Published Friday, January 6, 2006.
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.
Chris E. Schulz Jr.
CORWITH — Chris E. Schulz Jr., 85, died Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2006) in Britt.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church in Corwith with Rev. Dan Fernandez officiating. Interment will be in the Corwith Cemetery in Corwith.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 207 Linn St., Corwith.
Chris E. Schulz Jr. was born in Livingston County, Owego Township, Ill., son of Chris and Lucille (Peterson) Schulz Sr., on April 5, 1920. He received his education in rural schools in Owego Township.
On Sept. 13, 1939, he married Vivian Legner, daughter of Henry and Laura Legner of Pontiac, Ill. Chris and his family moved to Corwith in 1948, where he farmed with his uncle Bill and Bill’s wife, Esta, on the land he later purchased and still owns. In 1979, he and Vivian built a home in Corwith and moved. Vivian later became ill and died in 1981.
Chris was married to Carol Fox Nuehring on Feb. 14, 1982 in Klemme. They continued living in Corwith.
Chris farmed all of his life and readily contributed to the community. He served as a founding board member of the Corwith Co-op, helping form what is now an essential part of the town and community.
He and Vivian were active members of the First Baptist Church in Corwith, where Chris served as a member of the Building Committee when the new church was constructed in 1953. He participated in many church activities through the years, and later joined the United Methodist Church in Corwith.
Chris partnered with Elmer Marr and traveled throughout the Midwest doing construction work for Farmland Industries. He loved to recount their adventures to anyone who would listen.
He was an avid hunter, and particularly enjoyed the deer and elk trips to Montana and Wyoming. Fishing trips included routine jaunts to Canada and the local lakes with family and friends. As he moved toward retirement, Chris enjoyed golf, especially with Carol, and friends in Florida. Travels included Alaska, California, Texas and many other states, visiting friends and family everywhere he went.
Chris became a resident of the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha on Dec. 27, 2004. He died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, with his wife, Carol, and family by his side. Chris was 85.
Chris is survived by his wife, Carol, of Corwith; and his children: Charles E. Schulz, Kansas City, Mo., Chris A. Schulz, Corwith, Nancy C. Noack and husband, Len, Scottsdale, Ariz., Renelda J. Riffe and husband, Don, Cordova, Tenn., and Mary C. Swenson and husband, Bruce, Scottsdale, Ariz. Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Pat Anderson and husband, Rick, Lenexa, Kan., and Donna Tiedeman and husband, Doug, Mason City; 14 grandchildren: George, Melanie, Wendy, Leonard, Connie, Sheryl, Kelly, Bret, Lindsy, Nicole, Joshua, Chris M., Deanna and Devon; 10 great-grandchildren: Dustin, Ben, Brianna, Thomas, Taylor, Connor, Keily, Dylan, Drake and Samantha; and five stepgrandchildren: Jason, Sarah, Lindsay, Brian and Richard. Also surviving are two brothers, Raleigh Schulz and wife, Delores, Sauneman, Ill., and Leroy Schulz, Wesley.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vivian; four brothers: George, Frank, Robert and Richard; daughter, Ruth Ann; grandson, Larry; and step-daughter, Peg (Dan) Herring.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 583-2469.
Berl E. ‘Tiny’ Oleson
DEXTER, Minn. — Berl E. “Tiny” Oleson, age 70, of Dexter died Wednesday, (Jan. 4, 2006) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn., with Pastor Kristi Koppel officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Minn., with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Mayer Funeral Home, 600 Second St. S.W., Austin, Minn., and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.
The casket bearers will be Richard Waller, Tom Waller, John Waller, Cliff Wollschlager Jr., Fred Paul Oleson and Chad Oleson.
Tiny was born Sept. 29, 1935, in Forest City, Iowa, to Roger and Blanche (Escherich) Oleson. They lived on a farm where his dad raised and sold horses. Tiny went to rural school in Forest City and in 1949 moved to Kensett, Iowa, where he graduated from high school in 1954.
On June 24, 1961, he was united in marriage to Lois A. Wollschlager in Lansing, Minn.
Tiny was in the service for two years. He worked in Albert Lea at Rilco Rafters, the Austin Cashway and then Hormel Foods.
He loved to roller skate, hunt, listen to country music, camp with his friends, and was his wife’s driver to and from town. Tiny also loved to spend time with his grandkids, family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Oleson, Dexter, Minn.; children: Scott (Darcy) Oleson, Austin, Minn., Kim (Don) Schultz, Canon City, Colo., and Brett (Mary) Oleson, Austin, Minn.; two grandchildren: Erica and Christopher; stepgranddaughter, Allison; brothers: Roger (Helen) Oleson, Anchorage, Alaska, Raymon (Maxine) Oleson, Northwood, Iowa, and Emory (Gloria) Oleson, Port Charlotte, Fla.; sisters: Ruby Loken, Mason City, Iowa, Evelyn (Richard) Urbatch, Omaha, Neb., and Charlotte (Larry) Stohr, Thompson, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Blanche Oleson; brothers: Fred, Vere, Sherman, Ronnie, and Allen; and nephew, Raymon Oleson Jr.
Aldora Tripp
KANAWHA — Aldora Tripp, 86, of Kanawha passed away Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2006) at her home.
Funeral services for Aldora Tripp will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with Pastor Paddy Druhl officiating. Burial will be in Amsterdam Cemetery near Kanawha.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 118 East Second Street in Kanawha, and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Aldora, the daughter of Fred and Flossie Rood Soper, was born Nov. 1, 1919, in Dow City, Iowa. She graduated from Lucas High School in 1938.
On March 4, 1940, she married William Earl Tripp in Princeton, Mo. The couple made their home south of Kanawha until 1942, when they began moves to several Iowa towns before returning to Kanawha in 1952.
Aldora began working at the café in Kanawha as a cook and dishwasher in 1958. She worked there for nearly 40 years before retiring. Aldora was well known for making great potato salad.
She loved watching the birds, word searches and jigsaw puzzles, but she lived to go to her family reunion every year on the first Sunday of July.
Aldora was a member of the United Methodist Church in Kanawha.
Aldora is survived by daughter, Janet Piper, and husband, Wayne, of Des Moines; two sons: Vaughan Tripp and wife, Ellen, of Starbuck, Minn., and Richard Tripp and wife, Donna, of Akron; eight grandchildren: Richard Green, Debbie Bracy, Dwana Eslinger, Dawn Peasley Bracy, Chad Tripp, Jason Tripp, Anthony Tripp, and Joseph Tripp; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; four sisters: Grace Chumbley, Vera Hupton, Alice Gracey and Nellie Critz; two brothers: John Soper and wife, Audrey, and Bill Soper and wife, Charlotte; numerous niece, nephews, and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl, in 1971; daughter, Marilynn, in 1946; two sisters, Ruth King and Eula West; two brothers, Lewis Soper and Wayne Soper.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home (641) 762-3211.
Paul R. Vorce
WORTHING, S.D. — Paul R. Vorce, 57, of Worthing, S.D., formerly of Mason City, passed away Saturday (Dec. 31, 2005) at the VA hospital in Sioux Falls after a courageous battle with cancer.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Baltic, S.D.
There will be no visitation. Condolences may be sent to Sharon Vorce, Box 206, Worthing, SD 57077.
Paul was born Feb. 26, 1948, in Mason City to Clair C. and Evelyn Vorce. He attended school in Mason City, graduating in 1967. After graduation, he attended the GMC Paint and Body School in Garland, Texas. Paul entered the U.S. Army in 1969 and did a tour of duty in Viet Nam and was stationed in Germany.
He married Sharon White on May 26, 1973. They made their home in Worthing, S.D. Paul joined the South Dakota Air Guard in 1974, retiring after 19 years. Paul worked for Puralator Delivery Service for eight years. He then drove gravel trucks for various companies.
He enjoyed drag racing, receiving several trophies during that time. He was an avid gun collector and enjoyed shooting targets and hunting.
Paul is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon; his dogs, Cuddles and Buttons; a brother, Chuck (Joyce) Vorce of Mason City; three sisters: Fran (Darrell) Godfredson of San Antonio, Texas, Judy (Garry) Niver, and Deb Venz, both of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Henry and Clara Berends; and a brother, Don A. Vorce.
Linda A. Boelman
MASON CITY— Linda A. Boelman, 56, of Mason City died Thursday (Jan. 5, 2005) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa or the First United Methodist Church.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com
Helen M. Smith
BELMOND — Helen M. Smith, 99, of Belmond died Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral services for Helen M. Smith will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick Lane South, Belmond, with Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. Burial will take place at 1 p.m. in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, and again one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Anna K. Hasapopoulos
MASON CITY— Anna K. Hasapopoulos, 52, formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (Jan. 3, 2006) at Rio Hospital, Patras, Greece.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Thea L. Siebrecht
NORTHWOOD — Thea L. Siebrecht, 91, formerly of Northwood and Thompson, died Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006) at the Lake Mills Care Center, Lake Mills, Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Published Saturday, January 7, 2006.
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.
Patrick L. Hagarty
JESUP — Patrick L. Hagarty, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Jesup, Iowa, died on Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006) peacefully at his home surrounded by his family following a long illness.
He was born on June 8, 1922, in Greene, the son of Thomas Anthony and Edna Rose (Addison) Hagarty. He graduated from the Floyd High School.
On May 9, 1942, he and Marjorie Ann Hammond were married at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater. Mr. Hagarty worked for IPS as a lineman in Waterloo and as a local representative in Jesup for 39 years and 14 days before retiring in 1984.
He was a member of St. Athanasius Catholic Church in Jesup and St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. He is also a member of Pump-Scheer American Legion Post No. 342 and the Knights of Columbus. He was formerly a member of the Jesup Lions Club.
Mr. Hagarty is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marjorie; seven sons, Raymond (Arline) Hagarty and Kevin (Kristy) Hagarty, both of Jesup, Timothy (Sheri) Hagarty of Colfax, Dennis Hagarty of Phoenix, Ariz., Gregory (Diana) Hagarty of Shueyville, Iowa, Steven (Diane) Hagarty of Cedar Rapids and Brian (Shelly) Hagarty of Forest City; and six daughters, Donna Lash of Egg Harbor, Wis., Veronica (Lee) Mangrich of Newton, Sheila (Bob) Lehman, Marcia (Tony) Bedard and Michelle (Bill) Noonan, all of Cedar Rapids, and Maureen (Rod) Dexter of Shueyville, Iowa. He is also survived by 38 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Rita Rivers, Leone (Edward) Burkhardt, Ardith (Joe) Ochs and Eileen (Frank) Burkhardt, all of Charles City, and Kathleen Lambert of Waterloo; and one sister-in-law, Patricia Hagarty of Charles City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Terry Hagarty; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, James Hagarty, Burr Hagarty and Louis Hagarty; and three sisters, Esther Smith, Agnes Harrington, and Ruth Huffman.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Athanasius Catholic Church in Jesup, with the Rev. Donald R. Bruggeman and Monsignor Ralph P. Simington officiating. Burial will be in St. Athanasius Cemetery in Jesup with military rites performed by Pump-Sheer American Legion Post No. 342.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with a 3 p.m. parish rosary and a 7 p.m. vigil service. There will be further visitation one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of Mercy, 2740 1st Ave. N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, or Camp Courageous, P.O. Box 455, Monticello, IA 52310.
White Funeral Home, (319) 827-3695.
Linda A. Boelman
MASON CITY — Linda A. Boelman, 56, of 1653 Seventh Place S.W., died early Thursday morning (Jan. 5, 2006) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City following a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Linda’s service on Monday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa or First United Methodist Church.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Linda Ann Boelman was born July 15, 1949, in Mason City to Peter James and Eunice Maxine (Weber) McCauley, the first of two daughters. She attended schools in Postville and McGregor schools, graduating from McGregor High School among the class of 1967. While in high school, Linda played the clarinet and was involved in a variety of fine arts activities.
Linda furthered her education at Winona Secretarial School in Minnesota, wrote and passed the Certified Professional Secretary National Exams (CPS), received her associate of arts degree from North Iowa Area Community College and completed one semester of classes at Iowa State University in Ames.
In 1979, among a gathering of friends in Clear Lake, Linda met Stanley L. Boelman. They were united in marriage at First United Methodist Church in Mason City on April 19, 1980. Stan was the love of Linda’s life and her best friend. As a couple, they constantly expressed their compatibility and treasured any time spent together.
Stan described his wife as a strong-willed woman who possessed a keen and unique wisdom. She glowed with both inner and outer beauty! Linda and Stan loved spending moments just talking, sharing and laughing. Linda and Stan became the proud parents of a daughter, Michelle, and a son, Steven.
Linda was employed at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa for 16 years in the human resource department. Following the births of their children, Linda chose to become a “stay-at-home Mom” for the next 16 years. She re-entered the workforce and for the past six years was employed at City Hall in Mason City as a human resource Clerk. Linda became a wonderful and personal friend to her co-workers.
Linda was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mason City and a former member of the CPS Association, the Mason City High School Band Advisory Board, the benevolent board at her church and PTO.
Linda had a passion in regards to her children’s educations and made herself available at any time to assist Michelle and Steve with their schoolwork or activities. It was important to her to be at home when the children arrived from school, be the disciplinarian if needed and have the family evening meal around the table.
She took pride in maintaining her home, was highly organized and conservative, gave great advice and found joy in her close connections with friends. She assisted many friends and relatives with financial advice and planning.
Linda was an avid reader, especially of romance novels and magazines; enjoyed quilting; treasured holidays and family gatherings, especially at Carol’s on Christmas Eve; visiting and sharing with her coffee group of gal friends; being near beaches or the ocean; vacation traveling with her family, especially their trip to Hawaii and the annual family weekend trip to the McGregor area to visit the apple orchards, see the fall leaves and attend craft shows.
Over the two and a half years that Linda fought her cancer, she served as a strong role model to all who knew her! She exhibited great strength, determination and a positive attitude. Linda’s family offer appreciation and thanks to all the doctors, nurses, friends, family and caregivers who touched their lives and cared so deeply for Linda.
Linda will be dearly and sadly missed by all who have shared in her life.
She is survived by her loving husband, Stan, of Mason City; her daughter, Michelle (Bryce) Rosel of Johnston; her son, Steve Boelman (special friend, Angela Abbas) of Clear Lake; her sister, Carol (Tom) Flaherty of Mason City; her nieces, Jessica and Jennifer Flaherty of Mason City; her parents-in-law, Bud and Marie Boelman of Belmond; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Peter “Jim” and Eunice “Maxine” McCauley.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com
Mary A. McClintock
MASON CITY — Mary A. McClintock, 85, of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
According to her wishes, her body was cremated.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Memorials may be directed on behalf of Mary A. McClintock to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Milton ‘Bud’ Espe
WHITTEMORE — Milton “Bud” Espe, 83, of Whittemore, died Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) in Owatonna, Minn.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Whittemore with the Rev. Michael Botsford officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Whittemore.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Whittemore.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 884-2246.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Thea L. Siebrecht
NORTHWOOD — Thea L. Siebrecht, 91, formerly of Northwood and Thompson, died on Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood with the Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Fonda M. Pals
BELMOND — Fonda M. Pals, 75, died Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Reformed Church in Meservey with Pastor Rodney Meester officiating. Burial will be in Meservey Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Shirley Wherry
OSAGE — Shirley Wherry, 78, of Osage, died Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) at her home in Osage.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
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Published Sunday, January 8, 2006.
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.
Stanley C. Loland
TOETERVILLE — Stanley C. Loland, 79, of Toeterville, died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
William ‘Bill’ Seeley
MASON CITY — William “Bill” Seeley, 84, of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., in Mason City, with the Rev. Alan Sheldon of the First Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Memorials may be directed to the William “Bill” Seeley Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Lillian H. Jacobson
MASON CITY — Lillian H. Jacobson, 93, of Mason City, died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Hazel Brunsvold
MASON CITY — Hazel C. Brunsvold, 83, of Mason City, died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Darlene L. Dahlum
OSAGE — Darlene L. Dahlum, 71, of Osage, died Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. Kevin Mackey officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Arthur Siebrands
DUMONT — Arthur Siebrands, 88, of Dumont, died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at the Dumont Wellness Center.
Funeral services are pending with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 902 W. Broadway St. in Dumont.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 857-3303.
Shirley M. Wherry
OSAGE — Shirley M. Wherry, 78, of Osage, died Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) at home.
Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the pastors Dennis Hanson and Roy Ott officiating. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Shirley wanted people to remember her as she was, so she chose for her body to be cremated.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, (641) 732-3706.
Helen M. Smith
BELMOND — Helen M. Smith, 99, of Belmond, died Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral services for Helen will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, with Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. Burial will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday and one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday.
Helen was born Oct. 31, 1906, on a farm near Beacon, Iowa, the daughter of Harvey and Nellie Bowen Malone. Her early life was spent on a farm near Eddyville, Iowa, where she attended an elementary country school and then Eddyville High School, from which she graduated in 1925. While in her teens, she joined the Congregational Church and the YWCA For two years following high school, she was a student at a nursing school in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Helen was married to Harold L. Smith of Britt on May 1, 1930, in Oskaloosa, by a Congregational minister. From 1931 to 1951, nine children were born to this union. The family lived in various locations including Britt, Clear Lake, Lacona, Pleasantville, Wesley and Belmond, all in Iowa, as well as Stewartville, Minn., and Kahoka, Mo. Most of their life was spent on the farm, where Helen enjoyed working with the soil; she felt her gardening was working hand in hand with God. She loved the outdoors and all of its wonders. Helen’s life was devoted to caring for her large family, in particular making certain that they had food on the table. It was important that her children attend church and school.
In 1972, the couple entered retirement in Belmond, where Helen continued to live after Harold’s death in 1979. She has been a resident at the Care Center in Belmond since October 1996.
Helen is survived by six daughters, Charlotte Smith and Mildred (Ray) Lowenberg of Belmond, Dorothy Brand and Joan (Bob) Kankbar of Clear Lake, and Linda Smith and Kathleen (Tom) Goddin of Mason City; three sons, Robert (Mary) Smith of Mansfield, Mo., Harvey (Susan) Smith of Prescott, Ariz., and Stanley (Nancy) Smith of Stanwood, Wash.; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; two brothers, Homer and William Malone; a sister, Ada Hafferman; and one great-grandson, Anthony Lowenberg.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, is in charge of the arrangements.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Donna J. (Naber) Durbin
OSAGE — Donna J. (Naber) Durbin, 74, of Osage, passed away Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St. in Osage, and will continue one hour before services at the church on Tuesday.
Donna was born Dec. 1, 1931, at Osage, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Pike) Naber. She graduated from Orchard High School in 1949. Donna was united in marriage to Vernon (PeeWee) Durbin on Nov. 19, 1954, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osage. She then worked for various law firms in Osage for 24 years, as well as a bookkeeper for Judies Beauty Boutique and Osage Auto Salvage.
Donna was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Rachel Circle, American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing cards (especially bridge), spending time with her family and friends (especially her grandchildren).
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Vernon “Pee Wee” Durbin, of Osage; one son, Jerry (Pat) Durbin of Osage; two daughters, Paula (Russ) Weaverling of Mitchell, and Kathy (Mike) Clark of Osage; four grandchildren, Jordan Durbin, Paige Berentsen, Nick Clark and Jessica Clark; two brothers, Boyd (Dottie) Naber of Nancy, Ky., and Lowell (Nancy) Naber of Elgin, Ill.; four sisters, Alene (Thyrol) McCollough of Webster City, Mary Holm of Mason City, Lucille “Luke” McCollough of Vancouver, Wash., and Doris (Harry) Perschbacher of Albert Lea, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Frieda Naber of Mason City and Gina Naber of Cummings, Ga.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Dale, Gary, Allen and Lynn.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Blanche E. Olson
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Blanche E. Olson, 97, of Knoxville, Tenn., was born on Feb. 11, 1908. in St. Joseph, Mo., to the late William S. and Margaret Schrick Elliott, passed away on Dec. 30, 2005, at Brakebill Nursing Home.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church since 1914. As a pastor’s wife, she inspired and led all ages in the church as well as in the community. Over her lifetime, her career choices centered on the church as secretary, choir director, parish visitor and director of Christian education.
Her life was filled with faith, family and friends; but also music, knitting, crocheting, sewing, reading, crossword puzzles, cooking, baking, gardening and a house full of plants. She was a member of Eastern Star and Sweet Adelines.
She also lived in the following Iowa communities — Mitchellville, Capitol Heights, Garden Grove, Boxholm, Chapin, Grundy Center, Iowa Falls, Des Moines, Ankeny and Urbandale; and in Colorado — Estes Park, Littleton and Longmont and in Hilton Head, S.C.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Clarence E. Olson; sister, Neta Street; and brothers, Benning Elliott and Robert Elliott. Survivors include daughter, Ruth A. Gordon and husband, Bill (Knoxville, Tenn.); granddaughter, Darci St. Onge and husband, Cary (Epsom, N.H.); grandson, Scott J. Gordon and wife, Norma (Angier, N.C.); great-grandchildren, Devin and Victoria St. Onge and Brach and Nina Gordon; stepsons, Ward Olson and wife, Dorothy (Flagstaff, Ariz.), Clarence E. Olson Jr. and wife, Carolyn (St. Joseph, Mo.), Alfred Olson and wife, Norma (Eau Claire, Wis.); sister-in-law, Dorothy Elliott (Dallas, Texas); nieces, Virginia Street (Fort Collins, Colo.) and Margaret Bangerter and husband Bill (St. Joseph, Mo.); other nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, eight stepgrand-children, 16 stepgreat-grandchildren, and one stepgreat-great-granddaughter.
A memorial service to celebrate a life well lived for the Lord will be held at 2 p.m.on Sunday at Chapin United Methodist Church in Chapin.
Memorials may be made to Chapin United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 313, Chapin, IA 50427.
Ruby Mullen
CHARLES CITY — Ruby Mullen, 89, of Charles City died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City with her family by her side as they celebrated her 89th birthday.
Memorial services for Ruby Mullen will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor David Werges will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Rock Grove Cemetery in Nora Springs.
The family will greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Ruby P. Mullen Memorial Fund.
Ruby Pearl Studer Mullen was born Jan. 7, 1917, at Algona, to German/Irish parents Frank and Katie (Cannon) Studer. She received her education at Rockwell. On Sept. 19, 1955, she was united in marriage to Andrew J. Mullen. They later divorced.
Rubie’s childhood was cut short when her father suffered a critical heart condition when she was 11 or 12 years old that left him unable to operate the farm by himself. With her mother and younger brother, she started working in the fields using horses to plant and harvest corn, oats and beans, plow fields and cut hay. She would cut and shock oats by hand, loading them onto flatbed wagons and then drive a team of horses up to a thrashing machine where she would pitch the bundles into the thrasher. She could hold her own with any of the men. All through her life she would start work at daybreak and rest only after the sun had set and the last chores were done. She lived through the Great Depression and during the later part of World War II worked the night shift in the Oliver Foundry at Charles City. Through hard and difficult times her spirit never broke. In July 1963, she was permanently injured in a major car accident caused by a drunk driver. She has fought through the pain and suffering from that fateful day and never complained.
Ruby treasured spending time with her family and friends and found great joy in seeing and visiting with her grandchildren, and always found time to acknowledge birthdays and holidays. She was an excellent cook, homemaker, and gardener, who appreciated nature and never tires of watching the birds and animals. After the accident, her interests included watching television, reading, and looking at pictures of different places and people around the world.
Living family members include four sons and their wives, Richard and Mary Jo Mullen of Minneapolis, Minn., Dennis and Marilyn Mullen of Rockford, Larry and Loraine Mullen of Charles City, and Russell and Peggy Mullen of Charles City; a daughter, Donna Mullen of Algona; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and soon arriving, a great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Dixie Lee Ellefson; two infant grandsons, Jerry Lee Stufflebeam and Michael Lee Mullen; an infant granddaughter, Toni Lee Stufflebeam; a brother, Frank Studer; and an infant sister, Eve Studer.
The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
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Thea L. Siebrecht
NORTHWOOD — Thea L. Siebrecht, 91, formerly of Northwood and Thompson, died Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006) at the Lake Mills Care Center, Lake Mills.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood with the Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.
Thea Lila Rose Siebrecht was born April 23, 1914, in Norway Township, Winnebago County, Iowa, the daughter of Christopher G. and Tina K. (Egland) Lien. Thea was baptized in Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, and confirmed in 1927 in Silver Lake Lutheran Church, Worth County.
Thea was united in marriage to Palmer C. Siebrecht on Nov. 30, 1933. They lived and farmed with Palmer’s parents until the death of Palmer’s father, Fernie, in 1958. Palmer and Thea moved into Northwood where Thea worked for Esther Roberts. She also worked for Ron and Sherrie Sietsema at the drive-in restaurant at the south end of Northwood. Palmer and Thea purchased “Jumbo’s Cafe” at the north end of town in 1959. They renamed it the Hiway Cafe, but was affectionately known as “Ma’s” by the “kids” that frequented the cafe. They sold the cafe in 1966. Thea was then employed as a cook at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood, for a number of years until she retired.
After Palmer’s death in 1991, Thea lived with Pam in Northwood. Pam and Thea moved to Thompson in 1999. Thea became a resident of the Lake Mills Care Center after her health began to fail.
Preceding Thea in death was her husband, Palmer; parents; brother, Cyrus Lien; and two sisters, Gilma Belt and Carol Rugland.
Left to cherish her memory are four daughters, Darlene (Earl) Pedersen of Albert Lea, Minn., LaDonna Frye of Topeka, Kan., Pam Williamson of Thompson, and Francene (John) Lee of Forest City; two foster daughters, Joan (Paul) Barber of Northwood and Betty Cichy of Bluffton, Minn.; five grandchildren, Brian (Maleah) Pedersen of Mapleton, Minn., Tim Pedersen of Albert Lea, Minn., Kathleen Holford of Topeka, Kan., Sandra Arrett (Rex Swalve) of Thompson, and Kimberly (Jeff) Soost of Buffalo Center; two step-grandchildren, Monica (Scott) Lamoreux of Britt and Debbie (Jeff) Marsh of Richmond Hill, Ga.; 14 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; plus nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Fonda Mae Pals
BELMOND — Fonda Mae Pals, 75, passed away Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the First Reformed Church in Meservey with Pastor Rodney Meester officiating. Burial will be in Meservey Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Fonda, the daughter of Edward and Minnie Ammerman Martin, was born July 26, 1930, in the Rowan area. She grew up in the Rowan area, graduating from Rowan High School. Fonda worked at the Ben Franklin store in Clarion for many years until she married Harvey Pals in 1967.
Fonda had numerous hobbies, including quilting, crafts, going to garage sales and auctions, and visiting antique shops. She was also an active, long-time member of the First Reformed Church in Meservey.
Fonda was a very caring person as demonstrated by her care-giving for Harvey during his long illness. She was very optimistic during the last 14 months, as she endured various medical problems. Her sense of humor will be remembered in the community. Thanks to the creativity of the Belmond Hospital staff, she played the part of the Statue of Liberty in the July 4th parade when the nurses incorporated her “neck brace and halo” into her costume.
Fonda is survived by her step-daughter, Iva Jeanne (Erwin) Hill, Albert Lea, Minn.; sisters, Shirley Olson, Barbara Range and Joyce Entgelmeier; three grandchildren, Dennis, Kenneth and Rodney Hill; and four great-grandchildren, Elliott, Cameren, Sydnee and Brady Hill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Harvey, in 2003; and brother, Gerold Martin.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Linda A. Boelman
MASON CITY — Linda A. Boelman, 56, of 1653 Seventh Place S.W., died early Thursday morning (Jan. 5, 2006) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City following a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 2 to 6 p.m. today at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Linda’s service on Monday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa or First United Methodist Church.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Linda Ann Boelman was born July 15, 1949, in Mason City to Peter James and Eunice Maxine (Weber) McCauley, the first of two daughters. She attended schools in Postville and McGregor schools, graduating from McGregor High School among the class of 1967. While in high school, Linda played the clarinet and was involved in a variety of fine arts activities.
Linda furthered her education at Winona Secretarial School in Minnesota, wrote and passed the Certified Professional Secretary National Exams (CPS), received her associate of arts degree from North Iowa Area Community College and completed one semester of classes at Iowa State University in Ames.
In 1979, among a gathering of friends in Clear Lake, Linda met Stanley L. Boelman. They were united in marriage at First United Methodist Church in Mason City on April 19, 1980. Stan was the love of Linda’s life and her best friend. As a couple, they constantly expressed their compatibility and treasured any time spent together.
Stan described his wife as a strong-willed woman who possessed a keen and unique wisdom. She glowed with both inner and outer beauty! Linda and Stan loved spending moments just talking, sharing and laughing. Linda and Stan became the proud parents of a daughter, Michelle, and a son, Steven.
Linda was employed at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa for 16 years in the human resource department. Following the births of their children, Linda chose to become a “stay-at-home Mom” for the next 16 years. She re-entered the workforce and for the past six years was employed at City Hall in Mason City as a human resource Clerk. Linda became a wonderful and personal friend to her co-workers.
Linda was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mason City and a former member of the CPS Association, the Mason City High School Band Advisory Board, the benevolent board at her church and PTO
Linda had a passion in regards to her children’s educations and made herself available at any time to assist Michelle and Steve with their schoolwork or activities. It was important to her to be at home when the children arrived from school, be the disciplinarian if needed and have the family evening meal around the table.
She took pride in maintaining her home, was highly organized and conservative, gave great advice and found joy in her close connections with friends. She assisted many friends and relatives with financial advice and planning.
Linda was an avid reader, especially of romance novels and magazines; enjoyed quilting; treasured holidays and family gatherings, especially at Carol’s on Christmas Eve; visiting and sharing with her coffee group of gal friends; being near beaches or the ocean; vacation traveling with her family, especially their trip to Hawaii and the annual family weekend trip to the McGregor area to visit the apple orchards, see the fall leaves and attend craft shows.
Over the two and a half years that Linda fought her cancer, she served as a strong role model to all who knew her! She exhibited great strength, determination and a positive attitude. Linda’s family offer appreciation and thanks to all the doctors, nurses, friends, family and caregivers who touched their lives and cared so deeply for Linda.
Linda will be dearly and sadly missed by all who have shared in her life.
She is survived by her loving husband, Stan, of Mason City; her daughter, Michelle (Bryce) Rosel of Johnston; her son, Steve Boelman (special friend, Angela Abbas) of Clear Lake; her sister, Carol (Tom) Flaherty of Mason City; her nieces, Jessica and Jennifer Flaherty of Mason City; her parents-in-law, Bud and Marie Boelman of Belmond; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Peter “Jim” and Eunice “Maxine” McCauley.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676 |
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PUBLISHED Monday, January 9, 2006
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Lillian H. Jacobson
MASON CITY — Lillian H. Jacobson, 93, of 302 Second St. N.E., in Mason City, died Saturday (January 7, 2006, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams in Mason City with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating.
A private burial will be held in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Lillian H. Jacobson Memorial Fund.
Lillian Hannorah Jacobson was born on Nov. 2, 1912, in Carroll, daughter of Dan and Margaret (Conlin) Ryan. She graduated from Carroll High School.
She owned and operated Dad’s Hamburger Shop from 1949-1979 with her sister Edna. Lillian enjoyed to travel and dance.
Lillian was united in marriage to John C. Jacobson in Waterloo; he passed away in 1967.
She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, James and Daniel Ryan; and two sisters, Mary Carr and Edna Ryan.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
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Donna J. (Naber) Durbin
OSAGE — Donna J. (Naber) Durbin, 74, of Osage, passed away Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church on Tuesday.
Donna was born on Dec. 1, 1931 in Osage, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Pike) Naber.
She graduated from Orchard High School in 1949.
Donna was united in marriage to Vernon (PeeWee) Durbin on Nov. 19, 1954, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osage.
She then worked for various law firms in Osage for 24 years, as well as a bookkeeper for Judie’s Beauty Boutique and Osage Auto Salvage.
Donna was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Rachel Circle, American Legion Auxiliary and the V.F.W. Auxiliary.
She enjoyed playing cards (especially bridge), and spending time with her family and friends (especially her grandchildren).
Survivors include her: Husband of 51 years, Vernon “Pee Wee” Durbin, of Osage; one son, Jerry (Pat) Durbin, of Osage; two daughters, Paula (Russ) Weaverling, of Mitchell, and Kathy (Mike) Clark, of Osage; four grandchildren, Jordan Durbin, Paige Berentsen, Nick Clark and Jessica Clark; two brothers, Boyd (Dottie) Naber, of Nancy, Ky., Lowell (Nancy) Naber, of Elgin, Ill.; four sisters, Alene (Thyrol) McCollough, of Webster City, Mary Holm, of Mason City, Lucille “Luke” McCollough, of Van Couver, Wash., Doris (Harry) Perschbacher, of Albert Lea, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Frieda Naber, of Mason City, and Gina Naber, of Cummings, Ga.; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Dale, Gary, Allen and Lynn
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641)732-3706.
LaVonne M. Isebrand
WODEN — LaVonne M. Isebrand, 65, of Woden, died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Woden with the Rev. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and one hour prior to services at the church.
Online condolences may be directed to www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
LaVonne Maxine Isebrand, the daughter of William Jacob and Ethel Mae (Hammond) Wood, was born on Dec. 24, 1940 at Woden. She was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Woden.
She graduated from Woden High School in 1958. After graduation, she worked at the Credit Bureau in Mason City and at Dr. Soderling’s dental office in Forest City.
On July 11, 1959, she was married to Donald Henry Isebrand at the Methodist Church in Woden.
They lived in Woden where they raised their family and owned and operated Isebrand Hardware.
She also assisted with visitations at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden for many years.
LaVonne enjoyed her family, grandchildren and church. She loved making coffee for her Woden friends at the hardware store.
Don and LaVonne’s home was the meeting place when all of her brothers and sisters were home for a visit. The soup was always on and the cookies made. Her sense of humor was delightful and her home always made you feel welcome.
LaVonne also enjoyed annual fishing trips to Minnesota with the extended family.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Ladies Aid and was a church elder. She belonged to the Woden Commercial Club, HCMH Auxiliary in Britt and served on the Woden Library Board.
LaVonne is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Don, of Woden; daughter, Lisa (Tim) Weiland, of Britt and their sons, Nathan and Adam; son, Michael (Kim) Isebrand of Forest City and their son, Alex; sisters and brothers, Lois Hanna, of Woden, Lorraine Naser, of New Richmond, Wis., Don (Ardith) Wood, of Mason City, Leona Chestnut, of Nixa, Mo., William A. (Faith) Wood, of Richfield, Minn., Eugene (Hazel) Wood, of Garner, Lola Wittmeier, of Fort Dodge, Larry (Betty) Wood, of Woden, LaDonna (Don) Gigler, of Columbia, Mo., and Linda (Ken) DeWaard, of Britt; a sister-in-law, Sharon (Beryl) Buffington, of Britt; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard; brothers-in-law, Alvin Hanna, Gary Wittmeier, Chuck Chestnut and Wayne Naser; an infant niece, Valerie Jo Wood; and a nephew, Gary Naser.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 926-5756.w
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John Corbett
Kansas City, Mo. — John Marcus Michael Corbett, 77, of Overland Park, Kan., died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at Menorah Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., with the Rosary at 8 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 am on Wednesday at Redemptorist Catholic Church, 3333 Broadway in Kansas City, Mo. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The family requests contributions be made to the Redemptorist Catholic Church Foundation.
John was born on May 19, 1928 in Des Moines, Iowa. He spent his childhood years in Mason City and graduated from Holy Family High School.
He had lived in the Kansas City area since 1953. John served his country in the Navy during World War II and in the Army during the Korean War.
His work career included Nellie Don, Wertgame Paper Company, and Imperial Belting Company after which he founded his own company, BBC, Inc.
He was a member of the Country Grain Elevator Historical Society, and the Grain Elevator and Processing Society.
In 1997 GEAPS founded the annual Corbett Award honoring John’s dedication and commitment to the organization. The award is now annually given to a person who best exemplifies his legacy.
He was also a member of Redemptorist Church and sang in the Redemptorist Choir and the Pontifical Choir of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for over 15 years.
Among his many passions were the study of military history, music, poetry, and coaching his daughters in softball.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael Charles Corbett and Florence Colloton Corbett; his brother, William David Corbett; and his sons, John Andrew Corbett and Michael Arthur Corbett.
He is survived by his sister, Florence Challman; his eight daughters, Nicole Wang, Jean Anne Corbett, Patricia Acton, Catherine Horner, Mary Bridget Ferguson, Kelly Chronister, Julie Corbett, and Lori Proctor; 17 grandchildren, Timothy Perez-Wang, Brent Corbett, Logan Corbett, Angie Pieshl, Gina English, Bobby Garcia, Lindsee Acton, Matthew Acton, Jason Horner, Amanda Horner, Nicholas Ferguson, Jennifer Chronister, Andrew Chronister, Bo Corbett, Brandon Proctor, Joshua Proctor, and Samantha Proctor; seven great-grandchildren, Cody Pieshl, Sierra Pieshl, Allison Pieshl, Joseph English, Jack English, Paul English, and Tyler Gibson; and the love of his life, Kimberly Loveland.
He will also be missed by many friends the world over.
McGilley Midtown Chapel, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-6200.
Arthur Siebrands
DUMONT — Arthur J. Siebrands, 88, of Dumont, died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Dumont Reformed Church with the Rev. Bob Scholten officiating. Burial will be at the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Sietsma Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 857-3303.
Clark E. Manahl
MASON CITY — Clark E. Manahl, 76, died Sunday (Jan. 8, 2006) at the Good Shepard Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.
Hazel Corrine Brunsvold
MANLY — Hazel Corrine Brunsvold, 83, of Manly, currently living at the Willow Point Assisted Living in Mason City, died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut in Manly with the Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating.
Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., in Mason City.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.
The family of Hazel Corrine Brunsvold has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly or to the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City in her memory.
According to her wishes, her body was cremated.
Hazel Corrine Brunsvold was born on July 29, 1922, in Albert Lea, Minn., the daughter of Nels and Carrie (Baagson) Anderson.
Hazel attended Lerdahl School near Hayward, Minn.
Before her marriage to Olger, Hazel worked as a telephone operator in Lerdahl. She was united in marriage to Olger Brunsvold on July 17, 1946, in Hayward, Minn. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2004.
After their marriage. Hazel was a stay-at-home mom and loved and cared for her family.
She enjoyed dancing the waltz and polka at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, and the Terp Ballroom in Austin, Minn., playing 31 and 500 cards, fishing up in Northern Minnesota and Canada, and baking cookies.
She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Martha Circle at the church in Manly.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Gary Brunsvold and his wife Val, of Manly, Judy Brunsvold, of Mason City, and Wanda Marquardt, of Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren, Mitzi Brunsvold of San Diego, Calif., Blayne and Blair Brunsvold of Hanlontown; a sister-in-law, Faye Brunsvold, of Herman, Mo.; as well as other relatives and friends.
Other than her husband Olger, Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Manford Anderson.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Stanley C. Loland
TOETERVILLE — Stanley C. Loland, 79, of Toeterville, died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.
Stanley was born on March 12, 1926, to Soren and Christine (Ellingson) Loland in Worth County near Northwood. He attended rural schools in Worth County and the Northwood High School.
In April 1945 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a member of the 24th Infantry Division, where he served in Japan and was promoted to staff sergeant. He was honorably discharged in December 1946.
Stanley married Lillian Seuser of Gordonsville, Minn., on April 16, 1948. They lived most of their married life in Toeterville.
Stan owned and operated his own grain trucking business and retired in 1989.
Stan and Lil enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and traveling in their motor home. He was known for his sense of humor and was particular about the care and appearance of his vehicles, especially his truck.
He was a member of the Osage VFW and St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Margaret Brunsvold and Dora Dahl; and brother Jacob Loland.
Stan is survived by his wife, Lillian, of Toeterville; his children, Christine Heiden, of Aberdeen, S.D.; Kathy Millard (Jeff), of Garner; Kim Mogk, of Grafton; nine grandchildren, Joshua and Jessica Heiden, Kelsey, Lisa, Joey and Mikah Millard, Samantha and Randy Mogk, and Bowen Peterson; one sister, Ruth Winkleman of Northwood; and many nieces and nephews.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
William ‘Bill’ Seeley
MASON CITY — William “Bill” Seeley, 84, of 516 20th St. S.E., died Friday (Jan. 06, 2006) in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with the Rev. Alan Sheldon of the First Church of Christ officiating.
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Memorials may be directed to the William “Bill” Seeley Memorial Fund.
William “Bill” Seeley was born on April 13, 1921, in Arlington, the son of Frank and Ethel (Gleim) Seeley.
He moved to Mason City with his parents as a young boy and graduated from Mason City High School.
After graduation, he attended Pacific Bible College in San Jose, Calif.
Bill worked in Minneapolis, Minn., for Marquette Bancshares for over twenty years until his retirement. After his retirement he moved to back to Mason City.
Bill served as an interim pastor for several churches in the Mason City area over the years, which he enjoyed. Bill was very active in all aspects of his church and taught Bible school for many years. He was a long-time member of the First Church of Christ.
Survivors include nephews and nieces: John Myhr and wife Julie, of Chaska, Minn., Brian Myhr and wife Grace, of Bethesda, Md., Jerry Myhr and wife Karen, of Prescott, Ariz., Barbara Jensen and husband Ken, of Decorah, Kathy Seeley and Karen Barr, of Roanoke, Va.; brother-in-law, Derwin Myhr and wife Eleanor, of Anacortes, Wash.; and sister-in-law, Alice Seeley.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ethel Seeley; brother, Clyde Seeley; and sister, Elizabeth Myhr.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Shirley M. Wherry
OSAGE — Shirley M. Wherry , 78, of Osage, died of cancer Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) at home with her family at her side.
Shirley was born on March 13, 1927, in Austin, Minn., to Roy and Clara (King) Baldner. Clara passed away when Shirley was six. Her father remarried to Helen Uglum, who became “mother” to the large family.
Shirley graduated from Austin High School in Austin, Minn.
She was united in marriage to Darrell “Mick” Wherry on Sept. 12, 1948, in Austin, Minn. In 1952, Shirley moved to Germany to be near Mick, who was serving in the Army.
Upon returning to Iowa, she worked at Tyrholm Implement, and then began a 39-year employment at the Mitchell County Memorial Hospital. She retired as office manager in 1992.
Shirley was a long-time member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage. She enjoyed going for long car rides and going out to eat with her husband.
Shirley was always there to help her son, Jim. She treated her daughter-in-law Deb as if she were her own daughter. Most of all, she loved her grandkids, Sarah and David, more than words can say. Prior to her illness, she attended almost all of her grandkids’ band and chorus concerts.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Shirley wanted people to remember her as she was, so she chose for her body to be cremated.
Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Pastors Dennis Hanson and Roy Ott officiating. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
She is survived by her: husband, Darrell “Mick” Wherry, of Osage; a son, James (Debra) Wherry and their children Sarah and David, all of Osage; six sisters, Marcella (Myron) Meeker, Dorothy Swenson, Darlene (Harold) Trimble, Janice (James) Christiansen, Diane Haseth and Jewell Weeks, all of Austin, Minn.; one brother, John (Linda) Baldner, of Tempe, Ariz.; two brothers-in-law, Lynn “Bud” Larson and Marvin Wherry, both of Osage; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roy; mother, Clara; stepmother, Helen; sister, Marion “Toots” Larson; brother, Donald Baldner, brothers-in-law, James Swenson and Edward Haseth; and sister-in-law, Arla Wherry.
Memorials for Shirley will be given to Hospice of North Iowa and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Norma Hannam
St. Ansgar — Norma J. Hannam, 79, of St. Ansgar, died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutehran Church in Toeterville with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920. |
| PUBLISHED Tuesday, January 10, 2006 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.
Fannie Lindaman
WATERLOO — Funeral services for Fannie Lindaman, 94, formerly of Waterloo, were held Saturday, Jan. 7, and the Grace Reformed Church in Waterloo, with burial in the Garden of Memories.
She died Tuesday (Jan. 3, 2006) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Fannie Flesner was born on Jan. 2, 1912, in rural Grundy County, the daughter of Henry and Rixtelena Emkes Flesner. She received the sacrament of Holy Baptism at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wellsburg.
On April 29, 1936, she was united in marriage to Fred J. Lindaman at the family home in Aplington. The couple made their home in Waterloo where they were charter members of the Grace Reformed Church.
Fannie, a homemaker, was active in Reformed Church Women and was treasurer of the Sunday School for many years.
Fannie took great joy in entertaining friends and family in her home, where there was always room for those who had no family. There were many special people in Fannie’s life whom she loved and cared-for. She made certain that she had each one’s favorite food when they came to visit.
In 1997, Fannie moved to the Belmond Health Care Center, where she was lovingly cared-for by past and current staff.
Fannie is survived by one son, Richard (Joan) Lindaman of Humboldt; one daughter, Fonda (Doug) Thompsen of Belmond; two sisters, Rena DeBoer and Henrietta Nevenhoven, both of Aplington; five grandchildren, Matt (Kara) Lindaman of Holmen, Wis., Ben (Erica) Lindaman of Clarion, Jon Lindaman of Urbandale, Ashley (Michael) Jorgensen of Ames, and Lindsay Thompsen of Johnston; and three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Marissa, and Cole Lindaman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, in 2000; one sister, Gesina Tjaden; and one brother, Harm Flesner.
Kearns-Husman Schumacker Chapel, (319) 233-3136.
Betty Dohlman
BUFFALO CENTER — Betty Dohlman, 59, of Buffalo Center, died Monday (Jan. 9, 2006) at St. Johns Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, Minn.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858.
Howard Erion
NORA SPRINGS — Howard Erion, 52, of Nora Springs, died Sunday (Jan. 8, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Reverend Dennis Niezwaag, pastor of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home.
The Hauser Funeral Home of Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
Jacob E. ‘Sonny’ Spratt Jr.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Jacob E. “Sonny” Spratt Jr., 73, Oklahoma City, Okla., formerly of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Monday (Jan. 9, 2006) at the hospital in Norman, Okla.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated. An inurnment will take place this summer at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa.
Local memorials may be directed to Judy Spratt at 1200 Tenth Ave. N., Trailer No. 3, Clear Lake, IA 50428 in memory of Jacob E. Spratt.
Jacob was born on Oct. 1, 1933, in Tulsa, Okla., the son of Jacob Earl and Elsa “Frankie” (Broyles) Spratt Sr. He was baptized into the Catholic Church.
During his first year, the family moved to Iowa, where they eventually settled in Clear Lake. Jacob graduated from Clear Lake High School.
Following school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served four years as a meteorologist, spending three years in Trinidad. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, he moved back to Clear Lake where he worked at Plumb Supply in Mason City, Iowa.
In the early 1980s, Jacob moved to Dallas, Texas, where he worked as a security guard. He also worked for the Knights of Columbus as a facility coordinator, including as a wedding planner and playing Santa Claus.
Due to his health, he retired in 2005, and moved to Oklahoma City, Okla., with his brother, Jim.
Jacob loved bowling with much success. He also golfed, where Jacob and his brothers loved to compete.
He was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the V.F.W. in Clear Lake.
Jacob is survived by his family, a son, Bruce Maingot, Ontario, Canada; brother, James Spratt, and his special friend Carla, Oklahoma City, Okla.; sister, Judy Spratt, Clear Lake; sister-in-law, Karen Spratt, Clear Lake; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jacob was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Donald and Charles; and infant sister.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Mildred I. Pool
IOWA FALLS — Mildred Irene Pool, 79, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday (Jan. 8, 2006) at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa Falls, with private burial at a later date.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.
Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, IA 50126.
The Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Linn’s Funeral Homes, (641) 648-2569.
Mary K. Swaggart
FRANKLIN GROVE, Ill. — Mary Katherine Swaggart, 88, of Franklin Grove, Ill., and formerly of Iowa Falls, Iowa, died Sunday (Jan. 8, 2006) at the Franklin Grove Nursing Center, Franklin Grove, Ill.
Funeral services for Mary Swaggart will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Burial will follow at the Berlin Jackson Township Cemetery, Owasa.
The Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.
Linn’s Funeral Homes, (641) 648-2569.
Norma Jean Hannam
ST. ANSGAR — Norma Jean Hannam, 79, of St. Ansgar, died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville, with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.
Norma Jean Hannam was born on March 11, 1926, in Lyle, Minn., to Hans and Anna (Olswold) Richardson. She graduated from Lyle High School.
On June 27, 1948, Norma married Duane Albert Hannam in Lyle, Minn.
She had a great love for her family which was evident in her homemaking skills. Norma was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville for over 50 years, and was actively involved in Circle.
She was a charter member of St. Peter Lutheran Quilter’s Guild and while participating enjoyed the companionship of the group, providing warmth to those in need and fellowship with other widows.
Norma’s pride and joy was attending her grandchildren’s athletic activities and was an avid supporter of St. Ansgar Saints, University of Northern Iowa Panthers and Seattle Seahawks.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Hannam (April 5, 1989); parents: Hans and Anna Richardson; parents-in-law: Herbert and Lavina Hannam; sisters: Opal Berg and Phyllis Wallace; brothers: Orwin Richardson and Maurice Richardson; brothers-in-law: Webster Johnson and Eugene Hannam; and granddaughter, Leslie Ann Thrond.
Norma is survived by sons: David (Marlene) Hannam; Paul (Lowana) Hannam; and James (Ruth) Hannam; daughters: Kathleen (Dale) Thrond and Patricia (Roger) Townsend; grandchildren: Heather Hannam, Christopher Hannam, Ryan Hannam, Robyn Hannam, Ross Hannam, Rachael Hannam, Reid Hannam, and Matthew Thrond and special friend, Wendy Machalicek, Eric Thrond, Jason LaPolice, Chad LaPolice, Allison Hannam and Laura Hannam; great-grandchildren: Alexander Obdahl, Ethan Hannam, Derek LaPolice, Kailynne LaPolice, Devin LaPolice, and Aubrey LaPolice; brother: Lloyd (Esther) Richardson; sister: Marlys Johnson; sisters-in-law: Darlene (Robert) Anderson and Shirley Hannam; brothers-in-law: Herbert (Gertrude) Hannam and Harlan (Arlys) Hannam.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
Della Fisher
THOMPSON — Della Fisher, 77, of Thompson, died Monday (Jan. 9, 2006) at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Pastors Wayne Squier and Wendy Johannson officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.
The visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Thompson United Methodist Church and one hour before the service at Bethany Lutheran Church.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (641) 584-2250.
Elmer F. Larsen
ALEXANDER — Elmer F. Larsen, 94, of Alexander, died Monday (Jan. 9, 2006) at the Belmond Healthcare Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Ann Wilson
ALTOONA — Ann Wilson, 77, died from cancer on Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Altoona United Methodist Church in Altoona and 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Belmond United Methodist Church in Belmond.
Ann was born on Aug. 18, 1928, in Newell. She graduated from Belmond High School in 1946 and attended Shimer College.
She was married to Cleo Wilson on June 25, 1950.
Ann was employed for 20 years as a columnist and news editor by the Belmond Independent. She was a community activist with many causes, including the United Methodist Church, Democratic Party, American Cancer Society, Boy Scouts of America, Belmond Arts Council and various literacy programs.
She embraced the philosophy of “Think globally, Act locally.” She was an avid quilter and was instrumental in starting several quilting groups.
She is preceded in death by parents, Harold and Marjorie Hemmingsen; husband, Cleo Wilson; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Ramirez Wilson; and granddaughters Mollie and Vickie Wilson.
Ann is survived by three sons, Tom, of Chicago, Ill., John of Baltimore, M.D., Richard and wife, Melissa, of Pleasant Hill; four grandchildren, Grant and Nyal Wilson of Pleasant Hill; and Jennifer and Mark Lanett of San Francisco, Calif.; two sisters, Jean Rosheim (St. Paul, Minn.) and Carol Hildebrand (Sun City, Ariz.); and many friends.
Interment in Belmond Community Cemetary is planned for Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial gifts may be given to the family.
Kathryn Wagner Douglas
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Kathryn Wagner Douglas, died Monday (Jan. 9, 2006).
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 12805 Valleywood Dr., Lake Ridge, Va. An interment will follow at Baltimore National Cemetery.
Friends and family may call from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd. in Woodbridge
Kathryn was the only child of Nicholas and Esther Wagner. She married William Douglas in September 1946. Originally from Mason City, Iowa, she and Bill moved to the Washington, D.C., area in 1949.
Later, Kay worked at Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, Md., and later at Advanced Marine Enterprises in Crystal City, Va.
Kay is survived by her four daughters: Ann Garavito, Nancy Green, Mary Mahler, and Joan Comeau; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She is preceeded in death by her husband in 1976.
Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., (703) 878-2273.
Bernice T. Parker
MADRID — Bernice T. Parker, 91, of the Madrid Nursing Center in Madrid and formerly of Rockford, died Monday (Jan. 9, 2006).
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 301 W. Main in Rockford.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 756-3311.
Martha Quint
STERLING, Colo. — Martha Quint was born in her home on Jan. 18, 1927, and passed away in the same room Jan. 6, 2006, at the age of 78 years, 11 months and 18 days.
Martha was born to John Conrad and Maria Barbara Luft in Sterling, Colo. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church. She attended Trinity Lutheran Elementary School and Sterling High School where she graduated in 1944.
Martha married Clements Quint on Jan. 28, 1945, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Martha helped Clem farm for many years as well as working in the office at Stickney’s, the Great Western Sugar Factory, and several hospitals, including the Sterling Regional Medical Center.
Martha supported her children through school activities, 4-H and church groups. She loved to crochet and bowl, including being the Iowa State Champion Bowler in 1975. Martha was an organist and active in many musical activities, particulary in her church.
Martha is survived by her husband, Clem and four of their children, Karen Quint, of Sterling, Ruth and Cliff Stoffels, Michael and Jeanene Quint, and Thomas and Susan Quint, all of Akron.
She was preceded in death by her youngest son, Clements Mark, in December of 1993.
Martha is survived by the “Joys of Her Life” — her grandchildren — Tina LaMontagne, Michele Blake, Dawnell Mohammed, Tamara and Jennifer Stoffels, Justin, Jennifer, Jessica and Josh Quint, Daniel and Dustin Quint, and Patrick Myers; her great-grandchildren, Ryanne Bolinger, Kasey and Brody Blake, Tanner and Madison Turnbull, Evan, Ryan, and Emma LaMontagne, Maranda, Tyler, and Cody Stoffels, and Resa and Christa Myers.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Quint.
Martha is also survived by her sisters, Bertha Marlatt, of Alliance, Neb. and Frieda Black, of Aurora, Colo.; and one brother, August Luft; and one sister-in-law, Lois Luft, of Sterling; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Martha is preceded in death by her parents in 1970 and 1971. Also by her sisters, Marie Luft, Amelia Vendegna, Anna Miller, Pauline Kautz; and brothers, Conrad Luft Jr., Ferdinand Luft, John Luft, Solmon Luft, David Luft, Carl Luft, Carl Schad. She is also left behind her “second family”, her friends, of Sterling Regional Medical Center and the Medical Community.
The family invites you to visit from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Chaney-Reager Funeral Home in Sterling, Colo., and to attend the service in celebration of Martha’s life at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sterling, Colo. , with the Rev. James R. Nash officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery followed by lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church. All friends and family are invited.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Lutheran Hour or the Trinity Lutheran Youth Education Programs or the Hospice of the Plains.
Chaney-Reager Funeral Home, (970) 522-2111.
Felice M. Hilbert
WESLEY — Felice M. Hilbert, 97, of Wesley, died Sunday (Jan. 8, 2006) at Westview Care Center in Britt.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley, with Father Randy Schon officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wesley.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Wesley, with a rosary beginning at 4:30 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 679-4453.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
John Corbett
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — John Marcus Michael Corbett, 77, of Overland Park, Kan., died Saturday (Jan. 7, 2006) at Menorah Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., with the Rosary at 8 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Redemptorist Catholic Church, 3333 Broadway in Kansas City, Mo. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The family requests contributions be made to the Redemptorist Catholic Church Foundation.
John was born on May 19, 1928, in Des Moines. He spent his childhood years in Mason City and graduated from Holy Family High School.
He had lived in the Kansas City area since 1953. John served his country in the Navy during World War II and in the Army during the Korean War.
His work career included Nellie Don, Wertgame Paper Company, and Imperial Belting Company after which he founded his own company, BBC, Inc.
He was a member of the Country Grain Elevator Historical Society, and the Grain Elevator and Processing Society.
In 1997 GEAPS founded the annual Corbett Award honoring John’s dedication and commitment to the organization. The award is now annually given to a person who best exemplifies his legacy.
He was also a member of Redemptorist Church and sang in the Redemptorist Choir and the Pontifical Choir of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for over 15 years.
Among his many passions were the study of military history, music, poetry, and coaching his daughters in softball.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael Charles Corbett and Florence Colloton Corbett; his brother, William David Corbett; and his sons, John Andrew Corbett and Michael Arthur Corbett.
He is survived by his sister, Florence Challman; his eight daughters, Nicole Wang, Jean Anne Corbett, Patricia Acton, Catherine Horner, Mary Bridget Ferguson, Kelly Chronister, Julie Corbett, and Lori Proctor; 17 grandchildren, Timothy Perez-Wang, Brent Corbett, Logan Corbett, Angie Pieshl, Gina English, Bobby Garcia, Lindsee Acton, Matthew Acton, Jason Horner, Amanda Horner, Nicholas Ferguson, Jennifer Chronister, Andrew Chronister, Bo Corbett, Brandon Proctor, Joshua Proctor, and Samantha Proctor; seven great-grandchildren, Cody Pieshl, Sierra Pieshl, Allison Pieshl, Joseph English, Jack English, Paul English, and Tyler Gibson; and the love of his life, Kimberly Loveland.
He will also be missed by many friends the world over.
McGilley Midtown Chapel, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-6200.
Shirley A. Ryburn
BRITT — Shirley A. Ryburn, 74, of Britt, died Sunday (Jan. 8, 2006) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Britt with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and one hour prior to services at the church.
Online condolences may be directed to cataldofuneralhome.com.
Shirley Ann Ryburn, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Perkins) Hoover, was born May 19, 1931 at Algona. She graduated from Britt High School in 1948.
On May 22, 1949, she was married to James M. Ryburn Jr. at Stilson. They farmed northwest of Britt until 1965 when they moved into Britt. Shirley worked various jobs in Britt including driving bus and helping as a home health care aid.
She enjoyed visiting with people, collecting squirrels and figurines, gardening, cooking and, especially, spending time with her family.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Britt, UMW, Rebekah Lodge and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jim, of Britt; five children and their families, Robert Ryburn of California and his twin daughters, Maribell and Frances; Cindy (Ted) Kopacek of Maple Grove, Minn., and their daughter, Heidi; Mark Ryburn of Hudson, Wis., and his daughter, Desirae, and her baby due in May; Christy (Darryl) Dehn of Maple Grove, Minn., and their two sons, A.J. and Tyler and Chad (Christi) Ryburn of New Prague, Minn., and their five children, Julianna, James, Rebecca, Matthew and a baby due in May; and a sister, Jackie (Paul) MacVey of Ames.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 843-3811.
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