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Marion Kathryn Arnold
KLEMME — Marion Kathryn Arnold, age 91, of Klemme, Iowa, most recently a resident of the Homestead Assisted Living Complex, Mason City, Iowa, and a past resident of Prairie View Apartments, Garner, Iowa, died Friday (May 19, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 22, at the Klemme United Methodist Church in Klemme. The Rev. Paddy Druhl will be officiating.
Visitation will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today, May 21, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, and continue one hour prior to the services at church on Monday.
Interment will take place on Tuesday in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
The family preferences for those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Marion’s name include the Klemme United Methodist Church, Klemme Library or the donor’s choice.
Marion Kathryn Irvine was born on a farm near Dysart, Iowa, on March 3, 1915, the daughter of John and Jennie (Wilson) Irvine. She was one of six children who blessed John and Jennie’s union.
Marion graduated from Geneseo Consolidated High School and continued her education at Iowa State Teacher’s College where she received her teaching certificate. She went on to teach school in Tama County, Iowa, Klemme and in Northwood. Many whom she taught during her career remember her as their “No. 1 kindergarten teacher.”
Marion was united in marriage to Asa Arnold on March 20, 1943, at the United Presbyterian Church, Traer, Iowa. Their union was blessed with five children, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Marion always had a warm and welcoming kindness towards others. She was always looking out for their needs and assisting in whatever way she was able. She was very fond of her grandchildren, a mutual affection they had for her as well. She always said her special treasures were her children, grandchildren and their spouses.
Her family will cherish the memory of trips with grandma to the Dairy Queen, going out to eat, and going with her on a shopping excursion. They will savor the memory of wonderful aromas coming from her kitchen as she baked and cooked for them on many occasions. They will reflect back on special summers spent at “Grandma’s House” as she looked forward to entertaining them and taking them them on tours to the Grotto and to other places. Each one of her grandkids will hold tight to the special “Grandmother’s Blankets,” otherwise known as “Quilts,” she made with her loving hands for each of them.
Marion was very active throughout her entire life, always raising a beautiful flower and vegetable garden filled with roses and pansies. She enjoyed participating in quilting groups, playing bingo, music, sewing and coffeeing with friends. She was very proud of her 100% Irish heritage.
Marion was always interested in her community and had served two years as mayor and eight years on the Klemme City Council. She was also devoted to her church home, the Klemme United Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher, and taught Bible school. She had been very active in the church circles, the Order of the Eastern Star, Potpourri Club, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Grandmother’s Club, Klemme Library, and the Klemme Senior Citizens.
Those left to cherish the legacy of her life include her daughters, Clarice Ann Hornbacher and husband, James, Eden Prairie, Minn., Marilyn Latham and husband, Don, Alexander, Rosalyn Fineran and husband, Don, E. Bethel, Minn., Noreen Arnold, Oak Park, Ill., and Coreen Arnold and husband, Dave Lehman, Oak Park, Ill.; a brother, William Irvine, and wife, Ann, Traer; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Asa, in 1974; three sisters, Margarette Melnar, Jean Banzhaf and Betty Irvine; and an infant brother, Robert David Irvine.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 587-2510.
Marian A. Bessman Neff
NEVADA — Marian A. Bessman Neff, 72, of Nevada, formerly of Bullhead City, Ariz., and Alden, Iowa, died Friday (May 19, 2006) at her home in Nevada.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Burial will be at the Alden Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ, 212 W. St., Alden, IA 50006.
Linn’s Funeral Homes, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, (641) 648-2569.
Shirley Ann Miller
BRADFORD — Shirley Ann Miller, 69, of Bradford, died of natural causes on Saturday (May 20, 2006) at her home in Bradford.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Bradford United Methodist Church in Bradford with Pastor David Gobeli officiating. Burial will be in the Maynes Grove Cemetery, rural Bradford.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 306 Central Ave. E. in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Givens ‘Buddy’ C. Lugar
MASON CITY — Givens “Buddy” C. Lugar, 58, 516 Carolina Ave. S., Mason City, died Saturday (May 20, 2006) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, at the United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 East, Mason City, with military honors by the Clear Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4868 of Clear Lake.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Visitation will also be one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.
The family of Givens “Buddy” C. Lugar has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit or to the Mercy Cancer Center in Mason City in his memory.
Givens C. Lugar was born on Aug. 10, 1947, in Mason City, the son of Dorsie Conrad and Norma Genell (Ward) Lugar. He attended and received his education in the Clear Lake school system, graduating from Clear Lake High School in 1966.
He was inducted into the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 27, 1966, in Des Moines, and served overseas in Thailand during the Vietnam conflict, and was honorably discharged on Sept. 25, 1970, at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla.
After serving his country honorably, Buddy returned to the Clear Lake area and began working for Life Time Motor Homes in Mason City until its closing when he started working for Schneider Metals, which is now called IMI Cornelius, and continued to work for them for 33 years and continued to be employed with them at the time of his death.
Buddy enjoyed dancing, plants, coin and rock collecting, collecting state quarters for his grandchildren, riding his bike, Jumbles puzzles, being a Roady with the Harry O Experience, and visiting with his friends at the Pro’s Sandwich Shop in Mason City, but his great love and enjoyment were his family and grandchildren.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake, life member of VFW Post No. 4868, Clear Lake, and the Moose Lodge in Mason City.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Dawn Barber and her husband, Dennis, of Fond Du Lac, Wis., Denise Miller of Mason City, and Justin Lugar and his wife, Kelly, of Garner; five grandchildren, Tyler Miller, Bria Miller, Charles Barber, Alayna Barber and expectant Lugar grandchild; a brother, James Lugar, of Austin, Minn.; two sisters, Marilea Wheeler of Clear Lake and Sara Ouverson and her husband, Dennis, of Clear Lake; special friends at Pro’s Sandwich Shop in Mason City; Earl Strait of Mason City; Dorothy Bohl of Mason City; and special dogs, Toby and Luke; as well as other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Daniel Curtis Lugar.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Georgia C. Molander
GARNER — Georgia C. Molander, 85, of Garner, died Thursday (May 18, 2006) at Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday 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. on Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 760 Center Ave., Garner, with an American Legion Auxiliary service at 6 p.m., a Scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Georgia Catherine Molander, the daughter of George Burton and Margaret Agnes (Engstler) Owen, was born Oct. 21, 1920, at Garner. She graduated from Garner High School in 1938. On Sept. 2, 1941, she was married to Frederick “Bud” Molander of Garner in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Bud and Georgia moved from port to port for the next four years while Bud was serving his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, they moved to Garner. Bud continued in the U.S. Navy for several more years while Georgia kept their home in Garner. In 1946, they had their first and only child, Bonnie Joanne.
Georgia was employed part time at Smith Hardware Store for several years and later at the Hand-Me-Down consignment shop in Garner. She also took care of her parents until their death. After Bud passed away in 1984, she continued to live in Garner.
She enjoyed golfing, singing, playing the piano, sewing, playing cards and traveling by plane to visit her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. By far her greatest joys were her family, her faith, and her many friends.
In 2003, she moved to Champlin, Minn., to live with her daughter and son-in-law, until 2005, when she moved into a memory care unit of an assisted living facility. At the time of her death, she was a resident at the Anoka Care Center in Minnesota.
She was an active member of St. Boniface Catholic Church where she sang in the choir, was a member of the Rosary Society and CD of A, serving as grand regent and holding many other offices. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Senior Citizens, and the Sweet Adeline Chorus in Mason City for several years.
Georgia is survived by her daughter, Bonnie (Stephen) Jacobsen, of Champlin, Minn.; granddaughter, Lisa (Tracy) Schrader, of Dallas, Texas; grandson, Jason (Jodi) Cagle, of Carrollton, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Lauren and Kyle Schrader and Connor and Colton Cagle; a sister, Mary Jane Leichsner, of Helena, Mont.; brothers and sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud; her parents; and a brother-in-law.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
Jeffery Allen Dahle, Jr.
BRITT — Jeffery Allen Dahle Jr., age 23, most recently of Britt, Iowa, formerly of Belmond, passed away Friday (May 19, 2006) at his home in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. The Rev. Lowell H. Halvorson will be officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be today, May 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.
Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial may wish to consider directing them to the family in Jeffery’s name.
Jeffery Dahle, Jr., was born Sept. 30, 1982, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Jeffery Allen Dahle Sr. and Michelle (James) Dahle. Jeff was baptized at the Garner United Methodist Church as a young child. Jeff not only blessed the lives of his parents, but also had a special place in the heart of his aunt, Melissa Rottinghaus, who loved to spoil him, as well as other family members and friends.
He attended Belmond-Klemme Community Schools and had worked in various occupations including Winnebago Industries.
Throughout his life, he always was soft hearted and he was gentle in nature. His love for his family and friends was undying. Jeffery very much loved all animals and had a special fondness for his cats which were for the most part thought of as his “kids.”
In earlier years, one might find him waxing down the railing of businesses in town preparing them for some adventuresome rides on his roller blades. Jeff enjoyed shooting hoops and tinkering and spending time on computers.
He was a good kid who always had an eye out to be sure his younger siblings were OK. He always enjoyed spending time with them. Jeff was a big kid at heart who looked forward to a friendly but competitive battles with his dad and anyone else who would play him in a favorite video game.
A smile came across his face and a little extra stride in his step when he was breaking in a new pair of shoes, jeans, or other new clothing. He had a sweet tooth and liked to eat junk food, listening to his favorite tunes and was a fan of WWF.
His family will very much miss his presence in their lives, as their lives will be different without him. They will remember and love him always.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Michelle Mitthun, and husband, Kurt, Belmond; his father, Jeffery Allen Sr., and his companion, Laurie Swearingen, Britt; paternal grandparents, Glen and Delores Ingersoll, Mason City; maternal grandparents, Steve and Lois James, Kewanee, Ill.; step-grandparents, Marlin and Mary Mitthun, Thompson; maternal great-grandmothers, Eveline Bauer, Hebron, Neb., and Ann Byrd, Shafter, Calif.; his brother, Jordan Hansen, and sisters, Cassie Hansen and Lexie Hartmann, all of Belmond; aunts, Carol Wiseman, Los Angeles, Calif. and Melissa Rottinghaus and her husband, Jim, Belmond; uncles, Michael James, Kewanee, Ill., and Mark James and companion, Missy Kelly, Toulon, Ill.; aunts, Laurie Athanisou and husband, Sam, Garner, and Shelly Frein and husband, Brad, Garner; uncles, Kevin Dahle and wife, Kathy, Fort Worth, Texas, and Kenny Russell and wife, Pam, Le Center, Minn.; his cousins, Skye Rottinghaus and Nick Colvin, both of Belmond; and also his special cat, “Mary.”
Jeff was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Ted Mathiesen and Floyd Byrd; and he always cherished the memories of his cat, “Babes,” and dog, “Spike.”
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.
Evelyn R. Christians
GARNER — Evelyn R. Christians, 82, of Garner, died Saturday (May 20, 2006) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Friends and loved ones who wish to pay their last respects may do so at 1 p.m., Monday, May 22, at Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme. The Rev. Randy Vaage of Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church will officiate at the graveside service.
There will be no visitation. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Ruth Christians, the daughter of Paul and Anna (Jurisek) Havlik, was born July 28, 1923, on a farm near Crystal Lake. She attended the rural schools of Hancock County and graduated from Ventura High School.
On Sept. 18, 1943, she was married to Harold Emil Christians at Montgomery, Ala. They farmed in Hancock County their entire married life.
After Harold passed away in 1998, Evelyn moved to Prairie View Apartments in Garner. She enjoyed flower gardening, embroidery, reading and puzzles.
She was a member of Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme and the Women’s Fellowship.
Evelyn is survived by her two sons, Keith (Barbara) Christians of Garner and Leslie (Janice) Christians of Platte City, Mo.; four grandchildren, David (Kristie) Christians, Kevin (Stacy) Christians, Stephanie (Greg) Richards and Karen (Tab) Orbaker; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Wetterling, of Carroll; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, on May 4, 1998; her parents; two sisters, Ann Sobek and Betty Tegtmeyer; and a brother, John Havlik.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, at the Open Bible Church, 609 S. Eighth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Will Hunsaker officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Inurnment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Steven D. Bledsoe Memorial Fund.
Steven Douglas Bledsoe was born June 9, 1956, in Mason City, the son of John and Patricia (Neal) Bledsoe.
Steve graduated from Clear Lake High School. Steve married Kathy Prather, his high school sweetheart and the love of his life. They were united in marriage on Aug. 30, 1974, in Mason City.
Steve worked for Minnesota Rubber, Mason City Mill Work, and currently with Speedy Delivery. Steve was an avid outdoorsman, and loved being afield with his dog and close friends, Tom Smith and Matt Larsen. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, rummage sales and antiquing. He was very outgoing and friendly. He could start up a conversation with anyone anywhere. Steve greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his nieces and nephews.
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Kathy Bledsoe, Clear Lake; father, John J. Bledsoe, Clear Lake; siblings, Roger (Nancy) Bledsoe, Minneapolis, Minn., Donna (Marvin) Prescott, Lake Mills, John David (Barbara) Bledsoe, Galesburg, Ill., and Linda (Steve) Dickersbach, Melvern; mother-in-law, Veronica “Bonnie” Prather; brother-in-law, Michael Prather; sister-in-law, Susan (Mark) Janssen; brother-in-law, Howard Prather; sister-in-law, Jane Query; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends.
Steve is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Bledsoe; and father-in-law, William “Jack” Prather.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
John Scanlon
MINNETONKA, MINN. — John Scanlon, 81, of Minnetonka, Minn., was born and raised on a family farm in Spring Valley, Minn. He entered the Army during World War II. After the service, he met and married his love, Mary Rose Hogan, of Mason City, Iowa, on Aug. 25, 1956. He worked in X-ray sales for Hammer X-Ray and in 1964 purchased Mithun-Oliver X-Ray Co., which he owned until his retirement in 1994.
John always enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Deerwood, Minn. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Jack.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Mae; and brother, Gerald Scanlon.
John is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Rose; sons, Paul and Tom (Cindy); daughter, Anne; brother, William (Julee); and sisters, Mary Bjortomt, Helen (Charles) Clark, Patricia (James) Crews; sister-in-law, Lois Scanlon; a grandson, Jack; many other nieces and nephews; and other relatives.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 18323 Minnetonka Blvd., Deephaven, Minn.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 22, at Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel, 7625 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, Minn.
Memorials preferred to St. Therese Catholic Church or donor’s choice.
Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel, (952) 975-0400.
Ann D. Rickard
NORA SPRINGS — Ann D. Rickard, 64, of Nora Springs, died Friday (May 19, 2006) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Interment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Ann Casey Rickard Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Alfred O. Hahn
ALGONA — Alfred O. Hahn, 86, of Algona, died Saturday (May 20, 2006) at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with Pastor Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf, (515) 295-3731.
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Sandra Kay McClain
CEDAR RAPIDS — Sandra Kay McClain, 63,of 6806 Springwood Place N.W., died at home Friday (May 19, 2006) after an illness of 19 years.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4700 Johnson Ave., Cedar Rapids, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, 4200 First Ave N.E., Cedar Rapids, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Survivors include her husband, Richard; a son, Daniel Larson McClain of Overland Park, Kan.; a daughter Kristen (Todd) Johnson of Peoria, Ill.; and five grandchildren, Tom, Joe, and Patty McClain, and Quin and Jonah Stoffer.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents.
Sandy was born on January 30, 1943, in Mason City to Willis and Lucile Ulsted Larson.
She graduated as a registered nurse in 1964 from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing at Mercy Hospital in Mason City.
Sandy and Rich were married on June 6, 1965, in Joice, Iowa. She worked in a doctor’s office, at Mercy Medical Center, a home health agency, the MethWick Community and the Duane Arnold Energy Center.
Sandy taught at Kirkwood Community College and was the Parish Nurse for St. Mark’s where she started the Lay Caring Ministry, leading many groups.
She was a Girl Scout leader and member of the PTA, volunteering at Madison, Roosevelt, and Kennedy High School. She remained a “picture lady” at Madison, after her children left the school. Sandy was very active at St. Mark’s church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, was a member and past president of the Naomi Esther Circle, and served on various other committees such as Décor, Worship, and Education. She was twice honored by receiving the UMW Mission Recognition pin. Sandy was a board member of the Alzheimer’s Association and chaired the Care Review Committee at Silver Pines Care Center.
A memorial fund has been established.
Please leave a message, tribute or memory to the family on the online guest book at http://www.cedarmemorial.com.
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, (319) 393-8000.
Heidi E. Anderson
BRITT — Heidi E. Anderson, 16, of Britt died Saturday (May 20, 2006) at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with Pastor Stan Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Orthel Township Cemetery near Britt.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.
Willis Wubbena
IOWA FALLS — Willis Wubbena, 72, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday (May 21, 2006) at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.
Linn’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 648-2569.
Lisa Symens
SHEFFIELD — Lisa Symens, 40, of Sheffield, died Thursday (May 18, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the Sheffield-Chapin/Meservey-Thornton High School auditorium in Sheffield with Pastor Kent Mechler officiating. Burial will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, May 22, at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 203 Maple St., Sheffield.
Lisa Ann Levitt was born on Aug. 9, 1965, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of David and Sue (Leaman) Levitt. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion-St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield, where she was a life-long member.
She graduated from Sheffield-Chapin High School in 1983, where she formed many lifelong friendships. After graduating from North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City in 1985, she worked at the Sheffield Savings Bank for four years and then worked for the Sheffield-Chapin/Meservey-Thornton High School as secretary for 16 years.
She was united in marriage to Mark Symens on May 25, 1985.
The Symens family lived in the town of Sheffield until they moved to the Schoepf farm in 1996. Mark built a new home for the family on this farm in 2004, satisfying one of Lisa’s fondest dreams.
She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and canning pickles using the family recipe handed down through several generations. She was a proud and loving mother who enjoyed attending ball games and track meets, cheering for her two sons, Michael and Zachary.
She was honorary Co-Chairman of the Franklin County Relay for Life in 2005.
She was first diagnosed with cancer in 1996. Her battle included five major surgeries and an Air-Life helicopter flight to Rochester. But in her battle she was always cheerful, energetic, and positive. She had a great sense of humor and her upbeat attitude was an inspiration to everyone.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Mark; her children, Michael and Zachary; parents, Dave and Sue Levitt; her husband’s parents, Ron and Donna Symens; sister, Jennifer Niedert and husband, Joe; brother-in-law, Brian Symens and wife, Sue; sister-in-law, Linda Dippel; husband’s grandfather, Jesse Suntken; aunt, Bev Loken and husband, John; two nieces and two nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.
Lucille R. Duitscher
CLARION — Lucille R. Duitscher, 88, of Clarion, died Saturday (May 20, 2006) at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Presbyterian Church of Goldfield. Burial will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery in Goldfield.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Edna Bailey
OSAGE — Edna Irene Bailey, 101, of Osage, died Saturday (May 20, 2006) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with the Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Inurnment will be at the Osage Cemetery.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at the church following the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edna’s name to the First United Methodist Church, Osage.
Edna was born on January 10, 1905, near La Porte City, the daughter of Gotlieb and Elizabeth (Fell) Mauser. She moved with her family to New Haven, where she graduated from the eighth grade. Edna then attended West Waterloo High School, and graduated from Osage High School in 1923.
Edna took Normal Training and later attended Iowa State Teacher’s College (now the University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls. She taught in Ute, Iowa, for two years, and then for two years in Osage.
Edna married her high school sweetheart, Charlie Bailey, in 1930, on the family farm near New Haven.
Edna was in charge of the school lunch program for the Osage schools until she retired. She was then the site manager for the Senior Center in Osage.
Edna enjoyed doing decoupage, knitting, crocheting, bridge, and taking walks. She also enjoyed her sons’ football and wrestling activities. Edna was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage and was a charter member of WSCS (UMW).
Edna is survived by three sons, Don (Jan) Bailey of Denton, Texas and children Chuck and Cliff; Alan (Charlotte) Bailey of Redding, Calif., and children Alan and Craig; Michael (Terri) Bailey of Northridge, Calif., and children Jennifer Sterling and Glen; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Halverson, of Osage.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charlie; four brothers; and one sister.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, (641) 732-3706.
Gordon Skuster
CHARLES CITY — Gordon Skuster, 81, of Charles City, died Friday (May 19, 2006) at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Al Schulz will officiate. Entombment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
Lynn Marie Rathjen Hamad
MASON CITY — Lynn Marie Rathjen Hamad, 51, of Mason City, died Tuesday (May 9, 2006) of diabetic complications at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling and the Rev. G. Kim Wells officiating. Inurnment will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Lynn M. Hamad Memorial Fund.
Lynn was born on July 10, 1954, in Mason City, the daughter of Garth and JoAnn (Craig) Rathjen. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1972. Lynn was a life-long resident of Mason City with the exception of the 13 years she lived in Plano, Texas.
Lynn is survived by a son, Jason, of Plano, Texas; parents, Garth and JoAnn Rathjen of Mason City; brother, Craig Rathjen and wife, Nancy, of Blaine, Minn.; niece, Lindsey Wills and husband, Dan; nephew, Matthew Rathjen; aunts and uncles, Dick and Fran Craig of Cleveland, Ohio, Jim and Grace Craig of Gulfport, Miss., Ed and Judy Craig of Waterloo, Roger and Evelyn Craig of Waterloo, Pat and Sherry Craig of Cedar Falls, Charleen (Perry) Dahlin of Isanti, Minn., Kathleen (Steve) Jensen of Wisconsin, Florence (Lee) Gaffney of Sumner, Monica (Dean) Cashman of Des Moines, Marie Schlorff of Waterloo, Joan Craig of Waterloo, Ruth Craig of Waterloo, Neola Wills of Pella, Neal and Maxine Rathjen of White Bear Lake, Minn.; and many cousins.
Lynn was preceded in death by her grandparents; uncles, Bill, Tom and Bob Craig; and aunt, Mildred.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.
Kenneth Kirk Block
CEDAR RAPIDS — Kenneth Kirk Block, 56, of 728 Prairie Drive N.E., Cedar Rapids, died Saturday (May 20, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a long battle with cancer.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Ave. S.W., Cedar Rapids.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Teri; his daughter, Jonna, at home; his father, Kenneth E. Block, of California; his sister, Lydia Pitts, of California; and a special cat, Rhubarb.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine; and his grandparents.
Kenneth was born on Aug. 4, 1949, the son of Kenneth and Josephine (Hoyne) Block in Honolulu, Hawaii. On Oct. 11, 1986, he was united in marriage to Teri Ellingson in Mason City, Iowa.
A graduate from the University of Wisconsin, Kenneth had worked in sales for 35 years.
He was a member of the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and the Antique Auto Clubs. An avid reader, Kenneth enjoyed movies, woodworking, antiquing, and loved antique auto restorations.
A memorial fund has been established in memory of Kenneth.
Please sign the online guestbook for Kenneth at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, (319) 364-1549.
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Elizabeth V. ‘Lizabeth’ McEniry
CLEAR LAKE — Elizabeth V. “Lizabeth” McEniry, 78, of 1322 N. Shore Drive, died Monday (May 22, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 1001 Ninth Ave. S., with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 Wednesday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel 101 North Fourth Street, with a Scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a rosary service.
There will be one hour of visitation prior to the funeral on Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and Humane Society in Mason City.
Elizabeth V. Sheehan was born on Jan. 31, 1928, in Winner, S.D., the daughter of William and Margaret (McDonald) Sheehan. Elizabeth attended Catholic schools in Des Moines.
She was a consumer shopper at Safeway in Des Moines for 17 years.
Elizabeth was united in marriage to Louie K. Mead on December 26, 1947, in Des Moines. To this union two children were born.
Elizabeth moved to Clear Lake in 1976. She worked for Ben Hall at Bix Furniture Antique Restoration as a furniture refinisher and as a hostess at the Regatta Inn in Clear Lake.
She was united in marriage to Thomas J. McEniry on Aug. 26, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Liz loved collecting antiques and shopping; her greatest love was spending time with family and friends. She touched the hearts of everyone she met. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. “My daily thinking: honor and love God and your family, and if you can make someone happy, you will be happy too!”
She is survived by loving husband, Thomas J. McEniry, of Clear Lake; daughter, Debra A. (Ken) Schroeder, of Clear Lake; granddaughter, Jessica E. Guess, of Des Moines; sisters, Patricia Reynolds, of Des Moines, Mary O’Connor, of Rockville, Md., and Janet Boesen, Boone; sister-in-law, Shirley Sheehan, of Barrington, Ill.; stepchildren, Mike (Pam) McEniry, of Rockford, Steve McEniry, of Bainbridge Island, Wash., and Linda (Craig) Humburg,of Clear Lake; stepgrandchildren, Rachel McEniry, Kelsey McEniry, Derek Humburg, Luke Humburg; along with many loving aunts, nieces, nephews, friends, and her puppy, Miss Trina.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret Sheehan; son, David W. Mead; brothers, John W. “Bill” Sheehan, James Robert Sheehan; brothers-in-law, Thomas Reynolds, Joseph O’Connor, John W. Boesen, and her dearest companion puppies, Smokey and Miss Daisy.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Jeffrey R. Lehmann
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jeffrey R. Lehmann, 55, of the St. Paul Area, died May 21, 2006 after a prolonged illness.
He is survived by a brother, Jim (Marcelle) Lehmann and caregiver, Nancy Curtright Lehmann along with other family members.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday at the Roseville Memorial Chapel, 2245 N. Hamline Ave. in Roseville.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Roseville Memorial Chapel, (651) 631-2727.
Heidi Elizabeth Anderson
BRITT — Heidi Elizabeth Anderson, 16, of Britt, passed away Saturday (May 20, 2006) at her home. Heidi has gone home to be with the Lord.
Funeral services for Heidi Anderson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with Pastor Stan Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Orthel Township Cemetery near Britt.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
Heidi, the daughter of Chuck and Tonya Fontanini Anderson, was born on Dec. 1, 1989 in Mason City.
She grew up in rural Britt attending Britt Elementary School and later Forest City Christian School.
Heidi was a free spirit, very determined; she knew what she wanted and was very competitive. At a young age, Heidi learned to sew and do crafts with her mom; she also loved being outside and working with her dad, cleaning the barn or shop.
She enjoyed spending time with her friends, especially horseback riding; she loved her animals. Heidi loved going on family trips especially to Lake Kabetogama, Minn.
Heidi attended the Evangelical Free Church in Britt where she enjoyed helping with Awanas and Bible school.
Heidi is survived by her parents, Chuck and Tonya Anderson, of Britt; two brothers: Eric and Mitchel; sister, Kelly; maternal grandmother, Kathy Anderson, of Renwick; maternal grandfather, Bob Fontanini and his wife, Glenda, of Des Moines; paternal grandmother, Bettie Anderson, of Britt; maternal great-grandmother Vesta Anderson of Renwick; maternal great-grandfather, Gino Fontanini, of Des Moines; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Mary Fontanini; great-grandfather Duane Anderson; grandfather Donald H. Anderson; uncle Thomas Anderson and cousin Adam Thomas Anderson.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.
Ann Casey Rickard
MASON CITY — Ann Casey Rickard, 64, of 709 Third St. N.E., passed away Friday (May 19, 2006) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Interment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Ann Casey Rickard Memorial Fund.
Ann was born on Sept. 2, 1941, in Benson, Minn. to Gena and Alfred Casey. The family later moved to Mason City and she graduated from Mason City High School in 1959. She married Riley Rickard on Feb. 23, 1963; they have two sons, David and Daniel; and one grandson, Jacob.
Ann enjoyed knitting, taking pictures, reading, and fishing. Each year, she and Riley would spend several weeks at a central Minnesota lake and always came home with their limit. She was an active member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
Ann is survived by her husband, sons, and grandson: brothers, Donald Casey, of Mason City, and Dennis Casey, of Kansas City, Missouri; a sister, Marie (Mickey) Whitehurst of Clear Lake; several cousins, and many special nieces, and nephews.
Ann was preceded in passing by her parents, her oldest brother, Alfred Jr. (Bud) Casey; and her sister, Gloria Gyldenvand.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 421-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Darrel L. Johnson
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Darrel L. Johnson, 87, of Rochester, Minn. died Sunday (May 21, 2006) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006, at the Autumn Ridge Baptist Church in Rochester, with the Rev. C. John Steer officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Darrel was born on Aug. 2, 1918 in Barron, Wisconsin, a son of Will and Jessie (Strickland) Johnson.
Darrel L. Johnson was united in marriage to Irene M. Yetzer on Nov. 19, 1946, in Rosemont, Minn.
In his youth, he worked at Wold-Chamberlain Field in Minneapolis to pay for flight lessons.
During World War II, he was in the Army Air Corps in the 8th Air Force as a pilot and flight instructor. During the war, he patroled the Panama Canal in a P38.
Returning and following his marrage they moved to Rochester where he worked for Gopher Aviation and later Neuman Air Charter as a flight instructor, FAA examiner, and charter pilot. He had never fully retired doing flight examinations up until his health deteriorated.
In 2001 he was inducted in the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame.
He was a member of the VFW.
His wife, Irene, is a homemaker and a volunteer at Rochester Methodist Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Irene M. Johnson, of Rochester, Minn.; children, James L. (Pamela) Johnson, of Chaska, Minn., Carol J. Johnson, of Oake View, Calif., Lois A. (Jerry) Halloran, of Egan, Minn., Sharon K. (Joe) Spencer, of Rochester, Minn., Richard E. Johnson, of Mason City, Iowa, and Robert A. (Mary) Johnson, of Rochester, Minn.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; surviving siblings, Donald (Merna) Johnson, of Grand Rapids, Minn., and Sylvia (Robert) Mann, of Bloomington,Minn.
He was preceded in death by two sisters.
Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th St. S.E. in Rochester, Minn. is in charge of arrangements. (507) 282-1075.
Edna Bailey
OSAGE — Edna Irene Bailey, 101, of Osage, died Saturday (May 20, 2006) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with the Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Inurnment will be at the Osage Cemetery.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at the church following the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edna’s name to the First United Methodist Church, Osage.
Edna was born on January 10, 1905, near La Porte City, the daughter of Gotlieb and Elizabeth (Fell) Mauser. She moved with her family to New Haven, where she graduated from the eighth grade. Edna then attended West Waterloo High School, and graduated from Osage High School in 1923.
Edna took Normal Training and later attended Iowa State Teacher’s College (now the University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls. She taught in Ute, Iowa, for two years, and then for two years in Osage.
Edna married her high school sweetheart, Charlie Bailey, in 1930, on the family farm near New Haven.
Edna was in charge of the school lunch program for the Osage schools until she retired. She was then the site manager for the Senior Center in Osage.
Edna enjoyed doing decoupage, knitting, crocheting, bridge, and taking walks. She also enjoyed her sons’ football and wrestling activities. Edna was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage and was a charter member of WSCS (UMW).
Edna is survived by three sons, Don (Jan) Bailey of Denton, Texas and children Chuck and Cliff; Alan (Charlotte) Bailey of Redding, Calif. and children Alan and Craig; Michael (Terri) Bailey of Northridge, Calif. and children Jennifer Sterling and Glen; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Halverson, of Osage.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charlie; four brothers; and one sister.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, (641) 732-3706.
Alfred Elvebak
THOMPSON — Alfred Elvebak, 95, of Thompson, died Monday (May 22, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Kiester with Pastor Chris Fiske officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Winter Funeral Home in Thompson.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 584-2520.
www.winterfuneralhome. com.
Frances M. Brozik
GARNER — Frances M. Brozik, 94, of Garner died Monday (May 22, 2006) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome. com.
Larry A. Strain
MASON CITY — Larry A. Strain, 66, of 1022 N. Monroe Ave. in Mason City, died Monday, December 5, 2005 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2006, at the United Methodist Church, 421 W. Broadway St. in Eagle Grove with the Rev. Jim Seibert officiating.
Cremation took place at Cremation Services of North Iowa in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City at the time of Larry’s death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Mervin Hinrichsen
MARBLE ROCK — Mervin Hinrichsen, 88, 1446 280th St., Marble Rock, died Monday (May 22, 2006) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene, (641) 823-4457.
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Dean K. Brooker
OSAGE — Dean K. Brooker, 82, of Osage died Tuesday (May 23, 2006) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Dean was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Mason City, the son of Jesse and Loreta (Koto) Brooker. Loreta died three days after Dean’s birth. His father then married Marjorie Hixson, and together they raised Dean. Dean graduated from Osage High School in 1941.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and participated in the invasion of Normandy. He later assisted in setting up basic services in Germany. During this time, he lived in Hitler’s house.
Dean married Maureen Comisky on May 2, 1949, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Haven. They were the first couple to be married in the present church. Dean worked as a Maytag service repairman, and was a bus driver for the Osage Community Schools for 33 years. He enjoyed camping, and was a member of the Wigwam-N-Wagon Campers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with the Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage American Legion Post 278.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and will continue one hour before services on Friday at the church.
Dean is survived by his wife of 57 years, Maureen Brooker of Osage; his children, Denny (Bev) Brooker of Osage, Deke (Bev) Brooker of Buffalo Center, Sandi (Roger) Osheim of Emmons, Minn., Linda (Dave) Wetter of Floyd, Betty (Tom) Smith of Osage and Nancy (Mark) Milbrandt of Osage; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Donald (Joan) Brooker of Santa Monica, Calif., and Alan (Barbara) Brooker of Eagan, Minn.; brothers-in-law, Marlow (Kay) Comisky of Melrose Park, Ill., and Gary “Mick” Comisky of Osage; sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Clarence) Kruse of Osage, Kathleen (Jerry) Laker of Nokomis, Fla., Leone Shepherd of Norwalk, Della (Gene) Cordle of Osage and Janice (Elmer) Schonrock of Winnebago, Minn.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Jackie Johanns in 2002; a grandson, Matt Milbrandt in 2003; two sisters-in-law: Mary Larson and Ann Comisky; five brothers-in-law: Gary Shepherd, Melbourne Larson, Maurice Comisky, “Irish” Comisky and “Hites” Comisky.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
George C. Merten
MASON CITY — George C. Merten, 71, of Mason City died Monday (May 22, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Larry Day of the Free Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the George C. Merten Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Mervin L. Hinrichsen
GREENE — Funeral services for Mervin L. Hinrichsen, 88, of 1446 280th St., Marble Rock, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006, at the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock, with Pastor Kenneth Kent officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, where there will be a public Scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Mervin Lloyd Hinrichsen was born Jan 14, 1918, in rural Nora Springs, Floyd County, a son of John and Helen (Thompson) Hinrichsen, and died Monday (May 22, 2006) at his home in rural Marble Rock.
When John was 14 years old, he suffered the loss of his mother. Shortly thereafter he made his home with Guy and Mae Barr in rural Marble Rock. John was always grateful to the Barrs, who made it possible for him to attend Marble Rock High School where he graduated in 1937. John fondly remembered his very first suit given to him by the Barrs for graduation.
He played baseball and basketball as a youth and in later years enjoyed following the Minnesota Twins and Iowa Hawkeye basketball.
As a young man, he worked for area farmers including Leo and Clement Staudt. On Sept. 4, 1938, he was united in marriage to Alma Jean Smith in Marble Rock. John worked for Walter Marsh as a farmhand for several years. In 1945, Dan and Clyde Frudden along with Charles Crouse made it financially possible for John to purchase his own farm, where he lived until his death.
John was a member of the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock, a former board member of the Farmers Co-op Elevator, Marble Rock, and the Floyd County Mutual Insurance, and was a dealer for Funks Seed Corn.
Living family members include his loving wife of 67 years, Alma Jean, of the Rockwell Nursing Home; daughter, Judy (Larry) Staudt of Marble Rock; son, Dennis Hinrichsen of Mason City; seven grandchildren: Carla Beek, Cathy Lindell, Christa Tusha, Robin Lauber, Tracy Cook, Chad Hinrichsen and Rachel Christensen; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Norma (Eugene) Ewald of Marble Rock.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Christensen; parents; and three brothers: Alden, Perry and one at birth.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the First Responders, P. O. Box 232, Marble Rock, IA 50653, or the family, 2391 Jersey Ave., Marble Rock, IA 50653.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
Bena A. Wiemann
BELMOND — Bena A. Wiemann, 95, of Belmond died Tuesday (May 23, 2006) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006, at the First Reformed Church in Alexander with the Pastor Phil Arnold officiating. Burial will be in the Alexander Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006, at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Belmond, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Frances M. Brozik
GARNER — Frances M. Brozik, 94, of Garner died Monday (May 22, 2006) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery west of Garner.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Frances Marie Brozik, the daughter of Joseph and Anastacia (Kudej) Urich, was born Oct. 11, 1911, on a farm near Hayfield. She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1930 and continued her education at Iowa State University in Ames.
On Sept. 20, 1932, she was married to Frank J. Brozik at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. They lived on a farm northwest of Garner until 1982 when they moved into Garner. Frances was employed at the Hancock County Extension Office and Garner Appliance. She moved to Prairie View Apartments in Garner in 1999.
She enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, embroidery and crafts.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Parish Society and the Garfield-Madison Homemakers Club.
Frances is survived by her grandchildren, Kim (Mike) Fabich of DePere, Wis., Kent (Michelle) Blank of Henry, Ill., and Lee (Shelley) Blank of Smithville, Mo.; seven great-grandchildren: Daniel Fabich, Lindsey Blank, Patrick Fabich, Bryant Blank, Sarah Fabich, Joey Fabich and Wesley Blank; and a brother, Rudy (Dorothy) Urich, of Garner.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, on Sept. 8, 1982; daughter, Margie Blank on May 3, 2003; parents; a sister, Estell; and brothers, Clarence, in infancy, and Elmer Urich.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Juanita L. Jones
MASON CITY — Juanita L. Jones, 88, of 300 Second St. N.E. died Monday, April 24, 2006, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jo Frahm-Watkins officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, First United Methodist Church or the Mason City Public Library.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Wayne Zimmer
CHARLES CITY —Wayne Zimmer, 87, of Charles City died Tuesday (May 23, 2006) at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main, Charles City.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Carol Ransom
CHARLES CITY — Carol Ransom, 84, of Charles City died Tuesday (May 23, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main, Charles City.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
Ann Casey Rickard
MASON CITY — Ann Casey Rickard, 64, of 709 Third St. N.E. passed away Friday (May 19, 2006) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Interment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Ann Casey Rickard Memorial Fund.
Ann was born Sept. 2, 1941, in Benson, Minn., to Gena and Alfred Casey. The family later moved to Mason City and she graduated from Mason City High School in 1959. She married Riley Rickard on Feb. 23, 1963, and has two sons, David and Daniel, and one grandson, Jacob.
Ann enjoyed knitting, taking pictures, reading and fishing. Each year, she and Riley would spend several weeks at a central Minnesota lake and always came home with their limit. She was an active member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
Ann is survived by her husband, sons, and grandson; brothers, Donald Casey of Mason City and Dennis Casey of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Marie (Mickey) Whitehurst of Clear Lake; several cousins and many special nieces and nephews.
Ann was preceded in passing by her parents, her oldest brother, Alfred Jr. (Bud) Casey, and her sister, Gloria Gyldenvand.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Rex Larson
BURT — Rex Larson, 84, of Burt, died Monday (May 22, 2006) at the Heritage Home in Bancroft.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006, at the Community Chapel in Lakota. Burial will be in Memorial Park in Fort Dodge.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Wilson Funeral Home in Burt.
Wilson Funeral Home, (515) 295-2622.
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Bena A. Wiemann
BELMOND — Funeral services for Bena A. Wiemann, 95, of Belmond, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Reformed Church in Alexander with the Pastor Phil Arnold officiating. Interment will be in the Alexander Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Bena A. Wiemann, 95, of Belmond, passed away Tuesday (May 23, 2006) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond.
Bena Annie Olsen was born Sept. 23, 1910, to Ole and Bena (Wessels) Olsen near Clear Lake. In her early childhood, she attended country school in the Meservey-Thornton area and worked for neighboring families.
On March 26, 1929, she married John Wiemann. To this union, 10 children were born. John and Bena farmed in the Alexander area all their married life except for three years when they lived near Rockwell. John died on Aug. 7, 1960, with four dependent children still at home.
Bena and her family moved to Belmond in 1962, where she cooked at the nursing home and Chapman’s Truck Stop, cleaned homes, baked rolls, did sewing and mending, quilted and babysat. She was a good and faithful member of Bethany Reformed Church in Belmond.
Bena was a patient, caring person who always had room for visitors at her table. She was noted for serving pancakes, caramel rolls, meatloaf and fried potatoes among other family favorites. She led by example and was not a person to worry. Every new baby was regaled as a miracle. She was a common-sense person who didn’t try to impress people and felt “if you couldn’t say anything good about a person, then don’t say anything at all.”
Bena enjoyed trips whether on a bus tour, flying or driving for herself or others. She was a member of various card clubs and loved playing games. Bena was an avid fan of NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. She was an excellent joke teller. Many remarked that she was “the living history book” for her family.
Bena Wiemann is survived by her children, Orville (DeLores) of Wisconsin, Roger (Judy) of Belmond, Marjorie (Ronald) Steenblock of Belmond, David of Knoxville, Robert (Cheryl) of Webster City, Barbara (Roger) Flaten of Britt, Dennis (Pam) of Norwalk, Janet Kay (Merlin) Schlichting of Britt; a son-in-law, L. Kennard Miller, of Arizona; a daughter-in-law, Maria Wiemann, of Illinois; 38 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Also left to cherish Bena’s memory is her sister-in-law, Effie Olson, of Belmond; as well as five nieces and three nephews.
Bena was preceded in death by her husband, John; daughter, Helen Miller, in 2000; and son, Lester, in 2000; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her parents; her brother, Arnie Olson; as well as two stepfathers, Henry Fekkers Sr. and John Jordan; and two brothers-in-law and their wives, Alfred and Ruth Wieman, and Klass Wiemann and Evelyn Wiemann Killius.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Mervin L. Hinrichsen
GREENE — Funeral services for Mervin L. Hinrichsen, 88, of 1446 280th St., Marble Rock, will be 1:30 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock with Pastor Kenneth Kent officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock.
Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene, with a public scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services today at the church.
Mervin Lloyd Hinrichsen was born Jan. 14, 1918, in rural Nora Springs, Floyd County, a son of John and Helen (Thompson) Hinrichsen, and died Monday (May 22, 2006) at his home in rural Marble Rock.
When Mervin was 14 years old, he suffered the loss of his mother. Shortly thereafter, he made his home with Guy and Mae Barr in rural Marble Rock. Mervin was always grateful to the Barrs, who made it possible for him to attend Marble Rock High School where he graduated in 1937. Mervin fondly remembered his very first suit given to him by the Barrs for graduation.
He played baseball and basketball as a youth and in later years enjoyed following the Minnesota Twins and Iowa Hawkeye basketball.
As a young man, he worked for area farmers including Leo and Clement Staudt. On Sept. 4, 1938, he was united in marriage to Alma Jean Smith in Marble Rock. Mervin worked for Walter Marsh as a farmhand for several years. In 1945, Dan and Clyde Frudden, along with Charles Crouse, made it financially possible for Mervin to purchase his own farm where he lived until his death.
Mervin was a member of the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock, a former board member of the Farmers Co-op Elevator, Marble Rock, Floyd County Mutual Insurance, and was a dealer for Funks Seed Corn.
Living family members include his loving wife of 67 years, Alma Jean, of the Rockwell Nursing Home; daughter, Judy (Larry) Staudt, of Marble Rock; son, Dennis Hinrichsen, of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Carla Beek, Cathy Lindell, Christa Tusha, Robin Lauber, Tracy Cook, Chad Hinrichsen and Rachel Christensen; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Norma (Eugene) Ewald, of Marble Rock.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Christensen; parents and three brothers, Alden, Perry, and one at birth.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the First Responders, Box 232, Marble Rock, IA 50653, or the family, 2391 Jersey Ave., Marble Rock, IA 50653.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
Mervin L. Hinrichsen
GREENE — Funeral services for Mervin L. Hinrichsen, 88, of 1446 280th St., Marble Rock, will be 1:30 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock with Pastor Kenneth Kent officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock.
Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene, with a public scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services today at the church.
Mervin Lloyd Hinrichsen was born Jan. 14, 1918, in rural Nora Springs, Floyd County, a son of John and Helen (Thompson) Hinrichsen, and died Monday (May 22, 2006) at his home in rural Marble Rock.
When Mervin was 14 years old, he suffered the loss of his mother. Shortly thereafter, he made his home with Guy and Mae Barr in rural Marble Rock. Mervin was always grateful to the Barrs, who made it possible for him to attend Marble Rock High School where he graduated in 1937. Mervin fondly remembered his very first suit given to him by the Barrs for graduation.
He played baseball and basketball as a youth and in later years enjoyed following the Minnesota Twins and Iowa Hawkeye basketball.
As a young man, he worked for area farmers including Leo and Clement Staudt. On Sept. 4, 1938, he was united in marriage to Alma Jean Smith in Marble Rock. Mervin worked for Walter Marsh as a farmhand for several years. In 1945, Dan and Clyde Frudden, along with Charles Crouse, made it financially possible for Mervin to purchase his own farm where he lived until his death.
Mervin was a member of the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock, a former board member of the Farmers Co-op Elevator, Marble Rock, Floyd County Mutual Insurance, and was a dealer for Funks Seed Corn.
Living family members include his loving wife of 67 years, Alma Jean, of the Rockwell Nursing Home; daughter, Judy (Larry) Staudt, of Marble Rock; son, Dennis Hinrichsen, of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Carla Beek, Cathy Lindell, Christa Tusha, Robin Lauber, Tracy Cook, Chad Hinrichsen and Rachel Christensen; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Norma (Eugene) Ewald, of Marble Rock.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Christensen; parents and three brothers, Alden, Perry, and one at birth.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the First Responders, Box 232, Marble Rock, IA 50653, or the family, 2391 Jersey Ave., Marble Rock, IA 50653.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
Eleanore D. Jackson
MASON CITY — Eleanore D. Jackson, 90, of 633 Fourth St. N.E., died died Wednesday (May 24, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul C. Nelson officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Eleanore D. Jackson Memorial Fund.
Eleanore was born Jan. 28, 1916, in Austin, Minn., the daughter of Frederick and Frieda (VanDrier) Hartkopp. She was united in marriage to William H. Jackson on June 24, 1933, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City.
Eleanore was so loved by all her family and she loved each one back in special ways. While raising her children, she became “mom” to all their friends. Her door was always open to give comfort and advice. Eleanore lived most of her life in Mason City. She worked for Marshall and Swift for many years, retiring at the age of 75.
Eleanore loved flowers, her yard and family gatherings. She was a great cook and liked trying new things. Her favorite hobby was crocheting dolls and afghans. Mom was and will remain the center of our lives. We will miss her and cherish the memories of her forever.
Eleanore is survived by her children, Virginia M. Baago and husband, Dennis, of Waterloo, Phyllis J. Roethler of Nora Springs, William L. Jackson and wife, Kathleen, of Mason City, Norma J. Helland and husband, Arlin, of Mason City, James J. Jackson and wife, Yolunda, of Ruthven; grandchildren, William Shelburne, Jennie Blau and husband, Don, Deborah Roethler, Steven V. Roethler, Greg S. Bradbury, Timothy Bradbury and wife, Bonnie, Julie Frickie and husband, Gary, James Jackson and wife, Rachel, Jodie Fink and husband, Jim, Alison Hauser, Stephanie Helland, Michael Jackson and wife, Becky, Lisa Jackson, Lori Jackson and Misty Scott; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister, Grace Schultz, of Mason City; and special niece, Mary E. Walter, of Ankeny.
Eleanore was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Anton Jackson; brothers, Emil Hartkopp and Martin Hartkopp; sisters, Jennie Danger, and Helen Danger; son-in-law, Vincent Roethler; and great-grandson, James D. True; one great-grandaughter Cassie Fricke.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Lila C. Menke
BANCROFT — Lila C. Menke died Tuesday (May 23, 2006) at the home of her son in Bancroft at the age of 82.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft with her grandson, Joseph H. Menke, leading the service. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and will continue prior to the service on Friday.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Wayne Gerald Merfeld
Wayne Gerald Merfeld, 80, born in Beardsley, Minn., on Aug. 2, 1925, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Monday (May 22, 2006). He was the son of the late Darrell and Anna (Shaw) Merfeld. Raised in Cloquet, Minn., Wayne enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the age of 17. In 1945, after flying more than 20 missions as a tail gunner, Sergeant Merfeld was honorably discharged.
On Nov. 23, 1946, Wayne married the love of his life, Frances Frazier, in Mason City, Iowa. “If I had to do it over, I’d marry you all over again, Amen!” Moving to Kenosha, Wis., in 1959, he continued his career in auto body work and in 1983, opened American Collision Service, Inc.
Wayne loved fishing, hunting and restoring vintage automobiles. He was especially proud of his 1968 Mustang convertible.
He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Mason City, Iowa, and Kenosha and Racine, Wis. He was a great churchman and a beloved Sunday school teacher. His faith in God set a living example to all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Frances; sister, Irene Gabe; six children, Darrell (Nancy) Merfeld, Cheryl (Doug) Samples, Gerald (Doreen) Merfeld, Merrill (Mary) Merfeld, Carol Stewart and Jeneyl (Steve) Anglin; grandchildren, Jill Pageau, Scott and Mark Samples, Melissa and Daniel Merfeld, Tamara and Jacob Merfeld, Alaina and Seth Anglin, Jennifer Baum, Shari Gilchrist and Patty and Lesley Hapanowicz; great-grandchildren, Michael and Taylor Pageau and Kyle Gilchrist.
His son-in-law, Larry Stewart, preceded him in death.
He will be greatly missed by all!
Proko Funeral Home (262) 654-3533.
George C. Merten
MASON CITY — George C. Merten, 71, of Mason City, died Monday (May 22, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Larry Day of Rolling Acres Free Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the George C. Merten Memorial Fund.
George was born on April 5, 1935, in Big Lake, Minn., the son of Clyde R. and Ida (Adams) Merten. He attended school in Ventura.
He was married to Jeanette Staley on March 15, 1958, in Canton, S.D. To this union, three sons were born.
George worked for Mason City Iron and Metal for 16 years as a supervisor.
In his free time he enjoyed camping, traveling and listening to country music.
George was survived by his two sons, Douglas Merten and wife, Laura, of Killen, Texas, and Charles Merten and wife, Myong, of Texarkana, Texas; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Auchampach of Nora Springs, Susan Wells of Rudd, Nancy Frye of Mason City, and Betty Wells of Davenport; brothers, Raymond Merten and wife, Ruby, of Tuscon, Ariz., and Jack Merten and wife, Darlene, of Clinton.
George was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Jeanette, in 1994; and son, Roger Merten in 2006.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Allen Gray
MASON CITY — Allen Gray, 82, of Rockford, Ill., formerly of Mason City, passed away Saturday (May 20, 2006) in his home.
He was born Sept. 29, 1923, in Lyle, Minn., to Monta and Anna Gray. He married Mary Johanns on Sept. 27, 1947, in Mason City. Allen served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Interstate Power Co. in 1988. He operated Gray’s Garage.
He was an avid camper, snowmobiler, show car enthusiast and small-engine hobbyist. He and his wife moved to Mesa, Ariz., in 1995.
He is survived by his loving wife; son, John (Norma) Gray, of Sonoma, Calif.; daughters, Jeannie (Dennis) O’Leary of Rockford, Ill., and Rosemary (Fred) Vaske of Sacramento, Calif.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Mass of resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, in Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery, Rockford, Ill.
In lieu of flowers, send memorials to Northern Illinois Hospice, 4215 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL 61108.
Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road. Rockford, Ill. (815) 226-2273.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com
Wayne Zimmer
CHARLES CITY — Wayne Zimmer, 87, of Charles City, died Tuesday (May 23, 2006) at Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Alice A. Schultz
OSAGE — Alice Axtell Schultz, 79, of Osage, died Tuesday (May 23, 2006) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday 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. The casket will be opened at the church one hour before services on Saturday.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
David A. Spitz
OSAGE — David A. Spitz, 59, of Peoria, Ill., formerly of Osage, died Tuesday (May 23, 2006) at the Proctor Hospital in Peoria, Ill.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
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