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PUBLISHED
Monday,
January
1, 2007 |
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William
‘Bill’
Goetz
FOREST
CITY —
William
“Bill”
Goetz,
78, of
Forest
City,
died
Sunday
(Dec.
31,
2006) at
Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit in
Mason
City.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
1:30
p.m.
Tuesday,
Jan. 2,
2007, at
St.
Joseph’s
Catholic
Church
in
Wesley,
with
Father
Tim
Johnson
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
church
cemetery.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
to 8
p.m.
today at
the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home in
Wesley,
with a
7:30
p.m.
prayer
service.
Any who
wish to
honor
Bill
with a
memorial
should
consider
Iowa
American
Legion
Foundation,
Hospice
of North
Iowa or
Winnebago
Relay
for
Life.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home,
(515)
679-4453.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Evelyn
Johnson
CHARLES
CITY —
Evelyn
Johnson,
88, of
Charles
City,
died
Sunday
(Dec.
31,
2006) at
the
Floyd
County
Memorial
Hospital
in
Charles
City.
Private
graveside
services
will be
held on
Friday,
Jan. 5,
2007, at
Sunnyside
Memory
Gardens
in rural
Charles
City.
Visitation
will be
held
from
4:30 to
7 p.m.
Thursday,
Jan. 4,
2007 at
the
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
1205 S.
Main in
Charles
City.
Memorials
may be
directed
to
Hospice
of North
Iowa,
1003
Gilbert
Street,
Charles
City, IA
50616.
Arrangements
are with
The
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
Myrtle
O. Lamb
MASON
CITY —
Myrtle
O. Lamb,
96 , of
Mason
City,
died
Sunday
(Dec.
31,
2006) at
the Good
Shepherd
Health
Center.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home,
111 N.
Pennsylvania
Ave. in
Mason
City.
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home &
Crematory,
(641)
423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Elizabeth
‘Betty’
Sporaa
DOWS —
Elizabeth
“Betty”
Sporaa,
96, of
Dows,
died
Sunday
(Dec.
31,
2006) at
the USA
Health
Care
Center
in
Clarion.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Wednesday,
Jan. 3,
2007, at
the St.
John’s
Catholic
Church
in
Clarion
with
Father
Chris
Podhajsky
officiating.
Burial
will be
held in
the
Fairview
cemetery
in Dows.
A
visitation
held one
hour
prior to
services
at the
church.
Arrangements
are with
Ewing
Dugger
Helgeson
Funeral
Home,
602 N.
Main St.
in
Clarion.
Ewing
Dugger
Helgeson
Funeral
Home,
(515)
532-2233.
Stanley
Long
THORNTON
—
Stanley
Long,
84,
formerly
of
Thornton,
died
Sunday
(Dec.
31,
2006) at
the
Trinity
Regional
Medical
Center
in Fort
Dodge.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Thursday,
Jan. 4,
2007, at
the St.
Paul
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church
in
Thornton
with
Pastor
Milton
D.
Johnson,
presiding.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 7
p.m.
Wednesday,
Jan. 3,
2007, at
the
Retz-Grarup
Funeral
Home in
Thornton.
Retz-Grarup
Funeral
Home,
(641)
998-2311.
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Evelyn Johnson
CHARLES CITY — Evelyn Johnson, 88, of Charles City, died Sunday (Dec. 31, 2006) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City surrounded by her family.
Private graveside services for Evelyn Johnson will be held on Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City.
Friends may call from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City.
Evelyn Marie (Hartman) Johnson was born on July 4, 1918, east of Charles City, the oldest of two daughters of Dan and Maria (Otto) Hartman. Evelyn attended rural school and graduated from the Charles City High School in 1937. Following graduation, she taught for a short time as a substitute teacher.
On July 31, 1937, she was united in marriage to Floyd Johnson. The couple lived and farmed east of Charles City until 1979, when they moved to Charles City. Evelyn was active in the East St. Charles Club for many years and enjoyed tending to her roses, traveling, embroidery and baking cookies and rolls. Most of all, though, she enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Living family members include two children, Mary (Jim) Ruzicka, of Marble Rock; and a son, Larry (Sharon) Johnson, of Silvis, Ill.; six grandchildren, Lisa (Mark) Wicks and Shelley (Don) Koebrick, both of Charles City, Mike (Angie) Ruzicka, of Marble Rock, Tyran (Sara) Johnson, of Chicago, Ill., Nathan Johnson, of California and Darcy Roser, of Des Moines; seven great-grandchildren, Josh Frein, Chris Wicks, Skyler and Hunter Koebrick, and Sadie, Cael and Anya Ruzicka; a sister, Merna (Laurence) Johnson, of Janesville; a nephew, Dan (Sue) Strebe, of Waterloo; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Merrill and Ruth Martin, both of Charles City; and a brother-in-law, Donald Johnson, of Charles City.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Floyd, in 1983.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
William ‘Bill’ Goetz
FOREST CITY — William “Bill” Goetz, 78, of Forest City, died Sunday (Dec. 31, 2006) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wesley, with Father Tim Johnson officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Andrews Post No. 428 Wesley.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Wesley, with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service.
Any who wish to honor Bill with a memorial should consider Iowa American Legion Foundation, Hospice of North Iowa or Winnebago Relay for Life.
William “Bill” Goetz was born Sept. 28, 1928, near Wesley, to Joseph and Marjorie (Sparks) Goetz.
Bill attended country schools and graduated from Wesley High School. He farmed before serving his country during the Korean Conflict. Upon his discharge, Bill returned to Wesley to farm. During the 1970s and 1980s, Bill delivered Winnebago motorhomes.
On June 20, 1992, Bill was united in marriage to Sonja Assink. Bill enjoyed working crossword puzzles and drinking coffee with his friends at the Wesley Elevator and MBT Bank in Forest City. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his grandsons, Reid and Cody.
Bill was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Forest City. He was a member of American Legion Andrews Post No. 428 in Wesley, past state vice-commander, past district commander and past post commander of the American Legion. He was also a member of the V.F.W. He was currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Iowa American Legion Foundation and the State Liaison Committee.
Survivors include his wife, Sonja, of Forest City; and two sons, Gary Goetz and wife, Jean, of Wesley and Mark, of Wesley. Also surviving are two grandsons, Reid and Cody, as well as four sisters, Joan Grandgenett, of Wesley, Toots Youngwirth and husband, Johnny, of Wesley, Marlys Kelly and husband, Paul, of Britt, and Norma Biegger, of Polk City.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Lois Weiland; and two brothers-in-law, Larry Grandgenett and Frank Biegger.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 679-4453. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Gary Kleckner
DES MOINES — Gary Kleckner, 65, of Des Moines, and formerly of St. Ansgar, passed away Tuesday, (Dec. 26, 2006) at his residence in Des Moines.
Gary was born on March 14, 1941, to Robert and Frances (Rogers) Kleckner at Osage. He attended school in Little Cedar and St. Ansgar. He graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1958. Gary attended Loras College and Iowa State University.
He joined the U.S. Army in 1961. Gary served in Korea for 18 months and volunteered to serve at Camp Century, an experimental camp near the North Pole. The camp was 30 feet under the ice and Gary operated a Caterpillar on wooden tracks. Following his Army service, he worked in the insurance business in Illinois for several years. He retired to the V.A. home in Marshalltown, Iowa, due to ill health.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with the Rev. John Moser officiating.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage where there will be a scripture service at 7 p.m.
Gary was cremated. Inurnment will at the St. Ansgar Cemetery with military honors at the grave by St. Ansgar American Legion Post 358.
Gary is survived by his mother, Frances Kleckner of St. Ansgar; two brothers, Douglas Kleckner of St. Ansgar, and Bruce (Joan) Kleckner of Fresno, Calif.; three sisters, Sandra (Lynn) Anderson of Antioch, Ill., Jean (Jim) White, of Fullerton, Calif., and Carolyn (Kelly) Williams, of Austin, Minn., and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Kleckner; a nephew, James Kleckner; one great-niece; and two great-nephews.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home (641) 732-3706.
Katherine E. Morehead
MANLY — Katherine E. Morehead, 69, of Manly, died Monday (Jan. 1, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com.
Myrtle O. Lamb
MASON CITY — Myrtle O. Lamb, 96, of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 31, 2006) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Chaplin Nick Knoth, of Good Shepherd Health Center, will be officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Mytrle was born on Dec. 11, 1910, in Amboy, Minn., the daughter of Earl and Mae (Morgan) Miller. She attended Amboy High School in Amboy, Minn. She was a member of Order of the Easter Star. She enjoyed traveling and crocheting.
Survivors include two sons: Claire Ellingson, of Mason City, and Merle Ellingson and wife, Hazel, of Clear Lake; seven grandchildren: Cindy, Teri, Jody, Scott, David, Mark, and Julie; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters: Marian Waddhelm, of St. James, Minn. and Earlene Hager and husband, Kenneth, of Des Moines; and one sister-in-law: Janelle Fowler. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Leslie; a brother in infancy; a brother: Eddie Fowler; and a daughter-in-law: Marilyn Ellingson.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Danny Edward Fjetland
RICEVILLE — Danny Edward Fjetland, 69, of rural Riceville, passed away on Thursday (Dec. 28, 2006) at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville, with the Rev. Michael Parris officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery in Osage.
Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville.
Danny, son of Dan and Sadie Van Buskirk Fjetland, was born on April 21, 1937, in Rowan. He was united in marriage to Ivadel B. Johnson on Dec. 28, 1958, in Osage. Danny was a truck driver and farmer. He was the owner of Fet’s Bar in Riceville before retiring.
Survivors include his wife, Ivadel of Riceville; his son, Raymond and his wife, Deanna, and their children Josh and Jessica, of Racine, Minn.; two daughters: Becky and her husband, Greg Fox, and their children, Mitch, Nick, Jo Jo, and Jake, of Riceville, and Debra Perzynski, of Osage, and her children, Jonathon Perzynski, Felicia Perzynski and her children, Drake and Ashton Losee; four brothers: Eldon, of Riceville, Lorin and his wife, Marcella, of Belmond, Larry and his wife, Ruby, of LeRoy, Minn., and Donald and his wife, Ilalee, of Riceville; and four sisters: Donna and her husband, Merlin Johnson, of Meservey, Vivian and her husband, Delbert Pals, of Alexander, Judy Peils, of Alexander, and Betty and her husband, Scott Dungey, of Osage.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Darold; and one sister, Lila Hopkey.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, (641) 985-2242.
Father Vincent Merfeld
MASON CITY — Memorial services for Father Vincent Merfeld, 87, of Columbus, S.C., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City.
Father Vincent Merfeld, formerly of Dougherty and Mason City, died on Dec. 1, 2006, at home in Columbus, S.C.
Donald W. Janssen
OSAGE — Donald W. Janssen, 70, formerly of Northwood, died Monday (Jan. 1, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Mary Helen Cassel
ALGONA — Mary Helen Cassel, 85, of Algona, died in Omaha, Neb.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with the Rev. Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Arrangements are with Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona. (515)295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Donald R. Norland
WASHINGTON D.C. —Donald R. Norland, 82, ambassador, Africanist, athlete, died of a heart attack on Dec. 30, 2006, while jogging near his home in Washington.
Born in Laurens, Iowa, on June 14, 1924, Norland was raised on the family farm near Kensett and attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. He joined the U.S. Navy during World War II and served in PT boats and minesweepers in the Pacific.
Norland graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he was a varsity wrestler and football player, and studied French at the University of Grenoble. He received his M.A. from Minnesota and was pursuing his doctorate at the University of Michigan when he joined the Foreign Service in 1952.
Norland began his Foreign Service career in Africa and became one of the State Department’s most senior Africanists over the course of a long and distinguished career.
His first assignment was as cultural affairs officer at the American Consulate General in Rabat, Morocco. He then served as Consul General in Abidjan, Ivory Coast (1959-61), where he was also accredited to Niger, Dahomey and Upper Volta when all four former colonies became independent from France in 1961. He became Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Conakry, Guinea, in 1970 and served as Charge d’Affaires when the U.S. withdrew its Ambassador to protest the brutal regime of President Sekou Touré.
Norland served as the last U.S. Ambassador simultaneously accredited to the three southern African countries of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland (1976-79). He was Ambassador to Chad (1980-81) until a Libyan-backed coup forced diplomats to be evacuated by French military forces.
In between African assignments, Norland served as political officer at NATO headquarters in Paris from 1961-63, and as political counselor at the U.S. Embassy in the Hague, 1964-69.
Following his retirement from the Foreign Service, Norland stayed active in international affairs as a private consultant. He was deeply committed to helping African countries improve their governance and develop their economic potential. He worked with U.S. corporations on a number of energy and telecommunications projects in Sudan, Nigeria and Chad, and with the Harvard Institute for International Development and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on ways to develop private enterprise as a force for positive change in Africa. He led the African Area Studies program at the State Department’s Foreign Service Institute from 1987-89. He was on the Advisory Board of the Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program at Georgetown University Law Center, which brings African lawyers to study in the U.S.
Norland enjoyed a lifelong love of sports. In addition to his college and naval athletic career, he was an avid tennis player and runner. He retained a strong interest in travel, visiting his children at their Foreign Service posts in Russia, Norway, Ireland, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Portugal, Thailand and Laos.
He was a member of Diplomatic and Consular Officers Retired (DACOR).
Norland is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Bamman Norland; his sons Richard and David; his daughter Patricia; and grandchildren, Daniel, Kathleen, Paul, Timothy and Anne; two brothers, Lowell and Phil Norland; and a sister, Ruth Cline.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to DACOR or the United Nations Association of the United States.
Henrietta ‘Penny’ C. Krogh
MASON CITY — Henrietta “Penny” C. Krogh, 86, of 817 Sixth St. S.E., died Saturday, (Dec. 23, 2006) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A celebration of life service will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday (Jan. 5, 2006) at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. There will be no visitation. A private inurnment will be held in West Branch Cemetery in West Branch.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the First United Methodist Church Music Department or to an organization of your choice. The family would also like to express their appreciation to all friends, neighbors and helpers who have always been there for Penny.
Henrietta was born July 15, 1920, in Iowa Township, rural Cedar County, the daughter of Thomas E. and Emma (Haacks) Crees. She received her education at Iowa No. 5 Rural School, Springdale High School, State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and the University of Iowa. She enjoyed teaching school in Aplington, West Branch, Iowa City and Mason City.
On June 27, 1942, she married John E. Edwards in West Branch. During World War II, Penny worked as a section manager on the Junior Executive Staff in the J.N. Adams store in Buffalo, New York, and taught for a time in Americus, Ga. After John’s death, Penny moved to Iowa City and returned to teaching.
She married Glen M. Krogh Aug. 29, 1949, in the Methodist Church in Rochester. After her husband’s graduation from dental school at the University of Iowa, the couple moved to Mason City in 1952. Penny taught in the Jefferson and Washington schools in Mason City and served as office secretary in her husband’s dental office for 15 years.
Penny was a member of First United Methodist Church and belonged to the WSG Circle. While in college, she belonged to the Kappa Phi sorority. She belonged to PEO Chapter LB. She was a former member of the educational organizations MCEA, ISEA, NEA and Alpha Delta Kappa, a sorority for women educators. She belonged to the Mason City and State Dental Axillary for many years. She held 50-year memberships in Juanita Chapter Eastern Star in West Branch and Bethlehem Shrine No. 8 in Iowa City.
She is survived by her sister, Bonita Petersen, of Mesa, Ariz.; brother, Wyant Crees, of Burlington; sister-in-law, Betty Crees, of Atalissa, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Eli Edwards; daughter, Judith Ann Edwards; husband, Glen Martin Krogh; and brother, Everett Crees.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Stanley Edwin Long
THORNTON — With great sadness we announce the death of our father and brother, Stanley Edwin Long. Stan was born on May 30, 1922, on a Thornton farm, and graduated from Thornton High School. After serving in the Marines in World War II, he returned to the farm. A few years later, he left the farm to go to Iowa State University where he graduated with a degree in vocational agriculture.He taught in several Iowa communities. He went on to get his master’s degree in counseling and guidance. With this, he helped and advised many young students in both Iowa and Alaska until his retirement.
After retirement, He married Loretta Long, and he returned to his hometown of Thornton. He enjoyed the time he spent in their garden. Together, they canned and preserved what they grew, and enjoyed sharing their produce with friends and neighbors.
He was active in his church his whole life. He gave his time and skills in the many places he lived to help young and old hear the message of God’s love and salvation. He helped in whatever way his help was needed from maintenance to visiting and leading worship services. In his retirement, the weekly message he chose for the outdoor sign at St. Paul’s Lutheran was anticipated by the community and congregation. Until a short time ago, he led a Bible study at the Marion Home in Fort Dodge, where he resided.
Stan Long entered eternal life on Dec. 31, 2006, at the age of 84 years.
Surviving and mourning his loss are his brother and sister from Thornton, Howard Long and Mildred Renner, along with his sons and daughters, Ed Long (Beth), Thunder Bay, Ontario, and Fran Long (Barb), Fort Dodge, Jackie Gray (Jeff), Alpharetta, Ga., and Heidi Moore (Rod), Plattsburgh, N.Y. Stan’s grandchildren are Gretchen Long, Mark Long (Alyson), Hilary Long, Christie Willits (Ryan), Andy Long (Lindsey), Julie Long, Jordan, Jessica, Jamie Joy and Josh Gray, and Max Moore. His great-grandchildren are Devin Long, Eva Long, and Sydney, Olivia and Carson Willits.
Stan was predeceased by his wife, Loretta, infant son, Marion; parents, Lorenzo and Anna; brothers, Harold and Ronald; and grandson, Kenneth.
A service celebrating his life and the love of God will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Thornton.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Thornton.
Memorials will be forwarded to charities at the discretion of the family.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 998-2311.
Richard E. ‘Dick’ Johnson
PLYMOUTH — Richard E. “Dick” Johnson, 65, of 508 Bridge St. in Plymouth, died Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly with the Rev. David G. Kucera officiating. Interment will be at the Bohemian Cemetery in Plymouth, with military honors by the Edward Tosel Post No. 110.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly, with a scriptural wake service at 6:45p.m.
Family suggests memorials to Richard E. Johnson Memorial Fund.
Dick was born April 23, 1941, in Osage, the son of Leo F. and Josephine (Falk) Johnson. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1963 during the Vietnam War. Following the service, he moved back to Plymouth.
Dick married Marlene Gerber Oct. 11, 1964, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Plymouth. He worked at Amour Meat Packing Co. and later Wayne Feeds until he retired.
The joy of his life included wonderful times with his loving wife, children and grandchildren at their home and during sporting events. He was an avid fisherman teaching his grandchildren and spending precious time with his friends.
He was supported and loved by many friends and neighbors throughout his life.
He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and Sacred Catholic Church; Plymouth Fire Dept. and Edward Tassel Post No. 110 American Legion in Manly.
Dick is survived by his wife Marlene Johnson of Plymouth; three children, Lynne Church and her husband, Steve, of Forest City, Mark Johnson and his wife, Shelly, of Manly, and Tim Johnson and his wife, Kimberly, of Mason City; nine grandchildren, Anthony, Haley, Tyler, Jesse, Zachary, Titan, Hunter, Major and Trinity; two brothers, James Johnson and his wife, Coralee, of Mason City, and Thomas Johnson and his wife, Julie, of Winona, Minn.; brother-in-law, Duane Berhow and his wife, Nancy, of Cannon Falls, Minn. and a sister-in-law, Evie Schrage, of Rudd.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Josephine Johnson; a sister, Betty Berhow; niece, Julie Johnson; and a brother-in-law, Bob Schrage.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com
Donald W. Janssen
OSAGE — Donald W. Janssen, 70, formerly of Northwood, died on Monday (Jan. 1, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Kris Sorensen officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Ellen ‘Toddie’ M. Huber
MASON CITY — Ellen “Toddie” M. Huber, 92, died Tuesday, (Jan. 2), at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center 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
Eugene Ralph Carlson
MILILANI, Hawaii —Eugene Ralph Carlson died Christmas night (Dec. 25, 2006) at home in Mililani, Hawaii. Following services, his cremains were interred at Punchbowl National Cemetery near Honolulu on Dec. 29, 2006.
Gene was born July 19, 1918, in Harvey, Iowa, to Ralph and Albina (Federlick) Carlson. He joined the Army during World War II and was stationed in London. He spent many years as a depot agent and telegrapher for the Rock Island Railroad, working in a variety of locations in Iowa, including Kensett, Manly, Fairfield and Grinnell.
He retired to his home in Knoxville where he was active in the Friendship Christian Church in Knoxville, enjoyed volunteering at Helping Hands, gardening and marathon running.
After moving to Hawaii he was active in the Pacific Islands Bible Church in Mililani, and was a lifelong member of the New Church (Swedenborgian).
Gene is survived by his four sons: John and wife, Mary, of Lake Mills, Norman and wife, Janet, of Des Moines, David and wife, Chongson, of Mililani, Hawaii, and Michael and wife, Kelli, of Olathe, Kan.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
His parents, brother, Don Carlson and sister, Eleanor Haukoos, preceded him in death.
Roger Paul Gardner
DOWS — Roger Paul Gardner, 62, of Dows, died Friday (Dec. 22, 2006) in Padia, Mexico.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Abundant Life Church in Dows with Pastor Bruce Klapp officiating. An inurnment will be held at a later date.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 300 N. Lee St. in Dows, is in charge of arrangements, (515) 852-4134.
William ‘Bud’ Kragenbrink
NORTHWOOD — William “Bud” Kragenbrink, 72, of Northwood, died Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com
Katherine Elsie Morehead
MANLY — Katherine Elsie Morehead, 69, of Manly, died Monday (Jan. 1, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly, with the Rev. Thomas Healey officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to service time on Friday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly.
Katherine Elsie Morehead was born on June 9, 1937, in Denver, Colo., the daughter of Kenneth and Elsie (Grothe) Bowman. She received her education in the schools in Sidney, Neb. She was united in marriage to Jim Morehead on Aug. 15, 1953, in Sidney, Neb. Katherine owned and operated the Corral restaurant in Tiffin, Iowa, Kathy’s Kitchen in Mason City and Kathy’s Kitchen in Manly. Katherine also managed the Country Pantry Store, and the Variety Store in Manly until her retirement due to her health.
Katherine enjoyed cooking, and camping in South Dakota, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Jim Morehead, of Manly; two daughters, Brenda Walters and Linda Novak, of Mason City; six grandchildren, Amber Morehead of Mason City, Amanda and Melissa Walters of Manly, Ryan Morehead, Andrea and her family, Becky and her family, and Christopher of Iowa City; one great-granddaughter, Lillian Zoebel, of Mason City.
Katherine was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Steven Ray Morehead; a granddaughter, Lori Walters; and a sister, Laverna.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com
Harlan Behnke
CHARLES CITY — Harlan Behnke, 90, of Charles City, died Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at the Shell Rock Healthcare Center in Shell Rock.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. (641) 228-2323., www.hauserfh.com
Dennis ‘Mac’ McNulty
MANLY — Dennis “Mac” McNulty died Monday (Jan. 1, 2007) at the Manly Care Center. He had been a resident for the past 14 months following a stroke.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly.
Winifred ‘Winnie’ S. Pringle
Winifred “Winnie” S. Pringle, 89, died peacefully on Dec. 30, 2006. She was the widow of Lyle Pringle, who retired in 1988 as vice president of procurement for National Beef in Liberal, Kan. Following Mr. Pringle’s retirement, the couple moved to Fountain Hills, Ariz. Mrs. Pringle moved to Atlanta in early 1998.
Born and raised in Marble Rock, Iowa, Winnie Pringle taught elementary school, then focused her energy on her family and homemaking. Until the last several years, she was an avid and excellent bridge player. Winnie and Lyle Pringle lived many years in Iowa — Mason City, Clear Lake and Sioux City, then moved with the cattle industry to Guymon, Okla. and Liberal, Kan.
Winnie is survived by three children, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren: daughter, Winnie Pannell (Gary), Atlanta, son, Jeb Pringle (Pat), Benson, Ariz., and son, Lynn Pringle (Laura), Oklahoma City, Okla.; six grandchildren and their families, Tim and Dan Pringle, Andrew Pannell, Katie Pannell Granie, Susanne Pringle and Miles Pringle.
In lieu of lowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Saint Anne’s Terrace, Inc., Anne’s Purse, 3100 Northside Parkway N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327. Arrangements for a private memorial service are pending.
Clayton Wornson
CLEAR LAKE — Clayton Wornson, 92, of 4210 Hickman Road, died Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at the Calvin Manner Assisted Living Health Center in Des Moines.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Donald Wayne Janssen
OSAGE — Donald Wayne Janssen, 70, entered into rest with loved ones by his side on Jan. 1, 2007, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held for Donald at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood with Kris Sorensen officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Military honors by VFW Post No. 6779.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South in Northwood, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given for a scholarship fund to be established for students in the Northwood schools.
He was born in Ackley, Iowa on April 6, 1936, son of Hannes and Fannie (Riebkes) Janssen. The family later moved to Northwood and farmed east of Northwood. Don entered into the Army on May 15, 1953, and married Marlys Williamson in 1955.
After honorable discharge in April 1958, Don drove truck and they began farming. They purchased a farm five miles east of Northwood where along with a son, Michael, farmed for many years.
Don married Linda Clark in 1985 and continued on the farm until 2005 when the moved to Osage to be closer to family.
Don loved working with 4-H kids and at the Worth County Fair. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, telling stories, playing cards and spending time with his three grandchildren. Don and Linda raised Percheron horses for many years and enjoyed going to the Waverly Draft Horse Sale each year. Don served on the Northwoods State Bank board of directors, Northwood Co-op Elevator board and AGRI Industries board.
Don is survived by his wife, Linda Janssen; stepdaughter, Tammy (Kris) Sorensen and their daughter, Shelby Sorensen, of Parker City, Ind.; a brother, Bud (Doris) Janssen, of Northwood; their children, Mary Janssen of Minneapolis, and Jon Janssen of Northwood, and many other nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Jana (Dave) Walsh, and their children, Caden Michael and Jadee Mae Walsh, of Osage.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marlys Janssen; his best friend and son, Mike Janssen; his sister, Joan Bright.
He will find great peace in the hands of his loved ones that he has missed so much.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Roland ‘Ron’ Nolte
WAVERLY — Roland “Ron” Nolte, 84, of Waverly, died on Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.
Roland was born on Aug. 30, 1922, in rural Franklin County, the son of Ernest W. and Elizabeth Hartgraves Nolte. He graduated from Dumont High School in 1940. He entered the U.S. Army on Dec. 7, 1942, and was honorably discharged on Dec. 7, 1945.
He was united in marriage to Eunice Schultz on June 7, 1952, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waverly. Roland was employed at the Chevrolet-Buick dealership in Waverly for 40 years, retiring in 1985.
He is survived by his wife, Eunice, of Waverly, one daughter, Connie (Wayne) Van Veldhuizen, of Lake Mills; one brother-in-law, Lee Albers, of Shell Rock; one sister-in-law, Joyce Kehe and her husband, Virgil, of Readlyn; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Waverly. Burial will be in Harlington Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly.
Mary Weydert
ALGONA — Mary Weydert, 93, of Algona, died Wednesday (Jan. 3, 2007) at the Algona Manor Care Center in Algona.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona. (515) 295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Helen Kruger
RICEVILLE — Helen Kruger, 91, of Riceville, passed away Wednesday (Jan. 3, 2007) at the Riceville Community Rest Home in Riceville.
Mass of resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville, with the Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Riceville.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m.
Helen M. Kruger, daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Falada) Zobeck, was born Dec. 5, 1915, in Lourdes. She was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Kruger on Feb. 23, 1935. Helen was a homemaker and a retired cook.
Survivors include: her husband, Bob, of Riceville; two sons, Duane and his wife, Betty, of Northwood, and Gary and his wife, Susan, of Rochester, Minn.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Deterding, of Elma; and several nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Ronald; three brothers, Wesley, Joseph and Victor; and one sister, Olga Loftus.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, (641) 985-2242.
Clayton L. Wornson
CLEAR LAKE — Clayton L. Wornson, 92, of 2414 N. Shore Drive in Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at the Calvin Manor Assisted Living Health Center in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Clayton L. Wornson Memorial Fund.
Clayton Wornson was born July 29, 1914, in Brookings, S.D., of second generation Norwegian-American parents Harry and Elvina Wornson. Spending his childhood in Mankato, Minn., he was active in the Boy Scouts, earning the Eagle Scout distinction and acting frequently as bugler for military ceremonies. Following high school during the Great Depression, he traveled to Washington D.C., with an intent to study law.
In Washington he worked, studied law, sang in a traveling quartet and obtained a law degree from American University. He met Lillie Louise Wolf, who was employed in Washington, D.C., in the Social Security Administration and as an assistant to the U.S. Attorney General. They were married in 1938. He joined the Navy at the beginning of World War II and served as an officer assigned to convoy duty in the North Atlantic and as a lieutenant on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Guadalcanal.
After the war, Lillie and Clayton settled in Mason City, and their family grew from two sons to five. Mr. Wornson was active in the business community as traffic manager for the Brick and Tile Co. and as a Rotarian. He was also a musician and played the piano and several other instruments. He conducted the chamber of commerce male choir of more than 100 voices, sang in church services and at weddings, directed the combined church choir’s performance of Handel’s “Messiah” and served as cantor in the Jewish synagogue.
With the decline and demise of the Brick and Tile Co. in the early 1960s, Mr. Wornson re-studied the law, passed the Iowa bar exam, and was elected as Cerro Gordo County attorney in 1962. He served as county attorney for 17 years.
After leaving public office, Mr. Wornson continued to practice law in Mason City well into his 80s and led a full life with Lillie at their home on Clear Lake. Mr. Wornson was active in public affairs and especially in his later life, a passionate advocate for progressive government, civil rights and the economic interests of the less advantaged.
Wornson began making wine in the early 1970s, which became a lifelong passion. He served many times as president of the North Iowa Wine Club and won many ribbons for his wines at the North Iowa Fair. He was recently honored for his 60 years as a Rotarian.
Clayton is survived by his wife, Lillie Wornson, of Clear Lake; five sons, Richard F. (Catherine H.) Wornson of New Prague, Minn., Thomas A. Wornson of Corte Madera, Calif., Douglas P. (Barbara) Wornson of Northfield, Minn., Jamie W. (Diana) Wornson and David L. (Laurie) Wornson of Des Moines; daughter-in-law, Frances Wornson and her husband, Michael Hartung, of Cross Lake, Minn.; brother, Arnie (Bernice) Wornson and their children, Nancy, Kathy and Mary, of Mankato, Minn.; 10 grandchildren, John, Kristin, Eric, Katie, Elizabeth, John, Nick, David, Lexi and Jessie. Clayton was preceded in death by his parents.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
William Darell Pross
KALISPELL, Mont. — William Darell Pross, 86, went home to be with his lord and savior, Jesus Christ, after passing away on Jan. 1, 2007, at Brendan House in Kalispell, Mont. He was born in Rudd, Iowa, on Oct. 17, 1920, to William Fred and Myrtle (Femrite) Pross.
He graduated from Rudd High School in 1938 and went to Louisiana State University on a baseball scholarship. After two years there and working for one more year, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served for three years before being honorably discharged in 1945. During that time, he served as a radio operator and gunner on the “Tiger Girl,” a B-17 Flying Fortress, and completed 25 successful bombing missions over Germany from his home base in England.
Before going overseas he married Sylvia Petersen in Chicago on New Year’s Eve, 1942. They were married for 60 years and had two sons.
Darell then began a 55-year career in the interstate trucking industry. He started as co-owner of Pross Truck Lines in Mason City, with his brother, Irving, for 10 years. Then he worked 30 years with Campbell “66” Express in Memphis, Tenn., Blytheville, Ark., New Orleans, La., and Gulfport, Miss., as safety supervisor and terminal manager. Finally, he worked the last 16 years with Fayard Fast Freight in Gulfport as a consultant. He was once named Businessman of the Year in New Orleans and was a past president of The New Orleans Motor Carrier Association.
Darell was an avid golfer all of his life, a proud member of Diamondhead Country Club for 30 years and the VFW. He was a charter member of the Diamondhead Community Church. He loved following his Alma Mater, LSU, in all sports and was one of the faithful, original New Orleans Saints fans.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia; one son, Terry; both of his parents, Bill and Myrtle; his brother, Irving; and one sister, Lola.
He is survived by his son, Ron Pross and his wife, Marce, of Kalispell, Mont.; daughter-in-law, Anitta, of Birmingham, Ala.; his sister, Mary Anne Shepard, of Springfield, Mo.; three grandchildren, Scott of Tucson, Ariz., and Taylor and Ryan of Birmingham, Ala.; and two stepgrandchildren, Angie of Kalispell, Mont., and Suzette of Tucson, Ariz.; three great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
No local services will be held in Kalispell. Burial will be at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Rudd, Iowa, later this year. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diamondhead Fire Dept., of Diamondhead, Miss., would be appreciated.
Johnson Mortuary & Crematory is caring for Darell’s family.
John ‘Bud’ Albert Guelff Jr.
MASON CITY — John “Bud” Albert Guelff Jr., 87, of 406 12th St. S.E., died Wednesday (Jan. 3, 2007, at the USA Health Care Center in Mason City.
A private family graveside will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Harry H. Koelker officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
There will be no visitation.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the John A. Guelff Memorial Fund.
John “Bud” Albert Guelff Jr. was born June 20, 1919, in Mason City, the son of John Sr. and Mary (Swelha) Guelff. Bud attended Mason City schools.
He was united in marriage to Velma Kopps on May 27, 1938; to this union three children were born. Bud served in the United States Navy; he was honorably discharged on Dec. 26, 1945. He worked for Henkel Construction as a brick layer, later starting his own business, Bud Guelff Construction. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Bud is survived by his children, Sondra (Clifford) Quitney of Mason City, Jack (Theresa) Guelff of Cedar Rapids, Valora (Buck) Steil of Mason City; grandchildren, Kristi Quitney of Mason City, AJ Steil of Mason City, Brian Steil of Mason City, and Jacob Guelff of Cedar Rapids; one stepgrandchild, Heather Barton, of Cedar Rapids; sister, Betty (Edward) Johnson, of Mason City; nieces, Mary Jane (Eniar “Butch”) Anderson of Mason City, and Shari (Richard) Showalter of Sheffield; along with many great-nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Bud was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers, one sister, and parents.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Harold ‘Butch’ Schaer Jr.
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Harold “Butch” Schaer Jr., 64, of Rochester, Minn., died Dec. 29, 2006, in Mesa, Ariz., of natural causes.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at the Rolling Acres Free Methodist Church, 604 23rd St. S.W. in Mason City, with the Rev. Larry E. Day officiating.
Memorials are to be given in his honor to the Rolling Acres Free Methodist Church.
Butch Schaer was born on Sept. 23, 1942, to Harold and Bertha Schaer in Mason City, Iowa. He attended school in Mason City. Butch spent a number of years employed at Tires Plus. Most recently he was self employed.
Butch is best remembered for his love of racing. He even completed a documentary with actor Paul Newman titled, “Once Upon a Wheel.” He also enjoyed fishing and looked forward to camping and fishing trips with friends. Known to be an easy-going person, Butch also enjoyed a few practical jokes. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and the Moose Lodge.
Butch is survived by his special friend, Kay Stanich; five children, Sandy (Allen) White of California, Harold (Jan) Schaer of Mason City, Randy Schaer of Pennsylvania, Stephanie Ferguson of Clear Lake, and Shawna (Dan) Nemitz of Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Daniel White, Kirk Servantes, Ethan and Hunter Schaer, Eric Schaer, Branden and Brittney Schaer, Summer and Spencer Roney; one brother, Donnie (Sharon) Schaer, of Kensett, Iowa; and three sisters, Leota (John) Sears, Betty Hoffman, and Vivian Hogan, all of Mason City.
Butch is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, John Schaer.
Butch’s body was donated to science research. A formal committal will be held at a later date.
Hazel Marie ‘Susie’ Movick
SIOUX CITY — Hazel Marie “Susie” Movick, 71, of Sioux City, died Wednesday (Dec. 27, 2006) at a Sioux City hospital following a lengthy illness.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Lee of Morningside Lutheran Church officiating.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Hazel Marie “Susie” Movick was born Feb. 7, 1935, in Mason City, the daughter of Emmon and Hazel Marie (Cooper) Engleman. She grew up and attended school in Mason City, graduating from Mason City High School in 1951.
She married Bernard Movick on July 30, 1955, in East Moline, Ill. Together they moved to Sioux City in 1962. Her main occupation was taking care of her family. She had worked at Zenith in the past and more recently at Brothers Box Co. until she retired in the mid-1990s.
She was a member of Morningside Lutheran Church. She was very active with her children and their sports. She also enjoyed playing bingo.
Survivors include her husband, Bernard Movick, of Sioux City; a son, Anthony J. Movick, of Sioux City; a daughter, Brenda L. Incardona, of Sioux City; four grandchildren, Michael Brown, serving in Iraq, Sarah, Ethan and Katie Movick; three brothers, Robert Engleman and his wife, DeDe, of Mason City, Richard Engleman of Mason City and Jack Engleman and his wife, Loretta, of Morris, Ill.; and two sisters and their husbands, Mary and Art Rothamel of Mason City and Donna and Jim Knudson of East Moline, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers and sisters, Dewey, Harry, Dorothy, Ila, Nellie and Edna.
Harlan ‘Beans’ Behnke
CHARLES CITY — Harlan “Beans” Behnke, 90, of Charles City, died Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at the Shell Rock Healthcare Center in Shell Rock.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
William ‘Bud’ M. Kragenbrink III
NORTHWOOD — William “Bud” M. Kragenbrink III, 72, of Northwood, died Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at his home.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at the Northwood United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. N., with Pastor Wendi Gillian officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood with military graveside honors by members of “Our Buddies” VFW Memorial Post No. 6779 of Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 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 Friday at the church.
The family of William “Bud” M. Kragenbrink has requested that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the United Methodist Church, to a community project in Northwood, or to a charity of one’s choice, in his memory.
William “Bud” M. Kragenbrink was born on July 8, 1934, in Earlville, Iowa, the son of William Martin II, and Margaret (Yelden) Kragenbrink. He attended Earlville Community School, and graduated from Earlville High School in 1951. He also attended Drake University. After his education, Bud moved back to Earlville and worked at the lumberyard.
Bud was inducted into the United States Army and served in an artillery regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C., until his honorable discharge.
Bud moved to Northwood in 1959, and began working for Great Plains Lumberyard. He was united in marriage to Kay Annette Kester on Feb. 11, 1962, at the United Methodist Church in Northwood. She preceded him in death on Oct. 22, 1992. After their marriage, Bud and Kay opened B&K Lumber Co. in Northwood until 1986 when he started Northland Construction Co. in Northwood, and was actively involved until the time of his death.
He was united in marriage to Carol (Goldsmith) Meyer on April 18, 1997, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, was a sports enthusiast, loved nature and being very active in the community of Northwood, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, where he was chairman of the administrative council. He was a member of the Northwood Lions Club, Northern Lights Masonic Lodge, Northwood Development Corp., TUNE board member, NIACC dormitory board member, Mercy Medical Center board member in Mason City, Opportunity Village board member in Clear Lake, chairman of corporate giving for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and had served on the school board. Bud was a Boy Scout master, served as a volunteer fireman and was instrumental in fund-raising for the Northwood Volunteer Fire Dept.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carol Kragenbrink, of Northwood; his mother, Margaret Kragenbrink, of Earlville; his children, Dr. David (Lisa) Kragenbrink and their children, Kaelene, Karin and Kent, of Dubuque, Michael (Suzette) Kragenbrink and their children, Calvin, Mitchell, and Jack, of Mount Vernon, Kathryn (Erik) Thompson and their children, Jacob and Mikayla, of Ankeny, and Renee (Loren) Nydegger and their children Anna and Benjamin, of Mount Vernon; step-children, Thomas (Misty) Meyer and their children, Zane, Bridgett and Quinnten, of Paradise, Texas, Terry (Bonnie) Meyer and their son, Ryan, of Concord, Calif., and Barb (Mike) Archer and their children, Greyson and Amanda, of West Des Moines; a brother, Eugene (Melody) Kragenbrink, of Ankeny; sisters, Joann (Jim) Laxson of Earlville, Carol State of Englewood, Colo., and Virginia Strief of Yukon, Okla., numerous nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and many, many friends.
Besides his wife, Kay, his father also preceded Bud in death.
Conner Colonial Chapel: (641) 324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com
Ellen ‘Toddie’ M. Huber
MASON CITY — Ellen “Toddie” M. Huber, 92, died Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City after a long illness.
Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with scriptural wake service at 5:30 p.m. followed by a rosary service.
Memorials may be directed to the Ellen “Toddie” M. Huber Memorial Fund.
Ellen Margaret Evans was born June 9, 1914, in Fairmont, Minn., the daughter of Claude and Bridget (Duffy) Evans. Toddie graduated from Holy Family Catholic School. She worked for Lundberg’s for 30 years until her retirement.
She was united in marriage to John Brunson; to this union three children were born. After John’s death, she was united in marriage to George Huber on Feb. 14, 1981, in Gilbert where her brother, Father Paul Evans, performed their service. Together, Toddie and George made their home in Mason City.
Toddie loved cooking, sewing and traveling. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the St. Roseanne Circle.
Toddie is survived by her husband, George Huber, of Mason City; children, Robert (Marilyn) Brunson of Chatham, Ill., Thomas (Sylvia) Brunson of West Palm Beach, Fla.; stepchildren, Loretta (Jim) Mathahs of Mason City, Loren (Sandra) Huber of Mason City, James (Lucille) Huber of Hilman, Minn., and Charles (Virginia) Huber of Minneapolis, Minn., several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth McGowan of Mason City and Mary Etta Rees of Arizona, along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Toddie is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Barbara Kelp; brothers, John, Loren, Paul, Bob, and Morris in infancy.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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William ‘Bill’ Stevens
CARSON CITY, Nev. — William “Bill” Stevens, 72, of 1508 Palo Verde Drive, Carson City, Nev., 89701, and formerly of Rural Route 3, Mason City, Iowa, passed away Friday (Dec. 29, 2006) at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center, Carson City, Nev.
He was the son of Lyman G. and Vera Loree (Holman) Stevens. He was born Oct. 2, 1934, in Mason City, Iowa. Bill graduated from Mason City High School, Class of 1954. After graduation he served in the United States Air Force. He was married to Stella Archulatta, of New Mexico, while serving in the military. They were parents of five children.
He held many management positions during his life. He married Elaine Koepcke in 1986.
Bill’s remains were cremated and military memorial service will be held for him at a later date. He will be buried in a National Military Cemetery in Fernley, Nev.
He is survived by his wife; five children: Linda, Bill, Lyman, Peter and Stella; stepchildren, Jim, Bruce and Janice; a sister, Suzanne Kisner, rural Nora Springs, Iowa; brothers, Jerry (Angie), Omaha, Neb., and Darryl (Sharon), Tucson, Ariz.; Aunt Peg Groff, Gurnee, Ill.; grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and great-uncle and aunt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Duane Kisner; his former wife; and a stepdaughter, Linda.
Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, Carson City, Nev., is in charge of services.
Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, Carson City, Nev., (775) 882-2644.
Lawrence ‘Stan’ Stanley Held
VENTURA — Lawrence “Stan” Stanley Held, 53, of 510 S. Illinois, Mason City, Iowa, died Thursday (Jan. 4, 2007) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the United Methodist Church, Ventura, Iowa, with the Rev. Audrey Westendorf-Young officiating.
Visitation with the family will be at 1 p.m. preceding the service on Saturday. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Ellinwood, Kan.
Memorials may be given in his name to the Ventura United Methodist Church.
Stan was born Sept. 20, 1953, in Manhattan, Kan., the son of Norman and Joanne (Rodgers) Held. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trap shooting and the outdoors.
While in high school, Stan was involved in football and track. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1973. After high school he entered the U.S. Navy. Following the service he lived throughout the United States, moving back to Mason City in 2004, where he worked at Graham.
Stan is survived by his father, Dr. Norman Held; and his wife, Dorothy, Ventura, Iowa; sister, Shelley Laine Szipszky, and her husband, Henry, Wasilla, Alaska; and their children, Breanna and Luke Szipszky.
Stan was preceded in death by his mother.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Mary S. Weydert
ALGONA — Mary S. Weydert, 93, of Algona, died Wednesday (Jan. 3, 2007) at the Algona Manor Care Center.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Dennis Michael McNulty
MANLY — Dennis Michael McNulty 65, of Manly, Iowa, died Jan. 1, 2007, at the Manly Care Center as result of a stroke he suffered in the fall of 2005.
Dennis was born Jan. 13, 1941, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of John and Izetta (Bouldin) McNulty. He attended Sacred Heart grade school and graduated from Manly Independent High School with the Class of 1959. Dennis also attended Mason City Junior College for a period of time.
After living in many areas of the country and working in various professions, he made the decision to fulfill one of his lifelong dreams which was to be a funeral director/mortician. In 1978 he graduated from Mt. Hood School of Mortuary Science. He obtained licenses to practice in Oregon, Washington, Florida and Iowa.
Survivors include his daughters, Chris Reckinger and Kim Vanoudenhaegen; son, Stephen McNulty; and seven grandchildren.
There will be a private scattering of his cremated remains at the Oregon Coast.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com
Norma Mae Kuker
CHARLES CITY — Norma Mae Kuker, 84, of Charles City, died Thursday (Jan. 4, 2007) at the Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City.
Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, (641) 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
Marlene K. Calvert
MASON CITY — Marlene K. Calvert, 68, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Jan. 3, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Dale E. Larson
MASON CITY — Dale E. Larson, 78, of Mason City, died Thursday (Jan. 4, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.
Raymond J. McGee
CRESCO — Raymond J. McGee, 85, of Cresco, died Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at the Winneshiek County Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Notre Dame Parish-St. Joseph Worship Center in Cresco.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Conway Funeral Home, 404 N. Elm St., Cresco.
Conway Funeral Home, Cresco, (563) 547-3501.
Posted on 01/05/2007 by Gene Manning
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