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HANNAH ELDORA GILBERTSON

MASON CITY — Hannah Eldora Gilbertson, 98, of 302 Second St. NE, Mason City, died Saturday (Aug. 9, 2003) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating. Interment will be in Brush Point Cemetery in Fertile.

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

Memorials may be given to KCMR Radio.

Hannah was born March 26, 1905, in rural Kensett, the daughter of Telford and Anna (Orpen) Gilbertson.

She attended high school in Hanlontown and worked on the family farm as a young woman.

She moved to Kensett and then to Manly where she worked at the Midway and Depot Café restaurants. She moved to Mason City in 1940 where she worked as a waitress at the Fort Hopkins Restaurant for 26 years, retiring in 1967.

Hannah was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, enjoyed needlework, crocheting and listening to KCMR.

Hannah is survived by several cousins and second cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Alvin in 1988; and cousins, Irville and Guy.

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

DORIS L. HILLMER

MASON CITY — Doris L. Hillmer, 80, of Mason City, died Saturday (Aug. 9, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City, (641) 423-0924.

ELEONORA KOESTER

LIVERMORE — Eleonora Koester, 100, died Saturday (Aug. 9, 2003) at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Wilson Funeral Home in Livermore, (515) 295-2622.

KEVIN K. KREITLOW

DOWS — Kevin K. Kreitlow, 37, of Boone, formerly of Dows, died Saturday (Aug. 9, 2003) at Cavanaugh House Hospice Unit in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church in Dows, with the Rev. Paul Thompson officitating. Burial will take place in North Lawn Memory Garden Cemetery near Iowa Falls.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Dows Community Funeral Home in Dows, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Dows Community Funeral Home, (515) 852-4134.

NORLINN W. PAINE

HAMPTON — Norlinn W. Paine, 79, of Hampton, died Saturday (Aug. 9, 2003) at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with the Rev. Marlis Ruth officiating. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery.

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

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

DAVID F. STURGES

ROCKWELL — David F. Sturges, 43, of 17292 170th St., Rockwell, died Friday (Aug. 8, 2003) as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 E. Elm St. in Rockwell, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel and Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rockwell.

The family will greet friends and relatives from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Sacred Heart Catholic School Chapel in Rockwell, with a vigil service beginning at 7:30 p.m., and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the David F. Sturges Memorial Fund.

David Frederick Sturges was born January 27, 1960, in Mason City, the second son to Patricia Ann (Radcliff) and Harley Patrick Sturges. He enjoyed tinkering on old cars, riding his dirt bikes and was known for his comical nature during his high school years.

David graduated from Rockwell-Swaledale High School in 1978. Following high school, he was employed as a welder at David’s Manufacturing and Seabee’s.

David lived all his life in the Rockwell area and was a former member of the Moose Lodge in Mason City.

Tammy Vorce and David were united in marriage and two children, Amanda and Joseph were born. The couple later divorced.

In 1988, David married Mary Etta Petersen. They became the proud parents of their son, Ryan.

David purchased his first dump truck in 1993 and developed his own company, “Dave Sturges Trucking.” He flourished as an independent contractor, mostly hauling asphalt and farming on his family’s farm, following his father’s retirement.

David treasured his leisure time. He found great pleasure in spending time with his children, motorcycling, ice fishing, and rebuilding and reconditioning older cars. His most recent project was the completion of a 1967 Nova, which he proudly drove.

Ryan has fond memories of many fun times ‘‘hanging out” with his dad. Some of those recollections include: riding with him in the tractor on the farm, tagging along in David’s dump truck and attending the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) funny cars and drag races at Brainerd, Minn.

Amanda treasures her father’s sense of humor and the time privately spent with Dave following the birth of her son, Justice, a few months ago.

Joseph (Joe) recalls the wonderful bond he had with his dad as they worked daily side-by-side, many times so closely that they would complete each other’s sentences. This past Wednesday, the two of them returned to Rockwell after spending several days at the motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. Dave rode his 1992 black and purple Harley Glide Soft-tail and Joe, his 1999 Harley Sportster.

Dave will be missed dearly by all who have shared in his life.

He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Cassady and her husband, Tim, of Welka, Fla.; his two sons, Joseph and Ryan Sturges, both of Rockwell; his mother, Patricia Sturges of Mason City; his father, Harley Sturges and his wife, Shirley, of Rockwell; his brother, Brian Sturges of Rockwell; and his two grandchildren, Benjamin Althof of Mason City, and Justice Cassady of Welka, Fla. Numerous other relatives and friends will also sadly miss him.

Preceding Dave in death were his grandparents.

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

NORMA D. VOIGTS

GREENE — Norma D. Voigts, 79, of 407 North High Street, Greene, died Friday (Aug. 8, 2003) at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vilmar, rural Greene, with Pastor Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the South Vilmar Cemetery, rural Greene.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene, where there will be a public scripture service at 7 p.m. conducted by Pastor Keith Tomlinson, Chaplain of the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to services on Tuesday.

Norma D. Blaas was born Aug. 27, 1923, in West Point Township, Butler County, a daughter of Emil and Melinda (Kammeyer) Blaas. She was baptized Sept. 19, 1923, and confirmed a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at Vilmar, April 2, 1939.

From the farms where she grew up, to the places where she and her husband farmed, Norma was always able to see the Vilmar church steeple.

On Oct. 4, 1942, she was united in marriage to Marvin John Voigts at Vilmar. They purchased her parents’ farm and started farming in 1946.

Norma was a homemaker and farm wife who loved gardening, sewing for the girls when they were little, and enjoyed going fishing with her husband. Following their retirement in 1983, they moved into Greene, where Norma continued to plant lots of vegetables and flowers in town.

Marvin and Norma went fishing in Canada and later for many years in Minnesota. They went to lots of dances in Janesville, Waterloo, and the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake.

For 14 years they wintered in the ‘‘Valley’’ in Texas, in various trailer parks and campgrounds where they enjoyed playing cards with the neighbors and participating in the dances.

They participated in the Small Group Bible Study for more than twenty years. She belonged to the neighborhood Birthday Club, and was involved in the various women’s church activities.

Living family members include her two daughters, Bonnie Hiatt of West Des Moines, and JoAnn (Roger) Keeler of Waverly; four grandchildren, Michelle (Brian) Gabbard of St. Michaels, Minn., Billy (Amy) Wilson of Waverly, Kelly Hiatt of San Diego, and Krissy (Jim) Annexstad of Fairbanks, Alaska; four great-grandchildren, Kirsten, Jacob and Jeremy Gabbard, and Caroline Annexstad. She is also survived by a special friend, Mr. Ardean Landers of Greene.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband on July 3, 1997.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Norma D. Voigts Memorial Fund in care of the family at 24 Eagle Ridge Drive, Waverly, Iowa 50677.

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

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EVON MORK

FOREST CITY — Evon Mork, 73, of Forest City, died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

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

KEVIN K. KREITLOW

DOWS — Kevin K. Kreitlow, 37, of Boone, formerly of Dows, passed away Saturday (Aug. 9, 2003) at the Cavanaugh House Hospice Unit in Des Moines.

Funeral services for Kevin K. Kreitlow will be held be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, with the Rev. Paul Thompson officitating. Burial will take place at 12:30 p.m. in North Lawn Memory Garden Cemetery near Iowa Falls.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Dows Community Funeral Home, 300 Lee St. in Dows and one hour prior to services at the church.

Kevin, the son of Kenneth and Judy (Bonin) Kreitlow, was born July 6, 1966, in Clarion. As a child he attended school in Dows, where he spent most of his adult life. Kevin also lived in Kirbyville, Mo. for four years.

Kevin will be remembered for his sense of humor, courage, and strength. He loved children and was a very giving person who was always ready to help others.

Kevin is survived by his parents, Judy Kreitlow of Kirbyville, Mo. and Kenneth Kreitlow Jr. of Moberly, Mo.; two daughters, Stacie Kreitlow of Hampton and Amber Kreitlow of Eagle Grove; two sons, Kenneth Kreitlow III of Eagle Grove and Brandon Kreitlow of Boone; stepson, Jeremy Thompson, of Eagle Grove; friend, Laurie Palmer and daughters Ashley Schmidt and Aerial Ball; and granddaughter, Kendra, of Boone; three sisters, Kristy Hainline and her husband, Robert, of Gilbert, Ariz., Kimberley Abele of Seattle, Wash., and Denise Abele of Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, Kurtis Kreitlow and his wife, Shelly, of Ankeny and Kory Kreitlow and his wife, Amie, of Kirbyville, Mo.; maternal grandparents, Otto and Beverly Bonin of Dows; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Ida Bonin and Rhoda Kreitlow; and his grandfather, Kenneth Kreitlow Sr.

Dows Community Funeral Home, (515) 852-4134.

ELEONORA KOESTER

LIVERMORE — Eleonora Koester, 100, of Livermore, died Saturday (Aug. 9, 2003) at Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Livermore, with the Rev. Mark Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the LuVerne Cemetery in LuVerne.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Wilson’s of Livermore.

Wilson’s of Livermore, (515) 295-2622.

DONNA V. KNOLL

BELMOND — Donna V. Knoll, 80, of Belmond, died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond, with the Rev. David Beckman and Deacon Nick Schmit will be officitating. Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Belmond.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, with a 7 p.m. rosary service. There will be additional visitation one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.

Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.

DORIS L. HILLMER

MASON CITY — Doris L. Hillmer, 80, of 943 14th St. S.E., died Saturday (Aug. 9, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after a long illness with Alzheimer’s.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave. with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

According to her wishes, her body has been donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine for scientific research.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Doris L. Hillmer Memorial Fund.

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

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

SHIRLEY MAE HAVNEN

CLEAR LAKE — Shirley Mae Havnen, 78, of Mason City, formerly of Clear Lake, died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

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

CHESTER C. CARD

DUMONT — Chester C. Card, 97, of Dumont, died Sunday (Aug. 10, 2003) at the Dumont Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

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

ANNA SCHNELL DRAVES

ROWAN — Anna Schnell Draves, 79, Madrid, formerly of Rowan, passed away Sunday (Aug. 10, 2003) at the Madrid Health Care Center.

Funeral services for Anna Draves will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Junction of Highways 69 and 3, west of Rowan, with Pastor Ray Salemink officiating. Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery near Rowan.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick Lane S. in Belmond and one hour prior to services at the church.

Anna, the daughter of G. Henry and Kathryn Margaret Schoenemann Schnell, was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Minatare, Neb. She grew up and attended country school in the Minatare area and graduated from Scottsbluff High School.

On Feb. 3, 1945, Anna was united in marriage with Anton Draves in Oakland, Calif. The couple lived in California while Anton was in military service.

Following Anton’s discharge from the service, they returned to the Williams area where they were engaged in farming.

The couple later moved to Webster City and then retired to Rowan in 1977. Anna moved to the Madrid Care Center in June of 2001.

Anna was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church near Rowan. She was active at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church while living in Webster City.

Anna enjoyed babysitting and cared for numerous children over the years. She loved doing handwork, especially quilting, sewing, and crocheting.

Anna is survived by three daughters, Pauline Hall and her husband, Rex, of Madrid, Thelma Adams and her husband, Darwin, of Thompson, and Lorraine Bates and her husband, Steve, of Sigourney; four grandsons, Shane Bailey and his wife, Lorell, of Rowan, Darrin Adams and his wife, Tricia, of Emmetsburg, Devere Adams of Thompson, and Kyle Bates of Sigourney; two great-grandsons; three great-granddaughters; and three sisters, Molly Wamboldt of Nebraska, Clara Drake of Utah, and Pauline Siembab of California.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Anton in 1989; great-grandson, Tony; 10 sisters, and two brothers.

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

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KENNETH R. SMITH

ALLISON — Kenneth R. Smith, 82, of Allison, died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at the Allison Care Center in Allison.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with the Rev. Jerry Laehn officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.

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

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

EDNA WILLIAMS

ALLISON — Edna Williams, 93, of Allison, died Tuesday (Aug. 12, 2003) at the Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

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

DONNA V. KNOLL

BELMOND — Donna V. Knoll, 80, of Belmond, died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.

A mass of christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Belmond, with Father David Beckman and Deacon Nick Schmit officiating. Interment will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Belmond.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, with a 7 p.m. parish rosary service. There will be additional visitation one hour prior to the service Thursday at church.

The family suggests memorials to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas or to the donor’s choice.

Donna (Gray) Knoll was born Dec. 18, 1922, on the family farm at Stillson, rural Hancock County, the daughter of George and Evelyn Gray.

She was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Rosary Society, and held leadership roles in the Right to Life Organization.

Donna was united in marriage to Lynn “Chappie” Knoll in September of 1942. To this union they were blessed with 14 children, seven sons and seven daughters.

Her life was dedicated to her family and making a home for her children. She loved children and was a substitute in the Belmond School District for 17 years.

In 1962, Lynn and Donna built and operated Lynn’s Supper Club until their retirement in 1980.

Donna enjoyed golf, music, bridge, and working crossword puzzles when she wasn’t spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Those left to cherish the memory of her life include her 14 children, sons, Michael and wife, Claudia, of Ossining, N.Y., James and wife, Kathy, of Corpus Christi, Texas, daughter Mary Luick, wife of the late Michael Luick, of Belmond, sons, Paul, of Anaheim, Calif., John and wife, Roylene, of Belmond, Dennis and wife, June, of Catlin, Ill., daughters, Kathryn Cahill and husband, Bill, of Danville, Ill., Patrice Whitty and husband, David, of Lancaster, Wis., Jeannie McWhorter and husband, Pat, of Beeville, Texas, son Kevin and wife, Deb, of Belmond, daughters, Elizabeth Barrett and husband, Bernard, of Belmond, Angela Olson and husband, Dennis, of Belmond, Sherrie Kunecke and husband, Brad, of Atchison, Kan., and son, Matthew and wife, Kim, of Wesley; 55 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; five sisters including Ardys, Mary, Rita, Romona, and Joan; and two brothers, Paul and Jerry.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and life partner, Lynn, in December of 1997; two sisters; three brothers; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.

DORIS L. HILLMER

MASON CITY — Doris L. Hillmer, 80, of 943 14th St. S.E., died Saturday (Aug. 9, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after a long illness with Alzheimer’s.

Family and friends are invited to join together to celebrate her life at a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

According to her wishes, her body has been donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine for scientific research.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Doris L. Hillmer Memorial Fund.

Doris was born Nov. 13, 1922, in Nora Springs, the daughter of Arthur and Lyrle (Baker) Straube.

She graduated from Nora Springs High School where she was active in debate, choir and basketball.

Following high school, she was a bookkeeper for Nora Springs Creamery and then attended Hamilton Business College.

On Oct. 19, 1947 she was united in marriage to Lyle H. Hillmer in Mason City.

Over the years, Doris worked for Frank J. Enbusk Company, Bethlehem Lutheran Church as a secretary and Lane Brothers as a bookkeeper.

After her children were born she was a Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader.

Her many interests included sewing, quilting, crocheting, reading, playing bridge, dancing, golfing, walking and growing houseplants.

Doris was a wonderful cook and spent many hours canning and preparing foods harvested from the home garden.

Doris was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and active in the ladies quilting group where they donated quilts to world relief.

She used her artistic talent to create beautiful dried flower arrangements for the annual church bazaar.

Other activities she was involved in included Bible study, Hope Circle and evangelism committee where she often invited newcomers into her home for dinner.

Doris will be fondly remembered for her compassionate spirit towards others. All those who shared in her life will dearly miss her.

Doris is survived by her husband, Lyle H. Hillmer of Mason City; son, Steve Hillmer and wife, Barbara, of Lawrence, Kan.; daughters, Helen Graettinger and husband, John, of Long Valley, N.J, and Christine Hensley and husband, Craig, of The Woodlands, Texas; grandchildren, Matthew, Miriam, Rachel, Eric and wife, Tanya, Abby and husband, Jason, Kristin, Travis, Jennifer and Joshua; and a great-grandchild, Jonathan.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert and Glen; and sister, Erma.

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

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

MARK A. GERDES

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — Mark A. Gerdes, 45, of Lake Geneva, formerly of Forest City, died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at his home.

He was born Jan. 27, 1958, in Britt, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Rose (Studer) Gerdes. He graduated from Woden-Crystal Lake Community High School in Crystal Lake with the Class of 1976 and he was the graduating class president.

He married the former Paula Bjorgo on June 6, 1981, in Kensett. He worked for Winnebago Industries for 19 years before moving to Lake Geneva where he worked for Geneva Vans for six years.

He was an avid motorcyclist and golfer and was a huge Hawkeye fan.

Mark is survived by his wife, Paula; two sons, Jason (Rhonda) Gerdes, of Forest City and Matt Gerdes, of Lake Geneva, Wis.; a grandson, Austin; his mother, Rose Gerdes, of Britt, Iowa; four brothers, Roger (Rosie) Gerdes, of Fair Grove, Mo., Bob (Marcia) Gerdes, of Woden, Dave (Cindy) Gerdes, of Britt, and Rick Gerdes, of Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

His father and a brother, Thomas, preceded him in death.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Woden Community Center in Woden, Iowa with the Rev. Arlen Lloyd, pastor of Woden Lutheran Church, officiating. Inurnment will be in Bingham Township Cemetery in Bingham Township.

The Gerdes family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Haase-Derrick-Lockwood Funeral Home in Lake Geneva, Wis.

Memorials are requested in his name to the Mark Gerdes Memorial Fund, in care of Paula Gerdes.

Haase-Derrick-Lockwood Funeral Home, (262) 248-2031.

JACK A. ENABNIT

CLEAR LAKE — Jack A. Enabnit, 82, of rural Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Aug. 11, 2003) at the Muse-Norris Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Clear Lake Christian Church, Hwy 18 West in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Mark Young officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Mt. Vernon Township Cemetery, south of Clear Lake.

The family suggests memorials to the donor’s choice.

Jack Anderson Enabnit was born July 9, 1921, on a farm south of Clear Lake, the son of Art and Helen (Anderson) Enabnit. He attended and graduated from Clear Lake High School.

Jack was united in marriage to Doris A. Bausch on March 6, 1949, at Clear Lake. They had four sons and two daughters. Their youngest daughter, Sarah Marie Enabnit, preceded Jack in death at age 13 in 1984.

Jack had farmed his entire life south of Clear Lake, enjoying God’s creations and working the land.

He especially loved agates and could spot one even while cultivating corn. He liked to polish them and give them as gifts to children. He had been a member of the North Iowa Rock Club.

He was an elder and Sunday school teacher in the Christian Church.

Jack loved people and enjoyed visiting with them. Even following a stroke which made walking difficult and failing ears, he continued to enjoy visiting with his friends at the 3 p.m. coffee hour at McDonald’s.

He was very active in his later years and loved to play volleyball up to age 75.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife and life partner of over 53 years, Doris, of Clear Lake; son, Kenneth Enabnit, of Clear Lake; daughter, Nancy and Robert Lee, of Manhattan, Kan.; sons, Russell and Marian Enabnit, of Clear Lake, Allen and Kristine Enabnit, of Clear Lake, and Steven and Tracy Enabnit, of Houston, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; a brother, Paul and Veronica Enabnit, of Mesa, Ariz.; sisters, Edith Alsbury, of Mason City, Betty Enabnit, of Clear Lake, Ila and Gary Braun, of New Jersey; and LeeAnn and Bill Kurtz, of Klemme.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sarah Marie; and sister, June Enabnit.

Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.

FLOYD DIRKSEN

HAMPTON — Floyd “Bud” Dirksen, 91, of Hampton, died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at the Lindenwood Cemetery in rural Geneva, with Merle Wagner officiating.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of services today at the Lindenwood Cemetery.

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

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

ERIC L. GRADY

WESLEY — Eric L. Grady, 19, of Wesley, died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) as the result of an automobile accident in Hancock County.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High School in Corwith. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Wesley.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.

SHIRLEY MAE HAVNEN

MASON CITY — Shirley Mae Havnen, 78, of Mason City, formerly of Clear Lake, died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian officiating. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Memorials may be given to the Shirley Havnen Memorial Fund.

Shirley was born Sept. 4, 1924, in Plymouth, the daughter of Henry and Erva (Heinsleman) Tagesen. She attended Mason City schools, graduating in 1943.

She worked two years for the 1st National Bank in Mason City.

Shirley married Donovan Havnen on May 11, 1945, in Cheyenne, Wyo., and they celebrated with their family and friends their 58th wedding anniversary this year at Good Shepherd.

Shirley took great pride in being a wife, homemaker, mother of six, and friend of many.

Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting and being a very giving person.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Her courage and faith were an inspiration to many. Her classmates of 1943 were a highlight in her life.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Donovan Havnen, of Mason City; two daughters, Kathy Banks and her husband, Don, of Clear Lake, and Mary Lin Kolb and her husband, Doug, of Clear Lake; four sons, Donovan Havnen and his wife, Jennifer, of Andover, Kan., James Havnen and his wife, Pam, of Ankeny, Matthew Havnen, of Nora Springs, and Mark Havnen and his wife, Connie, of Estero, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; aunt, Gladys Adams and her husband, Pete, of Mason City; and special friends, Janet Klein and her husband, Lloyd, of Mason City.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; one sister,Patti Smith; step-mother, Gena Tagesen; and daughter-in-law, Wendy Havnen.

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

EVON M. MORK

FOREST CITY — Evon M. Mork, 73, of Forest City, died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Ted Gullixson officiating. Burial will be Bricelyn Lutheran Cemetery in Bricelyn, Minn.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.

Evon Margaret Mork was born in Blue Earth, Minn., on Sept. 23, 1929, the daughter of Leonard and Adelaide (Boettcher) Krinkie. She was the second of five children.

She grew up in Blue Earth and graduated from Blue Earth High School. She worked at the Faribault County Courthouse and J.C. Penney until she met her future husband, Kenneth Norman Mork. They wed on June 18, 1954 in Blue Earth, Minn.

Kenneth and Evon were the proud parents of four children. The couple made their home on a farm outside of Rake with Kenneth’s parents, where their first daughter was born. Two years later a son was born and four years later another son was born. In 1965 their last daughter was born.

Shortly after, the family moved to Blue Earth for two years then Lake Mills for nine months. In 1969 they moved to Forest City where they have lived since.

Evon worked at Winnebago Industries for 20 years, retiring in 1992.

She was a member of Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church in Forest City.

Evon enjoyed traveling, taking many bus trips with her friends all over the US and Canada. She loved baseball and was an avid Twins fan.

She liked to crochet, go camping, tend her flower and vegetable gardens, cook delicious meals and treasured time spent with her grandchildren.

Evon is survived by four children, Karen Renee Mork of DeSoto, Texas, Randy Bruce Mork and wife, Judy, of Forest City, Jeffrey Kenneth Mork and wife, Julie, of Lakeville, Minn. and Joyce Pletcher and husband, Brad, of Garner; six grandchildren, Brandon, Meagen and Courtney Pletcher, Jeremy and Justin Mork and Elizabeth Mork. Also surviving are four siblings, Charles Krinkie of Blue Earth, Minn., Jean Lewis of Edina, Minn., Carole Ziegler of Galion, Ohio and David Krinkie of Fort Laramie, Ohio.

Evon was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Kenneth.

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

WALTER PRALLE

LATIMER — Walter Pralle, 90, of Latimer died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer with the Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Willim Funeral Chapel, 320 East St. in Latimer, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.

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ERIC L. GRADY

WESLEY — Eric L. Grady, 19, of Wesley passed away Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) as the result of a car accident.

Funeral services for Eric Grady will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High School in Corwith with the Rev. John Bates officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Wesley.

Friends may greet the family from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center St. W. in Britt and one hour prior to services at the school.

Eric, the son of Jerry and Theresa Mausehund Grady, was born Feb. 14, 1984, in Iowa City. He grew up in Wesley and graduated from Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High School with the class of 2003.

Eric was active in cross-country, football, basketball and track at Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High School.

He also attended the Wesley Youth Group while in high school.

Eric enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Following graduation, Eric was employed with Hormel in Algona and had recently enlisted in the National Guard.

Eric is survived by his parents, Jerry Grady and his wife, Mindy, of Rockford and Theresa Grady and Steve Earles of Wesley; sisters and brothers, Amanda Grady of Wesley, Kaylyn Earles of Meservey, James Grady of Waterloo, Taylor Earles of Wesley, Mitchell Grady of Rockford, Tanner Grady of Rockford and Colby Grady of Rockford; maternal grandmother, Veleta Mausehund and Rick Gremmer of Wesley; maternal grandfather, Larry and Sue Mausehund of Rudd; paternal grandmother, Delores Grady of Rockford; maternal step-grandparents, Chuck and Doris Earles of Britt; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Mausehund, of Nora Springs, and many aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gerald Grady; maternal great-grandfather, Herbert Mausehund, and maternal great-grandparents, Harvey and Velora Hansen.

Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 843-3839.

ARDYTH JANE HAMILTON

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Ardyth Jane Hamilton, 80, of La Quinta, died Wednesday (Aug. 13, 2003) at La Quinta.

Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the family residence in La Quinta, Calif.

Entombment will be at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Mason City in the fall.

FitzHenry Funeral Home in Indio, Calif., is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given to Boys and Girls Club of La Quinta, 49-995 Park Ave., La Quinta, CA 92253.

Ardyth was born Jan. 11, 1923, to George and Mabel (Henderson) Yokie in Brainerd, Minn.

She was united in marriage to Robert Watson Hamilton on June 30, 1950, in St. Paul, Minn.

She was a registered nurse for four years.

They lived in Mason City from 1950 to 1974, moving to La Quinta in 1974.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Watson Hamilton, of La Quinta, Calif.; her son, the Rev. Paul Hamilton and his wife, Wilma, of Hartshome, Okla.; grandsons, Dennis Hepperly, of Charles City, and Matthew Hepperly of Camp Le June, N.C.; son-in-law, Ron Hepperly, of Mason City, Iowa; cousins, Loraine Yokie, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Lois Wenolorf of Rochester, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mabel Yokie; a son, Scott Hamilton; daughter, Sarah Hamilton Hepperly, and a grandson, Kevin Hepperly.

FitzHenry Funeral Home, (760) 347-3531.

ANNA HARMS

BUFFALO CENTER — Anna Harms, 96, of Buffalo Center, died Tuesday (Aug. 12, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with the Rev. Bill Peake officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

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

Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W. in Buffalo Center, is in charge of arrangements.

Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858.

LESTER PIERCE

MASON CITY — Lester Pierce, 49, of 1932 S. Taft Ave., died Sunday (Aug. 10, 2003) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.

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

LEO W. STATTELMAN

CLEAR LAKE — Leo W. Stattelman, 79, of 4 S. 18th St. in Clear Lake, died Wednesday (Aug. 13, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

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

GORDON SUNNER

CLEAR LAKE — Gordon Sunner, 78, of 810 N. 11th St. in Clear Lake, died Wednesday (Aug. 13, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

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

EDNA WILLIAMS

ALLISON — Edna Williams, 93, of Allison, died Tuesday (Aug. 12, 2003) at the Bartels Home in Waverly.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Allison United Church of Christ in Allison with the Rev. Eileen Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery in Allison.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

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

ESTHER H. MEYER

MASON CITY — Esther H. Meyer, 93, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Aug. 13, 2003) at the USA Healthcare Center in Mason City.

Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Robert Bronson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.

WALTER F. PRALLE

LATIMER — Walter F. Pralle, 90, of Latimer, passed away Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer with the Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation was held Wednesday at the Willim Funeral Chapel, 320 East St. in Latimer and will continue one hour prior to services today at the church.

Walter Frederick Pralle was born to parents August and Emma Keppel Pralle on Oct. 2, 1912. He was baptized on Nov. 17, 1912, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer and confirmed there on June 12, 1927.

His confirmation verse was John 10:11, “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”

Walter attended Coulter public and St. Paul’s Lutheran School, graduating from the eighth grade. He farmed with his father, August, and his brother, Reuben, on the family farm until moving to Latimer in 1982.

Walter was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer and also a member of the Lutheran Layman’s League.

He was an avid bowler, belonging to the bowling league for many years. After moving to Latimer, he took up golfing and was a regular on the course.

He is survived by one brother, Reuben Pralle of Latimer; eight nieces and nephews, Lorna (Lowell) Brown of Hampton, Marvin (Ruth) Honold of Grinnell, Franklin (Jan) Honold of Hampton, Vernon Honold of Latimer, Karen (Paul) Lehman of Sunnyvale, Calif., Mary Jane Koenen of Hampton, Janette Marcus of Clear Lake, and Betty (Ted) Meyer of Marseilles, Ill.; 18 great-nieces and great-nephews, and 15 great-great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Emma Keppel Pralle; sister and brother-in-law, Elmer and Alvina (Pralle) Honold; sister-in-law, Wilhelmine (Albers) Pralle, and nephews-in-law, Richard Koenen and Max Marcus.

Willim Funeral Home, (641) 579-6278.