PUBLISHED Sunday February 11, 2001

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.

FLORENCE E. RICHARDSON

MASON CITY - Florence E. Richardson, 84, of Mason City, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday at the St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., and also for one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Florence E. Richardson Memorial Fund.

Florence was born Oct. 27, 1916, in Ionia, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Moeller) Faber. She grew up in Ionia, graduating from Ionia High School. She then moved to Mason City and graduated from La James Beauty School.

Florence worked as a hairdresser in Mason City until she was united in marriage to Don E. Richardson on July 20,1941, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Florence was a homemaker and seamstress at Lundberg's and Damon's Department Stores in Mason City for several years.

Her hobbies centered on art, including ceramics, painting and various crafts, and nature, including growing flowers, gardening and bird watching. Florence's faith life at St. James Lutheran Church and her friends there were an extremely important part of her life.

She was an active member of the Friendship Society, the "Do-Day Ladies," the Altar Guild and Ladies Aid. She was also a charter member of the McNider Art Museum and a member of the River City Society for Historic Preservation.

Florence is survived by two sons, John Richardson and his wife, Marge, and Tom Richardson and his wife, Vicki, all of Mason City; five grandchildren, Keith Richardson of Amherst, Mass., and Tom Richardson Jr. and his wife, Jackie, Cheri Peterson and her husband, Troy, Abbe Richardson and Samantha Richardson, all of Mason City; one great-grandchild, Mercedes Lestrud, of Mason City, one brother, Paul Faber and his wife, Rita, of Ionia; and two nieces, Rhonda and Tami Faber of Ionia.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Don, one sister, Elsie Faber Kranz; and two brothers, Clarence and Arnold Faber.

Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.


MARIAN IRENE (STATE) ARENDS

BELMOND - Marian Irene (State) Arends died of congestive heart failure on Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001) at the Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A funeral service for Marian I. Arends will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Church of Rowan in Rowan with the Rev. JoAn Skyrme officiating. Burial will take place in the Graceland Cemetery near Rowan. Casket bearers will be her grandsons, Forrest, Todd, and Lance Aldrich, Robert and David Zangel, and Jason, Casey, and Justin Arends.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Dugger Funeral Home in Belmond and one hour prior to services at the church.

Marian was born near Galt, Iowa, on Aug. 21, 1919, the daughter of Charles Archie and Verna (Winslow) State. She attended Lincoln # 6 country school until 8th grade. Her first two years of high school were at Galt, and the last two years were at Iowa Falls, where she graduated in 1936. Two years later she was united in marriage to John Henry Arends at the Little Brown Church on April 20, 1938. They moved to a farm south of Belmond in 1949. After her husband's death in 1998 she continued to live on the home place, because it was her favorite place to be.

Writing prose and poetry gave her great joy, and she has left a treasured legacy of family history, as well as various other essays that reflect her humor and insight. She enjoyed the beauties of nature, especially watching all the birds that would gather around the feeders outside her picture window. She will be remembered for her gentle, sweet spirit, her patience, her acceptance of what life held for her, and her love of her family. Marian was a member of the United Church of Rowan.

She is survived by her five children and their spouses. They are: Gloria and Bob Zangel of Las Vegas, Nev., Lynne and Lee Aldrich of Belmond, John and Judy Arends of Colorado Springs, Colo., Dale and Trese Arends of Belmond, and Alison and Sherman McNeal of Cedar Falls. In addition to her five children, she is survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren are Sharon Wilkinson, Robert and David Zangel, Forrest, Todd, and Lance Aldrich, Heather Kunce, Gretchen Bouknight, Tiffany Arends, Jason, Casey, and Justin Arends, and Grace and Lucia McNeal. Her eleven great-grandchildren are Jessica, April, Katrina, and Tyler Wilkinson, Kaitlyn, Caroline, and Marianne Aldrich, Ryan Aldrich, Haley Kunce, Sierra Bouknight, and Vanessa Arends; two sisters, Marvel Box of Rowan and Berniece Andrews and husband, Ryle, of Belmond; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Henry, and an infant granddaughter, Lorelei Aldrich.

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



RUSSELL O. SCHMIDTHUBER

EMMONS, MINN. - Russell O. Schmidthuber, 88, of Emmons, Minn., died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at Albert Lea Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minn., with the Rev. Julie Fiske officiating. Burial will be in Lime Creek (Stateline) Cemetery, rural Emmons.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.



RUTH V. MILLER

THORNTON - Ruth V. Miller, 87, of Thornton died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at the Sheffield Care Center, Sheffield.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Thornton, with the Rev. Robert Hetrick officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Thornton.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (641) 998-2311.



IRENE B. HOLLAND

FOREST CITY -Irene B. Holland, 81, of Forest City, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.


A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be in the Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 7 p.m. today at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City.

Irene B. Holland was born on a farm north of Crystal Lake, on Aug. 25, 1919, the daughter of Irving and Oliva (Morem) Charlson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She received her education in country school near her home and attended Forest City High School. She began what was to be a lifetime career in cooking as a young girl of 16, working for families as a cook. At 18 she began working at House's Restaurant as a dishwasher and then as a second cook in 1936.

She married Standly Holland on Oct. 1, 1939. The couple made their home on his father's farm for a time. Irene was a homemaker and raised five children, three boys and two girls: Charles, Ronald, Michael, DeAnn & Charlene. The family moved to Leland in 1962. Irene began working in restaurants again as a cook. She worked at the Totem Pole for five and a half years, for Ray Peterson, House's Restaurant, the Winnebago County Home for three years, the Forest City Hospital, the Good Samaritan Center and at the Forest City School for 13 years. Her husband passed away in 1981 and Irene retired in 1984 at age 65. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City and active in the Rachel Circle.

She is survived by two sons: Charles Holland and his wife, Marilyn, of Forest City, and Ronald Holland and his wife, LaRae, of Forest City; daughter Charlene Amadore and her husband, Don, of Mesa, Ariz., also, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, her brother, Amery Charlson of Swea City; and a sister, Mavis Berhow, of Dakota City.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Standly, a brother, Willard Charlson and an infant brother.

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



LAWRENCE G. "LARRY" CARMANY

MASON CITY - Lawrence G. "Larry" Carmany, 78, of Mason City, died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001) at his home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City.

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

Lawrence G. "Larry" Carmany was born June 5, 1922, in Plymouth, the son of Dewey and Tena (Bartes) Carmany. After graduating from Plymouth High School he was drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed in Camp Hood, Texas (Tank Battalion). His service in the Army took him to Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. He was discharged after years in the service, receiving the Bronze Star. Following his discharge from the Army he worked for five years in Charles City. He later moved to Mason City where he started his painting/contracting business. He was proud to have worked on many projects in North Iowa including schools, churches, motels, homes and the Commercial Building. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed "antiquing" and going to many auctions. He also enjoyed taking care of his dogs over the years.

Those left to cherish his memory include a brother, Don Carmany and his wife, Bernice, of Coon Rapids, Minn.; sisters, Nellie Prindle and husband, Don, of Mason City, Dorothy Smith, of Mason City, and Evelyn Walsh and husband, Dan, of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ernest, a nephew and a great nephew.

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



HILDA E. DIERCKS VIERKANT

MASON CITY - Hilda E. Diercks Vierkant, 95, of 1106 Sixth St. S.E., died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at the Rockwell Care Center, Rockwell.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational United Church of Christ with the Rev. Richard D. Scheerer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Hilda E. Diercks Vierkant Memorial Fund.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

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



RAYMOND E. WICKS

BELMOND - Raymond E. Wicks, 71, of Belmond passed away Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001) in Mesa, Ariz.

A funeral service for Raymond E. Wicks will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond with the Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond and one hour prior to services at the church.

Ray, the son of Cryder and Nettie Erickson Wicks, was born May 15, 1929, in Wright County, near Kanawha. He grew up south of Kanawha. Ray was baptized and confirmed at the St John Lutheran Church near Kanawha. He attended country schools and graduated from Kanawha High School in 1948.

Ray was united in marriage with Imogene Cook on Oct. 3, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minn. The couple made their home south of Kanawha where Ray farmed. In 1974, Ray and Imogene moved to Belmond where Ray worked as a salesman for Newton Manufacturing. He would later work for the Eaton Corporation for nine years. Ray and Imogene had spent the last seven winters in Arizona.

Ray loved sports, most notably baseball. He began playing baseball in high school and continued, after high school, on local baseball teams in Kanawha and Belmond. He also played on the Kinseth Plumbing fast pitch softball team in Belmond. Ray umpired high school baseball and also did play-by-play for KRIT Radio in Clarion. He very much enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs and kept a close tab on the Belmond-Klemme Broncos. Ray enjoyed woodworking and giving his wood creations to family and friends alike.

Ray was a past member of the Kanawha Jaycees and Lutheran Brotherhood. He was a member of both St John Lutheran Church near Kanawha, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, and Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond.

Ray is survived by his wife, Imogene; three daughters, Cindy Bailey and her husband, Bill, of Davenport, Connie Wicks of Iowa City, and Chris Huffman and husband, Joel, of Sergeant Bluff; four grandchildren, Jeff, Amy, Justin and Jordan; one great-grandson, Alex; three sisters, Maxine Maland and husband, Paul, of Charles City, Carole Basler of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and LaVonne Nosbusch of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister-in-law, Iola Wicks of Chandler, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Randy in 1996; two babies, Mary Jane and Tommy Ryan, and two brothers, Orville and Everett.

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

TANNER JAMES WILSON

MASON CITY - Tanner James Wilson, 11, of 1104 Maple Drive, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Tanner James Wilson Memorial Fund.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

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



RONALD E. JURASEK

NORA SPRINGS - Ronald E. Jurasek, 67, of 20175 Claybanks Drive, Nora Springs, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. Arrangements are incomplete at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.



DONALD CONRAD

LITTLE CEDAR - Donald Lee Conrad, 76, of Little Cedar, died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001) at his home, of natural causes.

Funeral services are incomplete at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.

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



LOLA MARIE BOOMGARDEN

MASON CITY - Lola Marie Boomgarden, 80, of 503 15th St. N.W., died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001) at the Heritage Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. David Anderson of St. James Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home Monday.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Lola Boomgarden Memorial Fund.

Lola was born March 19, 1920, the daughter of Roscoe and Elsie Julia Burgess in Palo. On Oct. 23, 1938, Lola was united in marriage to Martin Boomgarden in Albert Lea, Minn. Lola started out working as a Decker's employee and 22 years later retired as an Armour employee. She retired in 1973.

Lola and Martin enjoyed the outdoors while being involved with the Wig Wam and Wagon Campers, and the Happy Campers Club, in which Lola was the former treasurer. Lola and Martin spent 22 winters as "Winter Texans" in the warmth and out of the snow and cold. Lola looked forward to going camping, spending time with her family, or playing cards. She attended St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Those thankful for having shared in Lola's life include her husband, Martin, of Mason City; three daughters, Sally Craig and her husband, Bob, of Mason City, Ruth Kellar and her husband, John, of Napa, Idaho, Jean Dunbar and her husband, Mike, of Nora Springs; one son, Martin Boomgarden Jr. and his wife, Joanne, of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Joanne Anderson and her husband, Dan, of Clear Lake, Betty Steece and her husband, Spence, of Mason City; one brother, Jack Burgess and his wife, Delores, of Sheffield; one sister-in-law, Margaret Burgess, of Mason City; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, William Lee Boomgarden, one sister, June, five brothers, Rennie, Bob, Dale, Roscoe 'Rock' and Jerry.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.



VIRGIL L. SCHMIDT

ALGONA - Virgil L. Schmidt, 63, of Algona, died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001) at the Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, with the Rev. Philip Webb officiating. Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.

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

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

CLIFTON CARD

ALLISON - Clifton Card, 74, of Allison, died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001) at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Allison.



LENA SCHUTTER

TITONKA - Lena Schutter, 91, of Titonka, died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001) at the Titonka Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dennis Redeker officiating. Burial will be in Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetery, rural Titonka.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka.

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

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED Monday, Feb. 12, 2001.

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.

IRENE B. HOLLAND

FOREST CITY -Irene B. Holland, 81, of Forest City, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be in the Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation was held from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City.

Irene B. Holland was born on a farm north of Crystal Lake, on Aug. 25, 1919, the daughter of Irving and Oliva (Morem) Charlson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She received her education in country school near her home and attended Forest City High School. She began what was to be a lifetime career in cooking as a young girl of 16, working for families as a cook. At 18 she began working at House's Restaurant as a dishwasher and then as a second cook in 1936.

She married Standly Holland on Oct. 1, 1939. The couple made their home on his father's farm for a time. Irene was a homemaker and raised five children, three boys and two girls: Charles, Ronald, Michael, DeAnn & Charlene. The family moved to Leland in 1962. Irene began working in restaurants again as a cook. She worked at the Totem Pole for five and a half years, for Ray Peterson, House's Restaurant, the Winnebago County Home for three years, the Forest City Hospital, the Good Samaritan Center and at the Forest City School for 13 years. Her husband passed away in 1981 and Irene retired in 1984 at age 65. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City and active in the Rachel Circle.

She is survived by two sons: Charles Holland and his wife, Marilyn, of Forest City, and Ronald Holland and his wife, LaRae, of Forest City; daughter Charlene Amadore and her husband, Don, of Mesa, Ariz., also, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, her brother, Amery Charlson of Swea City; and a sister, Mavis Berhow, of Dakota City.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Standly, a brother, Willard Charlson, an infant brother, one son, Michael and one daughter, DeAnn.

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

RUTH V. MILLER

THORNTON - Ruth V. Miller, 87, of Thornton, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at the Sheffield Care Center, Sheffield.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Robert Hetrick officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Thornton.

Ruth Viola Miller was born on Sept. 28, 1913, in Wisner Township of Franklin County, to Edward and Leona Hofermann Hartwig. Ruth attended country school for seven years, then graduated from Thornton High School in 1931.

Ruth married Marvin M. Miller on Aug. 10, 1939, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton. The couple farmed near Thornton until retiring in 1980 and moving into Thornton. Ruth became a resident of the Sheffield Care Center in September 1996.

Survivors include one daughter, Marladean and her husband, John C. (Butch) DeVries, of Thornton; two granddaughters, Kris and husband, Joe Wirth, of Apple Valley, Minn., and Kim and husband, Neal Suntken, of Omaha, Neb.; four great granddaughters, Ashley and Taylor Wirth and Erin and Abigail Suntken; and one niece, Kay Ann Conaway.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Marvin, in April 1988 and one brother, Glen.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf- Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 998-2311.

CLIFTON CARL CARD

ALLISON - Clifton Carl Card, 74, of Allison, died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001) at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Lutheran Church, Allison with the Rev. Jerry Laehn officiating. Burial will be in Allison Cemetery, Allison.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Allison.

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

VICKIE GREEN

THORNTON - Vickie Green, 52, of 413 North Fourth St., Thornton, died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 400 North Fourth St., Thornton.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf- Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 998-2311.

HILDA E. DIERCKS VIERKANT

MASON CITY - Hilda E. Diercks Vierkant, 95, of 1106 Sixth St. S.E., Mason City, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at the Rockwell Care Center, Rockwell.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational United Church of Christ with the Rev. Richard D. Scheerer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City and one hour prior to service time at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Hilda E. Diercks Vierkant Memorial Fund.

Hilda was born Sept. 21, 1905, in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, the daughter of William and Christina (Anderson) Busse. She came to Mason City with her family at an early age and later graduated from Mason City High School.

She married David D. Diercks Feb. 10, 1925. He died on July 1, 1959. Hilda married Benjamin W. Vierkant on Oct. 14, 1961 in Mason City. Hilda was employed as office manager at the Girl Scout office in Mason City for seven and a half years. She was also involved in farming. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, where she was a member for more than 40 years. She served as Kitchen Chairperson for 19 years. Hilda was a long-time member of the Elks Lodge and was a charter member of the Does. She was a member of the Moose Lodge, Pleasant Ridge Family Club, Pleasant Ridge Women's Club and the Mason City Women's Club. She was a member and served in many offices including the presidency of the Rake & Hoe Garden Club. Hilda served as secretary of the Mason Township School Board for 24 years. Hilda enjoyed music, dancing, bowling, rifle shooting tournaments, playing cards, cooking, entertaining and gardening.

She is survived by her husband, Benjamin W. Vierkant, Mason City; son, Dr. Delmar David Diercks and wife, Len, of Mason City; nine grandchildren, Roger Hatheway, of California, David G. Diercks, of Rockwell, Kathi Diercks, of Michigan, Daniel Diercks, of Nora Springs, Kristi Diercks, of Des Moines, Lori Diercks, of Indiana, Sheri Diercks, of Ankeny, David Roger Diercks, of New York, and Jody Diercks, of Texas; eight great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, David D. Diercks, son, Roger, daughter, Betty Leona Hatheway, and two sisters.

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

ESTHER L. BEEK

MASON CITY - Esther L. Beek, 87, of 1037 19th St. S.W., died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001) at the IOOF Home.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Poland officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Esther L. Beek Memorial Fund.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

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

CARL STELTER

SCARVILLE - Carl Stelter, 79, of Scarville, died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001) at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral services are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 209 N. Washington, Lake Mills.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

TANNER JAMES WILSON

MASON CITY - Tanner James Wilson, 11, of 1104 Maple Drive, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to service time at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Tanner James Wilson Memorial Fund.

Tanner James Wilson was born on Nov. 1, 1989, in Mason City, the son of Robert and Karen (Query) Wilson. He was an outgoing fifth grader who enjoyed life to its fullest. A sparkle could be seen in his eyes as he played Nintendo and board games and listened to his music. He enjoyed swimming, playing basketball and soccer. He was an avid collector of steam engines and other railroad items. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Attending outdoor church services in the summer was one of Tanner's favorite things. He enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people and shake their hands during service. He was an extraordinary child who made the most of each and every day. The most special times were those spent with his family and his cat Cheyenne. He will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those left to cherish his precious memory including:

His parents, Robert and Karen Wilson, of Mason City; sister, Mary Wilson, of Sherman, Texas; paternal grandparents, Clara and Jim Wilson, of Mason City; great aunt, "Grandma" June Sandvik, of Mason City; special aunt, Jill Query, of Clear Lake; and several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Albert and Gloria (Sandvik) Query, great uncle Laverene Sandvik.

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

HAROLD WITT

MASON CITY - Harold Witt, 75, of 5 North Federal Ave., Apt. 402, Mason City, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

There will be no services at this time at the wishes of Harold Witt. Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City is in charge of arrangements.

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

ALVERTA JOSEPHINE JOHNSON

KANAWHA - Alverta Josephine Johnson, 82, of Kanawha, passed away Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Private family funeral services for Alverta Johnson will be Wednesday, February 14, 2001, at 1:30 p.m. at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Kanawha with Rev. Dr. William H. Breen, Pastor. Burial will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Kanawha.

Alverta Johnson, the daughter of Joseph and Esther Heim Moyer was born June 13, 1918, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. She received her education in the Lebanon area schools.

Alverta was united in marriage with Everett F. Johnson on March 8, 1947, in Myerstown, Pennsylvania. Following their marriage the couple moved to Kanawha. Everett passed away in 1983, and Alverta continued to make her home in Kanawha.

Alverta is survived by one daughter, Esther and her husband, Jim Quairoli, of Myerstown, Pennsylvania; two sons, Dennis Johnson, of Des Moines, and Allen (A.J.) and his wife, Jo Ellen Johnson, of Kanawha; one grandson, Christopher; one sister, Janice and her husband, George Bowman, of Lakefield, Minn.; one brother, LaRoy and wife, Irene Moyer, Myerstown, Pennsylvania; and her cat Muffin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Everett, infant son Donald in 1961, and one sister Betty Johnson.

Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 843-3839.

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001.

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.

CARL STELTER

SCARVILLE - Carl Stelter, 79, of Scarville, died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001) at the Lake Mills Care Center.


The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Salem Lutheran Church Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Thursday at the Salem Lutheran Chapel in Lake Mills.


Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills is in charge of arrangements.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.



ROBERT GORANSON

FOREST CITY - Robert Goranson, 77, of Forest City, died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.

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

LOUISE A. HERTIG

RICHMOND, Va. - Louise A. Hertig, 101, of Richmond, Va., died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001, at Our Lady of Hope Health Center.

Graveside services were held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Richmond, Va., on Jan. 31. She was buried next to her husband who died in September 1988.

Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

She is survived by her son, James L. Hertig, of Anderson, S.C.; and daughter, Jane L. Adamson, of Vienna, Va.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was born in Nebraska and raised in Iowa. She and her husband, Edwin Hertig, were longtime residents of Mason City.

Woody Funeral Home in Richmond, Va., was in charge of arrangements.

ESTHER L. BEEK

MASON CITY - Esther L. Beek, 87, of 1037 19th St. S.W., died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001) at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City, with the Rev. Bill Poland officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Memorials may be given to the Esther L. Beek Memorial Fund.

Esther was born Aug. 31, 1913, in Hancock County, Iowa, the daughter of Klaus K. and Mary (Saatoff) Pals. She started country schools in Cerro Gordo County then later attended Klemme High School.

She married Bernard Beek on Feb. 12, 1935, in Clear Lake. They farmed in the North Iowa area for many years before retiring and moving to Mason City.


She was an extremely take-charge person with the farming operation, making a great co-partner with her husband. She was employed by the city of Mason City as a school crossing guard for more than 20 years.

She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, involved in the Esther Circle, along with being active in the Farm Bureau Bath Farm Women.

She is survived by three sons, Gary E. Beek and his wife, Florence, of Greene, Craig M. Beek and his wife, Nancy, of Moline, Ill., and Dennis L. Beek and his wife, Linda, of Mason City; granddaughters, Diana Pieper and her husband, David, of West Des Moines, and Michelle Beek, of Mason City; grandsons, Gregory Beek and his wife, Charlie, of Franklin, Tenn., Kirk Beek and his wife, Sarah, of Moline, Ill., Rodney Beek, of Mason City, Terry Beek and his wife, Carla, of Charles City, Dallas Beek, of Campbell, Calif., Bradley Beek and his wife, Grace, of Mason City, and Jason Beek, of Mason City; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Pals and his wife, Millie, of Forest City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bernard, on Feb. 13, 1997; two brothers and five sisters.


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

ELLEN CLIKEMAN


GREENE - Ellen Clikeman, 79, of 2149 300th St. in Greene, died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.


FERN V. (RHINE) HAMAND

MASON CITY - Fern V. (Rhine) Hamand, 88, of 811 S. Illinois Ave., died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001) at the Heritage Care Center.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City, with the Rev. Bill Poland officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.

Memorials may be given to the Fern V. Hamand Memorial Fund.

Fern is survived by two sons, Marlyn Rhine and his wife, Ida, of Mason City, and Darrell Rhine, of Mason City; three stepsons, Ralph Hamand and his wife, Marilyn, of Nora Springs, Lenard Hamand and his wife, Carol, of Nora Springs, and Warren Hamand and his wife, Lila, of Nora Springs; three grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Bingham, of Norwalk, Calif., and Ella Stoltenberg, of Mason City; one brother, Raymond Stiniker, of Albuquerque, N.M.; and several nieces and nephews.

Fern was preceded in death by her parents, first and second husbands, three brothers, two sisters and two stepgrandchildren.

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

WILLIAM F. GILBERT

GARNER - William F. Gilbert, 74, of Garner, died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at the Concord Care Center.

The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, with the Revs. Clyde Kieschnick and Robert Bronson officiating. Interment will be at Concord Township Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.

ROBERT H. LOUNSBERRY

McCALLSBURG - Robert H. Lounsberry, 64898 160th St., died of heart failure on Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001) at Story County Medical Center in Nevada, Iowa.

Robert Horace Lounsberry was born on June 22, 1918, in Carlisle, Iowa, to H.C. and Alice Elmore Lounsberry. He then lived in Colo from 1919 until 1933 when he moved to the current family farm near McCallsburg. He graduated from McCallsburg High School in 1935 and was a member of the state tournament basketball team that year.

He went on to Luther College at Decorah where he earned a double major in biology and chemistry and also participated and lettered in football, basketball and track. He attended two years of graduate studies at the University of Iowa, then enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He qualified for pilot training and became a U.S. Air Force B-24 pilot serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater in World War II. He flew a full tour of combat missions, receiving several military honors including the Distinguished Flying Cross, four Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Philippine Liberation Medal. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Second Lieutenant in 1945 and returned to Story County to begin farming there.

He married Muriel Dirks of Decorah on Aug. 2, 1942. To this union six children were born. He was very active and a longtime member of a variety of professional and community organizations, serving in many leadership positions on the local, state and national level.

He was a 50-year Mason, 50-year member of VFW and a lifetime member of the American Legion, serving as Iowa State Commander and National Committeeman. He was a charter member and past president of the McCallsburg Lions Club. He and Micki were chosen for the Lion's Citizens of the Year award in 1994.

He was a longtime member of the McCallsburg Presbyterian Church, where he served as ruling elder, Presbytery Delegate; Sunday school teacher and choir member.

He was active in the Republican Party, serving on the local, county, district and state levels. He also served many years on the Iowa State Fair Board, the Iowa Arboretum Board, Iowa Association of School Boards and Iowa Boys State and Iowa Farm Bureau. He participated in several agricultural trade missions across the U.S. and led tours promoting Iowa products to Germany, Japan, Egypt, Hong Kong, China, Israel and Italy.

He entered state government as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture in 1969. He was then elected Iowa Secretary of Agriculture in 1972, re-elected in 1974, 1978, 1982 and served until retiring on Jan. 3, 1987.

He received many honors from vocational agriculture, 4-H commissions, state committees, commodity groups and other state organizations. He served as president for Mid-America International Trade Council, Midwest Association of State Departments of Agriculture and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Muriel; five children, William Lounsberry of McCallsburg, Beth Rumph of Plano, Texas, Janet King of Cedar Rapids, Paul Lounsberry of Columbia, S.C. and Steven Lounsberry of Cedar Rapids. He is also survived by grandchildren, Melissa Lounsberry, Janet Rumph, Brian Rumph, Nathan King, Zachary King, Michael Lounsberry, Kerri Whitley, Kristin Thompson, Jordan Lounsberry, Andrew Lounsberry, Jeffrey Lounsberry and Sara Lounsberry; and great-grandchildren Bristen and Loren Whitley.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Bethany Lutheran Church in McCallsburg, with interment at the Colo Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the McCallsburg Presbyterian Church, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the McCallsburg Presbyterian Church, McCallsburg's Samuel Reid Post 334 or Story County Medical Center in Nevada.

Fredregill Funeral Home at Zearing is in charge of the arrangements.

Fredregill Funeral Home, (800) 704-8452.

TANNER JAMES WILSON

MASON CITY - Tanner James Wilson, 11, of 1104 Maple Drive, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation was held Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. There will be additional visitation one hour prior to service time today at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Tanner James Wilson Memorial Fund.

Tanner James Wilson was born on Nov. 1, 1989, in Mason City, the son of Robert and Karen (Query) Wilson. He was an outgoing fifth-grader who enjoyed life to its fullest. A sparkle could be seen in his eyes as he played Nintendo and board games and listened to his music. He enjoyed swimming, playing basketball and soccer. He was an avid collector of steam engines and other railroad items. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Attending outdoor church services in the summer was one of Tanner's favorite things. He enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people and shake their hands during service. He was an extraordinary child who made the most of each and every day. The most special times were those spent with his family and his cat, Cheyenne. He will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those left to cherish his precious memory including:

His parents, Robert and Karen Wilson, of Mason City; sister, Macy Wilson, of Sherman, Texas; paternal grandparents, Clara and Jim Wilson, of Mason City; great aunt, "Grandma" June Sandvik, of Mason City; special aunt, Jill Query, of Clear Lake; and several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Albert and Gloria (Sandvik) Query, and great uncle Laverene Sandvik.

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

VICKIE KATHLEEN (GROH) GREEN

THORNTON - Vickie Kathleen (Groh) Green, 52, of Salt Lake City, Utah, died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Sacred Heart Church in Rockwell, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City following services and luncheon.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf -Grarup Funeral Home in Thornton, with a 7 p.m. prayer service.

Vickie was born Oct. 2, 1948, to Victor and Mary Ellen (Plonsky) Groh of Thornton. She was raised in Thornton, attending Meservey-Thornton School and graduating from Newman High School in Mason City in1967.

Vickie was a child care technician at St. Vincent's Infant Hospital in Chicago, Ill. in 1968 through 1969. She also attended Hamilton Business School, NIACC and along with her former husband, Kim Green, served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era, receiving an honorable discharge in 1973.

Prior to her illness, Vickie was employed by the University of Utah with the Independent Study, Department of Continuing Education.

She was active in her church, an avid collector of bells, enjoyed spending time researching genealogy, and crocheting afghans for family, friends and children's hospitals.

After spending her last four months in Thornton, she will be missed by her sons, Chris Green, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Tom Green and his wife, Angelica, also of Salt Lake City, Utah; parents, Victor and Mary Ellen Groh, of Thornton; sisters, Kristie (Groh) Pope and her husband, Mel, of Madison, Wis., Polly (Groh) Nordman and husband, Bob, of St. Charles, Ill., Amy (Groh) Kuhlers and her husband, Kurt, of Thornton; and brothers, Barry Groh and his wife, Kim, of Thornton and Steve Solum and his wife, Nancy, of Franklinton, N.C.; in-laws, Mark and LaFern Green, of Salt Lake City, Utah; along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers.

She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Randy Groh; and sister, Lisa (Groh) Buseman.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 998-2311.

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001.

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.

WILMA HAUGEN

ROCKWELL - Wilma Haugen, 77, of Rockwell, died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

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

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 822-3191.

REXINE E. BEECHER

UNION - Rexine E. Beecher, 85, of Union, formerly of Eldora, died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at Valley View Nursing & Rehab Center in Eldora.

The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Union Community Church, with the Rev. Lloyd McDonald officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Biersborn Funeral Home in Union, where the family will greet friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Burial will be at Eldora City Cemetery, Eldora.

A memorial fund has been established in her name.

Biersborn Funeral Home, (641) 753-5511.

ROBERT J. PETERSON

ALGONA - Robert J. Peterson, 80, Algona, formerly of Corwith, died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at Westview Care Center, Britt.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church in Algona, with the Rev. David Ullom officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, with military graveside services.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona.

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

MARVEL HELLIE

SCARVILLE - Marvel Hellie, 90, of Scarville died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea, Minn.

The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville, with the Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills, and one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Scarville.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

ORVILLE KOPPEN

BUFFALO CENTER - Orville Koppen, 84, of Buffalo Center, died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

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

Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858.

HILDA J. OLSEN

THOMPSON - Hilda J. Olsen, 89, of Thompson, died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

The funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Winter Funeral Home, 245 Harrison St., Thompson, where other arrangements are incomplete.

Winter Funeral Home, (641) 584-2520.

ELLEN CLIKEMAN

GREENE - Ellen Clikeman, 79, of 2149 300th St., Greene, died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City from complications of surgery.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.

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

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Ellen Clikeman Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, is in charge of arrangements.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.

ADINA J. BROSZ

MASON CITY - Adina J. Brosz, 97, of 1037 19th St. S.W., Mason City, died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001) at the I.O.O.F. Home.

The funeral service will be held at noon Friday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charge of arrangements.

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

DONALD "SNOWBALL" CONRAD

LITTLE CEDAR - Donald "Snowball" Conrad, 76, of Little Cedar, died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001) at his home, of natural causes.

Donald was born Oct. 15, 1924, in Little Cedar, the son of Henry and Mary (Heiden) Conrad. He attended school and graduated from Little Cedar in 1942.

Donald served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946. He made the invasions of Saipan and Iwo Jima in World War II. He served as an amphibian tractor operator. He was awarded a Purple Heart, two Silver Stars, and other medals.

After the war, he worked for the Mitchell County Highway Department for 30-plus years as a grader operator. He loved all sports and played basketball and baseball for quite a few years. He was an avid gardener.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Little Cedar United Methodist Church in Little Cedar, with the Rev. Ted Stowers officiating. Inurnment will be at the Liberty Township Cemetery in Little Cedar at a later date. There will be a gathering of friends and family from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and three brothers.

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

MILDRED J. (MRS. FRANK) HANNA

MASON CITY - Mildred J. (Mrs. Frank) Hanna, 92, of 324 Second St. N.E., formerly of 501 S. Tennessee Place, died Jan. 25, 2001 at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at First Baptist Church, 125 E. State St., Mason City, with the Rev. Ron Stein officiating.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.

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

BONNIE LEE BRADFORD

MARSHALLTOWN - Bonnie Lee Bradford, 78, of Marshalltown, died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001) at the Veterans Administration Central Iowa Health Care.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, with the Rev. Dennis Secrease officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona.

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

ROBERT GORANSON

FOREST CITY - Robert Goranson, 77, of Forest City, died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with the Rev. Gary Marzolf officiating.

Burial will be in the spring at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Robert James Goranson was born Aug. 26, 1923, on a farm near Thompson, the son of James and Olive (Opdahl) Goranson. His education started in country schools in Winnebago County and he graduated from Leland High School in May 1941. He worked for several farmers and farmed with his father until 1950, when he started farming on his own.

On Feb. 2, 1950, he married Helen Dunn at the United Methodist Church in Forest City. The couple made their home on a farm northeast of town until 1954, when they moved to their present home northwest of Forest City.

Robert was an active member of the United Methodist Church, serving on several boards through the years. He served on the Forest City Co-op Elevator Board of Directors for 18 years, serving as president for several years. He spent many years measuring acres and grain for the A.S.C.S. and was also the county committeeman from Forest Township. At the time of his death, he was serving on the Farm Bureau Board of Directors and a member of the Foundation Board of the Methodist Church.

He was very proud of his family and enjoyed attending all the activities of his children when they were in school, and he really enjoyed his seven grandchildren. He looked forward to their visits, especially the family outing in Dubuque each year. His trips to town for coffee with friends were a daily event when his health permitted him to go. He never wanted to miss bowling on Wednesdays with the group of seniors who had become his special friends, and he loved challenging his daughter-in-law to a game of 500.

A special day in his life was the party his children planned to celebrate his and Helen's 50th wedding anniversary. He was amazed at all the friends and family who came to help them celebrate the day. He was also proud to represent the Kum-Along Club as its king in the Puckerbrush Day parade.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Helen, of Forest City and their four children: Roberta Kleckner and husband, Arnold, of Mason City; Glen and wife, Nancy, of Brookfield, Wis.; Roger and wife, Marcia, of Southaven, Miss.; John and his wife, Wanda, of Waukee, and the seven grandchildren: Matthew and Nathan Kleckner, Amelia, Liberty, Ryan, Janna and James Goranson. Also surviving him is a sister, Phyllis Johnson and husband, Ivan, of Forest City, a brother Alan, of Lake Mills, an aunt, Gladys Kroeze, of River Falls, Wis., two sister-in-laws, several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685

WILLIAM F. GILBERT

GARNER - William F. Gilbert, 74, of Garner, died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at the Concord Care Center.

The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, with the Revs. Clyde Kieschnick and Robert Bronson officiating. Interment will be at Concord Township Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Home, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church Foundation or Hospice of North Iowa.

William Frederick Gilbert, the son of William F. and Edith (Pike) Gilbert, was born Nov. 5, 1926, at Mason City. He attended school at Garner where he graduated from high school in 1944. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II. After the service, he worked as an electrician in Tripp, S.D.

On Aug. 13, 1948, he married Delores Breitkreutz at her mother's home in Tripp. They moved to Garner where Bill worked for Hancock County Co-op Oil, Gjellefald Association in Forest City and then IMT in Garner, retiring in 1988. He enjoyed his family, friends and playing cards.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and a lifetime member of the Garner V.F.W.

He is survived by his wife, Delores, of Garner; five children, Larry Gilbert and his wife, Pat, of Princeton, Mo., and their three children, Angi, Nickolas and Stephanie, Willie Gilbert and his wife, Beth, of Princeton, Mo., and their three children, Mindy, Adam and Emily, Kim Gilbert of Garner and his two children, Jeni and Michael, and his granddaughter, Maddison, Rick Gilbert and his wife, Diane, of Garner, and Jolene Howie and her husband, Jeff, of Garner, and their three children, Billy, Jesse and Morgan; and a sister, Amy Ross, of San Bernardino, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his son, David Gilbert, in 1975; his granddaughter, Maggie Mae Howie; his parents; a sister, Kathryn Hansen, and a brother, Warren Gilbert.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001.

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.

HILDA J. OLSEN

THOMPSON - Hilda J. Olsen, 89, died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with the Rev. Mark Decker officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Thompson.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home, 245 Harrison St., Thompson.

Hilda Julia Olsen was born Feb. 14, 1911, to John and Karine (Lillevik) Gjertson on a farm near Woden. She was baptized and confirmed at Grant Lutheran Church, rural Woden. She attended country school and completed her high school education at Forest City, graduating in 1929. She taught country school for several years prior to her marriage.

On June 12, 1938, she married Ingvald Olsen. They lived on a farm near Leland and moved in March 1941 to a farm west of Thompson. In 1975 they moved to her present location northwest of Thompson.

She enjoyed working outdoors with gardening and flowers. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and actively involved in circles and the women's organizations.

Two sons survive her, Roger and his wife, Betty Ann, of Thompson, and their children, David of Thompson, James of Sheboygen, Wis., and his fiancee, Karen Whiteside, of Oakdale, Minn., and Irven and his wife, Mary Ann, of Thompson, and their children, Michael and his wife, Amy, and their children, Nathan, Jacob and Gretchen, all of Mankato, Minn., Steven of Thompson, Kristine and her fiance, Brian Schwartz, of St. Louis Park, Minn., and Kathy of Ames; and two sisters, Marie Gjertson of Thompson and Elizabeth Haugen of Forest City.

Hilda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ingvald, in 1998; one brother, Gerhard; and one sister, Anna.

Winter Funeral Homes and Cremation, (641) 584-2520

ADINA J. BROSZ

MASON CITY - Adina J. Brosz, 97, of 1037 19th St. S.W., died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001) at the I.O.O.F. Home.

Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City, with the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church Friday. Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charge of arrangements.

Adina was born Aug. 16, 1903, in Tripp, S.D., the daughter of Gottfried and Christina (Friederich) Bietz. Adina was baptized Sept. 6, 1903, at Dennewitz Church and confirmed March 24, 1918, in Tripp.

She married Arthur Brosz Feb. 3, 1923, in Tripp. They moved to Mason City in 1956 where Adina was a long-time member of St. James Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid and Do-Day Ladies. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and crocheting.

Adina is survived by two sons, Roland Brosz and his wife, Deloris, of Mason City, and their children, Jo Ann, Mark and Sandra, and Melvin Brosz and his wife, Mary, of Dallas, Texas, and their children, Debra, Charles, Dina, David and Dena; one daughter, Verna Anderson and her husband, Glenn, of Mason City, and their children, Michael and Jeffrey; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Erna Brosz, of Tripp, S.D.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Gerhard; three brothers, Edward, Arthur and William; and three sisters, Anna, Theresa and Emelia.

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

ORVILLE KOPPEN

BUFFALO CENTER - Orville Koppen, 84, died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Buffalo Center United Methodist Church with Pastor Lois Abel officiating. Burial will be in Olena Mound Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center.

Orville Koppen was born Aug. 27, 1916, to Otto and Edna Pearle (Smith) Koppen at Buffalo Center. As a small boy he moved with his parents to Lakota. He was educated in the Lakota schools, graduating in 1935.

On Dec. 27, 1940, he was united in marriage to Leila Hanson at the Methodist Church in Lakota. They farmed in the Lakota area until 1952, then moved to a farm northeast of Buffalo Center. In December of 1979, they moved to their present home in Buffalo Center.

He was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church which he served as Sunday school superintendent for 25 years. He also was a lay leader and chairman of the Administrative Board. He began doing the tape ministry in 1984 and enjoyed his visits with the shut-ins for many years. He also served his church in many other capacities.

Orville served on the Winnebago County Extension Council. He was an active member of the Buffalo Center Lions, served as district Diabetes Chairman for 10 years, was a Melvin Jones Fellow and was district public relations chairman at the time of his death.

Orville enjoyed his flowers , his garden, doing small wood projects, repairing small appliances, visiting family and friends, and especially time spent with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Leila; two daughters, Phyllis and her husband, Jerry Aufderhar, of Le Sueur, Minn., and Rochelle and her husband, Sam Fisher, of Boone; a granddaughter, Kristin and her husband, John Skelly, of Henderson, Minn.; two grandsons, Ron Ensley and his wife, Jennifer, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mike Ensley and his wife, Kori, of West Des Moines; two step-grandchildren, Jordan Fisher and his wife, Allison, of Boone, and Brooke Fisher of Los Angeles.

Orville was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Clyde, Howard and Wayne.

Winter Funeral Homes and Cremation, (641) 562-2858

WILMA HAUGEN

ROCKWELL - Wilma Harriet Haugen, 77, of 117 Third St. N., died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Rockwell, with the Rev. Ron Bolinger officiating. Interment will be at Rockwell Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 tonight at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 Third St., Rockwell.

Those wishing to express their sympathy may direct memorials to the Wilma Haugen Memorial Fund.

Wilma was born June 27, 1923, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Alfred and Grace (Julsen) Foster. Wilma was raised and attended school in Kensett where she completed the eighth grade.

She would later be introduced to the love of her life, Harold Haugen, and on March 1, 1941, they were united in marriage. Harold and Wilma farmed in Bolan for one year before moving to Northwood to continue farming for a year, then moved to Mason City. In 1947, Wilma and Harold made their home to Rockwell.

In Wilma's day-care one could always hear the pattering feet of little ones as they scurried around the house keeping her extremely busy. At the age of 62 she retired to find herself as busy with her family, church and traveling with her husband, children and grandchildren. Their travels took them to Canada, northern Minnesota, Washington, Colorado, Branson, Mo., and Bay City, Wis.

She was a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church and of Mary's Circle. Wilma enjoyed watching nature take its course and fishing the waters no matter what objects she might snag onto. She had the heart and the touch for creating mouth-watering pies and homemade noodles. Wilma and Harold loved kicking their heels up at the Surf Ballroom, making their own rhythm with the beat of their hearts, letting their love and affection gracefully carry them across the dance floor.

Wilma's smile was a mile wide that always touched your heart. She loved all holidays to reminisce and create new memories with her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her dog, Smokey.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Haugen, of Rockwell; two daughters, Wanda and her husband, Deets Neve, of Rockwell, and Linda and her husband, Darwin Watt, of Sheffield; three sons, Bob Haugen and his wife Kay, and Gary Haugen and wife, Mary Ellen, of Rockwell, and Larry Haugen and wife, Laurie, of Mason City; one sister, Vivian Piper of Mason City; nine grandchildren: Kristy and her husband, Rod Molencamp, of Clear Lake, Dave Neve and his wife, Sue, of Mason City, Teresa and her husband, Mark Nelson, of Clear Lake, Darwin Watt Jr. and his special friend, Bobbie, of Phoenix, Ariz., Ty Watt and his fiancée, Sandy, Josh Watt and his fiancée, Jodie, Sarah and Scott Haugen, all of Mason City, and Scott Hejna of Garner; 12 great grandchildren: Ryan and Tim Molencamp, Erin and Elisa Dohlman, and Emilee Nelson, all of Clear Lake, McKenzie and Trevor Neve, Alicia, Tyler, Skyler and Ashley Watt, and Mikala Hadacek, all of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Louella Leath; and one grandson, Steven Neve.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676

ELDON LUVERNE SHAW

ALGONA -Eldon LuVerne Shaw, 85, died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001) at Good Samaritan Center, Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 218 S. Moore St., Algona, with the Rev. Philip Webb officiating.

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

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

ELLEN CLIKEMAN

GREENE - Ellen Clikeman, 79, of 2149 300th St., died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, of complications of surgery.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church with Pastor Wayne Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, with a public scripture service beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before the service Friday.

Ida Ellen Doty was born July 11, 1921, in Dayton Township, Butler County, a daughter of Mitchell Randolph and Ida Ellen (Metcalf) Doty.

She received her education in and graduated from the Clarksville High School. She attended the Pitze Beauty School in Waterloo and later worked as a beauty operator in Sumner.

Ellen was united in marriage to Ivan Guy Clikeman on July 27, 1941, at the St. Peter Lutheran parsonage in Greene. Ivan and Ellen worked hard together for 57 years keeping the farm going and raising a family.

Ellen will be remembered for her abilities as a gardener and as one who enjoyed making flower arrangements from her garden. She also enjoyed baking wedding cakes for family and friends, creating ceramics and playing cards. She was a member of the Chat-a-While Club and local bowling teams and was a 4-H leader for many years.

Ellen was baptized and confirmed as a member of St. Peter Lutheran church on March 22, 1942. She was a faithful member of the church and served on the Altar Guild for many years.

Living family membes include three daughters and their spouses, Becky and Ron Metcalf of Plainfield, Sally and John Schneiderman of Bristow, and Susan and John Henning of Rock Springs, Wyo.; one son, Don, and his wife, Elna Clikeman, of Greene; 11 grandchildren and their spouses, Bret and Wendy Clikeman, Julie and Phil Roe, April and Scott Johnson, Shelly Metcalf, Michael and Robyn Metcalf, Melinda and Wilburn Spradlin, Jeffrey and Jodi Miller, Marcia Miller, Waneda and Anthony Shaw, Wynona and Timothy Kollman and Wadena Henning; 14 great-grandchildren; four sisters and their spouses, LaVonne and Ray Renfrow of Boonville, Mo., Beverly and Gordon Stevenson of Albuquerque, N.M., Jeannette and Richard Hanson of Duluth, Minn., and Kay and Doug Meyer of Sedalia, Mo.; and two brothers and their spouses, Mitchell and Bette Doty of Columbia, Tenn., and Donald and Diane Doty of Mont Rose, Colo.

Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, who died April 11, 1999; a grandson, Wade Henning; a son-in-law, Darrell Ray Miller; parents; one brother, Ronald Doty; and one sister, Donna Knight.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Ellen Clikeman Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, (641) 823-4457.

IRENE M. WILDEBOR

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Irene M. Wildebor, 81, of Glendale, Ariz., formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001) at Arrowhead Community Hospital, Glendale Ariz.

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

MARY A HOFF

MASON CITY - Mary A. Hoff, 70, died Wednesday ( Feb. 14, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Burial will be in Elwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a rosary beginning at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church, Hospice of North Iowa or the Cancer Center, Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

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

DOROTHY WAGEMAN

STACYVILLE - Dorothy Wageman, 86, died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001) at Stacyville Community Nursing Home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St., St. Ansgar, (641) 736-4920.

RONALD DAVID HOIT

MASON CITY - Ronald David Hoit, 70, died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City, with the Rev. Richard Jensen of the United Methodist Church in Northwood officiating.

According to his wishes, his body was cremated.

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

Ronald David Hoit was born on Oct. 2, 1930, in Clear Lake.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Doris Hoit of Mason City; two daughters; three stepsons; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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

EDNA BISBEE

OSAGE - Edna Bisbee, 98, died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001) at Faith Lutheran Home, Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the United Church of Christ in Osage with the Rev. Robert Melhorn officiating. Inurnment will be in the Osage Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, and will continue one hour before the service at the church Saturday.

Edna Bisbee was born Nov. 29, 1902, on the family farm in Union Township near Stacyville, the daughter of Fredrick and Emma (Smith) Decker. She was educated in rural schools.

Edna was united in marriage to Bradford Bisbee on April 28, 1921, at the Decker family farm. They farmed on the Decker family farm near Stacyville. They retired in 1955 and moved to Osage. Bradford died Jan. 30, 1978.

Edna was a member of the Osage United Church of Christ and the ladies fellowship . She enjoyed her family and friends.

She is survived by a daughter, Beverly Gaarder-Williams and her husband, Bob, of Santa Fe, N. M., and her five children, Carole Hicks of Albuquerque, N. M., Cheryl Dix of Albuquerque, N. M., Chris Gaarder of Albuququerque, N. M., Cosetta Lewis of Deming, N. M., and Casandra Petrik of Phoenix, Ariz.; a son, Neil Bisbee and his wife, Lucille, of Stacyville, and their four children, Harlan Bisbee of McIntire, Joyce Rachut of Osge, Kay Ferris of Sterling, Ill., and Jerry Bisbee of Stacyville; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bradford, in 1978; and a sister, Vesta Goplerud.

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