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DARRELL L. HIER

CLEAR LAKE — Darrell L. Hier, 73, of 114 N. 20th St. in Clear Lake went home to his Lord on Saturday (Oct. 9, 2004) after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. in Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian officiating. Military honors will be by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Inurnment will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Sleepy Eye, Minn.

Memorials may be directed to the Darrell Hier Memorial Fund.

Darrell was born Sept. 9, 1931, to La Forest and Ada (Evenson) Hier, in Springfield, Minn.

He graduated from Springfield High School in 1949. After graduation, he attended Mankato State College for one year, then enlisted in the Navy, spending most of that time in the Panama Canal Zone.

Following his discharge from the Navy he attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in industrial engineering in December of 1959.

Upon his graduation from college he became the general supervisor for Del Monte Packing Company in Arlington, Wis. Darrell received a $2,000 reward from the Del Monte Packing Corporation for his cost-saving suggestion of brine use. Darrell retired in 1989.

In May of 1960 Darrell married Marion Sellner in the St. Mary’s rectory in Sleepy Eye, Minn. They made their home in Portage, Wis. Darrell and Marion were both honored as outstanding citizens of Portage.

In cooperation with the Portage Police Department, they started the Teddy Bear Program for abused children and were instrumental in initiating fingerprinting for children’s safety.

Darrell was financial chairman for the United Methodist Church in Portage for 40 years, and was involved in many other leadership programs in the church. Darrell was active in sports and an avid bowler. Marion died in a car accident in December of 1996.

Darrell married Elizabeth von Fischer Martin on March 18, 2000. Darrell was a blessing to all, especially his wife and children. He never refused a request to help out where there was a need.

He was active in the Noon Lions Club, SALT, a member of the Clear Lake VFW and Senior Center vice president.

He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. He participated in the Senior Choir, Elderberries, a financial counter assistant, Wednesday Morning Bible Breakfast and the Men’s Night Bible Study Group.

Darrell loved to play golf; you could find him out there, even in the rain. His greatest joy was becoming a father and grandfather. He spent many happy hours attending family celebrations and grandchildren’s activities.

Darrell enjoyed his animal friends and they will miss his attention. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Darrell is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Betty” Hier of Clear Lake; three children, Tim (Sherry) Becker of Mason City; Cynthia (Randy) Reid and Dan (Julie) Becker, both of Clear Lake.; two brothers, Percy (Marjorie) Hier of Bettendorf, and the Rev. Dennis (Jan) Hier of Willmar, Minn.; a sister, Dorothy (Gene) Ostrom, of Rochester, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Ben, Emily and Zach Becker, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Elijah Reid, and Eric, Megan and Leah Becker; nieces and nephews, David (Sandy) Hier; Kathy Hier; Karna (Michael) Loyland; Sarah (Geoffrey) Nelson; Nate (Rachel) Hier; Chris (Tim) Cass; and Karis Hier; his first wife’s sister, Lorraine Roiger, Sleepy Eye, Minn.; her children, Christi (Phil) Hanson and their daughter, Erica, Vicki (Russ) Schroepfer and their foster sons Bobby, Mike and others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife; and infant grandson, Joshua Reid.

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

NANCY LEE LORENTZEN

ROCKWELL — Nancy Lee Lorentzen, 56, of Rockwell died Saturday (Oct. 9, 2004) at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a strongly fought battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 S. Second St. in Rockwell with Pastor Ron Bolinger officiating. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Nancy Lorentzen Memorial Fund.

Nancy was born on March 17, 1948, the daughter of John and Margaret (Jiminez) Levenhagen in Mason City. She was the oldest of five children.

Nancy attended school in Rockwell-Swaledale and graduated in the Class of 1966. She was active as a cheerleader and in various clubs.

Following her graduation Nancy was united in marriage to Jerry Lorentzen on March 25, 1967. They had two children, Mike and Matthew.

Nancy sold Home Interiors for five years and studied at North Iowa Area Community College and earned her B.A. in business.

Nancy worked at I.M.I. Cornelius from 1978 until her illness.

She was a little thing that had a lot of spirit. Her loves were her crafts and going to craft shows. Nancy loved to dress and decorate for the holidays and enjoyed her yard and flowers.

Nancy was a cheerleader at work and enjoyed making treats for her co-workers.

She loved her convertible and summer road trips with loud music, eating at new places and gambling. She loved her family so very much.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jerry, of Rockwell; son Mike and wife Karrie of Mason City; four grandchildren, Jordan, Devin, Joshua and Ashley; her parents, John and Margaret Levenhagen of Rockwell; brother, Bill Levenhagen and wife Nancy of Rockwell; sister, Barb Jones and husband Fred of Mason City; sister, Deb Behr and husband Lee of Rockwell; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Carol Lorentzen, of Mason City; many nieces and nephews and especially a true friend, Sandy, and a special friend, Mona.

She was preceded in death by her son, Matthew, brother Gary, grandparents, Otto and Hanna Levenhagen, John Jimenez; in-laws, LeRoy and Flossie Lorentzen; two uncles, Al and Jim Levenhagen.

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

ELVIN JANSSEN

DUMONT — Elvin Janssen, 58, of Dumont, died Sunday (Oct. 10, 2004) at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, with the Rev. Bob Connor officiating. Burial will be in Dumont Cemetery, Dumont.

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

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

HAROLD RICHARD SKILBRED

HANLONTOWN — Harold Richard Skilbred, 78 of 102 Iowa St., Hanlontown, died Sunday (Oct. 10, 2004) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Grace Lutheran Church, 302 E. Fourth St. in Hanlontown, with the Rev. Kris Snyder officiating. Military honors will be conducted by members of Clear Lake V.F.W. at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

Memorials may be directed to the Harold Skilbred Memorial Fund.

Harold Richard Skilbred was born Jan. 9, 1926, in Buffalo Center, the son of John Jr. and Clara Annette (Holland) Skilbred.

He attended Grant No. 6 country school. He moved to Oregon became a welder and built ships.

He enlisted in the United States Army in April of 1944. He was honorably discharged in October of 1947.

He was in the Reserves when he was called back for the Korean Conflict.

During World War II he met Karola in Munich Germany. They moved back to Forest City.

They were united in marriage Nov. 19, 1947, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Forest City. To this union four children were born.

He worked for several implement dealers in the area as a mechanic. He was a bus driver and custodian for North Central School System in Hanlontown. He retired at Winnebago Industries in Forest City.

He enjoyed playing cards and tinkering in his shop.

He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Hanlontown, Clear Lake V.F.W., and was a volunteer fireman for Hanlontown Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife, Karola Skilbred, of Hanlontown; children, Monika and her husband James Sorenson, of St. Ansgar, Loretta and her husband Gary Boller, of Blanchard, Okla., Richard and his wife Bette Skilbred, of Clear Lake, and Robin and her husband Barry Chronister, of Fertile; grandchildren,Doug and his wife Jennifer Sorenson, Cassie and her husband David Nelson, Joanna and her husband Brian Southard, Joshua and his wife Jessie Boller, Jamie Boller, Adrienne Skilbred, Jason Sheahan, Gabe and his wife Angie Sheahan, Renee and her husband Derek Gustafson, Keith Schmitz, Danielle Schmitz, Shanda and her husband Danny Boatright, and Aaron Chronister;13 great-grandchildren; brother, Darwin and his wife Doris Skilbred, of Donna, Texas; sister, Darlene James, of Mason City; sister-in-law, Traudl and her husband, Heinrich Kiefer, of Munich, Germany; along with several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by parents, brother-in-law, Galen James; and two great-grandsons, Tanner Southard and Charlie Gustafson.

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

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PHILIP ANDERSON

LATIMER — Philip Anderson, 63, of Latimer, died Sunday (Oct. 10, 2004) at home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Jeff Long officiating. Burial will be held at the Marion Center Cemtery in Latimer.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Willim Funeral Chapel, 302 East St. in Latimer.

The family requests that memorials be directed to the Latimer Charitable Fund.

Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.

CHARLES J. HOGAN

MASON CITY — Charles J. Hogan, 68, of Fountain Hills, Ariz., formerly of Mason City, passed away Sunday (Oct. 10, 2004) in Scottsdale, Ariz. after a long battle with myasthenia gravis.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Scottsdale Family Church, 9400 Mountain View Road, Scottsdale, Ariz. Entombment will be in the Paradise Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 pm today at the family residence, 15128 E. Vermillion Drive, Fountain Hills, Ariz. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.

The family suggests memorials to the Charles J. Hogan Memorial Fund in care of Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381; Attn: Mike Harris.

Chuck was born at Mason City, on Oct. 23, 1935, a son of Ralph J. and Lenore (Dougherty) Hogan. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in mortuary science.

He and longtime partner Al Bremer owned and operated Colonial Chapel funeral homes in Mason City, Clear Lake, Northwood, Manly and Nora Springs, and Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Chuck moved to Arizona in 1984 and was the founder of Medico. He was active in numerous civic and philanthropic organizations. Chuck’s spirit and friendship will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife Nancy, of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; a son, Michael, of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Ann, of Chanhassen, Minn.; Mindy, of Denver, Colo.; a sister, Mary Rose (John) Scanlon, of Minnetonka, Minn.; mother-in-law, Nedra Florer, of Clear Lake; sisters-in-law, Margaretha Hogan, of Dougherty, Janelle (Glenn) Cowan, of Anchorage, Alaska; Sandy Florer, of Anthem, Arizona, Cindy Florer, of Clear Lake; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Raymond; and a sister, Margaret.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St N.E., Mason City. (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.

RAYMOND OVERBECK

MASON CITY — Raymond Overbeck, 75, of 694 16th St. SE, died Monday (October 11, 2004) at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, (641) 423-0924.

MARY M. LINDE

ALBERT LEA, Minn. —Funeral services for Mary M. Linde, 77, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with the Rev. John Henriksen officiating. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church.

To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com


Mary died Monday (Oct. 11, 2004) at the Albert Lea Medical Center.

Mary M. Linde was born May 17, 1927, to Alex and Helen (Kantaris) Garufis in Mason City.

On Feb. 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Paul Bull. The couple had three children, Alex, Linda, and Mark.

Following Paul’s death, Mary married Robert Linde on Sept. 18, 1965, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

She enjoyed cooking and camping, but especially loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Robert; son, Mark and wife, Karen Bull; daughter, Linda Bull; grandsons, Brad and special friend Beth Smith and Matt and his fiancée, Kellie Jensen; great-granddaughter, Olivia Bull, all of Mason City; brother, Nick and wife, Janet Garufis, of Santa Barbara, Calif.; sister-in-law, Arlene Zielske, of Albert Lea; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dean and Mavis Linde, of Pinehurst, Texas; and nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Alex; first husband, Paul; and sister, Katherene.

LEO N. CHIMBIDIS

MASON CITY — Leo N. Chimbidis, 73, of 628 S. Van Buren Ave. died Monday (Oct. 11, 2004) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

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.

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TERRY SCOTT DEGEUS

BRITT — Terry Scott DeGeus, 32, of rural Britt, was wrongfully taken from his family on Nov. 5, 1993.

Memorial service for Terry DeGeus will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel in Britt with the Rev. Dr. John Meyer officiating.

Visitation will be held two hours prior to service on Saturday at the funeral chapel.

Terry Scott DeGeus, the son of Edward and JoAnn DeGeus, was born Nov. 19, 1960, in Charles City.

Terry was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Garner and was confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Garner.

Terry graduated from West Hancock High School in 1980. While in junior high school, Terry was a record holder in pole vaulting and enjoyed being a member of the wrestling team.

Terry worked for Holland Construction in Forest City and later drove semi for Schmidt Trucking of Britt. Terry also drove truck for Bud Ranken and Bud Schrotter.

Some of Terry’s hobbies were playing pool, spending time with his friends and most of all spending quality time with his daughter, Ashley.

Terry is survived by his parents, Edward and JoAnn DeGeus of Britt; two sisters, Ronda Francis and her husband, Jerry, of Britt; and Brenda Stone and her husband, Bryan, of Charles City; two brothers, Jeff DeGeus and his wife, Becky, of Britt; and Brian DeGeus of Orlando, Fla. Terry is also survived by his daughter, Ashley, of Corwith; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Terry is preceded in death by his son, Westin Scott DeGeus.

Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.

ALICE M. TITUS

NASHUA — Alice M. Titus, 66, of Nashua, died Wednesday (Oct. 13, 2004) at her home in Nashua of cancer.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Little Brown Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Nashua.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Alice is survived by her husband, Derold “Jack” Titus, of Nashua; one son, Jeff (Virginia) Titus, of Charles City; two daughters, Deb (Bob) Levad, of Forest City; and Peggy (Scott) Hennig, of Waterloo; six grandchildren, Brandon and Brady Levad; Sara and Amy Titus; and Eric and Steven Henning; one brother, Charles (Rachel) Jones, of Nashua.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and May Jones.

Alice Mae Titus was born Feb. 8, 1938, in Bradford Township near Nashua, the daughter of Jesse and May (Plantz) Jones. She was baptized and confirmed at the Little Brown Church. Alice graduated from Nashua High School as valedictorian of her class in 1956.

She was united in marriage to Derold “Jack” Titus on Nov. 3, 1956. To this union three children were born. They lived in Waverly for about four months before moving back to Nashua.

Alice worked at Lutheran Mutual in Waverly for a short time. She then worked as an accountant for Shep’s Standard Station in Nashua and Marzen’s Standard Station in Charles City.

She enjoyed making rugs, camping, fishing, walking and was an avid card player.

Her family was her first love. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and outlook on life.

Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134.

DARWIN W. SKILBRED

DONNA, Texas — Darwin W. Skilbred, 72, of Route 4, Box 375A, Donna, Texas, formerly of Forest City and Hanlontown, died Tuesday (Oct. 12, 2004) at Knapp Memorial Hospital in Weslaco, Texas.

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today at McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco, Texas, with military honors conducted at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Darwin Skilbred Memorial Fund.

Darwin was born July 2, 1932, in Forest City, Iowa, to John Jr. and Clara Annette (Holland) Skilbred.

He attended country schools and worked as a farmhand until enlisting in the U.S. Army in July 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean War, retiring in August 1970.

He married Doris of Donna, Texas, on Sept. 1, 1984.

He worked at Winnebago Industries of Forest City, delivering motorhomes around the country from 1970 to 1980.

He loved talking on his C.B. radio and was known as “The Green Hornet.”

Darwin was park manager of several R.V. parks in Texas and also managed a ranch in Dinero, Texas.

He was currently owner and manager of his own R.V. park in Donna, Texas, for 24 years known as “Mesquite Haven.”

He loved traveling in his R.V., known as the “Tiltin Hiltin,” during the summer months

Survivors include his beloved wife, Doris, of Donna, Texas; twin sister, Darlene James, of Mason City; son, John Skilbred and his wife, Beatrice, of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughter, Yvonne (Skilbred) Brown, of Fort Pierce, Fla.; three granddaughters; one great-grandson; and many nieces, and nephews; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Galyn James, of Mason City; brother, Harold Skilbred, of Hanlontown, who died on Oct. 10, 2004.

He will be sadly missed!

PAULINE MAE THUROW

OSAGE — Pauline Mae Thurow, 93, of Osage, died Sunday (Oct. 3, 2004) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, 819 Main St. in Osage, with the Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday before the service in the church chapel.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Pauline was born Dec 15, 1910, in Des Moines, the daughter of Charles Alva West and Hannah Naomi (Johnson) West.

Pauline attended Monroe, Byron, and Rice Grade School and graduated from West High School, Des Moines, in January 1928.

In high school she was a member of the drama club and a member of First Federated Lutheran Church in Des Moines.

Pauline was employed by Northwestern Bell in Des Moines, while completing night school in business machines until 1936, when she resigned to marry Frank Thurow, who operated the Dodge Plymouth Dealership in Osage.

The couple wed on Jan. 12, 1936, in Charles City, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Harry O’Harrow.

Pauline took charge of the bookkeeping and parts department at Thurow Motors until the business closed 35 years later.

In 1964, she joined the Home Trust & Savings Bank as a teller and continued there until her retirement.

Pauline was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Osage. She was faithful in worship there throughout her lifetime.

She worked as a member of United Methodist Women, where she held a treasurer position on the board, and was a member of the Christian’s Women Club.

She was also the founding treasurer for the Senior Citizen’s Center and she herself found great fellowship there later.

Pauline enjoyed playing piano by ear, refinishing furniture and gardening.

She delighted in nature, especially trees, flowers, dogs and cats. She was also an extraordinary seamstress for her family and friends.

Pauline spent her last three years at Faith Lutheran Nursing Home.

She died in hospice care at North Iowa Hospice Center in Mason City following hip surgery at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Pauline is survived by her two daughters, Corlene Higley of Tulsa, Okla.; and Judy Thurow of San Pedro, Calif.; two grandchildren, Ken Higley of Tulsa, Okla.; and Lynda Clements of Denver, Colo.; and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Corlis; sisters, Lilian and Clare.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.

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

SUSAN E. PERRY

LAKE MILLS — Susan E. Perry, 62, of Lake Mills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (Oct. 13, 2004) at her home in Lake Mills.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Salem Lutheran Church Chapel in Lake Mills with the Rev. Roger Dykstra officiating. Burial will take place at the Kensett Cemetery in Kensett.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Susan Eileen Cooley was born on Oct. 9, 1942, in Forest City, the daughter of Hale and Lucille (Bolstad) Cooley. She was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Susan was united in marriage with Keith Thompson in 1958, and was blessed with two daughters, Kathy and Jill.

Susan worked at Duffy’s Drive-In, at the Winnebago County Home, and most recently at Woodvale in Albert Lea, Minn., for 10 years.

She was a patient, tenderhearted person who loved her family and took great pride in her grandchildren.

She enjoyed cooking, reading, walking, and spending time with friends and neighbors.

Survivors include her fiance, Evans Olmsted, of Lake Mills; two daughters, Kathy Gilbertson and her special friend, Doug Block, of Emmons, Minn.; and Jill Black and her husband, Terry, of Mason City; three stepchildren, Kevin Sprecher of Lake Mills; Rhonda Schriever of Lake Mills; and Kyle Sprecher of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren, Cole Gilbertson, Haley Gilbertson, Ali Gilbertson, Chase Gilbertson, Chance Gilbertson, Cody Black, Garrett Black, and Mackenzie Black; a brother, Mark Cooley and his wife, Diane, of Lake Mills; two nephews, Tony Cooley of Clackamer, Ore.; and Hale Cooley of Lake Mills; and many aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a niece, Annalisa Cooley.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

JAMES EUGENE GREINER

MASON CITY — James Eugene Greiner, 78, died Wednesday (Oct. 13, 2004) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, where he had resided for the past three years.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Hillmore Williams officiating. Burial will be at Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minn.

Visitation will be held from noon until the time of service at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.

James was born Aug. 3, 1926, to Perle and Cora (Copeland) Greiner at Carpenter, Iowa. He grew up the youngest of 14 children, attended Carpenter Consolidated School, and cared for his parents much of his life.

He worked for Northwestern Portland Cement in Mason City for 30-plus years, and when not working he enjoyed his flowers and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and six sisters.

James is survived by two sisters, Faye Severson of Austin, Minn.; and Louise (Earl) Kirchgatter of St. Ansgar; plus many nieces and nephews.

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

WILBERT ‘DUGAN’ C. LAUDNER

ROCKWELL — Long time Rockwell business and community leader, Wilbert “Dugan” C. Laudner, 73, died Wednesday (Oct. 13, 2004) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. He resided at 380 S. Yorktown Pike, Unit 35, Mason City.

A memorial service celebrating Dugan’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell, with the Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Inurnment of his cremated remains will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

A family celebration open to all will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Parish Center in Rockwell.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Sacred Heart Church.

Dugan was born the only child of Amos Conrad and Alberta “Gruis” Laudner on a farm south of Sheffield on July 29, 1931.

He attended country school in Rockford and Swaledale, graduating from the Swaledale High School in 1948.

Dugan was united in marriage to Alma Petersen at the chapel of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City on Sept. 17, 1948. To this union was born three sons.

He began his life-long career as a grocer when he was 19, purchasing his first grocery store in North Washington, Iowa.

In 1957, he purchased a larger store in Rockwell. After a complete fire loss on July 4, 1974, he and his sons, Rick and Kelly, built the present building.

In 1994, Dugan retired and his sons continue the ownership.

In September 2000, his grandson Tony joined the business.

Dugan was very proud of the three generations that have owned and operated Dugan’s Supermarket, LTD.

Dugan was committed to his community and civic duties in Rockwell and the surrounding communities.

He was a member of the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Rockwell Telephone Co., Rockwell City Council, the Rockwell Century Board, and served more than 30 years on the volunteer fire department.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and the Knights of Columbus.

He enjoyed some time off hunting, fishing, playing cards, and especially watching his children and grandchildren playing sports.

Dugan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alma, of Mason City; his three sons, Patrick Jon and his wife, Gretchen, of Holland, Mich.; Rick Ray and his wife, Audrey; and Kelly Ryan and his wife, Deb, all of Rockwell; seven grandchildren, Kelli Jo and her husband, Jason Lambrix, of Canton, Mich.; Trent Allen Laudner, of Columbus, Ohio; David Conrad (the fourth generation of Conrads) Laudner and a first year law student at the University of Iowa, of Rockwell; Sarah Kay Laudner, a second year student at Buena Vista in Storm Lake and also of Rockwell; Anthony Ryan and his wife, Renee Laudner, of Rockwell; Travis Jon Laudner, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Trisha Ann and her husband, Josh Riley, of Surprise, Ariz.; two great-grandchildren, Zachary Ryan (third generation of Ryans) and Kylie Elisabeth Laudner, both of Rockwell; his stepfather, John Van Laere and his significant other, Delores Muller, of Rockford; his half-sister Joann and her husband, Wendell Mohring, of Wauchula, Fla.; and half brother, Jackie and his wife, Sue Van Laere, of Rockford.

Dugan was preceded in death by his parents.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 822-3191.

DORIS E. KUECK

NEENAH, Wis. — Doris E. Kueck, 85, of Neenah, Wis., passed away Thursday (Oct. 14, 2004).

She was born in Charles City on June 5, 1919, the daughter of the late Henry and Ida Elizabeth (Eliason) Asbe. Doris graduated from Kensett High School in Kensett.

On Sept. 7, 1946, she married Darwin Robert Kueck in Clear Lake. He preceded her in death in 1982.

During World War II, she worked in the Portland, Ore., shipyards as a pipewelder, and after the war she follow-ed Darwin to Japan where her first son, Larry, was born.

Doris enjoyed many outdoor activities, camping, gardening, fishing, needlework and knitting.

She was active in Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and various church organizations. She loved spending time with family and her grandchildren.

She will always be remembered as a thoughtful, loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her three sons, Larry Kueck, of Fort Atkinson; Ronald (Patty) Kueck, of New London; and Steven (Sue) Kueck, of Neenah, Wis.; one daughter, Linda (Mark) Considine, of Iowa City; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Luella Shoop of Clear Lake; Iona Manuel, of Mason City; Esther (Carl Robert) Peterson, of Iowa City; and Norma Jean (Jim) Sweat, of Merritt Island, Fla.; one brother, Donald Asbe, of Mason City; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin; one sister, Gladys Asbe; one brother, Donald Asbe, and one daughter-in-law, Rebecca Kueck.

Funeral service for Doris will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church.

A memorial has been established in Doris’ name to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Neenah, Wis.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, is in charge of local arrangements. (641) 423-0924.

Westgor Funeral Home in Neenah, Wis., is in charge of arrangements, (920) 722-7151.

SUSAN K. SCHOLL

MASON CITY — Susan K. Scholl, 46, of 130 28th St. S.W., died Thursday (Oct. 14, 2004) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Bob Cummings officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, with a Loyal Order of Moose service at 6 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Susan K. Scholl Fund.

Susan was born Dec. 12, 1957, in Mason City, the daughter of Henry and Ruth (Coe) Scholl. Sue was a 1975 graduate of Mason City High School. Sue worked at Libby Owens Ford for 12 years, Cole Sewell for eight years, and the Moose Lodge. She loved to play cards, especially blackjack, and being around family and friends.

Sue is survived by her mother, Ruth Scholl, Mason City; sister, Cindy and husband, Larry Roberts; brothers, Kevin and Tim Scholl, Mason City; special niece, Krystal Lee Sanders; special friend, Sue Strickler; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Sue’s father, Henry; grandparents, Ruth and Wayne Coe; and Henry and Elizabeth Scholl; and special friend, Jon Hanson, preceded her in death.

Sue will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

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

MAX P. LUNDSTROM

DUMONT — Max P. Lundstrom, 83, of Dumont, died Thursday (Oct. 14, 2004) at the Dumont Care Center.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont with the Rev. Terra Amundson officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont and one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, is in charge of arrangements.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.

KURT LEACH

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. —Kurt Leach, 39, a resident of Pueblo West, Colo., formerly of Charles City and Garner, died Tuesday (Oct. 12, 2004) at Pueblo West as the result of an automobile accident.

Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

www.hauserfh.com

TERRY L. FREDERIKSEN

ROLFE — Terry Lynn Frederiksen, 53, of Rolfe, formerly of Livermore, died Tuesday (Oct. 12, 2004) at his home in Rolfe.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Livermore. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery of Livermore, with military rites by the Bradgate V.F.W. Post and Livermore American Legion.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8:30 p.m. today at Wilson’s of Livermore.

Wilson Funeral Homes, (515) 295-2622.

MARLYN FRANZEN

TITONKA — Marlyn Franzen, 72, of Titonka, died Wednesday (Oct. 13, 2004) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ramsey Reformed Church in rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dennis Redeker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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

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

www.oakcrestfuneral- services.com.

RODNEY LEE SILVER

DUMONT — Rodney Lee “Tony” Silver, 48, of Dumont, died Thursday (Oct. 14, 2004) at his home.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. James Lutheran Church, Allison, with the Rev. Marvin Schumacher, officiating. Burial will be held in Dumont Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Sietsema Home in Dumont.

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

                   Posted by Gene Manning