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JULIA LAMBAERE

ST. ANSGAR - The family of Julia Lambaere invites you to share memories and to celebrate her life from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar. There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m.

The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday at the St. Ansgar Catholic Church, with the Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Ansgar Cemetery.

Julia passed away on Thursday (Oct. 2, 2003) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Julia was born on Oct. 8, 1914, near Carpenter. She was the oldest child of Jules and Alida Duponcheele.

She married George Lambaere on July 24, 1934, at Visitation Church in Stacyville. They raised their family of four on a farm near St. Ansgar. They retired to St. Ansgar in 1985.

Julia enjoyed farming, traveling, flowers, vacation-ing with family in Alexandria, Minn., cooking for friends, the Democratic party, dancing and helping those in need. She was very active in her church.

Julia became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar in 1997 and Faith Home in 2001.

Julia will be missed by her children, Joanne Wilder (Tom), Mason City, George (Terri) Lambaere, Owatonna, Minn., Kathy McNitt (Russ), Wyoming, Minn., and Mary Lou Kennedy, Osage. Grandchildren include, Matthew and Christopher Wilder, Matthew, Emily and John Lambaere, Craig, Mark and Jeff McNitt and David, John and Steven Kennedy. She has five great-grandchildren: Phillip, Christine, Taylor and Cassie McNitt and Olivia Kennedy. She is also surviv-ed by a sister-in-law, Erma Duponcheele, of Stacyville.

Julia was preceded in death by her husband, George, who passed away in 2000; her parents, Alida and Jules; her sisters, Martha Duponcheele and Laura Vervaecke; and brother, Robert Duponcheele.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements, (641) 713-4920.


GEORGE FIRSCHING

STACYVILLE - George Firsching, 91, of Stacyville, died on Friday (Oct. 3, 2003) at the Mitchell County Reg-ional Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with the Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery in Stacyville.

Visitation will be on Monday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Visitation Catholic Church, with a rosary at 4 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements.

George was born on Aug. 1, 1912, in St. Ansgar, to George and Theresa (Beiderer).

He was united in marriage to Cordella Miller on Nov. 27, 1940, at St. Peters Church in Spring Grove, Ill.

He farmed all his life. He spent 15 years in Illinois. In 1956, they moved to Stacy-ville and retired to town in 1977.

George enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, traveling and being with family and friends. He enjoyed gardening and yard work at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Irma and Donna; a brother, Lawrence; and a sister, Margaret Schmitt.

George is survived by his wife, Cordella, of 62 years; a daughter, Karen Marsh and son-in-law, John, of Roseville, Minn.; a brother, Joe, of Mason City; five sisters: Laura Firsching and Theresa Ungaro, of San Pedro, Calif., Gert Retterath, of Austin, Minn., Alma Retterath and Rose Rauen, of Stacyville; and many nieces and nephews.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, (641) 713-4920.


MARY M. FELDHUS

MASON CITY - Mary M. Feldhus, 89, of 1037 19th St. S.W., died Thursday (Oct. 2, 2003) at the IOOF Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with the Rev. Scott Duffus officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given to the St. James Lutheran Church or to Hospice of North Iowa in her memory.

Mary was born Aug. 25, 1914, in Streeter, N.D., the daughter of George and Clara (Zatalaroff) Malamen. In 1916, the family moved to Dawson, N.D., where Mary attended school.

In 1934, she moved to the Minneapolis area and was married to Tony Coloff on Oct. 25, 1936, in Minneapolis.

She then moved to Mason City and was a partner in the family business.

She was married to Chris Petroff on Jan. 25, 1955, in Nashua.

She was married to Edward Feldhus on May 14, 1975, here in Mason City.

Mary worked as a cake decorator for Fareway Bakery for 14 years and worked as a seamstress for Kellum Drapery for three years, retiring in 1978.

She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church.

Mary enjoyed crocheting, knitting and flower gardening.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Mary Butler and husband, Jon, of Bellevue, Neb., and Klarette Schaefer and husband, Carol, of Rockwell; son, Anthony Coloff and wife, Susan, of Forest City; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters: Christine Dady of Minneapolis, Pauline Banwart and husband, Merle, of Dixon, Calif., Celia Abraham and husband, Dale, of Sparks, Nev., Martha Borchers and husband, Rollie, of Hayward, Calif., and Vera Brown and husband, Richard, of Anoka, Minn.; brother, Paul Malamen and wife, Zola, of Elk River, Minn., sisters-in-law, Lorraine Malamen, of Anoka, Minn., and Lucile Feldhus, of Mason City; and special friend, Bill Cory, of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Tony Coloff, Chris Petroff, and Edward Feldhus; brother, James Malamen; infant brother, Samuel; and infant sister, Celia.

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


VIOLA 'VI' STRICKER

MASON CITY - Viola "Vi" Stricker, 57, of 297 Lakeview Drive, died Thursday (Oct. 2, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Rev. James M. Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, and will continue at the church one hour prior to services.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa.

Vi was born Nov. 14, 1945, in Mason City, the daughter of William and Rosie (Behm) Pinneke. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1964.

Vi married Cary J. Stricker Dec. 27, 1965, in Mason City.

She worked for Iowa Kemper Insurance for 10 years and for Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan for 15 years.

Vi graduated from the nursing program at North Iowa Area Community College in 1992, and worked for Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, currently working in surgery as a circulating nurse. She also served as treasurer of Air Care Inc. since 1976.

Vi was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she served as chairperson for the bazaar, was a member of altar guild and taught Sunday school.

She was a United Way volunteer, taught exercise class at the YMCA, enjoyed traveling, flower and vegetable gardening, was a RAGBRAI participant and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Vi is survived by her husband, Cary Stricker, of Mason City; sons, Jeffery Stricker of Johnston, and Bradley Stricker and wife, Jodee, of Forest City; sisters, Ardith Carolus and husband, Merwin, of Mason City, and Marion Fuller and husband, Gene, of Portland, Ore.; brothers, Lawrence Pinneke and wife, Merna, of Garner, and Robert Pinneke and wife, Dee, of St. Ansgar; grandchildren, Shawna and Cody Stricker, of Forest City, and Parker Stricker, of Johnson; father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Jeroldene Stricker, of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.

Vi was preceded in death by her parents; half-brothers, Stanley, Ted, Vern and Glen Pinneke; and two sisters, Betty Hardman and Virginia Pinneke

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


MARGARET MAY REASONER

BELMOND - Margaret May Reasoner, 85, a resident of the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond, and a native of Rowan, died Friday (Oct. 3, 2003) at the care center in Belmond.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at the Belmond United Methodist Church in Belmond, with the Rev. Michael Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in rural Rowan.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First Street S.E. in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the service.

The family suggests mem-orials to the Sister Kinney Foundation for Stroke Research.

Margaret Emerson, the youngest child of four siblings, was born May 1, 1918, in Rowan, the daughter of Albert and Mabel (Hiams) Emerson.

She grew up in Rowan and attended Rowan Schools graduating from high school in 1936. During high school, she was active in choir, girls basketball, and various church activities.

Following her graduation, she attended Gates Business College in Waterloo.

On Aug. 10, 1941, she was united in marriage to her high school sweeheart, Russell Eugene Reasoner in Arco, Minn. Margaret accompanied Russell for a time in his employment travels as an "Extra Board" for the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad. They eventually made their home in Crystal Lake, in 1946, when her husband became permanently employed as a depot agent in Crystal Lake.

Margaret was employed as a secretary to the superintendent of the Crystal Lake Schools and was very active in the community and her church. She had served as President of the Women's Circle and sang in the choir.

In 1960, the family moved to Belmond, where Russell, Margaret, and their daughter, Pamela, made their home.

Margaret was employed with Bill Johnson's Lutheran Brotherhood Agency in Belmond for twelve and a half years before her retirement.

After their retirement, Margaret and her husband enjoyed wintering in Arizona, but also looked forward to returning to Belmond in the spring to see their friends and family.

Margaret had been a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and served as an officer and president in the organization.

She and Russell were both active in the Methodist Church and the Methodist Youth Fellowship programs. She had been involved in various circle and other church activities.

Margaret enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, crafts, and had done some paintings and drawings. Two of her fondest pastimes were flower gardening and Thursday afternoon picnics with her daughter, Pam.

Margaret became a resident of the Belmond Health Care Center in December of 1994. During her years there, she looked forward to participating in many of the activities including bingo and penny pitch.

Those left to cherish the memory of her life include her daughter, Pamela Rae Kass and her husband, John P., of Apple Valley, Minn.; granddaughter, Christina Nicole Kass, of Eagan, Minn.; several nieces and nephews; two brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell in July, 1995; two sisters, Ruth Holmes and Esther Kercheval; and a brother, Edwin Emerson.

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


SHERWOOD OTTO PITKIN

CLEAR LAKE - Sherwood Otto Pitkin, 89, of 22445 Eagle Ave., Clear Lake, died Thursday (Oct. 2, 2003) at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Fertile Lutheran Church in Fertile, with the Rev. Merlin Norris officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake, and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.

The family suggests memorials to the Sherwood Otto Pitkin Memorial Fund.

Sherwood was born Aug. 16, 1914, northeast of Miller, the son of Austin Otto Pitkin and Nellie Sophia (Schwartz) Pitkin.

Sherwood married Marian L. Olson, May 18, 1938, at the Ellington Prairie Church in rural Garner.

In 1938, Sherwood started farming near Burchinal, then in 1943 he moved to a farm near Garner. He farmed near Clear Lake from 1949 until present.

Sherwood enjoyed music and playing the violin with his dad and brothers at their family gatherings. He also would spend time hunting and fishing with his brothers and sharing lots of stories. Sherwood enjoyed reading about geography, science and history and was very knowledgeable about Clear Lake and local history. He loved all the grandchildren visits.

Sherwood was a member of the Fertile Lutheran Church, serving in various positions on the church council. He was a trustee for Grant Township and a member of the Farm Bureau.

Sherwood is survived by two sons, Sherril Pitkin and his wife, Susan, of Corvallis, Ore., and Jim Pitkin of Mason City; a daughter, Donna Ouverson and her husband, Jerry, of Fertile; brother, Ivan Pitkin and his wife, Geraldine, of Clear Lake; sisters-in-law, Elaine Pitkin, of Clear Lake, and Luella Pitkin, of Andrews, Texas; brother-in-law, Arno Olson and his wife, Alma, of Garner; sister-in-law, Bernice Anderson, of Forest City; seven grandchildren: Kristine Pitkin and Brian Pitkin of Corvallis, Ore., Jeff Ouverson and his wife, Dixie, of Manly, Jon Ouverson, of Forest City, Julie Ouverson, of Woodbury, Minn., and Jodie Ouverson and Jamie Ouverson, both of Des Moines; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marian; sister, Goldie Bitker and her husband, Roy; four brothers: Norval and his wife, Doris, Franklin, Virgil and his wife, Dorothy and Curtis Pitkin.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, (641) 357-2193.


DARLEEN LEVITT KAASA

HANLONTOWN - Darleen Levitt Kaasa, 78, died Friday (Oct. 3, 2003) at her home in Hanlontown.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church, 302 East Fourth Street, Hanlontown, with the Rev. Kris Snyder officiating. Burial will be at Brush Point Cemetery in rural Hanlontown.

Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring Street, in Manly.

Darleen was born July 2, 1925, in Sheffield, to Ward and Elma (Horstman) Levitt. She was baptized in the Meth-odist Church in Sheffield.

She received her education from the Sheffield Public Schools, graduating in 1942. After high school she attended the University of Iowa and Hamilton's Business College.

Darleen was united in marriage to LaVerne Kaasa on August 5, 1945, in Sheffield.

She was confirmed and joined the Grace Lutheran Church in 1954. She served her church in many capacities including the original Altar Guild and as a statistician for twenty-five years for the Iowa District of the American Lutheran Church.

She was a 4-H and scout leader. She was an original member of the Kinney Library Board and played an instrumental role in establishing the Hanlontown Library.

For more than five decades Darleen was an avid golfer. She enjoyed reading, knitting, rosemaling, traveling, playing cards, and fishing trips to Minnesota. She enjoyed wintering in the Southwest since 1982.

Surviving Darleen are her husband, LaVerne, of Hanlontown; one son and his wife, Stephen and Annette, of Albert Lea, Minn.; two daughters and their husbands, Rebecca and James Langan, of Afton, Minn., and Annette and Kirk Flores, of Wheaton, Ill. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Phyllis Levitt, of Sheffield.

Darleen was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Rex.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.


DORTHEA BEARDMORE

CHARLES CITY - Dorthea "Dorie" Beardmore, 83, of Charles City, died Wednesday (Oct. 1, 2003) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Gregory Ellcey officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

The family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Hauser Funeral Home (641) 228-2323.


DORIS HOFFMAN

IOWA FALLS - Doris Hoffman, 94, of Iowa Falls, passed away Friday (Oct. 3, 2003) at the Scenic Manor Care Facility in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Don Preston officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel, with the family present to receive friends between the hours of 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to North Iowa Hospice or to the First United Methodist Church.

Linn's Funeral Home, (641) 648-2569.


LILLIAN MASTIN

BUFFALO CENTER - Lillian Mastin, 92, of Buffalo Center, died Saturday (Oct. 4, 2003) at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858.