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Nov. 6,
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Leo
Ellingston
BELMOND
— Leo R.
Ellingston,
77, of
Belmond,
died
Saturday
(Nov. 4,
2006) at
his
home.
Funeral
services
for Leo
R.
Ellingston
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
today at
the St.
Olaf
Lutheran
Church,
west of
Belmond.
Pastor
Lowell
H.
Halvorson
will
officiate.
Burial
will
take
place in
the St.
Olaf
Cemetery.
Visitation
for Leo
R.
Ellingston
was held
from 5
until 7
p.m.
Sunday,
Nov. 5,
2006, at
the
Dugger
Ewing
Funeral
Home,
111
Luick’s
Lane
South in
Belmond
and one
hour
prior to
services
at the
church.
Leo
Robert,
the son
of
Elling
and
Nettie (Ulstad)
Ellingston
was born
on April
4, 1929,
west of
Belmond.
He grew
up in
the St.
Olaf
area
where he
attended
country
schools.
Leo then
attended
and
graduated
from the
Belmond
High
School
in 1947.
After
high
school,
Leo
began
farming.
In 1951,
Leo
joined
the U.S.
Army and
served
in
Germany
during
the
Korean
Conflict.
Leo was
united
in
marriage
to Opal
Bogan on
Dec. 7,
1974, at
the
Trinity
Lutheran
Church
in
Belmond.
The
couple
lived
their
entire
married
life in
the
Belmond
area
where
they
farmed.
Leo
retired
from
farming
in 1992.
Leo is
remembered
as a
meticulous
farmer
who
treasured
the
times he
spent
with his
grandchildren.
Leo was
a
life-long
member
of the
St. Olaf
Lutheran
Church
near
Belmond,
where he
was
baptized
and
confirmed.
Leo is
survived
by his
wife,
Opal;
children,
Curtis
Bogan
and
wife,
Louie,
of Fort
Worth,
Texas,
Bryan
Bogan
and
wife,
Kathy,
of
Arlington,
Texas,
Marna
Bogan of
Smyrna,
Ga.;
five
grandchildren:
Irene,
Robert,
Regina,
Brenda
and
Bethney;
one
great-grandchild,
Madeline
Jo; a
brother,
Raymond
and
wife,
Rebecca
Ellingston
of
Belmond;
two
sisters,
Eunice
and
husband,
Lloyd
Christenson,
of
Belmond,
Avis
Hopkey
of
Belmond;
and
numerous
other
nieces
and
nephews.
He is
preceded
in death
by his
parents,
and
three
sisters,
Maxine,
Virgil,
Bernice.
Dugger
Ewing
Funeral
Home,
Belmond,
(641)
444-3248.
Sgt. 1st
Class
Shirlee
Jean
Gardinier
COLUMBIA,
S.C. —
Sgt. 1st
Class
Shirlee
Jean
Gardinier,
74,
United
States
Army
(Retired)
of
Spring
Valley
West
died on
Thursday
(Nov. 2
2006.)
A joyful
celebration
of Sgt.
1st
Class
Gardinier’s
life
will be
held at
the
family
home in
Columbia
on Nov.
25,
2006,
Thanksgiving
weekend.
Interment
services
will be
held in
Towson,
Md., at
a later
date.
Remembrances
in
tribute
to a
life
well
lived
may be
made to
Sister
Care of
Columbia,
S.C.
Wilbur
A. Spear
TITONKA
— Wilbur
A.
Spear,
77, of
Titonka,
died
Sunday
(Nov. 5,
2006) at
the
Titonka
Care
Center.
Funeral
arrangements
are
pending
with the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home in
Titonka,
(515)
928-2735.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Janice A. ‘Jan’ Arndorfer
HAMPTON — Funeral service for Janice A. “Jan” Arndorfer, 63, of Hampton will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with Father Jim Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m.
Janice A. “Jan” Arndorfer, 63, of Hampton, passed away Sunday (Nov. 5, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital- Hospice in Hampton. She was born on Sept. 22, 1943, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to Jasper and Annie (Hunt) Dohlman. Jan graduated from Buffalo Center High School and attended secretarial school, earning her secretarial certificate.
She married David John Arndorfer on June 22, 1963, in Britt, Iowa. Jan was a childcare provider for 42 years. She had the good fortune of touching, nurturing, and teaching many children through the years. It was her mission in life to provide an abundance of love and guidance to inspire and motivate them to excel and be all that they could be.
Jan was a member of Franklin General Hospital Auxiliary, Mother’s Club, and Card Club. She was a lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Jan was a huge supporter of school events and activities and continued to attend many sporting events and extra curricular activities long after her own children had graduated. She was also an avid Hawkeye fan and supported the football program and attended most of the Iowa home games for the past 18 years.
She enjoyed bowling for many years and loved to attend the movie theater when the new movies came out.
Jan is survived by her six children: daughter, Teresa Arndorfer of Waukesha, Wis.; daughter, Dawn and husband Chris Rohrs, of Independence, Mo.; son, Michael “Arnie” and wife Diana “Dee” Arndorfer, of Hampton; daughter, Pamela “Pam” and husband, James Arndorfer of Green Bay, Wis., daughter, Carol and husband, Rodney Frike, of Blue Springs, Mo.; son, Nicholas “Nick” and wife, Amy Arndorfer, of Grain Valley, Mo.; 10 grandchildren: Skylar, Malaina, Chase, Connor, Brock, Ashton, Darien, Dalton, Kierra, and Lexi; brother, Henry “Hank” Dohlman of Buffalo Center; sister, Dorothy “Dort” and husband, ElDean Madetzke of Hampton; sister, Sharon and husband, Vernon Meinberg, of Hampton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, David.
Jan will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all of the children, whose lives she touched and inspired.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Clarence N. Abbas
KANAWHA — Clarence N. Abbas, 90, of Kanawha died Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) at his home in Kanawha.
Funeral services for Clarence Abbas will be held at 10: 30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with the Rev. Cynthia Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha and one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 762-3211.
Eugene R. Krieger
ONSLOW — Eugene R. Krieger, 78, of Onslow, died Friday (Nov. 3, 2006) at the Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 7, 2006, at Zion American Lutheran Church, Wyoming, with the Rev. Timothy Miller officiating. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa, with military honors.
Visitation was held Monday Nov. 6, 2006, at Lahey Funeral Home in Wyoming.
Memorials may be given to the Zion American Lutheran Church, Wyoming, or Hospice of Dubuque.
Eugene was born on Dec. 28, 1927, in Mason City, Iowa, son of Richard and Ida (Albers) Krieger. He received a degree in chemical engineering from Iowa State University. He married Ileta P. Brown on Jan. 6, 1952, in Mason City, Iowa.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War as a radioman and a machine gunner. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
He was an environmental control engineer for Dubuque Pack and FDL, retiring in 1992.
He was a member of Zion American Lutheran Church, Wyoming, and was a Master Gardener, and had served as a secretary for the Republican Party in Jones County.
He is survived by his wife, Ileta Krieger, Onslow; five sons, Curtis (Cathy) Krieger, Mason City, Richard (Cheryl) Krieger, Virginia Beach, Va., Kevin (Cathy) Krieger, Auburn, Neb., Gregory (Donna) Krieger, Hazel Green, Wis., and Eric Krieger, Dubuque; 15 grandchildren, one great-grandson; two sisters, Dorothy (Victor) Wenger, Onalaska, Wis., and Gretchen (Delmar) Sparks, Richfield, Wash.; and two brothers, Roland (Pat) Krieger and Dennis (Diana) Krieger, both of Iowa Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.
George T. Paulson
CHARLES CITY — George T. Paulson, 94, of 101 Hilltop Drive, died Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, (641) 228-4211.
wwwfullertonfh.com.
Joel James Allen
HAMPTON — Joel James Allen, 23, of Hampton, died Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) as the result of a traffic accident.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Margaret McCabe
GILBERT, Ariz. — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret M. McCabe on October 31, 2006, due to complications of Alzheimer’s.
Margaret was born on July 4, 1925, in Duluth, Minn., the daughter of the late Catherine Callahan Gruesen and Dr. Joseph Gruesen. She was a graduate of Denfield High School, Duluth, Minn., and graduated with nursing honors from St. Scholastica College in Duluth.
She married the late Col. Lyle S. McCabe in June 1949, resided in Virginia, Minn., and moved to Mason City, Iowa in 1965.
Margaret and her late husband retired in Germantown, Tenn., in 1992.
Her sons Michael and Joseph, her husband Lyle, along with her parents and a brother, John J. Gruesen, preceded her in death.
She is survived by four daughters, Maureen Bidasolo and her husband Mike of Sisters, Ore., Colleen McCabe-Bricklin of Crestone, Colo., Kathleen (Trinka) Sterland and her husband Scott of Gilbert, Ariz., and Margaret Fulcher and her husband, Chuck, of Carson City, Nev., two sons, Stephen A. McCabe and his wife Anita of Germantown,Tenn., Patrick L. McCabe and his wife Susan of Broomfield, Colo.; 12 grandchildren, Meahgan, Molly, Michael, Jonathan, Ryan, Grant, Levi, Tanner, Christopher, Sarah, Erin, and Maggie; and one great-grandchild, Brady Conner.
She also leaves her sister, Barbara Gruesen Brown, and her brother-in-law, William T. Brown, of Memphis,Tenn., and their six children, and a brother, Thomas Gruesen of Calif., and his four children.
Margaret had an active nursing career and dedicated her life to helping others. She used her nursing skills to assist numerous non-profit organizations including the National Red Cross, especially with the bloodmobile project.
She was also very active in her church, especially with The Altar Society. She loved her family, knitting, gardening, swimming, and was a fabulous baker.
Her memorial will be held at 11 a.m, on Tuesday Nov. 21 at Our Lady of Perpetual Health in Germantown, Tenn.
The burial will be in Arlington, Va.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers remembrances be made in honor and memory of Margaret McCabe to: Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center, 1961 S. Houston Levee, Collierville, TN 38017.
Her family and friends will dearly miss her.
Resthaven Park Mortuary, (602) 437-0436.
D.C. Oleson
COULTER — D. C. Oleson, 76, of Coulter, died Sunday (Nov. 5, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema Vogel Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Carol ‘Joanie’ Duffield
CHARLES CITY — Carol “Joanie” Duffield, 70, of 5 Bird Circle, Charles City, formerly of Greene, died Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene.
Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
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James R. Egner
WAVERLY — James R. Egner, 80, of Waverly, Iowa, died on Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.
James was born on Nov. 10, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Gale Mercer and Helen (Raebel) Egner. He attended East High School and Gates Business College.
He served in the Navy from 1943-1946. He was united in marriage to Allie Staples in San Francisco, Calif., on Dec. 1, 1945. He had worked as the director of environmental services and later as a consultant with Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. He retired in 1990.
He is survived by his wife, Allie, of Waverly; his daughter, Leslie (Randy) Morris, of Waverly; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one brother, Fritz (Peggy) Egner of Pensacola, Fla.
Memorial services will be held at 3:30 pm on Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Good Shepherd Chapel at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, (319) 352-1187.
Wilbur A. Spear
TITONKA — Wilbur A. Spear, 77, of Titonka, died Sunday (Nov. 5, 2006) at the Titonka Care Center.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Good Hope Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Berka officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka. (515) 928-2735. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Raymond Dean Campbell
MASON CITY — Raymond Dean Campbell, 51, died Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) at home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Charles Benson
ALGONA — Charles Benson, 80, of Algona, died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) in Algona.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona. (515) 295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Dale T. Bensend
MONA — Dale T. Bensend, 75, of Mona, Iowa. died on Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle, Minn., with the Rev. Barbara Finley Shea officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, and one hour prior to service at the church.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
Carl Elmer Larsen
CLEAR LAKE — Carl Elmer Larsen, 85, of 201 S. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 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. in Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Clarence N. Abbas
KANAWHA — Clarence N. Abbas (also known as “Tanky,” “Bud” or “Nick”), 90, of Kanawha, passed away Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) at his home in Kanawha.
Funeral services for Clarence Abbas will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with the Rev. Cynthia Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Clarence, one of nine children born to Daniel Abbas and Nancy Christians, was born on Sunday, June 4, 1916, on the family farm one mile south and one half mile east of Kanawha. He attended the country school three miles south of Kanawha through the eighth grade. Four years later, he graduated from Kanawha High School at the age of 16.
In 1936, Clarence was united in marriage with Vera Maddick. The couple had one son, Larry, born three years later.
Clarence and Vera farmed in Wright County until 1970 when they moved to Kanawha. He was a Pioneer Seed dealer for 42 years and was also a dealer for Hy-Line chickens. Clarence thoroughly loved his jobs.
For many years, the couple spent every winter at Pine-to-Palm Park in Weslaco, Texas. He enjoyed traveling, antiquing and collecting old toys.
Clarence enjoyed fishing and sports; at one time he had a young men’s kitten ball team and a bowling team. He also enjoyed good music, especially polka music, and doing nice things for people in need. He claimed he had about 150 of the best friends anyone could wish for.
Clarence was baptized at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church and later joined the United Methodist Church in Kanawha. His joy was reading the Bible daily and in the past he enjoyed teaching the young folks society.
Clarence is survived by his wife of 70 years Vera; son Larry and his wife, Kathleen of Kanawha; three grandchildren, Kurt Abbas and his wife, Kara, and their two children, Kristen Keller and her husband, David, and their two children, and Nicholas Abbas and his daughter; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Nancy Abbas; four brothers, Fred, Anno, Chris and George; and four sisters, Grace Veldhouse, Tena Peters, Bena Trenary and Faye Swyter.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 762-3211.
Mary Jane Johnson
VICTORIA, Minn. — Mary Jane Johnson, age 59, of Victoria, Minn., died Monday (Nov. 6, 2006).
A Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Victoria Catholic Church, 8228 Victoria Drive, Victoria, Minn. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. at the Bertas Funeral Home, 200 W. Third St. Chaska, Minn., and also one hour prior to the service at church. Interment is at St Victoria Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Dave, of 38 years; son, Paul (Kelly) Johnson and their children, Nicole, Lauren and Carter of Carver, Minn., daughter, Deborah (Daniel) Lowe, and their children, Matthew and Karis, of Jordan, Minn.; brothers, John (Jeannette) Ebeling of Clear Lake, Dick (Julie) Ebeling of Mason City and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Lucille Ebeling.
Bertas Funeral Home, Chaska, Minn., (952) 448-2137.
Lawrence Hultman
OSAGE — Lawrence Hultman, 88, of Osage, died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.
Lawrence was born March 15, 1918, in Mitchell County, Iowa, the son of Albert and Hazel (Voaklander) Hultman. He graduated from Little Cedar High School in 1936. On Sept. 16, 1939, Lawrence married Lucille Mandler in Osage. He was a self-employed truck driver and farmed near Little Cedar until retiring and moving to Osage in 1982. Lawrence was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing cards, going to the casinos, and was a history buff.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Little Cedar Cemetery in Little Cedar.
Visitation is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a rosary at 4:45 p.m. and a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m.
Lawrence is survived by his wife, Lucille Hultman of Osage; a daughter, Janice (Gary) Mauer, of Oskaloosa; a son, Roger (Mary) Hultman of Austin, Minn.; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Lorraine Penney.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Arnold L. Lallier
ALGONA — Arnold L. Lallier, 81, of Algona, died Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) at his home.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery, St. Benedict.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, with a Scripture prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 p.m.
Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Henry J. Becker
CHARLES CITY — Henry J. Becker, 94, of Charles City, died Tuesday, (Nov. 7, 2006) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Henry Becker will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Visitation will continue Saturday an hour prior to the service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
The Rev. Paul James Evans
CHARLES CITY — The Rev. Paul James Evans, 89, of 400 Blunt St., Charles City, died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, (641) 423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com
George T. Paulson
CHARLES CITY — George T. Paulson, 94, of 101 Hilltop Drive, Charles City, died Monday, (Nov. 6, 2006) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in Charles City. Military rites will be accorded by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to George’s services Thursday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family, in c/o of George’s wife, Elnora M. Paulson, 101 Hilltop Drive, Charles City, IA 50616.
George T. Paulson was born in Fargo, N.D., the oldest of six children to Peter and Isabella (Temperley) Paulson. When he was two years old, the family moved to Aitkin, Minn., where George received his education in the schools of Aitkin County. In 1933 and 1934, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in California. George moved to Iowa in 1934, where he worked for farmers in the area, picking corn by hand. He later went to work for the Walsh Manufacturing Co. in Charles City as a shipping and receiving clerk, retiring in 1977 after 36 years with the company. In World War II, George served in the weapons section of the U.S. Army engineers at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
On May 14, 1938, George was united in marriage to Ila Mae Vorhes in Waterloo. One son, Raymond Lee, was born to them. Ila died on April 27, 1960. On July 15, 1961, he was united in marriage to Elnora (Larson) Villnow in Plato, Minn.
George was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he was an usher, served on the evangelism board and delivered Sunday church bulletins to the nursing homes. George was a life member of the American Legion, where he held the local positions of historian, commander and adjutant for 34 years. For 23 years, George served on the honor squad, folding hundreds of flags for military funerals, and also worked for years on the membership committee as well as being the oratorical chairman. He served as the American Legion fourth district commander, the district oratorical, the national security committee and was an Iowa department vice-commander. George was a member of Kiwanis, Amvets, 40 et 8, Senior Citizens, Heritage Club, a life member of the Floyd County Historical Society, a past member of the Toastmasters and Odd Fellows.
In retirement, he enjoyed being with family and friends, especially the grandchildren. George also enjoyed working in the garden and yard, playing cribbage and doing volunteer work with the American Legion, meals on wheels, Kiwanis and the Emerson toy program. He was commissioner at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital for nine years, where for many years he dressed as Santa Claus for the employees’ children.
George was known as an authority on American flag etiquette, and did many flag programs for schools and other organizations. In 1990, he was chosen the Charles City Man of the Year. In November 2000, a veteran’s museum was opened in Branson, Mo., within the museum are 50 life-size bronze statues of Army veterans from World War II, representing all 50 states. George Paulson represents the state of Iowa, which made George feel very humble, but proud his name was used. In November 2003, George was honored for 44 years of service, placing flag holders on veterans gravesites and making sure on every Memorial Day there were flags placed on the graves.
George is survived by his wife, Elnora; one son Raymond (Diann) Paulson, of Hugo, Minn.; one stepdaughter, Corinne (Gerald) Schauer of Pine River, Minn.; one stepson, Robert Villnow, of Glencoe, Minn.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren and stepgreat-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Elsie Paulson of St. Paul, Minn.; one brother, Peter Paulson, of Aitkin, Minn., and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ila; his parents; two brothers, Clifton and Chester; one sister, Helen Dragovich; and one stepdaughter-in-law, Anita Villnow.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com.
Agnes P. Mishak
NEW HAMPTON — Agnes P. (Haus) Mishak, 91, of New Hampton, died Friday (Nov. 3, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Holy Family Parish in St. Joseph Center in New Hampton. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton with a 4 p.m. rosary, 7 p.m. Scripture service and 7:30 p.m. video memorial tribute. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to services on Friday at the church. Online condolences for Agnes may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Survivors include three sons, Wayne (Jane) Mishak of Redlands, Calif., Frank (Marlys) Mishak of Clear Lake and Len Mishak of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Karen (Brian) Bezoenik of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mary (Chub) Frese of New Hampton; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed but has left everyone with many precious memories and gifts of life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lando, on Feb. 4, 1992; one son, Joseph G. Mishak on Jan. 26, 2002; five brothers, Tony, Leo, Ed, Matt and Greg Haus; four sisters, Rose (John) Schreder, Lena (John) Pickar, Anna (Henry) Papenheim and Mary (Al) Weber; two grandchildren, Blaine Mishak on Oct. 29, 1992, and Marilyn Mishak on Sept. 2, 1994.
Hugeback Funeral Home, (641) 394-4334.
Robert Charles ‘Bob’ McDonough
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Robert Charles “Bob” McDonough, 85, of 106 Lisa’s Way, Elizabeth City, N.C., formerly of Rockwell, died Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) at Albemarle Hospital.
Mr. McDonough was born Oct. 26, 1921, in Cerro Gordo County in Rockwell. He was the son of the late Michael McDonough and Alice Dougherty McDonough. He was a former employee with the Armour Co. and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Dunn McDonough; daughter, Barbara Russel, and her husband, Scott, of Chesapeake, Va.; grandchildren, Molly McCracken and her husband, Matt, Matt Russel and his wife, Mikki, and Hannah Miller and her husband, Justin, and his great-grandson, Robert McCracken.
A memorial Mass of resurrection will be held Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with The Very Rev. James Buchholz, V.F., officiating. rite of committal will follow in the church memory garden.
The family will receive friends following the committal service in the church fellowship hall.
The family suggests that memorials be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church, 1453 N. Road St., Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909, or Albemarle Hospital Foundation, 1144 N. Road St., Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909.
Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, N.C., is assisting the McDonough family with arrangements. You may sign the online register at www.twifordfh.com, (252) 335-4395.
Joel James Allen
HAMPTON — Joel James Allen, 23, of Hampton, died Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) the result of an traffic accident on Highway 65.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Faith Baptist Church in Hampton with Pastor David Koenigsberg officiating. There will be a private family burial in Iowa City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Faith Baptist Church in Hampton.
Joel James Allen was born Dec. 30, 1982, in Hampton, Iowa, the son of Gene O. and Christine A. (Williams) Allen. He was raised in Hampton and graduated from Hampton-Dumont High School in 2001 and attended UNI.
He worked for C & E Contracting in Hampton, Iowa.
He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton.
He enjoyed sports, was in basketball and softball leagues and enjoyed the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Bears.
He is survived by his parents, Gene and Christine Allen, of Hampton; sister, Jeni Allen-Beas, and husband, John Beas, of Seattle, Wash.; brother, Jesse Allen, and fiancee, Laurie Thomae, of Iowa City; maternal grandparents, Claude and Carol Williams, of Iowa City; paternal grandparents, Pierson and Evelyn Benedict, of Kalona; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Warren; and one uncle, Richard.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Carol ‘Joanie’ Duffield
CHARLES CITY — Funeral services for Carol “Joanie” Duffield, 70, of 5 Bird Circle, Charles City, formerly of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with Pastor Val Swinton and Pastor Kent Sovine officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today and an hour before services on Thursday at the funeral chapel.
Carol JoAnn Figgins was born Dec. 16, 1935, in rural Pocahontas, a daughter of Val Eugene and Pauline Laura (Craig) Figgins. She died Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
She received her education in the Mason City public schools and as a young lady was employed as a nurse’s aide at Mercy Hospital in Mason City. On Sept. 15, 1958, she was united in marriage to James Arthur Duffield in Canton, S.D. In 1964, they made their home in Greene where she was employed by the Candle Shop, Sonny’s, and the Greene Inn. She was last employed by Bill’s Foods until she was forced to retire in 1998 after being diagnosed with cancer.
Her interests included crocheting, knitting and going to rummage sales.
Her family, especially her grandchildren, were her life and joy. She walked the Relay For Life every year up to the end.
Living family members include her loving husband, Jim, of Charles City; her daughter, Connie (Dan) Glandon, of Charles City, three sons, Terry Taylor of Springfield, Ore., Del Duffield of Charles City, David (Debra) Duffield of San Diego, Calif.; six grandchildren, Cody Duffield, Lindsey Glandon, Joshua Duffield, Cassandra Glandon, Jesse Duffield and Jason Glandon; her sister, Betty (Gordon) Pennington, of Black Water, Mo.; sister-in-law, Martha Starkey, of Charles City, and daughter-in-law, Karen Hughes, of Osage.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Douglas James Duffield; and one brother, Bill Figgins.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Carol “Joanie” Duffield Memorial Fund in care of the family, 5 Bird Circle, Charles City, IA 50616.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, (641) 823-4457.
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The Rev. Paul James Evans
CHARLES CITY — The Rev. Paul James Evans, 89, of 400 Blunt St. in Charles City, died Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 7, 2006) at his residence.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Monsignor James Barta and the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with a Scripture vigil service and the reciting of the rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. The visitation will continue one hour prior to the Rev. Evans’ service at the church.
Paul James Evans was born on Dec. 4, 1916, in Mason City, to Claude Theodore and Bridget Vivian (Duffy) Evans. He was the fourth of eight children born to his parents.
Paul was educated in the Mason City schools. During his high school years, Paul enjoyed participating in sports and was among the graduates in the class of 1934.
Following high school, Paul attended Columbia College (Loras) in Dubuque where he achieved his B.A. degree in philosophy. He was also the football coach at Columbia College during this time. He continued his education and direction in life entering St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, M.D. Upon completion of his degree in 1942, Paul was ordained as the Rev. Paul James Evans by Archbishop Beckman in Dubuque.
Father Evans was extremely proud of his life in the priesthood and served in parishes (all in Iowa) at Fairbanks, the Cathedral in Dubuque, Waukon, Waverly, Reilly Ridge, Balltown, Van Horn, Gilbert, Greene, New Haven and Charles City. He formally retired in 1988 and continued to live in Charles City to be near family.
The Rev. Paul James Evans was the first graduate of Holy Family Catholic High School to become an ordained priest. Throughout his life, his home church, Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City, was very special to him.
Some of Father Evans’ interests and hobbies included golfing, collecting antiques, gardening, bird watching, especially hawks, his fondness for reading history and theology publications, playing cards, especially “500,” traveling, sight-seeing and cheering for the Cubs and White Sox baseball teams. Father Evans also treasured the time he spent listening to classical music, especially Mozart and Beethoven, solving home plumbing problems and crafting woodwork items.
The Rev. Paul J. Evans is survived by his soul mate and companion of 54 years, Mary Zegan, of Charles City; his sisters, Ellen (George) Huber of Mason City, Mary Etta Rees of Mesa, Ariz., and Ruth Ann McGowan of Mason City; his caregivers, Mary Cross and Carrie Mauter; and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceding the Rev. Paul Evans in death are his parents, Claude and Bridget Evans; his four brothers, Morris, Robert, Lorin and John Evans; his two sisters-in-law, Patricia Evans and Violet Evans; his three brothers-in-law, John Brunson, Dale Rees and James McGowan Sr.; and one niece, Barbara Brunson Kelp.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
Philip W. Olson
GARNER — Philip W. Olson, 60, of Garner, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. David Wagner officiating. Inurnment will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Philip Wayne Olson, the son of Harvey and Asa “Ruth” (Ward) Olson, was born June 21, 1946, at New Richmond, Wis. He attended school at Richmond. Philip served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge he returned home to Wisconsin.
On Dec. 4, 1976, he married Doreen M. Schaumberg at the Methodist church in St. Louis Park, Minn. They lived in the Twin Cities for 20 years, Amery, Wis., for seven years and in 2003 moved to Garner. Phil was employed as a handyman for many years. He enjoyed watching John Wayne movies, mowing lawn and hunting.
He was a lifetime member of the Garner VFW and American Legion and served in the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Philip is survived by his wife, Doreen, of Garner; sons, Christopher Todd of Garner and Philip Olson Jr. of Clear Lake, Wis.; a grandson, Brandon Todd; sisters and brothers, Phyllis Erickson, Roger (Nancy) Olson, Kenneth (Mary) Olson, Barbara (Jim) Marfel, Rosalie Poach, Catherine (Ed) Jorgenson, Linda Gordon and Joy Kropi; a sister-in-law, Kathryn Olson; his mother-in-law, Mabel Schaumberg, of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harvey Olson Jr.; brothers-in-law, William Erickson and Daniel Silbernagel; and his parents-in-law, Bud and Dolly Schaumberg.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Beth A. Hofman
MASON CITY — Beth A. Hofman, 46, of 10 Ridge Road N.E., died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Harry Koelker and the Rev. David Kucera officiating. Inurnment services will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Charles L. Benson
ALGONA — Charles L. Benson, 80, of Algona, died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.
A funeral service will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Algona, with the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, with military honors conducted by the Algona VFW and American Legion.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Other arrangements are incomplete at this time, (515) 295-3731 www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Carl E. Larsen
CLEAR LAKE — Carl E. Larsen, 201 S. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Tilp officiating.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, in the Clear Lake Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday with a Scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Memorials may be directed to the Carl E. Larsen Memorial Fund.
Carl was born Jan. 12, 1921, in Clear Lake, the son of Danish immigrants, Chris and Martha (Saling) Larsen. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1939. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942, and fought in World War II, serving on the USS Denabola ship touring the North Atlantic, Mediterranean and South Pacific.
Carl married Ann Jindrich June 7, 1947, in Swaledale, Iowa. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years, retiring in January 1979. He was proud to say he lived his entire live in Clear Lake.
Carl loved hunting, fishing and gardening; his greatest love was spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling to the renaissance festivals with his sons.
Carl was a member of the Clear Lake VFW, the DAV, National Letter Carriers Association, and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Carl is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ann Larsen, of Clear Lake; eight children, Barbara Bentele and her husband, John, Mason City, John Larsen and his wife, Mary, Clear Lake, Katie Virden and her husband, Tim, Cedar Rapids, Julie Tiedemann and her husband, Merle, Mason City, Chris Larsen and his wife, Kristi, Mason City, Matt Larsen and his wife, Sue, Clear Lake, Mary Huey of Medford, Ore., and Jeannette Jones, of Anchorage, Alaska; 24 grandchildren,11 great-grandchildren; sister, Emma Teeter and her husband, Cecil, Lawrence, Kan.; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Jim and Paul Larsen; sister, Marie; and son-in-law, Mike Jones.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
William ‘Willie’ Neis
OSAGE — William “Willie” Neis, 89, of Osage, died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2006) at the Mitchell County Regional Health-Emergency Room in Osage.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church in Stacyville on Saturday.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Dale T. Bensend
MONA — Dale T. Bensend, 75, of Mona, Iowa, died on Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. today at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle, Minn., with the Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa.
Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.
Dale was born on April 17, 1931, near Riceville, Iowa, to Cecil and Nina (Foster) Bensend. He graduated from Riceville High School and Austin Community College majoring in business. Dale married Donna Duenow on June 3, 1956, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle, Minn.
Dale worked as a carpenter and also worked at Hormel for 22 years. He was a faithful member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Lyle, where he served as vice president, council secretary, deacon and trustee. Golfing, fishing and playing pool were his passions.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Virginia Knode; one brother, Marvin Bensend; and an infant sister.
He is survived by his wife, Donna, of Mona; daughter, Tracy (Rob Arnoldy) Bensend, of New Brighton, Minn.; son, Chris Bensend of Ames, Iowa; two brothers, Bob Bensend of Osage, Iowa, and Russell Bensend, Riceville, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
Clarence N. Abbas
KANAWHA — Clarence N. Abbas (also known as “Tanky,” “Bud” or “Nick”), 90, of Kanawha, passed away Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) at his home in Kanawha.
Funeral services for Clarence Abbas will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with the Rev. Cynthia Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha, and will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 762-3211.
Kimora Marie Muhammad
MASON CITY — Kimora Marie Muhammad, stillborn daughter of DeShawn Muhammad and Carrie Van Dusen, of 150 S. Grover Ave. Apt. 222, Mason City, passed away Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Ronny A. Moeller
OKOBOJI — Ronny A. Moeller, 66, of Okoboji, died on Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at his home in Okoboji.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at the First Lutheran Church in Milford. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery in Everly.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Schuchert Funeral Home, 2317 32nd St. in Spirit Lake and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Schuchert Funeral Home, (712) 336-8471.
Raymond Dean Campbell
MASON CITY — Raymond Dean Campbell, 51, of 1444 N. Federal Ave., Mason City, died Monday (Nov. 6, 2006) at his home.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Thomas Healey officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City at a later date.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to the Raymond Dean Campbell Memorial Fund.
Raymond Dean Campbell was born Oct. 20, 1955, in Mason City; the son of James and Ester (Franklin) Campbell. Ray attended Mason City Schools. He was a custodian at Newman Catholic Schools and NIACC, manager of Northside Redemption Center and was known as “The Can Man.” Most recently Ray was employed by Graham Curries Manufacturing. Ray enjoyed watching sports on TV, working on cars, and putting together model cars.
He is survived by a daughter, Lisa Campbell, of Mason City; sister, Ginger (Joe) Graham, of Mason City; brothers, Dan (Melodee) Campbell of Mason City and Doug Campbell of Mason City; best friend, Pat Holt, of Mason City; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jimmy, and an infant brother.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Angelia Reisem
BUFFALO CENTER — Angelia Reisem, 85, of Buffalo Center, died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2006) at The Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.
Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com
Roy Ellsworth
MASON CITY — Roy Ellsworth, 81, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2006) at his home in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Carl E. Larsen
CLEAR LAKE — Carl E. Larsen, 201 S. Fourth St., Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S. with the Rev. John Tilp officiating.
Interment will be Saturday in the Clear Lake Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Clear Lake V.F.W Post 4868.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with a Scripture wake service at 6:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Carl E. Larsen Memorial Fund.
Carl was born Jan. 12, 1921, in Clear Lake, the son of Danish immigrants Chris and Martha (Saling) Larsen. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1939. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942 and fought in World War II, serving on the U.S.S. Denabola Ship touring the North Atlantic, Mediterranean and South Pacific.
Carl married Ann Jindrich on June 7, 1947, in Swaledale. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years, retiring in January 1979. He was proud to say he lived his entire life in Clear Lake. Carl loved hunting, fishing and gardening; his greatest love was spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling to the Renaissance festivals with his sons.
Carl was a member of the Clear Lake V.F.W., the D.A.V., National Letter Carriers Association and the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Carl is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ann Larsen, Clear Lake; eight children, Barbara Bentele and her husband, John, of Mason City, John Larsen and his wife, Mary, of Clear Lake, Katie Virden and her husband, Tim, of Cedar Rapids, Julie Tiedemann and her husband, Merle, of Mason City, Chris Larsen and his wife, Kristi, of Mason City, Matt Larsen and his wife, Sue, of Clear Lake, Mary Huey, of Medford, Ore., Jeannette Jones, of Anchorage, Alaska; 24 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Emma Teeter and her husband, Cecil, of Lawrence, Kansas; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Jim and Paul Larsen; sister, Marie; and son-in-law, Mike Jones.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Lawrence M. ‘Larry’ Mason
MASON CITY — Lawrence M. “Larry” Mason, 66, of Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2006) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
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
Denise Gronbach
BELMOND — Denise Gronbach, 52, of Belmond, died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2006) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Stanley J. Patterson
MASON CITY — Stanley J. Patterson, 89, of Omaha, Neb., formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2006) at Montclair Nursing & Rehab Center in Omaha, Neb.
Stan was born on Aug. 12, 1917, in Algona, the son of Harold A. and Gusta E. Patterson. He graduated from St. Cecilia’s Academy in 1936. He attended Iowa State College and graduated from Hamilton Business College in 1941.
He served as a staff sergeant in the 365th Squadron of the 305th Bomb Group of the U.S. Air Corps as a medical administrative non-com for four years. He was honorably discharged in October of 1945. He then went to work for the Iowa Employment Security Commission as a veteran’s employment placement specialist for 10 years, at which time he transferred to a position as unemployment insurance tax auditor. Twice, Stan received the Spirit of America award from the IRS. He retired March 15, 1985.
He served as adjutant for Clausen-Worden Post of the American Legion. He was responsible for the military burial services of 200 bodies of World War II veterans that were returned to Mason City. He also was the Chef De Gare of La Societe Forty et 8 Chevaux. Stan was proud of the fact that while involved with this group, they provided the lighting for Roosevelt Field.
Stan was also a lifetime member of the American Legion. A fourth degree Knight, Stan had been a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1946. He held the title of state and district treasurer in the International Association of Personnel in Employment Security for two years. As a member of Holy Family Catholic church, he was a lay distributor and head usher for 25 years.
After his retirement, Stan had been active in SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) since 1984. For 10 years he helped senior citizens file their income tax reports, earning recognition from AARP for his efforts. Mr. Patterson also served on the Mason City Civil Service Commission for six years, chairing the commission for three of those years. He received letters of recognition from the governor of Iowa and the mayor of Mason City for his years of civil service to the community.
Stan was preceded in death by wives, Grace and Vivian; and by a daughter, Patricia Ann.
He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Mary Patterson, of Omaha; grandchildren, Stephen Patterson and wife, Dana, David Patterson and wife, Angela, Abigail Blair and husband, Mark; and five great-grandchildren.
Private services are planned, followed by interment at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
Memorials are suggested to the Knights of Columbus or to Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.
Arrangements by Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, Neb., 68124, (402) 391-3900.
Pauline J. Vala
CHARLES CITY — Pauline J. Vala, 93, of Charles City, died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2006) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A funeral Mass for Pauline Vala will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Monsignor Stanley J. Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Roseville.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with a rosary to be recited at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass on Monday.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. wwwhauserfh.com
Beth A. Hofman
MASON CITY — Beth A. Hofman, 46, of 10 Ridge Road N.E., died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Harry Koelker and the Rev. David Kucera officiating. Inurnment services will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Nov. 10, 2006, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Beth was born June 4, 1960, in Hoven, S.D., the daughter of Oscar and Anna Marie (Rausch) Roesler. She graduated from Hoven High School then attended Black Hills State College in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Beth married Hal Hofman on Sept. 25, 1982, in Hoven. The Hofmans moved to Mason City in 1997.
Beth had a deep faith and thoroughly enjoyed serving her church, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
She enjoyed volunteering and was a proud mother of her two boys, Jeremy and Adam.
Beth is survived by her husband, Hal, of Mason City; two sons, Jeremy, of Ames, and Adam, of Mason City; parents, Oscar and Anna Marie Roesler, of Hoven, S.D.; brothers and sisters, Dan Roesler and wife, Marcy, of Mobridge, S.D., Ron Roesler and wife, Maria, of Mobridge, S.D., Deb Libis and husband, Dave, of Mott, N.D., Mary Scherr and husband, Randy, of Ghent, Minn., Dave Roesler and wife, Charlotte, of Salem, S.D., Carol VanDusen and husband, Troy, of Watertown, S.D., Connie Aymar and husband, Dwight, of Miller, S.D.; mother and father-in-law, Harold and Barb Hofman of Beresford, S.D.; brother-in-law, Steve Hofman and wife, Mary, of Madison, S.D.; sister-in-law, Cindy Wockenfuss of Crete, Neb.; many nieces and nephews.
Beth was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Ronny Arthur Moeller
OKOBOJI — Ronny Arthur Moeller, the son of Arthur and Gladys (Simpson) Moeller, was born July 8, 1940, at Spencer. He graduated from Everly High School in 1958.
He was united in marriage to Willia Mae Nagel on Oct. 22, 1961, in Hartley. He was employed as a foreman at Iowa Mold and Tool in Garner for many years, and as manager in Ontario, Canada.
Ronny participated as an EMT and assisted the police department while living in Britt, Iowa. He spent years at Stylecraft in Milford and at Wal-Mart in Spirit Lake.
He enjoyed woodworking and took great pride in building a good portion of his log home in Okoboji. Music was important to Ronny and he enjoyed playing his accordion for family, friends and local nursing homes. He especially liked Polka music. He restored his father’s 1948 John Deere M and was a member of the local John Deere Club.
Ronny died on Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) at his home in Okoboji.
He is survived by his wife, Willia Mae, of Okoboji; daughter, Nancy Knudtson and her husband, Don, of Lake Mills; son, Jeffrey and his wife, Melodee, of Rio Rancho, N.M.; son-in-law, Eric Eppard of Marion; six grandchildren; his mother, Gladys Moeller, of Everly; sisters, Cheryl Whade and her husband, David, of Estherville, and Becky Brockmann and her husband, Don, of Hartley.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Eppard; his grandson, Thomas Knudtson; father, Art Moeller; and father and mother-in-law, Nick and Dora Nagel.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 10, 2006, at the First Lutheran Church in Milford, with the Rev. Bob Vaage and the Rev. Tim Nappe officiating, with burial in the Lone Tree Cemetery in Everly.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the Church.
Arrangements were entrusted to Schuchert Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. (712) 336-8471.
Herbert J. Hemann
STACYVILLE — Herbert J. Hemann, 83, died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2006) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Care Center in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Monsignor John Hemann and the Rev. David Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Cemetery in Stacyville.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 10, 2006, at the church, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture service at 7 p.m.
Herbert Hemann was born on Jan. 12, 1923, in Union Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, to John and Mary (Gerber) Hemann. He was united in marriage to Irene Mueller on Aug. 25, 1948, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer, Iowa. Herbert was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, and a lifetime member of Visitation Church.
He enjoyed farming and hours that were spent in his woodworking shop. Herbert will be remembered for his strong faith, love of his family, work ethic and honesty.
Herbert is survived by his wife, Irene, of Stacyville; children, Vivian (Bart) McDonough, of Kellogg, Minn., Steven, of Moravia, Harvey (Diane), of Stacyville, Susan (Jack) VanLaere, of Rockford, Iowa, Norbert (Marybeth), of Stacyville, Leonard (Carol), of Linden, Iowa, Galen (Audrey), of Rose Creek, Minn., Colette (Steve) Koebrick, of Charles City, Maureen (Duane) Wegner, of Eyota, Minn., Nicholas, of Kasson,Minn., Yvonne (Todd) Braun, of Kasson, Minn., Andrew (Patty), of Stacyville, Delores (Kevin) Koster, of St. Ansgar, and Kathleen (Tim) Bruggeman, of St. Ansgar.
He was preceded in death by son, Adrian; parents, John and Mary (Gerber) Hemann, and two brothers Clarence and Roman.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
Jeanette Fogg
ALAMAGORDO, N.M. — Jeanette Fogg, 77, of Alamagordo, N.M., died Saturday (Nov. 4, 2006) at her home.
Her body was cremated and no services will be held.
William ‘Willie’ Neis
OSAGE — William “Willie” Neis, 89, of Osage, died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2006) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Emergency Room in Osage.
Willie was born Sept. 15, 1917, on a farm near Stacyville, the son of Ferdinand and Augusta (Blake) Neis. On Aug. 7, 1946, he married Irene Faas in Stacyville. Willie drove a road grader for the Mitchell County Highway Dept. Following his retirement, Willie enjoyed family gatherings, gardening and being outdoors.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Osage.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will be one hour before services on Saturday at the church in Stacyville,
Willie is survived by three sons: Robert (Myrna) Neis, of Mason City, Dennis Neis, of Tripoli, and Michael (Carolyn) Neis, of Osage; five sisters, Adelaide (Lloyd) Counsell, of Osage, Rosanna Miller, of Rudd, Frances (Frankie) Hoffman, of Sun City, Calif., Betty Jane (Dick) Conger, of Sequim, Wash., and Arlene Rogers, of Arizona; one brother, Joseph (Imelda) Neis, of Minneapolis, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Irene, in 1995; an infant son Richard; a daughter Beverly White; a daughter-in-law Satoe Neis; a grandson Rodney White; and two sisters, Angie Brumm and Agnes Brumm.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Posted by Gene Manning
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