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Published on April 1, 2006
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Milvern Irwin Barz
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 KLEMME - Milvern Irwin Barz, 86, a lifelong Klemme area resident and farmer, died Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice In-patient Unit, Mason City, with his family at his side.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 3, at Immanuel Reform-ed United Church of Christ, Klemme. The Rev. Donna Buckman will be officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, and continue one hour prior to the services at church Monday. The family suggests memorials to the Immanuel Reformed UCC Church in Klemme or to the donor's choice.
Milvern Barz was born July 27, 1919, on a farm east of Klemme, the son of Albert and Esther (Hartbeck) Barz. He attended and graduated from Klemme High School with the class of 1936.
Milvern was united in marriage to Mary Jane Holm on June 14, 1946, at Garner, Iowa. Their union was blessed with two children, David and LuAnn.
Following their marriage, Milvern and Mary Jane farmed and raised their family on the homestead east of Klemme that Milvern had helped build with his father. Their farming operation had included raising crops and a wide array of livestock. Milvern loved life on the farm, caring for the animals and working the land, in return reaping the fruits of his labors grown from the soil. In addition to farming, Milvern was employed as a machinist at Winnebago Industries from 1970-1984. Milvern and his wife lived on the farm until moving into the town of Klemme four and one-half years ago to the community apartments. In September 2005, they moved to the Prairie View Retirement Community in Garner.
Throughout his entire life, Milvern was a loving, devoted and caring person. He receiv-ed great satisfaction from times spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. His warm and inviting personality and great sense of humor made it very easy for him to converse and share in conversation and friendship with those around him. His family will remember his unending patience, especially when it came to time spent with the grandchildren. Milvern cherished any opportunity to spend time with his family and he and Mary Jane were very dedicated grandparents diligently making many trips to South Dakota and Clear Lake to share in the lives of their grandchildren.
Milvern's faith life was very important to him throughout his entire life's journey. Both he and Mary Jane were very active in their church. Milvern served numerous times on the Immanuel Reformed UCC Church Consistory, even as recently as his last term ending in January of this year. He had also fulfilled numerous other church roles including serving many years as Sunday school superintendent, a Sunday school teacher, and participating in the adult Bible study program at the church where he was a very knowledgeable and well-read participant.
Milvern and his wife had been actively involved in the operation of the Slippery Elm Golf Course in Klemme for 18 years. While his wife managed the clubhouse, Milvern served as the club's treasurer. He also served on the Ell Township Board of Trustees for many years, including time spent in the role of treasurer.
Milvern enjoyed the simple things of life. In earlier years, he had shared his singing talents along with his wife providing music in quartets at funeral services. He loved to dance and the couple would often go out on Saturday evening dancing excursions. They enjoyed playing cards, touring the country side, and dining out. Wherever one saw Milvern, undoubtedly his wife and life partner, Mary Jane, would be nearby if not at his side.
Milvern enjoyed watching sports and was especially fond of the Hawkeyes, reveling in this fact with his son, David, an Iowa State graduate and avid Cyclone fan.
Those who knew Milvern will remember his legacy as a gentleman who relished time spent with his family. He was very mild-mannered and even-tempered throughout his entire life. He was very strong in his patience, faith life, a caretaker of the land and his farm animals, and a friend to all. His grandchildren will fondly remember him as a loving grandpa who was their number one fan in life.
Those who will miss his presence in their lives include his wife and companion of nearly 60 years, Mary Jane Barz of Garner; his son, David, and wife, Jane, of Tripp, S.D.; his daughter, LuAnn Verdoorn and husband, Mike, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Bradford Barz and wife, Lisa, of Sauk Rapids, Minn., Rebecca Barz of Sioux Falls, S.D., Elizabeth Noonan and husband, Ryan, of Sioux Falls, S.D., Mary Barz and fiance, Matt Fosness, of Brookings, S.D., and William Rucker, Clear Lake. Milvern was anxiously awaiting the arrival of his first great-grandchild due any day now.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Esther; sister, Ethel Josten; and a brother, Edward Barz.
Andrews Funeral Homes, Klemme, (641) 587-2510.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/1/2006 - 4/2/2006.
Kermit L. Helgeland
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 NORTHWOOD - Kermit L. Helgeland, 85, of Northwood, died Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2006, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St. in Northwood, with the Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church.
According to his wishes, his body was cremated.
Kermit L. Helgeland was born on May 22, 1920, in rural Worth County, the son of Severt and Andrena (Tenold) Helgeland. He attended Hartland Township School No. 4 in rural Worth County and graduated from Northwood High School.
Kermit was united in marriage to Wilma Koerner on Dec. 25, 1942, at her home in George, Iowa. After their marriage, together they farmed on the Helgeland farm for 20 years. Following this, he was a clothing salesman for Gildner Johnson in Northwood. Kermit was also employed by Carroll George Inc. in Northwood until his retirement.
Kermit was active in civic affairs where he was past president of the Northwood Lions Club, and was on the board of directors of the Viking Manor and Meals on Wheels. He also served as a trustee and deacon for First Lutheran Church in Northwood.
Kermit's hobby was Norwegian Rosemaling, which he thoroughly enjoyed, having exhibited several times at Nordic Fest in Decorah. His family has enjoyed the fruits of his labor.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Wilma Helgeland, of Northwood; two sons, Charles (Anne) Helgeland of Franklin, Tenn., and Douglas (Clara) Helgeland of Northwood; four grandchildren, Scott (Stephanie) Helgeland of Jasper, N.Y., Sarah (Paul) Stratton of Syracuse, N.Y., Cinda (Tim) Clay of Naperville, Ill., and Vance Helgeland of Northwood; five great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.
His parents; three sisters, Elma Monson, Stella Moen and Luella Hubbard; and a brother, David Helgeland, preceded him in death.
In the later years of their lives, Kermit and Wilma lived in Apache Junction, Ariz., before returning to Northwood in 2004.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.
Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/1/2006.
Phyllis Levitt
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 SHEFFIELD - Phyllis Levitt, 81, of Sheffield, died Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 3, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. Kent Mechler officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Phyllis Elaine Emhoff was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Sheffield, the daughter of Clinton Sr. and Anna (Kruckenberg) Emhoff. She was raised on a farm three-and-one-half miles west of Sheffield. She attended country schools until high school. She graduated from Sheffield High School in 1941, where she enjoyed playing basketball. After graduating from Upper Iowa University, Fayette, she taught school in Rudd and then at Manly, along with coaching girls' basketball. She was also a substitute teacher in Sheffield for many years. Her last jobs were working for North Iowa Area Community College as a teacher evaluator and at the Sheffield Care Center as an activities coordinator.
Phyllis was united in marriage to Rex Levitt on April 29, 1944, in the Lutheran parsonage, Sheffield, by Pastor Reuther. They made their home in Sheffield after Rex returned from military service.
Phyllis was a charter member of the Tri-S club. She enjoyed working in various church organizations at Zion St John, teaching Sunday school and Bible school. She was a member of the church council, president of the Ladies Aid, and volunteered for other duties as the need arose. She enjoyed playing cards, making ceramics, doing crossword puzzles, crocheting, traveling, talking to her friends on the phone and most of all, being Grandma.
Phyllis is survived by one son, David (Sue) Levitt, Sheffield; one daughter, Beverly (John) Loken, of Eden Prairie, Minn.; one brother- in-law, Mernie Kaasa, of Hanlontown; three grandchildren: Lisa (Mark) Symens, Todd (Angela) Loken and Jennifer (Joe) Niedert; and four great-grandchildren: Michael Symens, Zachary Symens, Claire Loken and Kira Niedert.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Rex; her parents; and one brother, Clinton Emhoff Jr.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, (641) 892-4241.
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Allan P. Miller
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HUDSON - Allan P. Miller, 74, a resident of the Manor Care Facility in Waterloo and formerly of 110 Country View in Hudson, Iowa, died early Friday morning (March 31, 2006) at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo with family at his side.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, (April 4, 2006) at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., in Charles City, with Pastor Fred Tessmer of St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Hudson officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
The family will greet relatives from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The visitation will continue on Tuesday at the funeral home, one hour prior to Allan's service.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family in care of Allan's son, Randall A. Miller, 5120 41st Ave. S., Minneapolis, Mn., 55417.
Allan Paul Miller was born June 7, 1931, to Harry Fred and Martha Dorthea (Pfenninger) Miller in Charles City. He grew up on the family farm south of Charles City and lived his entire life in the Floyd County and Blackhawk County area. He attended school in Charles City, graduating from Charles City High School with the class of 1949. He moved to Cedar Falls in the mid-60s with his family. He worked for a trucking company in Waterloo and retired from John Deere as a factory worker in 1992.
Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in his life are his two children, Marilyn D. Williamson of Davenport and Randall A. Miller of Minneapolis, Minn.
Allan was a farmer in the Floyd County area throughout his early life, a John Deere factory worker, UAW member, and a proud member of the Democratic Party. His hobbies included being a stamp, coin and antique toy collector, home repair, traveling and camping, as well as farming with his family in Plainfield until 1964.
He was proud to be the brother of Ruth E. Miller of Beverly Hills, Calif., and to be grandfather to three granddaughters, Chrissy Solis of Davenport, Mary Walther of Davenport, and Jeanne Walther of Hawthorne, Calif.; great-grandfather of seven: three great-granddaughters and four great-grandsons.
His mother, Martha D. Miller in 2000 and his father, Harry F. Miller, in 1965, preceded Allan in death.
Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home on line at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St.,Charles City, (641) 228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
Rhoda Mae Naal
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MASON CITY - Rhoda Mae Naal, 80, of Mason City, died Wednesday (March 29, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Miles Grismore of Faith Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment will be at 10 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Rhoda Mae Naal Memorial Fund.
Rhoda Mae Naal was born April 16, 1925, in rural Lake Township in Cerro Gordo County, the daughter of Roy H. and Editha M. (Tibbits) Lewis. She was a graduate of Floyd High School and also received her BSN degree from Loyola University in Chicago, Ill. She also worked nine hours toward her masters degree. Rhoda worked for the Chicago Board of Education as an area health coordinator for 15 years and a staff nurse for Columbus Hospital for two years. After her retirement, she moved to Mason City in 1996. She enjoyed quilting, fishing and enjoyed photography and collecting pictures and also participating in church activities. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Rhoda is survived by her brothers, Henry W. Lewis of Charles City and Roy A. Lewis and wife, Lorna, of West Branch, Iowa; sister-in-law, Verla Lewis of Kalona, Iowa; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and many good friends and neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1952; one sister, Sylvia Green in 1986; and one brother, Richard.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Mason City, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/30/2006 - 4/2/2006.
Elsie C. Osmundson
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FOREST CITY - Elsie C. Osmundson, 96, of Forest City, died Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, is in charge of arrangements.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/1/2006.
Roger D. Pedelty
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 MASON CITY - Roger D. Pedelty, 71, of 1920 S. Wilson Ave. in Mason City, died Thursday (March 30, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. The visitation will continue at the funeral home, one hour prior to Roger's service on Monday afternoon.
Those wishing to extend memorials or an expression of sympathy may wish to direct them to the Roger D. Pedelty Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, stories and condolences may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Roger Dean Pedelty was born on Dec. 3, 1934, in Mason City to Harold Dean and Henrietta Marion (Nelson) Pedelty. He was the first born of five children and was proud to be raised as a "farm boy" in the Clear Lake area.
During his youth, Roger was active in his local 4-H Club and was known to have shown several grand champion steers. Roger attended schools in Clear Lake and graduated from high school among the class of 1953.
On New Year's Eve in 1956, Roger met his future wife, Mary Loetta Nestvedt, at the "Barn Dance" in Mason City. The couple was united in marriage on Aug. 10, 1956, in Pipestone, Minn. Roger and Mary became the busy parents of seven children. Together, they enjoyed dining out, spending time with their children and grandchildren and playing games of chance at various casinos. In August, Roger and Mary would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Roger was a giving man and a good provider for his family. He was an over-the-road truck driver all his adult life for various trucking clients. Perched high in his tractor seat, Roger had the opportunity to view the United States, traveling to 49 of the 50 states (all but Hawaii) and into Canada and Mexico.
Some of Roger's leisure activities and interests included collecting wolf statues and memorabilia, cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Green Bay Packers, listening to sports and radio shows, debating controversial and interesting issues, teasing his grandchildren and naming each of them a special pet name, fishing and grilling. He staked claim on his homemade stuffing and grilled cabbage recipes. Mary claims that Roger had a habit of rescuing and bringing home stray pets.
Roger will be missed dearly by his family and friends who have shared in his life.
He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Pedelty, of Mason City; his children, Dale and LaVonne Pedelty, Marty and Carolyn Pedelty, Kirk and Melanie Pedelty, Jodi and Jon Johnson, Liz and David Klesel, Pam and Kerry Theilen and Rich and Kristy Pedelty, all of Mason City; his siblings, Mary Baker of Waukee, Ray and Lois Pedelty of Ankeny, and Sid and Denise Pedelty of Rochester, Minn.; his brother-in-law and sister-in law, Daryl and Bonnie Nestvedt of Des Moines; and a special cousin, Walt Pedelty,of Cassville, Mo. Cherishing their grandfather's memory are his 17 grandchildren, Amy, Tom, Marty, Katie, Sarah, Laura, Jesse, Jade, Melissa, Shannon, Chris, Corey, Gunner, Brandon, Samantha, Breanna and Skyler; and seven great-grandchildren, Zack, Tyler, Justus, Chase, Cody, Tristan and Noah; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceding Roger in death are his parents, Harold and Henrietta Pedelty; his grandson, Dan Jensen; his sister, Valetia "Joan" Thompson; his sisters-in-law, Wanita Paulsen and Norma Hill; and a special nephew, Ron Hill.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/1/2006 - 4/2/2006.
Kenneth Schlawin
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 GARNER - Services for Kenneth Schlawin, 93, of Garner, who died Thursday, (March 30, 2006) at the Elkader Care Center in Elkader will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at Zion Evangelical Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Tim Diehl as officiant. Burial will be in Concord Township in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner.
Kenneth Louis Schlawin, the son of Reinhold and Esther (Greiman) Schlawin, was born Sept. 1, 1912, on a farm near Klemme. He attended the rural schools of Hancock County and then worked for various farmers in the Klemme area. In 1937, he began working as an Allis Chalmers mechanic and salesman for Garner Motor Sales Co., retiring July 14, 1978.
On Oct. 4, 1939, he married Syble Bernice Webner at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner. They lived in Garner all of their married life. Due to ill health, Kenny moved to the Elkader Care Center to be near his son and daughter.
Ken enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes, hunting and fishing. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Reformed Church in Garner.
Survivors include his son, Robert Schlawin (Carrie) of Alexandria, Va., and their son, Robert Schlawin Jr., (Catherine) of Herndon, Va., and their two sons, Eric and Jack; a daughter, Judy Wellendorf of Elkader and her three children, Scott Wellendorf (Laura) of Cedar Falls and their two children, Alaina and Mason, MMC Steven Wellendorf (Madonna) of Yorktown, Va., and their children, Brandon and Allison, and Timothy Wellendorf (Heather) of Onalaska, Wis., and their two sons, Riley and Isaac; Jerry Schlawin (Kath-ryn) of Elkport and their two children, Carol Johnson (Greg) of Elgin and their children, Jarrett and Kenneth, Gary Schlawin (Eileen) of Elgin and their children, Dustin Pensel, Hunter and Carter; a daughter-in-law, Delawn Schlawin of Garner and her children, Kaitlin and Max; sisters-in-law, Nadine Schlawin of Forest City, Etta Lou Bier of Garner, Amy Webner of Mason City and Doris Palmer (Willard) of Holland.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Syble, on May 26, 1995; his son, Ronald, April 5, 2002; his parents; and three brothers, Wayne, Glenn and Virgil.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2820.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/31/2006 - 4/2/2006.
Edna A. Tindall
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CORWITH - Edna A. Tindall, 94, of Corwith, died Thursday (March 30, 2006) at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church in Corwith with Pastor Kay Wold officiating. Burial will be in the Corwith Cemetery in Corwith.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Corwith.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 583-2469.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/1/2006.
Marie Torkelson
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MASON CITY - Marie Torkelson, 81 of 4 Third Street N.W. passed away Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services for Marie will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue with the Rev. Steve Palo of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home on today. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of North Iowa.
Marie was born Aug. 9, 1924 to John and Anna (Dussler) Blaine. On Oct. 13, 1946 Marie was united in marriage to Melferd L. Torkelson at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Mason City. She worked at the Decker/Armour Meat Packing Plant and HyVee East.
Marie is survived by her daughter, Sharon Sapp and husband, Don, her son, Mel Torkelson and wife, Donna, all of Mason City; four grandchildren, Jan Caruthers and husband, Keri, Jane Fahrenkrug and husband, Mark, Lani Carson and husband, Lance, and Ryan Torkelson and wife, April; eight great-grandchildren: Briggs Caruthers, Benjamin and Page Fahrenkrug, Lindsay and Landan Carson, Tyler, Treyton and Trevor Torkelson; two sisters, Dorothy Climer of Mason City and Margaret Stordahl of Madelia, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melferd; one great granddaughter, Jayden Caruthers and a sister, Virginia (Stanley) Bolding.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/1/2006 - 4/3/2006.
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Published in Globe Gazette 2 April 2006
Milvern Irwin Barz
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KLEMME - Milvern Irwin Barz, 86, a lifelong Klemme area resident and farmer, died Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice In-patient Unit, Mason City, with his family at his side.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 3, at Immanuel Reform-ed United Church of Christ, Klemme. The Rev. Donna Buckman will be officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, and continue one hour prior to the services at church Monday. The family suggests memorials to the Immanuel Reformed UCC Church in Klemme or to the donor's choice.
Milvern Barz was born July 27, 1919, on a farm east of Klemme, the son of Albert and Esther (Hartbeck) Barz. He attended and graduated from Klemme High School with the class of 1936.
Milvern was united in marriage to Mary Jane Holm on June 14, 1946, at Garner, Iowa. Their union was blessed with two children, David and LuAnn.
Following their marriage, Milvern and Mary Jane farmed and raised their family on the homestead east of Klemme that Milvern had helped build with his father. Their farming operation had included raising crops and a wide array of livestock. Milvern loved life on the farm, caring for the animals and working the land, in return reaping the fruits of his labors grown from the soil. In addition to farming, Milvern was employed as a machinist at Winnebago Industries from 1970-1984. Milvern and his wife lived on the farm until moving into the town of Klemme four and one-half years ago to the community apartments. In September 2005, they moved to the Prairie View Retirement Community in Garner.
Throughout his entire life, Milvern was a loving, devoted and caring person. He receiv-ed great satisfaction from times spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. His warm and inviting personality and great sense of humor made it very easy for him to converse and share in conversation and friendship with those around him. His family will remember his unending patience, especially when it came to time spent with the grandchildren. Milvern cherished any opportunity to spend time with his family and he and Mary Jane were very dedicated grandparents diligently making many trips to South Dakota and Clear Lake to share in the lives of their grandchildren.
Milvern's faith life was very important to him throughout his entire life's journey. Both he and Mary Jane were very active in their church. Milvern served numerous times on the Immanuel Reformed UCC Church Consistory, even as recently as his last term ending in January of this year. He had also fulfilled numerous other church roles including serving many years as Sunday school superintendent, a Sunday school teacher, and participating in the adult Bible study program at the church where he was a very knowledgeable and well-read participant.
Milvern and his wife had been actively involved in the operation of the Slippery Elm Golf Course in Klemme for 18 years. While his wife managed the clubhouse, Milvern served as the club's treasurer. He also served on the Ell Township Board of Trustees for many years, including time spent in the role of treasurer.
Milvern enjoyed the simple things of life. In earlier years, he had shared his singing talents along with his wife providing music in quartets at funeral services. He loved to dance and the couple would often go out on Saturday evening dancing excursions. They enjoyed playing cards, touring the country side, and dining out. Wherever one saw Milvern, undoubtedly his wife and life partner, Mary Jane, would be nearby if not at his side.
Milvern enjoyed watching sports and was especially fond of the Hawkeyes, reveling in this fact with his son, David, an Iowa State graduate and avid Cyclone fan.
Those who knew Milvern will remember his legacy as a gentleman who relished time spent with his family. He was very mild-mannered and even-tempered throughout his entire life. He was very strong in his patience, faith life, a caretaker of the land and his farm animals, and a friend to all. His grandchildren will fondly remember him as a loving grandpa who was their number one fan in life.
Those who will miss his presence in their lives include his wife and companion of nearly 60 years, Mary Jane Barz of Garner; his son, David, and wife, Jane, of Tripp, S.D.; his daughter, LuAnn Verdoorn and husband, Mike, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Bradford Barz and wife, Lisa, of Sauk Rapids, Minn., Rebecca Barz of Sioux Falls, S.D., Elizabeth Noonan and husband, Ryan, of Sioux Falls, S.D., Mary Barz and fiance, Matt Fosness, of Brookings, S.D., and William Rucker, Clear Lake. Milvern was anxiously awaiting the arrival of his first great-grandchild due any day now.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Esther; sister, Ethel Josten; and a brother, Edward Barz.
Andrews Funeral Homes, Klemme, (641) 587-2510.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/1/2006 - 4/2/2006.
Neva Brinkman
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ALLISON - Neva Brinkman, 79, of Allison, died Saturday (April 1, 2006) at the Allison Care Center in Allison.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison, (641) 456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2006.
Laverne E. Heineman
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CRYSTAL LAKE - Laverne E. Heineman, 72, of Appleton, Wis., formerly of the Crystal Lake and Britt areas, passed away Friday (March 31, 2006) in Appleton, Wis.
Funeral services are pending with Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel in Britt, (641) 843-3839.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2006.
Robert J. "Bob" Kloster
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 CHARLES CITY- Robert "Bob" J. Kloster, 54, of 2184 Old Highway Road in Charles City, died Friday evening (March 31, 2006) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City with the Rev. Carl Ries presiding. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in Charles City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. led by Sister Jennifer Rausch. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Robert's services Wednesday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family, in care of Neta Rae White, 2184 Old Highway Rd., Charles City, IA 50616.
Robert Joseph Kloster was born on March 20, 1952, to Raymond Francis and Bernice Rosemary (Franzen) Kloster in New Hampton, Iowa. He attended and graduated from the Charles City High School, in the Class of 1972.
"Bob," as he was affectionately known by family and friends had lived most all of his life in Charles City.
Bob was employed as the maintenance manager for McDonald's in Charles City, having been with the company for 24 years. His duties included maintenance supervision over eight stores in the area. Bob was known as "Mr. Fix-It" and an extremely hard worker.
He was the kind of person who would do anything for anyone. He had a passion and love for animals, especially horses, cats and dogs. Bob will be remembered as a great practical joker.
Some of Bob's interest and leisure activities included camping and driving around on his golf cart, passing the time with his dog, "Otis," fishing, traveling and seeing the countryside.
He also enjoyed NASCAR, "Alf" and wrestling. He will be best remembered as someone who was loving, caring, solid as a rock, being family oriented and a very special brother.
Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Bob's life are Neta Rae White of 20 years of Charles City; his siblings, Patsy (Charles) Hoffman of Charles City, James (Nicoletta) Kloster of New Hampton, Mary Jane (Wesley) Justus of Postville, Judy Kloster of Fond Du Lac, Wis., Clare (Leon) Grover of Alta Vista, Gary (Rae Sue) Kloster of Charles City, Debra (James) Mettner of New Hampton, Madonna Kloster of Charles City and Michael Kloster of Charles City; he is also survived by his aunts, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond F. Kloster on November 26, 1995, Bernice Rosemary Kloster on November 25, 2003 and his son, Shad Kloster in 1983.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/2/2006 - 4/3/2006.
Janet L. Knoner
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 LEDYARD - Janet L. Knoner of Ledyard, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Saturday (April 1, 2006) at the age of 65 years and 11 days.
She was surrounded by her husband of 43 years, Keith; her step-mother, LaDonna Johnson; and three sons, Kevin, Kent, and Kurt and his wife, Jodi.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ledyard with the Rev. Doug Van Der Pol officiating. Burial will be in Highland Home Cemetery, Ledyard.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church, Ledyard, and will continue on Tuesday until time of service.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft is in charge of arrangements.
Janet Louise Johnson was born on March 21, 1941, to Glen and Sophie (Twedt) Johnson at Ledyard, Iowa. She grew up and lived north of Ledyard, graduating from Ledyard High School in 1958. She worked at Carpenter and Son in Ledyard, then moved to Fairmont, Minn., and worked at Production Credit until her marriage. Janet married Keith Knoner on December 21, 1962 at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church, Ledyard. Three sons were born to this union: Kevin, Kent and Kurt.
After raising her children to school age, she began working at North Kossuth School, starting as secretary in Ledyard, then moving to Swea City, becoming the superintendent's secretary and school board secretary. She worked at this job full-time for 28 years until November of 2005, at which time she underwent surgery.
She received several series of chemotherapy, continuing to have more surgeries. After that time, she worked when she felt up to it with her retirement set for March 31, 2006.
Janet was a faithful lifelong member of Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church, being baptized, confirmed and married at this church. She belonged to church circle and guilds for many years, she loved to sing solos and duets, and was a member of the Song Spinners.
Janet loved her family. She loved to cook, to take care of her flowers, garden and canning everything she could. Janet put up a very courageous battle fighting cancer for 10 years. She touched many lives.
Left to mourn are her husband, Keith, of Ledyard; sons, Kevin of Ledyard, Kent of Lone Rock, and Kurt and his wife, Jodi, of Algona; her step-mother, LaDonna Johnson of Blue Earth, Minn.; her grandchildren, Chris and his wife, Jacky, of Des Moines, Megan and Zach of Algona; and her great-grandson, Brendan of Des Moines. Also surviving is one nephew, Kory Kaiser of Anchorage, Alaska; four nieces, Kristin Kaiser of Minneapolis, Kim Jahnke of Ledyard, Kelly Brown of Fort Dodge, and Kari McKinney of Des Moines; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Janet was preceded in death by her mother and father; two sisters, Janelle Christeson and Judy Kaiser.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, (515) 882-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/2/2006 - 4/3/2006.
Phyllis Levitt
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SHEFFIELD - Phyllis Levitt, 81, of Sheffield, died Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 3, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. Kent Mechler officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Phyllis Elaine Emhoff was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Sheffield, the daughter of Clinton Sr. and Anna (Kruckenberg) Emhoff. She was raised on a farm three-and-one-half miles west of Sheffield. She attended country schools until high school. She graduated from Sheffield High School in 1941, where she enjoyed playing basketball. After graduating from Upper Iowa University, Fayette, she taught school in Rudd and then at Manly, along with coaching girls' basketball. She was also a substitute teacher in Sheffield for many years. Her last jobs were working for North Iowa Area Community College as a teacher evaluator and at the Sheffield Care Center as an activities coordinator.
Phyllis was united in marriage to Rex Levitt on April 29, 1944, in the Lutheran parsonage, Sheffield, by Pastor Reuther. They made their home in Sheffield after Rex returned from military service.
Phyllis was a charter member of the Tri-S club. She enjoyed working in various church organizations at Zion St John, teaching Sunday school and Bible school. She was a member of the church council, president of the Ladies Aid, and volunteered for other duties as the need arose. She enjoyed playing cards, making ceramics, doing crossword puzzles, crocheting, traveling, talking to her friends on the phone and most of all, being Grandma.
Phyllis is survived by one son, David (Sue) Levitt, Sheffield; one daughter, Beverly (John) Loken, of Eden Prairie, Minn.; one brother- in-law, Mernie Kaasa, of Hanlontown; three grandchildren: Lisa (Mark) Symens, Todd (Angela) Loken and Jennifer (Joe) Niedert; and four great-grandchildren: Michael Symens, Zachary Symens, Claire Loken and Kira Niedert.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Rex; her parents; and one brother, Clinton Emhoff Jr.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, (641) 892-4241.
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Robert Allan Longwell
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LAKE MILLS - Capt. Robert Allan Longwell, 80, of Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Los Angeles, Calif., passed away Thursday (March 30, 2006) at his home in Colorado Springs.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006, at the Winnebago Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, Lake Mills, (641) 592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2006.
Allan P. Miller
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HUDSON - Allan P. Miller, 74, a resident of the Manor Care Facility in Waterloo and formerly of 110 Country View in Hudson, Iowa, died early Friday morning (March 31, 2006) at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo with family at his side.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, (April 4, 2006) at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., in Charles City, with Pastor Fred Tessmer of St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Hudson officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
The family will greet relatives from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The visitation will continue on Tuesday at the funeral home, one hour prior to Allan's service.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family in care of Allan's son, Randall A. Miller, 5120 41st Ave. S., Minneapolis, Mn., 55417.
Allan Paul Miller was born June 7, 1931, to Harry Fred and Martha Dorthea (Pfenninger) Miller in Charles City. He grew up on the family farm south of Charles City and lived his entire life in the Floyd County and Blackhawk County area. He attended school in Charles City, graduating from Charles City High School with the class of 1949. He moved to Cedar Falls in the mid-60s with his family. He worked for a trucking company in Waterloo and retired from John Deere as a factory worker in 1992.
Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in his life are his two children, Marilyn D. Williamson of Davenport and Randall A. Miller of Minneapolis, Minn.
Allan was a farmer in the Floyd County area throughout his early life, a John Deere factory worker, UAW member, and a proud member of the Democratic Party. His hobbies included being a stamp, coin and antique toy collector, home repair, traveling and camping, as well as farming with his family in Plainfield until 1964.
He was proud to be the brother of Ruth E. Miller of Beverly Hills, Calif., and to be grandfather to three granddaughters, Chrissy Solis of Davenport, Mary Walther of Davenport, and Jeanne Walther of Hawthorne, Calif.; great-grandfather of seven: three great-granddaughters and four great-grandsons.
His mother, Martha D. Miller in 2000 and his father, Harry F. Miller, in 1965, preceded Allan in death.
Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home on line at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St.,Charles City, (641) 228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/1/2006 - 4/2/2006.
Morris Milbern Miller
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CLARION - Morris Milbern Miller, 83, of Clarion, died Saturday (April 1, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services for Morris Miller will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church on Tuesday.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, Clarion, (515) 532-2233.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2006.
Rhoda Mae Naal
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MASON CITY - Rhoda Mae Naal, 80, of Mason City, died Wednesday (March 29, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Miles Grismore of Faith Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment will be at 10 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Rhoda Mae Naal Memorial Fund.
Rhoda Mae Naal was born April 16, 1925, in rural Lake Township in Cerro Gordo County, the daughter of Roy H. and Editha M. (Tibbits) Lewis. She was a graduate of Floyd High School and also received her BSN degree from Loyola University in Chicago, Ill. She also worked nine hours toward her masters degree. Rhoda worked for the Chicago Board of Education as an area health coordinator for 15 years and a staff nurse for Columbus Hospital for two years. After her retirement, she moved to Mason City in 1996. She enjoyed quilting, fishing and enjoyed photography and collecting pictures and also participating in church activities. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Rhoda is survived by her brothers, Henry W. Lewis of Charles City and Roy A. Lewis and wife, Lorna, of West Branch, Iowa; sister-in-law, Verla Lewis of Kalona, Iowa; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and many good friends and neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1952; one sister, Sylvia Green in 1986; and one brother, Richard.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Mason City, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/30/2006 - 4/2/2006.
Ivan E. Parrott
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ALGONA - Ivan E. Parrott, 94, of Algona, died Saturday (April 1, 2006) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funerals services for Ivan Parrott will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Algona, with the Rev. Dennis Secrease presiding. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery in Marshalltown.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. with an Order of the Eastern Star service to follow.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/2/2006 - 4/3/2006.
Roger D. Pedelty
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MASON CITY - Roger D. Pedelty, 71, of 1920 S. Wilson Ave. in Mason City, died Thursday (March 30, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. The visitation will continue at the funeral home, one hour prior to Roger's service on Monday afternoon.
Those wishing to extend memorials or an expression of sympathy may wish to direct them to the Roger D. Pedelty Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, stories and condolences may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Roger Dean Pedelty was born on Dec. 3, 1934, in Mason City to Harold Dean and Henrietta Marion (Nelson) Pedelty. He was the first born of five children and was proud to be raised as a "farm boy" in the Clear Lake area.
During his youth, Roger was active in his local 4-H Club and was known to have shown several grand champion steers. Roger attended schools in Clear Lake and graduated from high school among the class of 1953.
On New Year's Eve in 1956, Roger met his future wife, Mary Loetta Nestvedt, at the "Barn Dance" in Mason City. The couple was united in marriage on Aug. 10, 1956, in Pipestone, Minn. Roger and Mary became the busy parents of seven children. Together, they enjoyed dining out, spending time with their children and grandchildren and playing games of chance at various casinos. In August, Roger and Mary would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Roger was a giving man and a good provider for his family. He was an over-the-road truck driver all his adult life for various trucking clients. Perched high in his tractor seat, Roger had the opportunity to view the United States, traveling to 49 of the 50 states (all but Hawaii) and into Canada and Mexico.
Some of Roger's leisure activities and interests included collecting wolf statues and memorabilia, cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Green Bay Packers, listening to sports and radio shows, debating controversial and interesting issues, teasing his grandchildren and naming each of them a special pet name, fishing and grilling. He staked claim on his homemade stuffing and grilled cabbage recipes. Mary claims that Roger had a habit of rescuing and bringing home stray pets.
Roger will be missed dearly by his family and friends who have shared in his life.
He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Pedelty, of Mason City; his children, Dale and LaVonne Pedelty, Marty and Carolyn Pedelty, Kirk and Melanie Pedelty, Jodi and Jon Johnson, Liz and David Klesel, Pam and Kerry Theilen and Rich and Kristy Pedelty, all of Mason City; his siblings, Mary Baker of Waukee, Ray and Lois Pedelty of Ankeny, and Sid and Denise Pedelty of Rochester, Minn.; his brother-in-law and sister-in law, Daryl and Bonnie Nestvedt of Des Moines; and a special cousin, Walt Pedelty,of Cassville, Mo. Cherishing their grandfather's memory are his 17 grandchildren, Amy, Tom, Marty, Katie, Sarah, Laura, Jesse, Jade, Melissa, Shannon, Chris, Corey, Gunner, Brandon, Samantha, Breanna and Skyler; and seven great-grandchildren, Zack, Tyler, Justus, Chase, Cody, Tristan and Noah; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceding Roger in death are his parents, Harold and Henrietta Pedelty; his grandson, Dan Jensen; his sister, Valetia "Joan" Thompson; his sisters-in-law, Wanita Paulsen and Norma Hill; and a special nephew, Ron Hill.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/1/2006 - 4/2/2006.
Kenneth Schlawin
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GARNER - Services for Kenneth Schlawin, 93, of Garner, who died Thursday, (March 30, 2006) at the Elkader Care Center in Elkader will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at Zion Evangelical Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Tim Diehl as officiant. Burial will be in Concord Township in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner.
Kenneth Louis Schlawin, the son of Reinhold and Esther (Greiman) Schlawin, was born Sept. 1, 1912, on a farm near Klemme. He attended the rural schools of Hancock County and then worked for various farmers in the Klemme area. In 1937, he began working as an Allis Chalmers mechanic and salesman for Garner Motor Sales Co., retiring July 14, 1978.
On Oct. 4, 1939, he married Syble Bernice Webner at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner. They lived in Garner all of their married life. Due to ill health, Kenny moved to the Elkader Care Center to be near his son and daughter.
Ken enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes, hunting and fishing. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Reformed Church in Garner.
Survivors include his son, Robert Schlawin (Carrie) of Alexandria, Va., and their son, Robert Schlawin Jr., (Catherine) of Herndon, Va., and their two sons, Eric and Jack; a daughter, Judy Wellendorf of Elkader and her three children, Scott Wellendorf (Laura) of Cedar Falls and their two children, Alaina and Mason, MMC Steven Wellendorf (Madonna) of Yorktown, Va., and their children, Brandon and Allison, and Timothy Wellendorf (Heather) of Onalaska, Wis., and their two sons, Riley and Isaac; Jerry Schlawin (Kath-ryn) of Elkport and their two children, Carol Johnson (Greg) of Elgin and their children, Jarrett and Kenneth, Gary Schlawin (Eileen) of Elgin and their children, Dustin Pensel, Hunter and Carter; a daughter-in-law, Delawn Schlawin of Garner and her children, Kaitlin and Max; sisters-in-law, Nadine Schlawin of Forest City, Etta Lou Bier of Garner, Amy Webner of Mason City and Doris Palmer (Willard) of Holland.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Syble, on May 26, 1995; his son, Ronald, April 5, 2002; his parents; and three brothers, Wayne, Glenn and Virgil.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2820.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/31/2006 - 4/2/2006.
Marie Torkelson
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MASON CITY - Marie Torkelson, 81 of 4 Third Street N.W. passed away Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services for Marie will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue with the Rev. Steve Palo of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home on today. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of North Iowa.
Marie was born Aug. 9, 1924 to John and Anna (Dussler) Blaine. On Oct. 13, 1946 Marie was united in marriage to Melferd L. Torkelson at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Mason City. She worked at the Decker/Armour Meat Packing Plant and HyVee East.
Marie is survived by her daughter, Sharon Sapp and husband, Don, her son, Mel Torkelson and wife, Donna, all of Mason City; four grandchildren, Jan Caruthers and husband, Keri, Jane Fahrenkrug and husband, Mark, Lani Carson and husband, Lance, and Ryan Torkelson and wife, April; eight great-grandchildren: Briggs Caruthers, Benjamin and Page Fahrenkrug, Lindsay and Landan Carson, Tyler, Treyton and Trevor Torkelson; two sisters, Dorothy Climer of Mason City and Margaret Stordahl of Madelia, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melferd; one great granddaughter, Jayden Caruthers and a sister, Virginia (Stanley) Bolding.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/1/2006 - 4/3/2006.
Dallas Wagoner
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IOWA FALLS - Dallas Wagoner, 75, of Iowa Falls, passed away Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Franklin County General Hospital.
Funeral services for Dallas Wagoner will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
Linn's Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls, (641) 648-2560.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2006.
Posted on 4/3/06 by Marie Thompson
PUBLISHED Monday, April 3, 2006
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Robert ‘Bob’ J. Kloster
CHARLES CITY— Robert “Bob” J. Kloster, 54, of 2184 Old Highway Road in Charles City, died Friday evening (March 31, 2006) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City with the Rev. Carl Ries presiding. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in Charles City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. led by Sister Jennifer Rausch. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Robert’s services Wednesday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family, in care of Neta Rae White, 2184 Old Highway Rd., Charles City, IA 50616.
Robert Joseph Kloster was born on March 20, 1952, to Raymond Francis and Bernice Rosemary (Franzen) Kloster in New Hampton, Iowa. He attended and graduated from the Charles City High School, in the Class of 1972.
“Bob,” as he was affectionately known by family and friends had lived most all of his life in Charles City.
Bob was employed as the maintenance manager for McDonald’s in Charles City, having been with the company for 24 years. His duties included maintenance supervision over eight stores in the area. Bob was known as “Mr. Fix-It” and an extremely hard worker.
He was the kind of person who would do anything for anyone. He had a passion and love for animals, especially horses, cats and dogs. Bob will be remembered as a great practical joker.
Some of Bob’s interest and leisure activities included camping and driving around on his golf cart, passing the time with his dog, “Otis,” fishing, traveling and seeing the countryside.
He also enjoyed NASCAR, “Alf” and wrestling. He will be best remembered as someone who was loving, caring, solid as a rock, being family oriented and a very special brother.
Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Bob’s life are Neta Rae White of 20 years of Charles City; his siblings, Patsy (Charles) Hoffman of Charles City, James (Nicoletta) Kloster of New Hampton, Mary Jane (Wesley) Justus of Postville, Judy Kloster of Fond Du Lac, Wis., Clare (Leon) Grover of Alta Vista, Gary (Rae Sue) Kloster of Charles City, Debra (James) Mettner of New Hampton, Madonna Kloster of Charles City and Michael Kloster of Charles City; he is also survived by his aunts, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond F. Kloster on November 26, 1995, Bernice Rosemary Kloster on November 25, 2003 and his son, Shad Kloster in 1983.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Janet L. Knoner
LEDYARD — Janet L. Knoner of Ledyard, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Saturday (April 1, 2006) at the age of 65 years and 11 days.
She was surrounded by her husband of 43 years, Keith; her step-mother, LaDonna Johnson; and three sons, Kevin, Kent, and Kurt and his wife, Jodi.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ledyard with the Rev. Doug Van Der Pol officiating. Burial will be in Highland Home Cemetery, Ledyard.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church, Ledyard, and will continue on Tuesday until time of service.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft is in charge of arrangements.
Janet Louise Johnson was born on March 21, 1941, to Glen and Sophie (Twedt) Johnson at Ledyard, Iowa. She grew up and lived north of Ledyard, graduating from Ledyard High School in 1958. She worked at Carpenter and Son in Ledyard, then moved to Fairmont, Minn., and worked at Production Credit until her marriage. Janet married Keith Knoner on December 21, 1962 at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church, Ledyard. Three sons were born to this union: Kevin, Kent and Kurt.
After raising her children to school age, she began working at North Kossuth School, starting as secretary in Ledyard, then moving to Swea City, becoming the superintendent’s secretary and school board secretary. She worked at this job full-time for 28 years until November of 2005, at which time she underwent surgery.
She received several series of chemotherapy, continuing to have more surgeries. After that time, she worked when she felt up to it with her retirement set for March 31, 2006.
Janet was a faithful lifelong member of Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church, being baptized, confirmed and married at this church. She belonged to church circle and guilds for many years, she loved to sing solos and duets, and was a member of the Song Spinners.
Janet loved her family. She loved to cook, to take care of her flowers, garden and canning everything she could. Janet put up a very courageous battle fighting cancer for 10 years. She touched many lives.
Left to mourn are her husband, Keith, of Ledyard; sons, Kevin of Ledyard, Kent of Lone Rock, and Kurt and his wife, Jodi, of Algona; her step-mother, LaDonna Johnson of Blue Earth, Minn.; her grandchildren, Chris and his wife, Jacky, of Des Moines, Megan and Zach of Algona; and her great-grandson, Brendan of Des Moines. Also surviving is one nephew, Kory Kaiser of Anchorage, Alaska; four nieces, Kristin Kaiser of Minneapolis, Kim Jahnke of Ledyard, Kelly Brown of Fort Dodge, and Kari McKinney of Des Moines; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Janet was preceded in death by her mother and father; two sisters, Janelle Christeson and Judy Kaiser.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, (515) 882-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Marie Torkelson
MASON CITY — Marie Torkelson, 81 of 4 Third Street N.W. passed away Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services for Marie will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue with the Rev. Steve Palo of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home on today. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of North Iowa.
Marie was born Aug. 9, 1924 to John and Anna (Dussler) Blaine. On Oct. 13, 1946 Marie was united in marriage to Melferd L. Torkelson at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Mason City. She worked at the Decker/Armour Meat Packing Plant and HyVee East.
Marie is survived by her daughter, Sharon Sapp and husband, Don, her son, Mel Torkelson and wife, Donna, all of Mason City; four grandchildren, Jan Caruthers and husband, Keri, Jane Fahrenkrug and husband, Mark, Lani Carson and husband, Lance, and Ryan Torkelson and wife, April; eight great-grandchildren: Briggs Caruthers, Benjamin and Page Fahrenkrug, Lindsay and Landan Carson, Tyler, Treyton and Trevor Torkelson; two sisters, Dorothy Climer of Mason City and Margaret Stordahl of Madelia, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melferd; one great granddaughter, Jayden Caruthers and a sister, Virginia (Stanley) Bolding.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 423-0924.
James L. Moor
HAMPTON — James L. Moor, 90, of Hampton died Saturday (April 1, 2006) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.
Funeral services for James Moor will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
James L. Moor was born on July 21, 1915, in Grafton to John and Neva (Cady) Moor. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School.
He was united in marriage to Shirley Runger on Dec. 31, 1955. James worked for the Clear Lake Bakery and attended the Lutheran and Methodist churches. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren.
James is survived by his daughters: Shela and husband, Jim Harding, of Hampton, Linda and husband, Troy Fraser of Swaledale, Dona Sticha of Mason City; sons: Michael True and fiancee, Candi Hansen, of Mason City, Paul and wife, Barb Moor, of Hampton, Jack and wife, Audrey Moor, of Clear Lake; 23 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother, and one granddaughter.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, (641) 456-3232.
Ivan E. Parrott
ALGONA — Ivan E. Parrott, 94, of Algona, died Saturday (April 1, 2006) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funerals services for Ivan Parrott will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Algona, with the Rev. Dennis Secrease presiding. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery in Marshalltown.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. with an Order of the Eastern Star service to follow.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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John A. ‘Jack’ Carlson
DES MOINES — John Arthur “Jack” Carlson, 77, formerly of Mason City, passed away on Sunday (April 2, 2006) at his home in Des Moines, from a heart attack. Cremation rites have been accorded.
A memorial service to honor Jack’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Central Presbyterian Church, located at 3829 Grand Ave. in Des Moines, of which he was a member. Private committal services will take place at a later date.
Jack was born on March 9, 1929, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Arthur Rudolph and Weltha Ann (Norris) Carlson. He had lived in Ottumwa for 18 years, before moving to Mason City in 1947. Jack was a graduate of Stockton College. He served in the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean War.
Jack married Alice O’Brien and they made their home in Mason City, where he had been very active. He had formerly owned and operated Curries Ace Hardware in Mason City for 37 years, until he retired.
In 1991, Jack and Alice moved to Des Moines, where they have resided since. He was a member of the Urbandale American Legion Post 663.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Alice V. Carlson, of Des Moines; son, Robert A. Carlson, of Des Moines; son, Steven J. Carlson and his wife, Rosanne, and their two sons, Christopher and Patrick all of Tempe, Ariz.; daughter, Connie Adams and her husband, Doug, and their two daughters, Allie and Moe, all of Urbandale; three sisters-in-law, Viola O’Brien and Catherine Fuller, both of Mason City and Ellen McGriff of Newton; and many nieces and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at the Iles Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel, located at 6337 Hickman Road in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Presbyterian Church of Des Moines.
Laverne ‘Heine’ Elmer Heineman
CRYSTAL LAKE — Laverne “Heine” Elmer Heineman, 72, of Appleton, Wis., formerly of the Crystal Lake and Britt areas, died Friday (March 31, 2007) at Angelus Retirement Center, in Appleton, Wis.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006, at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake. Burial will take place in Crystal Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday at the church and continue until the time of the funeral service.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt is in charge of arrangements.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.
Bert Coeling
KANAWHA — Bert Coeling, 86, of Kanawha, died Monday (April 3, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006, at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church in Kanawha with Pastor Steve Schulz officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 762-3211.
Doris E. Werner
MASON CITY — Doris E. Werner, 73, of 302 Second St. N.E. in Mason City, died Monday (April 3, 2006) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. According to Doris’s wishes, her body was cremated, and there will be no services.
Memorials may be directed to the family of Doris E. Werner, 2012 S Wilson Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.
Doris E. Werner was born on Dec. 20, 1932, in rural Wabasso, Minn.; the daughter of Edward and Beatrice (Benson) Lange. She attended and graduated from schools in Minnesota. She farmed outside of Wabasso for many years until moving to Thompson, Iowa. She lived briefly in Thompson and later moved to Mason City.
Doris is survived by her son, David Werner and his wife, Dawn, of Mason City; two grandsons, Jason and Steven Werner, of Mason City; and two uncles, Rueben Lange and his wife, Betty, of Redwood Falls, Minn.; and Art Lange, of South Dakota.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jim Lange.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. is in charge of arrangements.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Gertrude Urich
POCAHONTAS —Gertrude Urich, 104, formerly of Garner, died Sunday (April 2, 2006) at the nursing home in Pocahontas.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at the Resurrection Catholic Church in Pocahontas. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Johns Cemetery in Duncan.
Powers Funeral Home in Pocahontas is in charge of arrangements.
Powers Funeral Home, (712) 335-3334.
Troy Scott Dahl
MASON CITY — Troy Scott Dahl, 43, of Krysilis in Forest City, died Monday (April 3, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at the Bride Colonial Chapel in Manly, with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery at Manly.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the Bride Colonial Chapel in Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Esther Mae Carolus
CLARION — Esther Mae Carolus, 86, of Clarion, died Sunday (April 2, 2006) at the USA Heath Care in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Clarion, with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home in Clarion and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Neva Louise Sherman Brinkman
ALLISON — Neva Louise Wiegmann Sherman Brinkman, 79, of Allison, died Saturday (April 1, 2006) at the Allison Care Center in Allison.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with the Rev. Jeffrey Blank and the Rev. Ruth Ann Shriver and Sean Bunger officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Charles E. Ostwald
ALGONA — Charles E. Ostwald, 71, of Algona, died Sunday (April 2, 2006) at the Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Steve Turner and the Rev. Jon Dunbar officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
Bertha C. Monsen
FOREST CITY — Bertha C. Monsen, 94, of Forest City, died Monday (April 3, 2006) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Elsie C. Osmundson
FOREST CITY — Elsie C. Osmundson, 96, of Forest City, died Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City.
Graveside committal service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2006, at the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
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Gerald ‘Jerry ’ Dean Allen
MASON CITY — Gerald “Jerry” Dean Allen, 78, of Cornville, Ariz., former sheriff of Cerro Gordo County for 27 years, died Friday (March 31, 2006) at the Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, Ariz.
A memorial service celebrating Jerry Allen’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
His family requests that memorial contributions be made in his name to the American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org, click Donate/Memorial or call (800) 242-8721) and/or to the National Audubon Society (www.audubon.org, click Give Now/Living Tributes or call (212) 979-3085.
Gerald Dean Allen was born in Rockwell, Iowa, on Aug. 20, 1927, and graduated from Mason City High School in 1944 and Mason City Junior College in 1946. He went to work as a clerk in the Cerro Gordo County sheriff’s office at the age of 19 and was appointed a deputy in January 1947. At the age of 27, Allen ran for sheriff and was elected in November 1954. One of the youngest sheriffs in the country at the time, Allen held the office until 1981 when he resigned to become director of the Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Enforcement division. He retired from the DOT in 1987 and continued to live in Urbandale until moving to southern Oregon in 2002. Allen had recently moved to the Sedona area in Northern Arizona, a place he and his wife, Jeanne have enjoyed visiting nearly every winter for the past 14 years.
Allen served in the United States Coast Guard in World War II and the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, a member of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council, an Iowa representative of the National Sheriff’s Association and a past president of the Sheriff’s and Deputy’s Association.
Allen was a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church and this year celebrated his 50th year as a Scottish Rite Mason.
Of his long career as a sheriff, Allen said in a 1976 Globe Gazette article, “Everything I’ve done will have to stand on its own. I’d rather look at it as a career in law enforcement rather than in politics.” In his 27 years as sheriff, Allen was respected for his honesty, integrity and fairness. A reluctant politician, Allen never accepted political contributions and he ran unopposed for a major portion of his career in office.
Allen continued to work in public service after his retirement as an active member of Crime Stoppers in the Des Moines area and as a volunteer at Iowa Public Television. A Ham radio and photography enthusiast since his youth, Allen continued his love of electronics and gadgets and in his later life became an avid computer user, through which he communicated with friends and family and always kept up on the latest news in Mason City.
Among his creative outlets were stained glass, carving Sedona sandstone and playing the piano. Allen enjoyed hiking, bird watching and traveling. He was known and appreciated for his love of conversation and his keen interest in people and events of the day.
Gerald Dean Allen was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Allen; mother, Lorna Allen; and brother, Edward Allen.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Jeanne Allen, of Cornville, Ariz.; daughter, Jennifer Allen Newton, of Ashland, Ore.; stepmother, Valera Allen, of Mason City, Iowa; brother, Meredith (Russ) Allen, of Duluth, Minn.; sister June Pringnitz, of Urbandale, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
Condolences and cards may be sent to: Mary Jean Allen, 4905 E. Night Hawk Drive, Cornville, AZ 86325.
Laverne ‘Heine’ Elmer Heineman
CRYSTAL LAKE —Laverne “Heine” Elmer Heineman, 72, of Appleton, Wis., formerly of the Crystal Lake and Britt areas, passed away peacefully on Friday (March 31, 2006) at Angelus Retirement Center in Appleton, Wis.
Laverne’s visitation will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2006. His funeral will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Snitzer officiating. Interment will be at the Crystal Lake Cemetery. Military graveside services will be provided by Crystal Lake American Legion Post No. 209.
Laverne was born in Bremer County on Jan. 6, 1934, the son of Elmer Martin Heinemann and Lucinda Thoms. He attended Oran High School until he graduated in 1951.
On Dec. 5, 1951, he enlisted in the Navy. For the next three years, he was stationed in Norman, Okla. After his term, in 1955, he returned to Iowa and started working for the Arlington, Iowa, co-op. In September 1958, he began building grain elevators.
In October 1958, Heine moved to Fayette, Iowa, where he purchased and operated the Heineman Texaco Service Station.
On Aug. 14, 1960, he married Myrna Jean Scheffler from Dixon, Ill. She was a fourth-grade teacher in Fayette, Iowa.
In 1972, Heine moved to Crystal Lake, Iowa, where he and his wife raised their family that included his brother, Keith. He started his employment with Winnebago Industries, from which he retired in 1995.
Heine adored gardening, fishing, sports, animals and playing cards. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved his three children, his brother, eight grandchildren and extended family.
Heine is survived by his son, Lanny (Sandy) Heineman, of Clinton, Utah; two daughters, Janet (Kent Berger) Heineman-Berger, of Appleton, Wis., and Heidi Heineman, of Studio City, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Cody Heineman, Tyler Heineman, Morgan Heineman, Madison Heineman, Kennedy Berger, Carson Berger, Kylie Berger, and Benjamin Laverne Heineman; his brother, Keith (Sue) Heinemann, of Sachse, Texas. His wife’s family, nieces, nephews, and other relatives further survive him.
Heine is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Myrna; his sisters, LaDonna, Doris and Verla; and his brother-in-law, Dick Welsh.
Heine’s family would like to thank the staff at the Angelus Retirement Home and the AseraCare Hospice Staff.
We will truly miss our self-proclaimed King of Hearts champion.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, is in charge of arrangements.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.
Evelyn J. Zach
MASON CITY — Evelyn J. Zach, 85, of Mason City, died Friday (March 24, 2006) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E. with the Rev. Wendy Abrahamson officiating. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Vera Litterer
CHARLES CITY — Vera Litterer, 91, of Charles City, died Tuesday (April 4, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services for Vera Litterer will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor David Werges officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Greene.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Vera Marie Koester Litterer was born Sept. 17, 1914, in Butler County, the daughter of Herman and Caroline (Voigts) Koester. She graduated from the Clarksville High School in 1933 and attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Vera taught country school in Butler County for four years.
On Nov. 12, 1939, she was united in marriage to Leonard Litterer at Clarksville. They farmed all of their lives. Vera was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and Christian Ones. She was also a member of the Neighborhood Club. Her interests included flower and vegetable gardening, quilting and watching the Hawkeyes and Minnesota Twins. Vera always took an interest in her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Living family members include six children, Myrna (Skip) Ward and Stanley (Lois) Litterer, both of Charles City, Gary (Sally) Litterer of Garner, Ron Litterer of Mason City, Dale (Judy) Litterer of Newton, N.C., and Shari (Dale) Proctor of Manson; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a brother, Lawrence (Lois) Koester, of Allison; a sister, Laura Scheidecker, of Clarksville; a sister-in-law, Mabel Litterer, of Greene; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on Oct. 16, 1996; an infant son, Herman Litterer; and a brother, Harold Koester.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
Dr. Myron ‘Ike’ Zeigler
SPIRIT LAKE — Dr. Myron “Ike” Zeigler, 79, of Spirit Lake, passed away Friday (March 31, 2006) in Mankato, Minn.
He was born Dec. 16, 1926, in Mason City, Iowa, to Elmer and Minnie (Anderson) Zeigler. Ike was united in marriage to Karleton Voigt on Sept. 7, 1952, in Estherville.
Ike graduated from Mason City High School in 1944, before serving his country in the United States Navy. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa Dental School and practiced dentistry in Sibley and Spirit Lake before retiring in 1989. Ike was a member of the Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Club, Iowa Lakes Protective Association, the American Academy of Dentistry, and the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners. He enjoyed spending his spare time boating, golfing, sailing and swimming.
Ike is survived by his wife, Karleton Zeigler, of Spirit Lake; a daughter, Kim Stroud, and her husband, Steve, of Clive, Iowa; a son, Scott Zeigler, and his wife, Melanie, of Mankato, Minn.; two sisters, Mary Douglass of Hampton and Beverly McClung of Burnsville, Minn.; a brother, Dr. Paul Zeigler, of San Diego, Calif., and four grandchildren, Kenzie and Scott Stroud and Stad and Hayden Zeigler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Margaret Cooper.
A memorial service was held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 3, at Grace Lutheran Church, Spirit Lake. There was one hour of visitation prior to the service.
The Schuchert Funeral Home, Spirit Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Bert Coeling
KANAWHA — Bert Coeling, 86, of Kanawha, passed away exactly at noon on Monday (April 3, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. His two daughters and sons-in-law were by his side as one of his favorite songs, “In the Sweet Bye and Bye,” played in the background.
Bert was born Bartel Coelingh in Hoogeveen, Drenthe province, the Netherlands, on Dec. 1, 1919, the fourth of five children born to Wessel and Aaltje (Bennema) Coelingh. He grew up in Hoogeveen and served as a member of the Dutch Army when his country was overrun by Nazis in World War II. Bert and his brother, Gerrit, were forced into hiding and they served in the Dutch underground resistance throughout the war. Gerrit was killed by the Nazis as they retreated during the final days of the war, and the desire for change led to Bert’s immigration to the United States in December 1946.
Bert lived in St. Louis, Mo., and later in Hollandale, Minn., where he met his future wife, Martha Marie DeBoer. They both moved and worked in Grand Rapids, Mich., before they were married in Hollandale on July 20, 1950, by the Rev. Anthony Koning. They then returned to Grand Rapids, where their two daughters, Phyllis and Marilyn, were born. In 1953, they moved to Renwick, Iowa, with their family to help John and Viola Eekhoff with their farm work. Bert and Martha later moved to a farm east of Kanawha and farmed there until Bert’s retirement in 1980, when the couple moved into Kanawha. Bert and Martha had been married 52 years when Martha passed away on May 14, 2003.
Bert was a lifetime member of the Christian Reformed Church, both in the Netherlands and the U.S. He served as a member of the consistory for several years in the Kanawha church and was a strong example of his faith. He demonstrated his Dutch heritage through his love for tulips, and the tulip display he helped organize in the shape of a cross is currently growing in Kanawha.
Bert is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Jeff Hagen, and Marilyn and Roger Peters, all of Woodbury, Minn.; five grandchildren, Derek, Vanessa and Kyle Hagen, Meleah and husband, Troy Miller, and Daniel Peters. He is also survived by many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews in the U.S., the Netherlands, Brazil, and Canada. Two special sisters-in-law in Kanawha, Evelyn Christians and Viola Eekhoff, helped look out for Bert after Martha passed away.
Bert was preceded in death by his wife, Martha, in 2003; mother, Aaltje, in 1951; father, Wessel, in 1953; and siblings, Gerrit in 1945, Albert and Aaltje in 1997, and Antiena in 1998; as well as several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church, with Pastor Steve Schulz officiating. Interment will follow at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 762-3211.
Elmer Krauss
CORWITH — Elmer Krauss, 94, of Corwith, died Tuesday (April 4, 2006) at Hancock County Hospital in Britt.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Corwith.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 583-2469.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Troy Scott Dahl
MASON CITY — Troy Scott Dahl, 43, of Krysilis in Forest City, died Monday (April 3, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. today at the Bride Colonial Chapel 110 Spring St. in Manly, with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating. Interment will be in the Manly Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services today at the Bride Colonial Chapel.
Troy Scott Dahl was born on Jan. 19, 1963, in Mason City to Allan and Betty Dahl. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith. Troy was loved and cherished during his life by his family and friends and was well cared for at Krysilis of Forest City. The family wishes to thank all of the staff and friends at Krysilis, which was Troy’s home for more than 20 years.
Troy enjoyed music, wind chimes and going to the races where he could hear all of the loud noises. Troy was also an active competitor in Special Olympics.
Survivors include Troy’s parents, Allan Dahl of Manly and Betty Dahl of Manly; sisters, Tara (Matt) Brick of Mason City and Tricia (Daniel) Neumann of New Richland, Minn.; brothers, Mark (Jodie) of Clear Lake, and Brian (Julie) of Sheffield; paternal grandmother, Edna Dahl, of Manly. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Brett, Scott, Tyler, Amanda, Brittany, Alearah, Arionna, Travis and Rylei; and his aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Philip Dahl; maternal grandparents, Wallace and Laura Jean Rose; aunt, Phyllis Mix; and cousins, Larry and Randy Mix.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com
Mildred Maureen Gillen
MASON CITY — Mildred Maureen Gillen, 86, of 19 Stony Way, died Tuesday (April 4, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
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
Wilhelmine ‘Minnie’ Willert
OSAGE —Wilhelmine “Minnie” Willert, 98, of Osage, died Tuesday (April 4, 2006) 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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