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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.
Mildred Irene Paton
MASON CITY — Mildred Irene Paton, 89, of Mason City, formerly of Hampton, died Saturday (April 15, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, East Campus in Mason City.
Funeral services for Mildred Paton will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton with the Rev. Jerry Miller and Pastor Jim Stiles officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Mildred was born on Aug. 25, 1916, on a farm near Webster City to Orva and Pearl (Messersmith) Hoshaw. She was married to Archibald Paton on Jan. 1, 1937, in Webster City.
Mildred worked in the meat department of Jenning Supermarket, B&W Grocery Store, and was a homemaker. She attended the Hampton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Marsha (Don) Kibsgaard, of Mason City; her son, Bob (Charlotte) Paton, San Antonio, Texas; sister, Naomi (Jack) Jones, of San Francisco, Calif.; brother-in-law, Les Pliner, Fort Dodge; grandson, Randy (Darla) Kibsgaard, of Clear Lake; granddaughters, Connie (Heath) Thompson, New Hope, Minn., Bobette (Jimmy) Rush of Portland, Texas, Melissa (Joey) Perez of San Antonio, Texas; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1996; brother, Bernard Hoshaw; sister, Evelyn Pliner; great-grandson, Casey Thompson.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, (641) 456-3232.
Donald R. Swedberg
RUDD — Donald R. Swedberg, 66, of 1750 150th St., Rudd, passed away Thursday (April 13, 2006) at Methodist Hospital, in Rochester, Minn., after a struggle with lymphoma.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006, at the United Methodist Church in Rudd, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Following the memorial services, friends are invited to join the family in the church’s fellowship hall for lunch and a time to share memories.
Memorials may be directed to the Donald R. Swedberg Memorial Fund.
Don was born on Feb. 6, 1940, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Lyle and Gladys (Allen) Swedberg. He moved to Rudd with his parents in 1943.
He was united in marriage to Marjorie Schriever on April 1, 1962. They had two daughters, Pam and Jan.
Don and Marge farmed outside of Rudd. Don also worked for 37 years at Omnitel Communications in Nora Springs, where he retired in August 2005.
Donnie enjoyed his four grandchildren and the special times they shared together. He enjoyed traveling to car and truck shows throughout the U.S. Donnie loved restoring old vehicles. He was a member of the Henry Hauler’s F-100 pickup club in Mason City. Donnie will miss his “coffee talk” with many friends. He is also a member of the Rudd United Methodist Church.
Don is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of Rudd; two daughters and their children, Pam Engels and children, Kendra and Kiersten Engels, Longmont, Colo., and Jan (Lloyd) Trask and children, Trent and Chelsie Trask, Rockford; brother, Deryl (Pat) Swedberg; six close brothers-in-law and their families; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Gladys Swedberg.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel (641) 749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com
Helen J. Green
OSAGE — Helen J. Green, 68, of Osage, passed away Tuesday evening (April 11, 2006) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center following a brave battle with cancer.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Father John Moser officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
There will be a memorial visitation at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 17, at the Sacred Heart Church Hall with a rosary recitation at 7 p.m. followed by a Scripture service and a time for sharing.
Helen is survived by four daughters, Marsha (Mike) Stricker of Orchard, Mary Jo (Steve) Ruehlow of Osage, Marlys (Jim) Wells of Boone, and Jackie McManus of Urbandale; and one son, Jim Green, of Philadelphia, Pa. Also surviving are five brothers, Bernard (Dorothy) Walter, William (Carolyn) Walter, Jerome (Mary) Walter, Doug (Sue) Walter and Dan (Kathy) Walter, two sisters, Pat Walter and Mary Jane (Richard) Diggins; mother-in-law, Marge Green; her 10 dear grandchildren, Jerad, Shannon, Amber, Ashlyn, Alex, Chloe, Sam, Alyssa, Derek and Marshal; and her one new great-grandchild, Austin.
Helen was born Wednesday, June 16, 1937, in Austin, Minn., to Russell and Rose Walter. She graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1955. She married Marshal Green on April 4, 1959, in Austin, Minn. He passed away in 2004. Helen worked for many years and retired from Home Trust Bank in Osage.
She enjoyed cooking for her children and grandchildren; and working in her yard and decorating for the holidays. She was active in Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society and Sacred Heart Church.
Please leave a message, memory, or tribute to Helen’s family on our Web page, www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.
Memorials have been established for Hospice of North Iowa and the American Cancer Society. The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is assisting with the arrangements, (319) 393-8000.
Maurice L. Bilsborough
TITONKA — Maurice L. Bilsborough, 95, of Titonka, died Friday (April 14, 2006) at his home near Titonka.
Funeral services for Maurice Bilsborough will be 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Titonka, with Pastor Robin L. Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 928-2735.
wwwoakcrestfuneralservices.com
Ruby Hopkes
TITONKA — Ruby V. Heifner Hopkes, 77, of rural Titonka, died Saturday (April 15, 2006) at her residence.
A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dennis Redeker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka, and will continue Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf, Titonka, (515) 928-2735.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Nellie Dvorak Gerber
CHARLES CITY — Nellie Dvorak Gerber, 98, of Charles City, died Saturday (April 15, 2006) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
A funeral Mass for Nellie Gerber will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
Friends may call the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday where the rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and a vigil scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the Mass.
Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, (641) 228-5858.
Mark James Brigger
GALT — Mark James Brigger, 53, of Galt, passed away Saturday (April 15, 2006) at his home in Galt.
Memorial services for Mark Brigger will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the First Lutheran Church in Clarion with Pastor Gary Boen and Pastor Stan Watne officiating. Inurnment will be in the Galt Cemetery.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the First Lutheran Church.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Catherine Dunfee
CORWITH — Catherine Dunfee, 84, of Corwith, died Saturday (April 15, 2006) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Corwith, (515) 583-2469.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Oliver ‘Tim’ Kisner
OSAGE — Oliver “Tim” Kisner, 77, of Osage, died Saturday (April 15, 2006) at his home.
Memorial services are pending at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, (641) 732-3706.
Lucille Carroll
IONIA — Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Lucille Carroll, 75, of Ionia, who died Saturday (April 15, 2006) at her home.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-5858.
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Leo Schroeder
SHEFFIELD — Leo Schroeder, 87, died Thursday (April 13, 2006) at Sheffield Care Center.
Funeral services for Leo Schroeder will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield with the Rev. Kent A. Mechler presiding. Interment with full military honors by Harlow Ray Massee Post No. 277 will be in Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. today at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Leo Otto Schroeder was born on Sept. 5, 1918, at Rockwell, Iowa, a son of Carl G. and Helene (Hots) Schroeder. He attended rural schools near Sheffield and was married to Nelsine (Jensen) Schroeder on Jan. 11, 1947, at Marysville, Mo., with George Schroeder and Rose (DeVries) Springer of Thornton attending.
Leo served in the U.S. Army for four years during World War II.
He returned to Sheffield and began employment as a mechanic at the Ford garage for a period of 20 years, then worked at Sheahan Chevrolet for two years before purchasing the DX station. Leo and Nelsine operated the station for 18 years, retiring in 1983.
On June 6, 1997, Leo received the Liberty Medal for the Normandy Invasion and a certificate from Deputy Consul General Stephane Catta and Consul General DeFrance, along with many veterans at North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium.
Leo has been a lifelong Lutheran and a member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church, an active member of the Sheffield Community Club for 25 years, a member of the Sheffield Fire Department for over 50 years, a member of the American Legion for over 50 years and was a member of the color guard.
Leo was interested in building the Veteran Honor Roll Board that is displayed each Memorial Day.
He also assisted the Lion’s Club in building the Crow’s Nest at the Sheffield-Chapin football field. His hobbies include woodcrafting and yard work
Leo and Nelsine celebrated 59 blessed years of married life on Jan. 11 of this year.
Leo is survived by his wife, Nelsine; his children: Roger (Alice) Schroeder, Marshalltown and Annette Hegarty, Sheffield; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brothers: Walter Schroeder, Thornton, Gerald Schroeder, Redlands, Calif.; sister, Gretchen Amsbaugh, Cambridge, Iowa.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Carl, George and Hans; four sisters: Ida, Anna, Lena and Luella.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, (641) 892-4241.
Lucille Carroll
IONIA — Lucille Carroll, 75, of Ionia, died Friday (April 15, 2006) at her residence.
Funeral services for Lucille Carroll will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City.
Pastor Dennis Niezwaag, of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
Alberta Moore
HAMPTON — Alberta Moore, 91, of Hampton, died Sunday (April 16, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.
Funeral services are pending at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, (641) 456-3232.
Evelyn J. Zach
MASON CITY — Evelyn J. Zach, 85, of Mason City, died Friday (March 24, 2006) at the Good Shepherd Health Center. According to Evelyn’s wishes, her body was cremated.
A memorial service to honor Evelyn’s life will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday 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. Memorials may be given to St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Evelyn was born on Oct. 23, 1920, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of William and Hazel (Teal) Jones. She attended school in Oskaloosa and graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1939.
On April 16, 1943, Evelyn was united in marriage to Guy F. Zach, Jr., in Tucson, Ariz. where Guy was stationed with the Army Air Corps. After the war, they returned to Oskaloosa then moved to Mason City in 1949 where they both worked at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Evelyn loved being out in nature, bird watching, and mowing her yard. She enjoyed playing bridge with her friends, and spending time with her sisters and other relatives.
Evelyn is survived by her son, James Zach and wife, Cynthia, of Mason City; grandson, Evan Zach of Mason City; sisters, Eilene Suiter of New Sharon, Iowa, Johnnita Jones of Oskaloosa, Shirley Wells and husband Vernie of Oskaloosa; sister-in-law, Grace Zach of Fort Collins, Colo.; many nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Guy; two brothers, William and Robert Jones and her parents.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, (641) 423-0924.
Oliver ‘Tim’ Kisner
OSAGE — Oliver “Tim” Kisner, 77, of Osage died Saturday (April 15, 2006) at his home.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Inurnment will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with graveside military honors by the Osage American Legion Post No. 278.
There will be a gathering of family and friends on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, where there will be a scripture wake service at 7 p.m.
Tim was born March 21, 1929, near Mason City, the son of Claud E. and Cecelia (Dixon) Kisner. He graduated from Orchard High School. He served in the U.S. Army.
Tim was united in marriage to Marcellene H. Mullenbach on August 30, 1958, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. He ran a candy route, was employed at the Osage Municipal Utilities, owned and operated “Tim’s Town Pump” in Mitchell for 10 years, was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and was a courier for the C.U.S.B. Bank. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a former president of the Osage Library Board.
Tim is survived by three sons: Timothy J. Kisner and his daughter, Britney, of Blaine, Minn., Steven P. Kisner, his wife, Kirsi, and son, Onni Oliver, of San Antonio, Texas, Rodney R. Kisner of Coon Rapids, Minn.; one sister: Mary Lou Kisner of Osage.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marcellene, on January 13, 2002; and two brothers, Ray and Clint.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, (641) 732-3706.
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Catherine Margaret Daniels Dunfee
CORWITH — Catherine Margaret Daniels Dunfee was born on March 23, 1922, in Corwith to James and Edna Houston.
Catherine graduated from Corwith High School and married John M. Daniels on March 23, 1940, in Holmes, Iowa. The couple lived in Corwith. John died on May 1, 1967.
Catherine continued to live in Corwith and worked part-time for Wagner Grocery in Corwith, the bowling alley in Kanawha, as well as for Mullins Seed Company. She was also a school bus driver. She later married Willard Dunfee. They lived in Waterloo until Willard retired, then they retired to Corwith.
She enjoyed playing cards, riding her bicycle, fishing and camping, but her greatest love was watching her grandchildren play sports.
Catherine was a member of the United Methodist Church in Corwith, the United Methodist Women, the American Legion Auxiliary as well as the Royal Neighbors.
Catherine became a resident of the Westview Care Center in Britt in September of 2001 and died there on Saturday afternoon (April 15, 2006) at the age of 84.
Survivors include her two sons, John Daniels and wife, Darlene, of Britt, and Jerry Daniels, of Crystal Lake. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John in 1967; one infant great-grandson, Noah Brown; brothers, Robert, Paul, Ed; and a stepbrother, Tom.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Corwith, with the Rev. Dan Fernandez officiating. Interment will be in the Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Corwith is in charge of arrangements.
(515) 583-2469.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Edmund Voyna
CHARLES CITY — Edmund Voyna, 86, of Knoxville, Ark., formerly of Charles City, died Sunday (April 16, 2006) at the Johnson Medical Center in at Clarksville, Ark.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, with Pastor Dennis Niezwag, of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
Viola E. Fisher
CLARION — Viola E. Fisher, 92, of Clarion, died Friday (April 14, 2006) at the USA Health Care in Clarion.
Memorial services for Viola Fisher will be held at 11 a.m. today at the United Presbyterian Church in Clarion.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services today at the church.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion is in charge of arrangements.
(515) 532-2233.
Jennet Alice Lorentzen
MASON CITY — Jennet Alice Lorentzen, 45, formerly of Albert Lea, Minn., died Monday(April 17, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel was in charge of the cremation serivces.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Donald Tosevigen
PLYMOUTH — Donald Tosevigen, 78, of 900 Broad St. in Plymouth, died Friday (April 14, 2006) from a fire at his residence.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1309 Kentucky Ave. S. in Mason City. Military Honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Donald was born on Dec. 10, 1927, in Sanborn, Iowa, the son of Peter and Ora May (Beddow) Tosevigen.
He attended Mason City High School. Following high school he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, then in the U.S. Army during Korean War, where he was awarded three Purple Hearts.
He worked for Northwestern States Portland Cement Plant for 39 years as a heavy equipment operator and also was a mason laborer.
He played Santa Claus for more than 30 years in the north Iowa area. He enjoyed raising roses, playing cribbage, raising toy Pomeranians, going to Hardee’s for early morning breakfasts, spending time with his friends and family, listening to country music and going to Nashville. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan.
He was a member of DAV, American Legion and life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 733 Iowa.
He is survived by his daughters, Glorie M. Reed, of Byron, Minn., Rita Jeziorski, of Woodstock, Ga., Pennie Wyborny and her husband Glen, of Plymouth, Tena Compton and her husband Terry, of Mason City, and Pam Van Lengen and her husband Ryan, of Mason City; and one son, Roy Tosevigen, of Plymouth and his special friend, Dory Robertson, of Manly; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lorraine Klemensen and her husband, Harold, of Clarion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Agnes; two brothers, Harold “Willie” Mansmith and Everett Mansmith; and one sister, Violet Borchardt.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City is in charge of arrangements.
(641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Alberta Florence Moore
HAMPTON — Alberta Florence Moore, 91, of Hampton, died Sunday (April 16, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hansell United Methodist Church with burial in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of services at the Hansell United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Elsa Lawry Officiating.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton in charge of arrangements.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Ronald A. Schwab
OSAGE — Ronald A. Schwab, 53, of Osage, died Monday (April 17, 2006) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday April 21, 2006, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Inurnment will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Champion Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, where there will be a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a scripture wake service at 6:30 p.m.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Mabel N. Barz
KLEMME — Mabel N. Barz, 93, of Klemme, died Thursday (March 2, 2006) at Oak Park Care Center in Sheldon
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme with the Rev. Donna Buckman officiating. Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
There will be no visitation.
Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
William Brace
HAMPTON — William Brace, 67, of Hampton, died Monday (April 17, 2006) at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
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Robert ‘Bob’ Marshall
STURGEON BAY, Wis .— Robert “Bob” Marshall, 81, formerly of Mason City, died April 6, 2006, in Illinois while on a mission trip.
Bob lived in Mason City for 38 years while working for the Arrow Shirt Co. He was active in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Boy Scout Troop 14, the Ambassadors, the Masons and Shrine and Mason City Country Club.
He is survived by his wife, Judy, of Sturgeon Bay; his children with first wife, the late Donna Marshall: daughter, Christine (Gary) Anderson of Lakeville, Minn., and son, R.J. “Skip” (Marcia) Marshall Jr. of Geneva, Ill.; and grandchildren, Samuel and Lindsey Marshall.
He is further survived by Judy’s daughters and their families, Gary’s children and families and all his “adopted” grandchildren and all his special kids at church. He leaves a multitude of friends of all ages throughout the country.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2006, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
Memorials may be given to Boy Scout Troop 14 in care of Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa, 50401.
Online condolences may be left at : huehnsfuneralhome@charter.net.
Huehns Funeral Home, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., (920) 743-5635.
“One of God’s good guys is now home. We love you, Bob.”
Marion A. Helin
BUFFALO CENTER —Marion A. Helin, 89, of LaCrosse, Wis., formerly of Buffalo Center, Iowa, died Friday, (April 14, 2006) in LaCrosse.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Buffalo Center with Father Jerry Blake presiding. Inurnment will be at Graceland Cemetery, Buffalo Center.
The visitation will follow the committal service in the church social hall.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, (641) 562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Donna B. Marshall
MASON CITY — Donna B. Marshall, 79, of Mason City, died Tuesday (April 18, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements for Donna Marshall are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, (641) 423-0924.
Glen Crapser
BELMOND — Glen Crapser, 97, of Belmond died Saturday (March 25, 2006) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Memorial services for Glen Crapser will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond. Pastor Lowell Halvorson will officiate. Inurnment will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.
Friends may call on the family one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.
The Dugger Ewing Funeral Home 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond is in charge of arrangements.
(641) 444-3248.
August P. Harms
GOODELL — August P. Harms, 52, of Goodell died Tuesday (April 18, 2006) at his rural farm home near Goodell.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with the Rev. Phil Arnold of First Reformed Church in Alexander as officiant. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and one hour prior to services on Saturday.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
William ‘Bill’ Ernst Brace
HAMPTON — William “Bill” Ernst Brace, 67, of Hampton, died Monday (April 17, 2006) at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo.
There will be no funeral services.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, (641) 456-3232.
Posted by Gene Manning
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Ralph Leonard Secory
CLEAR LAKE — Ralph Leonard Secory, 79, Clear Lake, died Tuesday (April 18, 2006) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with Pastor Ed Bard, Chaplin of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating, with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Clear Lake. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the chapel.
The family of Ralph Leonard Secory has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City in his memory.
Ralph Leonard Secory was born on March 8, 1927, in Clear Lake, the son of Ed L. and Essie (Kimball) Secory. He attended and received his education in the Clear Lake School, graduating from Clear Lake High School.
He was inducted into the U.S. Navy on Feb. 23, 1945, and served overseas during World War II until his honorable discharge on July 16, 1946. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Clear Lake and went into the plumbing business with his father.
Ralph’s passion in life was gardening and his faithful companion dog, Keisha, but his greatest love and enjoyment were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 39 years, Karen, of Clear Lake; his children, Don (Judy) Secory of Gilbert, Ariz., Mike (Bonnie) Secory of Clear Lake, Linda (Denny) Graff of Mason City, Cinda (Greg) Michel of Pittsburgh, Pa., Pam Marsh of Clear Lake, Tom (Ronda) Secory of Mesa, Ariz., and Danniele (Dwayne) Oppman of Clear Lake; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don (Marge) Secory of Hemet, Calif., and Larry (Betty) Secory of Clear Lake, as well as other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Steven; and a grandson, Michael.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193
www.colonialchapels.com
Donna B. Marshall
MASON CITY — Donna B. Marshall, 79, of 1230 Plymouth Road, died Tuesday (April 18, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. James Magelssen officiating. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Madison, Wis.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to services on Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Donna B. Marshall Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Norma J. Asche
BLUE EARTH, Minn. —Norma J. Asche, 66, of Lakota, died Wednesday (April 19, 2006) at St. Luke’s Lutheran Home in Blue Earth, Minn.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home, 105 S. Grove St. in Blue Earth.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (507) 526-2216.
August P. Harms
GOODELL — August P. Harms, 52, of Goodell died Tuesday (April 18, 2006) at his rural farm home near Goodell.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with the Rev. Phil Arnold of First Reformed Church in Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with military rites the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and one hour prior to services on Saturday.
August Paul “Auggie” Harms, the son of Reno and Ione (Tanner) Harms, was born Aug. 5, 1953, at Forest City. He graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1972. Auggie served his country from 1972 to 1978 in the U.S. Army as an artillery surveyor.
On Dec. 11, 1976, he married Janine G. Blank at the United Methodist Church in Garner. They had lived in Garner, Missouri, Montana, Wisconsin and most recently in the Klemme-Goodell area. Auggie was employed as a “Master Carpenter” working throughout the Midwest.
He enjoyed his children and grandchildren, the outdoors, trapping, chess, roller skating, bowling, pool, darts, card games, horse shoes, garage sales, antique stores, collecting red ruby glass, playing frisbee and watching wrestling. Auggie took great pride in being sober for the past 20 years. He had a great sense of humor and had a wonderful outlook on life. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He was a member of the Richland Center American Legion.
Auggie is survived by his wife, Janine, of Goodell; three children, Sgt. Austen (Brandy) Harms of Hubert, N.C., Sheena Harms and fiance, Kevin Gilbert, of LaCrosse, Wis., and Tara Harms and fiance, Tony Foley, of Richland Center, Wis.; grandchildren, Kayleen and Alexander Harms; brothers, Ernest Harms of Garner, Howard (Sharon) Harms of Britt, Harley (Julie) Harms of Garner, Duane Harms of Garner and George Harms of Boone; a sister, June Harms, of Albert Lea, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Grace Monson and Frances (Joe) Benesh; and a niece, Brenda Monson.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Mary Morrison
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Mary Morrison, 58, of Rockford, Ill., died Friday (April 14, 2006) at the Swedish American Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 7000 W. State St. in Rockford, Ill.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.
Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, (815) 962-5313.
Eleanor Hutzell
ALGONA — Eleanor Hutzell, 99, of Algona, died Wednesday (April 19, 2006) at the Algona Manor Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Wilson Funeral Homes, 403 E. McGregor in Algona.
Wilson Funeral Homes, (515) 295-2622.
Lois Kreimeyer
HAMPTON — Lois Kreimeyer, 72, of Hampton, died Wednesday (April 19, 2006) at her home in Hampton.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Glen Crapser
BELMOND — Glen Crapser, 97, of Belmond, passed away Saturday (March 25, 2006) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Memorial services for Glen Crapser will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006, at St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond. Pastor Lowell Halvorson will officiate. Inurnment will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.
Friends may call on the family one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Glen Elmer Crapser, the son of Charles and Alma Stoltenberg Crapser, was born Jan. 26, 1909, in Illinois. He grew up in the Dougherty and Rockwell areas where he attended country schools. At a very early age, Glen started working at the Sheffield Garage.
Glen was united in marriage to Juanita DeVries on Jan. 26, 1930, at Salem Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minn. The couple made their home in Minnesota for a time and would later move to Belmond in 1934.
Glen started working in the HUB Garage in Belmond and would later open his own garage, Crapser’s. Crapser’s Garage was destroyed by the tornado in 1966. After that, Glen started working for Len Sheldon, then McLaughlin’s car dealership. Glen worked a total of 50 years for the Sheldons and McLaughlins. He was a lifetime mechanic.
Glen was a volunteer fireman with the Belmond Fire Department for 19 years. He also served on the Belmond City Council for 10 years.
Glen enjoyed woodworking. He made eight grandfather clocks for his family. Glen was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond.
Glen is survived by his wife of 76 years, Juanita; a daughter-in-law, Jackie Crapser, of LaHabra Heights, Calif.; two grandsons, Craig and wife, Karen, of Boise, Idaho, and Mark of LaHabra Heights, Calif.; three great-grandchildren, David, Aaron and Kevin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Richard, in 2005.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, is in charge of arrangements.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Timothy Charles Kellogg
MASON CITY — Timothy Charles Kellogg, 20, of Mason City, died Tuesday (April 18, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006, at the Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Glen Bandel officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Grove Cemetery, rural Nora Springs.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 112 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs.
Timothy Charles Kellogg was born on June 27, 1985, in Jacksonville, N.C., to Timothy and Karen (Neve) Kellogg. Tim attended Mason City schools and graduated from Mason City High School in 2004. After his graduation, Tim has been employed by Mason City Recycling.
Tim enjoyed work, listening to music and spending time with his brothers and sisters and family.
Tim is survived by his mother and stepfather, Karen (Ron) Portis, of Mason City; father, David Arp, of Mason City; brothers and sisters, Kendra Neve, Rusty and Ethan Thorngren, Wyatt, Holly and William Portis, all of Mason City; maternal grandmother, Shirley Neve, of Nora Springs; paternal grandparents, Marvin and Beverly Arp, of Manly; great-grandmother, Kurna Neve, of Clear Lake; and a special friend, Megan Voight. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and relatives.
He was preceded in death by brother, Cody; grandfather, Kenneth Neve; great-grandfather, Bernard Neve; and great-grandparents, Marshall and Mabel McManus.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com
Helen Clark
GARNER — Helen Clark, 92, of Garner, died Wednesday (April 19, 2006) at Spencer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garne, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
Rose C. Kopacek
BRITT — Rose C. Kopacek, 93, of Britt, died Wednesday (April 19, 2006) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt with Father Michael Schueller and Father Jerry Kopacek officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, with a combined Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Catholic Workmans rosary at 3 p.m. and a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 843-3811. www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Gladys Feldman
GREENE — Gladys Feldman, 67, of 305 S. Main in Greene, died Wednesday (April 19, 2006) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene.
Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
Posted by Gene Manning
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