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.

JOHN W. TURNER

PLYMOUTH - John W. Turner, 48, of Plymouth, died of lymphoma Monday (March 3, 2003) at his sister's home in Des Moines.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Des Moines. Mr. Turner was cremated.

Saturday there will be a memorial visitation at Grandview Park Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home with a vigil and rosary beginning at 3 p.m.

John was born in Des Moines and had lived in Plymouth for more than 30 years. He was a Nutritional Service Supervisor for Mercy Hospital in Mason City. He received his culinary degree from Fontbonne University in St. Louis.

He was known for his love of animals, including rabbits, doves, chickens, cats and dogs. He was an award-winning rabbit breeder and member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association.

Mr. Turner is survived by his mother, Betty Turner of Des Moines; his companion, Gary Jensen of Plymouth; his sisters, Betty Lou Turner and Cathy Turner of Des Moines; his brother, Bill Turner of New Jersey; his nieces, Cindy Hernandez and Liz Lehman of Ankeny; and several other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Revoe Turner; his brother, Joe Turner; and his longtime companion, Marlin L. Long.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lodge, 4215 Lindell Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63108.

Grandview Park Funeral Home, (515) 265-1652.

DELMAR FREDERICK FISHER

LONE ROCK - Delmar Frederick Fisher, 91, of 308 Iowa St., died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at his home in Lone Rock.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at United Presbyterian Church, Lone Rock, with the Rev. Willis Nicholson and Donna Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Saturday, (515) 885-2521.

ROSAMOND S. (DRALLE) BRUNS

GREENE - Rosamond S. (Dralle) Bruns, 83, of 201 N. Fourth St., died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Leibe Care Center, Greene.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, with the Rev. Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, with a public scripture service beginning at 7:30. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.

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

GENE C. HULING SR.

BRITT - Gene C. Huling Sr., 74, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Britt with the Rev. Robert Dodge and Pastor Donna Steven officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, with full military rites performed by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church Saturday.

Memorials may be directed to the Gene C. Huling Sr. Memorial Fund.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 843-3811.

JOSEPHINE LOUISE MARIGA

BELMOND - Josephine Louise Mariga, 93, of Belmond, passed away Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond with the Rev. David Beckman officiating. Burial will be at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery near Belmond.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick Lane South, Belmond, with a parish rosary beginning at 5 p.m. and a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Belmond Ambulance Service or Belmond Public Library.

Josephine Louise was born Nov. 11, 1909, in Hubbard, Iowa, to Chas and Grace Ann Brown Mossman. She was the third of seven children. In 1910 the family moved to Iowa Falls and in 1920 to Rowan. Josephine graduated from Rowan High School in 1927.

Josephine was married on Sept. 25, 1928, at St. John's Catholic Church in Clarion. To this union two children were born, James E. and Barbara.

In 1938, the family moved to Belmond where Jo lived and worked. Josephine enjoyed playing bridge and golfing.

Jim and Jo were members of St. Francis Xavier Church in Belmond since 1938, where both have been active over the years.

Survivors include a son, James E. Mariga of Belmond; a daughter, Barbara Mariga Schiek and son-in-law, Fred Schiek, of Des Moines; two grandchildren, Mary Jo Schiek Youngberg and her husband, Scott, of Cedar Rapids, and Patricia Schiek of Minneapolis, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Heather, Justin and Amanda Youngberg; a sister, Gladys Bell of Gilliam, Mo.; a brother, Dean Mossman and his wife, Loretta, of Surprise, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Sr., in July of 2002; three brothers, and one sister.

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

JUSTINE LOUISE VODRASKA

LAKOTA - Justine Louise Vodraska, 87, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Kossuth Regional Health Care Center, Algona.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft, with the Rev. Paul D.Bormann officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Lakota.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, (515) 885-2521.

GUADALUPE ORTIZ

MASON CITY - Gualalupe Ortiz, 73, of 1109 Taylor Ave. N., died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Mercy Hospice Home in Johnston, Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, (641- 423-8676.

GERALD D. BESSMAN

HAMPTON - Gerald D. Bessman, 64, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, (641) 456-3232.

MARIAN G. MCNULTY

BELMOND - Marian G. McNulty, 96, a resident of St. Paul, Minn., a native of Belmond, and sister and aunt to many area residents, died Sunday (March 2, 2003) at Episcopal Church Home in St. Paul, Minn.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Father David Beckman and Deacon Nick Schmidt will be officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Belmond.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral Home, 575 South Snelling Ave., St. Paul, and from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st Street S.E., Belmond. There will be a 7 p.m. parish vigil service at the funeral home on Friday night. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the services at the church Saturday.

The family suggests memorials be directed to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or to the donor's choice.

Marian McNulty was born Sept. 7, 1906, in Belmond, the daughter of Thomas P. and Julia T. (McLaughlin) McNulty. She graduated from Belmond High School in 1925 and later graduated from Rosary College in Oak Park-River Forest near Chicago in 1929. She later moved to Minnesota where she lived in the Lake Harriet area of Minneapolis. Later following retirement, she made her home in the Inver Grove Heights and Highland Park areas of St. Paul.

Marian was a employee of the Minnesota Department of Labor Rural Credit Division for over 50 years.

Throughout her entire life she was an avid sports fan. She faithfully followed the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. She attended many games with her family and friends. She even enjoyed tailgate gatherings with her family and friends before many events. In later years, as her health and vision declined, she could be found in her favorite team's sports apparel listening to games on the radio.

Marian also enjoyed following the extra-curricluar activities that her nieces and nephews participated in. Family was always an important part of her life and she made many trips to visit her parents and other relatives over the years. Marian was very proud of her Irish roots and had been to Ireland twice and various other places during her years.

Her nieces and nephews will remember her bringing them candy and other gifts when she came to visit. Marian was a longtime member of St. Leo's Catholic Church in St. Paul.

Those left to cherish the memory of her life include her brother, Gerald McNulty and his wife, Donna, Belmond; nieces, Shannon McNulty, Santa Fe, N.M.,and Julie Castle, Tuscon, Ariz.; nephews, Tom McNulty and his wife, Diane, Naples, Fla., Mark McNulty and his wife, Marcia, Clear Lake, Dennis McNulty, Belmond, Cyndy McNulty, Belmond, and Ed McNulty, Minneapolis, Minn., Padraic Rowe and his wife, Barbara, North Oaks, Minn., Rory Rowe and his wife, Carol, St. Paul, Minn., Kelley Rowe and wife, Jean, St. Paul, Minn.; and cousin, Helen McNulty, Minneapolis, Minn.; and many loving great and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Madonna McNulty Castle and Patricia Rowe; and brothers, Donald McNulty, Father Ed McNulty, and Paul McNulty.

Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, IA 641-444-4474.

REBECCA KAY

MASON CITY - Rebecca Kay, 49, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at her home in Mason City.

Funeral arrangments are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, (641) 423-2372.

NICHOLAS J. 'NICK' GERHARDT

ALGONA - Nicholas J. "Nick" Gerhardt, 78, of 804 N. Minnesota St., formerly of Clear Lake, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Good Samaritan Care Center, Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with Monsignor Robert Hogan officiating. Interment will be at Clear Lake Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with a wake scripture service at 6:30 and a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary service at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to Rose For Life, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

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

LILLIAN SEVERSON

BELMOND - Lillian Severson, 89, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church west of Belmond.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Saturday.

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

ALVINA L. RUSLEY

LAKE MILLS - Alvina L. Rusley, 72, died at her home in Lake Mills Wednesday (March 5, 2003).

Funeral arrangements are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main, Lake Mills, (641) 592-0221.

DAVID LEROY AMSBAUGH

CLARION - David LeRoy Amsbaugh, 41, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at his home in Clarion.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Clarion United Methodist Church with Pastor LaVonne Kassa officiating.

There will be no visitation. Willim Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements, (515) 532-2233.

FRANCES ESPINOSA

MASON CITY - Frances Espinosa, 86, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.

Her funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Dennis Cahill and Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a rosary at 6 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Frances Espinosa Memorial Fund.

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

DONALD E. DEWALL

MASON CITY - Donald E. Dewall, 75, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

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

PUBLISHED Friday, March 7, 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.

ARLENE BERNICE AXIOTIS

HAMPTON — Arlene Bernice Axiotis, 77, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at her daughter’s home in Allerton, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church in Hampton with the Rev. Robert Orr officiating. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sietsema–Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Arlene Bernice Axiotis was born Aug. 30, 1925, in Mitchell County, Iowa, to Theodore Epple and Grace Naber. She attended country schools.

On Nov. 27, 1946, Arlene married Paul Axiotis. She was a homemaker.

She attended Hampton Gospel Hall and was a member of the Hampton Cemeterty Society.

Arlene is survived by her son, Timothy Axiotis and his wife, Georgia, of Larrabee, Iowa; a daughter, Ruth Shoup, and her husband, Bill, of Allerton, Iowa; two brothers, Wayne Epple and his wife, Lois, of Grants Pass, Ore., and Orrie Epple of Aredale; three sisters, Kathleen Harms of Muscode, Wis., Barbara Swieter and her husband, Harvey, of Hampton, and Lois Novah and her husband, David, of Highland, Wis.; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her partents, her husband; one son, Steven; two sisters, Jene Scott and Yvonne Scott; one brother, Ross; and one step-great-grandchild.

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

SONIA ANN BATES

OSAGE — Sonia Ann Bates, 64, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Osage, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be in Osage Cemetery.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and will continue one hour before services at the church Monday.

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

GERALD D. BESSMAN

HAMPTON — Gerald D. Bessman, 64, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

His funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hampton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, (641) 456-3232.

ROSAMOND S. (DRALLE) BRUNS

GREENE — Funeral services for Rosamond S. (Dralle) Bruns, 83, of 201 N. Fourth St., Greene, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene where there will be a public scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday one hour before services at the church.

Rosamond Sophia Dralle was born Aug. 27, 1919, in rural West Point Township, Butler County, a daughter of William and Pauline “Lena” (Kammeyer) Dralle, and died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at the Liebe Care Center in Greene of complications resulting from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).

She was baptized on Oct. 19, 1919, and affirmed her faith on April 28, 1935, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vilmar. She received her education at the Brushy Mound country school in Butler County.

On Dec. 11, 1938, she was united in marriage to Marvin F. Bruns at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church at Vilmar. She farmed alongside her husband southwest of Greene until their retirement in 1979. They moved to their new home in Greene in 1989 and became members of St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Above all, Rose loved her family and took pride in providing a comfortable home for them. She particularly enjoyed baking breads, cinnamon rolls and pies, a tradition she took time to hand down to her daughters and their families. She loved gardening, flowers and her many fishing trips to Canada with Marvin.

Her spirit and strong character made her a mentor and inspiration to many. She is fondly remembered for her singing, dancing, yodeling, storytelling and her sense of humor. Despite the struggles her disease presented, her strong faith allowed her to wear a smile and have a twinkle in her eye.

Those thankful for sharing her life are her three daughters and theirs spouses, Virginia and Don Feldman, Sandra and Gene Ross, and Judy and John Osier, all of Greene; 10 grandchildren: Robin (Duane) Majewski, Troy (Teresa) Feldman, Tim (Maria) Feldman, Todd (Teri) Ross, Traci (David) Zvokel, Tara Ross, Jon Osier, Jan (Tom) Muench, Jill Osier and Jess Osier; 12 great-grandchildren, Tyler and Melissa Majewski, Lisa and Jared Feldman, Brady, Kelsey, and Megan Feldman, Nicholas and Carter Ross, Christian and Kinsey Zvokel, and Dante Ross; one brother, Paul Dralle of Clarksville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, on July 27, 2002; her parents; three sisters, Minnie Kruse, Ida Heuer and Violet McNeilus, five brothers, Bill, Henry, Ervin, Siegfred, and Lawrence Dralle; and a great-grandson: Anthony Ross.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Rosamond S. Bruns Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

CHARLES M. BUNN

HUMBOLDT — Charles M. Bunn died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Union Cemetery in Humboldt. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt with the Rev. Clifton Ellerbeck officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt.

Charles McIntosh Bunn, the son of Charles M. and Dorothy (Keagy) Bunn was born June 1, 1936, in Clarion. He received his education at Clarion and following his graduation attended Buena Vista College and the University of Iowa. following his graduation He received his master’s degree from Southwest Missouri State University.

He was united in marriage to Marguerite (Muggs) Bunn on Sept. 1, 1957, at West Brook, Iowa. Mr. Bunn taught and coached in the school systems at Stoughton, Wis., Exira, Cresco and Grinnell before moving to Humboldt in 1974.

At Humboldt, he taught and coached track, football, baseball and basketball. Mr. Bunn led his boys track team to victory at the state track meet in 1995, and in 1998 he retired from teaching.

Mr. Bunn was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, duck hunting and supporting his grandchildren’s activities.

Mr. Bunn is survived by his wife, Marguerite (Muggs) Bunn of Humboldt; his children and their spouses, Julie and Larry Copeland of Grand Rapids, Mich., Michael and Pamela Bunn of Austin, Texas, Kimberly Bunn of Dallas, Texas, and James and Lisa Bunn of Bettendorf; grand-children, Ashley, Miranda and Tyler Copeland, Jared and Siara Bunn, and Cole, Zachary and Charlie Bunn; and a brother, Robert Bunn of Clear Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home, (515) 332-1321.

DONALD EUGENE DEWALL

MASON CITY — Donald Eugene DeWall, 75, of Mason City, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Young, Clear Lake Christian Church, officiating. Following services, the body will be cremated.

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

Memorials may be given to the Donald E. DeWall Memorial Fund.

Don was born Aug. 24, 1927, in Rolfe, Iowa, the son of John and Lydia (Reetz) DeWall. He graduated from Rolfe-Kanawha High School and served in the U.S. Army in Korea.

Don married Bonnie Lou Tweed Sept. 8, 1949, in Mason City. The DeWalls lived in Minneapolis for a short while before settling in the Mason City area.

Don owned and operated DeWall Construction in Mason City. He moved to North Liberty in 1994 and recently returned to Mason City.

He served as an Elder and Deacon in the Church of Christ, loved his family and his cat, Callie.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lou DeWall of Mason City; children, Nancy Fisher and husband, Stephen, of Hanlontown, John DeWall and wife,Barbara, of Cedar Rapids, Jeanne DeWall and her son, Justus, of Iowa City, Koni Rose and husband, Loel, of Greeley, Colo.; grandchildren, Amy Johnson and her husband, Russell, Erin Kalvig, Jody Hackbart and her husband, Jason, David Kalvig, Chad DeWall and his wife, Tina, Jeremy DeWall, Lisa DeWall, Curtis DeWall, Justus DeWall, Jocoby Rose and Cameron Rose; many great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Napoletano of Mason City, Lorraine Coulson and husband, Bill, of Little Rock, Ark.; and many nieces and nephews

Donald was preceded in death by his parents

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

FRANCES ESPINOSA

MASON CITY — Frances Espinosa, 86, of Mason City, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.

Her funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill and Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood– St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hogan–Bremer–Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, with a rosary at 6 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Frances Espinosa Memorial Fund.

Frances was born Oct. 4, 1916, in Hutchinson, Kan., one of seventeen children of Pablo “Paul” and Petra “Pat” (Olvera) Espinosa. The family moved to Mason City, where Frances attended Mason City Public Schools.

She devoted her life to caring for her parents and loved spending time with her many siblings, nieces and nephews. Frances also enjoyed dancing and was a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Frances is survived by four sisters, Josephine Chavez, Kathryn Espinosa and Susan Rubalcava and her husband, Eladio, all of Mason City, and Della Dix and her husband, Jerome, of Concord, Calif.; two brothers, Paul “Blackie” Espinosa and his wife, Mavis, and Lawrence Espinosa and his wife, Gladys, all of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mildred and Martha; and four brothers, Tony, John, Leo, and Floyd.

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

EVALYN ‘EVY’ FRITZ

ACKLEY — Evalyn “Evy” Fritz, 76, of Ackley, passed away Monday (March 3, 2003) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley, with the Rev. Michael Dack officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Linn’s Funeral Home’s Ackley chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of her husband, Martin Fritz, 827 Park Avenue, Ackley, Iowa 50601.

Linn’s Funeral Home, 1-800-464-2569.

NICHOLAS J. ‘NICK’ GERHARDT

ALGONA — Nicholas J. “Nick” Gerhardt, 78, of 804 N. Minnesota St., formerly of Clear Lake, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Good Samaritan Care Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave S., Clear Lake, with Monsignor Robert Hogan officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ward–Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with a wake scripture service beginning at 6:30 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus rosary service at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Rose For Life sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Nicholas John Gerhardt was born July 2, 1924, in St. Joseph, Mo., the son of Nicholas Frank and Anna Julia (Hoffman) Gerhardt.

He attended St. Joseph Cathedral School and was a 1942 graduate of St. Joseph Christian Brothers High School. Nick received a bachelor of arts degree from Tarkio College in Tarkio, Mo., and received his masters in education from Colorado State College in Greeley, Colo.

Nick was united in marriage to Shirley Mae Watson on Dec. 28, 1953, in Bethany, Mo. To this union were born five children.

Nick was a teacher and coach for 36 years and was an avid sports enthusiast and participant. As a youth, he was an All–City tackle in football for Christian Brothers High School, he played American Legion baseball against major leaguers-to-be Yogi Berra and Joe Garogiola, and he was a pitcher for several Missouri state fast-pitch softball tournament teams. He lettered in football and baseball while attending Tarkio College.

Nick coached several sports (cross country, football, boys and girls basketball, track and baseball) during his career. His greatest accomplishments as a coach probably happened during track season, as he coached many individual state champions in both Missouri and Iowa.

Nick served his country as a proud member of the United States Marine Corps and fought in several Pacific campaigns during World War II. He also served again during the Korean War. In recent years he enthusiastically attended Marine Corps reunions with his wife Shirley and renewed old friendships with his long-ago buddies.

Nick was a member of St. Cecelia Church in Algona and a former member of St. Patrick’s Church in Clear Lake. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years and was instrumental in forming a new Knights council in Clear Lake in 1981.

He served as Grand Knight for Clear Lake Council No. 7898 for its first two years of existence. Nick was a fourth-degree member and was honored in 1984 by the Iowa Knights of Columbus when he was named “Knight of the Year.”

An ever-growing family was always Nick’s focus in life. Family and work sometimes went together as his children were able to be “assistant helpers” on many of the teams he coached. Eighteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild always kept him busy at family gatherings, and he enjoyed going to their activities. Nick will always be remembered for his many interesting life experiences that he shared with family and friends.

Nick’s surviving family members include his loving wife, Shirley, of Algona; son Ronald and his wife, Paula, of Mason City and their family, Matthew (Megan), Scott (Carrie and son, Hunter), Benjamin (Candace), Jennifer and Katie; son Stephen and his wife, Janese, of Omaha, Neb., and their family, Emily, Hannah, Rebecca, Joseph and Sophie; son Christopher and his wife, Anita, of Algona, and their family, Patrick, Megan and Kelly; daughter Julia and her husband, Chris Richter, Kansas City, Mo., and their daughter, Olivia; son William and his wife, Amy, of Ankeny, and their family, Chelsea, Nicholas, Abagail and Michael; his brother, Jacob of St. Joseph, Mo., and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Anna; two infant brothers, Joseph and Matthew; and two sisters, Barbara and Annie.

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

AUGUST ‘GUS’ HARTWIG

BRADFORD — August “Gus” Hartwig, 86, of Bradford, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Surls Funeral Home, 505 Stevens St., Iowa Falls, with the Rev. David Gobeli officiating. Burial will be in Maynes Grove Cemetery, rural Bradford. Military rites will be performed by the Hampton Veterans Memorial Association.

Friends may call at from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

August was born Aug. 27, 1916, in Thornton, to Jesse and Lena (Smith) Hartwig. He attended rural Thornton schools. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945.

He was married to Virginia Zerbie on Sept. 11, 1942, in Mason City. The couple lived in Mason City for 14 years (1942-56) before moving to Bradford.

He managed the Iowa Falls Skating Rink floor for more than 25 years. He also did road maintenance for Franklin County for 27 years. From 1946–2002, he raised poultry. He was Poultry Superintendent for the Iowa State Fair for 47 years and belonged to numerous poultry clubs.

He was involved with the Iowa Falls Share Program and loved flowers, including the iris.

August is survived by two daughters, Anita Andersen of Coulter and Judy Branan of Mason City; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Minnie Gulick of Allison.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia; and a brother, Wesley Hartwig.

Surls Funeral Home, (641) 648-9554.

IVA NITCHER

MASON CITY — Iva Nitcher, 91, of Mason City and formerly of Manly, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring Street, Manly, with the Rev. Thomas Healey officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on today at the funeral home and will continue for one hour prior to the service Saturday.

Iva was born May 28, 1911, in northern Iowa, the daughter of John F. and Elizabeth (Shipley) Bassett. She grew up in the Hanlontown area, graduating from Hanlontown High School.

Iva was united in marriage to William Nitcher on Aug. 19, 1934, in Osage. They lived in the Otranto and London areas before moving to Manly in 1944.

Iva was a lifelong homemaker who took great care of her family and enjoyed cooking from scratch.

She is survived by four children, Richard Nitcher and his wife, June, of Mason City, Phyllis Kramer of Rock Island, Ill., James Nitcher and his wife, Connie, of Manly, and William Nitcher and his wife, LuLonie, of Manly; 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Iva was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.

ELFRIEDA OLTROGGE

GARNER — Elfrieda Oltrogge, 93, of Garner and formerly of LaPorte City, died Thursday (March 6, 2000) at Concord Care Center, Garner.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, (641) 923-2841.

GUADALUPE ‘LUPE’ ORTIZ

MASON CITY — Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Ortiz, 73, of 1109 N. Taylor Ave., died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Mercy Hospice Home in Johnston.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood–St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with a Spanish rosary at 6:30 and a scripture wake service to follow at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the services at the church Monday.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Guadalupe Ortiz Memorial Fund.

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

ALVINA L. RUSLEY

LAKE MILLS — Funeral services for Alvina L. Rusley, 72, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with the Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be at Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main, Lake Mills, and will continue one hour before the service at the church Saturday..

Alvina Louise Rusley was born July 24, 1930, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Paul and Adeline (Johnson) Beck. She was raised by her grandmother, Amanda Johnson, and uncle, Kenneth Johnson. She graduated from Clear Lake High School and Mason City Junior College, Mason City.

Alvina was united in marriage to Stanley Rusley on July 1, 1956, in Clear Lake. They lived and farmed on the family farm south of Lake Mills. She taught in the Hampton, Clear Lake, Forest City and Lake Mills school districts. At the time of the birth of their children, she decided to stay at home. Later in the 1980s she returned to the Lake Mills Community School as an elementary school aide.

Alvina served numerous officer positions in Ladies Aid and the Lydia Circle as well as Church Council, and she made many beautiful banners for the church sanctuary. She taught Sunday school and assisted with first year WOW after school program. For many years she was a 4-H leader for the Mount Valley Merrymaids.

Alvina had an artistic creative ability to her that was obvious in all her sewing, craft projects and later in years all the pieces of hardanger that she handmade. She was an excellent cook and made the best lefse. She always had a big garden, and she canned and froze many vegetables. She also had many garden and landscape flowers. She enjoyed shopping and going to craft shows. In the summer she enjoyed Tuesdays golfing with friends.

Alvina was a true farm wife, helping in any way that she could. Every fall — and even this last fall — Alvina was sure to be in the field helping with the fieldwork. She enjoyed her John Deere 4640 tractor with the power shift. In prior years when plowing was the preferred method, her thinking was the “blacker the better.” Her grandson Jace referred to her as his “M&M Gamma.”

Alvina passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at her home after a “never-give-up” courageous seven-year battle with cancer.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 46 years, Stanley; son, Steven, of Lake Mills; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Alan Johnson, of Lake Mills; grandson, Jace Johnson; aunt-in-law, Rachel Johnson of Manly; brother-in-law, Kermit Rusley of Leland, sisters-in-law, Thelma Bannon of Ballwin, Mo., and Helen and Jesse Chase of Mason City; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She is gone from our sight, but not from our hearts.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and special uncle, Kenneth Johnson.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, (641) 592-0221.

F. W. ‘BILL’ SCHORGL

MASON CITY — F. W. “Bill” Schorgl, 82, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

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

LILLIAN SEVERSON

BELMOND — Lillian Severson, 89, a resident of Belmond Health Care Center, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church west of Belmond with the Rev. Lowell H. Halvorson officiating. Interment will be in Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Saturday.

The family suggests memorials directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the donor’s choice.

Lillian Eldora (Haugen) Severson, the daughter of John and Christina (Pederson) Haugen, was born, baptized and confirmed in Plaza, N. D. Lillian attended Hiddenwood rural schools in Makoti, N. D.

In 1929 she moved to Belmond and was employed, doing general housekeeping. She later worked for many years at McBride’s Bakery in Belmond.

Lillian was united in marriage to Sanford Severson on Dec. 30, 1935, in Northwood, Iowa. Following their marriage, the couple farmed in the Belmond area until 1976 when they moved into the town of Belmond.

Lillian was a lifelong homemaker, devoted wife and life partner of more than 67 years, mother, grandmother and was known for her friendly smile and quiet, compassionate personality. She was a member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school and was an adviser for Luther League for a number of years. She held offices in W.E.L.C.A., was a member of the Altar Guild and a volunteer at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Lillian and Sanford enjoyed traveling, and had been on many trips to Hawaii, Seattle, Norway and various other places.

She had been a resident of the health care center since January 1999.

Those left to cherish the memory of her life include her husband, Sanford Severson, Belmond; son Larry Severson and his wife, Carol, and grandson, Scott Severson, all of Belmond; three sisters, Berniece Grunderson, MacIntosh, Minn., Esther Morgan, Phoenix, Ariz., and Doris Schlecht, Seattle, Wash.; and 21 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Olga Haugland, Seattle, Wash., Borghild Geldaker, Muskegon, Mich. and Jennie Shelly, Spokane, Wash.; four brothers, Chester Haugen, Blaine, Wash., Trygve Haugen, Makoti, N. D., Harold Haugen, Dows, Iowa, and Clifford Haugen, Plaza, N. D.

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

DOROTHY L. SWANSON

IOWA CITY — Dorothy L. Swanson, 79, of 8 Century St., Iowa City, died on Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a long illness.

A memorial service will be held in Florida later this year.

When Dorothy lived in Florida, she loved returning to their summer residence in East Lake Okoboji, where she was able to visit family and friends in her hometown of Mason City. In honor of their mother’s love to travel, her daughters, Judy and Ruth, will journey to St. Petersburg, Fla., with Dorothy’s urn for burial beside her husband, Leo Swanson Sr.

Her family includes her three children, daughters, Judy Swanson and Ruth Henry of Iowa City; a son, Patrick Swanson and his wife, Louise, of Palm Harbor, Fla.; granddaughters, Jessica Mienders and her husband, Jay, of Lakota, Jennifer and Ashley Swanson of Clearwater, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Samantha Mienders of Lakota; a brother, Donald Shinn, of Mason City; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Her parents and a son, Leo Swanson Jr., preceded her in death.

On-line condolences may be sent to Dorothy’s family through our Web site at www.gayandciha.com.

When someone you love, becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

Gay & Ciha Funeral & Cremation Service, (319) 338-1132.

DONNA R. MOORE

BODE — Donna R. Moore, 57, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Wilson Funeral Home in Livermore.

ALBERT A. LAMBERTSEN

HAMPTON — Albert A. Lambertsen, 69, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East Campus, Mason City.

His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Aredale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery in rural Geneva, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sietsema–Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Hampton Chapter.

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

GENE C. HULING SR.

BRITT — Gene C. Huling Sr., 74, of Britt died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Britt with the Rev. Robert Dodge and Pastor Donna Steven officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, with full military rites by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church Saturday

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Gene C. Huling Sr. Memorial Fund.

Gene Calvin Huling Sr., the son of Fern J. and Gladys M. (Nickerson) Huling, was born April 12, 1928, on the family farm south of Britt. He was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Stilson. Gene attended the rural schools of Boone Township and graduated from Britt High School in 1946.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.

On Jan. 2, 1949, he married Ivalou Steven at the Methodist Church in Britt. They farmed and raised their family in the Britt area until retiring from farming in 1992.

Gene and Ivalou were also foster parents for twenty years. Gene remained active during his retirement, delivering meat to people all over the Midwest.

He enjoyed fishing, gardening, pheasant hunting, watching sports and playing cards with anyone who would step to the table. He especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in their activities over the years.

He was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Britt, where he served in many positions and was a charter member of the United Methodist Men. He belonged to the Odd Fellows Protection Lodge No. 611, the Rebekah Lodge No. 334, Britt Senior Citizens, Hancock County Pork Producers board, Hancock County REC board and was a former 4-H leader.

Gene was proud to be a lifetime member of the Britt American Legion, where he held many offices locally, in the county and in the district. He was also a lifetime member of the Britt VFW.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ivalou of Britt; four children, Eulinda (Lin) Rasmussen and her husband, Don, of Britt, Gene (Calvin) Huling Jr. of Denmark, Iowa, Dave Huling and his wife, Judy, of Iowa City, and Gladys Radke and her husband, Tom, of Ulysses, Kan.; a special nephew and niece, Rick Steven and his wife, Barbara, of North Carolina and Dawn Tvedt and her husband, Randy, of Garner; grandchildren, Chad Rasmussen and his wife, Amie, Erik Rasmussen and his wife, Heather, Denise Metzger and her husband, Jason, Cory Rasmussen, Justin Huling, Jodie Huling, Jason Schwickerath, Jessica Libolt and her husband, Rob, Joshua Schwickerath, Jillian Schmillen and her husband, Kyle, Ben Steven, Brandy Steven, Caitlyn, Hunter and Connor Tvedt; great-grandchildren, Ella, Carter, Caleb and Megan Rasmussen; a sister, June Soma and her husband, David, of Britt; two brothers, Daryl Huling of Goodell and Gary Huling and his wife, Frances, of Britt; and many nieces and nephews. Gene also had a special love for all of his in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Ida Nickerson; his paternal grandparents, Byron and Susie Huling; his parents; two brothers, Dale and Marvin Huling; and a sister-in-law, Harriet Huling.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 843-3811.

JOSEPH R. HORN

CLARION — Joseph R. Horn, 89, of Clarion and formerly of Charles City, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at USA Healthcare Center in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home in rural Charles City. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens with military rites conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be from 8 to 9 a. m. until the time of service at the funeral home Saturday.

Memorials may be directed to USA Healthcare Center, Clarion.

Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home, (641) 228-2635

PUBLISHED Saturday, March 8, 2003.

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SONIA ANN BATES

OSAGE — Sonia Ann Bates, 64, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Muse- Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

She was born Aug. 28, 1938, in Osage, the daughter of Martin and Julie (Gunderson) Hultman. Her mother died when Sonia was 9 years old and she went to live with Amy Walling in Orchard. She graduated in 1956 from Orchard High School.

Sonia was united in marriage Dec. 22, 1956, to Gordon Bates at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage. They lived in Burchinal for 10 years before moving to a farm southwest of Osage where she spent the remainder of her life.

She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday 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 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and will continue one hour before services at the church Monday.

Sonia is survived by her husband, Gordon Bates of Osage; a daughter, Julia Bierbodt and her husband, Sterling, of Osage, and their children, Brandie, Douglas, Victoria and Jesse; a son, Todd Bates and Sherry of Osage and children, Ashley, Ethan, Jacob, Anna and Rebecca; one great-grandchild, Hannah; one sister, Gloria Thompson of Oregon; and many cousins and friends. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father and a brother, Don Cox

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

W.F. ‘BILL’ SCHORGL

MASON CITY —W.F. “Bill” Schorgl, 82, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mendon, Mo., with the Rev. Jerry Kaimann officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Mendon.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church Tuesday.

Memorials may be directed to the Bill Schorgl Memorial Fund.

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

REBECCA J. KAY

MASON CITY — Rebecca J. Kay, 51, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at her home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves, coordinator of Spiritual Care at Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Memorials can be given to the Rebecca J. Kay Memorial Fund.

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

ROSE MARIE KIRSCHBAUM

GREENFIELD, Wis. — Rose Marie Kirschbaum, 72, of 4937 Maple Leaf Circle, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday (March 7, 2003) at Milwaukee Hospice Residence.

Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd., Dubuque. A funeral home service will begin at 11 a.m. with the Very Rev. Lyle Wilgenbusch officiating.

Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Dubuque.

Leonard Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (563) 556-6788.

ERVILLA MAE (GOODNOW) OLSON

ZIONSVILLE, Ind.— Ervilla Mae (Goodnow) Olson, 66, of Zionsville, Ind., formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003).

Born March 13, 1936, in Mason City, she was the youngest of four children and weighed only 3 pounds at birth. She graduated from Mason City High School, Class of 1954.

Ervilla married Merlyn Olson in 1955; he survives.

She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister whose zest and love for life had a great influence on anyone who came to know her.

She was an active member of Christ Church, The Lutheran Church of Zionsville, as well as a variety of Bible study groups. She was director of the Mother’s Day Out program at Christ Church for a number of years.

Suvivors include daughter, Diane Griebel of Zionsville; a son, Mark Olson of Indianapolis, Ind.; sister, Ruth Rosenthal of Mason City, Iowa; brothers, Gerald Goodnow of Mason City and Roger Goodnow of Fremont, Calif.; and four grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, Feb. 1, at Christ Church, The Lutheran Church of Zionsville.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6030 W. 62nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46278; St. Vincent Hospice, 2142 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260; or to the Christ Church children’s programs, 600 N. Ford Rd., Zionsville, IN 46077.

JELTO PAUL EDEN

RIDGE MANOR, Fla. — Jelto Paul Eden, 90, passed away Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) at Dade City.

He is survived by his wife, Beulah E. Eden, Ridge Manor, Fla.; three daughters, Karole Harms, Montgomery, Texas, Diane Lerdal, New London, Iowa, and Sally Boyd, Emerald Isle, N.C.; one sister, Elsie Reese, Alexander, Iowa; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Jelto was born August 2, 1912, in Alexander, Iowa, to Adolf and Minnie Pals Eden. He was a farmer in the Franklin County area. He served as both a deacon and an elder at the First Reformed Church in Alexander.

A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 3, at the Community Center of the Fort Dade Mobile Home Park in Ridge Manor, Fla.

Hodges Family funeral Home, (352) 567-0000.

ROMA JEAN MARSHALL

GREENE — Roma Jean Marshall, 68, of 315 N. Main St., died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit, Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene, (641) 823-4457.

WENDELL W. WATTS

NORTHWOOD — Wendell W. Watts, 81, of Northwood, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, (641) 324-1121.

WILMA ALBRIGHT

ALGONA — Wilma Albright, 86, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, (515) 295-3731.

ELFRIEDA C. OLTROGGE

GARNER — Elfrieda C. Oltrogge, 93, of Garner, formerly of La Porte City, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Concord Care Center, Garner.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Robert Bronson officiating. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Westview Cemetery in La Porte City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner with a prayer service beginning at 3:45 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the services at the church Monday.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or to the donor’s choice.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.

TOM ANDERSON

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Tom Anderson, 63, of 407 Witmarsum West Dr., died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan.

A memorial service will be held in Charles City, Iowa, at a later time. Burial will be in Charles City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main, Newton, Kan.

Memorials may be directed to the YMCA or Congregational Church in care of the funeral home.

DONNA R. MOORE

BODE — Donna R. Moore, 57, of Bode, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Trinity Regional Hospital, Fort Dodge.

Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Chapel in Livermore. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Livermore.

Visitation will be from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Wilson Funeral Home, (515) 379-1461

PUBLISHED :SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2003.


 

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GUADALUPE ‘LUPE’ ORTIZ


 

MASON CITY — Guadalupe “Lupe” Ortiz, 73, of 1109 N. Taylor Ave., died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at the Mercy Hospice, Johnston, with her family at her side.


 

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood- St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.


 

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today with a Spanish rosary at 6:30 p.m. and a Scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.


 

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Guadalupe Ortiz Memorial Fund.


 

Guadalupe was born Jan. 14, 1930, the daughter of Mauro and Calixta (Avila) Torres in Gowen, Okla. At the age of 3, she moved to Mason City with her family. They lived in Mason City until Lupe was 12, when the family moved to Villa de Reyes, Mexico, for four years. At age 16, the family moved back to Mason City, where she had lived until her health forced them to move to Des Moines to be closer to family.


 

On Nov. 25, 1950, Guadalupe was united in marriage to Oscar Ortiz in Mason City. Lupe was very involved with the church and raising her family. Her church activities included being a member of the Holy Family Guild, St. Esther Circle, the Mexican Choir and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.


 

Lupe’s spare time was absorbed by her numerous duties as a volunteer, including the Charlie Brown Day Care in Mason City and the Greenwood Elementary School in Des Moines. She received the National AARP Citizen of the Year Award for volunteering.


 

Guadalupe loved to crochet. Her passion for the needlework led her to being a founder of the K.E.C. Club of the Senior Citizens Center. Lupe was also employed as a seamstress for 13 years at Mode-O’Day.


 

Lupe loved to make desserts, listen to Mexican music, watch videos and go to Mexican dances. She looked forward to spending time with her family and participating in family celebrations. Lupe had a tremendous adoration for her grandchildren. Her family had the key to her heart and she enjoyed attending all of the concerts and dances they participated in.


 

Lupe was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, the Senior Citizens Center, the Mexican Death Benefit and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.


 

Those thankful for having shared in Lupe’s life include her husband, Oscar; six children, Maria Elena Wolf and her husband, Stanley, of Waterloo, Gloria Ann Ortiz of West Des Moines, Oscar John Ortiz Jr. and his wife, Kate, of Leon, Iowa, Stella Guadalupe Ortiz of Des Moines, Nicholas “Nick” Jesus Ortiz and his wife, Kris, of West Des Moines, and Laura Marie Webb and her husband, Cliff, of Carrollton, Texas; three sisters, Galdina Mireles of Brownsville, Texas, Virginia Lartigue and her husband, Eleazar, of Houston, Texas, Esperanza Segura and her husband, Benny, of Kileen, Texas; three brothers, Magdaleno “Leno” Torres and his wife, Rita, of West Des Moines, John Torres and his wife, Laura, of Dallas, Texas, and Juan Torres of Austin, Texas; eight grandchildren, Melinda and Eric Wolf, Cristina, AnaMarie, Antonio and Christopher Ortiz, and Clarissa and Spencer Webb.


 

Mrs. Ortiz was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jesse Torres, Carlos Melendez, and Mingo Torres, and one sister, Teresa Torres.


 

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


 

WENDELL WAYNE WATTS


 

NORTHWOOD — Wendell Wayne Watts, 81, of Northwood, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.


 

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer and Capt. Jon Fredrickson officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.


 

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.


 

Wendell was born on May 3, 1921, in Marathon, Iowa, to Thomas Homer and Lavaida (Holmes) Watts. He was baptized in the Baptist Church in Northwood and confirmed by Pastor Mickelson at the Lutheran Parsonage. He graduated from Northwood High School.


 

Wendell married Alice Fredrickson on Sept. 27, 1942, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Arthur Tolo officiating.


 

Wendell went to California to work in a defense plant after they were married. He then worked in the post office, next worked for the railroad, worked 25 years as a plumber for Sherwin Falk, then Watts Plumbing and Heating, and after that for Viking Sheet Metal. He later worked as a Worth County supervisor and then drove the Worth County Transit van. Wendell was a volunteer fireman for Northwood from 1947-1970. He was also a Boy Scout Leader.


 

Wendell loved fishing, the University of Northwood “The Corner Post,” and spending time with family and all his grandkids and great-grandchildren. Wendell really enjoyed crafting fishing lures and watching sporting events, especially Iowa basketball, the Minnesota Vikings and NASCAR.


 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Doril.


 

Wendell is suvived by his wife, Alice, of Northwood; two sons, Jim Watts and wife, Chen, of Sterling, Alaska, and Tom Watts and wife, Joan, of Northwood; two daughters, Kandie and husband, Ron Shupe, of Northwood, and Wendy and husband, Roger Urbatch, of Woodbridge, Va.; and a niece, Jann Ramus and husband, John, of St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, Sue Lynn, Dan Watts, Kim Helgeson, Chad Watts, Bryan Shupe, Brad Shupe, Kelly Atkinson, Kerry Urbatch, Anna Eimes and Amy Urbatch; 13 great- grandchildren; and one brother, Loren Watts of Mason City.


 

According to Wendell’s wishes, his body will be cremated after visitation.


 

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


 

ELFRIEDA C. OLTROGGE


 

GARNER — Elfrieda C. Oltrogge, 93, of Garner and formerly of La Porte City, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at the Concord Care Center, Garner.


 

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Robert Bronson officiating. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Westview Cemetery in La Porte City.


 

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner with a prayer service at 3:45 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.


 

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or to the donor’s choice.


 

Elfrieda C. Oltrogge, the daughter of Henry A. and Emma (Schuldt) Buhr, was born Oct. 22, 1909, on a farm in Bremer County (Tripoli), Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church Crane Creek near Tripoli. At the age of 9, she played the organ for Sunday school and at the age of 13, she played for church services. She attended Fremont No. 8 country school.


 

On June 14, 1931, she was married to Clarence H. Oltrogge at St. John’s Lutheran Church Crane Creek. They lived on the Buhr family farm until March of 1964, when they moved to La Porte City. After her husband’s death in 1974, she continued to live in La Porte City until moving to Prairie View Apartments in Garner in June of 1989. In October of 1997, she became a resident of Concord Care Center in Garner.


 

She enjoyed her family, gardening and cooking.


 

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner and LWML. She was a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church Crane Creek and American Lutheran Church in La Porte City, where she was active in the Ladies Aid.


 

She is survived by her children, Lloyd Oltrogge and his wife, Geraldine, of New Hampton, Marjorie Kowalsky and her husband, Dalton, of La Porte City, Eugene M. Oltrogge and his wife, Alice, of Dallas, Texas, M. Wayne Oltrogge of Clear Lake and his special friend, Pat Kuhlers, and Burdene Atalig and her husband, Don, of Garner; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Bernice Mathews of Omaha, Neb., and many nieces and nephews.


 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; her parents; two sisters, Amelia Essmann and Adella Dettmering; and a brother, August Buhr.


 

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.


 

F.W. ‘BILL’ SCHORGL


 

MASON CITY — F.W. “Bill” Schorgl, 82, of Mason City, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at the Nora Springs Care Center.


 

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mendon, Mo., with the Rev. Jerry Kaimann officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Mendon. That visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church.


 

Memorials may be given to the Bill Schorgl Memorial Fund.


 

Bill was born in Kansas City, Mo., June 5, 1920, the son of Frank and Vera Schorgl. He was raised on a farm outside of Mendon by his beloved Aunt Katie Barry, Aunt Bea Barry, Uncle Tom Barry and his grandma, Julia McKanna.


 

Bill attended Central Missouri State University (formally Warrensburg State Teachers College) in Warrensburg, Mo., where he was a brother and the pledge educator of Sigma Tau Gamma. He played fullback and offensive end for the varsity football team. He also pitched minor league baseball. Upon graduation with honors as a double major in mathematics and physics and a minor in chemistry, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II, flying in B-24s as a radioman and side gunner. Upon his honorable discharge, he was accepted into the Medical College of St. Louis University, where he met his wife, Janet Petersen, who was a graduate in microbiology. They were married Aug. 21, 1949.


 

Bill worked for 45 years in sales management in the commercial feed industry, beginning his career with the Ralston Purina Co. and ending with Triple “F” Products.


 

He is survived by his sons, Thomas of Cleveland, Ohio, Marshall of Spokane, Wash., John of Minneapolis, Minn., and William of San Diego, Calif.; grandchildren, Matthew, Ann, Christopher, Joseph, Colin and Katie; and best friend and loving companion, Ms. Barb Shipman of Rudd.


 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janet, and his sister, Eileen.


 

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


 

ROSE MARIE KIRSCHBAUM


 

Greenfield, Wis. —Rose Marie Kirschbaum, 72, of 4937 Maple Leaf Circle, Greenfield, Wis., and formerly of Garner, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday (March 7, 2003) at Milwaukee Hospice Residence.


 

Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, Iowa, where funeral home services will be at 11 a.m. with the Very Rev. Lyle Wilgenbusch officiating. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Dubuque.


 

Rose was born Nov. 9, 1930, in Garner, the daughter of Robert J. and Marie (Ormsby) Kirschbaum. She graduated from Briar Cliff College in Sioux City with a B.A. degree in education in 1952. She taught in the public schools in Cherokee, Iowa, from 1952 to 1959. She received her master’s degree in 1972. She moved to Milwaukee and taught in the public schools until her retirement in 1995.


 

Surviving are her sister-in-law, Shirley Kirschbaum, of Dubuque; two nieces, Laurie Kirschbaum and Linda (Sean) Stephens, and one nephew, Bob Kirschbaum, all of Chicago.


 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Kirschbaum Jr., and step-mother, Mae.


 

Memorials may be given to the American Heart & Lung Association.


 

Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory (319) 556-6788.


 

DELTA FOLKERDS


 

HAMPTON — Delta Folkerds, 71, of Hampton, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell.


 

Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Jon Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery, Dumont.


 

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton (641) 456-3232.


 

ROMA JEAN MARSHALL


 

GREENE — Roma Jean Marshall, 68, of Greene, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital-Hospice Unit in Charles City.


 

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greene. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.


 

Visitation is scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. Monday with a scripture service at 7 p.m. at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene.


 

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


 

WILMA MAY ALBRIGHT


 

ALGONA — Wilma May Albright, 86, of Algona, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.


 

Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, with the Rev. Philip Webb officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Algona.


 

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, (515) 295-3731.


 

MARGARET DICKMAN


 

ALLISON — Margaret Dickman, 81, of Allison, died Saturday (March 8, 2003) at the Waverly Hospital in Waverly.


 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison, (319) 267-2507.


 

EDWARD A. PATTON


 

CEDAR RAPIDS — Edward A. Patton, 84, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Pella and a one-time resident of Mason City, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.


 

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Second Reformed Church in Pella. Burial with military honors will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pella, prior to the memorial service at the church.


 

Visitation will be all day Monday at the Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home, 615 W. 1st St., Pella. The family visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.


 

Memorials may be directed to the Second Reformed Church of Pella.


 

Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home, (641) 628-2540.


 

WILMA MAY ALBRIGHT


 

ALGONA — Wilma May Albright, 86, of Algona, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.


 

Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, with the Rev. Philip Webb officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Algona.


 

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, (515) 295-3731

PUBLISHED Monday, March 10, 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.


 

MARGARET L. DICKMAN


 

ALLISON - Margaret L. Dickman, 81, of Allison, died Saturday (March 8, 2003) at Waverly Municipal Hospital in Waverly.


 

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. The Rev. Jerry Laehn will officiate. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.


 

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


 

Sietsma Vogel Funeral Home, (319) 267-2507.


 

MARY E. GREFE


 

MASON CITY - Mary E. Grefe, 86, of Mason City died Saturday (March 8, 2003) at Good Shepard Health Center in Mason City.


 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.


 

AVANEL HANSON


 

LAKE MILLS - Avanel Hanson, 91, of Lake Mills, died Sunday (March 9, 2003) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.


 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills, (641) 592-0221.


 

ROBERT 'BOB' JANSSEN


 

NORA SPRINGS - Robert (Bob) Janssen, 72, of 22314 260th St., Mason City, died Saturday (March 8, 2003) at his home.


 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Nora Springs. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Saviors Cemetery, Kiester, Minn.


 

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, Nora Springs, (641) 749-2210.


 

ROMA JEAN MARSHALL


 

GREENE - A funeral Mass for Roma Jean Marshall, 68, of 315 North Main Street, Greene will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene with the Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Greene.


 

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene where there will be a rosary service at 7 p.m. conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and a public scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services.


 

Roma Jean Moser was born June 1, 1934, in Union Township, Floyd County, a daughter of Norman Clark and Lucy Hannah (Meek) Moser, and died Friday, March 7, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit in Charles City.


 

She received her education in the Greene Public Schools graduating in 1953. She attended LaJames Beauty School in Mason City, graduating in 1954. She returned to Greene and opened Roma Jean's Clip and Curl which she operated until 1982. She operated a beauty salon at Cedar Terrace in Charles City until 1990.


 

In later years she continued to serve her older clients when called upon to do so at their homes. Throughout the years as a beautician, Roma Jean served as a mentor to many who entered the same profession.


 

Roma became employed as a bus driver for the Greene Community School District in 1990 where she drove School Bus No. 6 until shortly before her death. She enjoyed taking the kids to their sporting events.


 

Those who knew Roma Jean will never forget her ability of being outspoken and yet being generous to a fault. She was always willing to help out whenever called upon to either fix meals for a group of people or help out at church or social function. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, St. Isadore Circle, and the American Legion Auxiliary.


 

Roma Jean was an avid bowler, golfer, and quilter.


 

She was united in marriage to Thomas James Marshall on July 13, 1957, at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Roseville. To this union were born three children.


 

She was preceded in death by Jim on June 22, 1995; her grandson, Justin Marshall, on November 26, 2000; her parents; a brother, Melvin in infancy, and a sister, Ruby Smith.


 

Her family includes her three children; Kim Marshall and Roxann Geelhoed both of Greene, Troy (Rhonda) Marshall of Allison; four grandchildren, Mandy (Mitch) Grummitt of Aplington, Anthony Marshall of Allison, Jimmy Geelhoed and Blake Marshall both of Greene; two great grandchildren, Justine Grummitt of Aplington and Brett Marshall and his mother, Amy Van Ellen of Dumont.


 

She is also survived by her sister, Bev Moser of Greene and two brothers, Marvin Moser and Roger (Jeanne) Moser all of Charles City.


 

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Roma Jean Marshall Memorial Fund in care of the family.


 

Reid's Funeral Chapel (641) 823-4457