PUBLISHED Thursday, June 15, 2006

Audrey I. Iverson

DOWS — Audrey I. Iverson, 93, passed away Monday (June 12, 2006) at her home in Dows.

Funeral services for Audrey I. Iverson will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows with the Rev. William Straka officiating. Interment will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Alden Cemetery in Alden.

Visitation for Audrey I. Iverson will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 100 North Lee St. in Dows, and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Audrey Ione, the daughter of Raymond R. and Edith E. Baker Sowl, was born on June 24, 1912, in Popejoy, Iowa. She attended public school in Popejoy and graduated in 1930. She furthered her education at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Council Bluffs where she obtained an R.N. degree in 1935. After her graduation, Audrey worked at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames.

Audrey was united in marriage to Henry J. “Hank” Iverson Jr. on Sept. 1, 1938, in Northwood. The couple made their home north of Dows where Hank farmed and Audrey worked at Ellsworth Hospital in Iowa Falls. Hank and Audrey moved to the farm they bought south of Dows in 1941. When Hank retired from farming in 1975, they moved to their acreage south of Dows. Audrey moved to her home in Dows after Hank’s death in 2003.

Audrey was active in the First Lutheran Church, where she gave of herself generously, acting as historian for the Ladies’ Aid group and maintaining its scrapbook for many years. She was also a member of the Liberty Club. Sewing, quilting and canning were among the activities Audrey enjoyed.

Audrey is survived by four nephews, Roger Iverson, Dows, Sen. Stewart Iverson Jr. and his wife, Vicki, of Clarion, Paul Iverson and wife, Judy, of Lake City, and John Iverson of Florida; four nieces, Anna Marie Pulliam of Waukee, Georgina Iverson of Alden, Jo Ellen Iverson of Urbandale, Nancy Iverson of Minnesota; great-nieces, Shelley (Shawn) Finnel and Stephanie (Hammie) Girard; great-nephews, Stewart Iverson III (Nicole), Jason Pulliam and Capt. Chad Bortel. Also surviving Audrey are three great-great nephews and four great-great nieces.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 852-4134.

Jesse W. Cero

CHARLES CITY — Jesse W. Cero, 17, of Charles City and Nashua, died Wednesday morning (June 14, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City of injuries he received in an ATV accident near Marble Rock.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 19, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Monsignor Stanley Hayek officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. There will also be a 6:30 p.m. Scripture service at the funeral home on Sunday. Further visitation will be for one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Memorials may be directed in Jesse’s name to Rick Hicok, 221 Cedar St, Nashua, IA 50658. Online condolences may be left for Jesse at www.hugebackfuneralhome. com.

Hugeback-Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134.

Dorothy W. Stockdale

CLEAR LAKE — Dorothy W. Stockdale, 80, died Tuesday (June 13, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. According to her wishes her body will be cremated.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, is in charge of cremation services.

Graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Clear Lake Cemetery with Pastor Thomas Healey officiating. Inurnment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the Dorothy W. Stockdale Memorial Fund in care of Glen Stockdale, 210 S. Ninth St. Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Dorothy was born on Dec. 9, 1925, in Williams, the daughter of Joseph and Edith Iverson. She was married to Glen W. Stockdale in Webster City on Jan. 28, 1946; to this union a daughter was born.

Dorothy was a full-time loving mother to her daughter. She found time to work part-time at various restaurants in town and worked side by side with Glen in his construction business.

Her family was very important to her and she enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 60 years, Glen Stockdale, of Clear Lake; daughter, Lori, and her husband, Mark Haaf, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Pamela (Gene) Engelking, Cody Haaf, John (Marisa) Haaf and Dawn Jenkins; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Joan) Iverson; sisters, Helen Janes and Ruth (Bill) Thomas; sisters-in-law, Helen Stockdale and Gladyce Edel; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister in infancy.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.

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Rosemarie Meacham

MASON CITY — Rosemarie Meacham, 73, of 24672 Spruce Ave., Mason City, died early Wednesday morning (June 14, 2006) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Saturday, June 17, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 E. South St. in Manly, with the Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, and again one hour prior to services at the church.

Friends and family may send condolences, thought and remembrances to www.fullertonfh.com

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.

Leona E. Haase

TITONKA — Leona E. Haase, 86, of Pocahontas and formerly of Titonka, died Tuesday (June 13, 2006) at the Rolfe Care Center in Rolfe.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the United Methodist Church in Titonka with the Rev. Robin Thomas and the Rev. Richard Lauger officiating. Burial will be in the Buffalo Township Cemetery in Titonka.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 928-2735.

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Herbert Jensen

BUFFALO CENTER —Herbert Jensen, 92, of Buffalo Center, died on Tuesday (June 13, 2006) at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Shannon Pascual officiating. Interment will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

His visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and also one hour before the service on Friday.

Herbert Madison Jensen was born on Sept. 27, 1913, in Ringsted, Iowa, to Julius and Lena (Jeremiason) Jensen. At the age of 2, the family moved to the farmstead 2 miles west and 1 mile north of Buffalo Center. He attended country school.

Herbert was united in marriage to Eva Westendorf on Oct. 20, 1936, in Forest City.

All his life, Herb was involved in farming. He first farmed with his dad using horses. He later farmed with his son, Darrel, and his grandsons, Darrin and Chris Jensen. Fall was his favorite time of the year. He served as a director for the country school and co-op.

He is survived by his daughters, Beverly Reller and husband, Roger, of Austin, Minn., Audrey Hartmann and husband, Dick, of San Marcos, Calif., and Karen Buss and her husband, Russell, of Woden; one daughter-in-law, Ellen Molskness, of Bricelyn, Minn.; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eva; son, Darrel; brother, Carl; and four sisters: Amelia, Florence, Pearl and Helen.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com

LaVerne ‘Larrie’ A. Kilby

MASON CITY — LaVerne “Larrie” A. Kilby, 82, of Mason City, died Wednesday (June 14, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16, at the Church of Christ, 710 N. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Alan Sheldon and Jason Miner officiating. Inurnment will be held at Elmwood-St. Joseph’s Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa or the Church of Christ.

Larrie was born on April 1, 1924, in Sisseton, S.D., the daughter of William R. and Susie (Samson) Schulz. She married John S. Wall and they later divorced.

She married Kenneth Kilby in May 1976 in Austin, Minn. She worked at North Iowa Medical Center-West Campus as a cook before her retirement.

She enjoyed making personalized greeting cards and spending time with her family — especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Vicki (Wall) Miner and husband, Dean, of Manly, and Terri (Wall) Gardner and husband, Dennis, of Rochester, Minn.; step-sons, James D. Kilby and wife, Delia, of Greene and Mike Kilby and wife, Donna, of Austin, Minn. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Dale Schulz, of Henning, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one sister, June White.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

William C. Velau Jr.

KLEMME — William C. Velau, Jr., 69, of rural Klemme, died Tuesday (June 13, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Klemme with the Rev. Paddy Druhl officiating. Burial will be in Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

William Christian Velau Jr., the son of William and Lydia (Herwald) Velau, was born on Oct. 4, 1936, on the family farm west of Klemme. He attended the rural schools of Liberty Township until the eighth grade and graduated from Klemme High School in 1953.

On June 30, 1956, he married Janet Stahl at the Methodist parsonage in Klemme. They made their home on the family farm west of Klemme where Bill farmed for 52 years before retiring. He enjoyed flying airplanes, motorcycles, antique cars, hunting and gun collecting.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Klemme.

Bill is survived by his wife, Janet, of Klemme; four children, Christine Schmidt and her husband, Lonnie, of Klemme, Marlene Velau of Klemme, Eileen Tull and her husband, Gary, of Humboldt and Sam Velau of Klemme; three grandchildren, Leah Reinert and her husband, Mark, Adam Schmidt and Pvt. Bryan Tull; a sister, Kathryn Alden of Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Sgt. Gregory Tull; and a sister, Eva Fatland.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

James Hector

CHARLES CITY — James Hector, 65, of Charles City, died Tuesday (June 13, 2006) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

No services are being planned at this time.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

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Ellis J. Wick

CLEAR LAKE — Ellis J. Wick, 89, 400 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, died Monday (June 12, 2006) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Keith Scott and Chaplain Ray Holder officiating. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City. Military honors will by the Iowa National Guard.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

Family suggests memorials to the Ellis Wick Memorial Fund.

Ellis was born Jan. 10, 1917, at Canova, S.D., the son of Oscar A. and Pearl (Gagner) Wick. He was educated in the Canova Public School and studied electrical engineering at Sioux Falls, S.D.

Ellis married Marguerite Johnson on May 25, 1940, in Yankton, S.D. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 3, 1942, basic training in the Army medical field, completed the Army technology course, then taught X-ray in Texas to Army field hospital units (MASH).

In August 1942, he was called to the Army Engineer School at Fort Belvoir, Va., and graduated with the rank of second lieutenant. He was assigned to the 361st Engineer Special Service Regiment, which was activated by the U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, which served in both the ETO and Asiatic theaters. After discharge in April 1946, he was employed at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in X-ray and taught X-ray technology.

As a member of the U.S. Army Reserves he was called to active duty in October 1950. He served with the 36th Engineer Combat Battalion in Korea and was discharged in November 1952. He returned to X-ray at St. Joseph Mercy for five years.

Then Ellis owned and operated a grocery and meat store on Main Avenue in Clear Lake. Then he owned and operated Wick’s Cottages on City Beach for 17 years; while doing this he also was administrator for the Army Reserve Center in Mason City for 9 years. Ellis retired after selling the cottages in 1980.

He completed six years active duty and 22 years army reserve duty and retired as major in 1977. He received nine campaign ribbons with a Bronze Star, the French 1946 Liberty Award, was a recipient of the Normandy Liberty Medal, on June 6, 1997, and the 50-year anniversary of the Korean War Pin from Sen. Grassley.

Ellis was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake and Clear Lake Noon Lions Club since 1962. He was awarded the Warren Coleman Honorary Award, the highest honor conferred by the Iowa Lions Club, the American Legion 1947 – Commander 1960, and Adjutant for 27 years, where he helped put more than 40 boys through Boy’s All State. He was also a lifetime member of American Legion, VFW 40ET 8, Disabled American (DAV) life member, member of the Reserve Officer Association (ROA), and past vice president of the North Iowa Reserve Association.

He was a charter member of the Clear Lake Fishing Club and member of the Clear Lake Senior Citizens. He was also a Scout leader in Mason City for nine years.

Ellis was an avid gardener, enjoyed growing unusual vegetables, fishing, and loved wood carving. He traveled the U.S. and world with his wife, Marguerite.

Ellis is survived by three children, David Wick and his wife, Mary, of Virginia Beach, Va., Annette Dawson of Mason City and Thomas Wick of Clear Lake; three grandchildren, Sarah Wick, Matthew Dawson and Andrew Wick; and several nieces and nephews.

Ellis was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marguerite, on Aug. 18, 2000; his grandson, Noel Wick; and three brothers, Norman, Lawrence and Roger Wick.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.

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Hazel Mildred Kuhlmann

NORTHWOOD — Hazel Mildred Kuhlmann, 97, of Northwood, died Tuesday (June 13, 2006) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 16, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St. in Northwood, with the Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

Hazel Mildred Kuhlmann was born on Sept. 17, 1908, the daughter of Rasmus and Helen (Walswick) Flatness. She was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at the Lutheran church in Northwood. She attended and received her education in the Northwood school system, graduating from Northwood High School.

She was united in marriage to Elmer Thompto on June 20, 1937, at the Lutheran church in Northwood. Hazel began working as a telephone operator/secretary for the Northwood Telephone Co. Hazel also worked as a cook for the Northwood-Kensett Community Schools and was owner of Hazel’s Café in Northwood for 10 years before she retired after 22 years of service as a cook for the Northwood-Kensett Community schools.

She was united in marriage to Gaylord Kuhlmann on Dec. 10, 1983, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood.

Hazel enjoyed dancing, playing cards, cooking, learning to play the piano by ear, knitting, going out to dinner, and loved people, but her great love and enjoyment was being with her family and grandchildren.

She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood, Lydia Circle at the church, American Legion and VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Eastern Star in Northwood.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Ralph Thompto and his wife, Janet, of Blaine, Minn., Mary Peterson and her husband, Richard, of Owatonna, Minn., and Elizabeth Kenison and her husband, Larry, of Northwood; seven grandchildren, Mark Thompto of Highland Park, Minn., Marcy Olson and her husband, Brad, of Owatonna, Minn., Kim Bremer of Owatonna, Minn., Robb Bremer of Boise, Idaho, Joseph Peterson of Minnetonka, Minn., Christine Hulsing and her husband, Mark, of Northwood, and Nicole Cole and her husband, Michael, of Grafton; 11 great-grandchildren; four step-children, LaVon Kuhlmann of Manly, Marcile Perry and her husband, Dean, of New Ulm, Minn., Beverly Davis and her husband, Glenn, of Fort Myers, Fla., and Doris “Dodie” Belanger and her husband, Jerry, of New Hope, Minn.; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Flatness of Northwood; as well as many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Elmer Thompto, who died on July 26, 1970; her second husband, Gaylord Kuhlmann, who died on Oct. 22, 1998; a great-grandson: Jarrod Olson; seven sisters and brothers, Ruth, Gladys, Alice, Ida, Melba, Irving and Norman; and a step-daughter-in-law, Joyce Kuhlmann.

Conner Colonial Chapel: (641) 324-1543.

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Louis Frederick Culbert

CHARLES CITY — Louis Culbert, 93, a resident of the Starr Home since 1997 and formerly of 1008 Ellis Drive in Charles City, died Tuesday (June 13, 2006) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City from complications of a recent stroke.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City, with Pastor David Werges officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Louis’s services Saturday at the funeral home.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to The Starr Home, 302 N. Grand Ave., Charles City, IA 50616.

Louis Frederick Culbert was born May 18, 1913, in Minersville, Pa., the son of Thomas Jefferson and Minette W. (Zerbe) Culbert. In January 1914, he moved with his parents to Mason City where he later started school. In 1920, his family moved to Charles City where he attended grade school in the old McKinley School.

In 1927, his family moved to Omaha, Neb., where Louis enrolled in the Omaha Technical High School where he graduated in 1931 and he later attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In 1935, Louis moved back to Charles City where he was engaged in the electrical business as a partner with his father. He was united in marriage to Etta Lubben of Charles City at Milbank, S.D., on July 26, 1938.

During World War II, Louis, with his wife and son, Allan, moved to Omaha, Neb. where he worked for the Glenn L. Martin Co. at Offut Air Base as a layout machinist and instructor, building B-26 and B-29 bombers. During the Korean conflict in the early 1950s, he worked at Solar Aircraft in Des Moines where he served as a layout inspector in their experimental department. His last employment was with the Oliver/White Farm facility working in the inspection department until his retirement in 1973.

Louis enjoyed bowling, golfing and was an avid reader. While playing cards, especially cribbage, was an important interest, his primary hobby was the collecting and studying of postage stamps which he had done since the age of 8 years. He was a charter member and one of the founders of the Trans-Mississippi Philatelic Society and was a life member of the American Philatelic Society. Louis was frequently consulted by fellow collectors who respected his lifelong study of the subject.

Louis was raised as a Lutheran and was confirmed in the Augustana Lutheran Church of Omaha, Neb., in 1929. He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Knights of Pythias and was a retired member of the UAW Local 1315.

He is survived by his son, Allan Culbert, of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren, James Culbert of Des Moines, Dr. Kevin (JoAnne) Culbert, of Leesburg, Va., Greg (Tracy) Culbert of Fairbanks, Alaska, Anne Culbert of Alexandria, Va., and Teresa (Dr. Mark) Sturdy of Rochester, Ill.; nine great-grandchildren, Thomas Culbert and Jacquelyn Culbert, both of Des Moines, Jessica Sturdy, Taylor Sturdy and Connor Sturdy, all of Rochester, Ill., Garrett Culbert and Leah Culbert, both of Leesburg, Va., Timothy Culbert and Gracy Culbert, both of Fairbanks, Alaska.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Etta; his parents; his sister, Vesta; and two brothers, Paul and Caleb.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family at www.fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Yvonne Mattis

GARNER — Yvonne Mattis, 52, of Garner, died Monday (June 12, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with the Rev. Linzy Collins officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Yvonne Mattis, the daughter of Fred and Tini (Voskamp) Van Dam, was born Aug. 24, 1953, at Arnhem, Netherlands. She graduated from high school in the Netherlands. Yvonne met her future husband, John Mattis, while he was serving his country in the U.S. Air Force in the Netherlands.

On Jan. 20, 1979, they were united in marriage at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. They lived in Duncan until 1983, when they moved to a military base in Spokane, Wash. In 1984, they were reassigned to Ramstein, Germany, and in 1988 moved to Grand Forks Air Base in North Dakota. During their time at Grand Forks, Yvonne became a citizen of the U.S. and was employed as a chef in the officer’s club.

In 1997, John retired from the military and they moved back to Garner where Yvonne worked at Concord Care Center, Stellar Industries and most recently in the dietary department at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

In 2004, she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Yvonne had been receiving treatment at the Cancer Center in Mason City, St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., and the Cancer Center in Tulsa, Okla.

She enjoyed partying, bowling, dancing, exercising and quilting. She especially enjoyed visits from her family and friends from Holland.

She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Garner.

Yvonne is survived by her husband, John, of Garner; three children, Yvette (Michael) Ohotto and their children, Holden Mattis and Emmidee and Michael Jr. Ohotto, all of Mason City, Johnny Mattis of Clear Lake and Zachary Mattis of Garner; her father, Fred Van Dam, step-father, Salvatore Adamo; brother, Natale (Katja) Adamo,and their son, Camiel; brother, Nino Adamo; sister, Vincenza Adamo; uncle, Joop (Yachinta) Voskamp, and their children, Maureen and Mark Voskamp; her mother-in-law, Catherine Mattis, of Garner; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Larry) Eenhuis and Ann (Larry) Hagen; brothers-in-law, Michael (Judy) Mattis and Mark Mattis; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Tini Voskamp Adamo; and her father-in-law, John Mattis.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. www.cataldofuneralh

Richard ‘Dick’ Eugene Luse

MASON CITY — Richard “Dick” Eugene Luse, 86, of 21185 Vine Ave., passed away peacefully Monday (June 12, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Old Stone United Methodist Church, Rock Falls, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. According to his wishes, the body was cremated.

A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or the Old Stone United Methodist Church.

Dick was born Jan. 3, 1920, in Yankton, S.D., the son of George E. and Erma M. (Cole) Luse. He attended school in Mason City.

Dick enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Feb. 15, 1937, serving two four-year terms.

He married Alice Guthrie on June 21, 1941, in Mason City. To this union, three children were born, Gloria, Bill and John.

Dick finished his high school education and graduated from Mason City High School with his youngest son, John, in 1968.

Dick was employed by Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. for 38 years. He retired in 1978.

Following retirement, Dick and Alice spent many years managing the High Chaparral RV Park in Arizona City, Ariz. They were avid campers and charter members of the River City Roamers. He was a member of the American Legion.

Dick enjoyed many fishing trips to South Dakota with family. He loved horses, going to rodeos and watching western TV shows and movies.

Dick is survived by his wife, Alice, just 9 days short of celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary; son, Bill Luse, of St. Ansgar, son and daughter-in-law, John and Carole Luse of Osage; son-in-law, Larry Dorenkamp, of Rock Falls; six grandchildren, Toni (Mark) Rock of St. James, Minn., Dean (Liz) Trebilcock of Denver, Colo., Rick Luse of Minnesota, Raymie (Chris) Luse of Britt, Tara (Christopher) Yarbrough of Memphis, Mo., and Erin (Brad) Feingold of West Des Moines; three stepgrandchildren, Steve, Matt (Teresa) and Mike (Malena) Dorenkamp; 12 great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a sister, Helen Klein, of Mason City; many nieces and nephews.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Cletis and George Luse; two sisters, Thelma Haxton and Della Bickford; and a daughter, Gloria Dorenkamp on March 15, 2005.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.

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Mona Lynne Andrews

DES MOINES — Mona Lynne Andrews, 59, of Des Moines, died Sunday (June 11, 2006) at the Cavanaugh Hospice House in Des Moines.

According to her wishes, her body was cremated and graveside services will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.

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Sandra R. Hawkins

MANLY — Sandra R. Hawkins, 63, of 815 N. Broadway, Manly, died Tuesday (June 13, 2006) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A celebration of life service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, with Father David Kucera officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly and then one hour before the service on Saturday at the church. A Scriptural wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to Sandra R. Hawkins Memorial Fund.

Sandy was born Nov. 5, 1942, in Waterloo, Iowa. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1960.

While in high school, she worked at the Hanford Inn in Mason City. Following high school, she started working for Interstate Power in the office in Mason City and continued to work there for 39½ years. After retiring from Interstate, she attended and graduated from NIACC with an associate’s degree. She most recently worked part time for Opportunity Village in Mason City.

She loved spending time with her granddaughters and her days off babysitting her granddaughter, Zoey. She enjoyed walking with her friends, rummage sales, sewing, crocheting, quilting and collecting angels.

Sandy would do anything at any time for her friends and family. She would always put the other person before her self.

Sandy served on the board of directors for the Gas and Electric Employee’s Credit Union in Mason City for more than 30 years and was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manly.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, Monte Hawkins, of Manly; three children, Angie Sorenson and her husband, Jamie, of Hanlontown, D.J. Hawkins and his wife, Karey, of West Liberty, Iowa, and Tina Francis and her husband, Jeff, of Manly; six grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Kyra Sorenson, Kenni and Bayley Hawkins and Zoey and Jacey Francis; and Sandy’s brother, Dennis Lechman, and his wife, Judy, of Salem, Ore. Sandy’s large extended family and many dear friends also share in the family’s loss.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Madge Lechman; and one infant brother.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.

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