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Aug. 16,
2007 |
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Ardith
J.
Holstad
LAKE
MILLS —
Ardith
J.
Holstad,
74, of
Lake
Mills,
died
Monday
(Aug.
13,
2007) at
Mercy
Medical
Center-North
Iowa in
Mason
City.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
1:30
p.m.
Friday,
Aug. 17,
at the
Seventh
Day
Adventist
Church
in
Albert
Lea,
Minn.,
with
Pastor
Norman
Johnson
officiating.
Burial
will
take
place at
Sunnyside
Cemetery
in Lake
Mills.
Visitation
will be
from 5
to 7
p.m.
today at
the
Mittelstadt
Funeral
Home,
902 E.
Main St.
in Lake
Mills,
and will
continue
one hour
prior to
services
on
Friday
at the
church.
Ardith
Joann (Weibye)
Holstad
was born
on June
27,
1933, in
Eagle
Bend,
Minn.,
to
parents,
Marshall
and Opal
(White)
Weibye.
She
attended
and
graduated
from
Eagle
Bend
High
School.
Following
her
schooling,
Ardith
took a
position
as dean
of girls
at
Maplewood
Academy
in
Minnesota.
During
this
time in
her
life,
Ardith
was
introduced
to Dean
Holstad,
with the
help of
a mutual
friend.
The two
began a
lasting
long-distance
relationship
(Dean
lived in
California).
On June
12,
1966,
Ardith
and Dean
were
united
in
marriage
in
Minneapolis,
Minn.
The
couple
moved to
California
for
about
five
years,
but
their
love for
the
Midwest
proved
strong,
and they
moved to
Lake
Mills.
In Lake
Mills,
Ardith
worked
for
Fleetguard
Industries
while
Dean
took
over his
father’s
barber
shop.
Ardith
worked
in the
personnel
department
at
Fleetguard
and
retired
with 21
years of
experience.
Ardith
was a
friend
to all
who met
her,
with her
infectious
laugh
and a
wonderful
smile.
She
loved
children
of any
age, and
frequently
babysat
for
others
just to
help
them
out.
Always
one to
remain
busy,
Ardith
spent
many
hours
volunteering
at the
RSVP
program
in
Forest
City,
the Lake
Mills
Community
School,
WCTA
phone
company,
and was
active
with the
American
Legion
Auxiliary.
Most
importantly,
Ardith’s
faith
and her
church
were a
big part
of her
life;
she was
active
at the
Seventh
Day
Adventist
Church
in
Albert
Lea
where
she had
been the
church
treasurer.
Survivors
include
her
husband,
Dean
Holstad,
of Lake
Mills;
two
stepchildren
and
their
families,
Steve
(Kristi)
Holstad
of
Albertville,
Minn.,
and
their
children,
Robyn
Jacobson
of
Albertville,
Minn.,
Jeremy
(Brooke)
Jacobson
of
Albert
Lea,
Minn.,
and
Maren
and Thor
Holstad
of
Albertville,
Minn.;
and
Laura
Carman
and her
son,
Wesley,
of
Cincinnati,
Ohio; a
brother,
Marsall
(Marlys)
Weibye,
of
Hillsboro,
N.D.; a
sister,
Darlene
(James)
Johnston,
of The
Villages,
Florida;
an
uncle,
Richard
Burns
Weibye,
of
Boise,
Idaho;
and many
nieces,
nephews
and
cousins.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
parents;
and a
brother,
Richard
M.
Weibye.
You can
contact
the
family
with
online
condolences
at:
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt
Funeral
Home,
641-592-0221.
Michael
Deane
Weir
CLEAR
LAKE —
Michael
Deane
Weir,
35, of
Clear
Lake,
passed
away
Monday
(Aug.
13,
2007) at
his
home.
Funeral
services
will be
1 p.m.
Friday,
Aug. 17,
at the
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home,
306
Central
Ave. E.
in
Hampton,
with the
Rev.
Karl C.
Bollhagen
officiating.
Burial
will
take
place at
the
Hampton
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
from 11
a.m.
until
time of
services
on
Friday
at the
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Hampton.
Michael
D. Weir,
son of
A. Deane
and
Carla (Behn)
Weir,
was born
Jan. 11,
1972, in
Hampton.
Michael
attended
grade
school
in
Belmond
and then
attended
and
graduated
from
Charles
City
High
School
in 1991.
At the
time of
his
death he
was
employed
by the
Mason
City
Globe
Gazette.
Michael
was a
caring,
loving
and
patient
person.
He
enjoyed
spending
time
with
family
and
friends.
Michael
truly
loved
living
in Clear
Lake. He
enjoyed
working
with and
visiting
with his
friends
at
Opportunity
Village.
He
enjoyed
bowling,
watching
sports
and
listening
to
music.
Michael
is
survived
by his
brother,
Matthew
Weir and
Sandra
Amundson,
and his
daughter,
Krissy
Weir,
stepchildren,
Tyler,
Krista
and Gage
Amundson
of
Charles
City;
his
sister,
Meghan
Weir, of
Sheffield;
one
half-brother,
Frank
Weir;
and one
half-sister,
Adeane
Weir,
both of
Denver,
Colo.;
grandmother,
Gayle
Weir, of
Rodgers,
Ark.;
and a
special
friend,
Rochelle
Wheat,
of Clear
Lake.
Michael
is also
survived
by his
aunt,
Judi
Henderson;
and
aunt,
Kris
Weir, of
Rodgers,
Ark.;
cousins,
Bret and
Bradley
Henderson;
his
uncle
and
aunt,
Floyd
and
Arliss
Greimann
of
Sheffield;
cousins,
Gordon
Greimann
of
Sheffield,
Larry
Greimann
and
children,
Taylor
and
Zachary,
of
Sheffield;
aunts
Myrna
Behn and
Rozann
Herwig,
both of
Hampton;
and
family
friend,
Fred
Pogge,
of
Forest
City.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
parents,
A. Deane
and
Carla
Weir;
grandfather,
Max
Weir;
grandfather,
Verne
Barker;
grandparents
Erwin
and
Louise
Behn;
and
uncle
Ken
Herwig.
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home,
641-456-3232.
Kathryne
Elizabeth
Perry
MASON
CITY —
Kathryne
Elizabeth
Perry, 1
pound, 3
ounces,
was born
silently
Wednesday
(Aug.
15,
2007).
Graveside
services
will be
held at
10 a.m.
Monday,
Aug. 20,
in
Elmwood-St.
Joseph
Cemetery.
Everyone
is more
than
welcome
to
attend.
Baby
Kathryne
was the
first
child to
her
parents
and
first
grandchild
to all
three
sets of
grandparents.
She
brought
great
joy,
excitement,
and
anticipation
to the
many
friends
and
family
members
who were
awaiting
her
arrival.
On Aug.
9,
Kathryne
was
diagnosed
with a
chromosome
disorder
called
Tri-ploidy
through
DNA
analysis.
She was
delivered
at Iowa
Lutheran
Hospital
in Des
Moines
at 6:05
a.m. and
though
we were
only
able to
spend a
small
amount
of time
with her
she will
always
be loved
and will
never be
forgotten.
Kathryne
is
preceded
in death
by her
great-grandma;
Jill
Larson,
great-uncle,
Marlin
Perry;
and
great-grandfathers:
Barney
Branstad
and John
Lanferman.
She is
survived
by her
parents,
Joel and
Katrina
(Erickson)
Perry;
grandparents,
Don and
Tammy
Perry,
Konnie
and Jeff
Ellis,
Jim and
Kim
Erickson;
great-grandparents,
Les and
Louise
Perry,
David
and
Jenny
Ellis,
Jerry
and Rose
Erickson,
and Vic
and
Sandy
Lockle;
great-grandmothers,
Ardi
Lovejoy,
Alma
Lanferman,
and
Kathy
Branstad;
and one
great-grandfather,
Jim
Larson;
aunts
and
uncles,
James
and Sara
Erickson,
Jessica,
Anne
Rena,
Leah,
Jeremiah,
Samuel,
Trey,
Anthoney,
and many
other
great-relatives.
Memorials
can be
sent to:
Joel and
Katrina
Perry
1029
Second
St.
N.E.,
Mason
City IA
50401.
We would
like to
thank
everyone
for your
support!
Arrangements
are with
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home,
111 N.
Pennsylvania
Ave.
Mason
City,
641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Donald
Duane
Awe
BENTONVILLE,
Ark. —
Donald
Duane
Awe, 67,
of
Bentonville,
Ark.,
died
Tuesday
(Aug.
14,
2007) at
St.
Mary’s
Rogers
Memorial
Hospital,
Rogers,
Ark. He
was born
April
13,
1940, in
Mason
City,
the son
of Hilda
and
Oscar
Awe.
He began
his
career
in 1973
with RTW/TRW,
now
Kennametal
Inc., in
Bentonville,
Ark.,
where he
worked
as a
machinist.
He
retired
in 2005
with 32
years of
service.
He had
lived in
the
Northwest
Arkansas
area
since
1969
after
moving
here
from
Mason
City.
Donald
was an
avid fan
of the
Arkansas
Razorbacks,
Iowa
Hawkeyes
and
Green
Bay
Packers.
He loved
to watch
stock
car
racing,
especially
NASCAR.
He
proudly
served
his
country
in the
United
States
Army.
Survivors
include
one
daughter,
Kristi
Wright
and her
husband,
Matt, of
Rogers,
Ark.,
three
sons,
Keith
Hosier
and his
wife,
Debbie,
of
Rogers,
Ark.,
Kevin
Hosier
of
Avoca,
Ark.,
Kyle
Hosier
and his
wife,
Lori, of
Bella
Vista, a
daughter,
Lori Ann
Wander,
and her
husband,
Kent, of
Mason
City;
one
sister,
Marilyn
Johnsen,
of
Bentonville;
10
grandchildren;
and two
great-grandchildren.
He is
survived
by
several
nieces
and
nephews.
He was
preceded
in death
by six
brothers,
and two
sisters.
Funeral
service
will be
10 a.m.
Friday,
Aug. 17,
at God’s
Lighthouse
in
Bentonville
with
Pastor
Leroy
Norton
officiating.
Entombment
will
follow
at the
Rogers
Mausoleum
at the
Rogers
Cemetery
in
Rogers,
Ark.
Military
honors
will be
provided
by The
Northwest
Arkansas
Honor
Guard of
Rogers,
Ark.
Visitation
will be
from 6
to 8
p.m.
today at
the
Stockdale
Funeral
Services
of
Rogers,
Ark.
Online
condolences
can be
made at
www.stockdalefuneral.com
Elizabeth
J. Gahan
CLARION
—
Elizabeth
J. Gahan,
80, of
Clarion,
passed
away
Wednesday
(Aug.
15,
2007) at
the
Wright
Medical
Center
in
Clarion.
A
funeral
service
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Saturday,
Aug. 18,
at the
United
Church
of
Christ
Congregational
with
Pastor
Dean
Goebel
officiating.
Inurnment
will
take
place at
a later
date.
A
visitation
will be
held
from 5
to 7
p.m.
Friday,
Aug. 17,
at the
Ewing
Dugger
Helgeson
Funeral
Home,
602 N.
Main St.
in
Clarion
and will
continue
one hour
prior to
services
on
Saturday
at the
church.
Ewing
Dugger
Helgeson
Funeral
Home,
515-532-2233.
LuVerne
E. Knoke
MASON
CITY —
LuVerne
E. Knoke,
84, of
Mason
City,
died
Tuesday
(Aug.
14,
2007) at
Good
Shepherd
Health
Center
in Mason
City.
Funeral
services
will be
held
10:30
a.m.
Saturday
at the
First
Congregational
United
Church
of
Christ,
100
First
St. N.E.
in Mason
City,
with the
Rev. Jo
Watkins
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Concord
Township
Cemetery
in
Garner
with
military
rites by
the
Garner
Veterans
Ceremonial
Unit.
Visitation
will be
held one
hour
prior to
services
on
Saturday
at the
church.
Arrangements
are with
Cataldo
Funeral
Home in
Garner.
Cataldo
Funeral
Home,
641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Dena
Maise
HAMPTON
— Dena
Maise,
90, of
Hampton,
died
Wednesday
(Aug.
15,
2007) at
Iowa
Methodist
Hospital
in Des
Moines.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Hampton,
641-456-3232.
Frances
Haan
APLINGTON
—
Frances
Haan,
84, of
Aplington,
died
Monday
(Aug.
13,
2007) at
Maple
Manor
Village
in
Aplington.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
11 a.m.
today at
the
Sietsema
Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Dumont
with the
Rev.
John
Helmus
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Washington
Reformed
Church
Cemetery
in Rural
Ackley.
Visitation
will be
held
from 9
a.m.
until
time of
services
today at
the
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Dumont.
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home,
641-456-3232.
Edith
Tieman
TITONKA
— Edith
Tieman,
86, of
Titonka,
died
Monday
(Aug.
13,
2007) at
her
home.
Funeral
services
will be
held
10:30
a.m.
Friday
at the
Good
Hope
Lutheran
Church
in
Titonka
with
Pastor
James
Berka
officiating.
Burial
will be
in East
Lawn
Cemetery
in
Algona.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 8
p.m.
today at
the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home in
Titonka.
515-928-2735.
Betty A.
Sawyer
MASON
CITY —
Betty A.
Sawyer,
84, of
2060 S.
Kentucky
Ave.,
died
Friday,
May 18,
2007, at
her
home.
Graveside
services
will be
held 4
p.m.
Saturday,
Aug. 18,
at
Memorial
Park
Cemetery
in Mason
City
with the
Rev.
Keith L.
Scott
officiating.
Arrangements
are with
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
126
Third
St. N.E.
Mason
City,
641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Dawn M. Bales
ALEXANDER — Dawn M. Bales, 63, of Alexander, died Monday (Aug. 13, 2007) at her home in Alexander, surrounded by the loving care of her family and following a courageous 13-year battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond, with the Rev. Lowell H. Halvorson officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial may wish to consider directing them to the family or the donor’s choice.
Dawn Marie Rivard, the daughter of Jess Williard and Gladys Elva (Prentic) Rivard, was born April 28, 1944, at Southgate, Calif. Throughout her life Dawn had lived in many different places while raising her family. She had lived in various North Iowa communities since 1994, including Belmond, Rowan, Klemme and Alexander.
Dawn was a diligent and devoted caregiver throughout her entire life, sharing her love and compassion with her family and the many people she came in contact with during her career in health care.
She was a longtime certified nursing assistant at the Belmond Medical Center, Belmond Health Care Center and Dows Care Center. Dawn had worked in housekeeping while at the medical center as well. Those people who had the opportunity to know her as a friend and caregiver will reflect back on her giving of herself. The needs of everyone else were almost always placed in front of her own.
The will also remember her amazing positive attitude as she faced the many health issues related to her cancer battles for such an extended time. She showed tremendous will to live and persevere in the face of the adversities that life brought her way.
In addition to her family and friends, Dawn had many different interests in her life. She was always ready to sit down and read a good mystery, investigative story or true story book. Television programs along the same subject lines also were of interest to her.
She looked forward to spoiling her grandbabies and teaching her children many things including her excellent crocheting skills, making many gifts for others. Dawn looked forward to collecting miniature pigs, playing Nintendo or other handheld games, and the challenge brought by crossword and jigsaw puzzles.
Dawn will be truly missed in the lives of her surviving daughter, Dee Dee Barr and husband, Marshal Barr, and their children Dianna, Kaitlin, Clarissa and Marshal Jr.; her son, Raymond Bales and companion, Sara Mulford, and children, Mariah, McKayla, Jadon, Dayton and Connor, all of Hampton; son, Warren Bales Jr. and family, of Pennsylvania; daughter, Pattie Gordon and husband, Donald, and their children Donnie and Jamie, of California; one sister, Gloria Hitchcock and husband, Wayne, of Twenty Palms, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her companion, James Vincent Porzio; husband, Warren Duane Bales, on June 26, 2007; brother, Raymond; and a sister, Darlene.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.
Raymond Carl Deimel
KERRVILLE, Texas —Raymond Carl Deimel, 76, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday (Aug. 14, 2007) at a local care center.
He was born on Sept. 2, 1930, in Manson, Iowa, to John August Deimel and Mary Lucinda Deimel. Ray graduated from Manson High School and attended the Air Force Community College. Ray served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 and was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He also served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1979 and is a veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He finally retired from the Civil Service at the United States Air Force Academy in 1999.
He married Virginia Carrollyn (KiKi) Dicken on Feb. 20, 1969, in San Antonio, Texas. After living in Washington, Japan and Colorado, they made Kerrville their home since 1999 and eventually became members of the Turtle Creek Community Church.
After moving to Kerrville, Ray became a volunteer driver for three years with the Dietert Senior Center.
Ray loved life and even in pain possessed a great wit. Always ready to laugh, he made everyone near him feel at ease. Giving came easy to Ray and many friends and loved-ones benefited from his generosity.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John August and Mary Lucinda, as well as his sisters Elsie, Helen and Doris.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 38 years, Virginia (KiKi) Deimel, of Kerrville, Texas; stepsons, Wes and Randy Dicken; five brothers: Vernon, Dale, Edgar, Wilbur and Gary; and two sisters: Vera and Delores. Ray will be missed by his eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Many other family members and friends who loved him will miss him.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Turtle Creek Community Church in Kerrville, Texas, with Pastor Frankie Enloe officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Turtle Creek Community Church or Peterson Hospice, Disabled American Veterans or a charity of your choice.
The family invites you to send condolences to www.timeformemory.com/wrights.
Arrangements are with Wright’s Funeral Parlor in Kerrville, Texas.
LuVerne E. Knoke
MASON CITY — LuVerne E. Knoke, 84, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Aug. 14, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Jo Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
LuVerne Elmer Knoke, the son of Louis and Mattie (Schwartz) Knoke, was born Jan. 21, 1923, at Klemme. He graduated from Garner High School. During World War II, he served his country in the Army Air Force as a corporal in the 13th Air Repair Squadron.
On July 20, 1947, he was married to LaVonne Hammitt at Zion United Church of Christ in Garner. They lived in Garner until 1962, when they moved to Mason City. LuVerne was employed as a lineman for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company until retiring in 1987. He also refereed high school sports events in North Iowa for many years.
In 1982, LuVerne and LaVonne moved to an acreage north of Mason City. LuVerne liked working on his acreage whether it be mowing the lawn or tending to his large garden. In 2004 he sold the acreage and moved back into Mason City. He loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters. They were the light of his life.
He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ.
LuVerne is survived by his son, Bill (Betty) Knoke, of Mason City; two granddaughters, Heather and Emily Knoke; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVonne, Sept. 12, 2003; his parents; and four brothers: Donald, Dorance, Lester and Eldo Knoke.
Arrangements are with Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841; www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Marie Aves
MANLY — Marie Aves, 101, of Manly, died Thursday (Aug. 16, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641- 454-2242;
www.colonialchapels.com
Evelyn Lucille Stokesbary
CLEAR LAKE — Evelyn Lucille Stokesbary, 91, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (Aug. 16, 2007) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641- 357-2193; www.colonialchapels.com
Mabel A. Sido
CHARLES CITY — Mabel A. Sido, 91, of Charles City, died Wednesday (Aug. 15, 2007) at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, with Pastor David Werges officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main, Charles City, and one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in care of World Relief, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323; www.hauserfh.com
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PUBLISHED Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007
Evelyn Lucille ‘Jane’ Stokesbary
CLEAR LAKE — Evelyn Lucille “Jane” Stokesbary, 91, of Clear Lake died Thursday (Aug. 16, 2007) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday Aug. 20, 2007, at the United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Burial will be at Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church.
The family of Evelyn Lucille Stokesbary has requested that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of North Iowa in her memory.
Jane was born May 2, 1916, on a farm near Britt, Iowa. Her parents, Noah and Zora (Wyant) Whitehurst, had 10 children, of which Jane was the sixth. She grew up and went to the local country school near Hutchins, Iowa.
Jane married Arvid Stokesbary at Klemme, on Jan. 9, 1936. They started their family and worked on area farms until 1942, when they moved to Ames. The family remained in Ames until 1955. Arvid’s employment took them to Winchester, Ill., and then four years later on to Kansas City, Mo.
In Kansas City, they attended and became members of the Countryside Methodist Church. Jane was very active with the church and served as President of the UMW group. She was President of the Sorosis Club, as well as, President of the Raytown Federated Women’s Club. She received a lifetime membership pin from Countryside Church in 1975.
Jane and Arvid retired in 1975 and moved to Clear Lake. They became active members of the Clear Lake Methodist Church. Jane served on many committees and was President of the Sorosis Club.
Jane was widowed in 2002, and a year later she sold her home on Pine Tree Court and moved the Meadows Apartments. She remained at the Meadow’s until 2006, and then moved into the Oakwood Care Facility.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Arvid; and oldest daughter, Barbara Ford.
Left to cherish her memory is Barbara Ford’s husband, Paul Ford; and four grandchildren, her daughter, Beverly Lambert, of Auburn, Illinois and four grandchildren; her son, Daryl and wife, Sandy Stokesbary, of Hampton, Minn. and two grandchildren; Bethene and husband, Gene Hatcher, of Winchester, Illinois and six grandchildren; Debby and husband, Mick Hansmeier, of Eagan, Minnesota and two grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Jane is also survived by two sisters, Gladys Schmidt, of Britt, and Irene Pletcher, of Forest City; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Earl R. Wood
MASON CITY — Earl R. Wood, 85, of 515 21st St. S.E., died Wednesday (Aug. 15, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford with military honors being conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, with a Moose memorial service at 6 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Earl R. Wood Memorial Fund.
Earl Ross Wood was born on Jan. 30, 1922, in Viola, Iowa, a son of Raymond and Hattie (Gillilan) Wood. He grew up in Floyd County, and was a graduate of Rockford High School.
Earl then enlisted in the United States Army, where he served our country in World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he worked for the Milwaukee Railroad until going to work as a bus driver for the Mason City Transit where he met his future wife.
Earl was united in marriage to Patricia Brown on Aug. 22, 1952, at the First Congregational Church in Mason City. Earl then began driving truck for the elevator and for Hoxie Fruit. For many years Earl drove truck for Henkel Construction until his retirement. Following retirement Earl enjoyed being active in many clubs and organizations.
Earl was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City, Moose Lodge, where he earned a Pilgrim Degree, Eagle Lodge, where he was a past president, Executive Board of the American Legion, River City Tri Club, and a member of the 40 & 8 Club.
He is survived by his son, Raymond, of Mason City; daughter, Susanne (Mark) Rettler, of Hancock, Wis.; four grandchildren, Ross (Sherry) Behl of Hazelton, Trina Rettler, Cynthia Rettler, Hattie Rettler, all of Hancock, Wis.; two great-grandchildren, Devin Behl and Marshall Behl of Hazelton; one niece, Janice Woldmoe; one nephew, Thomas Woldmoe; as well as many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Hattie; wife, Patricia; sister, Edith Woldmoe; and nephew, Marshall “Charlie” Brown.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Mardelle L. Parsons
CHARLES CITY — Mardelle L. Parsons, 90, of 110 Maple Ave. in Charles City, died Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the 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
Barbara J. Claude
CLARION — Barbara J. Claude, 79, of Clarion, died Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) at USA Health Care Center in Clarion.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at the Clarion Church of Christ Congregational with Pastor Dean Goebel officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral on Monday at the church.
Arrangements are with the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
Marie Johanna Elizabeth Aves
MANLY — Marie Johanna Elizabeth Aves 101, of 223 W. Elmore, died Thursday (Aug. 16, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut St. in Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Interment will be in the Manly Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Bride Colonial Chapel 110 E. Spring St. in Manly, and continues one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.
Marie was born on Dec. 5, 1905, at home in rural State Center. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in State Center. On April 23, 1924, she was united in marriage to Lyell Aves at Toledo, Iowa. They lived in Marshall County for four years and then moved to the Mason City area. In 1958, they moved to Manly where she resided until her death. Marie was a longtime cook at the Manly School, retiring in 1971.
Marie enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, singing, dancing, fishing, quilting, and playing the piano, but she especially loved being part of a large family and continued it with her own family and extended family.
Marie is survived by nine children, LuVerne Aves, Waterloo, Lavonne (Roger) Clagett, Kensett, Shirley Wohler, Sigourney, Lila Johnston, Henning, Minn., Ray (Mary) Aves, Manly, Jeanette (Harold) Galligan, New Hampton, Linda (Ozzie) Dahle-Melsaether, Manly, Richard Aves, Manly, and Susan Aves, Mason City; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lyell Aves; son, Glen “Bob” Aves; daughter, Donna Olson; sons-in-law, Gerald Wohler, Robert Johnston, and Ray Olson; daughter-in-law, Arline Aves; one granddaughter, Debra Olson; and brothers and sisters.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapel.com
Connie Kay (Sams) Morris
CORWITH — Sadly on Aug. 12, 2007, the Lord called Connie home at the young age of 51.
Services will be at 4 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Corwith with Pastor Denise Group officiating.
Connie was born Nov. 8, 1955, to Hazel Kirkpatrick and Robert Slater. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her dogs, Moose and Roxanne. She always had something kind to say to brighten your day.
She will be greatly missed by her husband, George Morris, of Corwith; her mother, Hazel Kirkpatrick, of Kanawha; her son, Robbie Sams and Cassi, of Albia; her daughter, Sissy Sams and Ron, of Sioux City; her son, Johnny Sams, of Des Moines; her son, Anthony Brown and Teresa and kids, of Russell; her grandchildren, Misty, Mindy, David and Danny Southwick, Alex Harper and Johnny Sams, Jesse and Justis Sams; her brother, Jack Bolio and Marie of Des Moines; her sister, Jeanie Fuller and Russell of Des Moines; two aunts, one uncle, and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father Robert; grandmother, Bernice; Aunt Janey; and her dog, Calvin.
She always will be in our hearts, and our prayers & our memory.
Jane Ingebritson
HAMPTON — Jane Ingebritson, 87, of Hampton, died Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with Bruce VanStelton and Tim Vaughan officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
Galen L. Tack
FLOYD — Galen L. Tack, 88, of Floyd, died Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
Mary Margaret Reilley
IOWA FALLS — Mary Margaret Reilley, 90, of Iowa Falls, died Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.
A Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church with Father Paul Baldwin officiating.
A rosary will be held at 5:15 p.m. Sunday at the Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with a vigil service at 5:30 p.m., followed by at time of visitation until 7 p.m.
Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Teymeyer
CLARION — Kathleen “Kathy” Teymeyer, 60, of Clarion, formerly of Eagle Grove, died Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Foust Funeral Home, 103 N. Cadwell in Eagle Grove.
Foust Funeral Home, 515-448-3674.
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PUBLISHED Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007
Galen L. Tack
MASON CITY — Galen L. Tack, 88, of Floyd, went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral services for Galen Tack will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor LaVonne Kaasa and Chaplain Kent Mechler will officiate. Burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, rural Floyd.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Galen Louis Tack was born May 29, 1919, in rural Powersville, the son of Glenn and Mildred (Vestal) Tack. He attended school in rural Powersville. On March 19, 1941, he was united in marriage to Fern Schrage at her parents’ farm in Greene. Galen and his wife farmed in the Greene area before moving to Floyd where they farmed for over 50 years. He was a member of the Floyd Lions Club, the Heritage Club, different card clubs, the Farm Bureau for over 60 years and the Senior Center in Charles City. Galen was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd where he served as Church trustee and head usher for many years. His interests included farming, livestock, playing cards, helping others, his grandchildren, and visiting with family and friends. For 66 years Galen was a devoted husband and for the last several years a caregiver for his wife.
Living family members include his wife, Fern, of Floyd; three daughters, Jan (Ron) Tjaden of Floyd, Donna (Allen) Ricks of Hudson, Gayle Hoy of Floyd; five grandchildren, Renee (Scott) Kramer, Sarah (Shane) Van Waardhuizen, Eric (Michelle) Hoy, Melinda Hoy and special friend, Jamie Cook, Philip Hoy and his fianceé, Jessica Ayers; six great grandchildren, Jennifer, Cody and Tjaden Kramer, Ella Van Waardhuizen, Jared Cook, and Olivia Hoy; one sister, Helen (the Rev. Oliver) Brewer of Charles City; and one brother, Glenndale (Gladys) Tack of Salinas, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son-in-law, Randall Hoy, on Jan. 16, 2004.
Memorials may be directed to the Floyd Grace United Methodist Church, Box 167, Floyd, IA 50435-0167.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary K. Meeker
MOUNT VERNON — Mary K. Meeker. 61, died Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) in her Mount Vernon home from cancer.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Monday in the United Methodist Church, Mount Vernon, by the Rev. Frank Seydel.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
Mary is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Krista and husband, Mike, and children, Alyssa, Andrew and Kaj Sorensen of Green Oaks, Ill., Jeff and wife, Monica, and children, Sydney, Jackson, Jayden and Jensen Meeker, and Scott and wife, Rhonda Meeker, of Mount Vernon, and Steve and wife, Amanda, and children, Madalyn and Clayten Meeker of Marion. Mary is also survived by two sisters; Carol and husband, Terry Sampson, Tucson, Ariz., and Judy and husband, Rod Losh, Altoona, Iowa.
Preceding Mary in death were her parents, Harold and Minnie Aden Griffith.
Mary was born Dec. 8, 1945, in Iowa Falls. She graduated from Mason City High School and from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in home economics. She married Bob Meeker, July 11, 1968, in Mason City. Mary and her family moved to Mount Vernon in 1971. She was a teacher at Mount Vernon Community Preschool for 25 years and was dedicated to the children within the community.
Mary was a loving wife, devoted mother, and a wonderful grandmother who loved her grandchildren “to the moon and back.” She cherished spending time with her family and friends. Mary had a warm and giving personality who always had a positive outlook on life. Her eternal hope was an inspiration to all.
In lieu of flowers and green plants, memorials in Mary’s honor may be mailed to the Mary Meeker Memorial Fund in care of the Mount Vernon Bank and Trust, 206 First St., S.W., Mount Vernon, IA 52314.
Kathy Temeyer, D.D.S.
CLARION — Kathleen Karkosh Temeyer, the daughter of Milo “Mike” and Whyla (Kitch) Karkosh, was born on March 8, 1947, in Cedar Rapids. She graduated from LaSalle High School, Cedar Rapids, in 1965, the University of Iowa, receiving her B.A. in sociology in 1968, and the University of Iowa School of Dentistry in 1980.
On Dec. 27, 1970, Kathleen was united in marriage with Jerry Temeyer in Cedar Rapids. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove for 22 years and in Clarion the last five years.
Kathleen worked as a dentist for 27 years, retiring due to her health in 2007. She had practices in Clarion and Eagle Grove.
Kathleen was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of America, AAUW and the American Dental Association.
Kathleen passed away on Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) at her home in Clarion at the age of 60 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Milo and Whyla Karkosh.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Temeyer, of Clarion; daughter, Pauline Temeyer of Clarion; sons, Joe Temeyer of Le Mars and Tim Temeyer of Albany, N.Y.; grandchildren, Thomas and Katie Temeyer of Clarion; sister, Marcia Lemke and husband, Paul, of Ankeny; brother, Roy Karkosh and wife, Diane, of Churchton, MD.
Memorials may be left to the Haiti Fund in care of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eagle Grove, or Wright County Hospice.
Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove with Fathers Chris Podhajsky and John Hemann officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, from 1 to 8 p.m., with a rosary recitation at 5 p.m. and a vigil service to follow at the Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Eagle Grove.
Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, 515-448-3674.
Cletus V. Carlson
MASON CITY — Cletus V. Carlson, 81, who died Oct., 23, 2006, will be remembered at a graveside service at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55450.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
John Van Lenning
ACKLEY — John Van Lenning, age 87, of Ackley, died on Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Geneva with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.
Sietsema Funeral Home, 501 10th Ave., Ackley, 641-847-2333.
www.surls.com
Dolores Kew
MASON CITY — Dolores Kew, 83, of Mason City, died Saturday (Aug. 18, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
Alta Malsed
HAMPTON — Alta Malsed, 100, of Hampton, died Saturday (Aug. 18, 2007) at the Sanford Senior Care Center in Sheldon, Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, 641-456-3232.
PUBLISHED Monday, August 20, 2007
Galen L. Tack
FLOYD — Galen L. Tack, 88, of Floyd, went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral services for Galen Tack will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor LaVonne Kaasa and Chaplain Kent Mechler will officiate. Burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, rural Floyd.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Monday). Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Galen Louis Tack was born May 29, 1919, in rural Powersville, the son of Glenn and Mildred (Vestal) Tack. He attended school in rural Powersville. On March 19, 1941, he was united in marriage to Fern Schrage at her parents’ farm in Greene. Galen and his wife farmed in the Greene area before moving to Floyd where they farmed for more than 50 years.
He was a member of the Floyd Lions Club, the Heritage Club, different card clubs, the Farm Bureau for more than 60 years and the Senior Center in Charles City.
Galen was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd where he served as church trustee and head usher for many years. His interests included farming, livestock, playing cards, helping others, his grandchildren and visiting with family and friends. For 66 years Galen was a devoted husband and for the last several years a caregiver for his wife.
Living family members include his wife, Fern, of Floyd; three daughters: Jan (Ron) Tjaden of Floyd, Donna (Allen) Ricks of Hudson, Gayle Hoy of Floyd; five grandchildren: Renee (Scott) Kramer, Sarah (Shane) Van Waardhuizen, Eric (Michelle) Hoy, Melinda Hoy and special friend Jamie Cook, Philip Hoy and his fianceé, Jessica Ayers; six great grandchildren: Jennifer, Cody, and Tjaden Kramer, Ella Van Waardhuizen, Jared Cook, and Olivia Hoy; one sister, Helen (the Rev. Oliver) Brewer of Charles City; and one brother, Glenndale (Gladys) Tack of Salinas, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son-in-law, Randall Hoy, on Jan. 16, 2004.
Memorials may be directed to the Floyd Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 167, Floyd, IA 50435-0167.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
Alta Catherine Malsed
HAMPTON — Alta Catherine Malsed, 100, of Hampton, died on Saturday (Aug. 18, 2007) at the Sanford Sheldon Senior Center in Sheldon.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232, is in charge of arrangements.
John Van Lenning
ACKLEY — John Van Lenning, 87, of Ackley, died on Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the United Methodist Church in Geneva, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. today at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.
John Van Lenning, the son of George and Anna Van Lenning, was born Feb. 28, 1920, in the Netherlands. He immigrated to the United States with his parents at the age of 3. He went to school in a one-room schoolhouse in the rural Ackley area and lived around Geneva and Ackley his entire life.
John was united in marriage to Wanda Lamb in Iowa Falls on March 23, 1947. John’s life was centered on his family and his love for farming. At an early age he was helping neighbors with farm work. He and Wanda farmed west of Geneva for many years. John took great pride in being one of the first farmers to have crops planted in the spring and an early harvest in the fall. John also drove a milk truck for a number of years. He moved to Ackley after Wanda’s death.
Left to cherish John’s memory are his three children: John Kent Van Lenning (Pat) of Belmond, Sandra Heiden of Alden, Christal Munyon (Howard) of Ankeny; four grandchildren: Ryan Van Lenning, Berkeley, Calif., Cory Van Lenning, Bellevue, Neb., Bret Heiden, (Tricia) Iowa Falls and Jason Heiden of Alden; step-grandchildren: Tammy Freerks (Bill) of Belmond, Todd Mennenga (Dawn); and step-great-grandchildren: Dalton and Danielle of Clear Lake.
Preceding John in death were his wife, Wanda; his parents, George and Anna; two brothers, Pete and Henry; and his son-in-law, Merle Heiden.
Sietsema Funeral Home, Ackley, 641-847-2333, is in charge of arrangements.
Dolores Kew
MASON CITY — Dolores Kew, 83, died at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit on Aug. 18, 2007.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Wendy Abrahamson of St. John’s Episcopal Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Dolores Ann Kew Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924.
Mardelle L. Parsons
CHARLES CITY — Mardelle L. Parsons, 90, of 110 Maple Ave., Charles City, died Friday (Aug. 17, 2007) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, (Aug. 22, 2007) at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. A gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place with Cremation Services of North Iowa in Mason City in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family in care of Mardelle’s great-niece, Jolee Schlea, 21 Wards Branch Rd., Gravel Switch, KY 40328.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211; www.fullertonfh.com.
Janet Heinz
MASON CITY — Janet Heinz, 75, of Mason City, died Sunday (Aug. 19, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924
Posted by Gene Manning
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