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JAMES 'JIM' DEAN CLARK

CHARLES CITY - James "Jim" Dean Clark, 66, of 1214 Shadow Ave., died Friday (Sept. 14, 2001) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

A memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City, with the Monsignor Stanley J. Hayek officiating. Inunrment will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

A gathering for friends and family will be from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. Charles City. A rosary service will begin at 3:30 p.m. and Sister Jennifer Rausch will lead a scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time at the church Monday.

Those wishing to express their sympathy may direct memorials to the James D. Clark Memorial Fund, 1214 Shadow Ave. Charles City.

Jim was born on April 15, 1935, to Harry and Mrytle (Weber) Clark in Chickasaw County. Just before Jim started the first grade, they moved into the Charles City area where he spent his childhood and graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic School.

On September 1, 1954, Jim was united in marriage to Lois Koenigsfeld in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. For thirty years Jim devoted himself as a drill operator at White Farm before retiring. Work wasn't the only thing that Jim was devoted to. He was a man that would give the shirt off his back if it would help someone else. His heart was filled with love, compassion and understanding for those that he loved and those he barely knew. Jim could bring tears to his family as they laughed over the silliest things, and he was always the first to greet his neighbors and friends to share a cup of coffee and reminisce. His family was the center of his life. Teaching the grandchildren how to dance and sing "O' My Darling" and using creative phrases such as "I'm shutting it down" as he said goodnight to his youngest grandchild, Jordan.

His was always looking for a sale on candy and loved receiving salt-water taffy from the fair. He loved fishing, hunting and searching for rummage sales and auctions. Jim was delighted by the littlest things that life offered but most of all by his family.

His memories will be treasured by his wife, Lois of Charles City; a daughter, Cindy Davis and her husband, Doug, of Aurelia; a son, Scott Clark and his wife, Stacey, of Charles City; a sister, Marie Zimmerman, of Charles City; grandfather of four, Melissa, Jason and Eric Davis and Jordan Clark; godfather of eight, Steve Clark, Randy Koenigsfeld, Diana Larson, Todd Koenigsfeld, Tarri Fink, Jennie Vemmer, Jim Jung, and Rodney Goodale.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold, Delbert and Kenneth; a daughter; and two sons at birth.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, (641) 228-4211


MAUREEN 'MOLLIE' NICHOLS

BELMOND - Maureen "Mollie" Lucy Nichols, 60, lost her courageous battle with complications following her heart surgery on Thursday (Sept. 13, 2001). She was surrounded by her husband, five children and granddaughter.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond, with the Rev. David Beckman and Deacon Nick Schmit officiating. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Belmond.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Tenold Funeral Home, Belmond, with a rosary service beginning at 2:30 and a scripture service at 7 p.m.

Mollie, the daughter of William and Marian Mahedy, was born on Sept. 8, 1941, in Des Moines. She attended St. Augustine grade school and St. Joseph's Academy. She later attended Dueschene Academy for Women and Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., where she met her husband, Howard, of nearly 38 years.

Mollie and Howard made their first home in Omaha where their first two children, Bibiana and Tammara, were born. They later moved to Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., where their third child, Michael, was born. They made their home in Belmond in 1969. Her last two children, Shannon and Christopher, were born in Belmond.

Mollie was a loving, compassionate and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had a tremendous love of life and a beautiful spirit. She brought joy to all who were fortunate enough to know her. She made every day a celebration, especially holidays and birthdays. She enjoyed reading, playing bridge and traveling. In recent years, her deep commitment to God and church was evident through her pride in her job as Coordinator of Religious Education at St. Francis Xavier Church.

Those thankful for sharing her life and being touched by her spirit are her husband, Howard; daughters, Bibiana Wiley and her husband, Hunter, and their child, Quint, of Charlotte, N.C., Tammara Nichols of Boulder, Colo., and Shannon Nichols and her daughter, Michaeline, of Des Moines; sons, Michael Nichols and wife, Jolene, and son, Christian, of Estherville, Christopher Nichols of Boulder, Colo.; her mother, Marian Mahedy of Des Moines; sisters, Sally Davenport of Menlo Park, Calif., and Mary Lou Murray of Durango, Colo.; and brother, Dennis Mahedy and his wife, Sherri, of Charlotte, N.C.

Maureen was preceded in death by her father, William Mahedy, and a brother, Brian Mahedy.

Tenold Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474


LOUISE MADDIX

MANLY - ouise Maddix, 79, died Saturday ( Sept. 15, 2001) at her home in Manly.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly with the Rev .David Kucera and Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Manly.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 a.m. with a public scripture wake service at 7 p.m. on Monday at the church. Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, is in charge of the arrangements.

The family of Louise Maddix has requested that memorial contributions be made in her memory.

According to her wishes, her body was cremated.

Louise Maddix was born on January 8, 1922, in Rockport, Mass., the daughter of William and Nellie (Fears) Powers. She received her education in the Rockport, Mass. school system, graduating from Rockport High School. Louise also graduated from a business college in Boston, Mass.

After completing her schooling, she worked at the Capeann Tool Company in Rockport during World War II. She was united in marriage to William Thomas Maddix on Sept. 1, 1945, in Rockport, Mass. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1986.

After their marriage they moved to Cranston, R.I., before moving to Manly in 1948. After moving to Manly, Louise worked at the Podendorf Pharmacy in Manly and the Elks Lodge and Huber's Supply Company in Mason City.

Louise enjoyed dancing, playing cards, golfing, gardening, traveling, cooking and baking. She loved children and animals and walking. She was an avid sports enthusiast and Boston Red Sox fan. Louise also enjoyed helping other people and doing many hours of volunteer work in the North Iowa area and at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the St. Ann's Guild at the church in Manly. Louise loved and enjoyed her church and being involved with church activities.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Brother Thomas David Maddix of Edmonton Alberta, Canada, William Joseph Maddix of Minneapolis, Minn., Mary Teresa Soliere of Holyoke, Mass., and Helen Elizabeth Maddix of Columbia Heights, Minn.; two grandchildren, Michael Soliere of Holyoke, Mass., and Helen Louise Hanson-Maddix of Minneapolis, Minn.; a great-grandson, Devin Soliere of Holyoke, Mass.; a sister, Helen Najarian and her husband, Arthur, of Rockland, Mass.; many nieces and nephews; a special friend, Bill Ouverson of Mason City; and many other relatives and many friends.

Besides her husband William Thomas Maddix, she was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, John Mark Maddix, who died in December 1992; two brothers, Robert and Harvey Powers; and a sister, Catherine Gorman.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242


DORIS MERIEN HINDERS LEDUC MEIER

BRITT - Doris Merien Hinders LeDuc Meier, 72, of Pasco, Wash., formerly of Britt, passed away Tuesday (September 11, 2001) at her home in Washington.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, at the United Methodist Church in Britt with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Friends may greet the family from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt.

Doris and her identical twin sister Deloris, the daughters of Martin and Anna Noble Hinders, were born August 5, 1929, in Wesley. The family later moved to Britt where she attended school, graduating from Britt High School in 1946.

Doris was united in marriage with Robert Eugene LeDuc in Britt at the family home south of Britt. To this union two daughters were born, LaRae and Debra Dean. Following Robert's death on August 22, 1956, the girls lived with their grandparents on the home place.

Doris moved to Washington where she met Marion Meier. The couple was married on September 10, 1960, and had a daughter, Michelle Babbett.

Doris loved trap shooting, camping and spending time with her dogs. She also enjoyed watching the wild ducks that gathered outside her home.

Doris is survived by her husband, Marion Meier of Pasco, Wash.; her mother, Ann Hinders of Britt; three daughters: LaRae Hobscheidt and her husband, Jerry, of Britt, Debra Dean Dirksen and her husband, Rick, of Britt, and Michelle Babbett Meier and family, David, Katherine, Anton and Victor, all of Pasco, Wash.; grandchildren, Todd Hobscheidt and his family of Britt, Sheila Ferrell and her husband, Rick, and family of Knoxville, Troy Hobscheidt and his wife, Angie, and family of Britt, and Karrie Pringnitz and her husband, Jerry, and family of Garner; one brother Thomas Hinders and family of Ames; and great-aunt Mickey Noble of Britt.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene LeDuc, Aug. 22, 1956; father, Martin Hinders, Aug. 19, 1975; identical twin sister, Deloris Dean, Feb. 5, 1978; and Charles (June) Noble, Dec. 29, 1972.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839


LUCILLE B. HOYT

MANLY - Lucille B. Hoyt, 87, died Saturday (Sept. 15, 2001) at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, (641) 454-2242.


ROBERT WILLIAM LACK

ORCHARD - Robert William Lack, 85, formerly of Orchard, died Friday (Sept. 14, 2001) at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First Congregational, United Church of Christ in Orchard with the Rev. William Griffee officiating. Interment will be in Orchard Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage.

Robert was born east of Orchard on the Pine-Lack farm July 30, 1916, the son of Horatio and Grace (Squier Lack. He was a lifelong resident of the Orchard community.

Bob was a baptized member of the First Congregational, United Church of Christ in Orchard. He attended the Orchard School and graduated with the class of 1934. Bob participated in baseball and basketball and enjoyed following the Orchard teams until the school closed.

After high school, he was engaged in farming. In 1938 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Mark. They made their home on the farm where Robert was born until 1942, when they moved to the farm north of Orchard. He resided there until his hospitalization this summer. To this union, one son, Francis Craig Lack was born. Dorothy passed away in 1974.

On January 14, 1978, Bob was united in marriage to Vera Weydert. Vera had two children, Kathy and Greg whom he enjoyed very much.

Robert is survived by his wife, Vera Lack of Orchard; his grandson, Christopher Matthew Lack of St. Joseph, Mo.; great-granddaughter, Cassandra Paige Lake-Gabriel of St. Joseph, Mo.; a brother, Harold Lack of Orchard; a sister, Marilyn Larson and her husband, Philip, of Mission, Texas; two stepchildren, Kathy Todd of Atlanta, Ga., and Greg Weydert of Warner Robins, Ga.; and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; a son, F. Craig; his parents; four brothers, John, Howard, Julian and an infant brother, H. Raymond; and two sisters, Bessie Lack Ford and Blanche Lack Tresemer.

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


JENNIE JOHNSON

LAKOTA - Jennie Johnson, 93, died Saturday (Sept. 15, 2001) at Titonka Care Center, Titonka.

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

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.

Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 562-2858.


WILLIAM F. MARTIN

MASON CITY - William F. Martin, 94, of 1037 19th Street S.E., formerly of Nora Springs, died Wednesday (Sept. 12, 2001) at the IOOF Home, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Samuel Hamilton-Poore officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park, Mason City, with full military rites performed by Mason City Memorial Association.

Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and one hour prior to the services at the church Tuesday.

Memorials may be directed to William F. Martin Memorial Fund.

William F. Martin was born July 31, 1907, in Staples, Minn., the son of William and Estella Martin. He attended school in Staples, Minn. Following school he worked with his father in the blacksmith shops.

He was united in marriage to Minda Askelson on Sept. 7, 1927, in Forest City. They later moved to Mason City and lived here until 1947 when they moved to a farm near Charles City.

He served our country in the United States Army during World War II. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Charles City where he farmed. In 1965 they moved to Plymouth.

Following Minda's death in 1975, he was united in marriage to Olive Nellie. They later moved to Motley, Minn., where they lived until her death.

In recent years he lived in Postville and Nora Springs to be closer to family.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a lifetime member of the American Legion and IOOF. He enjoyed spending his free time fishing, gardening, calling square dances, dancing, working puzzles and playing cards.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Alvin Martin and his wife, Mardel, of Louisville, Ky.,

William Martin and his wife, Noreen, of Irving, Texas, Clayton Martin and his wife, Doris, of Charles City, Eli Martin and his wife, Gladys of Ashland, Ky., and Harlan Martin and his wife, Kelly, of Donnellson; daughters, Frances Griffen of Mason City and Cleatus Beal of Nora Springs; stepdaughters, Eula Harden of Minneapolis, Minn., Lula Hagan of Big Stone, S.D., and Helen Gusteson of Carthage, S.D.; 39 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

William was preceded in death by his parents; both wives; two daughters, Bertha Barr and Minda Martin; one grandson, Melvin Noling; and several sisters and brothers.

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


IRWIN DEAN RASMUS

GARNER - Irwin Dean Rasmus, 82, died Friday (Sept. 14, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, and one hour prior to the services at the church Tuesday.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841


JULIE MAE (TENOLD) COE

CLEAR LAKE - Julie Mae (Tenold) Coe, 64, of Granite Bay, Calif., formerly of Clear Lake, died on Sept. 7, 2001, at her home in Granite Bay, Calif.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake with Pastor Dean Hess officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Clear Lake Cemetery.

Tenold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (641) 444-4474.

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FLOYD I. DODD

GARNER - Floyd I. Dodd, 84, died Sunday (Sept. 16, 2001) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unite, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Kay Hooper officiating. Inurnment will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Wednesday..

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
 

THE REV ROBERT T. ELLIS

GARNER - The Rev. Robert T. Ellis, 69, died Saturday (Sept. 15, 2001) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Garner, with the Rev. Kay Hooper officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Montezuma, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, and one hour prior to the service at the church Friday.

Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Church or the Methodist Federation for Social Action.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
 

LUCILLE BERTHA HOYT

MANLY- Lucille Bertha Hoyt, 87, died Saturday (September 15, 2001) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

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

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, and one hour prior to service time at the church Tuesday.

The family of Lucille Bertha Hoyt has requested that memorial contributions be made in her memory.

Lucille Bertha Hoyt was born on June 10, 1914, in rural Manly, the daughter of William and Bertha (Cookman) Gallion. She received her education in the Manly school system, graduating from Manly High School in 1932. Lucille also attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City. After completing her education, Lucille worked as a bookkeeper for various companies in the North Iowa area.

She was united in marriage to John Jerry Hoyt on December 31, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Minn. He preceded her in death on November 20, 1970.

In 1948, Lucille began helping her husband as bookkeeper in their family owned business, the Hoyt Repair Company in Manly, and after her husband's death she continued in the family business and also operated a small farm with her son, Byron, until 1993, when she retired due to ill health.

She enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, baking cookies and visiting with her customers at the Hoyt Repair Company, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren.

Lucille faithfully attended the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly and was baptized at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood on July 13, 1997, by the Rev. Richard Jensen of the United Methodist Church in Northwood.

Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Betty Chapin and her husband, Lynn, of Northwood, and Byron Hoyt and his wife, Carol, of Manly; four grandchildren, Steven Chapin and his wife, Mary, of Hampton, and Wendy Chapin Fields and her husband, Ernest, of Kansas City, Mo., Bridget Hoyt of West Des Moines, and Jeremy Hoyt of Des Moines; four great-grandchildren, Michael and Sarah Chapin and Derek and Darren Fields; three sisters, Edna Tietz of Manly, Hazel Vansteenburg and her husband, Barton, of Battle Lake, Minn., and Violet Vansteenburg of Manly; and other relatives and friends.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a brother, Roy Gallion; and a sister, Mildred Fread.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
 

FRANK RISIUS

BUFFALO CENTER - Frank Risius, 91, died Sunday (Sept. 16, 2001) at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dennis Redeker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation is Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, (641) 562-2858.
 

LEWIS D. LANE

MANLY - Lewis D. Lane, 53, died Sunday (Sept. 16, 2001) at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City.

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

THOMAS EDWARD BURNETT JR.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.- Thomas Edward Burnett Jr., 38, of San Ramon, Calif., was born May 29, 1963, in Minneapolis, Minn., and died heroically on September 11, 2001.

Tom is survived by his devoted wife, Deena; his three beautiful daughters, Halley, Madison and Anna Clare; his parents, Tom and Beverly Burnett; his sister, Mary Margaret and her fiancé, Chad Jurgens; his sister, Martha Jane and her husband, David O'Brien, and their children, Loren, Kathleen, Devin and Mary Margaret; and a large extended family and many friends.

Tom is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson Senior High School, was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy, attended St. John's University, and graduated from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, where he was elected president of Alpha Kappa Psi. Tom later earned an Executive MBA from Pepperdine University. At Thoratec Corporation, Tom provided leadership as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He was very proud of his company and its compassionate mission.

Tom's spirit inspires us, and his selflessness portrays the very noblest of American values.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18, at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 9401 Nesbitt Ave. S., Bloomington, Minn., 6 p.m. visitation, 7 p.m. service, reception following.

Memorials to: The Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Family Memorial Fund, c/o BIBC Oppenheimer Corps., Account #074-17387-10, 580 California Street, Suite 2300, San Francisco, Calif. 94104. Kelly Trevethan, 415-438-2926. Poor Clare's Monastery of Bloomington, 8650 Russell Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55431.
 

IRWIN DEAN RASMUS

GARNER - Irwin Dean Rasmus, 82, of Garner died Friday (Sept. 14, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

His funeral will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, and one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday.

Irwin Dean Rasmus, the son of Irwin V. and Thyra (Hanson) Rasmus, was born February 28, 1919, on a farm north of Garner. He attended the rural schools and graduated from Garner High School in 1938. After graduating, he attended Drake University in Des Moines on a track scholarship.

Dean enlisted in the Army during World War II starting with the 34th Infantry Division and then the 34th Artillery Division. He was with Company "B" 168thInfantry, 34th Division, and was with one of the first groups to sail to Europe in January of 1942. He was then trained in Ireland and Scotland with the British 6th Commando and was in the invasion of North Africa as a British commando. He returned to the 34th Division in June of 1943 and in April of 1943 went with the 34th Ordinance where he remained until the end of the war.

Following his discharge in August of 1945, he returned to Garner. On December 5, 1945, he married Arlene Schmidt at the Reformed Church in Klemme. They lived on a farm north of Garner for a year before moving to a farm west of Klemme. In 1960, they moved into Garner.

Dean worked for Hallett Construction, Earl Stille the Hancock County Maintenance Department and IMT in Garner from which he retired in 1982.

He enjoyed his family, woodworking, reading and target shooting. Dean was especially proud of being the one-mile run state champion in 1938 and for holding the Garner track record in the event for 31 years.

He was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, the Garner VFW Edwin Jante Post 5515 and the American Legion Gifford Olson Post 256.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene of Garner; three children, Judy Schroeder and her husband, Dick, of Flint, Mich., Ken Rasmus of Garner and Glenn Rasmus and his wife, Mary, of Klemme; six grandchildren, John and Kate Schroeder, Shad Rasmus, Angie Greiman and her husband, Matt, and their daughter, Grace, Ryan Rasmus and Marcus Rasmus; two brothers, Warren Rasmus and his wife, Helen, of Garner and Wayne Rasmus and his wife, Laurine, of Garner.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
 

JAMES 'JIM' DEAN CLARK

CHARLES CITY - James "Jim" Dean Clark, 66, of 1214 Shadow Ave., died Friday (Sept. 14, 2001) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

A memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday 17, 2001 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Monsignor Stanley J. Hayek officiating. Inurnment will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

A gathering for friends and family was held from 3 until 8 p.m. on Sunday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. Charles City. A rosary service was held at 3:30 p.m. and Sister Jennifer Rausch lead a scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time at the church today.

Those wishing to express their sympathy may direct memorials to the James D. Clark Memorial Fund, 1714 Shadow Ave. Charles City.

Jim was born on April 15, 1935, to the parents of Harry and Mrytle (Weber) Clark in Chickasaw County. Just before Jim started the first grade, they moved into the Charles City area where he spent his childhood and attended the Immaculate Conception Catholic School.

On September 1, 1954, Jim was united in marriage to Lois Koenigsfeld in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. For thirty years Jim devoted himself as a drill operator at White Farm before retiring.

Work wasn't the only thing that Jim was devoted to. He was a man that would give the shirt off his back if it would help someone else. His heart was filled with love, compassion and understanding for those that he loved and those he barely knew. Jim could bring tears to his family as they laughed over the silliest things and he was always the first to greet his neighbors and friends to share a cup of coffee and reminisce.

His family was the center of his life. Teaching the grandchildren how to dance and sing "O' My Darling" and using creative phrases such as "I'm shutting it down" as he said goodnight to his youngest grandchild, Jordan.

His was always looking for a sale on candy and loved receiving salt-water taffy from the fair. He loved fishing, hunting and searching for rummage sales and auctions. Jim was delighted by the littlest things that life offered but most of all by his family.

His memories will be treasured by his wife, Lois of Charles City; a daughter, Cindy and her husband, Doug, of Aurelia; a son, Scott and his wife, Stacey, of Charles City; a sister, Marie Zimmerman of Charles City; grandfather of four, Melissa, Jason and Eric Davis and Jordan Clark; godfather of nine, Steve Clark, Randy Koenigsfeld, Diana Larson, Todd Koenigsfeld, Tarri Fink, Jennie Vemmer, Jim Jung, Rodney Goodale, Steve Blickenderfer.

James is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold, Delbert and Kenneth; a sister, Lola Venz; a daughter; and two sons at birth.

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

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JULIE MAE COE

CLEAR LAKE - Julie Mae (Tenold) Coe, passed away Friday (Sept. 7, 2001) at her home in Granite Bay, Calif., where she lived for 17 years.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery at a later date.

She was born on Aug. 8, 1938.

Julie graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1956 and earned her Associate's Degree in Medical Technology in Minneapolis, Minn.

She was united in marriage to Al Coe on June 14, 1959, in Clear Lake at the Zion Lutheran Church where she had been baptized and confirmed.

Julie was an endlessly giving woman and showed her zest for life through her many friendships, family moments, and travel. She was a talented singer and sang for the Sweet Adelines in Texas. She enjoyed the ocean, birdwatching, her hummingbirds, roadrunners, and reading. She will be forever remembered for her warm, selfless and nurturing nature by her family and friends.

Those thankful for sharing in her life are her husband of 42 years, F. Allen Coe, of Granite Bay, Calif.; three daughters, Leigh Coe Allen, of Jacksonville, Fla., Tracy Lynn Coe, of Joplin, Mo., and Corie Ann Coe, of Des Moines; and her five grandchildren, Kira 7, Kindle 7, Chase 4, Kirby, 1 1/2 and a fifth grandson due in February.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Judy Tenold.

Tenold Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.

VIRGINIA MAE WELTHA

LAKE MILLS - Virginia Mae Weltha, 53, of Lake Mills, died Monday (Sept. 17, 2001) at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with the Rev. Roger Dykstra and the Rev. Kevin Mackey officiating.

Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 209 N. Washington in Lake Mills and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

LEWIS D. LANE

MASON CITY - Lewis D. Lane, 53, of 502 N. Linden St., Apt. 4 in Manly, died Sunday (Sept. 16, 2001) at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at First Assembly of God Church, 1201 N. Carolina Ave. with Pastor Clifford O. Close officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with a flag folding ceremony by the Mason City Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.

Memorials may be give to the Lewis D. Lane Memorial Fund.

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

WALLY ERDMAN

ALGONA - Wally Erdman, 67, of Algona, died Monday (Sept. 17, 2001) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with Father Steve Brodersen officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a 3 p.m. rosary and a 7:30 p.m. parish prayer service.

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

MARY ARDIS BROWN

ROCKWELL CITY - Mary Ardis Brown, 87, of Rockwell City, formerly of Hanlontown, passed away on Sunday (Sept. 16, 2001) at Sunny Knoll Care Center in Rockwell City.

A prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Palmer Funeral Home in Rockwell City, with the Rev. Dwaine Simonsen, pastor of the Church of Christ Church of Rockwell City, officiating.

There will also be a service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bride Colonial Chapel in Manly. Burial will be in Lincoln Township Cemetery in Hanlontown.

Mary Ardis McEnelly was born on Nov. 8, 1913, at Fertile, Iowa. She graduated from Hanlontown High School with the Class of 1931. She married later that year, and three sons were born to this union, Glenn DeVere, Charles Martin, and Paul David.

In 1941 they moved to Chicago where she was employed at Marshall Field Department Store, and then worked in the Stock Recording Office of Standard Oil Company. They returned to Hanlontown in 1945, where she was employed at the Hanlontown Café for several years. In 1957, Mary Ardis attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City. She was employed as a Linotype operator for 15 years. She later was employed at the KMart Store until her retirement in 1978. In 1991, she became a resident of the Sunny Knoll Care Center of Rockwell City.

She is survived by her sons, Glenn Austin, and his wife, Phyllis, of Rockwell City, and Charles Austin and his wife, Irene, of Milford; stepdaughter, Catherine Kalvig, of Northwood; special friend, Beverly Austin, of Milford; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Charlotte Swartz, of Mason City; and one brother, William McEnelly, of Jonesboro, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her son, Paul; parents, Charles and Myrtle Myers McEnelly; and a brother, Norman McEnelly.

Palmer and Sons Funeral Home, (712) 297-7541.

WILLIAM F. MARTIN

MASON CITY - William F. Martin, 94, of 1037 19th Street S.E., formerly of Nora Springs, died Wednesday (Sept. 12, 2001) at the IOOF Home, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Samuel Hamilton-Poore officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park, Mason City, with full military rites performed by Mason City Memorial Association.

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

Memorials may be directed to William F. Martin Memorial Fund.

William F. Martin was born July 31, 1907, in Staples, Minn., the son of William Martin and Kitty B. (Ball) Martin. He attended school in Staples, Minn. Following school he worked with his father in the blacksmith shops.

He was united in marriage to Minda Askelson on Sept. 7, 1927, in Forest City. They later moved to Mason City and lived here until 1947 when they moved to a farm near Charles City.

He served our country in the United States Army during World War II. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Charles City where he farmed. In 1965 they moved to Plymouth.

Following Minda's death in 1975, he was united in marriage to Olive Nellie. They later moved to Motley, Minn., where they lived until her death.

In recent years he lived in Postville and Nora Springs to be closer to family.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a lifetime member of the American Legion and IOOF. He enjoyed spending his free time fishing, gardening, calling square dances, dancing, working puzzles and playing cards.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Alvin Martin and his wife, Mardel, of Louisville, Ken.,

William Martin and his wife, Noreen, of Irving, Texas, Clayton Martin and his wife, Doris, of Charles City, Eli Martin and his wife, Gladys of Ashland, Ken., and Harlan Martin and his wife, Kelly, of Donnellson; daughters, Frances Griffen of Mason City and Cleatus Beal of Nora Springs; setpdaughters, Eula Harden of Minneapolis, Minn., Lula Hagan of Big Stone, S.D., and Helen Gusteson of Carthage, S.D.; 39 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

William was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Estella; both wives; two daughters, Bertha Barr and Minda Martin; several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several sisters and brothers.

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

LOUISE MADDIX

MANLY - Louise Maddix, 79, died Saturday ( Sept. 15, 2001) at her home in Manly.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly with the Rev .David Kucera and Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Manly.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, is in charge of the arrangements.

The family of Louise Maddix has requested that memorial contributions be made in her memory.

According to her wishes, her body was cremated.

Louise Maddix was born on January 8, 1922, in Rockport, Mass., the daughter of William and Nellie (Fears) Powers. She received her education in the Rockport, Mass. school system, graduating from Rockport High School. Louise also graduated from a business college in Boston, Mass.

After completing her schooling, she worked at the Capeann Tool Company in Rockport during World War II. She was united in marriage to William Thomas Maddix on Sept. 1, 1945, in Rockport, Mass. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1986.

After their marriage they moved to Cranston, R.I., before moving to Manly in 1948. After moving to Manly, Louise worked at the Podendorf Pharmacy in Manly and the Elks Lodge and Huber's Supply Company in Mason City.

Louise enjoyed dancing, playing cards, golfing, gardening, traveling, cooking and baking. She loved children and animals and walking. She was an avid sports enthusiast and Boston Red Sox fan. Louise also enjoyed helping other people and doing many hours of volunteer work in the North Iowa area and at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the St. Ann's Guild at the church in Manly. Louise loved and enjoyed her church and being involved with church activities.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Brother Thomas David Maddix of Edmonton Alberta, Canada, William Joseph Maddix of Minneapolis, Minn., Mary Teresa Soliere of Holyoke, Mass., and Helen Elizabeth Maddix of Columbia Heights, Minn.; two grandchildren, Michael Soliere of Holyoke, Mass., and Helen Louise Hanson-Maddix of Minneapolis, Minn.; a great-grandson, Devin Soliere of Holyoke, Mass.; a sister, Helen Najarian and her husband, Arthur, of Rockland, Mass.; many nieces and nephews; a special friend, Bill Ouverson of Mason City; and many other relatives and many friends.

Besides her husband William Thomas Maddix, she was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, John Mark Maddix, who died in December 1992; two brothers, Robert and Harvey Powers; and a sister, Catherine Gorman.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.

FLOYD I. DODD

GARNER - Floyd I. Dodd, 84, of Garner, died Sunday (Sept. 16, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

His memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Kay Hooper officiating Inurnment will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner and one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Floyd Ivan Dodd, the son of Guy Walton and Stella Eulalia (Lundy) Dodd, was born Jan. 3, 1917, at Klemme. He attended school at Clear Lake and then worked at the Clear Lake Cooperative Creamery.

On Feb. 10, 1940, he married Netha Ilene Moorehead at Clear Lake. They lived in Clear Lake, Bode and in 1944, moved to Garner where Floyd worked at the Garner Cooperative Creamery.

In 1965, he was employed by the City of Garner in the Public Works Department. In 1973, he returned to manage the creamery in Garner and retired when it closed in 1982.

On May 13, 1978, he married Joyce (Stensland) Smith of Ames at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner. Floyd and Joyce spent their winters in Texas every year since 1982. He enjoyed his family, woodworking, playing cards and working with tools.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Master Buttermakers Association, Garner Lions Club, Garner Chamber of Commerce and served on the Garner City Council for 12 years.

Floyd is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Garner; three children, Jeralyn Palmer and her husband, Jim, of Anaheim, Calif., Judy Snow and her husband, David, of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Ivan Dodd and his wife, Carole, of Garner; stepchildren, Ellen Duffy and her husband, Pete, of Knoxville and Gary Smith and his wife, Nancy, of Overland Park, Kan.; ten grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; many great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Dodd, of Clear Lake, and Ralph Dodd and his wife, Theo, of Clear Lake, Calif.; a sister, Myrna Schmidt, of Garner; a sister-in-law, Verneil Dodd Quintus, and her husband, Jerry, of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Netha, Nov. 25, 1975; parents; two brothers, Dean and Robert Dodd; and a sister, Lillian Ginn.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.

FRANK D. CURTIS

MASON CITY - Frank D. Curtis, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, joined family and friends in eternal peace on the evening of Aug. 30, 2001 shortly after having been attended to by his grandson, John Carlson, at his daughter's home in the rural farm community of Oaksdale, Wash.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lea and Nellie Curtis; his sister, Mildred Crow; grandson, Christopher D. Carlson; son-in-law, Joe Carlson; and two wonderful women who shared his life, Irene Moon, whom he married in 1932 and who passed away in 1963, and Dorothy Childers whom he married in 1972 and who passed away in 1997.

He is survived by his brother, Carl Curtis, of Bluff City and Wichita, Kan.; his sister, Maurine Slagell, of Anthony, Kan.; his daughter, Jackie Riggs, of Oakesdale, Wash. and whom he lived with the last two years of his life; two granddaughters, two grandson, two great-granddaughters, and six great-grandsons. He also had many in-laws on Dorothy's side of the family. Among those many he was close to, Judy Barron, of Aberdeen, S.D., Danny Barron, of LaHabra, Calif., Jo Brown, of Des Moines, Chris Holloran, of Mason City, Jack Billick and many of the stepgrand kids.

Frank had no sons, but Frank Curtis' good name will live on with the families of Deb and Mike Leslie and their kids, Patrick, Erica, and Jonathon Craig, John Carlson and Peggy McDonald and their kids, Kjel and Ian, and Tina and Andy Knapp and their kids, Adam, Joey, and Jackie. Were it not for Frank, they (we) would not be here on this Earth.

Frank worked many years for the Lehigh Cement Co., the Carnation-Hermanson Co. and after retiring in the school district in Mason City. He still has many friends and relatives in the Mason City area. The picture that accompanies this article is from a flyer the Carnation Co. made honoring him as Salesman of the Year for 1959. He was proud of this award and this is a good picture of him during good times. He would like it that we used it this way.

The story of his life would make an interesting book. But in the end it would be summarized thus:

Frank was born on Jan. 23, 1911 in Attica, Kan. He had no birth certificate; he was not expected to live. He died at the age of 90 years, seven months and seven days, not too bad for someone not expected to make it past a week.

Frank lived a long and good life. He was well liked by those who knew him. Those who were a part of his life loved him. He was hardworking, kind, honest and honorable. He will be dearly missed until we meet again.

There will be no memorial services as Frank wanted it that way. Memorials or flowers ... Frank would say save your money. If you feel compelled, a small donation to Boys Town in his name would be a good way to celebrate the life of this nice man.

FRANK RISIUS

BUFFALO CENTER - Frank Risius, 91, of Buffalo Center, died Sunday (Sept. 16, 2001) at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Ramsey Reformed Church in rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dennis Redeker officiating. Burial will be in the Ramsey Reformed Church cemetery, with military rites by Buffalo Center American Legion/V.F.W. Color Guard.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. S.W., in Buffalo Center.

Frank Risius, son of Johann and Antje (Petersen) Risius, was born Aug. 30, 1910, on the family farm southwest of Buffalo Center, Iowa.

He was a life long member of Ramsey Reformed Church in rural Titonka, Iowa.

Frank attended country school and then farmed with his brothers until leaving for the Army in April of 1941. He returned home on Nov. 25, 1941, only to be called back after Pearl Harbor was attacked to serve during World War II in New Guinea and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in November of 1945.

On Feb. 21, 1947, Frank married Wilhelmine Mayland at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Titonka. He continued to farm for 32 years until retiring in Buffalo Center. Frank entered the Timely Mission Nursing Home in December of 1997.

Frank enjoyed farming and helping on the family farm after retirement. In later years he enjoyed refinishing furniture and trips to Army reunions with his special friends from the 6th Division Company L.

Frank was a devoted husband and father and especially enjoyed his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Wilhelmine, of Buffalo Center; son, Lester and his wife, Beverly, of Marshalltown; daughter, Marilee and husband, Stan Siemens, of Buffalo Center; six grandchildren, Adam and Sarah Risius; and Scott, Ben, Laine and Becca Siemens; one brother, Andrew, of Mason City; one sister-in-law, three brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, Klaas, Menno, George, John, Harm, Bennie, and one in infancy.

Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858.

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OLIVER LINDGREN

CLEAR LAKE - Oliver Lindgren, 91, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Sept. 18, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

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

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

MARJORIE GREEN FERGUSON

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Marjorie Green Ferguson, 83, a 29 year resident of Traverse City, died Monday morning (Sept. 17, 2001) at home.

She was born Aug. 19, 1918 in Mason City, Iowa, to H. L. and Stella (Bergen) Green.

She received her Bachelor's and Master's of Library Science degrees from the University of Wisconsin, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

She was married to Robert LeRoy Ferguson of Mason City. The Fergusons were former residents of Moline, Ill., Whitefish Bay, Wis., Hamilton, Ontario, and Okemos, Mich. before moving to Traverse City.

She was a member of the First Congregational Church, was active in PEO and served as a docent at the Dennos Museum.

She was predeceased by her husband; and by her sister, Betty Gibson.

She is survived by a sister, Helen DeSart, of Mason City; and a brother, Dr. Robert W. Green, of Flagstaff, Ariz.; also surviving are two sons, Scott K. (Pam) Ferguson, of Brownsburg, Ind., and Dr. Bruce R. (Michelle) Ferguson, of East Lansing, Mich.; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23, at the First Congregational Church in Traverse City, with the Rev. Dr. Gary Hogue officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the First Congregational Church.
 

MELVA L. LOWMAN

CLEAR LAKE - Melva L. Lowman, 83, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (Sept. 13, 2001) at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

Her funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake. There will be public visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., with a candlelight memorial service at 8:15 p.m. by Beta Sigma Phi.

The family suggests memorials to Clear Lake United Methodist Church or Iowa Veterans Home.

Melva was born Aug. 31, 1918, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Melvin and Polly (Sampson) Jacobson. Melva graduated from Clear Lake High School 1936 and Hamilton Business College in Mason City.

Melva married Hyle Lowman in 1939 and they lived in Clear Lake. She worked at Clear Lake Bank and Trust Co. as a teller for more than 30 years.

Melva participated in many clubs through the years, loved to bowl, knit, tend to her flowers and following the Hawkeyes. She was a wonderful, caring mother and grandmother. We will all miss her presence.

She was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church and a charter member of Beta Sigma Phi.

Melva is survived by her three children, Gary Lowman and his wife, Janet, of Sioux Falls, S. D., Marne Cody and her husband, William, of Denver, Colo., and Dr. Dennis Lowman and his wife, Nancy, of Des Moines; 11 grandchildren, Heather Everly and her husband, Dennis, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Michael Cody and his wife Michelle, of Westminster, Colo., Christopher Cody, of Littleton, Colo., Kimberly Lowman, Matthew Lowman, and Joshua Lowman, all of St. Paul, Minn., Daryn Lowman, of Holland, Mich., Jill Makechnie and her husband Brendaen, Newton Centre, Mass., Emily Hardy and her husband Christian, of Spain, Amy Lowman, of Des Moines, and David Lowman, Provo, Utah; and five great-grandchildren, Will Everly, Caitlin Everly, Laura Everly, Taylor Cody and Hailey Makechnie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Hyle, in 1999 and one sister, Margery Hepp, in 2000.

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

MADELINE F. NELSON

ROCKWELL - Madeline F. Nelson, 78, of 203 Jefferson St., Rockwell, died Monday (Sept. 17, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at the Rockwell United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bruce Wittern officiating. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Fullerton Family of Funeral Homes, 120 S. Third St. in Rockwell. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Fullerton Family of Funeral Homes, (641) 822-3191.
 

ROBERT 'STUFFY' D. STUFFLEBEAM

ROCKFORD - Robert "Stuffy" D. Stufflebeam, 64, of 307 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, died Tuesday (Sept. 18, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. S.W. in Rockford with the Rev. Marjorie Bradshaw officiating. Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main in Rockford. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

On July 21, 1937, Robert was born to Darwin and Ruth (Hart) Stufflebeam in Waverly. At the early age of three, he and his family moved to Rockford where he attended the Rockford School District. In 1999 he retired from TerEx.

"Stuffy" was a man that enjoyed the natural beauty in life. He could be frequently found searching for fossils in the Rockford pits. Every year on Labor Day weekend he'd venture off to the seven- mile corner where the Steam Engine Show was held.

"Stuffy" was always willing to offer a helping hand, no matter what the request was. From being a reserve for the sheriff's department or being the handy man. No job was too big to figure out, especially when it was mechanical. "Stuffy" left footprints in the hearts that he touched. To his nieces and nephews it was being a great man and uncle.

Robert will be greatly missed by his two brothers, Tom Stufflebeam and his wife, Marian, of Rockford, and Jerry Stufflebeam, of Marble Rock; four nieces, Lisa Cifranik and her husband, Mike, of Cleveland, Ohio, Julie Navratil, of Marble Rock, Janet Cassmann and her husband, Bruce, of Rockford, and Becky Brierly, of Marble Rock; two nephews, Jason Stufflebeam and his wife, Kelly, of Osceola, and Thomas Stufflebeam Jr. and his wife, Denise, of Elgin, Okla., and many great nieces and nephews.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents.

Fullerton Funeral Homes, (641) 756-3311.
 

LEWIS D. LANE

MANLY - Lewis D. Lane left this earth on September 16, 2001, to join his creator in Heaven above.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at First Assembly of God Church, 1301 N. Carolina Ave. in Mason City, with Pastor Clifford O. Close officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, with a flag folding ceremony by the Mason City Memorial Association.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.

Memorials may be given to the Lewis D. Lane Memorial Fund.

Lewis D. Lane was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Harold A. and Edna L. (Eygabroad) Lane. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1967. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy.

Following his honorable discharge he was united in marriage to Dixie Chapin on Nov. 2, 1968, at the First Assembly of God Church in Mason City.

Lewis's pastimes included watching stock car races, putting model cars together, and dancing. He also enjoyed listening to music, his favorites included: Elvis, country, '50s and '60s. He would often be found in the garage tinkering with old cars including his '85 Chevy S10.

Above all, Lewis found the greatest enjoyment with his grandchildren at Christmas and fishing with family wherever and whenever the occasion might arise.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Dixie Lane, of Manly; two daughters, Laura Lane, of Mason City, and Kathy Lane and her fiancé, Jeff, of Mason City; one son, Ken Lane and his wife, Peggy, of Rockwell; seven grandchildren, Samantha, Brent, Savannah, Dalton, Payton, Sydney, and Briley; parents, Harold and Edna L. Lane, of Mason City; mother and father-in-Law, Pauline and Kenneth Chapin, of Manly; one sister, Diana Sable, of Mason City; two brothers, Jim Lane and wife, Pam, of Nashville, Tenn., and Steve Lane and his wife, Nancy, of Mason City; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, David and Alma Shafer, of Mason City, and Gerry and Carl Gist of Creston.

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