RONALD L. JERGENSON

CLARION - Ronald L. Jergenson, 66, of Clarion, died Saturday (Nov. 10, 2001) at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday at the Willim Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, with the Rev. Curt Miner officiating. Burial will take place in the Glennwood Cemetery in Goldfield.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Willim Funeral Home and one hour before the service on Monday.

Ronald LeRoy Jergenson, the son of Sam and Helen (Carter) Jergenson, was born May 5, 1935, in Florence, Iowa, in Wright County. Ron grew up in the Clarion and Goldfield area where he attended country schools and Clarion High School. He was baptized and confirmed in Eagle Grove.

After high school Ron began working for Hagie Manufacturing in Clarion at the age of 19. He worked as a machinist at Hagie until his retirement.

Ronald was united in marriage to Gladys Jean Sorenson on April 12, 1959, in Clarion. They later divorced.

Ron was an outdoorsman. Being outside was his passion. Ron enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He was a talented woodworker and machinist. Ron enjoyed caring for his cat "Shorty". He strived for perfection in everything he did. Ron is fondly remembered by his children as the "Sidewalk Supervisor".

He is survived by two daughters, Wendy Conley and her husband, Leland of Webster City, and Lanette Watts and her husband, Wayne of Clarion; two sons, Steve and his wife, Juanita of Clear Lake, and Jeff of Clear Lake; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Angela, Olivia, Eric, Amanda, Alayna, and Tim; two sisters, Mardell Lindstrom of Phoenix, Ariz., and Bonnie Hill and her husband, Kenny of Grundy Center; four brothers, Richard and his wife, Norma of Clarion, Dennis and his wife, Kathy of Humboldt, John and his wife, Sue of St. Louis, Mo., and Randy of Omaha, Neb; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Wallace (Pee Wee) Lindstrom.

Willim Funeral Home, Clarion, (515) 532-2233.

DAVID E. EVANS

MASON CITY - David E. Evans, 51, of 536 7th St. S.E., died Saturday (November 10, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE, Mason City, with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be given to the David E. Evans memorial fund.

David E. Evans was born March 25, 1950, at Mason City, a son of Darrell L. and Mildred (Ivonavitch) Evans. On Jan. 19, 1985, he was united in marriage to Joan K. Redeker at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Mason City. He attended Mason City schools, and was a 1968 graduate of Mason City High School.

Dave worked at the former Can-Tex Industries, Mason City for 10 years. For the past 23 years he has been employed at Curries Manufacturing.

Dave especially loved to golf and fish. He was also an avid bowler. His accomplishments in bowling include; a perfect 300 game, being named Mason City Men's Bowling Association Bowler of the Year, and becoming inducted into the Mason City Men's Bowling Association Hall of Fame.

In addition to the Mason City Men's Bowling Association, Dave was a member of the Manly Country Club.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Evans of Mason City; his mother, Mildred Evans of Mason City; two sons, Andrew Evans and Jimmy Redeker, Jr. and his wife Mindy of Mason City; two grandchildren, Austin and Alexis Redeker of Mason City; a brother, Mike Evans of Mason City; a sister, Lori Peterson and her husband Justin of Rudd; nieces and nephews, Missy, Kyle, Jason, Ryan, and Rachel Evans and Stephanie and Thomas Peterson; two aunts; and three uncles.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father, Darrell in 1977; a sister, Terry Renee Evans; three aunts and three uncles.

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

NEIL THOMAS BOONSTRA

CLEAR LAKE - Neil Thomas Boonstra, 18, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (Nov.8, 2001) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 North Delaware Ave., Mason City, with Reverend Daird Korth officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, and one hour before the service on Monday at the church.

Neil Thomas Boonstra was born on Nov. 3, 1983, in Mason City, the son of Thomas and Lori (McMenimen) Boonstra. He attended and received his education in the Clear Lake School system and October of this year had received his GED.

Neil loved music, playing his guitar, computers, hanging out with his friends, shopping for clothes, going to coffee houses and drinking espressos, and enjoying his dog Wiggy.

He was a member of the YMCA in Mason City.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Lori McMenimen of Clear Lake; a brother, Max Boonstra of Clear Lake; his grandfather, Russell McMenimen of Salome, Ariz.; his grandmother, Ann Boonstra of Mason City; a very special aunt, Peggy Boonstra of Mason City; aunt, Doreen Pearsall of Danville, Calif.; uncles, Michael McMenimen and his wife Becky of Apache Junction, Ariz., Doug McMenimen and his wife Wuana of McAllen, Texas, and Ronald McMenimen and his wife Lauren of Tempe, Ariz.; numerous cousins, as well as other relatives and friends.

His father, Thomas Boonstra; maternal grandmother, Shirley McMenimen, and paternal grandfather, Harry Boonstra, preceded him in death.

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

GLADYS BROGAN

BRITT - Gladys Brogan, 72, of Britt, died Sunday (Oct. 28, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Her memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, in the Forum Room at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake with the Rev. Judy Brutz officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 178 First Ave. S.W., Britt, (641) 843-3811.

MAURICE E. SWAN

BRITT - Maurice E. Swan, 89, of Britt died Thursday (Nov. 1, 2001) at Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

His memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Britt with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of arrangements.

Maurice E. Swan, the son of Walter and Viola (Swan) Swan, was born July 27, 1912, at Morning Sun, Iowa. He moved with his family to the Britt area when he was five years old. He attended school in Britt and played football and basketball in high school, graduating in 1932.

On Jan. 1, 1937, he was united in marriage to Vera Thornbury at Kanawha. Maurice drove a tank wagon for Standard Oil Company for more than 20 years. After retiring in 1958, he realized his life dream of farming. Maurice also drove school bus and was a substitute rural mail carrier.

He enjoyed working outside, golfing, watching sports, spending time with children, and supporting local high school events. He was an active member of the Britt Congregational Church.

Maurice is survived by his children, Phillip Swan and his wife, Sandra, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Margilea Abel and her husband, Ronald, of Greendale, Wis.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Abel Earles, Christopher Swan and Susan Abel; a sister, Evelyn Schubert and her husband, Walter, of Mission, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera; a son, Thomas Swan; his parents, Walter and Viola; three brothers, Ellis, Kenneth and Gordon Swan; and a baby sister, Virginia.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 843-3811.

JEAN I. SHAW

CHARLES CITY - Jean I. Shaw, 87, of Charles City, died Saturday (Nov. 10, 2001) at Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday at St. John's United Church of Christ in Pleasant Hill, rural Nashua. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, (641) 823-4457.

DUANE JOSEPH HOEFER

MASON CITY - Duane Joseph Hoefer, 73, of rural Mason City, died Thursday (Nov.8, 2001) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001-9th Ave. North, Clear Lake, with Msgr. Robert Hogan officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Williams with military honors by the Williams American Legion Post.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, with a public scripture wake service at 7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake.

The family of Duane Joseph Hoefer has requested that memorial contributions be made in his memory.

Duane Joseph Hoefer was born on May 26, 1928, in Williams, the son of Jacob J. and Mable (Maubach) Hoefer. He attended and received his education in the Williams area schools, graduating from Williams High School. On Dec. 1, 1950, he was inducted into the U.S. Army serving overseas in the Korean Conflict in the 7789 Medical Detachment with the Fifth Army Division, until his honorable discharge on Dec.3, 1952, at Fort Custer, Mich.

Before and after his term in the U.S. Army he was very active in his community, serving as church director, was on the board of the co-op elevator, school board member and was named a Master Swine Producer in 1964. Duane was actively farming at the time of his death, which he did all his life. He moved to the Mason City area in 1965 from Williams to his present home. Duane planted thousands of native trees, reforesting his farm.

He was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake, and Mended Hearts.

He was united in marriage to Martha Jean Crase on June 26, 1954, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Williams and to this union six children blessed their lives.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Martha Jean Hoefer of rural Mason City; six children, Nicholas Hoefer and his wife Sandy of Iowa City, Jennifer Sliwinski of Doylestown, Pa., Thomas Hoefer of Durango, Colo., Patricia Mayer and her husband Kevin of Norwalk, David Hoefer and his wife Terrie of Ames, and Steven Hoefer of San Francisco, Calif.; eleven grandchildren, Rebecca and Elizabeth Hoefer, Travis, Mark, and Alexa Homewood, Andrew, Kate, and Ted Sliwinski, Jacob, Emma, and Simon Hoefer. Also left to cherish his memory are five brothers, Lyle Hoefer of Williams, Donald Hoefer of Ackley, Raymond Hoefer of St. Petersburg, Fla., Roger Hoefer of Peoria, Ill., and Daryl Hoefer of Davenport; three sisters, Kathryn Smith of St. Petersburg, Fla., Evelyn McMillan, Elgin, and Maxine O'Leary of Trenton, Mo.; as well as other relatives and friends.

His parents and a sister, Dorothy Faber, preceded him in death.

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

EVERETT LOWELL FANKELL

CLEAR LAKE - Everett Lowell Fankell, 90, of Clear Lake, died Friday (Nov. 9, 2001) at his home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday at the Fertile Church of Christ, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Burial will be in the Lincoln Township Cemetery, rural Fertile.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, and one hour before the service on Tuesday at the church.

The family of Everett Lowell Fankell has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City in his memory.

Everett Lowell Fankell was born on Jan.19, 1911, in Grant Township, Fertile, the son of John and Daisy (Youkom) Fankell. He attended and received his education in the Fertile School system. He was united in marriage to Mabel (Jensen) Orcutt in 1959, in Mason City. She preceded him in death in 1975. He was united in marriage to Gladys Jass in 1977 in Missouri. She preceded him in death in 1978.

Everett farmed all his life in the Grant Township in the Fertile area until his retirement in 1972, when he moved to Clear Lake.

He was united in marriage to Lydia Christgau on May 5, 1979, in Austin, Minn.

He was a member of the Church of Christ in Fertile, which his mother was instrumental in starting. He enjoyed traveling and eating and playing cards at the Clear Lake Senior Citizen Center.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Lydia Fankell of the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake; three stepsons, a stepdaughter; a brother, Robert Fankell of Worland, Wyo.; a sister, Betty Raymond of Mason City; eight nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, a sister, Jeanette Hammond, and a brother, Harold Fankell.

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

JEAN ELAINE PURCELL

GOLDFIELD - Jean Elaine Purcell, 79, died Thursday (Nov. 8, 2001) at the Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Goldfield with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery at Belmond..

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. with family present, today at the Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove.

Jean Elaine Purcell, the daughter of Justin and Anna (Olson) Jarshaw, was born Sept. 19, 1922, in Rake. She attended Rake and Forest City schools.

Jean was united in marriage with Ronald W. Purcell in 1947. They lived in Belmond, Hardy, and Goldfield. Jean moved to Fort Dodge in 1991. She worked at the bus depot in Belmond and she and her husband were owners of the Hardy Café for a few years. Jean was a member of the United Methodist Church in Goldfield and was active with the Meals on Wheels program in Goldfield. She enjoyed walking, spending time with grandchildren and cooking.

Survivors include her seven children: Ronnie Lee Purcell of Des Moines, Carol Ann Buckley of New Sharon, Danny Paul Purcell of Clear Lake, Timothy Elry Purcell of Clarion, Randy Michael Purcell of Eagle Grove, Lois LeBahn of Madisonville, Ky., and David Clark of Mason City; sister, Audrey Hanna and husband, Alroy of Mason City; brother, Jim Jarshaw and wife, Barb of Walnut Creek, Calif.; brother-in-law, Bernard Clark of Mason City; eighteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and special friends, Wally of Fort Dodge, Pearl Whyte, Marlyn Wilson, Martha Ruiter of Goldfield.

Jean will be deeply missed by all who knew her and loved her, especially immediate family and friends.

Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, (515) 448-3674.

EDNA HALL

CHARLES CITY - Edna, Mrs. Harry Hall, 93, a former resident of 1111 Freeman St., Charles City, died Thursday (Nov. 8, 2001) at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City with the Rev. Dianne Christopher, senior pastor, officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Floral Hills Cemetery in rural Oelwein.

Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m., Monday, at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, where the family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church.

Hauser Funeral Home, Inc., (641) 228-2323.

LEONA M. SEATER

NORTHWOOD - Leona M. Seater, 84, of Northwood, died Friday (Nov. 9, 2001) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at the Bolan United Methodist Church in Bolan with the Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Interment will take place at the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South in Northwood.

Leona was born July 27, 1917, in Walnut, Neb., to Albert and Anna Runtsch. She married Robert W. Seater on Dec. 14, 1938, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They farmed north of Bolan and were involved with purebred Angus cattle.

Her hobbies were her love for gardening, sewing, baking, and most important, spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Seater; parents, Albert and Anna Runtsch; son, James A. Seater; and brother, Albert Runtsch.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol Kipp and her husband Fred of Albert Lea; daughter-in-law, Connie Hogen and her husband, Paul of Northwood; grandchildren, Kimm (Kipp) and husband, Tom Christenson of Albert Lea, Jason and his wife, Melissa Seater of Wilmore, Ky., and David Seater of Lexington, Ky.; great grandchildren, Zachary, Alyssa, and Karli Christenson of Albert Lea, and Cameron and Christopher Seater of Lexington, Ky.; two brothers, Clarence Runtsch of Oak Ridge, Tenn. and Lawrence Runtsch of Lake City, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

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

ROSA MAE ERICSON

FORT DODGE - Rosa Mae Ericson, 90, formerly of Sioux City and Sanborn, and the mother of Gerald Ericson of Mason City, died Saturday (Nov. 10, 2001) in Fort Dodge.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at "Chapel On The Hill", Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge with the Rev. Ron Kitterman and the Rev. Bill Trembly officiating.

Memorials may be directed to Friendship Haven or Hospice of Fort Dodge.

Rosa Mae was born Dec. 6, 1910, in Hecla, S.D. She graduated from Hawarden High School in 1928. She taught country school in South Dakota and Iowa for several years before marrying Arlington Ericson in 1934.

After farming for a few years in South Dakota, they moved to Sanborn, Iowa, where they lived on a farm for 20 years. In 1959, they moved to Sioux City and lived there until moving to Friendship Haven in Northwood in 1991.

Rosa Mae was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Dodge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlington Ericson; parents, Andrew and Ella Green; and her brother Richard Green.

Survivors include sons, Laurel and his wife, Lorna of Fort Dodge, and Gerald and his wife, Nancy of Mason City; daughter, Pamela and her husband, Dr. John Kragt of Spirit Lake; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; and her sister, Frances Batchelder of Hawarden.

Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1615 N. 15th St., Fort Dodge, (641) 576-7128.
 

LOUISE ELMA KRETZSCHMAR GOYER

GREENE - Louise Elma Kretzschmar Goyer, 90, of 7 High School Blvd., Greene, died Sunday (Nov. 11, 2001) at the Sunset Home in Denver.

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

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and one hour before the service at the church.

Louise Elma Vierth was born Oct. 30, 1911, in Quasqueton, Buchanan County, daughter of Francis and Lillian (McBride) Vierth. She received her education in the Sumner Public Schools, graduating in 1929, and received her nurses training in St. Paul, Minn. She was a registered nurse at the Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City until 1962 when she retired. She later provided home nursing care for Greene residents for several years.

On Aug. 27, 1932, she was united in marriage to Clarence Donald Kretzschmar at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their first home in Waterloo and later in Sumner before moving to Greene in 1942. Clarence died on Dec. 6, 1971.

She was united in marriage to Lloyd Goyer in 1973. They made their home in Denver until his death on Dec. 5, 1991. Louise returned to Greene, where she made her home until entering the nursing home.

Louise was a faithful member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, American Legion Auxiliary and the Rural Mail Carriers Auxiliary. Her interests included country music, crocheting, reading Harlequin romance novels, and her kitty cat, Snoopy.

Living family members include her two daughters and their spouses, Nancy and James Lamos of Denver and Jane and Ron Innes of Greene; five grandchildren and their spouses, Robert and Wendy Lamos of Denver, Barry and Wendy Lamos of Hampton, Bryan and Linda Lamos of Duvall, Wash., Marcia and Brett Lashbrook of Waverly, Daniel Innes of Greene; two step grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, sister, Frances Heyer, and two brothers, Stinson and Vernon Vierth.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Louise Goyer Memorial Fund in care of the family, P.O. Box 560, Greene, Iowa 50636.

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

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VERA L. ABRAMS

CLEAR LAKE - Vera L. Abrams, 94, of Clear Lake, died Sunday (Nov. 11, 2001) at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake with the Rev. David Wiersbe and the Rev. Richard Varberg officiating. Burial will be at Grant Center Cemetery in rural Clear Lake.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City and one hour prior to services at the church.

Vera Louise Abrams was born in Clear Lake on Oct. 21, 1907, the daughter of Abe and Louise (Zerbel) Van Hoosen. The family farmed north of Clear Lake and that is where Vera started school.

She moved with her family to a new farm in Royalton, Minn. Vera continued her education there. Two years later, the family moved back to Iowa to care for Louise's mother. They purchased the "home place" - a "Century Farm" now.

Vera attended Ventura High School and graduated in 1926. She furthered her education at Cedar Falls Teachers College that summer term and went on to teach in country schools for five years.

She married Spence Abrams on March 7, 1930, at her parents' home. Early in her married life, Vera accepted the Lord Jesus as her personal savior.

She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake. She taught Sunday school and Women's Bible Study groups for several years.

Vera was a wonderful cook and a gracious hostess who loved to serve her guests. She was a talented seamstress, enjoyed crocheting afghans and doing other handwork. Her family remembers her as a devoted and loving wife and mother.

Vera is survived by her husband, Spence Abrams, of Clear Lake, and four children, Spence Abrams Jr. and wife, Janice, of Clear Lake, Vera LaVonne (Vonnie) Pederson and husband, Sever, of Westland, Mich., Arlyn (Arlee) Abrams and wife, Janice, of Beresford, S.D., and Jenny Copeland and husband Timothy, of Bradford, Vt. Also, a sister, Etta Mae Conroy of Garner; 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mabel Merwin; and two great-granddaughters.

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

JEAN ELAINE PURCELL

GOLDFIELD - Jean Elaine Purcell, 79, died Thursday (Nov. 8, 2001) at the Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at the United Methodist Church in Goldfield with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Burial was in the Belmond Cemetery, Belmond.

Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove.

Jean Elaine Purcell, the daughter of Justin and Anna (Olson) Jarshaw, was born Sept. 19, 1922, in Rake. She attended Rake and Forest City schools.

Jean was united in marriage with Ronald W. Purcell in 1947. They lived in Belmond, Hardy and Goldfield. Jean moved to Fort Dodge in 1991. She worked at the bus depot in Belmond, and she and her husband were owners of the Hardy Café for a few years.

Jean was a member of the United Methodist Church in Goldfield and was active with the Meals on Wheels program in Goldfield. She enjoyed walking, spending time with grandchildren and cooking.

Survivors include her seven children: Ronnie Lee Purcell of Des Moines, Carol Ann Buckley of New Sharon, Danny Paul Purcell of Clear Lake, Timothy Elry Purcell of Clarion, Randy Michael Purcell of Eagle Grove, Lois LeBahn of Madisonville, Ky., and David Clark of Mason City; sister, Audrey Hanna and husband, Alroy of Mason City; brother, Jim Jarshaw and wife, Barb of Walnut Creek, Calif.; brother-in-law, Bernard Clark of Mason City; eighteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and special friends, Wally of Fort Dodge, Pearl Whyte, Marlyn Wilson, Martha Ruiter of Goldfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald in 1971; sister, Janet; brother, Vernon; and infant granddaughter, Sarah.

Jean will be deeply missed by all who knew her and loved her, especially immediate family and friends.

Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, (515) 448-3674.

PAUL CULBERT

NORA SPRINGS - Paul Culbert, 86, of Nora Springs, died Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, (641) 228-4211.

ERNEST O. GUNDERSON

NORTHWOOD - Ernest O. Gunderson, 95, Northwood, died Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel of Northwood.

Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.

CARLTON F. REETZ SR.

CHARLES CITY - Carlton F. Reetz Sr., 90, formerly of 703 S. Johnson St. died Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. A.C. Wegner Jr., pastor of Faith Bible Chapel in Charles City, officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens south of Charles City.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa, Charles City site.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

RUBY B. LUNNING

LAKE MILLS - Ruby B. Lunning, 78, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (Nov. 10, 2001) at the Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly.

Her funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with the Rev. Roger Dykstra officiating. Burial will be at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

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

The family requests memorials be made to Parkinson's Disease Research.

Ruby B. Lunning was born Dec. 30, 1922, in Hartland Township, Worth County, near Northwood, the daughter of Ludvig S. and Gena J. (Lokken) Loland. She was baptized and confirmed at Silver Lake Lutheran Church and attended country school. She worked as an aide at St. Joseph's Hospital in Mason City.

On Jan. 26, 1947, Ruby was united in marriage to Burton Curtis Lunning in Thompson by the Rev. J.J. Skarpness. Together, they owned and managed the Arlington Hotel in Lake Mills for over seven years. Burton passed away on Sept. 1, 1992.

Ruby loved her family and her church where she was very active in Ladies Aid, circles and quilting. She loved to travel. She was regarded by many as a "Good Person."

Ruby is survived by her son, Chuck Lunning, of Waverly; granddaughter, Marie and her husband, Mike Kline, of Cedar Rapids; grandson, Scott Jensen, of Eva Beach, Oahu, Hawaii; son-in-law, Ken Jensen, of Iowa Falls; sister-in-law, Melva and her husband, Elmer Tollagson, of Thompson; two brothers-in-law, Wally and his wife, Tootie Lunning, of Albert Lea, Minn.; and Darrell and his wife, Carla Lunning, of Albert Lea, Minn.; along with several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Burton; her daughter, Linda Jensen, and one brother, Sigferd Loland.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
 

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MAUDE E. KINGERY

GREENE - Maude E. Kingery, 85, of 411 N. Bluff St. in Greene, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2001) at the Riverside Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Church of The Brethren in Greene, with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, with a public scripture service at 7:30 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the family at P.O. Box 83, Greene, Iowa 50636.

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

ROGER D. LYNG

LAKE MILLS - Roger D. Lyng, 75, former Lake Mills resident, died Monday (Oct. 15, 2001) in Maryland.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills. Inurnment will be held at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 209 N. Washington, Lake Mills, (641) 592-0221.

LAWRENCE COOPER

MANLY - Lawrence Cooper, 63, of Manly, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service is tentatively scheduled for Monday at Bethel United Methodist Church, Manly.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St. in Manly is in charge of arrangements.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.

ASTA OPDAHL

LAKE MILLS - Asta Opdahl, 87, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2001) at Lake Mills Care Center, Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Scarville with the Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Scarville.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

OLLIE MAE ANDREWS

WARRENTON, Ore. - Ollie Mae Andrews, 86, of Warrenton, Ore., formerly of Mason City, died Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) at Warrenton, Ore.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Neawana By The Sea in Seaside, Ore.

Hughes-Ransom Mortuary & Crematory, 220 N. Holladay Dr. in Seaside, Ore. is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Sunset Pool, or a charity of ones choice in his memory.

Hughes-Ransom Mortuary & Crematory, (503) 738-6622.

LULU SANDELL

THOMPSON - Lulu Sandell, 93, of Thompson, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2001) at her home in Thompson.

Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church in Thompson.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at Winter Funeral Home, 245 N. Harrison St. in Thompson.

Winter Funeral Home, (641) 584-2520.

MAXINE COTTINGTON

CRYSTAL LAKE - Maxine Cottington, 81, died Tuesday (Nov. 13, 2001) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church, with Pastor Gary Marzolf officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Lake Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.

PHILIP KOENIGS

STACYVILLE - Philip Koenigs, 92, of Stacyville, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2001) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.

DOROTHY F. STEECE

PERRY - Dorothy F. Steece, 82, of Perry, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2001) at the Rowley Memorial Masonic Home.

Her funeral will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at the Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. Burial will be in Violet Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Hastings Funeral Home in Perry, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer's Association in care of the Hastings Funeral Home in Perry.

JAMES PETER PREFTAKES

MASON CITY - James Peter Preftakes, 77, of 300 Second St. N.E. died Tuesday (Nov. 13, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W. with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, with a flag folding ceremony and taps provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, with a Trisagion service at 6 p.m.

James Peter Preftakes was born Aug. 7, 1924 in Albert Lea, Minn. the son of Peter and Harriett (Zubulake) Preftakes. The family moved to Hampton in 1936 then to Mason City in 1939. Jim graduated from Mason City High School in 1942.

He entered the U.S. Army in 1943 and served during the Normandy Invasion. He was discharged in 1945.

Jim married Tassie Striggles on May 1, 1949 in Des Moines. Jim was a long-time employee of the Hanford Inn and Sheraton Motor Inn, where he served in several capacities, including chef, catering manager and assistant manager.

Jim was a member of the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, enjoyed golf, sports and wintering in South Padre Island, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Tassie (Dolly) Preftakes, of Mason City; daughter, Pamela P. Wingrod and her husband, Meyer, of Havertown, Pa.; son, Nicholas J. Preftakes and his wife, Renee, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; brother, Alex Preftakes and his wife, Phyliss, of Mason City; his brother-in-law, Henry Mataloni, of Mason City; nieces, nephews and godchildren.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Demetra (Tula) Mataloni; and nephew, Michael Preftakes.

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

ERNEST ORLANDO GUNDERSON

NORTHWOOD - Ernest Orlando Gunderson, 95, Northwood, died Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

His funeral will be 1 p.m. on Friday at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St. in Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer and the Rev. Allan Stoa officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Friends may call from 5:30 until 7 p.m. today and one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

The family of Ernest O. Gunderson has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Northwood Rescue Unit or to the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City in his memory.

Conner Colonial Chapel of Northwood is in charge of the arrangements.

Ernest O. Gunderson was born on May 1, 1906, the son of Gilbert E. and Ida G. (Lobben) Gunderson. He was baptized at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church in rural Kensett, and moved to Northwood in 1922. He attended and graduated from Northwood High School in 1924, and also attended and graduated from Luther College in 1929.

After completing his schooling in 1929, he began working as a bookkeeper at the Mankato, Minn. branch office for John Deere, and also for the Northwood John Deere Company in Northwood until it closed in 1937.

He was united in marriage to Edith M. Severson on November 25, 1939, in Northwood. She preceded him in death on February 2, 1998.

In 1939, Ernie began working at the Northwood Post office as a postal clerk and also had a bike shop in his home. In 1949, he took a leave of absence from the post office to work at Douglas Aircraft Corporation in Long Beach, Calif. and also owned his own bike shop in Fullerton, Calif.

In 1951, he moved back to Northwood and continued as a bookkeeper for John Deere Company in Northwood, Hart Motors in Mason City, and was a dispatcher for the Sheriff's office in Northwood, and also enjoyed doing his woodworking in his home.

In 1957, he went back to Luther College and earned his teaching certificate. From 1958 until 1962, he taught school at Manly.

In 1962, Ernie and Edith purchased Arlington Hotel in Lake Mills and ran the business until 1969. He also taught Industrial Arts in Emmons, Minn. until moving back to Northwood where he was the green's keeper at the Northwood Country Club.

He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood and taught Sunday school for 38 years. Ernie also was an usher and served on many church comities at First Lutheran.

Ernie had been a resident at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Mason City since August 1998.

Left to cherish his memory is a daughter, Cher Ami Barr (Roger) of Northwood; a grandson, Charles Barr and wife, Marlene, of Rochester, Minn.; and a granddaughter, Debra and husband, Tom Munoz, of Randall; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Jamie and Mandy; as well as other relatives and friends.

His parents; and his wife, Edith, preceded him in death on Feb. 2, 1998.

Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.

DEAN W. MAUSER

OSAGE - Dean W. Mauser, 78, of Osage, died Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Hospice Unit in Osage.

Dean was born Nov. 25, 1922 in Douglas Township in Mitchell County, the son of Gotlieb and Elizabeth (Fell) Mauser. He graduated from Osage Community High School in 1942. He farmed the family farm near New Haven.

Dean was united in marriage to Connie Fink on March 18, 1945 at the Methodist Parsonage in Osage. They made their home on the farm near New Haven.

In 1974 they moved to the River Road near Osage. He was employed by Federal Crop Insurance Corp. as a loss adjustment supervisor.

In 1981 he established the Mauser Insurance Company in Osage with his wife, Connie and his son, Richard. He became semi-retired in 1989 and he and his wife, Connie, enjoyed their winters in Port Aransas, Texas, where he enjoyed fishing and being by the Ocean.

Dean was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage, Lions Club, and a member of AA for 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with the Rev. Karen Nichols Dungan officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and continue one hour before services at the church.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Mauser, of Osage; three daughters, Cyndy Norman and her husband, Bill, of Lamoni, and their two sons, Kit Norman and his wife, Stacey and their two children, Clover and Cedar, of Lakewood, Colo.; and Nate Norman, of Seattle, Wash.; Vicki Johnston and her husband, David, of Danville, Va., and their two sons, Sam Johnston, of San Diego, Calif., and Josh Johnston, of Washington D.C.; Christi Arneson and her husband, Peter, of Port Aransas, Texas, and their children, Adam Arneson, of Prescott, Ariz., and Erin Arneson, of St. Cloud, Minn.; three sons, Richard Mauser and his wife, Renee, of Osage, and their children, Derek Mauser, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Amber Mauser, of Chicago, Ill.; Dan Mauser, of Metter, Ga.; David Mauser and his wife, Julie, of Eden Prairie, Minn., and their three sons, Jeff Mauser, Brad Mauser, and Greg Mauser, of Eden Prairie, Minn.; two sisters, Edna Bailey, of Osage, and Helen Halverson and her husband, Ben, of Osage; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lois Mauser; three brothers, Lawrence Mauser, Robert Mauser, and Glen Mauser.

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

LUCILLE 'EILERS' FRANCIS

OSAGE - Lucille W. Francis, 80, of Osage, died Tuesday (Nov. 13, 2001) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Lucille Winnifred Eilers was born Jan. 10, 1921 in Floyd County, the daughter of Tjark and Ruth (Newlon) Eilers. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Osage. She was educated in a rural school in Floyd County. Lucille graduated from Orchard High School in 1938, as salutatorian of her class.

Lucille was united in marriage to Keith Francis of New Haven on Feb. 25, 1940. They farmed in the New Haven and Mitchell areas for 49 years. They moved to Osage in May of 1982, retiring in 1989, after Keith suffered a stroke. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this year.

She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage and served in several offices on local and zone levels in Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

She enjoyed working with youth and was a 4-H Leader for 20 years. She was chosen Iowa Merit Mother of the Year in 1966.

She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and playing cards with friends and neighbors. They spent their winter months in Texas and Arizona for many years.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Christian F. Gugel officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and continue one hour before services at the church.

She is survived by her husband, Keith Francis, of Osage; a son, Donald Francis and his wife, Janelle, of Mitchell; a daughter, Shirley Rake and her husband, Elwood, of Osage; four grandchildren, Doug Rake, of New Orleans, La., Jennifer Kisley and her husband, John, of St. Ansgar; Beth Steffensen and her husband, Tony, of Des Moines, and Jeffrey Francis, of St. Ansgar; six great-grandchildren, Andrea, Morgan and Steven Kisley, and Mercedes, Elijah, and Grace Steffensen; and a brother, Lee Eilers, of Jacksonville, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Marie Eilers Love, of California; and a brother, Dean Eilers, of Mason City.

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