BETTY JEAN KELLY

MASON CITY - Betty Jean Kelly, 79, of Mason City, died Friday (Feb. 23, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines.

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

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

The family has requested that memorial contributions be directed to Joseph Kelly, 2612 49th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310, in her memory.

Betty Jean Kelly was born on May 28, 1921, in Des Moines, the daughter of William and Edith Lucille (Newlon) Factor. She received her education in the Mason City school system.

Betty was united in marriage to Marcus B. Kelly on Jan. 19, 1942, in Albert Lea, Minn. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1991. After their marriage she loved and cared for her family.

She enjoyed doing artistic work, flowers - especially yellow roses, bowling and going to her children's athletic events. Her great love and enjoyment, however, was her family and grandchildren.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the church circle in Mason City.

Left to cherish her memory are her 11 children, Michael Kelly of Cedar Rapids, Katherine Deeny and her husband, Michael, of Austin, Texas, William Kelly and his wife, Mary Ann, of Northwood, Brian Kelly and his wife, Cindy, of Renton, Wash., Colleen Railsback and her husband, Kevin, of Austin, Texas, Maureen Richardson of Austin, Texas, Kevin Kelly of Mason City, Patrick Kelly of Nora Springs, John Kelly of Mason City, Michelle Baltes of Greenfield and Joseph Kelly and his wife, Christina, of Des Moines; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold "Bud" Factor and his wife, Arlene, of Mason City; and a sister, Shirley Huntington, of Des Moines; as well as other relatives and friends.

Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Alene.

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

RAYMOND J. 'BUD' ROGGEMAN

MASON CITY - Raymond John "Bud" Roggeman, 78, of 303 Eighth St. S.E., died Tuesday (Feb. 27, 2001) at the Heritage Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. David Kucera officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., with a 6 p.m. wake service. Visitation will continue Saturday morning one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.

ANNA MAY HOLVIK MONAGHAN

MASON CITY - A funeral Mass for Anna May Holvik Monaghan, 86, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka and the Rev. David Kucera officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a 6 p.m. rosary and a 6:30 p.m. scriptural wake service.

Anna May (Holvik) Monaghan, 86, died peacefully on Monday (Feb. 26, 2001) at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis. Her courage, spirit and determination were with her until the very end. She lived a long and fun-filled life and has now found eternal peace.

Anna May was born on Aug. 29, 1914, in Rock Island, Ill. She lived the majority of her life in Mason City and spent her final years close to her family in Minneapolis. Anna May was known for her trips to the casino to play bingo and the slot machines.

She was a past resident of The Manor, member of GG Girls and Grandmother's Club (touring the United States by bus), and a Girl Scout leader for many years.

A devout Catholic, Anna May was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Henry and Tracy Shire; husbands, Carl A. Holvik and Garland Monaghan; and brother, Jack Shire.

She is survived by a sister, Bonita Determan; and a brother, Dan Shire (Ruth); children, Bettie Hunchis (William), Bonnie Nelson (Dr. Evan), Carleen Holvik and Carl Holvik Jr. (Mary); loving grandchildren, Theresa Frisk (Ruel Brown), Cathy Cole (Gary), Thomas, Mary Beth, David and Melissa Frisk, Mike Hogan (Teresa), Ann Hogan (Martin Immerman), Melinda Taylor, Kim Hanson (Dan), William Hunchis, Julie Holvik (William Gilligan) and Debra Sabino; 11 treasured great-grandchildren; and many special nieces, nephews and friends.

Anna May will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her!

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

DOROTHY HIRSCH

CHARLES CITY - Dorothy Hirsch, 86, of 2160 190th St., died Tuesday (Feb. 27, 2001) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, with the Rev. Solomon Odoom, pastor of the West St. Charles United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, with the family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until time of services on Friday.

Dorothy Marie Hirsch was born March 23, 1914, in Floyd County, the daughter of Charlie and Maggie (Heitz) Hirsch. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1931 and worked in the office of the Iowa Public Service Co. in Charles City for 33 years, retiring in 1976.

She was a member of the West St. Charles United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women of that church.

Living family members include a brother and his wife, Lester and Ginger Hirsch, of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, a brother, Milton Hirsch, and two sisters, Gladys Hirsch and Ruby Lokenvitz, preceded her in death.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

JEVON LITTLETON

CHARLES CITY - Jevon Littleton, 8 month-old son of Frederick Littleton and Jessica Putney, died Monday evening (Feb. 26, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., with the Rev. A.C. Wegner Jr., pastor of the Faith Bible Chapel in Charles City, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Saturday.

Jevon Joseph Lee Littleton was born June 14, 2000, at Charles City, the son of Frederick Littleton and Jessica Putney.

Living family members include his father, Frederick Littleton, of Charles City; his mother, Jessica Putney, of Clear Lake; his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Louise Littleton, of Chicago; and maternal grandparents, Joe and Ellen Putney, of Charles City; maternal great-grandmothers, Violet Martin, of Nashua and Clara Putney, of Charles City; Aunt Jodell and Uncle Chuck Hurd, of Fertile; Uncle Jeremey and Aunt Shawnna Putney and cousins, Shellby and Nehemiah Putney, of Puyallup, Wash.; Uncle Joe and Aunt Janette Putney and cousin, Miranda Putney, of Marble Rock; and stepfather, Chris Holmes, of Clear Lake.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

MARGARET J. TURNER

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. - Margaret J. Turner, 81, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday (Feb. 28, 2001) at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wis.

She was born Aug. 12, 1919, to Anna (McGoon) and Robert Vance in Mason City, where she grew up.

Margaret married Elwood Turner on Dec. 24, 1940, in Mason City. After their marriage, they lived in Mason City. They moved to Milwaukee in 1953 and resided there until moving to Chippewa Falls in July of 1998.

Survivors include a daughter, Shirley (Jim) Truman, of Tomahawk, Wis.; two sons, Ronald Turner and his fiancee, Cathy Tichey, of Chippewa Falls, Wis., and Donald (Mary Ann) Turner, of Lake Elsenore, Calif.; one brother, Robert Vance, of Huxley; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 15, 1973; her parents; and two brothers, Roger and Clinton Vance.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls, with the Rev. Gerald Mann, chaplain of Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation, officiating.

Friends may call one hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral chapel.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, (715) 723-4649.

KENNY SHEIBLEY

DES MOINES - Kenny Sheibley, 74, of the 4100 block of East 14th Street, Des Moines, died of a heart ailment on Tuesday (Feb. 20, 2001) at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. The body was cremated and memorial services were held at St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines.

Mr. Sheibley was born in Perry and had lived in Des Moines most of his life. He owned and operated Kenney Sheibley Auto Body Shop. Kenny enjoyed spending time in Clear Lake with his many friends.

He is survived by his wife, Ann; a son, William; and a daughter, Christine Sheibley, all of Des Moines; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Kenny will be missed very much by both his family and friends.

BERTHA A. FRENCH

ALGONA - Bertha A. French, 100, of Algona, died Wednesday (Feb. 28, 2001) at the Good Samaritan Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Algona with the Rev. Philip Webb officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a 7 p.m. Eastern Star service.

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

THAYNE J. BJELLAND

LAKE MILLS - Thayne J. Bjelland, 76, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday (Feb. 28, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

FLORENCE E. 'BETTY' SCHULTHEIS

MASON CITY - Florence Elizabeth "Betty" Schultheis, 86, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Feb. 28, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

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

MYRTLE E. ANDERSON

OSAGE - Myrtle E. Anderson, 90, of Osage, died Tuesday (Feb. 27, 2001) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Champion-Bucheit Fuenral Home in Osage, with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Myrtle was born Sept. 21, 1910, near the town of Elkader, the daughter of Gilbert and Thealina (Wilson) Nelson. The family moved to the Osage area in 1924.

Myrtle was united in marriage to John G. Anderson on Oct. 4, 1944, in Austin, Minn. They both worked and lived the rest of their lives in the Osage area. Both John and Myrtle were long time members of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary Post 278 in Osage.

Myrtle loved to garden and loved flowers, visiting with old friends and making new friends. Myrtle had a great love of God and all the things that He created. For all these things, Myrtle will be missed dearly by all.

She is survived by one son, Kenneth E. Anderson and his special friend, Bonnie Fischer, of Osage; a sister, Orpha Robbinson, of San Jose, Calif.; two grandsons, Ronald Anderson and his wife, Shelly, of Osage, and Rodney Anderson and his wife, Sharon, of Osage; three great-grandchildren, David Anderson, of Belmond, Nicki Greenfield, of Lake Mills, and Erin Anderson, of Osage; two great-great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Helen Anderson, of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; infant son, Robert; five sisters, Nella Cheeseman, Hilma Martie, Gladys Martin, Edith Novak and Arleta Miller; and one brother, Gerhart Nelson.

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

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GERALD R. HOWELL

GARNER - Gerald R. Howell, 70, of Garner, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the United Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Roger Kallem officiating. Interment will be at Cambrian Cemetery near Crawfordsville.

Visitation will be held one hour before services at the church.

Gerald Robert Howell, the son of Robert and Mazie (Davis) Howell, was born March 19, 1930, at Washington. He attended school at Crawfordsville, where he graduated from high school in 1947. Following graduation, he attended school at Iowa State College in Ames. He then returned home and farmed with his father.

On Aug. 12, 1960, he married Lois Huenemann at Klemme. They made their home in Crawfordsville, where he continued to farm. In 1967, they moved to Garner, where Gerald established his business, Steel and Automation Systems, an agricultural builder.

On June 15, 1974, he married Marilyn Dietz at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner. Gerald continued in his business until 1986, when he retired. He then pursued his interest in collecting and restoring antique tractors. He did extensive traveling, spending time in India for three months as a part of the Iowa Farm Youth Exchange and was involved with a People to People trip to China with the Iowa Feed and Grain Association.

He enjoyed downhill skiing, golfing and collecting antique tractors and toy tractors. He also liked to fly airplanes and was the last person to fly out of the Garner airport before it closed.

He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, where he had served as an Elder, Trustee and was active in various committees. He also was a member of the Garner Rotary Club, the Garner Flyers and the Masonic Lodge in Garner and Crawfordsville. In his younger years, he was a 4-H Leader.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of Garner; a stepson, Jerry Dietz and his wife, Angie, of Ankeny and their three children, Alex, Andy and Christina; a step-daughter, Jane Quarberg and her husband, Dan, of Plymouth, Minn., and their two children, Eric and Carly; a sister, Betty Moye of Torrance, Calif.; two nieces, Julie Dickerson, of Ames and Vicky Parker, of California; a nephew, Christopher Moye, of California; and many cousins in Washington County in Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lois, in August of 1971; and a stepson, Charles Dietz, in 1980.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements, (641) 923-2841.

BENJAMIN DAVIS

CHARLES CITY - Benjamin "Chief" Davis, 51, of 1717 Owen St., died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, (641) 228-2323.

WALTER BERGLAND

LAKE MILLS - Walter Bergland, 101, of Lake Mills, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Lake Mills Care Center.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with the Rev. Roger Dykstra officiating. Burial will be held at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

LLOYD LOCKMAN

BELMOND - Lloyd Lockman, 83, of Belmond, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond, (641) 444-3248.

LOUDELL HARRINGTON

MASON CITY - Loudell Harrington, 94, of Mason City, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

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

NORMA VOETBERG

GARNER - Norma (Barz) Voetberg, 91, of Garner, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner, with the Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. Interment will be in the Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour before services on Monday at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner is in charge of arrangements, (641) 923-2841.

AMANDA K. WESSELS

KLEMME - Harmanna Heikea (Amanda Kate) Wessels, 91, of Klemme, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City at the age of 91.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme, with the Rev. Donna Buckman officiating. Burial will be in Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Tenold Funeral Home in Klemme.

Amanda was born July 2, 1909, the daughter of German immigrants, Conrad and Elise (Harms) Meints in Richland Township near Sheffield.

Amanda was united in marriage with Fred Wessels on March 12, 1931, near Meservey. They farmed near Meservey until 1955 when they moved to Klemme, where she still lived until the time of her recent illness. Her husband passed away in 1983.

She enjoyed her many flowers, needlework, friends and family. She was a member of the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme.

Amanda is survived by five children, Arlene and Bill Harson, of Kanawha, Larry and Carol Wessels, of Rockwell, Lavonne and Eldon Doane, of Thornton, Karon and Jim Clements, of Cedar Falls, and Sharon and Roger Frank, of St. Ansgar; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Freda Wessels, of Belmond, Ann Wessels, of Denver, Colo., and Gladys Wessels, of Klemme.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; granddaughter, Linda Kay Wessels; brothers, Harm, Abe, A.J. and Bill Meints; and sister, Minnie Kriens.

Tenold Funeral Home, (641) 587-2510.

EDITH F. LARSEN

NORA SPRINGS - Edith F. Larsen, 94, of Nora Springs, formerly of Cedar Falls, died Wednesday (Feb. 28, 2001) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

She was born Feb. 2, 1907, in Stewart, the daughter of William Hugh and Francis Maria (Brown) Linn.

She was united in marriage to Arnold C. Larsen on Aug. 25, 1934, in Waverly. He died Dec. 31, 1984.

She graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Waverly. She worked as a registered nurse at Sartori Memorial Hospital and then the University of Northern Iowa Student Health Services in Cedar Falls, until retirement.

Mrs. Larsen is survived by two daughters, Rita Bigger, of Nora Springs, and Mary Jean Schaible, of Silver Spring, Md.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alice, Tetzloff, of Charles City.

She was also preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Cedar Falls. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Cedar Falls.

Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Nora Springs Care Center.

Richard Funeral Home, 613-15 Main St. in Cedar Falls, is in charge of arrangements, (319) 266-3525.

WILLIAM J. HALTOM

CLEAR LAKE - William J. Haltom, 79, of 101 34th St. West, died Thursday (Feb. 22, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the William J. "Bill" Haltom Memorial Fund.

William J. Haltom was born Feb. 8, 1922, in Lacona, the son of William H. and Blanche (Gardner) Haltom. He graduated from East High School in Des Moines in 1939. He attended Drake University. In 1942 he entered the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served aboard a troop transport in the Pacific.

He was united in marriage to Yvonne Hildreth on Feb. 18, 1943, in Oakland, Calif. After his discharge from the Coast Guard they returned to Des Moines, where he owned and operated Haltom Motor and Marine. After his retirement they moved to Clear Lake.

He was a member of the U.S. Power Squadron and also was a Shriner. He enjoyed Lake activities and playing cards. His great love and enjoyment, however, were his grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife, Yvonne, of Clear Lake; one daughter, Pam (Ron) Charlson, of Clear Lake; three grandchildren, Melissa (Joe) Fruscella), of Smithtown, N.Y., Jason (Shelley) Kinker, of Chesterfield, Mo., and Chris Charlson of Clear Lake; one great-grandchild, Will Kinker; one sister, Ramona Wood, of Ankeny; one brother-in-law, John Englund, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; brother and sister-in-law, Reg and Claire Hildreth, of Santa Cruz, Calif.; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Randy and Val Hayes and their children, Bobby and Alex, of Clear Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Bernadine Englund; and one brother-in-law, John Wood.

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

RAYMOND JOHN 'BUD' ROGGEMAN

MASON CITY - Raymond John "Bud" Roggeman, 78, of 303 Eighth St. S.E., died Tuesday (Feb. 27, 2001) at Heritage Care Center of natural causes.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. David Kucera officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military rites by the Mason City Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. today at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., with a wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Raymond John Roggeman Memorial Fund.

Ray was born on June 28, 1922, in Rockwell, the son of Albert and Reka Roggeman. He spent his childhood in Rockwell. "Bud" would then go to serve his country in the United States Navy during WWII in February 1944. He was a First Class Gunner on the oil tanker, "USS Samuel Gompers" and was awarded the Victory Medal and Asiatic Pacific-1 Star.

In January 1946, Ray came back to the United States, where he married his soul mate, Naomi Elizabeth Smith on Aug. 16, 1956, in Albert Lea, Minn. In 1960 they made their home in Mason City.

One might say that the hands of a man will show his work and with Ray he believed in working hard for himself and his family. He drove gas transports for Ruan, Stockberger, Dahlen, and Farm Service and drove taxi for Yellow Cab Taxi Service.

He owned his own excavating business for several years and drove semi for Curries Manufacturing. Ray decided to continue his education at NIACC and graduated in 1976, with an associate degree in retail merchandising. Ray then went to work for Roofs Oil Co. and dedicated 10 years with Siegs Autopart until 1989, when he retired.

Ray loved spending countless hours with Naomi, his wife and his best friend. The two of them enjoyed eating out and traveling in their motor home, taking day trips throughout the Midwest. He especially enjoyed being outside doing yard work, fishing and gardening. Ray had a talent in the kitchen; his fudge, chili, and Thanksgiving turkey were his specialties.

Ray was a member of the American Legion Post 0101 for seven years and of the VFW. His true devotion in life was his family and he will be greatly missed by all.

Ray left his memory to be cherished and honored by his wife, Naomi, of Mason City; three sons, Darryl and his wife, Cindy, of Tempe, Ariz., Jeffrey and his wife, Heidi, of Nora Springs, and Gregory and his wife Sandi, of Mason City; four daughters, Dawn Branstad and her special friend, Bill, of Mason City, Stephanie Hodge and her husband, Richard, of Cedar Rapids, Renee Wasinger and her husband, Rick, of Byron, Minn. and Lisa, of Mason City; 12 grandsons, Todd Roggeman and wife, Kim, of Gilbert, Ariz., Darren Roggeman and wife, Mishawn, of Mesa, Ariz., Matthew Roggeman, of San Diego, Calif., Ryan and Jeremy Branstad, of Mason City, Benjamin, Stephen, and Gabe Hodge, of Cedar Rapids, Joshua and Jordon Raymond Roggeman, of Mason City, Eric Hart, of Mason City, and Kyle Wasinger, of Byron, Minn.; and one granddaughter, Robyn Skipper and her husband Craig, of Mesa, Ariz.; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Roggeman and his wife, Lucille, of Mason City, and George Stepleton and his wife, Sandy, of Nora Springs; one sister, Irene Failor and husband, Bill, of Mason City; one uncle, Edward Roggeman, of Cedar Falls; one aunt, Helen Shinn, of Cedar Falls; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Harold; and one sister, Annette "Sis" Ellis.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.

RAYMOND BECKER

LAKOTA - Raymond Becker, 83, of Lakota, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center, (641) 562-2858.

EDNA A. WHARAM

MASON CITY - Edna A. Wharam, 91, formerly of rural Mason City, died Thursday, (March 1, 2001), at the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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

RONALD EUGENE JURASEK

NORA SPRINGS - The memorial service for Ronald Eugene Jurasek, 67, of Nora Springs, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Luke Lutheran Church in Nora Springs.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel in Nora Springs.

Ronald Jurasek died on Feb. 9, 2001, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.

PASTOR LLOYD SAND

LAKE MILLS - Pastor Lloyd Sand, 94, of Lake Mills, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minn.

The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2001, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with the Rev. Roger Dykstra and the Rev. Sara Beth Akre officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2001, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills, and again one hour before services on Saturday at the church.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

ANNA MAY HOLVIK MONAGHAN

MASON CITY - A funeral Mass for Anna May Holvik Monaghan, 86, will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka and the Rev. David Kucera officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a rosary and a scriptural wake service.

Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Anna May (Holvik) Monaghan, 86, died peacefully on Monday (Feb. 26, 2001) at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis. Her courage, spirit and determination were with her until the very end. She lived a long and fun-filled life and has now found eternal peace.

Anna May was born on Aug. 29, 1914, in Rock Island, Ill. She lived the majority of her life in Mason City and spent her final years close to her family in Minneapolis. Anna May was known for her trips to the casino to play bingo and the slot machines.

She was a past resident of The Manor, member of GG Girls and Grandmother's Club (touring the United States by bus), and a Girl Scout leader for many years.

A devout Catholic, Anna May was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Henry and Tracy Shire; husbands, Carl A. Holvik and Garland Monaghan; and brother, Jack Shire.

She is survived by a sister, Bonita Determan; and a brother, Dan Shire (Ruth); children, Bettie Hunchis (William), Bonnie Nelson (Dr. Evan), Carleen Holvik and Carl Holvik Jr. (Mary); loving grandchildren, Theresa Frisk (Ruel Brown), Cathy Cole (Gary), Thomas, Mary Beth, David and Melissa Frisk, Mike Hogan (Teresa), Ann Hogan (Dr. Martin Immerman), Melinda Taylor, Kim Hanson (Dan), William Hunchis, Julie Holvik (William Gilligan) and Debra Sabino; 11 treasured great-grandchildren; and many special nieces, nephews and friends.

Anna May will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her!

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

THAYNE J. BJELLAND

LAKE MILLS - Thayne J. Bjelland, 76, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday (Feb. 28, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons, Minn., with the Rev. Julie Fiske officiating. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery in rural Emmons, Minn.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

JEVON LITTLETON

CHARLES CITY - Jevon Littleton, 8-month-old son of Frederick Littleton and Jessica Putney, died Monday evening (Feb. 26, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., with the Rev. A.C. Wegner Jr., pastor of the Faith Bible Chapel in Charles City, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Saturday.

Jevon Joseph Lee Littleton was born June 14, 2000, at Charles City, the son of Frederick Littleton and Jessica Putney.

Living family members include his father, Frederick Littleton, of Charles City; his mother, Jessica Putney, of Clear Lake; his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Louise Littleton, of Chicago; and maternal grandparents, Joe and Ellen Putney, of Fertile; maternal great-grandmothers, Violet Martin, of Nashua and Clara Putney, of Charles City; Aunt Jodell and Uncle Chuck Hurd, of Fertile; Uncle Jeremey and Aunt Shawnna Putney and cousins, Shellby and Nehemiah Putney, of Puyallup, Wash.; Uncle Joe and Aunt Janette Putney and cousin, Miranda Putney, of Marble Rock; a stepfather, Chris Holmes, of Clear Lake; and a half sister, Kyler Littleton, of Waverly.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

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ELDA UBBEN

HAMPTON - Elda Ubben, 80, of Hampton, died Friday (March 2, 2001) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, (641) 456-3232.

WALTER BERGLAND

LAKE MILLS - Walter Bergland, 101, of Lake Mills, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Lake Mills Care Center.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with the Rev. Roger Dykstra officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills, and again one hour before the services on Monday at the church.

Walter Bergland was born Oct. 14, 1899, in rural Winnebago County, the son of Carl and Ingeborg (Roble) Bergland.

On June 15, 1924, he was united in marriage to Rachel Evelyn Charlson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; and one son, Wallace; two sisters, Clara Anonson and Ella Dybvad; and five brothers, Elmer, Sam, Melvin, Clearance and Adolph.

Walter is survived by his three daughters, Mrs. Don (Betty) Tiedman, of Lake Mills, Mrs. Roger (Ruth) Hermanson of Lake Mills, and Mrs. Don (Rachel) Gillmann of Lincoln, Ore.; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Olaf (Ida) Ness, of Albert Lea, Minn.; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

BENJAMIN 'CHIEF' DAVIS

CHARLES CITY - Benjamin "Chief" Davis, 51, of 1717 Owen St., died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be at a later date.

Visitation will be held one hour before services on Tuesday at the church.

Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City is in charge of arrangements, (641) 228-2323.

JESUS J. 'BALDY' BALTIERRA

MASON CITY - Jesus J. 'Baldy' Baltierra, 68, of 419 15th St. N.W., died Friday (March 2, 2001) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Mason City Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., with a Spanish rosary at 6:30. Visitation will continue Monday from 9 until 9:45 a.m. at the funeral home.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.

LLOYD L. HOOD

MASON CITY - Lloyd L. Hood, 59, of 777 S. Eisenhower Ave. No. 56, died Friday (March 2, 2001) at home.

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

LOUDELL HARRINGTON

MASON CITY - Loudell Harrington, 94, of Mason City, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Heritage Care Center.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Bill Poland officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a Women of the Moose memorial service at 5 p.m.

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

MARLENE E. UKEN

TITONKA - Marlene E. Uken, 65, of Titonka, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Titonka United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Timm Wilkin officiating. Burial will be in the Buffalo Township Cemetery in Titonka.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka.

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

LLOYD LOCKMAN

BELMOND - Lloyd Lockman , 83, of Belmond, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond, with Pastor Rodney Meester officiating. Burial will take place at the Graceland Cemetery near Rowan.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond and one hour before the service.

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

JOHN L. SMITH

CLARION - John L. Smith, 57, of Clarion, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Clarion Community Hospital.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the United Church of Rowan, with the Rev. JoAn Skyrme officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Rowan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Willim Funeral Home in Clarion.

Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.

NELLIE A. LARSON

HAMPTON - Nellie A. Larson, 94, of Lakewood, Calif., formerly of Hampton, died Tuesday (Feb. 27, 2001) in Paramount, Calif.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home.

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

RAYMOND BECKER

LAKOTA - Raymond Becker, 83, of Lakota, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at his home.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ledyard, with Father Bormann officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Lakota.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center, with a 5 p.m. prayer service. There will be further visitation one hour before services at the church.

Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858.

DR.EARL G. JURGENSON

CLEAR LAKE - Dr.Earl G. Jurgenson, 86, of 1700 N. 24th St., died Friday (March 2, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

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

EDNA A. WHARAM

MASON CITY -Edna A. Wharam, 91, long-time rural Mason City resident, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Robert Cumings of the Bethel United Methodist Church, Manly, officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Fullerton Funeral Home.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.

NORMA (BARZ) VOETBERG

GARNER - Norma (Barz) Voetberg, 91, of Garner, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at Concord Care Center, Garner.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, with the Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. Interment will be at Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour before services at the church.

Norma (Barz) Voetberg, was born July 29, 1909, to William J. and Louisa (Goll) Barz at Garner. Her parents owned and operated a general merchandise store, so after school hours Norma often helped at the store.

After graduating from Garner High School, Norma attended Mason City Junior College for one year and then transferred to Drake University in Des Moines, where she graduated with a liberal arts degree in education.

After teaching one year at Ventura, she transferred to Klemme, where she taught fifth and sixth grades. It was in Klemme where she met her future husband, Dr. Henry G. Voetberg, who was a practicing veterinarian in the Klemme area

Doc and Norma were married June 11, 1937, at Zion Reformed Church in Garner. They lived in Oklahoma until 1942, when Doc entered the U.S. Army during WW II. When Doc returned after the war, they built their home in 1948 at 490 West 7th Street in Garner, where they lived all of their remaining lives.

Norma and Doc enjoyed more than 50 years of good health and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 11, 1987. Within those years, they traveled to Europe, including Germany and Holland, to visit relatives.

But Norma's most continued work was in her home town where, after Doc's death, she continued to be active in making her community, state and her nation a better place to live.

Since Norma and Doc had no children of their own, they devoted much of their time to civic, school and church activities. She was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church and was active in organizations such as PEO, Progressive Club, Homemakers and the Ladies American Legion Auxiliary.

She was an honorary director of Delta Upsilon Sorority and was also made an honorary Grandmother by the Klemme Grandmothers Club for her devotion in taking her aunts, and other former Klemme residents from Prairie View Apartments, to their meetings at Klemme.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Henry Voetberg, June 27, 1989; her parents and three siblings in infancy.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.

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.

ANN LAMPSON

CHARLES CITY - Ann Lampson, 79, of 1800 Salzer St., died Saturday (March 3, 2001) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, (641) 228 2323.

JOHN L. SMITH

CLARION - John L. Smith, 57, passed away Thursday (March 1, 2001, at the Clarion Community Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the United Church of Rowan in Rowan. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Rowan.

Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Willim Funeral Home, Clarion.

John L. Smith was born on Aug. 22, 1943, in Belmond, to Lester 'Shorty' Smith and Lillian McAlpine.

He was married to Vicky Boyington on Nov. 27, 1961, in Rowan.

John was a lively spirit, he loved life and it showed. He was an active member of the Iowa River Riders which was his snowmobiling club, a board member of the Dows Golf Course, a former Rowan city councilman, former Lions Club member and a member of the Rowan Coffee Club.

John was a lover of outdoors activities. He enjoyed fishing, especially the annual trips to Canada, hunting, skiing, camping, snowmobiling, golfing and gardening. John was also the ultimate Hawkeye fan. He also enjoyed cooking, shooting pool, playing cards and watching his nephew Steve and brother Jim at the races. John was the home base for his snowmobiling club, the Iowa River Riders, a fitting name since John loved living along the Iowa River.

He was also a proud member of the last graduating class of Rowan High School. John farmed in the Rowan and Riceville areas, drove school bus for the Rowan School District and was a long-time salesman for the John Deere Implement Company. Of late he was a top crop insurance salesman, owning his own agency, Smith Insurance Agency.

But for all his activities and achievements, John most enjoyed his friends and family, who will always remember him as the lively spirit who was generous to all.

John is survived by his children, Terri Avery and her husband, James, of Clarion, Tammi Smith and Ryan George of Clarion, Timothy Smith and his wife, Vanessa, of Clarion, and their mother, Vicky Boyington; brothers, James Smith and his wife, Judy, of Belmond, and Mike Smith and his wife, Charlene, of Rowan; a sister, Jeannine Hiemstra and her husband, David, of Clarion; grandchildren, Abbey, Caleb and Brogan Avery and Dylan Pergande; nephews, Steve, Robby, Paul, Todd, Nicholas and Michael; nieces, Katie and Angie; and special friends, Rhonda and Nesha Benton of Rowan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lillian.

Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233

JESUS J. 'BALDY' BALTIERRA

MASON CITY - Jesus J. 'Baldy' Baltierra, 68, of 419 15th St. N.W., died Friday (March 2, 2001) at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Mason City Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. A scripture wake service will begin at 5:30 p.m. and a Spanish rosary at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9 until 9:45 Monday at the funeral home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Jesus J. Baltierra Memorial Fund.

Jesus was born Sept. 25, 1932, the son of Joseph and Martha (Lopez) Baltierra in Mason City. He graduated from Mason City High School.

Following high school, Baldy found employment at the Lehigh Portland Cement plant, but soon enlist in the United States Navy. Following his tour of duty, Baldy returned to Mason City and went back to work for the cement plant. In all Baldy was employed at Lehigh for 42 years.

On April 27, 1957, Jesus was united in marriage to Eleanor Servantez at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City. To this union were born five children.

Baldy was very family oriented, he enjoyed playing baseball with his grandchildren as well as watching a game on television. When his grandchildren had hockey or soccer games, he could often be found watching and rooting them on. Jesus also enjoyed the peaceful time he spent fishing and the hours tending to the garden.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the VFW Post 733.

Those thankful for having shared in Jesus' life include his wife, Eleanor of Mason City; two daughters, Ramona Oleson and her husband, Chad, and Anna Freudenberg and her husband, Doug; two sons, Frank and his wife, Terri Baltierra, and Martin and his wife, Lisa Baltierra, all of Mason City; three sisters, Lupe Flavin of Rockford, Ill., Martina Snyder and her husband, Larry, of Mason City, and Christina Arndt and her husband, Dennis, of Mason City; two brothers, Joseph Baltierra of Napa, Idaho, and Thomas and his wife, Toni Baltierra, of Mason City; 11 grandchildren, Frank Jesse Baltierra Jr., Tara Nicole Baltierra, Dustin Jon Baltierra, twins Kaylee Marie Baltierra and Kanysha Marie Baltierra, Alex James Baltierra, Sean Allan Baltierra, Blane Keith Sjostrand, Selena Ann Sjostrand, Jay Joseph Baltierra and Kathryn Ann Baltierra.

Mr. Baltierra was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha Baltierra; one daughter in infancy, Gerardean Jean Baltierra; and three brothers, Felix, John and Manuel Baltierra.

Fullerton Funeral Home (641) 423-8676

LLOYD LOCKMAN

BELMOND - Lloyd Lockman, 83, passed away Thursday (March 1, 2001) at Belmond Health Care Center, Belmond

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond with Pastor Rodney Meester officiating. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery near Rowan.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond and one hour prior to the service.

Lloyd Lockman, son of Elmer (Pete) and Myrtle (Gideon) Lockman, was born May 18, 1917, in Moravia, Iowa, in Appanoose County. He attended grade school in rural Moravia.

On Sept. 18, 1940, Lloyd was united in marriage to Lillie Peddle at Moravia and to this union two children were born.

Lloyd did a variety of things during his life. He worked in a coal mine, farmed, drove truck and worked as a mechanic. He farmed around the Rowan area and was well known for the jokes he was always pulling on his friends and neighbors. Lloyd enjoyed fishing, camping, boating and traveling. He enjoyed their home in Kissee Mills, Mo., until he came back to Iowa to live with Judy for a few months before he went to an assisted living facility in Mason City. Lloyd then became a resident of the Belmond Health Care Center in July of 2000. He had been in failing health.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lillie, of Belmond; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy and Jerry Pals, Meservey, and Sherry and Byron Barkema, Ely, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Joleyne, Jody, Joann, Tammy, Tracy, Lonnie and Lisa; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild due in September; a sister-in-law, Delores Lockman; and two nephews and one niece and their families.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; infant twin brothers; a brother, Glenn; a nephew, Jerry Lockman; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law.

Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248

VIRGINIA RUTH COOPER

NORTHWOOD - Virginia Ruth Cooper, 76, died Friday (March 2, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett, with the Rev. Selmer G. Hernes officiating. Burial will be in Kensett Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South, Northwood, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Monday.

Virginia, daughter of Herman and Lena Pahl, was born on Aug. 24, 1924. On June 2, 1946, she married Charles Cooper.

She is survived by her husband, Charles; two daughters, Jane Trainer and her husband, Steve, of Mason City, and Carol Hengesteg and her husband, Steve, of Northwood; two sons, Marvin of Sabin, Minn., and Philip and his wife, Nancy, of Glenville, Minn.; grandchildren, Chris Trainer of Burnsville, Minn., Julie Hengesteg of Des Moines, Paul Hengesteg of Indianapolis, Ind., Jesse Cooper of Sabin, Minn., Nathan, Daniel and Devin Cooper of Glenville, Minn.; a brother, Melvin Pahl of Harrison, Ark., a brother-in-law, Kenneth Cooper of Lime Springs; and a sister-in-law, Doris Cooper of Northwood.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and daughter-in-law, Renae Cooper.

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

DR. GEORGE EARL JURGENSON

CLEAR LAKE - Dr. George Earl Jurgenson, 86, of 1700 N. 24th St., died Friday (March 2, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake with the Rev. David Wiersbe officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Meservey Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

The family suggests memorials may be given in his name.

Dr. George Earl Jurgenson was born Feb. 1, 1915, in rural Truman, Minn., to George and Eliza (Ableman) Jurgenson. After graduating from Truman High School, George attended the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy in Des Moines where he graduated in 1937 with a degree in Osteopathic Medicine.

Earl moved to Meservey in 1937 and entered into family practice. In 1942 he met Jane Slusher and they were married on May 9, 1943, in Truman, Minn. He continued to serve his "patient friends" for 43 great years, until his retirement in 1980. Earl and Jane then moved to Hot Springs Village, Ark., where they lived until their return to Clear Lake in 1992.

During his medical practice, Earl was honored with two community celebrations recognizing his dedication to Meservey and surrounding communities. During these events, he was given the key to the City of Meservey. His dedication included not only his medical expertise, but also his caring and generous attitude. For example, he always left his office doors open so that patients could come in at any time or so that children from the school across the street could wait inside for their rides.

Dr. Jurgenson was a past member of the United Meservey Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village Methodist Church and Clear Lake United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Evangelical Free Church of Clear Lake at the time of his death.

Dr. Jurgenson was actively involved in the Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (ISOPS) and the American Osteopathic Association throughout his medical career. He served as a delegate and board member of the Iowa Society and served as president of ISOPS in 1977-78. He was also on the Board of Trustees of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines and a lifetime member of the Arkansas Osteopathic Society.

He was also a member of the Clear Lake Noon Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge, Shriners and McDonald's 27 Club.

Dr. George Earl Jurgenson is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jane; two daughters, Susan and her husband, Robert H. Pals, of Meservey, and Judy and her husband, Dr. Robert Gross, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Thomas (Shelly) Pals of Alexander, Sara Pals of Meservey, Alison Gross of Iowa City, and Cooper Gross of Clear Lake; great-grandchildren, Robert, Brianna and Brandi Pals; and many family members and friends.

His parents and a brother, Ralph Jurgenson and his wife, Lydia, preceded him in death.

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

EMELINE PETER

ELMORE, Minn. - Emeline Peter, 78, died Saturday (March 3, 2001) at her home in Elmore.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Winter Funeral Home, Buffalo Center (515) 562-2858.

ALVIRA BOEDING

GARDNER, Kan.- Alvira Boeding, 91, formerly of Lamont, Iowa, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at her home in Gardner.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Church, Lamont. Burial will be in St. Alberts Cemetery, Lamont.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. E. K. George & Sons Funeral Home, Grandview, Mo., is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Starmont High School Scholarship Fund, Arlington, Iowa, or Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund, 3390 Windsor, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Alvira was born July 8, 1909, in Petersburg, Iowa, to Bernard Nabor and Rosiena Eilers. She was a nurses aide at Corn Blossom State Mental Institute and People's Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her children, Francis Boeding, Hopkinton, Iowa., L. E. 'Whitey' Boeding, Springhill, Fla., Al Boeding, Ely, Iowa, Dorothy Lovetinsky, Cedar Rapids, Virginia Wise, Garner, Kan., Sister Mary Elaine Boeding, Dubuque, Rita Thys, Victor, Iowa, Rose Ann Davis, Spring Hill, Kan., Laura Behning, Ventura, Iowa, Leo Boeding, Merriam, Kan., and Janet Wilhelm Westerville, Ohio; a sister, Anna Gaul, Manchester; 45 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Alvira was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Boeding, December 1978, and a son, Herman Boeding, June 1996.

E. K. George & Sons Funeral Home, (816) 966-0250

LOUDELL HARRINGTON

MASON CITY - Loudell Harrington, 94, of 501 S. Kentucky, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Bill Poland officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and one hour prior to the service at the church Monday.

Memorials may be directed to the Loudell Harrington Memorial Fund.

Loudell was born May 3, 1906, in Nora Springs, the daughter of Orin E. and Edna Pearl (Yarrow) Cheney. She graduated from Rockford High School.

Loudell married Paul C. Harrington June 17, 1933, in Mason City. A resident of Mason City since 1927, Loudell was employed at Ideal American Laundry for 28 years and Marshall & Swift for 17 years. She retired from Marshall & Swift June 30, 1969.

Loudell was a member of Wesley United Methodist, Esther Circle, Moose Lodge, and Mason City Grandmothers Club. She bowled in women's leagues for over 20 years.

Loudell is survived by a daughter, Phyllis C. Lau and her husband, Paul, of Garner; a son, Larry P. Harrington and his wife, Gale, of Mason City; a daughter, Shirley L. Portis of Mason City; a son, William K. Harrington and his wife, Marilyn, Mason City; a daughter, Debbie R. Schmidt and her husband, Roger, of Garner; two sisters, Wilma Millard of Mason City and Gladys Dodd of Tucson, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul in 1982; two sisters; and one son-in-law.

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

FLORENCE ELIZABETH 'BETTY' SCHULTHEIS

MASON CITY - Florence Elizabeth 'Betty' Schultheis, 86, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave., died Wednesday (Feb. 28, 2001) at Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Mr. Glen Bandel officiating. Interment will be in Osage Cemetery.

Friends may call one hour before the service time Monday at the funeral home.

Florence Elizabeth 'Betty' Schultheis was born Nov. 23, 1914, in Des Moines, the daughter of Harry J. and Lera (Shill) Ford. She graduated from Des Moines Public Schools and received her teacher's certificate from Drake University. She went on to teach elementary education for many years.

She was united in marriage to Kenneth B. Schultheis on July 7, 1946. She helped her husband in the ownership and management of Yellow Cab Company and Northland Bus Tours in Mason City.

Betty was an avid traveler, music lover and enjoyed children of all ages.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Pauline Ford of Stacy, Minn., and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Thanks to her special friend and guardian, Leo Warner and his wife, Joni, of Mason City.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Ralph Ford; and two sisters, Dorothy Hecker and Marjorie Weigman.

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

ELDA E. UBBEN

HAMPTON - Elda E. Ubben, 80, died Friday (March 2, 2001) at Franklin General Nursing Facility, Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, with the Rev. Gregory Smith officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Dike.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton.

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

MYRTLE IRENE STAFFORD

DUMONT - Myrtle Irene Stafford, 89, died Saturday (March 3, 2001) at the Dumont Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church of Dumont with the Rev. Robert Connor officiating. Burial will be in Dumont Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Dumont.

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

TOM KITZMANN

OSAGE - Tom Kitzmann, 72, died Saturday (March 3, 2001) at Faith Lutheran Home, Osage.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, (641) 732-3706

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.

ANN LAMPSON

CHARLES CITY - Ann Lampson, 79, of 1800 Salzer St., died Saturday (March 3, 2001) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, (641) 228 2323.

JOHN L. SMITH

CLARION - John L. Smith, 57, passed away Thursday (March 1, 2001, at the Clarion Community Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the United Church of Rowan in Rowan. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Rowan.

Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Willim Funeral Home, Clarion.

John L. Smith was born on Aug. 22, 1943, in Belmond, to Lester 'Shorty' Smith and Lillian McAlpine.

He was married to Vicky Boyington on Nov. 27, 1961, in Rowan.

John was a lively spirit, he loved life and it showed. He was an active member of the Iowa River Riders which was his snowmobiling club, a board member of the Dows Golf Course, a former Rowan city councilman, former Lions Club member and a member of the Rowan Coffee Club.

John was a lover of outdoors activities. He enjoyed fishing, especially the annual trips to Canada, hunting, skiing, camping, snowmobiling, golfing and gardening. John was also the ultimate Hawkeye fan. He also enjoyed cooking, shooting pool, playing cards and watching his nephew Steve and brother Jim at the races. John was the home base for his snowmobiling club, the Iowa River Riders, a fitting name since John loved living along the Iowa River.

He was also a proud member of the last graduating class of Rowan High School. John farmed in the Rowan and Riceville areas, drove school bus for the Rowan School District and was a long-time salesman for the John Deere Implement Company. Of late he was a top crop insurance salesman, owning his own agency, Smith Insurance Agency.

But for all his activities and achievements, John most enjoyed his friends and family, who will always remember him as the lively spirit who was generous to all.

John is survived by his children, Terri Avery and her husband, James, of Clarion, Tammi Smith and Ryan George of Clarion, Timothy Smith and his wife, Vanessa, of Clarion, and their mother, Vicky Boyington; brothers, James Smith and his wife, Judy, of Belmond, and Mike Smith and his wife, Charlene, of Rowan; a sister, Jeannine Hiemstra and her husband, David, of Clarion; grandchildren, Abbey, Caleb and Brogan Avery and Dylan Pergande; nephews, Steve, Robby, Paul, Todd, Nicholas and Michael; nieces, Katie and Angie; and special friends, Rhonda and Nesha Benton of Rowan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lillian.

Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233

JESUS J. 'BALDY' BALTIERRA

MASON CITY - Jesus J. 'Baldy' Baltierra, 68, of 419 15th St. N.W., died Friday (March 2, 2001) at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Mason City Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. A scripture wake service will begin at 5:30 p.m. and a Spanish rosary at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9 until 9:45 Monday at the funeral home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Jesus J. Baltierra Memorial Fund.

Jesus was born Sept. 25, 1932, the son of Joseph and Martha (Lopez) Baltierra in Mason City. He graduated from Mason City High School.

Following high school, Baldy found employment at the Lehigh Portland Cement plant, but soon enlist in the United States Navy. Following his tour of duty, Baldy returned to Mason City and went back to work for the cement plant. In all Baldy was employed at Lehigh for 42 years.

On April 27, 1957, Jesus was united in marriage to Eleanor Servantez at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City. To this union were born five children.

Baldy was very family oriented, he enjoyed playing baseball with his grandchildren as well as watching a game on television. When his grandchildren had hockey or soccer games, he could often be found watching and rooting them on. Jesus also enjoyed the peaceful time he spent fishing and the hours tending to the garden.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the VFW Post 733.

Those thankful for having shared in Jesus' life include his wife, Eleanor of Mason City; two daughters, Ramona Oleson and her husband, Chad, and Anna Freudenberg and her husband, Doug; two sons, Frank and his wife, Terri Baltierra, and Martin and his wife, Lisa Baltierra, all of Mason City; three sisters, Lupe Flavin of Rockford, Ill., Martina Snyder and her husband, Larry, of Mason City, and Christina Arndt and her husband, Dennis, of Mason City; two brothers, Joseph Baltierra of Napa, Idaho, and Thomas and his wife, Toni Baltierra, of Mason City; 11 grandchildren, Frank Jesse Baltierra Jr., Tara Nicole Baltierra, Dustin Jon Baltierra, twins Kaylee Marie Baltierra and Kanysha Marie Baltierra, Alex James Baltierra, Sean Allan Baltierra, Blane Keith Sjostrand, Selena Ann Sjostrand, Jay Joseph Baltierra and Kathryn Ann Baltierra.

Mr. Baltierra was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha Baltierra; one daughter in infancy, Gerardean Jean Baltierra; and three brothers, Felix, John and Manuel Baltierra.

Fullerton Funeral Home (641) 423-8676

LLOYD LOCKMAN

BELMOND - Lloyd Lockman, 83, passed away Thursday (March 1, 2001) at Belmond Health Care Center, Belmond

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond with Pastor Rodney Meester officiating. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery near Rowan.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond and one hour prior to the service.

Lloyd Lockman, son of Elmer (Pete) and Myrtle (Gideon) Lockman, was born May 18, 1917, in Moravia, Iowa, in Appanoose County. He attended grade school in rural Moravia.

On Sept. 18, 1940, Lloyd was united in marriage to Lillie Peddle at Moravia and to this union two children were born.

Lloyd did a variety of things during his life. He worked in a coal mine, farmed, drove truck and worked as a mechanic. He farmed around the Rowan area and was well known for the jokes he was always pulling on his friends and neighbors. Lloyd enjoyed fishing, camping, boating and traveling. He enjoyed their home in Kissee Mills, Mo., until he came back to Iowa to live with Judy for a few months before he went to an assisted living facility in Mason City. Lloyd then became a resident of the Belmond Health Care Center in July of 2000. He had been in failing health.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lillie, of Belmond; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy and Jerry Pals, Meservey, and Sherry and Byron Barkema, Ely, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Joleyne, Jody, Joann, Tammy, Tracy, Lonnie and Lisa; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild due in September; a sister-in-law, Delores Lockman; and two nephews and one niece and their families.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; infant twin brothers; a brother, Glenn; a nephew, Jerry Lockman; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law.

Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248

VIRGINIA RUTH COOPER

NORTHWOOD - Virginia Ruth Cooper, 76, died Friday (March 2, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett, with the Rev. Selmer G. Hernes officiating. Burial will be in Kensett Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South, Northwood, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Monday.

Virginia, daughter of Herman and Lena Pahl, was born on Aug. 24, 1924. On June 2, 1946, she married Charles Cooper.

She is survived by her husband, Charles; two daughters, Jane Trainer and her husband, Steve, of Mason City, and Carol Hengesteg and her husband, Steve, of Northwood; two sons, Marvin of Sabin, Minn., and Philip and his wife, Nancy, of Glenville, Minn.; grandchildren, Chris Trainer of Burnsville, Minn., Julie Hengesteg of Des Moines, Paul Hengesteg of Indianapolis, Ind., Jesse Cooper of Sabin, Minn., Nathan, Daniel and Devin Cooper of Glenville, Minn.; a brother, Melvin Pahl of Harrison, Ark., a brother-in-law, Kenneth Cooper of Lime Springs; and a sister-in-law, Doris Cooper of Northwood.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and daughter-in-law, Renae Cooper.

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

DR. GEORGE EARL JURGENSON

CLEAR LAKE - Dr. George Earl Jurgenson, 86, of 1700 N. 24th St., died Friday (March 2, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake with the Rev. David Wiersbe officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Meservey Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

The family suggests memorials may be given in his name.

Dr. George Earl Jurgenson was born Feb. 1, 1915, in rural Truman, Minn., to George and Eliza (Ableman) Jurgenson. After graduating from Truman High School, George attended the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy in Des Moines where he graduated in 1937 with a degree in Osteopathic Medicine.

Earl moved to Meservey in 1937 and entered into family practice. In 1942 he met Jane Slusher and they were married on May 9, 1943, in Truman, Minn. He continued to serve his "patient friends" for 43 great years, until his retirement in 1980. Earl and Jane then moved to Hot Springs Village, Ark., where they lived until their return to Clear Lake in 1992.

During his medical practice, Earl was honored with two community celebrations recognizing his dedication to Meservey and surrounding communities. During these events, he was given the key to the City of Meservey. His dedication included not only his medical expertise, but also his caring and generous attitude. For example, he always left his office doors open so that patients could come in at any time or so that children from the school across the street could wait inside for their rides.

Dr. Jurgenson was a past member of the United Meservey Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village Methodist Church and Clear Lake United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Evangelical Free Church of Clear Lake at the time of his death.

Dr. Jurgenson was actively involved in the Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (ISOPS) and the American Osteopathic Association throughout his medical career. He served as a delegate and board member of the Iowa Society and served as president of ISOPS in 1977-78. He was also on the Board of Trustees of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines and a lifetime member of the Arkansas Osteopathic Society.

He was also a member of the Clear Lake Noon Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge, Shriners and McDonald's 27 Club.

Dr. George Earl Jurgenson is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jane; two daughters, Susan and her husband, Robert H. Pals, of Meservey, and Judy and her husband, Dr. Robert Gross, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Thomas (Shelly) Pals of Alexander, Sara Pals of Meservey, Alison Gross of Iowa City, and Cooper Gross of Clear Lake; great-grandchildren, Robert, Brianna and Brandi Pals; and many family members and friends.

His parents and a brother, Ralph Jurgenson and his wife, Lydia, preceded him in death.

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

EMELINE PETER

ELMORE, Minn. - Emeline Peter, 78, died Saturday (March 3, 2001) at her home in Elmore.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Winter Funeral Home, Buffalo Center (515) 562-2858.

ALVIRA BOEDING

GARDNER, Kan.- Alvira Boeding, 91, formerly of Lamont, Iowa, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at her home in Gardner.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Church, Lamont. Burial will be in St. Alberts Cemetery, Lamont.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. E. K. George & Sons Funeral Home, Grandview, Mo., is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Starmont High School Scholarship Fund, Arlington, Iowa, or Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund, 3390 Windsor, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Alvira was born July 8, 1909, in Petersburg, Iowa, to Bernard Nabor and Rosiena Eilers. She was a nurses aide at Corn Blossom State Mental Institute and People's Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her children, Francis Boeding, Hopkinton, Iowa., L. E. 'Whitey' Boeding, Springhill, Fla., Al Boeding, Ely, Iowa, Dorothy Lovetinsky, Cedar Rapids, Virginia Wise, Garner, Kan., Sister Mary Elaine Boeding, Dubuque, Rita Thys, Victor, Iowa, Rose Ann Davis, Spring Hill, Kan., Laura Behning, Ventura, Iowa, Leo Boeding, Merriam, Kan., and Janet Wilhelm Westerville, Ohio; a sister, Anna Gaul, Manchester; 45 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Alvira was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Boeding, December 1978, and a son, Herman Boeding, June 1996.

E. K. George & Sons Funeral Home, (816) 966-0250

LOUDELL HARRINGTON

MASON CITY - Loudell Harrington, 94, of 501 S. Kentucky, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Bill Poland officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and one hour prior to the service at the church Monday.

Memorials may be directed to the Loudell Harrington Memorial Fund.

Loudell was born May 3, 1906, in Nora Springs, the daughter of Orin E. and Edna Pearl (Yarrow) Cheney. She graduated from Rockford High School.

Loudell married Paul C. Harrington June 17, 1933, in Mason City. A resident of Mason City since 1927, Loudell was employed at Ideal American Laundry for 28 years and Marshall & Swift for 17 years. She retired from Marshall & Swift June 30, 1969.

Loudell was a member of Wesley United Methodist, Esther Circle, Moose Lodge, and Mason City Grandmothers Club. She bowled in women's leagues for over 20 years.

Loudell is survived by a daughter, Phyllis C. Lau and her husband, Paul, of Garner; a son, Larry P. Harrington and his wife, Gale, of Mason City; a daughter, Shirley L. Portis of Mason City; a son, William K. Harrington and his wife, Marilyn, Mason City; a daughter, Debbie R. Schmidt and her husband, Roger, of Garner; two sisters, Wilma Millard of Mason City and Gladys Dodd of Tucson, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul in 1982; two sisters; and one son-in-law.

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

FLORENCE ELIZABETH 'BETTY' SCHULTHEIS

MASON CITY - Florence Elizabeth 'Betty' Schultheis, 86, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave., died Wednesday (Feb. 28, 2001) at Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Mr. Glen Bandel officiating. Interment will be in Osage Cemetery.

Friends may call one hour before the service time Monday at the funeral home.

Florence Elizabeth 'Betty' Schultheis was born Nov. 23, 1914, in Des Moines, the daughter of Harry J. and Lera (Shill) Ford. She graduated from Des Moines Public Schools and received her teacher's certificate from Drake University. She went on to teach elementary education for many years.

She was united in marriage to Kenneth B. Schultheis on July 7, 1946. She helped her husband in the ownership and management of Yellow Cab Company and Northland Bus Tours in Mason City.

Betty was an avid traveler, music lover and enjoyed children of all ages.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Pauline Ford of Stacy, Minn., and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Thanks to her special friend and guardian, Leo Warner and his wife, Joni, of Mason City.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Ralph Ford; and two sisters, Dorothy Hecker and Marjorie Weigman.

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

ELDA E. UBBEN

HAMPTON - Elda E. Ubben, 80, died Friday (March 2, 2001) at Franklin General Nursing Facility, Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, with the Rev. Gregory Smith officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Dike.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton.

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

MYRTLE IRENE STAFFORD

DUMONT - Myrtle Irene Stafford, 89, died Saturday (March 3, 2001) at the Dumont Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church of Dumont with the Rev. Robert Connor officiating. Burial will be in Dumont Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Dumont.

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

TOM KITZMANN

OSAGE - Tom Kitzmann, 72, died Saturday (March 3, 2001) at Faith Lutheran Home, Osage.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, (641) 732-3706