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Chester W. Aldrich
NORTHWOOD — Funeral services for Chester W. Aldrich, age 85, of Northwood, Iowa, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, 1415 Highway 13 N., Albert Lea, Minn.
Pastor Jeff Wallager will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Glenville with military honors accorded by the Glenville American Legion and the Freeborn County Servicemen’s Organization.
To sign the guest book go to: www.bayviewfuneral.com.
Chester died on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at the Albert Lea Medical Center.
Chester Warren Aldrich was born on Jan. 19, 1921, in Warsaw, Minn., the son of Ira and Clara (Shigley) Aldrich. Chester attended Faribault High School and then served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was united in marriage to Eleanor Woker on Feb. 16, 1940, in Northwood, Iowa.
Chester worked for Wilson and Company in the refrigeration unit. Chester was a member of the Glenville American Legion where he served as commander for two terms. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his horses and cattle and his companion, “Joe,” his dog.
Chester is survived by his wife, Eleanor of Northwood; children: Sandra and husband, Ken Elwood, Gerald and wife, Harriet Aldrich, Dwight and wife, Eloise Aldrich, Donna Aldrich and special friend, Charles Johnson, Wanda and husband, Mark Julson and Debra and husband, Duane Broitzman; 27 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Aldrich and sister-in-law, Ernestine Meschke; and six nieces.
Chester was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Curtis, Chester and James; one brother and three sisters and special brother-in-law, Donald Meschke.
Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, Albert Lea, Minn., (507) 373-4330.
Lawrence ‘Larry’ D. Secory
CLEAR LAKE — Lawrence “Larry” D. Secory, 80, of 1810 N. 8th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Saturday (June 24, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with Pastor Jeff Ungs of Galilean Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, and one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church.
The family suggests memorials to Larry Secory Memorial Fund or Hospice of North Iowa.
Larry was born on July 1, 1925, in Clear Lake, Iowa, the son of Edward L. and Essie (Kimball) Secory. While in high school he played football, baseball and basketball and was all-conference in football and also played alto saxophone and had received All State and national honors. He was also the senior class president.
Following high school, Larry enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the U.S.S. Chopper submarine station in Pearl Harbor during World War II. After the service he moved back to Clear Lake. He played on the Clear Lake V.F.W. basketball team that won the state championship.
Larry married his high school sweetheart, Betty Foster, on Sept. 14, 1946, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake. He graduated from Mason City Business College.
Larry started working for his father, E.L. Secory, in the plumbing business and continued in the plumbing business until he retired.
He enjoyed gardening, golfing, hunting, the monthly class reunion committee meetings and attending the small prayer group meetings at Galilean.
He served on the Clear Lake City Council for two terms, was a long time member of Zion Lutheran Church where he was past president and former Sunday School teacher and was a lifetime member of Clear Lake V.F.W.
Larry will be sadly missed by his wife Betty, Clear Lake; three children: Joel Secory and his wife, Julie, Jon Secory and his wife, Sue, and Sue Dwyer and her husband, Kim, all of Clear Lake; nine grandchildren: Joel Secory II and his wife, Amanda, Clear Lake, Dr. Adam Secory and his wife, Jaime, Waukee, Allison Secory, West Des Moines, Ted Secory, West Des Moines, Michael Dwyer and his fiancé, Shelby Gallagher, Clear Lake, Tim Secory, West Des Moines, Scott Dwyer, West Des Moines, Iowa, Andrew “Rip” Secory, Clear Lake, and Cory Dwyer, Clear Lake; two great-grandchildren, Quintin Masteller and Elle Ryan Secory; and one brother, Don Secory and his wife, Marge, Hemet, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter; and one brother, Ralph Secory.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchaples.com.
Vernon Heckstein
OSAGE — Vernon Heckstein, 72, of Osage, died Saturday (June 24, 2006) at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Vernon was born on Aug. 17, 1933, near Mitchell, the son of Frank and Alice (Jones) Heckstein. He attended schools in Mitchell and graduated from Osage High School in 1951. Vernon served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He was united in marriage to Sandra Krones on Feb. 8, 1958, at the First Baptist Church in Osage. Vernon farmed the family farm near Mitchell and he drove truck for various trucking companies, most recently for Condon Brothers Trucking. He retired in 1995. Vernon was a life member of the American Legion, and a 50- year member of Osage American Legion Post 278, where he had served as the post commander. He was a Fourth District American Legion Commander and a past State Vice Commander of the American Legion for the State of Iowa. Vernon was also a life member of Osage V.F.W. Post 7920 and had served as the post commander.
Vernon and Sandra enjoyed wintering the last 10 years in Harlingen, Texas. He enjoyed golfing, following his grandchildren in their school activities and camping at the “Ponderosa.”
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Osage, with the Rev. Douglas Brown and the Rev. Robert Melhorn officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery, with military rites at graveside by the Osage American Legion Post 278.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and continue one hour before services at the church.
Vernon is survived by: his wife, Sandra, Osage; a daughter, Kris (Bill) Huebsch, Osage and their sons, Josh, Nick, and Billy; a son, Keith (Karen) Heckstein, Osage and their children, Kaleb, Kelly, Kimberly and Kraig; a daughter-in-law, Sherri Heckstein, Decorah and her children, Kory Heckstein, Cresco, Jenny (Brian) Hermanson, Waukon and their children, Kreyton, Marissa, and Ainsley
He was preceded in death by: his parents; two sons, Kevin and Kenneth
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home (641) 732-3706.
Francis X. Brumm
STACYVILLE — Francis X. Brumm, 91, of Stacyville, died Sunday (June 25, 2006) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Stacyville American Legion Post 569.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Visitation Catholic Church, where there will be a scripture service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call one hour before services at the church on Wednesday.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
Lois Ver Hoef
FOREST CITY — Lois Ver Hoef, age 92, of Forest City, died Saturday (June 24, 2006) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at the funeral home and an hour prior to service at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Margarette A. Will
CORWITH — Margarette A. Will, 79, of Corwith, died Saturday morning at the Westview Care Center, Britt.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Corwith, with the Rev. Kay Wold officiating. Burial will be in the Corwith Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Corwith, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Margarette Alice (Prull) Will was born on August 5, 1926, at Britt, the daughter of William and Cora (Marth) Prull. She grew up in Britt, graduating from Britt High School in 1943. She was united in marriage to Eugene Steenhard on June 10, 1947, and to this union one son, Craig, was born.
Margarette worked as a bookkeeper at Hutchins Elevator until 1966. She married G.M. “Gotch” Will on January 29, 1966 at Britt and they made their home in Corwith. Starting in May, 1966 she worked as a secretary to the superintendent of Corwith-Wesley Community School until retiring in July, 1994. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Corwith belonging to the Women’s Circle and also served as church treasurer. She was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Margarette loved spending time with her family, needle work, playing cards, and bingo, and going to neighborhood coffees.
Margarette A. Will died on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Westview Care Center, Britt at the age of 79. She had been a resident there since April, 2006.
She is survived by one son, Craig Steenhard, and his wife, Karlene, of Corwith; three granddaughters, Cari Davis and her husband Ken of Joliet, Ill., Renee Assink and her husband, Brandon, of Grimes, and Tina Steenhard and her fiancé, Brent Coleman, of Iowa City; and five great-grandchildren, Levi, Dustin, and Kortney Davis, and Dawson and Drew Assink. She is also survived by two step-children, Nancy Larson and her husband, Marion, of Hardy and Curt Will of Boulder, Colo.; eight step-grandchildren; 18 step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Marie Olson of Britt, and Alma Pergande and her husband, Melvin, of Britt; a sister-in-law, Vera Will, of Britt; a brother-in-law, Bill Huber, of Payson, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; an infant brother and brother, Herbert Prull; a step-daughter, Wanda Skogerboe; and a sister, Viola Huber.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaff Funeral Home, Corwith, (515) 583-2469.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Roy Cummings
BELMOND — Roy Cummings, 79, of Belmond, died Sunday (June 25, 2006) at the Belmond Medical Center Hospice Unit.
Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First Street, S.E., Belmond, (641) 444-4474.
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Roy D. Cummings
BELMOND — Roy D. Cummings, 79, of Belmond, died Sunday (June 25, 2006) at the Belmond Medical Center after a long respiratory illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Michael Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery in Belmond.
Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond and continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at church.
Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.
Roy Dean Cummings was born on Oct. 17, 1926, in Gilman, Mo., the son of Edward and Beatrice (Hogan) Cummings. He was educated in Gilman.
The family moved to Des Moines, in 1941. They went to work at the Ordinance Plant during World War II. During this time Roy met his future wife and life partner of 63 years, Lenora “Jo” Wicker. The couple was united in marriage in Des Moines on August 25, 1942. Their marriage was blessed with three daughters: Carolyn, Marilyn, and Sharon.
They moved to the Belmond area in 1952, residing there for a short time before moving to Crystal Lake, Iowa.
The family lived there for seven years. While living there, Roy worked for Sorenson Plumbing and Heating.
In 1961, the Cummingses family moved back to Belmond, and Roy began working for Kinseth Plumbing and Heating. In 1966 Roy became a partner in that business. Roy retired full time from the business in 1986. His pickup truck could often be spotted near the business during his retirement years, as he would often drop by to assist or check up on what had been going on.
Roy was a long-time member of the Humboldt Model A Club, and took great pride in his own Model A car.
He was also a veteran member of the Belmond Lions Club, receiving many pins and awards for his efforts including the Warren Coleman Honorary Award for Dedicated Service in Lionism. He was also a member of the Belmond United Methodist Church where he was active as an usher and in other efforts when called upon.
During retirement, Roy enjoyed and was a very skilled woodworker spending countless hours in his wood shed making special gifts, grandfather clocks, and other meticulously handcrafted items for his family and friends. He took great pride in keeping his lawn in immaculate shape, loved to feed the deer and birds, and of course he loved taking road trips and adventures with the Model A Club.
In addition, Roy was very much a people person who enjoyed many friendships wherever he was going. A favorite past-time was spending time with the coffee gang at True Value in Belmond, rarely a day would go by when you were unable to spot Roy’s pickup at the hardware store and find Roy inside with his friends visiting over a cup of coffee while they discussed both Belmond and worldly affairs and happenings.
Roy loved spending times in the outdoors and very much looked forward to going on cold water fishing excursions to Minnesota with friends and family. His most recent fishing trip with the sons-in-law and other family members. Roy was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever.
Those who knew Roy will remember him as a very outgoing person, dedicated to his wife and family, and a very proud supporter of the Belmond Community. They will remember his proud love for his home state of Missouri and especially Gilman and the great pride he took in his profession in which he was completely self-taught without any formal training.
His family wishes to extend their sincerest thanks the Wright County Hospice workers, doctors, the Belmond Ambulance Crew, and all the friends and family who have kept them going and in their prayers.
Roy’s memory will continue in those left behind including his wife of 63 years, Lenora “Jo” Cummings, of Belmond; daughters, Carolyn (Gary) Skiye, of Belmond, and Sharon Skrovig, of Clarion; one brother, Daryl Cummings, of Des Moines; and one sister, Ethel Smith, of Des Moines; 10 grandchildren including, Angela (Dale) Covington, of Coulter, Paula (Randy) Schnell, of Belmond, Daniel (Amber) Skiye, of Clear Lake, Jennifer (Jerry) Headington, of Des Moines, Michele (Brian) Wright, of Dakota City, Bobbi (Ed) Miller, of Belmond, Patrick (Barb) Dillon, of Greeley, Colo., Cyndi (Eric) Rector, of Clarion, Myndi (Linc) Morgan, of Eagle Grove, and Lyndi (Dr. Dan) Gabrielson, of Webster City; also 29 great-grandchildren, five stepgreat-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Marilyn; a son-in-law, Kenneth Skrovig; his twin brother, Ray; and brother, Franklin; sisters, Leola, Ruth, and Jessie Lee; also by one great-grandson.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.
Larry J. ‘Bruny’ Brunstein
MASON CITY — Larry J. “Bruny” Brunstein, 68, of 1531 Sixth Place S.E., Apt. 206, died Saturday (June 24, 2006) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with the Rev. Thomas Healey officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, June 27, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Larry Joe Brunstein was born on Dec. 11, 1937, to John F. and Inez F. (Ingham) Brunstein in Mason City. Larry attended Mason City Public Schools. In 1954, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his country as radioman until his honorable discharge in 1958.
He was then employed by Armour and Company for 17 years. Larry also worked at Mason City Iron Works and later was a bartender at Pete’s Place. In later years, he worked for Pinkerton as a security guard at the Kraft Food Company until his retirement.
Larry had a wonderful sense of humor and we will always remember the funny stories he told of things that had happened to him. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved to meet with his friends for breakfast every morning. Larry especially enjoyed writing poems of which one was published.
Larry is survived by his son, Jim Brunstein, of Mason City; and daughter, Vicki (Brunstein) Johnson (Russ Roath, of Mason City; five grandchildren, Crystal, Cameron, Daniel, Cody and, Dustin; sister, Betty Magner, of Mason City; brother, Don (Bonnie) of Omaha, Neb.; sisters, Marlys Jaspersen, of Cedar Rapids, and Jacki (Paul) Kuhn, of Phoenix, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Inez Brunstein; brother-in-law, Leo Jaspersen; and niece, Tia Brunstein.
Larry especially appreciated his close friendship with Gordon Schupbach and the late Don Lichman.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Lois Ver Hoef
FOREST CITY — Lois Ver Hoef, 92, of Forest City, died Saturday (June 24, 2006) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Lois N. Ver Hoef was born on Sept. 30, 1913, one of 11 children, to Nels and Lily (Jacobson) Thompson. She received her education in Forest City schools.
She was united in marriage to Herman Ver Hoef on March 15, 1934 in Forest City, where they made their home their entire lives, first on the farm and later moving to town.
Through the years at one time they operated Herman’s Café. She also worked at Smith’s Firestone, Bowen’s Food Center and Vince’s Hardware. Lois also would help out with cleaning for friends.
The couple enjoyed camping with Merle and Tharin and playing cards. The girls also liked going shopping together. Lois was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and a member of Rachel Circle where she was a tireless worker — helping at bazaars and making jelly. She was never happier than when she was helping others, taking food to the sick and shut-ins.
She was a constant companion of her sister, Uva, at the nursing home, visiting daily and bringing goodies. She enjoyed spending time with nieces and nephews, and always helping out if there was a need.
Lois is survived by her sister, Uva Hanson, of Forest City, brothers-in-law, Junior (Marg) Ver Hoef and Donald Gahan; sisters-in-law, Nancy Steffen and Willetta Thompson; and many nieces and nephews. Also special caregivers nieces Deb and Robin; and friends, Tharin and Edna.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Herman; brothers, Bill, Dorn, Forest and Vernon; sisters Fern, Myrtle, Evangeline and DeEtta; and a brother, Marvin Dean who died in infancy.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Warren Earl Froning
SHEFFIELD — Warren Earl Froning, 81, 2071 Mallard Ave., Sheffield, died Saturday, May 27, 2006.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Thornton.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Laura; are two daughters, Jill Berg (James) and Jane Killpack (Bob) both of Albert Lea, Minn.; a sister, Joyce Brouwer, of Sheffield; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Warren was born on Dec. 6, 1924, in Chapin, the son of Earl and Amber (Lumley) Froning. He married Laura Ellen Markwardt on June 1, 1946, in Chapin. Warren and his wife spent most of their lives farming in the rural Sheffield-Chapin area, retiring in 1989.
The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is assisting with the arrangements.
(319) 393-8000.
Rita Marie Smith
STACYVILLE — Rita Marie Smith, 76, of Stacyville, died Monday (June 26, 2006) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Rita was born on Oct. 30, 1929, in Meyer, Iowa, to John and Anna (Blake) Blaser. She grew up on the family farm. Rita married Bernard Smith on Oct. 4, 1950, in Meyer. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage.
She and her husband farmed and raised their family east of Stacyville. She was a wonderful homemaker. She and her husband, upon retirement in 1996, moved to Stacyville. Rita enjoyed her family, gardening, and cooking.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meyer.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. and a scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services on Thursday at the church.
Survivors include her husband, Bernard “Ben” Smith of Stacyville; eight children, Judy (Mike) Horras, of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; Ronald (friend Jennifer Naatz) Smith of Rochester, Minn.; Duane (Barb) Smith of Osage; Charles Smith, of Stacyville; Janet (Mike) Krause of St. Charles, Minn.; LaVonne (Tim) Hegland, of St. Michael, Minn.; Ruth (Dave) Anders of Rochester, Minn.; and Steve (Pam) Smith of Stacyville; grandchildren, Brad Horras; Pam (Joe) Rowe; Amy Smith; Ben and Emma Krause; Bryan, Marcus and Lucas Hegland; Jon and Alexa Anders; Paige and Sawyer Smith; sisters and brothers, Armella Kramer of Osage; Richard (Viola) Blaser, of Osage; Kathleen Wiste of Adams, Minn.; Kenneth (Lucille) Blaser of Osage; Norbert Blaser. of Rochester, Minn., and Gervis (Lucina) Blaser of McIntire.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Blaser; sisters and brothers, Irene Jax, Mildred Blaser, and Roger Blaser.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Duane K. Juhl
FAIRBURY, Neb. — Duane K. “Tooley” Juhl, 70, of Fairbury, Neb., formerly of Greene, Iowa died Sunday (June 25, 2006).
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Fairbury, Neb. Burial will be at the Fairbury Cemetery in Fairbury, Neb.
The body will lie in state at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury, Neb.
Jon B. Dunn
MASON CITY — Jon B. Dunn, 52, of 3390 Saratoga Court, died Monday (June 26, 2006).
Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory. (641)-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Albert ‘Gene’ Dutcher
MASON CITY — Albert “Gene” Dutcher, 74, of Alamo, Texas, formerly of Mason City, died Monday (June 26, 2006) at the Three Links Apartments in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Francis X. Brumm
STACYVILLE — Francis X. Brumm, 91, of Stacyville, died Sunday (June 25, 2006) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
Francis was born on Dec. 3, 1914, near Stacyville, the son of John E. and Anna Maria (Simon) Brumm. He was educated at Visitation Catholic School in Stacyville. Francis served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska.
He married Kathryn Rose Halbach on May 27, 1942, in Stacyville. Upon returning from the service, he worked for Theobald Implement, and worked for his Uncle “Hockey” Simon in his blacksmith shop. Francis purchased the business, and ran it until retiring in 1969. He then drove a school bus for 10 years for St. Ansgar Community Schools. Francis’ wife, Kathryn, died in 1982.
He married Luella Mae Johnson on July 20, 1991, in Minneapolis.
Francis was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, and the Stacyville American Legion. He enjoyed inventing, working with metals, welding, gardening, and fishing.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Catholic Cemetery with Military Rites at the grave by the Stacyville American Legion Post 569.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Visitation Catholic Church, where there will be a scripture service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call one hour before services on Wednesday at the church.
Francis is survived by his wife, Luella Brumm, of Stacyville; his children, Roger (Cyndie) Brumm, of Stacyville; Alverna (David) Voaklander, of Shorewood, Minn.; Barb (Chuck) Brumm, of Meyer; Dorothy (Harlan) Schmidt, of Stacyville; Allyn (Julie) Brumm, of Stacyville; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Urban Brumm of Stacyville; two sisters-in-law, Avis Brumm, of California; and Mary V. Brumm, of Stacyville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Kathryn; one grandson; five sisters, and three brothers.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Kay E. Ehlers
AUSTIN, Texas — Kay E. (Hanes) Ehlers, 48, formerly of Mason City, died Friday (June 16, 2006) at Hospice Austin, in Austin, Texas from colon cancer.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., with the Rev. Patti Aurand officiating. Private family inurnment services will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church of Mason City, First Congregational United Church of Christ of Mason City, American Cancer Society or the Mason City Public Library’s Archive Section.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Norma J. Hellman
BANCROFT — Norma J. Hellman, 76, of Bancroft, died Sunday (June 25, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bancroft, with Father Paul D. Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetey, Bancroft.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 27, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft, with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a Scripture prayer service at 7 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Vern Lee ‘Butch’ Olk
LATIMER — Vern Lee “Butch” Olk, 73, of Latimer, died Sunday (June 25, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with Pastor Tom Cofer officiating. Burial will be in the Marion Center Cemetery in rural Latimer.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer.
Memorials may be directed to North Iowa Hospice and/or the Immanual United Church of Christ in Latimer.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
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Shirley G. Heimer
STACYVILLE — Shirley Heimer, 76, of Stacyville, passed away Monday (June 26, 2006) at The Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, after a long and courageous battle with MS.
Shirley was born to Arnold and Verna (Feldt) Brown on May 7, 1930, in Rock Township, Mitchell County, Iowa. She attended a country school through eighth grade and then attended high school in Osage, graduating in 1948.
She was united in marriage to Melvin Heimer on Sept. 8, 1948, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. For many years, Shirley helped on the home farm, and also worked with the family painting business.
Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg, Minn., with Father Ruben Spinler officiating. Inurnment will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Johnsburg. There will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall following the service at the church.
Shirley is survived by her children, Tom (Sandy) Heimer of Forest City and family, Bill (Jana) and their children, Anna Grace and Emma; Dusty (Molly) and their children, Jace and Hale; Tony (Sue) and their daughter, Bailey; Kris (Allison); and Brandon; Jim (Tess) Heimer of St. Paul, Minn., and family, Jon (Traci) and their children, Shelby and Zachery; Mary (Dennis) Hanson of St. Ansgar and family, Nick (Kendra); Larry (Theresa) Heimer of St. Ansgar and family, Amanda (Steve) and their daughter, Brenna; and Christopher; Mark (Penny) Heimer of Stacyville and family, Stephanie and her children, Javier and Jacienah; and Travis. Also surviving are her sister, Bonnie (La Verne) Mullenbach of Osage; and her sister-in-law, Arlene Brown of Osage.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin in 2004; two brothers, Charles and Eugene; and an infant son, Michael.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Mildred A. Beasley
CLEAR LAKE — Mildred Audrey Beasley, 90, died Saturday (June 24, 2006) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Hagerman Baptist Church in Waterloo, with the Rev. Brian Hargrave officiating. Interment will be held in Waterloo at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Gleaners Section.
Memorials may be directed to the Baptist Children’s Home in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Kearns-Huisman-Schmacher Funeral Chapel in Waterloo is in charge of arrangements.
Duane K. Juhl
FAIRBURY, Neb. — Duane K. “Tooley” Juhl, 70, of Fairbury, Neb., formerly of Garner, died Sunday (June 25, 2006).
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Fairbury, Neb. Burial will be at the Fairbury Cemetery in Fairbury, Neb.
The body will lie in state at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury, Neb.
Brandon L. Thomas
LAKE MILLS — Brandon L. Thomas, 23, of Lake Mills, formerly of Forest City, died Monday (June 26, 2006) at his home in Lake Mills.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Larry Kidwell officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and an hour prior to service at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
Vern Lee ‘Butch’ Olk
LATIMER — Vern Lee “Butch” Olk, 73, of Latimer, died Sunday (June 25, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital Hospice in Hampton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with Pastor Tom Cofer officiating. Burial will be in the Marion Center Cemetery in rural Latimer.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer.
Vern Lee Olk was born Jan. 2, 1933, in Franklin County to Connie and Esther (Muhlenbruch) Olk. He attended Franklin Consolidated School in Latimer.
He was united in marriage to Dorlisca “Dixie” Hopkey on June 5, 1965, in Latimer.
Vern was a farmer until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer.
He is survived by his wife, Dorlisca “Dixie” Olk, of Latimer; daughter, Jennifer Olk, of Mason City; sister, Betty and husband, Gordon Worden, of Dows; sister, Janice and husband, J. Paul Artz, of Mason City; sister-in-law, Mardel Weber, of Sheffield; and beloved pet, Toy Poodle, Tuffy; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald; sisters, Lois Johansen and Mary Minnie Olk.
Memorials may be directed to North Iowa Hospice and/or the Immanual United Church of Christ in Latimer.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Jon B. Dunn
MASON CITY — Jon B. Dunn, 51, died Sunday (June 25, 2006).
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2006, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Jon Seda officiating.
There will be no visitation. A private family inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jon B. Dunn Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Nancy Ann Marinis
MASON CITY —Nancy began a new journey with Our Lord on Jan. 6, 2006, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz., surrounded by her family.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Rex; her mother, Edna Wall, of Dell Rapids, S.D.; her sister, Sonja Monner (Charles), of Sommerset, Wis.; and her brother, Conrad Wall (Martha), of Tucson, Ariz.; three nephews, four nieces, four great-nephews, and four great-nieces; and her beloved Schnauzer, “Molly.”
Nancy was born on Feb. 12, 1953, to Ted and Edna Wall, of Dell Rapids, S.D. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Mount Marty College with a BS in respiratory therapy, and the University of Minnesota with an M.Ed.
Nancy moved to Mason City in 1977 where she worked at North Iowa Medical Center. She met and married Rex Marinis Jr. in Mason City.
She continued her profession at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.; Scottsdale Healthcare Shea in Arizona and at the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care examiners.
A funeral Mass was held on Jan. 9, 2006, at the Church of the Ascension in Fountain Hills, Ariz.
Graveside memorial services and inurnment will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Kay E. Ehlers
AUSTIN, Texas — Kay E. (Hanes) Ehlers, 48, formerly of Mason City, died Friday (June 16, 2006) at Hospice Austin, in Austin, Texas, from colon cancer.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., with the Rev. Patti Aurand officiating. Private family inurnment services will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Kay Ellen Hanes was born in Mason City, Iowa, daughter of Joel Charles and Joyce Laurene (Reinke) Hanes on June 14, 1958. Kay was raised and educated in Mason City, graduating from Mason City High School in 1976. She went to college at Iowa State in Ames, University of Iowa in Iowa City, and graduated from San Jose State University in San Jose, California in 1980.
Kay was married to her high school sweetheart, Steven Barnes Ehlers, son of Robert Earl and Brenda Louise (Barnes) Ehlers on August 18, 1979, in Mason City. Immediately after their marriage, Steve and Kay moved to California. The couple moved to St. Paul, Minn., where Aimee Elizabeth, Lynn Michelle and John Douglas were born. The family also lived in Cypress, Texas before settling in Cedar Park.
Kay was a steadfast Christian, wonderful mother, devoted wife and ardent genealogist. She was a relentless child’s advocate and “adopted” many auxiliary children throughout years of volunteering as a Girl Scout leader and in neighborhood schools, in which she organized reading programs.
She joined Austin’s Hope Presbyterian Church in 1995, where she led vacation Bible school, renewed the church directory, served as Moderator of the Deacons, taught Confirmation and adult Bible study, and co-chaired the Building Committee. Kay also contributed to the Mason City Library archives, and treasured the friendships found in her Bunco groups.
She loved music, and found great joy in playing the piano and participating in Hope’s choir. Kay loved to travel and liked nothing better than to load the Suburban with kids and drive down the back roads or to yet another zoo. Those who miss her will remember her wide smile and infectious laugh, and the joy she found in her family and friends.
Kay is survived by her husband: Steven Ehlers, of Cedar Park, Texas; children: Aimee Ehlers, of Denton, Texas; Lynn Ehlers, of Cedar Park, Texas; and John Ehlers, of Cedar Park, Texas; mother: Joyce L. Hanes, of Mason City, Iowa; siblings: Joel Hanes, of Santa Clara, Calif.; Susan Hanes Helle and husband, Steven, of Fisher, Ill.; Ann Hanes and Carol Kelly, of Mason City, Iowa; Linda Hanes, of Mason City, Iowa; mother and father-in-law: Robert and Brenda Ehlers, of Mason City; brothers-in-law: Bruce Ehlers and wife, Sherri, of Mason City; Rob Ehlers and wife, Mina, of Salinas, Calif.; Scott Ehlers, of St. Paul, Minn.; aunts and uncles; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joel C. Hanes, and her grandparents.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Mason City, the First Congregational Church of Mason City, American Cancer Society or the Mason City Public Library’s Archive Section.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Bessie M. Mullen
GREENE — Bessie M. Mullen, 93, of 3038 Greene Road, died Tuesday (June 27, 2006) at the Liebe Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Calvary Baptist Church in Greene. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery in Marble Rock.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
Jay F. Cottrell
MASON CITY — Jay F. Cottrell, 46, of Mason City, died Sunday (June 11, 2006) at home.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2006, at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory. (641)-423-0924
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Jon B. Dunn
MASON CITY — Jon B. Dunn, 51, of Mason City, died Sunday (June 25, 2006).
A memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 30, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Jon Seda officiating. There will be no visitation. A private family inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jon B. Dunn Memorial Fund.
Jon Bartlett Dunn was born on Sept. 14, 1954, in Mason City, the son of Robert and Marjorie Dunn. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1972. He attended NIACC and graduated in 1974, he then attended the University of Northern Iowa, graduating in 1976.
Jon married the love of his life, Patrice Rubalcava, on Aug. 17, 1974. After graduating from UNI with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting, he became a successful and well respected certified public accountant. He entered into partnership with Tim Schupick and together they started Schupick & Dunn CPAs, a professional corporation.
He was extremely proud of his service as a former member of the Mason City School Board. He supported a variety of youth activities, including the Girl Scouts, Youth Baseball, The United Way, Jaycees, and the Stebens Children’s Theatre. He was also a member of the Mason City Education Foundation.
He enjoyed every aspect of hunting and fishing almost as much as spending time with his wife and children, Amy, Eric and Nathan, and his large extended family. Throughout his life he had always been an avid outdoorsman and led an active life.
JB was loved dearly by his family and friends and will be remembered forever by those who knew him best as a gracious and boisterous storyteller. He was a larger-than-life family man who was generous with his love, time, and personality. He will be terribly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife, Pattie; daughter, Amy Deines, and husband, Brian; two sons, Eric and Nathan; sister, Barb Kellogg, of Mason City; brothers, Roger Dunn and wife, Nancy, of Waverly, William Dunn and wife, Molly, of Manhattan, Kan.; parents-in-law, Eladio Rubalcava and wife, Susan, of Mason City; two sisters-in-law, Susan Greer and husband, Dennis, of Owatonna, Minn., Jeannie Benn of Atlantic, Iowa; two brothers-in-law, John Rubalcava and wife, Julie, of Cedar Rapids, and Bob Rubalcava of Mason City; 21 nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marjorie Dunn.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory. (641)-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Virginia Hammel
CHARLES CITY — Virginia Hammel, 75, of Charles City, died Wednesday (June 28, 2006) on the farm.
Funeral services for Virginia Hammel will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Wilcox officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family or recipient of choice in Virginia’s name.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
Brandon L. Thomas
LAKE MILLS — Brandon L. Thomas, 23, of Lake Mills, formerly of Forest City, died Monday (June 26, 2006) at his home in Lake Mills.
A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 30, at the First Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Larry Kidwell officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, June 29, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and an hour prior to service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Brandon L. Thomas Memorial Fund at MBT Bank in Forest City.
Brandon Lee Thomas (better known to his friends as “BLT”) was born on June 4, 1983, in Hampton, the son of Gary and Lori (Curtis) Thomas.
Brandon attended K-9 at the Forest City Christian School and graduated with honors from Forest City High School in 2002. He was a 2005 graduate of Waldorf College in Forest City with business degrees in marketing and management. Brandon was on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ’s high school ministry, Student Venture. He was in the process of raising monthly support where eventually he would arrive at his assignment, working in their International Ministries Department based in Orlando, Fla. Brandon was planning to be married Aug. 26, 2006, to Elizabeth “Liz” Wellendorf in Lexington, Ill.
Brandon was a very energetic, funny, and caring young man whose passion was to serve Jesus Christ. Brandon was definitely set apart by God to do His work having given his life to the Lord at the young age of 4. He was baptized at First Baptist Church in Forest City in May 2005.
In high school he won the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Scholarship as a sophomore in 2000, and had continued to work as a volunteer with HOBY every year since with a heart to minister to youth. Brandon died at his home in Lake Mills on June 26, 2006, due to complications of asthma.
Brandon will be greatly missed by his beloved wife to be, Elizabeth Wellendorf, of Lake Mills: his parents, Gary Thomas of Lake Mills and Lori Thomas of Clear Lake; his brother, Chris Thomas, and sister, Arianna Thomas, both of Clear Lake; his aunt and uncle, Hope and Curt Enerson, of York, Pa.; cousins, Caleb and Brittni Enerson, of York, Pa.; his best friend, Sam Missal, of Forest City; his grandparents, Glen and Henrietta Curtis of Forsyth, Mo., Kevin and Elizabeth Knaap of Fredricksburg, Va., James and Beverly Thomas of Mason City, and the entire Wellendorf Family, David, Carol, Rebekah, Jessica, Christine, Christopher, Nathan and Hannah.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
Norma Mae Olson
LAKE MILLS — Norma Mae Olson, 78, of Littleton, Colo., formerly of Lake Mills and Des Moines, died Tuesday (June 27, 2006) at Heritage Club of Lakewood in Lakewood, Colo.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
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Henry S. ‘Sam’ Gesme
CLEAR LAKE — Henry S. “Sam” Gesme, 91, 2306 14th Place N., Clear Lake, died Thursday (June 29, 2006) at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2006, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Memorials may be given to Opportunity Village, Zion Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa, in his name.
Sam was born Nov. 13, 1914, on the Gesme family farm, rural Hanlontown, the son of Henry O. and Inga Sophie (Storre) Gesme. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown.
He attended and graduated from Hanlontown High School in 1932 and went to Waldorf College in Forest City for one year. He then farmed with his dad. He entered the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and served in North Africa and Middle East.
Following the service he came back to Hanlontown and farmed with his brother for 13 years. He then worked in sales with Grotwold Hatchery and Pioneer Seed Co. until his retirement in 1980. Sam was the mayor of Hanlontown for a few years.
Sam married Naoma Jensen Bergan Halsne on Aug. 30, 1980, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. They moved from Hanlontown to Clear Lake in 1983.
Sam enjoyed gardening, fishing and traveling. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Clear Lake V.F.W. and the American Legion.
Sam is survived by his wife, Naoma Gesme, of Clear Lake; five children, Cheryl Murphy and her husband, Steve, of Evans, Ga., Mike Bergan and his wife, Sonni, of Clear Lake, Julie Pueggel and her husband, Tom, of Ventura, Sandy Barnes and her husband, Dave, of Waterloo, and Steve Bergan and his wife, Janet, of Evansdale; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Idona Schott, of Mason City; sister-in-law, Vernis Gesme, of Hanlontown; and son-in-law, Mark Mahaffey, of Clear Lake.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Stanley and Lawrence Gesme; and two daughters, Susan Van Every and Kim Mahaffey.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Albert ‘Gene’ Dutcher
MASON CITY — Gene Dutcher, 73, of Alamo, Texas, formerly of Mason City, passed away June 26, 2006, in Mason City. It was his desire for his body to be cremated.
He was born Aug. 25, 1932, in Mason City.
He is survived by his children, Tim Dutcher, of Mason City, Janeen Dutcher, of Phoenix, Ariz., Jeffrey Dutcher, of Austin, Minn., and Dennis Dutcher, of Clear Lake; two brothers, Delbert Dutcher, of Boulder, Colo., and Jim Dutcher, of Hutto, Texas; three sisters, Betty Moen, of Mason City, Elsie Hanson, of Mason City, and Mary Lou Patten, of Boulder, Colo; and a special friend, Harriet Dutcher, of Mason City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Bud Dutcher.
Military graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the Elmwood Cemetery.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Donald W. Lattimer
MASON CITY — Donald W. Lattimer, 80, of 10 26th St. S.W., died Wednesday (June 28, 2006) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Harry H. Koelker officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m.
Donald William Lattimer was born Feb. 19, 1926, to Kathleen and William Lattimer in Rockwell. He moved with his family to Mason City in 1932 and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1944.
In 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II. When he returned home from the service he worked as a bricklayer and artistic stone mason for several years.
Don was united in marriage to Beverly Brand on August 21, 1954, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. Beginning in 1958 he was employed by the Mason City Post Office as a postal worker until his retirement in 1978.
Don built a three bedroom lakeshore home on Cedar Lake, in Faribault, Minn. He faced the entire home with natural stone. His family thoroughly enjoyed the lake home.
Don was always ready to pull water skiers and frequently pulled them all day. Don was always ready to help other people. He was a people person and enjoyed talking to everyone.
He believed in the importance of reading and strongly encouraged his children to read and he furnished books of every subject to them. His family was his life. Don and Beverly spent six months a year in Texas for 10 years to avoid the cold and snowy weather.
Don is survived by wife, Beverly, of Mason City; three daughters, Geri Lattimer, of Rochester, Minn., Carol (Don) O’Connor, of Mason City, and Melanie (Darrell) Carruth, of Caldwell, Idaho; son, Bill (Sara), of Monroe, Wash.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Jean Casey, of Mason City, and Joan Lattimer, of Aurora, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Kathleen; two sisters, Kaye and Miriam; and one brother, Jerry.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the charity of your choice or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Gordon A. Hunt
CLEAR LAKE —Gordon A. Hunt, 92, Clear Lake, died Thursday (June 29, 2006) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
George Roland Whitt
MASON CITY — George Roland Whitt, 89, of 136 26th St. S.W., Mason City, died Thursday morning (June 29, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2006, at Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the George R. Whitt Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. (641) 423-8676.
www.Fullertonfh.com
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