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December
21, 2005 |
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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.
Ernest
LeVerne
Hanson
GARNER —
Ernest
LeVerne
Hanson,
94, of
Garner
died
Friday
(Dec.
16,
2005) at
the Good
Samaritan
Center
in
Forest
City.
Funeral
service
was held
at 10:30
a.m.
Tuesday,
Dec. 20,
2005, at
Faith
Lutheran
Church
in
Miller.
Burial
was at
Madison
Township
Cemetery
in
Forest
City.
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home,
505 N.
Clark
St.,
Forest
City, is
in
charge
of
arrangements.
Ernest
LeVerne
Hanson
was born
on a
farm
near
Thompson,
on Oct.
16,
1911,
the son
of Lewis
and
Hannah
(Hanson)
Hansen.
He
received
his
education
in
country
school
near
Miller.
He
married
Florence
Rhine on
Dec. 25,
1935. To
this
union
five
children
were
born.
Ernest
worked
for area
farmers
for
several
years.
In 1943,
he began
farming
on his
own
northeast
of
Miller.
Ernest
enjoyed
gardening
and
watching
the deer
and
wildlife
on the
farm.
He
treasured
time
spent
visiting
with
family
and
friends
and
loved a
Sunday
drive in
the
country
to check
on the
crops.
He was a
member
of Faith
Lutheran
Church
in
Miller.
He is
survived
by his
sons and
their
spouses:
Arlo and
Maralyn
Hanson
of Mason
City,
Ron and
Donna
Hanson
of
Forest
City,
Carroll
and
Kathryn
Hanson
of
Glenville,
Minn.,
Joel and
Brenda
Hanson
of
Garner;
10
grandchildren
and 17
great-grandchildren.
Also
surviving
are two
brothers,
Milton
Hanson
of
Forest
City and
Earl
Hanson
of San
Clemente,
Calif.;
three
sisters,
Dorothy
Wilson
of
Garner,
Lula
Schroeder
of Britt
and
Vivian
Rasmussen
of Clear
Lake.
Ernest
was
preceded
in death
by his
parents,
his son,
Gene;
grandson,
Todd;
brothers,
Duane
and
Raymond
Hanson;
sisters,
Mary
Stewart
and
Pearl
Pinkerton;
daughter-in-law,
Karen
Hanson;
a
sister,
who died
in
infancy,
Laurel,
and
brothers-in-law
Alvin
Schroeder
and
Forest
Wilson.
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home,
(641)
585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
Gladys
C.
Zohbon
WHITTEMORE
— Gladys
C.
Zohbon,
89, of
Whittemore
died
Tuesday
(Dec.
20,
2005) at
the West
Bend
Care
Center
in West
Bend.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Thursday
at the
St.
Michael’s
Catholic
Church
in
Whittemore,
with
Father
Victor
Ramaeker
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Glendale
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
held
from 6
to 8
p.m.
today at
the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home in
Whittemore,
with a 7
p.m.
prayer
service.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home,
(515)
884-2246.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Alton
Johnson
CLEAR
LAKE —
Alton
Johnson,
91, of
Clear
Lake
died
Tuesday
(Dec.
20,
2005) at
the
Oakwood
Care
Center
in Clear
Lake.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
2 p.m.
Friday
at the
Zion
Lutheran
Church,
112 N.
Fourth
St.,
Clear
Lake,
with the
Rev.
Dean
Hess and
Lay
Assistant
Richard
Scott
officiating.
Interment
will be
at
Memorial
Park
Cemetery,
Mason
City.
Visitation
will be
one hour
prior to
services
at the
church.
Memorials
may be
directed
to the
Harmony
Ranch or
Hospice
of North
Iowa.
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
101 N.
Fourth
St.,
Clear
Lake, is
in
charge
of
arrangements.
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
John R.
McGuire
BANCROFT
— John
R.
McGuire,
68, of
Bancroft
died
Sunday
(Dec.
18,
2005) at
the Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit in
Mason
City,
surrounded,
in
vigil,
by his
family.
A
funeral
Mass
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Friday
at St.
John’s
Catholic
Church
in
Bancroft,
with
Father
Paul
Bormann
and the
Rev. Mr.
Phil
Doocy
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
church
cemetery.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 8
p.m.
Thursday
at the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home in
Bancroft,
with a
rosary
beginning
at 4
p.m. and
a
Scripture
prayer
service
beginning
at 7
p.m.
John
Richard
McGuire
was born
Jan. 1,
1937,
near
Bancroft,
son of
Charles
W. and
Charlotte
(Hood)
McGuire.
He was
raised
on a
farm
near
Bancroft,
graduating
from St.
John’s
High
School
in 1955.
He then
served
his
country
in the
United
States
Air
Force
for four
years,
stationed
at
Selfridge
Air
Force
Base in
Calumet,
Mich.
John was
united
in
marriage
to
Patricia
Andrene
Nyguard
on Oct.
9, 1962,
in Ely,
Nev.
They
farmed
his
family
farm
north of
Bancroft,
raising
grain,
cattle
and
Tennessee
Walking
show
horses.
John
served
on the
St.
John’s
School
Board,
the St.
John’s
Church
Council,
and was
past
president
of the
Kossuth
County
Cattlemens
Association
and the
Bancroft
Lions
Club. He
also was
an Iowa
high
school
umpire,
enjoying
umpiring
softball
and
baseball,
and
refereeing
basketball
games.
In high
school,
John
enjoyed
playing
baseball
and was
a Golden
Glove
boxing
champion.
He also
enjoyed
bowling,
golfing
and had
an
everlasting
love of
music.
More
than
anything,
John
loved
spending
time
with his
wife,
children,
grandchildren
and
being on
the
farm.
He was
survived
by his
wife of
43
years,
Pat, of
Bancroft;
four
children:
Mark and
his
wife,
Melissa,
of
Bancroft,
Shirley
Karhoff
and her
husband,
Jeff, of
Richfield,
Wis.,
Kevin
and his
wife,
Jodi, of
Bancroft,
and Dan
and his
wife,
Rachel,
of Mason
City; 11
grandchildren:
Anthony,
Alissa,
Andrew
and Alex
McGuire,
Rob and
Matthew
Karhoff,
Ashley,
Hilary
and
Grace
McGuire,
and Jack
and
Molly
McGuire;
eight
brothers
and
sisters:
Bill and
his
wife,
Ann, of
Green
Valley,
Ariz.,
Ann
Degen
and her
husband,
Don, of
Bancroft,
Tom and
his
wife,
Cheryl,
of
Bettendorf,
Mary
Faith
Schiltz
and her
husband,
Don, of
Estherville,
Martin
and his
wife,
Barbara,
of
Algona,
Ed and
his
wife,
Jesse,
of
Cherokee,
Joe and
his
wife,
Carolyn,
of State
Center,
and
Kristi
Brandenburg
of
Armstrong;
and many
nieces
and
nephews.
He is
also
survived
by his
mother-in-law,
Arlene
Nyguard
of Lake
Mills; a
sister-in-law,
Marilyn
Doyle of
West Des
Moines;
and two
brothers-in-law,
Phil
Nyguard
and his
wife,
Joyce,
of Des
Moines
and
Wayne
Nyguard
and his
wife,
Judy, of
Lake
Mills.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
parents;
a
sister,
Patricia
Colleen,
in
infancy;
a
brother-in-law,
Steve
Brandenburg;
and his
father-in-law,
Silas
Nyguard.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home,
(515)
885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Justice
Sullivan
BUFFALO
CENTER —
Justice
Sullivan,
89, of
Buffalo
Center
died
Monday
(Dec.
19,
2005) at
the
Titonka
Care
Center
in
Titonka.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Friday
at
Bethlehem
Lutheran
Church
in
Buffalo
Center,
with
burial
at East
Cemetery
in Rake.
Winter
Funeral
Home in
Buffalo
Center
is in
charge
of
arrangements.
Winter
Funeral
Home &
Cremation
Service,
(641)
562-2858.
Mary
Elizabeth
Weitzel
MASON
CITY —
Mary
Elizabeth
Weitzel,
93, of
Osage,
formerly
of Mason
City,
died
Sunday
(Dec.
18,
2005) at
the
Faith
Lutheran
Home.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Friday
at the
Bethlehem
Lutheran
Church,
419 N.
Delaware
Ave.,
with the
Rev.
Mark
Lavrenz
officiating.
Interment
will be
in
Memorial
Park
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 6
p.m.
Thursday
at the
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home,
111 N.
Pennsylvania
Ave.,
and
continue
one hour
before
services
Friday
at the
church.
Memorials
may be
given to
Bethlehem
Lutheran
Church.
Mary was
born
June 26,
1912, in
Logan
County,
Ill.,
the
daughter
of
Rilley
and
Effie
(Harris)
Waller.
The
family
moved to
Mason
City
when
Mary was
a small
child.
She
graduated
from
Mason
City
High
School
in 1930.
Mary
married
Adam
Weitzel
on Jan.
18,
1931, in
Mason
City.
She was
a
life-long
resident
of Mason
City and
spent
several
winters
in
Harlingen,
Texas.
Mary
moved to
Osage in
March of
1995.
Mary is
survived
by one
daughter,
Mary Ann
Stricker
and
husband,
Harold,
of
Orchard;
grandson,
Kent
Stricker
and
wife,
Candy,
and
their
daughter,
Mandy,
of
Osage;
grandson,
Mike
Stricker
and
wife,
Marsha,
and
their
children,
Jerad
and
Shannon,
of
Orchard;
sister,
Ruth
Snyder
of
Brooklyn
Park,
Minn.;
and
brother,
Frank
Waller
of Mason
City.
Mary was
preceded
in death
by her
parents,
husband,
Adam;
sisters,
Gladys
and
Mildred;
brothers,
Ray and
Marvin.
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home &
Crematory,
(641)
423-0924.
R.W.
‘Rocky’
Welp
ALGONA —
R.W.
“Rocky”
Welp,
84, of
Algona
died
Tuesday
(Dec.
20,
2005) at
the
Kossuth
Regional
Health
Center
in
Algona.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Thursday
at St.
Cecelia
Catholic
Church
in
Algona,
with
Father
Paul
Eisele
officiating.
Inurnment
will be
in
Calvary
Cemetery
in
Algona.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
to 6
p.m.
today at
Rocky’s
residence
in
Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home in
Algona
is in
charge
of
arrangements.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home,
515)
295-3731.
Letha K.
Dodge
ROCKWELL
— Letha
K.
Dodge,
97, of
Thornton
died
Monday
(Dec.
19,
2005) at
the
Rockwell
Community
Nursing
Home in
Rockwell.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Tuesday
at the
Richland
Lutheran
Church
in
Thornton
with the
Rev. Sam
Schmeling
presiding.
Interment
will be
in the
Richland
Lutheran
Church
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 6
p.m.
Monday
at the
Retz-Grarup
Funeral
Home in
Thornton.
Retz-Grarup
Funeral
Home,
(641)
998-2311.
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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.
Charles ‘Raleigh’ Hesley
BRITT — Charles ‘Raleigh’ Hesley, 85, of Britt, passed away Tuesday (Dec. 20, 2005) at Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services for Raleigh Hesley will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday at Britt Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt, with military graveside services under the direction of the Britt Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Britt and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Raleigh, the son of Harold and Olga Henrietta “Hattie” Sonerholm Hesley, was born March 31, 1920, in Britt. He was raised in Britt and attended Britt schools.
On Oct. 7, 1941, Raleigh enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for almost four years. A very decorated soldier, Raleigh received the American Defense Service Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Battle Star, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Battle Star, Service Stripe and four Overseas Service Bars. Following his discharge in 1945, Raleigh returned to Britt.
On March 3, 1948, Raleigh married Bertha Pannkuk in Buffalo Center. The couple made their home in Britt where Raleigh was employed at Fullerton Lumber Co., Artes Produce and then Woodford-Wheeler Lumber Co., retiring in August 1987.
Raleigh had a great sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family and friends and especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards and watching baseball. He also enjoyed going to Wyoming and visiting the mountains.
Raleigh was a member of the Britt United Methodist Church, Britt Fire Department, VFW and American Legion.
Raleigh is survived by two daughters, Beverly Malek and husband, Duane, of Britt, Sue Haddix and husband, David, of Gillette, Wyo.; two sons, Dale Hesley and wife, Linda, of Britt, Steve Hesley and wife, Giovanna, of Oracle, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Jason (Amy), Jeremy, Jennifer (Mike), Nick, Tyler and Dylan; great-granddaughter, Taylor; sister, Christal Bredberg of Blue Earth, Minn.; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bertha in 1987; infant daughter, Pamela; and four brothers, Jerry, Maitland, Richard and Thomas.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 843-3839.
Gene Mayer
OSAGE — Eugene “Gene” Mayer, 79, of Osage, died Wednesday (Dec. 21, 2005) at the Mitchell Country Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.
Gene was born Sept. 9, 1926, on a farm near New Haven, the son of Joe and Mary (Theobald) Mayer. He married Darlene Jordan on Sept. 16, 1947, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage.
Gene owned a corn shelling business and in 1957 he and his wife started Mayer’s Digging. He was a volunteer fireman for 20 years and served as a Mitchell County supervisor for eight years. Gene managed the Floyd-Mitchell County Landfill. He also was the maintenance man at Evergreen Senior Living Center.
Gene loved to garden and enjoyed the process of canning his garden produce. He enjoyed collecting antiques. He was an excellent cribbage player and always had a good joke to tell. Gene loved his children and grandchildren. He was a friend to everyone. Blessed be his memory!
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, where there will be a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m., with a Knights of Columbus rosary to follow.
Gene is survived by his wife of 58 years, Darlene Mayer of Osage; a daughter, Lynda (Dave) Innes of Lumberton, N.C.; two sons, Dave (Judy) Mayer of Osage and Roger (Carrie) Mayer of Osage; two sisters, Marge (Paul) Weis of Stacyville and Yvonne (Bill) Yezek of Peoria, Ill.; two sisters-in-law, Melba (Paul) Leidall of Osage and Margaret Mayer of Osage; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and six sisters.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Marian Palmerton
COLBY, Wis. — Marian Palmerton, 79, of Colby, Wis., formerly of the Cerro Gordo County area, died Monday (Dec. 19, 2005) at the House of the Dove in Marshfield.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Maurina Funeral Home in Abbotsford, Wis., with the Rev. Mara Theno conducting a prayer service at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Colby Memorial Cemetery at a later date.
Maurina Community Funeral Home, 203 N. Fourth St. in Abbotsford, Wis., is in charge of arrangements.
Marian was born Feb. 14, 1926 in Kansas City, Mo., to Vern and Anna (Rasmussen) Snell. Marian and Dale Palm-erton were married Oct. 10, 1943, in Albert Lea, Minn. They farmed in Iowa and Colby, Wis. She also worked for Figi’s in Marshfield. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Colby, Wis.
Marian is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dale Palmerton, of Colby, Wis.; her children, Gary (Karen) Palmerton of Menomonie, Wis., Russell (Judy) Palmerton of Abbotsford, Wis., Joyce (Alan) Hoernke of Stratford, Wis., and Kent (Barbara) Palmerton of Colby, Wis.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Glen Snell of Mason City and Verlyn Snell of Overland Park, Kan.; and one sister, Bonnie Bergman of Mason City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Morris Snell and Dean Snell.
Justice Sullivan
BUFFALO CENTER —Justice Sullivan, 89, of Buffalo Center, died Monday (Dec. 19, 2005) at Titonka Care Center in Titonka.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Mr. Perry Aalgaard officiating. Burial will be at East Cemetery in Rake with military honors given by the Buffalo Center VFW/American Legion Color Guard.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St N.W. in Buffalo Center, and one hour before the service on Friday at the church.
He is survived by his wife, Viola, of Buffalo Center; two daughters, Carolyn Sullivan of Buffalo Center and Marilyn (Mrs. Randy) Boyce of Littleton, Colo.; one granddaughter, Andrea Boyce of Littleton, Colo.; one brother, Glenn Sullivan of Amboy, Minn.; many nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and dear friends.
Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is in charge of arrangements.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858.
Phyllis I. Kennedy
CLEAR LAKE — Phyllis I. Kennedy, 83, of 401 S. Ninth St. in Clear Lake, died Monday (Dec. 19, 2005) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel and one hour prior to services on Friday.
Family suggests memorials to the Phyllis Kennedy Memorial Fund.
Phyllis was born Nov. 5, 1922, in Meservey, Iowa, the daughter of Alfred and Pauline (Gruis) Meints. She attended school in Meservey. Following high school she worked at the defense plant in Chicago.
Phyllis married Leonard “Dude” Kennedy on Dec. 27, 1946, in Meservey, Iowa. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, working in her yard, walking, doing puzzles and watching the school buses go by.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, and the Clear Lake VFW Auxiliary.
Phyllis is survived by her three children, Sharon Mestad and her husband, Lynn, of Clear Lake, Karen Kennedy of Sparks, Nev., and Wendy Kennedy of Arvada, Colo.; one granddaughter, Kim Mestad of Clear Lake; two brothers, Jerry Meints and his wife, Luster, of Greenwood, S.C., and Gene Meints of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Shirley Dieger and her husband, Bill, of Belmond, and LaVonne Meints of Clear Lake; and five sisters-in-law, Minnie Meints of Texas, Ruth Meints, Luella Marshall, Lucille Anderson and her husband, Carroll, and Lorene Haddy; and a brother-in-law, Lloyd Kennedy and his wife, Sally, all of Clear Lake.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant brother and sister and two brothers, Donald and Ardell Meints.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Susan Jean Purcell
FORT DODGE — Susan Jean Purcell, 36, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Algona, died Tuesday (Dec. 20, 2005) at Fort Dodge.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Algona with the Rev. Kevin Hollinger officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona and will continue one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Earl William Schutz
MASON CITY — Earl William Schutz, 78, of 934 11th St. N.E., died Wednesday (Dec. 21, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul C. Nelson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Earl W. Schutz Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Betty Jean Ouverson
FERTILE — Betty Jean Ouverson, 76, of Fertile, died on Tuesday (Dec. 20, 2005) at her home.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Church of Christ in Fertile with Pastor Curt Gallmeyer officiating. Burial will be at Grant Center Cemetery in rural Clear Lake.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Online condolences may be offered at www.petersenlundfh.com
Betty Brackey Ouverson was born in Aurora, Mo., the daughter of Selmer and Irene (Ballard) Brackey on Sept. 21, 1929. The family moved to Bristol in Worth County, Iowa, when she was 6 months old.
She attended Bristol No. 3 school for 8 years then graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1948. She attended Waldorf College one year.
In 1949, she married Robert Ouverson at Lake Mills Lutheran Church. They farmed for 56 years at Fertile, Iowa.
She loved to sew, garden, and provide for her husband, children and grandchildren.
Those left to remember her are her husband, Robert W. Ouverson; siblings, Earl Brackey of Manly, James Brackey of Omaha, Neb., Mary Lechman of Lancaster, Calif., and Robert Brackey of St. Paul, Minn.; children, Bruce (Mara) Ouverson of Mason City, Lisa (Rod) Nielsen of La Porte, Ind., Brian (Roberta) Ouverson of Fertile, and Cynthia (Charles) Taft of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; grandchildren, Tony Funk, Rachel Nielsen, Joseph Funk, Bethany Nielsen, Sarah Taft, Emily Ouverson, Elizabeth Ouverson, Lydia Ouverson, Katelyn Ouverson, and Amelia Ouverson.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
Brandon Allan Bruce
MASON CITY — Brandon Allan Bruce, 23, of 409½ Eighth St. S.E., passed away Tuesday (Dec. 20, 2005).
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Thomas Healey officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to the Brandon Allan Bruce Memorial Fund.
Brandon Allan Bruce was born June 9, 1982, in Mason City, the son of Shelley and David Bruce. Brandon attended Mason City schools, where he was very active in baseball and wrestling. His greatest love was spending time with his spouse, Nicole and their son, Colton, along with family and friends. He worked as a supervisor at Graham. Brandon was a kind, generous, and loving person. Brandon enjoyed music and working with stereos.
Brandon is survived by his parents, David (Rachel Ramon) of Mason City and Shelley Bruce (Doug Meling) of Mason City; spouse, Nicole Jackson of Mason City; son, Colton Bruce of Mason City; sisters, Jennifer Bruce of Mason City and Destiny Bruce of Mason City; grandparents, Shirley (Larry) Herndon of Mason City, Dexter (Darlene) Ewers of Mason City, and Geneva Bruce of Swaledale; great-grandmothers, Lois Holland of Mason City, and Virginia Ewers of Mason City; in-laws, Kelly (Nelda) Jackson of Garner and their children, Ali and Michelle Jackson; several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Brandon is preceded in death by his grandfather, Fredrick Bruce.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Alton Johnson
CLEAR LAKE — Alton Johnson, 91, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Dec. 20, 2005) at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess and Lay Assistant Richard Scott officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Harmony Ranch or Hospice of North Iowa.
Alton was born on March 29, 1914, in a small log house five miles south of Northwood in Worth County, the son of John J. and Anna (Turvold) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at Silver Lake Lutheran Church in rural Northwood. He graduated from Northwood High School and started farming in Worth County.
In 1935, he married Marvel Halvorson. They had one child, Lois Ann, born Oct. 15, 1936. Marvel passed away shortly after Lois Ann’s birth.
On April 2, 1938, Alton was united in marriage to Marlene Eldora Holstad at the bride’s home.
To this union four children were born, Ardis, Larry, Roger and LaVonne. After 50 years of farming, Alton and Marlene retired to Clear Lake where they enjoyed years of fishing and golfing.
They were members of Zion Lutheran Church. Their winter months were spent in southern Texas for several years.
Alton is survived by his four children, Ardis Haugen and her husband, Bob, of Clear Lake, Larry Johnson and his wife, Jean, of Hanlontown, Roger Johnson and his wife, Rose, of Clear Lake, and LaVonne “Lupie” Verby and her husband, John, of St. Louis, Mo.; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Nina Emmons and her husband, Paul, of Milwaukee, Wis.; three sisters- in-law, Olga Johnson of Albert Lea, Minn., Violet Nelson and her husband, Vernon, of Modesto, Calif., and Beverly Dregne of Clear Lake; one brother-in-law, Dale Holstad and his wife, Shirley, of Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
Alton was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Lois Ann; first and second wives; a great-granddaughter, Sydney; and his three brothers, Orville, Kenneth and Leonard.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, is in charge of arrangements.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Adelbert ‘Del’ Wood
CORWITH — Adelbert “Del” Wood, 67, of Corwith died Wednesday (Dec. 21, 2005) at his home in Corwith.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Baptist Church in Corwith. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Corwith.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 583-2469.
James H. Popinga
MASON CITY — James H. Popinga, 74, of 828 S. Tennessee Place, died Wednesday (Dec. 21, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice In-patient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.co
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Lavonne Olson-Fees
LAKOTA — Lavonne Olson-Fees, 69, of Des Moines, formerly of Lakota, died Wednesday (Dec. 21, 2005) at her home in Des Moines.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Ermald L. Wier
RENWICK — Ermald L. Wier, 91, of Renwick died Thursday (Dec. 22, 2005) at the Humboldt Care Center South.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Renwick.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 824-3465.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Merle A. Eksman
MASON CITY — Merle A. Eksman, 80, of Mason City died Thursday (Dec. 20, 2005) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Larry D. Lauen
GOODELL — Larry D. Lauen, 67, of Goodell passed away Wednesday (Dec. 21, 2005) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Belmond.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Vera Peterson Westby
EAGLE GROVE — Vera Peterson Westby, 91, of Eagle Grove, Iowa, died Thursday (Dec. 22, 2005) at the Rotary Ann Nursing Home in Eagle Grove.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Barb Spaulding officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be an hour prior to the service 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.
www.petersenlundfh.com
James Henry Popinga
MASON CITY — James Henry Popinga, 74, of 828 S. Tennessee Place, died Wednesday (Dec. 21, 2005) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122 West, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the chapel.
The family of James Henry Popinga has requested that memorial contributions be made to the family in his memory.
According to his wishes his body was cremated.
James Henry Popinga was born on Feb. 21, 1931, in Dumont, Iowa, the son of Henry and Clara (Woolridge) Popinga. He attended and received his education in the Dumont Community School. He was inducted into the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict.
James drove semi-tractor-trailer for 30 years for Ruan Transport Co. until his retirement in 1995. After his retirement he drove for Farmer’s Co-op in Rockwell.
He was united in marriage to Marilyn Ackerley on Dec. 23, 1978, at the Methodist Church in Plymouth.
He enjoyed golf, was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, and NASCAR racing fan especially Dale Earnhardt, but his great love and enjoyment was spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marilyn Popinga of Mason City; his children, Rochelle Lengquist and her husband, Steve, of Waldorf, Md., Robin Smith of Mason City, Raynelle Ackerley of St. Joseph, Mo., Rebecca Wilson and her husband, Blaine, of Rockwell, Richard Ackerley and his special friend, Eva Gutierrez, of Mason City, and Michael Clark and his wife, Chris, of Keokuk; 12 grandchildren: Autumn, Stephen, Jason, Brian, Amanda, Dave, Ashley, Alissa, Andrea, Heather, Sara, and Samantha; six great-grandchildren: Zachary, Dominic, Jaylah, Devlin, Nathaniel, and Hailey; his brother, Allen Popinga and his wife, Nadine, of Hampton; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
His parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, honorary grandson, Christopher Squier, and a nephew, Craig, preceded him in death.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Earl William Schutz
MASON CITY — Earl William Schutz, 78, of 934 11th St. N.E., died Wednesday (Dec. 21, 2005) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul C. Nelson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to the service today at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Earl W. Schutz Memorial Fund.
Earl was born on Feb. 8, 1927, at the Story Hospital in Mason City, the son of William and Velma (Anderson) Schutz. He was baptized at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church. He attended Mason City Schools and farmed southeast of Mason City.
Earl married Jean E. McNary in Mason City on July 10, 1946. To this union five children were born.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands. After returning home from the service he was employed at McNary Construction, Cashway Lumber, Floyd Pinneke Construction and then as a carpenter with the Mason City School District where he worked for 30 years until his retirement in 1987.
Earl was a member of the VFW, Mason City Area Retired School Personnel Association, St. James Lutheran Church, Monroe School Retirees and the Class of 1945. He also volunteered at the Community Kitchen and also Meals on Wheels. He also was involved in the construction of the Prairie Playground at East Park.
Earl enjoyed raising flowers and vegetables and took great pride in his garden. He was also proud of a popcorn machine he refurbished that is now in The Music Man Square. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family.
Earl is survived by his wife, Jean, of Mason City; sons, William E. Schutz and wife, Lorna, of Mason City, David E. Schutz and wife, Shelly, of Mason City; daughter, Barbara J. Fitzgerald and husband, Tom, of Mason City; sons, John C. Schutz and wife, Carol, of Mason City, Dan S. Schutz and wife, Kim, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; grandchildren, Shelley (Josh), Jason, Brian (Melissa), Cory (Keitha), Paul (Ashley), Sarah (Kelly), Jeremy (Abby), Scott, Melissa, B.J. and Garett; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Zachery, Joshua, Austin, Kelly Jr., Beti-Jo, Dominick, Chylie, Joseph and Preston; sisters, Evelyn Heagel of Manly and Donna Biggs and husband, Glenn, of Rockford, several nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives, friends and faithful dog, Toby.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Arlene Dehnert; brothers-in-law, Alex Heagel and Don Dehnert; and granddaughter, Kari Schutz in infancy.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Justice Sullivan
BUFFALO CENTER — Justice Sullivan, 89, of Buffalo Center died Monday (Dec. 19, 2005) at the Titonka Care Center in Titonka.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Mr. Perry Aalgaard officiating. Burial will be at East Cemetery in Rake with military honors given by the Buffalo Center VFW-American Legion Color Guard.
Justice Arthur Sullivan was born Dec. 22, 1915, to John J. and Bertha (Thompson) Sullivan in Faribault County, Minn. Justice was the youngest of nine children born to these Norwegian immigrants.
Before Bertha’s death on Jan. 1, 1916, she arranged for Justice to live with another Norwegian family, Seward and Hannah (Fjetland) Sorenson of Frost, Minn. Justice attended country schools through the eighth grade and was confirmed into the Lutheran faith on May 11, 1930, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Rake.
Although never adopted, Justice used the Sorenson surname until he was drafted into the U.S. Army on Oct.1, 1941. He served as a Coast Artillery Gunman while stationed in California and Hawaii.
During his years of military service during World War II he was awarded the American Defense Service Medal, American Theater Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Justice was honorably discharged on Nov. 12, 1945, at Camp McCoy, Wis.
Justice met Viola Cole in 1940 when she came to work at the Sorenson family farm. During his time in Hawaii, he collected shells that he made into necklaces for his future bride and sent her other unique gifts including a hula outfit complete with grass skirt.
After returning from military service, Justice began working for Jensvold’s on March 1, 1946. As he once said, he needed a job and a new suit before getting married. Justice Sullivan and Viola Cole were married April 14, 1946, at the Methodist Church in Amboy, Minn. The ceremony was a double wedding with Viola’s twin, Violet Cole, and her husband, Arnold Estebo.
Justice and Viola had two daughters, Carolyn Jean, born Jan. 28, 1951, and Marilyn Kay, born May 1, 1956. Justice was a strong believer in the importance of a good education and made sure that both his daughters continued their schooling, both graduating with university bachelor’s degrees.
Justice and Viola traveled to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Australia and Colorado to visit their children and families.
Justice and Viola joined Bethlehem Lutheran Church in 1947. Justice served three terms on the Church Council and was a church member at the time of his death.
Justice was a patriotic man and was very active in the American Legion Post 21 and served at the post level as commander, sergeant at arms, adjutant and in other positions. He was an 8th District vice commander. He also marched in many Buffalo Center Memorial Day parades as a member of the color guard. On March 15, 1999, he received a certificates recognizing more than 50 years of continuous membership in the American Legion.
Justice volunteered his time assisting many veterans in the local area during his 33 year tenure with the Commission of Veterans Affairs. To recognize his contributions to the organization, he received a glass-encased U.S. flag that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol.
On July 31, 1983, Justice “Sully” retired as a parts manager for Jensvold’s. But it seemed that he never really retired. When he wasn’t volunteering for veterans, he was busy with house projects for himself and later his daughter, Carolyn.
One of the greatest joys in Justice’s retirement years was the birth of his only granddaughter, Andrea Boyce, whom he declared to be his “Little Princess.”
Justice lived with Viola in their Buffalo Center home until Dec. 7, 2005, when he was admitted to the Blue Earth United Hospital, Blue Earth, Minn. Following recuperation from surgery, he transferred to the Titonka Care Center in Titonka, where, on Dec. 19, 2005, he passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Justice touched many lives and will be missed by his family, friends and members of the community.
Justice is survived by his wife of 59 years, Viola (Cole) Sullivan of Buffalo Center; daughter Carolyn Sullivan, Buffalo Center, daughter Marilyn Boyce; son-in-law Randy Boyce; and granddaughter, Andrea Boyce, all of Littleton, Colo.
Justice is also survived by one brother, Glenn Sullivan of Runnemede, N.J.; six sisters-in-law, Beatrice Sullivan of Grand Rapids, Mich., Gretchen Sullivan of Bemidji, Minn., Margaret Sorenson of Blooming Prairie, Minn., Dorothy Treanor of Mankato, Minn., Violet Estebo of Amboy, Minn., and Alice Mahler of Denver, Colo.; and two brothers-in-law: Charles Wishart of Mapleton, Minn. and James Cole of Amboy, Minn.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents (both Sullivan and Sorenson); infant brother and sister twins; sister, Alma (Sullivan) Nelson; brothers, Erwin, Lester, Clifford and Clarence Sullivan, Howard and Selmer Sorenson; and sister, Senora (Sorenson) Lee; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, (641) 562-2858.
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Robert James Barragy
Robert James Barragy, born on Jan. 14, 1938, in Rockwell, passed away on Friday (Dec. 16, 2005) at the age of 67.
Robert graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Mason City and served in the United States Air Force from 1957-1978. He attained a B.A. from Texas Lutheran University in 1997 and retired from Getronics Government Services Inc. in 2002. He was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.
His parents, James Thomas Barragy and Arlene McDonough Barragy, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda Sanders Barragy; his mother-in-law, Mary Sanders; six children, Marcia Barragy Shelton and her husband, Lane, of Lavernia, Texas, David J. Barragy and his wife, Joan, of Olive Branch, Miss., Msgt. Douglas R. Barragy and his wife, Stephanie, of Wasilla, Alaska, James D. Sheerin of Austin, Texas, Cynthia Sheerin Thomas and her husband, Mitchell, of San Antonio, Texas and Stacy Sheerin Lesieur and her husband, Robert ,of Austin, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer Shelton Biela and her husband, Shaun, Dianna Shelton, Christopher and Amanda Barragy, Austin and Kathlynn Thomas, Hannah, Sabrina and Maxwell Barragy, and Ava and Andrew Lesieur; one great-grandchild, Alyssa Biela; a brother, Joseph Barragy and his wife, Mary, of Mason City; a sister, Margaret Olson and her husband, Larry, of Buffalo, Minn.; an uncle, Robert Barragy and his wife, Florence, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A private memorial Mass will be held at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Mesothelioma Cancer Research Foundation of America, 5716 Corsa Ave., Suite 203, Westlake Village, CA 91362, or to the charity of your choice.
You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com
Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, TX 78232, (210) 495-8221.
Bonnie L. Stoneking
MASON CITY — Bonnie L. Stoneking, 94, 17396 Kingbird Ave., Mason City, formerly of Box 295 Plymouth, and 1786 Jackson St., Dubuque, died Thursday (Dec. 22, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Church in Dubuque. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Behr’s Funeral Home, 1491 Main St. in Dubuque, with a parish wake service at 5 p.m.
Bonnie was born on Nov. 27, 1911, in Dubuque, the daughter of Henry and Susan (Brasher) Urban.
Bonnie married Donald Stoneking on June 21, 1934, at St. Mary’s Church in Dubuque. She was formerly employed at Neisner’s and Baule’s stores in Dubuque.
In 1943, Bonnie moved to Austin, Minn. While there she belonged to Queen of Angels Church. She also worked at the Hormel Co. Until her retirement in 1974.
In 1980, Bonnie moved to Plymouth to be closer to her sister and family. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
Bonnie loved to play cards and spend time with her family. Cooking and baking were her hobbies. She always shared whatever she made with the entire neighborhood. Bonnie never left the house without bringing a batch of cookies wherever she went.
Donald Stoneking died on July 2, 1965.
Survivors include one brother, Paul Urban, of Epworth; two special nieces, Carol Willier of Mason City, and Bonnie McNamara of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy Urban, Clarence Urban and Wilbert Urban; four sisters, Amelia Mae Jellison, Nina Flahiff, Margaret Wachendorf and Marie Yeager.
A Bonnie L. Stoneking Memorial Fund has been established.
Behr’s Funeral Home, (563) 582-3297.
Merle A. Eksman
MASON CITY — Merle A. Eksman, 80, of 1069 Fair Meadow Drive, died Thursday (Dec. 22, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Merle A. Eksman Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Pamela Sue Brandt
TITONKA — Pam Sue Brandt, 43, of Titonka, died Friday (Dec. 23, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka with the Rev. James Berka officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3 until 7 p.m. on Monday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 928-2735.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices
Vera Peterson Westby
EAGLE GROVE — Vera Peterson Westby, 91, of Eagle Grove, died Thursday (Dec. 22, 2005) at Rotary Ann Nursing Home in Eagle Grove.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Barb Spaulding officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, is in charge of arrangements.
Please note the change in time for the funeral.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
DeAlda Stromley
MANLY — DeAlda Stromley, 83, of Marble Rock, formerly of Manly, died Friday (Dec. 23, 2005) at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapel.com
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