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October
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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.
Margaret
A.
Weaver-Perdue
MASON
CITY —
Margaret
A.
Weaver-Perdue,
90, a
resident
of the
Heritage
Care
Center
for the
past
five
years,
501 S.
Kentucky
Ave.,
died
Sunday
evening
(Oct.
23,
2005) at
the
Heritage
Care
Center
in Mason
City.
Memorial
services
will be
held at
1 p.m.
Friday
at the
Wesley
United
Methodist
Church,
1405 S.
Pennsylvania
Ave.,
Mason
City,
with the
Rev.
Bill
Poland
officiating.
Inurnment
will
take
place at
Memorial
Park
Cemetery
in Mason
City.
A
gathering
of
relatives
and
friends
will
take
place
one hour
prior to
Margaret’s
service
on
Friday
at the
church.
In lieu
of
flowers
memorial
contributions
may be
directed
to the
family
in care
of her
son,
Francis
J.
Weaver
Jr., 827
9th St.
NE,
Mason
City, IA
50401.
Margaret
Ann
Weaver-Perdue
was born
July 11,
1915, in
Des
Moines,
Iowa, to
Charles
Henry
and
Margaret
Ann (Meloy)
Hammond.
She
attended
school
in South
Dakota.
Margaret
and her
first
husband,
Francis
J.
Weaver
Sr.,
owned
and
operated
Weaver’s
Park
Point
Resort
for 10
years.
Margaret
had also
enjoyed
being a
homemaker.
Margaret
had
lived in
the
Mason
City
area for
the last
58
years.
She was
a member
of the
Wesley
United
Methodist
Church
and did
service
on the
memorial
committee.
Margaret
will be
best
remembered
as a
feisty,
stubborn
woman
set in
her ways
but who
truly
had a
heart of
gold.
She
enjoyed
spending
time
with her
family,
the
company
of her
miniature
daschunds,
“Poochie”
and “Pudy,”
camping,
working
at the
resort,
church
and was
a very
good
cook.
Grateful
for
having
had the
privilege
of
sharing
in
Margaret’s
life are
her
three
children,
Francis
J. (Jane
E.)
Weaver
Jr. of
Mason
City;
Mary A.
(Robert
D.) Quam
of
Plymouth
and
Charles
E.
(LeAnn
M.)
Weaver
Sr.; six
grandchildren,
Jennifer,
Brent,
Jim,
Susan,
Charles
Jr. and
Chad;
five
great-grandchildren,
Nathan,
Alicia,
Ciara,
Manuel
and
LaQuetta;
two
sisters,
Alvina
“Dolly”
Hillestad
of
Brookings,
S.D.;
and Kate
Williams
of Des
Moines;
and one
brother,
Richard
“Mick
(Bev)
Hammond
of
Volga,
S.D.
Preceding
Margaret
in death
are her
first
husband,
Francis
J.
Weaver
Sr.; her
second
husband,
Daniel
W.
Perdue;
a
grandson,
David
Quam and
her
parents.
Thoughts,
condolences
and
stories
may be
e-mailed
to the
family
on the
www.fullertonfh.com
Web
site.
Fullerton
Funeral
Home,
123
Second
St.
S.E.,
Mason
City, is
in
charge
of
arrangements.
Fullerton
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Services,
(641)
423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com.
John
‘J.D.’
Smith
CHARLES
CITY —
John
“J.D.”
Smith of
Charles
City
died
Monday
(Oct.
24,
2005) at
the Nora
Springs
Care
Center.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
1205 S.
Main in
Charles
City.
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-2323.
Janice
Siepker
MASON
CITY —
Janice
Siepker
59,
formerly
of Mason
City,
died
Sunday
(Oct.
23,
2005) at
the
Chandler
Regional
Hospital,
Chandler,
Ariz.
Services
will be
held in
both
Arizona
and
Mason
City.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
9 a.m.
Thursday
at the
Community
Church
of New
Thoughts,
5013 E.
Broadway,
Mesa,
Ariz.
Visitation
will be
held
from 7
to 9
p.m.
today at
Angel
Cremation
and
Burial,
623 S.
Country
Club
Drive,
Mesa,
Ariz.
Further
services
will be
held at
10 a.m.
Saturday
at St.
Joseph
Catholic
Church,
302
Fifth
St. S.E.
in Mason
City,
with the
Rev.
Harry
Koelker
officiating.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 9
p.m.
Friday
at
Fullerton
Funeral
Home,
123
Second
St. S.E.
in Mason
City.
Interment
will be
at
Memorial
Park
Cemetery
in Mason
City.
Janice
was born
Dec. 5,
1945, in
Carroll,
Iowa.
She
married
her
husband,
Kenneth,
on Sept.
16,
1961,
and
moved to
Mason
City,
Iowa,
where
she
raised
her
family
until
1986.
Janice
then
moved to
Chandler,
Ariz.,
where
she
worked
as an
American
Family
Insurance
agent
for the
last 20
years.
Janice
enjoyed
spending
time
with her
family
and
celebrating
holidays.
She
especially
enjoyed
Christmas
and
would
start to
decorate
for the
season
early
due to
her many
decorations
collected
throughout
the
years.
Each
holiday
would be
more
feastive
than the
year
before.
Janice
lived
for her
grandchildren.
She
would
spend
her
vacations
taking
her
grandchildren
to
places
such as
Disneyworld
theme
parks,
Sea
World,
Universal
Studios
and
Catalina
Island.
Her
favorite
place
was San
Diego
and she
loved
the view
of the
ocean.
One of
Janice’s
hobbies
included
racing
cars. In
the
beginning,
she
started
by
racing
RC10
remote-control
cars.
Afterwards,
she
moved on
to
racing
her own
car in
the SCCA
club
racing.
This was
followed
by
joining
as a
scorekeeper
for a
friend
who
raced in
the
NASCAR
Busch
Series.
She
enjoyed
going on
the
circuit
in the
West
Coast
and
traveled
to Japan
with the
team.
Janice
is
survived
by her
three
sons and
two
daughters,
Dean
Siepker,
Mason
City,
Iowa,
Kenneth
Siepker,
Greenville,
Ill.,
Jackie
and Pat
Smith,
Mason
City,
Iowa,
Jill
Siepker,
Peoria,
Ariz.,
and Jeff
and
Candi
Siepker,
Gold
Canyon,
Ariz.
Also,
she is
survived
by her
nine
grandchildren,
Janelle
and
Marshall
Huffman,
Nicole
Smith,
Staci
Smith,
Lindsey
Smith,
Taylor
Tinkham,
Breanna
Logan,
Aspyn
Siepker
and Levi
Siepker.
In
addition,
she is
survived
by her
three
sisters
and one
brother,
Betty
White,
Joyce
and Fred
Bonacci,
Sandy
and
Jerry
Bennett,
and John
and Mary
White.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
mother,
Anne
White;
father,
Russell
White;
and
husband,
Kenneth
Siepker.
As a
beloved
mother
and
grandmother
she will
be
missed
dearly
but live
in our
hearts
forever.
Fullerton
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Services,
(641)
423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com
Barbara
E. Smith
Walk
with Me
By
Forest
D. Smith
Come
walk
with me
darlin,’
No need
to talk
Just
hold my
hand
darlin’
Hold
hands
and walk
We’ll go
down by
the
river
Under
the
trees
Skip
stones
on the
water
Feel the
soft
summer
breeze
We’ll
listen
for
birds —
watch a
circling
hawk
No need
for
words
We’ll
just
hold
hands
and
walk.
MASON
CITY —
Barbara
E.
Smith,
72, of
814 N.
Polk
Ave.
died
Monday
(Oct.
24,
2005) at
Mercy
Medical
Center-North
Iowa,
Mason
City.
Private
family
services
will be
held at
Memorial
Park
Cemetery,
Hwy 122
West,
Mason
City, at
a later
date.
Barbara
Ellen
Smith
was born
Feb. 4,
1933, at
Rapid
City,
S.D., a
daughter
of
George
and
Beulah
(Richardson)
Meyer.
Barbara
attended
school
at Belle
Fourche,
S.D. She
was
united
in
marriage
to
Forest
D. Smith
on Sept.
30,
1949, at
Rapid
City,
S.D.
Moving
to Mason
City in
1949,
Barbara
worked
at
Klipto
Printing
as a
press
operator
for 22
years,
retiring
in 1994.
An avid
Chicago
Cubs
fan,
Barbara
loved
the
outdoors,
“hunting”
with a
metal
detector
with
Forest,
antiquing
and
especially
growing
many
types of
cactus.
She was
a
longtime
member
of the
Republican
National
Committee.
Barbara
is
survived
by her
husband,
Forest
Smith,
Mason
City; a
daughter,
Cheryl
Ewald,
San
Manuel,
Ariz.;
four
sons,
Lonnie
(Norma)
Smith,
Aiea,
Hawaii,
Lex
Smith,
Kellogg,
Idaho,
Dan
Smith,
Newnan,
Ga., and
Grady
Smith,
Mason
City;
four
grandchildren,
eight
great-grandchildren,
and a
niece,
Sandy
Fouts,
Roseburg,
Ore.
Her
parents
and a
sister,
Rita,
preceded
her in
death.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
126
Third
St.
N.E.,
Mason
City, is
in
charge
of
arrangements.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Gail C.
Linahon
GARNER —
Gail C.
Linahon,
72, of
Garner
died
Monday
(Oct.
24,
2005) at
the
Oakwood
Care
Center
in Clear
Lake.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
1:30
p.m.
Friday
at the
Cataldo
Funeral
Chapel
in
Garner
with
Mike
Bailey
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Memorial
Park
Cemetery
in Mason
City.
Visitation
will be
held
from 5
to 7
p.m.
Thursday
at the
Cataldo
Funeral
Chapel
and one
hour
prior to
services
at the
chapel.
Gail
Carol
Linahon,
the
daughter
of Ezra
Albert
and
Beulah
Alice (Kothe)
Schaefer,
was born
June 29,
1933, at
Hampton.
She
lived in
Hampton
until
1941
when she
moved
with her
family
to
Dumont.
She
graduated
from
Dumont
Consolidated
School
in 1951.
In 1955,
she went
to work
at
Bankers
Life
Company
in Des
Moines,
before
moving
to
Garner
in 1956.
On April
8, 1971,
she was
married
to
William
Dale
Linahon
at Elk
Point,
Union,
South
Dakota.
Gail was
employed
at the
Ben
Franklin
Store in
Garner
and
X-Size
Ladies
Fashion
in Clear
Lake.
She also
helped
her
daughter-in-law,
Jan,
operate
the Long
Horn
Café in
Garner
for
several
years.
In June
of 2005,
she
became a
resident
of
Oakwood
Care
Center
in Clear
Lake.
Gail
enjoyed
connecting
people
with
people
through
her
genealogy
research.
She was
a member
of the
Hancock
County,
Iowa
State
and
North
Central
Genealogy
Societies.
Gail is
survived
by her
children,
Calvin
A. (Jan)
Baumgartner
of
Garner,
Sandy
(Mike)
Bailey
of
Kalispell,
Mont.,
Peggy
Linahon
of Mason
City,
Mary
(Steve)
Gouge of
Garner,
Jerry
(Melba)
Linahon
of
Laurel,
Mont.,
and
Marlene
(Jack)
Smith of
Klemme;
14
grandchildren;
eight
great-grandchildren;
and two
brothers,
Howard
(Karen)
Schaefer
of
Branson,
Mo., and
Bob
(Michelle)
Schaefer
of
Hampton.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
husband,
Dale,
Nov. 25,
1986;
her
parents;
and her
granddaughter,
Amanda
Linahon,
April
16,
1981.
Cataldo
Funeral
Home,
(641)
923-2841.www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Murray
A.
Kloberdanz
OSAGE —
Murray
A.
Kloberdanz,
56, a
prominent
Osage
attorney
and
Mitchell
County
magistrate,
died
Monday
(Oct.
24,
2005) at
the
Mitchell
County
Regional
Health
Center-Hospital
in
Osage,
following
a
lengthy
illness.
Murray
was born
Aug. 1,
1949, in
Osage,
the son
of Peter
and
Margaret
(Flowers)
Kloberdanz.
He grew
to
manhood
in
Osage,
graduating
from
Osage
Community
High
School
in 1967.
Murray
graduated
cum
laude
from the
University
of Notre
Dame in
1971. He
received
a
master’s
degree
in
communications
in 1972
from the
University
of Iowa
School
of
Journalism.
He then
earned
his law
degree
from the
University
of Iowa
in 1975.
Murray
returned
to Osage
where he
joined
with
Vern
Kratchmer
to form
Kratchmer-Kloberdanz
Law
Offices
in 1975.
Murray
was a
Rotarian,
member
of the
Knights
of
Columbus
and a
lifetime
member
of
Sacred
Heart
Catholic
Church.
He
volunteered
as a
mentor
with the
Bridges
Mentor
Program.
He was
an
original
member
of the
Little
Big Horn
National
Memorial
and
Battlefield
volunteer
archaeological
survey
teams in
the
1980s,
providing
invaluable
research
and
study to
that
most
famous
of all
American
battles.
A
memorial
Mass
will be
held at
9 a.m.
Friday
at the
Sacred
Heart
Catholic
Church
in
Osage,
with the
Rev.
John
Moser
officiating.
Following
the
memorial
Mass, a
gathering
of
family
and
friends
will be
held at
the
Knights
of
Columbus
Hall in
Osage.
There
will be
private
inurnment
services.
Preceding
Murray
in death
were his
parents
and a
sister,
Mary
Margaret
Kloberdanz.
Left to
cherish
his
memory
are his
children:
daughter,
Shelby
Kloberdanz
and
fiancé
Adam
Kline of
Mason
City;
and two
sons,
David
Kloberdanz
and
Nicholas
Kloberdanz
of Cedar
Falls;
two
brothers,
Montgomery
“Monte”
Kloberdanz
of
Osage,
and
Michael
“Mick”
Kloberdanz
of Las
Vegas,
Nev.;
one
granddaughter,
Kinsey
Kline;
his
mentor
son,
Chris
Dietz of
Osage;
and
numerous
nephews,
nieces,
aunts,
uncles
and
cousins.
Champion-Bucheit
Funeral
Home,
(641)
732-3706.
Sallee
Anne
Kincannon
CHARLES
CITY —
Sallee
Anne
Kincannon,
formerly
of
Charles
City,
died
Wednesday
(Oct.
19,
2005)
near her
home in
Brownsville,
Calif.
A
combined
memorial
service
with her
husband,
Bryon,
will be
held at
11 a.m.
Friday
at the
Fullerton
Hage
Funeral
Home,
401
Blunt,
Charles
City.
Officiating
will be
a dear
friend,
Al
Williams,
from the
Jehovah
Witness
Hall.
Visitation
for
family
and
friends
will be
held
from 4
to 9
p.m.
Thursday
at the
funeral
home.
Thoughts,
condolences
and
stories
may be
e-mailed
to the
family
on the
www.fullertonfh.com
Web
site.
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
Bryon
Keith
Kincannon
CHARLES
CITY —
Bryon
Keith
Kincannon,
formerly
of
Charles
City, of
9060
Seven
Springs
Trail,
died
Wednesday
(Oct.
18,
2005)
near his
home in
Brownsville,
Calif.
A
combined
memorial
service
with his
wife,
Sallee,
will be
held at
11 a.m.
Friday
at the
Fullerton
Hage
Funeral
Home,
401
Blunt,
Charles
City.
Officiating
will be
a dear
friend,
Al
Williams,
from the
Jehovah
Witness
Hall.
Visitation
for
family
and
friends
will be
held
from 4
to 9
p.m.
Thursday
at the
funeral
home.
Thoughts,
condolences
and
stories
may be
e-mailed
to the
family
on the
www.fullertonfh.com
Web
site.
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
William
‘Bill’
Lorentzen
ROCKFORD,
Ill. —
Bill
Lorentzen,
61, of
Rockford,
Ill.,
formerly
of Mason
City and
Nora
Springs,
died
Sunday
(Oct.
23,
2005) at
his home
following
a short
illness.
Bill was
born
Aug. 29,
1944,
and
raised
in Nora
Springs,
graduating
from
Nora
Springs-Rock
Falls
High
School
in 1963.
He
married
Karen
Kittoe
of
Rockford,
Ill., on
June 27,
1992.
Left to
cherish
his
memory
is his
loving
wife,
Karen
Lorentzen
of
Rockford,
Ill.;
daughter,
Tracy
Lorentzen
of Mason
City;
grandchildren,
Dylan
and
Mariah
Collins
of Mason
City;
brother,
Jerry
Lorentzen
of
Rockwell,
and
brother,
Bob and
wife,
Carol
Lorentzen,
of Mason
City.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
parents,
Flossie
and
Leroy
“Til”
Lorentzen
of Mason
City;
sister-in-law,
Nancy
Lorentzen
of
Rockwell.
A
memorial
service
will be
held at
1 p.m.
Saturday
at the
Family
Worship
Center
in
Rockford,
Ill.
Those
wishing
to send
expressions
of
sympathy
may send
them to
Karen
Lorentzen
in care
of
Fitzgerald
Funeral
Home,
1860 S.
Mulford
Road,
Rockford,
Ill.
61108.
Russell
R.
Reckner
CHARLES
CITY —
Russell
R.
Reckner,
75, of
1206 N.
Grand
Ave.,
Charles
City,
died
Monday
(Oct.
24,
2005) at
his home
in
Charles
City.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
2 p.m.
Friday
at the
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home,
401
Blunt
St.,
Charles
City,
with the
Rev.
David
Werges
officiating.
Interment
will be
in
Riverside
Cemetery
in
Charles
City.
The
family
will
greet
relatives
and
friends
one hour
prior to
services
on
Friday
at
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home,
401
Blunt
St. in
Charles
City.
Those
wishing
to
extend
memorials
or
expressions
of
sympathy
at the
family’s
request
may
direct
them to
the
donor’s
choice.
Thoughts,
condolences
and
stories
may be
e-mailed
to the
family
on the
www.fullertonfh.com
Web
site.
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
Charlotte
Nack
GRAFTON
—
Charlotte
Nack,
65, of
Grafton
died
Tuesday
(Oct.
25,
2005) at
the Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit in
Mason
City.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Champion-Bucheit
Funeral
Home in
Osage.
(641)
732-3706.
Laura
Frascht
GREENE —
Laura
Frascht,
98, of
Greene
died
Monday
(Oct.
24,
2005) at
the Nora
Springs
Care
Center
in Nora
Springs.
A
funeral
Mass
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Friday
at St.
Mary’s
Catholic
Church
in
Greene,
with
burial
in the
St.
Mary’s
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 8
p.m.
Thursday
at
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel,
519
North
First
Street,
Greene,
where
there
will be
a rosary
recited
by the
Catholic
Daughters
of the
Americas
at 7
p.m.
followed
by a
Scriptural
wake
service
at 7:30
p.m.
Visitation
will
continue
one hour
before
services
Friday
at the
church.
Those
planning
an
expression
of
sympathy
may
direct
memorials
to the
Laura
Frascht
Memorial
Fund in
care of
the
family.
Funeral
arrangements
have
been
entrusted
to
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel,
(641)
823-4457.
Raphael
J.
Rottinghaus
NORA
SPRINGS
—
Raphael
J.
Rottinghaus,
84, of
1064
Balsam
Avenue,
Nora
Springs,
died
Tuesday
(Oct.
25,
2005) at
the Good
Shepherd
Health
Center
in Mason
City.
A
funeral
Mass
will be
held at
10 a.m.
Friday
at the
St.
Joseph
Catholic
Church,
302-Fifth
St. S.E.
in Mason
City,
with the
Rev.
Harry H.
Koelker
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Park
Cemetery
in Nora
Springs,
with
full
military
rites
being
conducted
by the
Nora
Springs
American
Legion
H.D.S.
Post
#449.
Visitation
will be
from 5
to 7
p.m.
Thursday
at the
Sheckler
Colonial
Chapel,
114 N.
Hawkeye
Avenue
in Nora
Springs,
with a
rosary
at 4:45
p.m.
Sheckler
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Charlotte Nack
GRAFTON — Charlotte Nack, 65, of Grafton passed away Tuesday (Oct. 25, 2005) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Charlotte (Strong) Nack was born Sept. 12, 1940, to Clarence and Dorothy (Nash) Strong in Mason City, Iowa. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1958. She attended the Mercy School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa.
Charlotte married Richard Nack of Grafton on June 12, 1960, in Mason City. To this union two daughters were born: Tamara “Tami” and Barbara “Barb.”
Charlotte helped her husband with his farming and bin construction company. She was also employed in area fertilizer plants since 1968. She started at the Farmer’s Co-op Fertilizer Plant of Grafton in 1989 and continued until ill health forced her to retire.
Charlotte enjoyed visiting with farmers, gardening, fishing and cooking. She and her husband traveled on many trips, including to Mexico, Florida and Hawaii. She loved watching the loons on fishing trips to Canada. This was evident in the many loon items she decorated her home with. Her greatest joy was her family. All of her eight grandchildren have special memories of Grandma Nack — especially her homemade buns and “Grandma” corn.
She was a past member of the Minerva Study Club, served on the Grafton Library Board and had served as an officer of Grafton Community Action. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton with the Rev. Wayne Ellingson and Irmgard Ellingson, associate in ministry, officiating. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and will continue one hour before services on Friday at the church.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Strong; her mother and step-father, Dorothy and V.C. “Beanie” Moon; one nephew; and one step-sister.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard Nack of Grafton; two daughters and their husbands, Tamara “Tami” and Jerry Hemann of Osage, and Barbara “Barb” and Lee Meitner of St. Ansgar; her eight grand-children: Brandon, Amanda and Hailey Meitner, Brittaney and Blair Wilde, Matthew, Stephanie and Ryan Hemann. She is also survived by her sisters: Darlene (Robert) Fredrickson of Mason City, Linda (Terry) Barnhart of Buffalo, Wyoming, Denise (Bill) French of Buffalo Center, Carolyn (Merle) Hanson of North Carolina, and Dianne Foster of Massachusetts; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ramona and Alvin Meyer of Austin, Minn. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Richard Dean Hagen
ALBERT LEA, Minn. —The funeral service for Richard Dean Hagen will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Zion Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, Minn.
The Rev. Robert Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Albert Lea Veterans Organizations.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour before the service at the church.
Richard died on Tuesday (Oct. 25, 2005) at his home in Albert Lea, Minn. He was 77 years old.
Richard was born in rural Lake Mills, on Sept.1,1928, the son of Lauritz and Henrietta (Bergan) Hagen. He was a 1947 graduate of Lake Mills High School.
On July 18, 1958, Richard was united in marriage with Judith Wetterling. They have made their home in Albert Lea since their marriage. They are members of Zion Lutheran Church where Richard served as usher captain for 30 years.
Richard served with the Headquarters Co. for the Iowa National Guard for 10 years. He had worked for Queens Products/Scotsman Industries in Albert Lea.
Richard was active with the DFL and labor union: served on the 1st District DFL Education Committee, served as officer and delegate for the Freeborn County DFL, senatorial chairman for a double term of the DFL, served two terms as elected vice president of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, member of the Retirement Club of Trades & Labor, served as chairman of Albert Lea Trades & Labor Assembly for 20 years, was one of the current vice presidents of the AFL-CIO Retirees Club, a member of Trades & Labor Retirement Club, current coordinator for Steelworkers of America Retirees (SOAR) in the states of Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota, chairman of the Local #3539 Steelworkers of America, and was a volunteer for the United Way in the labor department for many years.
He was also a member of the Freeborn County Senior Citizens. In 1976 Richard received the Bi-centennial Award given by Gov. Wendell Anderson.
Richard was an advocate for labor and dedicated his life to the labor movement, helping his brothers and sisters in every way he could for good jobs and benefits. He was a friend to all people at all times.
Richard enjoyed taking care of flowers and caring for Torge and stray kittens. He loved being with his family and his precious grandchildren.
Richard is survived by his wife, Judy, of Albert Lea; one daughter, Brenda (Michael) Moles of Augusta, Ga.; one granddaughter, Kristen Faye Moles of Augusta, Ga.; sisters-in-law: Bonnie Hagen of Northwood, Seydelle Hagen of Mason City, Joan Wetterling of Eagan, Minn., Anna Wetterling of St. Paul, Minn.; brother-in-law, Jerry (Patty) Wetterling of St. Joseph, Minn.; mother-in-law, Lillian Wetterling of Mason City; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Nissa Bren Moles; two brothers: Herbert and Lawrence; stepmother, Nora Hagen; father-in-law, Erwin Wetterling.
Richard will be greatly missed by all those who loved him and who’s lives he touched. Blessed be his memory.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Richard Hagen family.
Bonnerup Funeral Home, (800) 204-2461.
Raphael J. Rottinghaus
NORA SPRINGS — Raphael J. Rottinghaus, 84, of 1064 Balsam Ave., Nora Springs, died Tuesday (Oct. 25, 2005) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Harry H. Koelker officiating. Burial will be at the Park Cemetery in Nora Springs, with full military rites conducted by the Nora Springs American Legion H.D.S. Post No.449.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with a 4:45 p.m. rosary.
Memorials may be directed to the Nora Springs Catholic Community Center.
Raphael Jacob Rottinghaus was born on Jan.13, 1921, in Seneca, Kan., the son of Jacob and Marie (Lorson) Rottinghaus. He attended a country schoolhouse near Cartersville. Raphael entered into the United States Marine Corps on July 7, 1942, and was honorably discharged on Dec. 7, 1945. While serving in the USMC as a corporal, Raphael was wounded in action in September 1944 and received two Purple Heart medals.
He was united in marriage to Madelyn Engels on June 10, 1947, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Rockford. They moved to their farm in Nora Springs in 1951, where Raphael farmed, well after his retirement.
Raphael enjoyed farming, fishing, playing cards, working with honeybees and making wine.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Nora Springs American Legion and the Osage V.F.W.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Madelyn Rottinghaus, Nora Springs; seven children, Diane (John) Fishering, Normal, Ill.; Dan (Judy) Rottinghaus, Nashua; John (LuAnn) Rottinghaus, Nora Springs; Mike (Denise) Rottinghaus, Nora Springs; Joan (Gary) Linahon, Ames; David (Cheryl) Rottinghaus, Nora Springs; and Chris (Ed) Masters, Clear Lake; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five sisters, Juanita Engels, Ellen Geheb, Patty Garnier, Anna Marie Suppes and Beatrice “Betty” Suppes; two brothers, Henry “Bud” Rottinghaus and Richard “Dick” Rottinghaus; as well as other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Marie Rottinghaus; two sisters, Kathleen Knipp and Sister Erma Rottinghaus; and one brother, Robert Rottinghaus.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com
Pearl E. Crabtree
IOWA FALLS — Pearl E. Crabtree, 64, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, died Wednesday (Oct. 26, 2005) at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services for Pearl Crabtree will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with burial at the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden, Iowa.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday evening at the Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel, with the family receiving friends between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the family at 617 Forrest Drive, Iowa Falls, IA 50126.
The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Raymond J. Hellman
BANCROFT — Raymond J. Hellman, 87, of Bancroft, died Wednesday (Oct. 26, 2005) at Good Samaritan Communities in Algona.
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 Father Frank Nemmers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at 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.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Ronald A. Sheffner
CHARLES CITY — Ronald A. Sheffner, 64, of 711 Second Ave., Floyd, died Wednesday (Oct. 26, 2005) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City of a sudden illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
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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.
Arlene Shirley Tyrell
MANLY — Arlene Shirley Tyrrell, 84, of Manly died Friday (Oct. 28, 2005) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 West Walnut St. in Manly, with the Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time Monday at the church.
The family of Arlene Shirley Tyrrell has requested that memorial contributions be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, or to the charity of one’s choice in her memory.
Arlene was born on March 14, 1921, the daughter of James and Margaret (Knudson) Pinta in Manly. She was the first baby baptism within the Lutheran faith in Manly before the Manly English Lutheran Church was organized. Arlene was a member of the confirmation class of 1935.
Arlene graduated from Manly High School in 1940, and attended Hamilton College in Mason City. She then moved to Chicago, Ill., and attended Tiffany Modeling School and United Air Lines Stewardess Training School, and was employed as a stewardess for United Air Lines based out of Chicago.
Arlene was united in marriage to Phillip Tyrrell on Sept. 8, 1944, at Winamac, Ind. He preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1990.
She and her husband, Phillip, lived in Chicago and North Miami Beach, Fla., before moving back to Manly in 1965.
Arlene was employed numerous years as an executive secretary for various businesses, including Winnebago Industries, Inc. and North Iowa Medical Center. Her last employment was Director of RSVP in Mason City from 1979 to retirement.
She was a very active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Manly, Rake and Hoe Garden Club, Mason City Woman’s Club, and Wilted Wings.
Arlene enjoyed gardening outside her bungalow-style house, cooking, and participating in church activities, but her greatest love was her family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, O’Brien Tyrrell and wife, Donna, of Northwood; granddaughter, Kristen Tyrrell of Eagle Grove; grandson, Dr. Tim Dellit and wife, Dr. Jacqueline Vuky, of Seattle, Wash.; and two great-granddaughters, Emilie and Anna Dellit. Also left to cherish her memory is a sister, Doraine Hansen, of Mason City, and two nephews, Jeff Hansen and wife, Lisa, of St. Ansgar and Mike Pinta and wife, Marilyn, of Manly; as well as other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Phillip Tyrrell; brother, Leland Pinta; sister-in-law, Shirley Pinta; and brother-in-law, Conklin Hansen.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com
Ruth E. Hibbs
FOREST CITY — Ruth E. Hibbs, 98, passed away Thursday (Oct. 27, 2005).
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Forest City United Methodist Church in Forest City.
Ruth was a 60-year resident of Forest City with her husband, Wayne, who precedes her. She was very civic minded and she served on many boards for organizations ranging from disabled children to women’s groups. Ruth loved golf, bridge, knitting and was an avid reader.
She is survived by many loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Forest City Public Library.
Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens is in charge of local arrangements.
Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, (515) 278-5809.
Garland ‘Gar’ Ceradsky
CHARLES CITY — Garland “Gar” Ceradsky, 89, of 124 N. Cedar Terrace in Charles City, died Thursday (Oct. 27, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City with military respects conducted by the Mason City Ceremonial Association.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Garland Ceradsky Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
Freda J. Davis
MASON CITY — Freda J. Davis, 92, of Sioux Falls, S.D., formerly of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 28, 2005) in Sioux Falls.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Ruby Lorraine Holt
MASON CITY — Ruby Lorraine Holt, 88, 439 29th St. S.W., Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 28, 2005) at the IOOF Home 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.com
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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.
Kenneth E. Bailey
ROWAN — Kenneth E. Bailey, 86, of Rowan, died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
David Soma
BRITT — David Soma, 68, of Britt died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.
Carma Vierkant
NORA SPRINGS— Carma Vierkant, 77, of Eugene, Ore., formerly of Nora Springs, Iowa, died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) in Eugene Ore.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye in Nora Springs.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Duane Shanks
NORA SPRINGS — Duane Shanks, 78, of Nora Springs, died Friday (Oct. 28, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, in Nora Springs.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Carl I. Wandrey
MASON CITY — Carl I. Wandrey, 81, of Mason City, died Thursday (Oct. 27, 2005) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth Street S.E. in Mason City with the Rev. Tom Healey presiding. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitatation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 North Pennslvania Avenue in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Helyn Schlicht
GARNER — Helyn Schlicht, 84, of Garner, died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) in Garner.
Services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Bradford George Walusz
MASON CITY — Bradford George Walusz, 55, of Breda, formerly of Mason City, died Thursday (Oct. 27, 2005) in Des Moines.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Breda, with Father James McAlpin officiating. Burial will be in the Breda Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Monday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Breda, with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service.
Sharp Funeral Home, (712) 673-2828.
Dale Faber
IOWA FALLS — Dale Faber, 74, of Iowa Falls, died Friday (Oct. 28, 2005) in Topeka, Kan.
Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Avenue in Iowa Falls.
Visitation will be from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Tuesday before service time at the Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel.
Linn’s Funeral Homes, (641) 648-2569.
Ruth E. Hibbs
FOREST CITY — Ruth E. Hibbs, 98, passed away Thursday (Oct. 27, 2005).
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Forest City United Methodist Church in Forest City.
Ruth was a 60-year resident of Forest City with her husband, Wayne, who precedes her. She was very civic minded and she served on many boards for organizations ranging from disabled children to women’s groups. Ruth loved golf, bridge, knitting and was an avid reader.
She is survived by many loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Forest City Public Library.
Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens is in charge of local arrangements.
Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, (515) 278-5809.
Barbara J. Roth
MASON CITY — Barbara J. Roth, 75, of 926 14th Street S.E., died Friday (Oct. 28, 2005)
at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., with Pastor Thomas Healey officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Barbara J. Lansrude was born June 29, 1930, in Long Beach, Calif., the daughter of Maurice and Charlotte (Linscott) Lansrude.
Barbara graduated from Mason City High School and attended Mason City Junior College. She worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company.
She was united in marriage to Gerald Roth on May 19, 1956, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake; to this union two children were born. After the children were older, Barbara taught preschool at Charlie Brown until her retirement.
Barbara enjoyed reading books, bird watching, her flower gardens, and her greatest love was spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed attending all the sporting event activities that they were involved in.
One of Barbara’s favorite pastimes was knitting mittens for her children and grandchildren; she later knitted mittens for the less fortunate children.
She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City.
Barbara is survived by her children, Joleen (Steve) Bryant, of Mason City, Kelly (Michelle) Roth, of Mason City; grandchildren: Ashley, Adam, Brenna, Lindzie, Jocelyn, Sarah, and Kobe; a sister, Lois (Jim) Prochaska, of Dubuque; along with many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald; faithful pet, Jake; and two brothers.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Joseph M. ‘Junior’ Hellie
LAKE MILLS — Joseph M. “Junior” Hellie, 68, of Lake Mills, formerly of Scarville, died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville with the Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Scarville.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
mittfh@wctatel.net.
Leroy ‘Roy’ Busch
SWEA CITY— Leroy “Roy” Busch, 79, of Swea City, died Friday (Oct. 28, 2005) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ledyard with the Rev. Doug Van Der Pol presiding. Burial will be in Highland Home Cemetery in Ledyard.
Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service Monday at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ledyard.
Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft is in charge of the arrangements.
Oakcrest Funeral Services, (515) 885-2521.
Willard L. Koch
OSAGE — Willard L. Koch, 85, of Osage, died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery with military honors by the Osage American Legion Post 278.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and one hour before services at the church on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the Salvation Army, or a charity of donor’s choice.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Betty Fitz
IOWA FALLS — Betty Fitz, 80, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday (Oct. 27, 2005) at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls, with burial in Northlawn Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Surls Funeral Home, 505 Stevens Street, in Iowa Falls.
Betty Lavonne Rastetter was born on July 28, 1925, in Williams, Iowa, the daughter of William and Lydia (Wicks) Rastetter. She graduated from Buckeye High School in 1942. She married Thomas Kennedy and later married Earle Fitz on July 10, 1981.
Betty had worked at the Buckeye Grocery Store and she also worked as a customer service representative at Riverside Book & Bible, retiring in 1989. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls.
Mrs. Fitz is survived by a daughter, Sharon Reece, and her husband, William, of Garner;
a son, Curtis Kennedy, of Iowa Falls; two step-sons, Alan Fitz, and his wife, Ida, of Iowa Falls, and Aaron Fitz of Des Moines; a step-daughter, Emily Fitz, and her husband, Jorge Andrade, of Mexico City, Mexico; a brother, Donald Rastetter, and his wife, Doris, of Jewell; a grandson, Chad Reece, and his wife, Kris, of Forest City; a granddaughter, Shelly Reece, and her friend, Monte, of Garner; six great-grandchildren: McKenzie, Thomas, Reagan, Ellie, Clint, and Greg; four step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Kennedy, in 1973; husband, Earle L. Fitz, in 1995; and three brothers: Selmar, Jerald, and Edward Rastetter.
Surls Funeral Home, (641) 648-9554.
Thomas Russell Birdsall
HAMPTON — Thomas Russell Birdsall was born on Feb. 15, 1916, in Hampton. He passed away on Oct. 15, 2005, at his home in Hampton.
There will be a private family graveside service on Nov. 4, 2005.
Russell was the son of Royal Ward and Jennie Angelia (George) Birdsall. He graduated from Hampton High School. He moved to Waterloo and worked in the Coast to Coast Store and at Rath Packing Company.
He married Madeleine Louise (Paul-Bell) on March 29, 1938, in Sioux Falls, S.D. In 1942 they moved to California and he worked in an aircraft factory.
They returned to Hampton in 1949 and he started his business as a contractor building many homes, and the Gold Key Motel and Restaurant north of Hampton.
He retired in 1978 and they moved to Diamond City, Alaska, and later to Hollister, Mo.
While in Diamond City, he was instrumental in helping plan the construction of a new church there and made many items for the sanctuary.
They enjoyed traveling in their mobile home and camping. The Branson area brought many friends and family to visit and he enjoyed showing them the sights. He always kept an eye on construction no matter where he lived. He continued woodworking and gave many treasured items to family and friends.
He returned to Hampton after the death of his wife, Madeleine, in 2000. They had celebrated 62 years of marriage.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Hampton. He was an active member and trustee during his younger years. In 2005 he was honored by the church for his generous gift to the Capital Stewardship Campaign.
Thomas is survived by his son, Jerry Roger (Dee) Birdsall, of Sheffield; stepson, Garry N. (Brenda) Ferrell) Bell, of Palm Coast, Fla. many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren; stepgreat-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a special sister-in-law, Selma (Sally) Beed-Birdsall, of Floris, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one sister and three brothers.
Freda J. Davis
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Freda J. Davis, 92, of Sioux Falls, S. D., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Friday, (Oct. 28, 2005) at Prince of Peace Nursing Home, Sioux Falls.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, in Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles, First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to the Freda J. Davis Memorial Fund.
Freda was born on Sept. 19, 1913, in Bassett, Iowa, the daughter of Carl H. and Louie (Chestek) Ebert. She attended school in Rudd, Iowa.
Freda married James B. Davis May 28, 1938, in rural Osage, Iowa. They moved to Mason City in 1938. Freda enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking.
Freda is survived by a son, Jay P. Davis, and wife, Dena, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; daughter, Diane M. Davis, of Roland, Iowa; grandchildren, Eric Davis of Winona, Minn., Landon Davis of Sioux Falls, S.D., Derek Davis of Mitchell, S.D., Julie Davis of Ames, and Ryan Davis of Ames.
Freda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; and a sister, Doris Olson.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.
Arlene Shirley Tyrrell
MANLY — Arlene Shirley Tyrrell, 84, of Manly, died Friday (Oct. 28, 2005) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 West Walnut St. in Manly, with the Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St. in Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time Monday at the church.
The family of Arlene Shirley Tyrrell has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, or to the charity of ones choice in her memory.
Arlene was born on March 14, 1921, the daughter of James and Margaret (Knudson) Pinta in Manly. She was the first baby baptism within the Lutheran faith in Manly before the Manly English Lutheran Church was organized. Arlene was a member of the confirmation class of 1935.
Arlene graduated from Manly High School in 1940, and attended Hamilton College in Mason City. She then moved to Chicago, Ill., and attended Tiffany Modeling School and United Air Lines Stewardess Training School, and was employed as a stewardess for United Air Lines based out of Chicago.
Arlene was united in marriage to Phillip Tyrrell on Sept. 8, 1944, at Winamac, Ind. He preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1990.
She and her husband, Phillip, lived in Chicago and North Miami Beach, Fla., before moving back to Manly in 1965.
Arlene was employed numerous years as an executive secretary for various businesses, including Winnebago Industries, Inc. and North Iowa Medical Center. Her last employment was Director of R.S.V.P. in Mason City from 1979 to retirement.
She was a very active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Manly, Rake and Hoe Garden Club, Mason City Women’s Club, and Wilted Wings.
Arlene enjoyed gardening outside her bungalow-style house, cooking, and participating in church activities, but her greatest love was her family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, O’Brien Tyrrell and wife, Donna, of Northwood; granddaughter, Kristen Tyrrell, of Eagle Grove; grandson, Dr. Tim Dellit and wife, Dr. Jacqueline Vuky, of Seattle, Wash.; and two great-granddaughters, Emilie and Anna Dellit. Also left to cherish her memory is a sister, Doraine Hansen, of Mason City, and two nephews, Jeff Hansen and wife, Lisa, of St. Ansgar, and Mike Pinta and wife, Marilyn, of Manly; as well as other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Phillip Tyrrell; brother, Leland Pinta; sister-in-law, Shirley Pinta; and brother-in-law, Conklin Hansen.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Garland ‘Gar’ Ceradsky
CHARLES CITY — Garland “Gar” Ceradsky, the son of William M. and Hulda C. (Wilkinson) Ceradsky, was born April 28, 1916, in Deerfield, Mo., and died Thursday evening (Oct. 27, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City, attaining the age of 89.
Garland was the youngest of five children born to his parents.
Garland’s life and funeral service will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City with the Rev. Margaret M. Hutchens officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City that same day at 1:30 p.m. with military respects provided by the Mason City Memorial Association.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Garland’s service on Tuesday.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Garland Ceradsky Memorial Fund.
Garland Ceradsky was raised in Mt. Moriah, Mo., and graduated in the class of 1934 from Mt. Moriah High School. For the next few years, “Gar,” as he was fondly known by his family and friends, assisted area farmers as a hired hand.
Garland was inducted into the United States Army on Nov. 4, 1941, in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and served his country during World War II. He sustained a serious injury while performing his duties in Attu, Alaska, in May of 1943. In November of that same year, Garland returned to the main United States. He was honorably and faithfully discharged from his military duties on Oct. 10, 1945, from Fort Benning, Ga., being awarded a Purple Heart.
Upon returning from the service, Garland attended refrigeration school in Kansas City. He was employed at Maytag in Newton, Iowa, for a short time, then in 1948, accepted a position at Borden Ice Cream in Mason City.
Gar met his future wife, Ernestine Norene Morris, in Mason City and the couple was united in marriage at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on Aug. 25, 1951. Gar and Ernie became the proud parents of a daughter and two sons, and together enjoyed traveling and cheering for the local high school softball teams.
In 1959, Garland began his own business in Charles City, known as Garland’s Refrigeration, and continued to maintain his business until he retired in 1992.
Gar was a 40 year charter member and past president of the Refrigeration Service and Engineer Society, Chapter No. 08142. He was also a member and deacon at the First Christian Church of the Disciples of Christ in Charles City, a member of the Moose LodgeNo. 1011 in Charles City, where he formerly served as a past governor, and a member of the American Legion in Osage.
Some of his interests included pheasant and duck hunting in his earlier years with his son, DeWayne, going on vacations with the Heritage Club, coffee drinking and visiting with his friends, and spending quiet time with his wife, Ernie.
Gar will be dearly missed by all who have shared in his life.
He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Ceradsky of Charles City; his two sons, DeWayne (Nancy) Ceradsky of Waterloo and Kenneth (Shirley) of Wichita, Kan.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceding Garland in death are his parents, William and Hulda Ceradsky; his daughter, Nola Marie Shorey in November of 1968; his two sisters, Ruby Williams and Helen Evins; and his two brothers, Ivan and Richie Ceradsky.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com.
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James G. Francis
CLEAR LAKE — James G. Francis, 75, of 413 North 16th Street, Clear Lake, died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess and Richard Scott, lay assistant of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Military honors will be by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 3, 2005) at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth Street, Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church.
The family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran Church’s music fund or Zion Lutheran Church Cancer Support Group.
James was born on Oct. 2, 1930, in Swanville, Minn., the son of Alvarez and Cyrilla (Lang) Francis. He graduated from Stewartville High School in 1946. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on Nov. 2, 1948, and was honorably discharged in June of 1951. He went to West Point for one year and was honorably discharged from there in June of 1952. He entered the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, in November of 1952 and transferred to the Minneapolis campus in the fall of 1953, graduating in July of 1956.
He married Elizabeth Ann Bakke on June 19, 1954, in Lake Mills. He then went to work for KSUM Radio, Fairmont, Minn. as a newsman/copywriter.
In April of 1957 he moved to Mason City to work for KGLO Radio/TV as a news photographer on and off the air. On Dec. 31, 1961, James took the post of deputy director of Cerro Gordo County Civil Defense. In June of 1964, he was promoted to Director of Civil Defense and Emergency Planning for Cerro Gordo County.
In 1968, James and his family moved to Ames, where he enrolled at Iowa State University, graduating in August of 1971 with a master’s degree in sociology. In June of 1971, he went to work for the Iowa State Extension Service as Community Development Specialist.
He bought a cheese store in Mason City in September of 1978, which he operated for three and half years. He has worked as a Realtor, a salesperson, and various other jobs since then.
He would keep busy with part-time jobs, H&R Block, writing poetry about life situations, his computer, and electronic messaging. He enjoyed fishing, his grandkids, and his lovely wife.
James will be sadly missed by his wife Elizabeth Francis, Clear Lake; two sons, Dr. Robert A. Francis and his wife, Michelle, Nashville, Tenn., and James G. Francis II, Boston, Mass.; and a daughter, Jamie E. Francis, Blaine, Minn.; eight grandchildren: Rachel Francis, Nathan Francis, Ian Francis, Christopher Shill, Taylor Shill, Jessica Shill, Paige Shill, and Alexander Sellman; three brothers: Avison W. Francis and his wife, Marjorie, Park Rapids, Minn., Kenneth Francis and his wife, Martha, Sherman, Texas, and Richard Francis and his wife, Helen, Denver, Colo.; and four sisters: Wava Larson and her husband, Levern, Kasson, Minn., Ruth Percario, Bartow, Fla., Cyrilla Vessey, Fairfax, Va., and Betty Kay Westphal and her husband, Gerald, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and numerous nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Dean, Everette, and Robert Francis.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. wwwcolonialchapels.com.
Kenneth E. Bailey
ROWAN— Kenneth Elmer Bailey, 86, of Rowan, passed away Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services for Kenneth Bailey will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the United Church of Rowan with Pastor Nancy Hofmeister officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Rowan.
Visitation for Kenneth Bailey will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South, Belmond, and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Kenneth, the son of Elmer and Lucy Ryder Bailey, was born on July 2, 1919, near Rowan. He attended country school and then quit school to help his father on the family farm.
On Sept. 1, 1940, Kenneth was united in marriage with Ardyce Harris at the United Methodist Church in Clarion. The couple made their home on the family farm near Rowan where they raised their family. In December of 1975, the couple moved to their home in Rowan.
Kenneth was a “jack-of-all-trades.” He was a farmer, carpenter and electrician. He built several sets of kitchen cabinets and many homes, including his own home. He enjoyed bowling, woodworking and building grandfather clocks.
Collecting antique John Deere tractors and traveling were some of Kenneth’s pastimes. He enjoyed going south for the winters. Arizona was his favorite destination. He was always willing to help others; no one was a stranger around Kenneth.
He was a member of both churches in Rowan. He was the chairman of the finance committee for the new church building project, and was very instrumental in this project. Kenneth was a member of the Lion’s Club in Iowa and Arizona for 43 years, serving as past president and vice president.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ardyce; one daughter, Cindy Lehs, and her husband, Dean, of Clear Lake; four sons: Larry and his wife, Carol, of Belmond, Dennis and his wife, Donna, of Rowan, Ronnie and his wife, Connie, of St. Joseph, Mo., and Marv and his wife, Dee Dee, of Klemme; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Elmer Jr., and his wife, Donna, of Leavenworth, Kan.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Bailey, of Hampton; brother-in-law, Robert Haupt, of Belmond; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Edwin, Lloyd, and Merle; and one sister, Leona.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Edward F. Malek
GARNER — Edward F. Malek, 91, of Garner, died Sunday (Oct. 30, 2005) in Omaha, Neb.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Duncan.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a Catholic Workman rosary at 4 p.m. and a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Ruby L. Godfredson-Holt
MASON CITY — Ruby Lorraine Godfredson-Holt, 88, died Friday (Oct. 28, 2005) at the IOOF Home, Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Temple Baptist Church, 1211 South Kentucky Avenue, Mason City, with the Reverend Edward Bard officiating. Inurnment will be in the Bingham Township Cemetery, Woden.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Ruby L. Godfredson- Holt Memorial Fund.
Ruby Lorraine Wood was born on Jan. 13, 1917, in rural Woden, the daughter of Edward and Catherine (Barth) Wood.
Ruby graduated from Woden High School. She graduate from Drake University with a degree in elementary education. She taught country school in rural Thompson. She taught in the Northwood school system, Leland school system, and in the Mason City school system at Hoover Elementary, and Monroe Junior High.
Ruby was united in marriage to Wilbur C. Godfredson on Sept. 1, 1937, in Carlisle. To this union three children were born. Wilbur died in April of 1977.
On Oct. 22, 1977, Ruby was united in marriage to Robert Holt in Mason City.
Ruby enjoyed music, bowling, playing the organ for her church, and piano for Good Shepherd and the IOOF Home. She loved spending time in Arizona for the winter months, and her greatest love was spending time with family and friends.
She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church, Mason City, and the Rebekkah Lodge.
Ruby is survived by her sons, Darrell (Fran) Godfredson, of San Antonio, Texas, and Gary Godfredson, of May, Texas; sister, Claribel (Jack) DeVries, of Buffalo Center; brother, Melvin (Mary) Wood, of Hobert, Mich.; sister-in-law, Kathryn Wood, of Woden; six grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Ruby is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Catherine Wood; husbands, Wilbur Godfredson, and Robert Holt; son, Rodney Godfredson; three brothers: William, Elmer, and John Wood; and one sister, Irene Kuchenreuter.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Richard J. Cook
OKOBOJI — Richard J. Cook, 82, of Okoboji, formerly of Algona, died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father Paul Eisele presiding. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oakcrest Funeral Chapel in Algona with a prayer service held at 7 p.m.
Oakcrest Funeral Services, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
John B. Dougan
MASON CITY — John B. Dougan, 89, of 19074 Nettle Avenue, died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 Willowbrook Drive in Mason City with the Rev. Terry Hamilton-Poore officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, and continue at the church one hour before the service on Tuesday.
John was born on April 1, 1916, in Bruno Township, Pine County, Minn., the son of Archie and Mary (Thompson) Dougan. He moved to Mason City at the age of 16 and graduated from Mason City High School and later from Mason City Junior College.
John married Lois Green on Oct. 2, 1943, in Hampton. John had a long and varied career in farming and business. He had many interests, but always enjoyed farming first. John started farming in 1936 near Mason City and farmed his entire life. He had extensive land holdings in Iowa and South Dakota. John was founder and president of Blue Ribbon Beef Packing Plant in Mason City. He served on the board of directors of Iowa Beef Processors, Dakota City, Neb., from 1969 to 1982. He also served as a director of United Home Bank, which later became First Interstate Bank. John was an active member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lois, of Mason City; daughters, Sue Dougan of Ostrander, Minn., and Bonnie Tangren and husband, Peter, of Austin, Minn.; grandchildren, David Tangren of Dexter, Minn., and Erica Tangren of New York, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Donald and George.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Cremetory, (641) 423-0924.
Helyn Schlicht
GARNER — Helyn Schlicht, 84, of Garner died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) in Garner.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with the Rev. Mark Schreiber officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
David E. Soma
BRITT — David E. Soma, 68, of Britt died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt with Father Jerry Blake officiating. Burial will take place at Belmond City Cemetery in Belmond.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt, and continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.
Verna Hartwig
MASON CITY— Verna Hartwig, 86, died Sunday (Oct. 30, 2005) at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Margaret Jo (Johanns) Gerdman
OSAGE — Margaret Jo (Johanns) Gerdman, 50, of Osage, and formerly of Milwaukee, Wis., died Sunday at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Arrangements are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Posted by Gene Manning
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