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2007 |
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Doris
Elaine
Asbjornson
KENSETT
— Doris
Elaine (Forde)
Asbjornson,
76, of
Kensett,
died
Wednesday
(May 9,
2007) at
the
Lutheran
Retirement
Home in
Northwood.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10 a.m.
Saturday,
May 12,
2007, at
the
Bethany
Lutheran
Church,
600
Fifth
St.
Kensett,
with the
Rev. Tom
Martin
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Elk
Creek
Lutheran
Church
Cemetery,
rural
Kensett.
Visitation
will be
from 5
to 8
p.m.
today at
the
Conner
Colonial
Chapel,
1008
First
Ave. S.,
Northwood.
Visitation
will
also be
held one
hour
prior to
service
time on
Saturday
at the
church.
The
family
of Doris
Elaine
Asbjornson
has
requested
that
memorial
contributions
be made
to
Hospice
of North
Iowa,
Lutheran
Retirement
Home in
Northwood
or
Bethany
Lutheran
Church
in
Kensett
in her
memory.
Doris
Elaine (Forde)
Asbjornson
was born
on Nov.
26,
1930, in
Emmons,
Minn.,
the
daughter
of
Selmer
and Rose
(Bergo)
Forde.
She
attended
rural
country
schools
near
Emmons,
Minn.
Doris
worked
for
Deluxe
Manufacturing
in Lake
Mills
for
several
years,
before
working
at
Mode-O-Day
in Mason
City.
Doris
also
worked
for
Carroll
George
Inc. in
Northwood
for 28
years
until
her
retirement.
She was
united
in
marriage
to Alden
“Aldy”
Asbjornson
on Dec.
23,
1948, in
Mason
City. He
preceded
her in
death on
Feb. 8,
2004.
Doris
enjoyed
cooking,
baking,
reading,
playing
cards
and
going
for
walks,
but her
great
love and
enjoyment
was
spending
time
with her
children,
grandchildren
and
great-grandchildren.
Doris
also
enjoyed
the
activities
at the
Lutheran
Retirement
Home and
was
elected
2007
Valentines
Queen at
the
home.
She was
a member
of
Bethany
Lutheran
Church
and the
church
circle
in
Kensett.
Left to
cherish
her
memory
are her
children,
Pam (Al)
Foss, of
Goodell,
Paula
True and
special
friend,
Mike
Bartz,
of Clear
Lake,
and
Penny
Miranda
and
special
friend,
Chet
Fields,
of
Northwood;
seven
grandchildren:
Brandi
(Kris)
Paulson,
of Mason
City,
Jason
(Kristi)
True, of
Carpenter,
Travis
Patterson,
of Mason
City,
Jeremy
True and
special
friend,
Lisa
Welsh,
of Clear
Lake,
Jamee
Hove, of
Northwood,
Brent
Asbjornson
of
Mobile,
Ala.,
and
Misty
Miranda,
of
Northwood;
five
great-grandchildren:
Hudsen
Simmer,
Tyler
Paulson,
Tyler
Patterson,
Cameron
True and
Hannah
True;
two
brothers:
Stanley
(Cynthia)
Forde of
Hempstead,
Texas,
and
Ronnie
(Liz)
Forde of
Toledo;
one
sister,
Shirley
Peterson,
of
Kimbalton;
as well
as other
relatives
and
friends.
Doris
was
preceded
in death
by her
parents;
husband,
Alden;
son,
Mark;
brother,
Jerry
Forde;
and a
sister,
Beverly
Nelson.
Conner
Colonial
Chapel:
(641)
324-1543
www.colonialchapels.com
Doris A.
Kneisel
CHARLES
CITY —
Doris A.
Kneisel,
89, of
Charles
City,
died
Wednesday
(May 9,
2007) at
the 9th
Street
Chautauqua
Guest
Home in
Charles
City.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Saturday
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
1205 S.
Main,
Charles
City,
with
Pastor
David
Werges
of Saint
John
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church
officiating.
Burial
will be
held in
Sunnyside
Memory
Gardens
in
Charles
City.
Visitation
will be
held one
hour
prior to
services
on
Saturday
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home.
In lieu
of
flowers
memorials
may be
directed
to Saint
John
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church,
200 S.
Main
St.,
Charles
City, IA
50616.
The
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
Mary F.
Hanson
OSAGE —
Mary F.
Hanson,
91, died
Sunday
(May 6,
2007) at
the Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit in
Mason
City.
A
celebration
of life
will be
held at
11 a.m.
Monday,
May 14,
2007, at
the
Nazareth
Lutheran
Church
in
Armstrong,
with the
Rev.
David
Olson
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Armstrong
Grove
Cemetery.
Mary F.
Hanson
was born
on March
5, 1916,
the
daughter
of Jess
and
Jessie
(Gardner)
Lester
in
Lakota,
N.D. She
was a
graduate
of
Fairmont
High
School
in
Fairmont,
Minn. On
Jan. 1,
1937
Mary was
united
in
marriage
to Verle
Hanson
in
Armstrong.
In her
early
years,
Mary was
a
housewife
and
mother,
later
going
back to
school
and
receiving
her
nursing
degree
then
working
at
hospitals
in Iowa
and
Minnesota
as well
as North
Dakota.
She was
a
seamstress,
a poet
and a
seeker
and
lover of
knowledge.
She
loved
spending
time
with her
family,
who will
all miss
her
dearly.
Left to
cherish
her
memory
are her
daughters,
Roberta
Olsen,
of
Osage,
and
Norma
Laughery,
of
Spring
Green,
Wis.;
siblings,
Gary
(Mickey)
Lester
of Cedar
Rapids,
Maxine
(Frank)
Eichler
of Fort
Meyers,
Fla.,
and
Dottie
Christianson
of Mason
City;
six
grandchildren:
Brad
(Patti)
Peterson,
of Mason
City,
Shane (Karry)
Graney,
of Mason
City,
Ned
(Jodi)
Laughery,
of
Holmen,
Wis.,
Jenny
(Bob)
Dallman,
of
Castle
Rock,
Colo.,
Jessie
(Chad)
Stedman,
of
Arvada,
Colo.,
and Eric
(Kristin)
Ray of
Elgin,
Ill.;
eight
great-grandchildren:
Matt
Peterson,
Abbey
Peterson,
Whitney
Peterson,
Zach
Graney,
Madison
Graney,
Jason
Dallman,
Parker
Ray,
Andrew
Peterson;
and Lee
Peterson,
widow of
grandson
Steven
Peterson;
as well
as many
nieces,
nephews,
other
relatives
and
friends.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
husband
Verle;
parents,
Jess and
Jessie;
grandson,
Steven
Peterson;
three
brothers:
John,
Roy, and
Glen
Lester;
and two
sisters:
Gertrude
Jenkins
and
Helen
Thayer.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapels,
(641)
423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Dorothy
E.
Asfahl
INDEPENDENCE
—Dorothy
E.
Asfahl,
89, of
Independence,
died
Wednesday
(May 9,
2007) at
her
home.
Memorial
services
will be
held at
6 p.m.
today,
May 11,
2007, at
the
Reiff
Funeral
Home &
Crematory,
216
Third
Ave.
S.E.,
Independence,
with the
Rev. Tom
Jones
officiating.
Friends
may call
from 4
until
service
time
today at
the
funeral
home.
Reiff
Funeral
Home &
Crematory,
(319)
334-2501.
Lyle D.
Stillions
GREENE —
Lyle D.
Stillions,
70, of
Greene,
died
Wednesday
(May 9,
2007) at
the
Hampton
Health
Care
Center
in
Hampton.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
1:30
p.m.
Monday
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
1205 S.
Main,
Charles
City,
with
Patty
Kellogg
officiating.
Inurnment
will be
held at
a later
date.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
to 8
p.m.
Sunday
at the
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
and one
hour
prior to
services
on
Monday.
The
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
Stanley
A.
Rivedal
Stanley
A.
Rivedal,
born in
Mason
City,
Nov. 19,
1919,
passed
away
from
complications
of
Alzheimers
desease
April 2,
2007, at
the age
of 87.
As a
young
man,
Stan’s
beautiful
voice
got him
involved
in his
school’s
choir
and
theater
programs
as well
as his
church
choir.
Upon
entering
the
service
Stan
found
himself
stationed
in
several
places
including
England
where he
met his
future
wife,
Eileen
Singleton.
They
were
married
on Nov.
19,
1945, in
Cornwall
and
returned
to Mason
City
where
they
raised
their
two
children,
Robin
and
Devon.
His love
of golf
turned
into a
career
as golf
course
superintendent
at the
Mason
City
Country
Club and
later in
the
Denver
area
where
they
moved to
in 1975.
Upon
retiring
he and
Eileen
moved to
Bothell,
Wash.,
where he
lived
until
his
death.
Stan is
survived
by
daughter,
Devon
Surgent
and her
husband,
Jim, of
Bothell
Wash.,
son,
Robin
Rivedal
and his
wife,
Judy, of
Denver
Colo.,
grandchildren,
Eric and
April
Surgent
and
Stephanie,
Elizabeth,
Christine
and
Jennifer
Rivedal.
He was
preceded
in death
by his
wife,
Eileen
(March
2,
2007),
his
father
and
mother,
Severt
and Anna
Rivedal;
brothers,
Haawken,
Clarence,
Harold,
and
Arnold;
and
sister,
Arlene.
A
memorial
service
will be
held to
honor
his life
at First
Bothell
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church
in
Bothell,
Wash.,
at a
later
date.
Please
make any
memorials
to your
favorite
charity
in his
memory.
May
there be
many
“holes-in-one”
in
heaven!
Lynn W.
Greiman
MASON
CITY —
Lynn W.
Greiman,
59, of
1600
10th St.
S.E.,
Mason
City,
and
formerly
of
Garner
and
Clear
Lake,
died
Thursday
(May 10,
2007) at
the
Muse-Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit in
Mason
City.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Saturday,
May 12,
2007, at
the
Fullerton
Funeral
Home,
123
Second
St.
S.E.,
Mason
City,
with the
Rev.
Edward
Bard
officiating.
Interment
will be
in the
Concord
Cemetery,
Garner.
Visitation
will be
held one
hour
prior to
services
on
Saturday
at the
Fullerton
Funeral
Home.
Those
wishing
to
extend
memorials
may wish
to
direct
them to
the Lynn
W.
Greiman
Memorial
Fund in
the care
of his
family.
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
Grace H.
Esk
BELMOND
— Grace
H. Esk,
89, of
Belmond,
died
Thursday
(May 10,
2007) at
the
Belmond
Health
Care
Center
in
Belmond.
Funeral
arrangments
are
incomplete
at the
Dugger
Ewing
Funeral
Home,
111
Luick’s
Lane S.,
Belmond.
Dugger
Ewing
Funeral
Home,
(641)
444-3248.
Clarence
E.
Deardeuff
MASON
CITY —
Clarence
Edwin
Deardeuff,
79, of
620
Briarstone
Drive,
died
Thursday
(May 10,
2007) at
Mercy
Medical
Center-North
Iowa.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
11 a.m.
Monday,
May 14,
2007, at
the
Wesley
United
Methodist
Church,
1405 S.
Pennsylvania
Ave.,
Mason
City,
with the
Rev.
Steve
Hansen
officiating.
Inurnment
will be
at a
later
date in
Memorial
Park
Cemetery,
Mason
City,
with
military
honors
conducted
by
members
of the
Mason
City
Veterans
Memorial
Association.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
to 6
p.m.
Sunday
at the
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
126
Third
St.
N.E.,
and one
hour
prior to
services
Monday
at the
church.
In lieu
of
flowers
memorials
may be
directed
to a
charity
of their
choice.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
(641)
423-2372.
www.colonialchapel.com
Grace
Mary
McKenna
OSAGE —
Grace
Mary
McKenna,
86, of
Osage,
died
Thursday
(May 10,
2007) at
the
Muse-Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit in
Mason
City.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Champion-Bucheit
Funeral
Home in
Osage.
(641)
732-3706.
Norman
W. Reed
ALAMO,
Texas —
Norman
W. Reed,
76, died
Wednesday
(May 9,
2007) at
his home
in
Alamo,
Texas.
Funeral
arrangements
are
incomplete
at the
Memorial
Funeral
Home in
San
Juan,
Texas.
Harold
Reit
ALGONA —
Harold
Reit,
87, of
West Des
Moines,
formerly
of
Algona,
died
Wednesday
(May 9,
2007) at
the Iowa
Methodist
Medical
Center
in Des
Moines.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Saturday
at the
Bethany
Lutheran
Church
in
Emmetsburg,
with the
Rev.
Steve
Ellerbusch
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Evergreen
Cemetery
in
Emmetsburg.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
to 8
p.m.
today at
the
Wilson-Lentz
Funeral
Home in
Algona.
Condolences
may be
sent to
www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Wilson-Lentz
Funeral
Home,
(515)
295-2622.
Joe Sisk
CHARLES
CITY —
Joe
Sisk,
64, of
Charles
City,
died
Wednesday
(May 9,
2007) at
the
Floyd
County
Memorial
Hospital
in
Charles
City.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
1:30
p.m.
Tuesday,
May 15,
2007, at
the
Bethany
Alliance
Church
in
Charles
City,
with
Pastor
Kent
Sovine
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Riverside
Cemetery
at
Charles
City.
Visitation
will be
held
from
11:30
a.m.
until
time of
services
Tuesday
at the
Bethany
Alliance
Church.
The
Hauser
Funeral
Home,
(641)
228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
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Clarence Edwin Deardeuff
MASON CITY — Clarence Edwin Deardeuff, 79, of 620 Briarstone Drive, died Thursday (May 10, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., and continuing one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of their choice.
Clarence Edwin Deardeuff was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Cerro Gordo County, the son of Clark and Mildred (Butcher) Deardeuff. He graduated from Rockwell High School. Clarence enlisted into the United States Army Air Corps, serving in the Philippines, later being honorably discharged.
Clarence was united in marriage to Mavis Schwartz on June 7, 1950; to this union four children were born. He farmed for 46 years south of Mason City. Clarence worked for the Crystal Sugar Beet Plant, Iowa Parcel Service and North Iowa Medical Center as a security guard.
Retiring from farming in 1996, he stayed busy by volunteering over 2,500 hours at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa and managing the Briarstone Condos.
He served on many boards and committees including Midland Co-op, Burchinal Co-op, ASCS County Committee, and various church offices. He was a Farm Bureau member. Clarence attended Wesley United Methodist Church.
Clarence enjoyed traveling and playing jokes on people, and meeting new friends; his greatest love was spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Mavis Deardeuff, of Mason City; son, Stan Deardeuff and fiancée, Trudy Goodman, of Clear Lake; grandchildren Michael Deardeuff and fiancée, Tina Blong, of Hampton, Christopher Deardeuff and special friend, Marcia Snitker, of Mason City, Matthew (Brooke) Deardeuff of Charles City; daughter, Susan (David) Kingland, of Forest City; grandchildren, Deacon (Rita) Olesen of Orlando, Fla., Joseph (Julie) Kingland of Forest Lake, Minn., Denise Kingland of Dallas, Texas, and Eric (Shelly) Kingland of Forest City; daughter, Peggy (Darrell) Jensen, of Indianola, grandchildren, Justin Stratton of New York, N.Y., Betsy Stratton of Indianola, Mary (Benjamin) Roedl of Dothan, Ala., Bridgette (R.J.) Brinkmeyer of Hubbard, and Ryan (Ricki) Jensen of West Des Moines, 12 great-grandchildren; daughter by choice, Donna (Jim) Emhoff, and three sons, Sheffield; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Loretta (Will) Koenigsberg, Judy (Russ) Borchardt, Lelia (Gordon) Bates, Vera (Vernon) Johnson, Evelyn Bartusek and LaVerne Rogness; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Mildred Deardeuff; infant daughter, Polly Sue Deardeuff; three brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641)423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Lynn W. Greiman
MASON CITY — Lynn W. Greiman, 59, of 1600 10th St. S.E. in Mason City and formerly of Garner and Clear Lake, died early Thursday morning (May 10, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Edward Bard officiating. Interment will be in the Concord Cemetery, Garner.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning until the time of services at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City.
Those wishing to extend memorials may wish to direct to the Lynn W. Greiman Memorial Fund in the care of his family.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Lynn Wilson Greiman was born Nov. 22, 1947, in Waterloo, the son of Florence Irene (Baker) and Wilson Benjamin Greiman. In 1951, he and his family moved from Waterloo to Garner, where he attended school. In 1959, at the age of 12, Lynn won a trophy, a trip to Chicago and the bragging rights as the “Champion of Sales” in a contest for Globe Gazette carriers. He graduated in 1966 from Garner High School.
Lynn furthered his education, attending NIACC for one year and Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids for two years, attaining an associate of implied science mechanical engineering technology degree in May 1982. He was employed at Alexander Manufacturing in Mason City as a project designer. Due to complications of multiple sclerosis, Lynn was no longer able to work. His main “connection to the world” became his computer, which he was extremely proficient.
Some of Lynn’s interests included writing poetry, engaging in philosophical discussions, assisting various band groups with sound system set-ups and listening to music. He was a “Star Trek” fan and found great accomplishment and pride in designing and building a variety of technical projects, including a robot.
Lynn’s family describe him as a very intelligent man who made friends easily! He deeply cared for his sisters and their families and openly professed his devotion to his faith and the care and concern his sisters gave him. Lynn was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City.
Left to cherish Lynn’s life are his two sisters, Marjorie and Richard Koolbeck of Cedar Rapids and Shirley and Roland Pals, of Duncanville, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends who will also dearly miss him.
Preceding Lynn in death are his parents, Wilson and Florence Greiman; and his brother, Jerald Greiman.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
Merlyn Elman
BUFFALO CENTER — Merlyn Elman, 78, of Buffalo Center, died Friday (May 11, 2007) at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center, (641) 562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com
Suzanne (Cooney) Trepanier
CLEAR LAKE — Suzanne (Cooney) Trepanier, 40, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (May 10, 2007) at the her home in Clear Lake.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, (641) 732-3706.
Grace Mary McKenna
OSAGE — Grace Mary McKenna, 86, of Osage, passed away on Thursday (May 10, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 14, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at the funeral home.
The daughter of Arthur and Oril (Harrington) McKenna, Grace was born April 8, 1921, on the family farm near David, Iowa. She attended David School and graduated from Riceville High School in 1938. She began her teaching career in country rural schools, teaching for 16 years in the Stone School where her mother also taught. She received her associates degree from Mason City Junior College in 1957 and her bachelor of arts degree from Upper Iowa University in 1962. After closing of the rural country schools, Grace taught in the Riceville Elementary School and then in the Osage Elementary School, retiring in 1983.
Grace professed her faith in Jesus at the David Church in 1940 and was baptized by immersion at the Baptist Church in Riceville. Grace was a life-long member of the David Community Church and served as the church pianist for over 60 years.
Grace was a member of the Osage Wa Tan Yee Club, the Cedar Valley Retired Teacher’s Association, Alpha Delta Kappa, David Ladies Aide and the Ann Judson Circle.
Grace and her mother moved from the family farm to Osage in 1951. Grace helped care for her mother for many years. She enjoyed her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and great-grandnieces and nephews. She was the ‘family photographer’ and took many pictures. Grace enjoyed bowling and bowled for several years. She also enjoyed traveling and went on numerous trips. Besides visiting most of the continental United States, she also traveled to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and Europe.
Survivors include her brother, Floyd McKenna and his wife, Lillian, of Osage; nieces, Ruth (Roger) Stark of Osage, and Dorothy (Jim) Saltou of Waukon; nephews, Allen (Margaret) McKenna, of Riceville, and Glen (Bonnie) McKenna of Chester; and many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Oril McKenna, and by her grandniece, Lori (McKenna) Livingston.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
Adam Louis Pinkele
CLEAR LAKE — Adam Louis Pinkele, 26, 1308 Seventh Place N. Clear Lake, died Thursday (May 10, 2007) at his home.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Memorials may be given to the Adam L. Pinkele Memorial Fund.
Adam was born July 7, 1980, in Fort Dodge, the son of Donald and Louise (Nelson) Pinkele. At the age of 6, he was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He attended school in Fort Dodge until second grade; they moved to Osceola in 1989 and attended school through his junior year. They moved to Clear Lake, where he graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1999. Adam graduated from NIAAC in 2003 with an AA degree in business.
He was a regional ambassador for MDA for three years. He enjoyed attending MDA camps at 4-H campgrounds, Luther, and Camp Courageous at Monticello. He enjoyed being on the computer, attending classes at NIAAC, history, reading, following the Hawkeyes and the Vikings, watching Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
He was very close with his family and especially his two nieces, whom he called “the Munchkins.” Adam had a great sense of humor and understood human nature as good as anybody.
Adam is survived by his parents, Donald and Louise Pinkele, of Clear Lake; one brother, Andrew Pinkele and his wife, Nancy, of Eagle Grove; two nieces, Samantha and Jolet, of Eagle Grove; and his paternal grandparents, Louis and Geneva Pinkele, of Eagle Grove.
Adam was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mark and Phyllis Nelson.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Stanley A. Rivedal
Stanley A. Rivedal, born in Mason City, on Nov. 19, 1919, passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s disease April 2, 2007, at the age of 87.
As a young man Stan’s beautiful voice got him involved in his school’s choir and theater programs as well as his church choir.
Upon entering the service Stan found himself stationed in several places including England where he met his future wife, Eileen Singleton. They were married on Nov. 19, 1945, in Cornwall and returned to Mason City where they raised their two children, Robin and Devon.
His love of golf turned into a career as golf course superintendent at the Mason City Country Club and later in the Denver area where they moved to in 1975. Upon retiring, he and Eileen moved to Bothell, Wash., where he lived until his death.
Stan is survived by daughter, Devon Surgent and her husband, Jim, of Bothell Wash., son, Robin Rivedal and his wife, Judy, of Denver Colo., grandchildren, Eric and April Surgent and Stephanie, Elizabeth, Christine and Jennifer Rivedal.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Eileen (March 2, 2007), his father and mother, Severt and Anna Rivedal; brothers, Haawken, Clarence, Harold, and Arnold; and sister, Arlene.
A memorial service will be held to honor his life at First Bothell Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bothell, Wash., at a later date.
Please make any memorials to your favorite charity in his memory.
May there be many “holes in one” in heaven!
Grace H. Esk
BELMOND — Grace H. (Barkema) Esk, 89, of Belmond, formerly of Clarion and Lake Mills, died Thursday (May 10, 2007) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Immanuel Reformed Church near Belmond with Pastor Rodney Meester officiating. Burial will take place in the Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 14, at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
Lambert Barkema
BELMOND — Lambert Barkema, 98, of Belmond, died Friday (May 11, 2007) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, at Immanuel Reformed Church, east of Belmond, with Pastors Rodney Meester and Mike Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
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Merlyn R. Elman
BUFFALO CENTER — Merlyn R. Elman, 78, of Buffalo Center, passed away on Friday (May 11, 2007) at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
His funeral ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, at North Iowa Community School Auditorium in Buffalo Center, with Pastor David Langer and Pastor Paul Haugen officiating. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.
His visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m on Monday, May 14, at First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center.
Merlyn Raymond Elman was born on Sept. 18, 1928, on a farm near Lakota. He was the eldest son of Raymond and Della (Harms) Elman. His brother, Richard, was born in 1930. Merlyn graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1946. He began his newspaper career in 1951 at the Buffalo Center Tribune. He was a linotype operator and commercial printer for 13 years and then moved up to shop foreman. In 1964, he became a partner at the Tribune. He then became editor and publisher in 1970 until his death.
Merlyn married Betty Lou Bussa on June 14, 1953, in Armstrong, Iowa. Their first child, Terry Raymond (1954), married Joyce Culbertson in 1977. They live near Buffalo Center. Their second child, Susan Lynn (1957), married Steve Risius in 1976. They live in Burnsville, Minn. Terry and Joyce have four children: Derrick (married to Amy) of Iowa Falls, Jason of Algona, Kalli Jo of Buffalo Center, and Kristina of Buffalo Center. Susan and Steve have two children: Sarah (fiancé, Ryan Dybevik) of St. Louis Park, Minn., and Shannon of St. Cloud, Minn.
Merlyn was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. The family has many happy memories of their times together.
Over the years, Merlyn received many awards for his contributions to the newspaper and to the community. One of Merlyn’s greatest pleasures was reporting on high school athletics and other school related activities. He also enjoyed playing golf with friends and family. He was very active in the community and the First Congregational Church.
In January 2007, Merlyn received the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Following surgery, he spent several months at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., and North Iowa-Mercy hospital in Mason City. He came to Buffalo Center Timely Mission Nursing Home on April 23. He passed away on Friday, May 11, with his wife, children, grandchildren, and brother all present.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Alice Elman; and nephew, Michael Elman.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to KJLY Christian Radio, United Hands Hospice, or the Merlyn R. Elman Scholarship Fund.
On line tributes may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, (641) 562-2858.
Lambert Barkema
BELMOND — Lambert Barkema, age 98, of Belmond, passed away Friday (May 11, 2007) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.
Funeral services for Lambert Barkema will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, at Immanuel Reformed Church, east of Belmond, Iowa, with pastors Rodney Meester and Mike Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation for Lambert Barkema will be held from 4-7 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.
Lambert Barkema was born Jan. 11, 1909, on the home farm near Palsville, Iowa.
He was the oldest of 10 children, the son of Dick and Minnie (Pals) Barkema. He attended country school through the eighth grade and then helped his father farm.
Lambert attended and was baptized in the Palsville Reformed Church (now Immanuel Reformed Church). He was active in the church, serving as an elder and deacon.
In 1938, Lambert moved to one of his father’s farms by Goodell and began farming on his own. Lambert and Genaveva Bertha Gruis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gruis, were married on Jan. 1, 1941. To this union three children were born: Donna (Harold) Buseman, Dennis (Betty) Barkema, and Byron (Sherry) Barkema.
When the children were all married, he and Gen took up golfing and bowling. Lambert was a very kind, caring man. He was a person who never wanted to hurt anyone’s feelings and would do his best to be sure no one ever felt left out or slighted in any way. He was actively bowling at age 96. The last few years he still spent time at the bowling alley watching his teammates bowl.
Gen and Lambert had a winter home in Haines City, Fla., for 18 years. These later years, you could find Lambert enjoying coffee time with the Bloemke Coffee Gang.
Lambert is survived by his wife, Gen; his daughter, Donna (Harold) Buseman of Belmond; two sons, Dennis (Betty) Barkema of Goodell and Byron (Sherry) Barkema of Minnesota; two sisters, Esther Dorenkamp of Mason City and Amelia Guth of Meservey; three brothers, Ben Barkema of Clarion, Arnold Barkema of Belmond, and Dick Barkema Jr. of Goodell; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Lambert is preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Tammy Clifton; three sisters; and one brother.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, Belmond, (641) 444-3248.
Arnold Brandt
TITONKA — Arnold Brandt, 88, of Titonka, died Saturday (May 12, 2007) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funeral service for Arnold Brandt will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka with Pastor James Berka presiding. A special prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Titonka.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka.
Memorials may be directed to the Arnold Brandt Memorial Fund.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 925-2735.
wwwoakcrestfuneralservices.com
Kody S. Chodur
CHARLES CITY — Kody S. Chodur, 23, of Charles City, died Thursday (May 10, 2007) at the Floyd County Hospital in Charles City.
Memorial services for Kody Chodur will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor David Werges and Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
William J. ‘Bill’ Wike
ZAPATA, Tex. — William J. “Bill” Wike, 77, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at this winter home in Four Seasons RV Park, Zapata, Texas, after a long and valiant struggle with heart problems.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Church of Christ, 710 N. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, with pastors Alan Sheldon and Glen Bandel officiating.
In lieu of flowers, cards may be sent to the Wike family at 1200 Tenth Ave. N., Lot No. 11, Clear Lake, IA 50428.
Bill was born near Rockwell, Iowa Oct. 3, 1929. He lived most of his life in the Cerro Gordo County area working as a farmer, employee of Marigold Dairy, a mechanic and water technician for the city of Mason City. He also drove delivery routes for private companies across north Iowa. For many summers he delivered cars for dealers in the Mason City and Clear Lake area.
Attending auctions and setting up sidewalk flea markets kept Bill busy in his retirement years.
Bill will be remembered for his volunteerism, including 29 years working with the Four H Horse Club and the North Iowa Fair, most recently acting as a horse leader for the disabled child therapy program.
Bill was a member of the Church of Christ in Mason City and also was a faithful member of the Falcon Lake Church in Zapata, Texas.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Willy (Wilrena) Kay Wike, of Clear Lake; sons, William (Judy) Wike of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Ricky Wike of Bemidji, Minn., Steven (Theresa) Wike, Clear Lake, Christopher (Angie) Wike, Rockford; daughters, Rebecca (Bruce) Sogard, Rockford, Teresa Wike, Nevada, Iowa; sisters, Beulah Blum, Rockwell, Shirley (Walter) Fuller, Mason City, Darlene Tickal, Mason City; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Mary Esther Wike.
Jon M. Harris
OSAGE — Jon M. Harris, age, 37, of Osage, died Thursday (May 10, 2007) at his home in Osage due to medical complications.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Osage and will continue one hour before services on Tuesday.
Jon was born Feb. 10, 1970, in Osage, the son of Ward and Carmen (Smith) Harris. Jon attended school in Osage and graduated from Osage High School in 1988. In October 1991, Jon graduated from the National Institute of Technology in Des Moines, with an AA degree in electronic engineering and industrial and computer electronics. He has worked in this field ever since. Jon was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Osage.
Some of Jon’s hobbies included collecting antiques, fixing and building computers, and spending time outdoors. The greatest joy of his life was spending time with his daughter, Karmen.
Jon is survived by his longtime companion, Hollie Toppin, and their daughter, Karmen, and Tommy and Amanda Low, all of Osage; his father, Ward Harris of Osage; his siblings, Kim (Jim) Larson of Osage, Jim (Deborah) Harris of Loxahatchee, Fla., Lynne (Brian) Wright of Osage; his nieces and nephews, Nicholas and Todd Larson, Letisha (Ben) Laufersweiler, Joshua and Jamie Harris, Shannon (John) Beyer, Dwayne (Betsy) Wright, Tyler, Amanda, and Robbie Wright.
Jon was preceded in death by his mother, Carmen Harris, in 2002 and his grandparents.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage (641) 732-3706.
Suzanne (Cooney) Trepanier
CLEAR LAKE — Suzanne (Cooney) Trepanier, 40, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, (May 10, 2007) at her home in Clear Lake.
Suzanne was born Aug. 4, 1966, in New Hampton, the daughter of Gordon Cooney and Judith (Rosauer) Vickers. Suzanne grew up in Charles City and graduated from Charles City High School in 1984. She married Larry Condon, following their divorce, Suzanne moved to Bullhead City, Ariz., where she met and married William Trepanier. William died Jan. 7, 2007, at Bullhead City. Suzanne moved to Clear Lake this past March. She was employed at Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage where there will be a scripture service at 8:45 p.m.
Suzanne is survived by her parents, Charles and Judith Vickers of Osage; two sisters, Karen (Jerry) Wilkinson and their two sons, Bo and Max of Dagsboro, Del., Danee Smith of Osage; a brother, Rick Vickers of Osage.
She was preceded in death by her twin sons, Jamie and Justin Condon; her husband, William Trepanier; her father, Gordon Cooney.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, (641) 732-3706.
Lillie S. Hanson
WESLEY — Lillie S. Hanson, 85, of Wesley, died Friday (May 11, 2007) at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral service for Lillie Hanson will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Evangelical Free Church in Wesley, officiated by Jason Boomgarden. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Wesley.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 679-4453.
wwwoakcrestfuneralservices.com
Dean R. Recker
DES MOINES — Dean R. Recker, 67, of Des Moines, formerly of Bancroft, died Friday, (May 11, 2007), at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft with the Rev. Phil Doocy officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.
Visitation will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the funeral home.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, (515) 885-2521.
Harriet C. (Barnd) Eagen
MESA, Ariz. — Harriet C. (Barnd), age 65, formerly of Bloomington, Minn., died May 3, 2007 in Mesa, Ariz., after a four-month courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at the First Memorial Edina Chapel, 7110 France Ave. S., Edina, Minn., (952) 924-4900.
Harriet is survived by her husband, Roger; sons, Chris (JoAnn) and Tim; father, Harry (Ruvella) Barnd; sister, Frances (Bob) Gaffney; sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews and nieces.
She is preceded in death by son, Kevin; mother, Irene Barnd.
Marvin Jensen
CLEAR LAKE — Marvin Jensen, 75, of 415 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Friday (May 11, 2007) at the V.A. Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, (641) 357-2193.
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Kody S. Chodur
CHARLES CITY — Kody S. Chodur, 23, of Charles City, died Thursday (May 10, 2007) at the Floyd County Hospital in Charles City.
Memorial services for Kody Chodur will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor David Werges and Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Kody Scott Chodur was born on Jan. 2, 1984, at Charles City, the son of Michael and DanDi (Menholt) Chodur. He attended school in Glenwood, Colo, and Lake Mills, Iowa.
Before moving to Charles City, Kody was employed for several years at the Red River drilling company. His interests included skate- boarding, snowboarding, mountain bike riding, dirt biking, music, his car, and spending time with his grandparents.
Kody will always be remembered as a good worker and excellent with children.
Living family members include his father, Michael Chodur of Charles City; his mother, DanDi Menholt of Parachute, Colo.; paternal grandparents, Donald and Gloria Chodur of Kensett; maternal grandfather, Bob Menholt of Lawrence, Mich.; aunts and uncles, including Marjorie (Harry B.) Ross of Garner, Richard (Rhonda) Chodur of Kensett; Larry (Ellen) Chodur of Rudd, Karen (The Reverend Lewis) Thompson of Osseo, Wis., Joan (Troy) McCormick of Mason City, Tami (Christopher) Thilges of La Cross, Wis., Debbie Suhr of Waunakee, Wis., Darci Hoehdner of Lawrence, Mich., and Dustin Menholt of Lawrence, Mich.; many cousins; and a good friend, Robert Gower.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Pearl Menholt; and his sister, Ashley Chodur on September 15, 2001.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
Clara Marie Lubkeman
LATIMER — Clara Marie Lubkeman, 95, of Latimer, died Sunday (May 13, 2007) at Franklin General Nursing Facility in Hampton.
Funeral services for Clara Lubkeman will be held Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer with Pastor Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Latimer.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home 320 East Street Latimer, Iowa, and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 320 East Street, Latimer, (515) 532-2233.
Robert D. Pixley
NORTHWOOD — Robert D. Pixley, 78, died Sunday (May 13, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Care Center, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Stanley E. Nickson
HAMPTON — Stanley E. Nickson, 80, of Hampton, died Sunday (May 13, 2007) at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton, Iowa.
Funeral services are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, (641) 456-3232.
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Robert ‘Bob’ Dale Pixley
NORTHWOOD — Robert (Bob) Dale Pixley, 78, of Northwood, passed away Sunday (May 13, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Care Center, Mason City, after suffering a stroke.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St. in Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel R. Hart, officiating. Burial will be at the State Line Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.
Bob Pixley was born on Feb. 9, 1929, on the Pixley family farm north of Northwood, the youngest child of Glenn and Beva (Godfrey) Pixley. His great-grandfather was Will Dixon, one of the first settlers in Worth County. Bob was baptized on June 12, 1938, at the First Methodist Church, Northwood and joined the First Lutheran Church, Northwood in June of 1948.
Growing up a farm boy, Bob spoke of swimming in the river behind his home, helping out with chores, and family picnics with his many cousins. Bob and his horse Duchess were active in the Worth County Saddle Club into his early adulthood.
In high school, Bob played basketball and football. He graduated with the Northwood Class of 1947.
Bob was a devoted husband to his high school sweetheart, Verna Mae McHenry. They were married on June 15, 1947, and except for a few years they were lifelong residents of Northwood. Together Bob and Verna Mae raised four children: Steven, Susan, Beverly, and Bruce.
Bob had a kind generous spirit, was quick to forgive and forget and will forever be the best hugger of our family. Every child was automatically drawn to him — especially his grandchildren. We think he got so sweet from eating all those cookies.
Bob held various jobs in the community during his life, working for area businesses where his gentle nature endeared him to many. Anyone who met him became his friend, and he would show genuine interest in them and always remember their name.
In 1961, Bob and Verna Mae purchased Pixley’s East End Market in Osage. They ran the friendliest grocery stand in town for several years before returning to Northwood in 1968.
Bob farmed and worked for Boyd Implement until 1971, when he took over the Pixley Furniture Repair business established by his father. Woodworking became his passion. Many handcrafted memories remain with each one of us. Some are displayed at the Worth County Historical Society.
Bob was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his mother, Beva Pixley, Northwood; his children, Steven (Julie) Pixley, Harpers Ferry, Susan (Larry) Balek, Mason City, Bev Pixley, McKinleyville, Calif., Bruce (Grace) Pixley, Grafton; his grandchildren: Samuel Pixley, Portland, Ore., Lezlea (Chris) Dahlke, Winona, Minn., Katie Pixley, McKinleyville, Calif., Jackson Pixley, of McKinleyville, Calif., Andria Pixley, Northwood, Jay (Lauren) Balek, Waverly, Kyle Pixley, Grafton, Jeff Balek, Mason City and Marcus Pixley, of Harpers Ferry; his greatgrandchildren: Caroline Dahlke, Ava Dahlke, Sawyer Pixley and Baby Pixley, due in the fall; sisters-in-law, Lillian Pixley and Virginia Thompson; brother-in-law, Arlynn (Ruth) McHenry; and Aunt Margaret Godfrey, all of Northwood; and many other relatives and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Mae, in March 2006; his father, Glenn; brother, John; and many loved ones.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Marvin L. Jensen
CLEAR LAKE — Marvin L. Jensen, 75, 415 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Friday (May 11, 2007) at the V.A. Hospital, Des Moines.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. May 16, 2007 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake, with Joel Jensen officiating.
Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Military Honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Visitation will be from noon until the time of service on Wednesday.
Memorials may be given to the Marvin L. Jensen Memorial Fund.
Marvin was born on April 24, 1932, in Hanlontown, the son of Arthur and Olga M. (Giere) Jensen. He graduated from Hanlontown High School. He attended Luther College in 1951-1952. He later served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1956.
Marvin played on a pool team at Ellie’s By the Lake, was an avid asparagus patch hunter, loved gardening, raising vegetables at Dave DeBell’s, and watching birds.
He has been battling cancer for the last five years.
Marvin worked for approximately 25 years through the labor union, working on many jobs in Missouri and Central Iowa. He also had a route for Guardian photo for several years in Southern Minnesota.
Marvin is survived by his nephew, Joel Jensen and his wife, Irene, of Ankeny; nieces, Mary Jane Lionberger, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jennifer Ceccarelli, of Holebrook, Ariz.; four great-nieces and nephews, Michelle Jensen, Renee Jensen, Heather Lionberger, and Caleb Lionberger; and special friend, Mary Lee Sweeten, of Clear Lake.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; brother Vern Jensen; and infant sister, Marilyn.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Robert A. Lemke
MORRIS, Minn. — Robert August Lemke, 73, died Saturday (May 12, 2007) in Morris, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at the East Chain Lutheran Church, in East Chain, Minn.
Inurnment will take place after the service at the East Chain Lutheran Cemetery.
All memorials will be donated to the East Chain Lutheran Church.
Pedersen Funeral Home, 320-589-3220.
John F. O’Neill
CLARION — John Francis O’Neill, 63, of Marshalltown. formerly of Clarion, died Sunday (May 13, 2007) at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown with Father Chris Podhajsky officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. in St. John’s Cemetery in Clarion.
Arrangements are with Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion; 515-532-2233.
Robert ‘Bob’ H. Muhlenbruch
ACKLEY — Robert “Bob” H. Muhlenbruch, 63, of Ackley, died on Saturday (May 12, 2007) at his home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Ackley.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.
Memorials may be directed to the Ackley Ambulance Service, Hospice of North Iowa, or the Ackley Senior Housing.
Robert was born on Oct. 26, 1943, in Hampton, the son of Henry and Minnie (Uilk) Muhlenbruch. He graduated from the Hampton High School in 1962 and completed his undergraduate work and obtained his law degree at the University of Iowa in 1969.
He was a member of the ATO social fraternity and Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, Iowa Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Hardin County Bar Association. He was on the Ackley Housing Board and Ackley Ambulance Board. He was a member of the Hardin County Board of Health, Past Mental Health Referee, Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, and ACLU.
He was in the U.S. Army from 1969-71.
Robert is survived by his four sisters, Gertrude Muhlenbruch, of Hampton, Laura Myers and her husband, Dale, of Polk City, Alice Muhlenbruch, of Hampton, and Karen Mann and her husband, Harold, of Urbandale; a companion, Suzie DeVries, of Steamboat Rock; two nieces, Brenda Mann, of Urbandale and Rita Mann, of Chandler, Ariz.; a nephew, Randy Liggett and his wife, Becky, of Waukee; a great-niece, Nicole Mann, of Chandler, Ariz.; and a great-nephew, Jeff Liggett, of Waukee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew, Craig Mann.
Sietsema Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.
Norman W. Reed
ALAMO, Texas — Norman W. Reed, known to his friends as “Stormin’ Norman,” was called to his heavenly home by the Lord on May 9, 2007.
Norman was born in Greenville, Pa., on July 20, 1930. Norman was a machinist for Armour and Company of Mason City, Iowa, for 32 and 1/2 years.
Norman’s greatest love and enjoyment was spending time with his children, grandchildren, his wife and friends.
Norman enjoyed fishing and his little dog, Angel.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Leona; a daughter, Connie and her husband, Berry Hickle, of Manly; two sons, Leon Reed of Alamo, Texas, and Greg Reed, of Mason City; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Don Kather and his wife, Shirley, of Greenville, Pa., and a sister, Patsy, of California.
He was preceded in death by a son, Don Reed; his parents, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Clara and Leon O’Rourke.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo, Texas.
Memorial services will also take place in Mason City later this year (2007).
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan, Texas, 956-787-1415.
Leroy ‘Bud’ Matt
CRESCO — Leroy “Bud” Matt, 82, of Cresco, passed away on Sunday (May 13, 2007 at the Regional Health Services of Howard County.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco. Burial will be in New Oregon Cemetery in rural Cresco.
Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Bud was born Nov. 3, 1924, on a farm in Howard County, to Hugo and Florence (Kurdelmeier) Matt. He attended country school and graduated from a Farmers Short Course. He married Shirley Ernst on Nov. 21, 1945.
They farmed in the Cresco area. After farming, he helped to build several things around the area including the bowling alley, the hunting elevator, and various other things. He started working at Donaldson’s in 1965 and retired from there in 1990.
He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards, and spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Shirley of Cresco; four children, Dick (Jane), of Colorado, Dean (Rosie) of Cresco, Deanna (Larry) Stevenson, of Decorah, and Steve (Connie) of Cresco; 14 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister, a nephew, and one great-grandchild.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, 563-547-2323.
Stanley E. Nickson
HAMPTON — Stanley Eldon Nickson, 80, of Hampton, died Sunday (May 13, 2007) at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
John D. Strom
NEW HAMPTON — John D. Strom, 67, of New Hampton, died on Tuesday (May 8, 2007) at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco.
A celebration of life service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, with visiting and memory following.
Memorials may be sent to his family at 2374 Hitching Post Road, Decorah, IA 52101. They will be used for planting trees at local parks and given to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements are with Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, 115 N. Broadway in New Hampton.
www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
Olaf D. Pederson
ST. ANSGAR — Olaf D. Pederson, 84, of St. Ansgar, died Sunday (May 13, 2007) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar; 641-713-4920.
Clyde E. Lindberg
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Clyde E. Lindberg, 93, of Rochester, Minn., died Monday (May 13, 2007) at the Madonna Towers Retirement Community of Rochester.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, Minn.; 507-282-1075.
Posted by Gene Manning
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