KIESTER, Minn. — Raymond Aadsen, 85, of Kiester, Minn., died Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

HELEN V. ASPLAND

MASON CITY — Helen V. Aspland, 90, of Mason City died Monday (April 14, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services conducted by the Eastern Star and White Shrine will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be held at a later date in Good Hope Cemetery in Ava, Mo.

Visitation for Helen will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Eastern Star and White Shrine of Mason City or Hospice of North Iowa.

Helen was born Feb. 22, 1913, the daughter of James O. Shultner and Vera V. Kirk in Vaughn, Mont.

In 1914, Helen’s parents moved to Huron, S.D., where she attended school and graduated from Huron High School. She went on to one year of college and later received a two-year teaching certificate.

She was united in marriage to Belden W. Dukes on Aug. 27, 1935. Helen and Belden shared many years together until his death on Sept. 5, 1969.

She was later united in marriage to Carl E. Aspland on April 19, 1980, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Carl died on March 9, 1998, in Mason City.

Helen enjoyed a 17½-year career with the Austin Public School System as a bookkeeper. She retired from the Austin Public School System on July 1, 1977.

Helen was an active member of several organizations, Past Matron of the Easter Star of Austin, Minn. and Mason City; Past High Priestess of the White Shrine of Jerusalem of Mason City; President of the Past Matrons Club of both Mason City and Austin, Minn.; Retired Secretaries Club of Austin, Minn.; AARP, and the Mason City Senior Center.

Helen was also an organist for many years for the Eastern Star and White Shrine in Iowa and Minnesota.

Helen is survived by a daughter, Pamela Watters and husband, Charles, of Springfield, Mo.; sister, Janette Hall of Huron, S. D.; grandchildren, Shawna Highfill and husband, Michael, of Springfield, Mo., and Keith Watters of Springfield, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Alycia and Dylan Highfill; stepdaughter, Sherryl A. Pippert of Mason City; stepson, Carl E. Asplund Jr. of Bristol, Conn.; stepdaughter, Lynnea A. Schafer and husband, John, of Belpre, Ohio; six step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Belden Dukes; second husband, Carl E. Asplund; sister, Betty Shultner, and one stepgrandson.

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

RUTH J. FRELUND

MASON CITY — Ruth J. Frelund, 86, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Monday (April 14, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with the Rev. Scott Duffus officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be given to the Ruth J. Frelund Memorial Fund.

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

DOLORES K. LUNNING

MASON CITY — Dolores K. Lunning, 80, of Mason City, died Sunday (April 13, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Her funeral will be held Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Christopher Podhajsky officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Monday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with a 7 p.m. Scripture prayer service.

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

GORDON L. O’CONNOR

MASON CITY — Gordon L. O’Connor, 88, of 1130 Second St. S.W., died Monday (April 14, 2003) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis H. Cahill officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, where full military honors will be conducted by members of Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral chapel, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa.

Gordon L. O’Connor was born July 9, 1914, at Elgin, Ill., where he attended school.

He was united in marriage to Kathryn G. Mullen on Sept. 23, 1937, at Elgin, Ill. He served as a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

At the age of 19, Gordon began his career as a watchmaker, working for Elgin National Watch Co., moving to Mason City in 1946. Gordon and partners Roy Benedict and Arnold Ehlert, opened BOE Jewelers in the Brick and Tile Building.

In 1956, he opened Gordon’s Jewelers at 19 E. State Street, Mason City, operating from that location until retiring in 1986.

Gordon was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing gin rummy at the Mason City Country Club.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, where he served as an usher; Jewelers of America (JA), and the Mason City Country Club.

Gordon is survived by two sons, Ken and his wife, Gloria, of Freeport, Fla., and Frank and his wife, Carolyn, of Orlando, Fla.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Leigh O’Connor, of Elgin, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Kathryn, in 1993.

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

DAVID J. REAB

MASON CITY — David J. Reab, 60, of Leavenworth, Kan., and formerly of Mason City, died Monday (April 14, 2003) at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.

Funeral services for David will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Chris Podhajsky, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice Home, Waterloo, Iowa

David was born Jan. 25, 1943, in Garner, the son of Lester L. Reab Sr. and Anna J. (Frid) Reab.

David graduated from Mason City High School in 1961, and also served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

David operated many theaters in Iowa, including Mason City, Clear Lake, Algona, Oskaloosa and in Florida. For the past 10 years, he managed the Landing 4 Theaters in Leavenworth, Kan.

He is survived by two brothers, Lester (Glennavon), of Waterloo, and William (Emily) of Appleton, Wis.; two sisters, Shirley Reab of Waterloo and Leanna (Leo) Johnson of Mason City; and a special sister, Gloria Hill of Waterloo. He is also survived by his young people that were his special family from Leavenworth, Kan. Also, many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents.

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

GUSTAVE W. RUHNKE

MASON CITY — Gustave “Gus” W. Ruhnke, 92, of Mason City, died Monday (April 14, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Bill Poland and the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 until 7 p.m. Thursday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Friday at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Wesley United Methodist Church.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.

MIKE L. SMEBY

JOICE — Mike L. Smeby, 39, of Joice, died Monday (April 14, 2003) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be at Concordia Cemetery in rural Joice.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main in Lake Mills, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

JANET L. TOINBY

CLEAR LAKE — Janet L. Toinby, 93, formerly of Clear Lake, died Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Kermit Roisen officiating. Burial will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.

Janet was born Sept. 4, 1909, the daughter of Olaf and Julia (Anfinspon) Olson in Clear Lake, Iowa.

On Sept. 12, 1940, Janet was united in marriage to E. Milton Toinby in Mason City.

Janet was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

Cousins, Louise Cayler of Manly and Ruth Silrum of Bricelyn, Minn., and a special friend, Velma Warren, of Clear Lake, survive Janet.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and brother.

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

Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe Gazette and Globe Online.      published April 17, 2003

GUSTAVE 'GUS' W. RUHNKE

MASON CITY - Gustave "Gus" W. Ruhnke, 92, of Mason City, died Monday (April 14, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Bill Poland and the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 until 7 p.m. today at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Wesley United Methodist Church.

Gus was born on March 17, 1911, the son of Gustave and Elizabeth (Eickler) Ruhnke in Lincoln, Neb. He attended the Mason City Public Schools.

Gus participated in the Boy Scouts of America for five years where he had Sanford Lock as his Scout leader.

Gus later moved to Pembroke, Ontario, Canada, then Boise, Idaho, where he worked in the beet fields, and then moved to Mason City.

On June 7, 1952, Gus was united in marriage to Phyllis M. Beals at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City.

Gus played the accordion in the early 1930s with two of his friends. The group played for numerous German dances, rural community socials, as well as weddings. The group would play three days for wedding celebrations. The farmers would go home and do chores then return.

In those days the custom was to pin 100-dollar bills to the bride's dress. Gus was known to have great rhythm but couldn't carry a tune in a bushel basket.

In 1934 and 1935, Gus worked at the CCC Camp. He later went to work for the Northwestern Railroad as a mechanic, the Sugar Beet Plant, De Wilde Auto Parts, Lapiner Motors, Hart Motors, Dale's Service, Jefferson Bus lines as a mechanic, the Mason City Public Library, and Lundberg's Women's Clothing.

Gus was very church oriented. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, the Wesley Men's Club, and the Golden Age. In his younger days Gus also ushered at the church.

Following Sunday church he enjoyed loading up the family and going for their Sunday drive. He also looked forward to taking a fishing vacation to Garrison, Minn.

Gus loved the outdoors whether he was manicuring his lawn, going fishing, hunting or just relaxing. He loved being around people for their company and friendship.

Those thankful for having shared in Gus' life include his wife of more than 50 years, Phyllis; one daughter, Roberta Jones of Shoreview, Minn.; two sisters, Clara Miller and Martha Meyer, both of Mason City; two granddaughters, Julie Marie Host and her husband, Leon, of Shakopee, Minn., and Carol Campilgia and her husband, Barry, of Peachtree City, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Ruhnke was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Ernest Ruhnke who died on the Beach of Normandy; two sisters, Hilda Rhodes, and Mabel Thilges.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.

MILDRED E. PATTSCHULL

CLEAR LAKE - Mildred E. Pattschull, 91, of Clear Lake died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the First Congregational Church, 205 W. 10th Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Thomas Healey officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be at the church an hour prior to services on Saturday.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given to the Mildred E. Pattschull Memorial Fund.

Mildred was born April 5, 1912, in Mason City, the daughter of Marx Edward and Edith (Lomen) Birdsell. She attended Mason City Schools and was graduated from Mason City High School in 1929.

Mildred was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. from 1929 to 1936.

She married Dale C. Pattschull on Jan. 21, 1933, in Mason City. They moved to Clear Lake in 1937.

She worked from 1946 to 1955 in the Clear Lake Public Library. While working at the library, she organized a literature discussion group which later became a division of the Clear Lake Woman's Club Fine Arts Department.

In May 1955, she began 22 years employment in the Clear Lake office of the Mason City Globe Gazette, working in all departments of the paper: news, classified advertising, and as office and circulation coordinator until retirement in May 1977.

Mildred was a member of the Clear Lake Congregational Church, a life member of the Kinney Pioneer Museum, member of the Birdsall Family Association, was past-president of the Clear Lake Wa-Tan-Ye Club, and for several years was a member of the Norfolk Historical Society in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.

Her hobbies include writing verse, birdfeeding and study. For several years her features on bird feeding, cutlines in verse and half-page New Year's greetings, which included the names of hundreds of Clear Lake families in rhyme, were of special interest to area readers. Researching family history and organizing family reunions was of special interest to her.

Mildred is survived by a son, Gary Pattschull and his wife, Donna, of Newton; a granddaughter, MaryKay Pattschull Chesher and her husband, Brian, of Fontana, Calif.; a grandson, John Paul Pattschull and his wife, Gina, of Newton; three great-grandchildren, Maria Rose and Sean Paul Pattschull and Nicholas Brian Chesher; brother, Donald Birdsell and his wife, June, of Clear Lake; brother-in-law, Don Kofron of Austin, Minn.; also several nieces and nephews, Sharon Dixon and her husband Larry, Linda Johnson and Nancy Whipple, all of Mason City; Dr. Phillip Kofron and his wife, Marilynn, of Minneapolis, Minn. and Richard Long and his wife, Donna, of Irvine, Calif.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Dale, in February 1983; her parents; and two sisters, Lucille Trimble and Doris Kofron.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2197.

RUTH J. FRELUND

MASON CITY - Ruth J. Frelund, 86, of 302 Second St. N.E. died Monday (April 14, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with the Rev. Scott Duffus officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be given to the Ruth J. Frelund Memorial Fund.

Ruth was born April 8, 1917, in Mason City, the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Cook) Roberts. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1935.

Ruth worked at State Brand Creamery, 27 years at Montgomery Wards in retail sales and 10 years as assistant supervisor of housekeeping at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Ruth married Melvin A. Frelund on Oct. 3, 1936, in Mason City.

She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway, Senior Citizens Center, RSVP volunteer program and enjoyed quilting, crafts, cooking and bingo.

Ruth is survived by her children, Marilyn Anderson of Mason City, Judith Clarke and husband, John, of Mason City, and William Frelund and wife, Renee, of Mason City; grandchildren, Steve Anderson and fiancée, Melissa, Ken Anderson and wife, Karen, Dean Anderson and wife, Kris, Sandi Roggeman and husband, Greg, David Borger and wife, Carolyn, Jeff Borger and wife, Sheila, JoDee Anderson and husband, Mike, Mike Frelund and fiancée, Stacy, and Tom Frelund; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sister, Doris Brown of Cottonwood, Ariz.; two brothers- and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin; brothers, Elmer, Clarence and Harry Jr.; sister, Helen Roberts; and granddaughter, Kendra Anderson.

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

JEAN E. SPRINGER

GREENE - Jean E. Springer, 82, of 1112 S. Main St., died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at the Allison Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, with a Scriptural wake service at 4:30 p.m. and a rosary conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

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

CALVIN BOELMAN

ACKLEY - Calvin Boelman, 77, of Ackley, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Wellsburg, with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley.

Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. on Friday at the Linn's Funeral Home, Ackley Chapel, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday.

Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife: Wilma Boelman, 414 Fourth Ave. Ackley, IA 50601.

The Linn's Funeral Homes, Ackley Chapel, (641) 847-2569.

GARNET E. GELNER

GARNER - Garnet E. Gelner, 85, of Garner died Saturday (April 12, 2003) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Her funeral will be held 10 a.m. on Friday at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with Pastor Roger Kallem officiating. Interment will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrange- ments.

Garnet Evelyn Gelner, the daughter of Rudolph Anton and Christine (Rasmussen) Gelner, was born March 8, 1918, on a farm near Garner.

She was confirmed at Ellington Prairie Lutheran Church east of Miller. She attended the rural schools of Concord Township and graduated from Garner High School in 1935.

Garnet lived north of Garner until 1962 when she moved into Garner with her parents.

During World War II, she worked at the Office of Price Administration and also as a secretary at the law office of B.C. Berge.

In 1947 she was employed as the deputy clerk of court at the Hancock County Courthouse in Garner. In 1969 she retired from the courthouse and cared for her father.

In September 2000 she became a resident of Concord Care Center.

Garnet enjoyed her family, friends and especially young children who considered her a second grandmother. She attended the United Presbyterian Church.

Garnet is survived by many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Christine, in 1969 and her father, Rudolph in 1979.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.

MARY CORCORAN

CRESCO - Mary Corcoran, 80, of Cresco died Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Notre Dame Parish-Assumption Worship Center in Cresco. Burial will be in Marshall Lutheran Church Cemetery in Adams, Minn.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Conway Funeral Home, 404 N. Elm St. in Cresco., with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. There will be additional visitation one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

She was born July 25, 1922, in Liverpool, England, the daughter of John and Sarah (Brathwaite) Gallagher. Mary received her education in England.

On March 7, 1953, she was united in marriage to David Corcoran at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Liverpool, England. They came to Cresco in 1954.

She is survived by her husband, David, of Cresco; one son, Steve, of St. Charles, Minn.; one daughter, Sharon Hanks, of Forest City; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Richard Gallagher, of Auckland, New Zealand; three sisters, Agnes Homan, Sally Hayes and Bridget Yegliss, all of Liverpool.

Conway Funeral Home, (563) 547-3501.

BEVERLY D. QUANDT

BELMOND - Beverly Duane Quandt, 77, of Belmond died Tuesday (April 15, 2003 at the Belmond Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond.

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

DAVID J. REAB

MASON CITY - David J. Reab, 60, of Leavenworth, Kansas, formerly of Mason City, died Monday (April 14, 2003) at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.

Funeral services for David will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Chris Podhajsky, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be at a later date.

Visitation was held on Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice Home, Waterloo, Iowa.

David was born Jan. 25, 1943, in Garner, the son of Lester L. Reab Sr. and Anna J. (Frid) Reab.

David graduated from Mason City High School in 1961, and also served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

David operated many theater's in Iowa, including Mason City, Clear Lake, Algona, Oskaloosa, Florida, and for the past 10 years, he managed the Landing 4 Theatre's in Leavenworth, Kan.

He is survived by two brothers, Lester (Glennavon) of Waterloo, and William (Emily) of Appleton, Wis.; two sisters, Shirley Reab of Waterloo, and Leanna (Leo) Johnson of Mason City; and a special sister, Gloria Hill of Waterloo. He is also survived by his young people that were his special family from Leavenworth, Kan., also many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents.

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

HAZEL J. PFALTZGRAFF

HAMPTON - Hazel Jamison Pfaltzgraff, 104, of Hampton, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at the Hampton Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont, with the Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from noon until time of services at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont is in charge of arrangements.

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

BOYD JORDAL

BUFFALO CENTER - Boyd Jordal, 85, of Springfield, Ore., formerly of Buffalo Center, died on Dec. 3, 2002, at Marquis Care Center in Springfield, Ore.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center, with military honors by the Buffalo Center American Legion/V.F.W. Posts Color Guard.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858.

MIKE L. SMEBY

JOICE - Mike L. Smeby, 39, of Joice, died Monday evening (April 14, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be at Concordia Cemetery in rural Joice.

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

Mike Leroy Smeby was born Aug. 28, 1963 in Forest City, the son of Royden and Verna (Jaspersen) Smeby. Mike was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice.

He attended grade school and high school in Lake Mills, and graduated with the Class of 1981.

Mike was an actively in-volved with the Lake Mills Community Schools all of his life, assisting with coaching, open gym and many other activities.

Mike was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church where he taught Sunday School and was a beautiful voice on the Praise & Worship Team.

He is survived by his loving parents, Royden and Verna (Jaspersen) Smeby of Joice; two sisters, Cheryl and her husband, David Schulte, of La Cresent, Minn., and Brenda Smeby and her partner, Patrick Hagan, of Minneapolis, Minn.; one brother, Mark and his wife, Lori Smeby of Joice; two nieces, Kristy Schulte and Joa Smeby; three nephews, Greg and Daniel Schulte and Brandon Smeby; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends too numerous to list.

Mike was preceded in death by an infant sister, Janyce in 1956; and his grandparents.

Memorials are suggested to go to the Mike Smeby Memorial Fund.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

RAYMOND D. AADSEN

KIESTER, Minn. - Raymond Darryl Aadsen, 85, of Kiester, Minn., died Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Scarville Evangelical Synod Lutheran Church in Scarville, with the Rev. Thomas Rauk officiating. Burial will be at Scarville Evangelical Synod Lutheran Cemetery in rural Scarville.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

ELAINE BRINKMAN

CLARION - Elaine Brinkman, 74, of Clear Lake, formerly of Clarion, died on Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the United Presbyterian Church in Clarion, with the Rev. Candace Adams officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Willim Funeral Home, 602 Main St. in Clarion, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.

WILMA M. THOMPSON

NORTHWOOD - Wilma M. Thompson, 84, of Northwood, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood.

Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.

Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe Gazette and Globe Online.          Published April 18, 2003

JEAN E. SPRINGER

GREENE — Funeral services for Jean E. Springer, 92, of 112 S. Main St., Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greene with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greene.

Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene is in charge of arrangements.

Jean Ellen Springer was born April 21, 1920, in rural Dayton Township, Butler County, a daughter of Leo and Mabel Coral (Deardoff) Springer and died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at the Allison Care Center in Allison.

She received her education at the Sacred Heart Academy at Greene.

Jean worked for B&W Fine Foods in Greene and later for the Butler County Care Facility at Allison and the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City. She was last employed at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1989.

Jean always considered her church and the community of Greene as her family. She was always concerned about the welfare of others, and was very generous to a fault when she felt there was a need.

Jean was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and St. Joseph Circle.

She was preceded in death by her father in 1927; her mother in 1966; two siblings in infancy, and her brother, Jeither, in 1945, and his wife, Jaunita, in 1939.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Jean E. Springer Memorial Fund, care of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greene, IA 50636.

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

VERA E. BARNETT

ROCKFORD — Vera E. Barnett, 83, of 501 E. Main St., Rockford, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Rockford. A private interment service will take place in the Rosehill Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St. in Rockford. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 756-3311.

CHARLIE DEVRIES

BUFFALO CENTER — Charlie DeVries, 82, of Buffalo Center, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Buffalo Center United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lois Abel officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center with military honors by the Buffalo Center American Legion/VFW Post’s Color Guard.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858.

WARREN C. SMITH

ROCKFORD — Warren C. Smith 78, of 24184 210th St., Rockford, died Wednesday evening (April 16, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, with the Rev. Craig Steimel officiating.

Visitation will be from 3:30 until 8 p.m. today, Good Friday, at the church, with a rosary at 5 p.m. followed by a parish wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford with full military honors conducted by the Graper Walker American Legion of Rockford.

Warren was born on Feb. 12, 1925, at Randall, Iowa, one of three children to Arthur Darwin and Cora Mae “Moe” Smith. He received his education in the Ventura area.

During World War II, Warren honorably served his country with the Combat Engineers in the Army. He entered the service on Dec. 7, 1944, at Fort Snelling and was discharged from Fort Sheridan in Illinois.

During his service, he served in the South Philippines as a truck driver and sharpshooter. He received the Asiatic Theater Ribbon, Bronze Battle Star, Liberation Ribbon and the Good Conduct medals.

Following his service, he farmed with his brother in the Rockford area. He was a very hard worker and built a successful farming operation, and one of his greatest joys was that his sons continued working the farm.

Farmers find it hard to retire but he did in 1982 for the most part. He did continue helping in the busy seasons and most recently with moving equipment from farm to farm.

Almost every day or even twice a day, he could be found driving from field to field to check the boys and see how the crops were doing.

He also was active with the American Legion in Rockford, Holy Name Catholic Church, golfing at the country club, and fishing in Canada or Minnesota.

In his younger years, he danced at the Surf, where he met his first wife, Mary JoAnn Bielefeld. They were united in marriage on June 10, 1950, at Cartersville, Iowa. To this union were born five children.

He enjoyed bowling, visiting with his family and neighbors, and tending to his livestock, which included the normal assortment of cows, pigs, turkeys and chickens.

His children were amazed at how well he danced and roller-skated, even though he did not do it often.

Following his wife’s death in November of 1989, he met his future wife, Lucille A. Fritz, while enjoying his winters in Florida. They were married in Rockford on Sept. 17, 1994, and have lived there ever since.

Those who appreciated and participated in Warren’s life include his wife, Lucille, of Rockford; one daughter, Jean and her husband Duane Forbes, of West Liberty; three sons, Darwin and Mary Smith and Kevin and Kathy Smith, all of Rockford, and Brian and Lori Smith, of Byron, Ill.; his brother, James A. and Lynnea Smith, of Mason City; two step-daughters, Cheryl and Ted Lupino, of Pembine, Wis., and Jody and Bruce Hensley, of St. Peters, Mo.; four step-sons, Terry and Debbie Fritz, of St. Charles, Mo.; James and Jean Fritz, of Sun Prairie, Wis.; William and Rose Anne Fritz, of Pickerington, Ohio, and Jay and Cheryl Fritz, of St. Charles, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Russell Pitkin; his first wife; one sister, Buenetta Kroeze; and one daughter at the infant age of 3 months, Coralin Smith.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 822-3191.

LEMOYNE E. ELLINGSON

NORTHWOOD — Lemoyne E. “Lem” Ellingson, 77, of Northwood, died Thursday (April 17, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (April 26, 2003) at the Elks Club in Albert Lea, Minn.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South in Northwood, is in charge of arrangements (641) 324-1121.

WILMA M.THOMPSON

NORTHWOOD — Wilma Mae Thompson, 84, of Northwood, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at her home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church, 1406 Central Ave. in Northwood.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday at the Connor Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood.

Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.

CHARLIE DEVRIES                                                                  Published April 19,2003

BUFFALO CENTER —Charlie DeVries, 82, of Buffalo Center died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at Muse- Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. today at the Buffalo Center United Methodist Church with Pastor Lois Abel officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center, with military honors conducted by the Buffalo Center American Legion Post’s Color Guard.

Visitation was held on Friday at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center. There will be visitation one hour prior to services today at the church.

Charlie Harold DeVries, son of Robert Teake and Katie Ann (Andersen) DeVries, was born on Oct. 24, 1920, in Buffalo Center. He was the seventh child of nine children.

Charlie graduated from high school in Buffalo Center and attended college in Iowa Falls as well as Iowa State in Ames.

On Jan. 26, 1942, Charlie entered the Army and was assigned to the 601 Field Artillery. During the war, Charlie’s unit took part in the invasion of the Aleutian Islands and saw combat duty in Italy, France, Germany and Austria. His unit helped liberate the concentration camp at Dachau. Charlie was discharged from the Army on Oct. 29, 1945.

On Nov. 24, 1945, Charlie married Arlene C. Berry from Lorimor at his parents’ home. Charlie and Arlene had four children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Charlie worked at the DeVries Sale Barn from 1945 to 1949 and was also a cattle buyer and auctioneer. From 1949 until 1986 Charlie owned and operated the DeVries Lumber Company with Bill Becker. On Nov. 4, 1988, his wife passed away.

On Oct. 21, 1989, Charlie married Opal (Bell) Leibrand. They were able to travel, which they both enjoyed, and they spent winters at their home in Fiesta Village in Mission, Texas.

Charlie enjoyed golfing, chorus and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the United Methodist Church.

In January of 2003, Charlie entered the Timely Mission Nursing Home for a short stay before he departed to meet our Lord.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Opal; his daughter, Diane Daniels and her husband, Harry, of Gainesville, Fla.; his son, Roger DeVries and his wife, Nancy, of Milford; his daughter, Janet Loots and her husband, Stephen, of Waukee; his grandchildren, Gretchen Daniels, Erin Daniels, Nathan Smith, Ryan Smith, Adam Meurer, Nicholas Meurer and Daniel DeVries; his great-grandchild, Morgan; his sisters, Gladys Becker and Ruth Wilson; his brothers, Jack DeVries and Dick DeVries and their spouses; six stepchildren; 17 step-grandchildren and nine stepgreat-grandchildren.

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene; his daughter, Ellen Coulter; his parents; his sisters, Ethel Oldaker and Elsie Larson; and his brothers James DeVries and Robert DeVries.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858.

WILMA MAE THOMPSON

NORTHWOOD — Wilma Mae Thompson, 84, of Northwood, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at her home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church, 1406 Central Ave. in Northwood, with the Rev. Karl Hermanson officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood, and one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.

The family of Wilma Mae Thompson has requested that memorial contributions be made to the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church Handicap Accessible Fund, which has been established at the church by the family in her memory.

Wilma Mae Thompson was born in rural Mitchell County, Iowa, near Meltonville, the daughter of William Gentz, Sr. and Mathilda (Hanson) Gentz. She was baptized at her parent’s home in rural Northwood, and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation in the First Lutheran Church in Northwood.

She attended and received her education in the Otranto and rural Northwood school system.

She was united in marriage to Olaf Arthur Thompson on Nov. 25, 1937, at the First Lutheran Church parsonage in Northwood. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2003.

After their marriage together they farmed in the Northwood and Crystal Lake, Iowa, area for 35 years before their retirement.

Wilma also worked as a cook for various restaurants in the North Iowa area before going to work for Fleet Guard Inc. in Lake Mills.

She enjoyed dancing, playing cards and going to family gatherings, but her great love and enjoyment was her family.

She was a member of the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Carol Ann Nehman and her husband, Darvin, of Fonda, Marvin Thompson and his wife, Diane, of Sparta, Wis., Dennis Thompson and his wife, Donna, of Glenville, Minn., Dale Thompson of Northwood, and Calvin Thompson and his wife, Sandra, of Osage; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Gentz and his wife, Dorothy, of Northwood, and William Gentz, Jr. and his wife, Esther, of Northwood; a sister, Dorothy Low of Northwood; a sister-in-law, Caroline Gentz of Northwood; as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Olaf Thompson; a daughter, Gladys Lorraine Thompson; three grandsons, Brandon Thompson, Brian and Shaun Nehman; great-granddaughter, Madison Nehman; and two brothers, Roy and Art Gentz; and a sister, Florence Bottleman.

Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.

MORRIS J. SERLETH

OSAGE — Morris J. Serleth, 76, of Osage, died Friday (April 18, 2003) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services are tentatively set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Osage.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage is in charge of arrangements.

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

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LEMOYNE ELLSWORTH ELLINGSON

NORTHWOOD-Lemoyne Ellsworth Ellingson, 77, died Thursday (April 17, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at the Elks Club, 1811 S.E. Broadway, Albert Lea, Minn., at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Lunch will follow.

Lem was born at home on the farm one mile west of Northwood, on April 24, 1925, the fifth child of John B. Ellingson and Barbra O. (Espedokken) Ellingson. He graduated from Northwood High School in 1943. While a senior, he enlisted in the Navy V-5 Program, and learned to fly in open-cockpit planes in the winter at Glenview, Ill. Serving as a Naval aviator, he flew off aircraft carriers in the Pacific Theater and taught many Navy pilots to fly. He was in the first jet training unit the Navy had, JTU-1. He learned to fly the F-80 Shooting Star. It was a single-place airplane, so when the student went up for the first time, he was alone. Lem then taught other Navy pilots to fly this airplane. He was honorably discharged as a lieutenant in 1950 and return-ed to Northwood to farm.

He married Jean Alice Taylor, and they have two daughters, Pamela Wallace and Kimberly Kotur and three grandsons; Ted Koerselman, Daniel and Michael Kotur.

Lem loved to farm, and always marveled at how Mother Nature made the corn grow and the new calves frolic happily in the pasture. In 1967 while continuing farming, Lem went back to flying, recertifying as a private, instrument, and commercial flight instructor. He taught flying out of the grass strip in Northwood until his death. He taught his wife, Jean, to fly, and helped well over 100 students earn their private, instrument and commercial pilot's licenses. His calm, hands-on, individual instruction will be remembered by numerous students, some of whom have gone on to fly for the airlines, and as corporate pilots.

Lem and Jean were members of many organizations nationwide, including the Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association, the 99's(an organization of women pilots), the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elk''s Lodge, and Northwood United Methodist Church. He had a beautiful tenor voice and was known for singing "The Messiah" in numerous choirs.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jean Taylor Ellingson of Northwood; daughters, Pamela Wallace (Scott), of Lafayette, Colo., and Kimberly E. Kotur (Mel) of Bozeman, Mont.; three grandsons, Ted Koerselman, Daniel and Michael Kotur; his sister June Hermanson of Colton, Calif., nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Hiram Ellingson; sisters, Crystle Nelson, and Kristine Noble Helgeland.

Lem had an excellent quality of life despite his three-and-a-half-year illness with a rare form of myelodyspastic anemia, and died suddenly of pneumonia.

The family suggests memorials be directed to Mercy Cancer Center or Critical Care Unit, 1000 4th St. S.W., Mason City, Iowa, 50401; The Blood Center of Iowa, 431 E. Locust, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309, Attention: Stacy Sime; or The National Museum of Naval Aviation, 1750 Radford Blvd., Suite B, N.S.A., Pensacola, Fla., 32508.

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

VERA ELIZABETH BARNETT

ROCKFORD - Vera Elizabeth Barnett, 83, a lifelong Rockford resident pass-ed away Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church, Rockford. A private interment service will take place in the Rosehill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. today at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 West Main St., Rockford and will continue one hour prior to services at the church Monday.

Born June 24, 1919, to Herman Eichmeier and Alta Mae Benson Eichmeier, Vera grew up in Rockford and completed her education as a member of Rockford High School's Class of 1937.

In 1941, Vera was united in marriage to Dean Walter Barnett of Greene, where they lived until her husband was called into the service of the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Following the tragic death of her husband in 1943, Vera and their newborn son, Calvin Dean Barnett, returned home to Rockford.

An intelligent, strong and independent woman, Vera worked tirelessly as a parent and provider in the absence of her husband. Over the course of a long career, Vera held positions at Floyd County Co-op Oil Company, National Farmers Organization, Peoples Natural Gas Company and most recently, as a Site Manager for the Rockford Senior Center from which she retired in the mid 1990s.

Vera also gave of herself to her community. Her contributions included membership in the American Legion Auxiliary, church groups and various other community-based groups. Vera also distinguished herself as a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rockford for more than 65 years.

Vera will be fondly remembered for her compassion, kindness, generosity, and most notably, her everlasting commitment to her family and friends. She was considered by her grandsons as being a terrific storyteller, a delicious cook and a grandmother who was always there for them. Her son, Cal, will always be grateful to his mother for her sacrifices, strengths, dedication, and guidance throughout his life. She found great joy in following college basketball, reading, gardening, and cooking or baking for her family.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Alta Mae Eichmeier; her husband, Dean, and a brother, Burr Eichmeier, of Rockford.

She is survived by her son Calvin Dean Barnett, of Marshall, Minn., and grandchildren, Jason and Christopher Barnett both of Minneapolis.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services (641) 756-3311.

MORRIS JULES SERLETH

OSAGE-Morris Jules Serleth, age 76, of Osage, passed away Friday (April 18, 2003) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Morris was born Feb. 23, 1927, in Osage, the son of Belgian immigrants, Jules and Zulma (DeZutter) Serleth, who farmed in the Orchard area. Morris graduated from Orchard High School in 1945 and then served in the U.S. Army, stationed in occupied Japan. Morris was united in marriage to Shirley Walstad on April 29, 1950. They lived in different areas, since Morris was a federal meat inspector for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including Omaha, Mason City, and Owatonna, Minn.

In 1989 Morris retired, and he and Shirley moved to Osage. He enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially gardening, fishing, and hunting.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 726 State St., Osage, with the Rev. Rick Magstadt officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery. A United States flag will be folded and presented to the family by the Orchard American Legion Post 641 at the cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage and continue one hour before services at the church on Tuesday.

Morris is survived by his wife, Shirley Serleth of Osage; daughter, Laurel Serleth and husband, Buck Buckley of Evanston, Ill.; three sons, Ned Serleth and wife, Susan, of Crossville, Tenn.; Hans Serleth and wife, Corie, of Bemidji, Minn., Toby Serleth and wife, Mary, of La Crosse, Wisc.; six grandchildren, Sophie Buckley; Lynea and Shaylynn Serleth, Samuel and Jillianna Serleth, David Serleth; two sisters, Elaine Wardlaw of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Bertha Tresch of Mankato, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Peter in 1986; two brothers, George and Eugene; one sister, Irene.

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

DOLORES K. "DOT" LUNNING

MASON CITY - Dolores K. "Dot" Lunning, 80, longtime resident of Mason City, died Sunday (April 13, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Her funeral Mass will be held at noon Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th Street S.E., Mason City with the Reverend Christopher Podhajsky officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Monday, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E. where a Scripture prayer service will also be held at 7 p.m.

Dolores was born September 25, 1922, near Bixby, Minn., to Edward and Margaret (Tierney) Trotman. She was united in marriage to Elwin "Al" Lunning on November 30, 1946, in Blooming Prairie, Minn. Dolores was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the ONO Club.

Survivors include her daughter, Kathleen Oian and her husband, Dennis, of La Porte, Texas; her son, Steven Lunning and his wife, Cynthia, of Ames; three grandchildren, Staff Sgt. Eric Oian, USAF, stationed in England with his wife Sheila, Kurt Oian of Wis., and Erin Oian of Texas; a great-grandson, Tane Oian; one sister, Florence Cupkie; two brothers, James and William Trotman; and a sister-in-law, Lavonne Baker of Mason City

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Al; and a son, Mark Lunning.

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

BEVERLY DUANE QUANDT

BELMOND - Beverly Duane Quandt, 77, of Belmond, passed away Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.

A private family graveside memorial service will be held. Inurnment will take place in the Meservey Cemetery.

Beverly, the son of Rudolph (Rudy) Sr. and Ethel Pabst Quandt was born on July 25, 1925, in Belmond. He grew up in Belmond, where he attended schools.

A native of Belmond, Bev was a laborer, placing new rails and rail ties for the railroad at General Mills. He was also employed by Dr. S.P. Leinback to do yardwork.

Beverly is survived by a sister, Ida Mae Schuster of Norfolk, VA; a brother, Gordon Quandt and wife, Ardis, of Mesa, Wash., and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Rudy, Jr., and Lewis.

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