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B.C.
Berge
GARNER —
B.C.
Berge,
93, of
Garner,
died
Tuesday
(Oct.
24,
2006) at
Concord
Care
Center
in
Garner.
Funeral
services
will be
held
10:30
a.m.
Friday
at St.
Paul
Lutheran
Church
in
Garner
with the
Rev.
Dale
Glawatz
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Concord
Township
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
held
from 5
to 7
p.m.
today at
the
Cataldo
Funeral
Chapel
in
Garner
and one
hour
prior to
services
at the
church.
Memorials
may be
directed
to St.
Paul
Lutheran
Church
or
Little
Lambs
Preschool.
B.C. (Bernt
Charles)
Berge,
the son
of
Thomas
and
Mollie (Enockson)
Berge,
was born
Jan. 17,
1913, on
a farm
northwest
of Bode.
After
graduating
from
Bode
High
School
in 1931,
he
attended
Luther
College
at
Decorah
and then
studied
law
under
Judge
D.F.
Coyle in
Humboldt.
On June
4, 1936,
he was
admitted
to the
Iowa
State
Bar.
On Dec.
31,
1935, he
married
Mary
Leitl at
the
Little
Brown
Church
in
Nashua.
He
assisted
his
parents
in
farming
until
Dec. 1,
1937. He
started
his law
practice
in
Garner
on Dec.
1, 1937.
The
Berges
raised
four
children,
Ann,
Barbara,
Donald
and
Alan. On
Oct. 15,
1981,
his wife
Mary
died
after an
extended
time
with
cancer.
On Nov.
6, 1982,
he
married
Violet
Holden
at Zion
Lutheran
Church
in Clear
Lake.
B.C. had
lived in
Garner
since
Dec. 1,
1937.
His
hobbies
included
music,
fishing,
golfing
and
traveling.
He sang
in the
St. Olaf
Lutheran
Church
choir at
Bode and
the St.
Paul
Lutheran
Church
choir in
Garner
for more
than 50
years.
He
played
the
cornet
at Bode
High
School
and in
the
Luther
College
Concert
Band and
the
mellophone
in the
Old
Timers
Band in
Garner.
On Dec.
1, 1987,
B.C.
retired
from his
law
practice
after 50
years of
service
to the
community
of
Garner
and
surrounding
areas.
He was a
member
of St.
Paul
Lutheran
Church
where he
had
served
as choir
director,
a member
of the
building
committee,
a member
of the
committee
for
acquiring
a pipe
organ
for the
new
church,
and as
secretary
of the
church
for a
period
of
years.
He was a
member
of the
Iowa
State
Bar
Association,
the
Hancock
County
Bar
Association,
served a
term as
president
of the
2A
District
Bar
Association,
and was
a member
and
served
as
secretary
for a
term in
the
Garner
Chamber
of
Commerce.
B.C. was
a
charter
member
of the
Garner
Rotary
Club,
which he
helped
organize
and
which
received
its
charter
on Jan.
4, 1940.
He
served a
term on
the
Garner
City
Council
and
thereafter
served a
period
of seven
years as
the city
attorney.
In the
days
when
there
was a
county
superintendent
of
schools,
he
served
on the
Hancock
County
Board of
Education.
As a
part
owner
he, with
other
part
owners,
platted
Clear
View
Addition
to
Garner.
As an
attorney,
he
encouraged
and
assisted
others
in
platting
eight
other
additions
to the
town of
Garner.
He was
an
originator
with
other
Garner
citizens
for what
is now
known as
Concord
Care
Center,
Prairie
View
Apartments,
the
Garner
Golf
Course
and
Central
Park.
Members
of the
community
will
long
remember
the
Concolor
pine
tree
decorated
with
blue
lights
for the
Christmas
season
at the
Berge
residence
for a
period
of 39
years.
He is
survived
by his
wife,
Vi, of
Garner;
his
children,
Barbara
(Larry)
Weians
of
Parkville,
Mo., Dr.
Donald
(Nicky)
Berge of
Clear
Lake and
Alan
(Carol)
Berge of
Clear
Lake;
his
son-in-law,
Harry
(Anne)
Anderson,
of
Garner;
10
grandchildren,
Timothy
Anderson,
Valerie
(Tom)
Alden,
Lorelei
(Michael)
Flanigan,
Sara
(Scott)
Wagner,
Andrew (Majo)
Christensen,
Heidi
(Keith)
Weaver,
Shannon
(Nicole)
Berge,
Kendra
(Mark)
Holtkamp,
Leslie
(Dean)
Walston
and Alex
Berge;
seven
great-grandchildren,
Olivia
and Erik
Wagner,
Aitana
Christensen-Rivera,
Kylie
and
Collin
Berge
and Kaia
and
Tatum
Holtkamp.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
first
wife,
Mary;
his
daughter,
Ann; his
parents;
sister,
Thelma
Tonderum;
and
brothers,
Harold,
Ernest
and Dr.
Earl
Berge.
Cataldo
Funeral
Home,
(641)
923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
William
Oliver
McClellan
William
Oliver
McClellan,
84, of
Hollis,
died on
Sunday
(Oct.
22,
2006) at
Southern
New
Hampshire
Medical
Center
in
Nashua,
N.H.
A
service
of
remembrance
will be
celebrated
at 2
p.m.
Friday,
Oct. 27,
at the
Davis
Funeral
Home, 1
Lock
St.,
Nashua,
N.H.
There is
no
visitation.
Those
planning
an
expression
of
sympathy
are
asked to
consider
a
donation
to HUES
(Hollis
Upper
Elementary
School)
Playground
Fund,
Attn:
Michelle
Ilyadis,
12 Drury
Lane,
Hollis,
N.H.
03049.
He and
his
wife,
Patricia,
moved to
Hollis
in July
2002
from
Bridgewater,
N.J.
They
celebrated
their
55th
wedding
anniversary
on Aug.
25,
2006.
Mr.
McClellan
was born
in
Auburn,
Iowa, on
Nov. 18,
1921,
son of
the late
William
and
Maude
McClellan.
He grew
up in
Mason
City,
Iowa,
graduating
from the
high
school
in Mason
City and
attending
junior
college
there.
He
received
his
engineering
education
from the
University
of
Nebraska
at
Omaha.
Mr.
McClellan
was
employed
as an
engineer
for AT&T
for 42
years.
Following
his
retirement,
he
consulted
for Bell
Labs in
Holmdel,
N.J.,
for
seven
years.
In the
mid-1960s,
he
taught
at the
University
of
Nebraska
while
working
for AT&T
at
Strategic
Air
Command-Offut
Air
Force
Base in
Omaha.
Mr.
McClellan
was a
lifetime
learner,
especially
in the
area of
computer
technology.
He also
enjoyed
woodworking
and all
things
mechanical.
He was a
veteran
of the
United
States
Army Air
Corps.
He was a
flight
instructor
on
multi-engine
planes
and
served
in many
areas
during
his 16
years of
service.
While
living
in New
Jersey,
Mr.
McClellan
was a
member
of the
Presbyterian
churches
in Red
Bank and
Pluckemin,
N.J.
A loving
husband
and
father,
he is
survived
by his
wife;
son and
daughter-in-law,
James
and
Teresa
McClellan
of
Hollis,
N.J.; a
daughter
and
son-in-law,
Salli
and Al
Long of
Stockton,
N.J.; a
grandson,
Harrison
McClellan,
of
Hollis;
a
brother,
Robert
McClellan,
of
Laurel
Hill,
Fla.;
two
sisters,
Catherine
Prater
and
Sharon
Adrian,
both of
Laurel
Hill,
Fla.;
nieces
and
nephews.
Arrangements
are in
the care
of Davis
Funeral
Home, 1
Lock
St.,
Nashua,
N.H.
03064,
(603)
883-3401.
Raymond
W. Hagie
CLARION
—
Raymond
W. Hagie,
96, of
Clarion,
passed
away
Wednesday
(Oct.
25,
2006) at
the
Wright
Medical
Center
in
Clarion.
A
memorial
service
will be
held 2
p.m.
Friday,
Oct. 27,
at the
United
Church
of
Christ
Congregational
in
Clarion
with
Pastor
Curt
Miner
and
Pastor
Orlan
Mitchell
officiating.
Visitation
will be
held one
hour
prior to
services
on
Friday
at the
church.
Ewing
Dugger
Helgeson
Funeral
Home,
602 N.
Main St.
in
Clarion,
is in
charge
of
arrangements,
(515)
532-2233.
Clete
Carlson
MASON
CITY —
Clete
Carlson,
81, of
202 S.
Virginia
Ave.,
died
Monday
(Oct.
23,
2006) at
his
home.
A
memorial
service
will be
held 2
p.m.
Friday,
Oct. 27,
at the
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home,
111 N.
Pennsylvania
Ave.,
with the
Rev. Tom
Christian
of the
First
Congregational
Church
in Clear
Lake
officiating.
Inurnment
will be
held at
later
date.
A
gathering
of
family
and
friends
will be
held one
hour
prior to
the
service
on
Friday
at the
funeral
home.
Memorials
may be
given to
the
Clete
Carlson
fund in
care of
the
family.
Cletus
V.
Carlson
was born
Jan. 29,
1925, in
Murray
County,
Minn.,
the son
of
Ernest
B. and
Emma
Jane (Kuehl)
Carlson.
After
graduation
from
high
school,
Clete
enlisted
in the
Navy
where he
served
two
years in
the
South
Pacific
until he
was
honorably
discharged
in 1946.
Clete
married
Aleen
Jorgenson
April
29,
1949. He
later
married
Lorraine
Miller
on Feb.
7, 1968.
Clete
worked
for
Pabst-Blue
Ribbon
Distributing
in Mason
City for
more
than 40
years
until
his
retirement
in the
early
1990s.
Clete
enjoyed
golfing,
and
especially
loved
spending
time
with his
wife,
and his
family
and
friends
were
important
to him.
Clete
had a
wonderful
sense of
humor,
was a
great
storyteller
and was
known to
tell a
joke or
two.
Clete
was an
active
member
of the
Clear
Lake
VFW,
Clear
Lake
Veterans
Memorial
Association
Honor
Guard,
Moose
Lodge,
Eagles
Lodge,
Elks
Lodge
No. 375,
and the
American
Legion.
Clete is
survived
by his
wife,
Lorraine,
of Mason
City;
children,
Susan
Gomez
and
husband,
Larry,
of
Texas,
Carolyn
Wilson
of
California,
and
Richard
Auck and
wife,
Janyt,
of
Arizona;
six
grandchildren;
nine
great-grandchildren;
brother,
Gordon
Carlson,
and
wife,
Elsie;
and many
nieces
and
nephews.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
parents;
and
sister,
Janet
Johnson.
Arrangements
are with
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home &
Crematory.
(641)
423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Deborah
S.
Pierce
INDEPENDENCE
—
Deborah
S.
Pierce,
57, of
Independence,
Iowa,
died
Tuesday
(Oct.
24,
2006) at
the
Buchanan
County
Health
Center
following
a sudden
illness.
Deborah
was born
July 16,
1949, in
Mason
City,
Iowa,
the
daughter
of
Eugene
E. and
Alice M.
(Coyier)
Johnson.
She was
a
graduate
of Clear
Lake
High
School.
She was
united
in
marriage
to James
W.
Pierce
Jr. on
Feb. 14,
1999, in
Oelwein,
Iowa.
She is
survived
by her
husband,
James,
of
Independence;
a
daughter,
Sheila
MacDonald,
of Des
Moines,
a son,
Charlie
MacDonald,
and his
wife,
Aprile,
of Des
Moines;
a
grandson,
Warren
MacDonald;
her
mother,
Marcella
Johnson,
of Clear
Lake;
two
sisters,
Linda
Bowers
and her
husband,
David
and
their
daughter,
Emily,
of Clear
Lake,
and
Melissa
Schuchard
and her
husband,
Jeff,
and
their
children,
Dylan
and
Riley,
of Clear
Lake; a
sister-in-law,
JoAnn
Johnson,
of Mason
City;
three
half-brothers,
Michael
Johnson
of
Louisville,
Ky., Joe
Johnson
of
Toledo,
Iowa and
Frank
Johnson
of
Indianola,
Iowa;
and two
half-sisters,
Gloria
Kibbe of
Creston,
Iowa,
and
Margaret
Doll of
Cedar
Rapids.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
father;
and her
brother,
Eugene
E.
Johnson
Jr.
Memorial
dervices
will be
held at
1 p.m.
Saturday,
Oct. 28,
at the
Clear
Lake
United
Methodist
Church
in Clear
Lake
with the
Rev.
William
Black
officiating.
Friends
may call
from
noon
until
service
time at
the
church.
Reiff
Funeral
Home &
Crematory,
Independence,
is in
charge
of
arrangements.
Vincent
E.
Donnelly
RICHFIELD,
Ohio —
Vincent
E.
Donnelly,
92,
passed
away
Tuesday
(Oct.
24,
2006) at
his
residence
in
Richfield,
Ohio.
Beloved
husband
of
Rosalie
(nee
Birch)
to whom
he was
married
66
years;
loving
father
of
Thomas
(Dee)
Donnelly
and
Denise
Donnelly;
dear
grandfather
of Lisa
(Paul)
Backo,
Melissa
(Steve)
Nemeth,
Josette
(Dan)
Volpone
and
Cassandra
Donnelly;
great-grandfather
of
Paulie
and
Emmie
Backo
and
Jessica
Roberts;
devoted
brother
of Mary
Behr and
Theresa
Gagnon;
and many
nieces
and
nephews.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
brothers,
Leo,
Raymond
and
Joseph;
sisters,
Rita
Ploung,
Eleanor
Donnelly,
Sister
Mary
Margaret
Donnelly,
and Jane
Frances
Donnelly.
Mass of
Christian
burial
will be
held 11
a.m.
Saturday,
Oct. 28,
at Our
Lady of
Grace
Church,
1088
Ridge
Road,
Hinckley,
Ohio.
Visitation
will be
held
from 2
to 4
p.m.
Friday
and 7 to
9 p.m.
Friday
at the
Waite &
Son
Funeral
Home,
3300
Center
Road
(Route
303 at
1-71)
Brunswick,
Ohio.
Contributions
may be
made to
Hospice
of
Western
Reserve,
300 E.
185th
St.
Cleveland,
OH
44135.
Clement
George
Weiss
MASON
CITY —
Clement
George
Weiss,
90, of
2004
Hunters
Ridge
Drive,
died
Wednesday
(Oct.
25,
2006) at
the
Muse-Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit
after a
lengthy
illness.
A
funeral
Mass
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Saturday,
Oct. 28,
at St.
Joseph’s
Catholic
Church,
302
Fifth
St. S.E.
in Mason
City,
with the
Rev.
Harry H.
Koelker
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Elmwood-St.
Joseph
Cemetery
in Mason
City.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
p.m. to
8 p.m.
Friday
at the
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
126
Third
St. N.E.
in Mason
City,
where a
Scriptural
wake
service
will be
held at
7 p.m.
Memorials
will be
given to
Newman
Catholic
Schools
and St.
Joseph’s
Church.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Walter
William
Wilcke
SWALEDALE
— Walter
William
Wilcke,
87, of
Swaledale,
died
Wednesday
(Oct.
25,
2006) at
Mercy
Medical
Center-North
Iowa in
Mason
City.
Arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
101 N.
Fourth
St. in
Clear
Lake.
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Mike
Rawson
THORNTON
— Mike
Rawson,
66, of
Thornton,
died
Wednesday
(Oct.
25,
2006) at
his
farm.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Retz-Grarup
Funeral
Home in
Thornton.
Retz-Grarup
Funeral
Home,
(641)
998-2311.
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Clement George Weiss
MASON CITY — Clement George Weiss, 90, of 2004 Hunters Ridge Dr., died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2006) at Muse-Norris Hospice of North Iowa, after a lengthy illness.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Harry H. Koelker officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St., N.E., Mason City. A Scripture wake service will be held at 7 p.m.
Memorials will be given to Newman Catholic Schools and St. Joseph’s Church.
Clement Weiss was born in Kansas City, Kan., late in the day on Oct. 31, 1915. His parents, Catherine and William, who wanted his birth date to be All Saints Day, convinced the doctor to use Nov. 1, 1915, as his actual birth date.
He was united in marriage to Marie DeWeerdt on Aug. 29, 1939, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Garner, Iowa, with Fr. Matt Manternach officiating.
Clement and Marie were jobless and didn’t have “doodly swap,” but were very much in love and optimistic that they could build a life together through commitment and hard work. They lived in Britt for a year, then moved to Mason City, where Clement made a living as a salesman, an owner of the Cerro Gordo Maytag Company, and as president of Home Insulation Company.
Clement and Marie were blessed with 10 beautiful children and their families. Clem and Marie’s children include their sons and daughters-in-law, whom were loved by Clem as if they were his own. Their children are Marlene (Paul) Weber, Phoenix, Ariz., Linda (Mike) Kennedy, New Hampton, David (Ann), Ankeny, Connie (Fred) Barry, Lincoln, Neb., Tom (Ann), Des Moines, Susan (Patrick) Lang, Ankeny, Michael (deceased), Daniel (Susan), Des Moines, Steve (Ann), Mason City, and Jeffrey (Tangela), Des Moines. Clem was also survived by his special sons, Mike Bender and Franklin Guglietta.
Clem was especially fond of “the little ones,” his “blonde bombshells,” his “teeny boppers,” including his grandchildren, Mara Weber, Paula (Robert) Kufrovich, Cara (Jackson) Kennedy-Ode, Matthew (Andrea) Weiss, Heidi Weiss, Greta (Nathan) Weiss, Justin (Kim) Johanns, Michaela (Joseph) Young, Jason Rumbaugh, Sarah (Ryan) McKenna, Lindsay Lang, Simon and Hannah Weiss, Isaac, Luke and Catherine Weiss, Maya, Kali and Camille Weiss, and his great-grandchildren, Arianna Johnson, Brittany Johnson, Taylor and Michael Kufrovich, Michael, William, and Jack Ode, Chloe and Skye Weiss-Streeter, Karly and Kate Weiss, Charlie Crane, Burkett, Noelle and Olivia Johanns, Kylan Young, Avery McKenna, and his special grandchild, Colton Shimak.
Clement was especially blessed with his wife of 67 years, his “little country girl” Marie, who cared so lovingly for him for all of his years, especially in the last few weeks of his life.
Also surviving are Clement’s brothers, Bill, Frank, and John; and his sisters, Pauline Gerk and Catherine Faulken.
Clement was preceded in death by his parents, William and Catherine Weiss; his son, Michael; his brothers, Jake, Ed and Joe; and his sister, Philomena.
Clement was an active supporter of St. Joseph’s Church and Newman Catholic Schools. Despite only completing school through the fourth grade, he was proud of being instrumental in the capital campaign that financed Newman High School in 1962 and in making a lead gift in the 2002 campaign to build Newman Elementary.
Clement’s family would like to extend deep appreciation for the kindness shown by the caregivers at Hospice and the many friends who cared for him during his illness.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Walter William Wilcke
SWALEDALE — Walter William Wilcke, 87, of Swaledale, Iowa, died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Reverend Steve Hanson officiating.
According to his wishes, his body has been donated to the University of Iowa.
Memorials may be made to the Walter W. Wilcke Memorial Fund.
Walt was born Dec. 7, 1918, in Holstein, Iowa, the son of Chris and Lydia (Will) Wilcke. He married Helen Martin on May 23, 1935, in Ida Grove, Iowa.
He worked for Story Construction in Ames, Iowa. He enjoyed doing arts and crafts, camping, fishing, his dog, Nikki, horses and especially his family. Walt and Helen enjoyed “Snow Birding” for 15 years.
Walt is survived by his son, Roger Wilcke, of Clear Lake; two daughters, Dorothy Poland and her husband, Lonnie, Alamosa, Colo., and Sherry Hopkins and her husband, Robert, Swaledale; daughter-in-law, Kay Wilcke, Boone; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Phyllis Christie, Battle Creek, Marie Schultz and her husband, Alvin, Battle Creek, LaVonne “Bonnie” Spotts, Battle Creek, and Isabelle Plagge, Fremont, Neb.; two brothers, Floyd Wilcke, Battle Creek, and Wendell Wilcke and his wife, Jean, Battle Creek.
Walt was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen, on June 29, 2005; son, Walter D. “Curly” Wilcke in 2001; great-grandson, Wesley Poland; sister, Francis Rowedder; brothers, Ervin and Harlan Wilcke; two half brothers; and two half sisters.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Mike Rawson
THORNTON — Mike Rawson, 66, of Thornton, died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2006) at his farm.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct, 30, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thornton with Pastor Milton D. Johnson presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Thornton.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 998-2311.
Vonice Marie Stene
LAKE MILLS — Vonice Marie Stene, 59, of Lake Mills, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, (641) 592-0221.
Helen Eenhuis
GARNER — Helen Eenhuis, 83, of Barnesville, Minn., formerly of Garner, died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2006) at Merit Care Health Center in Fargo, N.D.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Pastor Rose Viser officiating. Inurnment will be in Madison Township Cemetery south of Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 27, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner, and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Helen Eenhuis, the daughter of John and Gertje (Wiltz) Knapper, was born June 26, 1923, in Bancroft.
On March 29, 1941, she married Alvin “Bud” Eenhuis at the First Lutheran Church in Britt. They farmed for many years in rural Hancock County. Later, they made their home in Garner. She worked in the school cafeteria for many years before retiring.
She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, sewing, visiting with people and playing cards. She was an excellent cook and loved to teach her grandchildren her recipes. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Miller.
Helen is survived by her sons, Terry (Dawn) Eenhuis of Barnesville, Minn., and Jerry (Glenda) Eenhuis of Billings, Mont.; eight grandchildren: Jessica (Tom) Weyant, Jana (Randy) Bartels, Julie Edney, Deani (Trent) Jones, Scott Eenhuis, Jason Eenhuis, Alyssa Adams and Michelle Meyer; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin “Bud”; son, Gary; grandson, John; brothers, John Wubben, Henry Wubben, Jerry Knapper and Fredrick Knapper; and sisters, Kate Knapper and Darlene Trumbell.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
JoAnn M. Johnson
CHARLES CITY — JoAnn M. Johnson, 65, of Charles City, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, 319 Main St., Nashua. Entombment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens near Charles City.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com
Hugeback-Chenoweth Funeral Home, Nashua, (641) 435-4134.
Alice A. Loss
ALGONA — Alice A. Loss, 67, of Algona, died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2006) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Oct. 27, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father Cecil Friedmann officiating. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Algona.
Those wishing to do so may direct memorials to the Kossuth County Care Team.
Visitation was held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday with a rosary at 3:30 and a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
Vietta Thornton
MASON CITY — Vietta M. Thornton, 89, of Mason City, died Thursday (Oct. 27, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Mildred G. Wistey
CLEAR LAKE — Mildred G. Wistey, 94, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake with Richard Scott Lay, assistant of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be one hour before the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or Zion Lutheran Church Saturday Night Radio Broadcasts.
Mildred was born in Andrew, Iowa, the daughter of William and Lydia Bender (Fischer) Gisel. Mildred graduated from Andrew High School in 1930 and from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa, in 1932. Mildred taught school in Delta, Iowa, from 1932 to 1935. She also taught third and fourth grades in Preston, Iowa, from 1935 to 1938, and fourth grade at Henry Sabin School in Iowa City for 11 years.
Mildred married Ed Wistey on June 25, 1949, at Highland Park Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn. Mildred got her BA Degree from the University of Iowa in 1956. She taught fifth grade at Jefferson Elementary School in Mason City for 20 years, retiring in 1974.
Mildred was a Hawkeye fan and loved watching the football and basketball games. She also enjoyed playing bridge, reading, playing piano and crossword puzzles. She loved following her son in sports and later on her grandchildren. She would listen to all their games on the radio. The joy of her life was spending time with her grandchildren.
Mildred was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, Clear Lake Sorosis Club, a life member of the Iowa State Teachers Association, member of the National Education Association and also a member of Mason City Retired Teachers Association.
Mildred is survived by her son, Bill (Pat) Wistey, of Clear Lake; granddaughter, Rachel Wistey, and her fiancé, Ryan Ronan, of Webster City; and grandson, Zach Wistey, of Clear Lake.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lydia Gisel, and her husband, Ed Wistey.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Raymond W. Hagie
CLARION — State Senator Raymond W. Hagie, age 96, of Clarion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2006) at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 27, at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Clarion.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service today, Oct. 27, at the church.
Raymond W. Hagie was born Feb. 1, 1910, the son of William J. and Minnie Hagie. He attended Dayton Township schools, Clarion High School and graduated from Iowa State College.
Ray was the founder of Hagie’s Hybrids Seed Corn Company, Hagie Manufacturing Company and Hagie Farms. He served in the Iowa Legislature as a representative and senator and directed Ronald Reagan’s Iowa campaign in 1976 and 1980. He was an active member of the Iowa Manufacturers Association and served on the Board of Directors and as the chairman.
Ray supported Iowa State University in many ways and served on the Athletic Council, was a member of the Board of Governors and was honored as Cy’s Favorite Alum.
He is survived by June, his wife of 71 years; son, John (Barbara) of Clarion; daughter, Margaret (Frank) Severino of Des Moines; and son-in-law, Ted West, of Chicago; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Kathie West; two brothers; and one sister.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, (515) 532-2233.
Richard Lee Peterson
BRIGHTON, Mo. — Richard Lee Peterson, 59, of Brighton, Mo., formerly of Clear Lake, Iowa, was killed Saturday (Oct. 14, 2006) in an automobile accident near Buffalo, Mo.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at the Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Lebanon, Mo., with the Rev. Bob Knapp officiating. Burial was at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery near Swedeborg, Mo.
Holman-Howe Funeral Homes, (417) 532-4061.
Elpha June Hanson
DOWS — Elpha June Hanson, 86, of Dows, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home in Dows.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 852-4134.
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Vietta Thornton
MASON CITY — Vietta Thornton, 89, of Mason City, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City with her family at her side.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be given to Holy Family Catholic Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Vietta Thornton was born April 7, 1917, at Mason City, a daughter of Guy and Tincy (Wilkins) Trebilcock.
She met Eugene Thornton at the band shelter in East Park. They were united in marriage Feb. 8, 1936. They recently celebrated their 70th anniversary on Feb. 8, 2006.
Vietta worked in the billing department at Merkel’s and Alden’s in the late 40s and early 1950s. She later began working at Mercy Hospital in the billing department. Vietta especially enjoyed working with the nuns at Mercy Hospital. In 1967, she became the director for the Cerro Gordo County relief department, retiring in 1983.
She especially loved animals, including her best friend, Buttons.
Vietta is survived by her husband, Eugene Thornton, of Mason City; two daughters, Sharon (Gus) Kantaris, Mason City and Pat Monson, Clear Lake; grandchildren, Greg (Paula) Monson and Dan Monson of Clear Lake, and Ally Monson (and friend Dustin) of Minneapolis, Minn.; four great-grandchildren, Zach, Luke, Meg and Emily, all Clear Lake; two brothers, Bill Trebilcock, Minier, Ill., Jack Trebilcock, Cedar Falls; sister, Eva Milminer, San Diego, Calif.; step-grandchildren, Kym, Jami and Dena; and step-great-grandchildren, Mary, Caroline, Natalie and Kristopher; sister-in-law, Ila LaPole, Mason City; brother-in-law, Clyde (Jean) Thornton, Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; two sisters; a son-in-law, Dean Monson; and step-grandchild, Anthony.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Vonice Marie Stene
LAKE MILLS — Vonice Marie Stene, 59, of Lake Mills, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, at the Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons, Minn., with Pastor Julie Fiske officiating. Burial will take place at the Oak Lawn Cemetery near Emmons, Minn.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and again one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Clarence H. Wegner
CHARLES CITY — Clarence H. Wegner, 96, of 1787 Rotary Park Road in Charles City, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital with family at his side.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Lolita Perrigo
ALGONA — Lolita Perrigo, 61, of Algona, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Wilson Funeral Homes, 403 E. McGregor at Algona. (515) 295-2622.
www.lentzfuneralhome.com
C.F. ‘Bud’ Minnier
DUMONT — C.F. “Bud” Minnier, 88, of Dumont, died Friday (Oct. 27, 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.
Lee Raymond Boddy
IOWA FALLS — Lee Raymond Boddy, 99, of Tucson, Ariz., and formerly of Iowa Falls, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) in Tucson.
Funeral services for Lee R. Boddy will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa Falls, with burial at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Congregational Church, 520 College Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126; or to Mason’s Home Lodge No. 192, 14394 Highway 65 South, Lot 74, Iowa Falls, IA 50126.
The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Angela Marie Drake
SPENCER — Angela Marie Drake, 43, of Spencer, died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2006) at the Spencer Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer with Father Ed Murray officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Spencer.
Visitation was held from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer with a Catholic vigil service at the Warner Chapel at 6:30 p.m. Warner Funeral Home, (712) 262-3640.
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Mike Rawson
SHEFFIELD — Michael J. Rawson, 66, passed away on Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2006) at his farm of natural causes.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton with Pastor Milton D. Johnson presiding. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Retz Grarup Funeral Home in Thornton.
Mike was born Dec. 2, 1939, in Hampton, Iowa, a son of Delbert and Dorothea (Yelland) Rawson. Mike graduated from Sheffield High School, then attended Eagle Grove Junior College and graduated from the University of Wyoming, where Mike attended on a sports scholarship for baseball and basketball.
Mike returned home to Iowa following graduation to farm with his father Delbert. Mike particularly enjoyed farming, raising livestock, “checking the markets” at the co-op daily (with Sophie, his faithful companion). His afternoon and evenings were spent “catching up on bookwork,” “checking his e-mail,” “research,” “a good power nap” and cheering on his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes.
Mike was united in marriage with Mary Jane on Jan. 13, 1978. Mike and Mary Jane established their home where they raised their family in Thornton. Mike and Mary Jane recently moved to the home farm of which he was very proud of his remodeling accomplishments.
Mike especially enjoyed and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed life, was one of a kind, and a true friend indeed.
Mike is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; children, Randall (Barb) Rawson of Charleston, S.C., LeeAnn Rawson of Charleston, S.C., Kristine Schmida of Altoona, Shari (Walt) Rogers of West Des Moines, Stacy (Bryan) Byre of Pleasant Hill, and Steve Peters of Klemme; grandchildren, Miranda and Colby Rawson of Charleston, S.C., Samuel Schmida of Altoona, and Ellyse and Ethan Rogers of West Des Moines.
He is also survived by his sister, Priscilla (Jim) Scholten, of Athens, Ohio; mother-in-law, Reva Peters, of Swaledale; sisters-in-law, Tootie (Daryl) Buchholtz of Swaledale, Bev (Ron) Behr of Rockwell, Deb (Ron) Trewin of Lisbon, and Nancy Peters of Mason City; brother-in-law, Gary (Karen) Peters, of Clear Lake. Along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents; uncle, Oliver Yelland; and brother-in-law, Lynn Peters. Mike will be greatly missed by all.
The family would like to thank Dave Vestweber, Brad and Shirley Schmidt, Robert Schmidt, Doug Caffrey, Marjorie Harris, Dean Markwardt, Bob Leininger and Mark Rasmuson for completing harvest; your kindness is greatly appreciated.
Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton, or Opportunity Village, Clear Lake, in memory of Mike.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 998-2311.
Robert ‘Bob’ Hartmann
CHARLES CITY — Robert “Bob” Hartmann, 77, of 801 Fifth Ave. in Charles City, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Bob’s service at the church Tuesday.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may wish to direct them to the family in the care of Bob’s wife, Catherine Hartmann, 801 Fifth Ave., Charles City, IA 50616.
Fullerton-Hage-Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Clarence Henry Wegner
CHARLES CITY — Clarence Henry Wegner, 96, of 1787 Rotary Park Road, Charles City, died Friday, (Oct. 27, 2006) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Carroll Cemetery in rural Ionia.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt in Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Clarence’s services Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Vietta Thornton
MASON CITY — Vietta Thornton, 89, of Mason City, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, with her family at her side.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 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 4:30 p.m. today.
Memorials may be given to Holy Family Catholic Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Theresa McAloon
GARNER — Theresa McAloon, 75, of Garner, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Eileen Burroughs
GREENE — Eileen Burroughs, 92, of Greene, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2006) at Liebe Care Center in Greene.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene.
Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
Marvin H. Heyes
BUFFALO CENTER —Marvin H. Heyes, 71, of Buffalo Center, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor David Langer officiating. Burial will be in Olena Mound Cemetery also in Buffalo Center.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the First Congregational Church and will continue one hour before the service on Tuesday.
Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com
Bud Minnier
DUMONT — Bud Minnier, 88, of Dumont, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at New Hope United Methodist Church in Aredale with the Rev. Jay Amundson officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Catherine M. Hughes
MASON CITY — Catherine M. Hughes, 92, of Mason City, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2006) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Lolita Perrigo
ALGONA — Lolita Perrigo, 61, of Algona, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Wilson Funeral Home, 403 E. McGregor in Algona, with the Rev. Kevin Hollinger officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the Wilson Funeral Home.
Wilson Funeral Home, (515) 295-2622.
www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Arlene E. Kramer
GARNER — Arlene E. Kramer, 87, of Garner, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2006) at the Belmond Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Joseph J. Balek
MASON CITY — Joseph J. Balek, 95, of Mason City, died on Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2006) at Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Good Shepherd Health Center Chapel, 302 Second St. N.E. in Mason City, with Chaplin Nick Knoth officiating. Interment will be at a later date.
Joseph James Balek was born on Sept. 16, 1911, Mason City; son of Joseph M. and Jennie (Braun) Balek. He attended schools at St. Joseph Catholic School, Mason City.
He was united in marriage on Aug. 12, 1933, to Dorothy Margaret Wade in Mason City. To this union two sons were born, Joseph E. and Kenneth Balek. He worked at the Mason City Sugar Mill from 1929 to 1946, when he moved to Los Angeles. Joseph painted banks for Bank of America in California and was a member of the Painters Union in California.
He enjoyed gardening and flowers, building various projects, and collecting family history. Joseph always looked forward to going to eat at Country Kitchen. Joseph became a resident of Good Shepherd Health Center in January 2006. He truly enjoyed spending time with the other residents and the special care he received from the staff members.
Joseph is survived by his son, Joseph E. Balek; four grandchildren, Karen Wheeler, Joseph, David and Christina Balek; three great-grandchildren, Kailie, Katrina and Bianca; one great-grandson, Porter; one sister, Betty Wellington; three brothers, Walter, James and Bob Balek; and many numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kenny; wife, Dorothy; sisters, Anna Hoselton, Caroline Riley, Lillian Wellington, Helen Buffington and Violet Bernemann; and brother, Leonard Balek.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Robert ‘Bob’ Hartmann
CHARLES CITY — Robert “Bob” Hartmann, 77, of 801 Fifth Ave., in Charles City, passed away on Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) at his home of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 30, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Bob’s service Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may wish to direct them to the family in the care of Bob’s wife, Catherine Hartmann, 801 Fifth Ave., Charles City, IA 50616.
Robert F. Hartmann was born on Sept. 7, 1929, the son of Hazel (Crooks) and August Hartmann at home in rural Ionia. He attended the country brick schoolhouse and high school in Charles City.
Robert was united in marriage to Catherine Springer on Oct. 23, 1949. They both worked at Salsbury Laboratories at the time.
His interests included Oliver tractors, gardening, playing cards, tinkering and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Robert leaves his loving wife, Catherine, and their five children, Sandra (Mike) Hueholt of Urbandale, Iowa, Barbara (Todd) Sorensen of Littleton, Colo., August (Carolyn) of Austin, Texas, Linda (Mike) Leiva of San Antonio, Texas, and Christina (Terry) Payne of New Hampton, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Stephen, Eric, Cory, Matthew, Sean, Laura, Erica and Genie; his twin sisters, Doris Welch of Wisconsin and Dorothy (Robert) Welter of Nashua, Iowa; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law; and one grandson.
Fullerton-Hage-Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, (641) 228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com.
The Rev. Arthur Wegner
CHARLES CITY — The Reverend Arthur Wegner, 80, of Charles City died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) at his 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.
Arlene E. Kramer
GARNER — Arlene E. Kramer, 87, of Garner died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2006) at the Belmond Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Tim Diehl officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Catherine M. (Neu) Hughes
MASON CITY — Catherine M. (Neu) Hughes, 92, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2006) at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City, with the Rev. Jon Seda officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, with a scriptural wake service at 6 p.m.
Catherine (Neu) Hughes was born on March 30, 1914, in New Hampton, Iowa, to Peter and Mary Ann (Determan) Neu.
Catherine graduated from Holy Family Catholic High School in Mason City. She worked in various places during school and after graduation. In April of 1942, she left Mason City to accept a position in Washington, D.C., with the War Department. A year later, she was transferred to the Pentagon in Virginia to work for the Library of Special Services Division until 1945, when she left Washington, D.C., to accept a position with General Motors Co. in New York City.
On Feb. 18, 1947, Catherine married Leo Hughes of Boston, Mass., at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Manhattan, New York, where they made their home. She worked until her retirement in 1975, when she moved back to Mason City to be close to her brothers and sisters.
Catherine was a member of the R.S.V.P. She did volunteer work at Mercy Medical Center for several years and belonged to the St. Veronica Circle and Ladies Aid for a number of years.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers and two sisters.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Joseph J. Balek
MASON CITY — Joseph J. Balek, 95, of Mason City, died on Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2006) at Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today (Monday, Oct. 30), at the Good Shepherd Health Center Chapel, 302 Second St. N.E. in Mason City, with Chaplin Nick Knoth officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Joseph James Balek was born on Sept. 16, 1911, Mason City; son of Joseph M. and Jennie (Braun) Balek. He attended schools at St. Joseph Catholic School, Mason City.
He was united in marriage on Aug. 12, 1933, to Dorothy Margaret Wade in Mason City. To this union two sons were born, Joseph E. and Kenneth Balek. He worked at the Mason City Sugar Mill from 1929 to 1946, when he moved to Los Angeles. Joseph painted banks for Bank of America in California and was a member of the Painters Union in California.
He enjoyed gardening and flowers, building various projects, and collecting family history. Joseph always looked forward to going to eat at Country Kitchen. Joseph became a resident of Good Shepherd Health Center in January 2006. He truly enjoyed spending time with the other residents and the special care he received from the staff members.
Joseph is survived by his son, Joseph E. Balek; four grandchildren, Karen Wheeler, Joseph, David and Christina Balek; three great-grandchildren, Kailie, Katrina and Bianca; one great-great-grandson, Porter; one sister, Betty Wellington; three brothers, Walter, James and Bob Balek; and many numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kenny; wife, Dorothy; sisters, Anna Hoselton, Caroline Riley, Lillian Wellington, Helen Buffington and Violet Bernemann; and brother, Leonard Balek.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Maxine Snyder
MARSHALLTOWN — Maxine Snyder, 78, formerly of 1316 Marshall Drive, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) at Glenwood Place, under the care of her family and Iowa River Hospice.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Pursel-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory, 405 W. Main St., Marshalltown, with the Rev. Judy Marshall officiating. Interment will follow services in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Pursel-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorials may be directed to the family in her name.
Pursel-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory, (641) 753-5511.
www.purseldavis.com.
Jeremiah Gettis
KENYON, Minn. — Jeremiah Gettis, 21, of Kenyon, Minn., died on Monday (Oct. 23, 2006) at his home.
A memorial service was held at 1:30 p.m. at the First English Lutheran Church in Faribault, Minn., on Friday, Oct. 27, 2006.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Boldt Funeral Home and continued one hour prior to services at the church.
Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, Minn., (507) 334-4481.
www.boldtfuneralhome.com.
Clarence H. Wegner
CHARLES CITY — Clarence H. Wegner, 96, of Charles City died Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Carroll Cemetery in rural Ionia.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City and continue one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Marlys B. Rewoldt
IOWA FALLS — Marlys B. Rewoldt, 58, of Iowa Falls died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) at her home.
Arrangements are incomplete at Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls chapel.
Linn’s Funeral Home, (641) 648-2569.
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Arlene E. Kramer
GARNER — Arlene E. Kramer, 87, of Garner, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2006) at the Belmond Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Tim Diehl officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Arlene Elizabeth Kramer, the daughter of Emil and Emma (Grell) Kraus, was born on Dec. 4, 1918, at Klemme. She graduated from Klemme High School as class valedictorian.
On Sept. 26, 1937, she was married to Art Kramer at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They lived in Garner all of their married life. After Art passed away in 1968, Arlene continued to live in Garner. In 1999, she moved to Rise Apartments in Belmond, and in May of 2006 to the Belmond Health Care Center. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, baking cinnamon rolls and visiting with people. Arlene will always be remembered for her positive attitude in life.
She was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Women’s Fellowship.
Arlene is survived by her children, Jack Kramer and wife, Judy, of Des Moines, Sharon Smith and significant other, Don Bancroft, of Belmond, Judy Smith and friend, Roger, of Algona, Diane White, of Clear Lake and Tammy Allison and husband, Tim, of Maple Plain, Minn.; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Calvin Kraus and wife, Sharon, of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Art, on Feb. 12, 1968; and her parents.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Etta J. Christopoulos
MASON CITY — Etta J. Christopoulos, 99, of Mason City died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) at the IOOF Home.
Funeral services for Etta will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with the Rev. Kathy Graves, of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to Telephone Reassurance, Meals on Wheels, and Hospice of North Iowa.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 421-0524.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Eileen Burroughs
GREENE — Eileen Burroughs, 92, of 108 South High St., Greene, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2006) at the Liebe Care Center.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at the United Methodist Church in Greene, with Pastor Ashok Patet and Pastor Elsa Lawry officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 31, 2006, at the Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, where there will be a public scripture service at 7 p.m.
Visitation will continue Wednesday one hour before services at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorial to the Eileen Burroughs Memorial Fund in care of the family, 1354 Timber Ave., Hampton, IA 50441.
Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
The Rev. Arthur C. Wegner Jr.
CHARLES CITY — The Rev. Arthur C. Wegner Jr., 80, of Charles City, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) at his home.
Funeral services for the Rev. A. C. Wegner Jr. will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Faith Bible Chapel in Charles City, with Pastor Paul Phillips of the Gospel Lighthouse, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City and one hour prior to services at the church.
Arthur Carl Wegner Jr. was born on April 4, 1926, at North Hollywood, Calif., the son of Arthur C. and Helena (Sivy) Wegner Sr. He graduated in California and then attended Bible school in Eugene, Oregon.
During his life he was married to Darlene DuShane, Lucille Kinney, and Jean Roberts.
Pastor Wegner ministered in Stockton, Calif., at the Open Bible Church in Clear Lake, and at a Methodist Church in Henderson, Ill. He began his ministry at Faith Bible Chapel in August of 1953, serving for 53 years. His connection with the parishioners and the community were the instrumental factors in staying with one parish for over half a century. Pastor Wegner also worked for over 10 years at Theisens Home Farm Auto. He was an honorary member of the V.F.W.
His interests included reading, working as a handyman, and listening to Christian music. Pastor Wegner will always be remembered as a dedicated, hard-working person at home, church, and in the community.
Living family members include seven children, Sharol (Gary) McCoy, of Charles City, Carl Wegner, of Charles City, Paul (Cathy) Wegner, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Diane (Doug) Gohr, of Las Vegas, Nev., Arthur (Janan) Wegner of Marble Rock, Cynda (Terry) Green of Leander, Texas, and Andrew (Arlene) Wegner of Charles City; 12 grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, Alfred (Betty) Wegner of San Jose, Calif., and Alwyn (Esther) Wegner of Hillsdale, Wyoming; four nephews and a niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his three wives.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the Faith Bible Chapel.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
Merle Thompson
MASON CITY — Merle Thompson, 80, 320 28th St. S. W. died Monday (Oct. 30, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Harry H. Koelker officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with a Scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapel.com.
James ‘Jim’ Wells
OSAGE — James “Jim” Wells, 67, of Osage, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Jim was born on Nov. 21, 1938, at Mason City, Iowa, the son of James and Viola (Haukness) Wells. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1956. Jim moved to Osage in 1959, where he owned and operated Jim’s Electric.
On Dec. 28, 1984, he married Carol (Wedge) Huisman at Little Cedar. Jim served as a mentor for the Bridges Mentoring Program. He enjoyed his family, his coffee friends, and playing cribbage.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with the Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and will continue one hour before services on Thursday at the church.
Jim is survived by his wife, Carol Wells of Osage; four sons: Jeff (Lisa) Wells of Columbia, Missouri; Jay Wells, of Iowa City; and children, Alyssa (Wells) Brazicek, Ryan Wells, and Scott Wells; Jim (Marlys) Wells, of Boone and children, Chloe and Sam Wells; John Wells, of Des Moines; and daughter, Kenna Wells; four step-children: Debbie Foster, of Riceville and daughter, Terri Foster; Mike Huisman of St. Ansgar; and his children, Jamie (Laura) Huisman and their children, Brecken and Olivia Huisman; Brandon Huisman; and Raven Huisman; John (Vanessa) Huisman of Osage and children, Amanda, Dianna, Matt, and Clarissa Huisman; Paul (Darlyne) Huisman of St. Ansgar and children, Rachel, Chelsey, and Whitney Huisman; and two sisters: Connie (Norman) Wheeler of Mason City, and Pat (Ray) Corlew of Rockford, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Edward J. Dean
FOREST CITY — Edward J. Dean, 80, of Forest City, died Monday (Oct. 30, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Marlys B. Rewoldt Schwandt
IOWA FALLS — Marlys B. Rewoldt Schwandt, 58, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) at her daughter’s home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden.
A time of visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, with an 8 p.m. Scripture service.
The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Theresa ‘Tres’ McAloon
GARNER — Theresa “Tres” McAloon, 75, of Garner, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2006) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, with Father Michael Schueller officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Boniface Cemetery, Garner.
Her family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the church.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Dora Gollner
BRITT — Dora Gollner, 86, of Britt, formerly of Wesley, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Wesley.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 679-4453.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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