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Fern
Elvesether
Fern
Elvesether
died
Sunday
(Aug.
19,
2007) at
Waterford
at All
Saints
in Sioux
Falls,
S.D.
Her
memorial
service
will be
at 2
p.m.
Saturday
(Aug.
25) at
the
Grace
Lutheran
Church
in
Hanlontown.
Interment
will be
at Brush
Point
Cemetery
near
Hanlontown.
Fern was
born on
July 26,
1915, on
a farm
north of
Hanlontown.
Her
parents
were
Olaf and
Aasine (Huso)
Hoel.
She
married
Orville
Elvesether
on Feb.
10,
1934, in
Mason
City.
They
moved to
the
Elvesether
farm
near
Hanlontown,
where
she
lived
for the
next 63
years.
She
moved to
Sioux
Falls in
1999.
She
worked
at
Citizen’s
Savings
Bank in
Hanlontown
for many
years.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
husband;
her
parents;
her
sisters,
Mandeline
Brunsvold,
Violet
Hoel,
Cora
Chamberlain
and
Lillie
Thomas;
her
brothers,
Clarence,
Alvin
and
Aulger
Hoel;
and a
niece,
Inez Ott.
She is
survived
by her
daughter
and
son-in-law,
Mary and
Joe
Colby,
of Sioux
Falls,
S.D.; a
granddaughter,
Emily
Colby,
of Iowa
City; a
grandson,
Chris
Colby,
and his
wife,
Jennifer,
of
Bastrop,
Texas;
nieces,
Sylvia
Evans of
Northwood,
Karen
Hoffman
and
Lonna
Leidal;
and
nephews
Stanley
and
Richard
Hoel.
Miller
Funeral
Home,
605-336-2640.
Ralph E.
Coty
SPRINGFIELD,
Mo.
—Ralph
E. Coty,
59, died
Tuesday
(Aug.
14,
2007) at
St.
John’s
Hospital
in
Springfield,
Mo., of
a
pulmonary
ailment.
Military
graveside
services
will be
conducted
at 1
p.m.
Thursday
(Aug.
23,
2007) at
the Rock
Island
Arsenal
National
Cemetery,
Rock
Island,
Ill.
Ralph
was born
Aug. 30,
1947, in
Mason
City,
the son
of Paul
and
Spizie
Coty.
He
served
in the
U.S.
Army in
Vietnam
and was
a
graduate
of Mount
Mercy
College.
Ralph
was a
former
civil
rights
director
for the
city of
Cedar
Rapids.
Ralph
moved to
Springfield
in 2006.
Ralph is
survived
by three
sons,
Ralph
Jr.,
Peter
and
Matthew;
five
brothers,
Paul
Coty Jr.
(Fran)
of
Baltimore,
Md.,
Dwight
Coty, of
Spokane,
Wash.,
Michael
Coty
(Pat),
of Mason
City,
Joseph
Coty
(Sharon),
of
Chicago,
and
Pierre
Coty of
Minneapolis,
Minn.;
five
sisters,
Beverly
Burrell,
of Cedar
Rapids,
Paulette
Kipper
and
Dianna
Bowers,
both of
Iowa
City,
Andrea
Coty, of
Omaha,
and
Carolyn
Coty of
Mason
City; 14
nieces
and
nephews;
and
Ralph’s
special
friend,
Pamela
Dixon.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
parents
and one
sister,
Pauline.
Condolences
may be
directed
to his
sister,
Beverly
Burrell,
1804 8th
Ave.
S.E.,
Cedar
Rapids,
IA
52403.
Online
condolences
may be
directed
to
www.lensingfuneral.com
Arrangements
are with
Lensing
Funeral
and
Cremation
Service,
Iowa
City.
Donnitta
‘Doni’
C.
Hayungs
GARNER —
Donnitta
“Doni”
Hayungs,
66, of
Garner
died
Monday
(Aug.
20,
2007) at
the Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit in
Mason
City.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Friday
at the
United
Methodist
Church
in
Garner
with the
Rev.
David
Wagner
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Concord
Township
Cemetery
in
Garner.
Visitation
will be
held
from 5
to 8
p.m.
Thursday
at the
Cataldo
Funeral
Chapel
in
Garner
and will
continue
one hour
prior to
services
at the
church.
Cataldo
Funeral
Home,
641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Esther
L. Cook
ROCKFORD
— Esther
L. Cook,
88, of
Rockford,
died
Tuesday
(Aug.
14,
2007) at
Nora
Springs
Health
Care in
Nora
Springs.
Memorial
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Saturday
(Aug.
25) at
the
United
Methodist
Church,
in
Rockford
with the
Rev.
Kenneth
N. Kent
and
Esther’s
granddaughter,
the Rev.
Connie
Markle,
officiating.
Inurnment
will be
at
Riverside
Cemetery
in
Rockford.
The
family
suggest
memorials
be made
to
Hospice
of North
Iowa.
Esther
Lewine
Fletcher
was born
Oct. 23,
1918, in
Dougherty,
the
daughter
of Louis
and
Frankie
(Dean)
Fletcher.
Esther
was
united
in
marriage
to John
H. Cook
on May
1, 1934,
making
their
home in
Rockford.
Esther
enjoyed
spending
time
with her
family,
caring
for her
grandchildren,
homemaking,
reading
and
gardening.
She is
survived
by her
daughter,
Madonna
(Frank)
Markle,
of
Grimes,
and
three
sons,
Merrill
Cook, of
Brainerd,
Minn.,
Lyle
(Ruth)
Cook, of
Rockford,
and
Robert
(Rebecca)
Cook, of
Marion;
and 11
grandchildren,
15
great-grandchildren
and 3
great-great-grandchildren.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
parents;
her
husband,
John;
three
sisters,
Irene,
Velma
and
Earla;
and
three
brothers,
Lyle,
Louie
and
Galen.
Arrangements
are by
Sheckler
Colonial
Chapel
114 N.
Hawkeye
inNora
Springs.
641-749-2210,
www.colonialchapels.com
Wesley
B.
Graves
Wesley
B.
Graves,
91, of
Raytown,
Mo.,
passed
away
Aug. 3,
2007.
Wesley
was born
Aug. 2,
1916, in
Marble
Rock,
Iowa. He
graduated
in 1935
from
Marble
Rock
High
School
and went
on to
graduate
from
Hamilton’s
School
of
Commerce
in Mason
City.
After
Pearl
Harbor,
he was
inducted
into the
U.S.
Army
where he
served
in the
Signal
Corps at
Fort
Monmouth,
N.J.,
and in
Alaska.
In 1942,
he
married
Marian
Milloy
of
Rockford,
who was
working
in
Washington
,D.C.,
during
World
War II.
Their
son,
Jeffrey,
was born
in Mason
City in
1945
while
Wesley
was on
duty at
Point
Barrow,
Alaska
installing
a radio
tower
for the
U.S.
Army.
In 1952,
the
family
moved to
Kansas
City,
Mo.,
where
Wesley
worked
for the
Army
Corps of
Engineers
in
regional
dam and
reservoir
construction.
During
that
time he
returned
to
college
and
earned a
B.S.
degree
in civil
engineering
from the
University
of
Missouri.
He
retired
from the
Corps of
Engineers
in 1974.
Wesley
was
preceded
in death
by his
parents,
Louis
Graves
and
Lenora
Huggett,
of
Marble
Rock;
his
sister,
Nettie
Adamek,
of St.
Paul,
Minn.;
uncle,
Blair
Moffett,
of
Greene;
and
grandparents,
Albert
and
Nettie
Moffett,
of
Marble
Rock.
Wesley
leaves
his wife
of 65
years,
Marian,
of
Raytown,
Mo., and
son,
Jeffrey
Graves
D.D.S.,
and
wife,
Janet,
of
Kansas
City,
Mo.
Private
family
graveside
services
were
Wednesday,
Aug. 8,
2007, at
Floral
Hills
Memorial
Gardens
in
Kansas
City.
Alma
Sittig
LIVERMORE
— Alma
Sittig,
101, of
Livermore,
died
Friday
(Aug.
17,
2007) at
the
Algona
Good
Samaritan
Center.
Funeral
services
will be
11 a.m.
today at
the
Immanuel
Lutheran
Church
in
Livermore
with the
Rev.
Henry
Friedrich
officiating.
Burial
will be
in Union
Cemetery
in
Livermore.
The
Wilson-Lentz
Funeral
Home in
Livermore
is in
charge
of
arrangements.
www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Wilson-Lentz
Funeral
Home,
515-295-2622.
Warren
D. Duff
CARROLL
— Warren
Duff,
79, of
Carroll
and
formerly
of Rock
Falls,
died
Saturday
(Aug.
18,
2007) at
Mercy
Hospital
Medical
Center
in Des
Moines.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
11 a.m.
Thursday,
Aug. 23,
2007, at
the Old
Stone
United
Methodist
Church
in Rock
Falls
with
Pastor
Wendy
Johannesen
officiating.
Organist
will be
Jaunice
Bull.
Honorary
pallbearers
will be
Gene
Hansen,
Robert
Schultz,
Gary
Fingalsen,
Terry
Stanley,
Leo Jost
and
Lance
Jost.
Burial
will be
at the
Rock
Falls
Cemetery
in Rock
Falls.
Visitation
will
begin at
9 a.m.
Thursday
at the
church
in Rock
Falls
with
Masonic
services
at 9:30
a.m.
Memorials
may be
left at
the
church
for the
Rock
Falls
Community
Center.
Warren
Duff was
born on
April 7,
1928, at
Rock
Falls,
Iowa,
the son
of
Winiferd
and
Grace (Tarpy)
Duff. He
spent
his
lifetime
in the
Rock
Falls
community
and
graduated
from
Rock
Falls
High
School
in 1946.
Following
high
school,
he began
his
47-year
career
with the
Iowa
Highway
Commission
(Department
of
Transportation)
as an
inspector.
On March
18,
1950, he
was
married
to Patsy
Winters
at
Marshalltown,
Iowa.
The
couple
made
their
home in
Rock
Falls.
Mr. Duff
moved to
Carroll
in 2002.
He was a
member
of Old
Stone
United
Methodist
Church,
20-year
member
of the
Iowa
National
Guard,
50-year
member
and Past
Master
of
Harding
Masonic
Lodge
649 of
Mason
City and
a member
of the
El Kahir
Shrine
of Cedar
Rapids.
He
served
on the
Rock
Falls
City
Council
for 25
years
and
served
as Rock
Falls
mayor
for 16
years.
Survivors
include
his
children,
Catherine
Fox and
her
husband,
James,
of
Boone;
Thomas
Duff and
his
wife,
Sharon,
of
Carroll;
and Ann
Duff and
her
special
friend,
Lloyd
Knapp,
of Mason
City;
three
grandchildren,
Elizabeth
Fox,
Andrew
Duff and
Jonathan
Duff;
brother,
Roy Duff
and his
wife
Lola of
La
Crescent,
Minn.;
sister,
Marilyn
Gauthier
of
Richmond,
Ind.;
and many
nieces
and
nephews.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
parents
and his
wife,
Patsy
Duff, in
1986.
The
Sharp
Funeral
Home of
Carroll
is in
charge
of
funeral
arrangements.
Janet
Trainer
CHARLES
CITY —
Janet
Trainer,
59, of
Charles
City,
died
Monday
(Aug.
20,
2007) at
the
University
of Iowa
Hospitals
in Iowa
City.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com
Robert
Lutgen
SHEFFIELD
— Robert
Lutgen,
84, of
Sheffield,
died
Monday
(Aug.
20,
2007) at
the
Hampton
Health
Care
Center.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Retz-Grarup
Funeral
Home in
Sheffield.
641-892-4241.
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Dolores Ann Kew
MASON CITY — Dolores A. Kew, age 83, long time RN, died Saturday (Aug. 18, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 25, 2007) at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Wendy Abrahamson of St. John’s Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery with full veterans rites.
Memorials may be directed to the Dolores Kew Memorial Fund.
Dolores was born Sept. 12, 1923, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Michael and Christina Justine Mecca. At age 21, she graduated from Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Ill., as a RN. She joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corp in 1945, serving during World War II in Manila, Philippine Islands. She married First Lt. Kenneth E. Kew on Dec. 25, 1946, in Manila. After their Army discharge, they went to Iowa City, where she was a staff nurse at the University of Iowa Hospital.
After Ken received his journalism degree, the couple moved to Mason City, where Dolores worked as a staff and private duty nurse at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital and joined the Surgical Associates staff in 1950.
Later, Dolores taught nurse aides at the Heritage Care Center, eventually becoming administrator. Afterward, she taught NIACC practical nurse program classes helping design NIACC’s medical assistant program. She retired after 19 years of teaching.
Dolores was involved in many community and state activities. She served on the American Cancer Society local and state boards and was a member of the following: American Heart Association, NIACEA, American Nurse Association, Mercy Hospital Auxiliary, Mason City Foundation Executive Board, Mason City Human Rights Commission, First Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship Board of Trustees and Mason City Country Club.
Dolores acted as a docent for the MacNider Art Museum and the Stockman House. She was an avid duplicate bridge player, receiving her Bronze Life Masters, and enjoyed golfing and dancing.
Her life is celebrated by five children, Kendall (Mark) Lundberg, Clear Lake; Kevin (Chellie) Kew, Kansas City, Mo.; Karel (Rick) Murray, Waterloo; Kimberly Kew-Goranson (fiancé Thomas Minert), Charles City; and Korinne “Korky” (David) Kilborn, Mason City; eight grandchildren: Marcus (Julie) Lundberg, Rochester, Minn., Michael (Jeffrey) Graney, Salamanca, Spain, Lauren (Pamela) Lundberg, Buffalo Grove, Ill., Jeannette Kew, Scottsdale, Ariz., C. Octavio Kew, Washington, D.C., Ben Murray, Blue Springs, Mo., Casey Goranson, New London, Conn., and Kelle Goranson, Iowa City.
She is survived by two siblings, Alfred Mecca, Manitowoc, Wis., and a sister, Larayne Payne (Harold), Des Moines.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Henry and Lester Mecca; and sister, Mary Jane Kaufman.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
Donnitta ‘Doni’ C. Hayungs
GARNER — Donnitta “Doni” C. Hayungs, 66, of Garner died Monday (Aug. 20, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. David Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Donnitta “Doni” Carroll Hayungs, the daughter of Donald Clark and Bernadine Elaine (Lundy) Standley, was born Oct. 13, 1940, at Klemme. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1958 and then began working for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. in Garner as an operator.
On Nov. 8, 1960, Doni was married to Robert Hayungs at West Memphis, Ark. They lived in various cities and locations around the U.S. and across the globe.
In March of 1979, Bob retired from the military and the family moved to Garner, where Doni managed Casey’s General Store and worked at the Goodnature Annex. Doni and Bob also owned and operated the Modern Cleaners in Garner for a number of years.
In 1993, Doni began attending NIACC, graduating with an AA degree in 1995. She worked at the Workforce Center in Mason City for a time and then Curries in Mason City before retiring in 2000.
She enjoyed her family, especially time with her grandsons, her beloved dog, Katie Jo, camping in Minnesota, having coffee with her friends and motorcycling.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Homemakers Club and was a past member of the Garner Wa-Tan-Ye Club.
Doni is survived by her two children, Denise Back (Jon Nelson) of Klemme and Scott (Sue) Hayungs of Rochester, Minn.; her significant other, Joe Shafer, of Garner; two grandchildren, Dakota Back of Klemme and Shawn Hayungs of Rochester; a brother, Donald (Lois) Standley of Garner; two sisters, Cindy (Ray) Koelm of Altamont, Ill., and Katherine (Keith) Kimbrough of Mount Pleasant; a sister-in-law, Linda Standley, of Navarre, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, on June 26, 1991; parents; and a brother, James Allen Lundy Standley.
Catlado Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Ernest O. Wood
FORT DODGE — Ernest O. Wood, 86, of Fort Dodge and formerly of Rudd, Iowa, died Tuesday (Aug. 21, 2007) at the Tompkins Memorial Health Center.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24. at the United Methodist Church in Rudd with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home.
Surviving are his wife, Helene; sons, Craig and his wife, Dorothy, of Rudd, and Robert and his wife, Janice, of Rudd; daughter, Cynthia Becher and her husband, Larry, of Fort Dodge; grandchildren, Travis Becher, Laura Merfeld, and Phil and Tony Wood; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ethel (Thomas) Wood, and a granddaughter, Tiffany Becher.
Ernest O. Wood was born July 6, 1921, at The Dalles, Ore. As a child he moved with his parents to the Midwest. The family then moved to Barnum, where he began his education. Ernest graduated from Fort Dodge High School.
On Aug. 19, 1942, he was united in marriage to Helene McDowell in Kahoka, Mo., and they established their home on a farm in the Osage and Rudd area. In 1948, they moved into Rudd.
Ernest owned and operated Wood Truck Line and manufactured semi-truck trailers until his retirement in 1983. In 1988, the couple moved to Fort Dodge. In December of 2005, he became a resident of Friendship Haven.
He was a member of the Rudd United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Mary Jo Stevens
CLEAR LAKE — Mary Jo Stevens, 68, died Tuesday (August 21, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Inpatient Hospice Unit, Mason City.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 25) at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka and Deacon John Ayers officiating. Inurnment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. at the Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Memorials may be directed to the Mary Jo Stevens Memorial Fund, Hospice of North Iowa and American Cancer Society for cancer research.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193
www.colonialchapels.com
Janet Marie Heinz
MASON CITY — Janet Marie Heinz, 75, died at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit on Aug. 19, 2007.
Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 25) at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
There will be a gathering of friends and family one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Trinity Lutheran Church or Lime Creek Nature Center.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Irene Boelkes
EAGLE GROVE — Irene Boelkes, 71, of Eagle Grove, Iowa, formerly of Hampton, passed away Aug. 21, 2007, at the Rotary Ann Home Inc. in Eagle Grove.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with burial in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, 641-456-3232.
Alberta E. Siemons
CHARLES CITY — Alberta E. Siemons, 76, of Charles City, formerly of Powersville, passed away Monday (Aug. 20, 2007) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with the Rev. Charles W. Thompson officiating.
Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.
Memorials may be directed to the family or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left for Alberta at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Alberta Emma Pahnisch was born to Albert and Esther (Behrens) Pahnisch on April 29, 1931, in Cedar Falls. She was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua. Alberta attended Grant Country School and Nashua High School. She was a waitress at the Cedar Restaurant in Nashua and other cafes in the Waverly area.
On Aug. 3, 1956, Alberta was united in marriage to Harvey Siemons at the St. John Lutheran Church parsonage in Nashua. To this union three sons were born. In 1957 they moved to their farm near Greene.
Her hobbies included mail order shopping, working in puzzle books, reading tabloid papers, and collecting dolls and plates. Alberta was very generous in gift giving. She always sent you home with something and was very appreciative of anything done for her. Alberta could prepare a meal in minutes to feed two or 12, and everyone enjoyed the Saturday coffees.
She hated Friday, the 13th, and would always throw salt over her left shoulder for luck.
She enjoyed the time spent with her grandkids.
Alberta continued working with her husband’s business, Harvey Siemons LTD, until retiring in 2001. Failing health moved her to 11th St. Chautauqua Guest Home. After improving in 2004, she resided at Riverside Assisted Living. Taking a fall sent her to Mason City to the hospital and then to 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home.
Alberta is survived by her three sons: Mark (Denise) of Greene, Alan (Kathy) of Greene and Scott (Christine) of Charles City; eight grandchildren: Tim (Christie) Siemons, Courtney (Andy) Weiskamp, Cameron Siemons, Branden and Austin Siemons, Sara and Jessica Siemons and Katie Hawbaker; two great-grandchildren: Jayden Siemons and Morgan Weiskamp; and a brother, Richard (Sharon) Pahnisch.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey, on Dec. 12, 1999, and her parents, Albert and Esther.
Hugeback & Chenowith Funeral Home, 641-435-4134.
Janet Trainer
CHARLES CITY — Janet Trainer, 59, of Charles City, died Monday (Aug. 20, 2007) at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.
Funeral services for Janet Trainer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Paul Phillips of the Gospel Lighthouse will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue Friday an hour prior to the service.
Janet Jane Trainer was born Dec. 9, 1947, at Charles City, the daughter of Emil and Eileen (Paulus) Zimmerman. She graduated from the Charles City High School in 1966. Janet married Richard Shave in January of 1967 and to this union a son, Darren, was born. They later divorced.
On May 1, 1987, she was united in marriage to Thomas Trainer at Brunswick, Maine. Janet worked for a number of years at the White Farm Equipment Co. She was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse. Her interests included reading, roller skating, photography and scrap booking.
Living family members include her husband, Thomas Trainer, of Charles City; four children, Darren Shave and his special friend, Anita Caruth, of Mason City, Cory (Nicole) Trainer of Lewiston, Maine, Tod (Shelia) Trainer of Schuyler, Neb., and Holly Trainer of Parachute, Colo.; nine grandchildren, Michael, Allysa, Jayme and Katlyn Trainer, Lyndsay, Robert and Justin Frazer, and Joseph and Celeste Trainer; her mother, Eileen Zimmerman at Port Charles in Charles City; and a sister, Nancy (Glen “Pudge”) Springer of Lansing.
She was preceded in death by her father.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
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Janet Marie Heinz
MASON CITY — Janet Marie Heinz, 75, died on Sunday (Aug. 19, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after she courageously fought a five-year battle with cancer.
Memorial services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
There will be a gathering of friends and family held one hour prior the service on Saturday.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Trinity Lutheran Church or the Lime Creek Nature Center.
Janet was born Friday, Nov. 13, 1931, in Rockwell, Iowa, the oldest daughter of Powers and Velva (Scholl) Rowe. She grew up in Clear Lake, graduated from high school there in 1949, and was proudly employed as a lifeguard at “city beach” and worked at the Outing Club and also at Imperial Seed Co. all at Clear Lake. Later she was employed at the Standard Oil district office in Mason City and as church secretary at both St. Paul Lutheran and First Presbyterian Churches in Mason City.
Janet was married to Al Heinz on April 27, 1952 (they met at the Surf Ballroom), celebrating 55 years of marriage this spring.
She was a member of P.E.O. (chapter KW) of Mason City, the Red Hat Society in Texas and served as president of the Jefferson Elementary School PTA in Mason City. She also volunteered for many years at North Iowa Medical Center and Mercy Hospital.
Other interests included her companion dogs, playing bridge, crafting ceramics, enjoying life as a winter Texan for the past 20 years, trips to Padre Island, Texas, weekend camping and get-a-way’s to northwest Iowa and later the Mississippi River, vacations to Hawaii and twice to Alaska.
She is survived by her husband, Al Heinz, of Mason City; daughter, Janelle (Ken) Peterson; son, Fred (Cheri Ross) Heinz; grandsons, Eric Peterson and Kyle (Sara) Peterson; great-grandson, Tyler Peterson; sister, Shirley Ausenhus; brother-in-law, Paul (Jean) Heinz; nieces and nephews in the Mason City area, Brice (Dawn) Ausenhus, Melissa (Bob) Thoms, Jeff (Brenda) Heinz, Brian Heinz, Howard (Janel) Heinz, and Nancy (Glen) VanderPlas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers-in-law, Dean Ausenhus, S.H. Heinz; and sister-in-law, Norma Kliven.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Dr. Eduards Jakobsons
ST. ANSGAR — Dr. Eduards Jakobsons, 97, of St. Ansgar, formerly of Carrington, N.D., died Monday (Aug. 20, 2007) at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carrington, N.D. Burial will be in the Carrington Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Evans Funeral Home in Carrington, N.D., with a 7 p.m. prayer service.
Evans Funeral Home, 701-652-3003.
Jesse A. Jorgensen
FOREST CITY — Jesse A. Jorgensen, 18, formerly of Forest City, currently residing in Sioux City and attending Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, died Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. Forest City, 641-585-2685 www.petersenlundfh.com
Mary Jo Stevens
CLEAR LAKE — Mary Jo Stevens, 68, died Tuesday (Aug. 21, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Inpatient Hospice Unit, Mason City.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S. in Clear Lake, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka and Deacon John Ayers officiating. Inurnment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Mary Jo Stevens Memorial Fund, Hospice of North Iowa, and American Cancer Society, for cancer research.
Mary Jo Christensen was born July 2, 1939, in Mason City, the daughter of Herbert and Eleanor (Sobiekski) Christensen. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1957, later attending the University of Iowa.
Mary Jo was united in marriage to Gerald E. Stevens; to this union four daughters were born. On April 1, 1972, they purchased the Half Moon Restaurant. After their divorce, Mary Jo continued to own and run the business. She then met her life companion, Paul Reichardt, with whom she enjoyed many years together. They enjoyed traveling, reading, playing cards and golfing.
Mary Jo loved playing bridge, shopping and watching the “Golden Girls.” Her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Annette Stevens, Burlington, Debbie (Jeff) Heine, Clear Lake, Joan Stevens, Fayette, and Kathy (Bryan) Nielsen, San Diego, Calif.; life companion, Paul Reichardt, Clear Lake; sister, Pat (Vern) Severson, Clear Lake; grandchildren, Alyssa (Nathan) Groom, Urbana, Erinn Heine, Clear Lake, Kelsey and Kira Nielsen, San Diego, Calif.; Paul’s children, Lori (Bill) Wreghitt, Ventura, Melanie Huckins, Mason City, Brent Reichardt, South Korea, and Jeff Reichardt, Garner; Paul’s grandchildren, Kelli and Steven Wreghitt, Ventura, Sara Reichardt, Germany, Justin and Emily Huckins, Mason City; along with nieces, other relatives and friends.
Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents and Paul’s son, Todd Reichardt.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Harold L. Smith
SCARVILLE — Harold L. Smith, 89, of Scarville, died Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Scarville.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.
Marvin ‘Mike’ Lien
CHARLES CITY — Marvin “Mike” Lien, 78, of Charles City, died Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Jim Gillan
NORTHWOOD — Jim Gillan, 73, of Northwood, died on Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A celebration of life will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Northwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Kail officiating. Burial will take place in Central City, Neb.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.
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James Dee ‘Jim’ Gillan
NORTHWOOD — James Dee “Jim” Gillan departed this life on Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City at the age of 73.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at the Northwood United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. N. in Northwood, with the Rev. Ed Kail officiating.
There will also be a celebration of Jim’s life at the Central City United Methodist Church, Central City, Neb., at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, with the Rev. Joy Savage officiating.
James Dee “Jim” Gillan, the son of Leland and Cecil (Griffee) Gillan, was born Jan. l, l934 in York, Neb.
Jim attended school in York before moving to Central City, Neb. He graduated from Central City High School in l953. During his school years, he loved playing football, being active in FFA and special times with friends.
On Nov. 21, l954, Jim and Ruth Ellison were united in marriage. This union was blessed with two children, DeAnna Lea and Kenton James.
The only thing Jim loved more than his kids was bragging about them and how proud he was of them. The only ones he enjoyed more than his kids were his grandchildren.
Jim was a practical joker and his laugh was his distinctive trademark. He loved his life and he loved people. Jim had a way of finding people that no one else would associate with and then help them to see their possibilities and held them grow in their self worth.
Jim never knew a stranger, just a friend he hadn’t met, and most of those he met at the local coffee shops where he loved visiting with friend and stranger alike.
Nieces and nephews were also very important to Jim. He loved any time he could spend with them. Jim especially enjoyed the time he spent with nieces Erinn and Georgi. He also loved the time he spent in the Rocky Mountains hunting with brother Sam and his family. Nephew Sammy was especially important to Jim. And just so Sammy could be there, on Nov. 24, l982, Jim and Wendi Persons were united in marriage in the Evanston United Methodist Church in Denver, Colo.
Jim loved it when he entered college at the age of 50, studying computers and business courses. School and all kids were important to him. He was School Board president of Central City, Neb., rural schools, and he proudly served on the North Kossuth School Board in Swea City.
Jim enjoyed cooking, especially baking, hunting, gardening and anything electronic. Even though he was legally deaf, he ran the sound systems in each church Wendi served. He taught himself to make Native American flutes, cross necklaces out of nails and even an Irish Brogan drum.
Throughout his life, Jim had a variety of careers. He farmed, drove school bus, managed the American Legion Club in Central City, Neb., co-owned the LT Printer’s Ink printing shop with his wife, Wendi, and retired in l996 from Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital as in-house pressman.
Jim was a certified lay speaker and was an active member of the Northwood United Methodist Church.
Jim was welcomed into life eternal by his parents and grandparents; brothers Bill and Sam Gillan; sisters Lauree Lorensen and Norma Haith; nephew Jim Lorensen; sister-in-law Sally Persons-Beck; and special pet Snooki.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, the Rev. Marilee (Wendi), of Northwood; his children, DeAnna and Tim Way, of Portland, Ore., and Kenton and Chelle Gillan and their children, Emily, Isabella and Katrina of Central City, Neb.; brother Don and Janet Gillan of Lampe, Mo.; special caregiver, mother-in-law Maxine Olson of Albion, Neb.; father and mother-in-law, Lynn and Frances Persons, of Mesa, Ariz.; sisters-in-law, Marge Gillan, of Denver, Colo., and Connie and Bill Cornwell, of Albion, Neb.; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and well as other relatives and many, many friends. He will be greatly missed by all.
Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South, Northwood, Iowa, is assisting the Gillan Family with the arrangements in Northwood and the Wagner Funeral Home will assist the Gillan Family with the arrangements in Central City, Neb..
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, Iowa 641-324-1121.
Loren Edward Hrubetz
LAKE MILLS — Loren Edward Hrubetz, 57, of rural Lake Mills, died Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 201 Franke St. in Joice, with the Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery with military graveside honors conducted by members of Our Buddies Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 6779 of Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.
Loren Edward Hrubetz was born on Oct. 1, 1949, in Mason City, the son of Charles and Lucile (Knudtson) Hrubetz. He was baptized on Jan. 15, 1950, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation on May 17, 1964, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood.
He attended Northwood-Kensett Community Schools and graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School with the class of 1968.
Loren was inducted into the U.S. Navy on March 5, 1969, from Northwood and was honorably discharged on April 19, 1972, at Treasure Island, San Francisco, Calif.
After his honorable discharge, he came back to Northwood and began working for Don Dahlby on his farm in rural Northwood. Loren also worked for 28 years for the Worth County secondary road department, and at the time of his death was foreman.
He was united in marriage to Jean (Reyerson) on Sept. 8, 1979, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood and to this union two children were born, Dustin and Jackie.
Loren enjoyed being with his family, farming, cars, car shows, going to car races, belonging to the Aristocrats Car Club in Northwood, dancing, music and Buddy Holly days in Clear Lake.
He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Dustin Hrubetz and his fiancée, Sarah Cruise, of Emmons, Minn., and Jackie Hrubetz of Rochester, Minn.; his brothers and sister, Richard (Mary) Hrubetz, of Joice, Kathy (Dave) Gallaher, of Joice, and Ron (Rhonda) Hrubetz, of Joice; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
His parents and a brother, Dave Hrubetz, preceded him in death.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com
Harold L. Smith
SCARVILLE — Harold L. Smith, 89, of Scarville, died Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Scarville.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Aug. 24, 2007, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Harold L. Smith was born May 14, 1918, in Winnebago County, the son of Bruce and Martha (Doege) Smith. He was baptized, confirmed and belonged to the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville.
Harold attended country schools near Woden and Thompson.
On Oct. 7, 1944, Harold was united in marriage to Donnabelle Steven at the Methodist parsonage in Algona. To this union, one son was born, Larry L.
Harold grew up in Winnebago County and in his youth worked on family farms near Scarville and Buffalo Center. He spent the majority of his life in or near the Scarville community, owning and operating various garages, driving semi truck, and farming.
Harold loved working on cars and machinery and became known to friends and family as “Mr. Goodwrench.” He served on the Town Council, volunteered for the Scarville Fire Department, did snow removal for the town and was employed at Bye’s Buying Station, the Scarville Elevator and Emmons Livestock. Harold farmed with his father, Bruce, and later with his son, Larry, until retiring at the age of 80.
Harold loved driving and traveling the countryside as well as farming with his son. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and teasing his many nieces and nephews, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Harold leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 62 years, Donnabelle, of Scarville; grandson, Dustin Smith Evermore and his friend, Holland Erickson, of Ames; two granddaughters, Samantha (Jim) O’Hara of Ankeny and Patti (Nathan) Smith-Lawrence of Van Meter; two great-grandchildren, Gracie and Luke O’Hara, Ankeny; brothers, Russell (Verle) Smith, of Graettinger and Donald (Janice) Smith, of Lake Mills; sisters, Darlene Langfald of Emmons and Marjorie Dann of Albert Lea, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Lillian (Bruce Jr.) Smith of Northwood and Dorothy (Burnell) Smith of Woodburn, Ore.; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Harold was preceded in death by his son, Larry; his parents; and two brothers, Burnell and Bruce Jr.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
William ‘Bill’ Bertz
CLEAR LAKE — Burial service for William “Bill” Bertz, 76, of New Ulm, Minn., and formerly of Clear Lake, will be held 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake.
Friends are invited to join the family for this service.
Bill died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at Immanuel St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato, Minn.
Jesse A. Jorgensen
FOREST CITY — Jesse A. Jorgensen, 18, of Sioux City and formerly of Forest City who was attending Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, died Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Leland with Pastor Timothy Miller officiating.
Burial will be Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Graceland Park Cemetery in Sioux City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home and an hour prior to the service at the church.
The family requests memorials be directed to the Jesse Jorgensen Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
Marvin ‘Mike’ Lien
CHARLES CITY — Marvin “Mike” Lien, 78, of Charles City, died Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at his residence.
A funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Monsignor Stanley Hayek officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with a vigil Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus reciting the Rosary.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Loretta Irene Koch
EMILY, Minn. — Loretta Irene Koch, 72, of Crosby, Minn., and formerly of Emily, Minn., died Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at the Pelican Valley Health Care in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Wesleyan Church in Emily, Minn. Burial will be at the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Emily.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby, Minn., and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Koop Funeral Home, 218-546-5531.
Ann M. Van Blaricom
ROCKWELL — Ann M. Van Blaricom, 94, of 313 S. Jefferson St. in Rockwell, died Thursday (Aug. 23, 2007) at the home of her granddaughter, Patti, in Rockwell.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St. in Rockwell; 641-822-3191.
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Jesse A. Jorgensen
FOREST CITY — Jesse A. Jorgensen, 18, formerly of Forest City, presently residing in Sioux City and attending Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, died Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Leland with Pastor Timothy Miller officiating.
Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Graceland Park Cemetery in Sioux City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and one hour prior to service at the church.
The family requests memorials be directed to the Jesse Jorgensen Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Dollars for Scholars program.
Jesse was born Jan. 20, 1989, in Forest City, the son of John and Mary (Johnson) Jorgensen. He was “the first baby of the new year” and the last “scheduled birth” at Forest City Community Hospital. He was baptized in Fallon, Mont., by his grandfather, the Rev. Lowell B. Johnson. Jesse was raised and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Leland. He attended the Forest City Schools, graduating with the class of 2007.
Jesse participated in many activities during his school years including park and rec activities, high school bowling league, track, baseball, basketball, and most importantly football. Jesse was voted to the 2006 All District Team as defensive tackle. Jesse was really looking forward to playing football at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. Jesse enjoyed the challenge of band in which he played the tuba, contributing to Division I ratings in high school, and being a participant in many honor bands during middle school.
Jesse is survived by his parents, John and Mary Jorgensen of Sioux City; brothers, Joe (Alissa) Jorgensen of Northfield, Minn., Jacob (Meredith) Jorgensen of Sioux City, and John Willey of Charles City; sisters, Jessica Jorgensen and Michelle Woodson, of Sioux City; niece and god-daughter, Erica Grace Jorgensen of Northfield, Minn., and niece, Jadyn Marie Swiggum, of Charles City. Grandparents include Lowell and Reta Johnson, of Woodbine, and Orval Jorgensen, of Sioux City; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Jesse will be missed by girlfriend, Amy Kafer.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
Carol Ann McElroy
CLEAR LAKE — Carol A. McElroy, 53, of Opportunity Village in Clear Lake, died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 28, 2007) at Opportunity Village, 1200 N. Ninth St. W. Clear Lake, with Pastor Richard Murray officiating. 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 Opportunity Village, 1200 N. North St. W., Clear Lake, IA 50428.
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
Ann M. Van Blaricom
ROCKWELL — Ann M. Van Blaricom, 94, of 313 S. Jefferson St. in Rockwell, died Thursday (Aug. 23, 2007) at her granddaughter Patti’s home in Rockwell.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at the United Methodist Church, 303 E. Monroe St. in Rockwell, with the Rev. John P. Scherb officiating. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends from noon until 1 p.m. Monday at the church.
Those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy or memorial may wish to direct them to the Ann M. Van Blaricom Memorial Fund in the care of her granddaughter, Patti Klang, 302 S. Jefferson St., Rockwell, IA 50469.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-822-3191.
Patricia Yount
MASON CITY — Patricia Yount, 48, of 945 10th St. N.E., died Friday (Aug. 24, 2007) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Arrangements are incomplete with Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs, 641-749-2210.
Roe G. Rex
STACYVILLE — Roe G. Rex, 66, of Stacyville, died on Friday (Aug. 24, 2007) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be at St. Ansgar City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
Patricia Dorien Steenrod
IOWA FALLS — Patricia Dorien Steenrod, 67, of Reno, Nev., died Tuesday (Aug. 21, 2007) at Reno.
Funeral services are tentatively set to be held on or about Sept. 18, 2007, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Iowa Falls.
The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls chapel will be handling the local arrangements.
Geraldine L. Thomas
DUMONT — Geraldine Loretta “Gerry” Thomas, 88, of Dumont, died Friday (Aug. 24, 2007) at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont with Raymond Powell officiating Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
Mattie Woolery
MASON CITY — Mattie Woolery, 55, of 328 26th St. S.W. in Mason City, died Friday (Aug. 24, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services of North Iowa, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
Leo F. Garman
ALGONA — Leo F. Garman, 86, of Algona, died Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2007) at Silvercrest at Woodlands Creek Senior Living Community in Clive.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731.
Clifford L. Moldenhauer
FOREST CITY — Clifford L. Moldenhauer, 80, former Forest City resident, residing in Britt, died Friday (Aug. 24, 2007) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City. 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
Robert Frank Lutgen
SHEFFIELD — Robert Frank Lutgen, 84, of Sheffield, died Monday (Aug. 20, 2007) of complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield, with Pastor Joan Lent Skyrme officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery at a later date.
Robert’s family will greet friends beginning at noon until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
Maribelle Olsen
SHEFFIELD — Maribelle Olsen, of Sheffield, died Friday (Aug. 24, 2007) at the Sheffield Care Center at 71 years of age.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield, 641-892-4241.
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