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Claire E. Kepple
GREENE — A funeral Mass for Claire E. Kepple, 96, of 110 S. High St., Greene, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunkan, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, September 6, 2006, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, where there will be a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.
Claire Earl Kepple was born on Aug. 9, 1910, on a farm near Republic, Iowa, a son of Guy and Lydia (Adams) Kepple, and died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.
He went to country school for seven years and attended the Marble Rock High School, where he graduated in 1929. During the Depression, when jobs were hard to find, he worked for John Jesmore in Marble Rock repairing motors.
Claire met Leora Hurd at a dance in 1929 and married her on Feb. 25, 1935. Claire and Leora moved to Waterloo in 1935 where he was employed by John Deere until 1946. That year, they moved to a farm near Greene, where they farmed and lived until 2004, when they made their home at the Liebe Care Center.
From 1951 to 1970, Claire operated a sawmill on the farm doing custom work. He loved to hunt and fish. Claire and Leora spent many summers in Canada guiding on Lac des Mille Lacs, and they spent winters in Texas for 25 years. They also loved to dance and belonged to a square dance club for many years.
His memory will be cherished by his loving wife of 71 years, Leora, of Greene; his children: Robert (Swanie) Kepple, of Greene, Rita (Bob) Barth, of Greene; nine grandchildren: Mike (Lois) Kepple, Kelly (Al) Zweck, Kayleen (Jason) Landers, Rhonda Perry and friend, Bob, Boyd (Shawn) Barth, Brenda (Todd) Medenwaldt, Denise (Chris) Nenninger, April (Shawn) Grant, and Nicole (Erik) Graham; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother: Clark (Irene) Kepple, of Ionia; one sister, Virginia Moline, of Cushing, Okla.; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law, Linda Kepple; brother-in-law, Raymond Moline; and a grandson-in-law, Fred Perry.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
Kathryn L. Flaucher
ANAMOSA — Kathryn L. Flaucher, 88, of Anamosa, died Friday (Sept. 1, 2006) at the Anamosa Care Center in Anamosa following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at the Goettsch Funeral Home, 306 E. First St. in Anamosa, with the Rev. Bryan Crousore officiating.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m., Sept. 5, 2006, at the Goettsch Funeral Home in Anamosa. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Anamosa.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.goettschonline.com.
Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl F. Flaucher, of Mason City; one son, Richard K. Flaucher, of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren, Richard, David, Lee, and Steven Flaucher.
Goettsch Funeral home, (319) 462-3535.
Nancy L. Rogers
OSAGE — Nancy L. Rogers, 66, of Osage died Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage surrounded by her family.
Nancy was born on Jan. 2, 1940, in Scranton, Pa., the daughter of Norris and Leah (Bartelson) Scott. She was united in marriage to Lawrence A. Rogers on July 20, 1957, in South Sterling, Pa.
Nancy and Lawrence farmed for many years southwest of Osage. She worked for the last 10 years at the west Casey’s in Osage as a pizzamaker until her recent retirement.
She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with the Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian and Pastor Mike Augsburger, officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a short prayer service at 7 p.m. and will continue one hour before services on Thursday at the church.
Nancy is survived by her children, Larry (Deb) Rogers, of Altoona, Tim (Jolene) Rogers, of Ringsted, Julie (Larry) Fredrickson, of Manly, Danny (Lisa) Rogers of Osage, Melody Rogers of Osage, and Scott (Kellie) Rogers of Osage; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; her mother, Leah Scott of Tobyhanna, Pa.; one sister, Judy Evans, of Tobyhanna, Pa.; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dean (Charlene) Rogers, of Nevada, Iowa, and Al (Helen) Rogers, of Osage; a brother-in-law, Dave Warner, of Des Moines; several nieces; and nephews; and many relatives and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, in 1995; her father, Norris, and her brother, Jim.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Jo Ann Sedars
CLEAR LAKE — Jo Ann Sedars, 58, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
According to her wishes, her body had been donated to the University of Iowa.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating.
Memorials may be given to Muse-Norris Hospice of North Iowa, The Association for the Preservation of Clear Lake, Central Gardens of North Iowa, the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, American Cancer Society, or the Clear Lake Arts Council in memory of Jo Ann Sedars.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Harold John Miller
RUDD — Harold John Miller, 83, of Rudd, died Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) at the Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com
Richard G. Meier
SWALEDALE — Richard G. Meier, 69, 110 Douglas, Swaledale, died Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at the Evangelical Free Church, Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, with Pastor David Wiersbe officiating. Interment will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Swaledale.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Memorials may be given to the Richard G. Meier Memorial Fund.
Richard was born on March 10, 1937, in Mason City, the son of Gustav F. and Hermine (Wedertz) Meier. He grew up in Swaledale area where he farmed and later worked for various farmers.
He married LaRue Roney Oct. 29, 1966, at the Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake. He enjoyed going to Kelli’s Kitchen in Rockwell for coffee. He loved visiting with his many friends and going to the Waverly Sale Barn. He was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake.
Richard is survived by his wife, LaRue Meier, of Swaledale; brother, Martin Meier and his wife, Lois, of Swaledale; sister, Mary Ann Ditsworth and her husband, Cecil, of Mason City; brothers-in-law, Jay Roney, of Swaledale, and Rollie Sargent, of Marshalltown; and many nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Dorothea Pals Sargent.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Howard E. Martin McLeese
CLEAR LAKE — Howard E. Martin McLeese, 37, of Clear Lake, formerly of Charles City, died Saturday (Sept. 2, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, in Mason City.
Memorial services for Howard E. Martin McLeese will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, with Pastor Paul Wilcox of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
There will be no visitation.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
Donald T. Hemmingsen
ALGONA — Donald T. Hemmingsen, 89, of Algona, died Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church in Algona, with Father Melvin Low and the Rev. Dr. David Ullom officiating. Burial will be in east Lawn Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a Masonic services at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Mearl Douglas
KEOSAUQUA — Mearl Douglas, 79, of Keosauqua, and formerly of Fenton, died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Wilson Funeral Home in Algona.
Wilson Funeral Home, (515) 295-2622.
Sandra K. Losee
HIAWATHA — Sandra K. Losee, 57, of 1075 Cress Parkway, Hiawatha, formerly of Rockford, Iowa, died Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a long illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, 4200 First Ave N.E. in Cedar Rapids, with the Rev. Randy Harker of Hands of Christ Worship Center in Oxford, Iowa, officiating. Entombment will be in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home and after 12:30 p.m. at the chapel on Saturday.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph; two daughters, Tracy Metzger and husband, Matthew, and Tonya Losee, all of Cedar Rapids; a son, Christopher Losee, of Hiawatha; her mother, Wava Siefken, of Marion; two sisters, Janice Willert and husband, David, of Rockford, Iowa, and Pam Patterson and husband, Randall, of Cedar Rapids; three brothers, Jerry Siefken and wife, Loni, of Rudd, Keith Siefken and wife, Sue, of Cedar Rapids, and Dean Siefken and wife, Jodi, of Fredonia, Wis., and three grandchildren, Nathaniel and Olivia Metzger, and Joseph-Trae Losee.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Siefken.
Sandra was born on Sept. 1, 1949, in Charles City, Iowa, to John and Wava Merriss Siefken. She married Joseph E. Losee on Feb. 18, 1968, in Rockford, Iowa. Sandra was a homemaker and a USANA distributor. She enjoyed quilting, crafting, gardening, and art.
A memorial fund has been established.
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, (319) 393-8000.
Wilma C. LeVad
BRITT — Wilma C. LeVad, 85, of Britt, died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.
According to Wilma’s wishes, she has been cremated. Private family graveside services will be at a later date.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 178 Center St. W. in Britt is in charge of arrangements.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 843-3839.
Charlotte Schmidthuber
EMMONS, Minn. — Charlotte Schmidthuber, 87, of Grinnell, formerly of Emmons, Minn., died Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) at the St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at the Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons, Minn., with Pastor Julie Fiske officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills is in charge of arrangements.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Ted Knudson
Ted Knudson died Aug. 17, 2006, at the age of 89. He was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on April 21, 1917, and grew up in Mason City, Iowa.
After graduating from the University of Southern California, he went to work for the DeLaval Pacific Company in San Francisco where he met Naomi Kammerer. They were married in Cambridge, Mass. where he was in the Navy Supply Officer School. Ted served on the destroyer USS Colahan, DD-658 during World War II.
After the war, he joined the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, of Milwaukee, where he worked for 36 years, moving his family from Long Beach, Bakersfield, and Glendale, Calif., retiring to Kelso, Wash.
He volunteered as a reading tutor at Caitlin School, helping seniors with their income taxes through SCORE, senior citizens assisting new businesses.
There were many camping trips with the family and later on, long trailer and overseas trips with his wife. Ted’s favorite hobbies were fly fishing, fly tying, baseball, crossword puzzles, bridge and corresponding frequently with his former USS Colahan shipmates.
He will be deeply missed by his friends and family.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Herman and Jesse Knudson, longtime residents of Mason City.
Surviving him are his wife of 64 years, Naomi; son, Dick and wife, Candy; daughter, Linda Valley and her husband, John; grandchildren, Kate, Betsy, Joe and Jessie; and brother, Bob, of Des Moines.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at the Woodland Estates Retirement Center in Chehalis, Wash.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the United Way of Lewis County, 450 N.W. Pacific, Chehalis, WA.
Eva Jorgen
ALGONA — Eva Jorgen, 93, of Algona, died Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) at the Algona Good Samaritan Center in Algona.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church ian Algona. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Irvington.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Wilson Funeral Home in Algona.
Wilson Funeral Home, (515) 295-2622.
Helen Dorothy Bartlett
MANLY — Helen Dorothy Bartlett, 96, died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at the Rolling Green Village Nursing Home in Nevada.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St. in Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com
Dorothy Lorraine Kreitlow
CLARION — Dorothy Lorraine Kreitlow, 85, of Clarion, died Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at the Presbyterian Church in Clarion. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion and one hour prior to the service at the Church.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Agnes M. Formanek
HAYFIELD — Agnes M. Formanek, 90, of Hayfield, died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
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Harold John Miller
RUDD — Harold John Miller, 83, of Rudd, died Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) at the Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg, Iowa.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at Rudd United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Sunnyside Memory Gardens in Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.
The family of Harold John Miller has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Rudd Lions Club in his memory.
Harold John Miller was born on March 12, 1923, in Bristow, Iowa, the son of John and Olive (Piper) Miller. He graduated from Rudd High School in the class of 1941, and also graduated from Hamilton Business College in Mason City. In 1944, Harold drove truck for various trucking companies until 1948, at which time he began driving trucks for Bob Jenkins Truckline in Moline, Ill., until 1961. At that time, he became the manager for Diamond Transportation Co. in Charles City until 1981, when he became a route drive for Guardian Photo Co in Mason City, retiring in 1988.
While his future wife, Edna, was working for Jenkins Truck line, her son, John, introduced her to Harold. On Dec. 14, 1957, he was united in marriage to Edna Pearl Hines in Lamont, Iowa. She preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2005.
Harold enjoyed wood working, gardening, and was a caregiver for his wife for many years. Harold loved being with his family and grandchildren.
He was a member of Rudd United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school, Rudd Lions Club, and was a 4-H leader for eight years.
Left to cherish his memory are his three children, John (Ann) O’Donnell of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Maureen (Curtis) Schroeder of Guttenberg, Iowa, and Mary (Kent) Ullmann of Titonka, Iowa. Also left to cherish his memory are 11 grandchildren, Candace Taylor, Kathy Ann O’Donnell, Matthew (Tammy) O’Donnell, and Michael O’Donnell of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Jessica (Kevin) Wallace of Dubuque, Joshua (Barbie) Steere of New Hartford, Jonathan Claycamp of Dubuque, Allison, Thomas, Emily and Chad Ullmann of Titonka; six great-grandchildren, Christopher and Adam Davenport, Danielle and Courtney O’Donnell, Tyler Wallace and Brady Steere; several nieces and nephews; a sister, Edith Shepard, of Bella Vista, Ark.; one brother, Merle (Dorothy) Miller, of Des Moines; a brother-in-law, Clair Reiling, of Independence; two sisters-in-law, Laura Rieverts of Hillsdale, Ill., and Pat Hines of Aurora, Colo., as well as other relatives and many friends.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, John and Olive (Piper) Miller; wife, Edna, and a sister, Anna Miller.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel: (641) 749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com
Joseph W. Charlson
LAKE MILLS — Joseph W. Charlson, 89, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Lutheran Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Otto Chose Post No. 235 of the American Legion.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, Lake Mills, (641) 592-0221.
Amanda M. Swenson
DECORAH — Amanda M. Swenson, 92, of Decorah, died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2006) at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept, 8, at Haug Lutheran Church, rural Decorah, by the Rev. Genen H. Hermeier with burial in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah and after 10 a.m. Friday at the church.
Amanda Marion Irene (Danielson) Swenson was born Jan. 6, 1914, at home in Canoe Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel A. and (Beret) Marie (Drievold) Danielson. She was baptized at Hauge Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church on Feb. 1, 1914, and confirmed on May 13, 1928, by Pastor Ole Glesne at Decorah Lutheran Church. Amanda attended rural school in Canoe Township and graduated from Decorah High School with the class of 1931.
Amanda was united in marriage with Kyrre Swenson on Oct. 10, 1939, at Hauge Lutheran Church. To this union, three children were born: Karen Anne, Ellen Louise, and Kavin Rhys.
She was a faithful member of Hauge Lutheran Church, where she served in many capacities over the years including Ladies’ Aid, W/ELCA, Sunday school, and was an active member of the Luren Ladies’ Auxiliary,
Survivors include her three children and their families: Karen (Mel) Lee of Decorah and daughters, Marit (Dan) Lee-Dohse, Jens and Signe of Chanhassen, Minn., Dr. Anne-Kristi Lee of St. Stephen, Minn., Kari (Zac) Lee-Zimmermann of Cascade, Wis., Ellen Louise Swenson of Sebastopol, Calif., and daughter, Johanna Swenson Farris, of San Francisco, Calif., Kavin (Barbara) of Ventura, Iowa and his daughters, Lisa (Ensign) Underwood, Olivia and Madeline, of St. Louis, Mo., Danika (Aaron) Marken, Jesslyn, Keira and Emerson of Clear Lake, and Kyia (Mark) Allsbrook of Clear Lake, and step-daughters, Stacey Lester and son, Zachery, of Clear Lake; and Michelle (Steve) Miller-Schlabs and son, Jackson, of Oakland, Calif.
Amanda is also survived by her nephews, Carl (Victoria) Svenson, David (Donna) Svenson, Richard (Linda) Svenson, Daniel (Gina) Sewell, Kyren Helgesen; and her nieces, Patsy Sewell (Colin) Stott, Sonja Sola, Amy J. Sola, DiAnn (Mrs. Gary) Svenson, Gayle (Ken) Geesey and Alana Helgesen; as well as numerous grand- and great-grand nieces and nephews, many cousins and dear friends.
Amanda was preceded in death by her parents, (Beret) Marie and Daniel A. Danielson; brother, Lester Danielson; sister, Dorothy Sewell; nephew, Gary Svenson and niece, Sally (Mrs. Carl) Svenson; as well as 14 sisters and brothers-in-law.
Memorials may be directed to Hauge Lutheran Church, Barthell Eastern Star Home (Van Fund) or Winneshiek Medical Center Hospice.
Fjelstul Funeral Home, Decorah, (563) 382-5210.
Pauline O. Callanan
MASON CITY — Pauline O. (Kavars) Callanan, age 85, of 1613 Hillcrest Drive, died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Jon M. Seda and the Rev. Kenneth Gehling concelebrating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., where a Scriptural wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. immediately followed by the rosary.
Pauline O. (Kavars) Callanan was born on Jan. 22, 1921, to Otto and Julia (Gullickson) Dahl in Mason City. She attended Mason City schools and was later employed by Jacob E. Decker and Sons for 28 years until the plant closed.
Pauline was united in marriage to John Kavars on Oct. 22, 1938, at her parents’ home in Mason City and to this marriage was born three children. Her husband, John, died on Feb. 15, 1968.
On Nov. 1, 1975, Pauline was married to Edwin P. Callanan at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake. The couple has continued to reside in Mason City.
She enjoyed fishing, casinos and was an avid Cubs and Hawkeye fan. Pauline was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the VFW Auxiliary.
Surviving Pauline are her husband, Edwin, of Mason City; one daughter, Jolene (Raymond) Jacobsen, of Nora Springs, two sons, Gary (Bonnie) Kavars of Clear Lake and Michael (Dixie) Kavars of Clear Lake; one stepson, Michael (Cathy) Callanan, of Clear Lake; three sisters-in-law, Katherine Kirhoff of Mason City, Pauline Kavars of Mason City, Marlene Kavars of Mason City; and one brother-in-law, Gus Kavars, of Mason City. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Julia; husband, John, in 1968; grandson, Johnnie; two brothers, Vernon and Joseph Dahl; and one sister, Thelma.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel Mason City. (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Agnes M. Formanek
HAYFIELD — Agnes M. Formanek, 90, of Hayfield, died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Father Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a combined Rosary Society and Catholic Workman rosary at 4 p.m. with a VFW service at 6:30 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.
Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Helen ‘Dorothy’ Bartlett
MANLY — Helen “Dorothy” Bartlett, 96, died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at the Rolling Green Village Nursing Home, Nevada.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 East South St., Manly, with the Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Interment will be in the Manly Cemetery, Manly.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St.
Memorials may be directed to Dorothy Bartlett Memorial Fund.
Helen Dorothy Bartlett was born Dec. 11, 1909, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Merle and Helen (Brose) Rogers. Dorothy attended Clear Lake public schools and graduated from Mason City High School in 1926. She graduated from Mason City Junior College and Iowa State Teachers College. Her first teaching job was in Marble Rock. She moved to Manly in 1932, where she taught high school history and English until 1945.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Maynard Bartlett on Jan. 1, 1942, in San Diego, Calif. To this union a daughter was born. Dorothy returned to teaching in the Manly public schools in 1951 and continued until her retirement in 1972.
Dorothy enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, Scrabble, and bird watching. Her greatest love was spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Friendship Circle, Manly Study Club, Shell Rock Dinner Club, Manly Public Library Board of Trustees where she served as the treasurer.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Elaine (Robert) Heiberger, Ames; grandchildren, Kristine Heiberger, Chicago, Ill., Rob Heiberger, Chicago, Ill., Kevin Heiberger, Ames; sister, Phyllis Sweet, Sarasota, Fla.; sister in law, Julia Bartlett, Pleasant Hill; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Helen Rogers, husband, Maynard Bartlett; and two brothers, Leslie and Donald Rogers.
Bride Colonial Chapel 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com
Marie Vavrik
BRITT — Marie Vavrik, 79, of Britt passed away Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services for Marie Vavrik will be held Friday, (Sept. 8, 2006) at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Britt with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West in Britt, and one hour prior to services at the church. Scriptural wake services will be at 7 p.m.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, Britt, (641) 843-3839.
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Marie Vavrik
BRITT — Marie Vavrik, 79, of Britt, passed away Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services for Marie Vavrik will be held at 10:30 a.m. today (Sept. 8) at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Britt with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services today at the church. Scriptural wake service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Marie was born Sept. 25, 1926, to Josephine Monson and Roy Bragg. She was adopted at a very early age by Albert Nelson, and after his death was raised by Harvey Nelson Sr. and her mother.
She grew up on a farm south of Britt with her two sisters and three brothers. She received her education in the rural school near her home the first eight years and finished high school in the Britt School, graduating with the class of 1944.
Marie taught two years in country schools, the first year near Kanawha and the second in the home school Erin No. 3. She loved waitress work and worked in the cafes and restaurants in Britt.
Marie was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Britt, where she was a member.
On June 25, 1947, Marie married Robert Vavrik in St. Patrick Catholic Church. She was the mother of five children.
Marie is survived by four children, William “Bill” Vavrik and wife, Bonnie, of Britt, Katherine Francis and husband, John, of Britt, Thomas Vavrik and wife, Diane, of Lewisville, Texas, and Daniel Vavrik of Fort Madison; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, Kristie and Rodney Crowder and their children, Christopher, Hailey, Josh and Jacob, Jennifer Knox and her son, Samuel, Shannon and Dan Love and their children, Jonathan and Madelyn, Jessica Vavrik and Marcus Vavrik; one sister, Edythe Huisinga and husband, Paul, of Coconut Creek, Fla.; two brothers, Bill Nelson and wife, Heddy, of Britt, and Jim Nelson and wife, JoAnn, of Grand Junction, Colo.; sister-in-law, Nancy Nelson, of Britt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; the father who raised her, Harvey Nelson Sr.; son, Robert Vavrik, Jr.; sister, Irene “Polly” Drabek, and husband, Raymond; brother, Harvey “Mick” Nelson Jr.; and husband Robert Vavrik Sr.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 178 Center St. W., Britt, Iowa, (641) 843-3839.
Paul Harold Picht
LOCKESBURG, Ark. — Paul Harold Picht, 84, of Lockesburg, Ark., died Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) at a hospital in Texarkana, Texas. He was born Nov. 6, 1921.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, Iowa, with Father Joe Dillinger officiating. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Carroll with graveside military rites.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Sept. 8) at Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll.
Paul is survived by his wife, Glois, Lockesburg, Ark.; two daughters, Sharon (Vince) Ellwanger, Mason City, and Deborah (Dan) McMahon, Kansas City, Mo.; two sons, Monte Picht, Noel, Mo., and Rease Picht, Lubbock, Texas; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Buelah; and two brothers, Darrel and Glen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Dolores (Yender) Picht; one son, Dana Picht; two brothers, Bertus and Earl; and one sister, June.
Sharp Funeral Home, Carroll, (712) 792-4301.
James M. Simmons
HAMPTON — James M. Simmons, 79, of Hampton died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Memorial services will be held in Hampton at a later date.
James M. Simmons was born June 10, 1927, at Centerville, Iowa, a son of William H. and Helen L. (Halden) Simmons. He married Donna M. Smith in 1948 in Grinnell.
A graduate of Grinnell High School, Jim attended Grinnell College and was a graduate of the University of Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1945-1948.
He worked at Lefenbure Co., Cedar Rapids, for several years as a purchasing agent. Later, he worked at Harris Bank, Chicago, and CBT, Hartford, Conn. He retired from Northeast Savings and Loan, Hartford, Conn., as a vice president, moving to Hampton in 1990.
Jim enjoyed golfing, bowling and especially his dogs, Smokey, King and Gretchen.
He was a member of the American Legion and Lions Club, Hampton.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Simmons, Hampton; two sons, James Simmons, Tennessee, and Michael Simmons, Middletown, Conn.; a daughter, Melody Flahive, Waturbury, Conn.; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Simmons, Menominee, Mich.; and a sister, Sally Graham, Denver, Colo.
His parents preceded him in death.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Mary Annabelle Thompson
MASON CITY — Mary Annabelle Thompson, 79, of 1037 19th St. S.W., Mason City, Iowa, died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2006) at the I.O.O.F Home, Mason City.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 9, 2006) at the Mason City Baptist Church, 1805 S. Wilson Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jerry Hull officiating. Inurnment will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery, rural Rudd.
Visitation will be one hour before the service on Saturday at the church.
The family suggests memorials to Mason City Baptist Church, Mason City.
Mary was born Jan. 15, 1927, in Forest City, Iowa, the daughter of William Emmett and Myrtle (Fisher) Dyner. She graduated from Mason City High School.
She married Elmer Thompson and they lived in Mason City. She worked for the Athenian restaurant in Mason City.
Mary loved her pets and reading. She attended Mason City Baptist Church.
Mary is survived by her cousins, James A. Smith and his wife. Lynnea, Mason City, and Joy Beckman, Nora Springs.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Elmer, on April 30, 1997.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. S.E., Mason City, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Leona Jorgensen
COULTER — Leona Jorgensen, 93, of Coulter died Thursday morning (Sept. 7, 2006) at the Hampton Health Care Center following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer with the Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating.
Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer.
Leona’s family and the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home of Humboldt are in charge of the arrangements.
Leona is survived by three sons: Charles and his wife, Joyce, of Clive; Eugene and his wife, Mardell, on the family farm near Coulter; and LeRoy and his wife, Janice, of Humboldt; nine grandchildren, Shelly Griffith, Colleen Dahle, Darla Griffiths, Doug Jorgensen, Deanne Sallee, Tracey Gord, Todd Jorgensen, Bill Jorgensen and Tonja Lohrbach; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home, 612 Second Ave. S., Humboldt, (515) 332-1321.
Agnes ‘Ma’ Formanek
HAYFIELD — Agnes “Ma” Formanek, 90, of Hayfield, died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Father Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a combined Rosary Society and Catholic Workman rosary at 4 p.m., a VFW Auxiliary service at 6:30 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Agnes Marie Formanek, the oldest of eight children of Martin and Anna (Hrubes) Stupka, was born April 24, 1916, at Livermore. At the age of 2, she moved with her family to a farm north of Britt and in 1920 to a farm north of Garner. She attended Hayfield Consolidated School.
On Jan. 30, 1934, she was married to James Formanek at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They farmed northeast of Britt until 1940, when they moved to a farm south of Hayfield. On May 30, 1959, Jim passed away while fishing at Crystal Lake. Following his death, Agnes continued to live on the farm. In 1963, her son established a bar-restaurant, Dick’s Country Inn, next to her farm home. Agnes helped operate the business for 43 years.
In her later years, she liked to travel with her family to Alaska, Hawaii, Japan and Europe. She was a “Bohemian Hobo” at heart and loved the old things from her travels.
Agnes enjoyed baking all types of rolls, rosettes and noodles. She made each grandchild and great-grandchild a quilt which became their special “blankie.” She collected license plates from all over the world and had a special arrangement of crystal miniatures on the dash of her car given to her by Dick. Agnes greatly enjoyed life with her family and friends.
She was a member St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, Rosary Society and the Catholic Workman FCSLA Branch W51. She also belonged to the Garner VFW Auxiliary, Hayfield Neighbors Club, Hobby Club and Birthday Club.
Agnes is survived by her children, Richard (Marcia) Formanek of Clear Lake, Evelyn (Jerald) Mohrfeld of Austin, Minn., Eileen Moen of Mounds View, Minn., and Douglas (Patricia) Formanek of Forest City; 12 grandchildren and their families, Rich (Becky) Formanek and children, Britney and Nick, Lori (Greg) Johnson and children, Clay and Leah, Mat (Lisa) Formanek and children, Mariah, Jacob and Ciera, Mike (Hilary) Formanek and son, Mick, Mike (Michelle) Mohrfeld and children, Kasey and Zachary, Joe (Kim) Mohrfeld and children, Stephanie and Joey, Jan Mohrfeld, Sue Mohrfeld and children Chase, Logan and Alayna, Chuck Mohrfeld and Angie Le-Vasseur and son, Jackson, James (Maria) Moen and children, Jessica, Bryan and David, Tammy Fox and children, McKenna and Rachel and James (Traci) Formanek and children, Mikena and Josie; two sisters, Anna (William) Tlach of Britt and Mildred Schaefer of Garner; a brother, Clarence (Marlene) Stupka of Ankeny; sisters-in-law, Elsie Formanek of Garner, Vivian Formanek of Britt, Ruth Stupka of Milton, Fla., and Mary Ann Stupka of Garner; and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents; brothers, Raymond, Lewis and Harold Stupka; and a sister, Dorothy Bosch.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
William H. Missar
1956-2006
William H. Missar, born in Berwyn, Ill., passed away in Plymouth, Iowa. He was the son of Vivian Johnson, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada.
An artist, musician and poet, William graduated from Naperville, Ill., High School and attended the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Conservatory of Music. Known in the Chicago area for his artistic talents, his works are now in private collections.
His inquisitiveness into different art forms inspired him to continually change his media from the ordinary style to the innovative avant garde. After a few visits to Vancouver Island, William became enamoured with driftwood, sea sand and beach glass, compiling massive works of art and sculpture.
William’s loving heart and soul will be greatly missed by his family. The family’s fondest memories of William will now become our most cherished possessions. A private burial will take place at sea.
William’s family would like to offer thanks and gratitude to his friends and neighbors, Glenn Ingersoll and his sister, Naiomi, also their little dog, Blackie. Glenn and Naiomi were true Christian neighbors who time and again came to William’s aid. Thank you so very much. God Bless.
Walter H. ‘Wally’ Woods
ALGONA — Walter H. “Wally” Woods, 76, of Algona, died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2006) at Kossuth Regional Healthcare Center, Algona.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors conducted by 133 Test Squadron Iowa Air National Guard, Fort Dodge, at the Algona VFW and American Legion.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, with a Scripture prayer service beginning at 6 p.m.
Other arrangements are incomplete at the funeral home.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Phyllis Beemer
HAMPTON — Phyllis Beemer, 73, of Des Moines and formerly of Hampton, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2006) at her home in Des Moines.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Ardis I. Fredericks
HAMPTON — Ardis I. Fredericks, 101, of Hampton, died (Sept. 6, 2006) at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hansell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Elsa Lawry officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 306 Central Ave. E., Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Joseph W. Charlson
LAKE MILLS — Joseph W. Charlson, 89, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 9, 2006) at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Lutheran Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Otto Chose Post No. 235 of the American Legion.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Sept. 8) at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Joseph Wilfred Charlson was born April 23, 1917, in Center Township, Winnebago County, the son of Christ C. and Emma (Olson) Charlson. He attended country schools in Winnebago County.
Joe served his country in the Army from August 1942 to February 1946.
On March 3, 1946, Joe was united in marriage to Esther Bernice Flugum at Winnebago Lutheran Church. Esther passed away on Jan. 15, 1981.
On April 25, 1982, Joe was united in marriage to Martha Singelstad-Holstad in Lake Mills, Iowa. Martha passed away on July 8, 2002.
Joe farmed in the Leland and Lake Mills area and loved everything about “old school” farming — cows, old machinery, Farmall tractors and Model T cars. Very dear to his heart were his World War II Army buddies from Wisconsin that he stayed in contact with all these years.
Survivors include his four children, Eileen Taylor and her husband, Charles, of Ventura, Iowa; Harlan Charlson of Leland, Iowa; Jerald Charlson and his wife, Bonnie, of Leland, Iowa; and LaVonne Peters and her husband, David, of Clear Lake, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Taylor, Lindsay Taylor, Angela and her husband, Brian, Thompson, Brian Charlson, Nicole Charlson, Sarah and her husband, Scott, Johnson and Luke Peters; stepson, David, and his wife, Judy, Holstad of Lake Mills, Iowa; and step-granddaughter, Carrie and her husband, Brian, Parks and family; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Hilma Egdal Charlson; first wife, Esther; second wife, Martha; two sisters in infancy including his twin sister, Burnette; and three brothers, Christian B., Johannas and Carroll Charlson.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Larry G. Loken
Northwood — Larry G. Loken, 58, of 4788 Juniper Ave., died Thursday, (Sept. 7, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit of North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 9, 2006) at First Lutheran Church in Northwood with the Rev. Thomas Martin officiating. Burial will be in the North Round Prairie Cemetery at Glenville, Minn.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Sept. 8) at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, and will continue one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Larry G. Loken was born on Feb. 5, 1948, to Melvin and Alma (Stiehl) Loken in Albert Lea, Minn. He attended Northwood schools and graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School in 1966. He then attended North Iowa Area Community College and graduated from Mankato State University with a bachelor of arts degree in 1970. Larry farmed in the Northwood area all of his life.
He was united in marriage to Becky Amundson on Aug. 28, 1999, in Northwood. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing and their trips to Mexico. Larry loved cars, farm equipment and his hunting dogs.
Larry was a member of First Lutheran Church of Northwood and the Farm Bureau.
Surviving Larry are his wife, Becky, of Northwood; three sons, Jonah (Tena) Tasker and children, Tyler and Ethian, of Albert Lea, Minn., Scott (Valerie) Engstler and children, Harmony and Bobby, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Russ (Sarah) Engstler and children, Emma and Marcus, of Durant, Iowa; brother, Ronald (Linda) Loken, of Northwood; sister, Marlene (Dub Graversen) Peterson, of Mason City; and mother-in-law, Mrs. James (Pearl) Amundson of Albert Lea, Minn. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, Lori Peterson, Brenda (Joe) Neville, Rod (Sue) Loken, Ann (Craig Tallberg) Peterson, Robin (Jay) Hopperstad, Tracy (Wayne) Kettwick; seven great-nieces and great-nephews; and life-long best friend Michael Ingersoll.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Alma Loken; stepfather, Shirley Booen; and his father-in-law, James Amundson.
Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.
Vernon A. Winter
LAKE MILLS — Vernon A. Winter, 86, of Lake Mills, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2006) at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Paul W. Osnes
FOREST CITY — Paul W. Osnes, 78, of Forest City died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2006) at his home in Forest City.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with a Remembrance celebration at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue for an hour prior to the service Monday at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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Paul W. Osnes
After being diagnosed with cancer and a tremendous journey of faith for more than a year, Paul W. Osnes, 78, went to be with the Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
The celebration of life service for Paul Osnes will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, Iowa, with Pastor Lee Laaveg officiating. Private family burial will follow at the Madison Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City. A memory celebration time will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Paul was born on a farm near Garner, Iowa, on July 22, 1928, to John and Barbara Osnes. He was one of eight children. Growing up on the farm he enjoyed the animals, wheeling the tractor around, pulling the wagons and implements, riding his motorcycle, hunting, swimming, fishing and riding horses. Attending Ellington Prairie Lutheran Church and Sunday school, family devotions, listening to Bible stories, Scripture memorizing and prayer were all a vital part of his Christian foundation. Having contracted polio at a very young age, “With God all things are possible to those who believe,” carried him throughout his lifetime.
Paul attended country school where one of his teachers was his sister, Arlet Osnes, and another, Melba Baker Osnes. He then was a student at Ventura Public School, graduating from Forest City High School and going on to Waldorf College where he was also a member of the Waldorf Choir under the direction of Odvin Hagen. His love for music continued and had been passed on to his children and grandchildren, his siblings and many others. Art class was also his favorite, which led to a lifetime of a Diamond Vogel paint business in rural Forest City.
As a businessman in the community, Paul was known for his unique talent, abilities, integrity and his genuine smile and sunny disposition, reflecting his faith and trust in God. He always had a kind word for and about everyone.
Paul was a member of the Forest City Lions Club for 44 years, being president and tail twister at times, and also active in the Coin Club. Paul and Marty are members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City and First Nazarene of Bradenton, when in Florida.
Paul and Marty White were married in 1950 in Albert Lea, Minn., and made their home in Forest City, Iowa. Recently, they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
Their family has been their pride and joy. Paul loved to travel. After attending Waldorf College, he did a road trip of a lifetime by riding his motorcycle from Iowa to California on Route 66. Later, after he was married, he and Marty traveled to Nigeria, Israel, Italy, Germany, France, Mexico and South America, and throughout the United States. Other interests Paul had included boating, water skiing, antique and coin collecting, rock hunting, building, and of course painting.
As an artist, he painted murals at the Forest City Roller Rink, various grocery stores throughout northern Iowa and other places, plus oil paintings and watercolors. Many of his paintings have been made into greeting cards. He also taught art classes in Florida and Iowa.
He is survived by his wife, Marty; his five children, Linda and Ray Almos of Bradenton, Fla., Rita Anderson of Forest City, Sonia and Roger Kegler of Forest City, Tom and Becky Osnes of Tennessee, Monica and Tim Amstutz, of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; grandchildren, Matt and Tabitha Anderson of Houston, Texas; Tommy and Laura Osnes of Tennessee, Jamie and Tim Edwards of Thailand, Christopher Osnes of Tennessee, Krystal and Jason Ide of Coon Rapids, Minn., Eric Kegler of Minneapolis, Minn., Kaleb, Gabriel and Pierce Amstutz of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Ashton and Alexander Osnes, sons of Tommy and Laura Osnes; two sisters, Arlet Vollers of Citrus Heights, Calif., and B.J. and Warren Overlie of rural Decorah; and two brothers, John and Bonnie Osnes, and Russ and Ardelle Osnes of Forest City; one sister-in-law, Vera Osnes, of Covina, Calif.; and a brother-in-law, Clifford Johnson, of Littleton, Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death are his parents, John and Barbara Osnes; two brothers, Virgil Osnes and Thelan Osnes; and his sister, Janice Johnson.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
A. Dennis ‘Denny’ Loken
MASON CITY — A. Dennis “Denny” Loken, 68, of Springfield, Ill., since 1965, died at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2006) at Memorial Medical Center.
Denny was born on Sept. 30, 1937, in Northwood, Iowa, the son of Arnold and Sena Johnson Loken. He married Mary Helen Frisk on Aug. 3, 1963, in Mason City.
Denny was an active member of Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was employed as a design engineer for Fiat Allis from 1965 to 1991.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, sports cars, fishing and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. He was very handy and could fix anything.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving is his wife, Mary Loken, of Springfield; one son, Alan Dennis Loken, and his wife Susan, of Springfield; two grandchildren, Beck and Finn Loken; two sisters, Thera Dee of Coralville and Ardis Hughes and her husband, Jim, of Silver City, N.M.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family welcomed friends to visit from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St. Springfield.
Funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2600 S. Fifth St. in Springfield, Ill., with Pastor Ron Moorman officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Loken Family Fund at Sangamon County Community Foundation, 1 Old West Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL. 62701 or Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2600 S. Fifth St. Springfield, IL 62703.
The family of A. Dennis “Denny” Loken is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St. Springfield. (217) 544-4646.
Please visit the online obituary at www.kirlin-egan-butler.com.
Betty Lichman
MASON CITY — Betty Lichman 64, of 19302 310th St., died Friday (Sept. 8, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Robert H. ‘Bob’ Segerstrom
FOREST CITY — Robert H. “Bob” Segerstrom, 81, of Forest City, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2006) at the Manly Care Center in Manly. According to Bob’s wishes, his body has been donated to the Mayo Clinic Medical Research Program.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at First Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Larry Kidwell officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
There will be no visitation.
Robert H. (Bob) Segerstrom was born on the family farm in Mount Valley Township, near Forest City, Iowa, on Nov. 29, 1924, the son of A. Frank and Hilma (Johnson) Segerstrom. He spent his lifetime farming in the area. Bob graduated from Forest City High School in 1942 and began farming with his father and brother.
On Dec. 16, 1950, he married Muriel Peterson of Red Wing, Minn., and they continued to run the family dairy farm together until 1990. Bob enjoyed baking and after retiring from farming pursued this interest by selling baked goods and garden produce at Farmer’s Markets in Forest City, Clear Lake and Mason City.
He accepted Christ as his savior at the age of 11 and was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years and currently attended First Baptist Church in Forest City.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel, of Forest City; daughter, Carol, of Fridley, Minn.; son, Lowell, and wife, Kerri, of Forest City; son-in-law, Paul Gremillion, and wife, Chris, of Forest City; grandchildren, Daniel Gremillion, of Minneapolis and fiancee, Marisa, Derek, Brooke, Austin, Colton, Ethan, Noah, Emma and Abigail Segerstrom, of Forest City. Also surviving is Bob’s sister, Mildred Peterson, of Eagan, Minn.; his brother, Benjamin Segerstrom, and wife, Muriel, of Owatonna, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Myrtle Segerstrom, of Chisholm, Minn., and Betty Segerstrom of Waterloo; and several nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Martha Gremillion; and brothers, Milton and Charles Segerstrom.
Assisting the family with arrangements is Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, IA 50436 (641) 585-2685 www.petersenlundfh.com
Willard H. Trappe
CHARLES CITY — Willard H. Trappe, 90, of 2371 Windfall Ave., Charles City, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2006) at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Hogan- Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Paul Nelson of St. James Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to the Willard H. Trappe Memorial Fund.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Clementine Schwartz
NORA SPRINGS — Clementine Schwartz, 78, of Nora Springs, died Friday (Sept. 8, 2006) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
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
Randene M. Kapke
Randene M. Kapke, 91, of Venice, Fla., died ( Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006) in Mason City.
She was born Feb. 26, 1915, in Shawano, Wis., and moved to Venice, Fla., in 1978 from Mason City, Iowa.
Randene earned a nursing degree from the University of Wisconsin and married Dr. Franklin W. Kapke in 1939. She was a member of PEO, North Iowa Medical Auxiliary and League of Women Voters. In Florida, she was a founding member of the Jacaranda Jills 9-holers and served as their first president.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Franklin Kapke, on June 28, 2005.
Survivors include daughters, Judith (James) Liston, of Venice, Fla., Mary Ellen (Lee) Snell, Pamela (Eugene) Foster of Clear Lake, Iowa; sons, Gordon (Nancy) of Indianapolis, Ind., and Paul (Jacquelyn) of Ames, Iowa; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Venice, Fla. National Cremation Society of Sarasota is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, Chapel Organ fund, 4365 State Road 776, Venice, FL 34293.
La Mar Emerson
LITTLE CEDAR — La Mar Emerson, 66, of Little Cedar, passed away Thursday (Sept. 7, 2006) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, as the result of a battle with cancer.
La Mar was born Sept. 17, 1939, at Osage, Iowa, the son of Clell and Sara (Jensen) Emerson. He graduated from Little Cedar High School in 1959, and then attended the Reisch College of Auctioneering in Mason City.
On Dec. 26, 1960, La Mar married Helen Thompson at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage. He farmed and was employed as a truck driver by L.R. Falk Construction, Heartland Asphalt and Carlson Construction. La Mar enjoyed raising Black Angus cattle, ice fishing and telling stories.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a .m. Monday, Sept. 11, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage, with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be at the Little Cedar Cemetery in Little Cedar.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and will continue one hour before services on Monday at the church.
La Mar is survived by his wife, Helen Emerson, of Little Cedar; three sons, Keith Emerson of Little Cedar, Kirk Emerson and his wife, Lisa, of Osage, and their children, Sara, Amy and Alex, and Ken Emerson and his wife, Diane, of Osage, and their son, Derik.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Phyllis June Beemer
HAMPTON — Phyllis June Beemer, 73, of Des Moines, formerly of Hampton, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2006) at her home in Des Moines.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Glenn Leaf officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
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Willard H. Trappe
CHARLES CITY — Willard H. Trappe, 90, of 2371 Windfall Ave. in Charles City, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2006) at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Paul Nelson of St. James Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Willard H. Trappe was born on May 23, 1916, in Monona, Iowa, the son of Victor and Ella (Kurth) Trappe. Willard attended a country school east of Monona and helped on the family farm.
Willard moved to Mason City to farm near Mason City and Burchinal. Willard also worked for Al & Dick’s Crane and Wrecker Services, Mason City, which he retired from as a crane operator.
Willard was united in marriage to Lucille Venz on May 23, 1989, in Mason City.
He enjoyed fishing, farming, tending his apple orchard and garden, dancing and listening to polka music, and playing 500. He was most proud of his 1948 International Truck, which he restored. Willard was a member of the Mason City Moose Lodge.
Willard is survived by his four children, Shirley Peterson of Shawano, Wis., Richard (Carolyn) Trappe of Mason City, Cheryl Renel of Bonduel, Wis., and William (Linda) Trappe of Bonduel, Wis.; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four brothers, Elmer (Mary) Trappe of Manly, Emmet Trappe and special friend, Vineta Shaw, of Monona, Herb (Donna) Trappe of Monona, and Robert (Sharon) Trappe of Monona; special family friend, Dolly Theilen, of Mason City; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Harlan “Dean” Trappe; grandson, Stacy Trappe; two brothers, Gaylord and Harold Trappe; and wife, Lucille.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Vernon A. Winter
LAKE MILLS — Vernon A. Winter, 86, of Lake Mills, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2006) at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Audrey Young officiating. Burial will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills, with military rites by the Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Marjorie Costigan
BUFFALO CENTER — Marjorie Costigan, 89, of Buffalo Center, died Friday (Sept. 8, 2006) at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.
Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com
Clementine Mary ‘Tena’ Schwartz
MASON CITY — Clementine Mary “Tena” Schwartz, 78, of 747 16th St. N.E. in Mason City, died Friday (Sept. 8, 2006) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
A private family graveside committal service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City with the Rev. James Magelssen of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Humane Society of North Iowa.
Tena was born Sept. 27, 1927, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Arnold and Florence (Herrebout) Jennings. She married Ray A. Schwartz in Dubuque on Aug. 21, 1948. They moved to Mason City in 1954.
She worked as a medical transcriptionist at Park Clinic for 37 years until her retirement. Tena was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Tena is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Hamand, and husband, Ralph, of Nora Springs; and grandchildren, Justin and Jenny, of Nora Springs.
Tena was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, in 1991.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Norman E. Watson
OSAGE — Norman E. Watson, 86, of Osage, died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2006) at the Faith Home in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with the family present from 4 to 5 p.m. and again from 7 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services on Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, 2346 Mormon Trek Blvd., Suite 1500, Iowa City, IA 52246.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Emma Louise Thompsen
BELMOND — Emma Louise Thompsen, 94, a resident of the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond, died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2006) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond with the Rev. Lowell H. Halvorson officiating. Burial will be held at the Belmond Cemetery prior to services at the church.
Public visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond.
Arrangements are with the Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.
Gretchen Louise Niedringhaus Hemm
SHEFFIELD — Gretchen Louise Niedringhaus Hemm, 80, of Sheffield, died Friday (Sept. 8, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Gretchen’s wishes were that her body be cremated.
A memorial service will be held in mid-October at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.
Wayne E. Taylor
GARNER — Wayne E. Taylor, 79, of Garner, died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Reuben W. Schramm
CLEAR LAKE — Reuben W. Schramm, 77, of Clear Lake, died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with Richard L. Scott, lay minister with Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, where a flag-folding ceremony will be conducted by members of the Clear Lake VFW at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Duane K. Nielsen
LATIMER — Duane K. Nielsen, 73, of Latimer, died Friday (Sept. 8, 2006) at his home in Latimer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer with Pastor Tom Cofer officiating. Burial will be in Marion Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 320 East St. in Latimer, is in charge of arrangements.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (641) 579-6278.
Betty June Lichman
MASON CITY — Betty June Lichman, 64, of Mason City, died Friday (Sept. 8, 2006) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialc
Posted by Gene Manning
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