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June 21,
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Russell
W.
Shipman
Russell
W.
Shipman,
57, died
Tuesday
(June
19,
2007) at
home.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Saturday,
June 23,
at the
United
Methodist
Church
in
Corwith.
Burial
will be
at
Corwith
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
to 7
p.m.
today,
June 21,
at
Hamilton’s
Funeral
Home,
605 Lyon
St. in
Des
Moines.
The
family
will
greet
friends
from 4
to 7
p.m.
Friday
at the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home in
Corwith.
Russell
was born
Sept.
27, 1949
to
William
and
Betty
(Mullins)
Shipman
in
Jacksonville,
Fla. He
graduated
from
Corwith
High
School
in 1967.
He was a
veteran
of the
U.S. Air
Force,
having
served
in
Amsterdam,
Netherlands,
for
three
years
during
the
Vietnam
War.
Russell
attended
NIACC
and went
on to
graduate
from
United
Electronic
Institute
in 1977.
He was
employed
at Iowa
Retail
Data for
the past
30
years.
Russell
was a
part of
the Down
Under
softball
team, he
enjoyed
playing
cribbage,
was an
avid
Hawkeye
fan,
liked to
help
organize
family
reunions
and
loved
spending
time
with his
family,
especially
his
nieces
and
nephews,
and
their
children,
all of
which
were
very
special
to him.
Russell
is
survived
by his
mother,
Betty
Shipman,
of
Corwith;
brothers,
Sam
(Rita)
Shipman
of
Grimes,
Randy
Shipman
of
Davenport,
and Jeff
(Ann)
Shipman
of
Wesley;
sisters,
Jane
(Tom)
Eischen
of
Algona,
Kathy
(Lance
Brown)
Pepper
of Des
Moines
and Marg
(Tom)
Mergen
of
Algona;
and his
nieces
and
nephews
and
their
children,
Ben
(Janie)
Eischen
and
Jensen,
Chris
(Rosie)
Eischen,
Eric
Eischen,
Jessica
(Derek)
Handel
and
Alexis,
McKayle
and
Haylie,
Melissa
Allen
and
McKenna,
Renae
(Travis)
Deaver
and
Alex,
Adam (Nichee)
Shipman
and Kael
and
Emma,
Alex,
Abigail,
and
Andrew
Shipman,
Miranda,
Mitchell,
Mariah
Shipman,
Nicholas
and
Melanie
Mergen.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
father;
sister,
Mary
Helen
Shipman;
brother-in-law,
Jeff
Krieps;
nephew
and
niece,
Joshua
and
Rachel
Shipman.
Russell
always
had a
friendly
greeting
for
everyone.
He will
be
dearly
missed
by all
who knew
and
loved
him.
Hamilton’s
Funeral
Homes,
515-243-5221.
Dr.
Ralph C.
Swale
CLEAR
LAKE —
Dr.
Ralph C.
Swale,
80, of
1805 S.
Shore
Drive,
died
Tuesday
(June
19,
2007) at
the IOOF
Home in
Mason
City.
Memorial
services
will be
held at
1:30
p.m.
Monday,
June 25,
at Zion
Lutheran
Church,
112 N.
Fourth
St. in
Clear
Lake,
with the
Rev.
Dean
Hess and
Pastor
Tom
Healey
officiating.
Inurnment
will be
in the
Concord
Cemetery,
Garner.
Visitation
will be
held one
hour
prior to
the
service
at the
church.
Memorials
may be
directed
to
Kinney
Pioneer
Museum
and
Opportunity
Village.
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Velma J.
Waage
TITONKA
— Velma
Josephine
Waage,
92,
formerly
of
Buffalo
Center,
died
Thursday
(June
14,
2007) at
the
Titonka
Care
Center
in
Titonka.
Her
memorial
service
will be
at 10:30
a.m. on
Saturday,
June 23,
at the
United
Methodist
Church
in
Buffalo
Center,
with
Pastor
Shannon
Pascual
and
former
pastor
Lois
Abel
officiating.
Interment
will be
at
Graceland
Cemetery
in
Buffalo
Center.
Arrangements
are with
Winter
Funeral
Home &
Cremation
Service,
414
First
St. N.W.
in
Buffalo
Center,
641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com
Pauline
D.
Ulrich
A Life
Remembered
KLEMME —
Pauline
Delores
(Kline
Ausborn)
Ulrich,
86, of
Klemme,
passed
away
peacefully
Tuesday
(June
19,
2007) at
the
Belmond
Medical
Center
in
Belmond
surrounded
by
family
and
loved
ones.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
2 p.m.
Friday,
June 22,
at
Immanuel
Reformed
United
Church
of
Christ
in
Klemme
with the
Rev.
Donna
Buckman
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Ell
Township
Cemetery,
Klemme.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 7
p.m.
today,
June 21,
at the
Andrews
Funeral
Home,
528 E.
Main
St.,
Klemme,
and
continue
one hour
prior to
the
services
Friday
at
church.
Those
wishing
to
express
their
sympathies
through
a
memorial
in
Pauline’s
name may
wish to
consider
the
American
Heart
Association
or to
the
donor’s
choice.
Pauline,
the
daughter
of John
and Anna
Julia
Alvina (Ausborn)
Kline,
was born
Jan. 31,
1921, in
Ervin
Township,
Hancock
County,
Iowa.
She went
to live
with her
grandparents,
Richard
and Anna
(Nieman)
Ausborn,
on a
farm
southeast
of
Britt,
when she
was six
months
old,
taking
the
Ausborn
name
while
living
with her
grandparents.
Pauline
attended
the
local
area
schools.
She met
her
husband
Richard
when
they
were
both
working
at the
Clear
Lake
Bakery
in Clear
Lake.
They
were
united
in
marriage
Oct. 19,
1942, at
Glenville,
Minn.
To this
union
three
children
were
born,
Larry
Ulrich,
Patricia
(Robert)
Lee, and
Donna
(Lynn)
Katter.
Her
passions
were her
family,
cooking,
dancing,
gardening,
camping,
genealogy
and
laughter.
Those
who will
cherish
the
memory
of her
life
include
her
husband
and life
partner
of
nearly
65
years,
Richard
Ulrich,
of
Klemme;
her
daughters,
Patricia
(the
late
Robert )
Lee, of
Mason
City,
and
Donna
(Lynn)
Katter,
of
Rochester,
N.Y.;
and her
life was
blessed
with 10
grandchildren,
Wendell,
Richard,
Lynetta,
Denise,
Dawn,
Michael,
Lathryn,
Paul,
Melissa
and
Allison;
17
great-grandchildren;
and one
great-great-grandchild.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
son,
Larry;
grandson,
Richard;
and
son-in-law,
Robert;
and good
friend,
Lorraine
Woiwood.
Andrews
Funeral
Home,
641-587-2510.
Marion
M.
Tjaden
CHARLES
CITY —
Marion
M.
Tjaden,
89, of
1914
Cedar
Crest
Lane,
Charles
City,
died
Wednesday
(June
20,
2007) at
her home
in
Charles
City.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home,
401
Blunt
St., in
Charles
City.
Thoughts,
condolences
and
stories
may be
e-mailed
to
www.fullertonfh.com
Web
site.
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Services,
641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
Andrea
Halverson
MASON
CITY —
Andrea
Halverson,
54, of
Mason
City,
died
Wednesday
(June
20,
2007) at
her
residence.
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
Max L.
Stephens
CLEAR
LAKE —
Max L.
Stephens,
77, of
Clear
Lake,
formerly
of
Waterloo,
died
Wednesday
(June
20,
2007) at
his
home.
Funeral
services
will be
1 p.m.
Saturday
at the
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
101 N.
Fourth
St. in
Clear
Lake.
Visitation
will be
from 5
to 7
p.m.
Friday
at the
funeral
home and
one hour
before
the
service
on
Saturday.
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Merle J.
Braadland
FOREST
CITY —
Merle J.
Braadland,
79, of
Forest
City,
died
Wednesday
(June
20,
2007) at
the Good
Samaritan
Center
in
Forest
City.
Memorial
Service
will be
2 p.m.
Saturday,
June 23,
at the
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home,
505 N.
Clark in
Forest
City,
with
Pastor
Barb
Spaulding,
of
Immanuel
Lutheran
Church,
officiating.
A
private
family
inurnment
will
take
place at
a later
date at
Rose
Hill
Cemetery
in
Thompson.
There
will be
no
visitation.
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home,
641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
Eldren
K.
Brunsvold
NORTHWOOD
— Eldren
K.
Brunsvold,
90, of
Northwood,
died
Wednesday
(June
20,
2007) at
Mercy
Medical
Center-North
Iowa.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Conner
Colonial
Chapel
in
Northwood.
Conner
Colonial
Chapel,
641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com
Elora
Graham
ALGONA —
Elora
Graham,
84, of
Algona,
died
Tuesday
(June
19,
2007) at
Hearth
Stone
Eastern
Star
Home in
Boone.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10 a.m.
Saturday
at
Hillcrest
Baptist
Church
in
Algona
with
Pastor
David K.
Hicks
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Buffalo
Township
Cemetery
in
Titonka.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
to 8
p.m.
Friday
at the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home in
Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home,
515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Emilie
K.
McAbee
CHARLES
CITY —
Emilie
Kaylen
McAbee,
68, died
Tuesday
(June
19,
2007)
under
the
compassionate
care of
Hospice
at the
Floyd
County
Memorial
Hospital
in
Charles
City.
A
memorial
service
will be
held 11
a.m.
Tuesday,
June 26,
at New
Life
Community
Church,
1960
Gilbert
St. in
Charles
City,
with the
Rev.
Michael
McAbee
and the
Rev.
Mike
Blatchley
officiating.
Another
memorial
service
with
inurnment
at the
Canyon
Hill
Cemetery
in
Caldwell,
Idaho,
will
take
place at
a later
date.
The
family
will
greet
relatives
and
friends
one hour
prior to
services
on
Tuesday
at the
church.
Those
wishing
to
extend
memorials
may
direct
them to
Hospice
of North
Iowa,
Charles
City
Satellite,
1003
Gilbert
St.,
Charles
City, IA
50616.
Condolences,
stories
or
thoughts
may be
sent to
the
family
in the
care of
Fullerton
Funeral
Home on
line at
www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Services,
641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
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Andrea ‘Andi’ D. Halverson
MASON CITY — Andrea “Andi” D. Halverson, 54, of 6 Field Road, passed away peacefully Wednesday (June 20, 2007) at home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City, with Pastor Paul C. Nelson and Pastor Tom Healey officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue one hour before services on Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Andrea Halverson Memorial Fund where the family will designate the memorial gifts to St. James Lutheran Church, Hospice of North Iowa and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Andi was born April 27, 1953, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., the daughter of Donald and Dolores (Wilson) Sabbann. She spent her early childhood years on the family farm in Monona, Iowa.
Andi attended grade school in Monona and when her family relocated to the North Iowa area she attended middle school at Mason City with the majority of her high school years at Nora Springs. She graduated from Newton High School, Newton, Iowa, in 1971. She also attended North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City.
Andi married Richard Arden Halverson June 23, 1973, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City. To this union two children were born. Andi spent the last 31 years and majority of her career working in community banking with Corwith State Bank and Farmers State Bank. She served as operations officer, cashier and board secretary of Corwith State Bank as well as vice president and director of Farmers State Bank.
Andi was a member of the North Central Land and Auction Co., serving as an auction clerk at auctions throughout North Iowa. Andi served on the Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne School Board, served as treasurer at St. James Lutheran Church and was involved in many other community and youth activities.
Most recently, she was involved with volunteer work for the American Cancer Society and several programs supporting breast cancer research. A special volunteer experience of Andi’s was walking 60 miles with daughter Kelli in November 2006 at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day in Phoenix, Ariz., which benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure to fund breast cancer research.
Andi enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially enjoyed being a grandma. Some of her hobbies and interests included being outdoors enjoying her lawn and garden, caring for her animals and pets, especially her cat, Princess, being an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and spending the past four years wintering in Arizona.
Andi is survived by her husband, Rich Halverson, of Mason City; daughter, Kelli Halverson and fiance, Brad Anderson, of Phoenix, Ariz.; son, Nate Halverson and wife, Amy, of Mason City; grandchildren, Taylor and Lauryn Halverson; parents, Donald and Dolores Sabbann of Mason City; brother, Brad Sabbann and wife, Julie, of Manly; sisters-in-law, Joann Deardeuff and husband, Les, of Rockwell, Dixie Shanks of Portland, Ore., and Linda Jolas and husband, Tom, of Mason City; many special aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; her cat, Princess, and her banking family at Farmers State Bank and North Central Agency.
Andi is preceded in death by her grandparents and mother and father-in-law.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Justin M. Gebel
GREENE — Justin M. Gebel, 21, of 17581 120th St. in Greene, died Wednesday (June 20, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the Riverside Cemetery, 59 Riverside Drive, Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
The family will greet relatives from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to the Mercy Foundation, 1000 Fourth St. S.W., Mason City, IA 50401, or to the donor’s choice.
Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home online at www.fullertonfh.com.
Justin Michael Gebel was born on May 3, 1986, in Britt, to Michael and Lisa (Bunston) Schmidt. He attended school in Charles City, graduating from the Charles City High School, class of 2004. Justin furthered his education having attended Farrier School in Purcell, Okla., completing his training in May 2004.
Justin was united in marriage to Stephanie Sue Myers on Oct. 27, 2006, in Charles City. Throughout life Justin had been active in the 4-H Club and Future Farmers of America, both in Charles City, and the American Quarter Horse Association.
Justin had been employed as a welding fabricator for McNeilus Manufacturing in Mason City and also owned and operated Gebel Horseshoeing. He was a certified journeyman 1 farrier and a member of the Brotherhood of Working Farriers’.
His passion in life was horses. He enjoyed all horses, trail riding, harness racing with his grandfather, his own personal horse “Buck,” a quarterhorse, and his dog “Rose,” a red heeler.
He had a special place in his heart for elderly people and enjoyed talking with them. Perhaps his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and friends.
Justin will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who loved and knew him.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in his life are his wife, Stephanie Gebel, of Greene; his parents, Chris and Lisa Gebel, of Charles City; two sisters, Lacy Gebel and Amanda Gebel, both of Charles City; maternal grandparents, Pat and Lyle Bunston, of Goldfield; paternal grandparents, Milton and Eleanor Schmidt, of Nashua, and Bob and Agnes Gebel, of North Washington, as well as numerous relatives and friends that survive him.
Justin was preceded in death by his father, Michael Schmidt; great-grandparents, Steve and Martha Bunston and Carl and Josephine Freiberg; and his uncle, Steven Schmidt.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Dr. Ralph C. Swale
CLEAR LAKE — Dr. Ralph C. Swale 80, of 1805 S. Shore Drive, died Tuesday (June 19, 2007) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2007, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess and Pastor Tom Healey officiating. Inurnment will be in the Concord Cemetery, Garner.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Kinney Pioneer Museum and Opportunity Village.
Ralph C. Swale was born May 7, 1927, in West Union, the son of Albert and Ethel (Matzenger) Swale. He graduated from West Union High School. Ralph attended Upper Iowa College in Fayette.
He graduated from the University of Iowa with his D.D.S. degree in 1952. Ralph spent one year at Forsyth Dental Clinic for children in Boston, Mass. He moved back to Mason City and opened a practice for children in 1953.
Ralph was united in marriage to Sylvia Ollenburg on April 6, 1958, in Garner, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church; to this union three children were born. Practicing for 34 years, Ralph retired in 1987.
Sylvia and Ralph then made their home at Clear Lake. Enjoying retirement, they spent a number of years wintering in Mesa, Ariz.
Ralph’s hobbies were gardening, reading, hiking and golfing. He really enjoyed bicycling. He participated in a ride across the United States in 1995, and rode in RAGBRAI for 12 years. His greatest love was spending time with family and friends. Ralph was an avid Iowa Hawkeye Fan.
Ralph was very active in his church. He was a past member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Our Saviors Lutheran Church, both of Mason City, and current member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.
He was a member of the Mason City Noon Rotary Club, Clear Lake Lions Club, Mason City Little Theatre, board member of Kinney Pioneer Museum, he volunteered for County Cousins program in Mississippi, South East Asia Refugees, and Opportunity Village. He was also a Cub Scout master at the Garfield School.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Sylvia (Ollenburg) Swale, of Clear Lake; three children: son, Thomas (Sandra) Swale; grandchildren, Ben and Gabe Sipson, of Woodstock, Conn., son, Steve (Mary Kay) Swale; grandchildren, Jordan Hammond, Justin and Jayden Swale, of Omaha, Neb.; daughter, Rebecca (John) Cahoon; grandchildren Joshua and Kyla, of Iowa City; brother, Albert Swale Jr., of Clear Lake; sister, Mary (Bernard) Hamilton, of Maryland; nieces and nephews, Charles Hamilton, David Hamilton, Rosemary Kallamyn, H. Andrew Ollenburg, Amy Koch and Sue Johnson, along with other relatives and friends.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ethel Swale; brother, Don Swale; infant granddaughter, Emily Cahoon; and brother-in-law, Spencer Ollenburg.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Eldren K. Brunsvold
KENSETT — Eldren K. Brunsvold, 90, of 1417 410th St., Kensett, died Wednesday (June 20, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett, with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Interment will be in Elk Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour before the service on Saturday at the church.
Family suggests memorials to Elk Creek Lutheran Church.
Eldren was born June 25, 1916, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Swen and Anna (Roppe) Brunsvold. He graduated from Kensett High School in 1933.
He farmed with his father on the family farm and continued to farm until the time of his death. Eldren married Rachel Haugo on Oct. 24, 1942, at Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills.
His family, farming and singing were his great joys of life. He sang in the Elk Creek Lutheran Church Choir and also the Elk Creek Boys Quartet.
He was a student of computer science. He was a member of Elk Creek Lutheran Church, Kensett Lions Club, Worth County Co-op Board and former member of Northwood-Kensett School Board. He was a salesman for Northrup King Seed Co.
Eldren is survived by his wife, Rachel, of Northwood; five children: Richard Brunsvold and his wife, Gerd, Torpo, Norway, Dianne Ellis and her husband, Stephen, Anchorage, Alaska, Christine Hoigaard and her husband, Conrad, Minneapolis, Minn., Mark Brunsvold and his wife Vicki, Minneapolis, Minn., and David Brunsvold and his wife, Pieper, Ashland, Wis.; and 10 grandchildren: Suzanne Plunkett-Neild and her husband, Barry, Rachel Cox and her husband, Carter, Matthew Ellis, Erin Ellis, Joey Ellis, Amanda Brunsvold, Pieper Brunsvold, Sydney Brunsvold, Jackson Brunsvold and Isaac Brunsvold.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Bernice Stehr.
Arrangements are with Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com
Merle J. Braadland
FOREST CITY — Merle J. Braadland, 79, of Forest City, died Wednesday (June 20, 2007) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark, Forest City, with Pastor Barb Spaulding of Immanuel Lutheran Church officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.
There will be no visitation.
Merle James Braadland was born on a farm in rural Winnebago County on March 2, 1928, the second of four children, to Thor and Julia (Knutson) Braadland.
Merle attended country schools in rural Winnebago County. He farmed with his father and brothers north of Thompson, and then with his brother, Arnie Braadland, south of Thompson.
On Oct. 30, 1965, Merle was united in marriage to Marjorie Wubben in Elmore, Minn. The couple farmed south of Thompson for 16 years. They also made their home in Wisconsin for 18 years.
Merle enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking and cooking for other people. He loved spending time with his family and visiting with friends.
Merle is survived by five daughters and two sons: Vivian (Steven) Heller, of Forest City; William Braadland, of Buffalo Center; Vanita (Robert) Preska, of Bloomington, Minn.; John Braadland, of Dodge City, Kan.; Valjean Lockington, of LaFarge, Wis.; Violet (Robert) Thelen, of LaFarge, Wis., and Victoria Braadland, of Woden. Also surviving is his brother, Norman Braadland, of Scarville, 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Merle was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie (Wubben) Braadland; his parents, Thor and Julia (Knutson) Braadland; brother Arnie Braadland; sister-in-law, Rose Braadland Hindraker; sister, Pearl (Braadland) Thorland; brother-in-law, Clarence Thorland; sister-in-law, Judy (Norman) Braadland; and grandson, Eric Heller.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
Max L. Stephens
CLEAR LAKE — Max L. Stephens, 77, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday (June 20, 2007).
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Jim Allard, hospice chaplain, officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Garden of Memory, Waterloo.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel and then one hour before the service on Saturday.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of North Iowa.
Max was born Sept. 10, 1929, the son of Roy and Edna (Kaster) Stephens at Mt Ayre, Iowa. Max graduated from Orange Township High School, Waterloo, in 1946.
Max married Lois Scott on July 1, 1950, in Waterloo. He was the owner/operator of Stephens Appliance Service for more than 30 years in both Waterloo and Clear Lake. After his retirement in 1981, he worked for Clear Lake and Ventura school districts as a bus driver and as a custodian at Ventura Schools. He also drove coach bus for Huffman Transportation and Newman bus route in Clear Lake.
Max enjoyed gardening, planting trees, Lionel trains, his tractors, spending time with his dogs, grandchildren and great-granddaughters and helping his son with his business. He was a member of the Clear Lake Evening Lions.
Max is survived by his wife, Lois, of Clear Lake; daughter, Carol (Brad) Morris, of Waterloo; son, Gary (Shelly) Stephens, of Clear Lake; three grandchildren: Amy (Matt) Nemmers, of Saginaw, Texas; Joshua Morris, of Winona Lake, Ind.; and Cody Stephens, of Clear Lake; two great-granddaughters, Madeline and Gracie Nemmers; and a sister, JoAnn (Robert) Ragsdale, of Waterloo.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers, Kenneth and Melvin Stephens.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Leah M. LaFee
ALTOONA — Leah M. LaFee, 91, of Altoona, died Thursday (June 21, 2007) at the Altoona Nursing and Rehab Center in Altoona.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont with burial in the Dumont Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Arrangements are with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
Pauline D. Ulrich
A Life Remembered
KLEMME — Pauline Delores (Kline Ausborn) Ulrich, 86, of Klemme, passed away peacefully Tuesday (June 19, 2007) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, June 22, 2007, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme, with the Rev. Donna Buckman officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, and continue one hour prior to the services Friday at church.
Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Pauline’s name may wish to consider the American Heart Association or the donor’s choice.
Pauline, the daughter of John and Anna Julia Alvina (Ausborn) Kline, was born Jan. 31, 1921, in Erin Township, Hancock County, Iowa. She went to live with her grandparents, Richard and Anna (Nieman) Ausborn, on a farm southeast of Britt, when she was 6 months old, taking the Ausborn name while living with her grandparents.
Pauline attended the local area schools. She met her husband, Richard, when they were both working at the Clear Lake Bakery in Clear Lake. They were united in marriage Oct. 19, 1942, at Glenville, Minn.
To this union three children were born: Larry Ulrich, Patricia (Robert) Lee and Donna (Lynn) Katter. Her passions were her family, cooking, dancing, gardening, camping, geneology and laughter.
Those who will cherish the memory of her life include her husband and life partner of nearly 65 years, Richard Ulrich, of Klemme; her daughters, Patricia (the late Robert) Lee, of Mason City, and Donna (Lynn) Katter, of Rochester,N.Y,; and her life was blessd with 10 grandchildren: Wendell, Richard, Lynetta, Denise, Dawn, Michael, Kathryn, Paul, Melissa and Allison; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her son, Larry; grandson, Richard; and son-in-law, Robert; and good friend, Lorraine Woiwood.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-587-2510.
Clarke Junior Beard
CLEAR LAKE — Clarke Junior Beard, 77, of 1102 Eighth Ave. Court S., Clear Lake, died Tuesday (June 19, 2007) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, at the Clear Lake Christian Church.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to services.
Memorials may be directed to the Clarke Beard Memorial Fund.
Clarke was born March 19, 1930, in Des Moines, the son of Clarke Briar and Lois (Willett) Beard. He attended Roosevelt High School in Des Moines and was a graduate with the class of 1948.
On Aug. 25, 1950, he was united in marriage to Jane Snook, the two of them raising three children, Julie, Clarke and Chris. Clarke attended the University of Iowa until being inducted into the U.S. Army on March 8, 1951. Clarke was stationed in Yokusuka, Japan, until his honorable discharge on Feb. 25, 1953.
On Feb. 12, 1984, he was united in marriage to Elaine Hagen in Las Vegas, Nev.
Throughout his life, Clarke owned the North Iowa Stone Center, worked many sales positions and most recently worked for Arnold Motor Supply in Garner, retiring in 2002.
Clarke enjoyed playing pool, golfing, fishing, reading, watching television, playing piano and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Clarke is survived by his wife, Elaine, of Clear Lake; three children, Julie (Ken) Konicek, of Pinedale, Wyo., Clarke Beard, of Marion, Christopher (Michiko) Beard, of Clear Lake; eight grandchildren: Jordan, Karly, Kathryn, Connor, Jensen, Rachel, Grace and Clarke; one brother, Bill (Nancy) Beard, of Clear Lake; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Clarke was preceded in death by his parents.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Marion M. Tjaden
CHARLES CITY — Marion M. Tjaden, 89, of 1914 Cedar Crest Lane, Charles City, died Tuesday (June 19, 2007) at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2007, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home online at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
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The Rev. Richard Stephen Jensen
NORTHWOOD — The Rev. Richard Stephen Jensen, 62, died Thursday (June 21, 2007) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. S. in Northwood, with the Rev. Wendi Gillan and the Rev. Jim Morris officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood, and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Langdon United Methodist Church in Langdon with the Rev. Jim Morris and the Rev. David Kruse officiating.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the church. Inurnment will be in Graettinger with full military honors conducted by members of the Nelson Christianson Post No.162.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com
Ruby E. Erpelding
GREENE — Ruby E. Erpelding, 87, formerly of 206 S. Third St. in Greene, died Friday (June 22, 2007) at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene; 641-823-4457.
Margaret May Martin
CLARION — Margaret “Maggie” May Martin, 88, of Clarion, died Thursday (June 21, 2007) at the USA Health Care Center in Clarion.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Presbyterian Church in Clarion with Pastor Bill Kem officiating. Interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, and continue one hour prior to the services Monday at the church.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
Mary L. Murphy
DES MOINES — Mary L. Murphy, 77, died Thursday (June 21, 2007) at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. in Des Moines.
Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rockwell.
Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 515-243-5221.
Robert M. McNamara Jr.
MESERVEY — Robert M. McNamara Jr., 57, of Meservey, died Thursday (June 21, 2007) in a motor vehicle accident.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.
A gathering of friends and family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to the Robert McNamara Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Bethel I. Gould
MASON CITY — Bethel I. Gould, 89, of Mason City, died Friday (June 22, 2007) at the Heritage Care 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
Claire A. Tompkins
GARNER — Claire A. Tompkins, 84, of Garner, died Friday (June 22, 2007) at Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Revs. David Wagner and Jack Musker officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Garner United Methodist Church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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John A. Turner
IOWA FALLS — John A. Turner, 75, of Gentry, Ark., formerly of Iowa Falls, Iowa, died Friday (June 22, 2007) at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital in Arkansas.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2007, at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
There will be a memorial service held at a later date in Garner, Iowa.
Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of local arrangements. Private family interment will take place in Clarion, Iowa, at a later date.
Visitation will be from 2 until 4 p.m. today, Sunday, June 24, at Wasson Funeral Home.
John Andrew Turner, the son of John Eric and Rebecca L. (Nelson) Turner was born on April 23, 1932, in Adair, Iowa. John graduated from Iowa State University in Ames with a bachelor’s degree in poultry science. He was employed at Kemp Feeds and then owned a grain facility in Galt. He also worked as a turkey farmer and was currently the owner and operator of a turkey compost business in Gentry. He was previously married to Irma J. Turner of Bella Vista, Arkansas, for 50 years. He married Deborah Holzer on August 8, 2006, in Fayetteville, Ark.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah, of Gentry; four sons, John E. Turner of Omaha, Neb., Jay C. Turner of St. Cloud, Minn., James M. Turner of Waterloo and Joe A. (Mary) Turner of Lincoln, Neb.; two daughters, Janean L. (David) Fode of Bella Vista, Ark., and Jana L. Stensland of Ames; two stepsons, Jesse W. (Molly) Benton of St. Louis, Mo., and Benjamin G. (Angela) Benton of Gentry, Ark.; one stepdaughter, Rebecca M. (Alan) Blake of Atlanta, Ga.; four brothers, Harold (Lorraine) Turner of Spring Valley, Wis., Nelson R. (Joan) Turner of Wesley, William R. (Lois) Turner of Charleston, S.C., and James E. (Pat) Turner of Marion; two sisters, Ann E. (Kent) Rudesill of Baldwin, Wis., and Jean C. (John) Tessman of Garner; four brothers-in-law, Brian Holzer, Joseph Holzer, Vincent Holzer and Leo Holzer; two sisters-in-law, Cyrene Bastien and Carol Zlotnick; twelve grandsons; one granddaughter; two step grandsons; four step granddaughters; two dear cousins, Howie and Shirley Nelson of Walker, Iowa and Vernon and Irene Fay of Hiawatha, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Ruth Camilla Turner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Eiles J. Erickson
MASON CITY — Eiles J. Erickson, 92, of Mason City, died Saturday (June 23, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services for Eiles Erickson are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
Beth H. Bahlmann
CHARLES CITY — Beth H. Bahlmann, 82, of 512 18th Ave., Charles City, died Saturday (June 23, 2007) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (June 26, 2007) at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. The visitation will continue on Tuesday at the church, one hour prior to Beth’s service.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.
Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home on line at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, 641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Marvin E. Anderson
IOWA FALLS — Marvin E. Anderson, 62, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday (June 23, 2007) at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services for Marvin E. Anderson will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at the Cottage Community Church, rural Iowa Falls, with burial to follow at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to the Cottage Community Church.
Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel, 641-648-2569.
Edna Mae Klaassen
CLEAR LAKE — Edna Mae Klaassen, 105, of 400 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, Iowa died Saturday (June 23, 2007) at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.
Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, (641) 357-2193.
Ruby Erpelding
GREENE — Funeral services for Ruby E. Erpelding, 87, formerly of 206 S. Third Street, Greene, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (June 26, 2007) at St. Peter Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2007, with a scripture service at 7 p.m. at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene.
Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Tuesday.
Reid’s Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Reid’s Funeral Chapel; 519 North First Street, Greene, 641-823-4457.
Russel Glassel
PLYMOUTH — Russel Glassel, 74, died Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372
www.colonialchapels.com.
Calvin O. Levorson
RICEVILLE — Calvin O. Levorson, age 79, died at home in Riceville surrounded by his family on Friday, (June 22, 2007).
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, at St. Paul’s Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, Elma, with the Rev. Dan Christensen officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.
Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. on Monday, June 25, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville.
Calvin was born in Osage, Iowa, on June 3, 1928, to Inga Oline (Espelund) and Oscar Berant Levorson. Calvin grew up on a farm located near Northwood with his parents and his grandparents. Calvin’s grandparents always spoke to him in Norwegian, and he had fond memories of each including singing Norwegian songs with his grandmother on the rope swing, learning multiplication tables with his grandfather and receiving shoes made by his grandfather. There were many chores on the farm, and Calvin spent many an early morning milking cows with his dog, Lassie. Calvin’s family didn’t have much, like most folks during the Depression years, but they always had a workshop. It was there that Calvin began to learn about carpentry and woodworking from his father. Calvin also spent many hours tinkering with old radios and learning about electricity. His family was fascinated when Calvin wired their first Christmas lights. Calvin attended schools in Otranto and Northwood. In high school he applied his electrical understanding as he worked on the lighting for school plays. Calvin had fun in school. You might say he was a bit of a prankster, but given a bet with his cousin, Janiece, he could make the grade if desired.
Calvin enlisted in the U.S. Army the day after his 18th birthday — June 4, 1946 — and served in the occupation forces in Japan until January of 1948. In March 1948, Calvin began working at Lenz Brothers in Riceville as a body and fender man. About this time Calvin began courting Kathryn Taets, often giving her rides between Riceville and Osage when she worked weekends at the Snack Shop. The two of them were married on June 15, 1951, at the St. Ansgar Lutheran Church parsonage. To this union were born a daughter, Sandra, and a son, Keith. In 1951, Calvin also began working at the Riceville Post Office as a substitute rural carrier. He later became a substitute clerk and then a regular clerk, until President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed him to the position of Riceville postmaster in 1959.
He served in this position until his retirement on June 3, 1983.
Calvin most recently said, “I’m happy that I moved to Riceville. I enjoyed serving as postmaster and getting to know all the customers. The people in Riceville have always been friendly; I’ve had many good friends. It’s been a good place to live.”
Calvin had a passion for learning and never seemed to tire until he mastered the skill or interest. He learned to be a carpenter, a woodworker, a stonemason and an electrician. He and Kathy built their first home in Riceville. Calvin later built an addition to the home for which he taught himself how to cut and lay stone for the fireplace and other stonework in the home. Having a dream to build a limestone house, in 1977, he worked many a late night cutting and laying stone to make that dream come true. He did other limestone projects around Riceville including building the fireplace at the Riceville Country Club with the help of John Moss. Through the years, Calvin built everything from houses to cabinets to furniture to wooden toys for his children and grandchildren, including a playhouse for his granddaughters and the grandsons’ favorite, stilts. He also did the electrical wiring in his homes and many of the homes owned by friends and his children. He was always available to help his children with many home improvement projects and to answer the “how to” questions, for which he always seemed to have the answer.
Calvin never lacked for hobbies; he was forever collecting something. For a while he collected pens and stamps. Collecting coins, he would often sit at the kitchen table for hours with his wife, Kathy, searching through bags of coins. As a rockhound, he enjoyed hunting for everything from agates to petrified wood to geodes. Cutting and polishing rocks, he set many stones in the making of jewelry. He was fascinated by the history of his collection of arrowheads and Pre-Columbian artifacts, but Calvin’s greatest passion was to collect and study fossils.
Calvin’s interest in fossils led to many geological and paleontological contributions through his research, collaboration, publication and the leading of many field trips. In 1975, Calvin received the Iowa Academy of Science Centennial Award in observance of the 100th anniversary of its founding. In 1987, Calvin and his good friend, Art Gerk, were honored with the presentation of the Paleontological Society’s Harrell Strimple Award for achievement in paleontology. Being amateurs in the field, this award was especially gratifying. Large portions of Calvin’s fossil collection have been donated to the Smithsonian Institute, the University of Iowa and various other recipients. As he wished, the remainder of his collection will be donated to the University of Iowa.
Researching his Norwegian roots and ancestry was another of Calvin’s delights. Visiting court houses and cemeteries, visiting and corresponding with cousins all over the world and a trip to Norway and Belgium with Kathy, led to many wonderful experiences as he pursued his interest in geneology.
Calvin was a proud Norwegian, some might even say a stubborn Norwegian, but for those who knew him well, they recognized the tender heart that existed under that exterior.
Above all else, Calvin’s greatest joy was his family, and his favorite times were those when he was able to gather the fold around him. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Levorson of Riceville; his daughter, Sandra (Steve) Heer of Dubuque; his son, Keith (Linda) Levorson of Riceville; four grandchildren, Nicholas Heer of Overland Park, Kansas, Luke Heer of Dubuque, Kristy Levorson of Iowa City, Kimberly Levorson of St. Ansgar; four step-grandchildren: Derek, Darren, Corey and Kelsey Reddel, all of Riceville; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine (Gary) Torney of Riceville, Maxine (Vernon) Falck of Cresco; a niece, Connie (Dean) Eastman of Riceville; three nephews, Randy (Amy) Torney of Riceville, Dennis Falck of Cresco, Dan Falck of Ridgeway, and the grand-doggy, Patches.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; a sister-in-law, Rosalene Kinter and her husband Gerald Kinter; many cousins and friends.
Calvin’s life journey was one of love and happiness with family and friends, and pure pleasure and satisfaction out of learning and doing. In celebration of his life, memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Maple Leaf Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville, 641-985-2242.
The Rev. Richard Stephen Jensen
NORTHWOOD — The Reverend Richard Stephen Jensen, 62, died Thursday, (June 21, 2007) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday June 26, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. South, Northwood, with the Rev. Wendi Gillan and the Rev. Jim Morris officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday at Conner Colonial Chapel 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at the Langdon United Methodist Church, Langdon, with the Rev. Jim Morris and the Rev. David Kruse officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the church on Wednesday. Inurnment will be in Valley View Cemetery, Graettinger, Iowa, with full military honors conducted by members of the Nelson Christianson Post No. 162.
Memorials may be directed to the Rev. Richard S. Jensen Memorial Fund.
The Reverend Richard Stephen Jensen was born on Dec. 10, 1944, in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Henry and Marian (Cameron) Jensen. He attended grade school in Graettinger, Iowa, graduating from Graettinger High School in the Class of 1962.
He was inducted into the U.S. Army on June 6, 1962, at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, through June of 1965. While in the military, Richard was a heavy equipment operator. Richard attended Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, where he earned his associate of arts degree. Richard also attended Mankato State College.
Richard was united in marriage to Mary Kay Catherine Loos on June 8, 1968, in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Richard continued his education at Inwood and Lester, Westmar College, earning his bachelor of arts degree. Richard earned his master’s degree in divinity at the University of Dubuque, Iowa.
The Reverend Richard Jensen began his ministry at the Sherrils Mound Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ in Dubuque. He was also part of the security detail for Sylvester Stallone when he was working on a film in Dubuque.
The Reverend Jensen was honored to have been part of the Methodist parishes in New Virginia/Medora, Tabor/Randolph, Sioux Rapids, Northwood/Kensett, Terril and Langdon, Iowa, and had been in the ministry for 33 years until his recent retirement.
He enjoyed woodworking, building model boats, collecting antique wood working tools, antique cars, and was a Civil War history enthusiast.
He was a member of the Northwood Lions Club, Kiwanis Club in Terril, Ecumenical Affairs Committee, and the Iowa Conference Historical Society in Des Moines.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Kay Jensen, of Northwood; his children, David (Becca) Jensen of Raymond, Neb., Lisa Jensen of Terril, Iowa, Christine Jensen, of Jenkintown, Pa., Matthew Jensen of Manly; and two grandchildren, Alex Ann Marie Jensen and Leo Jensen; his brother, Stephen (Paula) Jensen of Camdenton, Mo., Susan Thompson of Emmetsburg, Cathy (Brad) Bryan of Urbana, Mo., Amy (John) Weishaar of Santee, S.C., and Mary (David) Klein of Peachtree City, Ga., He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Helen Loos, of Milford, Iowa, several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and many, many friends.
His parents preceded him in death.
Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Claire A. Tompkins
GARNER — Claire A. Tompkins, 84, of Garner, died Friday (June 22, 2007) at the Westview Care Center in Britt after dealing with the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Garner. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Garner United Methodist Church.
Claire Albert Tompkins, the son of Purd S. and Viola (Burnham) Tompkins, was born on Nov. 10, 1922, at their farm home east of Garner. He graduated from Garner High School in 1940 and married Bettylou Bohn on Feb. 14, 1953. Family was important to him and he was a major presence in the lives of his own children as well as those of his nieces and nephews. Claire enjoyed an especially close relationship with his brother Dean. They shared their love of the outdoors through hunting and farming, which was a way of life more than just an occupation. It gave him pleasure to share his talents with others, singing in the church choir, in a men’s quartet, and solos for various functions, applying his woodworking skill and ingenuity to help with family hobbies, and enjoying gardening after his retirement from farming.
Claire is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth (Bettylou), of Garner and two children, Jay Tompkins of Dallas, Texas, and Julie (Richard) Bahlmann of Des Moines; his brother’s wife, Betty Tompkins, and their children, Allen (Marian) Tompkins, Larry (Sandi) Tompkins and Beth (Michael) Beaver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ruth Tompkins; his brother, Dean Tompkins; and a niece, Barbara Tompkins.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, (641) 923-2841.
www.cataldofuneral home.com.
Robert M. McNamara Jr.
MESERVEY — Robert M. McNamara Jr., 57, of Meservey, died Thursday, (June 21, 2007) in a motor vehicle accident.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.
A gathering of friends and family will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Robert McNamara Memorial Fund.
Bob was born on May 9, 1950, in Mason City, Iowa the son of Robert M. and Marcia (Elefson) McNamara. He attended school in Mason City and graduated in 1969. He entered the U.S. Army and served from 1969 until 1972, spending a period of that time in Korea.
After returning from the service he drove truck for Clear Lake Bakery, Nieman Farms and also IMT in Garner. He was in the trucking industry until an accident forced him to retire.
Bob enjoyed working on cars, horses and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and cared for him.
Bob is survived by his significant other, Deanna Robbins; daughter-in-law, Tracey McNamara; daughter, Jillian Logston; grandchildren, Dakota and Montana McNamara, Evan and Mikaylah Logston; mother, Marcia Pietersen; siblings, Larry G. McNamara and wife, Linda, Vicki Knudtson and husband, Gary, Kim Brian McNamara, and Ann Jones and husband, Bob; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and special grandchildren, Damian, Dominic and Dillon.
Bob is preceded in death by his father, Robert McNamara Sr., and son, Deon McNamara; step-father, Francis Pietersen.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 641-423-0924
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy M. Van Every
MASON CITY — Dorothy M. Van Every, 80, of 302 Second St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa died Friday June 22, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City with the Rev. Gehling officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7p.m. Tuesday and then one hour before the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.
Dorothy was born on Oct. 22, 1926, in Marion, N.D. the daughter of Aloysius “Al” and Angeline E. (Smaning) Wagner. In 1930, she moved with her parents to Mason City, were she attended school.
Dorothy married Marvin Van Every on Nov. 7, 1944, in Mason City. She worked at Armour for thirteen years, retiring in 1976. She moved to Texas and lived there until returning home to Mason City in 2002.
Dorothy enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, crocheting but most of all, spending time with her family. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Mason City V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her seven children: Richard Van Every, Mason City; Danny Van Every and his wife, Janice, Houston, Texas; Gary Van Every, Enid, Okla.; Jan Dee Stigers, Mason City; Angela Vanderhoff and her husband, Don, of Radcliffe, Iowa; Mark Van Every and his wife, Gwen, Tuttle, Okla., and Marla Nail, Mason City; Tena Nelson, a very special sister-in-law from Houston, Texas; twenty-one grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren and many extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers; two sisters; one daughter; and one son.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-357-2193.
www.coloialchapels.com.
C.L. ‘Bob’ Ashby
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — C.L. “Bob” Ashby of Mountain Home, Ark., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Saturday (June 2, 2007) at the Hospice House of the Ozarks in Mountain Home. He was 94 years of age.
Bob was born on Nov. 17, 1912, in Lucas County, Iowa, to Jess R. and Georgia (Bond) Ashby. He was a retired insurance executive for Equitable Life of Iowa insurance company and a World War II veteran of the United States Coast Guard.
He married Doris Rhodes on Jan. 15, 1944, in Waukegan, Ill.
Bob is survived by two sons, Doug Ashby of Boone and Robert (Diane) Ashby of Cedar Rapids; and one grandson, Erik Ashby, of Iowa City. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two brothers.
A memorial service will take place at a later date in Cromwell, Iowa.
Kirby & Family Funeral Home, Mountain Home, Ark., 870-425-6978.
Doris Ashby
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Doris Ashby of Mountain Home, Ark., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died April 27, 2007, at the Care Manor Nursing Home in Mountain Home. She was 91 years of age.
Doris was born on Aug. 10, 1915, at Vallard, Minn. to J.W. and Evan (McDonald) Rhodes. She married Charles L. “Bob” Ashby on Jan. 15, 1944, in Waukegon, Ill.
She was an elementary school teacher for 14 years before retiring to be a stay-at-home mom. Mrs. Ashby had been a member of P.E.O. and was an accomplished rosemauling painter and an avid bridge player. She had been a member of the United Church of Christ in Mason City.
Mrs. Ashby was survived by her husband, Charles Ashby of Mountain Home Ark.; two sons, Doug Ashby of Boone and Robert (Diane) Ashby of Cedar Rapids; one grandson, Erik Ashby, of Iowa City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; and one sister.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date in Cromwell, Iowa.
Kirby & Family Funeral Home, Mountain Home, Ark., 870-425-6978.
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Ruby E. Erpelding
GREENE — Ruby E. Erpelding, 87, formerly of 206 S. Third Street, Greene, died Friday (June 22, 2007) at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (June 26, 2007) at St. Peter Lutheran Church, with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today, with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Tuesday.
Ruby Elizabeth (Rigdon) Johnson Erpelding was born in Waterloo, the daughter of John Henry and Anna Elizabeth (Barron) Rigdon. She was from a family of 12, giving her six sisters and five brothers.
She attended country school in Waterloo until she was 13, when her parents moved to a farm between Jesup and Dunkerton. She graduated from Jesup High School in 1937.
She was baptized at the Barclay Presbyterian Church in Dunkerton in 1934, Ruby was confirmed at Jesup Lutheran Church in 1938. She married Delmar Krueger in October 1937. To this union a son, Merle Krueger and a daughter, Janice Krueger Neal were born. They divorced in 1945.
During the War years, Ruby was employed at the Chamberlain Factory in Waterloo doing defense work. In 1950, Ruby moved to Marble Rock. She was united in marriage with Henry Johnson in 1951. To this union a son, Gary Johnson and daughter, Julie Johnson Brinkman were born. She had a stepdaughter, Jolene Johnson Steere and stepson, Edward Johnson. Henry died in 1959. In 1960, Ruby moved her family to Greene, and started working at the Greene High School as a school lunch cook. She retired in 1981. She was united in marriage with Bill Erpelding in 1973, he died in 1985. Ruby had been a resident at the Liebe Care Center since 2002.
Ruby enjoyed her retirement years. She was very active in church activities including being a member of St. Peter’s WELCA, 28 years on the Altar Guild, taught Sunday School for 13 years, was cradle roll superintendent for 16 years, and she enjoyed quilting days at the church.
She was a member of Chat-a-While, and president and active member of Greene’s 60 Plus Club.
Ruby enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren grow up and attending their school activities. She loved to play cards, especially 500. She always loved to cook for her family and spending time with her family that she was very proud of.
Survivors include: Merle (Ethel) Krueger, Greene; Janice Krueger (Burdett) Neal, Waterloo; Gary (Jane) Johnson, Newton; Julie Johnson (Mike) Brinkman, Greene; stepdaughter, Jolene Johnson Steere, Greene, and stepson, Edward Johnson, Clarksville; one sister, Marie Mager, Waterloo; brother-in-law, Everett Dewey, Shell Rock; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husbands; five brothers: Lee, Neal, Jay, Russell and Paul Rigdon; five sisters: Ruth Barck, Ethel Erpelding, Myrtle Morse, Norma Dewey and Irene Weidman; son-in-law, Leon Steere; daughter-in-law, Thea Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, her family requests memorials be given to the Ruby Erpelding Memorial Fund in care of the family designated to St. Peter Lutheran Church or a memorial of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 North First Street, Greene, 641-823-4457.
Leo Adam Bublitz
OSAGE — Leo Adam Bublitz, 27, of rural Osage, died Saturday (June 23, 2007) in an automobile accident near Waseca, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, with the Rev. Wayne Ellingson and Irmgard Ellingson, Associate in Ministry, officiating. Burial will be at the Grafton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and will continue one hour before services at the church.
Leo was born on Aug. 24, 1979 in Austin, Minn., the son of Dean and Marilyn (Anderson) Bublitz. He was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran church in Grafton. Leo attended school in Grafton and St. Ansgar. He graduated from St. Ansgar High School. Leo worked for farmers in the area. He loved being outdoors and with animals. He would do anything to help anyone who needed help. He was a big man with a big heart and will be missed by many.
Survivors left to mourn Leo include: his mother, Marilyn Bublitz, of rural Osage; three brothers: Keith Anderson of Northwood; Jeffery (Lori) Bublitz, and their children, Cody and Kari of St. Ansgar; and Fredrick Bublitz of rural Osage; sister, Kasey (Randy) Petznick and their children, Samantha and James of St. Ansgar; grandmother, Lucille Bublitz of St. Ansgar; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dean in 2000; grandparents, Harold Bublitz and Marvin and Dorothy Anderson; uncles: Darrel and Dale Bublitz.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, (641)732-3706.
Russel Edward Glassel
PLYMOUTH — Russel Edward Glassel, 74, died Saturday (June 23, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, after a lengthy illness.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, with Pastor Tom Healey officiating. There will be a flag presentation service by the Mason City Veteran’s Memorial Association.
Russel Edward Glassel was born on Nov. 23, 1932, the son of Roy and Stella (Walk) Glassel. Russel was united in marriage to Elizabeth Pheil, on May 28, 1955. To this union two daughters were born: Catherine Rose, and Terry Lynn. They made their home in Mason City. He worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for many years until his retirement.
Russel enjoyed fishing, visiting with friends at coffee and at Jake’s Place. He was a lifelong member of the VFW.
Russel is survived by his daughters; Cathy (Paul) Riles, Plymouth, and Terry Roberts, Minnesota; grandchildren; Lindy Larson, Minneapolis, Minn., Dakota Roberts, Minnesota; and one great-granddaughter; Allison Snow, Minneapolis, Minn.; along with many friends.
His parents; wife, Elizabeth, and brother, Doug Glassel, preceded him in death.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel,Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Howard M. Long
THORNTON — Howard M. Long, 88, of Willow Point Assisted Living, formerly of Thornton, died Sunday (June 24, 2007) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Thornton, with Pastor Milton D. Johnson presiding. Interment with veterans’ honors will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Thornton, 641-998-2311.
Beth H. Bahlmann
CHARLES CITY — Beth H. Bahlmann, 82, of 512 18th Avenue, Charles City, died Saturday (June 23, 2007) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. Charles City. The visitation will continue on Tuesday at the church, one hour prior to Beth’s service.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. SE, Mason City.
Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home on line at www.fullertonfh.com.
Beth Helen Bahlmann was born on April 26, 1925, in Ionia, the daughter of Lee C. and Helen T. (Bullen) Beck. She attended and graduated Nashua high school, Class of 1943. She furthered her education, attending Wartburg College in Waverly, graduating and earning her teaching certificate. On June 21, 1947, Beth was united in marriage to Lester F. Bahlmann at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Nashua. She taught country school in Floyd County for a few years. Beth later worked in the hot lunch program, for the Nashua schools for fourteen years.
Beth was a wonderful homemaker. She will be best remembered for being generous, kind and loving. She was always on time everywhere she went and was a good neighbor. Beth lived an active life, enjoyed cooking, canning, baking all varieties of pies and was well known for her delectable piecrusts. In August of 1985, Lester and Beth moved from the Nashua area to Charles City.
Beth’s activities included membership at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and its church circle in Charles City, and a former active member of the Rural Teachers Association. She treasured her leisure time whether it be gambling, playing cards, especially games of “500,” or spending time with her family. Beth sewed and stitched many quilts for her grandchildren. Her home, like her heart, was open and committed to loving and serving others first.
Beth is survived by her four children: Ronald (Kay) Bahlmann of Guttenberg, Linda (Gary) Girkin of Charles City, Dennis (Sharri) Bahlmann of Johnston, and Norma (Ron) Young of Fairfield, Conn.; ten grandchildren: Danielle Bahlmann, Derek Bahlmann, Megan Bahlmann, Drew (Autumn) Bahlmann, Heather Harris, Alex Young, Gabi Young, Scott (Kathy) Girkin, Richard (Denise) Girkin and Bill (Kim) Girkin; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Beck of Moline, Ill.; two sisters, Lois Eckenrod of Rudd, and June Franzen of Nashua.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Lester F. Bahlmann in August of 2001; one brother, Johnnie Beck and one sister, Velma Oleson.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, 641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Edna May Juel Klaassen
CLEAR LAKE — Edna May Juel Klaassen, 105, previously of 2605 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Saturday (June 23, 2007) at the Oakwood Care Facility, where she has resided for the previous two years.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ward-Van-Slyke Funeral Home in Clear Lake, with Lay Minister Jan Tjaden officiating. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery, Forest City.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the Edna J. Klaassen Memorial Fund.
Edna May Juel Klaassen was born on May 13, 1902, in Thompson, the daughter of James Peter and Clara Johnson Juel, of Forest City. She was raised, with her three sisters and two brothers, on the home farm in Forest City, where the Forest City Memorial Hospital is located today.
She attended Forest City country schools and later teachers college in Cedar Falls to start the first love of her life — teaching. She taught in various different rural schools in central Iowa. There are many who will always be blessed in having her for a teacher, and this continued throughout her lifetime.
July 12, 1927, she and the other “love of her life” George J. Klaassen, were united in marriage at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, and resided together on their farm in Thompson.
The couple soon moved to follow Edna’s teaching career to Clear Lake, and became part of Clear Lake’s development history. She and George owned and operated Klaassen’s Cabana Resort on South Shore Drive for 12 years.
During her amazing 105 years, she and her husband took every opportunity to give to others. Thirty-five years ago they were founders of the Clear Lake Beautification Program, involving flower beds and tree planting. The program continues today. They continued on with this through the Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation. Edna finally turned over the responsibilities for the program at the age of 98.
In 1969, they began supporting the Rosebud Sioux Indian Mission in South Dakota, and each year journeyed there with food and hospital supplies. Their support helped to provide scholarships and educational opportunities for the Indians. Edna made her last trip at 100 years of age with the help of many and the companionship of Barb Dwyer.
For 43 years, she was a part of the American Cancer Society and every fund-raiser that was held. She had a notorious knack for salesmanship as all will vividly recall.
In 1989 she was installed into the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame by then-Gov. Terry Branstad.
Edna received her master’s in teaching degree in the early ’90s from the University of Northern Iowa.
She was a long-time member of the Clear Lake Lioness Club, and she and George both were deeply involved with the International Lions Club, which took them to many many places around the globe. She always brought something cultural back to “teach” all who would listen about her great travels and adventures. They received the International President’s Award in 1979-80.
For some 25 years she served with her husband as a commodore for the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, welcoming new business and congratulating others on business achievements.
In 1984 the Klaassens were selected by the Chamber to serve as grand marshals for the Fourth of July parade.
The Klaassens were also past recipients of the Harmony of Living Award, presented by the River City Barber Shop Chorus annually to Iowans serving others.
They dedicated their lives to the betterment of others and will always be remembered for their gracious volunteering and “salesmanship” of tickets and baked goods.
Edna was a long-time member of the Clear Lake Congregational Church and had a great faith in God.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; three sisters; Alice Edminster, Tucson Ariz., Mabel Francis, Clear Lake, and Ruth Kramer, Garner; two brothers; Lawrence Juel and Ernest Juel, Md.
Edna was the last of her siblings to pass away, excluding one brother. They lived into their late 80s, early 90s, and two sisters lived to 100 years of age.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Sharon Jane Meyer
MASON CITY — Sharon Jane Meyer, 69, of Mason City, died Sunday (June 24, 2007) at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E. with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., Wednesday, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, and continue one hour before the service Thursday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Sharon J. Meyer Memorial Fund, Hospice of North Iowa or the St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Mason City is in charge of arrangements. 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Robert Penning
ALGONA — Robert Penning, 82, of Algona, died Saturday (June 23, 2007) in Algona.
Arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murph-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcresfuneralservices.com.
Eilef J. Erickson
MASON CITY — Eilef J. Erickson, 92, of Mason City died Wednesday (June 23, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 South Jefferson Avenue with the Rev. Jack Gannett and the Rev. Tom Healey, North Iowa Hospice chaplain, officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue, and also one hour prior to the service at the church.
Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with Veterans Honors performed by the Mason City Memorial Association. Memorials may be directed to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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