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.

BESSIE KAPKA

CHARLES CITY - Bessie Kapka, 91, formerly of Cedar Terrace, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) at the Riverside Chautauqua Guest Home.

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

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

MARJORIE L. GORBALL

FOREST CITY - Marjorie L. Gorball, 88, of Forest City, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with the Rev. Gary Marzolf officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

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

SISTER MARY CLAUDINE ARENZ RSM

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - Sister Mary Claudine Arenz, RSM, a Sister of Mercy for 70 years, died in her sleep on Monday (Dec. 3, 2001) at McAuley Retirement Center in Farmington Hills, Mich. She was 95 years old.

She was baptized Rose, the daughter of Nicholas and Anna (Rutz) Arenz on Feb. 4, 1906 at St. Joseph Ridge Church, St. Joseph, Wis. She graduated from the school of nursing at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, in 1929 and joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1931. Sister Mary Claudine made her perpetual vows on August 16, 1936.

Sister Mary Claudine used her nursing skills for almost 50 years as a staff nurse and supervisor in Mercy hospitals throughout Iowa and Michigan. These included hospitals in Clinton, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Mason City and Sioux City and Mercy Hospital, Port Huron, Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Detroit.

A post-graduate course in obstetrics at Marquette University, Milwaukee prepared her for a lifetime of work with mothers and their newborns. "She loved those babies," said Sister Marie Thielen, past administrator at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Detroit. She also noted, "Whether working as a staff nurse or as a supervisor, Sister Mary Claudine's energetic, light-hearted approach was an inspiration to her patients and her colleagues."

In her retirement years at McAuley Center, Sister Mary Claudine spent many hours in prayer for the schools and hospitals conducted by the Sisters of Mercy. She also enjoyed being out-of-doors and could often be seen clipping roses or gathering apples from the orchard with her long-handled picker. Her special recipes included divinity fudge and a variety of apple dishes.

Sister Mary Claudine is survived by the members of her religious community and by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A welcoming service will be held at 3 p.m. today at McAuley Center, 28750 Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Mich., Gate 4, with a prayer service that evening at 7 p.m.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday in McAuley Center Chapel followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Mich.

Arrangements are under the direction of McCabe Funeral Home in Farmington Hills, Mich.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Mercy Retirement Fund, 29000 Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 48336-1405.

EVELYN M. ZEIMEN

MASON CITY - Evelyn M. Zeimen, 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.

M. LEONA JENSEN

MESA, Ariz. - M. Leona Jensen, 85, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Plymouth, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) at the Desert Samaritan Hospice Unit in Mesa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.

DOROTHY B. MACDONALD

CLEAR LAKE - Dorothy B. MacDonald, 80, of 1221 N. Seventh St., Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Dec. 4, 2001) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Dorothy had requested that her body be donated to University of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines and there was to be no service.

Family suggest memorials be sent to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Dorothy was born Sept. 6, 1921 in Hampton, Ark. the daughter of Charles Henry and Nelle Bly (Harris) Gresham. She graduated from Thornton (Arkansas) High School.

Dorothy married John A. MacDonald on April 6, 1944 in Alexandria, La. They moved to Clear Lake in 1965. She worked for the Fashion Shop in Clear Lake and in 1987 started working for Olaf T. Hansen Clothing Store.

Dorothy is survived by her son, John H. MacDonald, of San Diego, Calif.; three grandchildren, Sheila MacDonald, Charley MacDonald and his wife, Aprile, and John MacDonald Jr., all of Des Moines; one great-grandson, Warren MacDonald; one brother, Jack Gresham and his wife, Doris, of Fordyce, Ark.; and one sister, Ruth Creed, of Houston, Texas.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, John, in 1989.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, is in charge of arrangements. (641) 357-2193.

DAVID A. LARSON

NORA SPRINGS - David A. Larson, 60, of Lakeland, Fla., and formerly of Nora Springs, died on Monday (Nov. 19, 2001) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, of cancer. His body was cremated.

David was born on Jan. 28, 1941 at Rudd, the son of Vernon and Adelaide (Wamstad) Larson. He attended school in Rudd and graduated from Nora Springs Rock Falls High School in 1959. He attended Mason City Junior College.

He enlisted in the United States Naval Reserves in 1958 and served from April 14, 1962 to Nov. 5, 1964 on the USS Lexington (CVA-16), as a Disbursing Clerk.

David was employed at White Manufacturing Company at Charles City and Jacob E. Decker & Sons and Iowa Beef Packing Company in Mason City as a cattle buyer.

David married Diane Senneff in Mason City on June 19, 1966. The couple moved to Lakeland, Fla. in 1981. He was employed by Montgomery Ward and Tire Kingdom.

He is survived by his wife, Diane, of Lakeland, Fla.; mother, Adelaide Larson, of Nora Springs; two brothers, Dennis Larson and his wife, Cheryl, of Tucson, Ariz., and Joel Larson and his wife, Jeannine, of Nora Springs; three sisters, Carole and her husband, Roy Sours, of Panora, Ellen and her husband, Stuart White, of Garland, Texas, and Susan and her husband, Daniel Saunders, of Hopkins, Minn.; 10 nieces and nephews; and four great-nieces.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father, Vernon, in 1992; and a brother, Jerome, in 2000.

LAWRENCE 'LARRY' BALLHAGEN

OSAGE - Lawrence W. Ballhagen, 91, of Osage, died Tuesday (Dec. 4, 2001) from injuries received in a fire at his home.

Lawrence was born southwest of Aredale on Sept. 24, 1910, the son of William T. and Cora Frasier Ballhagen. He farmed all of his life.

He was united in marriage to Irene Marrs on Jan. 20, 1930 in Hampton. During World War II he was employed at the Rock Island Railroad, Decker and Sons packing and American Crystal Sugar while still engaged in farming.

They lived in Rockford, Manly, and Rockwell, moving to Osage in 1973.

Lawrence was a former member of the First Congregational Church in Rockwell and was a Farm Bureau member.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Osage Fire Department or the Mitchell County Ambulance.

His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Dr. Wesley G. Pippert officiating. Interment will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home inOsage.

He is survived by one daughter, Sandra Pippert and her husband, Harold, of Mason City; two sons, Donald Ballhagen and his wife, Diana, of Sheffield, and Duane Ballhagen and his wife, Shirley, of Rockwell; one sister, Luella Dodd and her husband, Harold, of Hampton; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene Ballhagen, on Dec. 11, 1994; daughter, Sharon Kay Cordle; a granddaughter, Brenda Cordle; a great-grandson, Travis Ballhagen; one sister; and three brothers.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
 

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MARJORIE L. GORBALL

FOREST CITY - Marjorie L. Gorball, 88, of Forest City, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with the Rev. Gary Marzolf officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and one hour before the service at the church.

Marjorie L. Gorball was born in Forest City on Dec. 22, 1912, the daughter of William and Ruth (Kelley) Taylor.

She received her education at Landrau school near her home.

On March 27, 1932, she married Harold Gorball in Forest City, where they resided their entire married lives.

She was a 50-year member of the United Methodist Church, where she was active in UMW and Circle, helping with the annual church bazaar. She was very interested in missions and served on the Mission Commission for several years. She enjoyed planning programs for church groups.

She helped organize the County Cousins Program in Winnebago County, helping to take clothing and furnishings to Ackerman, Miss., and making many friends there. She also spent a number of years assisting in day care and pre-school.

Marjorie and her husband established the Forest City Teen Center in the early 1970s, and were foster parents, caring for abused infants. She was a Cub Scout den mother for many years. She was a member and past president of the Rebekah Lodge. She and Harold liked to square dance, go camping, and take friends and family for picnic breakfasts. They also traveled extensively while Harold held office in the Land Improvement Contractors Association (LICA).

She loved organic gardening, grew fruit and nut trees and enjoyed baking her own bread. She was a lifetime member of the Jewett Family of America, treasuring her family heritage.

She is survived by two children and their spouses, Richard Gorball and wife, Mary Ann, of Newton, and Marion Timm and husband, Dean, of Boone; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Doris Swain, of Butler, Mo.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; a son, Harold J. Gorball; a daughter, Velma Sue Gorball; a sister, Reba Powers; a brother, Carroll Taylor; and a great-grandson, Timothy Gorball.

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


DARRYL J. LOKENVITZ SR.

CHARLES CITY - Darryl J. Lokenvitz Sr., 75, of 2692 Rotary Park Lane, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City, with the Rev. Dianne Christopher officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens south of Charles City.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be additional visitation from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.


THOMAS C. DEMAR

GREENE - A funeral Mass for Thomas C. DeMar, 83, of 614 N. First St., will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating.

Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Greene, with military rites conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

There will be no visitation.

Thomas Claire DeMar was born on Jan. 18, 1918, in Greene, a son of Frank and Anna (Albrecht) DeMar, and died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Tom was united in marriage to Marie Barry on July 17, 1948, at St. Columbanus Catholic Church in Chicago. To this union were born three children.

He took an interest in being outdoors doing yard work and going camping. He also enjoyed crossword puzzles and family card games.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the V.F.W.

Living family members include his loving wife, Marie, of Greene; three children and their spouses, Karen and Gary Michielson, Susan and Don Lafferty, all of New Lennox, Ill., and Tom DeMar, of Linwood, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Emily, Nicholas, Kalif, Kevin, Lauren, Leslie and Hollye; six sisters, Martha Mulkins, of Portland, Ore., Magdeline Hesalroad, of Greene, Irene Sexton, of Mason City, Ceil Cirks, of Greene, Loretta Schneider, of Mason City, and Dorothy Dahm, of Orange, Calif.; and one brother, Raymond and Ardis DeMar, of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Francis and Edward DeMar; and one sister, Margaret DeMar.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the American Cancer Society, American History group, and Alzheimer's research.

Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene is in charge of arrangements, (641) 823-4457.


LAVERNE R. FAKTOR

PLYMOUTH - LaVerne R. "Bud" Faktor, 74, of 303 Grove St., died Thursday (Dec. 6, 2001) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

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


TILLIE FECHT

ALLISON - Tillie Fecht, 84, of Allison, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) at the Waverly Municipal Hospital in Waverly.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Reformed Church of Stout. Burial will be in the Bethel Reformed Church Cemetery in rural Aplington.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.


GERALD 'JERRY' GAST

OSAGE - Gerald "Jerry" C. Gast, 58, of Kansas City, Mo., died Tuesday (Dec. 4, 2001) at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Kansas City of cancer.

Gerald was born Jan. 4, 1943, in Osage, the son of Clyndon and Beatrice (Olsen) Gast. He was baptized and confirmed at Rock Creek Lutheran Church. He attended Osage schools and graduated from Osage High School in 1961.

Gerald then attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, studying horticulture. After college he enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy.

Gerald was a longtime resident of Grandview, Mo., where he worked for Armour and Montgomery Ward.

He loved nature along with his pets.

His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church in rural Osage, with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery, with military graveside rites by the Osage American Legion Post 278.

Visitation will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and will continue one hour before services at the church.

He is survived by three sisters, Ann Voelker and her husband, Earl, of London, England, and their children, Courtney and Eric, Gail Graham and her husband, Tim, of Ankeny, and their children, Brad and Chad, and Jill Balsley and her husband, Brad, of Osage, and their children, Derek and Dustin; and one brother, Mark Gast and his wife, Peggy, of Osage, and their children, Lacey, Laura, Emily and Natalie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyndon and Beatrice Gast; his grandparents, Lawrence and Clarice Olsen, and Clifford and Alma Gast.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.

PUBLISHED SATURDAY, DEC. 8, 2001

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GARY W. PORTER

BELMOND - Gary W. Porter, 59, of Belmond, died Friday (Dec. 7, 2001).

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. David Beckman officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery near Belmond.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond, with a 7 p.m. scriptural wake service. There will be additional visitation one hour prior to services at the church.

Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.


BESSIE O. KAPKA

CHARLES CITY - Bessie O. Krueger Kapka, 91, formerly of North Cedar Terrace, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) at Riverside Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., with the Rev. Mark Anderson of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens south of Charles City.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until time of services on Monday.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.


STEVEN R. BENDER

MASON CITY - Steven R. Bender, 48, of Mason City, formerly of Waterloo, died Thursday (Dec. 6, 2001) at home.

A private family memorial service will be held.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Waterloo Humane Society.

Arrangements are being handled Parrott Wood Funeral Home, an Overton Family Service, Waterloo.


ALBERT J. INGEBRITSON

LAKE MILLS - Albert J. "Al" Ingebritson, 89, of Lake Mills, died Thursday (Dec. 6, 2001) at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.


FLORENCE M. WEILAND

BRITT - Florence M. Weiland, 85, of Britt, died Thursday (Dec. 6, 2001) at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 843-3811.


MARIAN CAHILL

MASON CITY - Marian Cahill, 83, of 222 S. Pierce Ave., died Friday (Dec. 7, 2001) at USA Healthcare.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 Third St. S., Rockwell.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 822-3191.

PUBLISHED SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2001.

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MARIAN G. CAHILL

ROCKWELL - Marian G. Cahill, 83, formerly of 411 S. 4th St., Rockwell, died Friday (Dec. 7, 2001) at the USA Healthcare in Mason City.

Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm St., Rockwell, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill and Rev. Leo Riley officiating. Interment will be held in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 316 3rd St. N, Rockwell, with a wake service at 5 p.m.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm St., Rockwell, IA. 50469.

Marian Cahill was born April 24, 1918, in Cartersville, the daughter of Fred and Carrie (Birdsell) O'Harrow. She graduated from the Mason City school district in 1936 and continued her education at the State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. In 1966 she became Dean Beem's secretary at the Junior College in Mason City. In 1983 she retired from NIACC as the administrative services director.

On Feb. 9, 1939, Marian O'Harrow was united in marriage to Joseph B. Cahill in Cartersville. Marian and Joe farmed in the Mason City and Dougherty area for 10 years. In 1950 they moved to Rockwell. She was a devoted wife and mother.

Marian loved her flowers, music, cats and people. She was a very active member of the Sacred Heart Church as well as an organist at the church for many years. Marian will be remembered most for her friendly and positive spirit.

Marian is survived by her three sons, John Cahill and his wife, Joyce, of Johnson, Rev. Dennis Cahill of Mason City, and Robert Cahill and his wife, Diane, of Arlington, Ill.; one sister, Jean Crowell of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Paul John Cahill and his wife, Sherry, of Cedar Rapids, Ann Thomas and her husband, Jeff, of Des Moines, Joseph Cahill and his wife, Tish, of Des Moines, Dan Cahill of Iowa City, Ben and Jessica Cahill, and Todd Lefeure and his wife, Amy, of Crystal Lake, Ill.; five great-grandchildren and two on the way.

Marian is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph, in 1994; one son, Richard, in 1999; one sister, Marge McEvoy; and one brother, Charles O'Harrow.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 822-3191.


HERBERT L. ROD

MASON CITY - Herbert L. Rod, 83, of Mason City, died Saturday (Dec. 8, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.


LAVERN (BUD) FAKTOR

PLYMOUTH - LaVern (Bud) Faktor, 74, of 303 Grove St., Plymouth, died Thursday (Dec. 6, 2001) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Plymouth. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

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


HAROLD MEINDERS

DUMONT - Harold Meinders, 77, of Dumont died Friday (Dec. 7, 2001) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

His funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont, with the Rev. Bob Scholten officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 902 W. Broadway, Dumont.

Harold was born Dec. 14, 1924, near Austinville, to Harry and Mattie (Nolte) Meinders. He was baptized in 1925 at the Washington Reformed Church and made his Confession of Faith in 1939 at the Dumont Reformed Church. He attended country schools through seventh grade and graduated from Dumont Community High School in 1943.

He was drafted into the Marines on March 3, 1944, and served in the Pacific Theatre. He was released in August 1946 and worked in the Kesley Elevator for his uncle and in the Dumont Elevator.

On Nov. 6, 1949, he was united in marriage to Frances Kuper at the Congregational Church in Osage. Shortly after their marriage, Harold had the opportunity to rent a farm south of Dumont and continued to farm in the Dumont and Osage area for 20 years until he purchased the "Meinders Variety" in Dumont in 1971. While Frances worked in the store, Harold operated a back-hoe business. He also built the home in which they currently reside. Harold was a "jack-of-all-trades." Some of his many jobs included the following: gas truck driver, bus driver, milk truck driver, sexton of Dumont Cemetery, grave digger and lawn keeper. In previous years he also was employed at United Hydraulics, Winnebago Industries, and Harken Lumber Co. in Dumont.

Carpentry was his love. His children and grandchildren enjoy many of the benefits of this gift and talent, as do many of the members of this community and those of you here today. He also had the gift of gab. He loved to visit and enjoyed many hours with family and friends. You never went anywhere with Harold where he didn't run into someone he knew. And, if by chance he couldn't find someone he knew, you could bet by the time he left that he had made at least one new friend.

Harold was a real servant. He loved working with and helping people. In fact, he is best known in Dumont as "The Ladies Man," as he was always on call for the widows who needed a man's touch. He was always the person to call no matter what you needed help with. It might be plumbing, carpentry, trimming, mowing, digging, fixing, building, shingling or laying carpet. He was always willing to help.

He was currently a member of the Dumont Reformed Church; president of the Cemetery Association; Elder and Deacon at the Dumont Reformed Church, where he also had served as treasurer and choir member; member of the American Legion for 54 years; and a Lions Club member. He served as a board member when the Franklin General Hospital was built. As a member of the medical search committee on the Dumont Development Board for a Physician in Dumont he took the opportunity to go to Roanoke, Va., to help relocate the doctor. He also served as a volunteer fireman in Dumont.

Living family members include his wife, Frances of Dumont; six children, LaDonna Estal and her husband, Larry, of Reeds Spring, Mo., Keith Meinders and his wife, Becky Jo, of Osage, Steve Meinders and his wife, Sue, of Kearney, Mo., Marcia Lunn and her husband, Randy, of St. Louis, Mo. Verla Pecha and her husband, Dale, of Dumont, and Mari Petersen and her husband, Kirk, of Hampton; four sisters, Deona Dohlman and her husband, Albert, of Dumont, Edna Reiners and her husband, George, of Dumont, Phyllis (Toot) Card of Hampton, and MaryLou Seibert and her husband, Duane, of Rudd; fourteen grandchildren, Jason Estal and his wife, Tina, and Matthew Estal and his wife, Katie, both of O'Fallon, Mo., Lorinda Fleetwood and her husband, Kenny, of Republic, Mo., Shanlyn Meinders and her fiance, Adam Doll, Judd Meinders, Wendy, Joshua and Rachel Pecha, Jared and Alex Meinders, Dustin and Kelsey Schwab, and Kendra and Hannah Petersen; and one great-grandson, Caleb Estal, who was just born on Oct. 6; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Wilma Maifield; and two children, Lynn Harold and Julie Ann.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 857-3303.


LUCILLE SONNENBERG

BUFFALO CENTER - Lucille Sonnenberg, 93, of Buffalo Center, died Friday (Dec. 7, 2001) at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Buffalo Center, with the Rev. Paul Haugen officiating. Burial will be in Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, (641) 562-2858.


TOM VOURATH

CHARLES CITY - Tom Vourath, 48, of 800 First Ave., Charles City, died Friday (Dec. 7, 2001) at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Kansas.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211.


SELMA E. JOHNSON

MASON CITY - Selma E. Johnson, 83, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Saturday (Dec. 8, 2001) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Her funeral will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Steven Waughtal officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel.

Selma was born March 15, 1918, at Ossian, a daughter of Theodore and Lena (Knudsen) Jermeland.

She is survived by six children, Joann, Sherry, Louise, Robert, Elaine and Sue; many grandchildren; three sisters, Lillian Torkelson of Garner, Merna Walvatne of West Union and LaVonne Benzing and her husband, Kendall, of Monona; three brothers, Joseph Jermeland of Clear Lake, Williard Jermeland and his wife, Viola, of Mason City, and Ted Jermeland and his wife, Elaine, of West Union; two sisters-in-law, Arlene Jermeland of Mason City, and Louise Jermeland of Forest City; a brother-in-law, Don Austin of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.

Selma was preceded in death by her parents, one son, three sisters and four brothers.

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


GARY W. PORTER

BELMOND - Gary W. Porter, 59, of Belmond, passed away Friday (Dec. 7, 2001).

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gary W. Porter will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond, with Father David Beckman and Deacon Nick Schmit officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Francis Cemetery near Belmond.

Visitation for Gary W. Porter will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick Lane S., Belmond, and one hour before the service at the church. A scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Gary, the son of Russell E. and Blanche Tilton Porter, was born July 25, 1942, in Humboldt. At an early age Gary moved with his family to Belmond, where he grew up and attended Belmond schools, graduating from Belmond High School in 1960. He then attended Mason City Jr. College and later the University of Iowa.

Gary was united in marriage with Nadyne Johnson on Aug. 21, 1965, at St. Francis

Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Gary was employed by Oscar Mayer for 11 years, during which time the couple lived in St. Louis, Cedar Falls, Clear Lake and Kansas City. The couple then moved to Kanawha briefly before moving to Belmond. He purchased his dad's Amoco jobbership in 1976.

Gary was especially proud of his children and grandchildren. He was an outdoorsman, enjoying horseback riding, fishing and hunting. He was also an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan.

Gary is survived by his wife, Nadyne; one daughter, Anne Spellman and her husband, Dale of Dallas Center; two sons, Chad of Belmond and Rusty of West Des Moines; three grandchildren, Darrin, Suzanne and Jeremy; his mother, Blanche Porter of Belmond; two sisters, Janis Flanagan and her husband, Bob, of Waterloo, Gloria McLaughlin and her husband, Dave, of Cascade; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in 1991; infant brother, Dennis; and his mother and father-in-law, Claude and Ardie Johnson.

Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.


MARION LEON WARREN

CLEAR LAKE - Marion Leon Warren, 80, died Friday (Dec. 7, 2001) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit of North Iowa in Mason City.

His funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Monday at the United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave. North in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, with military graveside honors by the Clear Lake VFW.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, and one before the service at the church on Monday.

The family of Marion Leon Warren has requested that memorial contributions be made to the youth education programs at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake in his memory.

Marion Leon Warren was born July 3, 1921, in Harris, Mo., the son of Albert and Maude (Wemmer) Warren. Marion attended and received his education in the Milan, Mo., schools, graduating from Milan High School. Marion moved to Geneva, Iowa, and worked as a farm hand until he was inducted into the service.

He was inducted into the U.S. Army on Oct. 30, 1942, at Camp Dodge, and served as an infantryman with the 12th Calvary. He fought in the battles in New Guinea, southern Philippines, and the Bismarck Archipelago during World War II. until his honorable discharge as sergeant. On Sept. 12, 1945, at Chickasha, Okla., Marion received the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, three Battle Service Stars, and the Combat Inf. Badge.

He was united in marriage to Velma Roegner on Nov. 9, 1942, in Unionville, Mo.

After his honorable discharge from service, he worked as a mechanic in Hampton before moving to Clear Lake, where he worked for the Clear Lake School District as a custodian for 35 years. After his retirement, Marion worked full time for Secory Plumbing in Clear Lake until his retirement.

Marion's hobbies were fishing, gardening and visiting with family and friends. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, and the I.O.O.F. in Mason City.

Warren is survived by his wife, Velma Warren, of Clear Lake; son, Dennis Warren, of Ankeny; two grandchildren, Jeff Warren and his wife, Tara, of Woodbury, Minn. and Kim Warren and her fiancé, Chris Compton, of Farmington Hills, Mich.; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Sam Warren, Glen Warren and Orville Warren; and one sister, Ellen Rainbolt.

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


M. LEONA JENSEN

PLYMOUTH - M. Leona Jensen, 85, Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Plymouth, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) at the Desert Samaritan Hospice Unit in Mesa.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Plymouth, with the Rev. David Kucera officiating. Burial will be in the Bohemian Cemetery in Plymouth.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., with a public scripture wake service at 6 p.m. on Monday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street in Manly.

M. Leona Jensen was born on July 22, 1916, in Dubuque, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Dolan) Murray. She attended rural country schools near Clear Lake and also attended Clear Lake High School. After completing her schooling, she worked for various families as a housekeeper and also worked for the National T Grocery store in Mason City and Hampton.

She was united in marriage to Irving Jensen on Nov. 9, 1940, at the Catholic Church parsonage in New Buffalo, Mich. After their marriage she worked as a waitress for a few years at the Bowman's Restaurant in New Buffalo, and also at the Union Pier and Recreation Bowling Alley. She also worked for the Publisher News Co. in New Buffalo for 10 years until her retirement, moving to Mesa, Ariz.

She enjoyed sewing, crafts, playing cards, dancing, bowling, deer hunting and attending social activities in the courts in Mesa, Ariz..

She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Mesa.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 61 years, Irving Jensen of Mesa, Ariz.; two sisters, Lucile Bailey of Plymouth, and Irene O'Grady and her husband, William, of Hemlock, Mich.; as well as other relatives and friends.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.


FLORENCE M. WEILAND

BRITT - Florence M. Weiland, 85, of Britt, died Thursday (Dec. 6, 2001) at Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames.

Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church in Britt, with Pastor John Meyer officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Britt.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 178 First Ave. S.W., Britt, and one hour before the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to First Lutheran Church.

Florence Mae Weiland, the daughter of Alonzo and Edna (Nichols) Benham, was born Oct. 6, 1916, at Mason City. At an early age she moved with her family to Clarion, where she attended school. On Oct. 10, 1934, she was married to Richard R. Weiland at Ft. Dodge. They made their home west of Britt in Orthel Township, where they farmed and raised their family. In 1984, they retired from farming and moved into Britt. In 1999, she moved to Nevada, Iowa, to be closer to her family.

Florence enjoyed her family, flower gardening, needlework and church activities. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and First Lutheran Church Women.

She is survived by her seven children, Robert Weiland and his wife, Bonnie, of Fremont, Roger Weiland and his wife, Marlys, of Elma, Ronald Weiland and his wife, Sandra, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Roland Weiland and his wife, Mary, of Nevada, Iowa, Rita Richards and her husband, Jack, of Iowa Falls, Ramona Orr and her husband, Pat, of West Palm Beach, Fla. and Steve Weiland and his wife, Mary, of Urbandale; 20 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, on March 6, 1991; infant twin sons, Keith and Kenneth; her parents; and a brother, Mertin Benham.

Cataldo Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3811.

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LAVERNE R. 'BUD' FAKTOR

PLYMOUTH - LaVerne R. "Bud" Faktor, 74, of 303 Grove Street, died Thursday (Dec. 6, 2001) at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Plymouth United Methodist Church with the Rev. Terra Amundson and the Rev. Richard Pippert officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth, with full military rites performed by the Manly American Legion Post No. 110.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania, Mason City, and will resume one hour prior to the service at the church Tuesday.

Memorials may be directed to the LaVerne R. Faktor Memorial Fund.

LaVerne "Bud" Faktor was born June 14, 1927, in Worth County, Iowa, the son of Lou and Rose (Cinkle) Faktor. He graduated from Plymouth High School. In 1945, Bud was drafted into the U.S. Navy, serving one year during World War II. He would later be drafted during the Korean Conflict in 1951 into the U.S. Army, serving two years.

He married Virginia L. Schultz June 9, 1951, at McGregor, Iowa. This past June they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Bud was employed for 20 years by Pacific Gamble Robinson working in several capacities. He was most recently a dental technician for Craven's Dental here in Mason City, where he worked 34 years.

Bud served on the Plymouth Town Council for 12 years. He was a 20-year member of the North Central Manly Booster Club and a 49-year member of the Plymouth American Legion where he held numerous offices. In the 1980s Bud joined the Confederate Air-Force, a group of military men who restored and flew older planes.

He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and birdwatching.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia L. Faktor of Plymouth; daughter, Vicki L. Harringa and her husband, Robert, of Hanlontown; two sons, Bryan L. Faktor and his wife, Tamara, of Golden, Colo., and John L.R. Faktor and his wife, Christine, of Littleton, Colo.; grandchildren, Adam, Laura, Benjamin and John Harringa, Kara and Brandon Faktor, Nicole and Kayla Faktor; one sister, Juanita Cole of Clear Lake; and several nieces and nephews

Bud was preceded in death by his father, mother and two brothers, Leland and Marvin.

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

THOMAS JOHN VOLLRATH

CHARLES CITY - Thomas John Vollrath,48, of 800 First Ave., died Saturday (Dec. 8, 2001) at the Storm Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kan.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S Main, Charles City. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211.
 

JOTHAM (SWEDE) BLACKBURN

BRITT - Jotham (Swede) Blackburn, 99, died Sunday (Dec. 9, 2001) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, (641) 843-3839.

MARIE LORENE BUCKLAND

MASON CITY - Marie Lorene Buckland, 96, of 324 Second St. N.E., died Sunday (Dec. 9, 2001) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924.
 

HERBERT L. ROD

MASON CITY - Herbert L. Rod, 83, of 34 Kentucky Court, died Saturday (Dec. 8, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

There will be no visitation. Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 423-0924.
 

EVERETT R. BEISEL

MASON CITY - Everett R. Beisel, 79, of 324 Second St. N.E., died Sunday (Dec. 9, 2001) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

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

CLIFFORD W. LATHAM

MASON CITY - Clifford W. Latham, 73, of 930 Ninth St. S.E., died Sunday (Dec. 9, 2001) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

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

HAROLD MEINDERS

DUMONT - Harold Meinders, 76, died Friday (Dec. 7, 2001) at Mercy Health Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Dumont Reformed Church with the Rev. Bob Scholten officiating. Burial will be in Dumont Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

Harold was born Dec. 14, 1924, near Austinville, Iowa, to Harry and Mattie (Nolte) Meinders. He was baptized in 1925 at Washington Reformed Church and made his Confession of Faith in 1939 at the Dumont Reformed Church. He attended country school through seventh grade and graduated from Dumont Community High School in 1943.

He was drafted into the Marines on March 3, 1944, and served in the Pacific Theatre. He was released in August of 1946 and worked in the Kesley Elevator for his uncle and in the Dumont Elevator.

On Nov. 6, 1949, he was united in marriage to Frances Kuper at the Congregational Church in Osage. Shortly after their marriage Harold had the opportunity to rent a farm south of Dumont and continued to farm in the Dumont and Osage area for 20 years until they purchased "Meinders Variety" in Dumont in 1971.

While Frances worked in the store, Harold operated a back-hoe business. He also built their home in which they currently reside. Harold was a "jack of all trades." Some of his many jobs were gas truck driver, bus driver, milk truck driver, sexton of Dumont Cemetery, grave digger and lawn keeper. In previous years he also was employed at United Hydraulics, Winnebago Industries and Harken Lumber Co. in Dumont.

Carpentry was his love. His children and grandchildren enjoy many of the benefits of this gift and talent, as do many of the members of this community. He also had the gift of gab. He loved to visit and enjoy many hours with friends and family. You never went anywhere with Harold but what he didn't run into someone he knew. And if by chance he couldn't find someone he knew, you can bet by the time he left, he had made at least one new friend.

Harold was a real servant. He loved working with and helping people. In fact, he is best known in Dumont as "The ladies man," as he was always on call for the widows who needed a man's touch. He was always the person to call no matter what you needed help with. It might be plumbing, carpentry, trimming, mowing, digging, fixing, building, shingling, laying carpet - he was always willing to help.

He was a member of the Dumont Reformed Church; president of the Cemetery Association; elder and deacon at the Dumont Reformed Church, where he also had served as treasurer and choir member; member of the American Legion for 54 years; and member of the Lions Club. He served as a board member when the Franklin General Hospital was built and was a member of the medical search committee on the Dumont Development Board for a Physician in Dumont, who took the opportunity to go to Roanoke, Va., to help relocate the doctor. He also served as a volunteer fireman in Dumont.

Living family members include his wife, Frances of Dumont; six children, LaDonna (Larry) Estal of Reeds Spring, Mo., Keith (BeckyJo) Meinders of Osage, Steve (Sue) Meinders of Kearney, Mo., Marcia (Randy) Lunn of St. Louis, Mo., Verla (Dale) Pecha of Dumont, and Mari (Kirk) Petersen of Hampton; four sisters, Deona (Albert) Dohlman of Dumont, Edna (George) Reiners of Dumont, Phyllis ("Toot") Card of Hampton, and MaryLou (Duane) Seibert of Rudd; 14 grandchildren, Jason (Tina) Estal of O'Fallon, Mo., Matthew (Katie) Estal of O'Fallon, Mo., Lorinda (Kenny) Fleetwood of Republic, Mo., Shanlyn Meinders ( and fiance, Adam Doll), Judd Meinders, Wendy, Joshua and Rachel Pecha, Jared and Alex Meinders, Dustin and Kelsey Schwab, and Kendra and Hannah Petersen; one great grandson, Caleb Estal, who was just born on Oct. 6; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Wilma Maifield; and two children, Lynn Harold and Julie Ann.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232
 

MARY MARGARET BARRETT

MASON CITY - Mary Margaret Barrett, 89, formerly of Forest City, died Sunday (Dec. 9, 2001) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.

There will be a family rosary at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday and a gathering of family and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. with a public scripture wake service at 7 p.m. at the Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City.

Mary Margaret Barrett was born on June 10, 1912, at Crystal Lake, the daughter of Michael Joseph and Mary Anne (Byrnes) Barrett. She received her education in the Crystal Lake school system, graduating from Crystal Lake High School. Mary also graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City and received her bachelor's degree in art from the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

After completing her schooling, she taught art in Cedar Rapids and was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. Mary was a supervisor in the art department for the Hallmark Company in Kansas City, Mo., and also was an art director for the Buzza Cardoza Company in Los Angeles, Calif. After leaving that position, Mary returned to Forest City where she remained until her mother's death in 1971. For the past several years, she had been a resident of The Manor in Mason City.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City and was a former member of St. James Catholic Church in Forest City.

Left to cherish her memory are a sister Ella Muehe of Mason City, many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Loretta Keleher, Irene Barrett and Bernadette Smith; and three brothers, Jack, James and Monsignor Norbert Barrett.

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

HELEN FRITZ

MASON CITY - Helen Fritz, 83, died Sunday (Dec. 9, 2001) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

JOE E. LYONS

MASON CITY - Joe E. Lyons, 74, of 1423 North President, died Sunday (Dec. 9, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second Street S.E., Mason City, (641) 423-8676.