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Nov. 16,
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Rosalyn
‘Mim’
Hester
CLEAR
LAKE —
Rosalyn
“Mim”
Hester,
74, died
Friday
(Nov.
10,
2006) at
Immanuel
St.
Joseph
Hospital
in
Mankato,
Minn.
Memorial
services
will be
held at
1 p.m.
Monday,
Nov. 20,
at the
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
101 N.
Fourth
St. in
Clear
Lake,
with the
Rev.
John
Tilp of
St.
Patrick’s
Catholic
Church
officiating.
Family
will
greet
friends
one hour
before
the
service.
A second
memorial
service
will
held at
1 p.m.
Tuesday,
Nov. 21,
at the
Mankato
Lutheran
Church
in
Mankato
with
Chaplin
Sandra
Griffin
of the
Mankato
Lutheran
Home
officiating,
where
her
husband,
Kelly,
resides.
According
to her
wishes
her body
was
cremated.
Inurnment
will be
in
Memorial
Park
Cemetery,
Mason
City, at
a later
date.
Rosalyn
was born
July 8,
1932, in
Mason
City,
Iowa,
the
daughter
of Otto
and
Jeanette
(Olson)
Petersen.
She
received
her
education
in Clear
Lake,
graduating
from
Clear
Lake
High
School
in 1950.
She
married
Robert
Kienast
on Dec.
29,
1950, at
St.
Patrick’s
Catholic
Church
in Clear
Lake.
They
lived in
Osage
and then
later
moved to
Clear
Lake,
where
they
raised
their
two
children
and she
taught
catechism
at St.
Patrick’s
Catholic
Church.
She
married
Kelly
Hester
on July
2, 1988,
in Las
Vegas,
Nev.
They
lived in
Eagan,
Minn.,
where
she
worked
at the
Highland
Chateau
Nursing
Home in
administration
until
her
retirement
in 1997.
In 2004,
she
moved to
the
Primrose
Retirement
Communities,
Mankato,
Minn.,
to be
closer
to her
daughter.
She
enjoyed
working
with the
elderly,
dancing,
and
reading.
She
loved
children
of all
ages;
her
greatest
love was
spending
time
with her
grandchildren.
Left to
cherish
her
memory
is her
husband,
Kelly
Hester,
of
Mankato,
Minn.;
her
daughter,
Roxanne
Bergo
and her
husband,
Bryan,
of
Mankato,
Minn.;
two
grandsons,
Jeremy
Bergo of
Minneapolis,
Minn.,
and
Justin
Bergo of
Mankato,
Minn.; a
daughter-in-law,
Deborah
Frampton
and her
husband,
Kenneth,
of Clear
Lake,
and
their
family
Brandon
Frampton
of Iowa
City and
David
Frampton
of Clear
Lake;
two
brothers,
Burgess
Petersen
and his
wife,
Joan, of
Cedar
Rapids,
and
Ronald
Petersen
and his
wife,
Jackie,
of St.
Petersburg,
Fla.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
only
son,
Reginald
Kienast;
her
parents,
her
brother,
Richard
Petersen
and his
wife,
Marlene.
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
357-2193.
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Larry
Myers
Larry
Myers
died
Tuesday
(Nov.
14,
2006) in
Sun City
West,
Arizona.
Larry
was born
Feb. 15,
1934, to
Kenneth
and
Nellie
Myers,
of
Alexander,
Iowa. He
graduated
from
Alexander
School
in 1951.
Larry
served
in the
United
States
Marine
Corps at
the U.S.
Embassy
in
Beirut,
Lebanon,
and
continued
to live
overseas
in
Lebanon,
Saudi
Arabia
and
Turkey
for many
years
before
retiring
in Sun
City
West,
Ariz.
Larry is
survived
by his
wife,
Mary
Beth, of
the
home;
his son,
Steve
and
wife,
Rhonda;
and
grandson,
Alexander;
his
daughter,
Tanya
Myers;
and four
brothers,
Lon, Kae,
Glen and
Kent and
their
families.
Camino
del Sol
Funeral
Chapel,
Sun City
West,
Ariz.,
(623)
584-6299.
Herman
Boelman
BELMOND
— Herman
Boelman,
88, of
Belmond,
passed
away
Monday,
(Nov.
13,
2006) at
the
Wright
Medical
Center
in
Clarion.
A
memorial
service
for
Herman
Boelman
will be
held at
11 a.m.
Friday,
Nov. 17,
at the
First
Reformed
Church
in
Alexander
with
Pastor
Philip
Arnold
officiating.
A
private
burial
will
take
place in
the
Meservey
Cemetery.
There
will be
no
viewing
as the
body has
been
cremated.
A
visitation
for
Herman
Boelman
will be
held
from 6
to 8
p.m.
today at
the
First
Reformed
Church
in
Alexander.
Herman
Boelman
was born
Aug. 28,
1918, in
Iowa
Township,
Wright
County,
on what
is now
called
the
Hospital
Farm, to
Will J.
and
Titcia (Frohling)
Boelman.
Herman
was
united
in
marriage
to
Esther
Schmidt
on Jan.
30,
1941, in
Aplington,
Iowa.
Herman
was an
avid
sports
fan,
particularly
baseball,
softball
and
track.
He was a
state
official
in
baseball
and
softball
for 26
years,
and
enjoyed
working
with
young
folks.
Herman
lived
his life
trucking,
grinding
feed,
and
driving
motor
homes
from
1970 to
1995. He
was also
a
life-long
lover of
the
Chicago
Cubs and
enjoyed
going to
his
daughter’s
ceramic
shop and
painting
every
day.
Herman
was a
former
member
of the
First
Reformed
Church
in
Alexander
and a
member
of the
Bethany
Reformed
Church
in
Belmond.
He was
connected
to
teaching
in the
church
for 45
years
and was
a lay
preacher
for more
than 20
years.
Herman
is
survived
by his
three
daughters,
Judy
(Gene)
Draper
of
Alexander,
Jo Ann
“Nina”
(Don)
Pals of
Mason
City,
and
Anita
(Larry)
Parks of
Latimer;
seven
grandchildren,
Jacki
(Alan)
Anderson,
Ken
(Jodi)
Draper,
Mike
(Julie)
Draper,
Troy (Nichi)
Pals,
Tony
(Tami)
Pals,
Micki
(Jason)
Schleisman
and Chad
(Tammy)
Parks;
21
great-grandchildren,
Jessi,
Savanah,
Nathan,
Tiara,
Hailey,
Marissa,
Kylie,
Jacob,
Cody,
Boston,
Kenyon,
Tyler,
Cassidy,
Tori,
Cole,
Mason,
Jared,
Hunter,
Adra,
Michael
and
Cooper;
two
sisters,
Dorothy
Abbas of
Belmond
and Ruth
Dorenkamp
of Clear
Lake;
two
brothers,
Bud
Boelman
of
Belmond
and
Daryl
Boelman
of
Boone;
and
numerous
nieces
and
nephews.
Herman
was
preceded
in death
by his
parents;
his
wife,
Esther;
one
brother;
two
sisters;
three
great-grandchildren;
and his
special
friend,
Freda.
Dugger
Ewing
Funeral
Home,
(641)
444-3248.
Margaret
M.
‘Dolly’
Finlayson
ROCKWELL
—
Margaret
M.
“Dolly”
Finlayson,
93,
formerly
of 117
W. Elm
St. in
Rockwell,
died
Wednesday
morning
(Nov.
15,
2006) at
the
Rockwell
Community
Nursing
Home,
where
she had
resided
since
August
2005.
The Mass
of
Christian
burial
for
Dolly
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Saturday,
Nov. 18,
at
Sacred
Heart
Catholic
Church,
305 E.
Elm St.
in
Rockwell,
with the
Rev.
Craig E.
Steimel
officiating.
Interment
will be
in
Sacred
Heart
Catholic
Cemetery
in
Rockwell.
The
family
will
greet
relatives
and
friends
from 4
to 7
p.m.
Friday
at the
Sacred
Heart
Catholic
School
Chapel
in
Rockwell.
The
rosary
will be
recited
at 6:30
p.m.
followed
by a
Scripture
vigil
service.
The
visitation
will
continue
in the
school
chapel
one hour
prior to
Dolly’s
service.
Fullerton
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Services,
(641)
822-3191.
Eva
Rebecca
Lifshatz
ACKLEY —
Eva
Rebecca
Lifshatz,
92, of
Ackley,
died
Tuesday
(Nov.
14,
2006) at
the
Ellsworth
Hospital
in Iowa
Falls.
Memorial
services
for Eva
Rebecca
Lifshatz
will be
2 p.m.
today at
the
Church
of the
Open
Bible in
Iowa
Falls,
with
Pastor
Herb
Kenyon
officiating.
Inurnment
will be
at the
Aplington
Cemetery.
Memorials
may be
directed
to her
daughter:
Sandra
Arends,
410 10th
Ave.,
Ackley,
IA
50601.
The
Linn’s
Funeral
Homes
Ackley
Chapel
is
assisting
the
family.
Arnold
Bublitz
ST.
ANSGAR —
Arnold
Bublitz,
96, of
St.
Ansgar,
died
Tuesday
(Nov.
14,
2006) at
the Good
Samaritan
Center
in St.
Ansgar.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
11 a.m.
Saturday,
Nov. 18,
at
Immanuel
Lutheran
Church
in St.
Ansgar
with the
Rev. Dr.
Byron
Northwick
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Immanuel
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
to 6
p.m.
Friday,
Nov. 17,
at the
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
Home in
St.
Ansgar.
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
Home,
(641)
713-4920.
Harold
E.
Knutsen
LAKE
MILLS —
Harold
E.
Knutsen,
90, died
Wednesday
(Nov.
15,
2006) at
the Lake
Mills
Care
Center
in Lake
Mills.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at
Mittelstadt
Funeral
Home in
Lake
Mills.
Mittelstadt
Funeral
Home,
(641)
592-0221.
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Margaret M. ‘Dolly’ Finlayson
ROCKWELL — Margaret M. “Dolly” Finlayson, 93, formerly of 117 W. Elm St. in Rockwell, died Wednesday morning (Nov. 15, 2006) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, where she had resided since August of 2005.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Dolly will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 E. Elm St., Rockwell, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Nov. 17, 2006, at the Sacred Heart Catholic School Chapel in Rockwell. The rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Scripture vigil service. The visitation will continue in the school chapel one hour prior to Dolly’s service.
Those wishing to offer memorials may wish to direct them in Dolly’s name to Newman Catholic School in Mason City.
Margaret Mary Finlayson was born July 30, 1913, in Burchinal, to Nora (Schiffman) and John Walch.
Dolly, as she was fondly known by her family and friends, attended rural schools in the area and graduated among the class of 1932 from St. Joseph High School in Mason City. Following high school, Dolly furthered her education at the St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing, receiving her R.N. license in 1934.
She was employed at the Hampton Hospital and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Mason City, retiring in 1977.
On Sept. 17, 1938, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell, Dolly was united in marriage to Andrew R. Finlayson. They lived in Hampton for a period of time, then relocated to Rockwell in 1942.
Dolly was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Ladies Guild at her church and enjoyed attending the Senior Citizens Center in Rockwell.
Dolly is survived by her four nieces, Margaret (James) McLaughlin, of Mason City, Phyllis (Robert) Klatt, of Eagan, Minn., Mary Jo (Don) Benner, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jean Ann (Steve) Sabo, of Tucson, Ariz.; her two nephews, Richard (Shirley) Fitzgerald, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Dr. Jim Walch. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Edna Walch, of Tucson, Ariz., and Geneva Finlayson of Garden Grove, Calif.; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceding Dolly in death were her husband, Andrew R. “Andy” Finlayson in 1981; her parents, John and Nora Walch; her sister, Inez Conn; her three brothers, Aaron, Clifford and Lawrence Walch; her three sisters-in-law, Emma Finlayson, Kathleen Walch and Loraine Fitzgerald-Haggerty; one brother-in-law, Lavern Finlayson and one nephew, Thomas Fitzgerald.
Arrangements are with Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St. in Rockwell.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 822-3191.
Reba V. Davison
MASON CITY — Reba V. Davison, 98, of 1142 E. State St., passed away Thursday (Nov. 16, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Patti Aurand officiating.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Arnold ‘Arnie’ Bublitz
ST. ANSGAR — Arnold (Arnie) Bublitz, 96, of St. Ansgar, died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2006) at Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Nov. 17, 2006, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St., St. Ansgar.
Arnold was born Aug. 9, 1910, son of Reinold and Martha (Diedrich) Bublitz, in Newburg Township, Mitchell County, Iowa.
Arnold was united in marriage to Wilma Lange on Oct. 23, 1930. They made their home in Mitchell and Worth counties, farming all their lives, until retiring in 1975 and moving to St. Ansgar, Iowa.
Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Wilma; son Duane; three brothers: Wilmer, Harvey and Lawrence; and a grandson, Curtis Bublitz.
He is survived by one sister, Elenora Boerjan; son Robert and his wife, Pat, of St. Ansgar; two daughters Shirley and husband, Curtis, Sheets of Iowa City, and Delores and husband, Richard, Trettin of St. Ansgar; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
Doris Irene Canny
OSAGE — Doris Irene (Penney) Canny, 87, of Osage, passed away peacefully on Thursday (Nov. 16, 2006) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage.
Doris was born Dec. 7, 1918, at Little Cedar, Iowa, the daughter of Sidney and Helen (Fairbanks) Penney. She graduated from Little Cedar Consolidated School in 1937.
On June 17, 1937, Doris was united in marriage to Glen Canny in Mason City. She was a longtime member of the Osage First United Methodist Church, and was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.
According to Doris’ wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date.
Doris is survived by two daughters, Sharon Theobald, of Stacyville, and Diane Canny, of Bloomington, Minn.; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Canny, of Orchard; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Merle (Marge) Penney, of Osage, and Earle (Beverly) Penney, of Little Cedar; and numerous nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glen Canny; a son, Ronald Canny; a brother, Vinus “Bill” Penney; and a sister, Mildred “Babe” Canny.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Harold E. Knutsen
LAKE MILLS — Harold E. Knutsen, 90, died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2006) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating.
Family will greet friends at the church on Saturday morning one hour prior to the service.
Inurnment will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Ramona J. Borseth
NORTHWOOD — Ramona J. Borseth, 78, of Northwood, died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2006) at Manly Nursing and Rehab Center in Manly.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood with the Rev. Barbara Wills officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Minn.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home.
Ramona (Mona) June (Longshore) Borseth was born June 19, 1928, to Leon and June (McLaughlin) Longshore in Ames, the only child in the family.
She attended school in Ames for a few years until the family moved to Boone. Mona finished her schooling there in 1946.
In the fall of 1946, she started to work for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as an operator, until September 1952. At that time she married Eugene Borseth and moved to a farm near Northwood. She worked for a time at the telephone office in Northwood until they went dial.
Mona was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at First Lutheran Church in 1954. She and her husband raised three children. In 1968, they moved to Northwood where she was receptionist and bookkeeper in the family’s business, Borseth Repair. She retired in 1993.
Mona was happy at all her work: telephone, housewife, helping others and assisting her husband with the business.
She loved watching her children grow and later her grandchildren whenever they came to visit or she to see them. She also enjoyed gardening, canning and baking. She entered bread in the fair two years, and took the blue ribbon both times.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and June Longshore; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Iver and Minnie Borseth; many aunts and uncles, and many dear friends.
Ramona is survived by her husband, Eugene; son, Layne and wife, Valerie; their sons Rollie, Glen and his wife, Kaci, and their children Samantha and Madisyn; daughter, Roxann and husband, Keith, Asleson and their son, Blake; son, Lonnie and his wife, Diane, and their son, Caleb.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Alice Knutson
RAKE — Alice Knutson, 90, of Rake, died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2006) at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center in Cedar Rapids.
A ceremony celebrating her life will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Rake with Pastor Larry Rehlander officiating. Burial will be at West Cemetery in Rake.
Her visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858.
Evelyn I. Fox
ST. ANSGAR —Evelyn I. Fox, 78, of St. Ansgar died on Wednesday (Nov. 16, 2006) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at the St. Ansgar Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Gonnerman officiating. Burial will be in St. Ansgar Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St., St. Ansgar.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
Allen Keith Zurcher
GREENE — Allen Keith Zurcher, 80, of 104 W. South St. in Greene, died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2006) at the Hospice Unit at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, rural Greene, with Pastor Charles Dorsey officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
Dolores J. Bode
ALGONA — Dolores J. Bode, 78, of Algona, died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731; www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Phyllis J. Pals
BELMOND — Phyllis J. Pals, 91, of Belmond, died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2006) at the Belmond Health care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Marcia L. Harris
BELMOND — Marcia L. Harris, 56, of Belmond, died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2006) at home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond.
Dugger-Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
| PUBLISHED Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 |
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Dolores Jean Bode
ALGONA — Funeral services for Dolores Jean Bode, 78, of Algona, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday (Nov. 20, 2006) at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father Paul Eisele and the Rev. Mr. Bob Larsen officiating. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Algona.
Dolores Jean Bode was born on May 22, 1928, in Titonka to William and Teda Tjarks Welhousen. She received her early education in country school in German Township and graduated from Titonka High School in 1945.
Dolores earned her teaching certificate from Waldorf College in Forest City. She taught country school near Titonka, Maple Hill and Lakota.
On July 3, 1952, Dolores was united in marriage to Harold Bode at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. The couple settled in San Diego, Calif., where Harold was serving in the U.S. Navy. During this time, Dolores was school secretary at El Toyon School in National City, Calif. The couple moved to Algona in 1955, where they farmed in the Plum Creek area north of town.
She returned to teaching and taught elementary school at Wesley, and second grade and junior high science at St. Cecelia School in Algona.
Over the years, Dolores continued her education at Wartburg, Drake, Mankato State and Buena Vista.
Dolores was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church, where she was active in Catholic Daughters of the Americas and New Dimension. She belonged to Plum Creek Homemaker’s Club and Farm Bureau Women’s Association, where she held various offices over the years.
She also enjoyed volunteering for her children’s various school and 4-H activities. Dolores and Harold served together on the Garrigan Music Board and in later years delivered Meals on Wheels. In 1991, they retired and moved into Algona. Her husband, Harold, preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 2005.
Throughout her life, Dolores had a love of learning and finding order for all things. She took time to research topics of interest and enjoyed exploring the various places she visited. Her attention to detail always showed through in her baking, gardening and various house projects. She marveled at the wonders of nature, and also appreciated music and other fine arts. Her greatest love was her family, as she will always be remembered for putting others before herself.
Dolores died on Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, surrounded by her family. She was 78.
She is survived by her children, Steven Bode and wife, Sandra, of Algona; Julie and husband, LaMonte Gray, of Adams, Minn.; and Bonnie and husband, Benjamin Ihde, of Urbandale; grandchildren, Ryan and Ashley Bode; Kelly, Paxton and Olivia Gray; Rachel and Lauren Ihde; step-grandchildren, Jason O’Donnell, Heather O’Donnell Curley; Andrew, Benjamin and Emily Gray; sisters, Anna Schutjer and Gertrude Sleper, both of Titonka, and her brother, John Boehm and wife Amy, Clear Lake.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; brothers, Wilbur and Herman Welhousen; and sisters, Jeanette Krause and Ella Beenken.
Online condolences can be sent to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
Harold E. Knutsen
LAKE MILLS — Harold E. Knutsen, 90, died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2006) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. today (Nov. 18, 2006) at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating. Inurnment will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.
Family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Harold Emil Hage Knutsen was born on Feb. 22, 1916, in Hanlontown, the son of Jacob and Clara (Hage) Knutsen. He graduated from Hanlontown High School in 1933 and went on to attend Hamilton Business College in Mason City.
On Nov. 26, 1936, Harold was united in marriage with Stella Irene Anderson in rural Joice. Their son, Gary W. Knutsen, was born on Feb. 2, 1938.
Harold served in the United States Army for one year during World War II, being honorably discharged for medical reasons.
On June 19, 1943, he was united in marriage with Annabelle M. Anderson in Minneapolis, Minn.
Harold was an auditor who had been employed by Midland Cooperative, Midland Auditing Service, the United States Revenue Service and the United States Small Business Administration until retirement in 1976. During these years, he resided in the Minneapolis area.
Because his father, Jacob, was born in Bergen, Norway, Harold enjoyed visiting his relatives there on several occasions and in later years, remained in touch by e-mail.
Harold always cherished his family, friends, work, golf, several retirement years spent in Arizona and working with his computer.
Survivors include his wife, Annabelle, of Lake Mills; a sister, Izetta Knutsen, formerly of Lake Mills; daughter-in-law, Jeanette Warren Knutsen Doty, of Burnsville, Minn.; three grandchildren, Deborah Knutsen of South Saint Paul, Minn., Karen Williams and her husband, Gerald, of Lakeville, Minn., and Michael Knutsen and his wife, Becca, of Lakeville, Minn.; four great-grandchildren, Casey Williams and Ryan, Will and Ellie Grace Knutsen, all of Lakeville, Minn.; and several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Stella; son, Gary; two sisters, Hazel and Martha; and a brother, James.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Kathryn M. Kellar
MASON CITY — Kathryn M. Kellar, 84, of Mason City died Friday (Nov. 17, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 22, 2006) at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
A gathering of friends and family will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Kathryn M. Kellar Memorial Fund or to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuenralhome.com
Evelyn I. Fox
ST. ANSGAR — Evelyn I. Fox, 78, died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2006) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday (Nov. 20, 2006) at the St. Ansgar Baptist Church in St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Gary Gonnerman officiating. Burial will be at the St. Ansgar Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.
Evelyn was born on March 4, 1928, in Austin, Minn., to Edward and Etta (Eckert) Goodew. As a teenager, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
Evelyn married Edgar Fox on May 15, 1948, in Austin, Minn. She worked at Hormel and later at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar when it first opened. She worked as a nurse’s aide, charge nurse and activity director. After retiring, she went back to the Good Samaritan as a feeder until her health would not let her continue.
She enjoyed flowers, birds, coin collecting and collecting postcards. Her heart was so loving that she opened her home over the years to care for people with health problems. Evelyn will be remembered as a loving person.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two children Robert and Mary; and one brother in infancy.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Edgar Sr., of St. Ansgar; one son, Edgar Jr. (Dixie), of St. Ansgar; two daughters, Sue (Nick) Streit, of St. Ansgar, and Jo Fox of St. Ansgar; five grandchildren; one honorary grandchild; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ray (Billie) Goodew of Austin, Minn., and Carroll (Audrey) Goodew, of North Carolina; one sister, Val (Ron) Shada of Walker; and a special friend, Jo Nash, of Carpenter.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
Joseph L. Frank
MASON CITY — Joseph L. Frank, 86, formerly of 1619 N. President Ave. in Mason City, died Friday (Nov. 17, 2006) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 21, 2006) at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with a Scripture vigil service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may wish to direct them to the Joseph L. Frank Memorial Fund or Hospice of North Iowa in his name.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.
Kimberly Grimm
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Kimberly Grimm, 33, of Burnsville, Minn., and formerly of Riceville, died Friday (Nov. 17, 2006) at the Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Reba V. Davison
MASON CITY — Reba V. Davison, 98, of 1142 E. State St., passed away Thursday (Nov. 16, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today (Nov. 18, 2006) at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Patti Aurand officiating.
Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Reba was born April 26, 1908, in Le Grand, Iowa, the daughter of Anston and Lillian (Snyder) Stanfield. Reba was united in marriage to Leslie Falt in 1933 in Omaha, Neb., and to this union two children were born. Mr. Falt died in 1949. In 1960 she married Bert Davison in Mason City. She attended school in Iowa Falls and received her nursing training in Iowa City. She worked at Mercy Hospital for five years, and then later worked at Park Hospital until 1970.
Reba enjoyed her dog, going to sewing club, watching Lawrence Welk and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ and the Eastern Star White Shrine.
Reba is survived by her daughter, Sandra Huber and husband, Loren, of Mason City; four grandchildren, Paul Huber and wife, Janice, of St. Paul, Minn., Doug Huber and wife, Kristie, of Mason City, Cynthia Olson and husband, Bob, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Jessica Johnson and husband, Will, of Tusayan, Ariz.; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Reba was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1968; and her son, Robert Falt.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Michael Leroy Young
MASON CITY — Michael Leroy Young, 47, of St. Paul, died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2006) at his home in St. Paul.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1309 S. Kentucky Ave. in Mason City, with Bishop Ronald Priestly officiating.
There will be a time of remembrance after the service.
Marcia Lynne Harris
BELMOND — Marcia Lynne Harris, 56, of Belmond, passed away Thursday (Nov. 16, 2006) at her home in Belmond.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 21, 2006) at the United Methodist Church in Belmond with Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Phyllis Joyce Pals
BELMOND — Phyllis Joyce Pals, 91, of Belmond, died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2006).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond with the Pastor Troy Pflibsen officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
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Joseph L. Frank
MASON CITY — Joseph L. Frank, 86, formerly of 1619 N. President Ave. in Mason City, died Friday morning (Nov. 17, 2006) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams in Mason City with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, with military respects provided by the Mason City Memorial Association.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City with a Scripture vigil service beginning at 6:30 p.m. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Joseph’s service Tuesday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may wish to direct them to the Joseph L. Frank Memorial Fund or Hospice of North Iowa in his name.
Joseph Leo Frank was born on April 4, 1920, in Mason City, the son of Clement and Mary (Rupp) Frank. He was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church and was one of 13 children born to his parents.
On June 5, 1942, Joseph was inducted into the United States Army at Camp Dodge, Iowa, and served his country during World War II. After honorably and faithfully completing his designated military duties, Joseph was formally discharged on June 1, 1943, at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Joseph was united in marriage to JoAnn Mabel Davies on Aug. 1, 1953, in Minnesota. The couple became the proud parents of four sons. Joseph and JoAnn treasured time together while fishing, wild game hunting, Sunday afternoon drives and socializing with their friends and relatives. His beloved JoAnn died on Dec. 30, 1983.
Joseph was a hard worker and providing for his family was of great importance to him. He was employed at Decker Meat Packing (Armour) as a butcher for many years.
Joseph was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, a life member of the VFW Post 733 and the Moose Lodge, all in Mason City and also the North American Fishing Club.
Some of Joseph’s favorite activities and hobbies included cheering for the New York Yankees, the thrill of purchasing cars and fishing boats, vegetable gardening, tending to his apple trees, attending picnics and reunions and cooking, especially foods of his German heritage. Joseph was well known for creating his own special canned hot sauce and “Grandma” pancakes.
He looked forward to the holidays and sharing them with JoAnn and his children and grandchildren. He delighted in having hunting dogs at his side throughout his life, most recently, his companionship with his spaniel, “Rocky.”
His family recalls that Joseph was extremely stubborn, loving, giving and had a great sense of humor.
Joseph is survived by his four sons, Gary (Deb) Frank of Alexandria, Mo., Jimmie (Deb) Frank of El Dorado Hills, Calif., Donald Frank of Mason City, and Jackie (Kim) Frank of Mason City; his two sisters, Charlotte Walker of Mason City and Katherine Schwab of Milwaukee, Wis.; his three brothers, John (Shirley) Frank, Robert (Lola) Frank and William (Evelyn) Frank, all of Mason City; and his seven grandchildren, JoAnn Frank, Tara Frank, Michele Frank, Amanda Frank, Joseph Frank, Tonya Jo Frank and Steve Frank. Joseph will also be dearly missed by several great-grandchildren; his special friend, Roxanne Keeney, and her daughter, Amanda Keeney; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Preceding Joseph in death are his wife, JoAnn Frank; his parents, Clement and Mary Frank; five sisters, Dory Strong, Rose Donahoo, Elizabeth Rupp, Anna Jean Dondrucek and Barbara Frank; and his two brothers, Marty and Jacob Frank.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E, Mason City, (641) 423-8676.
Phyllis Joyce Packard Pals
BELMOND — Phyllis Joyce Packard Pals courageously completed her life’s journey on Earth on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006.
The funeral service for Phyllis will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond with Pastor Troy Pflibsen officiating. Burial will be at Belmond Cemetery in Belmond.
Visitation will be from 2 until 5 p.m. today, Nov. 19, at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.
Phyllis was born on March 24, 1915, in Belmond, Iowa, to Julia Nelson Packard and Edwin Chester (Ned) Packard. She was educated in the Belmond Public School system, graduating with the class of 1933. She was brought to the waters of Holy Baptism on April 11, 1915, and renewed her faith in Confirmation at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond, Iowa.
Shortly after graduation, she purchased her first grocery store and has been a prominent and successful businesswoman for 71 years.
On November 14, 1937, Phyllis was married to Fred Pals, and to that union two children were born, Dean and Vicki. They are left to cherish her memory, along with their families. Dean’s family includes son, Dighton (Krista) Pals and their children, Julia (Shane) Eckhoff, and their daughter, Aubrey, and Allysia and Brianne Pals; daughter, Deana (Dwight) Koenen, and their children, Lindsey and Shaun Koenen; Vicki and Frank’s family includes daughter, Joell Quigley, and her son, Xavier, son, Ross (Amy) Quigley, and their children, Eliza Joyce and Reid Thomas, and daughter, Jerilyn Quigley.
Surviving Phyllis, besides Dean and Vicki and their families, are two sisters, Norma Jeanne (Leland) Jenison of Belmond and Leila (Arvold) Jacobson of Sun City, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Harold Smith, of Belmond; sister-in-law, Rosie Pals, of Tampa Bay, Fla.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents, Julia and Ned; her husband, Fred; two brothers, Dighton and Bud Packard; and special sister-in-law, Marie.
Phyllis has lived a very full life. To know her was to love her. She has been so important to so many people, and held in high esteem for her loyalty and integrity. Phyllis has been a real promoter of our town of Belmond. She is highly respected by her fellow business persons. A host of friends join her family in mourning the loss of the great lady. She was an icon and legend.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Belmond, (641) 444-3248.
Allen Keith ‘Shorty’ Zurcher
GREENE— Funeral services for Allen Keith “Shorty” Zurcher, 80, of 104 W. South St., Greene, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, rural Greene, with Pastor Charles Dorsey officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors conducted by the Waverly Amvets Post 79.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 19, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue one hour before services Monday at the church.
Allen Keith Zurcher was born on Sept. 21, 1926, at home, in rural Coldwater Township, Butler County, a son of Thomas and Florence (Pringle) Zurcher, and died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
He received his education in a country school and graduated from the Greene High School in 1944. He attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls for one term.
On February 28, 1945, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps where he served as a combination welder with the 534th Air Engineer Squadron in Clark Field on Luzon. Following his discharge on Jan. 15, 1947, he returned home where he was employed by Shield Bantam in Waverly. On Nov. 16, 1949, he re-enlisted with the 2473rd Air Force Reserve, Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Neb.
Keith was united in marriage to Adelheid Litterer on Nov. 23, 1950, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in rural Nashua. They made their home in Waverly.
He was recalled into active duty March 1, 1951, where he served with the 1300th Maintenance Squadron at Mountain Home, Idaho. He was released from active duty on Feb. 29, 1952.
He resumed his employment at Shield Bantam, where he remained until 1958. Keith and his family moved to Greene where he started Zurcher Construction, which he operated until 1985. He was co-owner in another family owned business, Plasta Plug Inc. for 39 years.
He loved music and enjoyed singing. Keith was interested in aviation, at one time owning a plane of his own. When he didn’t have his head in the clouds, he spent time riding, repairing, or rebuilding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He made a large barbecue cooker for roasting hogs using it for various events in the area.
“Shorty” will be remembered for his friendly disposition and humble demeanor. He considered himself a good listener who enjoyed hearing a good story or joke.
Keith was baptized in 1926 at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene. He became a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill, where he has served as elder and deacon of the church.
Living family members include his loving wife of 56 years, Adelheid, his son, Terry (Kelly) Zurcher, of Greene; two grandchildren, William and Jodee; two sisters, Arlene (Bill) Birkholz of Fairborn, Ohio, and Bonnie (Ervin) Loomis, of Greene; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother in infancy.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Keith Zurcher Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene, (641) 823-4457.
Kimberly Joy Grimm
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Kimberly Joy Grimm, 33, of Burnsville, Minn., formerly of Riceville, died Friday (Nov. 17, 2006) at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minn.
Funeral services for Kimberly will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church.
Kimberly Joy Grimm was born Feb. 11, 1973, at Charles City, the daughter of Roger and Judy (Holm) Grimm. She graduated from Riceville High School in 1991, attended Waldorf College for two years and graduated from Wartburg College in 1995. Kimberly more recently completed the Radiology Program at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minn., and was currently enrolled in the MRI Internship Program.
In March of 2000, Kimberly was diagnosed with a blood disorder called Thrombotic Thombocytopenia Purpura (TTP). In a brochure expressing her appreciation for blood donors, Kimberly described herself: “My personality is the type that is very determined, thankful and most grateful to all the surrounding support. I am athletic, love to play sports, enjoy the simple things, like a true smile and a ground ball at shortstop. I have grown in many areas and without donors, I wouldn’t have any of this. Thank you. Life is short, have faith, family and fun and live it with a ZEST. God has blessed me with the opportunity to show my appreciation, share a little about my story, and to most of all, encourage blood donations. Thank you kindly for the courage.”
Those thankful for sharing Kimberly’s life include her partner, Diane Eyestone of Burnsville, Minn.; her parents, Roger and Judy Grimm, of Riceville; her sister, Holly Grimm, and fiancée, Matt See, both of Waterloo; her brother, Ryan Grimm, and special friend, Nadia Korobova, both of Waterloo; paternal grandmother, Annabelle Grimm, of Charles City; and six nieces and nephews, Keaton Shane, Madison and Sydney See, Jack and Erin Kiloran and Connor Eyestone; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, James Grimm; maternal grandparents, Victor and Lorraine Holm; an aunt and uncle, Gloria and Jim Crumpton; and an uncle, Ralph Grimm.
The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements, (641) 228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Marcia Lynne Harris
BELMOND — Marcia Lynne Harris of Belmond, Iowa, passed away at home with her family by her side on Nov. 16, 2006, after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Belmond United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
Marcia was born on Dec. 28, 1949, to Elmer “Mike” and Marjorie (Goeman) Christians in Belmond, Iowa. Marcia was raised on a farm outside Kanawha, Iowa, and graduated from high school there in 1968.
After completing her degree at Mankato Commercial College, she was married to Gary Harris on July 18, 1969, at the Wright Christian Reformed Church in rural Kanawha. The two resided in Virginia for two years before returning to the Belmond area.
Marcia is remembered for her quick smile, infectious laughter, and unending love for her family. Her favorite memories were of times spent with her children, grandchildren, and friends. Marcia especially enjoyed listening to piano music and the many private concerts performed by daughter, Angie.
Marcia enjoyed collecting recipe and recipe books and was assembling a personal cookbook to give to each member of her family. Interesting recipes that passed the family taste test often became part of a new holiday tradition.
Marcia loved to travel with Gary and would collect special rocks to extend the memories of those times together.
She was a member of the Belmond United Methodist Church and volunteered many hours as Sunday School Superintendent and was active on the Christian Education committee.
Marcia was well known for her love of the water. She and her family enjoyed their free time boating, fishing, and entertaining at Clear Lake. Following the discovery of Marcia’s cancer in 2003, she vowed to capture photographs of sunsets to remember each day as a gift.
Marcia is survived by her husband, Gary; her children, Valerie (Brent) Bryant, Columbia, Mo.; son, Jeffrey, and special friend, Nicole Neuhring, Mason City; daughter, Angela, Des Moines; grandchildren, Katie and Jacob; special grandchildren, Colt, Taylor, and Cidney; mother, Marjorie A. Christians; sister, Margaret (Doyce) Pringnitz, Kanawha; brother, Michael (Laurie) Christians, Kanawha; mother-in-law, Emily Harris, Lake Cornelia; sisters-in-law, Vicki (Dan) Jackson, Clear Lake, Chris (Bill) Broshar, Kanawha, Lori (Don) Lemieux, New Hampshire; also surviving Marcia are many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer, in 1994; and her father-in-law, Robert Harris in 2000.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Jessie G. Hansen
GREENE — Funeral services for Jessie G. Hansen, 93, formerly of 413 Courtland St., Greene, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Paul Uzel officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue one hour before services Tuesday at the church.
Jessie Grace Taylor was born on May 14, 1913, in rural Toddville, Linn County, a daughter of Fred and Fern (Mason) Taylor, and died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.
She received her education in country schools and graduated from the Toddville High School in 1932.
She was united in marriage to Harley Hansen on Sept. 5, 1933, in Toddville, Iowa. In 1936 they moved to a farm in rural Greene where they remained until 1956 when the purchased a farm between Plainfield and Greene. Harley and Jessie retired in 1978 and moved into Greene. He died March 31, 1984.
Jessie was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greene, where she was involved in various church circles which included the Friendly Circle and the Sewing Circle. She was a member of the Coldwater Community Club, 4-H leader for several years, and helped with the congregate meals at the Greene Community Center. She will be remembered for the homemade bread and baked goods she made.
She will also be remembered as a caring and generous person with her time and possessions, thinking of others first. She was a practical individual who accepted life as it was.
Living family members include her daughter Rowena (Harry) Johnson of Lexington, Ky.; her two sons, Donald (Jacqueline) Hansen of Waterloo, and Gordon (Diane) Hansen of Kingman, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one brother, James Taylor, of Cedar Rapids.
Jessie leaves to join her husband, Harley, who died on March 31, 1984; her daughter, Marion Foss, who died in 2001; her parents; four sisters, Ruth Feekes, Jean Tesar, Lois Oliphant, and Dorothy Shaffer; and two brothers, William David Taylor and Dan Everet Taylor.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials in memory of Jessie Hansen to the First Presbyterian Church, Greene Ambulance, or Greene Betterment.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene, (641) 823-4457.
Geneva Martin
GREENE — Geneva Martin, 99, of Greene, died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene, (641) 823-4457.
Stacey Goodrich
CHEROKEE — Stacey Goodrich, 39, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, died Friday (Nov. 17, 2006) at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn., following a lengthy illness.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Cherokee, Iowa. The Rev. Ray Hampton will officiate. Burial will be at 4 p.m. on Monday in the Greenwood Cemetery in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, Nov. 19, with the family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Greenwood Funeral Home, Cherokee, Iowa. Online condolences may be left at www. greenwoodfuneral.com
Stacey was born on March 13, 1967, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Larry and Joyce (Garth) Goodrich. In 1976 she moved with her family to Cherokee, Iowa, where she was a Washington High School graduate in 1986. She attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, graduating in 1991 with a degree in social work. She returned to Cherokee, Iowa, and was employed by Cherokee Work Services for several years.
As a result of her handicap and deteriorating health she moved to Sioux City, Iowa, residing at the Indian Hills Care Center in 2000. In July of 2002, Stacey moved to Manly, Iowa, residing in the Manly Care Center, to be closer to her doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Stacey was the Easter Seal poster child in 1979. She enjoyed all music, romantic comedy movies and due to her strong faith, she embraced a fine sense of humor and positive outlook.
Stacey had worked as a counselor at Camp Sunnyside while she was in high school. She truly appreciated the kindness and support of the people of Cherokee and the various communities in which she had lived.
Survivors include her parents, Larry and Joyce Goodrich, of Cherokee, Iowa; a sister, Kelsey Goodrich, of Omaha, Nebraska; a brother, Garth Goodrich, of Cedar Falls, Iowa; her maternal grandmother, Dorothy Garth, of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, George Garth; fraternal grandparents, Dale and Mona Goodrich; and her aunt, Sherri Goodrich.
Greenwood Funeral Home, 216 S. Second, Cherokee, (712) 225-4886.
Mary Lucille Eikenbary
MASON CITY — Mary Lucille Eikenbary, 83, of Mason City, died Friday (Nov. 17, 2006) at the Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the First Covenant Church, Highway 122 at S. Ohio, Mason City, with the Rev. Tammy Swanson-Draheim officiating. A private interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later time.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the First Covenant Music and Worship fund or Hospice of North Iowa.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.
Edith Louella Evans
BELMOND — Edith Louella Evans, 86, of Belmond died Friday (Nov. 17, 2006) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Memorial services at Kanawha Lutheran Church are incomplete with the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond .
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Marvalyn A. Rayhons
GARNER — Marvalyn A. Rayhons, 67, of rural Garner, died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
John ‘Jack’ Dorsey
MASON CITY— John “Jack” Dorsey, 84, of Mason City, died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
Jack E. Ferguson
CHARLES CITY — Jack E. Ferguson, 80, of Charles City, died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) at the Ninth St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City, (641) 228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
Marvinn Wells Paine
MASON CITY— Marvinn Wells Paine, 81, of Mason City, died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Hyman Levinson
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Hyman Levinson, 98, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) in Fort Lauderdale.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa, (641) 423-0924.
Kathryn M. Kellar
MASON CITY — Kathryn M. Kellar, 84, Mason City died Friday (Nov. 17, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., Mason City, with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
A gathering of friends and family will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Kathryn M. Kellar memorial fund or to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Women’s Circle.
Kathryn was born on Jan. 23, 1922, to Joe H. and Phoebe S. (Olson) Frye. At the age of thirteen, she and her family moved to Swea City, Iowa, where she attended school.
She was married to Lloyd E. Kellar on Feb. 9, 1942, in Alexandria, La.
In 1945 Lloyd and Kathryn moved to Mason City where they spent the remainder of their lives.
Kathryn worked in sales at Artz & Merritt Sporting Goods and Younkers. She also worked in the drapery department at Webers and retired in 1989.
Kathryn was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was an active member of the church and many church organizations. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
Kathryn is survived by her sons, Lloyd Kellar Jr. and wife, Judy, of Nampa, Idaho, Richard Kellar of Aberdeen, Wash., James Kellar of Lake City, Minn., and Donald Kellar and wife, Diana, of Mason City; grandchildren, Brenda Christiansen, Laura Clubb, Robbie Kellar, Heather Winters, Gregory Kellar, Stephanie Ruefer, Michael Kellar, Amy Petersen, Brandon Kellar, Jared Kellar and Lindsay Nuehring; fifteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one brother, Granville Frye, of Bowie, Md.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd; sister, Arlene Stall; one brother, Thorvald Johnson; and daughter-in-law, Mardelle.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements, (641) 423-0924.
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Mary Lucille Eikenbary
MASON CITY — Mary Lucille Eikenbary, 83, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Friday, (Nov. 17, 2006) at the Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient unit surrounded by her family.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at First Covenant Church, Highway 122 at S. Ohio, Mason City, with the Rev. Tammy Swanson-Draheim officiating. A private interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later time.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, Nov. 20, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the First Covenant Music and Worship Fund or Hospice of North Iowa.
Mary Lucille Eikenbary was born near Rockwell, Iowa, on April 24, 1923, the daughter of Henry J. and Mary (Hinrichs) Bergman. Lucille graduated from Rockwell High School and attended Hamilton Business School in Mason City, after which she became the secretary at Radio Chapel in Mason City, also serving as organist there. She was the accompanist on KGLO Bible Broadcast for many years.
She married Charles W. Eikenbary on June 7, 1945, at Radio Chapel. He preceded her in death on October 7, 1963.
They were the parents of three children: Charles Douglas, Mary Ann (who died in infancy) and Marilyn Jeanne.
Moving to Minneapolis in 1966, she was employed as an administrative secretary at Lyon Brokerage Company for nearly twenty years. She moved back to Mason City in 1989, and for 16 years served as a ministry assistant at First Covenant Church, where she was a member.
Among her many gifts was her great love for sacred music. Throughout her life she shared her musical gifts in the First Baptist Church of Rockwell, Radio Chapel, Grace Baptist Church and First Covenant Church in Mason City, and Crystal Evangelical Free Church and Olivet Baptist Church in Minneapolis, as well as entertaining her many friends at Good Shepherd in Mason City.
Her special gift of encouraging others will be remembered by the many lives that were touched by her kind words and personal notes.
She was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who always brought a smile to her face.
She is survived by her son, Doug, and his wife, Jackie, of Mason City; her daughter, Marilyn, of Sacramento, Calif.; her four grandchildren, Amy (Ryan) Eikenbary-Barber of Lake Geneva, Wis., Angelyn (John) Lander of Mason City, Abigale Eikenbary, of White Bear Lake, Minn., and Brian Lhotka, of Minneapolis, Minn.; three great-grandchildren, Jack Lander, Anja and Lukas Eikenbary-Barber; and her sister, Dorothy Sawyer, of Rockwell; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Mary Ann; her sister, Margaret Stoddart; and her brother, Henry J. (Bud) Bergman.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.
Zada E. Erickson
HAMPTON — Zada E. Erickson, 86, of Hampton died on Sunday (Nov. 19, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Jack E. Ferguson
CHARLES CITY — Jack E. Ferguson, 80, of Charles City, died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) at the Ninth St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at St. John Evangelical Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City with the Rev. David A. Werges officiating.
Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City with military respects provided by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions may wish to direct them to Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com.
John J. ‘Jack’ Dorsey
MASON CITY — John J. “Jack” Dorsey, 84, of Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Reverend Jon Seda officiating. Military Honors will be performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N. E., Mason City, where a Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Marvalyn A. Rayhons
GARNER — Marvalyn A. Rayhons, 67, of rural Garner, died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Father Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Duncan.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a combined Rosary Society and Catholic Workman Rosary at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Christianson
JOICE — Elizabeth “Beth” Christianson, 68, of Joice, died Sunday (Nov. 19, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City, Iowa.
Arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Hyman Levinson
COOPER CITY, Fla. — Hyman Levinson, 98, of Cooper City, Fla., died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) at his home.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City, with Michael Libbie officiating.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924.
Kathryn Christenson
BELMOND — Kathryn Christenson, 91, of Belmond, died Sunday (Nov. 19, 2006) at the Belmond Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.
Posted by Gene Manning
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