April 6-10, 2005

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Mason City

Globe Gazette
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The Mason City Globe Gazette year 2005 archive

PUBLISHED Wednesday, April 6, 2005

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.

Dietrich ‘Dick" Freese

OSAGE — Dietrich ‘Dick' Freese, 90, of Osage, formerly of the southern Minnesota area, died Monday (April 4, 2005) at his home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rochester, Minn.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage and one hour before services at the church.

Dick was born Jan. 4, 1915, at Holland, Iowa, the son of Jakob and Trientje (Bikken) Freese, who immigrated from Ostfriesland, West Germany.

He moved with his family as a youth to Dexter, Minn. He farmed near Dover, Minn. He worked for the Minnesota Highway Department as a large equipment operator for 32 years and was recognized for never being involved in an accident while working.

Dick married Joanne Renken on Sept. 27, 1958. They lived in Stewartville, and following his retirement they moved to Lake City, Minn. In 1979, they moved to Arkansas, where they lived until 1990, when they moved to Webster City, Iowa. They have lived in Osage since 1999. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage.

Survivors include his wife, Joanne of Osage; a son, Kenneth (Betty)Freese of Spring Valley, Minn.; two grandchildren, Cheryl Freese and Jason Freese of Spring Valley; three great-grandchildren, Jay Lehnertz, Jessica Freese, and Jacob Freese; two brothers, Arnold Freese of Pine City, Minn., Johannes Freese of Austin, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Elizabeth, Sylvia, Theresa and Henrietta; two brothers, who died in infancy; five brothers, Herman, John, Jacob Jr., George, and Frank.

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

William F. ‘Bill' Gildner

MASON CITY — William F. "Bill" Gildner, 89, of 78 River Heights Drive, died Sunday (February 13, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Private family inurnment services will take place in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs. There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be given to the donor's choice in memory of William F. Gildner.

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

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

David J. Alcock

DECORAH — David J. Alcock, age 46, of Decorah, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Sunday (April 3, 2005) at his home of a sudden illness.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Decorah Lutheran Church in Decorah, by the Rev. James Glesne, with burial in Phelps Cemetery in Decorah.

Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah, and 8 a.m. to noon today at the funeral home, and after 1 p.m. at the church.

Friends may sign Dave's guest book or send condolences online at www.fjelstul.com.

David Joe Alcock was born August 21, 1958, in Waterloo, Iowa, son of Leland and Thelma (Hemingson) Alcock. He graduated from Tripoli High School in Tripoli, Iowa, with the Class of 1976. Dave earned his bachelor of arts degree in Industrial Technology at the University of Northern Iowa in December 1979 after three and one half years of study. He attended UNI on a full-tuition scholarship and was the 1980 recipient of a distinguished Purple and Old Gold Award in the College of Natural Sciences. Dave earned a master of science degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Wisconsin in Madison in 1986.

Dave began his career teaching high school and junior high industrial arts and assisted coaching varsity level sports in the Bondurant-Farrar Schools in Bondurant, Iowa, from 1980-1984. He taught high school computer science and coached seventh-grade basketball and eighth-grade football in the Norwalk Community Schools in Norwalk, Iowa, from 1985-1990.

From 1991-2004, Dave was the information technology director for the Howard-Winneshiek School District in Cresco, Iowa. In July 2004, he began work as the manager of technology for the Decorah Community Schools.

Dave also worked as a technology consultant for Northern Trails Area Education Agency in Clear Lake, Iowa, from 1984-985 and 1990-1991.

Dave and his wife, Sherry, have three children: Matt, Emily, and Rebecca. Dave's family was very important to him. He was a loving husband, devoted father and loyal son and brother. He loved to spend time with his children and enjoyed teaching them all the things they would need to know to live life to the fullest.

Dave loved the outdoors and many of the activities associated with being in natural surroundings and had a particular passion for canoeing in the Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and Sherry loved camping in their RV with their children, spending time together around the campfire, hiking and biking.

Dave was gifted with many talents and shared his expertise of computing with many neighbors and friends. Dave had a wonderful personality and was well-respected and admired by those who knew him. He was very capable with his hands and was able to build just about anything.

Dave was an active member of Decorah Lutheran Church, ushering, serving on the church council and helping the congregation in many other ways. He was also a willing volunteer for many school and community activities.

Dave died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2005 at his home at the age of 46 years.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry, of Decorah; his son, Matt Alcock; and his two daughters, Emily and Rebecca Alcock, all of Decorah; his parents, Leland and Thelma Alcock of Waverly; a sister, Bonnie (Ray) Joecken of Waverly; two brothers, Al (Cathy) Alcock of Mason City, and Rick (Sue) Alcock of Oskaloosa; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Beverly and Grant Larson of Rochester, Minn.; three brothers-in-law, Barry (Pat) Braun of Littleton, Colo., Ron (Darlene) Braun of Moorhead, Minn., Rod (Nance) Braun of Rochester, Minn.; three sisters-in-law, Sandy (Mark) Steck of Canton, S.D., Sharon (Bill) Wefring of Eden Prairie, Minn., and Peggy (Pete) Ellefsen of Indianapolis, Ind.; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

A memorial fund has been established.

Fjelstul Funeral Home, Decorah, (563) 382-5210.

Lena M. Keithahn

MASON CITY — Lena M. Keithahn, 93, of Mason City died Monday (April 4, 2005) at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services for Lena will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First Street N.E. with the Rev. Samuel Hamilton-Poore officiating. A private interment service will be held at the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.

Lena was born on August 4, 1911 the daughter of Jacob and Henrietta (Henriksen) Madsen in Clarion. She was raised on a farm in the Latimer area, and graduated from Latimer High School in 1929. Lena attended the University of Northern Iowa where she graduated in 1935 receiving her B.A. degree in teaching. She also received her master's in education from Colby College in 1968.

Lena was united in marriage to Rollo C. Keithahn on June 11, 1938, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She taught home economics and biology in the Mason City Community School District for 25 years and retired in 1976.

Lena was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Woman's Club, Monday Club, the Retired Teachers Association, PEO Chapter IY and Women's Fellowship at the church. She was also involved with the Girl Scouts, Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, Lime Creek Nature Center, and the Stockman House.

Lena is survived by her daughter, Mary Keithahn of Minneapolis, Minnesota; cousins, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rollo, son Charles; and brother, Jacob Madsen Jr.

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

Pearl Barr

MASON CITY — Pearl Barr, 89, of 1011 3rd St. NW, Mason City, died Monday (April 4, 2005) at home.

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

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

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

John H. Snowgren

OSAGE — John H. Snowgren, 94, of Osage, formerly of Marshalltown, died Wednesday (March 23, 2005) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2005, at the Elim Lutheran Church, 302 W. Church St., Marshalltown, with Pastor Karen Cluts officiating. Inurnment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown.

There will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the church following the memorial service.

John was born Dec. 22, 1910, in Madrid, Iowa, the son of Earl Vivian and Iva Maurine (Hildreth) Snowgren. He attended grade schools in Pella, Perry, and Madrid, Iowa. He graduated in 1928 from the Rhodes, Iowa, High School. He also attended Drake University in Des Moines.

John was united in marriage to Ruth Justine Bretthauer on July 4, 1933. John's career was in the egg and poultry business, with him starting as being a partner in the Melbourne Produce in Melbourne, Iowa. He then operated Snowgren Produce in Zearing, Iowa, from 1932 to 1945, after which he was president of the Central Iowa Poultry and Egg Company in Marshalltown until 1955.

John then was vice-president of Randolph Foods in Marshalltown and Guthrie Center. In 1963, he became associated with Cumberland Farms Stores in Boston, Mass., after which he became a full-time associate with Oskaloosa Foods in Oskaloosa, Iowa in 1965.

Starting in 1975, he spent winters in McAllen, Texas, and continued to work the balance of the year at Oskaloosa Foods. John moved to Osage in 2000, making his home at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

John was Past Exalted Ruler, B.P.O.E. 312 in Marshalltown, and was past president of the North Central States Poultry and Egg Institute.

He was chairman of the building committee for the classroom addition at Elim Lutheran Church in Marshalltown, where he served as president of the church council.

Survivors include a son-in-law, Edwin Maakestad of Osage; two grandchildren: Nicole Maakestad of Des Moines, Jon Maakestad of North Liberty, and two great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth Snowgren on Nov. 19, 1996; his daughter, Jacky Maakestad on Aug. 6, 2004; and a sister, Adah Hilleman.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, is in charge of the arrangements, (641) 732-3706.

Ellen Lee Austin

OSAGE — Ellen Lee Austin, 88, of Osage, died Wednesday (March 30, 2005) at Faith Home in Osage.

Memorial services for Ellen Austin will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Faith Home at 914 Davidson Drive in Osage with Denny Austin, grandson of the deceased and minister of Jehovah's Witnesses, officiating.

Friends and family will gather immediately afterwards.

Ellen Robertson was born on Nov. 12, 1916, to Lee and Mabel Robertson of Ames. She grew up in Ames and graduated from Boone High School in 1936. She went on to beauty school and practiced as a beautician for many years.

Ellen married James Austin on Feb. 9, 1968. Ellen and James lived in Oregon and later moved to Wisconsin where they had many happy years of farming together. After retiring, they moved to Iowa to be closer to family.

Ellen loved fashion, decorating and gardening. Her favorite expression was, "I never met a stranger."

She is survived by her husband, James Austin, Osage; one sister, Marge Erickson, Florida; a stepson, Dennis (Cheri) Austin, six step-grandchildren, Denny (Rebekah) Austin, Sioux Falls, S.D., Nicole (Terry) Babcock, Rochester, Minn., Michelle (Jodi) Schwake, Humboldt, Heidi and Jeremy Burgardt, Greensboro, N.C., and Mark Burgardt, Elma; five step-great-grandchildren, Ceara and Silas Schwake, Humboldt; Dean, Brittany and Deanna Burgardt, Greensboro, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Mabel Robertson; her brother, Gayle; two sisters, Cleo and Laura; two step-sons, John and Gilbert Dean Burgardt and one step-greatgrandson, Zach Burgardt.

Dann Duane Cohrs

VENTURA — Dann Duane Cohrs, 53, of 15283 Black Locust Ave, Ventura, died Monday (April 4, 2005) at the Mercy Medical Center -North Iowa, West Campus.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura with the Rev. Daird Korth officiating.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Atlantic Cemetery, Atlantic, Iowa, with military honors by the Atlantic Color Guard.

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

Dann was born Oct. 21, 1951, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Duane and Lorraine (Readinger) Cohrs. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1969 and was All-State Football tackle in 1968. He was always active in sports and played basketball with alumni against the Kansas City Chiefs for a charity event.

He entered the United States Air Force on Dec. 7, 1970. He served as a medic while in the service. Following the service, he enrolled and graduated from Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, and then became a member of the faculty at Weber State. He then became program director of Diagnostic Medical Technology at University of Iowa Hospital.

He never knew a stranger. He helped all he could.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, U.S. history, reading about Lewis and Clark, and American Indians.

Dann is survived by his son Eric (Lynne) Taylor and their children, Hailey and Riley, of San Antonio, Texas; a daughter, Kyra Dannielle Cohrs, and special friend Ryan Edmunds, of Cedar Rapids; his parents, Duane and Lorraine Cohrs, of Ventura; brother, Douglas (Debra) Cohrs, of Mason City; three sisters: Pamela (Raymond) Nielsen of Avoca, Iowa, Julie (Brian) Zwald of Farmington, Minn., and Kristie (David) Christians of Klemme, and nieces and nephews.

Dann was preceded in death by Grandma and Grandpa Cohrs, and Grandpa Readinger.

The family suggests memorials be given in memory of Dann to be used in the new park in Ventura by Clear Lake.

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

www.colonialchapels.com.

Ora Hofbauer

REINBECK — Ora Hofbauer, 81, of Parkview Manor, Reinbeck, died Tuesday (April 5, 2005) at the Parkview Manor.

Funeral Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.

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

Alice B. Harris

ROCKWELL — Alice B. Harris, 84, of 204 W. Elm St. in Rockwell, died early Monday morning (April 4, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rockwell United Methodist Church, 303 E. Monroe St., with the Rev. Bruce E. Wittern officiating. The final resting place for Alice will be in the Rockwell Cemetery.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. 3rd St. in Rockwell, and one hour prior to Alice's service at the church.

Alice Bell Harris was born on Oct. 14, 1920, in Mason City. She was the fourth child and only daughter born to John and Charlotte "Lottie" (Wike) Sivwright. Alice graduated from Mason City High School.

On Feb. 22, 1942, Alice was united in marriage to Raymond E. Harris at the Methodist Church in Rockwell. The couple farmed in the area and became the proud parents of three children.

In 1958, Alice and Ray moved into Rockwell. Alice accepted employment at Rockwell Community Schools, as a cook. At the age of 47, Alice chose to further her education at North Iowa Area Community College. She received a licensed practical nursing degree and worked at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa for the following 13 years, retiring in 1983.

Alice's greatest priority was caring for her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Some of her favorite leisure activities and interests included flower gardening and reading. She is remembered as a wonderful cook, and was active within her church and community.

Alice will be dearly missed by her family and friends who have shared in her life.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Harris of Rockwell; three children, Jack D. (Karen) Harris of Washington Court House, Ohio, Sally Harris of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Paul (Charleen) Harris of Mason City; her sister-in-law, Charleen Sivwright of Rockwell; her seven grandchildren, Adam, Megan, Angela and Alyson Harris, Jennifer Mallo, Brian (Brenda) Harris and Brad (Molly) Harris.

Alice will also be a cherished memory by her four great-grandchildren, Nate and Mason Mallo and Jayden and Lane Harris, and many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Alice in death are her parents and three brothers, Joe, Fred and Don Sivwright.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Rockwell United Methodist Church or the Rockwell Public Library.

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

www.fullertonfh.com.

Linda Jean Ashby

WILLIAMS — Linda Jean Ashby, 55, of Williams, passed away Monday (April 4, 2005) at her home.

Funeral services for Linda Ashby will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 100 North Lee Street in Dows with Pastor Bill Keller officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 -7 Thursday and one hour prior to services at the funeral home in Dows.

Linda, the daughter of Darrell and Faye Holub Thompson, was born March 25, 1950 in LuVerne, Minnesota. She graduated from New Ulm High School in New Ulm, Minnesota.

On June 20, 1998, she married her best friend and soul-mate, Lonnie Ashby. They lived on a farm just outside of Dows.

Linda enjoyed shopping and spending time with Lonnie on their farm.

Linda is survived by her husband, Lonnie, of Williams, and her mother, Faye Thompson, of Rochester, Minn. She is also survived by three sons and four step- children: Joe (Kelly) Kleist of Linton, Ind., Ted Kleist of Mankato, Minn., Charley (Betsy) Kleist of North Carolina, Lonnie Ashby, Jr. of Fargo, N. D., Yalonda (Jeff) Fix of Menahga, Minn., Tracy (Chris) Grangruth of Mennahga, Minn., and Tammy (William) Myers of Menahga, Minn.; three sisters: Carol Block of Webster City, Mavis (Randy) Higgins of Rochester, Minne., and Nancy (Bob) Milbrett of New Ulm, Minn.

She leaves behind 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She also leaves behind her faithful four-legged pals, Nikkie Ann and Bandit Lee.

She will be missed by all.

She is preceded in death by her father and niece.

In lieu of flowers; the family requests you send donations to hospice or cancer research.

Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home (515) 852-4134.

Published Thursday, April 7, 2005.

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.

Mathilda E. Eenhuis

GARNER — Mathilda E. Eenhuis, 90, of Garner, died Tuesday (April 5, 2005) at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner with the Rev. Jeff DeBoer officiating. Burial will be    in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and one hour prior to services at the church.

Mathilda Elizabeth Eenhuis, the daughter of Otto A.L. and Mathilda E. (Katter) Schlawin, was born on Sept. 3, 1914, on a farm southwest of Garner. She was baptized and confirmed by the Rev. C.A. Schmid. She attended the rural schools Liberty Township.

On Dec. 23, 1935, she was married to Menno Johann Eenhuis at the Kanawha Christian Reformed parsonage.

They farmed northeast of Kanawha for four years, northeast of Hayfield for twenty-six years and then northeast of Miller for four years before retiring to Garner in 1970.

In 1989, Mathilda moved to the Town Square Apartments in Forest City    and in 1999 to the Three Links Apartments in Mason City. She became a resident of Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake in June of 2002. She enjoyed her family and working with craft items.

She was a member of Peace Reformed Church where she was active in the Women's Missionary Society and taught Sunday school.

Mathilda is survived by her children, Marjorie (Orlando) Peterson of Clear Lake and Melvin (Pauline) Eenhuis of Des Moines; five grandchildren, Carolyn (Craig) Schlawin of Farmington, Minn., Robert (Genon) Peterson     of Forest City, Les (Robin) Peterson of Colorado Springs, Colo., David (Toalima) Eenhuis of Mason City and Steven (Shirley) Eenhuis of Mason City; six step-grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; five step-great-great grandchildren; her twin sister, Myra Stahl of Belmond; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Menno, March 5, 1991; her parents; a great grandson, Michael Tavita Eenhuis; an infant brother; brother, Roger Schlawin; and three sisters, Sadie Lemke, Norva Cole and Helena Boland.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.

www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Pearl Barr

MASON CITY — Pearl Barr, 89, of Mason City died Monday (April 4 2005) unexpectedly at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at First Baptist Church, 125 East State Street with the Rev. Ron Stein officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City.

Pearl was born on Feb. 9, 1916, the daughter of Peter and JoHanna (Severson) Jensen. She grew up on the family farm near Rock Falls. Pearl attended Rock Falls High School graduating in 1937. She entered the work force as a switchboard telephone operator with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company.

When working, she met her future husband, Raymond L. Barr (deceased, December 1999) of Mason City. They were married on May 10th, 1940. Later on, after her family was raised, she re-entered the work force and accepted a position as receptionist with the Mason City Globe Gazette newspaper in October 1962. She worked there until her retirement in 1981.

Pearl and Ray then enjoyed retirement together by fishing in Northern Minnesota and traveling to see their children and grandchildren. And then, of course, attending the Saturday night "ballroom" dances at the Surf in Clear Lake was always Ray's and Pearl's weekly delight.

Pearl loved her kitchen and cooking in it, it was her retreat. She was a great cook, especially with the pastries. All the grandchildren loved her cookies, pies and cakes. Gardening, reading and participating in family gatherings kept her active and busy. She was the matriarch of the family. She was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church in Mason City.

Pearl will perhaps be remembered as a sweet lady, loving wife, caring mother and a "ohma" to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Clarence) Slife of Mason City, Kandis (John) Mahorney of Seminole, Fla., and son Jeffrey (Patricia) Barr of Los Alamos, N.M.; grandchildren: Liesa (Lance) Greco of Cedar Rapids, Timothy (Lisa) Naylon of Omaha, Neb., Bret Slife at Iowa State University, Jill Gibson of Hampton, Va., Paul Mahorney of Seminole, Fla. and step-grandchild, Bryson Bowling of Los Alamos, N.M.; six great-grandchildren: Callista Greco, Gabriel Greco, Asa Greco, Colby Naylon, Reese Naylon and Grant Gibson. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are her parents, 10 siblings (three brothers and seven sisters) and her husband Ray L. Barr.

Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church.

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

Dann Duane Cohrs

VENTURA — Dann Duane Cohrs, 53, of 15283 Black Locust Ave, Ventura, died Monday (April 4, 2005) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, West Campus.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura with the Rev. Daird Korth officiating. Graveside services will be at Friday 11 a.m. at Atlantic Cemetery, Atlantic, Iowa, with military honors by the Atlantic Color Guard.

Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake and will continue one hour before the service today at the church.

Dann was born Oct. 21, 1951, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Duane and Lorraine (Readinger) Cohrs. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1969 and was All State Football tackle in 1968. He was always active in sports and played basketball with alumni against the Kansas City Chiefs for a charity event.

He entered the United States Air Force Dec. 7, 1970. He served as a medic while in the service. Following the service he enrolled and graduated from Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, and then a member of the faculty at Weber State. He then became program director of Diagnostic Medical Technology at University of Iowa Hospital. He never knew a stranger. He helped all he could.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, U.S. history, reading about Lewis and Clark, and American Indians.

Dann is survived by his son Eric (Lynne) Taylor and their children Hailey and Riley of San Antonio, Texas; a daughter Kyra Dannielle Cohrs and special friend Ryan Edmunds of Cedar Rapids; his parents Duane and Lorraine Cohrs of Ventura; brother Douglas (Debra) Cohrs of Mason City; three sisters: Pamela (Raymond) Nielsen of Avoca, Iowa, Julie (Brian) Zwald of Farmington, Minn. and Kristie (David) Christians of Klemme; and nieces and nephews.

Dann was preceded in death by Grandma and Grandpa Cohrs, and Grandpa Readinger.

Family suggests memorials be given in memory of Dann to be used in the new park in Ventura by the Lake.

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

www.colonialchapels.com.

Ora Margery Hofbauer

DIKE — Ora Margery Hofbauer, 81, of Dike, formerly of Ventura died Tuesday (April 5, 2005) at the Parkview Manor in Reinbeck.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Ventura with Pastor Audrey Westendorf Young officiating. Burial will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Friday in the Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake. and also one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

Ora Margery Hofbauer was born on Sept. 8, 1923, in Thompson, the daughter of Boal and Helen (Hove) Anderson. She attended rural country school around the Thompson area.

After completing her schooling, she helped many families in their homes in the Thompson area.

She was united in marriage to Howard D. Hofbauer on Aug. 17, 1942, in Bethany, Mo. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1998. After their marriage, Ora worked as a nurse's aide in the Buffalo Center Hospital until Feb. 1961, when they moved to Dike and she worked in the Grundy Center Hospital until later that year when they moved to Ventura.

Ora retired from Bestway Mfg. Company in Clear Lake in 1986. In 1999, she moved back to Dike and had been a resident of the Parkview Manor in Reinbeck since April 2004.

Ora loved to read, make quilts and bake. She will always be remembered by her family and many friends for her gifts and giving, especially her pies.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Ventura, and attended the United Methodist Church when she lived in Dike.

Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Sandra (Vern) Heerkes of Dike and Mary (Bill) Brown of Elkridge, Md.; four grandchildren: Chris (Rhonda) Heerkes and Michael (Karen) Heerkes all of Dike, Rob Heerkes of Ionia, Iowa, and Bethany (Russ) Larson of Reinbeck; six great-grandchildren: Krue and Karson Heerkes of Dike, Bailey and Noah Heerkes of New Hampton, and Hannah and Olivia Heerkes of Dike; three sisters: Alica Christian of Foley, Ala., Anna Branstad of Lake Mills and Thelma Leegaard of Hoffman, Minn., as well as other relatives and friends.

Besides her husband Howard, she was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers; Albin, Oliver, and Ernie Anderson, and one sister, Hazel Larson.

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

www.colonialchapels.com.

Lois ‘Bertie' Izer

IOWA FALLS — Lois "Bertie" Izer, 84, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Hampton and Mason City, died Wednesday (April 6, 2005) at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Randy Crane officiating. Burial will follow at the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden, Iowa.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the Linn's Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials in Bertie's' name may be directed to the giver's choice.

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

Edward Laurence Sjolinder

MASON CITY — Edward Laurence Sjölinder, 77, of 1039 3rd Street N.W., died Monday (April 4, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2005, at the Masonic Temple Red Room, 302 1st Street SE.

Private family inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Forks, N.D. at a later date. There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be given in memory of Edward Sjölinder to the donor's choice of recipient.

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

Dale F. Sonne

NASHUA — Dale F. Sonne, 83, of Nashua died Tuesday morning (April 5, 2005) at his rural farm home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with burial in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

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

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

Dean Jost

ROCK FALLS — Dean Jost, 76, of Rock Falls died Wednesday (April 6, 2005) at the Morris Nuse Hospice Inpatient Unit.

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

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

Darlene Akers

MASON CITY — Darlene Akers, 75, of Mason City died Wednesday (April 6, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

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

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

Alfred Leitner

CLEAR LAKE — Alfred Leitner, 76, of 8262 290th St., Clear Lake died Wednesday (April 6, 2005) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.

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

Published Friday, April 8, 2005.

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Dennis Flatley

CONVERSE, Texas — Dennis Read Flatley, 69, of Converse, Texas, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Monday (April 4, 2005) of heart failure at home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Cremation was in San Antonio. Military rites will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery immediately following the funeral service, conducted by Clarinda American Legion Post 98 and VFW Post 9230.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Dennis Read Flatley was the first baby born on Christmas Day, 1935, in   Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1953 and proudly served his country as airman first class, U.S. Air Force Security Service, 1954 to 1957 in California,Texas, Libya, and Crete.

He married Merilyn Louise Calhoon on Nov. 28, 1958. He attended Drake University from 1958-1959, and was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He worked as a psychiatric aide in hospitals in Clarinda and Iowa City from 1959-1963, and attended the University of Iowa, graduating in 1964 with a bachelor of arts degree in sociology.

They settled in Cedar Rapids and he served until 1966 as deputy probation officer, Linn County. Dennis, Louise and their four children were active members of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Louise preceded him in death on March 1, 1971.

Dennis was especially proud of the work he did in juvenile probations.       For the next 20 years, he worked for the Iowa Department of Corrections, primarily serving as director of personnel and training (Oakdale).

On June 6, 1974, he married Nancy J. (Imhof) Barfels. Nancy and her daughter joined Dennis and his children in active membership at St. Paul's and together they created a truly blended family. Dennis was a SCUBA and swimming instructor, and performed in Cedar Rapids community theater.   He enjoyed a lifelong love of reading, writing, movies, photography and genealogy. He was a published author and poet.

While in Cedar Rapids, Dennis attended Iowa State University (1977-1980) and earned a master of arts degree in political science-public administration.

In 1988, he began work at Quality, Inc., as regional manager (Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle) and subrogation supervisor (Houston). He continued his active participation in Methodist churches in San Diego, Houston and San Antonio. Dennis was a licensed private investigator in California and Texas. In semi-retirement, he worked at Home Depot (Spring) while he and Nancy were in-home caregivers for both of their mothers.

Dennis was a deeply loving husband and an extraordinarily devoted father. He will be remembered for his untiring devotion to his family, his hard work and sacrifice, his creativity and great sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife and children, his large extended family and many friends.

Memorial gifts may be made to Universal City United Methodist Church, 90 Winn Ave., Universal City, Texas 78148. (210) 659-5555.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy J. (Imhof) Flatley, San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Denise (Dennis) Irby, Kennewick, Wash., and Nancy (Collin) McClain, Saline, Mich.; two sons, Sean (Ana) Flatley, San Antonio, Texas (U.S. Navy, ret.), and Tim (Bevi) Flatley, San Diego, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Katie Barfels Schultz, San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Kathleen (Runner) Hudson, Des Moines, Iowa; 10 grandchildren, Erin, Hannah, James and Peter Irby, Jennica and Kellen McClain, Ronald Juance and Nicholas Merrick and Christopher and Isabel Flatley.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Merilyn Louise (Calhoon) Flatley; and parents. Eldred G. and Martha Jane (Read) Flatley.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, (712) 542-2153.

Alfred William Leitner

CLEAR LAKE — Alfred William Leitner, 76, Clear Lake, died Wednesday, (April 6, 2005), at his home in Clear Lake.

A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with Msgr. Robert Hogan officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today with a public scriptural wake service at 6:30 this evening at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.

Alfred William Leitner was born Dec. 21, 1928, in Peoria, Ill., the son of Ignatious Henry and Mable Caroline (Fletcher) Leitner. He attended and received his education in the Peoria, Ill. schools.

He was inducted into the U.S. Army on May 22, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., and was a member of the 994th Material Squadron during World War II. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal Japan, and was honorably discharged as PFC on May 24, 1947, at Camp Stoneman, Calif.

Alfred worked in the steel mills in Peoria before moving to Moline, Ill. He worked as a ticket agent for Braniff Airlines until 1956 when the family moved to Clear Lake, where Alfred was the manager for Ozark Airlines for 30 years until his retirement.

He was united in marriage to Clara Jane Marshall on June 14, 1952, in Moline, Ill.

Alfred enjoyed tinkering with lawn mowers and small engines, visiting with family and friends, but his great love and enjoyment was his wife, family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Clara Jane Leitner of Clear Lake; his children, Christiana Stitts, of Mason City; Lisa Leitner Calaway and her husband Jerry, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Regina Bartling, of Iowa Falls, and Rachael Leitner Smith and special friend Gary Laurents, of Bossier City, La.; 12 grandchildren, Deryck, Felisa, Robert, Timothy, Ben, Alexis, Jayna, Stephen, Hayley, Michele, Mary Beth, and Stevi; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leo Leitner and his wife, Mary, and Phil Leitner and his wife, Vera, all of Peoria, Ill.; two sisters, Ceceila Hauk and Dolly Ingersoll, both of Peoria, Ill., as well as other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Alfred Timothy "Elf" and Stephen Leitner, and three brothers, Richard, Bob, and Rapheal Leitner.

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

Charles F. Joynt

FIRCREST, Wash. — Charles F. Joynt, 69, of Fircrest, Wash., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Saturday morning (April 2, 2005) while vacationing at Winter Haven, Fla.

His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Michael Podhajsky officiating. Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. S.E., Mason City. A prayer vigil service will be recited at 6 this evening. Visitation will continue on Saturday at the church, one hour prior to Charles' service.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the American Heart Association.

Condolences, stories and thoughts may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com website.

Charles Francis Joynt was born Aug. 8, 1935, in Mason City, to Francis H. and Mildred (Connelly) Joynt. He attended schools in Mason City, Albert Lea, Minn., and graduated in the class of 1955 from Steinmetz High School in Chicago, Ill. Charles furthered his education at St. Ambrose College, receiving a B.A. degree in business.

Charles was employed with the Milwaukee Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad as a freight agent, retiring in 1988. He enjoyed traveling extensively, spending time in the company of his relatives and friends and tending to yard work at his home.

Charles will be greatly missed by all who have shared in his life.

He is survived by the special lady in his life, Jeanice Jerome, of Tacoma, Wash.; his brother, Jack (Maureen) Joynt, of Louisville, Ken.; his two nieces, Patricia (Arthur) Gall and Laura (Charles) Stiebling, and one nephew, Kevin (Cara) Joynt, all of Louisville, Ken., and numerous other relatives and friends.

Preceding Charles in death were his parents, Francis H. and Mildred Joynt.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.

www.fullertonfh.com

Dale L. Olson

DE PERE, Wis. — Dale L. Olson, 71, passed away Thursday (April 7, 2005) surrounded by his family at home in De Pere, Wis., after a long illness.

He will be remembered for his generosity of spirit and never-ending humor.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Mason City, Iowa, with a lunch to follow.

Memorials may be directed to Unity Hospice, 916 Willard Drive, Suite 100, Green Bay, Wis. 54304.

Dale is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy (Dopps); two daughters, Lauris Olson, Ames, Iowa, and Lisa Monahan, De Pere,Wis.; two granddaughters, Helena and Meghan, and son-in-law, Tom Monahan, all of De Pere, Wis. He is also survived by two brothers, Guy Olson and Ivan (Elaine) Olson, both of Northwood, Iowa; three sisters, Vivian (Dwight) Irwin, Eliza Ill., Rosalie (Merle) Russell, Casa Grande, Ariz., and Opal Patterson of Greenfield, Iowa.

Dale graduated from Northwood High School where he played basketball, baseball and was an outstanding athlete. He attended Luther College for two years prior to serving three years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Dale was in the insurance industry in Mason City, for many years and was active in numerous civic affairs. In 1982, he relocated to Corpus Christi, Texas, and became a PGA golf professional, employed by the city of Corpus Christi for 15 years.

Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, Wis., (920) 336-8702.

Lois "Bertie" Izer

IOWA FALLS — Lois "Bertie" Izer, 84, of Iowa Falls, and formerly of Hampton and Mason City, died Wednesday (April 6, 2005) at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Linn's Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Randy Crane officiating. Burial will follow at the Alden Township Cemetery in Alden.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Memorials in Lois' name may be directed to the giver's choice.

Lois "Bertie" Mulford was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Leon Wilbur and Nettie Rae (Keller) Mulford. She attended Iowa Falls Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1938. On March 6, 1939, she was united in marriage to Arthur Glenn Izer in Des Moines. They divorced in 1948.

She had resided in Hampton, Iowa, Tucson, Ariz., and at Willow Pointe in Mason City, Iowa, before entering the Heritage Care Center in July of 2004.

She was a homemaker and had been employed as a caregiver with the Cerro Gordo County Home, retiring in 1992.

Survivors include a daughter, Kay Francine Stilson, and husband, Bill, of Curtice, Ohio; two grandchildren, Mike Stilson of Reno, Nev., and Craig Stilson and wife, Kris, of Eldridge, Iowa; six great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Collin and Cade Stilson, of Reno, and Ethan, Grant and Samantha Stilson, of Eldridge; one sister, Violet Meyer of Ackley; and one sister-in-law, Bessie Mulford of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Nettie Mulford; one daughter, Judith Ann Izer; two sisters, Irene Hoelscher and Gladys Seefeld; and three brothers, Ray Mulford, Lloyd Mulford and Milo Mulford.

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

Dean L. Jost

ROCK FALLS — Dean L. Jost, 76, of 6 East Jackson, Rock Falls, died Wednesday (April 6, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Rock Falls United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen and the Rev. Jim Turner officiating.

Interment will be in the Rock Falls Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the Dean L. Jost Memorial Fund.

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

Ronald J. Knop

VENTURA — Ronald J. Knop, 74, of Ventura, died Thursday (April 7, 2005) at the Concord Care Center, Garner.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery, Garner, with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner. and one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, (641) 923-2841.

www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Darlene Akers

MASON CITY — Darlene L. Akers, 75, of Mason City, died Wednesday (April 6, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Private family memorial services will be held Monday. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.

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

Published Saturday, April 9, 2005.

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Peter Orland ‘Ole' Reinsmoen

JOICE — Peter Orland ‘Ole' Reinsmoen, 83, of Joice died Friday (April 8, 2005) at Comfort House Hospice, McAllen, at his winter home in Almo, Texas.

A memorial service will conducted by the Rev. Bill Peters, Bethany Lutheran Church, Joice, at a later date with inurnment at Concordia Cemetery, Joice.

The son of Peter M. and Olga (Skrien) Reinsmoen was born March 13, 1922, at his parents' Joice farm home where he lived his entire life.

His education was in the Joice schools, graduating as class president from high school in 1940. From boyhood, he participated in sports at every opportunity, lettering in baseball and basketball at Joice High School and continuing with town and church teams, sometimes on the same teams as his sons.

He married Lois Tweed of Joice, daughter of Otis and Florence (Nelson) Tweed, at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, May 9, 1943. They were to celebrate their 62nd anniversary this spring.

To this union six children, Mary, Mark, Robert, Jane, Laura and Molly were born.

He was partial to his church, his family, his hometown and the great outdoors, exploring the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota and Canada in his canoe more than 50 times. The last time was in 2003 at age 81 with his wife and all five children. He enjoyed camping with family and friends and the summer vacations at the same Minnesota resort in the same cottage for 18 years. An extended trip to Norway with Lois and more than 60 of the Tweed/Tvedt clan in 1993 was a highlight of his life.

‘Ole' and two cousins were given nicknames in early childhood by his grandmother, Kaia Reinsmoen, from a comic strip in the Decorah Posten. His always stayed with him.

He was a good pool player, cribbage player and bowler. Also an avid reader, especially history and was always a firm supporter of Indian causes and wildlife. Although not an ardent golfer, he said he had two ‘pure luck' holes- in-one at the Rice Lake course, where he was a lifetime member.

He was a faithful, loving son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He bravely assumed the role of ‘roommate' in his wife's newspaper columns and was an unflinching sport about it. Norwegian through and through, he never missed a chance to say so. He was a homebody and loved his homestead which was designated a century farm in 1978. An honest and trustworthy gentleman in all his dealings, his way of life was to leave his ‘campsite' better than he found it.

He is survived by his wife Lois, Joice; five children: Mary Reinsmoen of Madison, Wis., Mark (Dianne) Reinsmoen of Burnsville, Minn., Robert (Mary) Reinsmoen of Chanhassen, Minn., Jane Heilskov of Mason City and Molly (Dave) Iverson of Joice; one sister, Carole (Allen) Freize of Hampton; 16 grandchildren; three step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; two sisters-in- law; four brothers-in-law; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Laura, at age 13; two sisters, Mildred (Kermit) Anonson and Carma (Alton) Tenold; parents-in-law; three brothers-in law; one sister-in-law; two sons-in-law, Paul Heilskov and Ron Almelien; and one nephew.

Blessed be his memory.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan, Texas.

Memorial Funeral Home, San Juan, (956) 787-1415.

Alice Smedley Cogill

MASON CITY — Alice Smedley Cogill, 88, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Thursday (April 7, 2005) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at First Assembly of God, 1301 N. Carolina, Mason City, with the Rev. Norm Tosten officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Alice R. Smedley was born Nov. 4, 1916, on a farm near Rockwell, to Elsie Louisa and Milton Smedley. Those were the days of horse and buggy in summer and sleigh rides in the winter. She learned to love the land from the day she was born. She liked nothing better than to dig her fingers in the dirt and plant the seeds and see them grow. Her specialty was flowers; tulips, lilies, rose, chrysanthemums — anything and everything that had color.

Alice graduated from high school in 1934. She was a good student and a master with words. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and cryptograms. The TV program "Wheel of Fortune" was one of her favorites. She could almost always solve the puzzle before any of the contestants could. Her love for reading took her many places she could never go. She always said "One can go anywhere in the world through books," and she did.

Baseball was a great love of hers. Her favorite team was the Minnesota Twins. During baseball season, you could often find her listening to the game on the radio as well as watching it on TV.

She married John Cogill in 1935. Three daughters were born to them, Sherry, Karen, and Marilyn, who goes by Dee. Her children serving God is a great testimony of God's faithfulness to her.

Alice was an active member of the Assembly of God Church and committed her life to Jesus Christ. She taught Sunday school, children's church, was secretary of the church board, beside many other involvements.

Alice worked at Mercy Hospital for many years. In 1959, she took a position as a seamstress for Formalities Bridal Shop.

We mourn her loss but rejoice in the fact that she faces no more pain or sorrow, only joy everlasting with her Master and Lord.

Alice is survived by her three daughters: Sherry (Art) Zurn, Garner, Karen (Jerry) Parsley, Springfield, Mo., and Marilyn ‘Dee' (Tomm) Byrtus, Faribault, Minn.; 10 grandchildren: Lee Davidson, Jerry Szymeczek, Gary (Sue) Szymeczek, Elaine Michaels, Lisa (Fred) Schroeder, Kerry (Gordon) Hicks, Kert (Tami) Parsley, Kristi (Alan) Kalal, Rachelle (Tim) Rachuy, and Matthew Byrtus; 23 great-grandchildren: Elizabeth (Mike), Rachel (John), Christopher, Carrie, John (Jennifer), Joe, Sarah, Bob, Lori (Ryan), Jennifer, Jodie, Matthew, Kaylyn, Kelsey, Konner, Kase, Koleman, Kaden, Kylie, Logan, McKenzie, Calvin and Ethan; three great-great-grandchildren: Adriane, Nicole, and Mason. She is also survived by her two sisters, Lettie Bucalstein, LaHabra, Calif., and Reba Miller, Belmond.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister, Art, Vern, Joe, Clyde and Ruth.

Memorials may be given to the Alice R. Cogill Memorial Fund.

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

www.colonialchapels.com

Ronald J. Knop

VENTURA — Ronald J. Knop, 74, of Ventura, died Thursday (April 7, 2005) at Concord Care Center, Garner.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery, Garner, with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and one hour prior to services at the church.

Ronald Julius Knop, the son of Julius Herman and Emma Rose (Rayhons) Knop, was born Aug. 5, 1930, on the family farm west of Ventura. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1947 and continued his education at Hamilton Business College in Mason City.

He was inducted into the U.S. Air Force on Dec. 29, 1950, and served his country as a staff sergeant in the 1501st Air Traffic Squadron during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge on Sept. 28, 1954, he returned home to farm.

On June 3, 1951, he married Wilma Hyde at the Congregational church in Clear Lake. They lived west of Ventura where Ron farmed until ill health caused him to retire in 1998.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner, the Gifford Olson American Legion Post No. 256 in Garner and the Clear Lake VFW. He served on the Ventura School Board and Garner Creamery Board.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma, of Ventura; four children: Ronald J. (Terri) Knop II of Austin, Texas, Mona (Robert) Mims of Medina, Ohio, Leeza (Doug) Phinney of Ventura, and Lee (Sue) Knop of Sioux City; seven grandchildren: Austin Mims, Natalie Mims, Justin Phinney, Brandon Phinney, Caitlin Knop, Tanner Knop and Emily Knop; a brother, Ken (Virginia) Knop of Houston, Texas; a sister-in-law, Ruth Knop of Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harold, Oct. 22, 2004.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841,

www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Ferne Irene Janssen

NASHUA — Ferne Irene Janssen, 90, died Thursday (April 7, 2005) at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. held Monday at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with the Pastor Marion Sindt officiating. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens Cemetery, Charles City, with her 11 grandchildren serving as casketbearers.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Sunnyside Funeral Home, Charles City, and an hour prior to the service at the church.

Ferne was born Sept. 25, 1914, near Melvin, Ill., the daughter of Theodore George and Matilda (Benz) Johnson. The Johnson Family moved to St. Benedict, Iowa, when she was six years old and later moved to Rockford. She was educated in a rural school in Kossuth County.

On Jan. 27, 1932, she was united in marriage to Paul E. Janssen. To this union five children were born. Ferne was the last surviving charter member of the WHO Club in Floyd County. She enjoyed crocheting, watching birds and flowers.

Ferne is survived by four children: Jean Janssen of Fort Madison, Alvin (Pat) Janssen of Dover, Ark., Janice Kraus of Mason City, and Arlen (Mary) Janssen of Nashua.; 11 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson; One brother, Theodore R. (Betty) Johnson of LuVerne, Iowa; two sisters, Alzina Miller of Mason City and Florence Greogory of Humboldt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul, on March 11, 2004; one daughter, Helen Margaret Janssen in infancy; one granddaughter, Kathy Kraus; two brothers and three sisters.

Hugeback &Chenoweth Funeral Homes, (641) 394-4334.

Dean L. Jost

ROCK FALLS — Dean L. Jost, 76, of 6 E. Jackson, Rock Falls, died Wednesday (April 6, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Rock Falls United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen and the Rev. Jim Turner officiating. Interment will be in Rock Falls Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue one hour before services at the church on Monday. A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Dean was born June 20, 1928, in rural Plymouth, the son of August and Caroline (Peterson) Jost.

He married Margaret Mathews on Nov. 5, 1950, at Old Stone United Methodist Church in Rock Falls.

Dean served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he returned to the area where he worked for Henkel Construction Co. for many years as a bricklayer. Through the years he also worked as a self-employed bricklayer.

Dean was a member of Rock Falls United Methodist Church, twenty-thirty club, Moose Lodge, VFW Post No. 733, American Legion Post No. 0049, Masonic Lodge No. 649 and a life member of the Bricklayers & Allied Craft Workers. He was a former Nora Springs Rock Falls School Board member, currently served on the Landfill of North Iowa Board and was a Rock Falls city councilman.

Dean enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, playing cards, dancing and working on his acreage.

Dean is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Rock Falls; children, Diane (Paul) Beverly of Omaha, Neb., Ronald (Barbara Jean, ‘BJ') Jost of Anoka, Minn., Pamela Jost of Mason City, Lori Ann Jost of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Melissa (Jason) Brannen of Bellevue, Neb., Brian Beverly of Chicago, Ill., Sarah, Ashley and Ronald Jost II of Anoka, Minn., Jade Stumo of Rock Falls; great grandchild, Raelle Wyborny; brother, Leo (Karen) Jost of Rock Falls; sisters, Donna (John) Miller of Clear Lake, Linda (Clifford) Weatherwax of Mason City, Julie (Roger) Haugen of Cordova, Tenn.; many nieces and nephews.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be given to the Dean L. Jost Memorial Fund.

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

Amorita M. Menke

BANCROFT — Amorita M. Menke, 93, of Bancroft died Thursday (April 7, 2005) at Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

A funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. today at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft with the Father Paul Bormann officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy- Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 885-2521.

Annie Rieman

ALLISON — Annie Rieman, 87, of Allison died Thursday (April 7, 2005) at the Allison Care Center.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison with the Rev. Jeff Blank officiating. Burial will be at Allison Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 267-2507.

Barbara R. Matheson

BEAVER CITY Neb. —Barbara R. Matheson, 66, of Beaver City, formerly of Arapahoe, Neb., died Wednesday (April 6, 2005) at the Beaver City Manor, Beaver City.

Funeral services will be today at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian Church of Christ of Arapahoe, Neb., with the Rev. Don Sailer officiating. Burial will be at Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe.

Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Wenburg Funeral Home, Arapahoe, Neb.

Wenburg Funeral Home, Arapahoe, Neb., (308) 962-7332.

Marian A. Holstad

LAKE MILLS — Marian A. Holstad, 85, of Lake Mills died Friday (April 8, 2005) at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. Kevin Mackey officiating. Burial will be at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, 902 E. Main, Lake Mills, (641) 592-0221.

Larry F. Vsetecka

LAWLER — Larry F. Vsetecka, 57, of Lawler died Thursday (April 7, 2005) at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton. Burial will be in New Hampton Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and an hour prior to services at the church.

Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, 115 N. Broadway Ave., New Hampton, (641) 394-4331.

Melvin Alt

ALGONA — Melvin Alt, 89, of Algona died Thursday (April 7, 2005) at the Good Samaritan Communities in Algona.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Algona with the Rev.Richard Iles and the Rev. Mike Orthel officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.

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

Published Sunday, April 10, 2005.

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.

Donald T. Newman

MASON CITY — Donald T. Newman, 78, of 340 S. Yorktown Pike, died early Sunday morning (April 3, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Mason City.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E, with the Rev. Harry Koelker officiating.

Inurnment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery, with full military honors conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Donald Thomas Newman was born on Jan. 29, 1927, to George and Theresa (Hayes) Newman, in Forest City. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1944 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army.

He served in World War II in Wiesbaden, Germany.

After his service, he attended St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn., where he played football. After one year, he transferred to the University of Minnesota, where he received a B.S. degree in economics. He returned to Clear Lake to operate the family business of farm implement dealerships in Clear Lake and Mason City.

On Dec. 26, 1953, he married Doris Ruth Whipple in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake. ‘

He worked in the farm implement and heavy equipment industry until his retirement.

Donald played golf all his life and won the Clear Lake City Championship in 1955. He was a rabid Green Bay Packer fan. Donald was also a member of the V.F.W.

Donald is survived by his wife, Doris Ruth Whipple; his children: Michael Newman of Phoenix, Ariz., Daniel (Mary Ellen) Newman of Ft. Atkinson, Wis., Jane (Ron) Larsen of Mason City, Nancy (Andy) Newman of Milwaukee, Wis., John (Jackie) Newman of Cedar Rapids, Amy (Chuck) Hughes of Garner, Margaret (Marlys) Newman of Iowa City; grandchildren: Patrick and Michael Newman, William, Kate and Blake Nedved, Katharine, Mark, Michael and Meredith Larson, Andrew, John and Elizabeth Newman, T.J. Wilson and Jody Kintzel, Maggie and Dylan Hughes, Theo and Sophie Newman Van Meter; sisters Mary Ann Newman and Margaret Crawford.

Donald was preceded in death by his father, George P. Newman and mother Theresa Hayes Newman; sisters, Kathleen Knipe Aylward and Ellen Tully, and brothers James Newman and George Newman.

Memorials may be directed to the Donald T. Newman memorial fund.

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

Darlene L. Akers

MASON CITY — Darlene L. Akers, 75, of Mason City died Wednesday (April 6, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A private family memorial service will be held Monday. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

Darlene Lois Stevens was born on June 28, 1929, in Iowa City. She was the daughter of Lewis and Margaret (Lester) Stevens. Darlene attended schools in Rowan, Dows and Clarion, and later nurses training in Des Moines. She began her employment with Drs. Eaton and Young in Clarion.

Darlene was united in marriage to Daryl Akers at the Little Brown Church in Nashua and they later moved to Mason City where she gained employment in the medical field. Retirement came in 1991 from Radiology of North Iowa.

Darlene found great satisfaction in volunteering at Mercy Medical Center in the Gift Shop. She enjoyed P.E.O. and her church circle, but her greatest love was watching her grandchildren grow and develop. Darlene was an active member of First United Methodist Church.

Left to cherish her memory are: her husband Daryl of Mason City; son Mark and daughter-in-law Sue, grandchildren, Jennifer and Steven all of Clear Lake as well as many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church.

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

Marian A. Holstad

LAKE MILLS — Marian A. Holstad, 85, of Lake Mills died Friday (April 08, 2005) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. Kevin Mackey officiating. Burial will be at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

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

Marian Alice Meehan was born Jan. 17, 1920, in Worth County, Iowa, daughter of Edward and Alice (Tapager) Meehan. Marian was a resident in this area all her life. She attended rural schools and graduated from Lake Mills High School. She was a member of Bristol Church and later Salem Lutheran Church.

On Feb. 18, 1939, Marian was united in marriage to Arnold M. Holstad at the Sion Lutheran parsonage in rural Lake Mills.

Survivors include her daughter Sharon (Jerome) Jensen of Albert Lea, Minn.; five grandchildren: Thomas Jensen and James Jensen both of Clarks Grove, Minn., Allen W. (Lauri) Holstad II of Windsor, Colo., Amy Jo (Eric) Pagel of Greeley, Colo., and Robert Jensen of Clarks Grove, Minn.; two great-grandchildren, Rachel and Sam Jensen of Clarks Grove, Minn.; one brother Edward (Betty) Meehan of Lamont, Iowa; sister-in-law, Beverly Dregne of Clear Lake; brother-in-law, Alton Johnson of Clear Lake; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Shirley Holstad of Clear Lake, Vi and Verne Nelson of California, and her best friend, Betty Colby of Lake Mills, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arnold; her son, Allen; her sister, Marjorie Miles; her brother Richard Meehan and another brother in infancy.

Mittlestadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

Gene W. Tietz

ALGONA — Gene W. Tietz, 63, of Algona, died Friday (April 7, 2005) at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Faith Assembly of God Church in Algona with Pastor Ed Harp officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.

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

Ruth Stephenson

MASON CITY— Ruth Stephenson, 85, of Mason City died Friday (April 8, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

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

Richard ‘Dick' Carney

TITONKA — Richard "Dick" Carney, 73, of the Titonka-Crystal Lake area died Friday (April 8, 2005) at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake with Pastor Catherine Luck officiating. Inurnment will be at 1 p.m. at Buffalo Township Cemetery near Titonka.

Friends may greet the family one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, Britt, (641) 843-3839.

Ken Huisman

SHEFFIELD — Ken Huisman, 60, of Sheffield died Friday (April 8, 2005) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield.

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

Posted by Gene Manning