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Globe Gazette Obituaries PUBLISHED SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2003. 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. MEGAN CHRISTINE MCDERMOTT BELMOND-Megan Christine McDermott, 20, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High School Gymnasium in Corwith with the Rev. Steven Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Corwith Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Grace Baptist Church in Corwith. Megan was born on Aug. 11, 1982, at Belmond to James and Deanna (Ahrens) McDermott. She received most of her early education in Clear Lake, graduating from the Clear Lake High School in the Class of 2000. In high school, Megan was a five time District Champion on the swim team, an All State and All Academic 1st Team in softball, was on the track team and a member of the National Honor Society. She was also a U.S. Army Student Athlete and a State of Iowa Scholar. After high school, Megan enrolled at Drake University in Des Moines. She was a Drake Presidential Scholar, a member of Phi Delta Chi National Pharmacy Fraternity and a Drake Merit Scholar. Megan was a third year pharmacy student. While living in Clear Lake, Megan was a lifeguard at Clear Lake and at Opportunity Village. She was a pharmacy tech at C.V.S. Pharmacies in Woonsocket, R.I., and more recently a pharmacy tech at the Hy-Vee Store in Des Moines. Megan was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Corwith. She enjoyed talking on her cell phone, visits from her brother, being a student at Drake and fighting for what was right. Megan died at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines from injuries received in an auto accident which occurred on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2003, in Des Moines. Megan is survived by her parents, James and Deana McDermott; her brother, James McDermott III, all of Corwith. Also surviving are her maternal grandmother, Martha Ahrens, Manchester, Iowa; her paternal grandfather, James McDermott and wife, Mary, Greenville, R.I. and Warwick, R.I. and her maternal great-grandmother, Eva Marie McNeil, Providence, R.I. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles, Sharon and Walter Salisbury, Greenville, R.I., Cindy and William McCarthy, Glouester, R.I., Patty and Kevin Ricci, Greenville, R.I., Mike and Janice McDermott, West Warwick, R.I., Dennis and Sandy Ahrens, Dundee, Iowa, Ellen and Larry Brecher, Peoria, Ariz., and many great-aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Barbara A. McDermott and maternal grandfather, Lavern Ahrens. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 583-2469. MILFORD SOLOMONSON LAKE MILLS - Milford Solomonson, 92, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003) at the Amery Regional Medical Center in Amery, Wisc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with the Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday only. Milford Solomonson was born Aug. 12, 1910, in rural Scarville, Winnebago County. He was the youngest child of Solomonson Solomonson and Serene (Sarah) Martinson Twito. He attended a rural elementary school and helped his family on the farm. On June 1, 1940, he was united in marriage with Helen Askeland at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. Two daughters, Marilyn and Lois were born to this marriage. Milford farmed near Lake Mills until he retired. At that time they moved into Lake Mills. Helen passed away in 1992. They were active members at North Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Scarville. Milford was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his annual fishing trip to Canada. He also enjoyed playing pool and looked forward to his daily game with his "buddies." In November 1997, Milford moved to Evergreen Village in Amery, Wis. to be near his daughter Marilyn and her family. Due to failing health he entered golden Age Manor in Amery and has been a resident there for three years. He died at the Amery Regional Midical Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003. He is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Marilyn (Norman) Osero of Amery; Lois (Eugene) Osero of Wausau, Wisc., five grandsons, David, Steven (Erin) and James of Amery, Andrew (Theresa) of Glendale, Ariz., Ronald of Green Bay, Wisc.; two great-granddaughters, Danielle and Ashley Osero of Glendale, Ariz., Also surviving are two sisters, Cathryn Gullixson of Bloomington, Minn., and Evelyn Matson of Amery; a sister-in-law, Opal Solomonson, Lake Mills'; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three half-brothers, Helmer Twito, Emlet Twito, Archie Twito; and half-sister Isabelle Twito Greene; his sister, Carol Solomonson Palm; and brother, John Solomonson. Mittlestadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221. GARY D. COLE GRAFTON-Gary D. Cole, 60, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at his home at 2421 350th St., Plymouth. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton with the Rev. Wayne Ellingson and intern, Irmgard Ellingson officiating. Burial will take place at the Grafton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. Gary was born Sept. 21, 1942, to Floyd and Lydia (Borchardt) Cole and grew up on their family's farm near the towns of Plymouth and Grafton. He attended elementary school in Plymouth and graduated from Grafton High School in 1960. He attended U.S. Trade Schools in Kansas City, Mo., after graduating high school. He joined and served in the Iowa Army National Guard during the early 1960s. He was joined in marriage to Charlotte Marie Borchert on Jan. 1, 1966, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton where they were both baptized and confirmed. They lived in Mason City before moving to his family's farm and their current home. During the beginning years of Gary's farming career, he worked for David Manufacturing, American Crystal Sugar, and Massey Ferguson in Mason City. Gary served on the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Board, St. Ansgar Community School Board, and the North Iowa Co-op Elevator Board of Directors. Gary's life was filled with passions. He had a passion for agriculture and the importance of the interdependence of each sector of agriculture and farmer's contribution to our society. He had a great sense of national pride and patriotism and had a thirst for knowledge about current events at the world, national and local levels. He enjoyed activities such as NHRA drag races and shooting sports, but his greatest passion was fishing. Gary loved being with his family and friends. Whether playing cards, doing activities or going on trips he always shared his practical jokes and good-natured mischief. A close friend shared that, "Gary had the unique ability to make acquaintances feel like friends and friends feel like family." Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Charlotte; son, Michael Cole and his wife, Nicole, and their sons, Mitchell and Ryan of Grafton; his daughter, Michelle Hill and her husband, Andy, and their daughter, Hannah, of Manly; his brother, Eugene Cole and his wife, Mary Pat, of Mason City; brother-in-law Stan Borchert and his wife, Kathy, of Marshfield, Wisc.; sister-in-law, Linda Patterson and her husband, Virgil, of St. Ansgar; nieces, Candis (Cole) Feldt, Renae (Cole) Weghorst, Mackenzie Patterson, and Kyli Borchert; nephews, Kevin Cole, Nathan Borchert, Adam Borchert, Tom Gilies, and Corey Patterson; extended family and uncounted friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father and mother-in-law; two sisters-in-law, and two brothers-in-law. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920. EMMA B. WRAY CLARION-Emma B. Wray, age 79, of Clarion, passed away on Thursday (February 13, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Clarion with Rev, Curt Miner officiating. Burial will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Willim Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Emma Belle (LaBarr) Wray was born to Ralph and Cecil (Norton) LaBarr on December 25, 1923, in rural Galt, Iowa. She received her education in Galt, graduating with the class of 1941. Emma loved sports, and to this day she is known as the basketball star of Gait High School. On August 15, 1942, Emma was united in marriage with Howard Wray in Tallahassee, Fla. During that time, Howard was serving his country in the United States Air Force, and shortly after their wedding, he was stationed overseas to serve during the European war. In 1943, Emma went to work for the FBI in Washington, D.C., where she held many positions doing clerical and administrative tasks. Upon Howard's return to the states in 1945, the couple settled in Clarion to raise a family. Emma was an active member of the United Church of Christ Congregational, where she participated in Women's Fellowship, was on the Search Committee, and always helped with the annual church bazaar. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and frequently volunteered at Gift and Thrift in Clarion. During her free time, Emma loved to take one-day outings with her sisters and friends. In addition, she enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her vegetable garden and flowerbeds, and chasing her cat, Muffin. Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Leanne White and her husband, David, of Plano, Texas, and Nancy Krein and her husband, Richard, of Forest City; two grandsons, Bill and Daniel, both of Mason City; two great grandchildren, Brendan and Emaray; and two sisters, Lorene Maier of Eagle Grove, and Irene Poulson of Clarion. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard, in 1955; a sister, Phyllis, and a brother, Ralph Jr. Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233. LOIS I. DELP MANLY - Lois I. Delp, 91, of 219 E. Elmore in Manly died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St. in Manly with Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Burial will be at the Sheller Cemetery in rural Grundy County with Rev. Kenneth Davidson officiating at the committal service. Visitation will be one hour before the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be given to the Lois I. Delp Memorial Fund. Lois was born July 13, 1911, at Invester Community in Grundy County to Rev. Clarence and Alma (Tucker) Schrock. She was a member of the Hansell, Iowa, Girls State Basketball Championship team. She graduated from Hansell High School in 1932. Lois was united in marriage to Ralph E. Delp on March 24, 1935, by her father, in Greene, Iowa. Her home and family were very important to her and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She had a very keen sense of humor. Lois made great pies, was an avid Hawkeye fan, and loved working with her flowers. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Greene. She attended Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly and belonged to the Friendship Circle. Lois is survived by a son, Richard Delp and his wife, Janice, of Manly; two daughters, Mary Patterson and her husband, Donald, of Pryor, Okla., and Dorothy Davidson and her husband, Kenneth, of Welda, Kan.; ten grandchildren, Barry Delp of Davenport, Dennis Delp of Greene, Nancy Peterman of Lytton, Rachel Delp of Wall Lake, Karrie Rathbone of Emporia, Kansas, Kevin Davidson of Cullison, Kansas, Joanna Smith of Welda, Kansas, Jennifer Bhatti of Emporia, Kansas, Lois Davidson of Welda, Kansas, and David Patterson, Owasso, Okla.; 15 great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; two step great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Faye Streitwiser and her husband, Warren, of Owasso, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph; one grandson; three brothers; and one sister. Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242. MARIE CATHERINE SULLIVAN ELMA-Marie Catherine Sullivan, 85, of Elma, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) in New Hampton of natural causes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elma with the Rev. John Hemann celebrating the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Elma. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Hugeback Funeral Home, New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m. Rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. HOWARD B. BOND MASON CITY-Howard B. Bond, 84, of Mason City, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Howard B. Bond Memorial Fund. DARRELL L. JOHNSON ALGONA-Darrell L. Johnson, 74, of Algona, formerly of Bode, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at the Kossuth County Hospital in Algona. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Lutheran Church in Algona. A special Elks Club Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home in Algona Burial will take place in Audubon, Iowa at a later date. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731. LARRY DEVRIES CHARLES CITY- Larry DeVries, 57, a resident of 402 4th Avenue, Charles City, died Thursday, (February 13, 2003) at his home. Funeral services for Larry DeVries will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday. Larry Allen DeVries was born October 25, 1945, at Charles City, the son of Hommo "Onnie" and Minnie (Rand) DeVries. He grew up in the Elma area and attended Crestwood High School. On April 18, 1964, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Conway at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elma. Larry worked at BC Hydrotile in Nashua for twenty-five years, Featherlite Trailers, and David Manufacturing. He could be found spending time playing pool, working in his garage, gambling and watching NASCAR racing. However, his passion was stock car racing. During his 30 years of racing he built his own racecars, and was well-known and respected in north Iowa for his talents and abilities. In 1987 he won the Season Championship at the I 35 Speedway in Mason City, in 1995 he was all time season points champion at the Fayette County Speedway, and also at the same time received the fans' Most Popular Driver Award. Larry also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Living family members include his wife, Cheryl of Charles City; four children, Rick DeVries of Floyd, David (Roni) DeVries of Clear Lake, Brian (Gina) DeVries of Charles City, and Minessa (Randy) Wiltse of Charles City; seven grandchildren, Kyle DeVries, Kayla Byers, Ashley Wiltse, Shane Wiltse, Tyler Wiltse, Tanner Putney, and Brianne DeVries; a brother Darrell (Connie) DeVries of Charles City; and three sisters, Lorilee (Marv) Ackerson of Bassett, Wanda (Dennis) Meyer of Elma, and twin sister Lynda (Bob) Chambers of Elma. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Darlys Jacobson; and nephew, David Lee DeVries. Hauser Funeral Home (641) 228-2323. PEARL MCENROE ALGONA- Pearl McEnroe, 96, of Algona, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at Good Samartian in Algona. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with the Rev. Paul Eisele officiating. A rosary will be said at 4:30 p.m. and a Parish Prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., both at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Algona. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731. RONALD W. BRAGER VENTURA- Ronald W. Brager, 76, of Ventura died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at his home. His funeral will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with the Rev. Owen Gaasedelen officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner and one hour prior to services at the church. Ronald Willard Brager, the son of Willard C. and Velma Odessa (Hollingsworth) Brager, was born October 1, 1926, on a farm north of Ventura where he lived for the past 76 years. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1944. Ron enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948 and was honorably discharged in 1953. On November 18, 1951, he married LaVonne Steenhard at Ellington Prairie Lutheran Church near Miller. They farmed north of Ventura until Ron retired from farming at the age of 62. Ron was also employed by Cheney Plumbing and Heating in Clear Lake for ten years. He enjoyed square dancing, crossword puzzles, farming, old tractors, woodworking and playing board games with the kids. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Miller where he had served in many capacities over the years. Ron is survived by his wife, LaVonne, of Ventura; two children, Debbie Nelson and her husband, Terry, of Eagan, Minn., and Rahn Brager and his wife, Cris, of Ventura; grandchildren, Staci Andrea and her husband, Dustin, of Rosemount, Minn., Luke Brager of Ventura, Angie Nelson of Eagan, Minn., Misty Brager of Clear Lake, Jake Brager of Ventura and Josh Brager of Ventura; two great grandchildren, Skylar and Paige Andrea; three brothers and two sisters, Marvin Brager and his wife, Adelaide, of Ventura, Kenneth Brager and his wife, Althea, of Forest City, Darlene Wells and her husband, Derwood, of Clear Lake, Venita Statser and her husband, Jack, of Bettendorf and Larry Brager of LeClaire, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. WILLIAM SCHWARTZ CHARLES CITY-William Schwartz, 78, of 1134 Shadow Ave., Charles City, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323. MARIAN HOLMES ROCKWELL-Marian Holmes, 83, died Wednesday (February 12, 2003) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. S.E., Mason City. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Marian Holmes Memorial Fund. Marian was born April 19, 1919, the daughter of Louis and Grace (Griffith) Holmes in Mason City. Marian enjoyed taking care of people and did so nearly all her life. As her father grew older, Marian stayed by his side to make sure he was comfortable. Marian lead a rather simple life but very much enjoyed listening to Mel Tillis, cooking, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She looked forward to her family coming to stay with her so she could take care of them. The little things made Marian happy especially celebrating holidays and birthdays. She always baked a cake for the birthday celebration. Marian loved the company of her dogs. Marian is survived by one brother, Frank Holmes, three nieces, Roxanne Holmes of Rockwell, Roberta Holmes of Minneapolis, Minn., Rhonda Dean of Stewart, Iowa; two nephews, Rick Holmes of Cresco, and Randy Holmes of Apple Valley, Iowa; and six great-nieces and nephews. Ms. Holmes was preceded in death by her parents, and her supporting brother of many years, Robert Holmes. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. Globe Gazette Obituaries PUBLISHED Monday, February 17, 2003 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. ERTHL BAKKEN NORTHWOOD - Erthl Bakken, 72, of Northwood died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 1st Ave., So., Northwood, (641) 324-1543. RICHARD DAVIS MASON CITY - Richard Davis, 70, of Mason City died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., (641) 423-0924. ESTHER OSTWALD WHITTEMORE - Esther Ostwald, 110, of Whittemore died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Algona. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Michael Botsford officiating. Burial will be the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Whittemore. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731. HAROLD E. ANDERSON MASON CITY - Harold E. Anderson, 73, of Mason City, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924. MAYNARD ARLO RAKE OSAGE - Maynard Arlo Rake, 88, of Osage died Saturday (February 15, 2003) at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Funeral services are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706. CHARLENE BUNGE CLEAR LAKE - Charlene Bunge, 83, of Clear Lake, formerly of Clarence, Iowa, died Sunday (February 16, 2003) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th St, Clear Lake, (641) 357-2193. MIKE THOMAS MASON CITY - Mike Thomas, 86, resident of The Manor in Mason City, died Sunday, (February 16, 2003) at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St., N.E., Mason City, (641) 423-2372. MATTHEW WARD MASON CITY - Matthew Ward, 43, of 515 South Pennsylvania, Mason City, died Saturday at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. HOWARD B. BOND MASON CITY - Howard B. Bond, 84, of Mason City died Thursday (February 13, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Kathy Graves, Director of Spiritual Care at Hospice of North Iowa officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Howard B. Bond Memorial Fund. Howard was born December 9, 1917, in Mason City, the son of Lewis J. Bond and Anna Marie Sorenson. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1936. Howard joined the Air Corps and served his country in World War II as a navigator and gunner on a B-25 bomber. He worked for Northwestern States Portland Cement Company in Mason City. Howard enjoyed his cats, boating and traveling. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. Those left to cherish his memory are one sister, Pearl E. Bond of Mason City; a special friend, Gwen Bond of Mason City; nephews, Jim Bond and wife, Barbara, of Mason City, Harold L. Bond Jr. and wife, Daleen, of Des Moines; great-niece, Mary Ann Breer; great-great niece, Jennifer Breer, great-great nephew, Clinton Breer, all of Nevada, Iowa; sister-in-law, Fern Bond of Mason City; and many other nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jerold, Lloyd and Harold Bond; and one sister Hazel Bond. Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924. KARL L. KNUDTSON ROLAND - Karl L. Knudtson, 23, of Roland, Iowa, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Story City Evangelical Free Church in Story City. Burial will take place at a later date. His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Soderstrum-Larson Funeral Home in Story City. Memorials may be directed to the Karl L. Knudtson Memorial Fund. Soderstrum Funeral Homes, (515) 733-4334. PAUL EDWARD FITZGERALD MASON CITY - Paul Edward Fitzgerald, Jr., 73, of 27 26th Street S.W., Mason City, died Sunday (February 16, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. A funeral Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th Street S.E., Mason City, with the Reverend Chris Podhajsky officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with military graveside honors by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association of Mason City. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday with a public scripture wake service at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Ed Fitzgerald was born on January 8, 1930, in Rockwell, Iowa, the son of Paul Edward Fitzgerald, Sr., and Elizabeth (Gaffney) Ed attended and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in 1947. After completing his schooling, he worked as a carpenter with his dad in the Mason City area. He was inducted into the United States Air force in 1951, serving during the Korean conflict until his honorable discharge in 1954. He was united in marriage to Connie Swadinsky on August 9, 1952, in Hanna City, Ill. After his honorable discharge he returned to Mason City and worked as a union carpenter until his retirement. He was later united in marriage to Martha "Marty" Fike on June 1, 1981, in Rochester, Minnesota. She preceded him in death on April 28, 1997. Ed was an avid sports fan, enjoyed bowling, golf, was instrumental in the implementation of the Knights of Columbus youth baseball program and he enjoyed visiting with his many friends, but his great love and enjoyment was watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City, Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Mason City, Rockwell American Legion, and the local carpenters union local chapter 106 and 1313. Left to cherish his memory are his children; Paul Fitzgerald and his wife, Dianne, of Rogers, Minn., Patti Petersen and her husband, Gary, of Rockwell, Pam Osgood and her husband Dan of Mason City, Mike Fitzgerald of Chicago, Ill,, and Jim Fitzgerald of Des Moines; grandchildren, Matt Fitzgerald, Caroline Monson and Robert Monson, Robert Fitzgerald, Sean Fitzgerald, Katie Fitzgerald, Grant Petersen, Kari Petersen, Billy Petersen, Katie Osgood, Ryan Osgood, Shannon Fitzgerald, Patrick Fitzgerald, Megan Fitzgerald and Molly Fitzgerald; three great-grandchildren, Hunter Fitzgerald, Leif Monson, and Victoria "Tori" Monson; a sister, Mary Lenore Gogg of Charles City; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Powell of Mason City, and Delores Fike and Sharon Jefferies and her husband Harvey both of Rudd; several nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife Marty. Ed will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and many friends. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. MEGAN CHRISTINE MCDERMOTT CORWITH - Megan Christine McDermott, 20, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High School Gymnasium in Corwith with the Rev. Steven Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Corwith Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Grace Baptist Church in Corwith. Megan was born on Aug. 11, 1982, at Belmond to James and Deanna (Ahrens) McDermott. She received most of her early education in Clear Lake, graduating from the Clear Lake High School in the Class of 2000. In high school, Megan was a five time District Champion on the swim team, an All State and All Academic 1st Team in softball, was on the track team and a member of the National Honor Society. She was also a U.S. Army Student Athlete and a State of Iowa Scholar. After high school, Megan enrolled at Drake University in Des Moines. She was a Drake Presidential Scholar, a member of Phi Delta Chi National Pharmacy Fraternity and a Drake Merit Scholar. Megan was a third year pharmacy student. While living in Clear Lake, Megan was a lifeguard at Clear Lake and at Opportunity Village. She was a pharmacy tech at C.V.S. Pharmacies in Woonsocket, R.I., and more recently a pharmacy tech at the Hy-Vee Store in Des Moines. Megan was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Corwith. She enjoyed talking on her cell phone, visits from her brother, being a student at Drake and fighting for what was right. Megan died at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines from injuries received in an auto accident which occurred on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2003, in Des Moines. Megan is survived by her parents, James and Deanna McDermott; her brother, James McDermott III, all of Corwith. Also surviving are her maternal grandmother, Martha Ahrens, Manchester, Iowa; her paternal grandfather, James McDermott and wife, Mary, Greenville, R.I. and Warwick, R.I. and her maternal great-grandmother, Eva Marie McNeil, Providence, R.I. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles, Sharon and Walter Salisbury, Greenville, R.I., Cindy and William McCarthy, Glouester, R.I., Patty and Kevin Ricci, Greenville, R.I., Mike and Janice McDermott, West Warwick, R.I., Dennis and Sandy Ahrens, Dundee, Iowa, Ellen and Larry Brecher, Peoria, Ariz., and many great-aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Barbara A. McDermott and maternal grandfather, Lavern Ahrens. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 583-2469 DARRELL L. JOHNSON ALGONA - Darrell L. Johnson, 74, of Algona, formerly of Bode, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at the Kossuth County Hospital in Algona. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Lutheran Church in Algona. A special Elks Club Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home in Algona Burial will take place in Audubon, Iowa at a later date. Wilson Funeral Home, (515) 295-2622 Globe Gazette Obituaries PUBLISHED Tuesday, February
18, 2003 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. ERTHL ODELLA BAKKEN NORTHWOOD - Erthl Odella
Bakken, 72, of Northwood, died Saturday (Feb.
15, 2003) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa
in Mason City. Funeral services will be 1:30
p.m. Friday at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N.
Ninth St. in Northwood, with the Rev. Paul
Holmer officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to
7 p.m. Thursday at the Conner Colonial Chapel,
1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood. Conner Colonial Chapel, (641)
324-1543. MAYNARD ARLO RAKE OSAGE - Maynard Arlo Rake,
88, of Osage, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at
Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Maynard was born Jan. 20,
1915, in Rake, Iowa, the son of Elias and Carrie
(Matson) Rake. He was baptized and confirmed at
Liberty Lutheran Church in Rake. He was educated
in Rake Community Schools. His father passed away when
Maynard was five years old. The family moved
from the farm to the town of Rake, in the spring
of 1921. On Dec. 23, 1937, Maynard married
Virgie (Schuchart) Rake in Osage. They lived in
the Buffalo Center-Rake and Zearing areas, where
Maynard managed a lumberyard until March of
1948, when they moved to the Morton Schuchart
family farm near Osage. They continued to live
on the farm until 1977, when they built a new
home and moved to Osage. They wintered in Mesa,
Ariz., for 30 years. Maynard was a member of Our
Savior's Lutheran Church, was a 50 year member
of the Masonic Lodge, a charter member of the
Sons of Norway in Osage, served on the Little
Cedar School Board, Mitchell County Extension
Board and the Farm Bureau Board of Directors.
Funeral services will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior's Lutheran
Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and
the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be
in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 8
p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home
in Osage, and one hour before services Wednesday
at the church. Preceding him in death were
his parents, his wife Virgie, on Feb. 14, 1992;
a brother, Leonard, and a sister, Edna. Those left to cherish his
memory include two sons, Elwood Rake and wife,
Shirley, of Osage and Marvin Rake and wife,
Patricia, of Osage; a daughter, Marjorie Fox and
husband, Michael, of Riceville; seven
grandchildren, Doug Rake of Fort Lauderdale,
Fla., Dennis Rake of Woodward, Beth Steffensen
and husband, Tony, of Des Moines, Denise McCourt
and husband, Tom, of Fayetteville, N.C., Michael
Dammen and wife, Lisa, of Urbandale, Tony Dammen
and his fiancee, Cherie Good, of Ralston, Wyo.
and Jim Rake and his wife, Jennifer, of Vinton;
10 great-grandchildren, Hannah and Isabelle
Dammen, Gordon and Marissa McCourt, Mercedes,
Elijah, Grace and Samuel Steffenson, and Joshua
and Jace Rake. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home
(641) 732-3706. EMMA B. WRAY CLARION-Emma B. Wray, age 79,
of Clarion, passed away on Thursday (Feb. 13,
2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in
Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. today at the United Church of Christ
Congregational in Clarion with the Rev. Curt
Miner officiating. Burial will take place in the
Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. Visitation was held from 4 to
7 p.m. Monday at the Willim Funeral Home, 602 N.
Main St. in Clarion, and will continue one hour
prior to services today at the church. Emma Belle (LaBarr) Wray was
born to Ralph and Cecil (Norton) LaBarr on Dec.
25, 1923, in rural Galt, Iowa. She received her
education in Galt, graduating with the class of
1941. Emma loved sports, and to this day she is
known as the basketball star of Gait High
School. On Aug. 15, 1942, Emma was
united in marriage with Howard Wray in
Tallahassee, Fla. During that time, Howard was
serving his country in the United States Air
Force, and shortly after their wedding, he was
stationed overseas to serve during the European
war. In 1943, Emma went to work
for the FBI in Washington, D.C., where she held
many positions doing clerical and administrative
tasks. Upon Howard's return to the states in
1945, the couple settled in Clarion to raise a
family. Emma was an active member of
the United Church of Christ Congregational,
where she participated in Women's Fellowship,
was on the Search Committee, and always helped
with the annual church bazaar. She was also a
member of the Eastern Star and frequently
volunteered at Gift and Thrift in Clarion. During her free time, Emma
loved to take one-day outings with her sisters
and friends. In addition, she enjoyed working in
her yard, tending to her vegetable garden and
flowerbeds, and chasing her cat, Muffin. Those left to cherish her
memory are two daughters, Leanne White and her
husband, David, of Plano, Texas, and Nancy Krein
and her husband, Richard, of Forest City; two
grandsons, Bill and Daniel, both of Mason City;
two great-grandchildren, Brendan and Emaray; and
two sisters, Lorene Maier, of Eagle Grove, and
Irene Poulson of Clarion. She was preceded in death by
her parents; husband, Howard, in 1995; a sister,
Phyllis, and a brother, Ralph Jr. Willim Funeral Home, (515)
532-2233. MEGAN CHRISTINE MCDERMOTT CORWITH - Megan Christine
McDermott, 20, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at
the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Her funeral will be held at
11 a.m. today at the Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High
School Gymnasium in Corwith with the Rev. Steven
Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Corwith
Cemetery. Visitation was held on Monday
at Grace Baptist Church in Corwith. Megan was born on Aug. 11,
1982, at Belmond to James and Deanna (Ahrens)
McDermott. She received most of her early
education in Clear Lake, graduating from the
Clear Lake High School in the Class of 2000. In
high school, Megan was a five time District
Champion on the swim team, an All State and All
Academic 1st Team in softball, was on the track
team and a member of the National Honor Society.
She was also a U.S. Army Student Athlete and a
State of Iowa Scholar. After high school, Megan
enrolled at Drake University in Des Moines. She
was a Drake Presidential Scholar, a member of
Phi Delta Chi National Pharmacy Fraternity and a
Drake Merit Scholar. Megan was a third year
pharmacy student. While living in Clear Lake,
Megan was a lifeguard at Clear Lake and at
Opportunity Village. She was a pharmacy tech at
C.V.S. Pharmacies in Woonsocket, R.I., and more
recently a pharmacy tech at the Hy-Vee Store in
Des Moines. Megan was a member of the Grace
Baptist Church in Corwith. She enjoyed talking
on her cell phone, visits from her brother,
being a student at Drake and fighting for what
was right. Megan died at the Iowa
Methodist Hospital in Des Moines from injuries
received in an auto accident which occurred on
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, in Des Moines. Megan is survived by her
parents, James and Deanna McDermott; her
brother, James McDermott III, all of Corwith.
Also surviving are her maternal grandmother,
Martha Ahrens, Manchester, Iowa; her paternal
grandfather, James McDermott and wife, Mary,
Greenville, R.I. and Warwick, R.I. and her
maternal great-grandmother, Eva Marie McNeil,
Providence, R.I. She is also survived by her
aunts and uncles, Sharon and Walter Salisbury,
Greenville, R.I., Cindy and William McCarthy,
Glouester, R.I., Patty and Kevin Ricci,
Greenville, R.I., Mike and Janice McDermott,
West Warwick, R.I., Dennis and Sandy Ahrens,
Dundee, Iowa, Ellen and Larry Brecher, Peoria,
Ariz., and many great-aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by
her paternal grandmother, Barbara A. McDermott
and maternal grandfather, Lavern Ahrens. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral Home, (515) 583-2469 WILLIAM 'BILL' SCHWARTZ CHARLES CITY - William "Bill"
Schwartz, 78, of 1134 Shadow Ave., Charles City,
died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at his residence.
Memorial services for Bill
Schwartz will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the
Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles
City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor of
Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church,
officiating. Final disposition will be at a
later date. There will be a gathering of
family and friends at the Hauser Funeral Home
from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m.
until time of services on Friday. William Charles Schwartz was
born April 23, 1924, at Fulton, Ill., the son of
Fredrick and Mildred (Gusse) Schwartz. He
graduated from the Clinton High School. In 1954
Bill was married to Fern French. They were
married for 24 years. In 1955, Bill purchased a
farm north of Charles City. He retired from
farming in 1986 and continued living there until
his death. Bill's interests included
fishing, and playing pool and cards. His
grandchildren were very important to Bill and
brought special joy to him. Living family members include
his daughter, Claudia (Rick) Montgomery, of
Plainfield; two granddaughters, Wendy (Doug)
Ross, and Angela King; three
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Donald
(Roberta) Schwartz and Wesley (Emma) Schwartz,
both of Clinton, and Fredrick Schwartz, of
Bryant; and five sisters, Dorothy Peters, of
Arkansas, Eunice (Ed) Violett, of DeWitt, Helen
Darr, of Front Royal, Va., Edna Mae (Tom)
Montague, of DeWitt, and Alma (Sam) Funaro of
Des Moines. His parents; a granddaughter,
Michele Hoisington; a brother, Kenneth Schwartz;
and a sister, Elnora Schwartz; preceded him in
death. The family suggests memorials
be directed to the American Cancer Society. Hauser Funeral Home, (641)
228-2323. PAUL EDWARD FITZGERALD JR.
MASON CITY - Paul Edward
Fitzgerald Jr., 73, of 27 26th St. S.W. in Mason
City, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at Mercy
Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. A funeral Mass will be held
at noon Wednesday at the St. Joseph Catholic
Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., in Mason City, with
the Rev. Chris Podhajsky officiating. Burial
will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with
military graveside honors by the Mason City
Veterans Memorial Association of Mason City. Visitation will be from 5 to
8 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial
Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City,
followed by a scriptural wake service at 6 p.m.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial
Chapel, (641) 423-2372. MICHAEL W. THOMAS MASON CITY - Michael W.
Thomas, 86, of The Manor, passed away on Sunday
(Feb. 16, 2003) at his home. His funeral Mass will be held
at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Holy Family Catholic
Church, 714 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City, with
the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment
will follow at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery in
Mason City. Visitation will be held from
5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., where a
Third Degree Knights of Columbus Rosary will
also be held at 7 p.m. Memorials may be directed to
Holy Family Catholic Church. Mike was born April 5, 1916
at the home of his parents, James and Mary Ann
(Miljavac) Thomas, in St. Joseph, Mo. The family
moved to Kansas City, Kan., where Mike attended
school. He began working at Armour
and Co. at the early age of 16 and continued his
employment with the same company for 48 years.
Mike was a foreman and later a department
supervisor, who had to transfer to many
different areas for the company, including Iowa,
Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Minnesota. Mike was united in marriage
to Lorraine Young on May 26, 1956, at the Christ
the King Church in Lexington, Ky. She died of
cancer on April 11, 1974. Mike was residing in St.
Paul, Minn. when he retired in 1982, but he
continued living there until 2000, when he moved
to Mason City. He was a Third Degree Member
of the Knights of Columbus. Mike is survived by three
brothers, James Thomas,of Kansas City, Kan.,
Walter Thomas, of Dearborn, Mich., and Joseph
Thomas and his wife, Margaret, of Mason City;
three sisters, Rose Dawson, of Mason City,
Dorothy Wass, of Joplin, Mo., and Betty
Hermanson and her husband, Melvin, of San Diego,
Calif.; and a sister-in-law, Colleen Thomas, of
Mason City. He is also survived by the three
grandchildren of his wife, Lorraine; as well as
19 nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by
his parents; two sisters, Mary Kasinac and Helen
Hermanson; one brother, John Thomas; two
sisters-in-law, Helen Thomas and Winifred
Thomas; three brothers-in-law, Lester Dawson,
Frank Kasinac, and Harold Wass; and one nephew,
James Thomas. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial
Chapel, (641) 423-2372. HAROLD E. ANDERSON MASON CITY - Harold E.
Anderson, 73, of Mason City died Sunday (Feb.
16, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Memorial services will be
held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson
Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the
Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Inurnment will
be in Elmwood Columbarium with full military
rites conducted by the Mason City Veterans
Memorial Association. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be given to the
Harold E. Anderson Memorial Fund. Harold was born Aug. 19,
1929, in Downers Grove, Ill., the son of Ernest
and Elsie (Statzer) Anderson. He attended school
in Mason City and was a veteran of the Korean
Conflict where he received numerous medals. Harold worked for
Northwestern States Portland Cement Company for
more than 40 years, retiring in 1984. He married
Loretta Jansen on Aug. 19, 1950 in Mason City.
Harold was a member of the
VFW, DAV and the Mason City Bowling Association
Hall of Fame. He enjoyed golfing, bowling,
fishing, hunting and spending time with his
grandsons. Harold is survived by his
wife, Loretta Anderson, of Mason City; children,
Marianne Barclay and husband, Tad, of Canyon
Lake, Calif., Weege Anderson, of Mason City, and
Sue Nuehring and husband, Roger, of Mason City;
grandchildren, Reed and Adam Barclay, and
Richard A. Nuehring; brothers and sisters, Doris
Coleman and husband, Herb, of Mason City, Donald
"Bub" Anderson and wife, Alice, of Mason City,
Dan Anderson and wife, JoAnn, of Apache
Junction, Ariz., Kenneth Anderson and wife,
Ruth, of St. Ansgar, Barbara Davisson and
husband, John, of Charlotte, N.C., and Norma
Farrell and husband, Jerome, of Mason City;
special uncle; Dean Statzer and wife, Merle, of
Mason City; aunt, Lillian Statser, of Mason
City; many nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death
by his parents; brother, Jim; and grandson, Paul
Barclay. Major Erickson Funeral Home &
Crematory, (641) 423-0924. CHARLENE E. BUNGE CLEAR LAKE - Charlene E.
Bunge, 83, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at the
Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. Private
inurnment will be in the Massilon Cemetery in
Massilon. Charlene was born Jan. 21,
1920, at Elwood, the daughter of Charles M. and
Amanda (Henecke) Starr. Charlene was a graduate
of Oxford Junction High School in Oxford
Junction. Charlene married Elwood Otto
Bunge on Jan. 21, 1939, in Oxford Junction. Charlene entered Oakwood Care
Center in Clear Lake on Oct. 29, 2002, having
spent the last 12 years in Weslaco, Texas. Charlene is survived by three
sons, Darrel Bunge and his wife, Marcia, of
Clear Lake, Terry Bunge and his wife, Carole
Bunge, of Westminster, Colo., and Ron Bunge, of
Ankeny; three grandchildren, Michael Bunge, of
Waterloo, Jami Mason and her husband, Jim, of
Thornton, Colo.; and Jason Bunge, of Jupiter,
Fla.; two step-grandchildren, Mark Thada and his
wife, Cheryl, of Owatonna, Minn., Dawn Dieken
and her husband, Steve, of Clear Lake;
great-grandson Jacob Mason;
great-step-grandchildren, Vaughn and Derek
Thada, Paige, Kylea, Davis and Grant Dieken;
sister, Betty Plagmann and her husband, Henry,
of Williamsburg; brother, Don Starr and his
wife, Lucille, of Wyoming, and several nieces
and nephews. Charlene was preceded in
death by her parents; husband and nephew, Jerry
Starr. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake is in
charge of arrangements. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, (641) 357-2193. RICHARD DALE DAVIS MASON CITY - Richard Dale
Davis, 70, of Mason City died Sunday (Feb. 16,
2003) at his home. There will be no funeral
service or visitation. Richard was born on Dec. 18,
1932, the son of Donald and Marian (Jones) Davis
in Mason City. He was a 1951 graduate of Mason
City High School and took several college
courses through the Air Force. Richard joined the Air Force
and served his country in the Korean War. He and
his family have lived in Mason City, California,
Nevada, Pennsylvania, Oregon and Washington
returning to Mason City in September of 2002.
Richard enjoyed attending the
Class of 1951 Reunions, he also loved to play
solitaire and was an unpublished author. Most of
all Richard loved his dog Rocky and enjoyed the
time they spent together. Those left to cherish
Richard's memory are one daughter, Teresa
Highsmith of Clayton, Calif.; two sons, Richard
"Rick" Davis, of Wilsonville, Ore. and Greg
Davis, of Bothell, Wash.; two brothers, Leslie
Davis and wife, Barb, of Coeur De Alene, Idaho,
and Donald "Bob" Davis and wife, Nita, of
Texarkana, Ark.; four sisters, Betty Smith and
husband, Dick, of Indianola, Carol Wallace, of
Indianola, Sharon Sharp and husband, Bill, of
Des Moines, and Lois Brown and husband, Dallas,
of Rockwell; seven grandchildren, Alex, Colin,
Justine, Ian, Bethany, Ryan and Jackson; and
several nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death
by his parents; one sister, Marilyn; one
grandson, Jordan; one brother-in-law, Larry
Wallace; and one daughter-in-law, Terri Jaton
Davis; and his dog, Rocky. Major Erickson Funeral Home &
Crematory, (641) 423-0924. MAGDALIN HAAS ST. ANSGAR - Magdalin Haas,
96, of St. Ansgar, died Monday (Feb. 10, 2003)
at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center, after a
bout with the flu. Memorial services will be
held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. Ansgar
Catholic Church in St. Ansgar, with the Rev.
Mark Reasoner and the Rev. Scott Fleischer
(Magdalin's great-nephew) officiating. Inurnment
will be in St. Ansgar Cemetery in St. Ansgar.
Magdalin Haas, P.R.N. was
born Jan. 17, 1907, in Szulok, Hungary, the
daughter, of Stephen and Christine (Krainer)
Haas. The family emigrated to America around
1915, entering Ellis Island, N.Y. Stephen
arriving first, followed a while later by
Christine and the two daughters, Mary Magdalena
(Magdalin) and Julie. The family resided in
Chicago, then moved on to St. Ansgar, where
Stephen started a blacksmith business in the
present Allstate Insurance building on the Main
Street (Fourth Street) of St. Ansgar. They lived
above the business. After graduation from St.
Ansgar High School, Magdalin returned to Chicago
and completed her nurses training at Washington
Boulevard Hospital (now known as "Rush") in
1929. After graduation she worked at several
Chicago area hospitals, including West Suburban
Hospital in Oak Park. While in Oak Park, she
lived several years with her brother-in-law's
sister, Hertha Fleischer (also formerly of St.
Ansgar). Magdalin took on special
nursing assignments as a 24-hour live-in nurse
for seriously ill patients. She frequently would
drop what she was doing and go wherever she was
needed, many times caring for young children. To
this day, several people across the country,
adoringly call her their "Aunt Magdalin"! While Julie's husband, Al
Fleischer, served in World War II, Magdalin left
Chicago to aid Julie who was pregnant with Phil
and living alone in Wells, Minn. Later she
returned to St. Ansgar to be with her ailing
mother, Christine, in her final days. Upon
retiring from active nursing in Chicago in 1957
due to health reasons, she lived in her Mom's
house in St. Ansgar. She became active in the St.
Ansgar Catholic Church, and helped start the
Senior Saints Citizen Center in St. Ansgar. She enjoyed taking care of
her neighbor's children, gardening and going on
long walks around town. She also enjoyed helping
the elderly by getting their mail and food. She
walked uptown daily in all weather (including
below zero) refusing every offer of a ride. She
spent her final seven years at the Good
Samaritan Center where all the staff loved her
pleasant cheerful personality. Magdalin was preceded in
death by her parents; her sister, Julie; and her
brother-in-law, Al. She is survived by her
nephews, Ron Fleischer, of Morro Beach, Calif.
and Phil Fleischer, of St. Ansgar. A special memorial service
for Magdalin will also be held on Aug. 8, 2003
in St. Ansgar. Schroeder & Sites Funeral
Home, (641) 713-4920. ALLISON M. KING CLEAR LAKE - Allison M.
(Stone) King, 26, of 1313 3rd Ave. N. died
Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) from injuries she
suffered in an automobile accident south of
Mason City. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist
Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jeff
Dahlin, officiating. Interment will be in
Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to
8 p.m. Wednesday at the Major Erickson Funeral
Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. and continue one
hour before services Thursday at the church. Memorials may be given to the
Allison M. King Memorial Fund. Major Erickson Funeral Home &
Crematory, (641) 423-0924. BERNICE R. BRUNS DUMONT - Bernice Rebecca
Bruns, 89, of Dumont, died Thursday (Feb. 16,
2003) at the Allison Care Center. Funeral services will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dumont Reformed
Church, with the Rev. Robert Scholten,
officiating. Burial will be at the Washington
Reformed Church Cemetery in rural Ackley. Visitation will be held from
4 to 8 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funreal
Home in Dumont. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home,
(641) 456-3232. DOLORES ANN SIMS MASON CITY - Dolores Ann
Sims, 73, of Mason City, died Monday (Feb. 17,
2003) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held
at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral
Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from
6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral
Home. Memorials may be given to
Hospice of North Iowa or North Iowa Cancer
Center. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924 Globe Gazette Obituaries PUBLISHED Wednesday, February 19, 2003. 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. BERNICE R. BRUNS DUMONT - Bernice Rebecca Bruns, 89, of Dumont, died on Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at the Allison Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Dumont Reformed Church, with the Rev. Robert Scholten, officiating. Burial will be at the Washington Reformed Church Cemetery in rural Ackley. Visitation was held Tuesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232. ALLISON M. KING CLEAR LAKE - Allison M. (Stone) King, 26, of 1313 Third Ave. N. died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident South of Mason City. Funeral services for Allison will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jeff Dahlin officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. and continue one hour before services Thursday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Allison M. King Memorial Fund. Allison was born Dec. 7, 1976, in Mason City, the daughter of Bryan and Susan (Berry) Stone. She graduated from North Central Manly High School in 1995 and during her senior year was awarded the Arion Award in music. Allison married Robert King on June 13, 1998, in Mason City. She was currently working as a receptionist for Mercy Family Care in Clear Lake. While in high school, Allison was a cheerleader and member of the Show Choir at North Central Manly. She enjoyed singing, dancing and collecting Mickey Mouse items. She was a wonderful mother, beautiful wife and a caring sister and will be missed by all. Allison is survived by her husband, Robert King, of Clear Lake; two daughters, Alexis and Cadence at home; parents, Susan Stone of Manly, Bryan Stone and wife, Brenda, of Charles City; father and mother-in-law, Aaron King and wife, Sharon, of Waterloo; grandparents, Walter and Betty Berry, of Mason City, Gary and Bonnie Sutherland, of Marshalltown, Mary King of Waterloo; step-grandparents, Edward and JoAnn DeGeus, of Britt; four brothers, Aaron, Adam, Tyler and Brody; two sisters, Breanna and Carissa. Allison was preceded in death by her grandparents; Harold Stone and Helen Spear; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Blanchard and her great-grandparents. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. ERTHL ODELLA BAKKEN NORTHWOOD - Erthl Odella Bakken, 72, of Northwood, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St. in Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood, and one hour prior to time of services on Friday at the church. The family of Erthl Odella Bakken has requested that Memorial Contributions be made to the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, or to ones favorite charity in her memory. Erthl Odella Bakken was born May 20, 1930, in Belmond, the daughter of Sylvan O. and Sadie (Nerem) Bakken. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith, and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation on Oct. 7, 1945, by Rev. O.H. Hove in the Northwood Lutheran Church. She attended and received her education in the Northwood Public School system, graduating from Northwood High School in 1948. After completing her schooling, Erthl worked as a secretary for L.A. Baken attorney-at-law in Northwood prior to working with the telephone company as a operator and later commercial clerk for 15 years in Northwood, prior to transferring to the Northwestern Bell Telephone office in Mason City until her early retirement in 1980 after 32 years of service. Erthl enjoyed reading, music, working find a word puzzles, and traveling. She along with her sister, Iola, traveled extensively in the U.S., and made trips to Scandinavian countries, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Hungry, Czech Republic and cruised the Caribbean Islands and Hawaii. She also enjoyed visiting with people and eating out especially at the monthly gathering of the Birthday Club. Erthl also enjoyed doing volunteer work. She was an active member of First Lutheran Church and was very active in the Martha Circle in Northwood. She was also a life member of Telephone Pioneers of America, life member and active officer for 51 years with the Smith-Perry American Legion Auxiliary Post 144, and Ladies Auxiliary of "Our Buddies" VFW Post #6779 of Northwood". Left to cherish her memory is a sister, Iola Bakken of Northwood; a nephew, Jan T. Gerber and wife, Candace, of Omaha, Neb.; several cousins; a special companion dog, Twinkles; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Thor, Susan and Marie Nerem; paternal grandparents, Henry and Ida (Glassel) Bakken; parents, Sylvan and Sadie Bakken; a sister, Shyrlamae T. Gerber; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543. MATTHEW N. WARD MASON CITY - Matthew N. Ward, 43, of 515 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with the Rev. Sarah Odoom of Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. An inurnment service will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Friday at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials be given to the Matthew N. Ward Memorial Fund. Matt was born March 15, 1959, in Mason City to Clarence Junior Ward and Jo Ann (Kunzman) Treanor. He attended Mason City schools until he was 17, when he enlisted in the Army. After his discharge he came back to Mason City where he worked as a self-employed roofing and siding contractor. Matt enjoyed all outdoor recreation, especially hunting, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling. He played as hard as he worked. Matt is survived by his mother, Jo Ann Treanor; and stepfather, Richard; a very special friend, Ellen Page; three children, Sean Ward, of Cedar Rapids, and Matthew and Angel Ward, of Charles City; one stepdaughter, Judy, also of Charles City; one sister, Melody Harty and her husband, Tim, of Nora Springs; two brothers, Gary Ward, of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Terry Ward, of Mason City; four nephews, Randy, Frank, Shane, and Brandon Ward; one niece, Stacy Harty; and a good friend, John Dodge, of Mason City. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. KATHRYN HOLMSETH CHARLES CITY -Kathryn Holmseth, 87, a resident of South Cedar Terrace, Charles City, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003), at her daughter's home, rural Charles City. Funeral services for Kathryn Holmseth will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cross Lutheran Church in Charles City, with Pastor James Grabitske, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City and an hour prior to the services Thursday at the church. Kathryn Marie Holmseth was born March 6, 1915, at Blue Earth, Minn., the daughter of William and Annetta (Evans) Clark. She was educated in the rural schools and graduated from Blue Earth High School. On April 16, 1932, she was united in marriage to John E. Holmseth. In 1948 they moved to Floyd. After retirement they wintered 13 years in Rio Hondo, Texas. John died on July 28, 1992. In 1993 Kathryn moved to Charles City. She was a member of Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church and was very active in various aspects of the church. Her love for books was her greatest pastime, as she was an avid reader. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing cards with her many friends. Time spent with her family was very important and she enjoyed traveling to their various homes sharing their lives together. Living family members include four daughters, Carolyn Walkup, of State Center, Joyce (Keith) Drahn, of Monona, Kay (Ronald) Shelton, of Janesville, Wis., and Ruthanne (Rodney) Ellis, of Charles City; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; three sisters, Helen (Harold) Kliendl, of Blue Earth, Minn., Thelma Bromeland, of Frost, Minn., and Jean Rose of Winona, Minn.; and a sister-in-law, Lorene Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Durwood Holmseth; a grandson, Douglas Walkup; two brothers, DeVere and William Clark; two sons-in-law, Leland Walkup, and Robert Marovets; and a brother-in-law, Donald Bromeland. Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. DOLORES ANN SIMS MASON CITY - Dolores Ann Sims, 73, of Mason City died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services for Dolores will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Tom Healy, Chaplain, of Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or Mercy Cancer Center. Dolores was born May 5, 1929, the daughter, of Dr. Milton I. and Hannah (Hill) Brown in Perry. She attended Perry High School graduating in 1941, and went on to attend Iowa State University receiving her bachelor of science degree in 1951. Dolores was united in marriage to Don Sims on Sept. 14, 1952, in Ames, Iowa. She taught for seven years in Sheffield, Woodward and Luther, Iowa and in 1976 became the C.F.O of Ace Credit Union. Dolores enjoyed spending time reading, golfing but most of all being with her family. She was dearly loved by all those who knew her and will be sadly missed. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Don Sims, of Mason City; daughters, Beth Forbes and husband, Michael, of Rockford, Nancy Sims of Mason City, and Jane Terry and husband, Chad, of Clive; son, Keith Sims and wife, Donna, of Marietta, Ga.; grandchildren, Jason and Phillip Forbes, Tom, Lindsay and Andy Sims. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Harriett Carpenter. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. LEO M. KEARNEY KLEMME - Leo M. Kearney, 86, a lifelong resident and farmer in rural Klemme, died on Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City, where he had been a resident since Jan. 13. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond, with Father David Beckman and Deacon Nick Schmit, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Belmond. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond and continue one hour prior to services Friday at the church. There will be a parish rosary service at the funeral home at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday and parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474. MARJORIE LATTIMER ALGONA - Marjorie Lattimer, 77, of Algona, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. parish prayer service. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731. AGNES CLEVELAND KENSETT - Agnes Cleveland, 98, of Kensett, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood. Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543 Globe Gazette Obituaries PUBLISHED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2003 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. DELOS G. 'RICK' RICKEY MUSCATINE - DeLos G. "Rick" Rickey, 86, of 31 Coventry Lane No. 8, and formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Lutheran Homes. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser St. in Muscatine, with Dr. Hal Green of the Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers will be Greg Johnston, Doug Johnston, Nicholas Ratcliff, Al Church, John Lorber and Steve Ziegenhorn. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Unity Hospice Program. Mr. Rickey was born on June 24, 1916, in Eau Claire, Wis., the son of Charlie and Amanda Nygard Rickey. He married Evelyn Mariella Thomas on Feb. 14, 1955 in Mason City. Mr. Rickey had lived all of his life in Mason City, moving to Muscatine in December of 2002. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Mason City. He was a lifelong member of the Elks in Mason City, and the Iowa Auto Dealers Association. He was a car dealer with the Triumph MG and Jaguar Franchise and also the Toyota Franchise. He loved cars, dancing, music and his family. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Rickey of Muscatine; one daughter, Louise Munday and husband, Ron, of Muscatine; one son, Steven Rickey and his wife, Gail, of Kent, Wash.; four grandchildren, Grant Munday, of Muscatine, Leigh Anne Malavotte of Kenmore, Wash., Craig Rickey, of Fort Collins, Colo., and Jeanne Rickey of Stranton, Calif.; one sister-in-law, Ruth Reasor, of Mason City; and one nephew, Mike Ford, of Mason City. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, (563) 263-3314. AGNES CLEVELAND KENSETT - Agnes Cleveland, 98, of Kensett, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett, with the Rev. Selmer G. (Sam) Hernes officiating. Burial will be in the South Shell Rock Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church. Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood is in charge of the arrangements. Agnes Cleveland was born on Dec. 7, 1904, the second daughter of Alvin and Oline (Olson) Ranum in Northwood. She lived most of her life in Northwood, Kensett, or rural Worth County. When their mother died in 1908, Agnes and her sister were raised by their maternal grandparents, the Honorable Herbrand Langeberg and Raghnild Mikkelson Olson. Agnes was a graduate of the Northwood High School Class of 1923. She also attended Waldorf College and went on to teach several years in rural Worth County schools. Agnes was also a bookkeeper for the Boyette Construction Company during World War II and later was the Kensett Librarian. She was united in marriage to Ole Cleveland in 1927, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett. Agnes had a number of interests, being a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett and active in its instrumental and vocal programs. Agnes was bilingual, English and Norwegian, and later in life also took an interest in Spanish, this due to several Latino friends. She was particularly proud of her heritage with its roots in the Valdres Valley and Hallingdal in south central Norway. She also had an interest in politics and always maintained that she voted for the person and not the party, but family members are skeptical of that claim. She read widely, fiction or nonfiction. In her 90s, she also became an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeye basketball team and would have regular phone calls with her neighbor, Ida Dilts, discussing its fortunes. Agnes had a deep religious faith, and it was this that sustained her on occasions when she suffered the loss of close family members. Left to cherish her memory include a son, Travis Cleveland and his wife, Rebecca, of Dorchester, Iowa; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; two half sisters, Clarice Paulson of Mason City and Janice Meier of Gainesville, Fla.; as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ole Cleveland in 1968; two children, Harvey in infancy; daughter, Ruth Mathahs in 1984; sister, Randine Thronson; granddaughter, Rebecca Mathahs in infancy; and a great-grandson, Jack Cleveland. Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543. DOLORES ANN SIMS MASON CITY - Dolores Ann Sims, 73, of Mason City died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services for Dolores will be held 10:30 a.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Tom Healey, Chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation was held on Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or Mercy Cancer Center. Dolores was born May 5, 1929, the daughter of Dr. Milton I. and Hannah (Hill) Brown in Perry. She attended Perry High School, graduating in 1947, and went on to attend Iowa State University, receiving her Bachelor's of Science Degree in 1951. Dolores was united in marriage to Don Sims on Sept. 14, 1952 in Ames, Iowa. She taught for seven years in Sheffield, Woodward and Luther, Iowa and in 1976 became the C.F.O of Ace Credit Union. Dolores enjoyed spending time reading, golfing but most of all being with her family. She was dearly loved by all those who knew her and will be sadly missed. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Don Sims, of Mason City; daughters, Beth Forbes and her husband, Michael, of Rockford, Nancy Sims of Mason City, and Jane Terry and her husband, Chad, of Clive; son, Keith Sims and wife, Donna, of Marietta, Ga.; grandchildren, Jason and Phillip Forbes, Tom, Lindsay and Andy Sims. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Harriett Carpenter. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. LOWELL H. MOORE MASON CITY - Lowell H. Moore, 76, of 2014 N. Carolina Ave, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. MARVIN E. LEIGH ALGONA - Marvin E. Leigh, 74, of Algona, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Funeral services are incomplete at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731. SCOTT J. HUNT HAMPTON - Scott J. Hunt, 36, of Hampton, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Steve Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232. LEO M. KEARNEY KLEMME - Leo M. Kearney, 86, a lifelong resident and farmer in Klemme, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond with Father David Beckman and Deacon Nick Schmit officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis Xavier 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 parish rosary service at 4:30 p.m. conducted by Regina Lamoureux and a 7 p.m. parish prayer service, conducted by Deacon Schmit and Regina Lamoureux at the funeral home. There will be additional visitation one hour prior to services on Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice. Leo Kearney was born Sept. 5, 1917 on his parents' farm in Klemme, the son of Michael and Alice (Hemingway) Kearney. He lived on the Kearney family farm his entire life. Leo attended rural schools and later attended and graduated from Goodell High School in Goodell, where he was the class valedictorian. Following his graduation he commenced his lifelong career of farming. Leo was united in marriage to Irene (Angelides) Tisor on Sept. 12, 1964. Following their marriage the couple farmed and made their home in rural Klemme. Irene preceded Leo in death on July 27, 1995. He continued to live on the farm until moving to the Good Shepherd Care Center on January 13. Leo was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond and the Knights of Columbus. He had a lifelong love and devotion to working the land and had raised livestock during his farming career. He was an avid gardener, known by many for his wonderful flowers and exceptional tomatoes. Leo loved to visit with people, caring for his special dogs and cats, and he truly enjoyed family celebrations such as birthday parties and Christmas gatherings. He enjoyed anything that involved his family and grandchildren. Those left to cherish the memory of his life include a daughter, Sharon, and her husband, Richard Peterson, of Mason City; his three sons, Larry Tisor, and his companion, Becky Sundermeyer, of Mason City, Jon Tisor and his wife, Karen, of Thornton, and Tom Tisor and his wife, Luci, of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Rebecca Peterson, Laurel Redmond, Sandra Piipo, Kristen Tisor, Brian Tisor, Jeffrey Tisor and Amy Tisor; six great-grandchildren; a nephew, Byron Gregerson; two nieces, Adriane Klehr and Karen Haag; special cousins, Emmett and Lou Kearney, of Iowa and Winnifred Clausen, of St. Ansgar; and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Irene; and two sisters, Frances and LaVonne. Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474. RICHARD 'DICK' KOCKLER SWEA CITY - Richard "Dick" Kockler, 70, of Swea City, died at his home in Swea City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft, with Father Paul Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft, with military graveside rites by the Swea City American Legion Post. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church. Richard Kockler was born Sept. 3, 1932, in Waite Park, Minn. to Peter and Josephine Kockler. He received his education in rural country schools. Following his education, Dick farmed with his family until January of 1955. He then served in the United States Army. After his discharge from military service, he was employed at Rohlin Construction, later Everd's Construction, both in Estherville. He enjoyed collecting stamps for a hobby. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Swea City and attended St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft. Dick is survived by his brother, Henry Kockler, of Mason City; sister, Marion Hess, of St. Cloud, Minn.; sister-in-law, Alice Kockler, of Mason City; and nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, James; and one brother, Sylvester. Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Homes in Estherville is in charge of arrangements. Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Homes, (712) 362-2646. MARY GOBELI MASON CITY - Mary Gobeli, 80, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Friday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. Globe Gazette Obituaries PUBLISHED FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2003. 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. MARY M. GOBELI MASON CITY - Mary M. Gobeli, 80, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake, with the Rev. David Wojek of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. Memorials may be directed to the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Mason City. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. NEOMI C. HEINEN MADRID - Neomi C. Heinen, 81, of Madrid, formerly of North Central Iowa, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003) at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Church of St. Malachy in Madrid. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Madrid. Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Church of St. Malachy, with the family present from 5 to 8 p.m. Sundberg-Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Madrid is in charge of arrangements. Sundberg-Kirkpatrick Funeral Home, (515) 795-3283. ANN V. CLARK ALGONA - Ann V. Clark, 82, of Algona, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at the Titonka Care Center in Titonka. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Algona, with Dr. David Ullom officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Algona. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731. NICKOLAS R. THOMSEN LAKOTA - Nickolas R. Thomsen, 89, of Lakota, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003) at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Buffalo Center. Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858. MARVIN E. LEIGH ALGONA - Marvin E. Leigh, 74, of Algona, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with the Rev. Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Algona. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a parish rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731. ROSE MULLENBACH OSAGE - Rose Mullenbach, 89, of Osage, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville. Rose was born on Nov. 28, 1913, on the family farm near Stacyville, the daughter of Michael and Anna (Rauen) Heimerman. She married Clemens Mullenbach on Feb. 4, 1936, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. They farmed in the Stacyville area. Clemens died in 1972, and following his death Rose moved to Osage. Rose enjoyed gardening, baking and decorating cakes for weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries, etc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Father Mark Reasoner officiating. Interment will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Stacyville. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the Church in Stacyville with Rosary at 3:30 p.m., a Scripture service at 7 p.m. and continue one hour before services on Saturday. She is survived by three brothers, Joseph Heimerman, of Evans, Colo., John Heimerman and his wife, Thresia, of Blooming Prairie, Minn., and Gilbert Heimerman and his wife, Shirley, of Austin, Minn.; two sisters, Stella Smith and her husband, Leo, of Stacyville, Dorothy Larson and her husband, Loris, of Austin, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clemens, in 1972; five brothers, Gregor, Paul, Francis, Sylvester, and Michael; one sister, Cecilia. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, in charge of arrangements, (641) 732-3706. LESTER OTTO KREIMEYER NORA SPRINGS - Lester Otto Kreimeyer, 62, of Nora Springs, formerly of Geneva, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Ackley, with the Rev. Patricia Connor officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley, with military rites conducted by Elliott-Keninger Post No. 252 American Legion of Ackley. Visitation was held on Thursday at Sietsema Funeral Home, 501 10th Ave. in Ackley. Lester was born on Jan. 23, 1941 in rural Ackley, to Otto and Grace (Huisenga) Kreimeyer. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960-1963. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Knipfel on Sept. 18, 1965 in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ackley. They were later divorced. He was engaged in farming and retired in 2003. He is survived by a son, Leslie J. Kreimeyer, of Hampton; a daughter, Melissa Hinders and her husband, Ron, of Clarksville; five grandchildren, Megan, Amanda, Jessica, and Jacob Hinders, of Clarksville, and Logan Kreimeyer, of Hampton; two sisters, Marlys Kuehne and her husband, Richard, of Osage, and Betty Meyer and her husband, Lynn, of Marshalltown. He enjoyed camping, managing the MacNider Campgrounds in Mason City, fishing, spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren, and playing cribbage with friends. He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Sietsema Funeral Home, (641) 847-2333. LOWELL H. MOORE MASON CITY - Lowell H. Moore, 76, of 2014 N. Carolina Ave, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Magelssen officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, with Full Military Honors conducted by members of Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church. Lowell Harvey Moore was born Dec. 23, 1926, on the family farm near Sheffield, a son of Ralph H. and Marvel A. (Bates) Moore. He married Helen J. Sable at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Nora Springs, on Sept. 19, 1948. Lowell attended rural school at Manly and was a 1944 graduate of Rock Falls High School in Rock Falls. He served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper during World War II. Lowell was a Mason City firefighter for several years. He owned and operated Northwood Sales Company in Northwood, a livestock sale barn. Following his retirement from the Fire Department, he operated Short's Federal Fire Equipment Company in Mason City with his son, Steve. Lowell's greatest love was his family. His hobbies were farming and raising livestock. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church; Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. Lowell is survived by his wife, Helen Moore, of Mason City; a son, Steven Moore and his wife, Shelley, of Mason City; their children, Shannon Janssen and her husband, Mike, of Mason City and Zachary Moore, of Des Moines; a son, Dave Moore and his wife, Jamey, of Mason City; and their children, Grace and Will Moore, of Mason City; a sister, Wanda Dillon and her husband, Meredith, of Mason City; two brothers, Duaine Moore and his wife, Marge, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Kenneth Moore and his wife, Carolyn, of Mason City; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Lyle Moore. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. NOAH JOHN KILEY MASON CITY - Noah John Kiley, infant son of John and Erika Kiley, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Chris Podhajsky officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. ROY W. SCOTT CLEAR LAKE - Roy W. Scott, 86, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa 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. DELOS W. MOTT IV HAMPTON - Delos W. Mott IV, 77, of 2038 Hwy 3, the Spring Valley Farm, Hampton, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at his home. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Hansell United Methodist Church in Hampton. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Spring Valley Farm, 2038 Highway 3, Hampton. Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City is in charge of arrangements. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. LEONE E. DALE CHARLES CITY - Leone Emma Dale, 85, of Charles City, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Hospice Care at Charles City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. with the Rev. Paul N. Wilcox officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Charles City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Monday at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home. The family requests memorials be made to Home Health Care of Charles City or Hospice of North Iowa. Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211 |
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