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Ricky J.
Angel
MASON
CITY —
Ricky J.
Angel,
49, of
671
Eighth
St. S.E.
in Mason
City,
died
Friday
(March
23,
2007) at
Mercy
Medical
Center
North
Iowa in
Mason
City
following
a sudden
illness
at his
home.
A
memorial
service
and
celebration
of
Rick’s
life
will be
held at
1 p.m.
on
Tuesday,
March
27,
2007, at
Fullerton
Funeral
Home,
123
Second
St. S.E.
in Mason
City,
with the
Rev.
Paul C.
Nelson
of St.
James
Lutheran
Church
officiating.
The
family
will
greet
relatives
and
friends
at
Fullerton
Funeral
Home
from
noon
until
Rick’s
service
at 1
p.m. on
Tuesday.
Cremation
has
taken
place at
Cremation
Services
of North
Iowa in
the care
of
Fullerton
Funeral
Home.
Memorials
may be
directed
to the
Ricky J.
Angel
Memorial
Fund.
Thoughts,
condolences
and
stories
may be
e-mailed
to the
family
on the
www.fullertonfh.com
Web
site.
Ricky
Jay
Angel
was born
at St.
Joseph
Mercy
Hospital
in Mason
City on
September
21,
1957,
one of
eight
children,
to Jesse
Ronald
“Jay”
and
Verna
Lucille
(Lowe)
Angel.
He was
baptized
at Holy
Family
Catholic
Church
in Mason
City.
Rick was
a
curious
and
loving
son who
spent
much
time
being
outdoors.
He was
often
found
building
rafts
and near
water.
Rick
treasured
memories
of his
childhood
living
near the
river
with his
family,
attending
state
fairs,
camping,
vacations,
watching
parades
and
being a
part of
family
gatherings.
He was a
junior
high
school
athlete,
participating
in most
of the
outdoor
sports
programs.
Rick’s
love of
music
inspired
him to
play the
drums in
the
former
bands
called,
the “RK
Express”
and the
“D.D.Ts.”
In May
of 1976,
Rick
graduated
from
Mason
City
High
School.
Rick
enjoyed
wrenching
on cars
and
assisted
on the
pit crew
when his
brother,
Ron, was
racing
in the
1970s.
His
fascination
of cars
heightened
as he
developed
a love
of
NASCAR
racing,
especially
cheering
for Jeff
Gordon.
Later,
he
became
his son,
Dillon’s
biggest
stock
car
racing
fan. The
two of
them
were
“best
friends
and
shared
many an
adventure!”
Rick
began
his
employment
at
Lehigh
Cement
Company
in June
of 1977
and was
employed
as a
materials
handler
with the
company
for the
past 27
years.
He was a
member
of the
Boiler
Makers
Union
and will
be sadly
missed
by
co-workers
who
shared
in his
friendship
for many
years.
On Aug.
22,
1986, at
St.
James
Lutheran
Church
in Mason
City,
Rick was
united
in
marriage
to his
soul-mate,
Sheila
Mitchell.
Rick was
the
proud
father
of a
daughter,
Billie
Su and a
son,
Dillon
Jay.
Some of
Rick’s
leisure
activities
included
fishing
for carp
in the
Winnebago
River
with
Billie,
Dillon
and
Mallory,
instigating
and
pulling
off
pranks,
playing
the
drums
while
jamming
with his
brothers
in the
garage,
setting
off
fireworks
and
spending
time
with his
wife,
children
and
grandchildren.
Rick
always
looked
forward
to
visits
from
Billie
and her
family
from
Oklahoma
or
vacationing
in their
home.
Rick is
described
by his
family
as an
easy-going
man with
a great
sense of
humor!
He was a
friend
to all
and was
known to
assist
anyone
with
anything
at
anytime,
content
to know
he
helped
someone
out!
Rick
will be
dearly
missed
by all
who have
shared
in his
life.
He is
survived
by his
wife,
Sheila
Angel,
of Mason
City;
his
daughter,
Billie
Su and
Brad
Uhlenhake
of
Loyal,
Okla.;
his son,
Dillon
Jay and
Jessica
Angel of
Mason
City;
his
mother,
Verna
Angel,
of Mason
City;
his two
sisters,
Patricia
and
Bruce
Smith
and
Jayna
and
Kenneth
True,
all of
Mason
City;
his two
brothers,
Ron and
Vicki
Angel of
Traer,
Iowa,
and
Roger
Angel of
Mason
City;
his
sisters-in-law,
Mary
Mitchell
and
Vicki
(Joseph)
Reuter,
all of
Mason
City,
and his
mother-in-law
and
father-in-law,
Thomas
and
Patricia
Nangle
of Mason
City.
Rick
will
also be
a
cherished
memory
to his
two
grandchildren,
Aliyah
Marie
Angel
and
Brooks
Gill
Uhlenhake
and
numerous
nieces,
nephew
and
other
relatives
and
friends.
He was
greatly
anticipating
the
arrival
of two
new
grandsons
later
this
year.
Rick had
a
special
fondness
for his
niece,
Mallory
Ann, who
lived in
his home
for
several
years.
He
regarded
Mallory’s
children,
Zoey
Elizabeth
and
Colby
Scot
Hakes,
as if
they
were his
own
grandchildren.
Preceding
Rick in
death
are his
father,
Jesse
“Jay”
Angel;
two
sisters,
Jody and
Valerina
Angel;
one
brother,
Kenneth
Angel;
and his
maternal
and
paternal
grandparents.
Fullerton
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Services,
123
Second
St.
S.E.,
Mason
City,
(641)
423-8676.
Jermiah
Betten
Dosser
ALTOONA
—
Jermiah
Betten
Dosser,
24, of
Altoona,
formerly
of
Osage,
the son
of Rick
and Jody
Dosser,
died
Thursday
(March
22,
2007) in
Altoona
from
injuries
sustained
in a
motorcycle
accident.
Memorial
services
will be
held at
4 p.m.
on
Tuesday,
March
27,
2007, at
Our
Savior’s
Lutheran
Church,
833 Ash
St. in
Osage
with
Pastor
Roy Ott
officiating.
There
will be
no
visitation.
Jermiah’s
life
will
continue
on
through
others
as he
was an
organ
and
tissue
donor.
Those
wishing
to offer
a
memorial
may wish
to
direct
them to
the Iowa
Donor
Network
or to
help
inner
city
children
academics.
Hamilton’s
Funeral
Home in
Des
Moines
was in
charge
of the
cremation.
Eva Mae
Hanson
THORNTON
— Eva
Mae
Hanson,
67, of
rural
Thornton,
died
Saturday
(March
24,
2007) at
her
home.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
1:30
p.m. on
Wednesday,
March
28,
2007, at
the
Immanuel
Reformed
United
Church
of
Christ,
Klemme,
Iowa.
The Rev.
Donn
Buckman
will
officiate.
Burial
will be
in the
Ell
Township
Cemetery,
Klemme.
Visitation
will be
held
from 5
to 8
p.m. on
Tuesday
at the
Andrews
Funeral
Home,
Belmond
Chapel,
516
First
St.
S.E.,
Belmond,
and
continue
one hour
prior to
the
services
Wednesday
at
church.
Andrews
Funeral
Home,
Belmond,
(641)
444-4474.
Leonard
Boyd
MASON
CITY —
Leonard
Boyd,
85, of
13514
Thrush
Ave.,
Mason
City,
died
Saturday
(March
24,
2007) at
the
Mercy
Medical
Center-North
Iowa in
Mason
City.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Hogan
Bremer
Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
126
Third
St.
N.E.,
Mason
City.
Hogan
Bremer
Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Lloyd
(Jack)
Perkins
NORTHWOOD
— Lloyd
(Jack)
Perkins,
85, of
Northwood,
died
Sunday
(March
25,
2007) at
the Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit in
Mason
City.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
Home,
Highway
65 S.,
Northwood.
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
Home,
(64l)
324-1121.
Geraldine
M.
Dunfee
FOREST
CITY—
Geraldine
M.
Dunfee,
age 91,
of
Forest
City,
died
Saturday
(March
24,
2007) at
the Good
Samaritan
Center
in
Forest
City.
Her
funeral
service
will be
held at
10:30
a.m. on
Tuesday,
March
27, at
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home in
Forest
City
with
Pastor
Jon
Rollefson
officiating.
Burial
will be
at
Evergreen
Cemetery
in
Britt,
Iowa.
Visitation
will be
an hour
prior to
the
service
on
Tuesday
at the
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home.
Geraldine
Mae
Dunfee
was born
in El
Reno,
Okla.,
on Jan.
13,
1916,
the
daughter
of Earl
and
Kathryn
(Shaw)
Ford.
She
received
her
schooling
in Buena
Vista
County
and
attended
the
German
Church
and the
Lutheran
Church
in
Albert
City,
Iowa.
She
worked
at the
Cunningham
home and
enjoyed
doing
crocheting
and
needlework.
She was
married
to
Russell
L.
Dunfee
on Dec.
9, 1945,
at the
home of
her
parents
in
Britt.
The
couple
lived in
the
Britt
and
Crystal
Lake
areas.
Russell
passed
away in
1975.
Geraldine
moved to
Forest
City in
1976.
She
enjoyed
going
uptown
for
lunch
and
coffee
hour and
liked
the
fellowship
she
found at
the
First
Congregational
Church.
She
loved
celebrating
Christmas
and the
holidays
with her
family
and she
so
enjoyed
having
small
children
around
her.
She
entered
the Good
Samaritan
Home in
Forest
City on
April
20,
1993.
She died
there on
March
24,
2007, at
the age
of 91
years.
Geraldine
is
survived
by a
sister,
Roberta,
and her
husband,
Dale, of
Mason
City;
cousins,
Marie
Herron,
of Alta,
Iowa and
Jessie
Williams,
of El
Reno,
Okla.;
nieces,
Bonnye
Reineke,
and
husband,
Adolph,
of
Forest
City,
Iowa and
Sharon
Newell
and
Karolyn
Hoffman
of Clear
Lake,
Iowa.
Geraldine
was
preceded
in death
by her
parents;
and her
husband,
Russell,
on Jan.
3, 1975.
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home,
(641)
585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
William
‘Willie’
Lovin
HAMPTON—
William
“Willie”
Lovin,
77, of
Hampton
died
Saturday
(March
24,
2007) as
the
result
of an
automobile
accident
east of
Hampton.
Funeral
services
will be
at 10:30
a.m. on
Wednesday
at the
Hampton
United
Methodist
Church
in
Hampton
with the
Rev.
Jerry
Miller
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Hampton
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 8
p.m. on
Tuesday
at the
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Hampton.
Memorials
may be
directed
to the
family.
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home,
(641)
456-3232.
Merle
Aase
NORTHWOOD
— Merle
Aase,
77, of
Northwood,
died
Sunday
(March
25,
2007) at
the Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit in
Mason
City.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
Home,
Highway
65 S.,
Northwood.
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
Home,
(641)
324-1121.
Marjorie
Pederson
THOMPSON
—
Marjorie
Pederson,
78, of
Thompson,
died on
Sunday
(March
25,
2007) at
Saint
Marys
Hospital
in
Rochester,
Minn.
Arrangements
are
incomplete
at
Winter
Funeral
Home in
Thompson.
Winter
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Service,
(641)
584-2520.
www.winterfuneral
home.com.
Robert
H. Block
MASON
CITY —
Robert
H.
Block,
88, of
1525 S.
Delaware
Ave. in
Mason
City,
died
Sunday
(March
25,
2007) at
his
home.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at
Fullerton
Funeral
Home,
123
Second
St. S.E.
in Mason
City.
Fullerton
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Services,
(641)
423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Arvin R.
Drury
MASON
CITY —
Arvin R.
Drury,
84, of
15 N.
Pennsylvania
Ave. in
Mason
City,
died
Saturday
(March
24,
2007) at
his
home.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at
Fullerton
Funeral
Home,
123
Second
St. S.E.
in Mason
City.
Fullerton
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Service,
(641)
423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Mark P.
Kupka
CHARLES
CITY —
Mark P.
Kupka,
67, of
312
Sixth
Ave. in
Charles
City,
died
Saturday
(March
24,
2007) at
the
Eleventh
Street
Chautauqua
Guest
Home in
Charles
City.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m. on
Wednesday
at the
Immaculate
Conception
Catholic
Church,
106
Chapel
Lane in
Charles
City
with the
Rev.
Carl A
Ries
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Calvary
Cemetery,
Charles
City.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 8
p.m. on
Tuesday
at
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home,
401
Blunt
St. in
Charles
City.
A
Scriptural
wake
service
will
begin at
7 p.m.
with the
reciting
of the
rosary,
led by
the
Knights
of
Columbus,
to
follow.
The
visitation
will
continue
one hour
prior to
the
service
on
Wednesday
at the
church.
Those
wishing
to offer
a
memorial
may wish
to
direct
them to
the YMCA
in
Charles
City.
Thoughts,
condolences
and
stories
may be
e-mailed
to the
family
on the
www.fullertonfh.com
Web
site.
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Services,
(641)
228-4211.
Arline
J.
Johnson
IOWA
FALLS —
Arline
J.
Johnson,
85, of
Iowa
Falls,
died on
Saturday
(March
24,
2007) at
Ellsworth
Municipal
Hospital,
Iowa
Falls.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m. on
Saturday,
March
31, at
Bethany
Lutheran
Church,
Iowa
Falls,
with the
Rev.
Brian
King
officiating.
Burial
will be
at the
Northlawn
Memory
Gardens
Cemetery,
Iowa
Falls.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 8
p.m. on
Friday,
March
30, at
the
Linn’s
Funeral
Home,
Iowa
Falls.
Memorials
may be
directed
to the
family
in care
of 2118
Beaver
Ave.,
Iowa
Falls,
IA
50126,
to
Bethany
Lutheran
Church,
2712
Washington
Ave.,
Iowa
Falls,
IA
50126,
or the
giver’s
choice.
Linn’s
Funeral
Home,
(641)
648-2569.
JoAnn
Davis
MASON
CITY —
JoAnn
Davis,
70, of
741 S.
Illinois
Ave.,
Mason
City,
died
Sunday
(March
25,
2007) at
the
Mercy
Medical
Center-North
Iowa in
Mason
City.
Memorial
services
will be
held at
1 p.m.
on
Wednesday,
March
28,
2007, at
the
Hogan
Bremer
Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
126
Third
Street
N.E.,
Mason
City,
with the
Reverend
Kenneth
Gehling
officiating.
Visitation
will be
held one
hour
prior to
service
time on
Wednesday
at the
chapel.
According
to her
wishes,
her body
was
cremated.
JoAnn
Davis
was born
on Dec.
22,
1936, in
Rockford,
Iowa,
the
daughter
of
Theodore
and Lela
(Dugan)
Esser.
She
attended
and
received
her
education
in the
Charles
City
School
system,
graduating
from
Charles
City
High
School.
Survivors
include
her
children,
Elaine
(Richard)
Kockler
of
Manly,
Linda
(Tim)
Lohberger
of
Murfresboro,
Tenn.,
and
Tommy
Davis of
Jamestown,
Calif.;
three
grandchildren,
Jeff
(Jolene)
Kockler
of
Northwood,
Nick
Kockler
of
Manly,
and
Steffani
(Jeff)
Simbric
of
Waterloo;
four
great-grandchildren,
Kiley,
Jacob,
and
Hailey
Kockler
all of
Northwood,
and
Jordin
Marie
Simbric
of
Waterloo;
two
brothers,
Marvin
(Betty)
Esser of
Mason
City,
and Alan
(Melanie)
Esser of
Mankato,
Minn.; a
sister,
Myrna
Joumas
of
Clawson,
Mich.;
as well
as other
relatives
and
friends.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
parents.
Hogan
Bremer
Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
423-2372.
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Harold E. von der Linde
MASON CITY — Harold E. von der Linde, 84, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at the Bickford Cottage Assisted Living Facility in Urbandale.
Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Jean E. Langdon
MASON CITY — Jean E. Langdon, 89, of Mason City, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at the IOOF Nursing Home in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Geraldine M. Dunfee
FOREST CITY — Geraldine M. Dunfee, 91, of Forest City, died Saturday (March 24, 2007) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. today, March 27, 2007, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City with Pastor Jon Rollefson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service.
Geraldine Mae Dunfee was born in El Reno, Okla. on Jan. 13, 1916, the daughter of Earl and Kathryn (Shaw) Ford. She received her schooling in Buena Vista County and attended the German Church and the Lutheran Church in Albert City. She worked at the Cunningham home and enjoyed doing crotcheting and needlework.
She was married to Russell L. Dunfee on Dec. 9, 1945, at the home of her parents in Britt. The couple lived in the Britt and Crystal Lake areas. Russell passed away in 1975.
Geraldine moved to Forest City in 1976. She enjoyed going uptown for lunch and coffee hour and liked the fellowship she found at the First Congregational Church. She loved celebrating Christmas and the holidays with her family and she so enjoyed having small children around her.
She entered the Good Samaritan Home in Forest City on April 20, 1993. She died there on March 24, 2007, at the age of 91 years.
Geraldine is survived by a sister, Roberta and her husband, Dale Newell, of Mason City; cousins, Marie Herron, of Alta, and Jessie Williams, of El Reno, Okla.; nieces, Bonnye Reineke and husband, Adolph, of Forest City, and Sharon Newell and Karolyn Hoffman, of Clear Lake.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Russell on Jan. 3, 1975.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Lawrence C. Kofoot
MASON CITY — Lawrence C. Kofoot, 88, of Mason City, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and also one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Lawrence C. Kofoot Memorial Fund.
Larry was born on Aug. 31, 1918, in Rockwell, the son of Hans and Sophie (Sies) Kofoot. He attended schools in Rockwell and graduated in 1936. He entered the Army and served in World War II in the European Theatre from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1945. For his honorable service he was awarded many medals, including the Bronze Star.
He was married to Rosie Legler on June 15, 1947, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. He worked as chief engineer for the Hanford Hotel, now the Manor, for 40 years until his retirement. After retirement he worked part-time for the Sheraton Hotel in the maintenance department.
Larry liked to read and spend time with his family. He was a long-time member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he served on the finance committee for many years.
Larry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosie Kofoot, of Mason City; son, Jon Kofoot, of Minneapolis, Minn.; grandchildren, Jacob, Samuel, and Hannah Kofoot of Minneapolis, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, and three sisters.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Ella Lena Schutt
MASON CITY — Ella Lena Schutt, 94, of Mason City, died Monday (March 26, 2007) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Private graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford, with the Rev. Paul Nelson, of St. James Lutheran Church, officiating.
Memorials may be directed to St. James Church and Hospice of North Iowa.
Ella Lena Schutt was born on May 15, 1912, in Grafton, the daughter of Albert and Kathrina (Claus) Trettin. Ella graduated from Rockford High School and the Iowa School of Beauty Culture, Des Moines. She was in business with her sister in Kanawha.
She was united in marriage to Carl A. Schutt on Oct. 19, 1938, in Clinton, Iowa. They moved to Mason City in 1943. To this union six children were born.
She continued to work as a free-lance hairdresser as time permitted.
Ella’s special interests were caring for her family, gardening, sewing, painting ceramics and, in retirement, extensive travel. The most notable trips were to Denmark to meet her husband’s family and a trip to China.
She was a member of St. James Lutheran and was an active member, participating in many women’s organizations.
She is survived by six children: Rosalyn Calhoun, of Mason City, Richard (Beth) Schutt, of Centennial, Colo., Linda (Robert) Kellogg of Brighton, Colo., David (Debbie) Schutt of Centennial Colo., Connie (Terry) Yeager of Omaha, Neb., John (Connie) Schutt of Littleton, Colo.; brothers: George (Arlene) Trettin, of Rockford, Edwin (Margaret) Trettin, of Rockford, Harold (Francis) Trettin, of Rockford; sister: Shirley Fullerton, of Rockford; 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl, Feb. 11, 1984; her parents, a grandson; two brothers, Walter and Wesley Trettin; and cousin, Orland Graper; two sisters, Marie Weigand and Mabel Trettin.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641() 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Marjorie Pederson
THOMPSON — Marjorie Pederson, 78, of Thompson, Iowa died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Pastor Mark Decker. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Winter Funeral Home, 245 Harrison St. in Thompson.
On line tributes may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (641) 584-2520.
www.winterfuneral home.com.
Ruth Dagne Vaala Morf
FREDERICKSBURG —Ruth Dagne Vaala Morf, 93, Mount Vernon, formerly of Fredericksburg, died Monday (March 26, 2007) at Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the Hillcrest Baptist Brethren Church, Fredericksburg, Iowa, with the Rev. Ron Pickney and the Rev. David Byrd officiating. Interment will be in the RoseHill Cemetery, Fredericksburg.
The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. until time of services on Saturday.
The family suggests memorials to Hillcrest Baptist Brethren Church, Fredericksburg, First Baptist Church-Church of Brethren, Cedar Rapids, or memorials of your choice.
Arrangements are with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Gladys Olson
MASON CITY — Gladys Olson, 85, of El Paso, Texas, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) in El Paso.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel: (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Thelma ‘Toni’ Higgins
TITONKA — Thelma “Toni” Higgins, 91, of Titonka, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at the Hancock Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the United Methodist Church in Titonka, with the Rev. Robin Thomas and the Rev. Timm Wilkin, officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, March 27, 2007, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka, (515) 928-2735.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Leonard E. Boyd
MASON CITY — Leonard E. Boyd, 87, passed away Saturday (March 24, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City, after a short illness.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007, at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Contributions may be made to the Leonard E. Boyd Memorial Fund. These funds will be distributed at a later date among local youth organizations including 4-H and FFA, as well as to a therapeutic program that provides special needs children access to horseback riding.
Leonard took great pleasure in introducing young people to livestock, especially horses.
Leonard was born on Jan. 26, 1920, in Mason City, to Charles I. and Sadie (Togstead) Boyd. He remained a lifelong resident of the area, where he raised, bought and sold livestock. Leonard was very active in the merchandising of his cattle and hogs, and was well known and respected in the auction market throughout the state.
Leonard served his country during World War II in the European Theatre. He participated in the historic military campaigns of Africa, Italy and France. In 1943, Leonard was seriously wounded in Lyon, France, for which he received the Purple Heart. Following his lengthy recovery and discharge from the Army, he returned to Mason City to peruse his passion for the livestock industry.
Leonard is survived by nieces, Kathy Gardiner, of Ankeny, Linda Kavars, of New York State, Darlene Boyd-Dezeeuw, of Janesville, Wis., Diane Yunek, of Mason City, Carol Behne, of Nora Springs; and nephew, Charles Boyd, of Mason City; and nine great-nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law, Rose Boyd, of Mason City and Edna Boyd, of Rock Falls. Although not related, Robbie and Trish Tibbits, Harold Pippert and Terry Radcliff attended to Leonard’s welfare and are considered “family.” Their concern and loyalty during Leonard’s final years were unfailing.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harvey I. Boyd and Charles I. Boyd Jr.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Eva Mae Hanson
THORNTON —Eva Mae Hanson, 67, of rural Thornton, a longtime resident of the Belmond, Klemme, Goodell, and Alexander, Iowa, areas, died Saturday (March 24, 2007) at her home in rural Thornton.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 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 will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home-Belmond Chapel, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the family or the donor’s choice.
Eva Mae Thiemann, was born on May 5, 1939, at Klemme, the daughter of Alvin and Jennie (Albers) Thiemann. She attended Klemme Schools and later completed her G.E.D..
Eva was united in marriage to Larry Hanson on May 24, 1956, in Council Bluffs.
Following their marriage the couple lived in Council Bluffs, and then resided at Klemme, before moving to a farm outside of Greeley, Colo.
They later returned to the Goodell area and then moved to a farm near Belmond in the summer of 1969. Eva had also resided for a time in Alexander before moving her current home south of Thornton.
Throughout her entire life, Eva was a homemaker, devoting her love, energy, and nurturing to her children, Barbara, Douglas, Kenneth, Donna, Roger, and her deceased daughter, Laura. In earlier years, she was employed with Spahn & Rose Lumber in Belmond, and then she went on to work at Printing Services, Inc.
For many years Eva was employed doing research with ACCO Seeds in Belmond and later on worked in housekeeping and assisted with the Respiratory Therapy Department’s clerical work at the Belmond Medical Center.
First, and foremost, she was a loving mother, grandmother, sibling, companion, and friend to many. She loved to be in the middle of the action, be it hosting a summertime barbecue filled with the aroma of grilled burgers and her delicious canned corn, followed by homemade ice cream and her speciality, mouth-watering homemade fudge, or in the middle of a bowling tournaments surrounded by many friends.
Eva truly loved to be in the company of others. The family remembers the house always being full of the neighbor kids when they were little, with Eva cherishing every minute. As the kids grew up, Eva followed her children’s and grandchildren’s many activities, remembering the special times in their lives with cards and gifts, and in more recent years she looked forward to her great-grandchildren becoming a part of her life. They fondly remember times blowing bubbles and making corn with Grandma Eva.
Eva welcomed any opportunity to take a trip with her friends to the casino. She enjoyed traveling and had been on a variety of trips to Louisana, Colorado and Idaho to visit family. A favorite journey was to the Air Show in Omaha, Neb. She was a veteran bowler for more than 35 years on various teams and ladies’ leagues. Eva was a sports fan with her favorite teams being the Hawkeyes and Minnesota Twins.
Eva had numerous past times, including making crafts, plastic weaving, working jigsaw and crossword puzzles, and making gifts for her family.
She also enjoyed listening to radio and it would be unusual for a visitor to stop by her home and not hear a country tune playing on the radio outside.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, daughter, Barbara Hanson, of Des Moines; sons, Douglas and wife, Marla Hanson, of Goodell, and Kenneth and wife, Kelly Hanson, of Meservey; daughter, Donna and husband, Robert Roe, of Des Moines; and son, Roger and his wife, Kay Hanson, of Klemme; her longtime companion, Merle Fiedler, of Thornton; her brothers, Donald and wife, Judy Thiemann, of Holdridge, Neb., and Robert and wife, LaVerna Thiemann, of Shawnee, Okla.; a brother-in-law, Floyd DeLawyer, of Boise, Idaho; and son-in-law, Ed Shafer, of Newton, Ill.; grandchildren, Amber Hanson, Jeff Hanson, John Shafer, Jennie Shafer, April Reynolds, Ben Hanson, Danielle Brooks, Megan Hanson, and Mathew Hanson; her great-grandchildren, Courtney Hanson, Phoenix Reynolds, and MacKenzie Brooks; and Eva was anxiously looking forward to the arrival of two more great-grandchildren due in May of this year.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Jennie Thiemann; a daughter, Laura Shafer; grandson, Jeremy Hanson; and sister, Delores.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.
Dorothy ‘Dot’ N. Barkema
GARNER — Dorothy “Dot” N. Barkema, 81, most recently a resident of the Concord Care Center, formerly of the Clear Lake area and native of the Belmond areas, died Friday (March 23, 2007) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 Third Ave. N.E., Belmond.
The Rev. Troy Flibsen will be officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery east of Belmond.
Visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond and continue one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church.
The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial consider Hospice of North Iowa, the Alzheimer’s Association, or the donor’s choice.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.
G. Delmar Angus
BURT — G. Delmar Angus, 95, of Burt, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at the Titonka Care Center.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Burt. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Cora E. Jenkins
CLEAR LAKE — Cora E. Jenkins, 95, died Monday (March 26, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Arvin R. Drury
MASON CITY — Arvin R. Drury, 84, of 15 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City and formerly of Swaledale, died Saturday evening (March 24, 2007) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the First Baptist Church, 125 E. State St. in Mason City, with the Rev. Ronald Stein, officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, and will continue on hour prior to Arvin’s service at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials may wish to direct them to the Arvin R. Drury Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Arvin Ray Drury was born on Dec. 28, 1922, in Swaledale to L. Earl and Ethyl (England) Drury. He was the youngest of three children.
While attending high school, Arvin played basketball and baseball and was a drummer in the band. He graduated from Swaledale High School in 1941.
Arvin was inducted into the United States Army on Feb. 9, 1943, from Camp Dodge, and served his country during World War II in the South Pacific. For three years, his duties included service in Guadacanal, Bouganville and the Phillipines.
Arvin was formally and honorably discharged from his military service on Dec. 19, 1945, from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Upon his return to Iowa, Arvin chose to attend college, his first year at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, followed by a year of college in Omaha, Neb.
Arvin was united in marriage to Marcelle Ingham in Swaledale and the couple became the proud parents of six children.
On Dec. 22, 1975, in Sioux Falls, S.D., Arvin married Doris L. Nielsen. They treasured their time spent together while dining out, dancing and joining in or hosting family gatherings.
Some of Arvin’s leisure activities and hobbies included golfing, fishing, playing Bingo, cards and pool, completing woodworking projects, both large and small, and watching sports, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes or the Cardinals.
Arvin took great pride in providing for his family. He was employed with the Chicago Great Western Railroad as a railroad telegrapher and station agent for 17 years. Following his employment with the railroad, Arvin worked as a bookkeeper for G.A. Eddy and Sons in Swaledale and later at Winnebago in Forest City until he retired in 1984.
Arvin was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mason City and a very active member of the Senior Citizen’s Activity Center in Mason City.
Arvin will be dearly missed by family and friends who have shared in his life.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Drury, of Mason City; his four children, Douglas and Sheryl Drury, of Cedar Rapids, Tom and Christian Drury, of Pasadena, Calif., Karen and Ed Ries, of Mason City and John Drury and Celeste Thomas, of Swaledale; his five stepchildren, Dixie and Jim Rottinghaus, of Des Moines, Susan Kronlage, of Epworth, Dalena and Mark Barz, of Ventura, Christine and Mark Holt, of Mason City and Kenny and Sandy Nielsen, of Rockwell; and his sister-in-law, Shirley Drury, of Alamo, Texas.
Arvin will also be a cherished memory to his 27 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceding Arvin in death are his parents, Earl and Ethyl Drury; his infant daughter, Linda Drury; his son Robert “Bobby” Drury; two brothers, Wilson and Herschel Drury; one granddaughter, Phoebe Drury; and one grandson, Ellis Thomas Drury.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Robert H. ‘Bob’ Block
MASON CITY— Robert H. “Bob” Block, 88, of 1525 S. Delaware Ave. in Mason City, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City with the Rev. Thomas W. Healey officiating. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.
Kathy Corell
ELKADER — Kathy Corell, 54, of Elkader, died Sunday (March 25, 2007).
Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Lloyd (Jack) Perkins
NORTHWOOD — Lloyd (Jack) Perkins, 85, of Northwood, died on Sunday (March 25, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, Iowa.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Norma Jean Gilbert
FORT DODGE — Norma Jean Gilbert, 71, of the Greenleaf Care Center in Fort Dodge, formerly of Clear Lake, died Saturday, March 24, 2007 in Fort Dodge.
According to her wishes, her body has been cremated. An inurnment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake is in charge of local arrangements, (641) 357-2193.
Merle B. Aase
NORTHWOOD — Merle B. Aase, 77, of Northwood, died on Sunday (March 25, 2007) after a one-and-a-half-year struggle with pancreatic cancer, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Barbara Wills officiating. Burial will be in the South Shell Rock Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood, and one hour prior to service at the church.
Merle was born on Dec. 31, 1929, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Fred and Inga (Kittleson) Aase. He attended and graduated from Northwood High School in 1948. On Oct. 3, 1948 he married Sally Ryan of Albert Lea.
He was employed at Worth Mutual Insurance for 36 years. Merle was an avid Hawkeye fan and always loved going to the Northwood High School games.
Merle was a member of the First Lutheran Church and Mens Lutheran Brotherhood, South Shell Rock Lutheran Cemetery Board, the Quarterback Club, Northwood Jaycees, the Albert Lea Elks Club 813, Northwood Country Club and served as public address announcer for the Northwood football games for a number of years.
Merle was proud of his two sons and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Aase; foster brother, Gaylord Nelson.
Merle is survived by his wife, Sally, of Northwood; son Larry and wife, Jackie, of Port Townsend, Wash.; daughter-in-law, Sharon Aase of Northwood; grandchildren, Lauren and Joe Aase and Debra McDole, of Marshalltown; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Natasha McDole, of Marshalltown; sister, Sandra and husband, Chet Eisenman, of Britt; nieces, Kristy (Brad)McKinney of Mesa, Ariz. and their two children, Ryan and Anderea, Jolene (Marcus) Bruns and their two children, Bennett and Coralee; and nephew Kevin(Michelle) Eisenman, all of Britt.
Arrangements are with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Elizabeth Mae ‘Betty’ Card
HAMPTON — Elizabeth Mae (Betty) Card, 91, of Hampton, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont, Iowa.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. The Rev. Jay Amundson will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Marion R. Wikert
MASON CITY — Memorial services for Marion R. Wikert, 80, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating. Inurnment will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Marion Ruth Hamilton was born on Oct. 12, 1926, at Towanda, Pa., the daughter of Alexander and Dora (Dells) Hamilton.
On April 13, 1945, she was united in marriage to Milan Alan Wikert at Brooklyn, N.Y. They made their home in Iowa Falls, Iowa, from 1945 to 1968. They lived at Charles City, Iowa, from 1968 to 1983, moving back to Iowa Falls in 1983, and finally retiring to Mason City, Iowa, in 1993.
While they lived in Iowa Falls, Marion was a receptionist for Dr. Bob Johnson and Dr. Bill Johnson
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City.
Marion R. Wikert is survived by her husband, Milan Wikert, of Mason City; her two sons: Robert (Diane) Wikert of Tullahoma, Tenn., Steven (Mary) Wikert of Cedar Falls; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother: Andrew Price, of Binghamton, N. Y.; and two sisters: Elizabeth Pugulis of Endicott, N. Y., and Alice Montgomery of Binghamton, N. Y.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Dora Hamilton, and one grandson, Todd Wikert.
Arrangements are with Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
Victor A. Amoroso Sr.
Victor A. Amoroso Sr., 87, died March 21, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center Hospice in New Hampton.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Frederika Methodist Church in Frederika.
Survivors include Hermina, his wife, of 24 years; three sons and their wives, Victor Jr. and Faith, of Iowa City, and three children, Victor III, Dominic, and Rose; Marshall and Beverly, of North Liberty, and two daughters, Jill and her husband, Matt Tentinger and Molly; and Andrew and Peggy, of Burnsville, Minn., and two sons, Aaron and Ryan; one daughter, Marta Amoroso, of Mason City.
Victor was born in The Bronx, New York, on Feb. 19, 1920, the only son of Victor and Grace Jackson Amoroso.
In 1945, Victor was united in marriage to Margaret Casey, of Lawler, in Cannes, France. After the war, they settled in The Bronx, moving to Lawler in 1950 to raise their family.
Victor and Hermina Harvey were married on Feb. 19, 1983, in Alta.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, and his first wife, Margaret in 1981.
According to his wishes, the body has been donated to the University of Iowa Medical School for research.
Memorials may be directed to Marshall Amoroso, 40 Cherry Court No. 5, North Liberty, IA 52317 to benefit the Chickasaw County Public Health Nurses Association or the Hospice of North Iowa.
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Jean E. Langdon
MASON CITY — Jean E. Langdon, 89, passed away Sunday (March 25, 2007) at the IOOF nursing home in Mason City.
According to her wishes, her body will be cremated. A memorial service celebrating Jean’s life will be held at the First Congregational Church in Eau Claire, Wis., at a later date.
Memorials may be given in Jean’s name to the church.
Jean Emily Langdon was born Feb. 25, 1918, in Chippewa Falls, Wis., the daughter of Jean Orrin and Amanda Francis (Hinkel) Johnson. Jean grew up in Eau Claire and graduated Eau Claire High School in 1935 and from Wisconsin State Teachers College–Eau Claire in 1939. She spent her early years teaching in Sparta and Beloit, Wis.
On Dec. 21, 1942, Jean was united in marriage to Robert Hammons Langdon in Harlingen, Texas, where Bob “Butch” was stationed with the Air Force. After Bob’s discharge, the Langdon’s moved to LaCrosse for a few years before returning to Eau Claire where they lived most of their lives.
Jean retired after teaching at Sam Davey Elementary from 1962 to 1980. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ since 1947. She was also a member of the ADK educational sorority.
Jean enjoyed traveling, entertaining, playing cards, knitting and spending time with her friends and family.
Jean is survived by her daughters, Sue Finn and husband, Mike, of Mason City, Iowa, Mary Jo Hotaling and husband, Peter, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; two grandchildren, Erika Finn, of Des Moines, and Tony Finn, of Mason City; and a niece and nephew, Jeannie and John Koger, of California.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lois Ann Koger; and her husband, Bob.
A special thank-you to the staff at Oak Gardens in Altoona, Wis., and the IOOF home and Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City for their tender and loving care and respect of Jean during her last years.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Cora Elizabeth Jenkins
FERTILE — Cora Elizabeth Jenkins, 96, died Monday (March 26, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2007, at the Fertile Lutheran Church, 602 W. Washington in Fertile, with Lay Minister David Halverson officiating. Interment will be in the Brush Point Cemetery, Fertile.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Cora Elizabeth Suby was born Sept. 29, 1910, in Hanlontown, the daughter of Andrew Peter and Celia (Halverson) Suby. She attended Fertile Schools.
Cora was united in marriage to Lawrence Jenkins on Oct. 27, 1928, at the Fertile Lutheran parsonage; to this union six children were born. Cora was a homemaker and later worked at Winnebago in the Stitchcraft department. She lived in Fertile all her life until moving to Clear Lake in 1986.
Cora was a lifetime member of Fertile Lutheran Church, where she was baptized, confirmed and married. She was very active in church, Senior Citizens and the Rebecca Lodge. She greatly enjoyed sewing, crocheting, wallpapering, camping and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye Fan. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends.
Cora is survived by her children, Frances (Robert) Cates, of Mason City, Lanny (Sandy) Jenkins, of Forest City, Connie (Wayne) Dirks, of Clear Lake, and Bonnie (Mike) Secory, of Clear Lake; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Ann Jenkins, of Colorado, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cora is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence “Bud” Jenkins; two daughters, Norma Jean Tarr and Cheri Hascup; one grandson, Jason Jenkins; four sisters and seven brothers.
Memorials may be directed to the Cora E. Jenkins Memorial Fund.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Charles M. Solberg
The Rev. Charles Milton Solberg, 72, of Red Wing, Minn., died Monday (March 26, 2007) at his home. He was born on Feb. 20, 1935, in Barnesville, Minn., to Carl and Elizabeth (Landt) Solberg.
He graduated from West Waterloo High School in Iowa, and then attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, graduating in 1957, and in 1962 from Luther Seminary in St. Paul. He also spent a year studying theology in Germany and music at St. Olaf College.
In 1959 he married Jane Vik in St. Paul. He served as a parish pastor in congregations at Sherman, S.D., and Des Moines, Mason City and Ames, all in Iowa. Since 1988 he has served 19 congregations as interim pastor, mostly in SE Minnesota Synod of the ELCA.
Survivors include his wife, Jane; four children, Martha (Stanley) Buelt, of Shreveport, La., Elizabeth Gonzalez, of Woodbury, Minn., Christopher (Jennifer) Solberg, of Sioux City, Iowa, and Paul (Jessica) Solberg of Minnetonka, Minn.; eight grandchildren; three siblings and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edward Landt Solberg.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Christ Episcopal Church, 321 West Ave., in Red Wing. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Red Wing.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church, with an 8 p.m. vigil service.
Arrangements are with the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel, Red Wing, Minn.
Memorials are preferred to Christ Episcopal Church or Southeastern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA.
Marjorie Pederson
THOMPSON — Marjorie Pederson, 78, of Thompson, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Her funeral ceremony will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Winter Funeral Home in Thompson.
Marjorie Carolyn Pederson was born to Victor and Ruby (Crim) Jacobson on March 11, 1929, in Boone. She graduated from Stanhope High School and received her bachelors degree from Iowa State University in 1950. She then worked at Meredith Publishing in Des Moines in the test kitchens for Better Homes and Gardens.
She married Harvey Pederson on Aug. 15, 1954, and moved to the Thompson area, where she spent the rest of her life.
Marjorie was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church, serving on many committees and the BLCW. She was a gifted and creative person and expressed her talents for many years with the church’s quilting group. She was a home economics judge for county fairs in Iowa for many decades, and was active in 4-H and the Iowa State University Extension Council.
She generously shared her cooking skills with others and continued to refine her skills after working in the test kitchens. Marjorie loved flowers, and her work lives on in the beauty of the perennials and wildflowers that now bloom in the spring. She designed and built the current family farm home. Marjorie also enjoyed refinishing old furniture and refurbishing antiques.
Marjorie, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died on Sunday, March 25, 2007, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband, Harvey, of Thompson; four children: Paul, of Tucson, Ariz., Janet Lemke, of Plano, Texas, Carl, of Stanhope, and David, of Plano, Texas; three grandchildren: William, John and Robert Lemke, of Plano, Texas; and her sister, Ilene Kunin, of Columbus, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Ruby Jacobson.
Online tributes may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (641) 584-2520. www.winterfuneralhome.com
Vernon F. Stork
MASON CITY — Vernon F. Stork, 83, of 511 River Bend Court, died Thursday (March 22, 2007) at the Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas.
A Memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2007, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Jon Seda officiating.
There will be no visitation; upon his wishes his body will be cremated.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or the Hospice of North Iowa.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Mildred Stiner
IOWA FALLS — Mildred Stiner, 85, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday (March 27, 2007) at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the First Congregational Church, Calkins Nature Area or to the Iowa Falls Historical Society.
Arrangements are with Linn’s Funeral Home, (641) 648-2569.
Lloyd ‘Jack’ Perkins
NORTHWOOD — Lloyd “Jack” Perkins, 85, of Northwood, died on Sunday (March 25, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter, with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Jack was born in Deer Creek Township, Worth County, Iowa, on Jan. 21, 1922, the son of Clifford and Ida (Johnson) Perkins. He received his education at Otranto, Iowa, graduating in 1939. Jack married Irma Seuser on Nov. 22, 1944, at the First Lutheran Church in Glenville, Minn. To them, two sons were born: Larry “Butch” of Northwood and David of Des Moines.
Jack enjoyed playing baseball, softball, bowling, golf and cards. He and Irma oversaw daily operations of the Deer Creek 4-H foodstand for 34 years. They farmed in Deer Creek Township until his retirement in 1989 when they moved to Northwood. He was a member of Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, his entire life.
The love of his life was his family who survive him: his wife, Irma, sons Larry and David; three grandchildren, Gina (Jeremy) Solberg, Heather (Tory) Rheingans, and Landon Perkins and his fiancee, Jessica Hertle; one great-granddaughter, Mallory Rheingans; a special daughter-in-law, Pam; one sister, Mildred James; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Perkins, Margaret (Lyle ) Krumm, Lillian Loland and Ardis (Allan) Hanson; many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home,( (641) 324-1121.
Harold E. Von der Linde
MASON CITY — Harold E. Von der Linde, 83, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at the Bickford Cottage Assisted Living Facility in Urbandale.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007, in Elmwood–St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City with the Rev. Jo Frahm-Watkins of First United Methodist Church officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Jerry L. Pixley
NORTHWOOD — Jerry L. Pixley, 62, of Northwood, died on Tuesday (March 27, 2007) at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
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Joyce Sigler
FLOYD — Joyce Sigler, 87, of Floyd, died Wednesday (March 28, 2007) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd with Pastor LaVonne Kaasa officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the charity of choice.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Beverly A. Boyd
BELMOND — Beverly A. Boyd, 75, of Belmond, died Tuesday (March 27, 2007) at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St Joseph, Mo.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond. (641) 444-3248.
Jennifer Hamand
NORA SPRINGS — Jennifer Hamand, 25, of Nora Springs, died Wednesday (March 28, 2007) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Kathy Jo Berge
OSAGE — Kathie Jo Berge, 43, formerly of Osage, died Wednesday (March 28, 2007) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, (641) 732-3706.
Thelma R. Bramsen
MASON CITY — Thelma R. Bramsen, 77, of 1119 Fourth St. S.E. in Mason City, died Tuesday (March 27, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
At Thelma’s request, a private family inurnment will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Pleasant View Cemetery in Thornton.
Cremation has taken place at Cremation Services of North Iowa in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the donor’s favorite church, charity or organization.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Thelma Ruth Bramsen was born at rural Thornton, on Feb. 8, 1930, to Raymond C. and Dora T. (Hanson) Bramsen.
In 1948, Thelma graduated from Swaledale High School.
Thelma began her employment at Northwestern Bell (U.S. West) Telephone Co. in 1950 and was employed in clerical and administration with the company for 36 years, until retiring in 1986.
Thelma had lived in the Mason City area since 1950. She was a past member of St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City and the Hawkeye Pioneer Organization. Thelma enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, was an avid reader, passing the time by sewing and growing houseplants.
Thelma will be dearly missed by all who have shared in her life. Although she did not have children of her own, those special family members left to cherish her memory include her sister, Gladys Moore, of Pensecola, Fla., two nephews, Jeff (Susan) Moore of Omaha, Neb., and Kerry (Jackie) Moore of Laurel, Md., cousin, Mike (Linda) Smith, of Mason City; a great-niece, Amanda Moore and two great-nephews, Lewis and Daniel Moore.
Preceding Thelma in death are her parents, Raymond and Dora Bramsen; and her brother-in-law, Roland Moore.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.
Sister Mary Michael Rottinghaus
DUBUQUE — Sister Mary Michael Rottinghaus, PBVM, 85, died Tuesday (March 27, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center.
Services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at Mount Loretto, Dubuque, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa.
Leonard Funeral Home, Key West, is in charge of arrangements.
Sister Michael was born in Seneca, Kan., on Sept. 22, 1921, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Gudenkauf) Rottinghaus. She entered the Sisters of the Presentation in June 1944 and professed her perpetual vows on May 16, 1950.
Survivors are her sisters, Mary Catherine Clark, Sisters Anthony and Rosanne Rottinghaus, PBVM, and brothers, Raymond (Teresa), Joseph (Delores), and James (Dixie) Rottinghaus; many nieces, nephews and the Sisters of the Presentation with whom she shared her life for 62 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Winnie (John) Merfeld, and brothers, Anthony “Bud” (Norma), and Raphael Rottinghaus, and brother-in-law, Robert “Jack” Clark.
Leonard Funeral Home, Key West, (563) 556-6788.
Harold E. Von der Linde
URBANDALE — Harold E. Von der Linde, 83, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at the Bickford Cottage Assisted Living Facility in Urbandale, Iowa.
Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m. today, March 29, in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City, with the Rev. Jo Frahm-Watkins, of First United Methodist Church, officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11: 30 a.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111. N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Harold E. Von der Linde was born on April 12, 1923, to Gustave A. and Anna A. (Jaehugahuber) Von der Linde in Swaledale. Harold continued his formal education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He was in the Army’s military rotary services and served in World War II.
Harold married Johanna (Stephenson) Kirsch on Nov. 27, 1966. Harold worked for the Milwaukee Road Railroad for over 40 years, retiring in 1983 as a machinist supervisor. While working for the railroad, he attended the American Association of Industrial Management for three years. Harold also volunteered at the Community Kitchen for 11 years and was a member of the American Legion.
Harold is survived by his wife, Johanna Von der Linde, of Urbandale; children, Richard Von der Linde and wife, Debbie, of Pewaukee, Wis., Michael Kirsch and wife, Chris, of Watertown, Wis., William “Bill” Von der Linde and wife, RaeLynn, of Des Moines; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Mildred Pals and husband, Clarence, of Forest City.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Anna Von der Linde; sister, Irene; and brother, Milton.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Vernon F. Stork
MASON CITY — Vernon F. Stork, 83, of 511 River Bend Court, died Thursday (March 22, 2007) at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas.
A memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 30, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Jon Seda officiating.
There will be no visitation; upon his wishes his body will be cremated.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or the Hospice of North Iowa.
Vern was born on Aug. 15, 1923, in Breda, Iowa, to Frank and Minnie (Tiefenthaler) Stork. He attended and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in Breda. After graduation he attended Creighton University for two years until he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Vern served in World War II in the European Theatre as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne unit. While in the service he was awarded four Bronze Stars and one Purple Heart for his service. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1945.
Vern married Rita Schiltz on Oct. 9, 1945, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Carroll. After his return from the Army he started his career in the banking business, working for many small town banks in Iowa. He worked for the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank in Omaha, and then moved to Mason City, where he worked for Production Credit Association until retiring as the CEO.
Vern enjoyed fishing, golfing and the time he spent with his family. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Lions, and long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church.
Vern is survived by his wife, Rita, of Mason City; children Steve (Patrice) Stork of Pasadena, Calif., Mary (Joe) Cuseo, of Los Alamitos, Calif., Mike Stork of Long Beach, Calif., and Dave (Holly) Stork, of Klamath Falls, Ore.; sister, Emma Dirks, of Storm Lake; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Suzan Graf.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Dorothy N. Barkema
GARNER — Dorothy N. (Soma) Barkema, 81, a native of Wright County, died Friday (March 23, 2007) at the Concord Care Center, Garner, where she had been a resident for the past four years.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 Third Ave. N.E. in Belmond, with the Rev. Troy Flibsen officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery east of Belmond.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond.
The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial, may direct them to the Hospice of North Iowa, the Alzheimer’s Society, or to the donor’s choice.
Dorothy Soma was born Nov. 13, 1925, in Wright County, Iowa, the daughter of Norris and Eveline (Johnson) Soma. She attended grades 1-4 at Hickory Grove, fifth grade in Goodell, and 6-12 at rural Belmond and Belmond High School. Dorothy’s first career began as a country school teacher.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Lyle Barkema on Oct. 26, 1945, at her parents’ home near Belmond.
They farmed in the Belmond, Goodell, and Klemme areas before moving to Clear Lake in 1977, living on North Shore Drive, a long-time dream of Dorothy’s.
She loved spending time decorating the house, enjoying the view and of course dancing at the Surf Ballroom. Dorothy also worked as a nurse’s aide at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Dorothy is survived by three daughters, Deanna (John) Lindblad, Napa, Calif.; Robecca (Robert) Rise, Storden, Minn., and Sharane (George) Springer, Asheville, N.C.; and two sons, Rodney (Kathryn) Barkema, Forest City, and Dane Barkema, Mason City; four grandchildren Heather Harvard, Sacramento, Calif., Arianne Rise, Eagan, Minn., Meredith (Mike) Wilbur, North Mankato, Minn., and Rachel Springer, Savannah, Ga.; and two great-grandchildren, twins Jacob and Allie Wilbur, North Mankato, Minn.
Dorothy’s siblings include five sisters, Eleanor (Alvin) Pals, Belmond, Muriel (Duane) Durant, Dallas, Texas, Betty (Donald) Dorenkamp, Thornton, Lois (James) Beisner, Iowa Falls, Shirley (Arlen) Pals, Lake Mills; and two brothers, Gilma (Sandra) Soma, Belmond; and Charles (Phebe) Soma, Belmond.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norris and Eveline; husband, Lyle; and brother-in-law, Duane Durant.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.
Anna Parks
URBANDALE — Anna Parks, 74, of Deerfield Retirement Community, Urbandale, died on Monday, (March 26, 2007) of complications from leukemia.
Phyllis Ann was born in Mason City to Dan and Irma (Long) Herrick. Anna married Jerry Parks and they lived in St. Louis, Mo., and Iowa City with their three children. While in Iowa City, Anna was employed by Lutheran Social Services. Around the age of 50, Phyllis Ann Parks changed her name to Anna Parks. In 1987, Anna moved to Des Moines, where she worked at Broadlawns Medical Center as a therapist before retiring in 1997.
Anna devoted her career to counseling and advocating for women, children and families. Anna was an exceptional listener and therapist with a very compassionate, kind, patient, loving soul. Anna had a wonderful gift and talent of instant heart connection as well as a very deep spiritual connection with each person, sunset, rock and plant. Anna loved to read, watch great movies, and play piano for her children, especially at bedtime as they were growing up
Anna loved being with her “tribe” (family and relatives). She continued to play her piano and all her grandchildren learned to play musical instruments. They continue to play today. Anna and her family all also share a great love of nature through the generations. Anna cherished each and every one of her short and long-term friendships with her friends throughout her lifetime and beyond.
Anna is survived by her lifetime partner of 20 years, Shelly Yadon, of Urbandale. Together they battled through leukemia and assisted Anna’s mother, Irma, until her passing in 1999 from cancer.
Anna is also survived by her beloved son, Tom Parks, and his wife, Peg Reiter, of San Diego, Calif.; her beloved daughter, Kate Rose, of Tucson, Ariz.; and her beloved son, Tim Parks, and his wife, Linda Joedike-Parks, of Slinger, Wis. She also leaves three beloved grandchildren, Evan, Jeremy, and Leah Parks.
She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Jerry, in 1998. He enjoyed retirement and flying with his pilots’ club until his untimely death.
Anna will be missed and loved forever by her family and many friends of the community. Anna and Shelly are very grateful for the support and love of our many friends, families, and the Deerfield staff. At Deerfield, every single person gave Anna many actions of kindness and caring support. Our many thanks to Dr. Tim Vermillion and all the Hospice staff for their support and loving care through Anna’s transition.
A celebration service of Anna’s life will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at the Caldwell Raddatz Funeral Chapel, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale. A reception will begin at 11 a.m. at the Deerfield Community Game Room, 13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale. Burial is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Anna’s memory to the Des Moines Women and Children’s Shelter for abused women through Mercy Medical Center, or to Hospice of Central Iowa.
Caldwell Raddatz Funeral Home & Crematory, (515) 276-0551.
Flossie E. Douglas
Flossie E. Douglas, 95, (formerly of Manly) passed away December 16, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo., surrounded by her loving family.
Flossie was born August 6, 1911, in Fordyce, Arkansas, to the union of William and Pearlie Barnett.
Flossie was a lifelong resident of Manly, Iowa until her health declined. In 2005 Flossie’s great-nieces Kimberly and LeSondra moved her to Kansas City to be near the family members.
Flossie received Christ at an early age and was a faithful and devoted member of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Manly, Iowa, for many, many years where she served as church financial secretary until her health began to fail.
Flossie received her formal education in Glendale, Calif.
In 1942 Flossie was united in marriage to Cecil F. Douglas, the couple farmed north of Manly for 27 years, retiring in 1974 and building a home in Manly.
As a young girl, Flossie loved to play baseball, she was in a baseball league where she played ball and traveled all over northern Iowa. In later years, she enjoyed baseballs games on TV and radio. Flossie and her husband Cecil worked as a team at the Crystal Sugar Beet Plant in Manly during the winter’s months. Flossie and Cecil delivered meals on wheels to senior citizens. Flossie was a member of the Highlight Women’s Club. She enjoyed quilting she designed a quilt and named it the “The Texas Star,” the quilt was exhibited all over Iowa for 2 years. She was a seamstress, she enjoyed fishing, gardening, and ceramics. Flossie was a superb cook, and loved to entertain and everyone was always welcome to her house for a home cooked meal. In essence, Flossie was the ultimate hostess.
Flossie is preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband of 45 years, Cecil F. Douglas; her parents, William and Pearlie Barnett; and her two brothers, Theauthus (Boss Man) Barnett and Lewis Macon (Buddy) Barnett.
Flossie leaves to cherish her memory, her nephew Leon V. Barnett (Marilyn); her nieces, Pearl Reevers, Patsy Ray, great-grand nieces, nephews, Lisa Forbush, (Hulon), Kimberly Barnett Terrell (Dwight), Brigitte Barnett Loftis (Keith), LeSondra Barnett Hollowell (Brian), Deandre Barnett (Shauntae), DeNikka Barnett, William Walker, Pamela Walker, Leslie Ray, Lois Martin, Charlotte Allen (Dennis), Verna Smith, Tom Douglas (Ann) and Marla Douglas; sisters-in-law, Neva Douglas and Vera Cooper (Erwin); special friends, Ruth, Ruby, and Willis Haddix and Lola Rhem, other great-great-grandnieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who love her dearly and will fondly treasure their memories of Flossie Elizabeth Barnett-Douglas.
A memorial in Flossie’s honor will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the New Bethel Baptist Church, 814 N. Grant St. Manly, Iowa.
Visitation one hour prior to the Memorial Service at 2 p.m.
We entrusted our loved one to the care of Bride Colonial Chapel Home, Manly, Iowa
www.colonialchapels.com
Liala Scalf
DENVER, Colo. — Liala Scalf, 88, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (March 11, 2007) at the Hospice of Metro Denver.
Liala was born in Bode, Iowa on June 5, 1918, to Levi and Josephine (Fosen) Osgood. She spent her childhood years in Lakota, Iowa.
Liala worked for Mercy Hospital 12 years on the pediatrics floor. She continued her work with children in Colorado Springs and Aurora, Colo., until the age of 85.
She loved the outdoors and hiked down Pikes Peak and throughout the Garden of the Gods well into her 70s.
Liala is survived by her daughter, Revah Bohn; stepdaughter, Cherie (John) Calbom; grandchildren, Christian Gray and Melissa (Jason) Noel; brothers, Leroy and Dean Osgood; sisters, Ruth Ellis and June Lee; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Martis; brothers, Garth, Russell, Wayne, Virgil and Elwood Osgood; and a sister, Norma Anderson.
Jerry L. Pixley
NORTHWOOD — Jerry L. Pixley, 62, of Northwood, died on Tuesday (March 27, 2007) at his home in Northwood.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood with the Rev. Barbara Wills officiating. Burial will be in the State Line Cemetery, rural Northwood.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, and one hour prior to service at the church.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Florence Lursen
IOWA FALLS — Florence “Blondie” Lursen, 89, of Iowa Falls, died Wednesday (March 28, 2007) at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with burial to be at Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements, (641) 648-2569.
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Robert H. ‘Bob’ Block
MASON CITY — Robert H. “Bob” Block, 88, of 1525 S. Delaware Ave. in Mason City, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) at his home.
A memorial service for Bob will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Thomas W. Healey officiating. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with military respects provided by the Mason City Memorial Association.
The family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to Bob’s service on Saturday at Fullerton Funeral Home.
Those wishing to extend memorials may wish to direct them in Bob’s name to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Robert Harold Block was born in Sanborn on April 22, 1918, to Ernst and Emma (Wohlsdorf) Block. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Sanborn. Bob, one of 15 children in his family, graduated from Sanborn High School in 1936.
Bob was inducted into the United States Army on Aug. 20, 1942, from Camp Dodge and served his country during World War II, earning nine bronze stars and numerous other awards and ribbons. Sergeant Block was honorably and formally discharged from his military duties on Aug. 28, 1945, from Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
Bob returned to his hometown, where he was employed as a switchman for the Milwaukee Road until the last passenger train passed through Sanborn. He transferred to Mason City and continued his work for the railroad until his retirement.
On May 25, 1973, in Detroit Lake, Minn., Bob was united in marriage to Mary Katherine Whiting. They treasured each other’s company and developed numerous special friendships with the staff at the Prime and Wine, their favorite dining spot in Mason City.
Bob appreciated nature and spending time outdoors in the fresh air. In his earlier years, his leisure activities included pheasant hunting and fishing. He was a master vegetable gardener, best known for raising tomatoes. Bob delighted in the daily feeding of the birds and squirrels who visited his yard. He was an avid sports fan, especially cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, playing cribbage at the VFW, playing cards, solving crossword puzzles and watching game shows on television. He was a kind man of few words yet had an infectious laugh and great sense of humor. He was a member of the VFW Post 733 in Mason City.
Bob will be dearly missed by his family and friends who have shared in his life.
He is survived by his step-daughter, Linda (Neal) Levad-Passow of Helena, Mont.; his four grandchildren, Christopher Levad, Kevin Levad, Kim (Wes) Nussbaum and Kirby Levad; and his four great-grandchildren, Quincy and Mason Nussbaum and Levi and Leif Levad. Bob will also be a cherished memory to his special nieces and nephews, Ernie and Nancy Block, Leisa and Allan Kratunis, Rick, Bob, Michael and Monte Maranell and family, Linda and Cork Rozenboom, Donna and Don Olson, Sherry Small, Ronda and Gary Vondra, Marlene Packman, Jolene Tonner and Ken Snyder. and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceding Bob in death are his wife, Mary K. Block, in November 2004; his parents, Ernst and Emma Block; and his 10 sisters and four brothers.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
Jerry L. ‘Pickle’ Pixley
NORTHWOOD — Jerry L. “Pickle” Pixley, 62, of Northwood, died Tuesday (March 27, 2007) at his home in Northwood.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood with the Rev. Barbara Wills officiating. Burial will be in the State Line Cemetery, rural Northwood.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Jerry was born Dec. 30, 1944, to John W. and Lillian I. (Anderson) Pixley. He was baptized in February 1945 and confirmed in May 1959 at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. Jerry attended school at Deer Creek Country School until the third grade. He was a member of the N-K class of 1962. During his school years, he worked for Bliss Swensrud farming.
Jerry married Fran Hendrickson of Albert Lea, Minn., on Aug. 18, 1962, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, and to this union two children were born, a son, Todd, and a daughter, Tammy.
Jerry was a longtime member of the Northwood Fire and Rescue Co., the Northwood Booster Club, men’s volleyball league, softball league and several bowling leagues. He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping with family and friends. He looked forward to his annual fishing trip to North Long Lake near Brainerd, Minn.
Jerry farmed for four years for Alfred Swensrud east of Northwood, leaving in 1967 to work at the Co-op Elevator in Carpenter. In 1970, he started working for the Worth County road maintance crew, which he did for 36 years, retiring June 30, 2006. Jerry’s biggest pride was his four grandchildren, Dustin, Seth, Lauren and Brandon, always giving them his undivided atttention.
Jerry was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra, in infancy; his father, John, in 1997; grandfather, Glenn Pixley; maternal grandparents, Helmer and Lena (Legaard) Anderson; and two brothers-in-law, Gerald and Robert Hendrickson.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Fran; son Todd of Austin, Minn.; his two sons, Dustin Pixley of Mason City and Seth Pixley of Grafton; his daughter, Tammy (Scott) Severson and their two children, Lauren and Brandon, of Northwood; mother, Lillian Pixley, of Northwood;sister Sharon Peterson, of Mason City; brothers, Dennis Pixley of Plymouth, Minn., Earl Pixley of Chicago, Ill., Mike Pixley of Palmdale, Calif.; grandmother, Beva Mae Pixley, Northwood; sisters-in-law, Barb (Jim) Hayden of Cottage Grove, Minn., and Saralynn (Don) Williamson, of Conyers, Ga., and Darlene Hendrickson of Albert Lea, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and his beloved dog, Mitzie.
Schroeder & Sites Fuenral Home, (641) 324-1121.
Anna Parks
URBANDALE — Anna Parks, 74, of Deerfield Retirement Community, Urbandale, died Monday, (March 26, 2007) of complications from leukemia.
Phyllis Ann was born in Mason City to Dan and Irma (Long) Herrick. Anna married Jerry Parks and they lived in St. Louis, Mo., and Iowa City with their three children. While in Iowa City, Anna was employed by Lutheran Social Services. Around the age of 50, Phyllis Ann Parks changed her name to Anna Parks. In 1987, Anna moved to Des Moines, where she worked at Broadlawns Medical Center as a therapist before retiring in 1997.
Anna devoted her career to counseling and advocating for women, children and families. Anna was an exceptional listener and therapist with a very compassionate, kind, patient, loving soul. Anna had a wonderful gift and talent of instant heart connection as well as a very deep spiritual connection with each person, sunset, rock and plant. Anna loved to read, watch great movies and play piano for her children, especially at bedtime as they were growing up
Anna loved being with her “tribe” (family and relatives). She continued to play her piano and all her grandchildren learned to play musical instruments. They continue to play today. Anna and her family all also share a great love of nature through the generations. Anna cherished each and every one of her short and long-term friendships with her friends throughout her lifetime and beyond.
Anna is survived by her lifetime partner of 20 years, Shelly Yadon, of Urbandale. Together they battled through leukemia and assisted Anna’s mother, Irma, until her passing in 1999 from cancer.
Anna is also survived by her beloved son, Tom Parks, and his wife, Peg Reiter, of San Diego, Calif.; her beloved daughter, Kate Rose, of Tucson, Ariz.; and her beloved son, Tim Parks, and his wife, Linda Joedike-Parks, of Slinger, Wis. She also leaves three beloved grandchildren, Evan, Jeremy and Leah Parks.
She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Jerry, in 1998. He enjoyed retirement and flying with his pilots’ club until his untimely death.
Anna will be missed and loved forever by her family and many friends of the community. Anna and Shelly are very grateful for the support and love of our many friends, families and the Deerfield staff. At Deerfield, every single person gave Anna many actions of kindness and caring support. Our many thanks to Dr. Tim Vermillion and all the hospice staff for their support and loving care through Anna’s transition.
A celebration service of Anna’s life will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at the Caldwell Raddatz Funeral Chapel, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale. A reception will begin at 11 a.m. at the Deerfield Community Game Room, 13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale. Burial is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Anna’s memory to the Des Moines Women and Children’s Shelter for abused women through Mercy Medical Center or to Hospice of Central Iowa.
Caldwell Raddatz Funeral Home & Crematory, (515) 276-0551.
Betty Lackore
CLEAR LAKE — Betty Lackore, 79, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (March 29, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com.
Elsie Christina Armfield
CLEAR LAKE — Elsie Christina Armfield, 90, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (March 29, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
The family suggests memorials to the Clear Lake Senior Citizens Center.
Elsie was born Aug. 18, 1916, the daughter of Jens Marius and Olga (Christiansen) Nielsen in Thornton. Elsie attended the Thornton school system.
She married Roy Shook in June 1939 and they farmed north of Clear Lake until his death in 1947. Elsie moved to Clear Lake and worked for Clear Lake Creamery for 15 years, where she candled eggs. She worked for Park Hospital as a nurse’s aide and later at Ritter’s Care Center as a cook.
Elsie married Russell Armfield on Oct. 15, 1979. Elsie enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, fishing, traveling and being a snowbird, and spent winters in Yuma, Ariz. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.
Elsie is survived by two sons, Roger (Alicia) Shook of Stanwood, and Larry (Sharon) Shook of Clear Lake; two step-sons, Roger (Renett) Armfield of Victoria, Texas, and Larry Armfield of Garner; twin brothers, Floyd (Alice) Nielsen of Clear Lake and Lloyd Nielsen and special friend, Dorothy, of Wildwood, Fla.; six grandchildren, Matt (Heather) Shook, Jenny (Doug) Stolley, Neil (Cami Dixon) Shook, Julie (Shane) Muth, Cory Shook and Sandra (Brian) Johnson as well as several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both her husbands, twin sister Esther Foster and older sister, Anna Thielen.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Irene H. Failor
MASON CITY — Irene H. Failor, 88, of 13 N. Quincy Terrace in Mason City, died Thursday (March 29, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday (April 2, 2007) at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard, hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Fullerton Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, 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.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com.
Kathie Jo (Seter) Berge
OSAGE — Kathie Jo (Seter) Berge, 43, formerly of Osage, died Wednesday (March 28, 2007) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City after a lengthy illness.
Kathie was born Feb. 10, 1964, in Osage, the daughter of Clifford and Karren (Jacobs) Seter Jr.
Kathie attended school in Osage and graduated from Osage High School and was named Miss Osage. She graduated from NIACC. Kathie was united in marriage to Perry Berge in September of 1987 at Rock Creek Lutheran Church. They later divorced. She worked in the area until the early 1990s when she became ill. Kathie had lived in Charles City for the last 10 years.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Burial will be at the Orchard Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church.
Kathie is survived by her son, Steve Berge, of Osage; parents, Clifford (Carol) Seter Jr. of Orchard; a brother, John Seter of Orchard and his children Kassie and Jacob; a half-brother, Patrick (Jana) Trainer of Mandola, Ill.; four half-sisters, Connie (Larry) Rusmussen, of Cedar Falls, Wendy (Jack) Rash of Raymond, Rebecca Trainer of Charles City, and Mitzi Trainer of Mason City; two aunts, Mildred (Francis) Jennings of Orchard and Alice Zweck of Mason City; one uncle, James (Susie) Jacobs of Nashua; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Berge, in 1999; her mother, Karren in 1977; paternal grandparents, Clifford C. and Clara Seter Sr.; maternal grandparents, John and Evelyn Jacobs; and three aunts, Sandy Ames, Grace Janson and Marcella Larsen.
Arrangements are with Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Berdella ‘Bertie’ May
MASON CITY — Berdella “Bertie” May, 87, of 1531 Sixth Place S.E. in Mason City, died Thursday (March 29, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rolling Acres Free Methodist Church, 604 23rd St. S.W. in Mason City, with the Rev. Larry Day officiating. Inurnment will take place at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the time of services at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may wish to direct them to the Berdella May Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services. (641) 423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
Sharon Lou Newman
MASON CITY — Sharon Lou Newman, 69, of 75 Stony Way, died Wednesday (March 28, 2007) at USA Healthcare in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Keith Scott officiating. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2007, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Sharon Lou Newman Memorial Fund.
Sharon Lou Newman was born on Sept. 5, 1937, in Mason City, the daughter of Arthur and Arlene (Walter) O’Green. She graduated from Mason City High School with the class of 1955. Throughout her life, she worked at Interstate Power for 10 years, and then was a homemaker and an Avon representative for over 30 years.
Sharon was active in volunteer work, visiting disabled veterans, and hosting coach trips for the casino. She met numerous people while working in the local precinct during election time. Sharon was involved with the Cub Scouts as a den leader. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling and especially spending time with her family.
She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, the Madison PTA and the VFW Auxiliary, of which she was a past president.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, George, of Mason City; sons, Thomas of Swaledale, and James of Kissimmee, Fla.; her mother, Arlene Kasserman of Kissimmee, Fla.; sisters, Carolee (Ronald) Kissel of Shelby, Ohio, and Becky O’Green of Kissimmee, Fla., along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur O’Green, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hector and Clara Newman.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Jennifer M. Hamand
NORA SPRINGS — Jennifer Marie Hamand, 25, of Nora Springs, died Wednesday (March 28, 2007) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
A Celebration of Life will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Keith Alfred Zirbel
THE DALLES, Ore. —Keith Alfred Zirbel, 67, a resident of The Dalles, died peacefully Tuesday (March 27, 2007) at his home.
He was born on July 3, 1939, the fifth of 10 children to Alfred and Ruth (Holt) Zirbel in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Keith grew up in Clear Lake and graduated from high school there. He then moved to Portland and settled in The Dalles in 1960. He married Jan Mahan on March 5, 1969, in Goldendale, Wash.
He retired as a maintenance supervisor for Northwest Aluminum. He was a member of The Dalles Yacht Club and a board member of the Dal-Gold Credit Union. He enjoyed bird watching, tormenting his grandchildren, yard sale hunting, antiquing, trains, history and boating.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jan Zirbel of The Dalles, Ore.; daughters, Tina Klundt and her husband Tony, of Vancouver, Wash., and Jennifer Rosa and her husband, Clyde, of Wishram, Wash.; grandchildren Anna, Lane and Emma; siblings Glen, Fred, Margaret, Rachel, Don, David, Mark, Paul and Doreen.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Viewing/visitation was held from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home, 1100 Kelly Ave. in The Dalles, Ore., and will also be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, March 30, and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at the Spencer, Libby and Power Funeral Home followed by services.
Memorials may be made to Heart of Hospice, 1280 Alameda, Hood River, Ore. 97031.
The Spencer, Libby and Power Funeral Home, (541) 296-3234.
Beverly A. Boyd
BELMOND — Beverly A. Boyd, 75, of Belmond, died Tuesday (March 27, 2007) at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in St Joseph, Mo.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the Dayspring Assembly of God in Belmond with Pastor Mark Pluff officiating. Burial will be at the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Rachel A. Pope
MASON CITY — Rachel A. Pope, 71, of Mason City died Wednesday (March 28, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Jack Gannett officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Audrey L. Arends
BELMOND — Audrey L. Arends, 94, of Belmond, died Thursday (March 29, 2007) at the Belmond Healthcare Center.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond. (641) 444-3248.
Richard Green
MASON CITY — Richard Green, 78, of Mason City, died Thursday (March 29, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
James Olson
MASON CITY — James Olson, 32, of Mason City, died Wednesday (March 28, 2007) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Irene H. Failor
MASON CITY — Irene H. Failor, 88, of 13 N. Quincy Terrace in Mason City, died Thursday (March 29, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Pastor Ed Bard, Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Irene’s service Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers 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.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Irene Helene Failor was born in Rockwell, Iowa on March 21, 1919, the daughter of Albert F. and Reka H. (Buss) Roggeman. She grew up in and attended school in Rockwell. Irene was united in marriage to George W. Pierson in Carroll, on July 15, 1937. Irene owned and operated the Kozy Korner Bar in Mason City for 21 years until retiring in 1995. She was very well liked and treasured the many friends she made over the years as the bar matron. Later in life she married William “Bill” R. Failor Sr. on Nov. 29, 1980.
Irene will be best remembered as kind, loving, thoughtful and would do anything for anyone. She enjoyed cooking and was known for the preparation of traditional Sunday meals of fried chicken and raisin squares. Irene’s specialty over the years were salmon patties. Irene’s interests and activities included couples fishing trips to Canada with the local “Lunker Club,” sewing and completing crochet. She had a tremendous love and passion for country music. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends. Throughout her life Irene was active with and a past member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 1328 and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 733, both of Mason City.
“Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene, I’ll see you in my dreams.”
Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Irene’s life are her four children, Darlene M. “Dolly” Ballard of Des Moines, George R. “Butch” (Betty) Pierson, Larry E. (Barbara) Pierson and Sandy J. (Roger) Powell, all of Mason City; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, William “Bill” (Lucille) Roggeman of Mason City and George (Sandy) Stepleton of Nora Springs; sister-in-law, Naomi Roggeman, of Mason City; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, George W. Pierson, on July 24, 1974; her second husband, William “Bill” R. Failor Sr., on July 7, 2004; a sister, Anne Ellis; and two brothers, Harold and Ray Roggeman.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
Berdella ‘Bertie’ May
MASON CITY — Berdella “Bertie,” May, 87, of 1531 Sixth Place S.E., died early Thursday morning (March 29, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Rolling Acres Free Methodist Church, 604 23rd St. S.W. in Mason City, with the Rev. Larry Day officiating.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the time of services at the church.
Inurnment will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 2, in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may wish to direct them to the Berdella May Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Berdella May was born in Kanawha on Dec. 17, 1919, one of five children to Charles and Viola (Mayes) May. She was educated in Forest City and has lived in Mason City most of her life.
“Bertie,” as she was lovingly known by her family and friends, was a cook at several sorority houses in Ames for 12 years and also managed the restaurant at the Mason City Airport for a span of time. Known for her excellent broasted chicken, many in the area will well-remember Bertie as the owner and operator of “Bertie’s Restaurant” for 18 years, at two locations in Mason City.
It was during the time of her ownership of “Bertie’s Restaurants” that she hired a young 15-year old teen, Ronda Blanchard, as a waitress. Bertie and Ronda became instant and close friends and Ronda continued to assist at the restaurants until they closed when Bertie retired in 1983. Ronda became the daughter Bertie never mothered and Ronda’s children her grandchildren. Bertie was active in the child care of Ronda’s children while Ronda worked outside of the home.
Bertie was a devoted member of the Rolling Acres Free Methodist Church in Mason City and delighted in tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed by those who have shared in her life.
Survivors include Ronda and Dave Worthy of Mason City and their family, Samantha and Monty Darling, Noelle and Nashia; Eric Anderson; Ashley Worthy (Jeremy and L.J. Lembke); Megan Anderson (Patrick Klenk); Bill Worthy and Coleman Worthy and her brother, Delbert May, of New Hampton. She will also be fondly cherished by her nieces and nephews and their families, Barb Anderson; Edgar May Jr.; Jeff May; Rhonda Tanner and numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceding Bertie in death are her parents, Charles and Viola May; her sister, Ethel Hansen; and her two brothers, Vic and Edgar May Sr.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
Richard Allen Green Sr.
MASON CITY — Richard Allen Green Sr, 78, of 1427 Second St. S.E. ,died Thursday (March 29, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient in Mason City.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Richard Allen Green Sr. Memorial Fund.
Richard Allen Green Sr. was born on April 12, 1928, in Forest City, the son of Lynn and Belle (Davidson) Green. He attended schools in Forest City, where he was a graduate of Forest City High School in 1946. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Army where he served our country until being honorably discharged. Following his discharge he attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City.
On June 15, 1950, Richard was united in marriage to Dorothy Billings at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Shortly after their marriage Richard was called back to duty for the Army until 1952. He worked for Lehigh for over 30 years, retiring in 1987. In 1990, he worked for the Census Bureau as a field supervisor.
Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, crossword puzzles, car shopping, radio auctions, and especially spending time with his family.
He was a member of the American Legion and Ducks Unlimited.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dorothy, of Mason City; children, Richard Jr. (Denise) Green of Granger, Patty Callahan of Mason City, Kathy (Charlie) Schroeder of Mason City, Sue (Kirk) Knudtson of North Liberty; grandchildren, Hans Schroeder of Mason City, Amy (David) Lester of Norwalk, Katie Callahan of Mason City, and Sarah Knudtson of North Liberty; great-grandchildren, Christian, Alec, Alison and Rowen; one sister, Joann (Gus) Bartleson, of Forest City; one brother, Myron (Dorothy) Green, of Mason City, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Belle; and one sister, Audrey.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Jennifer Marie Hamand
NORA SPRINGS — Jennifer Marie Hamand, 25, of 18144 Yarrow Ave., Nora Springs, died Wednesday (March 28, 2007) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
A celebration of life will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Crisis Intervention Service or the Humane Society of North Iowa.
Jennifer Marie Hamand was born on Feb. 14, 1982, to Ralph A. and Kimberly Hamand. Jennifer attended school in Mason City until the family moved to an acreage near Nora Springs in 1994.
She attended the Nora Spring-Rock Falls schools until her graduation in 2000. Jenny attended NIACC and UNI following graduation and received her bachelor’s degree in social work in July 2004. She worked for several organizations before becoming ill in 2005.
Jenny enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching movies, going out, and being with her pets. She was a very compassionate person who spent time working with people in need. She assisted women in Mason City and Waterloo while working in shelters providing support during difficult times. She joined the staff at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake as a personal assistant in 2005. She enjoyed working with the residents and staff until her illness forced her to quit in the fall.
Jenny fought her illness with courage and never complained a single day. She always had a smile and a hug for everyone. Her personality never waned even though her body continued to fail. She provided many special moments to those around her and will be missed by all who knew her.
The Mayo Clinic Foundation has generously donated their services to perform an autopsy to determine the cause of this tragic disease. Hopefully, Jenny’s passing will help assist the research of these types of diseases and benefit others.
Jenny is survived by her parents, Ralph A. and Kimberly Hamand, of Nora Springs; brother, R. Justin Hamand and his fiancée, Nicole DeGeus, of Mason City; grandparents, Ralph W. and Marilyn Hamand of Nora Springs, Karen and Frank Uhde of Thornton; uncles, David (Tracy) Hamand of Nora Springs, Frank (Tonya) Uhde of Meservey; and aunt Doris (Mark) Sparby, of Tenstrike, Minn.; many cousins, and great-aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ray and Tena Schwartz.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorerickson
funeralhome.com
Jake L. Huisinga
FOREST CITY — Jake L. Huisinga, 87, a resident of the Concord Care Center in Garner and longtime resident of Woden and Forest City, Iowa, passed away Friday (March 30, 2007) at the care center in Garner.
There will be no visitation.
A short graveside service will be held this afternoon at the Woden Christian Reformed Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, April, 2, at the Britt Christian Reformed Church in Britt with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating.
Jake L. Huisinga was born on Sept. 14, 1919, in Bingham Township, Hancock County, Iowa, the son of John and Jennie (Lutjens) Huisinga. Jake attended school through the eighth grade and farmed with his father south of Woden several years.
Jake married Ruby Hart on June 4, 1943, and continued to farm the home place until moving to Forest City where Jake was employed by Winnebago Industries until his retirement in September 1981.
After retirement, Jake and Ruby loved to travel the USA to visit friends and family. Jake served on many community boards and was very instrumental in the consolidation of the Woden-Crystal Lake Community School.
Jake is survived by his wife, Ruby A. Huisinga, of Forest City; three sons, Harold and Kathy (Schubert) Huisinga of Allan, Texas, and their daughter, Holly, Robert (Bob) and Debra (Boggs) Huisinga of Jacksonville, Fla., and their daughters, Tamara Anderson, Angela O’Brien, Sara Snead, Fay Mercer and son, Brent Huisinga, Gary and Sandra (Oeltjenbruns) Huisinga of Forest City and their daughters, Mindi Backer, Marci Richie and Melissa Ball; 15 great-grandchildren and several other relatives.
Jake is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorothy (Dolly).
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
James Lien Olson
MASON CITY — James Lien Olson, 32, of Mason City, died Wednesday (March 28, 2007) at his home.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, at the Osage Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 726 State St. in Osage, with the Rev. Steven M. Kellett officiating. Inurnment will be in the Grafton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, is in charge of the arrangements.
James Lien Olson was born on May 20, 1974, in Albert Lea, Minn., the son of Ricky and Joyce (Rosendahl) Olson-Hackbart. He graduated from Mason City High School and also graduated from the buildings and trade school from NIACC in Mason City. James worked at various jobs in the construction business in the North Iowa area, and most recently James drove semi-tractor trailer.
He enjoyed video games, watching football on TV and was an avid Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, traveling, and doing carpentry work, but his great love and enjoyment was spending time with his daughter, Brooke, and doing carpentry work with his stepfather, Howard Hackbart.
Left to cherish his memory is his mother and step-father, Joyce Hackbart and Howard Hackbart of Grafton; his father, Ricky Olson, of Mason City; his daughter, Brooke Olson, of Osage; his fiancée, Sharla Sylvester and her children, Keya and Keanna, of Mason City; grandmother, Phylliss Rosendahl, of Mason City; his sister and brother, Jennifer (James) Eckman of Garner and Michael Olson of Mason City, his closest friends, David and Duane Julsen, of Mason City; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
His paternal grandparents, maternal grandfather, and an uncle preceded him in death.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Kathy K. Corell
ELKADER — Kathy K. Corell, 54, of Elkader, died Sunday (March 25, 2007) from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Tom Healey, chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services on Tuesday.
Memorials may be given to the Kathy K.Corell Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorerickson
funeralhome.com
Audrey L. Arends
BELMOND — Audrey L. Arends, 94, of Belmond, died Thursday, March 29, at the Belmond Health Care Center.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the First Reformed Church in Alexander, with Pastor Philip Arnold officiating.
A private graveside service will take place in the Alexander Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in Audrey’s name.
Arrangements are with Dugger Ewing Funeral Home (641) 444-3248.
Dorothy N. Barkema
GARNER — Dorothy N. (Soma) Barkema, 81, a native of Wright County, died Friday (March 23, 2007) at the Concord Care Center, Garner, where she had been a resident for the past four years.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, March 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 Third Ave. N.E. in Belmond, with the Rev. Troy Flibsen officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery east of Belmond.
Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 30, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond.
The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial, may direct them to the Hospice of North Iowa, the Alzheimer’s Society, or to the donor’s choice.
Dorothy Soma was born Nov. 13, 1925, in Wright County, Iowa, the daughter of Norris and Eveline (Johnson) Soma. She attended grades 1-4 at Hickory Grove, fifth grade in Goodell, and 6-12 at rural Belmond and Belmond High School. Dorothy’s first career began as a country school teacher.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Lyle Barkema on Oct. 26, 1945, at her parents’ home near Belmond.
They farmed in the Belmond, Goodell, and Klemme areas before moving to Clear Lake in 1977, living on North Shore Drive, a long time dream of Dorothy’s.
She loved spending time decorating the house,enjoying the view and of course dancing at the Surf Ballroom. Dorothy also worked as a nurses’ aide at the Oakwood Care center in Clear Lake.
Dorothy is survived by three daughters: Deanna (John) Lindblad, Napa, Calif,; Rebecca (Robert) Rise, Storden, Minn.; and Sharane (George) Springer, Asheville, N.C.; and two sons: Rodney (Kathryn) Barkema, Forest City, and Dane Barkema, Mason City. four grandchildren: Heather Havard, Sacramento, Calif.; Arianne Rise, Eagan, Minn.; Meredith (Mike) Wilbur, North Mankato, Minn.; and Rachel Springer, Savannah, Ga.; and two great-grandchildren: twins, Jacob and Allie Wilbur, North Mankato, Minn.
Dorothy’s siblings include five sisters: Eleanor (Alvin) Pals, Belmond; Muriel (Duane) Durant, Dallas, Texas; Betty (Donald) Dorenkamp, Thornton; Lois (James) Beisner, Iowa Falls; Shirley (Arlen) Pals, Lake Mills; and two brothers: Gilman (Sandra) Soma, Belmond; and Charles (Phebe) Soma, Belmond.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norris and Eveline; husband, Lyle; and brother-in-law, Duane Durant.
Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.
Ona M. Nessa
FOREST CITY — Ona M. Nessa, 96, of Britt, formerly of Forest City, died Friday (March 30, 2007) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the First Lutheran Church in Britt with Pastor Lee Nelson and Janelle Siffring, AiM, officiating. Interment will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2007, at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel in Britt and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.
Ruth M. Paxton
MASON CITY — Ruth M. Paxton, 100, of Mason City died Friday (March 30, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W., with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church, or Hospice of North Iowa.
Arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorerickson
funeralhome.com
Betty E. Lackore
CLEAR LAKE — Betty E. Lackore, 79, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (March 29, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
According to her wishes, her body has been cremated. A private family service will be at a later date.
Arrangements are with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Robert L. Holze
HAMPTON — Robert L. Holze, 61, of Hampton, died Thursday (March 29, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton with Pastor John Byrne officiating. Burial will be in Marion Center Cemetery, rural Latimer.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
Posted by Gene Manning
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