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Published online June 11,2003
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. TILLIE B. AKERS CLARION - Tillie Bernice Akers, 95, of Clarion, died Monday (June 9, 2003) at the USA Healthcare Center in Clarion. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Willim Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, with the Rev. Stan Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Holmes Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Thursday at the funeral home. Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233. RAYMOND E. EEKHOFF KANAWHA - Raymond E. Eekhoff, 77, of Kanawha, died Monday (June 9, 2003) while on a fishing trip in northern Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church in Kanawha with the Rev. Chuck Walton officiating. Burial will be in Wright Christian Reformed Church cemetery near Kanawha. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha and one hour prior to services at the church. Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 762-3211. WAYNE S. HAGEN TITONKA - Wayne Sheldon Hagen, 92, of Titonka, died Tuesday (June 10, 2003) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wesley, with Father Daniel Geeving officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka with a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a 6:30 p.m. vigil service. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 928-2735. ALAN LEE HENRIKSEN RENWICK - Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday at the United Methodist Church in Renwick, with the Rev. Karen Dearchs, officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Alan Lee Henriksen was born on July 15, 1943, at Jefferson, Iowa, to LaVerne and Alice (Studeman) Henriksen. He received his early education in Renwick, Iowa, graduating from the Boone Valley High School in 1961. Alan attended Jr. College in Eagle Grove, Iowa for two years, then attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa for a time. Alan graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa in 1967, with a B.A. Degree. He taught school in Rolfe, LuVerne and the Corwith-Wesley High School in Corwith. While in education, Alan was the chief negotiator for the LuVerne Education Association. After his father's death, Alan took over the family farm near Renwick and continued teaching for the next few years. Alan gave up teaching, but continued farming until his retirement. Alan was a member of the United Methodist Church in Renwick. He was the former President, Board Member and Secretary of the Boone Valley REC and was on the Board of Directors of the Gold Eagle Cooperative. Alan was also on the Wright County FSA Committee. Alan enjoyed farming, not only as an occupation, but as a hobby. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed watching the wildlife around the farm. He enjoyed watching all kinds of sports, especially the Cubs, Hawkeyes and Cyclones. He also enjoyed figuring the markets and making investments. Alan was very proud of all of his students and was very happy when they would come and visit, or see him on the street and tell him about their accomplishments. Alan died on Monday (June 9, 2003) at the Wright County Medical Center in Clarion, at the age of 59. Alan is survived by his sister, Janice Feustel, husband Mark, and their sons, Todd, Troy and Jonathan, of Mason City. Also surviving are his brother-in-law, Bob Gunderson, of Fort Dodge; two nephews, Robbie Gunderson and wife, Robyn, and their children, Allyson, Laura, and Erik Gunderson; one niece, Stacy Gunderson and a special friend, Helen Townsend. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Judy Gunderson. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 824-3465. GAIL E. LAMB MASON CITY - Gail E. Lamb, 88, of 711 16th St. S.E., died Tuesday (June 10, 2003) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. (641) 423-2372. MATTHEW MITCHELL CHARLES CITY -Matthew Mitchell, 28, of 801 Beck St., Charles City, died Sunday (June 8, 2003) of natural causes at a friends home in Charles City. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with the Rev. Brian Shepley, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wilton and St. Andrews Catholic Church in Blue Grass, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, with a rosary being recited by St. Catherine's Circle at 5:30 p.m. and a vigil scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. BERNIECE R. PALS THORNTON - Berniece R. Pals, 87, 305 Larch St., Thornton, died Monday (June 9, 2003) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 400 Larch St., Thornton, with the Rev. Robert Hetrick officiating. Interment will be at the Meservey Cemetery in Meservey. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake and one hour before the service on Thursday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Berniece R. Pals Memorial Fund. Berniece Rachel (Lamb) Pals, the third child of William L. Lamb and Emma (Schultz) Lamb, was born April 16, 1916, in Poweshiek County at Malcom, Iowa. She attended school there and in 1935 she went to work for Morris and Schultz Glove Factory in Grinnell. After four years she quit and married Stanley Pals on Nov. 30, 1939 and moved to Thornton. To this union were born two sons. She helped with her husband's trucking business for over 26 years, until his death in 1971. Survivors include one son Kenneth Pals of Thornton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; and one son, Charles; her parents; three brothers and one sister. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. GENE ALLEN REYERSON NORTHWOOD - Gene Allen Reyerson, 63, of Rockford, Ill., formerly of Northwood, died Thursday (May 15, 2003) in Rockford. Graveside memorial services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood, with the Rev. Allan J. Stoa of First Lutheran Church in Northwood officiating. Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements. Gene Allen Reyerson was born on Oct. 15, 1939, the son of Adolph and Grace (McGerra) Reyerson in Silver Lake. Gene worked for General Motors in Southgate, Calif., and also worked for International Minerals and Chemicals in Mason City. Gene loved to travel and do car body restoration. Gene is survived by his two sisters, Patty Arispe, of Mason City, and Cheryal Bottleman and her husband, Duwayne, of Northwood; as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, paternal and maternal grandparents, four brothers, Norance, Russell, Laverne, and Roger; and two sisters, Bonnie and an infant sister Dorothy. Conner Colonial Chapel. (641) 324-1543. ROBERT CHARLES ROEGNER PLYMOUTH - Robert Charles Roegner, 84, of Plymouth, formerly of Geneva, died Monday (June 9, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ackley, with Father Jim Miller, officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with a 6 p.m. Scripture service. Robert Charles Roegner was born on April 21, 1919, in Faulkner, Iowa, to Charles and Emma (Peters) Roegner. He graduated from Geneva High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was united in marriage to Patricia O'Loughlin on June 17, 1949, in Geneva. He was a parts man for John Deere at McNames Patterson in Geneva. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Geneva. Robert loved to hunt, fish, go morel mushroom hunting, trapping, playing cards and spend time with his family and grandkids. He is survived by his son, Michael Roegner and his wife, Denise, of Plymouth; three sisters, Leona Woodley, of Ackley, Velma Warren, of Clear Lake, and Ruth Hofmeister, of Ackley; and grandchildren, Garrett, Tristan, and Casey Roegner. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two daughters, and two sisters. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232. ARLO F. SIENKNECHT GARNER - Arlo F. Sienknecht, 80, of Garner died Sunday (June 8, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. A flag presentation will be conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit. There will be no visitation. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements. Arlo Fred Sienknecht, the son of Fred and Laura (Goettsch) Sienknecht, was born Aug. 20, 1922, near Beaman, Iowa. He graduated from Gladbrook High School in 1939 and the American Institute of Business in 1942. On Nov. 20, 1942 he entered the U.S. Army and served his country in World War II as a pilot in the European Theatre. He was honorably discharged in November of 1945. On Aug. 25, 1948 he married Opal Arlene Stauffer. They lived in Lincoln, Iowa until 1962 when he became the manager of the Farmer's Co-op in Garner. In 1967, he purchased the Garner Farm Supply Store, which he continued to own and operate until retiring in 1993. He was an enthusiastic pilot, golfer and baseball fan. He was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner, Garner Lions Club and the Garner VFW and American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Opal, of Garner; two sons, Gay Stauffer of Waterloo and Richard Stauffer of Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, Leon Sienknecht of Gladbrook and Wayne Sienknecht and his wife, Mae, of Gladbrook; two grandchildren, Jodi Murray and her husband, Bill, of Wenatchee, Wash. and Jay Stauffer of Portland, Ore.; three great-grandchildren, Alex, Matthew and Jessica; a sister-in-law, Ellen Sienknecht of Gladbrook and a friend, Marlene Stauffer of Portland, Ore. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Clayton and Vincent Sienknecht; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Lou and Bernice Sienknecht. Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. CLARENCE O. HANSEN FOREST CITY — Clarence O. Hansen, 89, of Forest City, died Tuesday (June 10, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Platte City Cemetery in Platte, S. D. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City and one hour prior to services Friday at the church. Clarence O. Hansen was born on Feb. 8, 1914, at Platte, South Dakota, the youngest of eight children to Claus and Marie (Fridell) Hansen. He was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Platte, and married Ilah M. Beltman of Platte on Jan. 8, 1936. In 1946 he founded the Platte Airport and for 16 years managed it and taught flying through the G.I. Bill. He was a bulk truck driver for Mobil Oil Co. of Platte, a mechanic for Roy Berguson of Platte, A & R Import Motors in Rapid City, and retired after 15 years from Winnebago Industries in Forest City. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Forest City, a member of the Civil Air Patrol, AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association) EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) and built his own Fly Baby Airplane. In 1996 he was inducted into the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame in Spearfish, S. D. He is survived by his wife, Ilah, of 67 years; two children, Ken (Joan) Hansen of Forest City, Iowa, Verla (Ron) Kamykowski of Stickney, Ill.; five grandchildren, Glenn (Crystal ) Kamykowski, Kristi (Jim) Teolis, Susan (Greg) Geitzenauer, Kevin (Jaime) Hansen and Annette Hansen; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Elizabeth Cool, Erma Weldin and Ella Wilcox of Platte, Adeline Johnson of Naugatuck, Conn., Edith Johnson of Yankton, S.D.; and brothers, Edwin Hansen of Seattle, Wash. and Herbert Hansen of Platte. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685. EVA A. KINGLAND FOREST CITY — Eva A. Kingland, 86, of Minneapolis, Minn. died Tuesday (June 10, 2003) in St. Anthony, Minn. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be at Elim Cemetery in rural Fertile. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Eva A. Kingland was born on a farm in Winnebago County, Iowa, on Feb. 4, 1917, the daughter of Joseph and Emma (Hanson) Kingland. She received her education in rural schools in Mt. Valley Township and graduated from Waldorf Academy. She attended business school in Omaha, Neb., then worked for Standard Oil Company in Chicago, Ill. The major part of her career was spent working as an accountant for the J. C. Penney Company in Minneapolis, then Pittsburgh. About three years ago, Eva returned to the Twin Cities area to be near family. She enjoyed traveling, sports, puzzles and many other activities. Over the years she took trips to Europe, Hawaii and throughout the United States. She faithfully watched her favorite sports teams on television. At the assisted living center she participated in crafts programs and loved doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Eva is survived by two brothers, Oral Kingland and his wife, Alice, of Forest City, and Quinten Kingland and his wife, LuVerna, of Longmont, Colo.; two sisters, Rachel Holland, of Mason City and Emilie Conklin and her husband, Allan, of New Brighton, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Alice Kingland, of Forest City; and several nieces and nephews. Eva was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Kennes Kingland; and brother-in-law, Gustav Holland. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685. WILLIAM M. ‘BILL’ WHITE MASON CITY — William M. “Bill” White, 88, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Monday (June 9, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. After services at the cemetery the family invites friends to join them for lunch and a time of fellowship at the home of Mike and Marianne White, 41 Kentucky Ct. S.E. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with a Scripture wake service at 6 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the William M. White Memorial Fund. Bill was born Nov. 22, 1914, in Des Moines, Iowa to William and Antonette (Rodwell) White. He graduated from Holy Family High School in 1931. Bill was united in marriage to Bonnilyn Cookman on May 11, 1940, in Des Moines. Bill owned and operated Standard Oil gas stations in Mason City for many years. Bill was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Moose Lodge in Mason City and the Lunker Club, which was a group of men that took fishing trips to Canada for many years. He also belonged to a morning coffee club called the North End College of Knowledge and they enjoyed discussing the world events of the day. He is survived by one son, Mike (Marianne) White of Mason City; one daughter, Sue (Dick) Pech of Ogden, Utah; four grandchildren, David (Gina) Pech, Jacqueline (John) Russo, Christopher (Stefanie) Pech, and Kathleen (Michael) Mora; and nine great-grandchildren, Mitchell and Josh Russo, Jackson and Rylee Pech, Bianca and Grace Mora, and Braydon, Madison, and Isabella Pech. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bonnilynn; and one brother, Joseph. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. Published online June 12,2003 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. ANNA FIDELIS KUNZ WESLEY — Anna Fidelis Kunz, 94, of Wesley, died Monday (June 9, 2003) at Middleton, Wis. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Wesley. Visitation will begin after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley, with a prayer service at 11 a.m. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Wesley is in charge of arrangements. (515) 679-4453. GAIL ELMER LAMB MASON CITY — Gail Elmer Lamb, 88, of 711 16th St. S.E., died Tuesday (June 10, 2003) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with a Scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. Gail was born in Iowa City on March 7, 1915, the son of Elmer Frank and Helen (Elliot) Lamb. In 1935 he was a part of the historic C.C.C. Camp organization under President Franklin Roosevelt. His company number was #1755, stationed in Eldora, Iowa. His company did lots of highway work constructing parks, rest areas, etc. One in particular is the rest area just south of Iowa Falls on Hwy 65. His company also built the Pine Lake Dam in Eldora. Upon leaving the C.C.C. Camp he worked for Rudy Bay’s Bakery, The Sweetheart Bakery and Betsy Ross Bakery. On Aug. 31, 1940, he married Mary Pauline Nardicchio. In August of 1959, he started employment with the Mason City School system, working at Monroe Junior High until his retirement in 1978. Gail had many interests and loved to have fun in whatever he did. He was a very good billiards player, and avid golfer. His golfing triumph was a hole-in-one at Oak Hills Golf Course on July 7, 1999. He also had a love for cars and the activity of keeping a car looking show room perfect and running equally as good. He took care of everything he owned right by the book. He loved music, and loved to dance and listen to music as often as possible. He took particular interest in his nephew’s music career and was his number one fan. Gail loved Nashville and the fancy stage jackets worn by the stars and all the guitars. He loved his family and friends and they loved him. He was always game for a new adventure with them. Gail is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Lamb, of Mason City; one sister, Jackie Harr, of Davenport; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Danny; his parents; his brother, Louis Paul and three sisters, Pauline Clifford, Marietta Piatt and Donna Rowley. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. DORA ANN MUNIZ OMAHA, Neb. — Dora Ann Muniz, 55, of Omaha, died Monday (June 9, 2003) at Omaha. She was preceded in death by parents, Celestino and Rosa Abrego; sister, Elizabeth; and brother, Moses. She is survived by husband, Vincent Sr.; daughter and son-in-law, Bernadette and David Horst; sons, Vincent Jr., and Alberto E.; grandchildren, Emily and Lauren Horst, and Noah Muniz, all of Omaha; brothers and sisters, Tony Abrego Jr., Sunny Abrego, Gloria Fernandez, Pat Abrego, Marion Abrego, Frances Genschel, Tim Abrego, Emily Abrego, David Abrego, John Abrego, and Rosie Sanchez; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church in Omaha. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Crosby Burket Swanson Golden Colonial Chapel. Memorials sent in care of the family, Vincent Muniz Sr., 12829 Valley Street, Omaha, NE. 68144. Crosby Burket Swanson Golden Colonial Chapel, 11902 W. Center Road in Omaha, Neb. (402) 333-7200. ELLEN M. PETERSON MASON CITY — Ellen M. Peterson, 81, of Mason City, died Friday (June 6, 2003) at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charge of arrangements. Ellen May Hickling was born Aug. 1, 1921, the daughter of Alva and Edith (Atkinson) Hickling. She graduated from Mason City High School and on May 27, 1949 she married Telford “Ted” Peterson in Albert Lea, Minn. The couple lived in Mason City most of their lives. Ellen was a member of the First Christian Church. She enjoyed photography and loved dogs, especially her bulldogs. Ellen is survived and lovingly remembered by her brother, Wesley Hickling, of Mesa, Ariz.; her sisters-in-law, Phyllis Killian of Mesa, Ariz., and Mrs. Adler Peterson of Mason City; and brother-in-law, Roy Peterson, of Mason City. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Ted; and her parents. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. BETTY A. STANBROUGH BRISTOW — Betty Ann (Brunner) Stanbrough, 76, of 509 Main St., died Tuesday (June 10, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date. There will be no visitation. Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457. VIRGINIA MAE RINKER PERRY — On Sunday (June 8, 2003) at 7:30 p.m., Virginia Mae (Whiton) Rinker, of Perry, Iowa, joined her husband, Harold, and infant daughter, Susan. Her daughter, Julie, and son-in-law, Mike, were at her side. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Perry, with the Rev. Mel Roblee officiating. Burial will be at Violet Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. “Celebration of Virginia’s Life” will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Hotel Pattee to reminisce with her family. Virginia was born in Boone County, Iowa, Jan. 25, 1926, to Russell Rufus Whiton and Winifred Viola (Sayles) Whiton. While growing up on a farm, she attended Liberty country school and graduated from Rippey High School in 1944. Virginia spent most of her life in Perry. She met her husband, Harold Rinker, while working at Fick’s Ready to Wear, a ladies clothing store in Perry. Harold worked at the neighboring men’s store, Stern & Fields. They met when the men’s store ran out of sacks and Harold went to Fick’s to borrow some. They were married Sunday, Oct. 3, 1947, at the First United Methodist Church in Perry. His health failing, Mr. Fick sold the store to the Rinkers. Virginia’s Ready to Wear opened Feb. 15, 1949, and remained at 1207 Second Street for nearly 40 years. Harold & Virginia both loved Perry and were grateful for their loyal employees and customers who shopped at their store. After several attempts, a child, Susan Diane, was stillborn in December of 1953 and their spirits were shattered. Joyfully, on Dec. 12, 1957, another daughter, Julie Rene, was born. A local businessman painted “It’s A Girl” on their store window. Many relatives, close friends, and customers rejoiced with the Ringers. During the years, Harold & Virginia were involved in many Perry promotions “Midnight Madness” and “Ridiculous Days” were memorable events. From the mid-60’s to early 70’s, Virginia’s hosted a Teen Board for area girls. Acceptance to the Teen Board was based upon application, scrutinized by the Rinkers. Reputation was important — girls on the Teen Board represented their store. To be a member of Virginia’s Teen Board was an honor and portrayed the character of those selected. Monthly meetings included instruction on grooming, poise, and apparel, as well as upcoming fashion trends when the Rinkers returned from fashion markets in Chicago, Des Moines, & Minneapolis. The Rinkers held the local franchise for the Miss USA/Miss Universe pageant. While other retailers helped sponsor the Miss Perry Contest, Virginia & Harold were instrumental in its success. With Harold as emcee, Virginia worked backstage with the contestants who modeled clothing and shoes from local businesses. One Miss Perry winner was crowned Miss Iowa and attended the Miss USA pageant — a real thrill for the Rinkers and the citizens of Perry. Throughout the years, the Rinkers were involved in many Perry organizations including Toastmasters, Elks, Masons, and Eastern Star. At age 21, Virginia became a member of Eastern Star and remained a member throughout her life, becoming a 50-year member in 1997. Virginia also held several key positions in professional organizations including Perry Soroptomist Club and the Perry Business & Professional Women’s Club. She was a graduate of the Dale & Dorothy Carnegie courses and member of many retailing associations and the Perry Chamber of Commerce. She was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church. When the railroad left Perry in the 1970’s, the Rinker’s business survived. But the farm crisis of the early 80’s was too much for Harold. Concerned that they would lose their lifelong business, home, and savings, he spiraled into a deep depression and took his life on Dec. 13, 1982. After thoughts of selling the business, Virginia prayed the support of her loyal customers and staff would see her through. She continued operating the clothing store until retiring in August, 1988. The stress of Harold’s passing, the continuation of running the store while maintaining her home wore on Virginia. In 1998, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. At Julie’s insistence, she came to live with Julie and her family in Mason City who hoped for many years of togetherness. However, in January of 2000, Virginia required the attention only a nursing home could give. Her memory declining rapidly, the hopes for stories and reminiscing of the past were gone. Virginia’s final two and a half years were spent at the Manly Nursing & Rehab Center in Manly, Iowa, another small railroading community. Virginia kept her sweet disposition — usually smiling and tapping her feet when the polka music played. Virginia was blessed to find such a place with caring staff, cleanliness, and good food. Virginia’s love for life centered around family, friends, and good food. She loved to laugh and gave great hugs. She had an enormous sweet-tooth. She loved chocolate. She is survived by her daughter, Julie and favorite son-in-law, Mike Lind, and two grandchildren, Brandon & Dominique Lind, all of Mason City; two brothers Don Whiton and wife, Jo, of Des Moines, and Gale Whiton and wife, Bev, of Perry; three sisters-in-law, Eleanor Whiton and Eldora Whiton both of Perry; and Shirley Whiton McDougal and husband, Dale, of Urbandale; and many wonderful nieces and nephews, whom she cherished. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Susan; her husband, Harold; her brothers, Thurlow, Roland, and Lloyd; and sister, Sylvia. Hastings Funeral Home, (515) 465-4691. WILLIAM M. ‘BILL’ WHITE MASON CITY — William M. “Bill” White, 88, of 302 Second St. N.E. died Monday (June 9, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. After the services at the cemetery the family invites friends to join them for lunch and a time of fellowship at the home of Mike and Marianne White, 41 Kentucky Ct. S.E. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with a Scripture wake service at 6 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the William M. White Memorial Fund. Bill was born Nov. 22, 1914, in Des Moines, Iowa to William and Antonette (Rodwell) White. He graduated from Holy Family High School in 1931. Bill was united in marriage to Bonnilyn Cookman on May 11, 1940 in Des Moines. Bill owned and operated Standard Oil gas stations in Mason City for many years. Bill was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Moose Lodge in Mason City and the Lunker Club, which was a group of men that took fishing trips to Canada for many years. He also belonged to a morning coffee club called the North End College of Knowledge and they enjoyed discussing the world events of the day. He is survived by one son, Mike (Marianne) White of Mason City; one daughter, Sue (Dick) Pech of Ogden, Utah; four grandchildren, David (Gina) Pech, Jacqueline (John) Russo, Christopher (Stefanie) Pech, and Kathleen (Michael) Mora; and nine great-grandchildren, Mitchell and Josh Russo, Jackson and Rylee Pech, Bianca and Grace Mora, and Braydon, Madison, and Isabella Pech. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bonnilyn; and one brother, Joseph. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. CLIFFORD ‘CLIFF’ T. FJETLAND FOREST CITY — Clifford “Cliff” T. Fjetland, 84, of Woden, formerly of Forest City, died Wednesday (June 11, 2003) at the Titonka Care Center in Titonka. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Theodore Gullixson officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Graveside Military rites conducted by Forest City American Legion Post 121. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City. Clifford “Cliff” T. Fjetland was born in Buffalo Center, Iowa on Oct. 27, 1918, the son of Carl and Julia (Dahl) Fjetland. He received his education in Elmore, Minn., and also in Leland, which is where he met his future wife. Cliff entered the US Army at Easter time in 1942 and served as a member of the Special Forces Division. He married Verlette Moen on Dec. 21, 1942 in San Luis Obisbo, Calif. Following his discharge from the service the couple made their home in Forest City and have lived here ever since. Cliff worked as a construction superintendent for Maynard Eames Construction and Les Nelson Construction for many years, retiring in 1978 to care for his wife. For 14 years the couple operated “Cliff’s Roller Rink” a portable roller skating rink that traveled between Forest City, Leland and Thompson. He was an avid Harley Davidson fan, owning several motorcycles over the years. He enjoyed automobiles and watching NASCAR and fulfilled a life-long dream when he received his Pilot’s License and began flying. After Verl’s death in 1995, he moved to Woden. Cliff enjoyed spending time with his family and going to auto auctions. He lost a valiant nine year battle with cancer and died on Wednesday (June 11, 2003) at the age of 84 years. Cliff is survived by his family, Collin and Carmen Fjetland of Woden, Virginia and Dennis Loux of Clear Lake, Lon and Roxann Fjetland of Clear Lake, Jay Fjetland of Clear Lake, daughter-in-law, Cindy (Fjetland) Balvanz of Forest City; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Verlette; a son, Jerry Fjetland; and a sister, Genevieve Hagen. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685. ESTHER F. HAHN CHARLES CITY — Esther F. Hahn, 95, died Sunday (June 8, 2003) at the Salsbury Baptist Home, where she had been a resident for 11 years. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. Solomon Odom, West St. Charles United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Flood Creek Cemetery, rural Rockford. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City. Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. HAROLD R. PIKE MASON CITY — Harold R. Pike, 93, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Tuesday (June 10, 2003) at Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Mr. Robert Orr, Gospel Hall, officiating. Interment will be 2:30 p.m. in Hitesville Cemetery, rural Kesley. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home and continue until time of services Friday. Memorials may be given to the Harold R. Pike Memorial Fund. Harold was born July 11, 1909, in Worth County, the son of Walter and Isabel (Kvale) Pike. He graduated from Otranto High School. He married Pearl Naber on May 11, 1929, in Austin, Minn. On Jan. 6, 1938, he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior. Harold lived in Mitchell County for 25 years, and Franklin County for 35 years where he was active in farming. He and his wife moved to Mason City in May of 1993. He was a member of the Aredale and Mason City Gospel Hall. Harold is survived by his children, Darell Pike of Nora Springs, Dean Pike and wife, Anna, of Houston, Texas, Roy Pike and wife, Shirley, of Mason City, Loy Pike of Mason City, Paul Pike and wife, Emily, of Ocala, Fla., Sharon Uhlenhopp and husband, Lynn, of Cedar Falls, Patsy Crowe and husband, John, of Surrey, B.C., Canada, and Shannon Miller and husband, Tom, of Ocala, Fla.;, sisters, Dorothy Naber of Mason City, Alice Olson of Northwood, Thelma DeLaney of Austin, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn Pike of St. Ansgar, and Marvylene Pike of Joice; 27 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Pearl; three brothers, Archie, Guy and Roy; three sisters, Truly, Elmo and Lucy; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. DARREL E. RAWHOUSER RICEVILLE — Darrel Edward Rawhouser, 56, of Riceville, died on Wednesday (June 11, 2003) at his home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Riceville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Michael Carey officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville. Linstrom Funeral Home, (641) 985-2242. Published online June 13,2003 VERNON WINTERS ALDEN — Vernon Winters, 73, of Alden, died Thursday (June 12, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel, 1521 Washington Ave. in Iowa Falls. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his wife, LaVine Winters, 312 Water St., Alden, IA 50006. Linn’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 648-2569. EMMA I. WILKINS MASON CITY — Emma I. Wilkins, 87, of Mason City, died Wednesday (June 11, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Thomas Healey, Chaplin at Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Inurnment will be at Memo-rial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. MARIE RUBENDALL CLARION — Marie Rubendall, 85, of Clarion, died Wednesday (June 11, 2003) at the USA Health Care Center in Clarion. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Clarion Church of Christ in Clarion, with the Rev. Tim Platt offici-ating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Willim Funeral Home, 602 N. Main in Clarion and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233. CHARLOTTE E. LEAMAN MASON CITY — Charlotte E. Leaman, 97, of Mason City, died Thursday (June 12, 2003) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. ELLIS ‘JIM’ JAMES JESSEN NEW RICHLAND, Minn. — The funeral services for Ellis “Jim” James Jessen will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Church of All Saints Catholic Church in New Richland, Minn. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the New Richland American Legion and Waseca VFW. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 7 p.m. today at the Friedrich Funeral Home in New Richland and one hour before services on Saturday at the church. Jim died Wednesday (June 11, 2003) at Waseca Medical Center in Waseca, Minn., at the age of 79. Jim was born in Everly, Iowa, on Feb. 4, 1924, the son of George and Alice T. (Fell) Jessen. He was a 1941 graduate of Everly High School. In 1943, Jim spent nine months going to college in Lincoln, Neb. with the Army Engineers program. Then from February of 1943 to November of 1945, while serving in World War II, he was sent to Combat Infantry 44th Division Company E of the 72nd. He was wounded in France and received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. From 1945 to 1948, Jim attended Iowa State University. On Aug. 19, 1947, Jim was united in marriage with Annette “Ann” Edwards in Decorah, Iowa. They are members of Church of All Saints where Jim was active in many of its functions. Jim was city engineer for the City of New Richland for 20 years and also worked for Jones, Hough and Smith Engi-neering for 40 years. He also farmed in Waseca and Freeborn Counties for 50 years. From 1974 to 1990, Jim held the position of Minnesota LICA Executive Secretary. Jim was a life member of the Waseca VFW and a member of the New Richland American Legion. He donated his time to the construction engineering of the New American Legion Building and Community Center in New Richland. Jim and his wife, Ann, have taken a great interest in the community and have invested in and built an apartment build-ing in New Richland. In 1990 they received the Minneosta LICA Lifetime Member Achievement Award. Jim is survived by his wife, Ann, of New Richland, Minn.; nine children, Geoffrey (Patricia) Jessen, of New Richland, Minn., Terri (Richard) Sullivan, of Alexandria, Va., Janann (Stanley) Cummings of St. Albans, Vt., Vicki (Roger) Windfeldt of Eden Prairie, Minn., Dr. James (Sandi) Jessen, of Mankato, Minn., Charles Jessen, of Mill Valley, Calif., Stacie (John) Nowak, of Morgan Hill, Calif., George (Jayne) Jessen, of Mason City, Iowa, and Julie (Greg) Sticha, of Burnsville, Minn.; many grandchildren; special nephew, Dr. Richard (Rose) Edwards, of Rochester, N.Y.; one brother, Gerald (Kay) Jessen, of Cheyenne, Wyo.; twin sister, Elaine (Edward) Scribbins, of Webster City, Iowa; nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alice Jessen; one brother, Paul. HENRY ALFRED SCHMIDT MANLY — Henry Alfred Schmidt, 71, of Manly, died Thursday (June 12, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be 1 p.m Saturday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, with the Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. today at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly, and one hour prior to services at the church. Henry Alfred Schmidt was born on Dec. 19, 1931, in rural Worth County near Plymouth, the son of Alfred and Tena (Wirtjes) Schmidt. He attended and received his education in the rural Grafton and Fertile grade schools, graduating from Manly High School in 1950. He was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Lifka on June 4, 1957, in Grafton. After completing his schooling, he began working for Fullerton Lumber Company and Manly Produce. Henry was self employed in the trucking business and also drove a bulk milk truck for Tri State Company in Wiscon-sin, and for the Lake Mills Co-op until his retirement. After his retirement he helped Carroll Nelsen in rural Osage with his farming. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and camping. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. He also served as a Manly volunteer fireman for over 25 years and was the acting Fire Chief upon his retirement from the fire department. He also belonged to the Osage SAMs Camping Club. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Ruth Ann Schmidt, of Manly; five children, Roxana Johnson and her husband, Ken, of Mount Clemons, Mich., Randy Schmidt and friend, Judy, of New Port Ritchie, Fla., Ranell Schmidt of Rich-field, Minn., Rodney Schmidt and his wife, Judy, of Richfield, Minn., and Rex Schmidt and friend, Carol, of Belle-view, Neb.; five grandchildren, Andrew, Megan, and Ann Schmidt, Taren Denny, and Jena McJunkins; a brother, Richard Schmidt and his wife, Helen, of Osage; two sisters, Dorothy Mensch and Sharon Sanderson, both of Manly; as well as other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Tena (Wirtjes) Schmidt; a brother, Dennis Schmidt; and two sisters, Dorothea Schmidt and Viola Bentzen. Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242. Posted online June 14,2003 Funeral arrangements are incomplete at
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in
Forest City. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641)
585-2685. She was preceded in death by her maternal
grandparents and paternal grandparents. MARK G. MENNEN DECATUR, Ala. — Mark G. Mennen, 49, of
Decatur, Ala., formerly of Mason City, died
Thursday (June 12, 2003). Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
in Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory,
(641) 423-0924. DONALD F. UEKER MASON CITY — Donald F. Ueker, 81, of 501 S.
Kentucky Ave., died Friday (June 13, 2003) at
the Heritage Care Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania
Ave., Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory,
(641) 423-0924. Posted online June 15, 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. GREGORY SCOTT BARLOON ELDON, Mo. — Gregory Scott Barloon, of Eldon, Mo., and formerly of Forest City, Iowa, 39, passed away June 1 at his home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held June 9 at Grace Episcopal Church, Jefferson City, Mo. Gregory is survived by his two children, Brandon and Brittnae Barloon; father, Chuck and Hazel Barloon, Forest City; mother, Marg and Charlie Wright, Fairfield Bay, Ariz., two brothers, David and Kathleen Barloon and boys, Mason City; Jeff Barloon, Forest City; one sister, Brenda and Alan Smith and boys, Fairfield Bay, Ariz.; and numerous aunts and uncles. THORA G. BOMAN FOREST CITY — Thora G. Boman, 94, of Forest City, died Friday (June 13, 2003) at Muse-Norris Hospice in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, with the Rev. Gary Marzolf, pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, (641) 585-2685. JULIUS H. KNOP GARNER — Julius H. Knop, 97, died Friday (June 13, 2003) at Concord Care Center, Garner. His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Robert Bronson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church Monday. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner. Julius Herman Knop, the son of Gustav and Bertha (Schauland) Knop, was born Feb. 5, 1906, on a farm west of Ventura. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Garner. He attended school at St. John’s Parochial School and Hamilton Business College in Mason City. On Aug. 2, 1927, he married Emma Rose Rayhons at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church rectory in Duncan. They farmed east of Garner until 1955, when they retired and moved into Garner. Julius’s passion for life was exhibited in his woodworking, which he generously shared with family and friends. He truly enjoyed every opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren, family and friends. His home was always open to share his love for the Lord with all who entered. Many came to know Jesus Christ through his personal ministry. Julius became a resident of Concord Center in May of 1992 where his ministry continued. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner. Julius is survived by his three sons, Harold Knop and his wife, Ruth, of Ventura, Ronald Knop and his wife, Wilma, of Ventura, and Kenneth Knop and his wife, Virginia, of Houston, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Rose Kopacek and her husband, Vincent, of Britt, and Agnes Rayhons of Garner; a niece, Charlotte Kaster and her husband, Dick, of Ventura; and a nephew, Dick Clapper and his wife, Carolyn, of Ventura. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma, Nov. 11, 1995; his parents; an infant granddaughter, Cheryl Knop in 1951; and a sister, Alma Clapper and her husband, Lyle. Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. DELORES M. KRAMER ALGONA — Delores M. Kramer, 83, died Saturday, (June 14, 2003) at Algona Manor Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 218 S. Moore St., Algona, (515) 295-3731. CHARLOTTE E. LEAMAN MASON CITY — Charlotte E. Leaman, 97, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Thursday (June 12, 2003) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Bill Poland officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 today at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Charlotte E. Leaman Memorial Fund. Charlotte was born March 6, 1906, in Mason City, the daughter of Carl and Adeline (Abendroth) Blumenstiel. She graduated from Mason City High School in the class of 1923. She attended the Iowa Teachers College (now the University of Northern Iowa) for two years and received her primary education degree. She then attended Drake University and received her bachelor of science degree in education in 1951. She taught in the Mason City school system for some 40 years as a second-grade teacher at Grant Elementary School, retiring in 1964. She married Glenn R. Leaman on June 12, 1965, in Mason City. She was a life-long member of First United Methodist Church, the “Button Club,” ISEA and NEA. Charlotte was an avid gardener of flowers and vegetables, made loomed rugs, sewed clothes and household items, did knitting and some quilting. Charlotte is survived by her sister, Eleanor Johannsen, Mason City; nieces, Carol Bishop and her husband, Wally, Palisade, Minn., Marlene Rice and husband, Harlan, Rockwell, Betty Dahl, Manly, and Janice Rose, Mason City; nephews, Richard Johannsen and his wife, Lori, Sterling, Ill., and Thomas Rose and wife, Pam, of Mason City. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glenn in 1979; and sisters, Arlene Harris, Margaret Brown and Laura Jean Rose. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924 MARK G. MENNEN DECATUR, Ala. — Mark G. Mennen, 49, of 1700 Yorktown Circle S.W., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Thursday (June 12, 2003). Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th Street N.W., Mason City, with the Rev. Sarah Rohret Odoom officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and will continue one hour before services Monday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Mark G. Mennen Memorial Fund. Mark was born Aug. 31, 1953, in Mason City, the son of Richard and Dixie (Geiler) Mennen. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1971 and from Iowa State University in 1975. Mark worked as a chemical engineer for Monsanto for one and one half years in St. Louis, Mo., then moved to Alvin, Texas. He married Vickie G. Smidt in August of 1973. She preceded him in death in 1979. He then married Beckie Hood in 1981. In 1997 they moved to Decatur, Ala., where Mark worked for Solutia Inc. as lead engineer. He is survived by his wife, Beckie Mennen of Decatur, Ala., a daughter, Emily Chambers and husband, Byron, of Shawnee, Kan.; a son, Eric Mennen of Decatur, Ala.; stepdaughter, Keri Nelson of Decatur, Ala., grandchildren, Lauren and Tyler Chambers of Shawnee, Kan.; parents, Richard and Dixie Mennen of Mason City; brother; Paul Mennen of Chicago, Ill.; mother and father-in-law, James and Doris Patterson of Decatur, Ill., and many other family members. Mark was preceded in death by his first wife, Vickie; grandparents, Karl and Florence Geiler and Ecko and Florence Mennen. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 424-5469. DELORES (MRS. ORVAL) MILLER MASON CITY — Delores (Mrs. Orval) Miller, 81, formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (June 14, 2003) at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, Ill. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, (641) 454-2242. ANNA LORRAINE PHILLIPS ALGONA — Anna Lorraine Phillips, 85, died Saturday (June14, 2003) at Good Samaritan Center, Algona. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinty Lutheran Church, Algona, with the Rev. Steven Turner officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, (515) 295-3731. DALLAS ROWE OSAGE — Dallas Rowe, 86, of Osage, died Saturday (June 14, 2003) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Care Unit, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be at the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church Monday. Dallas was born Jan. 30, 1917, in St. Ansgar, the daughter of Emil and Sadie (Klein) Nack. She attended school in Mitchell. Dallas was united in marriage to Lester N. Rowe on Nov. 17, 1936. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage and helped with many church dinners and fund raisers for the building of the church. She was a member of the Esther Circle and served as chairperson, secretary, and treasurer. She was also a member of the Sunshine Club. Dallas enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening and growing flowers. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dallas is survived by her husband, Lester N. Rowe; two sons, Jerald Rowe and his wife, Pat, of Seward, Alaska, and David J. Rowe and his wife, Jane, of Osage; eight grandchildren, Brian Rowe, Leslie Altac, Donna Leffler, Lynn Swenson, Thyra Burke, Christopher Rowe, Mary Anna Rowe and Joseph Rowe; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Dean Nack of Osage; one brother-in-law, Alan Rowe and his wife, Phyllis, of Port Orchard, Wash.; three sisters-in-law, Alice Nack of Osage, Marvel Kubicek of Osage, and Kathleen Rowe of McGregor, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Sadie Nack; her brother, Donald (Bud) Nack; a sister, Dolores Nack Sipe; a sister-in-law, Rosella Nack; and a grandson, Jon David Rowe. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home (641) 732-3706. DUANE ‘DEWEY’ F. SEVERSON GARNER — Duane “Dewey” F. Severson, 76, died Saturday (June 14, 2003) at his home in Garner surrounded by his family. His memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. A flag presentation ceremony will be conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery Columbarium in Mason City. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with a scriptural wake service beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to St. Boniface Church Building Fund or Hospice of North Iowa. Duane “Dewey” Franklin Severson, the second of three children of Henry and Helen (Kudej) Severson, was born April 29, 1927, on a farm near Kanawha. He graduated from Kanawha High School in 1945. During World Was II, Dewey served his country in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Japan. On June 8, 1954, he married Helen Engstler at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. They made their home in Garner where Dewey was employed by the Hancock County Co-Op Oil Association for 37 years. Dewey and Helen also owned and operated the “R” Motel in Garner for twelve and a half years. He enjoyed his retirement with his family and friends. Dewey and Helen wintered in Weslaco, Texas, where he spent time with and helped the less fortunate in Progresso, Mexico. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner and the Garner VFW. Dewey is survived by his wife, Helen, of Garner; three children, Pat Gilbert and her husband, Larry, of Slater, and their three children, Angi, Nicholas and Stephanie; Kathy Teigland and her husband, Mike, of Clear Lake, and their four children, Anna and her husband, Lance, Michael, Laura and John, and Mary Klein and her husband, Jim, of Le Mars, and their four children, Matt, Michelle, Nathan and Emily; a sister-in-law, Gene Severson of Sioux City; and a brother-in-law, Don Benson, of Marshalltown; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Donald Severson; and a sister, Marilyn Benson. Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. LARRY DEAN STEINMAN ALGONA — Larry Dean Steinman, 69, died Friday (June 13, 2003) at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with the Rev. Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona. A rosary service will begin at 4:30 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731 IRMA A. THEOBALD STACYVILLE — Irma A. Theobald, 98, died Saturday (June 14, 2003) at Stacyville Community Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville. Burial will be in Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Visitation Catholic Church with a rosary at 7 p.m. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St., St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 713-4920. DONALD F. UEKER MASON CITY — Donald F. Ueker, 81, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave., died Friday (June 13, 2003) at Heritage Care Center, Mason City. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Scott Duffus, St. James Lutheran Church, officiating. Private family inurnment services will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Donald F. Ueker Memorial Fund. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. IRENE VANDERPLOEG KANAWHA — Irene VanderPloeg, 90, of Kanawha passed away Friday (June 13, 2003) at Westview Care Center in Britt. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Chuck Walton and Rev. Herman Gruis officiating. Burial will take place in the Amsterdam Township near Kanawha Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Kanawha and will continue one hour prior to services at the church Monday. Irene Vander Ploeg, the daughter of Albert and Jennie Eekhoff Vander Ploeg, was born July 29, 1912, near Kanawha, Iowa. Irene was educated in the Kanawha schools. She took care of her mother for many years and then worked for eight years at the Kanawha Nursing Home. Irene was a life-time member of the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, was a member of a sextet, and also a member of the Ladies’ Aid Society. Irene enjoyed sewing and many other crafts. She took pleasure in gardening and gave many floral bouquets she had arranged to her church for services. In 1996, Irene was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and had been a resident of Westview Care Center since 1998. Irene is survived by two sisters, Delia Delger of Kanawha and Ann Blank and her husband, Raymond, of Kanawha; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Sam and Herman, and three sisters, Trena Cooper, Gretchen Cooper and Esther VanderPloeg. Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 843-3839. JOHN L. ROGERS OSAGE — John L. Rogers, 72, of Osage, died Saturday (June 14, 2003) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Osage. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, (641) 732-3706. LAURINE RASMUS GARNER — Laurine Rasmus, 76, of Garner, died Saturday (June 14, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Robert Bronson officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. CHARLOTTE ANDERSON FOREST CITY — Charlotte Anderson, 81, of Forest City, died Friday (June 13, 2003) in Rochester, Minn. A funeral service will be held at 10:3 a.m.Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City. Charlotte D. Anderson was born Feb. 3, 1922, in Inwood, Iowa, to Helmer D. and Johanne (Silvertson) Moen, the third of seven children. On Nov. 4, 1943, she married Donald R. Anderson. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this fall. Charlotte graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City with an associate of arts egree and her teaching certificate. She taught in Iowa elementary schools at Milford Consolidated, Ventura, Estherville and the Iowa State University Campus School. Waldorf College was very special to Charlotte. She met her husband, Donald, when both sang in the Waldorf College Concert Choir under the legendary director Odvin Hagen. After relocating to Forest City in 1953, she rarely missed a concert and looked forward every year to the Christmas concert which always ended with the Concert Choir singing their signature song, “Beautiful Savior,” one of her favorites. Over the years, she delighted in listening to her sons, Steven and Rolf, future daughter-in-law, Anne Hilleson, and granddaughters, Bergen and Sarri Anderson, sing in the Waldorf Concert Choir. Charlotte will be remembered for her unshakable optimism and faith in Jesus Christ as her savior. She donated much of her life and time to the work of Immanuel Lutheran Church, serving on many circles, teaching Sunday school and helping in any way possible to further the mission of the church. She will also be remembered for her sewing and knitting talent. She became an expert in the art of knitting. Her sons and grandchildren will cherish the many intricate Norwegian sweaters she made for them over the years. Charlotte and Don both enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe. On several occasions, they lived near their ancestral roots in Stavanger, Norway, for periods of four months to a year at a time. One of the more special memories for Charlotte was when she traveled to Norway with her 69-year-old mother, Johanne, in 1965. They visited with many relatives and friends, toured family farms and other special sites. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Donald; son Steven (Los Angeles), son, Rolf and his wife, Anne (Forest City); her brother, Henry Moen (Inwood, Iowa); her sisters, June Katt (Humboldt, Iowa), Mary Anderson (Akron, Iowa) and Norma Jane Hanson (Inwood, Iowa), and her grandchildren, Bergen, Sarri, Liv and Geir Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Herman Moen; and a sister, Angeline (Moen) Hanson. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685 |
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