Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/26/2006
| Good, Clark L. |
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NASHUA - Clark L. Good, 92, of Nashua died Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) at Waverly Health Center in Waverly.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly with Pastor Keith Tomlinson and Pastor Karl Schiltz officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback-Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services on Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134.
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| Langfald, Cleo J. |
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LAKE MILLS - Cleo J. Langfald, 75, of Scarville, died Tuesday (Jan. 24, 2006) at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, with the Rev. Chris Fiske officiating. Burial will take place in the Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
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| Nelson, Ardys L. |
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 LAKE MILLS - Ardys L. Nelson, 71, formerly of Forest City, died Tuesday (Jan. 24, 2006) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Leland with the Rev. Ted Gullixson of Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., and will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Ardys Lenore (Flugum) Nelson was born May 30, 1934, in Winnebago County, Iowa, to parents Clarence and Myrtle (Monson) Flugum. She was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Leland. As the second oldest child in her family of eight, Ardys often babysat for her siblings. She attended country school at the Haugland School near her home and graduated from Forest City High School.
Following her education, Ardys worked as a secretary for various law firms in Forest City and Mason City, and in Washington, D.C., most notably for Mr. John J. Sirica, who was a trial lawyer in the Watergate trial.
Upon returning to the midwest, Ardys began working for Winnebago County Selective Service, and Winnebago County Human Services, where she helped families and elderly with medical and social assistance.
In her spare time, Ardys enjoyed traveling, whether it was to countries in the United Kingdom, or on a car ride with her family to go out for dinner. Ardys loved her children and grandchildren and took part in their lives as often as she could.
Survivors include her three children, Frederic Nelson and his wife, Beth, of Lake Mills, Bruce Nelson and his wife, Linda, and Gail McCarthy and her husband, Gary, all of Forest City; six grandchildren, Jill Nelson and her fiance, Brian Budach, of Lake Mills, Rob Nelson of Scarville, Ryan McCarthy, Kristen McCarthy, Laura Nelson and Sarah Nelson, all of Forest City; three sisters, Marilyn Tweeten and her husband, Maynard, of Joice, LeAnn Meier of Mason City, and Karen Johns and her husband, Wayne, of Forest City; three brothers, Bernard Flugum and his wife, Arlene, of North English, Curtis Flugum and his wife, LaDonna, of Forest City, and Neal Flugum and his wife, Joyce, of Forest City; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Kelly McCarthy; a brother, Dennis Flugum; and brother-in-law, Francis Meier.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
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| Roberts, Ida Rose |
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ROCKFORD - Ida Rose Roberts, 92, a resident of the Riceville Community Rest Home and formerly of 503 W. Main St. in Rockford, went to be with the Lord and join her loving husband, Gilbert, in heaven on Tuesday evening (Jan. 24, 2006).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at First United Methodist Church, 205 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, with the Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St. in Rockford. Visitation will continue on Tuesday morning at the church, one hour prior to Ida's funeral service.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Ida R. Roberts Memorial Fund in the care of her daughter, Jane M. Mosher, P.O. Box 217, Riceville, IA 50466-0217.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullerton-fh.com Web site.
Ida Rose Roberts was born April 17, 1913, in Rockford to Jennie (Patterson) and Robert Tumilson Sr. She was the fifth of six children born to her parents and attended school and resided her entire life in the Rockford area, with the exception of the past two years when she moved to the care facility in Riceville to be near her daughter and son-in-law.
Ida was united in marriage to Gilbert Harry Roberts on Dec. 24, 1932, at First United Methodist Church in Charles City. They became the proud parents of three children, Frank Delano Roberts, Jane Marie (Roberts) Mosher and Robert Eugene Roberts.
Ida was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to all who shared in her life. Ida's baking skills, especially her homemade cinnamon rolls, pies and bread were among the best and she often shared her goods with family and friends. Ida's children often teased their mother that due to her generous nature, they needed to be near when the goods were ready to eat or she would give them all away before they, too, had the opportunity to indulge.
On a daily basis, Ida and her sister, Minnie Graham, joined with a group of friends, known as the "Coffee Gang" at Captain Bly's in Rockford. They treasured this gathering time and cherished the wonderful memories.
Those who best knew Ida recall that she was extremely proud of her Irish heritage and spending time with her family. According to her thoughts of Irish tradition, meals weren't meals without potatoes! They also well-remember her delicious fried chicken and gravy, her very early morning breakfasts and dining on her special recipe of (sugar) goulash. In Ida's earlier years, she was employed as a cook at the Starr Home and Ray's Pizza, both in Charles City, which were perfect jobs for her, given her ability to transform food into delicious meals!
Ida was a woman with quick wit and great sense of humor. She was strong in both body and mind, devoted to her faith, very independent, enjoyed dancing in her later life, was a staunch Democrat never fearing to state her opinions, and a very giving person.
Ida found comfort and joy in music. She loved to sing and having others sing with her, especially older and more traditional songs. She constantly amazed all who were around her with the ability to recite poems, even difficult and lengthy poems, and the Gettysburg Address, which she recited in its entirety since an early age!
Ida will be dearly missed by all who shared in her long and full life.
She is survived by her children, Frank (Gwen) Roberts of Fresno, Calif., Jane (Harvey) Mosher of Riceville and Bob (Elaine) Roberts of Sherwood, N.D.; her sister, Minnie Graham of Rockford; her six grandchildren, Gilbert (Susan) Roberts, Lance Roberts, Kerry (Sharon) Mosher, Kyle (Kathy) Mosher, Alan (Shannon) Roberts and Angie (Mike Mayer) Roberts. She will also be cherished by her 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Ida is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Roberts, in March 1966; her parents, Jennie and Robert Tumilson Sr.; her three brothers, Samuel, Robert Jr. and Thomas Tumilson; and her sister, Annabelle Joesting.
The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers of the Riceville Community Rest Home for the kindness, love and care given to Ida.
We love you Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt and Friend! God bless you and keep you in His loving arms where you join Dad and all your family and friends as angels in heaven to watch over us until we meet again!
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 756-3311.
www.fullertonfh.com
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| Schubert, Herbert |
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 GARNER - Herbert Schubert, 90, of Garner died Wednesday (Jan. 18, 2006) at Hospice of the Valley in Tempe, Ariz.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Township Cemetery, Crystal Lake, with military rites by the Crystal Lake 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 at the church.
Herbert W. H. Schubert, the first child of Wilhelm and Dorothea (Lau) Schubert, was born Aug. 1, 1915, on a farm northeast of Britt. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Britt. Herb attended country school at Britt No. 5 through the eighth grade and graduated from Britt High School in 1935. He continued his education at Britt Junior College for one semester.
Herb then worked for various farmers in the Britt area and in 1936 did road work for Harry Riehm.
On April 16, 1941, he married Ruth Sorenson at the Methodist Church in Crystal Lake. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1942 and was stationed at Douglas, Ariz. He served in the South Pacific during World War II on New Guinea and Okinawa. He was in the 89th Squadron, 3rd Bomber Attack Group, 5th Air Force, and worked on A20 and B25 airplanes. He was honorably discharged in 1946 after attaining a sergeant-750 rating and 747 mechanical rating.
After the war, he worked as a Hancock County equipment operator at the Garner Roller Mills and did road work for three construction companies. He was also a Surge dealer for six years. He then worked for Urich Implement in Garner and for Sorenson Hardware in Crystal Lake. His last employment years were spent working construction for Maudlin, Weaver and Martin Marietta. He retired in 1983 at the age of 70.
He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, was a charter member of the Garner Jr. Chamber of Commerce and a life member of the Garner VFW and the Crystal Lake American Legion.
Herb is survived by his children, Roland (Pam) Schubert of St. Ansgar, Althea (Jim) Bussert of Mesa, Ariz., and Mark Schubert of Miami, Fla.; grandchildren, Del (Carol) Schubert, Sana (Mike) Iverson, Shelli Schubert, David (Helen) Schubert and Kaila Bussert and husband, Ziad Fahmy; great-grandchildren, Abby and Garrett Schubert and Emily Iverson; two sisters, Alida Baack and Norma Navratil; a brother, Walter Schubert; sisters-in-law, Janice Schubert, Juanita Schubert, Wilma, Genevieve, Marjorie and Leona (Kenneth) Sorenson, Doryce Hanna, Dottie (Gary) Brown, Paulette (Ron) Dahl, and Beth (Ed) Barnum; brothers-in-law, Lee Duss and Laverne Holtorf; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, in 1997; parents; sister, Lena Duss; brothers, Wilbert and Ewalt Schubert; brothers-in-law, Howard Baack, Louis Navratil, Harlan, Russell, Calvin and Morris Sorenson, Mervin Otis and Bruce Hanna; and sisters-in-law, Evelyn Schubert, Lois Otis, Marvella Holtorf and Jerry Sorenson.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
Online condolences may be directed to www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/21/2006 - 1/26/2006. |
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| Siglin, Bayard Clinton |
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 OKEECHOBEE, Fla. - Bayard Clinton Siglin, 93, formerly of Mason City, died Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) at Okeechobee Health Care Facility, Okeechobee, Fla.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles of First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Visitation will be held today from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Bayard Siglin Memorial Fund.
Bayard was born Feb. 11, 1912, to Roy and Victoria Siglin in Linn Grove. Bayard graduated from Linn Grove high school in 1931 and attended Mason City Junior College in the fall of 1931.
He married LaVaun Wolter on Oct. 20,1934, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Mr. Siglin was employed with International Harvester Co. for 34 years and retired in 1968.
Mr. Siglin was a member of First United Methodist Church of Mason City, the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 375 and the Moose Lodge of Mason City.
He enjoyed spending the winters in Lakeland, Fla., where he later moved to live. He enjoyed playing the game of golf.
He is survived by his sister, Celeste Giese of Clearwater, Fla., and a friend, Lottie Nash of Lakeland, Fla., and several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVaun, in 1994, and brother, Nord Siglin, in 2002.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/25/2006 - 1/26/2006. |
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| Stork, Stephen, Tiffany, Sondra and Marcie |
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PEQUOT LAKES, Minn. - A funeral Mass for Stephen Stork, 55, and his three daughters, Tiffany, 26, Sondra, 24, and Marcie, 17, all of Pequot Lakes, Minn. formerly of Bancroft, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery. They died on Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) in a fire at their home in Pequot Lakes, Minn.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft, with a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.
A memorial fund for the Stork family has been established at the Farmers and Traders Savings Bank, P.O. Box 107, Bancroft, IA 50517.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, is in charge of arrangements, (515) 885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/25/2006 - 1/27/2006. |
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| Vega, Ralph P. |
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 MASON CITY - Ralph P. Vega, 82, of 4 Third St. N.W. died Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.
Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, with full military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation with the body present will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. There will be a rosary service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Scriptural wake service.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or any charity the donor wishes.
Ralph Paul Vega was born June 27, 1923, in Mason City, the son of Miguel J. and Margarita M. (Ramirez) Vega.
Ralph attended Mason City Public Schools. He enlisted in the United States Navy on Oct. 23, 1942, serving with the naval detachment on Liberty Ship SS Nancy Hanks primarily in the South Pacific. Ralph was honorably discharged on Dec. 15, 1945, as a Seamen First Class V6. After serving his country he returned to Mason City.
He was united in marriage to Joan Alexander in December of 1967, in Northwood. To this union a son, Michael, was born.
Ralph enjoyed watching sports, especially Iowa Hawkeye college basketball. Ralph loved spending time with his grandson, Jesse, family and friends.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, VFW and DAV.
Ralph is survived by his son, Michael Vega and wife, Laura Champlain, of Silver Spring, Md., grandson, Jesse Vega of Silver Spring, Md., sisters, Mickey Witt of Mason City, Julia and husband, Bill Carey, of Bancroft, Virginia and husband, Werner Kriechel, of Albuquerque, N.M., Cecilia and husband, Rick Nelson, of San Diego, Calif., Eleanor Vega of Chicago, Ill.; cousin, Peter Vega, who provided additional assistance, Mason City; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be missed by many, especially, his grandson.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Margarita Vega; beloved wife, Joan Vega; sisters, Anita Orozco and Margaret Perez; and aunt and uncle Leon and Maria Vega.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2006
| Anderson, Raymond |
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MOUNT AYR - Raymond Anderson, 88, of Mount Ayr, formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (Jan. 24, 2006) at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Wilson- Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr. Burial is in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Clearview Home in Mount Ayr.
Mr. Anderson lived in Mason City for 36 years, retiring in 1977 as chairman of the math department, overseeing two junior highs and one high school in the Mason City School Systems. He was past president of the North Central District of the Iowa State Education Association.
After retirement, he lived at Sun Valley Lake at Ellston, Iowa, moving into Mount Ayr in December of 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Ramona Anderson of Mount Ayr, two children, Suzanne Christensen and her husband, John, of Denver, Colo., and Steve Anderson and his wife, Nadine, of Aberdeen, S.D.; their grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and his step-father, Raymond Green, of Mount Ayr.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe St., Mount Ayr, is in charge of arrangements. (641) 464-3413.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2006. |
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| Ayers, Brandon Keith
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 DUMONT - Brandon Keith Ayers, 21, of Dumont, died Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton from injuries suffered from a homicide.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Dumon Reformed Church with Robert Ayers and the Rev. Robert Scholten officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Brandon was born Aug. 25, 1984, in Mason City, the son of Brian and Denise (Collins) Ayers. He graduated from the Sheffield High School.
He worked construction with his grandfather, Richard Collins.
Brandon enjoyed boating, fishing, snowmobiling, motorcycles and cars. He also had his black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
He is survived by his mother, Denise, and her husband, Troy Duryee, of Alden; his father, Brian Ayers, of Dumont; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Cheryl Collins, of Dumont; his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Sheryl Ayers, of Bristow; sister, Tara, of Alden; uncle, David Ayers, of Bristow; uncle, Jamey Ayers; aunt, Tami Howey, of Bristow; aunt, Doreen Price, of Mukwonago, Wis.; maternal great-grandparents, Haldon and Ollie Collins, of Dumont, and paternal great-grandmother, Shirley Hansen, of Aredale.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents and paternal great- grandparents.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/27/2006 - 1/28/2006. |
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| Good, Clark L.
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NASHUA - Clark L. Good, 92, of Nashua died Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) at Waverly Health Center in Waverly.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly with Pastor Keith Tomlinson and Pastor Karl Schiltz officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback-Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services on Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/25/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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| Hartwig, Shirley Koschmeder
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OSAGE - Shirley Koschmeder Hartwig, 80, of Hamel, Minn., and formerly of Osage, died Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) in Hamel at the home of her daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services on Monday at the church.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/27/2006 - 1/28/2006. |
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| Hiams, Harold Wayne
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ROWAN - Harold Wayne Hiams, 90, of Rowan died Wednesday (Jan. 25, 2006) at the Wright Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the United Church of Rowan in Rowan with Pastor JoAn Skyrme officiating. Burial will be held in Rowan Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2006. |
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| Jenson, Senora I.
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 FOREST CITY - Senora I. Jenson, 98, of Forest City, died Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) at Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City. The Rev. Lee Laaveg, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church, will officiate.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Senora Irene Jenson was born in Leland, Iowa, on March 28, 1907, the daughter of Michael and Julia (Brackey) Anderson. She was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church and received her education in rural Leland schools.
She married Joseph Jenson and the couple began farming near Wells, Minn. In 1931, they moved to a farm in Ellington Township near Forest City, Iowa. The family moved to Forest City in 1937, where Senora worked for the Forest City Bakery and at Forest City Produce.
After her husband passed away in 1960, Senora moved to Des Moines, where she worked as a nurse's aide at Lutheran Hospital for many years. She made her home with her son, Stanley ,at different times in her life and cared for an aging aunt in Charles City for several years. After retiring, Senora returned to Forest City, entering the Good Samaritan Center in 1981. She died there on Jan. 26, 2006, at the age of 98 years.
Senora is survived by her son, Stanley Jenson, and his wife, Florence, of Marietta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Murray (Elaine) Jenson and Colleen (Gary) Cato; five great-grandchildren, Sean, Jeanette, Christina, Rebecca and Brooks; and a great-great-grandson, Gavin Porter.
Senora was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph; and a brother, Gordon Anderson.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/27/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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| Miller, Dennis R.
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EAGAN, Minn. - Dennis R. Miller, 63, of Eagan, Minn. formerly of Hanlontown, Iowa, has died.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Helen Miller.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Lisa Lund and Kevin Miller; nine grandchildren; and stepchildren. Also survived by aunts, uncles and many other relatives and friends in Iowa.
He worked 30 years for Midwest Bottlers (Coca Cola).
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakhill Church, 1570 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan, Minn.
Cremation Society of Minnesota is in charge of arrangements. (952) 924-4100.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2006. |
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| Rayhons, Alice M. Meints |
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 GARNER - Alice M. Meints Rayhons, 82, of Garner, died Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a Rosary Society rosary at 3 p.m., a Scriptural wake service at 5:30 p.m. and a VFW Auxiliary service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be directed to www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Alice Mae Meints Rayhons, the daughter of John and Karin (Lynd) Rapp, was born May 31, 1923, at Britt. She attended school at Britt. On Feb. 22, 1941, she was married to Marvin Richard Meints at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme. They lived in Klemme, where Alice was a school cook for 15 years. Marvin passed away on March 18, 1978. Following his death, she continued to live in Klemme.
On Aug. 16, 1979, she was married to Leonard Rayhons at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. They lived on a farm northwest of Garner for the next 25 years.
Alice loved spending time with her family, friends and neighbors. She enjoyed baking, gardening, flowers, dancing and playing cards.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, Rosary Society and the Garner VFW Auxiliary.
Alice is survived by her children, Roger Meints, of San Diego, Calif., Dick (Sheryl) Meints, of Meservey, and Kathleen (Mike) Embertson of Mason City; grandchildren, Ronald Meints and Robert (Jessica) Meints all of San Diego, Calif.; four great-grandchildren; step-children, Marvin (Nancy) Rayhons, of Garner, and Jeanette (Allen) Upmeyer, of Clinton; step-grandchildren, Bonnie (Brian) Cataldo, Amy (Brian) Follmann, Cory (Jennifer) Upmeyer, Shane (Jennifer) Upmeyer and Darci (Jason) Reis; 10 step-great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Netland, of Garner; a brother, Jack (Roz) Rapp of Caney, Kan.; half-sister, Mildred Hernon of Clear Lake; a brother-in-law, Alvin Nelson, of Klemme; sisters-in-law, Esther Rapp, of Garner, and Cynthia Rapp of Bronson, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Marvin in 1978 and Leonard in 2004; daughter-in-law, Mary Meints in 1994; sisters, Arlis Gilles, June Nelson, Bonnie Ruppert and Wanda Rapp in infancy; brothers, Harold, Dale and Calvin Rapp; half-sisters, Thelma Price, Elvera Welfing, Mavis Hiscocks and Evelyn Hanson; and half-brothers, Milbern and Raymond Rapp.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/27/2006 - 1/28/2006. |
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| Roberts, Ida Rose
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ROCKFORD - Ida Rose Roberts, 92, a resident of the Riceville Community Rest Home and formerly of 503 W. Main St. in Rockford, went to be with the Lord and join her loving husband, Gilbert, in heaven on Tuesday evening (Jan. 24, 2006).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at First United Methodist Church, 205 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, with the Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St. in Rockford. Visitation will continue on Tuesday morning at the church, one hour prior to Ida's funeral service.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Ida R. Roberts Memorial Fund in the care of her daughter, Jane M. Mosher, P.O. Box 217, Riceville, IA 50466-0217.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullerton-fh.com Web site.
Ida Rose Roberts was born April 17, 1913, in Rockford to Jennie (Patterson) and Robert Tumilson Sr. She was the fifth of six children born to her parents and attended school and resided her entire life in the Rockford area, with the exception of the past two years when she moved to the care facility in Riceville to be near her daughter and son-in-law.
Ida was united in marriage to Gilbert Harry Roberts on Dec. 24, 1932, at First United Methodist Church in Charles City. They became the proud parents of three children, Frank Delano Roberts, Jane Marie (Roberts) Mosher and Robert Eugene Roberts.
Ida was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to all who shared in her life. Ida's baking skills, especially her homemade cinnamon rolls, pies and bread were among the best and she often shared her goods with family and friends. Ida's children often teased their mother that due to her generous nature, they needed to be near when the goods were ready to eat or she would give them all away before they, too, had the opportunity to indulge.
On a daily basis, Ida and her sister, Minnie Graham, joined with a group of friends, known as the "Coffee Gang" at Captain Bly's in Rockford. They treasured this gathering time and cherished the wonderful memories.
Those who best knew Ida recall that she was extremely proud of her Irish heritage and spending time with her family. According to her thoughts of Irish tradition, meals weren't meals without potatoes! They also well-remember her delicious fried chicken and gravy, her very early morning breakfasts and dining on her special recipe of (sugar) goulash. In Ida's earlier years, she was employed as a cook at the Starr Home and Ray's Pizza, both in Charles City, which were perfect jobs for her, given her ability to transform food into delicious meals!
Ida was a woman with quick wit and great sense of humor. She was strong in both body and mind, devoted to her faith, very independent, enjoyed dancing in her later life, was a staunch Democrat never fearing to state her opinions, and a very giving person.
Ida found comfort and joy in music. She loved to sing and having others sing with her, especially older and more traditional songs. She constantly amazed all who were around her with the ability to recite poems, even difficult and lengthy poems, and the Gettysburg Address, which she recited in its entirety since an early age!
Ida will be dearly missed by all who shared in her long and full life.
She is survived by her children, Frank (Gwen) Roberts of Fresno, Calif., Jane (Harvey) Mosher of Riceville and Bob (Elaine) Roberts of Sherwood, N.D.; her sister, Minnie Graham of Rockford; her six grandchildren, Gilbert (Susan) Roberts, Lance Roberts, Kerry (Sharon) Mosher, Kyle (Kathy) Mosher, Alan (Shannon) Roberts and Angie (Mike Mayer) Roberts. She will also be cherished by her 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Ida is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Roberts, in March 1966; her parents, Jennie and Robert Tumilson Sr.; her three brothers, Samuel, Robert Jr. and Thomas Tumilson; and her sister, Annabelle Joesting.
The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers of the Riceville Community Rest Home for the kindness, love and care given to Ida.
We love you Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt and Friend! God bless you and keep you in His loving arms where you join Dad and all your family and friends as angels in heaven to watch over us until we meet again!
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 756-3311.
www.fullertonfh.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/26/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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CYPRESS, Calif. - Martha "Mutt" Slaughter of Cypress, Calif., passed away on Wednesday (Jan. 11, 2006).
Martha, the daughter of Mike and Adnora (Eddy) Haddy was born on Nov. 24, 1917, in Scarville. She was raised in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School in 1935.
Martha came to California during World War II and worked for the original Thriftimart Supermarket chain. She retired from Thriftimart Supermarkets after 33 years as an office manager.
Martha truly enjoyed her retirement going "up and down the road." She was an active member of the Long Beach Emblem Club #106, having joined in 1951. Martha held many chairmanships and enjoyed participating in all of the Emblem Club's activities, including being mistress of ceremonies for several of the Emblem Club's variety shows. Her two favorite Emblem Club programs were the Scholarship program and the sponsorship of the Long Beach K9 Unit. Martha was also a 50-year life member of the Order of Eastern Star-Meridian Chapter #310.
Martha enjoyed golf, bowling, reading, traveling, shopping, attending theater productions and being with her family and friends.
Martha is survived by her husband of 48 years, Kenneth; one stepson, Larry Slaughter; two sisters, Elizabeth Christensen of Long Beach, Calif., and Betty Beck of Dayton, Ohio; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Maxine Haddy of Indio, Calif.; five nieces; three nephews; four grandnieces; and seven grandnephews; as well as many close friends and neighbors.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Taft Haddy of Tyron, Neb., William "Bill" Haddy of Mason City, Thomas Haddy of Redwood City, Calif., and George Haddy of Mason City; and one sister, Mae (Haddy) Sharp of Long Beach, Calif.
Martha will be missed for her enjoyment of life, humor, compassion, good counsel, and love for her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Martha Slaughter's memory to the Long Beach Emblem Club No. 106 "General Charity Fund," P.O. Box 15208, Long Beach, CA 90815-0208.
Private services will be held at the Riverside National Cemetery.
A memorial reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at the Lakewood Elks Lodge #1570, 12507 E. Carson St. Hawaiian Gardens, Calif.
The family was assisted by McKenzie Mortuary, (562) 961-9301.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2006. |
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| Stork, Stephen, Tiffany, Sondra and Marcie |
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PEQUOT LAKES, Minn. - A funeral Mass for Stephen Stork, 55, and his three daughters, Tiffany, 26, Sondra, 24, and Marcie, 17, all of Pequot Lakes, Minn. formerly of Bancroft, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery. They died on Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) in a fire at their home in Pequot Lakes, Minn.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft, with a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.
A memorial fund for the Stork family has been established at the Farmers and Traders Savings Bank, P.O. Box 107, Bancroft, IA 50517.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, is in charge of arrangements, (515) 885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/25/2006 - 1/27/2006. |
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MASON CITY - Ralph P. Vega, 82, of 4 Third St. N.W. died Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.
Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, with full military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation with the body present will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. There will be a rosary service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Scriptural wake service.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or any charity the donor wishes.
Ralph Paul Vega was born June 27, 1923, in Mason City, the son of Miguel J. and Margarita M. (Ramirez) Vega.
Ralph attended Mason City Public Schools. He enlisted in the United States Navy on Oct. 23, 1942, serving with the naval detachment on Liberty Ship SS Nancy Hanks primarily in the South Pacific. Ralph was honorably discharged on Dec. 15, 1945, as a Seamen First Class V6. After serving his country he returned to Mason City.
He was united in marriage to Joan Alexander in December of 1967, in Northwood. To this union a son, Michael, was born.
Ralph enjoyed watching sports, especially Iowa Hawkeye college basketball. Ralph loved spending time with his grandson, Jesse, family and friends.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, VFW and DAV.
Ralph is survived by his son, Michael Vega and wife, Laura Champlain, of Silver Spring, Md., grandson, Jesse Vega of Silver Spring, Md., sisters, Mickey Witt of Mason City, Julia and husband, Bill Carey, of Bancroft, Virginia and husband, Werner Kriechel, of Albuquerque, N.M., Cecilia and husband, Rick Nelson, of San Diego, Calif., Eleanor Vega of Chicago, Ill.; cousin, Peter Vega, who provided additional assistance, Mason City; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be missed by many, especially, his grandson.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Margarita Vega; beloved wife, Joan Vega; sisters, Anita Orozco and Margaret Perez; and aunt and uncle Leon and Maria Vega.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2006
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DUMONT - Brandon Keith Ayers, 21, of Dumont, died Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton from injuries suffered from a homicide.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Dumon Reformed Church with Robert Ayers and the Rev. Robert Scholten officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Brandon was born Aug. 25, 1984, in Mason City, the son of Brian and Denise (Collins) Ayers. He graduated from the Sheffield High School.
He worked construction with his grandfather, Richard Collins.
Brandon enjoyed boating, fishing, snowmobiling, motorcycles and cars. He also had his black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
He is survived by his mother, Denise, and her husband, Troy Duryee, of Alden; his father, Brian Ayers, of Dumont; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Cheryl Collins, of Dumont; his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Sheryl Ayers, of Bristow; sister, Tara, of Alden; uncle, David Ayers, of Bristow; uncle, Jamey Ayers; aunt, Tami Howey, of Bristow; aunt, Doreen Price, of Mukwonago, Wis.; maternal great-grandparents, Haldon and Ollie Collins, of Dumont, and paternal great-grandmother, Shirley Hansen, of Aredale.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents and paternal great- grandparents.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/27/2006 - 1/28/2006. |
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| Berhow-Rivera, Susan E. |
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 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Susan E. Berhow-Rivera, 55, of Minneapolis, Minn., died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at her home.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with the Rev. David Wiersbe of the Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake officiating. Inurnment will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.
Online condolences may be directed to www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Susan Ellen Berhow-Rivera, the daughter of John and Jane (Hare) Berhow, was born July 2, 1950, at Hampton. She attended school in Hampton until 1962, when she moved with her family to Garner. She graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1968, and continued her education at Greeley, Colo., where she received her nursing degree.
On April 21, 1978, Susan was married to Nelson A. Rivera in New York, N.Y. They lived in New York, Fort Collins, Colo., Garner, and in November 1986 moved to Minneapolis. Susan was employed as a registered nurse at St. Paul United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., until ill health caused her to retire in August 2004. She passed away at her home after battling breast cancer for the past several years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, singing and playing guitar.
She was a member of the Minnesota Nurses Association.
Susan is survived by her husband, Nelson Rivera of Minneapolis; three children, Jonathan Berhow-Rivera of Minneapolis, Andrea Berhow-Rivera of Eagan, Minn., and Nelson Berhow-Rivera of Minneapolis; three grandchildren, Molly Berhow-Swanberg, Mikaella Berhow-Rivera and Taylor Jonathan Berhow-Rivera; three sisters, Sandra (Steven) Quintus of Garner, Christine (Bill) Greiman of Klemme and Jennifer (Kevin) Berhow-Hanson of Ventura; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Nancy, on May 23, 1966.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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 CHARLES CITY - Lois Cross, 81, of Charles City, died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at her son Danny's home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Lois Cross will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Paul Wilcox of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery at a later date.
Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday.
Lois Rachel Clapp Cross was born March 2, 1924, at Floyd, the daughter of Worth and Vera (Chesnut) Clapp. She graduated from Floyd High School. On Feb. 28, 1942, she was united in marriage to William Cross.
During her working career she was employed at the Oliver Corp. in Charles City, as a salesperson at Woolworth's in Columbus, Ga., was a telephone operator at Slater, and an Avon representative and salesperson while in California. Lois was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary in Slater, and served as the secretary for bowling leagues in Petaluma, Calif., and Nora Springs. Her interests included painting, embroidery and crocheting. Lois enjoyed spending time with her family and always looked forward to those times.
Living family members include four sons, Danny (Colleen) Cross of Charles City, Jerry (Dawn) Cross of Shasta Lake, Calif., Craig Cross of Cotati, Calif., and Robert (Mae) Cross of Charles City; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a brother, Neil (Mary Margaret) Clapp of Cedar Falls; and three sisters, Neva Baehne of Charles City, Georgia Luster of Moline, Ill., and Florene (LaVerne) Johnson of Charles City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on Jan. 26, 2003; a son, Paul Cross; a grandson, John Cross; and a brother, Dale Clapp.
The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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 MASON CITY - Donald J. Dieter, 74, of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Harry Koelker and the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association.
Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a 6 p.m. Scriptural prayer service.
Memorials may be directed to the Donald J. Dieter Memorial Fund.
Donald Joseph Dieter was born May 15, 1931, in rural Plainview, Neb., the son of Casper and Helen (Langhorst) Dieter. Donald attended Vinton High School in Vinton. Donald served his country in the United States Air Force in Korea from November 1945 until the time of his honorable discharge in July 1958.
Donald was united in marriage to Colleen Mackey in 1952 in Vinton. They later divorced in 1975. Donald served as a lay missionary in New Guinea from 1958-1959. In 1960, they moved to Springville, Iowa, and later to Mason City in 1969.
In 1976, Donald was united in marriage to Marcella Reicherts in Rapid City, S.D.
He was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City, a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City and a lifetime member of the VFW.
Survivors include his children, Sharon Dieter, John Dieter, both of Vinton, David Dieter and wife, Cheryl, of Visalia, Calif., the Rev. Mark Dieter and wife, Catherine, of Lancaster, Wis., Joanne Norris and husband, Brian, of Quasqueton; stepchildren, Sandy Osegera and husband, Phil, of Mason City, Robert Reicherts and wife, Debbie, of Burnsville, Minn., and Mary Schiff of Mason City; grandchildren, Ross Hosman, Kylee, Karson, Kullen and Kellis Dieter, Brennan Norris, Sarah Jo Rippel, John and Will Norris, Brenda Cecil, Holly and David Osegera, Heidi Feuring, Chad Osegera, Rob, Joseph, Jonathan and Christopher Reicherts, April Pohren, Heather Graves and Ashley Schiff; several great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene Potter and husband, Frank, of Zwingle.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Colleen, in 1997; and his second wife, Marcella, in 1998; and one sister, Delores Schultz, in 1999.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 2/1/2006. |
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| Good, Clark L.
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NASHUA - Clark L. Good, 92, of Nashua died Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) at Waverly Health Center in Waverly.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly with Pastor Keith Tomlinson and Pastor Karl Schiltz officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback-Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services on Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/25/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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| Hartwig, Shirley Koschmeder
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OSAGE - Shirley Koschmeder Hartwig, 80, of Hamel, Minn., and formerly of Osage, died Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) in Hamel at the home of her daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services on Monday at the church.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/27/2006 - 1/28/2006. |
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| Hoots, Raymond C.
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 MASON CITY - Raymond C. Hoots, 90, of Mason City died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Raymond C. Hoots Memorial Fund.
Raymond C. Hoots was born on June 22, 1915, in Rockwell, the son of Fred and Eliza (Hammje) Hoots. He attended Rockwell Schools. Raymond farmed for many years with his father.
He was united in marriage to Genevieve O'Neil on Sept. 6, 1942, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Rockwell. They farmed for 27 years around Mason City and Garner. In 1970, Raymond and Genevieve moved to Mason City. He was employed at Armour Company for several years.
Raymond enjoyed fishing, hunting and going on trips. He also had a unique hobby of restoring antique furniture and making clocks.
Raymond was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
Raymond is survived by his sister, Emma Cox, of Cedar Ridge, Colo., and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Genevieve in 2002; a brother, Herman; and three sisters, Dorothy Coe, Martha Holt and Anna M. Cox.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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FOREST CITY - Senora I. Jenson, 98, of Forest City, died Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) at Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City. The Rev. Lee Laaveg, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church, will officiate.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Senora Irene Jenson was born in Leland, Iowa, on March 28, 1907, the daughter of Michael and Julia (Brackey) Anderson. She was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church and received her education in rural Leland schools.
She married Joseph Jenson and the couple began farming near Wells, Minn. In 1931, they moved to a farm in Ellington Township near Forest City, Iowa. The family moved to Forest City in 1937, where Senora worked for the Forest City Bakery and at Forest City Produce.
After her husband passed away in 1960, Senora moved to Des Moines, where she worked as a nurse's aide at Lutheran Hospital for many years. She made her home with her son, Stanley ,at different times in her life and cared for an aging aunt in Charles City for several years. After retiring, Senora returned to Forest City, entering the Good Samaritan Center in 1981. She died there on Jan. 26, 2006, at the age of 98 years.
Senora is survived by her son, Stanley Jenson, and his wife, Florence, of Marietta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Murray (Elaine) Jenson and Colleen (Gary) Cato; five great-grandchildren, Sean, Jeanette, Christina, Rebecca and Brooks; and a great-great-grandson, Gavin Porter.
Senora was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph; and a brother, Gordon Anderson.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/27/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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GARNER - Alice M. Meints Rayhons, 82, of Garner, died Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a Rosary Society rosary at 3 p.m., a Scriptural wake service at 5:30 p.m. and a VFW Auxiliary service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be directed to www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Alice Mae Meints Rayhons, the daughter of John and Karin (Lynd) Rapp, was born May 31, 1923, at Britt. She attended school at Britt. On Feb. 22, 1941, she was married to Marvin Richard Meints at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme. They lived in Klemme, where Alice was a school cook for 15 years. Marvin passed away on March 18, 1978. Following his death, she continued to live in Klemme.
On Aug. 16, 1979, she was married to Leonard Rayhons at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. They lived on a farm northwest of Garner for the next 25 years.
Alice loved spending time with her family, friends and neighbors. She enjoyed baking, gardening, flowers, dancing and playing cards.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, Rosary Society and the Garner VFW Auxiliary.
Alice is survived by her children, Roger Meints, of San Diego, Calif., Dick (Sheryl) Meints, of Meservey, and Kathleen (Mike) Embertson of Mason City; grandchildren, Ronald Meints and Robert (Jessica) Meints all of San Diego, Calif.; four great-grandchildren; step-children, Marvin (Nancy) Rayhons, of Garner, and Jeanette (Allen) Upmeyer, of Clinton; step-grandchildren, Bonnie (Brian) Cataldo, Amy (Brian) Follmann, Cory (Jennifer) Upmeyer, Shane (Jennifer) Upmeyer and Darci (Jason) Reis; 10 step-great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Netland, of Garner; a brother, Jack (Roz) Rapp of Caney, Kan.; half-sister, Mildred Hernon of Clear Lake; a brother-in-law, Alvin Nelson, of Klemme; sisters-in-law, Esther Rapp, of Garner, and Cynthia Rapp of Bronson, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Marvin in 1978 and Leonard in 2004; daughter-in-law, Mary Meints in 1994; sisters, Arlis Gilles, June Nelson, Bonnie Ruppert and Wanda Rapp in infancy; brothers, Harold, Dale and Calvin Rapp; half-sisters, Thelma Price, Elvera Welfing, Mavis Hiscocks and Evelyn Hanson; and half-brothers, Milbern and Raymond Rapp.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/27/2006 - 1/28/2006. |
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ROCKFORD - Ida Rose Roberts, 92, a resident of the Riceville Community Rest Home and formerly of 503 W. Main St. in Rockford, went to be with the Lord and join her loving husband, Gilbert, in heaven on Tuesday evening (Jan. 24, 2006).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at First United Methodist Church, 205 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, with the Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St. in Rockford. Visitation will continue on Tuesday morning at the church, one hour prior to Ida's funeral service.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Ida R. Roberts Memorial Fund in the care of her daughter, Jane M. Mosher, P.O. Box 217, Riceville, IA 50466-0217.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullerton-fh.com Web site.
Ida Rose Roberts was born April 17, 1913, in Rockford to Jennie (Patterson) and Robert Tumilson Sr. She was the fifth of six children born to her parents and attended school and resided her entire life in the Rockford area, with the exception of the past two years when she moved to the care facility in Riceville to be near her daughter and son-in-law.
Ida was united in marriage to Gilbert Harry Roberts on Dec. 24, 1932, at First United Methodist Church in Charles City. They became the proud parents of three children, Frank Delano Roberts, Jane Marie (Roberts) Mosher and Robert Eugene Roberts.
Ida was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to all who shared in her life. Ida's baking skills, especially her homemade cinnamon rolls, pies and bread were among the best and she often shared her goods with family and friends. Ida's children often teased their mother that due to her generous nature, they needed to be near when the goods were ready to eat or she would give them all away before they, too, had the opportunity to indulge.
On a daily basis, Ida and her sister, Minnie Graham, joined with a group of friends, known as the "Coffee Gang" at Captain Bly's in Rockford. They treasured this gathering time and cherished the wonderful memories.
Those who best knew Ida recall that she was extremely proud of her Irish heritage and spending time with her family. According to her thoughts of Irish tradition, meals weren't meals without potatoes! They also well-remember her delicious fried chicken and gravy, her very early morning breakfasts and dining on her special recipe of (sugar) goulash. In Ida's earlier years, she was employed as a cook at the Starr Home and Ray's Pizza, both in Charles City, which were perfect jobs for her, given her ability to transform food into delicious meals!
Ida was a woman with quick wit and great sense of humor. She was strong in both body and mind, devoted to her faith, very independent, enjoyed dancing in her later life, was a staunch Democrat never fearing to state her opinions, and a very giving person.
Ida found comfort and joy in music. She loved to sing and having others sing with her, especially older and more traditional songs. She constantly amazed all who were around her with the ability to recite poems, even difficult and lengthy poems, and the Gettysburg Address, which she recited in its entirety since an early age!
Ida will be dearly missed by all who shared in her long and full life.
She is survived by her children, Frank (Gwen) Roberts of Fresno, Calif., Jane (Harvey) Mosher of Riceville and Bob (Elaine) Roberts of Sherwood, N.D.; her sister, Minnie Graham of Rockford; her six grandchildren, Gilbert (Susan) Roberts, Lance Roberts, Kerry (Sharon) Mosher, Kyle (Kathy) Mosher, Alan (Shannon) Roberts and Angie (Mike Mayer) Roberts. She will also be cherished by her 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Ida is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Roberts, in March 1966; her parents, Jennie and Robert Tumilson Sr.; her three brothers, Samuel, Robert Jr. and Thomas Tumilson; and her sister, Annabelle Joesting.
The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers of the Riceville Community Rest Home for the kindness, love and care given to Ida.
We love you Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt and Friend! God bless you and keep you in His loving arms where you join Dad and all your family and friends as angels in heaven to watch over us until we meet again!
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 756-3311.
www.fullertonfh.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/26/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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| Smith, Elwood E.
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 MASON CITY - Elwood E. Smith, 57, of 8 Quincy Terrace, Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hogan- Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Thomas Healey, hospice chaplain, officiating. Full military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veteran's Association following the memorial service. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Memorials may be directed to Elwood E. Smith Memorial Fund.
Elwood E. Smith was born April 15, 1948, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, son of Dwight and Wilma (Spiker) Smith. He attended Mason City public schools.
Elwood enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and fought during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2*, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/palm and Rifle Marksman Badge.
He was united in marriage to Linda Holding on June 28, 1972, in South Dakota. Elwood worked at Park Hospital and Ozark Roofing. He enjoyed listening to music, boxing, stock car racing and gardening.
Elwood will be greatly missed by his wife, Linda Smith, Mason City; daughter, Katy (Donald) Witt, Mason City; daughter, Christina (Roy) Leighter, Madison Lake, Minn.; son, Don Betts, Amarillo, Texas; eight grandchildren, Billy Witt, Christopher Frietas, Anthony Frietas, D.J. Warden, Daniel Leighter, Cameron Leighter, Tamera Betts and Donnie Lee Betts; sister, Carol (Richard) Frank, Emmit, Idaho; brothers, Roger (Vivian) Smith, Payette, Idaho, and Arlan (Joyce) Smith, Key Heights, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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| Spencer, Vera Arlene "Boo" |
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 MASON CITY - Vera Arlene (Boo) Spencer, 73, of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) on her birthday at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Rockwell Cemetery, Rockwell, with Pastor Tom Healey, Hospice of North Iowa chaplain, officiating. Following the graveside service, the family asks that you please join them at the Salvation Army in Mason City to share memories and to have refreshments.
Vera was born Jan. 27, 1933, in Mason City, the daughter of Walton and Lois (Schaver) Benson. She attended school in Mason City.
Vera was united in matrimony three times.
She loved fishing, camping, rummage sales, playing cards, finding bargains, and playing practical jokes on her family and friends. Her dog, Pepper, was her constant companion.
She is survived by her two daughters, Diane (Ron) Rice and Rebecca (Anthony) Mayo, both of Mason City; her sister, Darlene Trousdale, Rockwell; and three brothers, Robert (Marlys) Benson of Rockwell, Roger (Vikki) Benson of Georgia and Ronald Benson of Texas; seven grandchild-ren, Angela (Brett), Steven (Tammy), Brandy (John), Karen (Ryan), Gary (Lindsay), Michael and friend, Hank, and Shannon (Brian), all of Mason City; sixteen great-grandchildren, Patrick, Cody, Jacob, Derrick, Taylor, Isaac, Mackenzie, Madison, Alexandria, Brooklynne, Bryce, Brandon, Ethan, Hunter, Gavin, Dallas and expecting her 17th in June; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard; brother-in-law, Merle, and a grandchild, Jennifer.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Carolyn Louise Wagner, 96, formerly of Faulkner, Geneva and Thornton, died Friday, (Jan. 27, 2006) at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Geneva United Methodist Church with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Ackley, Iowa, with the Rev. Diane Mitchell officiating.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Carolyn was born June 29, 1909, at Ackley, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Lula Held Schwinger. She attended elementary and high school there, graduating with the class of 1928. As a child, she was the delivery girl for all the baked goods her mother made for many of the Ackley residents. Following graduation, she assisted her mother in a small coffee shop on Main Street, and it was there she met the young man who became her future husband.
Carolyn and Howard Wagner were married on Jan. 18, 1932, at Hampton, Iowa, in the depths of that economic depression. Their honeymoon was a trip to Minneapolis to buy furniture for their first home in Faulkner, Iowa, a place that had a small orchard and a large garden. Here it was that their family was begun, six of their children being born before they sold that home and commenced farming in the rural Geneva area in 1945.
Another large garden ensured lots of vegetables would be canned and preserved for the winter months. Carolyn loved baking almost anything, more than any of the other household duties that a good mother performs. It was a sad day if some good cookies, cake or bread was not forthcoming from that oven.
On that first farm, there was no running water, so all the cooking, canning, cleaning and laundry water was hand-carried to the house. Having been born and raised in town, it was amazing how much Carolyn loved living in the country. But she enjoyed the beauty, the quietness, and the stars at night. And she enjoyed the baby animals in the springtime, especially the little yellow chicks and her favorites, the little banty-roosters and hens.
Carolyn enjoyed reading and doing embroidery needlework, especially in her later years, as there was little time for that earlier, raising her eight children; five sons and three daughters. However, there was always time to be neighborly and she greatly enjoyed all those friendships through the years.
Her family and friends were privileged to help Carolyn and Howard celebrate many milestone birthdays and anniversaries, in particular, their 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries. Perhaps the greatest surprise she ever received was when family and neighbors gathered on her lawn to celebrate her 80th birthday. And another special party was held when Carolyn turned 90 years of age.
It was only a few days following their 65th wedding anniversary that Carolyn and Howard entered Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, Iowa. And it was there she died, nine years to the day, following their admittance.
As a young woman, Carolyn had joined the Royal Neighbors and recently she received a pin from them recognizing 75 years of membership. After her move to the Thornton community, she joined a Clear Lake group called the Sing and Sew Club, creating many lovely quilts as a group. She and Howard were long-time supporters of the Geneva Methodist Church, where their children received their religious education. Carolyn always enjoyed music up until her dying day.
All who ever knew Carolyn realized that her family came ahead of everything else in importance, and she worked diligently, to the best of her ability, to see to their well-being. There came great sadness into her life at the loss of her two youngest sons: David at age 5 on April 9, 1954, and James at age 42 on Feb. 7, 1990. In addition, she was preceded in death by her be-loved husband, Howard, on Feb. 8, 1998, and her parents; two brothers, Lowell and Carl Schwinger; and four sisters, Cora Pieters, Anna Mae Harman, Grace Nymeyer and Helen Golly; and two infant brothers.
She is survived by her children: Shirley (Mrs. Darwin) Munier of Des Moines, Mildred Stevenson of Spokane, Wash., Dean (Mary) Wagner of Waterloo, Merle (Joyce) Wagner of Latimer, Fanny (Mrs. Martin) Hansen of Clear Lake, Dale (Patti) Wagner of Pea Ridge, Ark.; 26 grand-children; 42 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, (641) 456-3232.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/29/2006
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Susan E. Berhow-Rivera, 55, of Minneapolis, Minn., died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at her home.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with the Rev. David Wiersbe of the Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake officiating. Inurnment will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.
Online condolences may be directed to www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Susan Ellen Berhow-Rivera, the daughter of John and Jane (Hare) Berhow, was born July 2, 1950, at Hampton. She attended school in Hampton until 1962, when she moved with her family to Garner. She graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1968, and continued her education at Greeley, Colo., where she received her nursing degree.
On April 21, 1978, Susan was married to Nelson A. Rivera in New York, N.Y. They lived in New York, Fort Collins, Colo., Garner, and in November 1986 moved to Minneapolis. Susan was employed as a registered nurse at St. Paul United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., until ill health caused her to retire in August 2004. She passed away at her home after battling breast cancer for the past several years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, singing and playing guitar.
She was a member of the Minnesota Nurses Association.
Susan is survived by her husband, Nelson Rivera of Minneapolis; three children, Jonathan Berhow-Rivera of Minneapolis, Andrea Berhow-Rivera of Eagan, Minn., and Nelson Berhow-Rivera of Minneapolis; three grandchildren, Molly Berhow-Swanberg, Mikaella Berhow-Rivera and Taylor Jonathan Berhow-Rivera; three sisters, Sandra (Steven) Quintus of Garner, Christine (Bill) Greiman of Klemme and Jennifer (Kevin) Berhow-Hanson of Ventura; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Nancy, on May 23, 1966.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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 LIME SPRINGS - Shelby Rose Burke, 2, of rural Lime Springs, died suddenly Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) at her home.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma with the Rev. Ray Atwood celebrating the mass.
Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Elma.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma, where there will be a 7:30 p.m. Scripture service.
Shelby Rose Burke was born Sept. 8, 2003, at Mason City, the daughter of Amanda Burke. She was baptized at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Chester, Iowa.
Shelby loved to read books with her mom and grandparents, eating, singing and dancing, putting on make-up and dressing up, talking on the phone, coloring, saying her nighttime prayers, Care Bears and mimicking others' actions.
Shelby is survived by her mother, Amanda Burke, of Lime Springs; grandparents, Joe and Sandi Burke of Lime Springs; paternal great- grandparents, John and Eleanor Burke of Elma; three uncles, Tom Burke of Harmony, Minn., Nick Burke of Cresco, and Brian Burke of Lime Springs; an aunt, Amy Burke of Lime Springs; four cousins, Brandon Burke, Brady Burke, Shane Burke, and Chloe Burke.
She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Floyd and JoEtta Dohlman.
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, Elma, (641) 393-2461.
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CHARLES CITY - Lois Cross, 81, of Charles City, died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at her son Danny's home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Lois Cross will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Paul Wilcox of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery at a later date.
Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday.
Lois Rachel Clapp Cross was born March 2, 1924, at Floyd, the daughter of Worth and Vera (Chesnut) Clapp. She graduated from Floyd High School. On Feb. 28, 1942, she was united in marriage to William Cross.
During her working career she was employed at the Oliver Corp. in Charles City, as a salesperson at Woolworth's in Columbus, Ga., was a telephone operator at Slater, and an Avon representative and salesperson while in California. Lois was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary in Slater, and served as the secretary for bowling leagues in Petaluma, Calif., and Nora Springs. Her interests included painting, embroidery and crocheting. Lois enjoyed spending time with her family and always looked forward to those times.
Living family members include four sons, Danny (Colleen) Cross of Charles City, Jerry (Dawn) Cross of Shasta Lake, Calif., Craig Cross of Cotati, Calif., and Robert (Mae) Cross of Charles City; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a brother, Neil (Mary Margaret) Clapp of Cedar Falls; and three sisters, Neva Baehne of Charles City, Georgia Luster of Moline, Ill., and Florene (LaVerne) Johnson of Charles City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on Jan. 26, 2003; a son, Paul Cross; a grandson, John Cross; and a brother, Dale Clapp.
The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
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MASON CITY - Donald J. Dieter, 74, of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Harry Koelker and the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association.
Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a 6 p.m. Scriptural prayer service.
Memorials may be directed to the Donald J. Dieter Memorial Fund.
Donald Joseph Dieter was born May 15, 1931, in rural Plainview, Neb., the son of Casper and Helen (Langhorst) Dieter. Donald attended Vinton High School in Vinton. Donald served his country in the United States Air Force in Korea from November 1945 until the time of his honorable discharge in July 1958.
Donald was united in marriage to Colleen Mackey in 1952 in Vinton. They later divorced in 1975. Donald served as a lay missionary in New Guinea from 1958-1959. In 1960, they moved to Springville, Iowa, and later to Mason City in 1969.
In 1976, Donald was united in marriage to Marcella Reicherts in Rapid City, S.D.
He was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City, a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City and a lifetime member of the VFW.
Survivors include his children, Sharon Dieter, John Dieter, both of Vinton, David Dieter and wife, Cheryl, of Visalia, Calif., the Rev. Mark Dieter and wife, Catherine, of Lancaster, Wis., Joanne Norris and husband, Brian, of Quasqueton; stepchildren, Sandy Osegera and husband, Phil, of Mason City, Robert Reicherts and wife, Debbie, of Burnsville, Minn., and Mary Schiff of Mason City; grandchildren, Ross Hosman, Kylee, Karson, Kullen and Kellis Dieter, Brennan Norris, Sarah Jo Rippel, John and Will Norris, Brenda Cecil, Holly and David Osegera, Heidi Feuring, Chad Osegera, Rob, Joseph, Jonathan and Christopher Reicherts, April Pohren, Heather Graves and Ashley Schiff; several great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene Potter and husband, Frank, of Zwingle.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Colleen, in 1997; and his second wife, Marcella, in 1998; and one sister, Delores Schultz, in 1999.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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| Dodds, William "Bill" |
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ALGONA - William "Bill" Dodds, 91, of Algona died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at the Algona Manor Care Center in Algona.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with the Rev. Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with a prayer service at 7 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus rosary.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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NASHUA - Clark L. Good, 92, of Nashua died Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) at Waverly Health Center in Waverly.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly with Pastor Keith Tomlinson and Pastor Karl Schiltz officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback-Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services on Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/25/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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MASON CITY - Raymond C. Hoots, 90, of Mason City died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Raymond C. Hoots Memorial Fund.
Raymond C. Hoots was born on June 22, 1915, in Rockwell, the son of Fred and Eliza (Hammje) Hoots. He attended Rockwell Schools. Raymond farmed for many years with his father.
He was united in marriage to Genevieve O'Neil on Sept. 6, 1942, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Rockwell. They farmed for 27 years around Mason City and Garner. In 1970, Raymond and Genevieve moved to Mason City. He was employed at Armour Company for several years.
Raymond enjoyed fishing, hunting and going on trips. He also had a unique hobby of restoring antique furniture and making clocks.
Raymond was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
Raymond is survived by his sister, Emma Cox, of Cedar Ridge, Colo., and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Genevieve in 2002; a brother, Herman; and three sisters, Dorothy Coe, Martha Holt and Anna M. Cox.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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FOREST CITY - Senora I. Jenson, 98, of Forest City, died Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) at Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City. The Rev. Lee Laaveg, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church, will officiate.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Senora Irene Jenson was born in Leland, Iowa, on March 28, 1907, the daughter of Michael and Julia (Brackey) Anderson. She was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church and received her education in rural Leland schools.
She married Joseph Jenson and the couple began farming near Wells, Minn. In 1931, they moved to a farm in Ellington Township near Forest City, Iowa. The family moved to Forest City in 1937, where Senora worked for the Forest City Bakery and at Forest City Produce.
After her husband passed away in 1960, Senora moved to Des Moines, where she worked as a nurse's aide at Lutheran Hospital for many years. She made her home with her son, Stanley ,at different times in her life and cared for an aging aunt in Charles City for several years. After retiring, Senora returned to Forest City, entering the Good Samaritan Center in 1981. She died there on Jan. 26, 2006, at the age of 98 years.
Senora is survived by her son, Stanley Jenson, and his wife, Florence, of Marietta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Murray (Elaine) Jenson and Colleen (Gary) Cato; five great-grandchildren, Sean, Jeanette, Christina, Rebecca and Brooks; and a great-great-grandson, Gavin Porter.
Senora was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph; and a brother, Gordon Anderson.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/27/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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BUFFALO CENTER - Menno Limberg, 89, of Buffalo Center, died Saturday (Jan. 28, 2006) at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
A Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Buffalo Center with the Rev. Michael Schuller officiating. Interment will be at Olena Mound Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St., N.W. in Buffalo Center, with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. and one hour before the Mass at the church.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, (641) 562-2858.
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| Meyer, Arlis H.
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 GARNER - Arlis H. Meyer, 94, of Garner died Saturday (Jan. 28, 2006) at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials are preferred to Hospice of North Iowa.
Online condolences may be directed to www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Arlis Helena Meyer, the daughter of Walter and Etta (Johnson) Geisler, was born Jan. 31, 1911 at La Houge, Ill. At the age of four, she moved with her family by train to Iowa settling on a farm north of Clear Lake. She was baptized at the Garner Methodist Church in 1927. Arlis attended several rural schools and graduated from Ventura High School.
On February 18, 1930, she was married to Alvin E. Meyer at Clear Lake. They lived on the Meyer homestead southeast of Garner until 1936, when they moved to a farm northwest of Ventura where they raised their family and farmed. They also raised turkeys for many years. Arlis was well known for her delicious turkey dinners with all the trimmings.
In 1956, they moved to their new home in Ventura where Arlis continued her love of flowers, gardening and entertaining. In 1970, they moved to a smaller home in Clear Lake. They enjoyed traveling in their trailer and spent many winters in their mobile home in Mesa, Ariz.
After Alvin passed away in 1989, Arlis moved to Prairie View Apartments in Garner where she lived for the next 12 years. She enjoyed her family, working in the yard, flowers, crocheting, playing cards, pets and horses.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner and was a former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura.
Arlis is survived by her five children: Alvin (Frances) Meyer, Jr. of Ventura, Jim (Jo) Meyer of Clear Lake, Mari (Carrol) Albers of Garner, Boni (Virgil) Pringnitz of Garner and Bob (Jan) Meyer of Mason City; 15 grandchildren: Cindy Dvorak, Jeff Meyer, Richard (Michele) Meyer, Candy Pitkin, Brad (Nancy) Meyer, Tim Meyer, Juli (Jim) Knapp, Russ (Jenny) Albers, Stefani (Hans) Griesser, Ryan (Lisa) Albers, Dawn (Al) Kaduce Sue Pringnitz, Kim Frank, Kelley (Rick) Hammitt and Robi Meyer; 21 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Emery Geisler of Nora Springs; two sisters-in-law, June Geisler of Moline, Ill. and Lydia Schneider of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; parents; an infant great-grandchild; two sisters, Myrtle Lemke and Dorothy Schmitt; and three brothers, Donald, Lyle and Warren Geisler.
Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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 CHARLES CITY - Odis Riden, 92, of Charles City, died Saturday (Jan. 28, 2006) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Odis Riden will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Paul Wilcox will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will continue Wednesday at the church one hour prior to the service.
Odis Arlene Pals Riden was born Oct. 22, 1913, in Butler County, the daughter of Henry and Kathryn (DeLong) Pals. She graduated from the Allison High School in 1931 and attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, where she received her teaching certificate. Odis taught rural school for a few years.
On May 5, 1935, she was united in marriage to Leslie Riden at Clarksville. They farmed for many years south of Charles City. Leslie died on Sept. 6, 1992.
Odis was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years, was actively involved with the United Methodist Women and all church activities. She was also a member of the Cedar Side Club, Rural Home Makers and had served as a 4-H leader. Her other interests included cooking, sewing, gardening and ceramics. Odis always looked forward to spending time with her family and being a part of their lives.
Living family members include three children and their spouses, Dean (Sarah) Riden of Charles City, Marjorie (Rodney) Burnett of Ankeny and Ileen (Duane) Jerdee of Charles City; six grandchildren, Dan (Denise) Riden, Jill (Steve) O'Dea, Brad (Darcy) Burnett, Julie (Steve) Liggett, Sara (Jack) Kobe and Amy (Matt) Hotchkiss: 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Jones of Galesburg, Ill.; a brother-in-law, Harvey (Maxine) Riden of Charles City; a sister-in-law, Margaret Riden of Charles City; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Leola Jacobs; and a brother, Chester Pals.
The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
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ROCKFORD - Ida Rose Roberts, 92, a resident of the Riceville Community Rest Home and formerly of 503 W. Main St. in Rockford, went to be with the Lord and join her loving husband, Gilbert, in heaven on Tuesday evening (Jan. 24, 2006).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at First United Methodist Church, 205 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, with the Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St. in Rockford. Visitation will continue on Tuesday morning at the church, one hour prior to Ida's funeral service.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Ida R. Roberts Memorial Fund in the care of her daughter, Jane M. Mosher, P.O. Box 217, Riceville, IA 50466-0217.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullerton-fh.com Web site.
Ida Rose Roberts was born April 17, 1913, in Rockford to Jennie (Patterson) and Robert Tumilson Sr. She was the fifth of six children born to her parents and attended school and resided her entire life in the Rockford area, with the exception of the past two years when she moved to the care facility in Riceville to be near her daughter and son-in-law.
Ida was united in marriage to Gilbert Harry Roberts on Dec. 24, 1932, at First United Methodist Church in Charles City. They became the proud parents of three children, Frank Delano Roberts, Jane Marie (Roberts) Mosher and Robert Eugene Roberts.
Ida was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to all who shared in her life. Ida's baking skills, especially her homemade cinnamon rolls, pies and bread were among the best and she often shared her goods with family and friends. Ida's children often teased their mother that due to her generous nature, they needed to be near when the goods were ready to eat or she would give them all away before they, too, had the opportunity to indulge.
On a daily basis, Ida and her sister, Minnie Graham, joined with a group of friends, known as the "Coffee Gang" at Captain Bly's in Rockford. They treasured this gathering time and cherished the wonderful memories.
Those who best knew Ida recall that she was extremely proud of her Irish heritage and spending time with her family. According to her thoughts of Irish tradition, meals weren't meals without potatoes! They also well-remember her delicious fried chicken and gravy, her very early morning breakfasts and dining on her special recipe of (sugar) goulash. In Ida's earlier years, she was employed as a cook at the Starr Home and Ray's Pizza, both in Charles City, which were perfect jobs for her, given her ability to transform food into delicious meals!
Ida was a woman with quick wit and great sense of humor. She was strong in both body and mind, devoted to her faith, very independent, enjoyed dancing in her later life, was a staunch Democrat never fearing to state her opinions, and a very giving person.
Ida found comfort and joy in music. She loved to sing and having others sing with her, especially older and more traditional songs. She constantly amazed all who were around her with the ability to recite poems, even difficult and lengthy poems, and the Gettysburg Address, which she recited in its entirety since an early age!
Ida will be dearly missed by all who shared in her long and full life.
She is survived by her children, Frank (Gwen) Roberts of Fresno, Calif., Jane (Harvey) Mosher of Riceville and Bob (Elaine) Roberts of Sherwood, N.D.; her sister, Minnie Graham of Rockford; her six grandchildren, Gilbert (Susan) Roberts, Lance Roberts, Kerry (Sharon) Mosher, Kyle (Kathy) Mosher, Alan (Shannon) Roberts and Angie (Mike Mayer) Roberts. She will also be cherished by her 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Ida is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Roberts, in March 1966; her parents, Jennie and Robert Tumilson Sr.; her three brothers, Samuel, Robert Jr. and Thomas Tumilson; and her sister, Annabelle Joesting.
The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers of the Riceville Community Rest Home for the kindness, love and care given to Ida.
We love you Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt and Friend! God bless you and keep you in His loving arms where you join Dad and all your family and friends as angels in heaven to watch over us until we meet again!
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 756-3311.
www.fullertonfh.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/26/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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MASON CITY - Elwood E. Smith, 57, of 8 Quincy Terrace, Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hogan- Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Thomas Healey, hospice chaplain, officiating. Full military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veteran's Association following the memorial service. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Memorials may be directed to Elwood E. Smith Memorial Fund.
Elwood E. Smith was born April 15, 1948, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, son of Dwight and Wilma (Spiker) Smith. He attended Mason City public schools.
Elwood enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and fought during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2*, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/palm and Rifle Marksman Badge.
He was united in marriage to Linda Holding on June 28, 1972, in South Dakota. Elwood worked at Park Hospital and Ozark Roofing. He enjoyed listening to music, boxing, stock car racing and gardening.
Elwood will be greatly missed by his wife, Linda Smith, Mason City; daughter, Katy (Donald) Witt, Mason City; daughter, Christina (Roy) Leighter, Madison Lake, Minn.; son, Don Betts, Amarillo, Texas; eight grandchildren, Billy Witt, Christopher Frietas, Anthony Frietas, D.J. Warden, Daniel Leighter, Cameron Leighter, Tamera Betts and Donnie Lee Betts; sister, Carol (Richard) Frank, Emmit, Idaho; brothers, Roger (Vivian) Smith, Payette, Idaho, and Arlan (Joyce) Smith, Key Heights, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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| Spencer, Vera Arlene "Boo" |
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MASON CITY - Vera Arlene (Boo) Spencer, 73, of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) on her birthday at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Rockwell Cemetery, Rockwell, with Pastor Tom Healey, Hospice of North Iowa chaplain, officiating. Following the graveside service, the family asks that you please join them at the Salvation Army in Mason City to share memories and to have refreshments.
Vera was born Jan. 27, 1933, in Mason City, the daughter of Walton and Lois (Schaver) Benson. She attended school in Mason City.
Vera was united in matrimony three times.
She loved fishing, camping, rummage sales, playing cards, finding bargains, and playing practical jokes on her family and friends. Her dog, Pepper, was her constant companion.
She is survived by her two daughters, Diane (Ron) Rice and Rebecca (Anthony) Mayo, both of Mason City; her sister, Darlene Trousdale, Rockwell; and three brothers, Robert (Marlys) Benson of Rockwell, Roger (Vikki) Benson of Georgia and Ronald Benson of Texas; seven grandchild-ren, Angela (Brett), Steven (Tammy), Brandy (John), Karen (Ryan), Gary (Lindsay), Michael and friend, Hank, and Shannon (Brian), all of Mason City; sixteen great-grandchildren, Patrick, Cody, Jacob, Derrick, Taylor, Isaac, Mackenzie, Madison, Alexandria, Brooklynne, Bryce, Brandon, Ethan, Hunter, Gavin, Dallas and expecting her 17th in June; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard; brother-in-law, Merle, and a grandchild, Jennifer.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
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| Wagner, Carolyn Louise |
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CLEAR LAKE - Carolyn Louise Wagner, 96, formerly of Faulkner, Geneva and Thornton, died Friday, (Jan. 27, 2006) at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Geneva United Methodist Church with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Ackley, Iowa, with the Rev. Diane Mitchell officiating.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Carolyn was born June 29, 1909, at Ackley, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Lula Held Schwinger. She attended elementary and high school there, graduating with the class of 1928. As a child, she was the delivery girl for all the baked goods her mother made for many of the Ackley residents. Following graduation, she assisted her mother in a small coffee shop on Main Street, and it was there she met the young man who became her future husband.
Carolyn and Howard Wagner were married on Jan. 18, 1932, at Hampton, Iowa, in the depths of that economic depression. Their honeymoon was a trip to Minneapolis to buy furniture for their first home in Faulkner, Iowa, a place that had a small orchard and a large garden. Here it was that their family was begun, six of their children being born before they sold that home and commenced farming in the rural Geneva area in 1945.
Another large garden ensured lots of vegetables would be canned and preserved for the winter months. Carolyn loved baking almost anything, more than any of the other household duties that a good mother performs. It was a sad day if some good cookies, cake or bread was not forthcoming from that oven.
On that first farm, there was no running water, so all the cooking, canning, cleaning and laundry water was hand-carried to the house. Having been born and raised in town, it was amazing how much Carolyn loved living in the country. But she enjoyed the beauty, the quietness, and the stars at night. And she enjoyed the baby animals in the springtime, especially the little yellow chicks and her favorites, the little banty-roosters and hens.
Carolyn enjoyed reading and doing embroidery needlework, especially in her later years, as there was little time for that earlier, raising her eight children; five sons and three daughters. However, there was always time to be neighborly and she greatly enjoyed all those friendships through the years.
Her family and friends were privileged to help Carolyn and Howard celebrate many milestone birthdays and anniversaries, in particular, their 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries. Perhaps the greatest surprise she ever received was when family and neighbors gathered on her lawn to celebrate her 80th birthday. And another special party was held when Carolyn turned 90 years of age.
It was only a few days following their 65th wedding anniversary that Carolyn and Howard entered Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, Iowa. And it was there she died, nine years to the day, following their admittance.
As a young woman, Carolyn had joined the Royal Neighbors and recently she received a pin from them recognizing 75 years of membership. After her move to the Thornton community, she joined a Clear Lake group called the Sing and Sew Club, creating many lovely quilts as a group. She and Howard were long-time supporters of the Geneva Methodist Church, where their children received their religious education. Carolyn always enjoyed music up until her dying day.
All who ever knew Carolyn realized that her family came ahead of everything else in importance, and she worked diligently, to the best of her ability, to see to their well-being. There came great sadness into her life at the loss of her two youngest sons: David at age 5 on April 9, 1954, and James at age 42 on Feb. 7, 1990. In addition, she was preceded in death by her be-loved husband, Howard, on Feb. 8, 1998, and her parents; two brothers, Lowell and Carl Schwinger; and four sisters, Cora Pieters, Anna Mae Harman, Grace Nymeyer and Helen Golly; and two infant brothers.
She is survived by her children: Shirley (Mrs. Darwin) Munier of Des Moines, Mildred Stevenson of Spokane, Wash., Dean (Mary) Wagner of Waterloo, Merle (Joyce) Wagner of Latimer, Fanny (Mrs. Martin) Hansen of Clear Lake, Dale (Patti) Wagner of Pea Ridge, Ark.; 26 grand-children; 42 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, (641) 456-3232.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/30/2006
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MASON CITY - Donald J. Dieter, 74, of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Harry Koelker and the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association.
Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a 6 p.m. Scriptural prayer service.
Memorials may be directed to the Donald J. Dieter Memorial Fund.
Donald Joseph Dieter was born May 15, 1931, in rural Plainview, Neb., the son of Casper and Helen (Langhorst) Dieter. Donald attended Vinton High School in Vinton. Donald served his country in the United States Air Force in Korea from November 1945 until the time of his honorable discharge in July 1958.
Donald was united in marriage to Colleen Mackey in 1952 in Vinton. They later divorced in 1975. Donald served as a lay missionary in New Guinea from 1958-1959. In 1960, they moved to Springville, Iowa, and later to Mason City in 1969.
In 1976, Donald was united in marriage to Marcella Reicherts in Rapid City, S.D.
He was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City, a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City and a lifetime member of the VFW.
Survivors include his children, Sharon Dieter, John Dieter, both of Vinton, David Dieter and wife, Cheryl, of Visalia, Calif., the Rev. Mark Dieter and wife, Catherine, of Lancaster, Wis., Joanne Norris and husband, Brian, of Quasqueton; stepchildren, Sandy Osegera and husband, Phil, of Mason City, Robert Reicherts and wife, Debbie, of Burnsville, Minn., and Mary Schiff of Mason City; grandchildren, Ross Hosman, Kylee, Karson, Kullen and Kellis Dieter, Brennan Norris, Sarah Jo Rippel, John and Will Norris, Brenda Cecil, Holly and David Osegera, Heidi Feuring, Chad Osegera, Rob, Joseph, Jonathan and Christopher Reicherts, April Pohren, Heather Graves and Ashley Schiff; several great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene Potter and husband, Frank, of Zwingle.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Colleen, in 1997; and his second wife, Marcella, in 1998; and one sister, Delores Schultz, in 1999.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 2/1/2006. |
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| Dodds, William "Bill" |
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ALGONA - William "Bill" Dodds, 91, of Algona died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at the Algona Manor Care Center in Algona.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with the Rev. Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with a prayer service at 7 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus rosary.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/29/2006 - 1/30/2006. |
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| Good, Clark L.
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NASHUA - Clark L. Good, 92, of Nashua died Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) at Waverly Health Center in Waverly.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly with Pastor Keith Tomlinson and Pastor Karl Schiltz officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback-Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services on Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/25/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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| Hoots, Raymond C.
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MASON CITY - Raymond C. Hoots, 90, of Mason City died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Raymond C. Hoots Memorial Fund.
Raymond C. Hoots was born on June 22, 1915, in Rockwell, the son of Fred and Eliza (Hammje) Hoots. He attended Rockwell Schools. Raymond farmed for many years with his father.
He was united in marriage to Genevieve O'Neil on Sept. 6, 1942, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Rockwell. They farmed for 27 years around Mason City and Garner. In 1970, Raymond and Genevieve moved to Mason City. He was employed at Armour Company for several years.
Raymond enjoyed fishing, hunting and going on trips. He also had a unique hobby of restoring antique furniture and making clocks.
Raymond was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
Raymond is survived by his sister, Emma Cox, of Cedar Ridge, Colo., and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Genevieve in 2002; a brother, Herman; and three sisters, Dorothy Coe, Martha Holt and Anna M. Cox.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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| Hostetler, Diane Kay
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 MASON CITY - Diane Kay Hostetler 61, of 805 15th Place N.E., died Saturday (Jan. 28, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. A family private inurnment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation with the body present will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Diane Kay Hostetler was born on Aug. 21, 1944, in Mason City, the daughter of John and Wilma (Barmore) Hostetler.
Diane graduated Mason City High School. She attended Parsons College, and later North Iowa Area Community College. Diane volunteered at Mercy Medical Center and Central Catholic Daycare. She wrote articles in the Renew monthly newsletter.
Diane loved reading, socializing with her friends, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
Diane is survived by her two daughters, Trish Johnson and fiancé, Doug Gilbertson, of Dike, and Shannon and husband, Don Edwards, of Tucson, Ariz.; grandchildren, Zachary Johnson, of Dike; Courtney, Alexis, and Justus Edwards, of Tucson, Ariz.; sister, Judy and husband, Gerald Anderson, of Forest City.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents, John and Wilma Hostetler.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/30/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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| Laipple, Kathryn Arloene
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GENEVA - Kathryn Arloene Laipple, 81, of Geneva, died at her home on Sunday (Jan. 29, 2006) in Geneva.
Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Friday followed by her funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at the Geneva United Methodist Church with the Rev. Diane Mitchell officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, (614) 456-3232.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/30/2006. |
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| Lovik, Maccine Ramona |
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 FOREST CITY - Maccine R. Lovik, 92, of Forest City, died Saturday (Jan. 28, 2006) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.Thursday at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, with the Rev. Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Maccine Ramona Perkins Lovik, the daughter of Oren and Sina (Anderson) Perkins, was born on May 17, 1913, in Worth county, rural Northwood, and was the second youngest of seven children born to this union. She was baptized and confirmed at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, Worth County, rural Northwood. She received her education at Hartland Township rural school and was graduated from Northwood High School in May 1931.
In 1932, she married Harry Lovik. To this union, three children were born. The couple farmed near Northwood and later moved to a farm near Hanlontown and then purchased a farm near Thompson in 1948. In 1979 they divorced.
Maccine was active in Bethany Lutheran Church and in a group called JFF Club which met "Just For Fun" and fellowship. Her hobbies included gardening, reading and crafts. She especially liked doing the art of quilling.
She moved to Forest City in 1978 where she worked as a kitchen aide for about 20 years at the Good Samaritan Center. Because of failing health, she entered the Lake Mills Care Center in August of 1997 and resided there until her death on Jan. 28, 2006 at the age of 92 years.
She will be remembered by her family as a very loving Mom and Grandmom who made the best sugar cookies and lefse ever.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathryn Olson and her husband, Don, of Forest City; son, Ronald Lovik and his wife, Jill, of Birmingham, Ala.; a sister, Lois Ellgen and her husband, Clifford, of Clear Lake; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her son Gary; three daughters-in-law, Janet Lovik, Margaret Lovik and Helen Lovik; her parents; two brothers, Raymond in infancy, and Claude; and sisters, Frances Rusley, Esther Herr and Lula Scara.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/30/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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| Meyer, Arlis H.
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GARNER - Arlis H. Meyer, 94, of Garner died Saturday (Jan. 28, 2006) at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials are preferred to Hospice of North Iowa.
Online condolences may be directed to www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Arlis Helena Meyer, the daughter of Walter and Etta (Johnson) Geisler, was born Jan. 31, 1911 at La Houge, Ill. At the age of four, she moved with her family by train to Iowa settling on a farm north of Clear Lake. She was baptized at the Garner Methodist Church in 1927. Arlis attended several rural schools and graduated from Ventura High School.
On February 18, 1930, she was married to Alvin E. Meyer at Clear Lake. They lived on the Meyer homestead southeast of Garner until 1936, when they moved to a farm northwest of Ventura where they raised their family and farmed. They also raised turkeys for many years. Arlis was well known for her delicious turkey dinners with all the trimmings.
In 1956, they moved to their new home in Ventura where Arlis continued her love of flowers, gardening and entertaining. In 1970, they moved to a smaller home in Clear Lake. They enjoyed traveling in their trailer and spent many winters in their mobile home in Mesa, Ariz.
After Alvin passed away in 1989, Arlis moved to Prairie View Apartments in Garner where she lived for the next 12 years. She enjoyed her family, working in the yard, flowers, crocheting, playing cards, pets and horses.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner and was a former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura.
Arlis is survived by her five children: Alvin (Frances) Meyer, Jr. of Ventura, Jim (Jo) Meyer of Clear Lake, Mari (Carrol) Albers of Garner, Boni (Virgil) Pringnitz of Garner and Bob (Jan) Meyer of Mason City; 15 grandchildren: Cindy Dvorak, Jeff Meyer, Richard (Michele) Meyer, Candy Pitkin, Brad (Nancy) Meyer, Tim Meyer, Juli (Jim) Knapp, Russ (Jenny) Albers, Stefani (Hans) Griesser, Ryan (Lisa) Albers, Dawn (Al) Kaduce Sue Pringnitz, Kim Frank, Kelley (Rick) Hammitt and Robi Meyer; 21 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Emery Geisler of Nora Springs; two sisters-in-law, June Geisler of Moline, Ill. and Lydia Schneider of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; parents; an infant great-grandchild; two sisters, Myrtle Lemke and Dorothy Schmitt; and three brothers, Donald, Lyle and Warren Geisler.
Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/29/2006 - 1/30/2006. |
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| Rothstein, Sidney
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CHICAGO, Ill. - Rabbi Sidney Rothstein, beloved husband of the late Libby nee Simons and the late Shirley nee Ashline, loving father of Robert (Cheryl) Rothstein and Marjorie Rothstein, devoted grandfather of Lisa and Alaina Rothstein, dear brother of Lillian Tasky and many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews has passed away.
He served as pulpit Rabbi for more than 40 years. Rabbi Rothstein served the Adas Israel congregation in Mason City from 1951 through 1956.
Services will be held today in the Chicago area.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Hebrew Theological College, 7135 N. Carpenter Road, Skokie, IL 60077 or Hospice of the Valley at Coronado Home, 340 E. Coronado Road, Phoenix, Ariz., 85004.
Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson, funeral director, (847) 229.8822.
www.cjfinfo.com.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/30/2006. |
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DALLAS, Texas - Martha Jean Schar, 94, of Dallas Texas, formerly of Clarion, Iowa died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at the Walnut Place Nursing Home in Dallas.
Funeral services for Martha Schar will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.
There will be no visitation.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, Clarion, (515) 532-2233
Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/31/2006
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GRAETTINGER - Morris Carl Dalen, 82, of Graettinger, died Monday (Jan. 30, 2006) at Palo Alto County Hospital, Emmetsburg.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Graettinger with Barbara Bruneau, intern pastor, presiding. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery, Graettinger.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Graettinger.
Morris Dalen was born March 7, 1923, in Ruthven, the son of Ole and Amanda (Mundahl) Dalen and departed this life on Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at the age of 82 years.
He received his education in the Graettinger area schools. On Oct. 14, 1944, he was united in marriage to Fern Tonneson in Fairmont, Minn. After their wedding, the couple farmed in the Graettinger area for more than 60 years.
Morris was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council, and was also a long-time board of director member for the Graettinger Telephone Co., Graettinger Creamery, Valley View Cemetery, Terminal Co-op Elevator, and he also belonged to the Farm Bureau.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Fern, of Graettinger; his children, Jim Dalen and his wife, Jane, of Omaha, Neb., Richard Dalen and his wife, Kathryn, of Estherville, Maureen Sandberg and her husband, Duane, of Graettinger, Duane Dalen and his wife, Pat, of Oreana, Ill., Darryl Dalen and his wife, Patricia, of Andover, Minn., Ruth Thill and her husband, Todd, of Britt; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Eleanor Pelroy of Denver, Colo., Helen Wogen of Denver, Colo., Agnes Lowman and her husband, Bill, of Aurora, Colo., and Doris McGuire of Buena Vista, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed, John, Harold, Donald; and three infant siblings.
Henry-Olson Funeral Homes, Inc., Estherville, Iowa, (712) 362-2646.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/31/2006 - 2/1/2006. |
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MASON CITY - Donald J. Dieter, 74, of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Harry Koelker and the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association.
Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a 6 p.m. Scriptural prayer service.
Memorials may be directed to the Donald J. Dieter Memorial Fund.
Donald Joseph Dieter was born May 15, 1931, in rural Plainview, Neb., the son of Casper and Helen (Langhorst) Dieter. Donald attended Vinton High School in Vinton. Donald served his country in the United States Air Force in Korea from November 1945 until the time of his honorable discharge in July 1958.
Donald was united in marriage to Colleen Mackey in 1952 in Vinton. They later divorced in 1975. Donald served as a lay missionary in New Guinea from 1958-1959. In 1960, they moved to Springville, Iowa, and later to Mason City in 1969.
In 1976, Donald was united in marriage to Marcella Reicherts in Rapid City, S.D.
He was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City, a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City and a lifetime member of the VFW.
Survivors include his children, Sharon Dieter, John Dieter, both of Vinton, David Dieter and wife, Cheryl, of Visalia, Calif., the Rev. Mark Dieter and wife, Catherine, of Lancaster, Wis., Joanne Norris and husband, Brian, of Quasqueton; stepchildren, Sandy Osegera and husband, Phil, of Mason City, Robert Reicherts and wife, Debbie, of Burnsville, Minn., and Mary Schiff of Mason City; grandchildren, Ross Hosman, Kylee, Karson, Kullen and Kellis Dieter, Brennan Norris, Sarah Jo Rippel, John and Will Norris, Brenda Cecil, Holly and David Osegera, Heidi Feuring, Chad Osegera, Rob, Joseph, Jonathan and Christopher Reicherts, April Pohren, Heather Graves and Ashley Schiff; several great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene Potter and husband, Frank, of Zwingle.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Colleen, in 1997; and his second wife, Marcella, in 1998; and one sister, Delores Schultz, in 1999.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 2/1/2006. |
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NASHUA - Clark L. Good, 92, of Nashua died Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) at Waverly Health Center in Waverly.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly with Pastor Keith Tomlinson and Pastor Karl Schiltz officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback-Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services on Friday at the Good Shepard Chapel.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/25/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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MASON CITY - Raymond C. Hoots, 90, of Mason City died Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Raymond C. Hoots Memorial Fund.
Raymond C. Hoots was born on June 22, 1915, in Rockwell, the son of Fred and Eliza (Hammje) Hoots. He attended Rockwell Schools. Raymond farmed for many years with his father.
He was united in marriage to Genevieve O'Neil on Sept. 6, 1942, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Rockwell. They farmed for 27 years around Mason City and Garner. In 1970, Raymond and Genevieve moved to Mason City. He was employed at Armour Company for several years.
Raymond enjoyed fishing, hunting and going on trips. He also had a unique hobby of restoring antique furniture and making clocks.
Raymond was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
Raymond is survived by his sister, Emma Cox, of Cedar Ridge, Colo., and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Genevieve in 2002; a brother, Herman; and three sisters, Dorothy Coe, Martha Holt and Anna M. Cox.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/28/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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MASON CITY - Diane Kay Hostetler 61, of 805 15th Place N.E., died Saturday (Jan. 28, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. A family private inurnment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation with the body present will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Diane Kay Hostetler was born on Aug. 21, 1944, in Mason City, the daughter of John and Wilma (Barmore) Hostetler.
Diane graduated Mason City High School. She attended Parsons College, and later North Iowa Area Community College. Diane volunteered at Mercy Medical Center and Central Catholic Daycare. She wrote articles in the Renew monthly newsletter.
Diane loved reading, socializing with her friends, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
Diane is survived by her two daughters, Trish Johnson and fiancé, Doug Gilbertson, of Dike, and Shannon and husband, Don Edwards, of Tucson, Ariz.; grandchildren, Zachary Johnson, of Dike; Courtney, Alexis, and Justus Edwards, of Tucson, Ariz.; sister, Judy and husband, Gerald Anderson, of Forest City.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents, John and Wilma Hostetler.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/30/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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 RUDD - Gary Alan Janssen, 40, of rural Rudd, died Monday (Jan. 30, 2006) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating. Inurnment will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation for Gary will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Gary Alan Janssen Memorial Fund.
Gary Alan Janssen was born Oct. 25, 1965, the son of Francis and Nancy (Moeller) Janssen in Osage. Gary attended school in Charles City and graduated from Charles City High School in 1984. Gary served in the United States Air Force, from which he was honorably discharged, and later enlisted in the USAF National Guard.
He was united in marriage to Judy L. DeMaris on Aug. 19, 2000, in Nashua.
Gary enjoyed woodworking, reading, attending auctions, fishing and especially deer hunting. Gary worked for Winnebago Industries in Charles City for nine years.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Barbara and Anne Janssen, of Utah; his wife, Judy Janssen and their children, Kevin and Benjamin Janssen, all of rural Rudd; his parents, Fran and Nancy Janssen of Rudd; a brother, Jim Janssen and wife, Lori, of Floyd; his maternal grandmother, Jean Moeller of Nora Springs; and his nephews, Cory, Andy and Joe Janssen all of Floyd; and his father-in-law, Julias DeMaris of Clarksville.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Paul Moeller; his paternal grandparents, Bernard and Alice Janssen; and his mother-in-law, Gloria DeMaris.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/31/2006 - 2/1/2006. |
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 MASON CITY - Armin Paul Kohler, 88, of 842 Fifth St. S.E., died Monday (Jan. 30, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. James Magelssen officiating. Private family inurnment services will take place at the Kensett Cemetery, Kensett.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continues one hour before services on Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Armin Kohler Memorial Fund.
Armin was born Nov. 19, 1917, in Tomah, Wis., the son of the Rev. Gottlieb and Martha (Hillgendorf) Kohler. In 1928, at the age of 10, he moved with his family to Mason City where his father served as pastor of Zion German Methodist Church. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1936.
As a young boy, Armin was interested in radio and electronics. After high school, he worked for the NYA, National Youth Administration, in communications. In 1939, Armin attended First National Radio and Television School in Kansas City, Mo. After graduation, he worked for KITE in Kansas City, KFJB in Marshalltown and KDTH in Dubuque.
Armin enlisted in the U.S. Army on Aug. 8, 1942. During the war, he was stationed at Fort Monmouth, N.J., and Pine Camp, now Camp Drum, New York. As a sergeant, he was an instructor in the Signal Corps and also worked in psychological warfare.
After the war, Armin attended Hamilton Business College and worked for KRIB radio in Mason City.
Armin married Helen Johnson on May 27, 1954, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett. In 1954, Armin started working for KGLO radio and television as an engineer installing equipment at the transmitter in Kensett. He continued to work for the television station until he retired in January 1981.
Regardless of the weather conditions, Armin would commute to the KGLO tower in St. Ansgar and would not hesitate to help stranded motorists along the way. Armin operated and maintained an amateur radio station license since 1939, WØJHC. He was a founding member of the North Iowa Amateur Ham Radio Club, having many ham operator friends. Armin was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Armin is survived by his wife, Helen Kohler, of Mason City; four children, Elaine Schultz and husband, Byron, of Forest City, Barbara German and husband, David, of Brookings, S.D., Paul Kohler and wife, Terijo, of Fort Worth, Texas, Margaret Reinholz and husband, Eric, of Omaha, Neb.; 10 grandchildren, Ainslie Schultz, Rob Schultz, Amanda Schultz, Jennifer German, Jonathan German, Christopher German, Blake Kohler, Maria Dickerson, Jason Chevalier and Daniel Chevalier: two great-grandchildren, Shavia Dickerson and Aubery Dickerson; sister, Emma Thomas of Des Moines; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Kohler of Mason City.
Armin was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Karl and Lawrence.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/31/2006 - 2/1/2006. |
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FOREST CITY - Maccine R. Lovik, 92, of Forest City, died Saturday (Jan. 28, 2006) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.Thursday at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, with the Rev. Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Maccine Ramona Perkins Lovik, the daughter of Oren and Sina (Anderson) Perkins, was born on May 17, 1913, in Worth county, rural Northwood, and was the second youngest of seven children born to this union. She was baptized and confirmed at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, Worth County, rural Northwood. She received her education at Hartland Township rural school and was graduated from Northwood High School in May 1931.
In 1932, she married Harry Lovik. To this union, three children were born. The couple farmed near Northwood and later moved to a farm near Hanlontown and then purchased a farm near Thompson in 1948. In 1979 they divorced.
Maccine was active in Bethany Lutheran Church and in a group called JFF Club which met "Just For Fun" and fellowship. Her hobbies included gardening, reading and crafts. She especially liked doing the art of quilling.
She moved to Forest City in 1978 where she worked as a kitchen aide for about 20 years at the Good Samaritan Center. Because of failing health, she entered the Lake Mills Care Center in August of 1997 and resided there until her death on Jan. 28, 2006 at the age of 92 years.
She will be remembered by her family as a very loving Mom and Grandmom who made the best sugar cookies and lefse ever.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathryn Olson and her husband, Don, of Forest City; son, Ronald Lovik and his wife, Jill, of Birmingham, Ala.; a sister, Lois Ellgen and her husband, Clifford, of Clear Lake; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her son Gary; three daughters-in-law, Janet Lovik, Margaret Lovik and Helen Lovik; her parents; two brothers, Raymond in infancy, and Claude; and sisters, Frances Rusley, Esther Herr and Lula Scara.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
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| Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/30/2006 - 1/31/2006. |
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MASON CITY - Ruth E. (Sandy) Rogers, 82, died Monday (Jan. 30, 2006) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641)423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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NORTHWOOD - Margaret Matilda Jurgens Rupert, 88, of Northwood, died Sunday (Jan. 29, 2006) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Funeral services for Margaret will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Northwood United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. N., Northwood, with the Rev. Wendi Gillan officiating. Interment will take place at Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation will begin noon Thursday at the church.
Margaret Matilda Jurgens, the third of six sisters, was born on Jan. 25, 1918, in Franklin County, Iowa, to Caroline Louise Plagge and Jerry Cornelius Jurgens. She left her earthly life on Jan. 29, 2006, at 88 years old. Margaret was baptized on May 31, 1918, as Margareta Mathilde Jurgens, named after her dad's oldest sister, Margareta, and her mother's oldest sister, Mathilda. She grew up on a farm near Latimer. Throughout her growing up years, she had many farm chores to complete each day, but enjoyed ice skating in the winter on Sunday afternoons and delighted in homemade ice cream and corn on the cob. At 12 years old, she caught her first fish at Beads Lake. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, where fond memories were gathered at the German Reformed Church near Sheffield where she sang German Christmas carols on Christmas Eve. Margaret attended high school in Latimer and participated in high school plays. She attended Central College in Pella and taught grades one through eight in the country schools in Franklin County for four years. During the next seven years, she taught in the public schools of Zearing, Huxley and Dayton before joining the teaching staff at Northwood as a sixth-grade junior high teacher in the late 1940s. She also taught at Hanlontown.
Margaret married Howard Alexander Rupert on Aug. 23, 1950, in an Oklahoma City, Okla. Methodist church. They enjoyed summer fishing trips together in northern Minnesota until the time of Howard's death in November 1974. Margaret was a preschool special education aide in Mason City for eight years. After retiring, she traveled to Jerusalem in 1984 and in 1994 participated in a mission trip to Costa Rica. In 1995c she had heart bypass surgery and over four years later suffered from a stroke. During her many years in Northwood she volunteered as a Sunday school teacher, a Girl and Boy Scout leader, church circle member and held various offices of the Methodist Women.
Margaret is survived by twin sons, Fred and Jerry Rupert of Des Moines; a daughter, Janelle Johnson (Dennis) of Northwood; a step-daughter, Nancy Lucarini (Phillip) of Fairfield Bay, Ark.; grandchildren, Jay Johnson of Chicago, Jack Johnson of Story City, Ben Johnson of Northwood, Brock Johnson of Northwood; brother-in-law, Milt Mussehl of Story City; sister-in-law, Anabel Hess of Fort Smith, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant brother; sister-in-law, Jane Hendrix; five sisters, Wilma Koenen, Leona Mollenbeck, Ruth Aalbers, Evelyn Hovey, Dorothy Mussehl; and four brothers-in-law, Bert Koenen, Ted Mollenbeck, Max Aalbers and Munson Hovey.
Margaret was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Margaret "Marge" will be remembered for her pleasant attitude in the face of adversity and her sweet laugh. The last year of her life was spent at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood where she highly enjoyed participating in activities and interacting with the staff. She will be greatly missed.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, (641) 324-1121.
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Sampson, Gretchen Mary
 MASON CITY - Gretchen Mary Sampson, 88, of 844-10th St. N.E. in Mason City, died Monday (Jan. 30, 2006) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302-Fifth St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Harry H. Koelker officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary at 5 p.m. followed by a Scriptural wake service at 5:45 p.m.
The family of Gretchen Mary Sampson has requested that memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, in her memory.
Gretchen Mary Sampson was born on May 23, 1917, in Waukon, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Grace (Steele) Westby.
She was united in marriage to George Redington on Nov. 30, 1933, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City. He preceded her in death in 1964.
Gretchen worked as a nurse aide for Mercy Hospital and for Park Clinic in Mason City for several years until her retirement.
She was united in marriage to Leonard Lowenberg on Feb. 12, 1966. He preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 1973. She was united in marriage to John Sampson on Jan. 12, 1985. He preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 2001.
Gretchen enjoyed traveling and reading, but her great love and enjoyment were her family and friends.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and the Grandmothers Club.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, GayLee Toppin and her husband, Gerald, of Lorimor, Greg Redington and his wife, Gaby, of Chantilly, Va., and Geanne Anderson and her husband, Roger, of Ventura; 12 grandchildren, Darren, Mike and David Toppin, Michelle, Collette, Vanessa, Tom and Lisa Redington, Laura Lawrence, Anne Case and Jon and Chad Anderson; 19 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Lassara Redington, of Omaha, Neb., as well as other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; a son, Garrett Redington, who died in 1966; a grandson, James Redington; and two sisters.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
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