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PUBLISHED
Tuesday,
May 1,
2007 |
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Shannon
L.
Rugger
CHARLES
CITY —
Shannon
L.
Rugger,
40, of
Kansas
City,
Mo.,
died
Sunday
(April
29,
2007) at
the
Truman
Hospital
in
Kansas
City,
Mo.
Funeral
services
for
Shannon
Rugger
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Thursday
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
1205 S.
Main in
Charles
City,
with
Pastor
Dennis
Niezwaag
of Saint
John
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church,
officiating.
Burial
will be
held in
Riverside
Cemetery
in
Charles
City.
Friends
may call
from 5
to 8
p.m.
Wednesday
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home and
visitation
will
continue
one hour
prior to
services
on
Thursday.
Shannon
Lee
Simpson
Rugger
was born
on Oct.
30,
1966, in
Charles
City,
the
daughter
of
Johnnie
and
Susan (Kissel)
Simpson.
She
received
her
education
from
Charles
City
High
School
and the
University
of Iowa.
On Oct.
2, 1993,
she was
united
in
marriage
to Brett
Rugger
at the
Little
Brown
Church
in
Nashua.
Through
the
years
she has
been
employed
in Iowa
and
Missouri
working
with the
public.
Her
interests
included
traveling;
volunteering
at the
Humane
Society;
animals,
especially
dogs;
cooking;
going
out to
eat; and
meeting
new
people.
Shannon
will
always
be
remembered
as a
very
outgoing
person
and a
great
conversationalist.
Living
family
members
include
her
husband,
Brett
Rugger,
of
Coralville;
her
father,
Johnnie
Simpson,
of
Charles
City;
her
mother
and
step-father,
Susan
and
Dennis
Grant,
of
Charles
City; a
brother,
Mark
(Christina)
Simpson,
of Hugo,
Minn.;
three
nieces
and
nephews,
Megan,
Mark,
and
Anthony
Simpson,
all of
Hugo,
Minn.;
her
maternal
grandfather,
Russel
Kissel;
three
step-sisters,
Christine
(Stephen)
Sartori,
of
Chelmsford,
Mass.,
Theresa
(Troy)
Stevens,
of
Omaha,
Neb.,
Angela
(Mark)
Mattox,
of
Savage,
Minn.; a
step-brother,
Shawn
(April)
Grant of
Dallas,
Texas;
several
step
nieces
and
nephews;
and a
special
friend,
Virgil
Houdek
of
Kansas
City,
Mo.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
maternal
grandmother,
Mary
Kissel;
and her
paternal
grandparents,
Anthony
and
Elizabeth
Auchstetter.
The
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
John A.
Madden
OVERLAND
PARK,
Kan. —
John A.
Madden,
84, of
Overland
Park,
Kan.,
died on
Monday
(April
30,
2007) of
cancer
at his
home.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
11 a.m.
Thursday,
May 3,
2007, at
the Holy
Cross
Catholic
Church,
8311 W.
93rd
St.,
Overland
Park.
Visitation
will be
held one
hour
prior to
services
at the
church.
In lieu
of
flowers,
the
family
suggests
donations
to a
charity
of your
choice.
Fond
memories
and
condolences
may be
shared
with the
family
at
www.kccremation.com.
Cremation
Society
of
Kansas &
Missouri
(913)
383-9888.
Robert
D.
Rodemeyer
Robert
D.
Rodemeyer,
77, died
April
29,
2007. He
was the
devoted
husband
of
Dorothy,
loving
father
of Mark
(Marianne)
and
Robert
C.
(Diane),
and
proud
grandfather
of
Robert
W.,
Patrick,
Christine
and
Matthew.
Visitation
at the
R.G. &
G. R.
Harris
Funeral
Home,
15451
Farmington
Rd.,
Livonia,
Mich.,
will be
today,
May 1,
from 11
a.m.
until
the
memorial
service
at noon.
Memorial
contributions
may be
directed
to
Penrickton
Center
for
Blind
Children,
26530
Eureka
Road,
Taylor,
MI
48180.
Please
sign the
online
guestbook
at
www.rggrharris.com.
Carlos
Francisco
Galindo
MASON
CITY —
Carlos
Francisco
Galindo
91, of
513
Fifth
St.
S.E.,
died
Sunday
(April
29,
2007) at
the Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit,
Mason
City. It
was
Carlos’
wish to
have his
body
donated
to the
College
of
Medicine
at the
University
of Iowa,
Iowa
City, in
the
Anatomical
Program.
There
will be
no
services
at this
time.
Graveside
services
will be
held at
a later
date in
the
Elmwood
St.
Joseph
Cemetery,
Mason
City.
Memorials
may be
directed
to the
Carlos
F.
Galindo
Memorial
Fund.
Carlos
was born
on Feb.
6, 1916,
in
Hampton,
the son
of Leo
and Mary
“Lucy”
(Kellogg)
Galindo.
He
graduated
from
Rockwell
High
School
in 1936.
He was
united
in
marriage
to
Nordyce
Olson on
March
26,
1940, at
the St.
Patrick’s
Catholic
Church
in Clear
Lake.
Carlos
worked
at the
Clear
Lake
Bakery
for four
years.
Carlos
and
Nordyce
lived in
Mason
City for
65
years.
He
worked
for
Determan
Electric
for nine
years,
and, in
1953, he
started
his own
electrical
business
Galindo
Electric.
He
retired
in 1978.
Carlos’
hobbies
were
woodworking
and
baking;
his
greatest
love was
spending
time
with his
family
and
friends.
He was a
member
of the
St.
Joseph
Catholic
Church
Mason
City.
Survivors
include
his
wife, of
67
years,
Nordyce
Galindo,
of Mason
City;
children,
Brian
Galindo,
Dallas,
Texas,
Deanna
(Warren)
Miller,
of
Rancho
Mirage,
Calif.,
Joseph
(Dee
Dee)
Galindo,
of
Anoka,
Minn.,
Anthony
(Linda)
Galindo,
of Mason
City,
Morris
(Mary
Lou)
Galindo,
of Mason
City,
Rita
Galindo,
of
Newport
News,
Va.,
Jean
(Dr.
Michael)
Rourk,
of
Reidsville,
N.C.,
and John
(Inge)
Galindo,
of
Cathederal
City,
Calif.;
22
grandchildren;
25
great-grandchildren;
two
great-great-grandchildren;
sisters-in-law,
Enid
Slattum,
of
Dallas,
Texas,
and
Joyce
Galindo,
of
Little
Canada,
Minn.;
four
nieces;
and one
great-nephew,
along
with
other
relatives
and
friends.
Carlos
is
preceded
in death
by his
parents,
Leo and
Mary
Galindo;
children,
Rose
Tigges,
and
Charles
Galindo;
one
brother,
Leo
Galindo.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Calvin
C. Kraus
GARNER —
Calvin
C.
Kraus,
71, of
Garner,
died
Monday
(April
30,
2007) at
his
home,
south of
Garner.
Memorial
services
will be
held
10:30
a.m.
Thursday
at the
Zion
Evangelical
and
Reformed
Church
in
Garner
with the
Rev.
Larry
Laskie
officiating.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
until 7
p.m.
Wednesday
at the
Cataldo
Funeral
Chapel
in
Garner
and one
hour
prior to
services
on
Thursday
at the
church.
Cataldo
Funeral
Home,
(641)
923-2841.
www.cataldofuneral
home.com.
Clifford
Ben
Ackerman
ALLISON
—
Clifford
Ben
Ackerman,
77, of
Allison,
died
Monday
(April
30,
2007) at
the
Allen
Memorial
Hospital
in
Waterloo.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Thursday
at
Trinity
Reformed
Church
in
Allison,
with the
Rev.
Steve
Petroelje
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Allison
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
from 4
until 8
p.m.
Wednesday
at the
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Allison.
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home,
(641)
456-3232.
Fern M.
Folkers
ALLISON
— Fern
M.
Folkers,
92, of
East
Lansing,
Mich.,
and
formerly
of
Allison,
died
Tuesday
(April
17,
2007) in
East
Lansing,
Mich.
Graveside
services
will be
held at
2 p.m.
Thursday,
May 3,
2007, at
the
Folker
Cemetery,
rural
Allison.
A
memorial
service
for both
Leonard
and Fern
was held
at 1
p.m.
Saturday,
April
28, 2007
at St.
Paul’s
Episcopal
Church,
218 W.
Ottawa
in
Lansing,
with the
Rev. Dr.
Gordon
Weller
officiating.
Per
Fern’s
wishes,
cremation
has
taken
place
and she
will be
buried
with her
husband.
Memorial
contributions
in
loving
memory
of Dr.
and Mrs.
Folkers
may be
made to
the
American
Cancer
Society
or to
Hospice
House of
Mid-Michigan.
Arrangements
are with
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home,
(641)
456-3232.
Jolene
Jass
ALDEN —
Jolene
Jass,
49, of
Alden,
died on
Sunday
(April
29,
2007) at
the
Ellsworth
Municipal
Hospital
in Iowa
Falls.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Wednesday
at the
Immanuel
Memorial
United
Church
of
Christ
in Alden
with
burial
in the
Alden
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
from 6
until 8
p.m.
today at
the
Surls
Funeral
Home in
Iowa
Falls.
Surls
Funeral
Home,
(641)
648-9554.
www.surls.com.
Kathryn
M. ‘Kathy’
Hansen
HAMPTON
—
Kathryn
M.
“Kathy”
Hansen,
44, of
Hampton,
died
Monday
(April
30,
2007) at
the
Mosaic
at
Bephage
Village
in
Axtell,
Neb.
Arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home,
(641)
456-3232.
Marilyn
J.
Jensen
HAMPTON
—
Marilyn
J.
Jensen,
68, of
Hampton,
died
Monday
(April
30,
2007) at
the
Franklin
General
Hospital
in
Hampton.
Arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home,
(641)
456-3232.
Leonard
M.
Folkers
ALLISON
—
Leonard
M.
Folkers,
M.D.,
98, of
East
Lansing,
Mich.
died on
Sunday
(April
22,
2007).
Graveside
services
will be
held at
2 p.m.
Thursday,
May 3,
2007, at
the
Folker
Cemetery,
rural
Allison.
A
memorial
service
for both
Leonard
and Fern
was held
at 1
p.m.
Saturday,
April
28,
2007, at
St.
Paul’s
Episcopal
Church,
218 W.
Ottawa,
Lansing,
with the
Rev. Dr.
Gordon
Weller
officiating.
Memorial
contributions,
in
loving
memory
of Dr.
and Mrs.
Folkers,
may be
made to
the
American
Cancer
Society
or to
Hospice
House of
Mid-Michigan.
Arrangements
are with
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home,
(641)
456-3232.
Drew A.
Goodknight
IOWA
FALLS —
Drew A.
Goodknight,
22, of
Iowa
Falls,
died
Sunday
(April
29,
2007) at
the
Ellsworth
Municipal
Hospital,
Iowa
Falls.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
4 p.m.
Thursday
at the
United
Methodist
Church
in
Alden,
with the
Rev. Bob
Miller
officiating.
Burial
will be
at the
Alden
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
until 8
p.m.
Wednesday
at the
Linn’s
Funeral
Home in
Iowa
Falls.
Memorials
may be
directed
to the
family
in care
of his
parents,
Terry
and
Sheryl
Goodknight,
101 1/2
Pierce
St.,
Iowa
Falls,
IA
50126.
The
Linn’s
Funeral
Homes
Iowa
Falls
Chapel,
is in
charge
of
arrangements.
Jonathan
D. Hill
IOWA
FALLS —
Jonathan
D. Hill,
26, of
Iowa
Falls,
died
Sunday
(April
29,
2007) at
the
Ellsworth
Municipal
Hospital,
Iowa
Falls.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
1 p.m.
Thursday,
May 3,
2007, at
the
Bethany
Lutheran
Church
in Iowa
Falls,
with
Pastor
James
Ackerson
officiating.
Burial
will be
at the
Union
Cemetery,
Iowa
Falls.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
until 8
p.m.
Wednesday
at the
Linn’s
Funeral
Home,
Iowa
Falls.
Memorials
may
directed
to the
family
in care
of his
parents,
Steven
and
Cynthia
Hill,
1015
First
Ave. N.
Iowa
Falls,
IA
50126.
The
Linn’s
Funeral
Homes
Iowa
Falls
Chapel
is in
charge
of
arrangements.
Elenora
Rippentrop
LAKOTA —
Elenora
Rippentrop,
69, of
Lakota
died
Sunday
(April
29,
2007) at
the
Kossuth
Regional
Health
Center
in
Algona.
Her
funeral
will be
at 10:30
a.m.
Thursday,
May 3,
2007, at
the St.
Paul
Lutheran
Church
in
Lakota,
with the
Rev.
Marino
Melstad,
officiating
Her
visitation
will be
from 6
until 8
p.m. on
Wednesday,
May 2,
2007, at
the
Winter
Funeral
Home,
414
First
St. N.W.
in
Buffalo
Center.
On line
tributes
may be
left at
www.winterfuneralhome.com.
In lieu
of
flowers,
the
family
requests
that
memorials
be
directed
to
Exceptional
Opportunities,
705
First
St.
Burt, IA
50522.
Winter
Funeral
Home &
Cremation
Service,
(641)
562-2858.
www.winterfuneral
home.com.
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Calvin C. Kraus
GARNER — Calvin C. Kraus, 71, of Garner, died Monday (April 30, 2007) at his home southwest of Garner. He fought a gallant fight against a very rare blood disease, Amyloidosis. His body has been donated to the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, Minn.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with the Revs. Larry Laskie and David Graham officiating. A flag presentation will be conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Calvin C. Kraus Memorial Fund.
Calvin Charles Kraus, the son of Emil and Emma (Grell) Kraus, was born March 20, 1936, at Klemme. He graduated from Garner High School and Mason City Junior College. Cal served his country in the U.S. Army in the artillery division at Nike bases in the Chicago area.
On Nov. 28, 1957, he married Sharon Louise Zech at Charles City. Following his honorable discharge, they moved to Rockford where Cal farmed with his father-in-law. In 1963, they moved to Garner where Cal worked at the Goodnature Store. Cal later was employed at Winnebago Industries in Forest City as director of purchasing for nearly 20 years.
He also worked in the purchasing department at IMT and Stellar Industries in Garner before retiring in 2003. He owned and operated a car wash in Garner.
Cal and Sharon enjoyed traveling to Hawaii every year for 23 years during the month of February. He also enjoyed traveling around the United States and would check out any museum located in that particular city.
He loved the outdoors. Cal fished in many places in the U.S and Canada and loved camping with his family and friends in his Winnebago motorhome.
He was a member of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner where he served for a term on the consistory. He was a member of the Garner American Legion and had served on the Garner City Council.
Cal is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Sharon, of Garner; four children, Tom (Lisa) Kraus of Garner, Brian (Sherri) Kraus of LeMars, Jason (Janelle) Kraus of Nashua and Ellen (Brian) Schaeffer of Spokane, Wash.; six grandchildren, Andrea (Matt) Thompson, Jena Kraus, Jesse Kraus, Ben Kraus, Breanne Kraus and Kaitlyn Kraus; two precious great-grandchildren, Lillian Rose Thompson and Ryan Matthew Thompson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Arlene Kramer.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Randy Higginbotham
MASON CITY — Randy L. Higginbotham 43, of 113 Eighth St. S.W., died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the gazebo in East Park in Mason City with Deb Gage and Jerry Hewitt officiating, and with honors conducted by members of 8th Texas Gun Salute and Bagpipers.
Randy was born Aug. 11, 1963, in Selma, Calif., the son of Harold and Judith Higginbotham. Randy graduated from Winters High School, Winters, Calif. He was a member of FFA and showed sheep and hogs at the Cow Palace in Oakland, Calif.
He enlisted into the United States Army, where he was stationed in Anniston, Ala.; there he met Kaye Wright, they were united into marriage on July 15, 1983. Together they were stationed in Germany until his honorable discharge in 1985.
They moved back to Waterloo; where he graduated from Hawkeye Tech in law enforcement and the Police Academy, in 1986. Randy was a police officer for different communities including Nora Springs, where he was chief of police. In 1998, Randy became a counselor for Francis Lauer until he couldn’t work anymore because of health issues. In 2005, he started working towards his bachelor degree; he wanted to be a history teacher. Randy will be remembered for his great knowledge of the Civil War; he was a walking encyclopedia of history.
Randy loved the history of the Civil War, fishing, hunting, movies, and dining out; his greatest love was spending time with Kaye, his family and his two Chihuahua dogs, Mike and Rex.
He was a member of the 8th Texas Civil War Reenacting Group and the Sons of the Union Veterans.
Randy is survived by his wife, Kaye Higginbotham, of Mason City; father, Harold Higginbotham, of Quitman, Ark.; step-mother, Barbara Higginbotham, of California; siblings, David, Todd, Darrel, Angel and Laurie Higginbotham, all of California; aunt, Deena Cote, of Louisiana; mother-in-law, Audrey A. Wright, of Waterloo; brother-in-law, Kent Wright, of Waterloo; nephew, Isaac Wright and niece, Naomi Wright; along with other relatives and friends.
Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Judith (Underwood) Higginbotham; and father-in-law, William Wright.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Marilyn J. Jensen
HAMPTON — Marilyn Jean “Olk” Jensen, 68, of Hampton, died Monday (April 30, 2007) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 4, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer with the Rev. Tom Cofer officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, (641) 456-3232.
Esther Rachel Tenney
Esther Rachel Tenney, 87, of West Salem, Wis., and former resident of the Salem Community, died Saturday (April 28, 2007) at Onalaska Care Center in Onalaska, Wis.
She was born March 15, 1920, in Salem, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Walter and Lena Esther (Wood) McDorman. Esther grew up and attended school in the Salem, Iowa, area and married Elton Robert Faeth.
She then moved to the Fort Madison, Iowa, area and spent time as a housewife living both in city and country residences. Esther and Elton were later divorced.
Esther was employed at Sheaffer Pen Co. in Fort Madison for many years and then at the Iowa Ordinance Plant in Middleton. Years later, she owned and operated a restaurant and lounge in Rockwell. Esther also worked for AC Nielson in Mason City. For about 10 years, she lived in Ukiah, Calif., before moving to the La Crosse/West Salem area to be near her children, Norman Faeth, of Black River Falls, Wis., and Eleanor (Joseph) Zebell of West Salem, Wis.
Esther was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend to many people. She will be always remembered for her excellent cooking skills, including her Sunday dinners and date cookies, and her talents in making every house that she ever lived in a real home. Esther used her God-given common sense and untiring love for life to guide her every action. She was always thinking of ways to make the lives of other people better.
In addition to her two children, Esther is survived by six grandchildren, Christopher Faeth (fiancee’, Ann Ward) of Dakota, Minn., Sean (Jennifer) Faeth of Edina, Minn., Joel (Sharon) Faeth of Greenville, Wis., Michael (Michell) Williams of Brandon, S.D., Adam Faeth and Emily Faeth, both of La Crosse, Wis.; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters, Virginia (Clarence) Savage of Hamilton, Ill., and Martha Peterson, of Mount Pleasant.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents; her former husbands, Elton Faeth, Harold Staaf, Raymond Tenney and Hans Hansen; a son, Arlen Staaf; a granddaughter, Kristin Williams; two sisters, Sylvia Wall and Mildred Leafgreen; and three brothers, Elmer, Albert, and Jesse McDorman.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Beatty-Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant, with the Rev Harold Dorsey officiating. Burial will be in Salem South Cemetery, Salem, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beattymurphyfh.com
Thomas David Buis
HAMPTON — Thomas David Buis, 71, of Hampton, died Tuesday (May 1, 2007) at his home in Hampton.
Private family graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the Hampton Cemetery.
Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton with memorial services to follow at the church.
Arrangements are with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, (641) 456-3232.
Alice E. Coyle
KANAWHA — Alice E. Coyle, 75, of Humboldt, formerly of Kanawha, passed away Monday (April 30, 2007) at Humboldt Care Center North in Humboldt.
Funeral services for Alice Coyle will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3, at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with the Rev. Cynthia Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Kanawha and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Alice E. Coyle, the daughter of Ludvig M. and Laura B. (Opheim) Olsen, was born Feb. 23, 1932, in Sioux City. She graduated from Bode High School in 1949.
She was united in marriage with Bernard L. Coyle on June 5, 1949, at Bode. They lived in the Bode area until moving to LuVerne in 1958. In 1977, they moved from LuVerne to Kanawha. Bernard passed away in 1990. Alice moved to the Humboldt Homes in 2000.
Survivors include her three daughters, Laurie (Mike) Stripling of Britt, Michele (Paul) Trauger of Livermore, Becky (Denny) Vaudt of Dakota City; her two sons, Bruce (Sue) Coyle of Pella and David (Sandy) Coyle of LuVerne; 12 grandchildren, Jodi Evans of Britt, Sara (Chad) Lang of Kanawha, Michael Stripling of Britt, Micheline (Jeremy) Oleson of Des Moines, Alicia (Jeff) Knight of Pleasant Hill, Brandon Trauger of Livermore, Wendy (Corey) Long of Cambridge, Chad (Melissa) Vaudt of Humboldt, Jasmine (Travis) Eisenbarth of New Sharon, Jerad Coyle and fiancée, Amber Goodell, of Humboldt, Justin Coyle of LuVerne and Lindsay Coyle, of LuVerne; and 13 great-grandchildren, Blake Evans, Calvin and Hayden Lang, Austin and Carter Knight, Chandler and Gavin Oleson, Mikayla and Kennedy Long, Jaycie and Dylan Vaudt, Grace and Elizabeth Eisenbarth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bernard; and aunt, Esther Opheim.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.
Kathryn Marie Hansen
HAMPTON — Kathryn Marie Hansen, 44, of Axtell, Neb., formerly of Hampton, died Monday (April 30, 2007) at the Bethphage Mission in Axtell, Neb.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Hampton with the Rev. Mary Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.
George Kent
IOWA FALLS — Graveside services for George Kent, 59, of Iowa Falls, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with Pastor T.J. Norman officiating. Military honors provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls.
George Kent, 59, of Iowa Falls, died Jan. 18, 2007, at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.
Larry D. Dickerson
MASON CITY — Larry D. Dickerson, 63, of Mason City, died Tuesday (May 1, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
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
Olga E. Thomas
CLARION — Olga E. Thomas, 95, of Clarion, died Tuesday (May 1, 2007) at her home in Clarion.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 4, at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, with Pastor Tim Platt officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Clarion Church of Christ.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Marlise A. Nott
CHARLES CITY — Marlise A. Nott, 84, formerly of 613 Seventh Ave. in Charles City, died Monday (April 30, 2007) at the Cedar Health, ACC Enterprise, formerly the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., in Charles City, (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Laura L. Meyer
MANLY — Laura Louise Katherine Meyer, 101, of Manly, died Monday (April 30, 2007) at the Manly Nursing & Rehab Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut, Manly, with the Rev. Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 4, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Laura Louise Katherine Meyer
MANLY — Laura Louise Katherine Meyer, 101, of Manly, died Monday (April 30, 2007) at the Manly Nursing & Rehab Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut in Manly, with the Rev. Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly, and one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.
Laura Louise Katherine Meyer was born on Oct. 2, 1905, the daughter of John and Anna (Mueller) Backhaus in Manly. She was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation in the German Evangelical Church in Manly, which later became St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. She attended a one-room country school, Danville No. 6, and graduated from Manly High School in 1922. She received her teaching degree from the University of Iowa in 1924.
Laura taught in Joice from 1924 to 1927. In 1927, she returned to college, attending Iowa State College for one year and graduating from the University of Iowa in 1929. Following graduation, she taught in Peterson for five years.
She was united in marriage to Albert Meyer on Sept. 8, 1934, at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Manly. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 1994. In 1959, Laura and her family joined Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. They farmed west of Manly for 40 years until they retired in 1974 and moved to Manly.
Laura cared for her granddaughters, Nancy and Mary, for about a year after their mother’s death. The girls enjoyed spending part of their summer vacations on the farm with grandpa and grandma. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, Betsy and Brad, as they were growing up.
Laura enjoyed keeping a diary, quilting, crocheting doilies, knitting mittens, and canning. She spent many hours gardening until she was in her mid-90s. Laura had been a resident of the Manly Nursing & Rehab Center since 2005 at the age of 99. She continued to crochet doilies to pass the time there.
Laura was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, WELCA and the Sarah Circle holding offices in both. She also taught Sunday school for 15 years. Laura was the secretary of the Danville No. 7 school district until it closed, was secretary of the Worth County Extension council, and was a member of the Manly Town & Country Garden Club, and the neighborhood Busy Bee Club.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, David (Pam) Meyer, of Manly; granddaughters, Nancy (Jeremy) Blankenhagen of New Ulm, Minn., Mary (Mark) Peterman of Apple Valley, Minn., and Betsy (Jeff) Fliger of Ankeny; and grandson, Brad (Rachel) Meyer, of Manly; great-grandchildren, Brittany Blankenhagen, Erik Peterman, Brianna Peterman and Kenley Meyer; a brother, Harry (Ruth) Backhaus, of Northwood; sister-in-law, Mildred Backhaus, of Hanlontown; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Albert; a daughter, Myrna (Meyer) Gudgel, in 1965; an infant grandson, Steven Gudgel, in 1963; brothers, Arno, Alto and Harlan Backhaus; and sisters-in-law, Velma and Alma Backhaus.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com
Marlise A. Nott
CHARLES CITY — Marlise A. Nott, 84, formerly of 613 Seventh Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday morning, (May 1, 2007) at the Cedar Health, ACC, Enterprise, formerly the Salsbury Baptist Home, in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City, with Pastor Phil Corr officiating. Interment will take place in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in Charles City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St in Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Marlise’s service Saturday at the funeral home.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family in care of Marlise’s daughter, Carol S. Munshower, 307 L. St., Charles City, IA 50616.
Marlise Alice Nott was born March 15, 1923, in rural Floyd County, to Henry C. and Alice E. (Krumrey) Meineke. She grew up in Floyd County and attended school in the Charles City school system, graduating in 1941.
On Jan. 9, 1943, Marlise was united in marriage to William “Bill” J. Nott at the St. John’s Lutheran Parsonage in Charles City. The couple moved to Charles City in 1958.
Marlise had been a homemaker most all of her life. She took great pride in providing for her family, and being a nurturing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was very family oriented. Some of Marlise’s interests and leisure activities included crochet, especially of afghans, embroidery and sewing. Marlise would pass the time by watching her favorite soap operas’ on TV. She also enjoyed cooking, canning and dancing.
Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Marlise’s life are her two daughters, Carol S. (Ron) Munshower and Debra L. (Vince) Rottinghaus, all of Charles City; four grandchildren, Wendy (Matt) Ross and Mike (Tonia) Munshower, all of Charles City, Emily (Dustin) Hoeft of Blairstown, Iowa, and Ben Rottinghaus of Charles City; five great-grandchildren, Erica Ross, Danielle Ross, Samantha Ross, Sydney Ross and Tiffany Munshower. Marlise is also survived by a brother-in-law, Warren (Evelyn) Nott; and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Meineke and Nellie Meineke, all of Charles City.
Preceding Marlise in death are her parents, Henry C. and Alice E. Meineke; her husband, William “Bill” J. Nott, on March 5, 2005; two brothers, Virgil Meineke and Donald Meineke; and a nephew, Rodney Meineke.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Larry Dean Dickerson
MASON CITY — Larry Dean Dickerson, 63, of 220 Third St. N.E., died Tuesday (May 1, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake with Pastor Tom Healey officiating.
Arrangements are with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Esmeralda Olson
THOMPSON — Esmeralda Olson, 68, of Thompson, died Wednesday (May 2, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home, 245 Harrison St. S. in Thompson. (641) 584-2520. www.winterfuneralhome.com
Vern McClure
ALGONA — Vern McClure, 79, of Algona, died Tuesday (May 1, 2007) at the Mercy Hospice of Johnston.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.
Condolences may be sent to www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, (515) 295-2622.
Delbert C. Thomsen
ALGONA — Delbert C. Thomsen, 90, of Algona, died Monday (April 30, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona. Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Shirley Strathman
MASON CITY — Shirley Strathman, 76, of Mason City, died Wednesday (May 2, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Paul Vincent Paulus
CLEAR LAKE — Paul Vincent Paulus, 69, 1214 Sixth Ave. S., Clear Lake, died Wednesday (May 2, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with the Rev. John R. Tilp officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by Clear Lake V.F.W.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today, May 4, 2007, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with a Scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree Rosary service at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the Paul V. Paulus Memorial Fund.
Paul was born Nov. 9, 1937, in rural Floyd County, Rockford, Iowa, the son of Albert A. and Anna Marie Paulus. He attended county school for K-third grades; and Rockford Public School fourth-12th grades. He worked for various construction jobs and for Goodyear and Firestone tire companies. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in August of 1960. He was honorably discharged in August of 1962.
He returned home and attended Mason City Junior College, receiving an AA degree, then attended UNI, receiving a BA and three years later an MA. Paul taught at Forest City for two years then spent the next 29 years with the Clear Lake Community Schools, retiring in 1997. He worked as custodian for St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Paul married Sharon E. Olson on Aug. 28, 1965, in Rockwell, and to this union four children were born.
Paul was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, a charter member of the Knights of Columbus No. 7098 chapter, charter member of Mended Heart No. 222 chapter, vice president of the Iowa Council of Math Teachers and 48 Club
He enjoyed spending time with his family and his hobbies included carpentry, camping and gardening.
Paul is survived by his wife, Sharon Paulus, of Clear Lake; four children, Dr. Karen Anderson and her husband, Ken, of Clear Lake, Keith Paulus, of Waverly, Ronda Mieras and her husband, Bucky, of Chanhassen, Minn., and Ryan Paulus, of Palo; brothers, Joe Paulus, of Rockford, and Dr. Nicholas Paulus, of Bloomington, Minn.; sisters, Alberta Montag and her husband, Jerald, of Rockford, Mary Paulus, of Mason City, and Barbara Bass, of Mason City; four grandchildren, Kaleb, Karter and Katelyn Ann Anderson and Reagan Mieras; and several nieces and nephews and favorite canine companion, Sparkle.
Paul was preceded in death by both parents, Albert and Marie Paulus; and one brother, Lawrence Paulus.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Harold A. Penning
ST. BENEDICT — Harold A. Penning, 78, of St. Benedict, died Tuesday (May 1, 2007) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Wesley, with the Rev. Dr. David Ullom officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Wesley.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Saturday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Wesley. (515) 679-4453. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Larry Paul Bailey
MASON CITY — Larry Paul Bailey, 69, of Surprise, Ariz., formerly of Plymouth, was called home on April 24, 2007. He passed away at Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West, Ariz.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2007, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with the Rev. Charles Westendorf officiating from the First Assembly of God Church, Mason City.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Larry was born on Feb. 20, 1938, in Mason City, the son of Oat and Hazel (Turner) Bailey. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1958. He worked at Fibraco, Iowa Beef and for 24 years at Lehigh Portland Cement, retiring in 2000.
He married Sharon Carrott on June 17, 1961.
Larry enjoyed golf, woodworking, sports of all kinds, coin collecting and aviation. He was a member of Radiant Church in Surprise, Ariz., and a past member of Local D 106.
He will be remembered by his family as being a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sharon, of Surprise, Ariz.; two children, Penny Bailey, of Surprise, Ariz., and Jeffrey Bailey and wife, Danielle, of Newton; grandchildren, Carson, Gabrielle, Maxwell and Arianna Bailey, of Newton; siblings, Margaret Quam and her husband, Lyle, of Mason City, Claudia Peterson, of Anderson, Mo., Roger Bailey and wife, Roberta, of Des Moines, Harvey Bailey, of Mason City, John Bailey and wife, Pat, of Clear Lake, and Spencer Weaver, of Northwood; brother-in-law, Michael Carrott and wife, Virginia, of Clear Lake, and Pame (Carrott) Tierney and husband, Don, of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; sister Eleanor Weaver; brother and sister-in-law, Oatis and LeVound Bailey; brother, Eugene Bailey; mother and father-in-law, Marie and William Carrott; sister-in-law, Betty Shane; brother-in-law, Jeffrey Carrott; and sister-in-law, Gloria Bailey.
The family requests that memorials be directed to Hospice of Arizona, 2222 W Northern Suite A100, Phoenix, AZ 85021.
Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
ShirleyDee Strathman
MASON CITY — ShirleyDee Strathman, 76, of 1148 Crestmore Way, died Wednesday (May 2, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating.
There will be no visitation. The body has been donated to the University of Iowa Anatomical Gift Program.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church or donor’s choice.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Dave Stricker Jr.
MASON CITY — Dave Stricker Jr., 91, of 17396 Kingbird Ave, died Thursday (May 3, 2007) at the Willow Pointe Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2007, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Memorials may be directed to the Dave Stricker Memorial Fund.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Collin A. Boen
CLARION — Collin A. Boen, 22, of Clarion, died Thursday (May 3, 2007) at his home in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007, at the First Lutheran Church in Clarion, with Pastor Tim Platt and Father Chris Podhajsky officiating. Burial will be Tuesday, May 8, in Strombeck Cemetery in Monte Video, Minn.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Arrangements with Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Dorothy Curran
MASON CITY — Dorothy Curran, 91, of Mason City, died Thursday (May 3, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Elsie Denger
DOWS — Elsie Denger, 93, of Lake Charles, La., formerly of Dows, died Thursday (May 3, 2007) in Lake Charles, La.
A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007, at the United Methodist Church in Dows, with Pastor Kalen Fristad officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Dows.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.
Arrangements are with Dugger Ewing Helgeson Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St., Dows. (515) 532-2233.
Vern McClure
ALGONA — Vern McClure, 79, of Algona, died Tuesday (May 1, 2007) at Mercy Hospice of Johnston.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, with the Rev. Michael Orthel officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Algona VFW Post 2451 and the Haag-Turner American Legion Post 90 of Algona.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Condolences may be sent to the www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, (515) 295-2622.
Martha S. McCleish
BANCROFT — Martha S. McCleish, 93, of Bancroft, died Wednesday (May 2, 2007) at the Bancroft Heritage Home in Bancroft.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bancroft with the Rev. Paul Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft, with a 7 p.m. parish prayer service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. John’s Catholic Church or school.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Nita I. Hjelle
MASON CITY — Nita I. Hjelle, 76, of Mason City, died Thursday (May 3, 2007) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Nita Hjelle Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Walter ‘Walt’ Nickerson
CLEAR LAKE — Walter “Walt” Nickerson, 81, 13713 Indigo Ave., Clear Lake, died Thursday (May 3, 2007) at his home.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Full military honors will be presented by the Clear Lake VFW.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 7, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Memorials maybe given to the Walter Nickerson Memorial Fund.
Walter was born July 3, 1925, in Clear Lake, the son of Raymond and Leola (Fern) Nickerson. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1942. In July 1944 he entered the United States Army. He served his country and participated in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.
He married Alfa Jaspersen on Dec. 10, 1944, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. After his discharge he began farming in 1947. He and Alfa eventually had a small Holstein dairy cow milking operation up until 1964. He then left farming and sold dairy equipment and milk coolers. From 1968 to 1975, he worked at Decker’s packing plant and farmed south of Ventura. At that time, he went to work for his brother, Dick, up until 2004.
Walter was a former 4-H member of the Lake’s Ambitious Feeders and later was leader from 1952-1960. In 1968, he got involved in the Purebread Suffolk Sheep industry, raising a 20-head flock until 2004. One of his fondest memories was having his grandson, Todd, help with pig chores and teaching him how to drive the tractor. He thoroughly enjoyed watching his son and two of his grandchildren show lambs at the North Iowa Fair.
Walter was an active Cerro Gordo County Democrat and served on the Central Committee for many years. Caucus time was special for him and enjoyed talking politics with anyone (even lively debates with Republicans) anywhere, anytime.
Walt and Alfa enjoyed dancing at the Surf and VFW. He loved music and enjoyed watching his granddaughter, Katy, dance at her recitals. Walt was active in Pheasants Forever, promoting conservation and planting many acres of natural grasses in several counties in North Iowa.
From 1984 until the present, Walt served on the Cerro Gordo County Extension Council and received the “Distinguished Extension Council Member Service Award” in 2000. He worked with all but one county extension director and reminisced about 4-H and extension work. He also was awarded the 4-H alumni award with his son in 2000.
Walt enjoyed playing 500 and pinochle whenever a game was to be played. He enjoyed watching college and professional sports on TV. One of his most enjoyable experiences was his visit to Washington, D.C., in 2004 to see the World War II Memorial with his wife, son and daughter-in-law. Walt really enjoyed watching his grandchildren and friends play pool down in the basement. He always shared a Little Debbie with them and kept in contact with them and a good story repeated many times over kept them intrigued and happy.
Walt was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, and lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion, Democratic Central Committee, and Extension Council.
Walt is survived by his wife, Alfa Nickerson, of Clear Lake; two children, Charlene Gillman and her husband, Leroy, of Earlham, and Allen Nickerson and his wife, Sue, of Clear Lake; four grandchildren, Todd Gillman and his wife, Barb, and their children Bethany, Jason, Alex and George, of Garland, Texas, Sheri Monroe and her husband, Galen, and their daughter, Genny, Little Rock, Ark., Andrew Nickerson of Mason City, and Katy Nickerson of Clear Lake; brother, Richard Nickerson and his wife, Pauline, of Clear Lake; four sisters, Clare Vietor of Roseville, Calif., Ruth Quintus of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Pauline Krukow and her husband, Carl, of Clear Lake, and Arlene Olson and her husband, Myron, of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Walt was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donald and Gerald.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Dave Stricker Jr.
MASON CITY — Dave Stricker Jr., 91, of 17396 Kingbird Ave., died Thursday (May 3, 2007) at Willow Pointe Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 7, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Memorials may be directed to the Dave Stricker Memorial Fund.
Dave Jr. was born Oct. 6, 1915, in Mason City, the son of Dave Sr. and Katie (Meier) Stricker. He began farming with his family, and taking care of dairy cows. He was united in marriage to Marie Speaker on Nov. 6, 1938, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. Dave also worked at the sugar beet factory in Mason City.
Dave and Marie moved north of Clear Lake in January 1944, where he continued to farm, retiring in 1999. In 2002, Dave and Marie made their home at Willow Pointe Assisted Living.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing trips to Canada, mowing, and giving tours of the farm. Together Dave and Marie enjoyed being snowbirds to Texas. Dave’s greatest love was spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the DDD Club and Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.
Dave is survived by his children, Richard (Linda) Stricker of Manly, Marlen (Nancy) Stricker of Clear Lake, Nadine (Wayne) Schallock of Mason City; grandchildren, Kristie (Chris) Niemi of Minneapolis, Minn., Derek Stricker and significant other, JoAnna Dobyns, of Clear Lake, Sara (Jeremy) Truax of Clear Lake, Jacob and Jason Schallock, both of Mason City; great-grandchild, Taylor Stricker; stepgrandchildren, Bill Case, Donny Case and significant other, Michelle, and Gary (Sandy) Case; stepgreat-grandchildren, Austin, Abby, and Zia Case; two brothers, Harold (Mary Ann) Stricker of Orchard, and Ralph (Geraldine) Stricker of Mason City, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dave Sr. and Katie Stricker; wife, Marie Stricker, sisters, Thelma Purviance and Leah Haag; brothers, Ben and Ron Stricker; and daughter-in-law Carolyn Stricker.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Esmeralda Olson
THOMPSON — Esmeralda Olson, 68, of Thompson passed away on Wednesday (May 2, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Her funeral ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 7, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with the Rev. Mark Decker officiating.
Her visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, at the Winter Funeral Home, 245 Harrison St. in Thompson.
Esmeralda Olson was born on Dec. 5, 1938, to Rufino and Leocadia (Cruz) Collazo. Essie spent her youth years in Puerto Rico and in the mid-1960s, she moved to Iowa.
Essie worked at Winnebago Industries after arriving in Iowa. In 1971, she met and married Allen Olson. Allen and Essie retired after 32 years of service to Winnebago.
Essie enjoyed wintering in Arizona. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing. She also enjoyed spending time with her cat and dog. She especially enjoyed her best friends, Joy and Verdon Austad, who were like family.
Essie is survived by her husband, Allen Olson, of Thompson; her son, Juan Sanchez, of Tampa, Fla.; her granddaughter, Melinda Sanchez, of Nebraska; a nephew, Effren Carraquillo, of Tampa, Fla.; and her mother-in-law, Opal Olson, of Thompson. Essie loved them all dearly.
Essie is preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Reuben.
On line tributes may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (641) 584-2520. www.winterfuneralhome.com
Nita I. Hjelle
MASON CITY — Nita I. Hjelle, 76, of Mason City, died Thursday (May 3, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Nita Hjelle Memorial Fund.
Nita was born Sept. 12, 1930, in Mason City, the daughter of Henry and Lela (Jump) True. She attended Mason City Schools. She was a homemaker and also helped her husband with remodeling.
Nita enjoyed gardening, putting puzzles together and crosswords. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Moose Lodge.
Nita is survived by her husband, Helmer Hjelle; her children, Larry Hjelle and wife, Margaret, of Plymouth, Sally Anderson and husband, Gary, of Mason City, Leland Hjelle of Mason City, Marty Hjelle and wife, Nancy, of Mason City, and Robin Hjelle and wife, Joy, of Manly; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a sister, Cleta, of Creston.
Nita was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Hans and Mickey; a daughter, Sue Johnson; one granddaughter, Amanda Sue Hjelle; two half-brothers, three brothers, and one sister in infancy.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Dorothy Curran
MASON CITY — Dorothy Curran, 91, of 62 Lakeview Drive, died Thursday (May 3, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be given to the Dorothy Curran Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Posted by Gene Manning
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