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PUBLISHED Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 Thomas S. ‘Tom’ Rich CHARLES CITY — Thomas S. “Tom” Rich, 87, of 301 Seventh Ave. in Charles City, died on Sunday evening (Nov. 4, 2007) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St., in Charles City, with the Rev. Gary Van Wert officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Military respects will be provided by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may wish to direct them to the Thomas S. Rich Memorial Fund. Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family on the Fullerton Funeral Home Web site at www.fullertonfh.com. The family will greet relatives and friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Thomas Samuel Rich was born on Dec. 13, 1919, in Cobden, Ill., the son of Rose Day (Kendall) and John Lyman Rich. In the spring of 1937, Tom graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School. He chose to further his education, attending college in Carbondale, Ill. It was while at college, that he met the love of his life and future bride, Mary “Elaine” Schmitt. In 1940, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy and spent time on the battleship USS Wyoming. In January of 1942, Tom was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his country during World War II, until Jan. 11, 1946. After honorably and faithfully completing his military duties, Tom was discharged from Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Tom and Elaine were united in marriage in Cape Girardeau, Mo,. on Oct. 5, 1942. Following Tom’s discharge from the service, he completed his college education, graduating with a B.S. degree in the spring of 1949 from Southern Illinois University. Tom accepted a job offer in Mason City at the Farm Bureau and later was employed at General Mills and Armour and Company. In 1967, Tom and Elaine moved to Charles City. He began work as an independent sales agent for Rushmore Mutual Insurance and also at the A & B Elevator. Tom sold insurance until his retirement. Tom was a devoted member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, a life member of the Kiwanis, which he served as a past president, the Senior Citizen Center and a member of the Mason Lodge, all in Charles City. Some of Tom’s other interests and hobbies included golfing at the Wildwood, playing cards and board games, vegetable gardening, singing, cheering for the Charles City softball teams, tending to his home and yard and raising beagles; he was especially fond of his dog, Mac. Tom was often seen in attendance at the local municipal band concerts or at the high school concerts in Algona, where his son, Dave is the band director. Tom treasured time spent with his family and friends and found great interest in the local agriculture happenings and issues. Tom will be dearly cherished by his children, John Rich, of Chicago, Ill., Jane Biggers, of Charles City, David (Vicky) Rich, of Algona and Susan Rich (Mark Johnson) of Hastings, Minn.; his close friend, Ila Elliott, of Charles City; and his seven grandchildren, Alison Crouch, Nathan Rich, Jennifer (Matthew) Hill, Courtney (Joel) Vinson, Laura (Jim) Hoover, Kelly (Andy) Evans and Eric Rich. He is also survived by his 15 great-grandchildren, Chase, Austin, Taylor and Ella Bliss Crouch, Mary Jane, Ryan and Ashley Halder, Alexis, Makenzie and Caroline Hill, Elaine Vinson, Collin and Drew Hoover and Adyson and Brogan Evans and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding Tom in death is his wife of 53 years, Elaine Rich in February of 1996; and his four sisters and four brothers. Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com. Carsie E. Bakken MANLY — Carsie E. Bakken, 64, of Manly, died Sunday (Nov. 4, 2007) at her home after a brief bout with cancer. A celebration of Carsie’s life and public viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. Burial will be in Haw Branch Church Cemetery, Chocowinity, N.C. Carsie E. Bakken was born on March 20, 1943 at Washington, N.C., a daughter of Donald and Stella (Nelson) Dale. Carsie owned The Bookery at 12 S. Federa Ave., Mason City. She devoted her life to her family and her passion of books. She will be missed by many and loved by all. God bless her always. She is survived by her husband, Donald Bakken; five children, Donald Twitty, Carisa Riles, Christine Twitty, Dwayne (Paula) Twitty, and Darrell Twitty; step-daughter, Dee Ann (Michael) Ivonilli; four grandchildren, Haden Riles, Austin Twitty, Christopher Ivonilli, and Corey Ivonilli; brother, Clinton Dale and family. Her parents, brother, Creston Dale and sisters in-law, Carol Dale and Iris Dale, preceded her in death. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com. Agnes A. Rayhons GARNER — Agnes A. Rayhons, 94, of Garner, died Saturday (Nov. 3, 2007) at the Westview Care Center in Britt. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Father Brian Dellaert as celebrant and Father Henry Huber, Father Jerry Kopacek and Father Randy Schon as concelebrants. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with a combined Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Catholic Workman rosary at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Agnes Anastacia Rayhons, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Kudej) Kopacek, was born on Feb. 28, 1913, on a farm east of Britt. She attended the rural schools of Liberty Township until the eighth grade. On Sept. 6, 1932, she was married to Henry J. Rayhons at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. They lived on the family farm northwest of Garner where they raised their family and farmed. In 1972, they retired from farming and moved to their new home in Garner. Agnes loved to bake bread and made delicious kolaches, rolickes and other Czech breads. She was a wonderful caring wife and mother. Agnes took great pride in her family and home. She loved her flowers and had a vase of fresh flowers on her table in the summer. Agnes enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, quilting with her sisters and friends and handiwork. She also made patchwork quilts for all her great-grandchildren. Agnes was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan and St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. She also was a member of Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Catholic Workman FCSLA Branch W51. She is survived by her nine children, Francis (Lois) Rayhons of Garner, Henry V. Rayhons (fiancée, Donna Young) of Garner, Teresa (LeRoy) Preuschl of Garner, Evelyn (Paul) Grandgenett of Wesley, Agnes (Jerald) Zeihan of Marshalltown, Laurence (Carole) Rayhons of Lenox , George (Mary) Rayhons of Corpus Christi, Texas, Mark (Kathy) Rayhons of Garner and Mary (Gene) Rasmussen of Ames; 35 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 61 great- grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; a brother, Vincent Kopacek of Britt; two sisters, Vivian Formanek of Britt and Marie Brcka of Britt; and many nieces and nephews. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Henry, in 1981; her parents; a daughter-in-law, Marvalyn Rayhons; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Mildred Wellik, Lillian Chizek, Blanche Paca, Helen Kopacek and Evelyn Kopacek; and brothers, Raymond, Arnold and Francis Kopacek. In passing, Agnes contributed to mankind by donating her brain tissue to Washington State University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo. for Alzheimer’s research. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Gladys M. Adams MASON CITY — Gladys M. Adams, 82, of Mason City, died Saturday (Nov. 3, 2007) at Good Shepherd Health Care Center. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Gladys M. Adams Memorial Fund. Gladys was born on June 12, 1925, in Mason City, the daughter of Martin M. and Mary L. (Neiss) Tagesen. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1942 and then attended Hamilton Business College. She married Oliver “Pete” Adams on Oct. 19, 1943 in Northwood. Gladys loved horses. She enjoyed cooking, traveling and feeding the deer. Gladys is survived by several nieces and nephews; and a special friend from Hospice, Dee Arduser She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Oliver in 2005; three brothers, Marcus Tagesen, Martin Tagesen, and Donald Tagesen; two sisters, Leona Tagesen and Ruby Stoltenberg. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Dorothy B. Kay MASON CITY — Dorothy B. Kay, 83, of 4 Third St. N.W., died Saturday (Nov. 3, 2007) at the Rockwell Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Paul C. Nelson, St. James Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Dorothy B. Kay Memorial Fund. Dorothy was born on Nov. 16, 1923, in Goodell Township, the daughter of Henry L. and Olga C. (Neff) Griffen. She moved to Mason City at a young age and attended Mason City schools. Dorothy married Kermit E. Kay on Jan. 29, 1939, in Mason City. The centerpiece in her life was always her family; they came first. Dorothy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed dancing, reading, bus travel tours and “The Lawrence Welk Show.” Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Sandra J. Lichman, of Mason City; son, Steve Kay and wife, Ellen, of Mason City; grandchildren, Brad L. Lichman, James R. Kay and Jason S. Kay all of Mason City, Chris Blackmon and wife, Tracy of Goldsboro, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Cody and Autumn Blackmon, of Goldsboro, N.C., and two very dear friends, Leona and Sharon Funk. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Kermit; three brothers, Harvey, Kenneth and Marvin; and one sister, Madeline. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Rick L. Flo MASON CITY — Rick L. Flo, 51, of Mason City, formerly of Lake Mills, died Sunday (Nov. 4, 2007) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David Jordon officiating. Cremation will take place following the service with inurnment to take place at a later date at Salem Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. Helen Newton IOWA FALLS — Helen Newton, 91, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday (Nov. 4, 2007) at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Shirley L. Hackenmiller ST. ANSGAR — Shirley L. Hackenmiller, 73, of St. Ansgar, died on Friday (Nov. 2, 2007) peacefully, surrounded by her family in Rochester, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture service at 7 p.m. Shirley was born on Jan. 1, 1934, in Stacyville, to Herb and Agnes (Goergen) Mayer. She graduated from Visitation School in 1952. Shirley was united in marriage to Ernest Hackenmiller on June 22, 1955, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, and they were blessed with eight children. They farmed in the Stacyville area and moved to St. Ansgar in 1997. She was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, American Legion Auxiliary, Southwest Country Circle, and the Rosary Society. Shirley was a courageous woman battling breast and kidney cancer. She loved spending time with her family, collecting bells, going to garage sales, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Twins. She enjoyed watching game shows such as “Wheel of Fortune” and “Deal or No Deal” and talking on the phone with her sister, Janice. She is greatly missed by her loving husband, Ernie; and children, Randy and Nancy of Stacyville, Wanda of Cedar Falls, Brenda of Cedar Falls, John and Sue of Burlington, Mic of Elk Run Heights, Audrey and Terry Milks of Robins, and Denise and Jeff of Monona; grandchildren Molly, Joe and Maria, Tyler, Rachel, Claire, Cassandra, Trey, Cameron, Kylie, and Dylan; great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Kenya, and Joey; sisters Donna and Cliff Mueske, Janice and Melvin Hackenmiller; and brother, John and Darlene Mayer. Sisters-in-law, Gennieve and Bill LeMay, Imelda and Joe Neis, Lorene and Darrell Mayer, Mary Hackenmiller, Bernice Hackenmiller; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Agnes; and by her daughter, Deb. Arrangements are with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920. Patricia ‘Patty’ Bolding MASON CITY — Patricia “Patty” Bolding, 76, of Mason City, died Monday (Nov. 5, 2007) at home. Arrangements are incomplete with the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. James ‘Jim’ A. Smith MASON CITY — James “Jim” A. Smith, 84, of Mason City, died Friday (Nov. 2, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Patti Aurand of First Congregational United Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit or the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Jim was born on Sept. 9, 1923, in Randall, the son of Arthur and Cora (Fisher) Smith. He attended school in Forest City. He married Verna Mae Thornbury on Dec. 3, 1944, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, and later married Lynnea Bosch on July 23, 1999. Jim loved to go fishing, boating, golfing, camping and time with his family. He also enjoyed traveling, especially his winters in Texas. Drinking coffee and visiting with friends was a part of his daily schedule. Jim was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Jim is survived by his wife: Lynnea; two daughters: Judy (Eric) Barsness, of Eau Claire, Wis., and Jane (John) Harrod Jr., of Middleton, Wis.; four grandchildren: Susy (John) Stoffer, J. Scott (Susan) Harrod, Matthew (Annette) Barsness, and James (Casey) Harrod; six great-grandchildren; one cousin; and several sisters and brothers-in-law. He is also survived by four step-children: Lonnie, Lori, Sheri, and Julie and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Verna Mae in 1993; one brother, Warren Smith; one sister, Buenetta Kroeze; and stepfather, Russell Pitkin. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory. 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Janette Oliver MASON CITY — Janette Oliver, 84, of 1085 Briarstone Drive, died Monday (Nov. 5, 2007) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, www.fullertonfh.com. David Miller OSKALOOSA — David Miller, 40, of Oskaloosa, died Friday (Nov. 2, 2007) at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics of complications from myotonic dystrophy. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at the United Methodist Church in Grundy Center, with a time of fellowship and lunch to follow. Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. David was born on Aug. 2, 1967, the son of Carolyn and Loren Miller, formerly of Tipton. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1986 and attended several trade schools. He lived in the Oskaloosa area where he had worked as a chef. David was known for his great sense of humor, his love of reading about a variety of topics and mostly a deep love for his three children. Despite his disability, he was always helping others. He knew that this life was only temporary and had set his hope in Jesus Christ as his savior. Even now, he’s celebrating newfound freedom from his illness in Heaven. In death he gave the lifegiving gift of organ and tissue donation. Despite the hope they have of seeing him again, Dave will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He is survived by three children, Jessica, 15, Tiffany,13, and Loren Miller, 9, of Tracey; his mother, Carolyn Miller, of Mason City; two brothers, Major Joel (Judi) Miller, of Fort Knox, Ky.; and Aaron (Diane) Miller, of Mason City; two sisters, Megan (Ken) Bahls, of Mason City, and Kirsten (Chris) Fleck, of Marion, his grandmother, Dorothy Winslow, of Waterloo; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Francis Winslow, of Grundy Center; his father, Loren Miller, of Tipton; and his grandparents, John and Kate Miller, of Aurelia. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the nurses and doctors of the Cardiovascular ICU at the UIHC for their extraordinary care of David. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be given to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or his children’s trust fund. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the Web at www.gayandciha.com. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service of Iowa City is assisting David’s family with arrangements. Arvid C. Thompson LAKE MILLS —Arvid C. Thompson, 82. of Lake Mills, died Sunday (Nov. 4, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with the Rev. W. Paul Weeg officiating. Cremation will follow the service with inurnment to take place at a later date at Salem Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. Merle Maurine Noble GREENE — Merle Maurine (Langenhagen) Noble, 100, of 205 S. Fourth St. in Greene, died Saturday (Nov. 3, 2007) at the Allison Care Center in Allison. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007 at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene. Memorials may be given to the Automatic Door Opener Fund at the Greene Public Library, for benches in Perrin Park, or to a cause of the donor’s choice. Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457. PUBLISHED Wednesday, November 7, 2007 Janette Oliver MASON CITY — Janette Oliver, 84, of 1115 Fourth St. S.E. in Mason City, died Monday afternoon (Nov. 5, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. The family will greet relatives and friends from 12:30 p.m. until Jan’s service at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home. Those wishing to offer a memorial may wish to direct it to a charity of the donor’s choice in Janette’s honor. Thoughts, stories and condolences may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site. Janette Oliver was born in Thompson on April 15, 1923, the daughter of Joe and Martha (Johnson) Wessels. She was the youngest of nine children and was confirmed at the Thompson Methodist Church on July 22, 1934. Her mother lovingly nicknamed her “Babe.” Following her graduation from Thompson High School in May of 1941, Jan was employed in Mason City at the Soda Grill and at the Decker plant. In her earlier adult years, Jan found great joy in entering and winning dance contests at the Surf in Clear Lake. Jan was united in marriage to Willis L. Mitchell on Sept. 30, 1943. The couple moved to California in the 1940s. Although the marriage later dissolved, Jan remained in California, the state she grew to truly love! A handsome, Italian man by the name of John Oliver caught her eye. Jan and John were married on April 14, 1965, in Long Beach, Calif. They treasured spending time together dancing and golfing. Jan was known to be a very hard worker. For a span of time in California, she was employed at a defense plant and a nice dinner club; however, her favorite and most rewarding job position was working in sales and as an assistant manager at the exclusive department store, Broadway, in Inglewood. She crossed paths with and assisted numerous well-known stars. Jan took great pride in her always-fashionable appearance! Jan’s beloved John died in 1989. In the early 1990s, Jan retired and moved back to Mason City. In August, Jan entered into the Heritage Care Center where she was convalescing from a broken hip. She continued to miss California yet enjoyed being near her nieces and nephews. Jan is survived by numerous special nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Oliver; her parents; and her eight siblings. Arrangements are with Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com Helen Newton IOWA FALLS — Helen Newton, 91, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday (Nov. 4, 2007) at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Brian King officiating. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arangements. Harold R. Broitzman NORTHWOOD — The funeral service for Harold R. Broitzman of Northwood will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Pastor Daniel Hart officiating. Interment will be in Wanders Rest Cemetery, rural Gordonsville, Minn. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea and one hour before the service at the church. Harold died Sunday (Nov. 4, 2007) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. He was 86 years old. Harold was born Oct. 7, 1921, in Shell Rock Township to Bernhard and Lizzie (Wolff) Broitzman. He attended country school and was a resident of Shell Rock Township until he moved to Northwood. Harold was a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood since 2001. He had been a member of Zion Lutheran in Northwood, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Myrtle and their Brotherhood group. Harold was a farmer and also worked for Holsum Foods and retired from Streater and Co. He was a member of the Eagles and the NFO. Harold loved playing darts, fishing, camping and being a handyman, and loved spending time with his family. He and Doris wintered in Texas. Harold is survived by his children, Gary (Paula) Broitzman, of Hayward, Minn., Barbara Schutz and special friend, Harlan Helgeson, of Northwood, Karen Frondal, of Phoenix, Thomas Broitzman, of Glenville, Minn., Suzanne (Mark) Senne of Northwood, and David Broitzman of Albert Lea, Minn.; grandchildren, Todd (Jody) Broitzman of Emmons, Minn., Dean (Lonna) Broitzman, of Clarks Grove, Minn., Daniel Schutz and fiancée Naomi Gentz of Northwood, Jolene (Cody) Hickle of Northwood, Vicki Solland and fiancé Dave Shaw, and Amber Frondal and special friend Chuck Lohrengel, all of Phoenix, Stephanie Broitzman of Glenville, Minn., Jessica Paulsen and Matthew Lowe of Northwood, and Brianna and Ryan Broitzman, of Albert Lea, Minn.; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Mable Perleberg of Myrtle, Minn., and nieces and nephews; in-laws, Kenney and Lois Gayken, of Glenville, Minn., Velma Bonnerup and Maxine Bonnerup, of Albert Lea, Minn., Nadine Broitzman, of Albert Lea, Minn., Helen Broitzman, of Austin, Minn., Ruby Baumgartner of Aurora, Colo., and Florence Brzezenski, of Albert Lea, Minn. Harold is preceded in death by parents; wife, Doris; granddaughter, Ann Broitzman; brothers, Martin, Leon, Edward and Wilmer; and sister, Edna Leidal. Bonnerup Funeral Home, 507-373-2461. Joan G. Shreve DOUGHERTY — Joan G. Shreve, 75, died Tuesday (Nov. 6, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com Maxine Poppen ALLISON — Maxine Codner Poppen, 88, of Allison, died Monday (Nov. 5, 2007) at the Allison Health Care Center in Allison. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. Inurnment will be in the Allison Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice in her memory. Arrangements are with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. Rick L. Flo MASON CITY — Rick L. Flo, 51 of Mason City and formerly of Lake Mills, died Sunday (Nov. 4, 2007) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David Jordon officiating. Cremation will take place after the service with inurnment to take place at a later date at Salem Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Nov. 7, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Rick L. Flo was born on Dec. 1, 1955, in Albert Lea, Minn., the son of Lester A. and Anna (Askildson) Flo. He was married to Mary Lien in September of 1984 in Mesa, Ariz., and they had two children, twins Joshua of Mason City and Christopher of Lake Mills. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills and attended Lake Mills High School. Rick later owned his own business with his sons, called Flo and Sons Construction. Rick was a man of many talents and he was always willing to give a helping hand to anybody in need. He had a kind heart and a great sense of humor, and always loved a good joke. He could do almost anything, and was kind of a “Jack of all trades.” Rick was very artistic, and made some really beautiful engravings. He was also very creative and had a knack for seeing beauty in things that others might consider mundane. Rick is survived by his wife, Mary; his sons, Joshua (Cassie) of Mason City, and Christopher (Molly) of Lake Mills; a granddaughter, Rowan, of Lake Mills; sisters, Betty (Jim) Groe, of St. Paul, Minn., and Sharon (Lenny) Schiller, of Farmington, Minn.; two brothers, Larry (Karen) Flo of Dallas, Texas, and Jerry Flo of Cathedral City, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Michael. You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. Patricia M. ‘Patty’ Bolding MASON CITY — Patricia M. “Patty” Bolding, 76, of 1527 S. Wilson Ave., died Monday (Nov. 5, 2007) at home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. James Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be given to the Patricia Bolding Memorial Fund. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Mary Avis Walsh CHARLES CITY — Mary Avis Walsh, 92, formerly of Charles City, died Tuesday (Nov. 6, 2007) at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Anastasia Walsh, in Windsor Heights. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with the Rev. Carl Ries, pastor, officiating. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with members of the Lay Carmelites leading the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. A family prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass at the church. Those wishing to offer a memorial may direct them to the Immaculate Conception School Endowment, Food for the Poor Inc. or a charity of choice. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com Vesta Mae Hunsley PHOENIX — Vesta Mae Hunsley, 99, of Phoenix, died Friday (Nov. 2, 2007) at the the Christian Care Center in Phoenix. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Crystal Lake Cemetery in Crystal Lake with Pastor Douglas Farrell of Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City officiating. Visitation will be held at noon Thursday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City, and will continue until leaving for the cemetery. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com Marguerite D. Elling GARNER — Marguerite D. Elling, 94, of Garner, died Tuesday (Nov. 6, 2007) surrounded by her family in Garner. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Evangelical Free Church in Garner with the Rev. Terry Baxter officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com Robert L. Helm SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Robert L. Helm, 76, of Phoenix, died Tuesday (Nov. 6, 2007) in Scottsdale, Ariz. Arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Marcia R. Harms KNOXVILLE — Marcia R. Harms, 49, of Knoxville, formerly of Garner, died Monday (Nov. 5, 2007) at her home in Knoxville. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. David Wagner officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Friday at the church. Memorials may be directed to The Marcia Harms Memorial Fund in care of Shanda Malek, 909 N. Eighth St., Osage, IA 50461. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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November 6-10, 2007
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