JOHN WILLIAM SCHIEK SR.

MASON CITY — John William Schiek Sr., 66, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit of North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., Mason City, with the Rev. Paul Finger officiating. Burial will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion, with military honors provided by American Legion Post # 246 of Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.

John was born in Manning, Iowa, on the birthday of his great-grandfather, John William Finks, and was baptized at his grandparent’s home in Tripoli, Iowa.

His family moved to Clarion, where John was confirmed at First Lutheran Church. He graduated from Clarion High School where he was a state champion wrestler and also lettered in football.

John was a Marine Reser-vist and then joined the Army serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. After his military service John attended Wartburg College in Waverly. While in college he excelled in football playing both offense and defense and also was a first team wrestler.

On Aug., 5, 1960, he married Jayne Coleman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. To this union three children were born, Kathy Jo, Susan Kay, and John William Jr.

In 1995, John retired as a conductor from the Chicago Northwestern Railroad after 42 years of service.

He was a member and former president of the American Legion, and lifetime mem-ber of the V.F.W. John was also a member and former local chairman and president of the United Transportation Union at Clarion and Mason City.

John was a dedicated member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where he served on several committees. He loved the church and his church family.

In 1995, John was diagnosed with heart disease and kidney disease and had been receiving dialysis at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, West Campus, in Mason City.

The family would like to thank Dr. Phillip Alscher and the dialysis staff for the wonderful care he received. They would also like to thank all the staff and doctors at Hospice of North Iowa.

His activities were limited because of his illnesses but he always found enough strength to spend time with his children and grandchildren. John was happiest when he was with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Jayne, of Mason City; children, Kathy Deets and her husband, Marty, and their children, Joshua, Zachari and Darcey, of Cheyenne Wyo.; Susan Schukei and her husband, Steve, and their children Jacque, Emily, and John Robert, of Mason City; John Jr. and his wife, Kim, and their daughter, Maddison of Maplewood, Minn.; six great-grandchildren; sister, Delores Waldon and her husband, Melvin, of Clarion; two brothers, Fred Schiek and his wife, Barbara, of Des Moines, and Richard Schiek and his wife, Judy, of Algona; one aunt, Arlene Jacobson, of Clarks-ville; along with many nieces and nephews; and several cousins in Germany.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Lydia Schiek; his wife’s parents, Alfred (Bud) and Dorthy Coleman; and special brother-in-law, James Coleman and his wife, Linda Sue.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family of John Schiek.

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

RENA HUEY

HIGHLAND SQUARE, Ohio — The world was diminished Oct. 12, 2003 with the sudden death of Rena Huey. She was one of a kind.

Rena had boundless energy that bubbled from a diminutive frame almost too small to hold her joy. She could sing and dance, and she could fix anything, be it a car or a computer. She had a temper to match her fiery red hair, and her nickname of the “Red Tornado” was honestly earned.

She adored her husband, Doug, and four children, Joshua, Megan, Jonathan and Rachel, ages 5 to 15, whom she home schooled.

She nurtured and took care of everybody — even her more than 2,200 West Side Leader delivery customers in Bath, Fairlawn, Peninsula and Boston — that was her nature.

She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

A memorial celebration of the life and legacy of Rena will take place Nov. 2 at 1:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Chapel, 3939 Granger Road in Medina, Ohio.

Her friends have set up the Rena Huey Memorial Fund at any FirstMerit Bank branch. For more information, call Adams-Mason Memorial (330) 535-9186.

FRED C. PERRY

CHARLES CITY — Fred C. Perry, 45, of 903 Fifth Ave., died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2003) near Floyd of natural causes.

A funeral Mass for Fred Perry will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Greene, officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City National Guard.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with a vigil Scriptural wake service at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

SHERRY L. PREHN

MASON CITY — Sherry L. Prehn, 34, of Manson, formerly of Mason City, died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2003) at Trinity Regional Health Center in Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Gordon Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorials to the Sherry L. Prehn Memorial Fund.

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

SHIRLEY J. EWERS

MASON CITY — Shirley J. Ewers, 76, of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

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

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

ETTA REYSACK

DUMONT — Etta Reysack, 85, of Dumont, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

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

DONALD W. O’NEIL

MASON CITY — Donald W. O’Neil, 69, of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

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

BARBARA J. HOHENFIELD

MASON CITY — Barbara J. Hohenfield, 69, of 1144 First St. S.E., died Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

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

Published  Sunday Nov 2, 2003

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DONALD W. O'NEIL

MASON CITY - Donald W. O'Neil, 69, of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Cahill, of Holy Family Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or to the Mercy Cancer Center in his memory.

Don was born July 23, 1934, in Mason City, the son of Fay E. and Ruth (Chapin) O'Neil. He attended Mason City Schools and graduated in 1952 from Mason City High School. He also graduated from Mason City Junior College.

Don served in the U.S. Navy following the Korean War.

He was married to Barbara Risacher on June 28, 1958, at Holy Family.

He worked with his father and brother running the Mason City Scale Co. until his retirement in 1985. He helped care for his grandchildren after he retired.

Don enjoyed fishing, and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was a life-long member of the First Christian Church.

Don is survived by his wife, Barbara O'Neil, of Mason City; son, Steven O'Neil and his wife, Susan, of Manly; daughters, Donna Ryan and Jean O'Neil, both of Mason City; six grandchildren: Amanda Ryan, Traci Ryan, Jason O'Neil, Patrick O'Neil, Hannah O'Neil, and Jade Linderman; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Nutting; brother, John "Jack" O'Neil; niece, Rhonda Fisch-beck; nephew, David Nutting; and mother-in-law and father- in-law, Leo and Gertrude Risacher.

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


FRED C. PERRY

CHARLES CITY - Fred C. Perry, 45, a resident of 903 Fifth Ave. in Charles City, died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2003) near Floyd of natural causes.

A funeral Mass for Fred Perry will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Imma-culate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Monsignor Walter Brunkan, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City National Guard.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Fred Charles Perry was born June 29, 1958, in Charles City, the son of Fred D. and Joybelle (Busch) Perry. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1978.

Fred was a 20-year military veteran with service in the active Army and the Iowa National Guard.

On May 6, 2000, he was united in marriage to Rhonda Kepple in Greene.

He was currently employed at Winnebago Industries Inc.

His memberships included the American Legion of Greene, the Charles City V.F.W., AMVETS and Pheasants Forever.

Fred's interests included hunting, fishing and being with his dog, Quiz.

The time spent with his family was of great importance, but most of all it was the time spent with his daughter, Olivia.

Living family members include his wife, Rhonda, of Charles City; a daughter, Olivia, of Charles City; his mother, Joybelle Perry, of Charles City; two sisters, Mary Knecht and Missy (Jaymes) Fannon, both of Charles City; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandparents, Grant and LaVyna Perry; maternal grandparents, John and Mary Busch, and several uncles.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.


SHERRY L. PREHN

MASON CITY - Sherry L. Prehn, 34, of Manson, Iowa, and formerly of Mason City, died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2003) at the Trinity Regional Health Center in Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel in Mason City with Pastor Gordon Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday.

The family suggests memorials to the Sherry L. Prehn memorial fund.

Sherry was born Dec. 23, 1968, in Mason City, the daughter of Roger and Connie (Korte) Prehn. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1987, and Capri Cosmetology School in Mason City.

Sherry operated the Little One's Day Care Center in Mason City.

Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her son, Zach, and being with her family and friends. She was a very care giving person.

Sherry is survived by her son, Zach, of Mason City; her father, Roger Prehn, of Mason City; mother and step-father, Connie Bockoven and Ken, of Mason City; two brothers, Mike Prehn, of Garner, and Matt Prehn, of Mason City; a sister-in-law, Robin Prehn, of Garner; niece and nephew, Jordan and Autumn Prehn, of Garner; and a special friend, John Papouchis, of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

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


KEVIN EUGENE RINNELS

BRADENTON, Fla. - Kevin Eugene Rinnels, 40, of Bradenton, Fla., and formerly of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 24, 2003) at Blake Medical Center after a long struggle with heart and kidney disease.

A memorial gathering was held at the Coquina Beach Bayside South Pavilion on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Bradenton Chapel, was in charge of ar-rangements. He was cremated.

Kevin attended school in Thornton before moving to Mason City in 1980.

In 1982, he married DeAnne Marie Toebe, and they made their home in Mason City.

Kevin worked in construction and truck driving for many years before becoming a welder for IMT in Garner, where he was a very active member in the Teamsters Union Local #828.

In 2001, after being diagnosed with kidney disease, the family moved to Bradenton, Fla., so Kevin could enjoy the warmer climate and be more active outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his days at the beach.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, DeAnne; daughters, Lacy Rinnels, of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Libby Rinnels, of Bradenton, Fla.; his parents, Delores Rinnels and Simon Rinnels, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; brother, Karl Rinnels, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; brother, Roy Rinnels, of Mason City; in-laws, James and Barbara McAlees, of Bradenton, Fla., and Brad and Gayla Toebe, of Mason City, along with many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles around the North Iowa area.

Cards may be sent to: The Rinnels Family, 208 52nd Ave. Dr. E., Bradenton, FL 34203.

Toale Brothers Funeral Home, (941) 746-6191.


SHIRLEY JEAN EWERS

MASON CITY - Shirley Jean (Wagner) Ewers, 76, of 803 Sixth Place S.E., died Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City after extensive care through Hospice of North Iowa.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Thomas Healey, chaplain at Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Shirley J. Ewers Mem-orial Fund.

Shirley was born Aug. 6, 1927, in Conrad, a daughter of Otto and Lucille Wagner. The family moved to Thornton, where Shirley graduated from Thornton High School and later from Hamilton School of Commerce in Mason City.

She was united in marriage to Albert Edward Ewers on June 8, 1947, at her home in Thornton.

Shirley was employed at Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. in Mason City for several years and later worked for the North Iowa Answering Service.

Most of her life was spent as a loving homemaker and right-hand co-worker to her husband, Albert. She also was an avid gardener.

Shirley will be missed by her husband, Albert, of Mason City; her three children, Kae Ann Shannon and her husband, Tom, of Mason City, Kelly Edward Ewers and his wife, Charlene, of Osage, and Karla Jean Quam and her husband, Blake, of Mason City; five grandchildren, Mason and Doug Shannon, Kyle Sandford, and Nicholas and Christopher Quam; two great-grandchildren, Jonathan Shannon and Tierra Keeney-Quam; one sister, Lorraine Rear, of Decorah; two nephews, Gale and Gene Lifka and their families; one aunt, Aleta Larimer, and two cousins, Lynn Larimer and Charla Mooreland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one nephew, and several aunts and uncles.

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


BARBARA J. HOHENFIELD

MASON CITY - Barbara J. Hohenfield, 69, of 1144 First St. S.E., died Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Clifford Close officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Memorials may be given to the Barbara J. Hohenfield Memorial Fund.

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


RONALD RUSSELL

HAMPTON - Ronald Russell, 69, of Hampton, passed away Saturday (Nov. 1, 2003) in his home.

Funeral services are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

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


EVA KLUVER

CRYSTAL LAKE - Eva Kluver, 97, of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake with the Rev. Gary Marzolf officiating. Burial will be in the Crystal Lake Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.


ETTA REYSACK

DUMONT - Etta Reysack, 86, of Dumont, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont with the Rev. Terra Amundson officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery.

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

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


HILLENA KURTZ

BELMOND - Hillena Kurtz, 97, of Belmond, passed away Saturday (Nov. 1, 2003) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, Belmond.

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

Published  Monday Nov 3, 2003


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RILEY JAMES ANGELL

KANAWHA — Riley James Angell, infant son of Stephanie Spencer and Keith Angell, died on Saturday (Nov. 1, 2003) at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha, with Pastor Cindy Morrison officiating. Burial will take place in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. today at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 118 East Second Street in Kanawha, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Riley will be deeply missed by his parents, Stephanie and Keith; maternal grandparents, James and Althea Spencer, of Kanawha; paternal grandmother, Kathy Angell, of Nashua; greatgrandparents, Lillian Spencer, of Zephyr Hills, Fla., Charles and Virginia McClain, of Bald Knob, Ark., Margaret Hoover, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Andy Angell, of Osage; his many aunts and uncles, Vanessa and Tim Smith, of Clarion, David Spencer and Alicia Cooper, of Kanawha, Brenda and Kirk Harris, of Georgia, Jeff and Maria Angell, of Texas, and Lori and Shawn Leeper, of Missouri; and his special friends, Janel, Dawson, and Taylor Goodrich of Kanawha.

He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Jack Angell; great-grandfather, Earl Spencer; and great-grandmother, Irene Angell.

“We are sad to announce the short life of our son Riley James Angell. He came and went in an instant on Nov. 1, 2003, taking with him a lifetime of hopes and dreams we had for him. We will hold him in our hearts forever.”

Ewing Dugger Funeral Home (641) 762-3211.

HENRY B. FIKSE

MASON CITY — Henry B. Fikse, 77, of 21 19th St. S.E., died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Church of the Nazarene, 507 S. Carolina Avenue, with Pastor Curtis DeLong officiating.

There will be no visitation.

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

BELVA L. GREEN

CHARLES CITY — Belva L. Green, 95, of 302 Ninth St., Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2003) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.

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

VIRGINIA HANSON

NORTHWOOD — Virginia Hanson, 75, of 1408 First Ave. S., Northwood, died Sunday (Nov 2, 2003) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Interment will be in the London Deer Creek Cemetery in rural Northwood.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.

The family suggests memorials to the Virginia Hanson Memorial fund.

Virginia was born March 25, 1928, in Polo, Ill., the daughter of George and Eva (Horton) Albright.

Virginia’s mother died when she was nine years old. She then lived with her grandmother, while she attended grade school in Polo. When she got to high school, she moved in with her sister, Ruth, in Mount Morris, Ill. and attended and graduated from Mount Morris High School. She took nurse’s training at Copley Hospital in Aurora, Ill. and became a registered nurse. During nurse’s training, she became a big Chicago Cubs fan.

Virginia met Jim Hanson while she was caring for his father in the hospital in Aurora. Virginia and Jim were married June 7, 1952, at the farm home of her sister in Oregon, Ill.

Virginia was a 3 to 11 nursing supervisor at Park Memorial Hospital in Mason City for many years, and later worked as a recovery nurse at North Iowa Hospital.

Virginia enjoyed bowling and was on the V.F.W. Auxiliary bowling team. She enjoyed music and cats. She always had a garden and did a lot of canning and freezing. She was known for her Grandma Ginny’s Red Pickles and her famous pumpkin bars. Her grandchildren often called her “Grandma Choo-Choo”, because they lived near the train tracks. She and Jim enjoyed traveling.

Virginia is a member of the First Lutheran Church, in Northwood.

Virginia is survived by her husband, Jim, of Northwood; six children: Greg Hanson and his wife, Vickie, of Northwood, Jim Hanson and his wife, Kathy, of Northwood, Steve Hanson and his wife, Connie, of Nampa, Idaho, Harlan Hanson and his wife, Marilyn, of West Des Moines, Scott Hanson, of Northwood, and Ruth Hanson and her husband, Jim, of Northwood; sixteen grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Hughes, of Oregon, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

BARBARA J. HOHENFIELD

MASON CITY — Barbara J. Hohenfield, 69, of 1144 First St. S.E., died Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Clifford Close, First Assembly of God Church officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City.

Memorials may be given to the Barbara J. Hohenfield Memorial Fund.

Barb was born March 13, 1934, in Mason City, the daughter of Howard and Dorothy (Tiedeman) Trevett.

She married Loren D. Hohenfield on Jan. 2, 1954, in Mason City.

Barb was a life-long resident of Mason City where she worked as a cook and waitress in and around the Mason City area.

She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, charter member of TOPS #76, and enjoyed garage sales and shopping on Friday’s.

She is survived by three sons: Mark Hohenfield, of New Mexico, Terry Hohenfield and his fiancée, Lori, of Mason City, and Randy Hohenfield, of Mason City; daughter, Shawn Luna and her husband, Randy, of Mason City; six grandchildren: Christopher, Laura, Jerry, Jamey, Elsie and Lindsay; and several nieces and nephews.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loren; one sister; and a son.

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

LAURA HOLMAN

CHARLES CITY — Laura Holman, 91, of Charles City, and formerly of West Union, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2003) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the West Union Cemetery in West Union with the Rev. Galen Smith officiating.

The family will greet friends at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

WANDA JOHNSON

FOREST CITY — Wanda Johnson, 84, of Forest City, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., in Forest City, (641) 585-2685.

EVA KLUVER

CRYSTAL LAKE — Eva Kluver, 97, of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday (Oct. 31, 2003) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services for Eva Kluver will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake, with Pastor Gary Marzolf officiating. Burial will be in the Crystal Lake Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt.

Eva was born Jan. 12, 1906, in Grimes, the eldest of John and Maggie McClain’s 13 children. The family moved to Lawrence, S.D., where Eva’s parents farmed for several years before returning to the Crystal Lake area. Eva graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1925.

On Oct. 12, 1927, Eva was united in marriage with Glen Kluver in Britt. To this union six children were born. The couple farmed in the Crystal Lake area until 1954, when Eva and Glen retired and moved to Crystal Lake.

Eva made her family her first priority and supported them in their activities. She was a 4-H leader for several years and served as president of the Crystal Lake PTA.

Her church was also very important to her. She was a member of the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church for more than 80 years, where she was also a member of the United Methodist Women, and circle groups and held numerous offices. Eva also volunteered numerous hours at Duncan Heights.

Eva is survived by four children: Morris Kluver and his wife, Janice, of Britt, Merle Kluver, of Garner, Eleanor Kluver, of Crystal Lake, and Glenys Bird and her husband, Dale, of McHenry, Ill.; twelve grandchildren: Jim and Emily Kluver, of San Diego, Calif., Kent and Paula Kluver, of Manchester, Lynn and DeEtta Kluver, of Britt, Julie and Doug Verley, of Canton, S.D., David and Nancy Irons, of Independence, Ky., Tim and Sue Irons, of Sioux Falls, S.D., Bruce and Marcia Kluver, of Britt, Kevin and Vicky Kluver, of Lake St. Louis, Mo., Tracy Kluver, of Cedar Falls, Toni and Bryan Williams, of Clear Lake, Sara and Charlie Anderson, of De Pere, Wisc., and Jennifer and Barton Young, of Vero Beach, Fla.; twenty great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one brother, Austin McClain and his wife, Kay, of Waseca, Minn.; three sisters: Beulah Brue and her husband, Ernest, Wilma Harang and her husband, Kermit, and Blanche Grunhovd and her husband, Kermit, all of Lake Mills; son-in-law, Dick Irons, of Las Cruces, N.M.; sisters-in-law, Grace Kluver, of Crystal Lake, and Amy McClain Jamtgaard, of Clear Lake; brother-in-law, Lenard Waage, of Forest City; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glen in 1982; an infant son, James; a daughter, Evelyn Irons; a great-grandson; four brothers: Bill, Johnnie, Andrew and George McClain; and four sisters: Margaret Johnson, Ethel Waage, Velma Halverson and Velva Bang Miller.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.

HILLENA KURTZ

BELMOND — Hillena Kurtz, 97, of Belmond, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2003) at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Belmond, with Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery in Belmond.

Visitation for Hillena Kurtz will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Hillena was born July 25, 1906, in German Valley, Ill., to her parents Anno and Jenny (Aldrich) Terhark.

She lived in the Belmond area most of her life and married Mike Kurtz on Oct. 18, 1927. Her husband, Mike, was killed in the Belmond tornado in 1966.

She was one of the first residents at the Belmond retirement center, and a resident at the Belmond Health Care Center for six years.

Hillena was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, enjoyed bowling and playing bingo.

Those left to cherish her memory include three daughters: Jean O’Donnell, of Amery, Wis., Ruth (Johnnye) Goll, of Garner, and Carole (Sanford) Morton, of Coulter; one son, Bob (Irma) Kurtz, of Rancho Cordova, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and one sister, Sadie Swenson, of the Belmond Health Care Center.

Hillena was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mike; three sisters and eight brothers.

Special thanks from the Kurtz’s family go to the compassionate staff of the Belmond Health Care Center for their six years of tender care, Hospice for Wright County, and Pastor Mike.

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

RONALD LAUDNER SR.

ROCKFORD — Ronald Laudner Sr., 73, of 18 First St. N., Rockford, died Sunday afternoon (Nov. 2, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 West Main, in Rockford.

Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 756-3311.

JAMES F. PETRACK

GREENE — James F. Petrack, 78, of 19594 110th Street, Greene, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2003) at his home in Greene.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Military honors will be conducted by Tack Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.

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

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the James F. Petrack Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene, (641) 823-4457 is in charge of arrangements.

RONALD E. RUSSELL

HAMPTON — Ronald E. Russell, 69, of Hampton, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2003) at his home in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Jon Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

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

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

 
PUBLISHED FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2001

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ELEANOR LEHN

MASON CITY - Eleanor Lehn, 88, of 730 N. Carolina Ave., died Thursday (Jan. 3, 2002) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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


BARBARA MEIER

NORTHWOOD - Barbara Meier, 69, of Northwood, died Thursday (Jan. 3, 2002) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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


LUCILLE E. HOLUB

MASON CITY - Lucille E. Holub, 90, of 540 11th St. N.E., died Thursday (Jan. 3, 2002) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

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


MILTON RIEDEL

BURT - Milton Riedel, 83, of Burt, died Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2002) at his home in rural Burt.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church in Burt, with the Rev. Jonathan Watt officiating. Burial will be in Burt Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.


CLARICE HUSO

RICEVILLE - Clarice "Ki" Huso, 89, of Riceville, died Thursday (Jan. 3, 2002) at the Riceville Community Rest Home.

Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville, with the Rev. Michael Parris officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, (641) 985-2242.


HARMKA HARMS

TITONKA - Harmka Harms, 88, of Titonka, died Thursday (Jan. 3, 2002) at the Titonka Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Ramsey Reformed Church in rural Titonka, with Pastor Dennis Redeker officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 928-2735.


DOROTHY ELAINE THOMPSON

MASON CITY - Dorothy Elaine Thompson, 83, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2002) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with the Rev. Richard Pippert, of the Nora Springs United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held for one hour before the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Dorothy was born Oct. 24, 1918, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of E.L. and Rita (Kane) Vaux. She graduated from Iowa Falls High School and then from American Institute of Business in Des Moines as a court reporter.

Dorothy was united in marriage to Russell Thompson on Oct. 3, 1937. She worked for Travelers Insurance Company in Tacoma, Wash., and also for Rockford Brick and Tile in Rockford.

The couple farmed for many years in the Rockford and Mason City areas and later retired in Nora Springs.

Dorothy was an accomplished seamstress who made all of her own clothes and also enjoyed creating many rosemaling projects with her husband.

Dorothy is survived by her brother and his wife, Harold and Helen Vaux, of Union; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband.

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


ROY NICHOLAS WALROD

APPLETON, Wis. - Roy's loving spirit passed from this life to his heavenly Father's eternal home at the age of 92 on Tuesday (Jan. 1, 2002). He was born Feb. 28, 1909, in Moorland, Iowa, son of the late John and Edna (Bakey) Walrod.

He married Leota Dennis/Schutjer on Nov. 24, 1949, in Fort Dodge, sharing 49 years together before her death on Aug. 13, 1998.

He was a member and served as a trustee of the First United Methodist Church in Titonka. He also served on the board of directors of the Titonka Co-op Elevator.

Throughout his life he enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, caring for his wonderful and productive gardens and raising cattle, hogs and crops.

Roy worked as a farmhand upon graduating from high school. He then worked with his brother, Herman, on the family farm in the Moorland area for three years. In 1938 he began farming for himself.

Following his marriage to Leota, he farmed in the Titonka area until he retired in 1974. In 1995, Roy and Leota moved to Appleton, Wis., to be closer to their daughter and other family members.

He is survived by a daughter, Cheryll Sommers and special friend, James Doyle, of Appleton, Wis.; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Gerald Loehr, of Moorland; a brother and sister-in-law, Wyman and Phyllis Walrod, of Somers; three grandchildren, Jeffrey, Christopher and Brooke Sommers; four stepgrandchildren, Clyde (Karla) Loehr, Carla Kollasch, Randall (Pamela) Schutjer and Pamela MacLaren; and numerous stepgreat-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a stepson, William D. Schutjer; two brothers, Herman and Melvin; and two sisters; Muriel Loehr and Elsie Hicks.

Roy, a loving husband, father and grandfather, will be returned to the Iowa farmland he loved and adored so very much.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday at the Titonka First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Tim Wilkin officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife at the Buffalo Township Cemetery.

Friends may call directly at the church from 12:30 p.m. until time of services on Monday.

It's nice to think about the special relationship we had - how we shared so many experiences, how we accepted each other as we were and could talk about our thoughts and feelings easily. How through the years we became closer and closer. Having you for a grandpa was wonderful because you were also our friend.

Memories of a "Special" Father: No one was ever a stranger; he was friend to all. He was there when I needed him - he took me by the hand and guided me. When I was afraid, he protected me. He was a provider, for I never went hungry. He was a handy man because there was little he couldn't do. When I was troubled he listened patiently. He showed me happiness, kindness, peace, understanding, forgiveness, prayer, obedience and discipline, but most of all he showed me love. I will miss you...Cheryll.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka, (515) 998-2735.


PENNY SUE JOHNSON

GREENE - Penny Sue Johnson, 45, of rural Greene, died Tuesday (Jan. 1, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Michael Shaffer and the Rev. Kate Bell Houston officiating. Interment will follow at the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

A memorial fund in honor of Penny has been established.

Penny was born on Sept. 10, 1956 in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of John Richard Wood and Mary (Wood) Sheppard. She graduated from Laramie High School in Laramie, Wyo., in 1975.

Penny then moved to Iowa and began working at the Heritage Nursing Home followed by the Gerard of Iowa School, both in Mason City.

Penny was employed at the Dumont Implement and was actively engaged with her husband, Mark, in the farm operation at the time of her death. Her many contributions will be greatly missed.

Penny was united in marriage to Mark Johnson on June 9, 1979, at the United Methodist Church in Hampton and was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church in Aredale. They lived and farmed in the Aredale community throughout their years together.

Penny served on several community organizations and functions. She gave generously of herself without hesitation to those in need, young and old alike. Penny found much enjoyment and self-satisfaction in helping others.

She enjoyed her time working with the Mentor program through the Hampton-Dumont School. Penny was active in the Booster Club, Mothers Club and many other local community and church activities.

Penny's warm smile and her unconditional love and compassion for her family and friends were among her greatest gifts. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.

Penny is survived by her husband, Mark, and daughter, Cie Ann Johnson, of Garner; a sister, Pam Wade and her husband, Ron, of Laramie, Wyo.; a brother, Larry Wood and his wife, Lisa, of Casper, Wyo.; a maternal grandmother, Margaret Sloan, of Conrad; a mother-in-law, Lois Johnson, of Hampton; an uncle, Don Wood and his wife, Mary, of Cedar Falls; two aunts, Glenna Palmer and her husband, Dick, of Dubuque, and Margaret Otis and her husband, Bob, of Omaha, Neb.; two sisters-in-law, Pam Rusinack, of Sheffield, and Kelly Johnson, of Cedar Falls; two brothers-in-law, David Rusinack, of Sheffield, and Kent Johnson, of Cedar Falls; two stepbrothers, Lynn Sheppard and his wife, Vicki, of Purcell, Okla., and Todd Sheppard and his wife, Kathy, of Hampton; two stepsisters, Jannett Sass, of Hampton, and Kathy Brown and her husband, John, of Newton; several nieces and nephews; and many other close relatives and friends.

Penny was preceded in death by her beloved son, Cale; an infant sister; an infant nephew; father, John Richard Wood; mother, Mary (Wood) Sheppard; stepfather, Max Sheppard; and father-in-law, C. Duane Johnson.

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


ROBERT ADAMS CHURCHOUSE

BELMOND - Robert Adams Churchouse, 84, of Belmond, passed away Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2002) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.

The funeral for Robert A. Churchouse will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond, with Pastor John Murray officiating. Burial will take place in the Amsterdam Cemetery near Goodell, with military graveside rites by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond, and one hour before services at the church.

Robert, the son of George M. and Josephine Adams Churchouse, was born Sept. 19, 1917, in Hampton. He grew up in Hampton, where he attended school and graduated from Hampton High School in 1936.

After high school, Bob began working for Jacob E. Decker and Sons. He worked 43 years in livestock procurement for Jacob E. Decker and Sons which later became Armour and Company. Bob retired in 1979. He then worked at P&G Market in Belmond until February 2001.

Robert served in two historic Army infantry divisions during WWII. He first served with the 19th Infantry Regiment of the 24th "Poi Lief" division in the Pacific.

He later was selected to be in a cadre of Regular Army NCOs. With the cadre, he returned to the states to help activate and train the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow Division". They later were engaged in the European Theater.

At the conclusion of the war, the Rainbow Division became the Army of Occupation in Austria. He attended Rainbow Division reunions across the country.

Robert was united in marriage to Anna Albers on Dec. 6, 1947. The couple made their home in Belmond.

Bob served on the Belmond City Council from 1960 to 1968. He also served on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Bob enjoyed sports and was a member of the Belmond Gridiron Club. He enjoyed traveling to watch the Broncos play. One of his hobbies was making historic model walnut sailing ships. They are replicas of museum quality.

He and his wife, Anna, were great gardeners. They enjoyed the time they spent gardening together. Proud of his heritage, Robert was a direct descendent of John Quincy Adams.

Robert is survived by his daughter, JoAnn Covington, of Goodell; granddaughter, Amy Covington, of Kansas City, Kan.; sister-in-law, Jennie Lieuwen, of Belmond; brother-in-law, Edward Albers, of Mason City; nieces, Shirley Fulton, of Belmond, Alice Bryant, of Minneapolis, and Christine Uhlenhopp, of Alexander; nephews, Alton Albers, of Nevada, Patrick Dunavan, of Mason City and Michael Bryant, of Ames; and his Army buddies and many loyal friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ann, in 1999; and two sisters, Helen and Ruth.

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


BERNICE E. HAAG

MASON CITY - Bernice E. Haag, 94, of 777 S. Eisenhower Ave., formerly of 1145 15th St. N.E., died Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2002) at the I.O.O.F. Home.

Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. James M. Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour before services on Saturday at the church.

Memorials may be given to the Bernice E. Haag Memorial Fund.

Bernice was born Feb. 22, 1907, in Grand Meadow, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Eva Belle (Cannon) Johnson. Bernice was raised in Lisbon, N.D., moving to Mason City at the age of 18.

She married Lloyd W. Haag on July 20, 1930, in Albert Lea, Minn. Bernice worked in several different restaurants as well as a bakery throughout her life.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, enjoyed canning, baking, spending time with her family, her birds and two dogs, Casey and Marty.

Bernice is survived by two sons, Darold L. Haag and his wife, Sharon, of Mason City, and William F. Haag and his wife, Jackie, of Avoca, Neb.; daughter, Virginia M. Haag, of Mason City; daughter-in-law, Maureen Haag, of Mason City; 10 grandchildren, Dean Haag and wife, Kyla, Sheryl Mariner and husband, Jon, Mike Haag, Russ Haag and wife, Colleen, Lori Vaudt and husband, Dennis, Jay Haag, Celess Walker and husband, Bart, Sherrie Haag, Rodney Haag and wife, Shelia, and Bruce Haag and wife, Renee; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd; son, Duane; granddaughter, Kathy; four brothers, Vern, Neal, Jack and Sam; three sisters, Pearl, Lyda and Eva.

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


EYLENNE E. REDMOND

MASON CITY - Eylenne E. Redmond, 82, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Her funeral will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kathy Graves, Chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and continue until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the Eylenne E. Redmond Memorial Fund.

Eylenne E. Redmond was born Aug. 8, 1919, in Beatrice, Neb., the daughter of Rudolph and Helen (Runge) Hohenfield. Her family moved to Mason City when she was a young child. She attended schools in Mason City.

On June 28, 1939, she was united in marriage to Jackson N. Redmond. The ceremony took place in Albert Lea, Minn. In 1942 the family moved to Vancouver, Wash., where he worked in a shipyard during WWII.

In 1945 they moved back to Mason City. They lived in Mason City until 1956, when they moved to Sheffield, where they owned and operated Redmond's Inn, a restaurant and service station. They sold the business and moved back to Mason City in 1962. She worked for many years at Sears in the cafeteria.

She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Eagles.

She enjoyed every opportunity she had to play bingo. Some may say if she could she would have played seven days a week. She also enjoyed playing cards. As the calendar crept into winter she looked forward to going to Orlando, Fla., where she would spend time with her daughter and her family.

She was a treasure to all who knew her and she will be surely missed by all the friends she made while living at Shalom Towers the past six years.

She will also be missed by her son, Stacy Redmond and his wife, Ruth, of Mason City; her daughter, Barbara Curtis, of Orlando, Fla.; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Virginia Thomas and her husband, Dave, of Rantoul, Ill., Geraldine Bramsen, of Mason City, Lois "Pete" Berry and her husband, John, of Mason City, Patricia Schultz and her husband, Jim, of Mason City, and Rae "Vera" Husack, of Mankato, Minn.; brother, Donald Hohenfield, of Rockford, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Barbara Hohenfield, of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son-in-law, Dave Curtis; three brothers, Loren, Robert and Sam Hohenfield; and a sister, Betty Albright.

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


BERNARD L. SHARP

ROCKWELL - Bernard L. Sharp, 72, of 20474 170th St., Rockwell, died Tuesday (Jan. 1, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

His funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Bill Poland officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, and one hour before services on Friday at the church.

Memorials may be given to the Wesley United Methodist Church.

Bernard was born Sept. 14, 1929, in Rockford, the son of Ray and Grace (Burgess) Sharp. He attended schools in Mason City.

Bernard married Shirley Friend June 9, 1950, in Mason City. They moved to Rockwell in 1973.

After working for Armour & Co., Bernard managed Lee's Bowling Lanes for more than 19 years. He then worked at Mason City Builders Supply and then the Rose Bowl, where he retired in 1994.

Bernard was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Rockwell, and two daughters, Kathleen Sharp, of Rockwell, and Debra Retleff, of Mason City; a son, Michael Sharp and his wife, Linda, of Ankeny; granddaughter, Mallory, of Ankeny; a brother, Leon Sharp and his wife, Jan, of Mason City; and a sister, Ruth Johnson, of Mason City.

Bernard was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles, David, Harold and Clyde; and sisters, Lila McCourt, Arlene Thovson and Doris Peterson.

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