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Kenneth E. Crawford
MASON CITY — Kenneth E. Crawford, 83, of 918 14th Place N.E., died Sunday (May 14, 2006) at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Tom Healey, St. James Lutheran Church, officiating.
Inurnment services will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery. A flag presentation will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be given to the Kenneth E. Crawford Memorial Fund.
Ken was born on Sept. 7, 1922, in Mason City, the son of Sam and Fleeta L. (Powell) Crawford. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1940. Ken served in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving his honorable discharge in 1946.
He married Betty L. Bergman on Sept. 4, 1948, in Mason City. Ken worked for Andrews Pre-stressed Concrete as a crane operator. He retired in 1980.
Ken is survived by his wife, Betty, of Mason City; daughter, Becky Bates and husband, Don, of Rockwell; son, Randy Crawford, of Sioux City; grandchildren, Abbi Balek, Amanda Bates and Adam Bates; great-grandchildren, Keelie, Kayden and Isabel; sister, May Rucker, of California; many nieces and nephews.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Robert and John.
Arrangements are by Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
wwwmajorericksonfuneralhome.com
Mabel Hackbart
OSAGE — Mabel Hackbart, 92, of Osage, died Monday (May 15, 2006) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Mabel was born on Jan. 1, 1914, at Clear Lake, the daughter of Niels and Laura (Sorensen) Kristiansen. Mabel married Roy Hackbart on June 1, 1941, at her parents’ home.
She taught school for 45 years; 10 years in the rural schools of Mitchell County, and 35 years at Little Cedar, Mitchell, and Osage. Roy and Mabel farmed near Osage, and moved to Osage in 1966.
She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the Alpha Delta Kappa teachers sorority, and the Cedar Valley Retired School Personnel. In later years, Mabel and Roy became very active in the buying, selling, and restoration of antiques.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2006, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be at the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and will continue one hour before services on Friday at the church.
Mabel is survived by two sisters, Virginia (Earl) Grace of Riceville; and Ruby Nolte of Osage; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy Hackbart, in 1999; a sister, Connie Schofield; and a nephew, Kenneth Sprung.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Donavon Lee Dirksen
BROCKTON, Mass.— Donavon Lee Dirksen, 67, formally of Alexander, died May 4, 2006.
Funeral and burial services were held on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at Brockton, Mass.
Conley Funeral & Cremation service, 138 Belmont St. Brockton, MA 023301, (508) 586-0742.
www.conleyfuneralhome.com.
Gerald R. Shallberg
CLEAR LAKE — Gerald R. Shallberg, 78, of 215 Orchard Lane, Clear Lake, died Saturday (May 13, 2006) at the IOOF Home.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the Gerald R. Shallberg Memorial Fund.
Gerald was born on July 10, 1927, in Knox County, Neb., to David and Hazel (Chaney) Shallberg.
He served in the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II. He was working at the Mason City Post Office when he retired.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, JoAnn Fritz; son, David and wife, Melissa; and granddaughter, Annika Kari, of Olathe, Kan.; brother, Lyle and wife, JoAnne, of Windsor, Wis.; sister, Lorraine and husband, Alvie Constable, of Norfolk, Neb., and Doris and husband, Robert Mueller, of Long Pine, Neb.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Lenore.
Arrangements are by Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
William J. LeDuc
MASON CITY — William J. LeDuc, 68, of 1519 S. Harding Ave., died Sunday (May 14, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with the Rev. Thomas Healey officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, and one hour prior to the services on Thursday.
A private graveside service will be at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Delbert Geitzenauer
ALGONA — Delbert Geitzenauer, 94, of Algona, died Monday (May 15, 2006) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home; (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Richard ‘Tig’ Tiggeman
Fern Tiggeman
KLEMME — Richard and Fern Tiggeman, formerly of Klemme, Iowa, most recently of Arizona.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006, at the Klemme United Methodist Church in Klemme. Inurnment will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Friends may call one hour prior to the services on Thursday at the church.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 587-2510.
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Sharyl Jorth
WEBSTER CITY — Sharyl Jorth, 59, of Webster City died Sunday (May 14, 2006) following her battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, May 17, 2006, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City, with the Revs. Ed Ward and Doug Tiffany officiating. Burial will be in the Concordia Cemetery at Joice, Iowa.
Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center in Webster City, with a sharing of memories at 6:45 p.m.
Sharyl celebrated her life with many passions and wore many hats. She owned and operated Sew it Seams, a Webster City sewing and alterations business. Quilting and grandchildren were her favorite pastimes. She created many cherished masterpieces.
Another hat of celebration included being an active TTT sister for 25 years with Chapter FD. She served on the state board as president in 2002-2003. She took great joy in participating in the improvement of life for many TTT camp girls.
Hats were also required for her latest passion, being a charter member of the Red Diamonds, Red Hat Society. She amassed a vast and various network of wonderful, loving friends who have served as light and strength for many years.
Summer hats accompanied her to Clear Lake for many years. Stocking hats protected her while sledding in the winter with her kids and grandkids. Her generous, humorous and spirited hats served her well while socializing with family and friends year-round.
Sharyl was born at Mason City, Iowa, on July 19, 1946, the daughter of Komer and Marian (Edgington) Johnson. Sharyl graduated from Lake Mills High School and Capri College of Hair Styling at Mason City.
Left to celebrate her memory are her husband, Al Jorth; daughter, Jill K. Anonson; sons, Jake (Jill C.) Anonson and Jon (Kelly) Anonson; granddaughters, Keara, Matilynn, Camryn and Claire Anonson; her former husband, Barry (Terry) Anonson, and their daughter, Liz; her brother, Komer (Deb) Johnson; sisters, Kay (Dave) Whitman and Terry (Duane) Seedorf; Al’s children, Deb (Randy) Schulze, Bob Jorth, Randy (Cindy) Jorth and Terri (Rob) Inouye; grandchildren, Jeff (Kari) Jorth, Brent (Amanda) Jorth, Derek Thompson, Peter Jorth, Sylvia Jorth, Erin Inouye; great-grandsons, Jaxson and Carter Jorth; and many nieces and nephews.
Sharyl was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City.
Foster Funeral and Cremation Center, (515) 832-2110.
Laura H. Burkhart
TITONKA — Laura H. Burkhart, 82, of Titonka died Monday (May 15, 2006) at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ramsey Reformed Church in rural Titonka, with Pastor Dennis Redeker officiating. Burial will be in the Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetery in rural Titonka.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 928-2735.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Kenneth Melka
MARBLE ROCK — Kenneth Melka, 78, of 1743 270th St., Marble Rock, died Tuesday (May 16, 2006) at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene, (641) 823-4457.
Frances Ella Olson
MASON CITY — Frances Ella Olson, 86, of 847 12th St. N.W., Mason City, died Tuesday (May 16, 2006) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2006, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122 West, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel and one hour prior to service time on Friday.
Frances Ella Olson was born on Oct. 1, 1919, in Mason City, the daughter of Ernest and Lula (Heavlin) Speers. She attended and received her education in the Mason City schools, graduating from Mason City High School in 1939. During her high school years, Frances worked as an usher at the Cecil Theater in Mason City.
She was united in marriage to Marvin Richard Olson on June 15, 1940, in Waverly, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 1946. Frances worked for the Whitzel’s Grocery Store and also did house cleaning for various families in the Mason City Area. Frances also cleaned the House of Vision in Mason City for several years.
She enjoyed collecting stamps, sewing, growing flowers, baking and cooking, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren.
She was a member of the Moose Lodge, Grandmothers Club and Degree of Honor, all in Mason City.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Doreta Bailey and her husband, Wallace, of Mason City; four grandchildren: Kathy Adams and her husband, John, of Rockford, Shelley Brass of Mason City, Lisa Julsen and her husband, David, of Mason City, and Chad Olson and his wife, Amy, of Osage; 12 great-grandchildren: Jessica Brass, Keisha Hardy, Calvin Adams, Benjamin Adams, Amber Adams, Dylan Adams, Michael Julsen, Zachary Meyers, Amanda Julsen, Katelyn Julsen, Brittany Olson and Scott Olson; a niece, Marlys Kitner and her husband, Paul; two nephews: Michael McNitt, and Tommy McNitt and his wife, Rosemary; and two great-nieces: Kim Conell and her husband, Al, and their family, and Tammy Graff and her husband, Rodney, and their family; as well as other relatives and friends.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Marvin Richard Olson; son, Darrell Olson; grandson, Scott Olson; and two sisters, Dora Keller, and Rita McNitt.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel: (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Martha Voortmann
BUFFALO CENTER — Martha Voortmann, 103, of Buffalo Center died Monday (May 15, 2006) at the Timely Mission Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, also in Buffalo Center.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Winter Funeral Home and one hour before the ceremony at the church.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com
Dorothy Becker
LIVERMORE — Dorothy Becker, 86, of Livermore died Tuesday (May 16, 2006) at the Humboldt Care Center North.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Wilson Funeral Home in Algona.
Wilson Funeral Home, (515) 295-2622.
William J. LeDuc
MASON CITY — William J. LeDuc, 68, of 1519 S. Harding Ave., died Sunday (May 14, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with the Rev. Thomas Healey officiating.
A private graveside service will be at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, May 17, 2006, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
William Jennings LeDuc was born on Nov. 24, 1937, in Mason City to William J. and Elsie L. (Caine) LeDuc. Bill attended Mason City schools and graduated in 1955.
After his graduation, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in Japan and various ports in the United States. On Nov. 18, 1958, he received his honorable discharge from the Navy.
Bill was united in marriage to Linda Prickett on Jan. 16, 1960, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City. He was employed by the Iowa Beef Plant for several years. Later he worked for Libby Owens Ford Glass for 12 years and then worked for Minnesota Rubber Co. until his retirement.
Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing and then cooking his catch. He enjoyed woodworking, painting scenery and wildlife, feeding the birds and family gatherings. He was also an avid Hawkeye fan.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Ducks Unlimited.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, of Mason City, children, Tracy (Randy) Crawford of Northwood, Greg (Sandra) LeDuc of Sheffield and Wendy (Martin) Sullivan of Charles City; grandchildren, Angella (Mason) Miller of Perry, Brian Crawford of Northwood, Eric Johnson of Mason City and Madison and Grayson LeDuc of Sheffield; great-grandson, Ethan Miller of Perry; sisters, Helen Ritter, Shirley Baker and Judy (Mike) Tenney, all of Mason City, and Rosalie McCauley of Lake Mills; nephew, Jeff Baker of Mason City; and several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ronald, Robert and Walter; and his mother and father-in-law, Ruth and Bernie Prickett.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Richard R. Hughes
Joan V. Hughes
CLEAR LAKE — Graveside Inurnment services will be held for Richard and Joan Hughes, of Clear Lake, at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the Clear Lake Cemetery, with Monsignor Joseph Slepika officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Richard Robert Hughes, 80, died Jan. 2, 2006 at the Manly Care Center, Manly, and Joan V. Hughes, 65, died March 11, 2006, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Arrangements were handled by Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, 50428 (641) 357-2193.
www.Colonialchapels.com.
Forrest E. Bull
MASON CITY — Forrest E. Bull, 95, of Mason City died Tuesday (May 16, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Delbert H. Geitzenauer
ALGONA — Delbert Herman Geitzenauer, 94, of Algona died Monday (May 15, 2006) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Steven Turner officiating, assisted by Rev. Jon Dunbar. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, May 17, 2006, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Douglas J. Cellan
WESTFIELD, N.Y. — Douglas John Cellan, 53, of Westfield, N.Y., formerly of Clarion, died Tuesday (May 16, 2006) at the Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, N.Y.
Funeral services for Doug Cellan will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Clarion with Pastor Curt Miner officiating. Burial will be held in the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2006, at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Michael G. Ansel
DOWS —Michael G. Ansel, 47, of Dows died Tuesday (May 15, 2006) at his home in Dows.
Funeral services for Mike Ansel will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2006, at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Clarion with Father Chris Podhjsky officiating. Burial will be held in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Clarion.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006, at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Richard ‘Tig’ Tiggemann
Fern (Krull) Tiggemann
KLEMME — A memorial service to celebrate the lives of Richard “Tig” Tiggemann and his wife, Fern (Krull) Tiggemann, will be held at 10:30 a.m.Thursday, May 18, 2006, at the Klemme United Methodist Church, Klemme, with the Rev. Paddy Druhl officiating.
Inurnment will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Full military honors will be provided by the Klemme Legion Military Funeral Unit in recognition of Richard’s service in the United States Armed Forces during the Korean Conflict.
Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the church.
Richard Tiggemann was born Jan. 23, 1933, in Hancock County, Iowa, near Goodell, Iowa, the son of William and Martha (Heginger) Tiggemann. Richard, or “Tig” as he was known by most, attended Klemme schools.
His wife and life partner, Fern Krull, was born March 6, 1936, in Algona, Iowa, the daughter of Fim and Etna (Siefert) Krull. Fern attended Burt Schools and graduated from Burt High School. She went on to attend Hamilton Business College in Mason City.
Richard and Fern were united in marriage on Nov. 20, 1955, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with two wonderful children, Richard Jr. and Joan. Following their marriage, the couple lived for a time in Algona, Iowa, before moving to Klemme.
Fern was employed for a period of time as an administrative assistant to the president of 1st National Bank in Mason City. Later she joined her husband in the operation of their business, “Tiggemann Trucking” in Klemme. Their business not only provided for the transportation of livestock and other trucking needs, but also offered a wide variety of other amenities and products for sale including feed, snowmobiles, garden tillers, and various other sundry items.
“Tig” had also been in charge of maintaining the Klemme school buses for many years and he and Fern operated a restaurant in Klemme for a short time.
Richard and Fern’s daughter, Joan, remembers fondly the many snowmobiles and other toys her father would bring home for her to enjoy. She and other friends, family and neighbors recall the “toot” of Richard’s truck horn as a signal of goodbye or hello as he was rolling out of town or returning from a trucking trip back into Klemme.
Other favorite recollections include playing in the family tree house, the family’s many fun-loving pets, and of course the numerous family journeys they made to vacation in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Those who knew “Tig” and Fern will always remember them as dedicated marriage and business partners. They were always full of life and love for one another and enjoyed sharing in some fun and silliness along the way. Both cherished the opportunity to spend time in the company of friends and family and oftentimes looked forward to taking people on tours of the countryside.
Fern was always ready to find a good garage sale, while “Tig” patiently waited for her. He was always outgoing and friendly toward others and was willing to strike up a conversation with friends and strangers.
Other favorite pasttimes they enjoyed were making trips to go dancing at the Duncan Hall and Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. Fern enjoyed listening to country music, was a fan of John Lennon, enjoyed the pleasures of watching the birds, and collecting chimes.
Richard was a member of the Americna Legion and the VFW. He had been a volunteer fireman with the Klemme Fire Department for many years. Fern was a longtime member of the Amercian Legion Auxiliary.
In 1990, “Tig” and Fern sold the “Tiggemann Trucking” business and moved to Arizona.
They both continued their working careers at the Christine Place Apartments in Mesa, Arizona. Richard was employed as the building maintenance supervisor, while Fern cleaned the apartments and cooked for the residents of the complex.
Fern eventually turned her love, energy and devotion to caring for Richard as his health began to decline from the many complications resulting from his courageous battle with cancer. “Tig” died on April 21, 2001. Fern passed away on Jan. 23, 2006.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha; two brothers, Robert and Edwin “Bud” Tiggemann; and the couple’s son, Richard Tiggemann Jr. on Nov. 13, 1974.
Fern was preceded in death by her parents, Fim and Etna; her husband, Richard; sister, Leona Krull; and a brother, Louis Krull, as well as their son.
Richard and Fern are survived by their daughter, Joan Moss and husband, Doug, 42699 West Oakland Drive, Maricopa, AZ 85239.
Richard’s other surviving family include his sisters, Esther Tulp and husband, Howard, of Goodell, and Velma Surber and husband, Lloyd, of Mission, Texas; sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Tiggemann, of Missouri.
Fern’s survivors include her sisters, Ruth Bolie and husband, David, of Thompson, Iowa, and Joan Koestler and husband, Vern, of Burt, Iowa; also a sister-in-law, June Krull, of Clear Lake.
They are both survived by many nieces and nephews.
Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, Iowa; (641) 587-2510.
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Kenneth Eugene Melka
MARBLE ROCK — Funeral services for Kenneth Eugene Melka, 78, of 1743 270th St., Marble Rock, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Burial will be at Westside Cemetery in Marble Rock.
There will be no visitation.
Kenneth Eugene Melka died Tuesday (May 16, 2006) at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Kenneth E. Melka Memorial Fund in care of the family, 1743 270th St., Marble Rock, IA 50653.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
‘Betty Ann’ Granston
BOULDER, Colo. — Longtime Des Moines resident Elizabeth Ann (Morel) Granston passed away on Monday (May 15, 2006) at the Mesa Vista Care Center in Boulder, Colo.
Her body was donated to the University of Colorado for medical research, as she desired. Memorial services will be held later this summer in Boulder and on top of Flagstaff Mountain. The mountain was special to her, as she had spent her 70th birthday there surrounded by her family.
Ms. Granston was born in Somerville, Mass., on June 16, 1932, to Ralph and Marguerite (Beliveau) Morel. She grew up in North Reading, Mass. As a youngster, she enjoyed swimming and reading. She had artistic ability and especially enjoyed painting. Betty Ann graduated from Tufts University cum laude in 1954. In that same year, she married Andrew Granston. They relocated to Altoona, Iowa, in 1966, and were later divorced.
She was a caregiver of elderly ladies (Bertha Cave of Redfield, Ann Land of Des Moines, Esther Schneider of Urbandale and Ruth Colby of West Des Moines) for many years. Her final years in Iowa were spent at Crestview Acres in West Des Moines. In January 2002, she moved to Boulder to the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. This spring, she moved to the Mesa Vista Care Center where she met new friends and got reacquainted with old ones.
Betty Ann was known to be kind and friendly to all. She enjoyed walking until her legs failed her. She enjoyed corresponding until her fingers failed her. Her faith never failed her and she enjoyed taking part in both Catholic and Protestant services.
She is survived by her children, Cathy (Dr. Brad) Isaak of Mason City, Iowa, Dr. Drew (Dr. Chris Whitten) Granston of San Diego, Calif., Dr. Lonny (Dayna) Granston of Boulder, Colo., and Russell Granston of Jackson Hole, Wyo.; grandchildren, Emily, Jeffrey and Courtney Isaak and Jenny Granston; and brother, Richard Morel, of Signal Mountain, Tenn.
Betty Ann was preceded in death by her parents. She was an advocate for the Native Americans.
Memorials sent to the family will be directed to the Native American Rights Fund, as per her wishes.
Dorothy Becker
LIVERMORE — Dorothy Becker, 86, of Livermore, died Tuesday (May 16, 2006) at the Humboldt Care Center North.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livermore. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Wilson Funeral Home in Livermore with a 7 p.m. rosary and a 7:30 p.m. scripture service.
Wilson Funeral Homes, (515) 295-2622.
Forrest E. Bull
MASON CITY — Forrest E. Bull, 95, of 615 N. Monroe Ave., died Tuesday (May 16, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church, 1301 N. Carolina Ave., with Pastor Duane Bull officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue one hour before the service at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Forrest E. Bull Memorial Fund.
Forrest was born April 16, 1911, in Mason City, the son of Guy and Bessie (Slack) Bull. He attended schools in Mason City and later served in the National Guard.
Forrest married Ethel B. McFarland on Dec. 24, 1929, in Mason City. They were married 72 years. Forrest worked as a meat cutter for Jacob E. Decker and Sons and Armour Co. for more than 40 years. He retired in 1973. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.
Forrest enjoyed fishing, gardening and crafts, especially working with rocks. His favorite eating place was McDonalds.
Forrest is survived by his children, Thayas Wilson and husband, James, of Mason City, Jack Bull and wife, Jaunice, of Mason City, Willis Bull and wife, Patricia, of Mason City, LaVonne Westendorf and husband, Charles, of Mason City, Lawrence Bull and wife, Geraldine, of Springfield, Mo., Peggy Lipka and husband, Peter, of Belleview, Wash., Ronald Bull and wife, Karen, of Mason City, and Duane Bull and wife, Kristi, of Poland, Ohio; 24 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlotte Rush and husband, Robert, of Mason City, Mildred Moorehead of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.
Forrest was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel, in 2002; son, Guy; daughters, Mary and Doris; great-grandsons, Jessie and Cody; nine brothers; and four sisters.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Lynelle ‘Nell’ Hunsaker
CLEAR LAKE — Lynelle “Nell” Hunsaker, 18, of 714 S. Third St., died Wednesday (May 17, 2006) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Thomas Mayer
GREENE — Thomas Mayer, 8, of Greene, died Wednesday (May 17, 200) at his home following a courageous fight with cancer.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
Shirley R. Fitzgerald
OSAGE — Shirley Ruth (Rehm) Fitzgerald, 81, of Osage, and formerly of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday (May 16, 2006) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 19, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center with the Rev. John Moser officiating.
Per her wishes, her body was donated to the University of Iowa.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage is in charge of arrangements.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
John H. Calhoun
MASON CITY — John H. Calhoun, 92, of 103 S. York Ave., died Wednesday (May 17, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Michael G. Ansel
DOWS — Michael G. Ansel, 47, of Dows, passed away Monday (May 15, 2006) at his home in Dows.
Funeral services for Mike Ansel will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 19, at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Clarion with Father Chris Podhajsky officiating. Burial will be held in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Clarion.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Michael George Ansel, son of Raymond and Barbara (Andorf) Ansel, was born Aug. 30, 1958, in Elmhurst, Ill. Mike and his family moved to Iowa in 1961. He graduated from Kanawha High School in 1977.
Surviving Mike is his son, Tyler Michael Ansel, of Falls City, Neb.; his parents, Raymond and Barbara Ansel, of Clarion; two sisters, Betsy Mraz and husband, Lynn, and Laurie Schreur and husband, Herbert; two brothers, Joseph Ansel and Mark Ansel and wife, Meridee. Three nieces and seven nephews, Kathrine, Leanna, Makayla, Garrett, Matthew, William, Jacob, Kevin, Noah and Jaden Michael. Mike is also survived by Terri Jo Ansel (Tyler’s mother) and three stepchildren, Zac, Marissa and Hannah, all of Falls City, Neb.; and Mike’s very special friend, Diane Shores, and her children, Eric and Garrett, of Dows.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Kathleen ‘Kaye’ Foster Schoneman
GARNER — Kathleen “Kaye” Foster Schoneman, 83, of Garner, died Wednesday (May 17, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. David Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Lucile E. Marcks
ST. ANSGAR — Lucile E. Marcks, 90, of St. Ansgar, died Wednesday (May 17, 2006) at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 19, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in St. Ansgar.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
John Helge Orvedal
BLUE EARTH, Minn. — John Helge Orvedal, 63, of Blue Earth, Minn., died Tuesday (May 16, 12006) at his home in Blue Earth, Minn.
Celebration of life services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth with Pastor Steve Bohling officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Blue Earth, Minn., and will continue one hour before the service at the church.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (507) 526-2216.
Patty Jean Siskow
DOUGHTERY — Patty Jean Siskow, 54, of Dougherty, died Wednesday (May 17, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. Kent A. Mechler presiding.
Private family graveside services will take place at Hillside Cemetery.
Patty’s family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.
Martha Voortmann
BUFFALO CENTER — Martha Voortmann, 103, of Buffalo Center, died Monday (May 15, 2006) at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, also in Buffalo Center.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Winter Funeral Home and one hour before the ceremony at the church.
Martha Voortmann was born on July 20, 1902, in Hulstede, Germany, to Gustav and Marie (Alberts) Onken. Martha and her family immigrated to the United States in 1912. They left the port of Bremerhaven aboard the ship Nectar on July 4th and landed 12 days later in Baltimore, Md. From there, they boarded a train and three days later arrived in O’Neil, Neb., where Gustav’s brother, Fritz, lived. They lived there for one year and then moved to Woden, Iowa, where they lived for 4½ years. The family then moved to Bird Island, Minn., for a while before the family settled in Ellendale, N.D., in the early 1930s.
On Feb. 3, 1938, Martha was united in marriage to Jerry Voortmann in Leola, S.D. To this union four children were born, Clarence, Arnold, Harold and Richard. They farmed in the Buffalo Center area all of their married lives.
Martha will always be remembered for her fabulous cooking and crocheting. Her sugar cookies were the absolute best. Her grandchildren were the highlight of her life. Her religious faith and attending church were also an important part of her life.
She is survived by three sons, Clarence and his wife, Mary Ann, of Buffalo Center, Richard and his wife, Carlene, of Garner, and Harold of Rowlett, Texas; also by her five grandchildren, David Voortmann of Mason City, Michael Voortmann of Mason City, James Voortmann of Clear Lake, Jeramy Voortmann of Clear Lake and Kim Martin of West Des Moines; her eight great-grandchildren: Ben, Nicholas, Katie, Dylan, Danica, Zachary, Madison and Noah. Noah was born on Martha’s 100th birthday. Also survived by three stepgrandchildren, Desiree, Tara and Tiffany.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jerry, on Sept. 26, 1960; her son, Arnold, on Jan. 27, 1961; a grandson, Douglas, on Sept. 28, 1998; and by two brothers and two sisters.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com
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Lynelle ‘Nel’ Hunsaker
CLEAR LAKE — Lynelle “Nel” Hunsaker, 18, of 714 S. Third St., Clear Lake, went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on May 18, 2006, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that happened May 9, 2006, in Clear Lake.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006, at Agape Christian Family Church, 2810 Hwy 18 W., Clear Lake. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006, at the Open Bible Church, 609 S. Eighth St., Clear Lake, and then on Monday from noon till the time of service at the Agape Christian Family Church.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials be made in memory of Nel to establish a scholarship fund.
Nel was born on Dec. 20, 1987, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Pastor Will and Joyce (Quinlin) Hunsaker. She also lived briefly in Winfield, Iowa, but then moved to Clear Lake. Lynelle attended grades K-12 in Clear Lake schools and was to graduate with honors this Sunday where she was scheduled to deliver one of two graduation addresses to her classmates.
She participated in band, chorus, Student Council, National Honor Society, was a DARE role model, a music letter winner and a four-year National Academics winner. Following high school she planned on attending NIACC and then transferring to North Central in Minneapolis for pastoral studies.
Nel was a free spirit who was not afraid to express her views; “intense” and “determined” are words her friends often used to describe her. She taught and participated at the Clear Lake Open Bible Camp in Ventura and was very involved in music, her church and was on the worship team. Of all the things she stood for, she would want it to be known that Jesus was her Lord and Savior. It was her passion to live her life in service for Him. She was a member of First Church of the Open Bible, Clear Lake and the National Honor Society.
Nel will be sadly missed by her parents, Pastor Will and Joyce Hunsaker of Clear Lake; brother, Travis Hunsaker and his wife, Heather, of Clear Lake; grandparents, LeRoy and Verna Quinlin of Winfield, Iowa, and Neil and Linda Hunsaker of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; two uncles, Gary Quinlin and his companion Leslie Johnson of Kenmore, Wash., and Cliff Hunsaker and his wife, Stacy, of Mt. Pleasant; two aunts, Lisa Diener and her husband, Dan, of Mt. Pleasant, and Debra Linville of Muscatine; four cousins, Jodi Hunsaker of Mt. Pleasant, Spencer Kephart of Mt. Pleasant, Megan Kephart of Mt. Pleasant and Craig Linville of Muscatine.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel is in charge of services, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Charles ‘Chuck’ Kirk
MASON CITY — Charles (Chuck) Kirk, 84, of Temple, Texas, died on Jan. 24, 2006.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today, May 19, 2006, at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Veterans Rites will be performed by the Mason City Memorial Association.
Memorials may be directed in care of the family.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charges of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Patty Jean Siskow
DOUGHERTY — Patty Jean Siskow, 54, of Dougherty died Wednesday (May 17, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A celebration of life will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. Kent A. Mechler presiding.
Private family burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.
Patty’s family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 203 Maple St., Sheffield.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society.
Patricia Jean Siskow was born in Canton, Ohio, to Robert and Margaret (Bailes) Abrams. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School and Hamilton College in Mason City. Patty worked as a Meter Maid for the Mason City Police Department then worked for Iowa Kemper Insurance.
Oct. 13, 1973, was a special day for Patty for that is the day she was united in marriage with Richard (Rick) Siskow at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls.
They made their home on the farm and she became active in the farming operation and devoted herself to raising their two sons.
Ten years ago, Patty began working at Woodharbor in Mason City and had built many close friendships with her co-workers. She was a member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield.
She enjoyed going to garage and rummage sales and stopping at coffee shops along the way. Patty is remembered by her family as a go-getter and the hub that kept her family close.
She is survived by her husband, Rick of Dougherty; sons, Eric (Kristin) Siskow, Houlton, Wis., and their daughter, Malena, and one daughter on the way, Clint (Joyce) Siskow of Carroll and their daughter, Layla; parents, Robert Abrams and Margaret Abrams; grandmother Lena Bailes; brothers and sisters Bob Abrams, Donna (Terry) Wyatt, Mike (Deb) Abrams, Gary Abrams and Pam Johnston; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.
John H. Calhoun
MASON CITY — John H. Calhoun, 92, of 103 S. York Ave. died Wednesday (May 17, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., with the Rev. Patty Aurand officiating.
Private family inurnment services will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
The family requests memorials be directed to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Mason City Foundation or the YMCA youth.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Thomas Mayer
GREENE — Thomas Mayer, 8, of Greene died Wednesday (May 17, 2006) at his home after a valiant battle with cancer.
A funeral Mass for Thomas Mayer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where there will be a vigil scriptural wake service held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
Kathleen ‘Kaye’ Foster Schoneman
GARNER — Kathleen “Kaye” Foster Schoneman, 83, of Garner died Wednesday (May 17, 2006) surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. David Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery, Garner.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with an American Legion Auxiliary service at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Online condolences may be directed to www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Kathleen “Kaye” Mary Foster Schoneman, the daughter of Cleo Cleveland and Veronica Viola (Victoria) Foster, was born June 2, 1922, on a farm west of Britt. At an early age she moved with her family to a farm southeast of Mason City.
Kaye graduated from Mason City High School in 1940 and then worked for Northwest Bell as a telephone operator. In 1943, she moved to California and worked for Freiden Calculator, a wartime producer of armored vehicles.
On March 3, 1943, she was married to Marvin Schoneman in San Diego, Calif.
Marvin was stationed at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base and Kaye worked at Consolidated Aircraft. During World War II, Kaye invented and patented a pop rivet gun used in the manufacture of airplanes.
After the war Marvin and Kaye returned to Iowa and owned and operated the Grill Café in Garner. In 1949, they went into the retail grocery business (Sno-White Market and Marv’s Super Market) and remained in that business until 1972. In 1976, Kaye became a real estate licensee and continued in that profession until health concerns forced her retirement in 1999. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, traveling and, especially, being with her family.
She was a member of the Garner United Methodist Church, UMW, Rebekah Circle and the Garner American Legion Auxiliary.
Kaye is survived by her husband, Marvin, of Garner, children, Greg (Paula) Schoneman of Garner, Kevin (Julie) Schoneman of Clear Lake and Lisa Schoneman of Garner; five grandchildren, Chad (Rachel) Schoneman, Matt (Tanya) Schoneman, Brett Schoneman, Kyle Schoneman and special friend, Jill, and Cody Schoneman; five great-grandchildren: Anthony, Alex, Colyn, Cole and Madison; two sisters: Dorothy Curran of Mason City and Merry Lou (Alfred) Shaw of Wayne, Pa.; sisters-in-law, Beth Foster and Colleen Foster, both of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Victoria “Sis” Thorley, and brothers, John and David Foster.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Georgia C. Molander
GARNER — Georgia C. Molander, 85, of Garner died Thursday (May 18, 2006) at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minn.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Ida Mary Lensing
BANCROFT — Ida Mary Lensing, 101, of Bancroft died Wednesday (May 17, 2006) at Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bancroft, with Father Paul Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today (May, 19, 2006) at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft with a 4 p.m. rosary and a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 885-2521
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Ingeborg ‘Inge’ Bowen
MASON CITY — Ingeborg “Inge” Bowen, 77, of 1021 12th St. N.E., died Wednesday (May 17, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2006, in the Fireside Room at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jo Frahm-Watkins officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Inge Bowen Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home,111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Steven Bledsoe
CLEAR LAKE —Steven Bledsoe, 49, of 308 Seventh Ave. S., Clear Lake, died Thursday (May 18, 2006) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
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
Lisa Symens
SHEFFIELD — Lisa Symens, 40, of Sheffield died Thursday (May 18, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641
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Georgia C. Molander
GARNER — Georgia C. Molander, 85, of Garner, died Thursday (May 18, 2006) at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minn.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, with the Rev. Jerry Blake officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 22, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a Scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. followed a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Wayne W. Pavey
WEBSTER CITY — Wayne W. Pavey, 92, of Webster City, died Thursday (May 18, 2006) at approximately 1 a.m. at Hamilton Hospital in Webster City.
Born March 10, 1914, in Klemme, he was the son of Wallace F. and Anna Coobs Pavey. Mr. Pavey graduated from Klemme High School in 1930 at the age of 16.
On July 14, 1940, he married Florence Woodhouse in Klemme. Before his retirement in June 1976, he had been employed as a butter maker by the Klemme Co-op and then by Forrester’s Dairy and for 32 years by the Webster City Products Co.
He was an active member of the Church of Christ in Webster City. He had also been active in Congregate Meals, Golden Mixers, RSVP, Union Retirees, as an elementary school volunteer aide and in many other volunteer positions.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol Hassenger of Greensburg, Pa., and Sallie Woolley of Lima, Ohio; one son, Michael Pavey, of Columbus Junction, Iowa; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Juanita; and his wife.
The funeral for Mr. Pavey will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Church of Christ in Webster City, with Pastor Ray Artrip officiating.
A memorial has been established to the Church of Christ.
Raymond H. Freie
HAMPTON — Raymond H. Freie, 90, of Hampton, died Friday (May 19, 2006) at River Falls Area Hospital in River Falls, Wis.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Gordon Skuster
CHARLES CITY — Gordon Skuster, 81, of Charles City, died Friday (May 19, 2006) at Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Jeffery Allen Dahle
BRITT — Jeffery Allen Dahle, 23, formerly of Belmond, died Friday (May 19, 2006) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.
Steven D. Bledsoe
CLEAR LAKE — Steven D. Bledsoe, 49, of 308 Seventh Ave. S., died Thursday (May 18, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the Open Bible Church, 609 S. eighth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Will Hunsaker officiating. Inurnment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Memorials may be directed to the Steven D. Bledsoe Memorial Fund.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Laretha Buttolph
OSAGE — Laretha Buttolph, 68, of Osage, died Friday (May 19, 2006) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 22, at the United Church of Christ in Osage with the Rev. Robert Melhorn officiating.
Following the memorial service, there will be a gathering of family and friends in the church fellowship hall. Inurnment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage is in charge of arrangements.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Marion Kathryn Arnold
KLEMME — Marion Kathryn Arnold, 91, of Klemme, most recently of the Homestead Assisted Living Facility, Mason City, died Friday (May 19, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 22, at Klemme United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paddy Druhl officiating. Interment will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Visitation will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St. in Klemme, and continue one hour prior to the services on Monday at the church.
The family suggests memorials may be given in Marion’s memory to the Klemme United Methodist Church, Klemme Library, or to the donor’s choice.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 587-2510.
Ann Rickard
NORA SPRINGS — Ann Rickard, 64, of 709 Third St. N.E., died Friday (May 19, 2006) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Lisa Symens
SHEFFIELD — Lisa Symens, 40, of Sheffield, died Thursday (May 18, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at SCMT High School in Sheffield with the Rev. Kent Mechler of Zion St. John Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 203 Maple St. in Sheffield.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.
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Carl T. Nielsen
CLEAR LAKE — Carl T. Nielsen, 83, of Clear Lake, died Sunday (June 18, 2006) at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday June 21, 2006, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery, with military honors by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Visitation will be held be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, June 20, 2006, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake.
Memorials may be made to the Carl T. Nielsen Memorial Fund.
Carl was born in Mason City on Sept. 14, 1922, the son of Niels Thorvald and Christine M. (Boesen) Nielsen. Carl was a graduate of Clear Lake High School and following his graduation worked at Omaha Steel.
Carl enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and served in North Africa, Normandy and the Bulge.
After service, he returned to Clear Lake and worked at AMPI, retiring in 1983. While working at AMPI he was a union steward. He was well-known for his welding capabilities and traveled throughout the Midwest welding at creameries.
Carl enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to all sporting activities and watching his family, camaraderie at the V.F.W. and being on the honor guard. He was a member of the Clear Lake V.F.W. and the Teamsters Union.
Carl is survived by his son, Andy (Brenda) Nielsen; and one grandchild, Levi Nielsen of Mason City.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Shirley A. Henning
FERTILE — Shirley A. Henning, 75, of rural Fertile, died Sunday (June 18, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Pilot Knob Lutheran Church in rural Forest City with Pastor Robert Snitzer officiating. Burial will be in the Pilot Knob Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Pertsen Lund funeral home and continue one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Viola A. Hinders
ALLISON — Viola A. Hinders, 83, of Allison, died on Sunday (June 18, 2006) at Covenant Hospital in Waterloo.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison with the Rev. Steve Petroelje officiating. Burial will be at the Allison Cemetery in Allison.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
LeRoy John Hinrichs
HAMPTON — LeRoy John Hinrichs, 69, of Hampton died Monday (June 19, 2006) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton with Pastor Glenn Leaf presiding. Private burial will be at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Hazel E. Sanborn
MASON CITY — Hazel E. Sanborn, 85, of Mason City, died Monday (June 19, 2006) at the Heritage Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Raymond E. Jones
NASHUA — Raymond E. Jones, 65, died Saturday (June 17, 2006) at his home in Nashua.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with burial in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday with a 7 p.m. Masonic service at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua.
Hugeback & Chenoweth, (641) 435-4134.
Lois J. Klouse
MASON CITY — Lois J. Klouse, 77, died Sunday (June 18, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave. in Mason City with the Rev. Jo Frahm Watkins and the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and continue one hour before the service on Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Lois J. Klouse Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Adam R. Chavez
MASON CITY — Adam R. Chavez, 24, of 317 29th St S.W., died Thursday (June 15, 2006) at his home.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (June 21, 2006) at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E. in Mason City with the Rev. Wendy K. Abrahamson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Adam Ross Chavez was born May 25, 1982, at Mason City, the son of Raymond and Kelly (Nedved) Chavez. He was a 2000 graduate of Mason City High School and attended North Iowa Area Community College.
Adam’s last employment was with Graham Manufacturing in Mason City. Adam will be remembered for having a “big heart.” He especially enjoyed golf, fishing, electronics, computers and children of all ages.
He is survived by his father, Raymond Chavez, of Mason City; maternal grandparents, Mitzy Nedved and friend, Wayne Leegaard, of Mason City; Lloyd (Pat) Nedved, of Minnesota; a half-sister, Mikayla Chavez, of Mason City; two step-brothers, Ryan Compton, Mason City; Mason Compton, Mason City; aunt, Phyllis Maskarina, Mason City; uncles, Andrew Chavez, of Mason City; Don Nedved, of Kansas; cousins, Michael Chavez, George Maskarina, Jamie Maskarina, Mariah Chavez, Drew Nedved, Dylan Nedved and Levi Andersen.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Kelly, in 1995, and paternal grandparents Timio and Serafine Chavez.
Hogan-Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N. E. in Mason City is in charge of arrangements.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Stella E. Kaasa
HANLONTOWN — Stella E. Kaasa, 87, formerly of Hanlontown, died Thursday (June 15, 2006) at her home in West Melbourne, Fla.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (June 21, 2006) at Grace Lutheran Church, 302 E. Fourth St. in Hanlontown, with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating. Burial will be in Brush Point Cemetery, Hanlontown.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today (June 20, 2006) at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St. in Manly.
Stella E. Kaasa was born on Dec. 9, 1918, at Northwood, son of Amond and Anna (Torgerson) Mandt. Stella was the youngest of 10 children. She attended schools in Northwood and Hanlontown.
Stella helped with the family farm, and worked at the Sunset Inn in Manly. She was united in marriage to Bertram Kaasa, and they farmed in rural Hanlontown. Stella would help with the daily activities at the farm. They would travel to various places in their motor home to see thrashing machine and steam engine shows.
She enjoyed spending time in her garden and planting flowers. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage and loved to bake and cook.
She was a member at Grace Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Rosetta Todd, of West Melbourne, Fla.; grandson, John Todd Jr. and his wife, Jeanne, of Orange Park, Fla.; sister-in-law, Leola Snell, of Mason City; brother-in-law, Gilman Trostheim, of Scarville; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law, John Todd Sr.; and nine siblings.
Bride Colonial Chapel: (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Marie E. Reents
HAMPTON — Marie E. Reents, 73, of Hampton, died Sunday (June 18, 2006) at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Darlene M. Brand
CHARLES CITY — Darlene M. Brand, 57, of 910 13th St. Apt. 12 in Charles City, died Monday (June 19, 2006) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, (641) 228-4211.
Douglas Gruben
NORA SPRINGS — Douglas Gruben, 67, of 12 Ponderosa Court, Nora Springs, died Monday (June 19, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arranements are incomplete at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs. (641) 749-2210.
Keith G. Krull
SCARVILLE — Keith G. Krull, 61, of Scarville, died Saturday (June 17, 2006) at his farm near Scarville.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with the Rev. Bill Peters and the Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Otto Chose Post No. 235 of the American Legion. Following the service, cremation will take place, with private family inurnment at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, June 20, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Keith G. Krull Memorial Fund in care of Citizens’ Community Credit Union, 311 N. Park St., Lake Mills, IA 50450.
Keith George Krull, the son of Fim “Swede” and Rosella “Lindy” (Heinders) Krull, was born on Dec. 8, 1944, at Buffalo Center. He attended and graduated from Lake Mills High School in Lake Mills, with the Class of 1963.
On May 31, 1968, Keith was united in marriage with Betty Peterson in Thompson.
The couple, and the two children they were blessed with, made their home in the Scarville area. Keith entered the Army National Guard on Sept. 13, 1965, and was honorably discharged after serving one enlistment period.
Keith was a hard-working, family oriented man. He truly loved working on the farm, he enjoyed tinkering in his shop, and he had a passion for snowmobiling with family and friends. Keith will be remembered for being a deeply dedicated son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 38 years, Betty Krull of Scarville; two children, Michael Krull and his wife, Carye,of Raleigh, N.C., and Julie Fritz and her husband, Jim, of Mason City; three grandchildren, Nathan and Katie Krull of Raleigh, N.C., and Josie Fritz, of Mason City; his mother, Rosella “Lindy” Krull of Scarville; a sister, Ruth Sheldon and her husband, Jerome, of Garner; mother-in-law, Irine Peterson, of Thompson; brother-in-law, Doug Peterson and his wife, Donna, of Elgin, Iowa; sister-in-law, Juanita Severson and her husband, Allen, of Fertile; three nephews, Tim Severson, Todd Severson, and James Severson; and a host of really great friends.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, Fim Krull; and his father-in-law, Vern Peterson.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Erwin ‘Erv’ Becker
CHARLES CITY — Erwin “Erv” Becker, 86, of Charles City, died Saturday (June 17, 2006) at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Erv Becker will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, with Pastor David Werges and Pastor Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home,1205 S. Main St. in Charles City. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
Erwin Edward Becker was born on Aug. 9, 1919, at Toledo, Ohio, the son of Daniel W. and Marie (Keller) Becker. His Christian baptism was performed at First Saint John Lutheran Church of East Toledo, Ohio. He attended the Oregon Township schools and graduated from high school in 1938 and from Tri-State Business College in 1940.
Erv then went to work in the office and sales for the Nordmann Roofing Company.
On Aug. 6, 1946, he was united in marriage to Irmgard Knock at Clarksville. In October of 1948 he joined his father-in-law, Henry Knock in business, starting Knock & Becker, a home improvement business in Charles City. Henry Knock moved to Florida in 1958, then Erwin and his wife continued the business as Becker Home Improvement.
Erv was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lions Club and Noon Kiwanis. His hobbies included gardening and playing golf.
Surviving family members include his loving wife, Irmgard, of Charles City; three loving children, the Rev. Mark (Judy) Becker, of Woodbury, Minn., Karen (Max) Brandau, of Nora Springs, and Kathy (Monte) Waldorf, of Charles City; eight grandchildren, Renae (Greg) Adams, Susanne Waldorf, Correne (Todd) Larsen, Dr. Justin Brandau, Dawn Brandau, the Rev. Amy Becker, Katy Becker and Daniel Becker; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Spencer and Darren Adams; a sister, Margaret (Glenn) Koester, of Toledo, Ohio; a brother, the Rev. Theodore D. Becker; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Otto Becker and his wife, Marguerite Becker; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Becker.
Memorials may be directed to the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616 or Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
Thelma Lund
MANKATO, Minn. — Mankato resident Thelma Lund, 93, died Saturday (June 17, 2006) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minn. with the Rev. Donohue Sarff, officiating. Interment will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park.
Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service.
Woodland Hills Funeral Home in Mankato is assisting with arrangements.
Thelma was born Sept. 27, 1912, in Hanlontown, daughter of Elmer and Ellen (Hoagie) Bray. She grew up and attended school in Hanlontown.
On Aug. 27, 1933, she married Olaf Lund in Albert Lea, Minn.
Family was very important to Thelma and she was a devoted wife and mother and loved spending time with her grandchildren. In her leisure time she liked quilting, crocheting, and traveling. She was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church.
Thelma is survived by her daughter, Margaret (Gerald) Johnson, of Mankato; grandchildren, Robert (Nancy) Parsons Jr. of Fairborn, Ohio, Steven A. (Lois) Johnson of Mankato, Scott D. (Karen) Johnson, of Mankato, Tanner (Tracy) Parsons, of Portland, Ore., Stacy O. (Patti) Johnson of Mankato, Suzanne M. (Mike) Hansmann of Maple Grove, Minn., Dustin (Terri) Parsons, of Phoenix, Ariz.; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Robert Parsons, of Albuquerque, N.M.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Olaf; daughter, Betty Parsons; one brother and one sister.
Woodland Hills Funeral Home, (507) 387-5504.
Marcella Svoboda
PROTIVIN — Marcella “Marcie” Svoboda, 88, of Protivin, died Saturday (June 17, 2006) at the Bethesda Meadow Nursing Home in Ellisville, Mo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin with burial in the church.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hugeback’s Protivin Funeral Home where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary, a 6 p.m. Scripture service and a 6:30 p.m. video memorial tribute. Further visitation will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. (563) 569-8800.
Karen Y. Reinhart
MASON CITY — Karen Y. Reinhart, 65, of 1445 Birch Drive, died Saturday (June 17, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
There are no services scheduled. Her body has been donated to the University of Iowa School of Medicine, Iowa City. Inurnment will take place at a later da te in Westside Cemetery, rural Marble Rock.
Memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels or Hospice of North Iowa.
Karen was born on Sept. 4, 1940, in rural Scott Township near Marble Rock, the daughter of Roger M. and Beth E. (Hillman) Reinhart. She graduated from Marble Rock High School in 1958.
After a one-year business course at Hamilton School of Commerce in Mason City, Karen began her career at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Mason City. She held various positions with the company in Mason City and Des Moines before transferring to Omaha, Neb. in 1984. In 1990, she retired from US West (Qwest) with more than 30 years of service.
Karen returned to Mason City in 1992 to be closer to her family and enjoy her retirement. She joined the Mason City Women’s Club and spent time having lunch with friends at tea rooms and playing cards.
Karen was an active member of Business and Professional Women’s Club and Administrative Management Society while working.
Karen is survived by her mother, Beth Reinhart, of Marble Rock; aunt, Thelma Carman, of Des Moines; and several cousins.
Karen was preceded in death by her father, Roger Reinhart; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
wwwmajorericksonfuneralhome.com
Douglas Gruben
NORA SPRINGS — Douglas Gruben, 67, of 12 Ponderosa Court, Nora Springs, died Monday (June 19, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arranements are incomplete at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs. (641) 749-2210.
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