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Harley
D.
Nuehring
KANAWHA
— Harley
D.
Nuehring,
age 61,
a
lifelong
resident
and
farmer
in rural
Kanawha,
died
Thursday,
(Sept.
28,
2006) at
his home
following
a
courageous
battle
with
cancer.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m. on
Monday,
Oct. 2,
at the
Immanuel
Reformed
United
Church
of
Christ,
Klemme,
Iowa.
The Rev.
Donna
Buckman
will be
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Ell
Township
Cemetery,
Klemme.
Visitation
will be
from 3
to 8
p.m.
today at
the
Andrews
Funeral
Home,
528 E.
Main
St.,
Klemme,
and
continue
one hour
prior to
the
services
Monday
at
church.
Harley
Dean
Nuehring,
the son
of Earl
and
Marie (Meinders)
Nuehring,
was born
Feb. 16,
1945, at
Mason
City,
Iowa. He
was
raised
on the
family
farm in
rural
Kanawha
where he
spent
nearly
every
day of
his
entire
61 plus
years of
life.
Harley
attended
Klemme
schools
and
graduated
with the
Klemme
High
School
class of
1963.
Following
high
school,
Harley
attended
college
classes
in the
engineering
program
at Iowa
State
University
before
enrolling
in the
Winter
Farm
Operations
Program
at ISU
in 1964.
He then
returned
to the
family
farm
operations
which
became
his
life-long
passion
and
vocation.
Harley
was
united
in
marriage
to
Lynette
Buseman
on April
6, 1968,
at
Immanuel
Reformed
UCC
Church,
Klemme.
Their
marriage
was
blessed
with two
sons,
Corey
and
Brian.
Throughout
his
entire
life
Harley
was a
farmer
who
loved to
work the
earth
and care
for the
various
livestock
he and
his
family
had
raised.
This
year,
the
family
farm had
reached
its
100th
anniversary
in the
Nuehring
family
ownership.
Those
who knew
Harley
will
remember
him as a
man who
thought
things
through
before
beginning
a
project
or task.
He
researched
nearly
everything
he did
whether
it was
the
purchase
of a
car, a
piece of
machinery,
or seed
corn.
His
knowledge
and
understanding
of how
things
function
and his
ability
to
formulate
a
solution
for
accomplishing
the task
at hand
netted
him a
patent
from the
U.S.
Patent
Office
for the
development
of a
combination
combine
and hay
head. He
had also
invented
a hog
gate for
farming
operations.
He
served
stateside
in the
United
States
Army
Reserves
from
1967 to
1973.
Harley
was
active
in the
Immanuel
Reformed
UCC
Church,
Klemme,
throughout
his
entire
life. He
had
served
in
numerous
roles
and on
several
pastoral
search
committees,
as well
as on
the
consistory,
as an
elder,
and a
deacon.
He and
Lynette
were
also
very
active
in their
church
home
where
they
wintered
in
Texas.
Harley
had also
been
involved
in
building
homes
for the
needy on
various
missionary
trips
into
Mexico.
Harley
was
active
in the
Hancock
County
Historical
Society
and the
Klemme
Lions
Club for
many
years.
He
served
on the
Klemme
Centennial
Committee.
He loved
old
collector
tractors
including
his JD
4020 and
Farmall
4050.
His
passion
for
tractors
saw him
participate
in many
area
tractor
rides
and he
rode on
the WHO
Tractor
Ride for
nine
years.
Harley
also was
proud of
his 1967
Corvette.
Harley
was very
much a
family
man who
enjoyed
anything
that
included
spending
time
with his
family.
He
looked
forward
to
family
reunions,
holiday
celebrations,
and just
being
with his
family.
His
grandchildren
will
remember
going on
tractor,
combine
and
gator
rides
with
grandpa.
His
family
will
also
remember
his
youthfulness
during
his
recent
water
slide
adventures
on a
family
getaway
Harley
was an
avid
Iowa
State
Fair
enthusiast
for the
past
several
years.
He and
Lynette
would
work at
the
fairgrounds
where
Harley
could be
found
laying
out the
camping
areas,
assisting
with
camper
parking,
and just
enjoying
the
conversations
and
friends
with new
and old
acquaintances.
He was a
man who
truly
never
met a
stranger.
Harley
made
friends
with
nearly
everyone
he met
from the
first
handshake,
a hello,
or just
the
twinkle
in his
eye and
friendly
warm
smile on
his
face.
Harley
and
Lynette
enjoyed
the
camaraderie
and
friendship
over the
many
years
they
spent in
Texas
and the
wonderful
friendships
shared
with
them in
Iowa.
Their
neighbors
in the
park in
Texas
will
fondly
remember
him as
the man
who was
always
there to
assist
when a
hand was
needed.
Harley
was a
man who
carried
dignity
throughout
his
entire
life,
even in
the
twilight
of his
illness.
Harley’s
family
wants to
express
their
sincerest
appreciation
and
thanks
for the
many
cards,
prayers,
and
other
thoughtful
deeds
that
were
shown to
them
since
his
cancer
diagnosis
in
April.
Harley
truly
appreciated
all the
support
and
thoughtfulness.
Harley
is
survived
by his
wife and
life
partner
of 38
years,
Lynette
Nuehring,
1520
150th
St.,
Kanawha,
IA
50447;
his
sons,
Corey
and
wife,
Michelle,
and
their
children,
Caitlyn
and Cole
of
Marion,
Iowa,
and
Brian
and
wife,
Heather,
and
their
children,
Haley,
Madelein
and
Hunter,
of St.
Peter’s,
Mo.; his
mother,
Marie
Nuehring,
Garner,
Iowa;
his
brother,
Darryl,
and
wife,
Leslie,
Oskaloosa,
Iowa;
sisters,
Cindy
Weil and
husband,
David,
Englewood,
Colo.,
and
Joyce
Kelly,
Castle
Rock,
Colo.;
and
numerous
nieces,
nephews,
cousins,
aunts,
uncles,
and
friends.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
grandparents
and
father,
Earl
Nuehring,
on Jan.
18,
1992.
Andrews
Funeral
Home,
Klemme,
(641)
587-2510.
Leona E.
Arndt
CHARLES
CITY —
Leona E.
Arndt,
94, of
Charles
City,
died
Friday
(Sept.
29,
2006) at
Mercy
Medical
Center
in Mason
City.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m. on
Tuesday
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home in
Charles
City.
Pastor
Dennis
Niezwaag
of St.
John
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church
will
officiate.
Burial
will be
held in
Sunnyside
Memory
Gardens
rural
Charles
City.
Visitation
will be
from 5
to 8
p.m. on
Monday
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home in
Charles
City and
will
continue
an hour
prior to
the
service
on
Tuesday.
In lieu
of
flowers,
memorials
may be
directed
to
Hospice
of North
Iowa,
232
Second
St.
S.E.,
Mason
City, IA
50401,
or
Hospice
of North
Iowa,
1003
Gilbert
St.,
Charles
City, IA
50616.
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
Rita I.
Young
GARNER —
Rita I.
Young,
85, of
Garner,
died
Friday
(Sept.
29,
2006) at
Concord
Care
Center,
Garner.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m. on
Wednesday
at St.
Boniface
Catholic
Church
in
Garner
with
Father
Michael
Schueller
officiating.
Burial
will be
in St.
Boniface
Catholic
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
to 7
p.m. on
Tuesday
at the
Cataldo
Funeral
Chapel,
with a
Rosary
Society
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.
Memorials
may be
designated
in her
name.
Cataldo
Funeral
Home,
(641)
923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Rex Wade
Zimmerman
BRISTOW
—
Memorial
services
for Rex
Wade
Zimmerman,
46, of
16653
150th
St.,
Bristow,
will be
at 11
a.m. on
Tuesday,
Oct. 3,
at St.
Peter
Lutheran
Church,
Greene,
with
Pastor
Gary
Hatcher
officiating.
Private
inurnment
services
will be
in the
Rose
Hill
Cemetery
in
Greene.
The
family
will
receive
friends
from 4
to 7
p.m.
Monday,
Oct. 2,
at
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel,
519 N.
First
St.,
Greene.
Those
planning
an
expression
of
sympathy
may
direct
memorials
to the
Rex
Zimmerman
Memorial
Fund in
care of
the
family.
Rex Wade
Zimmerman
was born
July 29,
1960, at
the
Cedar
Valley
Hospital
in
Charles
City, a
son of
Charles
Wayne
and
Glenora
Ethel
(Clemens)
Zimmerman,
and died
Wednesday,
Sept.
27,
2006, in
a motor
vehicle
accident
near his
home on
150th
Street.
He
received
his
education
in the
Allison
Bristow
schools,
graduating
in 1979.
He
continued
his
education
at NIACC
in the
building
trades
program.
On Sept.
21,
1985, he
was
united
in
marriage
to Sara
Renee
Boomgarden
at St.
James
Lutheran
Church
in
Allison.
To this
union
was born
a son,
Patrick.
Rex
worked
in the
construction
business
for over
27 years
and
farmed
in the
rural
Bristow
area for
23
years.
He also
worked
part-time
for the
Community
Elevator
from
1979 to
1985. In
recent
years he
was a
salesman
for
Golden
Harvest
Seed
Corn.
He will
be
remembered
as a
sportsman
extraordinaire
as an
avid
hunter,
fisherman,
and
golfer.
Rex
loved to
go
mushroom
hunting
and
playing
cards,
along
with
raising
Jack
Russell
terriers.
Rex had
a keen
ability
to
imitate
peoples
voices,
their
characteristics
and
various
sounds.
“Rex was
young at
heart...probably
the
oldest
kid one
would
ever
know.”
He was
president
of the
Butler
County
North
Chapter
of the
Pheasants
Forever
for 12
years,
and
president-elect
of the
Round
Grove
Golf and
Country
Club. He
was a
willing
helper
and
volunteer
in the
community
wherever
he was
needed.
Rex will
be sadly
missed
by his
loving
wife,
Sara,
and son,
Patrick,
both at
home;
his
father,
C.W.
Zimmerman,
of
Bristow;
and two
brothers,
Ross
(Diane)
Zimmerman
and Ron
(Suzie)
Zimmerman,
both of
Aredale;
his
mother
and
father-in-law,
Jeff
(Sally)
Boomgarden
of
Allison;
two
brothers-in-law,
Mike
(Julie)
Boomgarden
of
Allison
and Matt
(Ranae)
Boomgarden
of
Buffalo
Lake,
Minn.;
and many
nieces
and
nephews.
He
leaves
to join
his
mother,
who died
Feb. 27,
2003.
Arrangements
have
been
entrusted
to
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel,
Greene,
(641)
823-4457.
Irus Van
De Maat
CHARLES
CITY —
Irus Van
De Maat,
93, of
Charles
City,
died
Friday
(Sept.
29,
2006) at
the 11th
Street
Chautauqua
Guest
Home in
Charles
City.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home in
Charles
City.
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
Maurice
Kleckner
ST.
ANSGAR —
Maurice
Kleckner,
86, of
St.
Ansgar,
died on
Saturday,
(Sept.
30,
2006) at
Mercy
Medical
Center
North
Iowa,
Mason
City.
Arrangements
are
incomplete
at
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
Home,
St.
Ansgar.
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
Home,
(641)
713-4920.
Franklin
‘Frank’
E.
Rausch
DUMONT —
Franklin
“Frank”
E.
Rausch,
72, of
Dumont,
passed
away on
Thursday
(Sept.
28,
2006) at
the Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit,
Mason
City.
A
funeral
service
will be
held at
5 p.m.
today at
New Hope
United
Methodist
Church,
706
Locust
St.,
Dumont,
with
Pastor
Bob
Conner
officiating.
Graveside
inurnment
will be
at 2
p.m. on
Monday,
Oct. 2,
at
Riverside
Cemetery,
59
Riverside
Ave.,
Charles
City,
with
military
honors
being
conducted
by the
Charles
City
VFW.
Visitation
will be
held one
hour
prior to
the
service
today at
the
church.
In lieu
of
flowers,
memorials
may be
directed
to the
Dumont
American
Legion
and
Lion’s
Club.
Frank
was born
on Oct.
11,
1933, in
Charles
City,
the son
of
Ernest
and
Mildred
(Wendt)
Rausch.
Frank
graduated
from
Mason
City
High
School.
He
enlisted
in the
Army and
served
during
the
Korean
conflict,
where he
was a
cook.
After he
was
honorably
discharged,
Frank
went to
a meat
butchering
school
for two
years in
Toledo,
Ohio,
returning
back to
Iowa to
work for
several
grocery
stores
in
Eldora
and
Sheffield.
He moved
to Mason
City to
work at
the
county
nursing
home and
in
January
1983 he
started
working
for J &
C
Grocery,
Mason
City.
Frank
stayed
at the
store in
Mason
City
until
1987
when he
moved to
the
Dumont J
& C
Grocery.
Frank
lived to
work at
the
grocery
store.
He
worked
at the
store
until
two
weeks
ago.
Frank
liked to
be up
early
and was
at work
everyday
at 4:45
a.m. to
have the
back
door
open and
coffee
ready
for the
delivery
truck
drivers.
He
always
had
Tootsie
rolls
for the
children
that
came to
the
store.
Frank
enjoyed
traveling
between
all the
J & C
Grocery
stores.
His
favorite
time of
the year
was
helping
during
the
holidays
at the
Allison
store.
He was a
member
of the
Dumont
American
Legion
and
Lion’s
Club. He
loved
helping
with the
turkey
and ham
dinners
and fish
fries
the
Lion’s
Club
held. He
would
always
prepare
the
coleslaw
to be
served.
He
enjoyed
receiving
homemade
gifts
from
neighbors
and
sharing
meals
with
friends.
Frank
was one
to
always
lend a
hand to
those
whom
needed
help.
Frank
will be
greatly
missed
by those
whose
lives he
touched.
Frank is
survived
by his
sister,
Maxine
Toltzman,
Jamestown,
N.D.;
two
nephews,
Bruce
(Toni)
Toltzman,
Jamestown,
N.D.,
and
Charles
“Chuck”
(Linda)
Toltzman,
Winthrop,
Minn.;
four
nieces,
Destiny,
Danica,
Rebecca
and
Vanessa;
five
great-great
nephews;
two
great-great
nieces;
one
cousin;
other
relatives;
and many
special
friends.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
parents,
Mildred
and
Herman
“Slim”
Huxsoll,
and
Ernest
Rausch;
brother-in-law,
Marcus
Toltzman;
and
nephew
Daniel
Zobeck.
Hogan
Bremer
Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Leona A.
Wernet
MASON
CITY —
Leona A.
Wernet,
85, of
Mason
City,
died
Friday
(Sept.
29,
2006) at
Heritage
Care
Center
in Mason
City.
Funeral
services
will be
at 10:30
a.m. on
Tuesday
at Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home,
111 N.
Pennsylvania
Ave.,
Mason
City,
with the
Rev. Tom
Healey
officiating.
Interment
will be
in
Memorial
Park
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 7
p.m. on
Monday
at Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home.
Memorials
may be
given to
the
Leona A.
Wernet
Memorial
Fund.
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home &
Crematory,
(641)-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Donald
H.
Rosonke
FLOYD —
Donald
H.
Rosonke,
67, of
Floyd,
died
Thursday
(Sept.
28,
2006) at
Floyd
County
Memorial
Hospital
in
Charles
City.
A
funeral
Mass
will be
held 11
a.m.
Wednesday,
Oct. 4,
at
Immaculate
Conception
Church
in
Charles
City.
Inurnment
will be
at a
later
date in
the
Oakwood
Cemetery
in
Floyd.
Friends
may call
from 9
a.m.
until
service
time on
Wednesday
at the
church.
Conway-Kolbet
Funeral
Home in
New
Hampton
is in
charge
of the
arrangements.
Donald
Henry
Rosonke
was born
Aug. 28,
1939, in
Elma,
Iowa,
the son
of Henry
and
Bernetta
(Weber)
Rosonke.
He
graduated
from
Immaculate
Conception
High
School
in 1957.
Don
farmed
with his
father
for
several
years in
the Elma
area and
then
moved to
Charles
City in
1964.
There
Don
worked
as a
painter
and shop
blast
operator
at the
Oliver
White
Farm
Plant
for 30
years.
After
the
closing
of the
plant,
Don
worked
other
jobs in
the area
until
retiring
in 1999.
Don was
an
active
member
of the
Immaculate
Conception
Church
in Elma
and
recently
transferred
his
membership
to
Immaculate
Conception
Church
in
Charles
City.
Don
enjoyed
playing
pool,
watching
football
and
playing
cards.
His
passion
was his
family,
whether
it was
camping
with
them,
holidays,
or other
family
events.
Don was
united
in
marriage
to Nancy
Smith on
Sept.
23,
1995, at
their
home in
rural
Floyd,
Iowa.
Don is
survived
by his
wife,
Nancy;
one
daughter,
Tina
(Doug)
Brightwell,
of
Indianola,
Iowa;
six
sons,
Rick of
Prior
Lake,
Minn.,
Todd
(Stacy)
of
Vinton,
Iowa,
Brian
(Jennie)
of
Omaha,
Neb.,
Donald
Jr.
(Jennifer
Hedrick)
of
Pleasant
Hill,
Calif.,
Scott
(Erica)
of
Evansville,
Wis.,
and
Jason
(Liz
Eden) of
Vinton,
Iowa;
five
step-children,
Bill
Ransom
of
Floyd,
Iowa,
Julie
“Jewel”
Ransom
of Mason
City,
Iowa,
Crystal
(Tim)
Farilie
of Cedar
Rapids,
Iowa,
Sonya
(David)
Bosier
of Cedar
Rapids,
Iowa,
and
Amber
(Mike)
Franklin
of
Alburnett,
Iowa; 34
grandchildren;
nine
great-grandchildren;
a
sister,
Carol
Showalter,
of
Waterloo,
Iowa; a
twin
brother,
Ron, of
Peoria,
Ariz.;
an aunt,
Theresa
Biwer,
of Elma,
Iowa.
Don was
preceded
in death
by his
parents;
sister,
Lois
Showalter;
brother,
David
Rosonke;
and a
grandson,
Lucas
James
Brightwell.
Conway-Kolbet
Funeral
Home,
115 N.
Broadway
Ave.,
New
Hampton,
(641)
394-4331.
Sadie
Nadyine
‘Dee’
Wood
MASON
CITY —
Sadie
Nadyine
(Dee)
Wood, of
Mason
City,
died
Saturday
(Sept.
30,
2006) on
her 68th
birthday
at the
Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit in
Mason
City
after a
short
battle
with
lung
cancer.
Memorial
services
are
incomplete
at the
Hogan
Bremer
Moore
Colonial
Chapel
in Mason
City.
Hogan
Bremer
Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
423-2372.
Marlys
A. Geer
ROCKWELL
— Marlys
A. Geer,
91, of
Rockwell,
died
Saturday
(Sept.
30,
2006) at
the
Rockwell
Community
Nursing
Home in
Rockwell.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m. on
Wednesday
at the
Rockwell
United
Methodist
Church,
303 E.
Monroe
St. in
Rockwell,
with the
Rev.
John P.
Scherb
officiating.
Interment
will be
in the
Rockwell
Cemetery
in
Rockwell.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 7
p.m. on
Tuesday
at the
Rockwell
United
Methodist
Church
in
Rockwell
and will
continue
one hour
prior to
services
on
Wednesday
at the
church.
Those
wishing
to
extend
memorials
or
expressions
of
sympathy
may
direct
them to
the
family
in care
of her
son,
Jack
Geer,
124 Oak
Drive,
Rockwell,
IA
50469.
Thoughts,
condolences
and
stories
may be
sent to
the
family
via
e-mail
to
www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton
Funeral
Home,
Rockwell,
(641)
822-3191.
www.fullertonfh.com
Marcella
Marie
Thul
CLARION
—
Marcella
Marie
Thul,
age 81,
of
Clarion,
passed
away
Wednesday
(Sept.
27,
2006) at
the USA
Healthcare
Center
in
Clarion,
Iowa.
A Mass
of
Christian
burial
will be
held at
10:30
a.m. on
Monday,
Oct. 2,
at St
John’s
Catholic
Church
with
Father.
Chris
Podhajsky
officiating.
Burial
will be
at St
John’s
Catholic
Cemetery.
A
visitation
will be
held
today
from 5
to 7
p.m. at
the
Ewing
Dugger
Helgeson
Funeral
Home,
602 N.
Main
St.,
Clarion,
and will
continue
one hour
prior to
the
service
at the
church.
A
recitation
of the
rosary
will be
held at
6:45
p.m.
today
with a
Scripture
service
following
at the
Ewing
Dugger
Helgeson
Funeral
Home.
Marcella
Thul,
daughter
of James
and
Louisa (Wellik)
Vrba,
was born
on April
7, 1925,
on a
farm
near
Duncan,
Iowa.
Marcella
attended
school
through
the
eighth
grade
and
later
received
her
G.E.D.
On Feb.
11,
1946,
Marcella
was
united
in
marriage
to Paul
Leo Thul
at St.
Wenceslaus
Catholic
Church
near
Duncan,
Iowa.
This
union
was
blessed
with two
daughters,
Pauline
and
Nancy.
Marcella
enjoyed
dancing,
cooking
and
canning,
but
above
all she
loved
her
children
and
grandchildren,
making
quilts
for each
of them.
Marcella
worked
at the
Pioneer
plant,
where
she
de-tasseled
corn
with her
daughters,
Dodger
Enterprises
in Eagle
Grove,
HH & B
golf bag
factory,
and
cooked
at the
nursing
home and
hospital
in
Clarion.
She was
a member
of St.
John’s
Catholic
Church
and St.
John’s
Alter
Society.
Marcella
is
survived
by her
two
daughters,
Pauline
Turner
of
Clarion,
Iowa,
and
Nancy
(Kevin)
Prochaska
of
Kennesaw,
Ga.; six
grandchildren,
Dan
Turner
of
Northwood,
N.D.,
Mary
(Daryl)
Janek of
Burlington,
Vt., and
Cassie,
Sarah,
Heather,
and
Thomas
Prochaska
all of
Kennesaw,
Ga.; and
one
great-grandson,
Michael
Turner,
of
Mounds
View,
Minn.
Marcella
was
preceded
in death
by her
husband,
Paul
Thul;
and her
parents,
James
and
Louisa
Vrba.
Ewing
Dugger
Helgeson
Funeral
Home,
(515)
532-2233.
James L.
Reams
CHARLES
CITY —
James L.
Reams,
90, of
Charles
City,
died
Friday
(Sept.
29,
2006) at
Floyd
County
Memorial
Hospital
in
Charles
City.
Funeral
services
for
James L.
Reams
will be
held at
1:30
p.m. on
Tuesday
at
Immaculate
Conception
Catholic
Church
in
Charles
City.
Sister
Jennifer
Rausch,
PBVM,
will
officiate.
Burial
will be
at 3:30
p.m. in
Rose
Hill
Cemetery
in
Greene.
Friends
may call
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home
from 4
to 8
p.m. on
Monday
with a
sharing
of
memories
at 7
p.m.
Visitation
will
continue
an hour
prior to
the
service
on
Tuesday
at the
church.
James
Lavern
Reams
was born
Aug. 25,
1916,
the son
of
Arthur
and
Josephine
(Ritter)
Reams at
Marble
Rock. He
graduated
from
Marble
Rock
High
School
in 1934.
On Feb.
20,
1939, he
was
united
in
marriage
to
Virginia
K. Meek
at
Greene.
James
farmed
in the
Marble
Rock and
Charles
City
area for
his
entire
life. He
was a
member
of the
Senior
Citizens
in
Charles
City and
the
60-plus
card
club in
Floyd.
His
interests
included
attending
his
children
and
grandchildren’s
sports
events,
especially
wrestling,
football
and
softball,
watching
the Iowa
Hawkeyes,
the
Minnesota
Twins,
Chicago
Cubs,
playing
cards,
shooting
pool,
farming,
collecting
John
Deere
memorabilia,
and most
of all
socializing
and
reminiscing
with
people.
Living
family
members
include
sons,
Marcus
(Eleanor)
Reams,
of
Topeka,
Kan.,
Robert
(Diane)
Reams of
Charles
City,
William
(Barbara)
Reams of
Nashua,
and
Wally
(Mary
Lou)
Reams,
Steven
Reams,
Michael
Reams
and Curt
(Carol)
Reams
all of
Charles
City;
daughters,
Mary Jo
(Duane)
Tresch
of
Floyd,
and
Cheryl
(Ron)
Sonberg
of
Charles
City; 36
grandchildren;
61
great-grandchildren;
four
great-great-grandchildren;
three
sisters,
Kathryn
(Malcolm)
Ott of
Rockford,
Thelma
(Bill)
Ernst of
Mason
City,
and
Beverly
(Dick)
Graham
of
Rockford.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
parents;
his
loving
wife of
66
years,
Virginia;
and two
sons,
Russell
Reams
and
Richard
Reams.
The
Hauser
Funeral
Home, in
Charles
City is
in
charge
of
arrangements,
(641)
228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
Gaythel
Loberg
Haerther
NORTHWOOD
—
Gaythel
Loberg
Haerther,
92, of
Northwood,
died on
Saturday
(Sept.
30,
2006) at
the Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit,
Mason
City.
The
funeral
service
will be
at 1:30
p.m. on
Tuesday
at
Silver
Lake
Lutheran
Church,
Northwood,
with the
Rev.
Randy
Baldwin
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Silver
Lake
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
from
6:30 to
8:30
p.m. on
Monday
at
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
Home,
Highway
65 S.,
Northwood,
Iowa.
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
Home,
(641)
324-1121.
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Virginia May Kinseth
BELMOND — Virginia May Kinseth, age 81, of Belmond passed away Sunday (Sept. 24, 2006) at the Regency Health Care Center in Norwalk.
Inurnment will take place on at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 3 at the Belmond Cemetery.
Virginia, the daughter of J. (Jim) and Reva (Bollard) Stewart, was born Dec. 1, 1924, in Numa, Iowa.
At an early age, Virginia’s family moved to Alexander, Iowa. It was there that Virginia attended school, graduating in 1942. She also graduated from Arizona State University.
She and Raynold Kinseth were married on Aug. 25, 1946, in Lincoln, Neb. They made their home in Simi Valley, Calif. for more than 30 years. Ray and Virginia were married for more than 55 years.
In Virginia’s later years, she worked as a proofreader for Deluxe Check Printers.
She enjoyed playing cards and going out for dinner with the gals. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her two great-granddaughters.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Mallory Wolter, of Denver, Colo.; grandson, Noah Wolter, and his wife, April, and their daughters Ashley and Autumn of Urbandale, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raynold, and a daughter, Cassandra.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., of Belmond, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 444 3248.
Robert Dean Nielson
LUVERNE — Robert Dean Nielson, 75, of LuVerne, died on Saturday (Sept. 30, 2006) at the Good Samaritan Communities in Algona.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church in LuVerne with Pastor Henry Friedrich officiating. Interment will be at the LuVerne Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 2, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in LuVerne.
Robert Dean Nielson was born on Sept. 28, 1931, on a farm northwest of LuVerne, Iowa, to Harold E. and Helen H. Wegner Nielson, Sr.
He was baptized on Easter Sunday, 1932, at the Presbyterian Church in LuVerne by the Rev. Andrew Koonce and confirmed at the Presbyterian Church in LuVerne by the Rev. Schmitt on April 2, 1944.
Bob was Confirmed into the Lutheran Faith at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in LuVerne by the Rev. Al Wittenburg on Feb. 22, 1953.
Bob received his early education in the country school near LuVerne and graduated from the LuVerne High School in 1949. After his schooling, Bob farmed with his father.
Bob was married to Joan Hinz on Dec. 6, 1953, at the Zion Lutheran Church in LuVerne. The couple farmed for many years near LuVerne and then moved into LuVerne in the early 1970s. Bob continued to farm and he and Joan also operated the hardware store until it was destroyed by fire. Their marriage ended in divorce.
Bob was married to Roberta Gronbach on Sept. 22, 1991, at Humboldt, Iowa. The couple lived in LuVerne and Bob was still involved in farming. After ten years, the marriage ended in divorce.
Bob was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church, where he had been a Sunday School teacher. He was very active in the LuVerne community and had belonged to the LuVerne Community Club, the LuVerne Fire Department, served on the LuVerne Bowling Alley Board, and was co-chair of the LuVerne Centennial Committee.
Bob became a resident of the Good Samaritan Communities in Algona, Iowa, on Nov. 9, 2005, where he died on Sept. 30, 2006.
Bob is survived by his two brothers, Richard Nielson, and wife, Joyce, and Harold Nielson, Jr., and wife, Carmen; and his brother-in-law, Don Kruse, all of LuVerne, Iowa. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Marilyn Zentner Kruse; his brother-in-law, Dale Zentner; and his nephew, Kirk Nielson.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 882-3322.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Vernon ‘Van’ Vanderlan
CHARLES CITY — Vernon “Van” Vanderlan, 86, of Charles City, died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2006) at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
Gaythel Loberg Haerther
NORTHWOOD — Gaythel Loberg Haerther, 92, of Northwood, Iowa, died on Saturday (Sept. 30, 2006) at the Muse Noris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood, Iowa, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
Gaythel was born on Dec. 23, 1913, in Thornburg, Ark. to Elza and Elizabeth (Boyett) Howard. She was orphaned when she was three years old and spent many years in foster homes until she came to Iowa to live with her sister, Lydia, and her family at the age of 15.
On April 18, 1938, she married Bennie Loberg at Silver Lake Lutheran Church in rural Northwood, Iowa. From this union four children were born.
She was active in the Silver Lake Lutheran Church and loved to cook, garden, and visit with people. She was also later an active member of the St. Stevens Lutheran Church.
Gaythel recently moved to Maple Court Apartments in Northwood and rejoined the Silver Lake Lutheran Church. She passed away quietly on Sept. 30 after suffering a stroke on Sept. 20.
The family extends heartfelt thanks for the kind and caring staff at Mercy Hospital on the sixth and fourth floors and the Hospice of North Iowa during this time.
Gaythel is survived by her children, Julie (Karl) Himan of Branson West, Mo., John (Karen) Loberg of Los Angeles, Calif., Linda (Chris) Henry of Farmington, Minn., and William (Jeanne) Loberg of Northwood, Iowa; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons.
Gaythel was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bennie; two brothers; two sisters; and one grandson, Ben.
Three years after the death of Bennie, Gaythel married Herman Haerther on Sept. 1, 1974, and moved to Atkins, Iowa. Her five step-children are Dale (Jane) of McAllen,Texas, Glenn of Atkins, Iowa, Leroy (Susan) of Boca Raton, Fla., Geraldine (Kay) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Norma (Grant) of Pacific, Calif. They had nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by Herman and Glenn’s wife, Mary.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.
(641) 324-1121.
Marlys A. Geer
ROCKWELL — Marlys A. Geer, 91, a resident of the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, formerly of 420 Second St. N. in Rockwell died early Saturday morning, (Sept. 30, 2006) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2006) at the Rockwell United Methodist Church, 303 E. Monroe St. in Rockwell, with the Rev. John P. Scherb officiating.
Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery in Rockwell.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Rockwell United Methodist Church in Rockwell. The visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family in care of her son, Jack Geer, 124 Oak Drive, Rockwell, IA 50469.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family via e-mail to www.fullertonfh.com.
Marlys Alene Geer was born on Jan. 29, 1915 in Clear Lake, S.D. to Alonzo W. and Martha E. (Hoskins) Lillibridge.
At an early age Marlys’ family moved from South Dakota to rural Sheffield where she was educated and later graduated from the Sheffield High School, class of 1933.
On June 7, 1936, Marlys was united in marriage to a Rockwell boy, Milton Gibson Geer, in Rockwell. To this union three children were born.
Marlys was an outstanding wife and mother. She had a great passion for baking and was also a great cook. Marlys enjoyed bowling. She loved caring for her family and took great pride in being a homemaker as well as assisting in the family business, the Standard Oil service station and tank wagon service, in Rockwell.
Marlys was very active in the church throughout her life not only as a member along with her involvement with the United Methodist Women and teaching Sunday School for many years. She had a great love for animals.
Marlys will be dearly missed by her family and friends who have shared in her life.
Marlys is survived by her children, Don Geer and his wife, Anita, of Clive and their children, Jody (Kurt) Helmick of Adel, Todd (Kim) Geer of Grundy Center, Suzanne (Kevin) Farley of West Des Moines and Jennifer (Alex) Rhoads of Adel; Jack Geer and his wife, Jane, of Rockwell and their children, Debra (Mark) Brown of Mason City, Sandra (David) Whitehurst of Clear Lake, and Connie Miller and her husband, Larry, of Mason City and their children, Tammy (Todd) Hove, Jason Miller, and Jeff Miller, all of Mason City; and nineteen great-grandchildren. Survivors also include many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Marlys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milton G. Geer, on March 17, 2003; one brother, Vernon Lillibridge; and one sister, Elsie Hawke.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family via e-mail to www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 Third St. S. Rockwell, (641) 822-3191.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Leona A. Wernet
MASON CITY — Leona A. Wernet, 85, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave., died Friday (Sept. 29, 2006) at the Heritage Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with the Rev. Tom Healey officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Memorials may be given to the Leona A. Wernet Memorial Fund.
Leona A. Wernet was born on Jan. 25, 1921, in Rock Creek, Iowa, the daughter of Emil A. and Emma (Wilde) Bublitz. She received her education in Grafton, Iowa, and then graduated from Grafton High School in 1939.
Leona married Leonard D. Wernet on Oct. 29, 1942, in Grafton, Iowa. She also attended Hamilton School of Business. Leona worked as a clerk for Ruan Transport Company for 20 years. She retired in 1986.
Leona enjoyed being a homemaker. She was an excellent cook and loved spending time with her children and family. She liked the spring and summer seasons and also the outdoors, especially the trees and birds. She liked listening to country-Western music and dancing. Leona will always be remembered by her family for her wonderful sense of humor.
Leona is survived by her children, Gary Wernet and wife, Dee Dee, of Port Orchard, Wash., Marlys Baumann and husband, Ernie, of Northwood, Iowa, Don Wernet and wife, Donna, of Mason City, and Jim Wernet and wife, Julie, of Mason City; grandchildren, Mike Wernet and wife, Mel, of Port Orchard, Wash., Todd Wernet and wife, Cindy, of Federal Way, Wash., Mardell Blevins and husband, Dave, of Port Orchard, Wash., Jamey Jimenez and wife, Nancy, of Scottsdale, Ariz., David Jimenez and wife, Kim, of Mason City, Logan Wernet and wife, Brenda, of Mason City, and Jacob and Mackenzie Wernet of Mason City; great-grandchildren, Amy, Casey, Ryan, Jordan, Matthew, Joshua, Jacky, Zachary, Gabrielle, Courtney, Colton, and Trevor; one great-great-grandchild, Piper; and also nieces and nephews
Leona was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three brothers.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641)-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
James ‘Jim’ R. Armstrong
Clear Lake — James “Jim” R. Armstrong, 74, died on Oct. 1, 2006, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., with the Reverend Diana Hoover officiating.
Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery with full military honors conducted by members of the Clear Lake V.F.W. Post 4868.
The family has invited anyone who would like to ride their motorcycle is welcome to honor Jim for his love of riding.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Memorials may be directed to the James “Jim” R. Armstrong Memorial Fund.
James Richard Armstrong was born Sept. 17, 1932, in Dows, the son of DeLos and Margaret (Smith) Armstrong. Jim graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1952. He enlisted into the United States Army and was honorably discharged on Jan. 31, 1960.
Jim was united in marriage to Arlene Mudderman on March 16, 1960, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. To this union four children were born.
Jim was a truck driver for many years.
Jim loved taking trips on his motorcycle and tinkering with electronics but his greatest love was spending time with his family and friends.
He was a member of the North Iowa Road Riders, Muddy Pond C.B. Club, Amateur Ham Radio Organization, Harding Masonic Lodge, and enjoyed helping the Red Cross.
Jim is survived by his daughters, Pamela Armstrong, Clear Lake, and Donna Armstrong, Clear Lake; granddaughter, Hayley Armstrong, Clear Lake; sister, Irene (Lyle) Alshouse, Dubuque; brothers, Robert (Sally) Armstrong, Rochester Hill, Mich., Paul (Linda) Armstrong, Des Moines; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, DeLos and Margaret Armstrong; wife, Arlene Armstrong; infant son, Norman Armstrong; and one daughter in infancy.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Carroll G. Ehrhardt
West Union — Carroll G. Ehrhardt, 90 years and 4 days, a former resident of West Union, died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa, following a long illness.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Carroll was born in Communia, Iowa, on Sept. 27, 1916, son of George and Henrietta (Stein) Ehrhardt. He graduated from Oelwein High School in 1936 and Elkader Junior College in 1938.
In 1939, Carroll married Ilo Mae Stiehl in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Garnavillo, Iowa. Carroll worked at Rath Packing Company in Waterloo, Iowa, until 1944. At this time he joined the U.S. Navy, serving on a ship, USSPCS 1451, in the Aleutian Islands. After his discharge, he went farming with his father-in-law, K.J. Stiehl, on a farm near St. Olaf, Iowa.
Under the GI Bill, Carroll studied locker operation and then later purchased Hawkeye Lockers in 1947. He was well-known in the Iowa Meat Processors Association, receiving many awards for his championship, prize-winning products. He also served as president of the association.
In Hawkeye, he was Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge, Commander of the American Legion Post, and a member of the fire department for twenty-nine years, as well as serving as mayor and councilman for many years.
Carroll and Ilo Mae retired to West Union in 1976, and became active members of Bethel Presbyterian Church.
Carroll is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Ilo Mae Ehrhardt of Mason City; a son, Dr. Dennis K. Ehrhardt of Lafayette, La.; a daughter, Debra L. Hanson, of Mason City; three granddaughters, Deanna (Scott) Carew, Cindy (Robert) Kochansky, both of Canton, Ga., and Kristin L. Hanson, Mason City; great-grandchildren, Austin and Kayleigh Carew and Julia and Katarina Kochansky, all of Canton, Ga.
Leonard Funeral Home in Elgin, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements, (563) 426-5321.
Condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhomes.com.
Dee Wood
MASON CITY — Sadie Nadyine “Dee” Wood, 11142 Thrush Ave., Mason City, Iowa, died Sept. 30, 2006, on her 68th birthday at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City, Iowa, with Sister Lois Erpelding officiating. Inurnment will be Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday with a Scriptural Wake at 6 p.m. at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, Iowa.
“Big Dee Dee Wood” was born Sept. 30, 1938, in Iowa City, Iowa. She was long time resident of Mason City. Dee recently retired from K-Mart after 20 years. She also managed Donutland and Wenchel’s Donut Shop.
From the annual July 4th camping trips at Camp of the Woods, Rock Falls, to a quiet holiday dinner at home, Dee’s favorite past-time was spending time with her children, grandchildren, her dog, Zach, a constant companion, and her cats, Precious and CoCo.
Dee was proud to be the oldest of 11 siblings. She has been lovingly referred to as the “General”.
Dee is survived by her three children, Linda Theilen, and her husband, Mick, Robin Miller, and her husband, Dane, and Bob Wood, and his wife, Liz, all of Mason City, Iowa; four grandchildren, Alicia Miller, Holly Theilen, Derik Miller, and Cameron Theilen; eight brothers and sisters, Patty Faught, Des Moines, Iowa, Tom McCloskey, and his wife, Lisa, Des Moines, Iowa, Peggy Luna, Mason City, Iowa, Mary Heaberlin and her husband, Tom, Mason City, Iowa, Little Dee Dee Bailey, and her husband, Marvin, Klemme, Iowa, Debbie Ytzen, and her husband, Bob, Clear Lake, Iowa, Johnny McCloskey, and his wife, Vicky, Rudd, Iowa, and Pat McCloskey, and his wife, Francie, Rockwell, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret McCloskey; two brothers, Mike and Billy; sister-in-law, Shirley McCloskey; brother-in-law, Pat Faught; niece, Casie Lynn; mother and father-in-law, Fred and Luama Kinnan; and her special cat, Ceaser.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Arnold O. Faugstad
EMMONS, Minn. — Arnold O. Faugstad, 86, of Emmons, died on Sunday (October 1, 2006) at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Scarville Synod Lutheran Church in Scarville, Iowa, with the Rev. Thomas Rank officiating. Burial will be at the Scarville Synod Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills and will continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Rita I. Young
GARNER — Rita I. Young, 85, of Garner died Friday (Sept. 29, 2006) at Concord Care Center, Garner.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel with a Rosary Society 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.
Memorials may be designated in her name.
Rita I. Young, the daughter of Alphonse and Isabelle (Haverly) Studer, was born on April 24, 1921, at Wesley. She attended St. Joseph’s Parochial School in Wesley. On Aug. 16, 1939, she was married to Leo F. Young at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. They lived and farmed west of Garner all of their married life.
Rita volunteered at the Clothing Closet in Garner for many years and helped Leo with his Black Angus cattle on the farm.
After Leo passed away in 1997, she moved into Garner. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, reading, playing cards, and visiting with people.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rosary Society and a Homemakers Club.
Rita is survived by her four daughters, Judy (Jerry) Priessendoerfer of Denver, Colo., Janice (Norman) Dally of Duncombe, Jeanine (Dale) Albrecht of Garner, and Jacalyn Young of Runnels; five grandchildren, Chris (Corie) Albrecht, Jon Albrecht, Daniel (Lisa) Albrecht, Sarah Albrecht, and Kayta (Ron) Torres; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mae (Dick) Haiden of Mason City, Julie Jarvis of Derby, Kan., and Rose Gerdes of Britt; a brother, Bud (Marlene) Studer, of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, on March 1, 1997; her parents; and two sisters, Elaine Downs and Phyllis Kelch.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Nellie F. Swanson
MASON CITY — Nellie F. Swanson, 100, of Mason City, died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2006) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641)-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Beverly Parker
MASON CITY — Beverly Parker, 59, of Mason City, died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Funeral services for Beverly Parker will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Sharon Sours of Broadcaster for Jesus Ministries will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Beverly Jeanne Fanska Parker was born on May 5, 1947, the daughter of Arthur and Gladyce (Spurbeck) Fanska at Charles City. She graduated from Charles City High School.
On Nov. 4, 1967, she was united in marriage to Clyde Parker in Missouri.
Beverly provided years of service to the Chautauqua Guest Homes, Hospice, The Odd Fellows Home, Comp. Systems, and Sherman Nursery. She was a member of the YMCA.
Her interests included fishing, her dog, taking care of people, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and loving the Lord.
Living family members include her husband, Clyde Parker of Mason City; five children, Dewayne Parker and Vicky (Roger) Zimmerman all of Charles City, Brenda Terrill of Osage, Clyde Parker Jr. (Kristina Weis) and Lynnette (Bill) Hanse all of Mason City; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; her mother, Gladyce Fanska, of Charles City; three sisters, Barbara (Bill) Dooty of Torrance, Calif., Linda (Steven) Clay of Charles City, and Sandy (Dick) Christensen of Nashua; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father; a son, Arthur Roy; a grandson, Russell Leslie; and one brother, Tom Fanska.
The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
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Irus Van De Maat
CHARLES CITY — Irus Van De Maat, 93, of Charles City, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2006) at the 1th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Irus Van De Maat will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City. Pastor Phil Coor, of the First Congregational Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, and one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Irus Mae Wiltse Van De Maat was born on Nov. 9, 1912, at Charles City, the daughter of Orval and Lulu (Carter) Wiltse. She received her education at the Maple Grove School in Chickasaw County.
On Oct. 13, 1934, she was united in marriage to Merle Van De Maat at Charles City. Irus was employed for 13 years at Field Drug. She also worked at Van’s Radio and TV and later at OK Hardware.
Irus enjoyed reading, feeding birds, doing needlework and puzzles and taking care of her dogs and cats. Her greatest joy, however, was spending time with her family and being a part of their lives.
Living family members include two children, Dixie (Jack) Teepe, of Charles City and Donald Van De Maat, of Viera, Fla; 11 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; an infant daughter, Janet Van De Maat; and a brother, Leonard Wiltse.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Irene Emma Benjegerdes Gorkowski
TOLEDO, Ohio — Memorial services will be held for Irene Emma Benjegerdes Gorkowski, 95, of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Rock Falls, Iowa, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at the Rock Falls Methodist Church in Rock Falls.
Irene Emma Benjegerdes Gorkowski, 95, passed away on Aug. 14, 2006, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Charitable expressions may be made to Kinney Pioneer Museum of Mason City or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Maurice Kleckner
ST. ANSGAR — Maurice Kleckner, 86, of St. Ansgar died on Saturday (Sept. 30, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in St. Ansgar Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School Street, St. Ansgar, with a 6 p.m. Scripture service.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
Richard L. Berge
FOREST CITY — Richard L. Berge, 68, of Forest City, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
According to his wishes, Richard’s body was cremated and there will be no formal services.
A private family inurnment service will be held at a later date at Forest Home Cemetery in Leland, Iowa.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City is in charge of arrangements.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Clarence ‘Corky’ Cordes
SHEFFIELD — Clarence “Corky” Cordes, 73, of Sheffield, died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2006) at Sheffield Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield with the Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Additional services and entombment will be in Denver, Colo., on Friday.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield.
Clarence “Corky” Cordes was born on Oct. 27, 1932, in Grundy County, a son of Henry and Hilda (Muller) Cordes. He attended and graduated from Dumont High School. He then entered the United States Army and served during the Korean War.
Following his military service, Corky returned to the Butler/Franklin County area where he worked as a carpenter for several years.
On Nov. 28, 1959, Corky was united in marriage with Laura Mae Endriss in Missouri. They made their home in Colorado where he worked as a general manager for a construction company.
Corky adopted all seven of Laura’s children and raised them as his own. He is remembered as an exceptional person by his children for this act of love and kindness. Loving camping and the outdoors, they went camping every weekend while living in Colorado.
In 1995, Corky retired and they moved to Sheffield, where they were near both families. While remodeling their home and spending time with his family, he was active in the First Grace Baptist Church, serving as a trustee.
He took up gardening and because he was such a people person enjoyed working at Fleet Farm.
Corky’s memory is cherished by his wife, Laura, of Sheffield; children: Marilyn Mitchell, Arvada, Colo.; JoAnn (Dan) Houseman, Louisville, Colo.; Peggy (Matt) Slovensky, Parker, Colo.; Howard (Arcie) Cordes, Denver, Colo.; Judy (Adron) Robertson, Lakewood, Colo. and Will (Janet) Cordes, Lakewood, Colo.; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister: Velma (Herb) Drescher, of Albert Lea, Minn.; and many close friends and relatives.
Corky is preceded in death by his parents; daughter: Cindy Hunter; and three grandchildren: Noah, Heather and Zach.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.
Vernon ‘Van’ Vanderlan
CHARLES CITY — Vernon “Van” Vanderlan, 86, of Charles City, died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2006) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Van Vanderlan will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
Vernon William Vanderlan was born on March 31, 1920, at Parkersburg, the son of William and Jennie (Cordes) Vanderlan. He graduated from the Finchford High School. Van proudly served in the United States Army from 1942-1945.
On Sept. 23, 1946, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Hambly at Colorado. Van worked for 52 years as a car salesman. During that time he worked for Charles City Motor from 1954-1970, Duroe’s Inc. from 1970-1981 and at Mike Molstead Motors from 1995 to the present.
He was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church where he had served as president of the congregation, and as deacon and usher. Van was a 50-year member of the Elks Club, lifetime member of the V.F.W. and American Legion, and a member of the Cedar Ridge Golf Course.
He was an avid golfer and thoroughly enjoyed being with people. One of his greatest joys in life, however, was his grandson, Luke. Van always looked forward to sharing his life with Luke.
Living family members include his wife, Marilyn, of Charles City; a grandson, Lucas P. Dix, of Birmingham, Ala.; four brothers, Dale Vanderlan of Charles City, Richard (Barbara) Vanderlan of Charleston, S.C., Donald (Sharon) Vanderlan of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., and Wayne (Betsy) Vanderlan of Santa Cruz, Calif; three sisters-in-law, Martha (Charles) Hough of Aurora, Colo., Ardeth Dorris of Blue Springs, Mo., and Jane (Dean) Heintz of Nevada; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Rebecca Jo Vanderlan.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Nellie F. Swanson
MASON CITY — Nellie F. Swanson, 100, of Mason City, died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2006) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2006) at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Nellie was born in Rudd, Iowa, on Sept. 19, 1906, the daughter of Harvey and Marie (Baumgart) Roy. She received her education in Rudd and graduated in 1925. She was a homemaker for most of her life. She also enjoyed square dancing with her late husband.
She was a long-time faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Rebecca Circle, The Ladies Aid, and she also taught Sunday School for many years at the church.
Nellie is survived by her grandchildren, Kim Allen-Ohanian and husband, Michael, of O’Fallon, Mo., Terry Saathoff and wife Robin, of Mason City; great-grandchildren, Ashley and Amber Allen, of O’Fallon, Mo., Wade Johnson, of Mason City, and Alexis and Christian Ohanian, of O’Fallon, Mo.; sister, Helen Soy, of Ames; and several nieces and nephews and many good friends.
Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter in 1997; daughter, Sondra Saathoff; brothers, Arthur Roy and Everett Roy; sisters, Elsie Roy, Cleone Roy, Hazel Smith, and Luella Swanson.
Major Erickson and Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Gordon Jon ‘Guy’ Lennan
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Gordon Jon “Guy” Lennan, 55, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away on Sunday (Oct. 1, 2006).
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit, Mo.
There is no visitation. Cremation took place
Memorials may be directed to the Lennan Children’s Memorial Fund in care of Bank of Lee’s Summit.
Gordon Jon Lennan was born on Oct. 30, 1950, in Mason City, Iowa. He was a 1969 graduate of Mason City High School. He attended Northern Iowa Community College and George Washington University in Washington D.C. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1971-1980. He and Carla were married Oct. 19, 1985, in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Robert Lennan.
He is survived by his wife, Carla Lennan, of the home; mother, Patricia Lennan, of Mason City; three children of the home, Skyler, Jordan, and Cady Jo Lennan; one son, Jason and wife, Stephanie Lennan, of New Jersey; two sisters, Robee Frank and husband, Tom, of Mason City, and Kandi Dutcher, and husband, Mike, of Mason City; half sister, Lori Pahls and husband, Mike, of California; half brother, Scott Lennan, of Seattle, Wash.; stepmother, Marjorie Lennan, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW Third St. in Lee’s Summit, Mo., (816) 524-3700.
Albina Wolf
STACYVILLE — Albina Wolf, 93, of Stacyville, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2006) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
Ida Marie Kollmann
NASHUA — Ida Marie Kollmann, 84, died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2006) at her home in Nashua.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with Pastor Thomas Hagen officiating. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
On-line condolences may be left for Ida Marie at www.hugebackfuneralhome. com.
Hugebak-Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134.
Joan Mullaney
MASON CITY — Joan Mullaney, 76, of Mason City, died on Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit 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.
Lucille Drugg
FOREST CITY — Lucille Drugg, 94, of Forest City, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
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Maurice J. Kleckner
ST. ANSGAR — Maurice J. Kleckner, 86, died Saturday (Sept. 30,2006) after a brief stay at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in St. Ansgar Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St. in St. Ansgar, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.
Maurice was born Feb. 2, 1920, in New Haven, Iowa, the son of Ernest J. and Florence (Fox) Kleckner. He was baptized at St. Peter Catholic Church in New Haven, and confirmed and married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage.
Maurice enlisted in the United States Navy in 1939 and served six years. He obtained the rank of chief petty officer and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Helena and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He stayed with the Helena until it was sunk during the Battle of Kula Gulf in the south Pacific. Maurice was extremely patriotic and his service to his country was one of his valued accomplishments.
On May 7, 1949, he married Leona Pattyn and to this union six children were born. They made their home on a farm near St. Ansgar. He received extreme satisfaction from cultivating the land to support his family. In his free time, Maurice enjoyed fishing, cards and visiting with friends. His greatest pleasure was his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Adrian, Arnie, Bob and Ray; and two sisters, Helen and Patricia.
Maurice is survived by his wife of 57 years, Leona; his six children, Mark, Steve (Janet), Nancy (Tom) Schrag, Ernie (Mary), Sally (Bob) Hertel and Patrick (Marianne); 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Luke, Christina, John and Emily Kleckner, Adam and Spencer Schrag and Jess, Jenny and Jackson Hertel, one great-granddaughter, Madelyn; two brothers, Jim and Bill Kleckner; and two sisters, Bernice Paulson and Mary Schwable.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 713-4920.
Harriett A. Ostermeier
RIDGEWAY — Harriett A. Ostermeier, 83, of Ridgeway, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident west of Decorah.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at St. Paul’s Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, rural Elma.
Inurnment will be at a later date in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from1 p.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church.
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, 508 Maple in Elma, is in charge of arrangements.
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, (641) 393-2461.
Earl C. Ostermeier
RIDGEWAY — Earl C. Ostermeier, 79, of Ridgeway, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident west of Decorah.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at St. Paul’s Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, rural Elma.
Inurnment will be at a later date in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 pm until time of services on Saturday at the church.
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, 508 Maple in Elma, is in charge of arrangements.
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, (641) 393-2461.
Albina Wolf
STACYVILLE — Albina Wolf, 93, of Stacyville, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2006) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Albina Wolf was born Dec. 6, 1912, in Lonsdale, Minn., to Frank and Albina Franek Bastyr. She attended high school in Faribault and graduated from Austin High School.
Albina married Ralph J. Wolf of Stacyville on Aug. 31, 1936, in Austin. She worked at Hormel in Austin before her marriage and assisted Ralph at his insurance, bookkeeping, and real estate office after they moved to Stacyville in 1948.
In 1964, they moved to Mason City and Albina became a stay-at-home mom and an avid fan of her sons’ many baseball and basketball games. In 1970, Ralph and Albina moved to Florida where Albina developed interests in flower gardening and golfing. They returned to Mason City in 1986. The last years of her life she was a resident of the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.
Albina is survived by her children: Mary (John) Christoffersen of Gainesville, Fla., Judy (Keith) Ramker of Leesburg, Fla., Tom (Ann) Wolf of Sheffield, Ralph A. (Audrey) Wolf of Mason City, Rich (Mary) Wolf of Rockford, Ill., Joe (Rosie) Wolf of Cedar Rapids; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Wolf, of Gainesville, Fla.; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Albert Bastyr, of Austin, Minn., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Ralph J. Wolf; son, Paul, in January 2006; son, John, in infancy; a grandson in infancy; brother, Robert Bastyr; and sisters, Mary Peroutka, Helen Wehner and Martha Lynch.
Albina will be remembered by her family with the motto she lived by: “Life is what you make it.”
Memorials may be directed to a favorite charity in Albina’s name.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
Richard L. Berge
FOREST CITY — Richard L. Berge, 68, of Forest City, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
According to his wishes, Richard’s body was cremated and there will be no formal church services.
A graveside inurnment service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the Forest Home Cemetery in Leland, Iowa, with Pastor Jon Rollefson officiating.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home assisting family with arrangements.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, is in charge of arrangements.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
Steven VanDyke
DUMONT — Steven VanDyke, 54, of Dumont, died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Kathryn Goll
GARNER — Kathryn Goll, 98, of Garner, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at Concord Care Center in Garner.
Private family services will be held at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with the Rev. Tim Diehl of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church officiating. Burial will be in Peace Reformed Cemetery south of Garner.
There will be no visitation.
Kathryn Anna Christina Goll, the daughter of Fred and Maren (Bach) Petersen, was born May 19, 1908, at Blairstown. At an early age, she moved with her family to a farm southeast of Garner. She attended the rural schools near her home and graduated from Garner High School where she received her normal teaching certificate. Kathryn continued her education at Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls and then taught in the rural schools near Garner. On Oct. 18, 1927, she was married to Harvey Addis Goll at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner. They farmed south of Garner until 1960, when they moved into Garner.Kathryn worked for the Garner-Hayfield School system for many years. She enjoyed baking pies, flowers and music.
She was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner where she taught Bible school and belonged to the Women’s Fellowship.
Kathryn is survived by her children, Calvin “Johnnye” Goll of Garner, Roberta (Milford) Hegg of Concord, Calif., Marjorie Kallas of Mason City, Sheryl (Vernon) Hanna of Woden and Karen Sue (Jim) Loar of Shreveport, La.; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey, on March 20, 1979; parents; a daughter-in-law; a son-in-law; a great-granddaughter; two brothers; and three sisters.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Dorothy M. Scheffel
MASON CITY — Dorothy M. Scheffel, 79, of 22 Winnebago Court, died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Tom Healey officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. ww.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Joan Gribben Mullaney
MASON CITY — Joan Gribben Mullaney, 76, of Mason City, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. in Mason City. Interment will be in St. Joseph Elmwood-Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with a Scriptural wake service at 6 p.m.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Lucille M. Drugg
FOREST CITY — Lucille M. Drugg, 94, of Forest City, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.
Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Lucille Marie Drugg was born on March 13, 1912, in Maynard, Minn., to August and Rosa (Bredlow) Kropp. At age two, she moved with her parents to Garner, Iowa. She graduated from Garner High School in 1930.
She began teaching in a rural Liberty Township school. On Nov. 17, 1934, she married Floyd Drugg in Owatonna, Minn. She later continued teaching for several years in a rural Ellington Township school. She also worked in Forest City at the lamp shade factory and Winnebago Industries/Stitchcraft.
Lucille was very active in the United Methodist Church, Senior Citizen Center and the Kum Along Klub. She also enjoyed bowling and playing cards with her friends.
Lucille is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Dewey) Galloway of Forest City and Marlys (Bill) Austin of Columbus Junction. Also surviving are five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a brother, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd, three brothers and two sisters.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
Daisy Grandgeorge
IOWA FALLS — Daisy Grandgeorge, 86, of Iowa Falls, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Linn’s Funeral Chapel in Iowa Falls with Pastor Joel De Boer officiating. Burial will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens, Iowa Falls.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Mildred Clarice Thompson
OSAGE — Mildred Clarice Thompson, 89, of Osage, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage. Mildred was born April 21, 1917, at Story City, the daughter of Nels and Mabel (Thompson) Mathiason. She graduated from Story City High School in 1935.
On March 12, 1941, Mildred married Charles T. Thompson in Story City, Iowa. They farmed in the Story City area until they moved to Eldora, Iowa, where they farmed and lived for 16 years. They later moved to Osage, where they continued to farm. Mildred was an active participant in their farming operation.
She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage, where she was involved with the Ladies’ Aid. Mildred and Charles also worked as custodians at the church. She enjoyed raising chickens, gardening and flowers, cooking, reading, and needlework. Mildred loved her grandchildren, and they will miss her scalloped corn, mashed potatoes and kringla.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with the Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Story City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services on Friday at the church.
Mildred is survived by two daughters, Patricia Maas of Maple Grove, Minn., and Linda Thompson of Mason City; a son, Steven Thompson of Osage; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Celia (Arlon) Nessa of Hubbard.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles T. Thompson in 1997; an infant son, Charles Steven Thompson; a brother, Emery Mathiason; and a son-in-law, Ronald Maas.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
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Earl C. Ostermeier
RIDGEWAY — Earl C. Ostermeier, 79, of Ridgeway, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident west of Decorah.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at St. Paul’s Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, rural Elma. Inurnment will be at a later date in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church.
Earl Carl Ostermeier was born Nov. 9, 1926, at Michigan City, Ind., the son of Earl and Irene (Ruggles) Ostermeier. He received his education at Michigan City High School and went on to receive a degree in law enforcement from Purdue University.
On Feb. 28, 1945, Earl was inducted into the United States Army and served during World War II until his honorable discharge on Oct. 22, 1946. After his discharge, he returned to the Michigan City area where he was united in marriage to Harriett Rowcliffe on Feb. 8, 1947.
Following their marriage, the couple resided in the Michigan City and LaPorte, Ind., areas until their retirement in 2001. In 2002, the couple moved to Ridgeway. Throughout the years, Earl worked as a barber in Michigan City, prison guard, and at Bethlehem Steel where he worked in safety and security until his retirement.
Earl enjoyed firearms, going to the shooting range for target practice, and the couple’s pet birds, rabbit and dog, “Simba.”
Earl is survived by a half brother, Dan Ostermeier, of Michigan City, Ind., a half sister, Jane Dawson, of Chesterton, Ind.; four sisters-in-law, Lola C. (Roy) Duff of LaCrescent, Minn., Bonnie Willemsen of Mason City, Ruth Cannon of Elma, and Eythel Rowcliffe of Osage; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers-in-law, Walter Rowcliffe, Marvin Willemsen, Roy Bitterman, and Melvin Cannon; a nephew, Steve Cannon; and a niece, Bonnie Rowcliffe.
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, (641) 393-2461.
Harriett Rowcliffe Ostermeier
RIDGEWAY — Harriett Rowcliffe Ostermeier, 83, of Ridgeway, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident west of Decorah.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at St. Paul’s Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, rural Elma. Inurnment will be at a later date in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church.
Harriett Rowcliffe Ostermeier was born July 8, 1923, at Forest City, the daughter of Willis and Elsa (Neubauer) Rowcliffe. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1942. After graduating, she worked as a telephone operator in Mason City. She later moved with a friend to the Michigan City, Ind., and LaPorte, Ind., areas.
On Feb. 8, 1947, Harriett was united in marriage to Earl Ostermeier. After their marriage, the couple resided in the Michigan City and LaPorte, Ind. areas until their retirement in 2001. In 2002, the couple moved to Ridgeway.
Throughout her life in Indiana she worked at the Pullman Car Factory, at Penny’s as a bookkeeper, at Vail Toy Store as a manager, H & R Block and as a real estate agent for Merrion and Associates in LaPorte, Ind.
She served as a Sunday school teacher in Indiana for 16 years.
Harriett enjoyed working, cooking, and the couple’s pet birds, rabbit and dog “Simba.”
Harriett is survived by three sisters, Lola C. (Roy) Duff of LaCrescent, Minn., Bonnie Willemson of Mason City, and Ruth Cannon of Elma; two sisters-in-law, Eythel Rowcliffe of Osage, and Jane Dawson of Chesterton, Ind.; a brother-in-law, Dan Ostermeier of Michigan City, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Walter Rowcliffe; a nephew, Steve Cannon; a niece, Bonnie Rowcliffe; three brothers-in-law, Marvin Willemsen, Roy Bitterman, and Melvin Cannon.
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, (641) 393-2461.
Richard L. Berge
FOREST CITY — Richard L. Berge, 68, of Forest City, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
According to his wishes, Richard’s body was cremated and there will be no formal church services.
A graveside inurnment service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the Forest Home Cemetery in Leland, with Pastor Jon Rollefson officiating.
Richard Lloyd Berge was born in Kasson, Minn., on Oct. 22, 1937, the son of Clifford and Viola (Schultz) Berge. He received his education in Austin, Minn., and graduated from high school there. He then served in the United States Air Force.
He married Dolores J. Haskin at the United Methodist Church in Austin, Minn., on June 3, 1961.
The couple made their home in the Minneapolis area for 10 years. Dick’s arthritis led the family to Arizona where they lived for 20 years. Dick worked as a supervisor for Rogers Corp.
After a bout with cancer, Dick decided to return to the Midwest closer to family. They moved to Forest City then settled in Leland while Dick worked at the Sawmill. After retiring, the couple moved to Florida. Only recently had they moved to Forest City.
Dick enjoyed woodworking and had his own shop. He enjoyed golf and shuffleboard. He loved to travel and the couple took cruises to Alaska, Hawaii and the Panama Canal. A two-week family trip to Germany left memories to last a lifetime. Dick enjoyed life to the fullest.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores Berge, of Forest City; a son, Randy Berge, and his wife, Jan; a step-grandson, A. J. Workman, and a step-great-grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers, Harold and Dennis Berge, aunts and uncles and several cousins; sister-in-law, Katherine (Floyd) Tapp; and nieces and nephews.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother Donald.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
Steven K. Van Dyke
DUMONT — Steven K. Van Dyke, 54, of Dumont, died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton with Father Bernard Grady officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in rural Bristow.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of services at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Dale Carl Johnson
BRITT — Dale Carl Johnson, 29, formerly of Britt, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at his home in Savage, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Britt Reformed Church in Britt with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Britt and continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.
Max Miller
CHARLES CITY — Max Miller, 70, of Charles City, was born to eternal life on Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2006) while surrounded by his family. He waged a 16-year battle against brain tumors with dignity, grace and unparalleled courage.
Funeral services for Max Miller will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Max LeRoy Miller was born April 20, 1936, at Charles City, the son of Clifford and Gwendolyn (Behnke) Miller. He graduated from the Charles City High School in 1954.
During his career as a licensed plumber, Max was a member of Local 33 Plumbers and Steamfitters, retiring at Clausen Plumbing and Heating in Mason City. A longtime member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, he served on numerous committees and spent a term as congregational president. He was a member of the Elks Club.
Max loved to dance, travel, play cards, and spend time outdoors. He loved spring and the beginning of new life.
Max married the love of his life, Georgena Peters, on June 15, 1958, at New Hampton, beginning a 48-year marriage of passion, love and commitment. He will be incredibly missed by his wife, beloved children Shawn and Dan Dana of Oconomowoc, Wis., and Stephanie and Audie Bremer of Katy, Texas; and his adored grandchildren, Atalia, Natasha and Brandon.
Max was a devoted and adoring husband, father and grandfather. He was a kind and gentle man, who by example gave his children and grandchildren a deep-seeded faith, compassion for others and love of family.
He provided unending inspiration, encouragement and guidance to his family and friends. He simply made it his goal in life to guide, nurture and inspire others.
Max is further survived by his sister, Barbara Miller, of Charles City.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family wishes to thank the kind and caring staff of North Iowa Hospice and other caregivers for their kindness and ability to enable Max to remain at home during his final months. It meant a great deal to him and his family.
Memorials may be directed to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main, Charles City, IA 50616, Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616, and The American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Julian E. Hagen
LAKE MILLS — Julian E. Hagen, 88, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Joan Gribben Mullaney
MASON CITY — Joan Gribben Mullaney, 76, of Mason City, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. in Mason City. Interment will be in St. Joseph Elmwood-Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, where a Scriptural wake service will be held at 6 p.m.
Joan Mullaney was born Sept. 13, 1930, at Mason City, a daughter of Joseph P. and Clara Mae (Lindsay) Gribben. She married Donald Eugene Mullaney at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City.
She attended Mason City schools and was a graduate of Mason City High School where she was a drum majorette for the marching band.
Joan worked at Answer Iowa for several years and Sperry/Unisys, Clear Lake. Later, she worked at Alexander Manufacturing until retiring.
An avid Chicago Cubs fan, Joan especially enjoyed her family and friends and playing bingo.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City.
Survivors include two sons, Patrick Mullaney of Cabot, Ark., and Joseph (Kim) Mullaney of Le Grand; three daughters, Christy (Scott) Engebretson of Thornton, Michelle (Brian) Loterbauer of Mason City, Lisa Hegland of Mason City; 12 grandchildren, Kelly, Audrey, Alana, Stephanie, Mark, Katie, Kara, Cody, Drew, Jodee, Ty and Kyle; three great-grandchildren, Meg, Leah and Morgan; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Leann Jurgens; a son, Mark Mullaney; a granddaughter, Amanda; three sisters, Lou Ann, Lorraine and Gwen; and three brothers, Jerome, Gene, and James.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Dorothy M. Scheffel
MASON CITY — Dorothy M. Scheffel, 79, of 22 Winnebago Court, died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after a short battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Tom Healey officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Dorothy was born April 13, 1927, in Belmond, the daughter of Ray and Ella (Kurtz) Best. She lived on the family farm near Belmond until her family moved to rural Mason City in 1944.
Dorothy was united in marriage to LaVerne (Ed) Scheffel at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on May 23, 1953. To this union, one daughter was born. Dorothy was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother.
She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, shopping at thrift stores, gardening, taking care of her flower beds, and spending time at home with her family. Dorothy especially enjoyed the holiday gatherings with family and friends.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 53 years, LaVerne (Ed) Scheffel; one daughter, Lori Beatty, and husband Kent, of Mason City; one granddaughter, Whitney Beatty, of Mason City; one brother, Don Best, and wife Mary, of Rockwell; one sister-in-law, Jo Ann Best, of Clear Lake; two nieces, Kathy Sinnwell of Mason City and Diane Cornick of Waverly.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Ella Best; one brother, Roger Best; one half sister, Velma Dawson; and one nephew, Dale Best.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory. (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Posted by Gene Manning
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