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ROSE MARION FRIES

ST. ANSGAR - Rose Marion Fries, 88, died Saturday (Nov. 24, 2001) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Entombment will take place on Wednesday at the Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Mo.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements.

Rose Marion Fries was born June 17, 1913, in Newburg Township, Mitchell County, the daughter of Ole E. and Amelia Moe Thorson. She was baptized and confirmed in the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar.

She graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1931. Rose also graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City and from Hamilton Business College in Mason City. In 1939 she started working for the U.S. Weather Service in Iowa City, and in 1941 she was transferred to the Weather Service in Kansas City, Mo., and worked there until her retirement in 1972.

On Jan. 22, 1949, Rose married William Fries of Kansas City. They made their home in Kansas City until William's health failed and they moved to St. Ansgar to be near her family. William passed away Aug. 4, 1989.

Rose continued to live in St. Ansgar and made her home at the Worth Living Center until she entered the Good Samaritan Center on Feb. 28, 1997.

Rose enjoyed reading and visiting with her many friends at the Good Samaritan Center. For many years, Rose has had a hobby of tracing family history and has passed on much information to the remaining family members.

Rose was the last surviving member of the family of nine brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William, brothers, Roy, Clifford, Leon, Donald, Hubert and Annis; sisters, Alma Sanders and Mildred Tesch; one niece; and two nephews.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Rose Thorson of St. Ansgar; 16 nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of friends.

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

 

OMIE RASMUSSON

MASON CITY - Omie Rasmusson, 81, of 321 Fourth St. N.E., died Sunday (Nov. 25, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

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

 

ROBERT KIENAST

CLEAR LAKE - Robert Kienast, 74, died Saturday (Nov. 24, 2001) at Veterans Administration Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn.

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

 

YVONNE B. ALVERIO

MASON CITY - Yvonne B. Alverio, 55, of 4151/2 First St. N.E., died Saturday at her home.

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

 

MARTHA F. MARY

MASON CITY - Martha F. Mary, 73, of 698 16th St. S.E., died Sunday (Nov. 25, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

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

 

ALFRED STEBBINS JR.

BRITT - Alfred Stebbins Jr, 72, died Friday (Nov. 23, 2001) at his son's home near Woden.

His memorial service will be held at a later date.

There will be no visitation. Cataldo Funeral Home, Britt, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 843-3811.

 

CLIFFORD 'DICK' WOODIN

CLARION -Clifford "Dick" Woodin, 93, died Saturday (Nov. 24, 2001) at USA Health Care Center, Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Clarion with the Rev. LaVonne Kaasa officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Willim Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church Tuesday.

Willim Funeral Home (515) 532-2233.

 

ESTHER C. PEDERSON

MASON CITY - Esther C. Pederson, 102, died Saturday (Nov. 24, 2001) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

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

 

BETH ROSETTA ALLISON

CHARLES CITY - Beth Rosetta Allison, 89, formerly of 1005 Clinton St., died Saturday (Nov. 24, 2001) at Riverside Chautauqua Home, Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at10 a.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Solomon Odoom of West St. Charles United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.

Visitation will be from 3 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the services at the chapel Wednesday.

Beth was born one of six children to Roy and Minerva (Bishop) Bracken at Rudd on February 16, 1912. She graduated from Rudd High School and then earned her teaching certificate from Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She taught rural school in Floyd County, then the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock school system, and then at Greene. Following her husband's death in 1969, she moved to Harlingen, Texas, and taught until her retirement in 1975. She also assisted with the family farm work.

Beth married Clifford Holtz on April 5, 1930, in Charles City, and to this union was born one daughter. Clifford preceded her in death on June 7, 1969.

When she returned to Charles City, she married Russell Allison in June 1975 in Charles City. He preceded her in death in February 1981.

Beth was a member of West St. Charles United Methodist Church and both the Charles City and Floyd Senior Citizens. She spent a great deal of time taking bus trips and playing "500" in her later years with her best friend Orville Lange. She enjoyed her family and grandchildren often making them crocheted keepsakes.

Those thankful for sharing Beth's life include her daughter and husband, Judy A. and Donald Bean, Charles City; her three grandchildren, Brian and his wife, Debi Bean, Highland, Calif., Brad and his wife, Sandra Bean, Floyd, and Melinda and her husband, Neal Aikey, Coulter; and her surviving sister, Joyce E. and her husband, Glen Greenzweig, Mercedes, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands, Clifford and Russell; two sisters, Cozy Haughey and Eleanor Melcher; and two brothers, Parker and Paul Bracken.

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

 

JAKE LEERAR

CORWITH -Jake Leerar, 94, of the Kanawha Community Home died Friday (Nov. 23, 2001) at the home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p..m. Tuesday at Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, with the Rev. Jerry Newland officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.

 

IRENE R. NOREM

FERTILE- Irene R. Norem, 93, of Vinton, formerly of Fertile, died Saturday (Nov. 24, 2001) at Vinton Lutheran Home.

Her funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Fertile Lutheran Church, 602 W. Washington Street, Fertile, with the Rev. Merlin Norris officiating. Burial will be in Brush Point Cemetery, Hanlontown.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N 4th Street, Clear Lake, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday.

Irene was born Aug. 7, 1908, at Thor, Iowa, a daughter of Jens B. and Emily (Maage) Sandvig. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a 1926 graduate of Eagle Grove High School, Eagle Grove, Iowa.

On Dec. 31, 1928, Irene married Bert A. Norem. They farmed in the Belmond-Alexander area until 1950, when they moved to a farm near Fertile, where Irene remained until 1996.

Irene is survived by four sons, Morris and his wife, JoAnn, Clear Lake, Bernard and his wife, Lois, Mason City, Kenneth and his wife, Sandy, Greeley, Colo., and Richard and his wife, Patsy, Van Horne, Iowa; one daughter-in-law, Georgia Norem, Clear Lake; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Larson, Burnsville, Minn., and Martha Carson, Forest City; and three brothers, Stanley Sandvig, Thor, John Sandvig, Humboldt, and Arthur Sandvig, Memphis, Tenn.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Bert in 1965; three sisters, Bertha Sandvig, Edith Saboe and Judith Hill; and one son, Clarence.

Ward-Van Slyke (641) 357-2193.

 

RUTH RIXTA (MRS. LOUIS) KOENIGSFELD

CHARLES CITY - Ruth Rixta (Mrs. Louis) Koenigsfeld, 65, of 301 Spriggs St., died Friday (Nov. 23, 2001) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Monsignor Stanley J. Hayek officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church Tuesday. A rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. with a parish wake service beginning at 7 p.m.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the family or to Hospice.

Ruth R. Cook was born one of four children to Heddie and Blanche (Towner) Cook in rural Floyd County on May 31, 1936. She received her early education at St. Charles No. 1 rural school and graduated in 1955 from Charles City High School. As a young lady she was employed as a clerk-typist at the Oliver Corp. and then with Collins Company in Cedar Rapids.

She was united in marriage with Louis Koenigsfeld, on Dec. 29, 1956, at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City where they remained life-long members. To this union were born eight children.

Ruth was a member of St. Jude's Circle and a member of the Heritage Club. Her love of travel drew her to visiting each of her children and spending time with her grandchildren. She made sure that everyone else's needs were met before her own. She was loyal and committed to her faith. She spent the past 22 years working with others as a certified nurse's aide at the Ninth St. Chautauqua Home.

In addition to raising her family, she enjoyed taking care of plants and flowers. She also loved to collect birdhouses and watch the birds and squirrels in her back yard. She especially loved to go on shopping trips with her daughters. She was a kind and gentle woman, and her love and concern were for her husband of 44 years and her eight children and twelve grandchildren.

Those thankful in sharing Ruth's life include her husband, Louis, Charles City; three sons, five daughters and twelve grandchildren: Ronald and his wife, Lori Koenigsfeld, Mesa, Ariz., and their children, Courtney and Kyle; Randall and his wife, Terri Koenigsfeld, New Port Richey, Fla., and their children, Jonathan, Benjamin and Sarah; Denise and her husband, Kenneth Duncan, Land O'Lakes, Fla., and their children, Abbey and Brooke; Karla and her husband, Steve Bass, Altoona, Iowa, and their two children, Seth and Ethan; Lisa and her husband, Toga Hertzog, Port Angeles, Wash., and their son, Karsten; LuAnn and husband, Charles Scott, Coconut Creek, Fla.; Kurt and his wife, Holly Koenigsfeld, Papillion, Neb., and daughter, Anna; Debra and husband, Corey Rhoads, Grimes, Iowa, and son, Caleb; and two brothers and a sister and their families, Roger and Donna Cook of Alamo, Texas, Robert and Karen Cook of Charles City, and Gladys and Wayne Feldman of Greene.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Heddie and Blanche Cook.

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

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DONALD R. GROSS

ROCKFORD - Donald R. Gross, 79, of 209 2nd St. S.W., Rockford, died Wednesday (Nov. 21, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St., Rockford, with the Rev. Jeff Dahlin of First United Methodist Church of Mason City, officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Walker-Graper Post 338.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today and continue one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Donald Gross Memorial Fund.

Donald was born Sept. 5, 1922, the son of Elmer and Ethal (Blake) Gross, in Algona. On Dec. 27, 1945, Donald was united in marriage to Shirley Townsend.

On Jan. 16, 1943, Donald was inducted into the United States Army. During his service time he was awarded one bronze star for the Eastern Mandates Campaign, and the Good Conduct Medal. Donald was a AAA Automatic Weapons Crewman. His date of separation from the service was Nov. 8, 1945. On Dec. 21, 1950, Donald enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 7, 1951.

Donald loved spending time working in the yard or tending to his roses. He took pride in a well manicured lawn. He enjoyed socializing, fishing, playing cards, and traveling.

During his working career as a truck driver for Warren Transport of Waterloo, Donald visited 48 states, Canada, and Mexico. Donald retired in 1999 after many dedicated years to the trucking industry. Donald was a very simple and down to earth person who enjoyed a good practical joke.

He cherished the time spent with family and always looked forward to family reunions.

Donald was a member of the National Rifle Association.

Those thankful for having shared in Donald's life include his two sons, Gordon R. Gross, of Rockford, and Curtis W. Gross, of San Diego, Calif.; one daughter-in-law, Terry Gross, of Rockford; four sisters, Berniece Jacobson, of Chapin, Blanch Crisp, of Texas, Anomi Roseke of Austin, Minn., DeEtta Erickson, of Fairbanks, Minn.; one brother, Bernard Gross and his wife, Cletta, of Fort Dodge; two grandchildren, Trisha R. Hagin, of Rockford, and Andrew C. Gross, of Rockford; one great-granddaughter, Jessica E. Hagin, of Rockford; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Gross was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley; two sons, Dennis and Larry Gross; nine brothers and sisters, Floyd Gross, John Gross, Leoata Roloff, Stella Martin, Ival Gross, Leroy Gross, Ray Gross, Francis Knoop, and Hariett Gross.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 756-3311.

ESTHER C. PEDERSON

MASON CITY - Esther C. Pederson, 102, of 324 Second St. N.E. died Saturday (Nov. 24, 2001) at the Good Shepherd Health Care.

Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with the Rev. Samuel Hamilton-Poore officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Esther was born June 27, 1899, in Koszta, Iowa, the daughter of Samuel and Sophia (Bender) Ransom. She was baptized in the Missouri Synod Church in Luzerne, Iowa. She moved with her parents to a farm near Marietta, Minn. in 1903.

She married John Martin Pederson on March 27, 1918. To this union two sons were born, Warren Keith and Wayne Marlyn. Esther and Martin lived on various farms in Cerro Gordo and Mitchell Counties. They worked side by side planting crops and raising livestock. Every spring until her death she would talk about how she missed raising chickens.

Esther spent many enjoyable hours crocheting afghans and doilies for her family and friends. She was also well known for her good cooking especially her homemade buns.

Esther was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, secretary/treasurer for Gray Ladies of Nora Springs for 22 years, Sunshine Circle Sewing Group and the Elizabeth Circle.

Esther was a very important part of her grandchildren's lives and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Beanie Pederson of Lexington, Ky.; three grandchildren, John Pederson and his wife, Sue, of Nora Springs, Mark Pederson and his wife, Marsha, of Effingham, Ill., and Marsha Angell and husband, Kurt, of Osage; seven great-grandchildren, Tonia Land and her husband, Eric, of Houston, Texas, Allison Pederson, of Clear Lake, Matt Pederson and his fiancée, Cara Harper, of Iowa City, Michael Pederson of Cedar Falls, Tiffany Angell, of Osage, Luke Pederson, of Nora Springs and Adam Angell, of Osage; one great-great-granddaughter, Kylie Avise, of Clear Lake.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Martin, in December of 1974; two sons, Warren, in October of 1963; and Wayne in February of 2000; one grandson, Bruce Pederson; two brothers, Arnold and Cort; two sisters, Ada and Lola and two infant sisters.

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

OMIE SMITH-RASMUSSON

MASON CITY - Omie Smith-Rasmusson, 81, of Mason City, died Sunday (Nov. 25, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and also for one hour prior to services Wednesday.

Memorials may be directed to the Omie Smith-Rasmusson Memorial Fund.

Omie was born April 12, 1920, in Belmond, the daughter of Conrad and Elizabeth (Brill) Weitzel. She grew up in Mason City, attending Mason City Public Schools.

Omie was united in marriage to LeRoy "Roy" Smith on Sept. 14, 1948, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. They farmed near Swaledale before moving to a farm near Mason City. The couple divorced and Omie was later united in marriage to Chauncey Rasmusson on Dec. 10, 1973, in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Omie was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed reading and playing cards. Her great joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Omie is survived by five sons, LeRoy Weitzel and his wife, Darlene, of Mason City, Larry Smith and his special friend, Barb, of Mason City, Ron Smith and his wife, Linda, of Grafton, Kenny Smith, of Mason City and Dave Smith and his special friend, Ann, of Mason City; four daughters, Bev Lybarger and her special friend, Lee, of Kensett, Donna Smith and her special friend, Joe, of Mason City, Carolyn Pedelty and her husband, Marty, of Mason City, and Marilyn Sporing and her husband, Chuck, of Kensett, 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Chauncey; a son, Richard Smith; a son-in-law, Charles Lybarger; three brothers, Tony, Pete, and Hiney; and two sisters, Lizzie and Mary.

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

KATHRYN DENLY

FORT MADISON - Kathryn Denly, 82, passed away on Sunday (Nov. 25, 2001) at the Fort Madison Care Center.

Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at King-Lynks Home in Fort Madison. Burial will be in Niota, Ill.

Kathryn was born on Feb. 15, 1909, to Lafe and Etta Cecil. Most of her life was spent in the Fort Madison area.

In addition to her large family, she is survived by her sister, Marilyn Popinga and husband, James, and family; a brother, Melvin Cecil and family, all of Mason City.

Kathryn spent every summer in Mason City. During that time she made many friends. She will be missed by all who were part of her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one nephew; and one niece.

DON LOUCKS

DES MOINES - Don Loucks, 53, died on Sunday (Nov. 18, 2001) of a heart attack.

Don was born in Mason City in 1948 to the Rev. Gordon and Wilma Loucks. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1967.

Don was married to Sue Simkins in 1968. He lived in the Des Moines area for 17 years. He was self employed in home improvements and enjoyed dogs and country music.

He is survived by his wife, Sue; a daughter, Kimberly Hall, of Chicago; a son, Aaron, of Minneapolis, Minn.; three grandchildren; brothers, Dave, of Reno, Nev., Gordon, of Rye, Colo., and Jim, of Mt. Morris, Mich.; two sisters, Mary Loucks, of Portland, Ore., and Margaret Murdock, of Atlanta, Ga.

Cards of sympathy may be sent to 4241 E. Ouid, Des Moines, Iowa 50317.

THE REV. BERNARD 'BERNIE' OEBSER

DECORAH - The Rev. Bernard "Bernie" Frank Oebser, 65, of Decorah, died on Wednesday (Nov. 21, 2001) at his home from a long courageous battle with cancer. His passing was peaceful, with all three of his daughters by his side.

His funeral was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, with the Rev. James Giesne, the Rev. Bryan Robertson and the Rev. Ole Winter officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Downsville, Wis.

Funeral arrangements are by Schluter Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Ave. in Decorah.

Bernard "Bernie" Oebser was born on Feb. 19, 1936, the son of Walter August and Agnes (Olson) Oebser in Menomonie, Wis. Bernie attended Twin Oaks Country School near Downsville, Wis., and then graduated from Menomonie High School in 1952. Bernie attended Luther College from 1952-57 and then entered the Luther Seminary from 1957-61 in St. Paul, Minn.

Bernie married Genevieve Moe on Aug. 25, 1957, in the Colfax Lutheran Church in Colfax, Wis. After Gen's death in 1994, he married Beverly Gross on Feb. 24, 1996, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Bernie served Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City from 1961-64; Kanawha Lutheran Church in Kanawha, from 1964-71; Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton from 1971-94; and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lime Springs, from 1994-98. He then retired and served as an Interim Pastor for many churches in the Northeast Iowa area.

Bernie loved people and being part of a crowd. He enjoyed collecting jokes, telling stories and asking questions and he especially loved to laugh. One of his many quotes was: "Birth and death are inevitable, so why not just enjoy the interval".

Bernie's survivors include his wife, Beverly Oebser of Decorah, who passed away on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001; three daughters, Jana Klosterboer and her husband, John, of Decorah, Elizabeth Helstrom and her husband, Jeff, of Waconia, Minn. and Emma Thonn and her husband, Victor, of Waconia, Minn.; one stepson, David Gross and his wife, Janet, of Sioux City; seven grandchildren, Zoe and Eli Klosterboer, of Decorah, McCall and Andrew Helstrom, Ethan and Elsa Thonn and Hannah Gross; one brother, Marlin Oebser and his wife, Sharon, of Downsville, Wis.; one sister, Janis Johnson and her husband, Richard, of Germantown, Wis., and many nieces and nephews.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Agnes Oebser; and his first wife, Genevieve Oebser.

Schluter Balik Funeral Home, (563) 382-8651.

FELIX BAUMGARTL

MASON CITY - Felix Baumgartl, 24, of Hermann - Aust. Str. 6, Bad Worishofen, Germany 86825, died Nov. 2, 2001 in Bavaria in an automobile accident.

He was born Feb. 23, 1977 in Bad Worishofen, German, son of Robert and Gabi Baumgartl.

Funeral services were held on Nov. 7, 2001 at St. Justina's Catholic Church in Bad Worishofen, Germany.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave. with Pastor Bill Poland officiating.

Anyone wishing to make an expression of remembrance may send memorials in care of Jennifer and Dale Seylar or direct to Robert and Gabi Baumgartl. A memorial quilt will be assembled with personalized squares and sent to Felix's parents.

Felix was an exchange student at the Mason City High School, living in Mason City, from 1994-1995. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1995.

While in Mason City, he played hockey for the Mohawk Team, sang in the Mohawk Concert Choir where he participated in the trip to New York City singing at Carnegie Hall and ran track on the Mohawk Team.

Upon returning to Bad Worishofen, Felix completed two more years graduating from the Gymnasium in Bad Worishofen. He then served a manditory 10 months with the German Military Nato Forces in Norway.

Felix had been living in Munich and attending the University of Munich, studying Political Science and International Relations.

He touched many lives in his brief stay in Mason City and will be greatly missed by many. We are grateful for knowing Felix and for the joining of his German family, whom we love also, with his American family.

He is survived by his parents, Gabi and Robert Baumgartl, of Bad Worishofen, Germany. He had no biological brothers and sisters but was adopted for the year and then for a lifetime by his American family who loved him dearly.

He is survived by his American parents, Jennifer and Dale Seylar, Mason City; grandparents, Sharon and Pete Koenigsfeld, Nora Springs, and Darlene Seylar, of Estherville; aunts and uncles, Mary and Pete Craven, Bernadette Hennagir, Elaine Menges, Valerie Koenigsfeld, Mason City, Tony and Jean Koenigsfeld, of Champlain, Minn., Mike Farrington, Mason City, Don, Deb and David Seylar, of Estherville, Kim Mathison, of Wonalancet, N.H., and others who came to love him; one sister, Callie Seylar, two brothers, Andy and Ethan Seylor; cousins. Lisa Craven, Houston, Texas, Scott Hennagir, Mason City, and Mary Seylar, Estherville. And others.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his paternal aunt; his American aunt, Theresa Farrington; and an American grandfather, Robert Seylar.

ANN KLUENDER

FRESNO, Calif. - Ann Kluender, 90, of Fresno, Calif. and formerly of Osage, died Friday (Nov. 23, 2001) at her home in Fresno.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

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

MARGARET F. MARY

MASON CITY - Martha F. Mary, 73, of 698 16th St. S.E., died Sunday (Nov. 25, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City Interment will follow at Elmwood St, Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home and also for one hour prior to services Thursday.

Memorials may be directed to the Martha F. Mary Memorial Fund.

Martha was born June 24, 1928, in East Swea City, the second of six children born to Palmer and Hazel (Cutler) Cassem. Martha's family moved from Swea City to Fairmont, Minn. where she began her schooling. They later moved to New Richland, Minn., where Martha continued her schooling and then worked in the local knitting mills.

She was united in marriage to Frank Mary on Dec. 4, 1949, in Mason City. They raised two sons, Robert, born in 1950 and Richard, born in 1954.

Martha cooked at the Holiday Inn restaurant in Mason City for many years. She also was a caregiver for several nursing facilities in the area, retiring from the Cerro Gordo County Care Facility as a certified medication aid.

Martha enjoyed crocheting, "holiday bingo", and baking Christmas goodies. Her pride and joy was her family.

Martha is survived by one son, Robert Mary and his wife, JoAnne, of Mason City; six grandchildren, Angela O'Donnell and her husband, Shawn, of Thornton, Bobbi Mary, of Klemme, Joseph Mary, Tony Mary, and Matt Mary, all of Mason City, and Katie Mary, of Ankeny, three great-grandchildren, Hunter and Cody O'Donnell and Alex Mary; three sisters, Thelma Kormann and her husband, Lowell, of Mission, Texas, Mona Fullerton and her husband, Bill, of Des Moines, and Joyce Carlson and her husband, Marlyn, of Clear Lake; one brother, James Cassem and his wife, Zona, of Waseca, Minn.; one sister-in-law, Cris Mary; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Richard; her husband, Frank; her parents; and one brother, Loren Cassem.

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

EVELYN M. DEETZ

MASON CITY - Evelyn M. Deetz, 77, of Mason City, died Monday (Nov. 26, 2001) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Temple Baptist Church, 1211 S. Kentucky Ave. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be given to the Evelyn M. Deetz Memorial Fund.

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

BARBARA ANN

GRINSTEAD

OSAGE - On Nov. 23, 2001, at the Little Cedar Cemetery at Little Cedar, Iowa, with Pastor Dennis Hanson officiating, the cremains of Barbara Ann Grinstead were lowered to her final resting by her sons cradled in one of the many beautiful afghans she crocheted.

Only her immediate family was present.

Barbara is now free of all pain and suffering as she sleeps in the Lords arms.

The family thanks you, Lord.

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

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MARIAN E. BREEN

BELMOND - Marian E. Breen, age 85, of Belmond, formerly of Blue Earth, Minn. died Monday (Nov. 26, 2001) at the at Belmond Health Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth, Minn., with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery in Blue Earth.

Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary service at 7 p.m.

Marian was born on March 20, 1916 at her home in Wahkon, Minn., the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Upton) Frailey. Marian grew up in Wahkon and attended Onamia High School where she graduated salutatorian of her class in 1934.

In 1936 she received her elementary school teaching certificate and taught one year in a one room school house at Camp Johnson.

She married John A. Breen on Sept. 16, 1937 in Onamia. They began their married life in Fairmont, Minn. and after several moves made their home in Blue Earth in 1949.

They purchased the Western Auto Store, which soon became the Breen's Our Own Hardware Store. The store, now called Breen's True Value, still continues on Blue Earth's Main Street, and is the longest operating business on Main Street in Blue Earth. John and Marian worked side by side until their retirement in 1991.

Marian was a longtime member of the Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas for more than 50 years, holding many offices including Grand Regent.

She also was a member of the W.C.C.W. and served as president, receiving the Bishops Medal for Catholic Action. She also volunteered with the St. Luke's Guild.

Some of Marian's favorite past times were bowling, cards (500 and bridge) and traveling. She and John shared their love for golf and continued until only a few years ago when their health prevented it.

Marian always held her family as her first priority. That strong affection was returned to her because of her gentle and loving spirit. Even in the later years when dementia robbed her of her memory she continued to know her family and took great pride in each and every one. Her favorite saying was "whatever will be, will be" and that truly was her accepting response to each trial she encountered.

Marian in survived by her son, John Breen and his wife, Sue, of New Brighton, Minn., son, Ken Breen and his wife, Marlys, of Blue Earth, Minn.; daughter, Sharon Baum and her husband, Don, of Belmond; daughter, Debra Abel and her husband, DuWayne, of Belmond; a sister, Lorraine Wagoner and her husband, Gordon, of Sauk Center, Minn.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John, on Jan. 1, 2001.

Patton Funeral Home, (507) 526-2102.

CARMEL HAYES 'SPEED' LADY

CLEAR LAKE - Carmel Hayes "Speed" Lady, 91, 5523 S. Shore Drive in Clear Lake, died Monday (Nov. 26, 2001) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with his nephew, Norman J. Atwell Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to service time on Friday at the chapel.

The family of Carmel Hayes "Speed" Lady has requested that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E. Mason City, Iowa 50401, in his memory.

Carmel was born to Milton Eugene and Cora Leona (Harcourt) Lady in Cambridge, Ill. on July 27, 1910. At the age of 12 they moved to Elkton, Minn. where they farmed. Later he moved to Austin, Minn. and married Ruth Bartley. They had two sons, Carmel Eugene and Roland Shelby. In 1946 he moved to Clear Lake.

Carmel was united in marriage to Rena Arlene Grell on Sept. 29, 1949 in Mission, Texas. Carmel worked for Edginton and Southard Construction Co., Ruan Gas Transport and Mason City Brick and Tile from which he retired in 1975.

He loved studying the Bible, woodworking and helping friends and neighbors. He will be greatly missed by his family and grandchildren.

Carmel is survived by his wife, Rena Lady, of Clear Lake; daughter, Virginia Lee (Ginny) Willett and husband, Rory, of Waterloo; son, Mark Allen Lady and wife, Paula, of Loveland, Colo.; three grandchildren Kristyn and Rebecca Willett, of Waterloo, and Shane Lekwa, of Boulder, Colo.; sister-in-law, Joie Lady, of Rochester, Minn.; many nieces and nephews; and very dear friends and neighbors, Al and Karen Hughes who have supported the family through the happy and sad times.

Carmel was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, and six brothers.

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

ANN KLUENDER

FRESNO, Calif. - Ann Kluender, 90, of Fresno, Calif. and formerly of Osage, died Friday (Nov. 23, 2001) at her home in Fresno.

Ann was born Oct. 8, 1911 in Ackley, Iowa. She was the first daughter of Harm and Alberdine (Daniels) Eggena. She attended schools in Rockford and Germany.

She was united in marriage to Vernon Kluender on Nov. 5, 1940. They lived in Waterloo for a year and in 1941, they returned to farming in the Germantown, Aurelia, Rockford, and Thornton areas and later farmed near Osage for 12 years where she also worked at Scott's 5 & 10 in Osage. In 1964, Ann and Vern moved to California.

Her funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, south of Osage, with the Rev. Christian F. Gugel officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. on Friday at the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

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

She is survived by two sons, Daryl Kluender, of Orchard, and Gary Kluender Sr. and his wife, Mary Ann, of Osage; three grandchildren, Gary Kluender Jr., of Osage, Vernon Kluender, of Mason City, and Kathleen Kluender, of Sheffield; two great-grandchildren, Brett Kluender and Arianna Kluender, of Osage; two sisters-in-law, Irene Eggena, of Mason City, and Gertrude Eggena, of Charles City; one stepbrother, Bill Litchen, of Mason City; two half sisters, Helen Siefkin, of Osage, and Mae Thompson, of Denver, Colo.; and one half brother, Harm Eggena Jr., of Rockford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; three brothers, three stepbrothers, and one stepsister.

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

ROSIE MAY STRAND

MASON CITY - Rosie May Strand, 67, of 302 Second St. N.E. died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2001) at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Her memorial services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at Good Shepherd Health Center Chapel, with the Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating.

There will be no public visitation. Her body was donated to the University of Iowa School of Medicine.

Rosie May Strand was born May 27, 1934 in Iowa City, the daughter of Helen Strand. She lived in Davenport as a child and moved to Mason City in 1959.

She babysat for and helped the Larry and Sandi Lee family for some 20 years before entering the Good Shepherd Health Center. She was a member of the First Christian Church.

Survivors include a cousin, Karen Medford, of Mena, Ark. her extended family, Larry and Sandi Lee, of Mason City, Eric and Missi Johnson, of Eden Prairie, Minn.; and everyone at Good Shepherd Health Center - Second Floor.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

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

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

DUWAYNE K. KALKWARF

BELMOND - DuWayne K. Kalkwarf, 74, of Belmond, died on Monday (Nov. 26, 2001) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the United Methodist Church in Belmond with Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.

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

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

DANA MARIE ASWEGAN

NORTHWOOD - Dana Marie Aswegan, 9, of Northwood, died Monday (Nov. 26, 2001) at Saint Louis Children's Hospital in Saint Louis, Mo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Northwood United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S. in Northwood.

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

ALFRED W. STEBBINS JR.

BRITT - Alfred W. Stebbins Jr., 72, of Britt, died Friday (Nov. 23, 2001) at his son's home near Woden.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Garner with Reggie Dencklau officiating. There will be no visitation.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of arrangements.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 843-3811.

ARDETH RYAN

HAMPTON - Ardeth Ryan, 78, of Hampton, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

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

NORMAN O. OLSEN

MASON CITY - Norman O. "Rags" Olsen, 91, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

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

DOROTHY L. WARD

CLEAR LAKE - Dorothy L. Ward, 76, of 815 N. Eighth St. in Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

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

EVELYN M. DEETS

MASON CITY - Evelyn M. Deets, 77, of Mason City, died Monday (Nov. 26, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Temple Baptist Church, 1211 S. Kentucky Ave., with the Rev. Edward Bard officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

Memorials go to Evelyn M. Deets Memorial Fund.

Evelyn M. Deets was born Dec. 31, 1923 in Rockford, the daughter of Oliver W. and Vera (Sido) Townsend.

She met and married Clayton R. Deets in Sheffield. Evelyn was a member of the Temple Baptist Church.

She centered her life around her home and family including her spoiled cat, Teddy. Evelyn cherished her quality time with Cory as a Grandma and close friend.

She deeply appreciated the quality time that Sheila McNealy spent in caring for her. With Sheila's help Peggy was able to keep her at home as long as possible, where she was the happiest.

Evelyn enjoyed nature immensely. She received much joy from watching birds out her window at her feeders and chasing squirrels away with a slingshot.

Evelyn also planted many flowers by her house, and tended to the many plants in her home. In earlier days she enjoyed dancing to polka, bluegrass, and country music and took pleasure in sketching and working on oil paintings.

She never forgot the excitement from an occasional ride on her nephew's Harley Davidson.

Evelyn will be dearly missed by her family, but they know she is in heaven with her husband, Clayton, with whom she cherished many memories and special moments.

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Deets, of Mason City, and friend Andy Luck, of Plainfield; grandson, Cory J. Dahlstrom, of Mason City; sister, DeLoris Ubben and husband, Bud, of Waterloo; five nieces, Sheila McNealy and husband, Gerald, of Chapin, Lisa Townsend, of Waterloo, Judy Townsend, of Waterloo, Lori Voshell and husband, Steve, of Minnesota, and Lynette Temple and husband, Ken, of Illinois; four nephews, Chuck Percy and wife, Linda, of Sheffield, Gordon Gross, of Rockford, Curt Gross, of California and Terry Gross, of Rockford, and Jeff Ubben, of Minnesota; many great-nieces and nephews; several great-great-nieces and nephews; and a special neighbor, Dean Pierce, of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clayton, in October of 1993; brother, Cecil Townsend; two sisters at birth, Beth and Betty Sido; two sisters, Shirley Gross and Geraldine Skretta; and nephew, Steve Biddick.

The family greatly appreciates and would like to thank the caring staff of Hospice for their time spent with Evelyn.

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

ROBERT RAYMOND KIENAST

CLEAR LAKE - Robert Raymond Kienast, 74, Clear Lake, died Saturday (Nov. 24, 2001) at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with Monsignor Robert Hogan, of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake, officiating. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, with military graveside honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Clear Lake.

Friends may call from Noon until service time on Thursday at the chapel.

According to his wishes his body was cremated.

Robert Raymond Kienast was born on Jan. 23, 1927, in Mitchell County, Osage, the son of Henry Howard and Herbertena (Michels) Kienast. He attended and received his education in the Osage School system, graduating from Osage High School.

He was inducted into the U.S. Army during World War II, serving overseas in the Philippines with Co. A 42nd Engineer Bn. in which he received the Army Occupational Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, and the World War II victory medal, until his honorable discharge on November 7, 1946, at Ft. George Meade, Md..

After honorable discharge he came back to the Osage area and worked as a mason for the Kienast Construction Company, where he worked for several years.

He was united in marriage to Rosalyn Petersen on Dec. 30, 1950, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake. After his marriage he moved to Clear Lake where he worked for A.M.F. Inc. building and refinishing bowling alleys until his retirement.

After his retirement he worked part time doing construction work for others. Robert also worked part time after his retirement for the VFW and The Town Pump in Clear Lake.

He enjoyed bowling, playing pool, and golfing, but his great love and enjoyment was spending time with his grandchildren.

He was a member of VFW in Clear Lake.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Roxanne Bergo and her husband, Bryan, of Mankato, Minn.; two grandchildren, Jeremy Bergo, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Justin Bergo, of Mankato, Minn.; a daughter-in-law, Deborah Frampton and her husband, Kenneth, of Clear Lake, and their family, Brandon Frampton, of Iowa City, and David Frampton, of Clear Lake; brothers and sister, Joseph Kienast, of Mason City, Val Kienast, of Wayne, Neb., Ann Baslee, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., and James Kienast, of Orlando, Fla.; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his only son, Reginald Kienast; his parents; Sister Majella and Sister Stephania; and three brothers, Arnold, Bernard, and Paul Kienast.

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

YVONNE B. ALVERIO

MASON CITY - Yvonne B. Alverio, 55, of 415 1/2 First St. N.E. died Saturday (Nov. 23, 2001) at her home.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Sparta Cemetery in Kemmel, Ind., near the home of her daughter.

Memorials may be directed to the Yvonne B. Alverio Memorial Fund.

Yvonne was born Feb. 14, 1946 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Jesus M. and Emma (Beauchamp) Alverio. She later moved to Mason City and made it her home. Yvonne was a world traveler, dutiful mother and grandmother, and an all around kind and loving person.

Yvonne is survived by her three children, Tammy Monahan and her husband, Kevin, of Ligonier, Ind., Shannon Puckett, of Mason City, and Terry Puckett, of Rock Island, Ill., and four grandchildren, Daniel, Dustin, Matthew, and Michael.

She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Julio Alverio and his wife, Elaine, Kenneth Alverio and his wife, Dolly, Larry Alverio and his wife, Cathy, Shirley Ferreira and her husband, Gary, and Belinda Lauanui and her husband, Junior, all of Honolulu, Hawaii, and a sister-in-law, Olivia Alverio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Frank Alverio, and one nephew, Jeremy Ferreirra.

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

MARTHA F. MARY

MASON CITY - Martha F. Mary, 73, of 698 16th St. S.E., died Sunday (Nov. 25, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City Interment will follow at Elmwood St, Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and also for one hour prior to services Thursday.

Memorials may be directed to the Martha F. Mary Memorial Fund.

Martha was born June 24, 1928, in East Swea City, the second of six children born to Palmer and Hazel (Cutler) Cassem. Martha's family moved from Swea City to Fairmont, Minn. where she began her schooling. They later moved to New Richland, Minn., where Martha continued her schooling and then worked in the local knitting mills.

She was united in marriage to Frank Mary on Dec. 4, 1949, in Mason City. They raised two sons, Robert, born in 1950 and Richard, born in 1954.

Martha cooked at the Holiday Inn restaurant in Mason City for many years. She also was a caregiver for several nursing facilities in the area, retiring from the Cerro Gordo County Care Facility as a certified medication aid.

Martha enjoyed crocheting, "holiday bingo", and baking Christmas goodies. Her pride and joy was her family.

Martha is survived by one son, Robert Mary and his wife, JoAnne, of Mason City; six grandchildren, Angela O'Donnell and her husband, Shawn, of Thornton, Bobbi Mary, of Klemme, Joseph Mary, Tony Mary, and Matt Mary, all of Mason City, and Katie Mary, of Ankeny, three great-grandchildren, Hunter and Cody O'Donnell and Alex Mary; three sisters, Thelma Kormann and her husband, Lowell, of Mission, Texas, Mona Fullerton and her husband, Bill, of Des Moines, and Joyce Carlson and her husband, Marlyn, of Clear Lake; one brother, James Cassem and his wife, Zona, of Waseca, Minn.; one daughter-in-law, Cris Mary; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Richard; her husband, Frank; her parents; and one brother, Loren Cassem.

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

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DOROTHY JOHANNA LOUISE WARD

CLEAR LAKE - Dorothy Johanna Louise Ward, 76, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake with the Rev. Kermit Roisen officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, and one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

A memorial fund has been established in memory of Dorothy Louise Ward.

Dorothy Louise Ward was born on Dec. 10, 1924, in rural Corwith, the daughter of William and Elfreda Agnes (Kraft) Heidecker. She attended and received her education in the Renwick School system, graduating from Renwick High School. She also attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City.

After completing her schooling she worked as a secretary for the Quaker Oats Elevator in Renwick.

She was united in marriage to Donald G. Ward on June 2, 1945, in Renwick. After their marriage together they farmed near Whittemore, Corwith, and later in Clear Lake. He preceded her in death on September 24, 1971, at which time she took over the ownership and management of the Cave Lounge in Clear Lake.

Dorothy enjoyed crafts, embroidery, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards with her many friends at the Clear Lake VFW, and outdoor gardening, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the adult Bible study class.

Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Pamela Raddatz and her husband, Steve, of Oshkosh, Wis., Patricia Meints and her husband, Marlin "Slim" from Clear Lake, and Peggy Kerr and her husband, Mark, from Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Art Eichmann and wife, Colleen, Fred Eichmann and wife, Stevie, of Oshkosh, Wis., Michael Eichmann and his wife, Holly, of Garner, Jennifer Eichmann, of Largo, Fla., Mitch Raddatz and wife, Cindy, from Ripon, Wis., Wendy Shahan, of Lake Mills, and Joseph Meints, of Clear Lake, Gabe Meints, of Clear Lake, Cheryl Lovan and husband, Chan, of Clear Lake, Kelly Carew and husband, Paul, of Ankeny, Lindsey, Jackie, and Christopher Kerr all of Mt. Vernon, 11 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ruth Nuehring and husband, Art, of Clear Lake, Dorothy Haag, of Algona, and Darlene Smith, of Clear Lake; a brother-in-law, Chan Ward and his wife, Rosemary, of Clear Lake; as well as many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Besides her husband, her parents, a grandson, Donald Shahan; and a brother, Arnold Heidecker, also preceded her in death.

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

NORMAN OLAF 'RAGS' OLSEN

MASON CITY - Norman Olaf "Rags" Olsen, 91, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. James M. Magelssen of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be held at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, with full military rites by the Mason City Memorial Association.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to Norman O. "Rags" Olsen Memorial Fund.

Norman Olaf "Rags" Olsen was born April 9, 1910 in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Herman and Anna (Andreson) Olsen. As a young child his family made their home in Mason City. He attended school in Mason City. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church.

In 1932 he began working at Pfaff Baking Company. On March 29, 1937 he was united in marriage to Margaret P. Harrington at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

He enlisted in the United States Army in 1944, serving his country during World War II. Following his discharge he returned to Mason City and continued working at Pfaff until 1954. He also worked for many years at Hermanson-Carnation Dairy as a salesman.

Following his retirement in 1966 he worked for several years at Easters Super Value in Clear Lake. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose #1328 and VFW.

In his earlier years he enjoyed playing softball, bowling, fishing and hunting.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Anne Marie Krolick and husband, Bill, of St. Cloud, Minn., and Elva May Magnuson, of Mason City; grandchildren, Jeff and Debbie Magnuson, of Canton, S.D., Jerry and Anne Magnuson, of Hanlontown, Jim and Ricky Magnuson of Cedar Falls, Julie and Terry Andersen of Mason City, and Karl and Connie Krolick of Cedar, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Amber, Brian Magnuson of Canton, S.D., Scott Norman Magnuson of Hanlontown, Magnus, Niels, Hady Magnuson of Cedar Falls, Julie Ann and Megan Andersen of Mason City, and BryAnna, Cholena, Aaron Krolick of Cedar, Minn.; brother, Orville J. Olsen, of Onamia, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Michael; daughter, Norma Jean; daughter, Judy; two sisters, and seven brothers.

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

DUWAYNE K. KALKWARF

BELMOND - DuWayne K. Kalkwarf, 74, of Belmond, passed away Monday (Nov. 26, 2001) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services for DuWayne K. Kalkwarf will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the United Methodist Church in Belmond with Pastor Mike Druhl, officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.

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

DuWayne, the son of Dick and Grace Pals Kalkwarf, was born Oct. 22, 1927 at home near Belmond. He grew up in the Belmond area where he attended country schools and later graduated from Belmond High School in 1945. After high school DuWayne began farming east of Belmond.

DuWayne was united in marriage with Denise Ainslie on June 25, 1950 in Aredale. The couple made their home east of Belmond where DuWayne continued to farm. He never really retired from farming, but slowed his involvement. DuWayne and Denise moved to Lake Cornelia in 1978.

DuWayne started delivering Winnebagos with Denise in 1985. The couple enjoyed seeing the country and in 1992 bought their own Winnebago. Traveling between Canada and Arizona, DuWayne enjoyed camping. He especially enjoyed taking the RV into Mexico.

DuWayne belonged to the United Methodist Church in Belmond where he served on a variety of boards. He served as board president at the Klemme Elevator for 10 years. DuWayne served on the board at the Belmond Country Club.

DuWayne and Denise, together, belonged to a Country Western Dance Club in Arizona and Camping Club in Arizona and Iowa. They were involved with the camping club on a local, state, and national level.

DuWayne is survived by his wife Denise; two daughters, Sharon Bosshardt and her husband, Norman, of Gilbert, Ariz., and Diane Scott and her husband, Tim, of Payson, Ariz.; one granddaughter, Tracey Bosshardt; mother, Grace Kalkwarf, of Belmond; one brother, Loren Kalkwarf and his wife, Alberta, of Garner; two nieces and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gene Alan; and father, Dick.

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

DANA MARIE ASWEGAN

NORTHWOOD - Dana Marie Aswegan, 9, of Northwood, passed away early Monday morning (Nov. 26, 2001) at Barnes Jewish Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. of complications from surgery.

Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Northwood United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. N., with the Rev. Richard Jensen officiating. Burial will take place at the State Line Cemetery, rural Northwood.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S. in Northwood, and will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Dana was born on March 28, 1992 at the Northwood Fire Department. She was brought into this world with the help of the Northwood firemen.

She attended Northwood Kensett Elementary School in the third grade. Here Dana acquired many friends.

She had many interests including crafts, riding horses, four wheeling, farming, sewing, coloring, watching cartoons, seeing friends, and spending time with family.

Dana had a great sense of humor as well as a genuine concern for others before herself.

She is survived by her parents, Bruce and Joann Aswegan, of Northwood; one brother, Nickolas, 12, at home; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Phyllis O'Neill, of Nashua; and his paternal grandparents, John and Mary Aswegan, of Allison; also surviving are aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

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

FRED L. JILEK

MASON CITY - Fred L. Jilek, 83, of 1536 S. Wilson Ave., died Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. where visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday.

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

JERI SCHNOEBELEN

CLEAR LAKE - Jeri Schnoebelen, 45, went home to Heaven on Oct. 26, 2001 at a hospital in Midland, Texas.

Jeri was born on Nov. 13, 1956 to Roger and Jean Ganske. She graduated from Allison High School in 1974.

She was united in marriage to Dave Anderson right after graduation. They moved to Clear Lake so Dave could take a teaching job in the Clear Lake School District. With Jeri's artistic abilities and a glimmer in her eye, she started La James Beauty School in Mason City, graduating in 1975. Her talents and love for the profession came shining through both in her work and the love and loyalty of her clients.

She started working for Teena West at Hair West in Clear Lake and worked for about a year. Jeri started JA and Associates in 1978. Her sister, being a performer in music, helped Jeri celebrate her grand opening by performing with her band. By 1982 Jeri was operating a very successful salon. She had two associates working for her.

She then opened a second salon in New Hampton where her mother and father were living at the time. She met her second husband, Vern Schnoebelen, who was from New Hampton. Vern also went to beauty school, graduated and worked for Jeri at the Clear Lake Salon for about 10 years.

Jeri believed in being one of the best and continued to devote her time to her profession. Performing as a platform artist, teaching continuing education to other stylists, being in competitions whenever possible, and studying under international artists.

She moved to Dallas, Texas in 1996 to manage a Saks 5th Avenue Salon. Through the years, she worked in other upscale salons and also with a clothes designer from that area. Many felt her love and compassion when she helped with volunteer work. She would help shelters to distribute food and clothes to the needy. Her Christian faith was unwavering, and a strong example to others. We will all miss Jeri.

Her family will hold a gathering of friends and family from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001 at the band shell in City Park at Clear Lake. Please come and share any memories of this very special lady, who was a big city girl in a small town.

Surviving family members include her mother, Jean Gasket, The Villages, Fla.; and her sister, Nan-c Ganske Haney, Minneapolis, Minn.; and two nephews, Cameron and Tyler Haney.

She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Ganske; and her devoted pet Star Dust.

All memorials may be sent to: Nan-c Ganske Haney, 18125 Kelly Lake Road, Carver, Minn. 55315.

BRADY G. ROVN

ALGONA - Brady G. Rovn, 90, of Algona, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at the Good Samaritan Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church in Algona with Pastor Mark Holmer officiating. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.

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

RONALD L. MCCLEMENT

FOREST CITY - Ronald L. McClement, 88, of Forest City, died Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2001) at his home.

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

Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City is in charge of arrangements. (641) 585-2685.

HAZEL L. BALL

OSAGE - Hazel L. Ball, 90, of Osage, died Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2001) at home.

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

RONALD PETERS SR.

LEROY, Minn. - Ronald Peters Sr., 86, of LeRoy, Minn., died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at the Riceville Community Nursing Home.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at The First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy, with the Rev. Dave Farrant officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home in LeRoy, Minn. and one hour prior to services at the church.

Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home, (507) 324-5160.

IRENE V. KUPKER

NORA SPRINGS - Irene V. Kupker, 97, of Nora Springs, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at home.

Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Nora Springs.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.

JOHN DROESSLER

BANCROFT - John Droessler, 97, of Bancroft, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home. (515) 885-2521.

ARDETH I. RYAN

HAMPTON - Ardeth I. Ryan, 78, of Hampton, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jerry Miller, officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

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

Ardeth was born on Oct. 20, 1923 in Dows to Wayne and Mabel (Erickson) Cooper. She graduated from Dows High School in 1940. She lived in the Hampton area all of her life.

She was united in marriage to Glen Ryan on Sept. 20, 1947 in Hampton.

Ardeth worked as a nurse's assistant at the Hampton Care Center for 30 years.

She was a member of the Hampton United Methodist Church.

Ardeth enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Glen Ryan, of Hampton; a son, Ron and his wife, Margo Ryan, of Hansell; four daughters, Linda and her husband, Jay Brower, of Hampton, Janan Shillington, of Iowa Falls, Colleen and her husband, Steve Simons, of Hampton, and Donna and her husband, Mike Dallwitz, of St. Louis, Mo.; one brother, Loren and his wife, Pat Cooper, of Dows; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Wallace; a sister, Ardelle; and a grandson, Jonathan.

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

                                         Posted by Gene Manning