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.

 
GENE R. BALLANTINE

CLARION — Gene Richard Ballantine, 78, of Clarion, died Wednesday (Nov. 19, 2003).

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Clarion United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Don Morrison officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Willim Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion and one hour prior to services Sunday at the church.

Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.

HELEN D. BECK

MASON CITY — Helen D. Beck, 93, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Nov. 19, 2003).

Helen D. DeSart was born June 2, 1910, the daughter of Dr. Roy F. and Ester S. (Churchill) DeSart in Des Moines.

She graduated from Mason City High School and attended Mason City Junior College.

Helen was united in marriage to J. Francis Beck on June 18, 1931, in Mason City. She and her husband were lifelong residents of Mason City. Her husband, J. Francis Beck, died on Feb. 1, 1966.

Helen was active in Women’s Club, Opportunity Village, a 65-year member of PEO Chapter DZ and a trustee of Julia M. Higley Home.

Helen was a devoted member of First Congregational United Church of Christ.

A private family interment will be held at Elmwood Cemetery with a memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Mason City Public Library or First Congregational Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Janan Beck, of Clear Lake; son, Jay Beck, of Mason City; sisters-in-law, Ruth DeSart and Helen DeSart, of Mason City

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, Francis, Forrest and Chester DeSart.

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

ELSIE C. BROERS

MASON CITY — Elsie C. Broers, 95, of Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 20, 2003) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

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

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

ROSEMARY DEWITT

HANLONTOWN — Rosemary DeWitt, 78, of 8014 338th St. in Hanlontown, died Thursday (Nov. 20, 2003) at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

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

LEO H. MILLER JR.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Leo H. Miller Jr., 75, of Kansas City, Kan., died Monday (Nov. 17, 2003) at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home with the burial to follow in the Leavenworth Veteran’s Administration National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kan.

Visitation was held Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department in care of the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, 214 Oak St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012.

Leo was born on Nov. 18, 1927, in Fort Madison, Iowa. He was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran and later moved to the Kansas City, Kan., area in 1975.

He was an over-the-road truck driver before pursuing a career with the Wyandotte County Sheriff Department as a sheriff’s deputy in 1978 until he retired in 1998.

He attended St. Mary’s-St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Kansas City, Kan.

Survivors include one son, Ken Miller of Orange, Calif.; three daughters, Teresa Steppe of Augusta, Ga., Katherine and Tina Miller, both of Bonner Springs, Kan.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way.

Arrangements are by Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, (913) 422-4074.

GERALDINE MARIE SCHUMACHER

ALGONA — Geraldine M. Schumacher, 82, of Algona, died Tuesday (Nov. 18, 2003) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. parish prayer service.

Geraldine Marie Schumacher was born June 6, 1921, in Whittemore, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Catherine (Henry) Sheppard.

She was raised in Whittemore where she attended country school and Presentation Academy. She was baptized, confirmed and married in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whittemore.

On Feb. 1, 1938, Gerri was united in marriage to Louis Schumacher. After their wedding, the couple lived near Ringsted before moving to the Algona area in 1941.

They farmed north of Algona and in 1959, they started Schumacher Well Drilling, of which Gerri did the bookwork for several years.

Gerri was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed the many special times with her family. She had a large garden, was an awesome cook and bowled for many years.

More recently she enjoyed playing cards with the Hospital Auxiliary and being with her family.

She is survived by her seven children, Merlin and Sherry Schumacher, of Guthrie, Okla., Judy and Harold Haag, of West Bend, Jim and Janice Schumacher, of Algona, Pat and Jerry Walker, of Whittemore, Darlene Weber and special friend, John Pletcher, of Britt, Sheri and Arvid Boyken, of Buffalo Center, and Joni and Al Peterson, of Algona. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; her brother, Duane Sheppard of Algona; sisters-in-law, Clara Schumacher, of Algona, and Arlene Schumacher, of Joliet, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 7, 2002, and her parents.

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

ELIZABETH ‘LIZ’ WADDINGTON

BELMOND — Elizabeth “Liz” Waddington, 93, of Belmond, passed away Tuesday (Nov. 18, 2003) at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

Funeral services for Liz Waddington will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond, with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation for Liz Waddington will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Elizabeth, the daughter of Gabriel and Anna Marie Sunde Gabrielson, was born Sept. 17, 1910, on the Gunderson place near Goodell. She grew up in the Goodell area where she attended school.

Elizabeth was baptized and confirmed at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church. When older, Liz helped her parents raise her brothers and sisters.

Liz was united in marriage to George Waddington on Aug. 17, 1935, in Garner. The couple made their home in Belmond.

Liz worked at the Kesslers Pharmacy, as a cook at the Belmond schools and as a housewife and mother. George passed away in April of 1966.

In 1977, Liz moved to the McBurney Apartments in Belmond.

Liz enjoyed playing cards, word finding puzzles, bowling and reading newspapers and magazines. Family was most important to her.

Liz was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond.

She belonged to the Fireman’s Auxillary, Grandmothers Club and Bridge Club.

Liz is survived by two daughters, Carol Ann Williams and husband, Larry, of Ackley, and Mary Jane Charlton and husband, Norman, of Albion; a daughter-in-law, Betty Waddington of Hanlontown; six grandchildren, Penny, Tammy, Bruce, Scott, Christie, and Beth; seven great-grandchildren, Heather, Joshua, Jordan, Kandice, Austin, Cody, and Gabriel; two sisters, Ruby Boller of Belmond, and Beulah Reasoner and husband, Ed, of Belmond; two brothers, Gerhard Gabrielson and wife, Marion, of Belmond, and Lester Gabrielson of Belmond; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; a son, Don, in 1998; two sisters, Burley and Ruth; and three brothers, Tolford, Elmer and Norman.

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

HELEN MARIE WINTERTON

MITCHELL — Helen Marie Curin Mostek Winterton, 95, of Fulton, Ill., and formerly of Mitchell and Osage, died Wednesday (Nov. 19, 2003) at the Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton, Ill.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Ansgar Catholic Church in St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, where there will be a rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services Saturday at the church.

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

Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe Gazette and Globe Online.

LEE 'BABY' JANE SCHMOLL

CLEAR LAKE - Lee "Baby" Jane Schmoll, 86, formerly of 813 N. 12th St., Clear Lake, died Friday (Nov. 21, 2003) at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. James Allard of the Clear Lake Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be left to the Lee Jane Schmoll Memorial Fund.

Lee Jane was born Aug. 8, 1917, in Oklahoma. She married Frank Davis and to this union they had four children; Randall, Robert, Richard and Nevelynn. She later married Wilbur E. Schmoll on April 21, 1973. After their marriage, she helped Wilbur in their insurance business as well as working for Opportunity Village. She worked for Opportunity Village for 12 years, and then volunteered there for many years afterward. She enjoyed vegetable gardening, baking and cooking.

Lee Jane is survived by two sons; Randall and Richard; grandchildren, Carl Davis, Janice Davis and Robbie all of Oklahoma, Robert Davis of Texas, Ruth Gwin of Colorado, Lydia Kidder of Ark-ansas, and Georgia Nichols and Marsha Snyder both of Iowa; great-grandchildren, Joel, Jessi, Shawn, Bobbie, Corey, Colby, Matt and Zack, and great-great grandchildren, Damon, Parker, Clay, Jesse and Bailey. Also sur- viving is one sister, Wilde Reeves, of Oklahoma, and one daughter-in-law, Rosalea Davis of Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilbur; son, Robert; daughter, Nevelynn, and two sisters.

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


ELSIE CHRISTINE BROERS

MASON CITY - Elsie Christine Broers, 95, formerly of 1509 S. Massachusetts Ave., died Thursday afternoon (Nov. 20, 2003) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1138 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City. Pastor Paul C. Nelson will officiate. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

The family requests memorials be given to St. James Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

Elsie C. Broers was born on Oct. 14, 1908, in Bath Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, the daughter of Meenke J. and Helene (Bentjen) Broers. She was baptized Dec. 13, 1908, at the family home in Bath Township and confirmed on May 19, 1927, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City. Elsie graduated from Mason City High School in 1927. She then attended the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls; Art Institute, Minne-apolis, Minn., and graduated from Federal Art School in Minneapolis.

From 1936 to 1939, Elsie was an assistant art teacher at Mason City High School. She was then employed by Lock Studio, Blanchard's Jewelry Store as a salesperson along with decorating the windows at Lundberg's in Mason City. Elsie was a librarian at the Mason City Public Library from 1953-1973, retiring as an art lib-rarian in 1973.

Elsie was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, past member of the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, Pioneer Museum, Historical Society of North Iowa and the North Iowa Artist League.

Survivors include her sister-in-law, Helen E. Broers of Mason City; brother-in-law, Paul Kruggel of St. Helens, Ore.; nephews, Michael J. Broers of Mason City and Jon J. Broers of St. Charles, Ill.; nieces, Jeanette Pruin of Seattle, Wash., Linda Terrano of Lincoln, Neb., and Dianne Dillard of St. Helens, Ore.; 15 great-nephews and great-nieces and several great-great-nephews and nieces.

Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Arthur J. and Harlan M. Broers; sister, Marieta Kruggel, and nephew, Roger Broers.

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


STANLEY L. HANIG

WESLEY - Stanley L. Hanig, 70, of Wesley, died Friday (Nov. 21, 2003) at the Algona Manor in Algona.

His funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley. The Rev. Daniel Greving will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with military honors at the graveside.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Wesley. A rosary will be said at 4:30 p.m. and a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 679-4453.


SIGNE B. GRAN

LAKE MILLS - Signe B. Gran, 94, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (Nov. 22, 2003) at Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Scarville Evangelical Synod Lutheran Church in Scarville with the Rev. Thomas Rank officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery north of Scarville.

Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and again one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

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


RICHARD J. CHRISTENSEN

MASON CITY - Richard J. Christensen, 76, of Mason City, died Saturday (Nov. 22, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa West Campus, Mason City.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Don Simmonds officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Graceland Cemetery in Sioux City.

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

Memorials may be directed to Lutheran Social Services of North Iowa.

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


MARCELLA ALLISON

CHARLES CITY - Marcella Allison, 87, of Charles City, died Saturday (Nov. 22, 2003) at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, (641) 228-2323.

    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.

JEFFERY DEAN ALBERS

PITTSBORO, N.C. — Jeffery Dean Albers of Pittsboro, N.C., died at U.N.C. Hospitals in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, from a heart attack. He was 40 years old.

Jeff was born in Mason City. He moved to Chatham County, N.C., three years ago from New Jersey.

Survivors include his parents, Patricia Leaf of Mt. Holly, N.J., and Al Albers of Clear Lake; brothers, Dale Albers of East Hampton Township, N.J., Kevin Albers of Krum, Texas, and Chad Albers of The Colony, Texas; a sister, Kim Riner of Statesboro, Ga., and his loving friend and fiancee, Kathy Manring of Pittsboro.

Following a memorial service at Walker’s Funeral Home in Chapel Hill, the body was cremated.

PAUL E. ALLEN

MASON CITY — Paul E. Allen, 49, of Mason City died Sunday (Nov. 23, 2003) at Heritage Care Center.

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

MARCELLA M. ALLISON

CHARLES CITY — Marcella M. Allison, 87, of Charles City, died Saturday (Nov. 22, 2003) at Salsbury Baptist Home, Charles City.

Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

HARLAN ANDERSON

ALEXANDER — Harlan Elmer Anderson, age 69, of Alexander, died Sunday (Nov. 23, 2003) at his home in Alexander following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Alexander United Methodist Church in Alexander. The Rev. Tony Hershey will be officiating. Burial with full military honors rendered by the Belmond and Goodell funeral squads will be in the Amsterdam Cemetery, Goodell, Iowa.

Visitation will be today from 4-7 p.m. at the Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st Street S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the service at the church Tuesday.

The family suggests memorials to the Alexander Fire Department or to the donor’s choice.

Harlan Anderson was born Nov. 18, 1934, on his parents’ farm in Hancock County, Goodell, the son of Elmer and Esther (Harberts) Anderson. He served in the United States Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Reserve from November 1957 until his honorable discharge as a private first class in January 1963.

Harlan was united in marriage to Loretta Jane Foss on Nov. 18, 1961, at Miami, Okla. The couple was blessed with two daughters, Brenda and Beth, and a son, Brian, who passed away at the age of two.

Harlan had worked as a laborer for most of his career. In early years, he farmed with his parents on the family farm. He later did custom combining and corn shelling throughout the area and in other states. He was employed with Westaby Trucking for 11 years and worked for the D.O.T for 7- 1/2 years before injuries sustained in an accident forced his retirement in 1984.

Harlan served on the Alexander City Council for a number of years. He was a member of the Alexander Fire Department for more than 20 years and served as a trustee for the department. He could often be found doing maintenance work, fixing things, and making sure that all the department’s equipment and facilities were functioning properly. Harlan would often be seen cruising about town on one of his Honda scooters, keeping an eye on the happenings and taking inventory of any repairs that might need attention.

Harlan enjoyed dropping in to visit with his family and friends, and was an avid croquet player, always looking forward to a competitive game with his grandchildren. He and Loretta enjoyed dancing in earlier years and later on they looked forward to winter trips to Branson. He very much looked forward to many camping excursions with family and friends. He enjoyed gardening, attending the Antique Tractor & Power Show north of Belmond, and his antique John Deere tractors and mowers.

His family will remember him for having a positive attitude even in his years of retirement due to an accident and then throughout his battle with cancer.

Those whom Harlan leaves behind to mourn his loss include his wife, Loretta J. Anderson, Alexander; daughters, Brenda Dunbar and husband, Bill, Plymouth, and Beth Eddy and husband, Mike, Coulter; sisters, Ruby Smith, Mason City; Ila Mae Donnelly and husband, David, Arvada, Colo.; brother, Harry Anderson and wife, Anne Hustrulid, Garner; sister Leila Wilhem and husband Keith, Phoenix, Ariz., and brother, Harley Anderson, Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Kellie Ferdin, Mason City, Kory Ferdin, Plymouth, Travis Dunbar, Plymouth, and Matthew and Brielle Eddy, Coulter; his mother-in-law, Johanna Foss, Alexander, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, Elmer and Esther; his 2-year-old son, Brian, in 1966; sister Elaine; brother Howard, and father-in-law R.C. Roy Foss.

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

RICHARD J. CHRISTENSEN

MASON CITY — Richard J. Christensen, 76, of Mason City, died Saturday (Nov. 22, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa West Campus.

Funeral services for Richard will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Don Simmonds officiating. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, in Graceland Cemetery, Sioux City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be given to Lutheran Social Services of North Iowa in his name.

Richard J. Christensen was born Aug. 29, 1927, in Sioux City, the son of William and Elsie (Sonneborn) Christensen. Richard graduated from Sioux City Central High School and Valparaiso University. He then served his country in the United States Navy.

Richard was united in marriage to Martha Knutson on May 20, 1950, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sioux City. They then moved to Mason City in 1965 where they became faithful members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and later Trinity Lutheran Church. Richard retired in 1987 after 38 years of service with the Chicago & North Western railroad, many as Central Division engineer.

Richard will be remembered as a loving husband to his wife, Martha, who died in 1995, a caring father and grandfather, and an avid bowler and golfer.

He is survived by his son, Eric J. Christensen and wife, Sandra, of Minnetonka, Minn.; daughter, Carol A. Kasten and husband, Kenneth, of Maple Grove, Minn.; son, Paul M. Christensen and wife, Cheryl, of Lena, Ill.; grandchildren, Tyler, Zachary and Jason Christensen, Matthew Kasten, and Dylan, Ashley and Betsy Christensen; sisters, Dorothy Andros of North Hampton, Mass., Norma Coiner and husband, Ed, of Waynesboro, Va.,

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Martha, in 1995, and an infant sister, Margory.

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

ALICE E. DOUGLAS

CHARLES CITY — Alice E. Douglas, 74, of Charles City, died Friday (Nov. 21, 2003) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211.

MARJORY LOUISE NELSON

NORTHWOOD — Marjory Louise Nelson, 86, of Northwood, died Sunday (Nov. 23, 2003) at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

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

WENDELL C. ‘OBIE’ OBERMEIER

CHARLES CITY — Wendell C. “Obie” Obermeier of 54 S. Cedar Terrace, Charles City, died Sunday (Nov. 23, 2003) at the Floyd County Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery at a later date.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Wendell C. “Obie” Obermeier Memorial Fund.

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

    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.

PAUL E. ALLEN

MASON CITY — Paul E. Allen, 49, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave., died Sunday (Nov. 23, 2003) at the Heritage Care Center.

Private graveside services will be held in the Wheaton Cemetery, Wheaton, Ill., at a later date. No other services are scheduled.

There will be no visitation.

Arrangements by Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City.

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

JIM BASYE

HAMPTON — Jim Basye, 59, of Hampton, died Monday (Nov. 24, 2003) at his home in Hampton.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hampton-Dumont High School Gymnasium, with Father Jim Miller, the Rev. Royce Smith and the Rev. Jerry Basye officiating.

Inurnment will be in the Hampton Cemetery at later date as Jim gifted his body to the University of Iowa, Department of Anatomy in Iowa City.

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

Jim Basye was born on Oct. 27, 1944, in Shenandoah, a son of Ernst and Mary (Mason) Basye.

He was raised in Grundy Center and graduated from Grundy Center High School and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa.

He was united in marraige to Sue Gallagher on Aug. 13, 1994, in Hampton.

Jim taught science at the Hampton-Dumont Middle School.

Jim enjoyed golfing, sports and coaching.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Basye, of Hampton; two sons, Ryan Basye and his wife, Susan, of Cedar Falls, and Jamey Basye, of Galveston, Texas; three brothers, Jack and wife, Jeanne Basye, of Scottsdale, Ariz., John and wife, Sandy Basye, of Glenwood, and Jerry and wife, Vyrdel Basye, of Concordia, Mo.; parents, Ernest (Preach) and wife, Mary Basye of Fort Dodge, and granddaughter, Geneva Basye.

He was preceded in death by one brother.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

ALICE E. DOUGLAS

CHARLES CITY — Alice E. Douglas, 74, formerly of 2652 Harvey St. Maple Heights, Charles City, died Friday (Nov. 21, 2003) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be planned at a later date.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the donor’s choice.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

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

MARJORY L. NELSON

NORTHWOOD — Marjory Louise Nelson, 86, of Northwood, died Sunday (Nov. 23, 2003) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

There will be no visitation.

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

WENDELL C. ‘OBIE’ OBERMEIER

CHARLES CITY — Wendell C. “Obie” Obermeier, 82, of 54 S. Cedar Terrace, Charles City, died early Sunday morning (Nov. 23, 2003) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City following a lengthy illness.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating.

A private inurnment will be held at a later date in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.

Those wishing to extend memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to Wendell C. “Obie” Obermeier Memorial Fund.

Wendell Clayton Obermeier was born March 10, 1921, in Hallock, Minn., to Charles and Elda (Polzin) Obermeier. He was the second child of three children born to his parents.

“Obie,” as he was fondly known by his family and friends, moved to Charles City in 1926 and was baptized and confirmed in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

He attended Charles City schools and graduated in the class of 1939. Following graduation, “Obie” was employed at Farner-Hewett and Oliver Corporation.

On Sept. 12, 1942, “Obie” was united in marriage to Irene Hartz.

“Obie” was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and served four years during World War II. He attended Officer Candidate School and upon completion of his training, was commissioned as a second lieutenant.

He furthered his military training in Fort Sill, Okla. while attending Advanced Officer’s Training School and joined the 75th Infantry Division-899th Field Artillery Battalion, serving as Command and Staff Officer for three years, two of which were overseas. His division was involved in the Battle Of The Bulge.

Captain Obermeier was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and was an instructor at the Officer Candidate School in Fort Riley, Kan., for two years.

After honorably and faithfully serving his country, “Obie” was formally discharged from his military duties in August of 1952.

Following “Obie” ’s military discharge, he returned to Charles City, where he owned and operated Obie’s Standard Service at 100 S. Main for 38 years. He retired in 1985.

In 1980, his wife, Irene died. On Dec. 12, 1981, “Obie” was united in marriage to Marilyn Frank Winterink at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Chapel.

Throughout their marriage, “Obie” and Marilyn have claimed to be each other’s “best friend.”

“Obie” and Marilyn have been active in nature projects. Together, they published a periodical called “Nature News,” reaching several hundred subscribers.

“Obie” loved bird watching and treasured their “bird rides” throughout the countryside and presenting informative bird programs for many organizations.

“Obie” always had his camera in hand and won several nature photography contests nationwide.

“Obie” and Marilyn entertained many bird enthusiasts at their home called “Willow View,” where Marilyn will continue to welcome visitors.

“Obie” was a free-lance writer with articles and photos in many local, state and national magazines and newspapers.

Locally, his work appeared in The Charles City Press and “Nature News from Willow View”.

“Obie” was the president of the Creative Writer’s Club of Charles City. Many of his articles have appeared in “Update Magazine.” He was proud to be the field editor for “Birds and Blooms” magazine for several years. “Obie” displayed and shared his photos and articles with anyone interested.

Some of “Obie” ’s other interests and leisure activities included cooking, especially meat dishes, fishing for bass and trout in Eastern Iowa, deer hunting, spending time with his family and friends and his companionship with his Boston terrier, Jetta Marie.

Deteriorating health forced “Obie” to abandon his nature speaking engagements and writing publications.

“Obie” was extremely well-known and active within his community. He was a member of the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, a past president of the Church Council and Brotherhood and past chairman of the Parsonage Building Committee.

He was active in his memberships in the V.F.W., Elks Club, American Legion, the National Organization of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (Hawkeye State Chapter), the 75th Division Association, the Iowa Gasoline Dealer’s Association, past president of the Local Gasoline Retailers and a past president of the Creative Writer’s Club in Charles City.

“Obie” is survived by his wife, Marilyn Obermeier of Charles City; his foster daughter, Sally Young and her husband, Tom, of Cedar Rapids; one sister, Colleen Darby and her husband, LeRoy, of Minona; one brother, Milton Obermeier, of Charles City; his sister-in-law, Lois Kemming of Coon Rapids, Minn.; a nephew, Craig Kemming and his wife, Susan, of Andover, Minn.

“Obie” will also be sadly missed by many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene (Hartz) Obermeier in 1980, and his parents.

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

ALBERTA ‘BERDIE’ OLDAG

SHEFFIELD — Alberta “Berdie” L. Oldag, 75, of Sheffield, died Sunday (Nov. 23, 2003) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Reformed Church, 2029 Jonquil Ave, Sheffield, with the Rev. Arthur Zewert presiding. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield.

Berdie Oldag was born July 21, 1928, at Latimer, Iowa, a daughter of Jacob and Bertha (Gerdes) Koenen. She was confirmed in the Christian faith at Meservey Reformed Church and graduated from Sheffield High School.

On Oct. 18, 1952, Berdie was united in marriage with George Oldag in Hampton. As he was serving in the U.S. Navy, they lived in many places eventually retiring in Sheffield.

Berdie was a member of Zion Reformed Church.

She enjoyed crocheting and listening to music as well as venturing to the casinos.

She was devoted to her family and was cherished by her husband and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Her loving family includes: her husband of 51 years, George Oldag; daughters: Deborah Kay (Richard) Millard, of Mason City, and Jackie Dee (Lee) Cutler, of Greene; six grandchildren: Kimberly, Tony and Bethany Millard; Amber (Rob) Cameron; Ben and Brandon Cutler; two great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Maya; three sisters: Stiennette Hansen, of Cheyenne, Wyo., Minnie Meyer, of Latimer and Ruth Doane, of Sheffield.

Alberta was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Ione Meyer.

Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.

ADA M. POLAND

ACKLEY — Ada M. Poland,104, of Ackley, died Monday (Nov. 24, 2003) at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Church of God, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Steven Acheson officiating. Burial will be at the Friends Cemetery in Iowa Falls.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of her daughter: Dorothy Miller, 12587 S Ave., Ackley, IA 50601.

Linn’s Funeral Homes, (515) 648-2569.

ARLENE ZEIGLER

KANAWHA — Arlene Zeigler, 91, of Kanawha, died Monday (Nov. 24, 2003) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha.

Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 762-3211.