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November
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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.
Noma M.
Backer
GREENE —
Noma
Margaret
Backer,
93,
formerly
of
Greene,
died
Sunday
(Nov.
20,
2005) at
the Good
Shepherd
Health
Center
in Mason
City.
Funeral
services
will be
10:30
a.m.
Wednesday
at St.
Peter
Lutheran
Church
in
Greene
with
Pastor
Gary
Hatcher
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Rose
Hill
Cemetery
in
Greene.
Visitation
will be
5 to 8
p.m.
Tuesday
at
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel,
519
North
First
Street,
Greene,
where
there
will be
a public
scripture
service
at 7
p.m.
Visitation
will
continue
at the
church
on
Wednesday,
one hour
before
services.
Those
planning
an
expression
of
sympathy
may
direct
memorials
to the
Noma M.
Backer
Memorial
Fund in
care of
the
family,
22376
120th
Street,
Greene,
Iowa
50636.
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel
of
Greene
is in
charge
of the
arrangements.
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel
of
Greene,
(641)
823-4457.
Louise
M. Allen
CLEAR
LAKE —
Louise
M.
Allen,
94, of
Clear
Lake,
died
Sunday
(Nov.
20,
2005) at
Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit,
Mason
City.
A
funeral
Mass
will be
held at
1 p.m.
Wednesday
at St.
Patrick’s
Catholic
Church,
1001
Ninth
Avenue
South,
Clear
Lake.
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
101
North
Fourth
Street,
Clear
Lake, is
in
charge
of
funeral
arrangements.
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Lorene
Trenary
BANCROFT
— Lorene
Trenary,
94, of
the
Ledyard
and
Bancroft
area,
died
Saturday
(Nov.
19,
2005) at
the
Algona
Manor
Care
Center,
Algona.
A
funeral
Mass
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Wednesday
at St.
John’s
Catholic
Church
in
Bancroft.
Burial
will be
in
Sacred
Heart
Catholic
Cemetery,
Ledyard.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 8
p.m.
Tuesday
at
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home,
Bancroft,
with a
rosary
beginning
at 4
p.m. and
a vigil
prayer
service
beginning
at 7
p.m.
Other
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
funeral
home.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home,
(515)
885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Sherman
W.
Oleson
FOREST
CITY
—Sherman
W.
Oleson,
78, of
Forest
City,
died
Saturday
(Nov.
19,
2005) at
Mercy
Medical
Center-North
Iowa in
Mason
City,
Iowa.
Funeral
services
will be
at 10:30
a.m.
Wednesday
at
Immanuel
Lutheran
Church
in
Forest
City
with
Pastor
Barb
Spaulding
officiating.
Burial
will be
at
Oakland
Cemetery
in
Forest
City.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 7
p.m.
Tuesday
at the
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home,
505 N.
Clark
Street,
in
Forest
City,
and an
hour
prior to
service
at the
church
on
Wednesday.
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home,
(641)
585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Goldie
F. Boyd
MASON
CITY —
Goldie
F. Boyd,
88, of
Mason
City,
died
Sunday
(Nov.
20,
2005) at
the
Heritage
Care
Center
in Mason
City.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home and
Crematory,
111
North
Pennsylvania
Avenue,
Mason
City.
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home and
Crematory,
(641)
423-0924.
Alma C.
Backhaus
Orpen
MANLY —
Alma C.
Backhaus
Orpen,
99,
Manly,
died
Sunday
(Nov.
20,
2005) at
the
Manly
Nursing
and
Rehab
Center.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Bride
Colonial
Chapel,
110 East
Spring
Street,
Manly.
Bride
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Donald
C.
Nielsen
SWALEDALE
— Donald
C.
Nielsen,
81, a
resident
of the
Rockwell
Community
Nursing
Home,
formerly
of
Swaledale,
died
early
Saturday
morning
(Nov.
19,
2005) at
the
Rockwell
Community
Nursing
Home.
A
funeral
Mass
will be
celebrated
at 10:30
a.m.
Tuesday,
at
Sacred
Heart
Catholic
Church,
305 E.
Elm St.
in
Rockwell,
with the
Rev.
Craig E.
Steimel
presiding.
Interment
will be
held at
1:30
p.m.
Tuesday
in
Pleasant
Valley
Cemetery
in
Swaledale.
Military
rites
will be
accorded
by the
American
Legion
Gallagher
Post No.
208 of
Rockwell.
The
family
will
greet
relatives
and
friends
from 5
to 8
p.m.
today at
the
Sacred
Heart
Catholic
School
Chapel,
with a
scripture
vigil
service
at 7
p.m. The
visitation
will
continue
Tuesday
one hour
prior to
services
at the
school
chapel.
Those
wishing
to
extend
memorials
or
expressions
of
sympathy
may send
them to
the
family
in care
of of
his
daughter,
Dalena
Barz,
2260
244th
St.,
Ventura,
IA
50482.
Thoughts,
condolences
and
stories
may be
e-mailed
to the
family
on the
www.fullertonfh.com
Web
site.
Donald
Chris
Nielsen
was born
on Feb.
4, 1924,
in
Thornton,
to Chris
and
Pearl
(Buck)
Nielsen.
He
attended
school
in
Thornton.
Donnie
was a
U.S.
Army
veteran,
having
served
honorably
and
faithfully
during
World
War II
and
Korea.
Donnie
was very
civic-oriented,
serving
as a
member
on the
city
council
of
Swaledale
and he
is the
former
mayor of
Swaledale.
He also
gave of
his time
serving
with the
Swaledale
Volunteer
Fire
Department.
Donnie
was an
organizer
and the
grand
marshal
of the
annual
“Big
Days
Parade”
in
Swaledale.
He was a
member
of the
American
Legion
Gallagher
Post No.
208 of
Rockwell.
Donnie
was a
member
of the
SAM club
(Swaledale
Area
Men) and
enjoyed
playing
softball
throughout
the
years
with a
team in
Swaledale
known as
the
“Beer
Nuts”.
Donnie
liked to
be Santa
Claus at
Christmastime
for
children
in the
Swaledale
area. He
also
gave of
his time
distributing
Meals on
Wheels.
He is
described
by his
family
as being
family
oriented,
a friend
to
everyone,
and a
big-hearted
man with
big
hands.
Donnie’s
activities
included
fishing,
hunting,
playing
cards,
and
dancing,
especially
the
“two-step”.
He
enjoyed
all
sports.
His
greatest
joy in
life was
spending
time
with his
grandkids.
Grateful
for
having
had the
privilege
of
sharing
in
Donnie’s
life are
his five
children,
Dixie
(Jim)
Rottinghaus
of
Urbandale,
Susan
Kronlage
of
Epworth,
Dalena
(Mark)
Barz of
Ventura,
Christine
(Mark)
Holt of
Mason
City,
and
Kenneth
(Sandy)
Nielsen
of
Rockwell;
twenty
grandchildren;
and
twenty-three
great-grandchildren.
He is
also
survived
by five
sisters:
Opal
Obrecht
of
Thornton,
Mavis
(Rodney)
Jensen
of Cedar
Falls,
Ruby
Easley
of Mason
City,
Marlene
Sheriff
of
Rockwell,
Joy
Buelow
of St.
Ansgar;
and two
brothers,
Franklin
(Anne)
Nielsen
of
Thornton,
and Leo
(Betty)
Nielsen
of
Missouri.
Donnie
is
preceded
in death
by his
parents,
Chris
and
Pearl
Nielsen;
and
three
brothers:
Ivan,
Dale and
Gene
Nielsen.
Fullerton
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Services,
120
Third
St. S.,
Rockwell,
(641)
822-3191.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Gerald
‘Jerry’
L.
Treanor
MASON
CITY —
Gerald
“Jerry”
L.
Treanor,
69, of
302
Second
Street
N.E.,
Mason
City,
died
Saturday
(Nov.
19,
2005) at
Good
Shepherd
Health
Center,
Mason
City.
A
funeral
service
will be
held at
2 p.m.
Wednesday
at
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
126
Third
Street
N.E. in
Mason
City,
with
Good
Shepherd
Chaplin
Nick
Knoth,
officiating.
Interment
will be
in the
Memorial
Park
Cemetery,
Mason
City,
with
full
military
honors
being
conducted
by the
Mason
City
Veterans
Association.
Visitation
will be
held one
hour
prior to
the
service
Wednesday
at the
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Chapel.
Gerald
L.
Treanor
was born
Aug. 1,
1936, in
Mason
City,
son of
Thomas
and
Mildred
(Arnold)
Treanor.
He
graduated
from
Mason
City
High
School.
Following
graduation,
Gerald
served
in the
U.S.
Army for
two
years
and was
honorably
discharged.
After
serving
in the
U.S.
Army, he
moved to
Cedar
Rapids
and
worked
for
Collins/Rockwell
International
as a
graphic
designer
for 18
years.
After he
retired
from
Collins/Rockwell,
he moved
to
Flagstaff,
Ariz.,
where he
owned
and
managed
a deli.
He moved
back to
Mason
City and
resided
there
until
his
death.
Gerald
was
member
of the
Moose
Lodge
and the
Eagles
Lodge in
Mason
City. He
was an
avid
Minnesota
Vikings
fan,
enjoyed
playing
casino
machines
at
Prairie
Meadows,
cooking,
and
spending
time
with his
family.
Left to
cherish
his
memory
are his
three
children,
Thomas
(Diane)
Treanor,
Columbus,
Neb.,
Gerald
Treanor,
Phoenix,
Ariz.,
and
Melinda
(Frank)
Mesina,
Frisco,
Texas;
six
grandchildren;
a
sister,
Patricia
Perkett,
Rochester,
Minn.; a
brother,
Robert
Treanor,
Mason
City; a
sister-in-law,
JoAnn
Treanor,
Mason
City;
and
special
friend,
Irene
Willier,
Mason
City.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
parents,
Thomas
and
Mildred
Treanor;
and
brother
Richard
Treanor.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
David
Snook
CHARLES
CITY —
David
Snook,
17, of
Charles
City,
died
Saturday
(Nov.
19,
2005) at
his
residence.
Funeral
services
for
David
Snook
will be
2 p.m.
Wednesday,
at
Hauser
Funeral
Home in
Charles
City.
Pastor
Paul
Wilcox,
of the
Trinity
United
Methodist
Church,
will
officiate.
Burial
will be
at a
later
date in
Riverside
Cemetery.
Friends
may come
to the
Hauser
Funeral
Home
from 5
to 8
p.m. on
Tuesday.
Visitation
will
continue
at the
funeral
home an
hour
prior to
the
service
on
Wednesday.
David
Michael
Snook
was born
on Dec.
13,
1987, in
Mason
City,
the son
of
Michael
and
Sandra
(Wilson)
Snook.
He was a
student
at the
Carrie
Lane
High
School
and was
employed
at
Sunnyside
Memory
Gardens,
rural
Charles
City.
David
enjoyed
listening
to
music,
playing
basketball
and
video
games on
his
Xbox,
watching
the
Minnesota
Vikings
lose
with his
father,
and
playing
with his
cat,
Dewey.
He
especially
enjoyed
spending
time
with
Kelsi
Patten,
and
their
daughter,
Kaylin.
Survivors
include
his
parents,
Michael
and
Sandra
Snook of
Charles
City;
special
friend,
Kelsi
Patten,
and
their
daughter,
Kaylin
Renee; a
sister,
Jennifer
Snook,
of
Charles
City; a
brother,
Jason
Wilson,
of
Charles
City;
paternal
grandmother,
Janice
Snook,
of Mason
City;
maternal
grandmother,
Karen
Uker, of
Charles
City;
maternal
great-grandmothers,
Ardell
Sullivan
and
Doris
Wilson,
both of
Charles
City;
several
aunts
and
uncles:
Darin
(Chris)
Wilson
of Clear
Lake,
Cheryl
Zeien
and her
fiance,
Brian
Ziesman,
both of
Mason
City,
Patty
(Bob)
Goll of
Ankeny,
Jerry
(Viki)
Tollefson
of Mason
City,
and Kim
(Randy)
Ellman
of Rudd;
and
several
cousins.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
brother,
Dustin
“Dutt”
Wilson
on June
26,
2003;
his
paternal
grandfather,
David
Snook on
May 3,
2004;
and
maternal
grandfather,
Delmar
Wilson.
The
Hauser
Funeral
Home in
Charles
City, is
in
charge
of
arrangements.
The
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
George
R.
Uhlenhopp
GREENE —
George
R.
Uhlenhopp,
75, of
10013
Oak
Street,
Greene,
died
Saturday
(Nov.
19,
2005) at
the
Floyd
County
Memorial
Hospital
in
Charles
City.
Funeral
services
for
George
R.
Uhlenhopp
will be
at 10:30
a.m.
Tuesday
at the
First
Presbyterian
Church
in
Greene
with
Pastor
Paul
Uzel
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Rose
Hill
Cemetery
in
Greene
at a
later
date.
Visitation
will be
from 5
to 7
p.m.
today
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel,
519
North
First
Street,
Greene,
where
there
will be
a public
scripture
service
and time
of
remembrance
at 7
p.m.
Visitation
will
continue
at the
church
on
Tuesday
one hour
before
services.
Those
planning
an
expression
of
sympathy
may
direct
memorials
to the
George
R.
Uhlenhopp
Memorial
Fund in
care of
the
family.
George
R.
Uhlenhopp
was born
April
17,
1930, in
rural
Ripley
Township,
Butler
County,
a son of
Harm and
Nellie
(Johnson)
Uhlenhopp.
He
received
his
education
in the
Ripley
Township
Schools
and as a
young
man
worked
on the
family
farm and
later
for area
farmers.
He
milked
cows and
drove
his own
truck
for
several
years.
He was
previously
married
to
Geraldine
Williams
and to
this
union
were
born six
children.
On Aug.
9, 1973,
he was
united
in
marriage
to
Donnella
(Mathis)
Van
Raden,
in Osage
Beach,
Mo. They
made
their
home in
the
rural
Greene
area
where
George
farmed
until
his
retirement
in 1992.
George
enjoyed
working
outdoors,
doing
yard
work,
and
going
fishing.
He also
had to
go to
town and
find out
what was
going on
and have
coffee
with the
guys.
George
and
Donnella
were
faithful
members
of the
First
Presbyterian
Church
in
Greene.
Living
family
members
include
his
loving
wife,
Donnella,
of
Greene;
his
children:
Keith
(Nancy
Kollman)
Uhlenhopp
of
Parkersburg,
Steve
(Deb
DeBerg)
Uhlenhopp
of
Aredale,
Kenneth
(Paula)
Uhlenhopp
of
Dumont,
Darla
(Rick)
Buseman
of
Wellsburg,
and Gary
(Jami)
Uhlenhopp
of
Ackley;
step-son:
Marvin
Saltzman
of
Corpus
Christie,
Texas;
ten
grandchildren:
Amy,
Landon,
Luke,
Nicholas,
Cole,
Jason,
Ricky,
Courtney,
Amber,
and
Ashley;
two
step-grandchildren,
Ross and
Christy;
four
great-grandchildren;
two
sisters,
Minnie
(Dale)
Bruns of
Greene,
and Anna
Mae
(Bill)
Schipper
of
Ackley;
and two
brothers,
Harley
(Althea)
Uhlenhopp
of
Greene,
and
Harvey
Uhlenhopp
of
Portland,
Ore.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
son,
Randy
Uhlenhopp,
who died
on Jan.
2, 1985;
his
parents,
and
three
brothers:
Lawrence
Uhlenhopp,
LeRoy
Uhlenhopp,
and
Ervin
Uhlenhopp.
Funeral
arrangements
have
been
entrusted
to
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel,
Greene,
(641)
823-4457.
Sherry
Lynn
(Pike)
Boskovich
LAS
VEGAS,
Nev. —
Sherry
Lynn
(Pike)
Boskovich,
50, of
Las
Vegas,
Nev. and
formerly
of Mason
City,
died
Wednesday,
(Nov.
16,
2005) in
Detroit,
Mich.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Tuesday
at Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home,
111
North
Pennsylvania
Avenue,
Mason
City,
with
Rev.
Robert
Orr of
the
Gospel
Hall
officiating.
Visitation
will be
from 5
to 8
p.m.
today at
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home.
Memorials
may be
directed
to the
Sherry
(Pike)
Boskovich
Memorial
Fund.
Sherry
Lynn
Pike was
born on
Feb. 23,
1955, in
Mason
City,
the
daughter
of Roy
and
Shirley
(Roehr)
Pike.
She
attended
school
in Mason
City and
graduated
from
Mason
City
High
School
in 1974.
Sherry
then
attended
and
graduated
from
Bear
Lake
Community
College.
Sherry
held
many
waitress
jobs in
Mason
City
before
becoming
a police
dispatcher.
She
moved to
New
Brighton,
Minn.
and
worked
as a
police
dispatcher
for many
years.
Sherry
then
moved to
Duluth,
Minn.
where
she met
her
husband,
Dale.
She was
united
in
marriage
to Dale
Boskovich
on July
13,
1991, in
Las
Vegas,
Nev.
They
later
moved to
Cotton,
Minn.
where
she
worked
at the
Virginia
Police
Department
as
supervisor
of 911
Communications
for St.
Louis
County,
Minn.
Sherry
enjoyed
living
at their
home on
the lake
in
Cotton,
Minn.
and
enjoyed
having
her
nephews
visit
for a
week
during
the
summer.
Sherry
and Dale
then
moved to
Discovery
Bay,
Calif.
where
she
began
working
for
Tibron
Inc. as
a
project
manager
installing
computer
systems
for 911
emergency
communications.
Sherry’s
job took
her all
over the
United
States,
she and
Dale
then
moved to
Las
Vegas,
Nev.
where
she
continued
to work
for
Tibron
which,
is now
known as
Compudyne.
Sherry
is
survived
by her
husband,
Dale
Boskovich,
of Las
Vegas,
Nev.;
two pet
dogs,
Tahoe
and
Shiloh;
parents,
Roy and
Shirley
Pike of
Mason
City;
sisters,
Vickie
Julsen
and
husband,
Michael,
and
their
children,
Candy
and
Jamie,
and
Becky
Pike and
her
children,
Nik, Tom
and
Trenton,
all of
Mason
City;
brothers,
Brian
Pike and
wife,
Lisa,
and
their
children,
Amber
and Jake
all of
Mason
City,
and Ryan
Pike and
wife,
Shellie,
and
their
children,
David
and
Caitlynn,
all of
Cedar
Rapids.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
brother,
Bruce;
nephew,
Tyler;
maternal
grandparents,
Leonard
Roehr
and
Evelyn
Roehr;
paternal
grandparents,
Mr. and
Mrs.
Harold
Pike;
and her
dog,
Jake.
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home is
in
charge
of
arrangements.
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home and
Cremetory,
(641)
423-0924.
Richard
L.
Csomay
KANAWHA
—
Richard
L.
Csomay,
78, of
Kanawha,
died
Saturday
(Nov.
19,
2005) at
the
Kanawha
Community
Home in
Kanawha.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Wednesday
at the
United
Methodist
Church
in
Kanawha
with the
Rev.
Cynthia
Morrison
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Amsterdam
Township
Cemetery
near
Kanawha.
Visitation
will be
from 5
to 7
p.m.
Tuesday
at the
Ewing
Dugger
Funeral
Home,
118 East
Second
Street
in
Kanawha,
and one
hour
prior to
services
at the
church
on
Wednesday.
Ewing
Dugger
Funeral
Home,
(641)
762-3211.
Clara C.
Krukow
HAMPTON
— Clara
Catherine
Krukow,
102, of
Hampton,
died
Saturday
(Nov.
19,
2005) at
her
home.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
1:30
p.m. on
Tuesday
at the
West
United
Methodist
Church
in rural
Sheffield,
with the
Rev. Tim
McGuire
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
West
Fork
Cemetery,
rural
Sheffield.
Visitation
will be
held
from 5
to 7 p.m
today at
the
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Hampton.
Clara
Catherine
Krukow
was born
on Jan.
14,
1903,
near
Hubbard
to John
and
Amelia
(Wehmeier)
Faust,
one of
five
children.
She
graduated
from
Hubbard
High
School
and from
North
Central
College
in
Naperville,
Ill.
Clara
taught
home
economics
in
Arcadia
High
School,
Arcadia,
Wis.
She
married
Theodore
Krukow
on June
22,
1926.
They
lived in
Grafton,
N.D.,
Rockford,
Iowa and
also
Clinton,
lowa,
where
her
husband
was a
high
school
coach
and
athletic
director.
In 1938,
they
moved to
a farm
in West
Fork
Township
near
Hampton,
Iowa,
and
retired
there.
She was
a
homemaker
with an
avid
interest
in
farming
while
being an
active
member
of the
West
Fork
United
Methodist
Church
and
liked
being
involved
in
United
Methodist
Women
and the
West
Fork
Cemetary
Society.
She is
survived
by two
sons,
Eugene,
and his
wife,
Lenora,
of
Cordova,
Ill.,
and
Donovon
and his
wife,
Belva,
of
Hampton;
two
grandsons,
David,
an his
wife,
Odalis,
and
Jonathan
and his
wife,
Pokum;
two
granddaughters,
Nancy
Oltmans
and
husband,
Dwight,
and
Karen
O’Neil;
two
great-granddaughters;
and one
great-great-granddaughter.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
husband;
two
sisters;
and two
brothers.
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home,
(641)
456-3232.
Donald
Brandau
CHARLES
CITY
—Donald
Brandau,
71, of
Charles
City,
died on
Sunday
(Nov.
20,
2005) at
his
home.
A
funeral
Mass for
Donald
Brandau
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Wednesday
at the
Immaculate
Conception
Catholic
Church
in
Charles
City.
The
Reverend
Carl
Ries,
pastor,
will
celebrate
the
Mass.
Burial
will be
in
Calvary
Cemetery.
Military
honors
will be
conducted
by the
Charles
City
Ceremonial
Unit.
Friends
may call
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home in
Charles
City
from 4
to 8
p.m.
Tuesday,
where a
Vigil
scriptural
wake
service
will be
held at
7 p.m.
followed
by
recitation
of the
rosary
at 7:30.
Visitation
will
continue
on
Wednesday
at the
church
an hour
prior to
the
Mass.
Donald
Dean
Brandau
was born
on June
24,
1934, in
Osage,
the son
of
Milton
and
Myrtle
(Naig)
Brandau.
He
attended
school
in Osage
and
Charles
City.
Donald
served
his
country
in the
United
States
Army
Airborne.
He was
united
in
marriage
to
Lillian
Welter
at the
Immaculate
Conception
Catholic
Church,
Charles
City, in
September
of 1955.
Donald
spent
all of
his
working
years
with
Walsh
Manufacturing
until
his
retirement
in the
early
1990s.
He was a
member
of the
American
Legion.
He
enjoyed
horseshoe
competitions
and had
won many
trophies
in
competition
play
throughout
the
area. He
also
enjoyed
playing
cards
with his
family
and
worked
diligently
on his
family
genealogy.
Survivors
include
his
wife,
Lillian,
of
Charles
City;
daughter,
Rose
(Kenneth)
Kreis,
of Mason
City;
granddaughter,
Angel
Bigelow,
of
Milwaukee,
Wis.;
one
brother,
Milton
(Maureen)
Brandau
Jr.; and
one
sister,
Jeanne
(Bernie)
Meyer,
both of
Charles
City.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
parents;
an
infant
daughter,
Mary
Lou; one
brother,
Larry;
and two
sisters
in
infancy.
The
Hauser
Funeral
Home, in
Charles
City, is
in
charge
of
arrangements.
The
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-2323.
| Louise M. Allen |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Louise M. Allen, 94, of Clear Lake, died Sunday (Nov. 20, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S. in Clear Lake, with Monsignor Robert Hogan officiating. Interment will be at Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with a Scriptural wake at 6:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of North Iowa.
Louise was born May 2, 1911, in Swaledale, the daughter of Theresa Leinhaas. Louise graduated from Swaledale High School in 1929 and was a graduate of Hamilton Business College. She worked for Carl Snyder Insurance Co. in Mason City for 14 years.
Louise married Alfred John Allen on April 1, 1944, in Des Moines. Shortly after their marriage, they purchased the Hilltop Motel in Clear Lake, which she operated until her death.
In 1951, they started the Allen Travel Agency and over a time owned and operated 22 travel agencies throughout Iowa and Kansas. They enjoyed traveling throughout the world.
Following the death of her husband, she continued to run the motel and travel agency with her two sons. She was very involved with life and business right to the end.
She enjoyed her cats, flowers, gardening and taking care of her motel.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake.
Louise is survived by her three children, Teri Allen, of Glendale, Calif., John Ritz Allen, of Clear Lake, and Jay Allen and his wife, Trish, of Clear Lake; sister-in-law, Margaret Van Vark, of Pella; six grandchildren, Lisa (Mark) Miller, Leslie Burgess, Lincoln Allen and fiancée, Kelly O’Hara, Libbey (Troy) Wood, Diana Allen and Jessica Allen; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, her husband and two brothers.
"My heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky"
- William Wordsworth
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
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| Noma M. Backer |
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 GREENE - Funeral services for Noma M. Backer, 93, formerly of 502 N. Fifth St. in Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First Street in Greene, with a public Scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Noma Margaret Montgomery was born March 26, 1912, in rural Dayton Township, Butler County, a daughter of Jean and Bessie (Wamsley) Montgomery, and died Sunday (Nov. 20, 2005) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
She was baptized April 10, 1924, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene, and received her normal training and graduated from the Greene High School in 1930. She taught in the Dayton and Coldwater township schools near Greene until 1947.
On Dec. 16, 1946, she was united in marriage to Harry Backer at St. John's Lutheran Parsonage in Clarksville. They farmed east of Greene until their retirement in 1981, when they moved into her parents' home in Greene.
Noma was actively involved in the life of her community. She was a member of the Packard Club, Chat-a-While Club, Exercise Club and a volunteer for Hospice. She was a member of the Town and Country Bowling Team for over 30 years.
She became a confirmed member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene on Dec. 17, 1947, where she taught Sunday School for many years and served on the Altar Guild. She was a member of WELCA.
Living family members include her son, Roger (Clarene) Backer; two grandchildren, Benjamin (Jenny) Backer and Joseph (Jami Anderson) Backer; and one great-granddaughter, Haily Backer, all of Greene; and one sister, Shirley Elmore of West Plains, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Backer, on July 23, 1997; her parents, and two sisters, Isabel Springer and Bernice McGreevy.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Noma M. Backer Memorial Fund in care of the family, 22376 120th St. Greene, IA 50636.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
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| Goldie F. Boyd |
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 MASON CITY - Goldie F. Boyd, 88, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave., died Sunday (Nov. 20, 2005) at the Heritage Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue at the church one hour before the service.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa. Goldie was born April 1, 1917, in Sheffield, Iowa, the daughter of Harrison and Rosella (Sears) Bailey. Her family moved to Mason City at an early age where she graduated from Mason City High School.
Goldie married James G. Boyd July 19, 1936, in Mason City. She cooked at Highland Park Golf Course then worked as a clerk at Grupp's Grocery Store for 25 years. She retired in 1979.
Goldie was a member of the First United Methodist Church, was involved in the prayer chain at the church and particularly enjoyed her class reunions.
Goldie is survived by a daughter, Donna Jones and husband, Denzil, of Mason City; son, Glenn E. Boyd and wife, Irene, of Woodbury, Minn.; daughter, Sandra Wyborny of Ankeny; son, William C. Boyd and wife, Jolene, of Mason City; daughter, Cookie Edwards and husband, Lon, of Princeton, Ind.; seven grandsons, David Jones, Rick Wyborny, Mark Wyborny, Dallas Jones, James Boyd, Brant Boyd and Benjamin Boyd; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Goldie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James; grandsons, Scott Wyborny and Stephen Boyd; six brothers and three sisters.
Arrangements by Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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| Richard L. Csomay |
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KANAWHA - Richard L. Csomay, of Kanawha and Tarzana, Calif., passed away late Saturday afternoon (Nov. 19, 2005) the day after his 78th birthday, in the Kanawha Community Home.
Funeral services for Richard Csomay will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with the Rev. Cynthia Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Kanawha and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Richard was born in Hartford, Conn., to John and Elizabeth Mandl Csomay, both of whom were Hungarian immigrants. Dick, as he was known to his friends, always took great pride in his pure Hungarian heritage.
Dick got his early education in the Catholic parochial schools, but his introduction to the clarinet while in junior high shaped his life of music. He soon added the saxophone to his accomplishments, and while finishing his senior year at Hartford High, he was invited to join Blue Baron's big band, which toured much of the eastern half of the country.
After several years, he turned to serious music education at Hartt Conservatory, where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees. During this time he played first oboe in the Hartford Symphony while continuing casuals and private teaching.
An audition for a flute/piccolo chair in the United States Marine Band stationed in Washington, D.C., earned him membership in this select unit known as "The President's Own," the band appearing at all White House functions and national tours.
Earning a doctorate at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia preceded his teaching position at Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, Ohio, where he met the love of his life, Barbara Rankin, who was teaching nearby. They were married in Pasadena in 1968, for by this time, Dick was playing in the Hollywood studios.
Farming in Iowa was a new fascination for him and working together with Barb was what he liked. The travel back and forth from California gave him the call to learn to fly, get a license, and get a plane, and this he did.
As much as Dick enjoyed his busy life, the travel he and Barb did and the friends that he cherished, what he loved was just being at home with Barb. This last year when he wasn't able to be at home was very hard for him, but now he is Home.
Dick is survived by Barb, his beloved wife of 37 years, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; three sisters and their spouses; and Barbara's brother.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 762-3211.
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| John "Jack" Fritcher |
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LIME SPRINGS - John "Jack" Fritcher, 88, of Lime Springs, passed away on Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at the Riceville Community Rest Home in Riceville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville with the Rev. Dan Christensen officiating. Burial will be in the Saratoga Cemetery in Saratoga.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville and one hour prior to services on Wednesday.
John Wells Fritcher was born on Sept. 14, 1917, to John Webster and Mozelle DeMoss (Wells) Fritcher in Mitchell County west of Mitchell. He attended local schools.
On April 14, 1940, Jack was united in marriage to Ruth Loden in Northwood. Jack was a farmer in the Lime Springs area until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth: two sons, John E. "Butch" and his wife, Beverly, of Lime Springs, and Robert J. "Pete" also of Lime Springs: two daughters, JoAnn and her husband, Dennis Fox, of Rochester, Minn., and Janet and her husband, Leroy Dahlke, of Riceville. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Tom Fritcher, of Lime Springs, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Barbara Jean and Ruth Ann; a brother, Dick Fritcher; and a sister, Lula Hahn.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, (641) 985-2242.
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| Ernest Henning Sr. |
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 FERTILE - Ernest Henning Sr., 89, of Fertile died Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pilot Knob Lutheran Church in rural Forest City with Pastor Robert Snitzer officiating. Burial will be at Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and an hour prior to service at the church.
Families wishing to offer online condolences may do so at www.petersenlundfh.com.
Ernest Henning Sr. was born in Lakota on Oct. 11, 1916, the son of Julius and Lena (Huisinga) Henning.
He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended school at Lakota Public Schools. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945, fighting in the European Theater. During this time he also became a Golden Gloves champion.
On Dec. 21, 1949, he was united in marriage to Shirley Wentworth. From this blessed union, six children were born. Ernest and Shirley farmed around Kiester, Minn., and in rural Fertile for many years. Ernest was also employed at Winnebago industries from 1958 until 1978. Through Winnebago, Ernest started a lawn mowing business which became very successful, and his children dubbed him the "Mow King."
Ernest loved spending time with his family- he was a wonderful father and grandfather. He enjoyed working outside and spending time with nature and the animals and he especially enjoyed driving his John Deere Gator.
He was a member of Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, the VFW and the Forest City American Legion Post 121.
Left to cherish his memory are: his wife Shirley of Fertile; Gary (Linda) Henning of Stevensville, Mont.; Ernie (Tina) Henning Jr. of Forest City; Marion (Gary) Prevot of Lakewood, Wash.; Robert Henning of Forest City; Herman (Marlene) Henning of Leland; Doug (Ruth) Henning of Fertile; Sherry (Greg) Flugum of Forest City. Also surviving are sisters, Pearl Waites of Washington, Mich., and Lene Wallace of Wadena, Minn.; twin brother, Ervin Henning of Lake Mills; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; five sisters: Julia Kreitlow, Emma Spitz, Lucy Bravick, Gertie Wepel and Annie Gibbs; and two brothers, Earl and Jule Henning.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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| Gwyneth McCoy |
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HAMPTON - Gwyneth McCoy, 80, of Clarion died Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at the West View Care Center in Indianola.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Church of Christ in Hampton, with the Rev. Gary Cox and the Rev. Max Flavio officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
There will be no visitation. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
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| John P. Metz |
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 OSAGE - John P. Metz, 78, of Osage died Wednesday (Nov. 16, 2005) at the Faith Home in Osage.
John was born July 10, 1927, in Stacyville, Iowa, the son of John Phillip Metz Sr. and Abbie (Ruesink) Metz. The family moved to Marianna, Fla., where he attended school and assisted his father in the family business. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in Korea.
John P. married June Clyde on Aug. 27, 1949, in Arkansas. They made their home in Osage. He worked as an independent trucker.
John P. was a member of the Osage American Legion Post 278 and the Osage V.F.W. Post 7920, where he was a past commander. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage.
His body was donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine for scientific purposes.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with the Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Flag presentation will be by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at the church following the service on Saturday.
John is survived by his wife, June Metz of Osage; daughter, Tamara Washington and husband, Joe, of Lakeville, Minn.; four sons, John P. Metz III and wife, Joanne, of Crescent, Capt. Michael Metz of Houma, La., Shane Metz and wife, Mary, of Dike, and Logan Metz of Mason City; a sister, Georgia Carter of Osage; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents; a sister, Viola Angell; a daughter-in-law, Janie Metz; and an infant sister, Ada.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
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| Sherman W. Oleson |
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 FOREST CITY - Sherman W. Oleson, 78, of Forest City, died Saturday (Nov. 19, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 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 from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City, and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Sherman Wayne Oleson was born on a farm near Leland, Iowa, on Nov. 18, 1927, the son of Roger and Dora (Gettis) Oleson. He received his elementary education in Leland and graduated from Forest City High School in 1945. He worked various jobs in the area until enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1950.
On Sept. 3, 1951, he was united in marriage to Anita Walden at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. The couple made their home in Hawaii and San Diego until Sherman's enlistment was over. The couple returned to Forest City and have lived here since.
Sherman did roofing work for Merle Sorensen and worked at Home Lumber in Forest City before beginning a long career at the Forest City Post Office. Sherman enjoyed working. He delivered Sunday papers, worked at the Forest City Theater and enjoyed part-time work at the Forest City Greenhouse. He grew up on the farm with horses and they remained a life-long passion of his.
Sherman enjoyed collecting stamps and coins. He loved his family and treasured time spent with his grandchildren.
Sherman is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anita Oleson, of Forest City; and his children: Shawn Stout and husband, Joe, of Long Lake, Minn.; Michael Oleson and wife, Marie, of Forest City; Maureen Jacobson and husband, Rich, of Grimes; Megan Townsend, of Newark, Del.; eight grandchildren: John, Christopher and Caitlin Stout, Marissa and Molly Oleson, Patrick and Sarah Jacobson and Hannah Townsend.
Also surviving are seven siblings, Raymond Oleson of Northwood, Roger Oleson of Anchorage, Alaska, Berl Oleson of Dexter, Minn., Evelyn Urbatch of Omaha, Neb., Ruby Loken of Mason City, Emory Oleson of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Charlotte Stohr of Thompson.
Sherman was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Valere (Frank), Ronald, Allen and Fred Oleson.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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| Alma C. Backhaus Orpen |
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MANLY - Alma C. Backhaus Orpen, 99, of Manly, died Sunday (Nov. 20, 2005) at the Manly Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut St. in Manly, with the Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly, and one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be directed to the Alma Backhaus Orpen Memorial Fund in her memory.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
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| Emory D. Toresdahl |
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 CEDAR RAPIDS - Emory D. Toresdahl, 85, of 1220 Fifth Ave. S.E. in Cedar Rapids, died Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. His body has been donated to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program.
A memorial service will be held later at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.
Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.
Emory was born March 9, 1920, in Clear Lake, the son of Edwin and Ora Berhow Toresdahl. He graduated from Ventura High School and then attended Waldorf College and Hamilton School of Commerce. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
Emory was involved in many groups and organizations, including: Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, the Mens Garden Club of America, Sons of Norway, Keenagers Group and the American Legion. He volunteered at Lutheran Social Services and the Botanical Center in Des Moines.
Emory is survived by a sister-in-law, Alice Toresdahl, and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers Raymond and Gordon.
Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association and or to First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
Brosh Chapel, (319) 362-8837.
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| Paulette Wright |
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ALTA VISTA - Paulette Wright, 57, of Alta Vista, died Monday at the Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
Posted 11/23/2005
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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 Henning Sr.
FERTILE — Ernest Henning Sr., 89, of Fertile died Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pilot Knob Lutheran Church in rural Forest City with Pastor Robert Snitzer officiating. Burial will be at Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and an hour prior to service at the church.
Families wishing to offer online condolences may do so at www.petersenlundfh.com.
Ernest Henning Sr. was born in Lakota on Oct. 11, 1916, the son of Julius and Lena (Huisinga) Henning.
He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended school at Lakota Public Schools. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945, fighting in the European Theater. During this time he also became a Golden Gloves champion.
On Dec. 21, 1949, he was united in marriage to Shirley Wentworth. From this blessed union, six children were born. Ernest and Shirley farmed around Kiester, Minn., and in rural Fertile for many years. Ernest was also employed at Winnebago industries from 1958 until 1978. Through Winnebago, Ernest started a lawn mowing business which became very successful, and his children dubbed him the “Mow King.”
Ernest loved spending time with his family— he was a wonderful father and grandfather. He enjoyed working outside and spending time with nature and the animals and he especially enjoyed driving his John Deere Gator.
He was a member of Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, the VFW and the Forest City American Legion Post 121.
Left to cherish his memory are: his wife Shirley of Fertile; Gary (Linda) Henning of Stevensville, Mont.; Ernie (Tina) Henning Jr. of Forest City; Marion (Gary) Prevot of Lakewood, Wash.; Robert Henning of Forest City; Herman (Marlene) Henning of Leland; Doug (Ruth) Henning of Fertile; Sherry (Greg) Flugum of Forest City. Also surviving are sisters, Pearl Waites of Washington, Mich., and Lene Wallace of Wadena, Minn.; twin brother, Ervin Henning of Lake Mills; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; five sisters: Julia Kreitlow, Emma Spitz, Lucy Bravick, Gertie Wepel and Annie Gibbs; and two brothers, Earl and Jule Henning.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
Katherine Ellen Freie
CLEAR LAKE — Katherine Ellen Freie, 85, of 516 8th Ave N., died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A private graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, with Pastor Tom Healey officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of North Iowa.
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.
Frances C. Klatt
MASON CITY — Frances C. Klatt, 93, of 416 S. Carolina Ave., died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.
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.com
John P. Metz
OSAGE — John P. Metz, 78, of Osage died Wednesday (Nov. 16, 2005) at the Faith Home in Osage.
John was born July 10, 1927, in Stacyville, Iowa, the son of John Phillip Metz Sr. and Abbie (Ruesink) Metz. The family moved to Marianna, Fla., where he attended school and assisted his father in the family business. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in Korea.
John P. married June Clyde on Aug. 27, 1949, in Arkansas. They made their home in Osage. He worked as an independent trucker.
John P. was a member of the Osage American Legion Post 278 and the Osage V.F.W. Post 7920, where he was a past commander. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage.
His body was donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine for scientific purposes.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with the Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Flag presentation will be by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at the church following the service on Saturday.
John is survived by his wife, June Metz of Osage; daughter, Tamara Washington and husband, Joe, of Lakeville, Minn.; four sons, John P. Metz III and wife, Joanne, of Crescent, Capt. Michael Metz of Houma, La., Shane Metz and wife, Mary, of Dike, and Logan Metz of Mason City; a sister, Georgia Carter of Osage; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents; a sister, Viola Angell; a daughter-in-law, Janie Metz; and an infant sister, Ada.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Abbie Wharton
DOWS — Abbie Wharton, the infant daughter of Luke and SheRee Wharton of Dows, passed away Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Graveside services for Abbie Wharton will be held at 4 p.m. today at the Fairview Cemetery in Dows with Pastor Dave Nelson officiating.
Abbie is survived by her parents, Luke and SheRee Wharton; grandparents, Leland and Jeanette Wenzel of Dows; Alan and Linda Wharton of Coulter and Russ Miller of Hampton; aunt and uncle, Sgt. and Mrs. Matt and Angela Wharton of Dows; uncle, Steven Miller of Hampton; and several great uncles and aunts.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows, is in charge of arrangements.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 852-4134.
Maurine C. Osheim
LAKE MILLS — Maurine C. Osheim, 93, of Lake Mills, formerly of Kiester, Minn., died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Kiester, Minn., with the Rev. Richard Steffen officiating. Burial will take place at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Kiester, Minn.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Goldie F. Boyd
MASON CITY — Goldie F. Boyd, 88, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave., died Sunday (Nov. 20, 2005) at the Heritage Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue at the church one hour before the service.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa. Goldie was born April 1, 1917, in Sheffield, Iowa, the daughter of Harrison and Rosella (Sears) Bailey. Her family moved to Mason City at an early age where she graduated from Mason City High School.
Goldie married James G. Boyd July 19, 1936, in Mason City. She cooked at Highland Park Golf Course then worked as a clerk at Grupp’s Grocery Store for 25 years. She retired in 1979.
Goldie was a member of the First United Methodist Church, was involved in the prayer chain at the church and particularly enjoyed her class reunions.
Goldie is survived by a daughter, Donna Jones and husband, Denzil, of Mason City; son, Glenn E. Boyd and wife, Irene, of Woodbury, Minn.; daughter, Sandra Wyborny of Ankeny; son, William C. Boyd and wife, Jolene, of Mason City; daughter, Cookie Edwards and husband, Lon, of Princeton, Ind.; seven grandsons, David Jones, Rick Wyborny, Mark Wyborny, Dallas Jones, James Boyd, Brant Boyd and Benjamin Boyd; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Goldie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James; grandsons, Scott Wyborny and Stephen Boyd; six brothers and three sisters.
Arrangements by Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Raymond Nielsen
SHEFFIELD — Raymond Nielsen, 95, of Mason City, formerly of Sheffield, died Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Richland Lutheran Church in Thornton, with the Rev. Samuel Schmeling presiding. Interment will be in Richland Lutheran Cemetery, rural Thornton.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.
Anne W. McIntire
NORTHWOOD — Anne W. McIntire, 67, of Northwood died on Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Gwyneth McCoy
HAMPTON — Gwyneth McCoy, 80, of Clarion died Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at the West View Care Center in Indianola.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Church of Christ in Hampton, with the Rev. Gary Cox and the Rev. Max Flavio officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
There will be no visitation. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Clara B. Grout
AMES — Clara Belle Grout, 93, of Ames died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at Northcrest Retirement Community.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at the Northcrest Retirement Community.
Clara Belle Grout was born May 9, 1912, in Decatur to parents Thomas and Millie (Cabbage) Mainard. She was the fourth of seven children.
She married Loren Grout on April 28, 1933, in Mount Ayr. Loren was a science teacher at Roosevelt Junior High in Mason City for many years.
She lived in Ames for 27 years after moving from Mason City in 1978. Clara taught for two years, then helped with her husband’s child photography business for 30 years.
Clara was an active member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, loved the Minerva Study Club, enjoyed traveling in their Airstream as members of the Wally Byam Club and was a world traveler.
She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Rabata and her husband, Jim, of Manitowoc, Wis., and Joanne Schline of Minnetonka, Minn.; two grandchildren, Heather Rabata and Nicole (Todd) Thomas; and two great-grandchildren, Takara and Lukas Thomas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Loren, in 1999; and her son-in-law, Lloyd Schline.
Mary ‘Doris’ Ward
NORA SPRINGS — Mary “Doris” Ward, 86, of 907 W. Congress, Nora Springs, formerly of Dougherty and Mason City, died Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with Father Kenneth Gehling officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Dougherty.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Mildred M. Armatis
ROCKWELL — Mildred M. Armatis, 85, a resident of the Rockwell Community Nursing Home and formerly of 218 Third St. N. in Rockwell, died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the care center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St. in Rockwell.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 822-3191.
www.fullertonfh.com
Wallace Quamme
RAKE — Wallace Quamme, 82, of Rake died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Buffalo Center. (641) 562-2858.
Paulette Wright Doty
CHARLES CITY — Paulette Wright Doty, 57, of Alta Vista, died Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at her residence.
Funeral services for Paulette Wright Doty will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City. Sister Jennifer Rausch, pastoral assistant of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
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Maurine C. Osheim
LAKE MILLS — Maurine C. Osheim, 93, of Lake Mills, formerly of Kiester, Minn., died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Kiester, Minn., with the Rev. Richard Steffen officiating. Burial will take place at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery, Kiester, Minn.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Maurine Clara Hesby was born on a farm near Zearing, Iowa, on Jan. 6, 1912, to John and Dena (Thorson) Hesby. She was the third of five children. In 1924, she moved with her family to a farm near Thompson. Maurine attended confirmation classes and was confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson. In 1930, she graduated from Thompson High School. Maurine attended the Lake Mills Normal Training School and graduated in May 1931. She said, “I got lucky!” and was hired to teach at her home school. She received only half of the salary during the year, waiting until summer for the balance after the local taxes were received.
In order to finish the evening chores early one Saturday, Maurine set the clocks ahead by 30 minutes. When the chores were done, she went with her folks to Thompson. Helmer Osheim asked her to ride with him to Forest City in a Model A. From that time on, he drove out to her parents’ farm on Saturday nights. Maurine and Helmer were united in marriage on June 16, 1935, at 10 a.m. in the parsonage of Pastor Fretheim in Scarville, Iowa.
In 1937, Maurine and Helmer moved to a farm by Walters, Minn. They purchased their “home” place two miles east of Kiester, Minn., in 1943. Maurine was excited about this purchase and was eager to move because this farm house met her expectations. It had an indoor bathroom. She spent many hours planting flowers, tending the garden, and making certain that “the men had some lunch.” In the mid-60s, she wanted to remodel her kitchen, so she found a job. Maurine worked for Winnebago Industries and saved her money for this project. She embroidered quilt squares and hand-quilted quilts for each of her children. The grandchildren cherish the crocheted afghans Grandma made. And the kringla, well, only Grandma’s were acceptable, and what are the holidays without lefse?
In September 1998, Helmer and Maurine moved to a home in Lake Mills, and in April 2005, moved into Mills Harbour, Lake Mills, Iowa.
Maurine is survived by Helmer, her husband of more than 70 years; two daughters, Marcia (Jerry) Bergeson of Radcliffe and Gloria (Doug) Fallgatter of Northwood; two sons, Roger (Sandi) Osheim of Emmons, Minn., and Phil (Tamera) Osheim of Mahtomedi, Minn.; 10 grandchildren, Todd (Susan) Bergeson of Alpharetta, Ga., Tim (Sherry) Bergeson of Los Gatos, Calif., Tony Osheim of San Clemente, Calif., Cindy (Joe) Galli of Glyndon, Md., Angie (Justin) Senne of Northwood, Melissa (Mike) Michaelis of Mankato, Minn., Holly Fallgatter and fiance, Greg Hankins, of Coralville, Jenna (Josh) Cadwell of Richland, Wash., Trisha Osheim of Altoona, Wis., and Christa Osheim of Mahtomedi, Minn.; six great-grandchildren, Cassie and Kate Bergeson of Los Gatos, Calif., Lauren Bergeson of Alpharetta, Ga., Alexander Galli of Glyndon, Md., and Kayla and Nolan Senne of Northwood; a sister, Bernice Kloster of Lake Mills; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Curtis; and two sisters, Margaret Osheim and Doris Kloster.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Gina F. Schulz
CLEAR LAKE, S.D. — Funeral services for Mrs. Gina F. Schulz, 89, of Clear Lake, S.D., and formerly of Waubay, S.D., were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at Trinity Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, S.D., with the Rev. Michael Enderle officiating.
Mrs. Schulz passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at the Deuel County Good Samaritan Home in Clear Lakes, S.D. She was the widow of Mr. Erwin Schulz. Burial was in Lakewood Cemetery, Waubay, S.D. Pallbearers were Nick Korth, Chris Korth, Matt Maass, Tanner Willard, Darin Laqua and Todd Pieper. Music was provided by Ruth Enderle, organist.
Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Houseman-Eng Funeral Home in Clear Lake, S.D., and on Monday prior to the service at the church.
Gina was born on Aug. 20, 1916, in Day County, S.D., to William and Tilda (Larson) Thompson. As a child, she moved with her family to a farm north of Florence, S.D., She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.
On Aug. 4, 1937, she was united in marriage to Erwin Schulz. Following their marriage, they farmed near Waubay until poor health caused them to move first to Watertown in 1949 and then Waubay in 1951. In 1985, they moved to Clear Lake, S.D., On Oct. 9, 1985, Erwin passed away. Gina continued to live in Clear Lake and entered the Deuel County Good Samaritan Center on Sept. 9, 2005. She passed away there on Nov. 17 at the age of 89 years, two months and 28 days.
Gina was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, S.D. She was a grand lady, a great mother, grandmother, and friend to everyone she met. She was a talented seamstress and cook; and shared her beautiful quilts, baby clothes, homemade bread and pies with many friends and relatives. She had a great sense of humor and loved life.
Her church was very important to her and looked forward to Pastor Enderle’s many visits and listened to his Lord Day Program on the radio. She read her daily devotions and shared her views on the Bible with everyone.
She is lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Margaret (Jack) Willard of Clear Lake, S.D., and Carol (Pastor Daird) Korth of Ventura, Iowa; two granddaughters and three grandsons; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, Jordon, whom she got to see a few weeks before she died; many nieces, nephews and four very special friends, Sharon, Liz, Betty and Mert.
She was preceded in death by her husband Erwin, parents, one sister and four brothers.
Houseman-Eng Funeral Home, (605) 874-2291.
Mary ‘Doris’ Ward
NORA SPRINGS — Mary “Doris” Ward, 86, of 907 W. Congress, Nora Springs, formerly of Dougherty and Mason City, died Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Dougherty.
Doris was born Sept. 3, 1919, at Dougherty, the daughter of M.J. and Margaret (Huss) McMenimen. She attended and graduated from St. Patrick’s Catholic School, Dougherty, in 1938. Doris moved to Cedar Rapids during World War II and worked at an A&P store, Century Engineering and Meetoo Grocery Store for four years.
After she moved back to Dougherty, she worked at the Mode O’Day in Mason City for five years. Doris then moved to Mason City and worked at the Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Mason City for 17 years and retired from United Home Bank, Mason City, in 1981.
Doris married Garwin “Dyke” Ward on May 31, 1969. They attended Holy Family Catholic Church in their early years and later belonged to St. Joseph Catholic Church. They were also both past members of the Moose Lodge in Mason City. After retirement, Doris and Dyke bought a motor home and spent their winters in Texas, California and Arizona.
Doris loved sewing, traveling, crafts, bowling, going to church and visiting with family.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Judy (Ron) Calvert of Nora Springs; stepson, Garvin (Jan) Ward of Mason City; grandchildren, Dan, Jesse, Bob, Jerry, Melissa, Jim, Jeff, Connie, Julie and Beth; many great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Russell and Kenneth McMenimen of Brainard, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, M.J. and Margaret; brothers, Daniel and Francis McMenimen; and the love of her life, Dyke, in 2000.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Meredith R. Saunders Jr.
DES MOINES — Meredith R. Saunders Jr., 47, died Friday (Nov. 18, 2005) at his home.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Dunn’s Funeral Home. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Meredith was born in Germany and had lived in Des Moines most of his life. He attended St. Augustin Catholic School, Callanan Junior High, and was a 1976 graduate of Roosevelt High School. He also attended Grandview College and the University of Iowa. Prior to his battle with paranoid schizophrenia, Meredith enjoyed football, power lifting, reading, music, cooking and an active social life.
He is survived by his mother, Joyce Velez Saunders of Denver, Colo.; father, Dr. Meredith Saunders Sr. of Des Monies; sisters, Desda Saunders of Sacramento, Calif., Brita (Tony) Saunders Kukich of St. Paul, Minn., and Alaire Saunders of Des Moines; and his grandmother, Edna Marie Saunders of Mason City.
Memorial contributions may be directed to NAMI of Central Iowa (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) P.O. Box 851, Ames, IA 50010
Dunn’s Funeral Home, (515) 244-2121.
Mildred M. Armatis
ROCKWELL — Mildred M. (Gray) Armatis, 85, a resident of the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, formerly of 218 Third St. N. in Rockwell, died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 E. Elm St. in Rockwell, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel presiding. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rockwell.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic School Chapel with a scripture vigil service at 7 p.m.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Mildred M. Armatis Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 822-3191.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Anne W. McIntire
NORTHWOOD — Anne W. McIntire, 67, of Northwood, died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Funeral services will be held at l0:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood with the Rev. Wayne Hagen and the Rev. Tom Healey officiating. Interment will take place at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South, Northwood, and will continue one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Wallace Quamme
RAKE — Wallace Quamme, 82, of Rake, died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake with pastor Larry Rehlander officiating. Burial will be at West Cemetery in Rake.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W. in Buffalo Center, and one hour before services Saturday at the church.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, (641) 562-2858.
Dallas Ronald Drewelow
MASON CITY — Dallas Ronald Drewelow, son of Ronald and Sheryn (Sweeney) Drewelow of 19210 280th St., was silently born Saturday (Nov. 19, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A private family funeral was held 1 at p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.W., with the Rev. Harry H. Koelker officiating. Burial was in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Eugene Wheeler
MASON CITY — Eugene Wheeler, 84, of 2840 18th St. S.W., died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.
Dean S. Quintus
HAMPTON — Dean S. Quintus, 80, of Hampton, died Wednesday (Nov. 23, 2005) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 421-0524.
Glayds D. Wilkie
KANAWHA — Gladys D. Wilkie, 100, of Kanawha passed away Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Kanawha.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 762-3211.
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Eugene F. Wheeler
MASON CITY — Eugene F. Wheeler, 84, of 2840 18th St. S.W. in Mason City, died early Tuesday evening (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church ABC, 125 E. State St. in Mason City, with the Rev. Ronald Stein officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Military rites will be accorded by the Mason City Memorial Unit.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church ABC in Mason City.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may make them to the Eugene F. Wheeler Memorial Fund.
Eugene Francis Wheeler born May 28, 1921, in Mason City, to Everett G. and Pearl (Cory) Wheeler. Eugene grew up in Mason City. Eugene had lived in the Mason City area most all of his life.
On June 1, 1941, Eugene was united in marriage to Esther LaVonne Clausen. Eugene had been employed with Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. in Mason City as a quarry equipment operator for 33 years until retiring in 1981.
Eugene was a member of the V.F.W. Post #33, Moose Lodge #1328 and the Wigwan-N-Wagon Campers Club, all of Mason City.
Some of Eugene’s special interests and activities included fishing in Canada, camping, bowling, spending time with his Terrier dog Sally and was an active church member at the First Baptist Church.
Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Eugene’s life are his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Esther L. Wheeler, of Mason City; two children, Ken (Bonnie) Wheeler and Nancy (Randy) Garcia, all of Mason City; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; three step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Fern Beaman of Cedar Rapids; LaVonne Wheeler of Mason City; Donna (Bob) Wheeler of Racine, Wis.; and one brother, Norman (Connie) Wheeler of Mason City.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Pearl Wheeler.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., is in charge of arrangements.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676, www.fullertonfh.com.
Harold ‘Gene’ Boyd
MASON CITY — Harold “Gene” Boyd, 85, of Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 24, 2005) at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Norma L. Early
ROCKWELL — Norma L. Early, 74, most recently a resident of the Rockwell Care Center and formerly of the Mason City, Klemme and Goodell areas, died Thursday (Nov. 24, 2005) at the care center in Rockwell.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Andrews Funeral Home in Klemme.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 587-2510.
Raymond Nielsen
MASON CITY — Raymond Nielsen, 95, of Mason City and formerly of Sheffield, died Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Richland Lutheran Church in Thornton with the Rev. Samuel Schmeling presiding. Interment will be in Richland Lutheran Cemetery, rural Thornton.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield.
Raymond Julius Nielsen was born Dec. 21, 1909, on a farm south of Thornton to Soren Peter and Lena (Juhl) Nielsen. He attended rural schools and graduated from Thornton High School in 1929.
On May 14, 1938, Raymond was united in marriage with Leona M. Gross. To this union two children were born, Larry and Janet. They lived on an acreage west of Sheffield and moved into town in 1941.
Raymond was baptized in the Danish Lutheran Church in Thornton. He was later confirmed in Richland Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was active in the church and served on the board and was a deacon.
Raymond was a hard worker his entire life. He was employed in several occupations, including hauling cream, general trucking, operating a gravel pit and working as a carpenter. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, gardening and woodworking.
He is survived by a son, Larry Nielsen, of Del Ray Beach, Fla.; daughter, Janet Nielsen, of Sheffield; sister-in-law, Gladys Gross, of Clear Lake; nieces and nephews; and special friend, Clara Peterson, of Mason City.
Preceding Raymond in death are his parents; wife of 55 years, Leona; and two brothers.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.
Katherine Ellen Freie
CLEAR LAKE — Katherine Ellen Freie, 85, of 516 Eighth Ave. N. in Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A private graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with Pastor Tom Healey officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of North Iowa.
Katherine was born June 3, 1920, at Boone, the daughter of Arthur and Nancy Miller. Katherine attended school in Boone. She was baptized at Emmanuel Methodist Church in 1947 at Boone.
Katherine married Raymond Freie on Aug. 16, 1939, at Boone. They farmed at Boxholm until moving to Clear Lake in 1957 where they purchased and operated North Shore Court until 1975. She went on to work for E.F. Johnson, Sperry Univac then Unisys.
After her retirement, she enjoyed gardening, flowers, quilting and especially cooking. Katherine was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake.
Katherine is survived by her two children, Dixie (Arvid) Matson and Raymond Freie Jr.; sisters-in-law, Norma Schlicht, Pat Miller and Bernice Miller; five grandchildren, David Freie, Tammy Wageman, Lori (Mike) Mallicoat, Becky (Joel) Weidner and Kim (James) Stapleton; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, Bill, Howard and Arthur Miller Jr., and two sisters, Hazel Oviatt and Lottie Wernli.
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
Dean S. Quintus
HAMPTON — Dean S. Quintus, 80, of Hampton, died Wednesday (Nov. 23, 2005) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hampton United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Schwechel and the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery in Garner. Military services will be provided by the Garner VFW Post #5515.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with a 7 p.m. Masonic service.
Dean was born April 4, 1925, in Garner to Roy and Mildred (Stewart) Quintus. He graduated from Garner High School in 1943. He was in the United States Navy during World War II.
Dean was united in marriage on July 15, 1946, to Phyllis Jensen in Rockford, Ill.
Dean was a truck driver and worked for the Department of Transportation. He was also an EMT and a reserve police officer. He was a member of the Hampton United Methodist Church.
Dean enjoyed family times and traveling. He was a Vikings fan and enjoyed coffee time with his friends. He was a member of Masonic Anchor Lodge #191.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Quintus, of Hampton; daughter, Valerie and husband, Layne Borseth, of Sheffield; son, Kevin and wife, Laura Quintus, of Hampton; sister, Dorothy and husband, Dean Jeter, of Ocalla, Fla.; brother, Don and wife, Lynne Quintus, of Garner; sister, Margaret Allen, of Umatilla, Ore.; brother, Jerry and wife, Verneil Quintus, of Garner; sister, Virginia and husband, Harlan Haberkamp, of Garner; sister-in-law, Ruth Quintus, of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; sister-in-law, Gelaine and husband, Herb Irving, of Garner; grandchildren, Glen (Kaci) Harper of Sheffield, Rolland Harper of Sheffield, Jeremy Young of Albert Lea, Minn., and Jessica and Katie Quintus of Hampton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mildred Quintus; daughter, Cynthia Jean, in 1953; granddaughter, Cynthia Jan, in 1983; and brother, James Quintus, in 1992.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
William ‘Bill’ Judson Blakesley
WATERLOO — William “Bill” Judson Blakesley, 81, of Waterloo, died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at home of complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Bill was born Nov. 19, 1924, in Independence, Missouri, the son of Raymond and Bessie (Whities) Blakesley. He married Lois Mae Pearson Nov. 28, 1953, in Manly, Iowa. Bill was in the U.S. Army and served with the 141st Anti-Aircraft Battalion in the European Theatre. This included England, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
Bill was employed as a plumber-steamfitter-welder, having worked on many large construction projects in the metropolitan area. He retired in 1986. Bill was past president and treasurer of Local #384-125 Plumbers and Pipefitters, of which he was a 50-year member.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Mae Blakesley, of Waterloo; five sons, Jim (Gayle) Blakesley Lichman, of Fond du Lac, Wis., Rick (Barb) Blakesley Lichman, of Muskego, Wis., Bruce (Kim) Blakesley, of Cedar Falls, Eric Blakesley, of Waterloo, and Roger (Diane) Blakesley of Cedar Falls; two daughters, Marsha (Terry) Blakesley Moorman, of Boone, and Claudia (Pat) Blakesley Campbell, of Cedar Falls; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Virginia) Blakesley, of Mason City; one sister, Mary (Jerry) Fleming of Phoenix, Ariz., and many other extended family members.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Vern, Clarence, Ray, George and Stanley Blakesley.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the United Church of Christ, 9204 University Ave, Cedar Falls. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Cedar Falls with full Military Rites by Cedar Falls AMVET Post 49.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home, 1825 W. 12th St. in Cedar Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
A memorial fund will be established.
Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home, (319) 266-7525.
Manvil Galen Ask
OSAGE — Manvil Ask, 93, of Osage, died Thursday (Nov. 24, 2005) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery in Osage.
Friends may call between 4:30 and 7 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and one hour before the service at the funeral home.
Manvil was born April 1, 1912, in his parents’ home in rural Osage, the son of Wilhelm Bernhard and Bertha Marie (Rossum) Ask. Manvil received his education in the Mitchell County Schools. He furthered his education at a trade school in Cleveland, Ohio. After working nearly one year in a garage in Cleveland, the Depression hit and Manvil returned to his parents’ home to help on the farm. He drove a livestock truck for Guy Buttolph for several years before beginning his career in farming.
On June 14, 1940, Manvil was united in marriage to Dorcas L. Shelledy. They made their home in rural Osage and were blessed with three children. Manvil loved to bowl, play horseshoes and spend time with his pets. He was a gifted mechanic who helped neighbors with machinery breakdowns.
Manvil was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Truman; his sister, Myrtle; as well as sisters-and brothers-in-law.
Manvil is survived by his wife, Dorcas, of Osage; sons, Dick (Beth) Ask, of Rochester, Minn., and Don (Judy) Ask, of St. Ansgar; daughter, LuAnn (Neil Tibbetts) of Cedar Rapids; grandsons, Mike (Carol) Ask of Mesa, Ariz., Greg (Kimber) Ask of Longmont, Colo., and Jeremy (Brenda) Ask of Canton, S.D.; and granddaughter, Gina (Eric) Goddard of Osage. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Michael, Maddisyn, Tasmyn, Kale, Bodie and Carson.
The family wishes memorials be directed to the Stacyville Community Nursing Home or charity of the donor’s choice.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Kenneth R. Anderson
CLARION — Kenneth R. Anderson, 82, of Clarion, died Thursday (Nov. 24, 2005) at the USA Health Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Mildred M. Armatis
ROCKWELL — Mildred M. (Gray) Armatis, 85, a resident of the Rockwell Community Nursing Home and formerly of 218 Third St. N. in Rockwell, died early Tuesday morning (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 E. Elm St. in Rockwell, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel presiding. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rockwell.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Sacred Heart Catholic School Chapel with a Scripture vigil service at 7 p.m.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Mildred M. Armatis Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Millie was born near Kanawha on Jan. 20, 1920, the daughter of William A. and Catherine A. (Sullivan) Gray. When she was 2 years old, the family moved to a farm near Clarion. Millie was the youngest daughter of 12 children and had seven brothers and four sisters. She graduated from Clarion High School in 1937 and then received her Normal Training Teachers’ Certificate in 1938.
Millie was united in marriage to Frank J. Armatis Sr. on Jan. 24, 1938, in Clarion. Together, the couple farmed a 150-acre farm near Clarion. In 1955, the family moved to Rockwell to a larger farm which they worked until the early 1970s. Frank J. Armatis Sr. died March 24, 1987. Millie was the mother of 14 children, nine daughters and five sons.
Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing Mildred’s life are her eight children, Dianne (Carl) Young of Garner, Jane E. (Robert) Sturges of Rockwell, Betty L. (Alan) Miller of Fort Madison, Peggy S. Koster of Fond du Lac, Wis., Frank J. (Kathy) Armatis Jr. of Stillwater, Minn., Dennis J. (Vicki) Armatis of Beaumont, Calif., Donald E. (Jenni) Armatis of Rockwell, and Todd A. Armatis of Mason City; 24 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Mildred is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Frank J. Armatis Sr.; her parents; and six of her children, Janice, Gloria, Pamela, Terry, Annette and Shirley Szabo.
Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 Third St. S. in Rockwell, is in charge of arrangements.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 822-3191 www.fullertonfh.com
Anne W. McIntire
NORTHWOOD — Anne W. McIntire, 67, of Northwood, died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at the Lutheran Retirement home in Northwood.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am. Saturday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood with the Rev. Wayne Hagen and the Rev. Tom Healey officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South, Northwood, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.
Anne was born in Bonaparte, Iowa, on March 21, 1938, to Robert and Vale Winslow. Anne married Jerry McIntire of Fairfield, Iowa, on July 19, 1959. Anne graduated from Bonaparte High School. Anne received her teaching degree from Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa. She continued her education and obtained her masters degree in 1955.
Anne taught 28 years in the New London and Belle Plaine, Iowa, schools systems. She was an elementary school teacher.
Anne was very involved in her church. She served on various committees. Anne was involved in the local quilters and the North Iowa Quilters Guild in Mason City for seven years. She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood for more than 40 years. Anne also became a member of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution).
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Vale Winslow.
Anne is survived by her husband, Jerry McIntire, of Northwood.
It is suggested that memorials be given to NORD, the National Organization of Rare Diseases.
Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Jerry Scott Clark
MASON CITY — Memorial services for Jerry Scott Clark, 64, of Mason City and formerly of Glenville, Minn., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be at the State Line Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Freeborn County Servicemen’s Organization.
Friends of the family may greet them 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, 1415 N. Highway 13 in Albert Lea, Minn.
To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.
Jerry died Thursday (Nov. 24, 2005, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Jerry S. Clark was born on Sept. 12, 1941, in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended several years of high school and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he returned to Iowa and Minnesota, where he did carpentry work and was a truck driver.
On July 10, 1969, Jerry was united in marriage to Alliedell Smith in Canton, S.D. Jerry re-enlisted in the Army in 1974, retiring from the service in 1983. He enjoyed gardening and canning from his garden and growing gladiolas. Jerry and Allie moved from Glenville to Kensett in 2001.
He served on the City Council in Kensett and was a member of the Kensett Lions Club. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family, and the last few years he devoted himself to caring for his ailing wife, Allie.
Jerry is survived by his children, Annette and husband, Charles Fairchild, Waynesville, Mo., and son, Curt and wife, Lisa Clark, of Albert Lea; grandchildren: Amanda and husband, Matt Natur, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Jonathon and Douglas Clark, Albert Lea, Chuckie Fairchild, Washington, and Zach Fairchild, Waynesville, Mo.; great-grandson, Curtis Natur; sisters, Ruthie and husband, Russell Newton, Iowa Falls, and Florence Jones, of Mason City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Penny; wife, Allie; and four brothers.
Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, (507) 373-4330.
Myrtle A. Rowland
OSAGE — Myrtle A. Rowland, 100, of Osage, died Thursday (Nov. 24, 2005) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Posted by Gene Manning
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