June 11-15, 2007

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Mason City

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PUBLISHED Monday, June 11, 2007

Alston G. Penfold

CLEAR LAKE — Alston G. Penfold, 87, of Clear Lake, died Saturday (June 9, 2007) at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the Fayette Congregation Church, Fayette, Mich., with the Rev. Lon Hider officiating.

Visitation will be one hour before the service on Wednesday, at the church. Interment will be in the Sac Bay Cemetery, Fairbanks Township, Delta County, Mich., with military honors by the American Legion post. The family suggests memorials to Fayette Congregational Church or Garden Historical Society.

Alston was born on Feb. 22, 1920, the son of Percy and Sue Taylor (Moore) Penfold in Maple Grove, Mich. He graduated from East Jordan High School and then Michigan State University.

He married Ivadelle Smith Beardslee on Sept. 26, 1942, in Lake Angelus, Mich. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

Alston made a career in the dairy industry, becoming an acknowledged expert in drying processes, and retired in 1985 from management of the Associated Milk Producers’ facility in Jessup. He moved to Fairport, on the Garden Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was a member of Fayette Congregational Church, American Legion Post No. 545, and the Garden Historical Society.

He is survived by his three children: Kathleen Head and her husband, Elton, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Alston W. Penfold, and his wife, Marlene, Clear Lake; and Nancy Ann Scott, and her husband, Robert, Cincinnati, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Christopher Head, and his wife, Stephanie, Robyn Head, Jason Penfold, Dr. Kathleen Voortmann, and her husband, Jeramy, David Penfold, and his wife, Melinda, Grant Voss, and his wife, Debbie, Philip Voss, Mikhail Voss and Penny Jo Voss; and five great-grandchildren: Ian Head, Connor Head, Kirsten Head, Xavier Adam Voss, and Malinda Voortmann.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ivadelle, three brothers; Darwin, DuWayne and Albert Penfold, and one sister, Elizabeth Scales.

Arrangements are with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.

www.colonialchapels.com

John William Vestweber

WEBSTER CITY — John William Vestweber, 77, of Webster City, died Friday (June 8, 2007).

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at the Bruce-Graham Funeral Home, 923 First Ave. S., Fort Dodge. Interment will follow in the Fort Dodge Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at Bruce-Graham Funeral Home.

John William Vestweber, son of John Peter and Cora Lindloff Vestweber, was born on January 4, 1930, in Alexander. He grew up on the farm at Dows and Goldfield. He attended country school near Dows and graduated high school at Goldfield, in 1947. He worked as assistant buttermaker at the Goldfield Co-op Creamery.

John was drafted and served with the Second Infantry Division in Korea from 1951 to 1953, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. John earned a number of service ribbons and the Combat Infantry Badge.

He returned to Iowa and worked for the Iowa State University Extension Service and the ISU Dairy Department as fieldman and did Quality Control for the Goldfield Co-op Creamery. John traveled for the M&M Livestock Products Company from 1970 until 1985 as a dairy specialist in their sales department. In 1986 he became licensed for insurance sales and was an independent agent until his retirement.

John was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Butrick on June 27, 1959, in Fort Dodge. They resided in Eagle Grove until 1975, when the couple moved to Marshall, Mo.

To this union was born one son, Alan John. Shirley lost her battle with cancer in 1981.

John married Elaine Valley, of Webster City, on Dec. 6, 1985 at Trinity Lutheran Church. The couple resided in Webster City.

John is survived by his wife,Elaine; son, Alan and devoted companion, Christine Hanson of Lehigh; step-children: Tim Valley, of Webster City, Cindy Thomas, of Bentonville, Ark., and Ramona Tankersley, and her husband, Michael, of Great Lakes, Ill.; sister; Jolyn Fredericksen, of Webster City, and three step-grandchildren.

John developed a love for flying and became a pilot. He enjoyed his aviation hobby for many years. He was a member of Quiet Birdmen, the American Legion, and a past member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.

John was preceded in death by his parents; brother; Harry and first wife, Shirley.

Those wishing to send an online greeting or condolence may do so by going to www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Patricia ‘Patty’ Bodenham

RICEVILLE — Patricia “Patty” Ione Bodenham, 92, of Riceville, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at the Riceville Community Rest Home in Riceville.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Riceville, with the Rev. Gale Richards officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

Vistation will be held from 4-7 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Tuesday, June 12, and one hour before services on Wednesday at the church.

Lindstrom Funeral Homes Inc., 401 E. Main St., Riceville, 641-985-2242.

Maxine E. Bacon

CLEAR LAKE — Maxine E. Bacon, 81, of 105 South Shore Drive, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel 101 North 4th St. Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.

Annie Ennen

LAKOTA — Annie Ennen, 91, of Lakota, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at St. Luke’s Lutheran Home in Blue Earth, Minn.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Lakota. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Lakota.

All other arrangements are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. NW, Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com

Carl Tidemanson

GREENE — Carl Tidemanson, 59, of 17624 110 St., Greene, died Sunday, (June 10, 2007) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 North First St., Greene, 641-823-4457.

Enola McMannes

MASON CITY — Enola McMannes, 91, of Mason City, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer- Moore Colonial Chapel.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel 126 Third St. NE., Mason City, 641-423-2372.

Ron Hansen

SHEFFIELD — Ronald Hansen Jr., 51, of Sheffield, died Saturday (June 9, 2007) at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m, Thursday, June 14, at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 203 Maple St., Sheffield.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.

Myrtle Sylvester

GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. — Myrtle Sylvester, 86, of Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at Saint John’s Hospital in Detroit, Mich.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main, Charles City, 641- 228-2323.

www.hauserfh.com

PUBLISHED Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Maxine Edith Bacon

CLEAR LAKE — Maxine Edith Bacon, 81, of 105 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2007, at the Church of Christ, 2010 14th Ave. N. in Clear Lake, with Pastor James Allard and Pastor Curtis McGinnis, officiating.

Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

Maxine was born on July 12, 1925, the daughter of Frank and Erma (Whitmore) Clark at Mason City. Maxine attended Britt No. 3 Country Schoolhouse through eighth grade.

Maxine married Lewis H. Bacon on July 11, 1944, at the Clear Lake Methodist parsonage. They made their home on a farm north of Ventura until Lewis’ death on June 2, 1969. Maxine did housekeeping in Clear Lake and moved to Clear Lake in the early 1970s.

She worked for E.F. Johnson in Clear Lake and while working there obtained her G.E.D. Following the closing of E.F. Johnson, she attended North Iowa Area Community College. She worked for Opportunity Village in the development office for 29 years, retiring on May 3, 2007, due to her health.

Maxine’s biggest priority in life was spending time with her family. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities and just hanging out with them. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, crocheting, NASCAR and listening to music. Maxine was a member of the Church of Christ in Clear Lake.

Maxine is survived by her children, Susan L. Bacon, of Clear Lake; Mark L. (Doris) Bacon, of Mason City; Mary L. (Cliff) Petersen, of Fertile; and Lori L. (Jerry) Barkela, of Clear Lake; six grandchildren, Matthew (Melissa) Petersen; Abigail Petersen and special friend, Trey Williams; Adam Barkela and fiancée Kelli Thompson; David Barkela; Jenni (Will) Speicher, Josh Bacon and Andrea Miller; and one great-granddaughter, Avery Bacon; two sisters, Erma Lou (Jerry) Smith, of Mason City, and Barbara (Bob) Roenfranz, of Arkansas; four sisters-in-law, Frances Clark, of Plymouth, Mary Clark, of Mason City, Anna Grace Bacon and Shirley Neel, both of Clear Lake, and Rosemary (Merle) Isebrand, of Florida; one brother-in-law, Cletus Shimek, of Charles City.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lewis; infant son, Gary Bacon; grandson, Joey Petersen; three brothers, Morris Clark, Harold Clark and Robert Clark; two sisters, Marjorie Toppin and Phyllis Shimek.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.

www.colonialchapels.com

Donald Earl McNeil

CLEAR LAKE — Donald Earl McNeil, 88, resident of Apple Valley Assisted Living, Clear Lake, died Monday (June 11, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, at the Apple Valley Assisted Living, 307 27th Ave. S. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jo Frahm-Watkins of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City officiating.

There will be no visitation; upon the family’s wishes, his body will be cremated.

Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Enola Salome McMannes

MASON CITY — Enola Salome McMannes, 91, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kathy Graves, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. There will be one hour of viewing prior to the service Thursday at the church.

Enola Salome Skram was born on May 27, 1916, in Bensen County, N.D., the daughter of Soren Jacob and Tilda Olena (Johnson) Skram. Enola attended elementary school in Lake Mills and graduated from Mason City High School in 1934. She graduated from St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in 1939.

Enola was united in marriage to Merlin Douglas McMannes on July 27, 1939, in Blue Earth, Minn. To this union four children were born.

Enola was a registered nurse for many years, retiring in 1979, in Amarillo, Texas. Enola and Doug moved back to the Mason City area in 1982.

She enjoyed flowers, knitting, cooking, and oil painting. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends.

Enola was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Rake and Hoe Garden Club.

Enola is survived by her two sons, Douglas J. (Lynda) McMannes, of Mason City, the Right Rev. David G. McMannes, of Sedona, Ariz.; grandchildren, Jeremy (Kari) McMannes, of Woodbury, Minn., Jennifer (Joe) Groholski, of Menasha, Wis., Sean and Elizabeth McMannes, of Sedona, Ariz.; great-grandchildren, Austin and Connor McMannes, of Woodbury, Minn., and Christian Groholski, of Menasha, Wis.; one sister, Alva McGuire, of Austin, Texas; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Soren and Tilda Skram; husband, M.D. McMannes; brothers, Shirley and Joseph Skram; infant daughter, Beverly McMannes; infant son, Craig McMannes; and one grandson, James Douglas McMannes in 1980.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Carl Tidemanson

GREENE — Carl Tidemanson, 59, of 17624 110th St., Greene, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2007, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene, with Pastor Paul Uzel officiating. Military honors will be conducted by Tack Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene. Following the service, his body will be cremated with burial at a later date.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, at the Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First, where there will be a Scripture and Service of Remembrance at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services on Friday at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family.

Reid’s Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements; 641-823-4457.

Patricia ‘Patty’ Bodenham

RICEVILLE — Patricia Ione “Patty” Bodenham, 92, of Riceville, passed away Sunday (June 10, 2007) at the Riceville Community Rest Home in Riceville.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Riceville, with the Rev. Gale Richards, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. today, June 12, 2007, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville, and one hour before services on Wednesday at the church.

Patricia Ione Hendricks was born on June 10, 1915, to James Bernard (J.B.) Hendricks and Zelma Patch Hendricks at Riceville. She grew up on the family farm Northeast of Riceville, attended Round Grove (Jamestown No. 2) School and graduated from Riceville High School in 1930. She married Hal Bodenham on June 11, 1933, at her parents’ home. The minister was the Rev. Edward Bodenham, Hal’s father.

She and Hal farmed for many years, moving North of Riceville in 1942. They moved to town in 1969. After the move, Patty worked at the Jennison Inn and for Bea and “Smitty” at the Riceville Recorder for over 20 years. She was a longtime member of the Baptist Church until it closed, then the Congregational Church. She served on the Board of Directors for the Riceville Rest Home from the beginning until retiring in 1997.

She is survived by her son, Jim Bodenham, of Riceville; two grandsons: Curt Bodenham, of Vermillion, S.D., and John (Dawn) Bodenham, of Mount Pleasant; two great-grandsons, Adam and Aaron Bodenham, of Mount Pleasant; one sister, Bernadine Torney, of Boyleston, Mass.; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hal, in 1979; two sisters, Kathryn Christensen and Mary Curley; one brother, Jim Hendricks; and one granddaughter, Krista Bodenham.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, 641-985-2242.

Annie Ennen

LAKOTA — Annie Ennen, 91, of Lakota, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at St. Luke’s Lutheran Home in Blue Earth, Minn.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Lakota with Pastor Donna Stevens officiating. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Lakota.

Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W. in Buffalo Center and one hour before the funeral at the church.

Annie is survived by three daughters: Darlene Brandt, of Rochester, Minn.; Margaret and her husband, Earl Westphal, of North Mankato, Minn.; and Patricia and her husband, Gene Weringa, of Carver, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Gretchen and her husband, Ronald Heetland, of Titonka; two sisters-in-law: Ada Rippentrop, of Titonka, and Marge Weidner, of West Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George; and four brothers.

On line tributes may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 641-562-2858.

www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Francis Leslie ‘Les’ Johnstone

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — Mr. Francis Leslie “Les” Johnstone, 83, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Funeral Mass will be held Noon Thursday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Southern Pines with Father Robert Shea officiating.

Les Johnstone was born Sept. 2, 1923 in Summit, Ill. He served in the Pacific Theater, World War II with the Third Division of the United States Marine Corps.

He was a graduate of The University of Missouri Pharmacy School, and worked at The University of Missouri Hospital Pharmacy for 30 years. He and his wife Ann retired to Southern Pines in 1994 where he was an active member of the local VFW.

Les was an avid golfer throughout his life. After his military service he served as an assistant golf professional in Beverly, Ill. and Green Bay, Wis. He returned to amateur status in 1950 and won numerous amateur events in both Iowa and Missouri. Les also enjoyed teaching to golfers of all levels. He also served as a golf instructor on many occasions at Pine Needles Golf in Southern Pines.

Les was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Johnstone and Anna Counter Johnstone. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bob Johnstone; and son, James Johnstone.

Surviving relatives are his wife, Ann Casey Johnstone; his brother, Joseph Johnstone of Chicago, Ill.; his sister, Lois Jovanovonich, of Chicago, Ill., a sister, Francis Kravish, of Chicago, Ill. Also surviving is a daughter, Jean Ann Grabias and husband, Joseph, of Leesburg, Va.; and two granddaughters, Allison Grabias, of Memphis, Tenn. and Lesley Grabias, of Washington, D.C.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to VFW Post 7318, 615 S. Page St. Southern Pines, NC 28387 in care of John Boyd. Or, the Pope John Paul School Building Fund, St. Anthony of Padua , P.O. Box 29, Southern Pines, NC 28387.

Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.

Catherine L. Ensign

DAYTON BEACH, Fla. — Catherine Laverne Ensign, 92, of Daytona Beach, Fla., formerly of Northwood, Iowa, died on Sunday (June 10, 2007) in Daytona Beach Fla.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2007, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood, with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.

Donna B. Orte

CLARION — Donna B. Orte, 73, of Clarion, died Monday (June 11, 200) at the Wright Medical Center Hospice Unit in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, at the Clarion Church of Christ, with the Rev. Timothy Platt officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Clarion Church of Christ and continue one hour prior to the services Thursday at the church.

Arrangements are with the Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond; 641-444-4474.

Anna Hildred Schutjer

TITONKA — Anna Hildred Schutjer, 91, of Titonka, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at the Hancock Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at the United Methodist Church in Titonka, with Pastor Robin Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka

Anna Hildred Schutjer was born on Dec. 12, 1915, near Titonka, to William and Teda Tjarks Welhousen. She graduated from the Titonka High School in 1933. She then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where she earned her teaching certificate. Anna then taught country school between Titonka and Wesley.

She was united in marriage to Raymond W. Schutjer on Jan. 22, 1937, near Titonka. The couple lived and farmed southeast of Titonka. They retired in 1973 and moved into Titonka.

Anna was a member of the Titonka United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the U.M.W. and belonged to the quilting group. She enjoyed quilting, any stitch work, handiwork and sewing, but her greatest enjoyment was her family and she loved watching her grandchildren participate in all of their activities.

Surviving are her children, Wendal Schutjer and wife, Mary, of Wesley; Reginald Schutjer and wife, Joyce, of Titonka; Sandra Good and husband, Randy, of Estes Park, Colo., and Dennis Schutjer and wife, Danette, of Lakota; also surviving are nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Gertrude Sleper, of Titonka; and her brother, John Boehm and wife, Amy, of Clear Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on March 5, 1985, her sisters, Jeanette Krause, Ella Eden Beenken, and Dolores Bode; and her brothers, Wilbur and Herman Welhousen.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-928-2735.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Raymond L. Lee

MANLY — Raymond LeRoy Lee, 93, of Manly, died Monday (June 11, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 Walnut St. in Manly, with the Rev. Linda Johnson Prestholt, officiating. Burial will be in the Brush Point Cemetery, rural Hanlontown.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly and one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.

www.colonialchapels.com.

PUBLISHED Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Myrtle Sylvester

CHARLES CITY — Myrtle Sylvester, 86, of Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., formerly of Charles City, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at Saint John’s Hospital in Detroit, Mich.

Funeral services for Myrtle Sylvester will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

For virtually all of her adult life, children were the primary focus and concern of Myrtle A. Sylvester.

Whether they were her own children, her children’s children or the children she instructed during a 30-year teaching career in northeast Iowa, her driving motivation was always the same — to guide them to a better life through education.

Even after her retirement from the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock community schools in 1985, Mrs. Sylvester remained active for more than three years as the parish education associate at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City.

It was only with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in the mid-1990s that she finally relinquished all formal teaching responsibilities, but she still spent happy hours with her grandchildren and, eventually great-grandchildren, frequently with a storybook or an encyclopedia in her hands.

Born Myrtle Agnes Heusman on July 19, 1920, in Floyd County, she was the second of three children of Arthur and Mathilda Troge Heusman. She attended rural elementary schools, graduated from Charles City High School and — after putting her own two children through college — earned her bachelor’s degree from Wartburg College.

Myrtle began her teaching career directly out of high school, teaching country schools in Cedar, St. Charles and Pleasant Grove townships in Floyd County. She was married to Donald E. Sylvester on Jan. 19, 1942, and the couple raised their two children — Curtis and Suzanne — on the 187-acre family farm nine miles southwest of Charles City.

Mrs. Sylvester returned to teaching in the 1950s and eventually spent 22 years teaching the sixth grade in the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock school system. During that time she was also active as a Sunday school and Bible school teacher at St. John Lutheran in Charles City.

Although she was known for being strict and a disciplinarian, she was popular with her students as witnessed by the many graduation announcements, wedding invitations and birth announcements she received from former students years after they had left her classroom.

Mrs. Sylvester was a lifetime member of the National Education Association, an Altar Guild member and was active in establishing the St. John Lutheran Scholarship Fund. She resided in Charles City until 1997, when she moved to Michigan to be closer to her son.

Next to her family and teaching, the thing Mrs. Sylvester enjoyed most in life was sports. She was a longtime fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes (Mark Sindlinger in football, B.J. Armstrong in basketball and coach Hayden Fry), the Boston Red Sox (most notably Ted Williams) and most recently the Detroit Tigers.

Mrs. Sylvester is survived by her son, Curt Sylvester, of Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich.; her daughter, Suzanne (Bill) Cattell, of Orlando, Fla.; her brother, Kenneth Heusman, of Monroe, Mich.; five grandchildren, Emily (Danny Burr) Cattell, Andrew Cattell, of Atlanta, Rebecca (Chris) Tull, Amy (Brian) Hayes and Dan Sylvester; eight great-grandchildren, Allison, Nicholas and Natalie Hayes, Kayla and Sophia Sylvester, Anna and Lucy Tull and Weston Cattell Burr; and three nephews, Kenneth (Gail) Heusman, Richard (Helen) Heusman and Jerry (Mary) Pesartic.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Cora Pesartic; a brother, Charles Heusman; and a niece, Janice Pesartic.

Memorials may be directed to the St. John Scholarship Fund, 200 S. Main, Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com

Raymond LeRoy Lee

MANLY — Raymond LeRoy Lee, 93, of Manly, died Monday (June 11, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 Walnut St. in Manly, with the Rev. Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will be in the Brush Point Cemetery, rural Hanlontown.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.

The family of Raymond LeRoy Lee has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly or to the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City in his memory.

Raymond LeRoy Lee was born on Aug. 6, 1913, in Hanlontown, the son of John and Olava (Peterson) Lee. He was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at Grace Lutheran Church, Hanlontown.

He attended and received his education in graduating from Hanlontown High School. Raymond drove the school bus in Hanlontown, first by horse while attending high school, then by car. He also helped his parents on the family farm east of town.

He was united in marriage to Mildred Helena Dietrich on June 20, 1935, in the English Lutheran Church in Manly. Raymond and Mildred would have celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. After their marriage, the family farmed near Mason City, Rockwell and Manly. The family moved into Manly, where he was a tank wagon salesman for Worth Co-Op in Manly and was a school bus driver for North Central Schools.

Raymond enjoyed camping, fishing and wintering in Texas for many years. His other interests were flowers, gardening and dancing, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.

Raymond was active in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, former member of the church council, usher, and was on the bowling and dart ball leagues at the church. He also was a member of the Worth County Co-Op Tank Wagon Association.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Marlyn (Faye) Lee, of Clear Lake, Gerald (Merle) Lee, of Commerce City, Colo., Carlton (Dianne) Lee, of Mason City, Sharron (David) Petznick, of Northwood, and Gloria (Scott) Helling, of Ames; 10 grandchildren, Marti Kindrick, Matthew Lee, Mary Wallis, Michael Lee, Dawnya Lee, Allan Lee, Holly Duncomb, Kevin Petznick, Erik Helling and Ashlee Helling; 21 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Marcella Lee, of Clear Lake, Edna Dahl, of Manly, and Clarice Dietrich, of Kensett; brothers-in-law, Leonard (Lila) Dietrich, of Manly, and Glen (Dorothy) Dietrich, of Clear Lake; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mildred on Dec. 3, 2006; two sons, Richard and Larry Lee; three brothers, Irvin, Palmer and Selmer Lee; a sister, Laurine Lee; and twin siblings who died in infancy.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641- 454-2242.

www.colonialchapels.com

Donna Belle Orte

CLARION — Donna Belle (Wigg) Orte, 73, a native of Clarion, passed away Monday (June 11, 2007) at the Wright Medical Center Hospice Unit in Clarion surrounded by the love and care of her family following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, at the Clarion Church of Christ, 420 N. Main St., Clarion, with the Rev. Timothy Platt officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Clarion Church of Christ. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the services Thursday at church.

Those wishing to share an expression of sympathy with the family through a card or memorial may direct them to the Family of Donna B. Orte care of Andrews Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 224, Belmond, IA 50421.

Donna Belle Wigg, the daughter of Hartwig Racine and Estella Marie (Smith) Hansen, was born March 21, 1934, at Clarion. She began her lifelong Christian faith journey through baptism at the Clarion Church of Christ. Donna and her siblings were raised in Clarion and she attended Clarion Schools graduating from Clarion High School in the Class of 1952.

Following her education Donna was employed with the Birdsall, Archerd, Nagel Law Firm in Clarion for three years. She then moved to Clinton, Iowa, where she lived while being employed for General Electric in Morrison, Ill. During her tenure there, she met her eventual husband, Marvin Ray Orte. The couple was united in marriage on Feb. 11, 1956, at the Clarion Church of Christ. Their union was blessed with five wonderful children.

Donna was employed for many years in the heath care industry as a bookkeeper of the Clarion Care Center and also for a time at the Fairfield Care Center, Fairfield. Much of her career was in the administrative office roles.

She also owned and operated a bakery in Fairfield for 11 years, a career torch that has been continued by the Orte’s Bakery in Mason City.

Donna’s number one focus in life was providing for the needs of her children, surrounding each of them with her love and nurturing care, and teaching them the value of caring for others and the ethic of hard work.

She cherished each opportunity to share in their lives, be it time spent at a family gathering, spectating at one of the grandkids’ extra-curricular activities, traveling to see family or just spending precious times visiting with them. Donna took great pride in watching each of them succeed in whatever life’s journey brought them.

Donna was very proud of the Christian values that her mother instilled in her as a child and she in turn took great pride in passing these values on to other kids. She was a lifelong devoted member of the Clarion Church of Christ where she fulfilled a wide variety of roles.

Donna was active in the Pioneer Club, youth programs leadership, church camp programs, Vacation Bible School, Adult Sunday School and faithfully served whenever and wherever the need arose. She gave of her time to the Meals on Wheels programs and volunteered at the Wright Medical Center, Clarion.

Donna enjoyed raising a beautiful flower and vegetable garden, a friendly but competitive game of 500, working crossword and word search puzzles, and in earlier years looked forward to bowling and golf outings. She also relished the opportunity to spend time with her extended family and friends and was ready for a good visit. For many years, she enjoyed a special bond with her friend, Anton Prechtal, of Faribanks, Alaska.

In reflecting back on her life, Donna’s family and friends will cherish her loving and caring presence in their lives as a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. They will remember fondly her undying love for others, her friendly smile, warm personality and the twinkle in her eyes.

Those left to cherish Donna’s memory include her children, Marty and wife Susan Orte, of Sheffield, Connie and husband, Scott Erickson, of Belmond, Steven and wife Tamara Orte, of Clear Lake, David Orte, of Tucson, Ariz., and Linda Orte, of Fairfield, and Susan Erickson and fiance, Brian Larsen, of Belmond, most recently of Hampton; her grandchildren, Matthew Orte, Ben Tedrow and Heidi, Chad Tedrow and wife Lacey, Amy Tedrow, Shawn Orte, Courtney Orte and Colton Orte, Julie Hall and husband Greg, and Kara and Kassie Erickson; also her seven great-grandchildren; her two sisters, Phyllis Arthur, of Mason City, and Marjorie Trees, of Belmond; sister-in-law, Imogene Wigg, of Clarion; her special friend, Anton Prechtal, of Fairbanks, Alaska; and many nieces and nephews.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Hans Hansen; and a brother, Robert Wigg.

Andrews Funeral Homes, 641-444-4474.

Donald Earl McNeil

CLEAR LAKE — Donald Earl McNeil, 88, of Clear Lake, died Monday (June 11, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, at the Apple Valley Assisted Living, 405 27th Ave. S. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jo Frahm-Watkins of the First United Methodist Church, Mason City, officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa.

Don was born Oct. 4, 1918, in Rawlins, Wyo., the son of George and Martha (Krueger) McNeil. Don graduated from high school in 1936. He served his country while in the Marines during World War II.

He attended the University of Wyoming, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. It is at the university where he met his wife, Evelyn.

He was married to Evelyn Wiskerke in Washington, D.C., in 1941. To this union two children were born. They lived in Washington, D.C., where Don worked for the federal government as a mechanical engineer until moving to Iowa, where he worked for the Rock Island Arsenal.

After retirement, Don and his wife moved to Sun City, Ariz., where they spent 30 years. Don enjoyed being an amateur radio operator and was an active member of the MARS network, made exquisite jewelry and enjoyed spending time using his computer.

Don is survived by his wife of 66 years, Evelyn; two daughters, Marty McNeil Lundberg (John), of Clear Lake, and Chris McNeil, of Bel Air, Md.; grandchildren, Kathy Lundberg Gates (David), of Prairieville, La., Michael David Lundberg (Angie), of Ankeny, Kurt McNeil Parker (Deann) of Baltimore, Md., and Andrew John Parker of Bel Air, Md.; two great-grandchildren, Brian David Gates and Megan Elizabeth Gates, and several nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, May (McNeil) McFeeters, George Ernest McNeil Jr. and Lawrence McNeil.

“His legacy to his heirs was not gold or words, but rather the silent example of what it means to be a Father and a Man.”

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Catherine Laverne Ensign

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Catherine Laverne Ensign, 92, of Daytona Beach, Fla., and formerly of Northwood, died Sunday (June 10, 2007) at Daytona Beach.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am. Friday, June 15, 2007, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.

Catherine was born Dec. 8, 1914, in Mason City, the daughter of Irving Curtiss and Lulu Spalding Curtiss. She attended Mason City Public Schools and graduated from Mason City High School in 1931. Following her graduation from high school, she attended Drake University and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1935 with a bachelor of arts degree in English and drama.

On Sept. 24, 1938, she married Floyd E. Ensign. They lived in Northwood, where he practiced law for 50 years. Throughout her married life, she was an active member of the Northwood United Methodist Church and its women’s and youth groups. She taught school in Blairsburg before she was married, and resumed her teaching career in Northwood after her children left for college.

She was a charter member of the Entre Nous study club in Northwood and an active member of the Inter Se study club. Catherine loved teaching and volunteered in the Northwood Schools after retiring and continued to do so until she moved to Daytona Beach.

While living in Daytona Beach, she was extremely active in the extended family Alzheimer’s Center and was a member of its advisory board. She volunteered at Verizon Elementary School for three years. She also volunteered at Volusi-Flagler County Hospice Care Center.

She is survived by her son, Craig (Margie) Ensign, of Northwood; and daughter, Cathe Patterson, of Orlando, Fla. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Robb (Amy) Ensign, of St. Joseph, Mo.; Lisa Backhaus (Craig), of Clear Lake; Nicci Patterson, of Orlando, Fla., and Cody Patterson, of Orlando, Fla. In addition to the four grandchildren, she had six great-grandchildren, Paige, McKenna and Carter Backhaus, of Clear Lake; Garrett and Luke Ensign, of St. Joseph, Mo.; and Levi Patterson, of Orlando, Fla. She is also survived by a sister, Jean Burke, of Des Moines, and a brother-in-law, Fritz (Gloria) Ensign, of Mankato, Minn.

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Floyd Ensign, who died in 1989; brother, Irving (Bud) Curtiss; and sister, Verneil Landes; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the United Methodist Church of Northwood.

Arrangements are with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.

Ron Hansen

SHEFFIELD — Ron Hansen, 51, of Sheffield, died Saturday (June 9, 2007) at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 203 Maple St. in Sheffield. Interment will be at a later date.

Ronald Eric Hansen Jr. was born July 13, 1955, in Hampton, a son of Ronald Eric and Marie (Heuer) Hansen. He was confirmed in the First United Methodist Church and graduated from Sheffield High School in 1973.

Ron drove truck delivering pre-fabricated houses out of Clear Lake. He later worked for Farmers Co-ops in Burchinal and Aredale as a grain superintendent. For the last 5 1/2 years he worked as a mechanic for Con-Agra in Mason City.

Ron was united in marriage with Janice Marie Allen in Clear Lake on Oct. 27, 1979. They made their home in Sheffield.

Ron enjoyed jazz and blues music, camping and fishing as well as fixing things.

Survivors include his wife Janice; son, Jeremy Hansen, Sheffield; daughter, Haley Hansen, Oak Park, Ill.; brothers, Steven (Becky) Hansen, Phoenix, Ariz.; Lamont Hansen and friend, Marlys, Hansell; niece and nephew: Skye and Garth Hansen, Phoenix; aunt, Gladys (Marion) Olson, of Iowa Falls.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.

Charlotte J. Harnack

RICEVILLE — Charlotte J. Mathison Harnack, 60, of Riceville, died Monday (June 11, 2007) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Leroy Evangelical Lutheran Church in Leroy, Minn.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, 641-985-2242.

Roger W. Harris

MASON CITY — Roger W. Harris, 84, of 651 Sixth St. S.E., Apartment No. 2 in Mason City, died Tuesday (June 12, 2007) at his home in Mason City.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com

Arthur H. Zamora

MESA, Ariz. — Arthur H. Zamora, 82, of Mesa, Ariz., died Friday (June 1, 2007).

Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, June 6, in Mesa.

Arrangements were entrusted to Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses in Mesa, 480-964-4537.

Geraldine M. Foster

RICEVILLE — Geraldine M. Foster, 83, of Riceville, passed away Monday (June 11, 2007) at the Riceville Community Rest Home.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville and one hour before services on Thursday at the church.

Geraldine was born Feb. 28, 1924, daughter of Thomas and Anna Kapka House, in Riceville. She attended local schools and graduated from Riceville High School. “Jerry” and her sister, Nadine, were very fond of their stepfather, Frank Reckner.

“Jerry” married Loyd Foster on April 18, 1944, in Riceville. To this union four sons were born, Dean, Donald, Lee and Gary. She was a homemaker. “Jerry” enjoyed cooking shows on television — she loved trying new recipes! She had the best homemade dinner roll recipe around. She enjoyed sewing. She was the best wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandma in the world. She enjoyed her Sunday out for lunches and Sunday drives with Loyd.

“Jerry” is survived by her husband, Loyd, of Riceville; four sons: Dean and his wife, Norma Foster, of Riceville, Don and his wife, Debra Foster, of Greene, Lee and his wife, Jean Foster, of Riceville, and Gary and his wife, Janice Foster, of Riceville; 15 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and one sister, Nadine (Harlan) Noble, of Riceville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Frank Reckner; one grandson; and one daughter-in-law.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, 641-985-2242.

Lillie Katherine (Glassel) Wren

MASON CITY — Lillie Katherine (Glassel) Wren, 96, of Sun City, Ariz., and formerly of Mason City, passed away Sunday (June 10, 2007) at Hospice of Arizona in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Services and interment will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Memorial Park Cementery in Mason City.

Memorials are requested to be given directly to Hospice.

Lillie was born March 29, 1911, to Ferdinand and Hannah (Trettin) Glassel in a German rural area of Grafton. She graduated from Kensett High School and thereafter married Irvin L. Wren on Sept. 3, 1928. They lived on Murray Hill near Manly, Cedar Rapids and Mason City,while Irvin worked for the Rock Island Lines railroad.

Lillie worked at Damon’s, a retail department store, while in Mason City and retired at age 70. Lillie moved to Sun City, Ariz., in 1990.

Lillie loved her family and friends and had a loving, caring interest in all their lives.

She is survived by her two grandchildren, Mark A. Fjone, and his wife, Susan, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Kimberly A. Fjone, of Brooklyn Center, Minn.; three great-grandchildren, Megan A. (Fjone) Miller, Sara J. Fjone and Tyrone L. Fjone; and two great-great-grandaughters, Taya L. and Tessa L. Fjone.

Lillie was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin L. Wren; their only daughter, Shirley L. (Fjone) Biederman; son-in-law, Harold A. Fjone; brother, Harvey Glassel; sisters, Ella Upchurch, and Myrtle Rusley; and several nieces and nephews, which include several generations.

Rest in peace ... in God’s care!

Opal M. Miller

MASON CITY — Opal M. Miller, 83, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Monday (June 11, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Tammy Swanson-Draheim, First Covenant Church, and Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Opal M. Miller Memorial Fund.

Opal was born April 8, 1924, in Britt, the daughter of Jay and Caroline (Larson) Davis. She moved to Mason City at an early age and attended school here.

Opal married Russell A. Miller Dec. 7, 1941, in Princeton, Mo. She was a longtime member of the First Covenant Church where she taught Sunday school, was chairperson of Covenant Women and served on various church boards. Opal also volunteered at Community Kitchen and Good Shepherd Health Center.

She enjoyed cooking, baking pies, fishing and camping.

Opal is survived by her daughter, Mona Werstein, of Mason City; granddaughters, Laura Werstein, of Des Moines and Tina Werstein and special friend, C.J., of Blue Springs, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Keagan, Brooklyn, Kyra and Asia; brothers, Richard Davis and wife, Doris, of Mason City and Kenneth Davis and wife, Cheryl, of Onalaska, Wis.; sister, Alice Bohnsack and husband, Merlyn, of Mason City; and special friend, Tatianna.

Opal is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; and Keylah.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.

PUBLISHED Thursday, June 14, 2007

Roger W. ‘Bud’ Harris

MASON CITY — Roger W. “Bud” Harris, 84, of 651 Sixth St. S.E. in Mason City, died Tuesday (June 12, 2007) at his residence.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 15, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Edward Bard officiating. A private inurnment service will be held later in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today, June 14, at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City and will continue on Friday morning, one hour prior to Bud’s service.

Those wishing to extend memorials, may wish to direct them to the Roger W. Harris Memorial Fund. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Roger West Harris was born to Daniel and Alma L. (Ferguson) Harris on June 23, 1922, in Rowan, the youngest of three sons. For many years, Bud lived on the farm, where he favored the wide-open spaces and fresh air, thus becoming a hard-working, ethical, “meat, potatoes and bread man!” He loved topping off a good meal with some type of dessert!

On Aug. 15, 1943, Bud was united in marriage to “his special jewel,” Pearl Jeannette Mondahl, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Their union was later blessed with the births of a daughter, Diann, and a son, Larry. Bud and Pearl delighted in dining out, fishing and traveling together, claiming they had visited nearly all of the states in the United States.

Bud’s greatest pride and priority was his family! He was devoted to the partnership of responsibilities of the home with his wife and held a contentment and philosophy that a family that works together and plays together, remains happy together!

Bud was employed for numerous years, as a tank wagon driver for Land O’ Lakes, Inc., Midland Oil branch in Mason City.

Bud was a gentle and kind man who was known for his infectious smile and the twinkle in his eyes! He never had an ill word about anyone and treated and respected all people as equals. Bud was always excited to learn the latest details of his children’s travels and lives and delighted in visiting with anyone. Every morning, Bud joined his friends at Pro’s for coffee and an early day visit.

Some of Bud’s other interests included going for rides to check out the scenery, especially, farms and crops (from his earlier years, his heart never left the farm), occasionally trying his luck at games of chance, and soothing his fascination and curiosity of studying objects to figure out “just how they work!” Some of the smallest inventions, intrigued him. Recently, Bud and Larry bought a fishing boat together and last week they traveled to the Mille Lacs, Minn., area for a fishing trip, returning just a few days ago.

Those left to cherish Bud’s memory include his daughter, Diann and Jim Moreland of Omaha, Neb.; his son, Larry Harris, of Mason City; his granddaughter, Samantha Harris, of Mason City; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Bernice “Beets” and Jim Trizulny of Mason City, Arlene Johnson of Manly, Norman and Milly Mondahl of Harrison, Ark. and Jerry and Vel Mondahl of Mason City. He will also be sadly missed by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Preceding Bud in death are his wife, Pearl J. Harris, on May 17, 2005; his parents, Daniel and Alma Harris; his two brothers, Delmar and Delos Harris; and his two brothers-in-law, Dean Johnson and Gilman Mondahl.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com

Ervin K. Larson

WEST BRANCH — Ervin K. Larson, 75, died Sunday (May 20, 2007) at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a short illness. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, 605 Kirkwood Ave. in Iowa City.

A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to The American Cancer Society.

Ervin was born on June 24, 1931, the son of Alfred and Rose (Scheuerman) Larson in Iowa City. Ervin grew up in West Branch, where he attended school and later graduated from West Branch High School in 1949. From there Ervin and his identical twin, Elvin, attended college at Iowa State University where both were members of Alpha Tau Omega.

In 1953, after graduating from college, Ervin and Elvin were drafted and served in an intelligence unit of the United States Army in Berlin, Germany.

In 1953, before beginning his service in the Army, Ervin married Dorothy Lewis. After being honorably discharged from the Army in 1955, Ervin and Dorothy started farming on his grandfather’s farm outside of West Branch. In the early 196’s, Ervin decided to pursue other agriculture-related endeavors.

Ervin and his family moved to Grinnell where Ervin worked as an agriculture salesman. In 1963, the family then moved to Mason City where Ervin worked as a farm consultant for 17 years.

In 1980, Ervin and Dorothy moved back to West Branch and were livestock farmers on the same land that he grew up on. After retiring from farming in the late 1980s, Ervin worked at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and at NCS in Iowa City.

Ervin enjoyed fishing with his son and cheering on the Hawks or Cyclones in whatever sport was being played. He loved spending time with his family and friends at the family cabin in Estes Park, Colo.

Ervin is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Larson, of West Branch; granddaughter, Cassandra Castillo, of Iowa City; and grandson, James Madden, of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Ervin was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his mother and father; his twin brother, Elvin; and one son, Christopher.

On-line condolences may be directed to

www.lensingfuneral.com under obituaries.

Helen Sinclair

LIVERMORE — Helen Sinclair, 79, of Livermore, died Tuesday (June 12, 2007) at the Algona Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Livermore with the Rev. Hendry Friederich officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery Livermore

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Wilson-Lenz Funeral Home in Livermore. Condolences may be sent to

www.lentzfuneralhome.com

Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Eleanor E. Schwade

NORA SPRINGS — Eleanor E. Schwade, 82, of Nora Springs, died Tuesday (June 12, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday (June 15, 2007) at St. Luke Lutheran Church 101 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs, with the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Edinge, officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery in Nora Springs.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, June 14, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, IA 50458.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Nora Springs Care Center, and the St. Luke Lutheran Church in Nora Springs.

Eleanor E. Schwade was born on Feb. 8, 1925, in Klemme, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Stromer) Baack. She attended country schools in rural Klemme and Nora Springs.

On Dec. 6, 1942, she was united in marriage to John Schwade in Rockford, Iowa.

In 1945, John and Eleanor purchased what became known as the family farm where they were grain and livestock farmers. Eleanor enjoyed the outdoors where she spent most of her time helping out on the farm. John and Eleanor farmed until 1980, then spending much of their time traveling.

Eleanor enjoyed gardening, helping at the church, crocheting, embroidery, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Betty (Robert) Sheriff, of Belmond; three sons, Gene (Lois) Schwade of Mason City, Gerald (Kathy) Schwade of Nora Springs, and Don Schwade of Nora Springs; five grandchildren, Jeremy Schwade of Mason City, Justin Schwade of Seattle, Wash., Jessica (Brad) VanVark of Pella, Susan Sheriff of Des Moines, and John (Devna) Sheriff of Ames; one sister, Eunice Beal of Wasilla, Alaska; two nieces, Randy and Rachael; two nephews, Mark and Todd; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Her husband, John, and parents, William and Elizabeth; preceded her in death.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210.

www.colonialchapels.com

William ‘Bill’ Spurgeon

FORT DODGE — William “Bill” Spurgeon, 61, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Whittemore, died Tuesday (June 12, 2007) at Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whittemore. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday at the church.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Whittemore, 515-884-2246. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Beverly Hecox

CLARION — Beverly Hecox, 77, of Maryville, Mo., formerly of Clarion, died Tuesday (June 12, 2007) in Las Vegas, Nev.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 18, at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.

Harry Hummel Jr.

ALLISON — Harry Hummel Jr., of Allison, died on Wednesday (June 13, 2007) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.

Max Jeffrey

ROCKFORD — Max Jeffrey, 56, of 2411 Balsam Ave., Rockford, died Wednesday (June 13, 2007) at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral Home 301 W. Main Rockford.

Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home Web site at www.fullertonfh.com

Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-756-3311.

www.Fullertonfh.com

Linda K. Acker

MASON CITY — Linda K. (Grossman) Acker, 61, of 1008 Delaware Ave., died Tuesday (June 12, 2007) at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June, 16, at Agape Christian Family Church, 2810 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, with Pastor David Toyne officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

DuWayne L. Bitker

MASON CITY — DuWayne L. Bitker, 72, of 107 26th St. S.W., died Wednesday (June 13, 2007) at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Memorial services are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Marcella Cunningham

GOODELL — Marcella Cunningham, 75, of Goodell, died Wednesday (June 13, 2007) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond, 641-444-3248.

Anna Esther Kuper

KENSETT — Anna Esther (Janssen) Kuper, 83, of Fort Collins, Colo., formerly of Kensett, died Wednesday (June 13, 2007) at the Spring Creek Health Care Center in Fort Collins, Colo.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.

www.colonialchapels.com

John Edward Rozen

MASON CITY — A prayer service for John Edward Rozen, 45, will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, 1224 S. Washington Ave. in Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka officiating.

John Edward Rozen, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (June 3, 2007).

PUBLISHED Friday, June 15, 2007

Linda K. Acker

MASON CITY — Linda K. (Gossman) Acker, 61, of 1008 Delaware Ave., Mason City, bravely ended her brief battle with ovarian cancer at the University of Iowa Hospitals and went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 12, 2007. Linda faced this challenge in her life like she did all others, with courage and dignity.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Agape Christian Family Church in Clear Lake with Pastor David Toyne officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later time in the Garden of Memories in Waterloo.

Visitaiton will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., in Clear Lake, and will continue one hour before the service on Saturday at the church.

The family suggests memorials to the Linda K. Acker Memorial Fund in care of the family at 2708 S. Lakeview Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

The blessing began on Aug. 1, 1945, in Decorah, Iowa, where Linda Kay was the second-born daughter of Arland and Kathleen (Knox) Gossman. They moved to Evansdale, Iowa, where Linda spent the rest of her childhood growing up with her four sisters and three brothers in their humble surroundings at 910 East End Ave.

She graduated from Columbus High School in 1963 and moved to Milwaukee, Wis. She worked at Wisconsin Electric. She met and married James Acker and together they had three sons. They later divorced.

In the face of adversity, Linda moved back to Iowa with her three boys and made a home in Mason City as she started her new life as a single mother. She would begin to learn that independence suited her and this strong and loving mother would push forward to raise the beautiful sons who stand by her side today. Her amazing powerful steps have left an impact on them that will last forever.

You may have encountered her smile or her beautiful blue eyes if you frequented any of the Barlas establishments where she had worked for the past 23 years, most recently the Hanford. Many friendships have grown and been nurtured through those years and we know Linda will be remembered. New friendships were made when Fleet Farm opened in Mason City where Linda was employed as cashier from that day to the present.

Linda’s life was dedicated to her three sons and later to the arrival of her five precious grandchildren, Michiah, Alexis, Kailee, Camry and Nick. She loved spending time with them and they always put a smile on her face.

Linda was a giver. Her selflessness resonates throughout our lives and it is with honor and pride that we remember her.

Linda is survived by her sons, Chris, of Des Moines; Sean (Lorna), of Mason City; and Adam, of Mason City; three granddaughters, Alexis, Kailee and Camry, of Mason City; two grandsons, Michiah, of Oregon and Nick of Mason City; three sisters, Theresa Diane Gossman of Chicago, Dureen (Gary) Bradshaw of Clear Lake and Denise Gossman Hauptly of Des Moines; three brothers, Dennis Michael (Sherri) Gossman of Chicago, Mark (Amy) Gossman of Denver, Colo., and Jeff (Lana) Gossman, of Denver, Colo.; and nine nephews, three nieces, three grandnephews, six grandnieces and several aunts and uncles.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Arland and Kathleen Gossman; a sister, Jeanine Brasher; maternal and paternal grandparents; and a niece, Savanah Lynn Bradshaw.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.

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Anna Esther Kuper

KENSETT — Anna Esther (Janssen) Kuper, 83, died on Wednesday (June 13, 2007) at Spring Creek Health Care Center, Fort Collins, Colo. Anna had been a resident of the Spring Creek Health Care Center since the spring of 2004.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 4108 Killdeer Ave., Kensett, with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Elk Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.

Memorials can be brought to the service/visitation or sent to: Memorial for Anna Kuper, 31867 L Rd, Hotchkiss, CO 81419.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Esther (Janssen) Kuper, the first child and the only daughter of Grace C. (Nederhoff) Janssen and Gerald Dick Janssen Jr., was born on Dec. 25, 1923, on her parents’ farm outside the town of Wellsburg, Iowa.

Anna attended the Wellsburg school. When Anna started school in Wellsburg, she had to learn how to speak and read the English language because the only language she was taught to speak at home was Low German (PlattDeutsch).

On Dec. 31, 1941, Anna Esther Janssen married Harry Jens Kuper in Worthington, Minn. They lived at Everly, Ackley, Mason City, rural Northwood, Kensett and Lakota, Iowa. Anna and Harry were divorced in 1968.

Anna lived in Algona and Clear Lake until she retired in 1984 as a cook and then moved to Fort Collins, Colo. In Fort Collins, Anna was a foster grandmother at the United Day Care Center for 17 years for about 500 to 1,000 children with the Volunteer’s of America Program until she became ill and had to quit in September of 2003.

Anna was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, Colo.

Anna enjoyed being with her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and taking bus trips through the Senior Center of Fort Collins. Anna’s hobbies were embroidery, quilting, latch hook rugs, crafts, gardening, bowling and playing golf and bingo.

Anna is survived by five children, three sons: James (Ruth) Kuper, of Greeley, Colo., Arnold (Cindy) Kuper, of Algona, and Andy (Pat) Kuper, of Algona; two daughters: Betty (Ray) Niswender, of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Mary (Donn) Cox, of Hotchkiss, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Lois) Janssen, of Morrison, Colo.; two aunts, Alice Janssen of Iowa Falls and Mabel Nederhoff of Wellsburg; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Her parents; one son, Larry Kuper; one granddaughter, Grace Kuper; and one brother, Carl Janssen, preceded Anna in death.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.

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Delmer O. Olson

KENSETT — Delmer O. Olson, 79, of Kensett, died Wednesday (June 13, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 Fifth St., Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Interment will be in the Kensett Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood, and will continue one hour before the service at the church.

Memorials may be given to Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett, or to Hospice of North Iowa.

Delmer was born June 15, 1927, to Gibby and Elma (Bakken) Olson. He attended the Kensett Community School in Kensett and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett.

Delmer married Korrine S. Sorenson on April 12, 1951, at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake. He was employed at Armour in Mason City for 35 years and was active in many activities in the community of Kensett. He served on the Town Council for many years and belonged to the Kensett Fire Department for 45 years, even taking his turn as fire chief for a number of years.

Delmer and Korrine enjoyed many years of camping at various campgrounds like Camp Haven in Hampton for the “retired campers” for 10 years. When Camp Haven closed its gates, Delmer and Korrine bought a cabin on Duck Lake, Minn., and spent many weekends in the summer fishing and boating on the lake. Delmer also enjoyed a 1952 Ford 8N that he bought in 2004. For three years, he enjoyed going on one-day tractor tides in Forest City, Rake, Bolan and even the Top of Iowa rides.

Delmer enjoyed spending time with his family, whether it be at the lake, camping or riding around on the tractor. This past year, he even enjoyed riding around Kensett on his golf cart with Tilly checking up on how things were going around town.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Korrine, of Kensett; three children, Richard and his wife, Pam, of Kensett, Rebecca and her husband, Ed Avelar, of Northwood, and Randall and his wife, Julie, of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Travis Avelar and his fiancee, Amy Fredrickson, of Mankato, Minn., Nathan and Brett Olson, of Kensett, Jared Avelar, of Ames, Kendall and Derek Olson, of Mason City, and Taylor Nuehring, of Rockwell; one great-grandchild, Madison Avelar, of Northwood; a sister, Ester Ellingson, of Northwood; and a foster, brother, Claire Torgeson, of White Lake, Mich.; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Delmer was preceded in death by his parents, Gibby and Elma Olson; brothers, Claude H. and Clifford O. Olson; and sisters, Hazel Gladis Olson and Gail Bean.

He will be remembered for his active role in Kensett activities and his love of life.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.

Marcella J. Cunningham

GOODELL — Marcella J. Cunningham, 75, of Goodell, passed away Wednesday (June 13, 2007) at the Belmond Medical Center, Belmond.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Goodell with Pastor Paddy Druhl officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later time at the Amsterdam Cemetery in Goodel.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Belmond, and will resume one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Marcella Jeanne, the daughter of Ray C. and Mabel L. Garberich Green, was born July 17, 1931, near Belmond. She grew up in the Belmond area where she attended school. Marcella graduated from Belmond High School in 1950.

Marcella was united in marriage to Harold Cunningham on Feb. 14, 1953, in Belmond. To this union, six children were born. They farmed in the Goodell area. Marcella was a teller at the First State Bank in Belmond for a large part of her life, retiring in 1996.

Marcella enjoyed visiting with family, Camp Cunningham activities, weekly gatherings with the lunch bunch, crossword puzzles, baking and gardening.

Marcella is survived by her husband, Harold; and five children, Marc and wife, Sylvia, of Portsmouth, Va.; Sharon Millage and husband, Don, of Ames; Tracey Mikesh and husband, Bill, of Medway, Mass.; Dwight of Goodell; and Corrine Vande Vegte and husband, Jeff, of Rock Valley. She also is survived by 12 grandchildren, Becky Statsmann, Bethany (Matt) Reineke, Melanie (Dave) Rogotsky, Daniel (Olya) Mikesh, Taylor Millage, Melissa Mikesh (fiancé, Rick Beckwith), Michelle Millage, Heidi (Dave) Samia, Carrie (Jason) Bileau, Katie Vande Vegte, Daren Vande Vegte and Megan Vande Vegte; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Barkema of Belmond and Deloris Robbins of Goodell; and numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Gail, and son-in-law, Lynn Bailey; and two sisters and three brothers, Luella Green, Kenny Green, Harry Green, Roy Green and Marian Pals.

Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.

DuWayne L. Bitker

MASON CITY — DuWayne L. Bitker, 72, died Wednesday (June 13, 2007) at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Tom Healey officiating. Inurnment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, at a later date.

Visitation with the family will begin at 3 p.m. Monday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.

Memorials may be given to the DuWayne L. Bitker Memorial Fund.

DuWayne was born Nov. 15, 1934, in rural Garner, the son of LeRoy and Goldie (Pitkin) Bitker. He attended school in Ventura.

He married Neva Bouline July 30, 1953, in Yankton, S.D. They lived in Albert Lea for more than seven years where he worked at Rilco. They moved back to the family farm north of Ventura and farmed for 32 years. They moved to Mason City in 1993.

DuWayne obtained his pilot certificate in 1967 and enjoyed flying, farming, hunting and going for rides. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1985.

DuWayne was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Mason City and a former member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and the National Farmers Organization.

DuWayne is survived by his wife, Neva Bitker, Mason City; three children, Daniel Bitker and his wife, Sally, of Garner, Randy Bitker and his wife, Jayne, of Clear Lake, and Ronald Bitker of Clear Lake; four grandchildren, Toni Gonnerman and her husband, Shaun, Kelly Weigel, Krista Bitker and Adam Palmer; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis Rosendahl of Mason City, and Sharon Kramer of Clear Lake; four brothers, Larry Bitker of Mason City, Donald Bitker of Burbank, Calif., Loren Bitker of Mason City and Doug Bitker and his wife, Cali, of Mason City.

DuWayne was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Dustin Palmer.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Max D. Jeffrey

ROCKFORD — Max D. Jeffrey, 56, of 2411 Balsam Ave., Rockford, died of natural causes on Wednesday morning (June 13, 2007) at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. N.W., Rockford, with the Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Military flag and taps services will be held at the church conducted by Gallagher Post No. 208 of the American Legion. The final disposition of his cremated remains will occur at a later date.

A gathering for family and friends will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. today at his mother’s home, 2411 Balsam Ave. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be registered on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Max was born the second child of six to Dale and Doris “Coyle” Jeffrey on Nov. 13, 1950, at the Floyd County Hospital in Charles City. He was a 1968 graduate of the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock school district and then completed two years of business education at NIACC.

Following college, he entered the Army from Oct. 14 1970, until his honorable discharge from the service on Mar. 10 1972. While stationed in Germany, he was in charge of weapon inventory control.

He farmed for one year and then was engaged in inventory control with White Farm for 20 years and then Unverferth for 12 years.

Max enjoyed the outdoors and being “out and about” in it. He loved teasing his nieces and nephews and visiting with his family. He also fished around home and at Leech Lake and in Wisconsin. For a time, he was a beekeeper. He was a member of the American Legion Gallagher Post No. 208 of Rockwell.

Surviving Max are his mother, Doris, of Rockford; four sisters, Janice and her husband, Allan Kuhlers, Julie and her husband, Rick Demaray, all of Rockford, Barb and her husband, Kevin Lein, of Bakersfield, Calif., and Peggy and her husband, Scott Larson, of Callendar; one brother, Bill Jeffrey, of Rockford; and many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and other relatives and friends.

His father, Dale, who died Dec. 23, 1982; and his grandparents preceded him in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com

Martha Brooks

CHARLES CITY — Martha Brooks, 76, of Charles City, died Wednesday (June 13, 2007) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main, Charles City, with Pastor Paul Phillips of the Gospel Light House officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from noon until time of services on Tuesday.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com

Harry C. Hummel

ALLISON — Harry C. Hummel, 81, of Allison, died Wednesday (June 13, 2007) at home.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with the Rev. Jeff Blank officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.

Posted by Gene Manning