tony Hershey officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Dows.

Visitation is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Willim Funeral Home, Clarion.

Willim Funeral Home, (641) 532-2233

LEONE "LEE" E. NEUHAUS

MASON CITY - Leone "Lee" E. Neuhaus, 88, of 1128 Eighth St. N.W., died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Stacyville.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. There will be a rosary beginning at 7 p.m. followed by a scripture service at 7:30.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Leone Neuhaus Memorial Fund.

Leone was born Aug. 2, 1912, the daughter of Valentine and Ida (Smith) Brown in Stacyville. She graduated from Visitation Catholic School in Stacyville.

In July of 1939, Leone was united in marriage to Gus Neuhaus in Easton, Md. The couple lived for a brief time in Chicago before returning to Mason City.

Leone could often be found playing bingo, 500 or gin. She would spend hours working in her garden and canning her bountiful harvest. Leone was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, St. John's Circle, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Elks. She was a member and past president of the Does in Albert Lea and a member of Senior Citizens Center and AARP local and national.

Those thankful for having shared in Leone's life include her son, Dr. Ronald L. Neuhaus of River Falls, Wis.; a sister, Dorothy Wageman of Stacyville; three grandsons, Dr. Eric Angus of Victoria, British Columbia, Christian Neuhaus of Madison, Wis., and Max Neuhaus of River Falls, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs Neuhaus was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gus; three sisters, Ann Guffey, Belle Keitges and Irmine Olson; and two brothers, Charles and Walter Brown.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.

MARVIEU MENNENGA

CEDAR FALLS - Marvieu Mennenga, 87, formerly of Belmond, died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000) at the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home.

The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cedar Falls Lutheran Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Olson officiating. A second service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Belmond, with Pastor Rod Hoppe and Matthew Reisetter officiating. Interment will be in Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon until time of the service Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Belmond.

Tenold Funeral Home, Belmond, is in charge of arrangements.

Marvieu (Hanson) Mennenga, the daughter of Martin and Suzanna (Osman) Hanson, was born July 2, 1913, in Belmond.

She taught school in Blairsburg before marrying Alfred Mennenga on Sept. 14, 1941. She dedicated the rest of her energetic life to raising and instilling her values into the lives of their five J's-Jay, Janis, Jerry, Jean and Jack, all growing up in the same house where their mother and dad lived for 53 years. Next to her personal faith in Christ, her husband and her family came next. When her children were of college age, she finished college, earning her bachelor of arts degree at the age of 50. She then went back to teaching in the Belmond area, so her children could have the benefit of college education.

Marvieu exemplified her faith by having daily devotions and being active in many church activities at Trinity Lutheran Church, including serving as Sunday school superintendent. She pioneered a neighborhood Bible study that continued for about 20 years. She was involved in such activities as serving several terms on the Belmond School Board, including president, and led a campaign to "clean up" comic books sold in the local stores.

The favorite times as children were gathering around the kitchen table, eating dad's popcorn and reminiscing about our favorite stories. As they left home, this sense of sharing and stability continued with their annual "swim weekends," initiated by mother. Her 10 grandchildren brought her much joy in her later years.

Marvieu peacefully joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Oct. 30, after living a full life of 87 years, at the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home, where she has been a resident for more than five years.

She is survived by all her five children, Jay Mennenga and his wife, Sherrie, of Wapiti, Wyo., together with Jay's daughters, Heather DeJaeger and her husband, Myles, and Heidi, all of Des Moines, Janis and Tom Reisetter and their children, Matthew and his wife, Jen, Luke and Meena of Cedar Falls, Jerry and Carol Mennenga of Iowa City, Jean and Mark Reisetter and their children, Jed, Jonathan and Mariam of Lewiston, Minn., and Jack and Bonnie Mennenga and their children, Aaron and Brad, of Finchford, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Gail Hanson of Minneapolis, Minn., Grace Wolf of Dawson, Minn., Minnie Mennenga, Alma Mennenga and Janet Boelman, all of Belmond; and a brother-in-law, Raymond Linehan of Marshalltown.

Marvieu was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years, Alfred; her brother, Verdell; and a sister, Verone.

Mother is now in heaven with her loved ones. We await our glorious reunion with her in the clouds!

Tenold Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474

RUSSELL DELMAR MICHAELSON

MONTEVIDEO, Minn. - Russell Delmar Michaelson, 91, formerly of Bertha, Minn., died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000) at Luther Haven Nursing Home, Montevideo, Minn.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bertha.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Domian-Anderson Funeral Home, Bertha, Minn., with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church Thursday.

Domian-Anderson Funeral Home, (218) 924-4000

VERA ROBERTS

MASON CITY - Vera Roberts, 95, died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000) at Grandview Hights Nursing Home, Marshalltown.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924

DOROTHY EVELYN MENKE

BANCROFT - Dorothy Evelyn Menke, 85, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000) at Northridge Care Center, New Hope, Minn.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft, with the Rev. Paul D. Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Bancroft.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, with a vigil for the deceased beginning at 7 p.m.

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