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.

DELORES C. BARTMAN

CHARLES CITY — Delores C. Bartman, 82, of 505 First Ave., Charles City, died early Sunday morning (Nov. 30, 2003) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, with the Rev. David Werges officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Organ Fund at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 228-4211.

IRENE M. BONZER

NASHUA — Irene Margaret Bonzer, 79, of Nora Springs, formerly of Nashua, died Saturday morning (Nov. 29, 2003) at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s United Church of Christ/Pleasant Hill with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, both in rural Nashua.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Homes, 319 Main Street, Nashua, (641) 435-4134.

DUANE BUBLITZ

ST. ANSGAR — Duane Bublitz, 67, of St. Ansgar, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.

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

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

ALLICE FERRIS

HAMPTON — Allice Ferris, 97, of Hampton, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at the Hampton Care Center in Hampton.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, with the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating.

There will be no visitation.

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

FLOYD G. HARMS SR.

MASON CITY — Floyd G. Harms Sr., 86, of 2904 S. Jefferson, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at his home.

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

GLADYS L. JOHNSON

MANLY — Gladys L. Johnson, 97, formerly of Mason City, died Friday (Nov. 28, 2003) at the Manly Nursing & Rehab Center in Manly.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, with the Rev. Terry Hamilton-Poore, First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne, Minn.

Visitation will be one hour before services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the Lime Creek Nature Center.

Gladys was born Oct. 16, 1906, in Rock County, Minn., near Luverne, the daughter of Harry and Tillie Clara (Dietrich) McDowell. She graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1925 from Luverne High School and was awarded an elementary standard certificate in 1929 from St. Cloud Teachers College.

Gladys taught school in Rock County, Magnolia and Amboy, Minn. for several years.

She married L. Leo Johnson on June 29, 1939, in the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The Johnsons lived in Mason City, Fort Dodge and Oelwein. Gladys returned to Mason City in 1980.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she had been active most of her life, Retired Teachers Association, PTA, Kappa Delta Pi and was involved in Cub Scouting. She enjoyed the Lime Creek Nature Center, gardening and wild flower photography.

Gladys is survived by her son, David Johnson and wife Kay, of Mason City; daughter, Janice Horak and husband, Richard, of Swisher; grandchildren, Nicholas Horak, of Golden Valley, Minn., Jeffrey Johnson and wife, Dawn, of Ida Grove, Lara Diekema and husband, T.J., of Mason City; great-granddaughter, Casey Johnson and great-grandson, Luke Johnson, both of Ida Grove.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, L. Leo Johnson in 1964; sister, Lucille Lee; and grandson, Daniel Horak.

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

WILLIAM L. KERDUS

MASON CITY — William L. Kerdus, 70, of 712 N. Jackson, Mason City, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St., S.E., Mason City.

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

VALERIA C. LOGAN

ROCKWELL — Valeria Catherine Logan, 88, of 122 East Main Street, Rockwell, died Saturday (Nov. 29, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.

Her funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell, with the Rev. Craig Steimel officiating. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Dougherty.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish Center in Rockwell, where a scriptural prayer service/rosary will also be held at 7 pm.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, is in charge of services.

Memorials may be directed to the Valeria C. Logan Memorial Fund.

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

KIMBERLY MEAD

OSAGE — Kimberly Mead, 47, a resident of 1115 Main Street, Osage, died Friday (Nov. 28, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, with the Rev. Lynn Weidman officiating.

The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main Street, Charles City, (641) 228-2323.

RONALD L. OLSON

NORTHWOOD — Ronald L. Olson, 54, of 107 Ninth St. N., Northwood, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. N., Northwood, (641) 324-1543.

ARTHUR E. ROWE JR.

CLEAR LAKE — Arthur E. Rowe Jr., 89, of Clear Lake, died Friday (Nov. 28, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Elmwood Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Stein, First Baptist Church officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be given to the Arthur E. Rowe Memorial Fund.

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

Arthur was born on Nov. 14, 1914, in Mason City, the son of Arthur E. and Alvina K. (Jaacks) Rowe Sr. He graduated from Mason City High School with the class of 1933.

He served in the Army during World War II. Following his service, he lived in Maryland for a time.

Upon his return to Mason City, he worked for the American Crystal Sugar Co. and for Blackmore Nursery until his retirement in 1971.

He was married to Ruth Awe in Council Bluffs.

Following his retirement, they lived in Bentonville, Ark., where he lived on a chicken farm and enjoyed working with and breeding hybrid irises. He returned to the Mason City, Clear Lake area in the mid ’90s.

He is survived by his sisters, Priscilla Overturf, of Freeport, Ill. and Marcielle Millard and her husband, Robert, of Northwood; nephew, Darrell Overturf and his wife, Marianne, of Freeport, Ill.; nieces, Jill Millard, of Rochester, Minn., Amy Bachtle and Bob Bulver, of Owatonna, Minn., and JoEllen Uhl and her husband, David, of Eden Prairie, Minn.; as well as great nieces and nephews.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth; brother, Chester Rowe, sister, Doloris “Bonnie” Rowe, two nieces; one nephew; and aunts and uncles.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, Mason City, (641) 423-0924.

ANNA SCHULTZ

NORTHWOOD — Anna Schultz, 102, of Northwood, died Saturday (Nov. 29, 2003) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Interment will be in the Grafton Cemetery in Grafton.

Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

The family suggests memorials to the Anna Schultz memorial fund.

Anna was born Feb. 5, 1901, to John and Anna Rademaker at their farm home near Iowa Falls. She was baptized in infancy at the Rural Grant Center Lutheran Church near Hampton. At the age of 12, she moved with her family to a farm three and a half miles northwest of Grafton. She was confirmed in the Christian faith at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton.

She married George Schultz of Grafton in 1921. They lived on various farms in the Grafton area.

In 1945, they moved to Northwood, where they became members of the Zion Lutheran Church. Anna served five years as treasurer of the Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid Society and taught Sunday school for 15 years. When the Zion Lutheran Church merged with the First Lutheran Church, she became an active member of the JoAnna Circle.

She worked for ten years as head cook at the Lutheran Retirement Home.

Survivors include her son, Marvin Schultz and his wife, Marjorie, of Dubuque; her devoted son-in-law, Melvin Krumm, of Northwood; four grandchildren, Karen Schultz and her husband, Robert Anderson, of Bettendorf, Kathy Huberty and her husband, Craig, of Hazel Green, Wis., Stephen Krumm and his wife, Deborah, of Owatonna, Minn., and Kevin Krumm and his wife, Susan, of Baldwin, Kan.; two step-grandsons, Steven Schulz and his wife, Rose, and Brian Schulz and his wife, Theresa; seven great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1982; a son, Elray in 1924; daughters, Elaine in 1973, and Ruth Krumm in 1998; her parents; brothers, Mike and John Rademaker; and sisters, Antke Richtsmeier, Helen Brown, Gertie Walk, Jennie Walk, Annie Gerzma and Katie Walk.

Anna was very close to her family and the Lord. She was always a willing volunteer, ready to assist family and friends. Anna spent many joyful hours making quilts for Lutheran World Relief.

She loved both her flower and vegetable gardens. Over the years she graced many tables with their bounty.

Anna will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, (641) 324-1543.

NORLAN J. SORBO

MASON CITY — Norlan Jerome Sorbo, 81, of 2319 19th St. S.W., died Saturday (Nov. 29, 2003) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Rev. Thomas Healey, chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Inurnment of Norlan and his wife, Marjorie, will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa, the National World War II Veterans Memorial or the donor’s choice.

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

BETTY THOMAS

CHARLES CITY — Betty (Mrs. Vernon) Thomas, 83, of 2028 Clark Street, Charles City, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at her home following a six-week illness.

Funeral services for Betty Thomas will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, with the Rev. David Werges and Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and at the church an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main Street, Charles City, (641) 228-2323.

KAREN SUE TWEDT

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Karen Sue Twedt, 48, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., died Friday (Nov. 28, 2003) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with the Rev. Kevin Mackey officiating. Burial will take place in Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Visitation was from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church today.

Karen Sue Twedt was born Sept. 26, 1955, in Blue Earth, Minn., the daughter of Erling and Helen (McAmis) Twedt. Karen graduated from Lake Mills High School in the Class of 1974, and later received her nursing degree in 1977 from Rochester Community College.

She was a member of the Nativity Lutheran Church in St. Anthony Falls, Minn.

She had worked as a nurse for many years until illness made it impossible to continue.

Karen liked to travel, cross-stitch, was a member of a sewing club, loved jewelry, shopping, watching movies, collecting Precious Moments items. Most of all, she loved her family, that included her two kittens, Ole and Lena.

Karen liked everyone and never had a bad word to say about anyone.

She is survived by her loving parents, Erling and Helen Twedt, of Lake Mills; brothers, Joel and his wife, Carol Twedt, of Lake Mills, Edwin Twedt, of Ames, and James and his wife, Penny Twedt, of Urbandale; one nephew, Matthew Twedt; four nieces, Lesley Twedt, and Emily, Betsy and Katie Twedt; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, 902 E. Main, Lake Mills, (641) 592-0221.

RALPH E. ‘GENE’ WALLACE

WINDSOR, Ill. — Ralph E. “Gene” Wallace, 78, of Windsor, died Friday (Nov. 28, 2003) at the Lakeland Nursing Home in Mattoon.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor with the Rev. Richard Eident officiating. Burial will be in the Windsor Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today.

Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Windsor or the Windsor Ambulance Service.

Mr. Wallace was born Dec. 21, 1924, in Windsor, the son of Harry E. and Blanche (Davis) Wallace.

He married Esther F. Bell on June 28, 1944, in Windsor.

He farmed in the Windsor area and later sold farm machinery for more than 50 years.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Windsor and had been active in various Windsor community activities.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Esther; son, Gary L. Wallace and his wife, Susan of Effingham; daughter, Peggy J. Van Dyke and her husband, Rodney, of Louisville; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Blake, Brad and Andrea Wallace, and Megan Van Dyke Pittman and her husband, Heath; brothers, Bill Wallace, of Allenville, Jim Wallace, of Clear Lake, Dean Wallace, of Watson, and David Wallace, of Windsor; sisters, Shirley Keigley, of Charleston, and Rosemary Williams, of Windsor; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home, 207 North Oak, Windsor, Ill., (217) 459-2254.

META (MARTINSON) WEBER

OSAGE — Meta Jean (Martinson) Weber, 40, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at her home in Osage.

Meta was born Jan. 8, 1963, in Osage, the daughter of Alan and Shirley (Ingebritson) Martinson. She graduated from Osage High School in 1981.

Meta married Darrell Weber on June 27, 1981, in Osage. To this union two sons were born, Nicholas and Jeffrey.

Meta received her nurse’s training from North Iowa Area Community College, graduating in 1991.

She was employed as an LPN at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, and she loved caring for the elderly at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Meta was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Our Savior’s Bell Choir, Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospital Auxiliary, and the Osage Fire Department Auxiliary. Meta was a volunteer at the Crisis Intervention Center of North Iowa.

She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, camping and playing the piano.

Meta’s family was very important to her. She loved being a mother, and following the activities that her children were involved in.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson, the Rev. Roy Ott, and the Rev. Robert Melhorn officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and one hour before services at the church on Tuesday.

Meta is survived by her two sons, Nick Weber and Jeff Weber, both of Osage, and their father, Darrell Weber, of Osage; mother, Shirley Martinson, of Osage; three sisters, Christine Straate (Dino) and children, Ben, Laura, and Carl, of Elm Grove, Wisc., Cathy Woodiwiss (Brad) and their children, Katie, Julia, and Lindsey, of Lone Tree, and Monica Martinson and children, Andrea, Joshua, Dakota and Dustin, of Osage; brother, Paul Martinson (Chastity) and children, Alan, Eric and Luke, of Rochester, Minn.; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and special friend, Wesley Boman, of Forest City.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alan Martinson; grandparents, Herman and Alice Ingebritson, and Oscar and Sarah Martinson; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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

    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.

MILDRED ‘MIDGE’ BOGARD

COLFAX — Mildred “Midge” Bogard, 80, of Colfax, died Tuesday (Nov. 25, 2003) at Careage of Newton.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003) at the Walters Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax. Burial was in the Colfax Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Friday, Nov. 28, for Mrs. Bogard at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the Midge Bogard Memorial Fund.

Mildred Bogard was born on March 14, 1923, in Mitchellville, the daughter of Howard S. and Myra M. (Bailey) Cross. She graduated from Mitchellville High School in 1941.

On March 28, 1942, she was united in marriage to Paul H. Bogard in Lancaster, Mo.

Midge was a member of the Santiago United Methodist Church.

She was an avid lover of country music and NASCAR racing. Dale Earnhardt was her hero.

She enjoyed playing her organ, guitar and omnichord.

Her greatest joy was spending time with her best friend, lover and husband, Paul, riding snowmobiles and mini-bikes and going to dances.

Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her many hours of joy also.

She never knew a stranger and was always available with a kind word and a hug. If you didn’t have a smile, she would give you one of hers.

Midge and Paul started their married life in Ivy, then moved to Des Moines, Ventura, Wilton, and then Colfax.

She lived in Prairie City before moving to Careage of Newton.

Her husband, Paul went to his Heavenly Father on April 16, 1987 to await his beloved Midge, whenever she was ready to join him. Now they are together and their loved ones here on earth rejoice in their reunion.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Coe and her husband, Kenny, of Ventura, and Dixie Bailey and her husband, Kevin, of Prairie City; four grandchildren, Kendra and John Kishline of Rochester, Minn., Kamara and Jay Dyre of Ventura, Brandy and Zack Dunkin of Knoxville and Mitch Bailey of Prairie City; six great-grandchildren, Dustin, Debbie, and Nicholas Dyre and Brooke, Bailey, and Ainsley Dunkin; as well as a sister, Virginia Dyer of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sisters, Leota Cooney and Norma Tilghman.

Coburn Funeral Home, (515) 674-3155.

DUANE D. BUBLITZ

ST. ANSGAR — Duane Dean Bublitz, 67, of St. Ansgar, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in St. Ansgar.

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

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

DIANE R. (KOEBRICK) CHRISTIE

CHARLES CITY — Diane R. (Koebrick) Christie, 48, of Charles City, died Wednesday (Nov. 26, 2003) at her home after a battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, in Marble Rock.

The family will greet friends from noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Those planning memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to the family.

Diane Rae (Koebrick) Christie was born May 30, 1955, in Charles City, the daughter of Donald and Bonnie (Tibbetts) Koebrick.

Diane enjoyed playing bingo, watching the Animal Planet on TV, shopping at local thrift stores, collecting bald eagle figurines and pictures, in addition to spending time with her family, friends and fiancé.

Diane’s greatest joy was loving her children and grandchildren.

Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Diane’s life include her children, Adam G. Christie and his wife, Cindy, and their son, Jared, of Garner; Angela A. (Christie) Hermann and her husband, Jeff, and their son, Colbie, of Rockford; her fiance, Bob Kolthoff and his mother, Arlene Kolthoff, both of Charles City; her step-father, Eldon Rand and his wife, Cathy, of Marble Rock; two grandmothers, Gertrude Koebrick and Verda “Granny” Cowan, both of Charles City; two brothers, David Koebrick and his wife, Vicky, of Garner and Donald Keobrick and his wife, Shelly, of Charles City; three sisters, Darlene Rex and her husband, Rick, of Marble Rock, Peggy Squire of Charles City and Donna Drake and her husband, Doug, of Alexander; and many nieces and nephews.

Diane will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Bonnie; maternal grandfather, Melvin Tibbetts; paternal grandfather, Alfred Koebrick; and step maternal grandfather, Sam Cowan.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211.

FLOYD G. HARMS SR.

MASON CITY — Floyd G. Harms Sr., 86, of 2904 S. Jefferson Ave., died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be given to the Floyd G. Harms Sr. Memorial Fund.

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

ESTHER LEVICH HIRSCH

JOHNSTON — Esther Levich Hirsch, 88, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at the Bishop Drumm Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Dunn’s Funeral Home in Des Moines, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery at Hampton.

Esther was born in Des Moines, Iowa and lived most of her life in Mason City until returning to the Des Moines area in the late 1980s.

She retired as a secretary for the Mason City Community Schools.

Esther’s life centered around the lives of her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Hirsch-Giller and husband, Harvey, of Adel, and Harriet Kalinsky and husband, Wayne, of Cedar Rapids; grandsons, Andy Giller, Ben Giller, Alex Giller, Rob Kalinsky and wife, Kristi, and Matthew Kalinsky and wife, Danielle; and granddaughters, Mollie Giller and Barb Kalinsky.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Hirsch; and sister, Harriet Russell.

Memorials may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, 910 Polk Blvd. Des Moines, IA 50312.

Dunn’s Funeral Home, (515) 244-2121.

WILLIAM L. ‘BILL’ KERDUS

MASON CITY — William L. “Bill” Kerdus, 70, of 712 N. Jackson Ave., died Sunday morning (Nov. 30, 2003) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery with military graveside services provided by the Mason City V.F.W. Post 00733.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 until 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa.

William Leslie Kerdus was born March 21, 1933, in Mason City to William H. and Genevieve F. (Marash) Kerdus. He was the first child of seven children born to his parents and attended Mason City High School.

“Bill,” as he was fondly known by his family and friends, enjoyed great fun as a youth, riding his Cushman scooter and midget car racing with his brothers and neighbor, Pete Honken.

Bill was inducted into the U.S. Navy on Jan. 9,1951, and served his country during the Korean War, achieving the rank of 3rd Class Boatmate.

After honorably and faithfully serving his country, Bill was formally discharged from his military duties on Jan. 11,1954.

Bill met his future wife, Reta McCormick, in Mason City through mutual friends and the couple married on Sept. 5, 1952, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner.

Bill took great pride in providing for his family. After 42 years of employment with Northwestern State Portland Cement Company (Holcim), working as a kiln burner, Bill retired in 1995.

Bill had a great passion for spending as much time as possible outdoors. Some of his leisure activities and interests included motorcycling, fishing, skiing and was an avid fan of NASCAR racing, along with his grandson.

Bill enjoyed relaxing while watching baseball games, football games and golf. He was blessed with a sense of humor when sharing his money with his grandchildren. They lovingly called him, “The Screaming Eagle,” as he would squeeze the money during the offering, “one bill at a time” before releasing it into their hands.

Bill is described by his family as a very loving and quiet man. The family found great pleasure in vacationing together at Lake Kabatogama, dancing, and late after midnight dining with his wife, daughters and many times, their friends.

The door was always open to his family for late suppers and conversation or Bill dropping in at his daughters’ homes for the same.

Bill shared a special companionship over the years with his pet boxers, including his current dog, Tess.

Bill was a lifetime member of V.F.W-Post 00733 and a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge, both in Mason City.

Bill will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Reta Kerdus, of Mason City; his three daughters, Mary Roddy and her husband, Dave, of Victor, N.Y., Victoria Dunlap and her husband, Patrick, of Mason City, and Beth Jones and her husband, Dave, of Mason City; his four sisters, Beverly (Ben) Cordes of Alta Vista,, Mary (Gary) Rockwell of Mason City; Carol Kerdus of Wichita Falls, Texas and Barbara Dirks, of Bricelyn, Minn.; two brothers, Bob (Jan) Kerdus of Mason City and Richard Kerdus, of Wichita Falls, Texas.

Bill was a nurturing grandfather and will be sadly missed by his 10 grandchildren, Taff and Dallas Roddy, Trinity Armijo, Josiah, Phillip, Spencer and Christopher Dunlap and Katie, Jake and Ian Jones and many other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his mother and father-in-law, Roy and Inez McCormick.

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

GRACE L. KLINGBEIL

ALLISON — Grace L. Klingbeil, 95, of Allison, died Monday (Dec. 1, 2003) at the Allison Care Center in Allison.

Private services will be held on Friday, with the Rev. Eileen Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemtery in Allison.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

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

DIANE KNUTSON

BUFFALO CENTER — Diane Knutson, 48, of Buffalo Center, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at the Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Albert Lea, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, with the Rev. Larry Rehlander officiating. Burial will be held at the United Lutheran Cemetery in Frost, Minn.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Winter Funeral Home, 424 First St. N.W. in Buffalo Center, and will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday.

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

JAMES C. KOLLASCH

WHITTEMORE — James Charles Kollasch, 77, of Whittemore, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whittemore with the Rev. Merle Kollasch and the Rev. Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Whittemore, with military honors conducted by Seely-Walsh American Legion Post #425, Whittemore, and the V.F.W. Post #2541, Algona.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home of Whittemore, with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary beginning at 3:30 p.m. and a vigil prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 884-2246.

VALERIA CATHERINE LOGAN

ROCKWELL — Valeria Catherine Logan, 88, of 122 E. Main St., died Saturday (Nov. 29, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Her funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell, with the Rev. Craig Steimel and the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Dougherty.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish Center, 316 Third St. N. in Rockwell, where a Scriptural prayer service/rosary will also be held at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Valeria C. Logan Memorial Fund.

Valeria was born Sept. 23, 1915, in Rockwell, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Kipper) Scholl. She grew up in the Rockwell/Dougherty area and attended Rockwell Sacred Heart Academy.

Valeria was united in marriage to Walter R. Logan on July 2, 1940, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell. They farmed near Rockwell for 44 years and wintered in Weslaco, Texas, for many years.

Valeria was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was baptized, had her First Penance and First Communion, was confirmed and married and received the Anointing of the Sick, all in her home parish. She also was a member of the church guild, where she held many offices.

Valeria was a Dougherty Helping Hands 4-H Leader for many years.

She enjoyed playing cards, dancing, gardening, and was well known for her cooking, canning, and baking in the Rockwell area.

Valeria is survived by five children and their spouses, Tom and Liz Logan of Atlanta, Ga., Mary and John Lovetinsky of Iowa City, Larry Logan of Mason City, Ann and Kevin Opitz of Eden Prairie, Minn., and Terri and Jim Grant of Rockwell; 16 grandchildren (with one on the way), 30 great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Millard and her husband, Ray, of Manly; one sister-in-law, Ruth Scholl, of Mason City, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Richard Logan; one great-grandson, one brother, and four sisters.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel,126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City is in charge of arrangements. (641) 423-2372.

SISTER MARY LAURAYNE MAHONEY PBVM

DUBUQUE — Sister Mary Laurayne Mahoney PBVM, 89, died Thursday (Nov. 20, 2003) at Mount Loretto Motherhouse.

Services were held at Mount Loretto, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemtery, Key West.

Visitation was held at Mount Loretto Motherhouse.

The Leonard Funeral Home on Rockdale Road in Dubuque was in charge of arrangements.

SHAWN W. MCNAMARA

GRANITE BAY, Calif. — Shawn W. McNamara, 44, of Granite Bay, Calif., formerly of Waverly, Iowa, died Friday (Nov. 28, 2003) in Sante Fe, N.M., at his brother’s home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter, with the Rev. Mary Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Coulter Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Willim Funeral Chapel, 320 East St. in Latimer and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Willim Funeral Home, (641) 579-6278.

RAYMOND L. NELSON

CLEAR LAKE — Raymond L. Nelson, 86, of Clear Lake, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess and the Rev. Steve Buchholz officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Britt.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

Raymond, son of Emil and Nellie (Nelson) Nelson was born March 31, 1917, on a farm west of Britt. He attended country school in Hancock County.

Raymond was married to Donna M. Doughan on Oct. 27, 1942. He was married for 61 years.

Raymond worked for Farmers Dairy, Montgomery Wards (20 years), and the Mason City Municipal Airport (14 years).

In retirement, he drove a school bus for 14 years for Clear Lake Community Schools.

Memberships included Zion Lutheran Church and the IOOF Lodge.

In his free time, Ray enjoyed going to coffee with work associates.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 61 years, Donna M. Nelson, of Clear Lake; son, Rollan R. Nelson, of Aurora, Colo.; daughter, Becky Buchholz and husband, the Rev. Dr. Steve, of Jefferson City, Mo.; grand-daughter, Anne and her husband, Kevin Bennett, of Maryville, Mo.; grandson, Chris Buchholz, of Jefferson City, Mo.; brother, Donald Nelson and wife, Joy, of Clear Lake; sisters-in-law, Grace Nelson, of Britt, and Betty Lou Nelson, of Britt. Other family members include brother-in-law, Allan Doughan and wife, Frances, of Britt; sister-in-law, Bonnie Doughan, of Britt; sister-in-law, Marcie Doughan; and several nieces and nephews. Ray will be sadly missed by his family.

Memorials may be given to the IOOF Home in Mason City or Hospice of Mason City or donor’s choice.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and an infant son.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

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

ALICE HELEN RUNYAN PERKINS

FORT WORTH, Texas — Alice Helen Runyan Perkins, 97, a longtime Fort Worth Realtor and civic leader, passed away Saturday (Nov. 29, 2003) in Fort Worth, Texas.

Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the University United Methodist Church. Burial will be held in Laurel Land Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Williamsburg Room of Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, 702 Eighth Ave. in Fort Worth, Texas.

Helen Perkins was born April 10, 1906, in Mason City, Iowa, to Cyrena Alice and A.L. Runyan.

A long-time love of gardening is attributed to being raised on the Runyon family farm in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, with sisters, Grace, Pearl and brother, Bob.

She later attended the University of Illinois and taught school in Mason City and Manly, Iowa, before raising a family of her own.

A devoted mother of three, Helen taught children’s Sunday school for many years, was a Cub Scout den mother, and took particular pride in organizing and leading a Mason City Girl Scout Troop that garnered national recognition for being the first recipients of Curved Bar Awards, comparable to the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Award.

A pioneer business woman, she founded Helen Perkins Real Estate in 1949, later adding an insurance brokerage and was involved in the development of Ridglea North, River Oaks, Richland Hills, Westcliff, and the South Hills residential areas.

She served on the local, state, and national Board of Realtors, presided over the Fort Worth Council of Women Realtors, appointed the Mayor’s Committee on the status of women, chaired the women’s division of The Chamber of Commerce, and was involved with Toastmistress as well as serving a six-year term on the Fort Worth Zoning Board.

Her love of mentoring included teaching real estate in the FWISD, and considered her sales associates as an extention of her family.

A life-long interest in the arts included serving as president of the Fort Worth Ballet Guild, serving on the board of Women of the West (Scott Theater), Casa Amigas, T.C.U. Fine Arts, Rejebian Book Review, and the Fort Worth Opera Guild.

She was a former member of the Fort Worth Women’s Club, and was named in Texas Monthly as one of the most influential women of Fort Worth.

While others might consider slowing down as they become senior citizens, “Grandma Helen” took full advantage of her golden years, pursuing a love of travel that spanned the globe and mastering ballroom dancing, entering dance competitions across the country, she won countless trophies and awards, including a national waltz championship, and a dance picture on the front page of The New York Times.

She treasured her involvement with the Tanglefoot and Metro Dance Clubs. Passionate about music, rhythm and dance, she was sharing her joy with her great grandchildren at the Fort Worth Greek Festival just the week before her death.

She always had season tickets to the Fort Worth Symphony, Opera, and Ballet.

A love of life sent this grandmother off on elephant rides in Asia and Africa, but it was her great love of family and friends that brought her her greatest joy.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the loving caregiving of Walterlene “Sissy” Crayton and Judy Ward.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude A. Perkins; son, Gary A. Perkins; and grandson, Gary A. Perkins Jr.

Survivors include her son, son, Brian A. Perkins and his wife, Larue; daughter, Patricia Perkins Nolan and her husband, William J. Nolan, all of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter-in-law, Pat Rodgers of Granbury; grandchildren, Greg Perkins and his wife, Kathy, of Lake Balboa, Calif., Brian Perkins Jr. of Fort Worth, Wesley Perkins of Fort Worth, Laura Leigh Mercer and her husband, Doug, of Richardson, Dr. Clay Perkins and his wife, Cass, of McAllen, Bill Nolan and his wife, Alann, of Fort Worth, Michael Nolan and his wife, Linda, of Fort Worth, Tim Nolan and his wife, Gemma, of Fort Worth, Stephen Nolan and his wife, Shannon, of Fort Worth, Cyrena Nolan of Dallas and Mary Katherine Bileci and her husband, Fabrizio, of Florence, Italy; 18 great-grandchildren; and longtime companion, Jack Hutcherson.

Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, (817) 336-0345.

JULIA PETERSON

LAKE MILLS — Julia Peterson, 96, of Lake Mills, died Monday (Dec. 1, 2003) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

GLENN A. ROBERTSON

MASON CITY — Glenn A. Robertson, 89, of Madrid, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with the Rev. Terry Hamilton-Poore, First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be given to Madrid Homes, 613 W. North Street, Madrid, IA 50156 or the First Presbyterian Church of Mason City.

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

SHARON M. SANDERSON

MANLY — Sharon M. Sanderson, 61,of 133 Friendship Village, Manly, died Friday (Nov. 28, 2003) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, with the Rev. Robert Cumings of the Bethel United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at the Grafton Cemetery in Grafton.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bride Colonial Chapel.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Sharon Mae, the daughter of Alfred and Tena (Wirtjes) Schmidt, was born April 12, 1942 at Osage, Iowa. Sharon was baptized and confirmed at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton.

She graduated from Manly High School and then attended North Iowa Area Community College, where she received her nursing degree.

She then worked for the Manly Nursing Home for several years. She later worked for Fieldstone Cabinetry.

In her younger years, Sharon enjoyed bowling and fishing. More recently she enjoyed visiting with family and friends, knitting, reading, and doing crossword puzzles.

Sharon is survived by one sister, Dorothy Mensch, of Manly; one brother, Richard Schmidt and his wife, Helen, of Osage; one sister-in-law, Ruth Schmidt, of Manly; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Dorothea Schmidt and Viola Bentzin, and two brothers, Henry and Dennis Schmidt.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.

WILLIAM SELLS

CLARKSVILLE — William Sells, 84, of Hampton, formerly of Clarksville, died Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville.

Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, (319) 278-4245.

NORLAN JEROME SORBO

MASON CITY — Norlan Jerome Sorbo, 81, of 2319 19th St. S.W., died Saturday (Nov. 29, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Thomas Healey, chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Inurnment of Norlan and his wife, Marjorie, will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa, the National World War II Veterans Memorial or donor’s choice.

Norlan was born June 12, 1922, in Norman, Norway Township, Winnebago County, Iowa the son of Knut N. and Matilda (Weblemoe) Sorbo. He was baptized as an infant at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, Northwood and confirmed in 1937 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minn.

Norlan was inducted into the United States Army on Oct. 30, 1942, serving in the Central European Campaign during World War II. He was honorably discharged Jan. 12, 1946.

On March 28, 1948, Norlan was united in marriage to Marjorie B. Olson at South Blue Earth Lutheran Church in Bricelyn, Minn.

Their first home was in Albert Lea, Minn., where Norlan worked as a mechanic. This was followed by moves to Emmons and Northwood where he farmed.

They moved to Mason City in 1955 where he worked as a mechanic for various companies including Holsum Bread Co., Ben Nelson Garage and Winnebago Industries in Forest City.

After retirement, he continued to work at North Iowa Area Community College and the IOOF Home in their maintenance departments.

Norlan and Marjorie were blessed with three children, David Keith, LeAnn Marie and John Norlan.

Norlan’s interests included fishing and camping.

He knew no stranger, visiting with everyone and especially enjoying coffee with the guys at Pro’s, formerly Shill’s Maid-Rite.

His family, friends and neighbors benefited from his abilities as he repaired lawnmowers, snowblowers and other small engine equipment.

Norlan is survived by his children, David Sorbo and wife, Sandie, of Clinton, Mo., LeAnn Weaver and husband Charles Sr., of Mason City, and John Sorbo and wife, Charlene of Holmen, Wis.; eight grandchildren, Troy Sorbo of Kansas City, Mo., Dawn Higgins and husband, Casey, of Deepwater, Mo., Charles Weaver Jr. of Ames, Chad Weaver of Mason City, Jamie Miller and husband, Jamin, of Galesville, Wis., Jennifer Sorbo of Rochester, Minn., and Jonna and Jacqueline Sorbo of Holmen, Wis.; great-grandchild, Kalista Miller, of Galesville, Wis.; sisters, Orva Sorenson of Albert Lea, Minn., Myra Richardson, of Woodstock; brother, Sidney Sorbo and wife, Betty, of Northfield, Minn.; brother-in-law, James Adams, of Lake Mills; and many beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Norlan was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 55 years, Marjorie, and sister, Maevis Adams.

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

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