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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.
OREBA S. JACOBSON
MASON CITY - Oreba S. Jacobson, 93, of Mason City, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.
Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
MARCIA A. GARNASS
MANLY - Marcia A. Garnass, 50, of Manly, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St. in Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
RICHARD D. SLATTUM
JOICE - Richard D. Slattum, 73, of Joice, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at his home.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice with the Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Burial will take place at Concordia Cemetery, rural Joice.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
Richard Dale Slattum died on Nov. 27, 2001, at his home in rural Joice, where he was born on March 28, 1928, the son of Clarence G. and Lillie (Wogen) Slattum.
He attended Clark School in Bristol Township until eighth grade and graduated from Joice High School in 1945.
He enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy. Richard was united in marriage to Janell Tweed on Dec. 19, 1948, at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, rural Joice.
After attending Iowa State University, he returned to the Slattum farm near Joice. He farmed for many years, and then worked at Farmers Savings Bank in Joice.
Richard was an active member of Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, rural Joice, where he was baptized and confirmed. Later, he was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice. He served as vice president of the Iowa Farmers Union and was also a member of the American Legion, first in Joice and later Otto Chose Post No. 235 in Lake Mills.
Richard enjoyed spending time at Pelican Lake in northern Minnesota with family and friends. He also enjoyed following his favorite sports teams, particularly the Iowa State Cyclones.
Richard is survived by his daughters, Amy and her husband, Jim Twetten, of Ames, and Ada and her husband, Mike Larson, of Red Wing, Minn.; five grandchildren, Mindy and Tanner Twetten of Ames and Josh, Tony and Travis Larson of Red Wing. He is also survived by two brothers, Cecil Slattum and his wife, Barbara, and Darrel Slattum and his wife, Mary; three sisters, Verna and her husband, Floyd Skellenger, Shirley and her husband, Kenneth Chodur, and Norma and her husband, Jerry Alvey; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lillie Slattum; his wife, Janell; and a son, Jeffrey.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
EVA JENSEN
BUFFALO CENTER - Eva Jensen, 87, of Buffalo Center, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001) at the Timely Mission Nursing Home.
Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with the Rev. Lois Abel officiating. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858.
THERESA D. VASQUEZ
MASON CITY - Theresa D. Vasquez, 78, of 1311 N. Madison Ave., died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Following services, her body will be cremated.
Visitation will be held from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday and will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home.
Those planning an expression of sympathy direct memorials to the Theresa D. Vasquez Memorial Fund.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.
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MARCIA (MARCY) A. GARNASS
MANLY - Marcia (Marcy) A. Garnass, 50, of 324 W. Main, Manly, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. Inurnment will be in Silver Lake Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly and one hour before the service on Monday at the church.
Marcy was born Feb. 5, 1951 in Winnebago, Minn., the daughter of Archie W. and Shirley D. (Bird) Bolin. She graduated from North Central High School in Manly in 1969 and then continued her education at Hamilton Business College in Mason City. Following college she worked for the Cerro Gordo County Assessors office from 1971-1978.
Marcy married James Garnass on Sept. 18, 1971 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. To this union two sons were born, Erik, April 13, 1978 and Leif, Feb. 20, 1981. Marcy operated a daycare in her home from 1978 to August of 1999; she then went to work for First State Bank in Manly and continued to work there until October of 2001.
Marcy enjoyed being with her family, spending time at the family cabin on Woman Lake, Longville, Minn. and watching her boys participate in sports and scouts, playing in the women's softball league and golfing. She helped coach one of her sons Little League teams and served as Little League statistician for many years.
Marcy was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, North Central Booster Club, North Central Music Parents and Pioneer Town and Country Club. She was treasurer of Pioneer Town and Country Club for many years.
Marcy is survived by her husband James Garnass of Manly; two sons, Erik Garnass and his wife Joy of Eden Prairie, Minn. and Leif Garnass of Manly and his special friend Brandi Doescher; her mother Shirley D. Bolin of Manly, Iowa; brother Marc Bolin and his wife Joan of Bloomington, Minn.; two sisters, Shari Hoffman and her husband Loren of Fertile and Joni Flieth and her husband Roger of Mason City; mother and father in-law, Arnold and Zola Garnass of Manly; sister-in-law, Sandy Eyler and her husband Jerry of Menasha, Wisc.; three special friends, Sue Hauskins of Blue Earth, Minn., Kathy Young and Jean Madsen of Manly; three nieces; four nephews; and one grand-nephew.
Her father preceded her in death.
The family suggests memorials to Marcia A. Garnass memorial fund.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
ORETA S. JACOBSON
MASON CITY - Oreta S. Jacobson, 94, of Mason City, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. A graveside service will be held the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E., where a Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer service will also be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church.
Oreta was born May 3, 1907, in Minneapolis, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Rose (Schaefer) Minette. Her family moved to Clear Lake, where she graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1924.
Oreta worked as an agency cashier for Banker's Life in Mason City for many years. She was united in marriage to Floyd S. Jacobson on October 29, 1938, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake. They lived in Des Moines for a short time before returning to Mason City. Oreta later worked as a secretary for Family Service and Public Health Nursing and for the Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Probation Department, retiring in 1978.
Oreta loved to entertain family and friends at her home. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the St. Gregory Circle, the Mason City Pilot Club, P.E.O. Club in Mason City, and was a former National President of the Wan-Tan-Ye Service Club. She also volunteered at Good Shepherd Health Care Center.
Oreta is survived by three children, Joan Gribben and her husband, Pete of Mason City, Janis Hutchison and her husband, Joe of Mason City, and Jerry Jacobson and his wife, Kitty of Des Moines; ten grandchildren, Kim Hutchison and her husband, Joe of Cedar Falls, Kevin Gribben and his wife, Dory of Mason City, Jeffrey Gribben and his wife, Monica of Mason City, Joseph Gribben and his wife, Michelle of Eden Prairie, Minn., James Gribben and his wife, Faith of Mason City, Julie Schlorholtz and her husband, Mike of Ankeny, David Hutchison and his wife, Susan of Rochester, Minn., Mark Hutchison and his wife, Keli of Clive, and Keri and Eric Jacobson, both of Des Moines.
Oreta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1968; and two brothers, Austin and Vincent Minette.
Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
VERNON STRAND
FOREST CITY - Vernon Strand, 74, of Forest City, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, (641) 585-2685.
BETTY J. (PALS) MORRIS
BELMOND - Betty J. (Pals) Morris, 70, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at her home near Belmond.
Funeral services are incomplete at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond, (641) 444-3248.
LELA M. MENKEN
GREENE - Lela M. Menken, 83, of 429 S. Second St., Greene, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with the Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the family at PO Box 403, Greene, Iowa, 50636.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
DARLENE ANN RICKLEFS
TITONKA - Darlene Ann Ricklefs, 71, of Titonka, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001) from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
THERESA D. VASQUEZ
MASON CITY - Theresa D. Vasquez, 78, of 1311 N. Madison, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. SE, Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Following services, Theresa will be cremated according to her wishes.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. today and one hour before the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Theresa D. Vasquez Memorial Fund.
Theresa was born Sept. 23, 1923, the daughter of Amado and Lupe (Trijillo) Vasquez, in Mason City. She attended school at St. Joseph's Catholic School. Theresa was a presser at Marshall and Swift for many years until she was forced to retire due to health reasons.
Theresa had a green thumb; she could make anything grow, whether it was her flowers or her vegetables. She enjoyed canning the bountiful harvest she received from her garden. Theresa had a "big heart"; she was always donating items to the food bank, and her time to those who needed it. Theresa was an immaculate homemaker who took great pride in her home. Theresa loved to go to barn dances and go on shopping outings. Her outings were especially enjoyed when a family member took her. Theresa always looked forward to returning home to be greeted by her bird "Whisky". Theresa also cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and her great grandchildren.
Those thankful for having shared in Theresa's life include her daughter, Anita Walker of Mason City; son, Joe Sanchez and his wife Julie of Mason City; four sisters, Josephine Ruiz and her husband Joe of Mason City, Angie Stevens and her husband Jerry of Des Monies, Anna Vasquez of Texas, Lupe ''Ruby'' Reyes and her husband Martin of California; two brothers, Leo Vasquez of Mason City, Ruffus Vasquez and his wife Alice of Mason City; five grandchildren, Ned Walker, Chad Sanchez and his wife Lisa, Troy Sanchez and his wife Marli, Heather Walker, Erica Sanchez, four great grandchildren, Nicole and Ashley Walker, and Giana and Nicholas Sanchez.
Theresa was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Juanita Perry and Mary Warner.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.
EVA JENSEN
BUFFALO CENTER - Eva Jensen, 87, of Buffalo Center, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001) at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday at United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with the Rev. Lois Abel officiating.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, and one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.
Eva H. Jensen, daughter of Henry and Faldea (Behrends) Westendorf, was born Jan. 13, 1914, in Buffalo Center. On Oct 20, 1936, Eva was united in marriage to Herbert Jensen in Forest City.
Eva was a lifelong resident of the Buffalo Center area. She enjoyed gardening and flowers.
She is survived by her husband Herbert of Buffalo Center; two daughters, Audrey and her husband Richard Hartmann of San Marcos, Calif., and Karen and her husband Russell Buss of Woden; nine grandchildren, Darrin and his wife Julie Jensen, Chad Jensen, Christopher and his wife Susan Jensen, Jesse Jensen, Robert Hartmann, Todd and his wife Debbie Hartmann, Jodi and her husband Brad Almelien, Jill and her husband Randy Melz, Michael and his wife Tanya Buss; seven great-grandchildren; one sister Edna Rositzke; and one half-brother, Kenny Wollin.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Darrel Jensen; two brothers, Alvin and Henry Westendorf; two sisters, Mae Schwartzrock and Esther Henning; two half-brothers, Marvin and Edwin Wollin and one half-sister, Betty.
Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858.
LYLE A. FANK
MASON CITY - Lyle A. Fank, 87, of Mason City, formerly of Iowa Falls, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001) at the U.S.A. Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, (641) 648-2569
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VERA E. BLAKESTAD
NORTHWOOD - Vera Evangeline Blakestad, 99, of Northwood, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitatation will be one hour before the service at the church.
Family suggests memorials to Vera E. Blakestad memorial fund.
Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood is in charge of the arrangements.
Vera was born Nov. 1, 1902, in Farley, the daughter of Frank and Abbie (Garner) Clark. She attended school in Farley and Epworth Seminary, and received her bachelor's degree from Cornell College in June 1925. Following graduation, she taught in Gibson, Oneida, and Otranto, Iowa.
She was united in marriage to Sophus Blakestad Sept. 27, 1930, in Webster City. The couple resided in Norwalk where Sophus was high school principal. They later moved to the Blakestad farm near Otranto and in the fall of 1939, to Northwood.
She was a long time member of First Lutheran Church and very active in earlier years serving on many church organizations in various capacities. She enjoyed working in her garden, the changing seasons, and visiting with relatives and friends.
Survivors include sons Neil Blakestad and his wife Beth of Two Harbors, Minn., and Wallace Blakestad and his wife Marie of Humboldt; five grandchildren, Dawn Yelle and her husband Mark of Rochester, Minn., Julie Blakestad of Minneapolis, Minn., Brian Blakestad and his wife Carmen of St. Cloud, Minn., Janet Bade and her husband Ken of Humboldt, and Dr. Nancy Blakestad of St. Paul, Minn.; and one great-grand daughter, Jessica Yelle.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sophus, in 1997, and her brother, Lloyd.
Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.
WILBUR KEITH ASCHE
LAKOTA - Wilbur Keith Asche, 66, of Lakota, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, at First Presbyterian Church in Lakota, with the Rev. Willis Nicholson officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Lakota
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 058 First Ave. N.E., Titonka.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (641) 295-3731.
ROBERT ROSENTHAL
MASON CITY - Robert Rosenthal, 88, of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.
LELA M. MENKEN
GREENE - Lela M. Menken, 83, of 429 S. Second St., Greene, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa from complications of heart disease.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with the Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, where there will be a public scripture service at 7 p.m., and one hour before the service at the church.
Lela Marie Smith was born April 4, 1918, at Aredale, a daughter of Clifford Leo and Lily Elizabeth (Schaefer) Smith. She was baptized on July 25, 1920, and confirmed a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene on May 15, 1933. She received her education in the Greene public schools, graduating in 1935. She was united in marriage to John Menken on April 8, 1936, at St. Peter Lutheran Parsonage.
They began farming west of Greene where they remained until 1962 when they moved to their farm east of Aredale. Following their retirement in 1979 they moved to their home in Greene.
Lela was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and was a faithful servant to her Lord Jesus Christ. She provided for her family through the cooking, baking, and the knitting and crocheting creations she made for her grandchildren. Family and friends will never forget the flavors, smells, and warmth from her kitchen in baking her cakes, home-made bread, rolls, and jelly.
Her deep and abiding faith will be her legacy passed down to her children and grandchildren. Being a strong believer in prayer she had over two hundred names on her prayer list which she read every day.
Living family members include her children and their spouses, James and Joan of Greene, Donald and Marie of Winterset, Gordon and Shirley of Jefferson City, Mo., Carolyn Martin of Garner, Evelyn and Robert Fink of Hampton, Martin and Karen of Rockwell, and Douglas and Valerie of Dumont; daughter-in-law Pamela Menken of Dumont; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Irene Allen, Lois and her husband Robert Eliasen, all of Green, Fern and her husband Lyle Bienemann of Clarksville; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on Dec. 7, 1987; son, Francis, on April 9, 1989; and a daughter in infancy; her parents; two sisters, Iva Barnett, Velma Shreve, and one brother, Dale Smith, in infancy.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Lela M. Menken Memorial Fund in care of the family at PO Box 403, Greene, Iowa, 50636-0403.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
THELMA E. SANDY
CHARLES CITY - Thelma E. Sandy, 88, a former resident of No. 10 Cedar Terrace South, Charles City, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) in Defuniak Springs, Fla.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323.
ANN BOS
CHARLES CITY - Ann (Mrs. H. G.) Bos, 95, a former resident of Port Charles, Charles City, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323.
BETTY J. (PALS) MORRIS
BELMOND - Betty J. (Pals) Morris, 70, of Belmond, passed away Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at her home near Belmond.
Funeral services for Betty J. (Pals) Morris will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Bethany Reformed Church in Belmond with the Rev. Herm Gruis officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation for Betty Morris will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick Lane S., Belmond and one hour before the services at the church.
Betty, the daughter of Henry Jr. and Dena Wiemann Pals, was born July 4, 1931, near Meservey. She grew up in the Belmond and Meservey areas where Betty attended school. She graduated from Belmond High School in 1949 then attended AIB in Des Moines. Betty then worked at First State Bank for a time.
Betty was united in marriage to Derl Morris on May 22, 1951, at the First Reformed Church in Meservey. The couple made their home in the Belmond area where Betty raised her children. Betty would later work at PSI, Wiesbrod Chiropractic and Farm and Home Publishing. She had most recently been working for the Kanawha Reporter.
Betty enjoyed sewing. She had made several brides maid and bridal gown wedding sets. Betty sewed for many people. She enjoyed gardening.
Betty was a member of Bethany Reformed Church in Belmond where she was active in Ladies Aid as well as other areas of the church.
Betty is survived by her husband, Derl; a daughter, RoxAnne Emery and her husband Lyman of Cedar Rapids; two sons, Kerry and his wife Trish of Belmond, and Brian of Minneapolis, Minn.; eight grandchildren, Josh, Matt, Courtney, Amanda, Susan, Dara, Michael and Ryan; one great grandchild, Kyle; mother, Dena Pals of Belmond; three sisters, Evie Foss and her husband Bob of Belmond, Wanda Pals and her husband Leonard of Clear Lake, and Dianne Phelps and her husband Dale of Waterloo; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, one son, Lindsey, in 1998; and a great grandson, Shane.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
VERNON E. STRAND
FOREST CITY - Vernon E. Strand, 74, of Forest City, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Leland with the Rev. Clarence Baalson officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery in Leland.
Vernon E. Strand was born in Lake Mills on Feb. 5, 1927, the son of Ingolf and Selma (Johnson) Strand. He moved with his family to the farm northeast of Forest City when he was a young child and he received his education in a rural school near his home.
He served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman during the occupation of Japan at the end of World War II. Following his discharge, he returned home and on Sept. 29, 1948, he married Shirley Wilson. The couple lived and farmed on the home place their entire married lives.
Vernon enjoyed attending auctions. He was a very sociable man who loved his family and treasured time spent with friends over coffee and a meal. He was a member of the Leland VFW. Shirley died on May 31, 1996.
Vernon is survived by three children and their spouses, Danny and Carolyn Strand of Champaign, Ill., Louaine and Loren Jordahl of Forest City, and Steven and Wendy Strand of Forest City. Also, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Shirley.
The family requests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Peterson Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
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ALVIN SAGE
ALGONA - Alvin Sage, 86, of Algona, died Monday (Dec. 3, 2001) at the Good Samaritan Healthcare Center in Algona.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
IVY IRENE HEIFNER
TITONKA - Ivy Irene Heifner, 97, of Titonka, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at the Titonka Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 928-2735.
SHIRLEY FOSSEY
ST. ANSGAR - Shirley Fossey, 82, of St. Ansgar, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. Burial will be in First Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
HILTON ROSS WILLCOX
YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. - Hilton Ross Willcox, 76, a native of Iowa, a 45 year resident of California and a 12 year resident of Yucca Valley, died on Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2001) at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif.
A memorial gathering will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Preston residence, 6312 Grant Court, Chino, Calif. There will be private interment.
Wiefels & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Hilton Ross Willcox was born on July 11, 1925, to Ora Glenn and May Adeline (Weir) Willcox.
He retired from Freightliner Corporation after 25 years as a machinist.
He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Charlier, of Yucca Valley, Calif., and Linda Preston, of Chino, Calif.; one brother, Harry Willcox, of Mason City; granddaughter, Lynda Kaizer, of Yucca Valley, Calif.; granddaughter, Dana Caldwell, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; grandson, Mike Charlier, of Costa Mesa, Calif.; granddaughter, Jennifer Storino, of Alta Loma, Calif.; and grandson, Billy Preston, of Chino, Calif.
WAYNE W. WOELFEL
LAKE MILLS - Wayne W. Woelfel, 71, of Lake Mills, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lake Mills, with Father Craig Steimel, officiating. Burial is at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in rural Lake Mills, with Military Rites performed by Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post #235.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills. There will be a prayer service at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Wayne W. Woelfel was born March 15, 1930, near Seaforth, Minn. on the family farm, the ninth child of Frank and Helen (Gales) Woelfel.
On Aug. 30, 1950, he was united in marriage to his sweetheart, Shirley Ann Schweinfurt of Seaforth, Minn., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Seaforth, Minn., and moved to the family farm until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1954.
After serving his country and being honorably discharged in 1957, they moved to the Twin Cities where Wayne attended Dunwoody Institute. After graduating from the Tool & Die School, he moved to Lake Mills to begin his career at Deluxe, now known as Fleetguard.
In 1961, Wayne began his own Tool & Die business called Midway Tool & Die Manufacturing. He retired in 1996.
He enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, gardening, playing cards and spending time with his family.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Shirley, of Lake Mills; one son, Jeff Woelfel of Austin, Minn., and his two children, Brittany and Blake; two daughters, Jamie Goldstone, of Brooklyn Center, Minn. and her husband, Eric, and their children, Sabriya, Quinn and Ross; and Jodi Ball, of Mason City, and her husband, Scott, and their children, Elizabeth, Benjamin and Noah; and one sister, Margaret of Wabasso, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his eight brothers, Leo, Allerd, Norb, Francis, Pete, Dick, Donald, and Leonard.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. We all loved him very much. We will miss you very much, Papa!
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
ROBERT B. ROSENTHAL
MASON CITY - Robert B. Rosenthal, 89, of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Bill Baldwin, of Evangelical United Church of Christ of Lester Prairie, Minn., officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
There will be no visitation. His wishes were to be cremated.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or the Robert B. Rosenthal Memorial Fund.
Robert B. Rosenthal was born Dec. 29, 1911, in Omaha, Neb. the son of Henry and Hilda (Becker) Rosenthal. In 1929 he graduated from Central High School in Omaha, Neb. Following graduation he worked in the family furniture store in Omaha.
In 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country overseas during World War II. Following his honorable discharge in 1946 he attended Iowa State University. He graduated in 1953 with a Bachelor's Degree in Dairy Science.
He worked for 23 years with the Alameda County Health Department in Oakland, California. During his 23 years there he was a registered sanitarian and a radiation protection technologist. He retired in 1976.
He was united in marriage to Ruth A. Buchanan on May 4, 1988, in Mason City. While living in the San Francisco Bay area he was an avid sailor of great skill. During his retirement he became a computer enthusiast, volunteered as a radio announcer at KCMR from 1981-1989, and enjoyed reading all kinds of books.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ruth Rosenthal, of Mason City; daughter, Lynn Kepple and her husband, Jim, of Sanger, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary; and sister, Beatrice.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
LYLE A. FANK
IOWA FALLS - Lyle A. Fank, 87, of Mason City, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday (Nov. 30, 2001) at the U.S.A. Health Care Center of Mason City.
A Mass of Resurrection for Lyle Fank will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Saint Marks Catholic Church of Iowa Falls, with Father Jim Dubbert officiating. Burial will be at Saint Marks Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Linn's Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a scripture service at 5:30 p.m. followed by a rosary.
Lyle Albert Fank was born Aug. 16, 1914, at Britt, the son of John and Lulu Mae (Brown) Fank. He attended rural Britt Country School.
On Oct. 1, 1941, he was united in marriage to Clarice A. Foss at the St. James Catholic Church in Forest City. They farmed around the Iowa Falls area. He was also employed by Concrete Products and Boyt Manufacturing, both of Iowa Falls.
He was a member of Saint Mark's Parrish in Iowa Falls.
Lyle A. Frank is survived by his wife, Clarice A. Fank, 710 S. Pierce St. Apt. 215, Mason City, Iowa 50401; one daughter, Cathy A. Fank, of Superior, Wis.; one daughter-in-law, Linda Fank, of Iowa Falls; two grandchildren, Brenda Fank, of Springfield, Mo., and Brian Fank, of Iowa Falls; and one sister, Louise Wedeking, of Clear Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lulu Mae Fank; two sons, Carroll Fank, and Clairence Fank; six brothers, John Fank, Balltis Fank, Leo Fank (his twin), Joseph Fank, Raymond Fank, and Carl Fank; four sisters, Flora Slagle, Josephine Woodard, Mattie Smith, (infant) Elizabeth Fank.
Linn's Funeral Home, (641) 648-2569.
ORETA S. JACOBSON
MASON CITY - Oreta S. Jacobson, 94, of Mason City, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. A graveside service will be held at 1:15 p.m. today at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 5 until 7:30 p.m. on Monday at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. with a rosary at 6 p.m. and a scriptural prayer service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church.
Oreta was born May 3, 1907, in Minneapolis, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Rose (Schaefer) Minette. Her family moved to Clear Lake, where she graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1924.
Oreta worked as an agency cashier for Banker's Life in Mason City for many years. She was united in marriage to Floyd S. Jacobson on Oct. 29, 1938, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake.
They lived in Des Moines for a short time before returning to Mason City. Oreta later worked as a secretary for Family Service and Public Health Nursing and for the Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Probation Department, retiring in 1978.
Oreta loved to entertain family and friends at her home. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the St. Gregory Circle, the Mason City Pilot Club, P.E.O. Club in Mason City, and was a former National President of the Wan-Tan-Ye Service Club. She also volunteered at Good Shepherd Health Care Center.
Oreta is survived by three children, Joan Gribben and her husband, Pete, of Mason City, Janis Hutchison and her husband, Joe, of Mason City, and Jerry Jacobson and his wife, Kitty, of Des Moines; 10 grandchildren, Kim Hutchison and her husband, Joe, of Cedar Falls, Kevin Gribben and his wife, Dory, of Mason City, Jeffrey Gribben and his wife, Monica, of Mason City, Joseph Gribben and his wife, Michelle, of Eden Prairie, Minn., James Gribben and his wife, Faith, of Mason City, Julie Schlorholtz and her husband, Mike, of Ankeny, David Hutchison and his wife, Susan, of Rochester, Minn., Mark Hutchison and his wife, Keli, of Clive, and Keri and Eric Jacobson, both of Des Moines; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Oreta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1968; and two brothers, Austin and Vincent Minette.
Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
DARLENE ANN RICKLEFS
TITONKA - Darlene Ann Ricklefs, 71, of Titonka, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001) from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Ramsey Reformed Church in rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dennis Redeker officiting. Interment will be in Ramsey Reformed Cemetery in rural Titonka.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka.
Darlene Ann (Seefeld) Ricklefs was born on May 21, 1930, in rural Wesley, the daughter of Clarence and Anna Weiland Seefeld. She grew up in the Wesley and Titonka areas and later graduated from Titonka High School in 1948. She went on to obtain her teacher's certificate and teach in Wesley and German Townships.
On June 29, 1949, Darlene was united in marriage to Vernon Ricklefs in her parents' home in Wesley Township. After the marriage she taught for one year before staying home with her family. She later began to sell encyclopedia's for five years in Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota before retiring in 1996.
Darlene enjoyed quilting and sewing for her grandchildren, spending time working on her computer and gardening.
She was a member of Ramsey Reformed Church and the German Valley Birthday Club.
She is survived by her husband, Vernon, of Titonka; children, Gayle and husband, Mark Mayer, of Spirit Lake, Donna and husband, Ronald Irlmeier, of Manning, Veryl Ricklefs, of Titonka, Kristin and husband, Dale Gerdes, of Forest City, and Michael Ricklefs and wife, Denise, of Webster City; 12 grandchildren; brother, Robert Seefeld, of Wesley; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Roland and Raymond Seefeld.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 928-2735.
DALE E. KELLING
CORWITH - Dale E. Kelling, 75, of Corwith, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at his home.
His funeral was held at 3 p.m. on Monday at the St. John Lutheran Church in Corwith, with the Rev. Ron Feuerhak officiating. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery in rural Renwick, with military rites by the American Legion Elmer Wilson Post #229 in Corwith.
Visitation was held for one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Dale E. Kelling was born on June 7, 1926 in Renwick, the son of Carl and Frances White Kelling. He grew up in the Renwick area and attended Renwick High School where he played football. He graduated in 1944. After his schooling he enlisted in the United States Army where he saw action in World War II. After being discharged from the service he became involved in the building trades.
On May 25, 1959, Dale was united in marriage to Veleda May Collins in Mercer, Mo. The couple moved several times with his job. They moved from Des Moines to New York before moving back to Mitchellville in 1968 After his retirement the couple moved to Renwick in 1989, where they lived for one year before settling in Corwith in 1990.
Dale enjoyed his motorcycle, fishing, playing cards and being the town handyman willing to help everyone. He really enjoyed spending time with people as was evident in his nightly get togethers with neighbors for coffee.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and the American Legion Elmer Wilson Post #229.
He is survived by his sons, Jeff Kelling, of Sumter, S.C., Scott Kelling, of Des Moines, and Doug Kelling, of Des Moines; his mother, Frances Kelling, of Eagle Grove; and a granddaughter. He is also survived by his sisters, Betty and Jim Gillespic, of Hillsdale, Ill., Bonnie and David Hansen, of Clinton, and Faith and Glen Larsen, of Rapid City, S.D., and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, wife, and brothers, Lowel and Arlo.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 583-2469.
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DANIEL M. KEENAN
PERRY - Dan Keenan, 36, of Perry, died on Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Perry, with Father Raymond Higgins officiating. Burial will be in Violet Hill Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Daniel M. Keenan Memorial Fund and contributions may be left at Murdock Funeral Home in Perry.
Dan was born on Aug. 24, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minn., to George and Margaret (Muffy) Howell Keenan. He attended and graduated from the Perry Community School District.
Dan was united in marriage to Lana Rozell on Aug.11, 1990, in Perry. He was the manager of the Perry Golf and Country Club, and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Perry Golf and Country Club, and the Perry Elks Lodge. Dan had lived in Perry most of his life.
He is survived by his mother, Muffy Keenan, of Mason City; his wife, Lana; and son, Connor Keenan, of Perry; his brothers, Tim Keenan, of Hopkins, Minn., and Joe Keenan, of Perry; and his sister, Kathy Janske, of Plymouth, Minn.
Preceding Dan in death were his father, George; and a brother, Terry.
Murdock Funeral Home, 1420 Warford St. in Perry is in charge of arrangements.
Murdock Funeral Home, (515) 465-2974.
LAWRENCE W. BALLHAGEN
OSAGE - Lawrence W. Ballhagen, 91, of Osage, died Tuesday (Dec. 4, 2001) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
DOROTHY B. MACDONALD
CLEAR LAKE - Dorothy B. MacDonald, 80, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Dec. 4, 2001) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
ANN BOS
CHARLES CITY - Ann Bos, 95, formerly of Port Charles in Charles City, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Charles City, with the Rev. Greg Lugn officiating. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday in the Riverside Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church.
Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
THELMA E. SANDY
CHARLES CITY - Thelma E. Sandy, 88, formerly of Cedar Terrace, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) in Destin, Fla.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock, with the Rev. Dennis D. Niezwaag, of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, officiating.
Visitation will be held one half hour prior to graveside services at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City.
Memorials may be directed to the Caring and Sharing of South Walton, Fla.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
HAROLD L. FRIEDRICH SR.
CHARLES CITY - Harold L. Friedrich Sr., 82, of 604 Allison St. died Tuesday (Dec. 4, 2001) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.
His funeral will be held at 10:30 p.m. on Friday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag and the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City, with graveside military honors conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be further visitation one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
ISABEL I. STEENHARD
WAVERLY - Isabel I. Steenhard, 83, of Waverly, formerly of Hampton, Mason City, and Arizona, died on Monday (Dec. 3, 2001) at Ravenwood Nursing & Rehab Center in Waterloo.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the Bartels Lutheran Home Chapel in Waverly, with Pastors Keith Tomlinson and Tony Nesters officiating.
There will be no visitation. Her body was cremated.
Memorials may be directed to the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community.Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge of arrangements.
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, (319) 352-1187.
RALPH M. RIES
ELMA - Ralph M. Ries, 84, of Elma, died Monday (Dec. 3, 2001) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma, with the Rev. John Hemann officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in North Washington.
Visitation will begin after 3 p.m. today at Conway Funeral Home in Elma, with a 4 p.m. Rosary Society rosary and a 7 p.m. scripture service followed by a combined Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters Rosary.
Conway Funeral Home, (641) 393-2461.
ALVIN RUSSELL SAGE
ALGONA - Graveside services for Alvin R. Sage, 86, will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday at Sunset Rest Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Mark E. Homer of First Lutheran Church, of Algona, officiating.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until noon Thursday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Alvin Russell Sage was born in rural Worth County on June 10, 1915, to Theodore Sage and Emma Tenold Sage. He was baptized at the Shell Rock Lutheran Church in rural Northwood.
His father died when he was four years old and Al, along with his two sisters and mother, moved to nearby Northwood.
He was confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood.
Al received his education in the Northwood school system and after graduation from high school in 1934, he attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City for two years. After attending the University of Iowa, Al was a student at the Mason City Junior College. Alvin later worked for a butter distributor in Mason City.
On May 22, 1942, he enlisted in the Army Signal Corp. He was then transferred to Camp Murphy in Florida and thereafter to Robins Field in Georgia when he volunteered for overseas duty. In June of 1944, Al embarked from San Francisco on the ship Lurline as a member of a radar team bound for the South Pacific. After completion of service in the war zone, he was mustered out of the service at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. in January of 1946.
He worked on the family farm until coming to Algona in 1947. Alvin worked for Pratt Electric and Kossuth Radio and eventually opened his own radio and TV shop, Al Sage TV.
Al was a well known face in the downtown Algona Community and was a member of the Rotary Club for 25 years. He was a charter member of the Rotary Club for 25 years. He was a charter member of the Northwood VFW Post and a lifetime member of the Algona VFW Post.
Alvin enjoyed working at the family farm near Northwood and spent much time there over the years. He later transferred his church membership to First Lutheran Church in Algona where he regularly attended church and men's breakfast.
Al became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in Algona in 1998 and died there on Monday (Dec.3, 2001) at the age of 86.
Survivors include one sister, Evelyn Thompto, of Northwood.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Irma Petersen.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
LYLE W. ERICKSON
CLEAR LAKE - Lyle W. Erickson, 93, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Dec. 4, 2001) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, west campus, in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake with Tim Vaughn and Jason Swazey officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday in the Hampton Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday at the chapel.
Lyle W. Erickson was born on May 30, 1908, in Franklin County, near Dows, the son of Carl and Iva (Erickson) Erickson. He attended and received his education in the rural country school near Dows, graduating from Dows High School.
After completing his schooling he farmed around the Dows area, before purchasing a service station in Hampton, which he ran for three years. He than went back to farming in the Dows and Belmond area before retiring in 1970, and moving to Clear Lake.
He was united in marriage to Ione Glade on Dec. 8, 1934, in Mason City, and they would have celebrated their 67th anniversary.
Lyle enjoyed riding his bicycle and farming.
Lyle served his Lord and Savior for 57 years and loved reading his Bible.
Survivors include his wife, Ione Erickson, of Clear Lake; a son, Don Erickson, of Forest City; two grandchildren, Melisa Sunde and her husband, Chris, of Omaha, Neb., and Chad Erickson and his wife, Jennifer, of Forest City; a great-grandson, Codey Erickson; as well as other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Patricia Erickson; two sisters, Gladys Lekwa and Lavern Classon; and a nephew, Robert Classon.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
FRED 'ZEBE' LARSON
WATERLOO - Fred "Zebe" Larson, 99, of Friendship Village, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, due to complications from a fall.
His funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the United Methodist Church on Kimball Ave., with the Rev. Marvin Cleair officiating. Interment will be held in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Locke Funeral Home, 1519 W. Fourth St. in Waterloo.
Memorials may be directed to West High Athletic Fund in Waterloo.
He was born Nov. 14, 1902, in Clermont, son of Nils and Kjersti Nelson Larson.
He graduated from Clermont High School in 1921 and Upper Iowa University in 1927 with a B. A. in History.
Zebe married Dorothy Schlosser on the farm on July 19, 1932, in Nora Springs. She died in 1984.
He was a teacher and the first baseball coach for West High School from 1943 to his retirement in 1969.
Zebe was a member of Kimball Ave. United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, LuAnne Bearbower of Ferryville, Wis.; daughter-in-law, Patsy E. Larson, of Imperial, Mo.; one son, Leland "Swede" Larson, of Peterson, Minn.; eight grandchildren, Douglas Fairbanks, of Minneapolis, Minn., Diane Dix, of Evansdale, Kim Cheverton, of Burke Burnett, Texas., Kirsten Richesson, of Copell, Texas, Rachel Larson, of Grenada, Colo., Garrick Larson, of Moorhead, Minn., Blair Larson, of Rochester, Minn., and Adam Larson, of Madison,Wis.; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Elisa Bigler, of Cedar Falls.
Zebe is preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, Loren; five brothers, Louie, Peter, Henry, Louis, and George; and four sisters, Clara, Rose, Emma, and Bess.
Locke Funeral Home, (319) 233-6138.
VERA EVANGELINE BLAKESTAD
NORTHWOOD - Vera Evangeline Blakestad, 99, of Northwood, died on Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Her funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation was held one hour before services on Tuesday at the church.
The family suggests memorials to the Vera E. Blakestad Memorial Fund.
Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood is in charge of arrangements.
Vera was born Nov. 1, 1902, in Farley, the daughter of Frank and Abbie (Garner) Clark. She attended school in Farley and Epworth Seminary, and received her BA degree from Cornell College in June of 1925. Following graduation, she taught in Gibson, Oneida and Otranto.
She was united in marriage to Sophus Blakestad on Sept. 27, 1930, at Webster City. The couple resided in Norwalk where Sophus was high school principal, later moving to the Blakestad farm near Otranto and in the fall of 1939, to Northwood.
She resumed teaching again for a period of time during World War II at Northwood High School.
She was a longtime member of First Lutheran Church and very active in earlier years serving on many church organizations in various capacities. She enjoyed working in her garden, the changing seasons, and visiting with relatives and friends.
Survivors include sons, Neil Blakestad and his wife, Beth, of Two Harbors, Minn., and Wallace Blakestad and his wife, Marie, of Humboldt.; five grandchildren, Dawn Yelle and her husband, Mark, of Rochester, Minn., Julie Blakestad, of Minneapolis, Minn., Brian Blakestad,, and his wife Carmen, of St. Cloud, Minn., Janet Bade and her husband, Ken, Humboldt, and Dr. Nancy Blakestad, of St. Paul, Minn.; and one great-granddaughter, Jessica Yelle. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sophus in 1997; and her brother, Lloyd.
Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.
IVY IRENE HEIFNER
TITONKA - Funeral services for Ivy Irene Heifner, 97, of Titonka, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Ramsey Reformed Church in rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dennis Redeker officiating. Interment will be in the Buffalo Township Cemetery in Titonka.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka, and will continue one hour prior to the services on Friday at the church.
Ivy Irene Heifner was born April 21, 1904, in rural Wesley, daughter of John and Amanda (Larson) Carlson. She attended rural country schools in the Wesley area.
Ivy married Vincent Heifner on Aug. 2, 1926, in Swea City. They farmed near Titonka until retiring in 1962 and moving into Titonka.
She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, reading, and embroidering. Her greatest joy was her family.
Ivy I. Heifner died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at the Titonka Care Center, at the age of 97. She had been a resident there for the past two years.
She is survived by five children, Jerald Heifner and his wife Myrtle, of Fairmont, Minn., Ruby Hopkes and her husband, Alvin, of Titonka, Carrol Heifner and his wife,Fonda, of Klemme, Virgil Heifner and his wife, Louise, of Buffalo Center, and Cecil Heifner and his wife, Gertrude, of Belmond; a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Heifner, of Lone Rock; 22 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Gladys Baade, of Titonka.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vincent, on Sept. 5, 1990; one son, Robert Heifner; a daughter-in-law, Ardis; an infant granddaughter, Twyla; an infant great-grandson, Clinton; and five brothers, Guy, Jay, Glenn, Lloyd, and Arvid Carlson.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 928-2735.
EVELYN M. ZEIMAN
MASON CITY - Evelyn M. Zeiman, 76, formerly of Mason City, residing in Morrisville, N.C. at the time of her death, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2001) Thanksgiving Day in Western Wake Hospital in Cary, N.C. from complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure.
"Evy" was born March 23, 1925, in Clear Lake. She and her husband, Bob, who preceded her in death, had resided in Mason City for 45 years.
During those years, they had owned several restaurants including The Wheel Inn, Shopper's Restaurant and The Half Moon Inn in Clear Lake. Bob had served as manager of the Elk's Lodge in Mason City for several years. Both of them enjoyed meeting and serving the public and made many friends during their years in the restaurant business.
Evy was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death and was looking forward to watching Michael Jordan play basketball at 8 p.m. Thanksgiving evening, but passed away just minutes before the game began.
She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful friend.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Mrs. Michael (Diana-"Dee") Greenan, and Sandy Minert, both of Mason City; and a son, Dave and wife, Sue, of Cary, N.C.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Keith Able, of Escondido, Calif.; brother, Jerry Able, of San Jose, Calif.; and a sister, Virginia (Ginny) Baker, of Clear Lake.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister and a grandchild.
Words of sympathy and encouragement may be directed to Mrs. Michael Greenan, 296 Willowbrook Drive, Mason City, Iowa 50401, Sandy Minert, 1600 Royal Circle, Apt. A-10, Mason City, Iowa 50401, or Dave Gaebel, 210 Laurie Lane, Cary, N.C. 27513.
SHIRLEY ALICE FOSSEY
ST. ANSGAR - Shirley Alice Fossey, 82, passed away Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, surrounded by members of her loving family.
Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar with the Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery in St. Ansgar.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.
Shirley was born in what is now known as the Blue Belle Inn. St. Ansgar, on March 9, 1919, the daughter of Sherwin and Irma (Lubiens) Kleinwort. She was jointed in marriage to Oliver A. Fossey on Feb. 19, 1938.
Shirley was known as a trailblazer and moved through uncharted waters while pursuing a career and raising eight children. This was during the early 1940s, when women were not known to work outside the home. Shirley would be described as kind, gentle and giving.
In addition, she was an intelligent, strong minded, and determined individual. One of her early careers was a door-to-door magazine salesperson. Imagine a woman in those days being successful in a man's world, driving a company car, while taking care of a husband and eight children. Shirley worked outside the home at various careers until her retirement in 1974.
One of the things that Shirley enjoyed most was to have family gatherings. The size of her family grew and grew as the children married and grandchildren as well as great-grandchildren came along.
She had a total of 27 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. It would not be unusual to see her standing at the stove with one grandchild in her arm, another at her knee, while she stirred her family's favorite gravy.
Her ginger snaps and chocolate chip cookies were known nationwide and perhaps worldwide. She would send homemade cookies back to school or on trips with her grandchildren whenever or wherever possible. Many homes, dorms, and military barracks have had the benefit of Grandma Fossey's cookies.
During her life, she raised her children to be independent, caring, hardworking and honest. She set the example for her children. And yet, as busy as she was, we always knew she was there to support and stand by her children whatever the challenge.
In addition to her career, Shirley could always be found at an athletic event that was being played by her family members. She was fortunate to attend state tournaments in boys and girls basketball, wrestling, and track in which her grandchildren participated. It was these types of events she looked forward to from season to season.
Shirley also followed professional sports, and attended the World Series. It was not unheard of that she put a person calling on hold while she finished watching a touchdown run by her favorite college or pro team.
Shirley's favorite past times in addition to baking, were fishing and playing cards. She could always be counted on for a good game of cards played by her own rules.
Shirley is survived by one sister, Gladys K. Bowles, of Athens, Ga.; eight children, Sharon (Robert) Justice, of Austin, Minn., Kenneth (Cynthia) Fossey, of Edina, Minn., Keith (Avis) Fossey, of Savage, Minn., Karen (Clinton) Hakes, of Geneva, Ill., Dennis (Linda) Fossey, of Racine, Wis., Richard (Beth) Fossey, of Yorba Linda, Calif., Kathleen (Mike) Gainey, of Angola, Ind., and Michael (Tracey) Fossey, of St. Ansgar; 27 grandchildren, Steve Justice, Pam Gilliland, Bradley, Ryan, and Christine Fossey, Danielle, Rick, and Kim Fossey, Jeri Breck, Douglas and Diane Hakes, Susan Hoelscher, Todd, Ben, Tim and Britney Fossey, Robyn, Holly and Jessica Fossey, Krissi and Bryan Beauchemin, Sarah, Bethany and Jillian Gainey, and Will, Tom, and Brianne Fossey; 16 great-grandchildren, Nathan and Stephanie Justice, Robbie, Carly, Abby and Sydney Gilliland, AJ and Tyler Breck, Nicholas and Spencer Fossey, Hannah Fossey, Michael, Montana and Gavin Hakes, and Samuel and Oliver Hoelscher.
Shirley is also survived by her brother-in-law, Otto H. Tesch; and sisters-in-law, Margaret Kleinwort and Edith Griffith; in addition to many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years; one son who died at birth; one brother, Robert Kleinwort; and one sister, Irma Tesch.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
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