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PUBLISHED Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 Mildred C. Cole MASON CITY — Mildred C. Cole 92, of 713 N. Carolina Place, died Tuesday (Nov. 13, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., in Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.W., with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary at 4:30 p.m. followed by a scriptural wake service. Memorials may be directed to Mildred C. Cole Memorial Fund. Mildred C. Scholl was born April 4, 1915, in Rockwell, the daughter of Peter and Clara (Rohner) Scholl. She graduated from Rockwell High School. In 1937 she graduated from Mercy School of Nursing and began her nursing career at Mercy Hospital. Mildred was united in marriage to Earl F. Cole on May 3, 1950, at Holy Family Catholic Church. To this union three sons were born. In 1978, she retired from her nursing career. Mildred loved bird watching, spending time at the lake, fishing, quilting, sewing, and baking. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, church circle, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Mercy Nurse Alumni. Mildred is survived by her sons: Patrick (Marie) Cole, of Mason City, Frank Kohl, of Albert Lea, Minn., and Gary (Dianne) Cole, of Rockford; grandchildren: Michael (Stacy) Cole, of Iowa City, Jason Cole and fiancée, (Stacey) of Bloomfield, James Cole and (Amy Vosburgh), of Nora Springs, Sarah (Josh) Avery, of Nora Springs, Scott (Jamie) Cole, of Ames, Dr. Heather Cole, of San Antonio, Texas, Doug Cole and (Melissa Hayden), of Hanford, Chelsea (Brandon) Loverink, of Albert Lea, Minn., Samantha Cole, of Albert Lea, Minn.; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Coletta (Marvin) Vick, of Decorah; special friends: Ellen Anderson, of Mason City, and Kathy (John) Frasco, of Mason City; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mildred is preceded in death by her parents: Peter and Clara Scholl; husband, Earl Cole; and siblings: Bernice, Leon and David Scholl. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com Doris Jass ALDEN — Doris Jass, 77, of Alden, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2007) at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Surls Funeral Home in Alden. Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554. www.surls.com Mary Ott GREENE — Mary Ott, 81, of 1670 300th St., Greene, died Thursday (Nov. 15, 2007) in a motor vehicle accident near Rudd. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., in Greene. Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457. Margaret E. Aspenson MASON CITY — Margaret E. Aspenson, 79, formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2007) at the Cedar Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cedarburg, Wis. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. James Magelssen officiating. Interment will be 2 p.m. in the Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. and continue one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, KCMR Radio or the donor’s choice. Margaret was born Feb. 4, 1928 in Quincy, Ill., the daughter of Walter and Edna (Bock) Harvey. She graduated from Quincy High School, MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill., and received her master’s degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Margaret was a piano instructor at Simpson College in Indianola and later at Luther College in Decorah. She married Oscar Aspenson Jr., March 14, 1959 in Quincy. The Aspensons moved to Mason City in 1962 from Decorah. Margaret was a volunteer piano accompanist for music contests for many years in the Mason City area. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Matinee Musical, where she was past president, Maria Mitchell Study Club, PEO Chapter DZ and a volunteer at KCMR Radio. Margaret is survived by her three sons: Thomas E. Aspenson of Waukesha, Wis., David P. Aspenson and wife Susan, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Eric J. Aspenson and wife Mary, of Cedarburg, Wis.; grandchildren: Alexandra Rae Johnson, Peter Thomas Aspenson, Hayley Anne Aspenson and Benjamin Eric Aspenson; and brother, Jack Harvey, of Alexandria, Va. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Oscar, in 1993. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Jerry A. Roberts BRITT — Jerry A. Roberts, 53, of Britt, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2007) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth St. in Rudd, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen, officiating. According to his wishes, Jerry’s body has been cremated and inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Memorials may be given to Rudd United Methodist Church or Hospice of North Iowa. Jerry A. Roberts was born July 9, 1954 at Osage, a son of Verne and Phyllis (Burhite) Roberts. He was a 1973 graduate of Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School. Jerry worked at Winnebago, Armour Swift and 3M until his health would no longer permit him. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. Jerry is survived by his mother, Phyllis Muller, and her husband, Mervin, of Nora Springs; a brother, Keith Roberts, of Britt; a sister, Karen (Dale) Herren, of Euless, Texas; one nephew, Dustin Clapp, of Ft. Worth, Texas; three nieces, Leah Roberts, of Detroit, Mich., Sonja Calvillo, of Arlington, Texas, Linda Jackson, of Dallas, Texas; three aunts, Joan (Duane) Polsdofer, of Rockwell, Barbara (Duane) DeVary, of Mason City, and Donna (Fab) Folmer, of Osage; and several cousins. His father, Verne Roberts; brother, Daryl Roberts; stepsisters, Kay Ellefsen and Dianne Lowe; and aunts, Marie Roberts and Irene Muller preceded him in death. Arrangements are with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com Edna E. Seemann DAVENPORT — Edna E. Seemann, 85, of Davenport died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2007) at the Kahl Home in Davenport. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at The Runge Mortuary, 838 E. Kimberly Road, in Davenport. Burial will take place 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kensett Cemetery in Kensett. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Memorials may be made to the family. Edna was born Dec. 7, 1921 in Turtle Lake, Wis., the daughter of Leonard and Mary Entner. She was united in marriage to Everett Boutelle; he preceded her in death in November of 1965. She later married Heinz Seemann on June 9, 1979 in Davenport. She worked as a unit secretary for the former Mercy Hospital for 15 years. She loved baking, especially pies and cakes. Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Heinz, of Davenport; son, Robert (Nancy) Boutelle, of Walcott; son-in-law, Roger Helgeson, of Kensett; grandchildren, Steve (Sally) Helgeson, Mike Boutelle, Rodney (Jennifer) Helgeson, Melanie (Mike) Jones and Lori (Mike) Peters; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her parents; daughter, Beverly Helgeson; son, Ronald in infancy; and nine brothers and sisters preceded her in death. The Runge Mortuary & Crematory, 563-391-6202. Joan L. Steil ALGONA — Joan L. (Riley) Steil, 68, formerly of Algona, died Monday (Nov. 12, 2007) at Floyd Valley Hospital, LeMars. A graveside service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary Cemetery in Algona, with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, is in charge of arrangements. 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Harry Frederick Backhaus NORTHWOOD — Harry Frederick Backhaus, 92, of 801 Ninth St. N., Apt. 31, Northwood, formerly of Manly, died Friday (Nov. 16, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 E. South St., Manly, with the Rev. Tom Healey, hospice chaplin, officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City or to Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly in his memory. Harry Frederick Backhaus was born on Jan. 30, 1915, on a farm four miles west of Manly, the son of John and Anna (Mueller) Backhaus, the fifth child of five. Harry was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Manly. He attended and received his education in rural Danville Township school system. After attending school he worked on the family farm and took over the operation of it in 1939. Harry was united in marriage to Ruth Craig on Aug. 12, 1940, at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, Manly, by the Rev. Paul Wuebben. After their marriage, they together farmed and lived on the same farm Harry was born on. They were blessed with three children, Glen (deceased), Roger and Donna Mae. In January 1979, they moved into their newly built home in Manly. He continued to help his son, Roger, on the farm for several years. He formerly served on the Manly Cooperative Elevator Board, on the church council, and as president of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. In March 2003, Harry and Ruth sold their home in Manly and moved to Maple Court Apartments in Northwood. Harry was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly. He loved his life as a farmer and was proud when the farm became a century farm in 1990. He enjoyed the outdoors, rides in the country, watching old westerns on TV, and visiting with neighbors. He and Ruth enjoyed many motor coach tours together. His main love was his family and spending time with them. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 67 years, Ruth Backhaus of Northwood; son, Roger Backhaus and his wife, Donna, of Manly, Donna Mae Tyrrell and her husband, O’Brien, of Northwood; four grandchildren, Connie Moretz and her husband, Paul, of Manly, Craig Backhaus and his wife, Lisa, of Clear Lake, Timothy Dellit and his wife, Jacqueline Vuky, of Seattle, Wash., and Kristen Tyrrell and her fiancé, Mike Bambrick, of Austin, Minn.; seven great-grandchildren, Paige, McKenna and Carter Backhaus, Matthew Moretz, Emilie, Anna and Elisabeth Dellit; three stepgrandchildren, Natalie, Andrea and Stefani Moretz. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Mildred Backhaus and Dorothy Schulte, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. An infant son, Glen Alan; his parents; three brothers, Arno, Alto and Harlan Backhaus; a sister, Laura Meyer; sisters-in-law, Velma Backhaus and Alma Backhaus; and two brothers-in-law, Albert Meyer and Truman Schulte, preceded him in death. Bride Colonial Chapel, 641- 454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com Marvin F. Thompson MASON CITY — Marvin Francis Thompson, 77, of 114 27 St. S.W., died Friday (Nov. 16, 2007) after complications from brain surgery at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with full military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veteran’s Memorial Association. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Memorials may be directed to the Marvin F. Thompson Memorial Fund. Marvin Francis Thompson was born July 18, 1930, in Sexton, the son of Dale L. and Marion (Francis) Thompson. He attended Rudd Community Schools, later working as a mechanic. In 1949, he began working for the Local Union 67, in Des Moines as an iron worker. Marvin was united in marriage to Patricia Huntley on June 2, 1950, in Osage. In 1952, he was drafted into the United States Marine Corps serving different areas of the world, and was honorably discharged. After his time in the service he continued to work for the Local Union 67. Marvin was an avid NASCAR fan, owning his own stock car for many years. He enjoyed helping anyone he could! His greatest love was spending time with his family and friends. Along with being a good handy man, he enjoyed fixing cars. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Mason City, VFW, and American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat Thompson, Mason City; children, Cheryl (Duane) Hicok, Mason City, and Kim (Jim) Benttine, Little Cedar; mother-in-law, Olga Huntley, Mason City; grandchildren, Pamela Diekhuis, Mason City, Jennifer Mallo, Mason City, Nicole (Darin) DeWalle, Osage, Kelly Harbacheck, Mason City; great-grandchildren, Jamison Diekhuis, Dylan Mallo and Maleah Benttine, four stepgrandchildren; siblings, Dean (Irene) Thompson, Osage, Shirley Sletten, Osage; brothers-in-law, Greg Barker, Little Cedar, and Charles (Bev) Huntley, Oakdale, Minn.; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Marion Thompson; sister, Phyllis Barker; brother-in-law, Darrell Sletten; father-in-law, Charles “Bud” Huntley; son-in-law, Terry Diekhuis. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com Jack McDougall NORA SPRINGS — Jack McDougall, 86, of Nora Springs, died Friday (Nov. 16, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com. Truman Edgar Knudtson NORTHWOOD — Truman Edgar Knudtson, 77, of Northwood, died Friday (Nov. 16, 2007) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 Fifth St., Kensett, with the Rev. Tom Martin and the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., today at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time Monday at the church. The family of Truman Knudtson has requested that memorial contributions be made to the charity of ones choice in his memory. Truman Edgar Knudtson was born on Dec. 22, 1929, in Lake Mills, the son of Arthur and Rosecelia (Branstad) Knudtson. He was baptized and reaffirmed his baptism through confirmation at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills. He attended rural country school in Winnebago County and one year at Lake Mills before graduating from Fertile High School. Truman worked for Harley and Bob Ouverson, farming for several years southwest of Fertile. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Ouverson on June 6, 1949, at the Church of Christ in Fertile, and also reaffirmed his baptism. Truman moved to Northwood and began working for a number of years for Donald Martin Construction. Truman owned and operated the North Iowa Builders Construction Co. in Northwood, Tom’s Lumber Co. in Manly, and also the Northwood Lumber Co. until his retirement in 1993. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Erickson on Oct. 10, 1998, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett. He was a member of the Fertile Church Christ, and former member of the J.C.’s, Lions Club, and Northwood-Kensett Booster Club. Truman loved and enjoyed his occupation and was very proud of his many construction projects, and he also enjoyed gardening. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Phyllis Knudtson of Northwood; his children, Dan (Lois) Knudtson of Roland, Mark (Connie) Knudtson of Osage, LuAnn (Bill) Alexander of Winthrop, Minn., and Tammy (Jeff Overgaard) Knudtson of St. Peter, Minn.; stepchildren, LuAnne (Robert) Nelson of Wenatchee, Wash., and JoAnne (Marty) Martin of Northwood; grandchildren, Brian (Tamara) Knudtson, John (Jill) Knudtson, Anne (Aaron) Street, Joseph (Katie) Knudtson, Tom Knudtson, Matthew (Lindsay) Alexander, Jim (Chrissy) Alexander, Rachael (Mike) Newman, Jenna Alexander, Kasey Overgaard, Megan Overgaard and Halle Overgaard; stepgrandchildren, Eric Nelson, Katie Nelson, Jon (Kelly) Geerlings, Doug Millard, Trent Millard and Trisha Millard; great-grandchildren, Kaelan Knudtson, Meredith Street, Quinn Street, William Knudtson and Oren Alexander; and one step-great-grandson, Avery Geerlings; three sisters, Dorothy Christianson of Lake Mills, Mavis (Roger) Bolstad of Lake Mills and Jean (Gordon) Hagen of Lake Mills; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Phyllis who died on Sept. 5, 1995; his grandson, Karl Knudtson who died on Feb. 15, 2003; his sister, Arlene Hill, and a brother-in-law, Kelly Christianson. Conner Colonial Chapel: 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com Lisa A. Otten MASON CITY — Lisa A. Otten, 45, of 1509 Emerald Court, Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 15, 2007) at home. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday evening, followed by a time of sharing Lisa’s many happy memories. Memorials may be given to Opportunity Village or Holy Family Catholic Church. Lisa Ann Otten was born on March 3, 1962, in Davenport, a daughter of Jerry and Mary (Nolan) Otten. She attended the special education programs in the Davenport and Mason City school systems and currently was attending the day program at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake. Lisa enjoyed the many activities and social events at Opportunity Village. She looked forward to attending the sporting events of her siblings and nieces and nephews. Lisa had a sunny disposition and a warm personality and was loved by all who knew her. Lisa taught her family many life lessons, especially to appreciate the simple things. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Lisa is survived by her parents, Jerry and Mary Otten, Mason City; four sisters, Anne (Dave) Hedrick, Ankeny, Mary Otten, Phoenix, Ariz., Jennifer (Craig) Peck, Ankeny, and Julie Otten, Ankeny; four brothers, Timothy (Angie) Otten, West Des Moines, John (Regina) Otten, Waukee, Thomas (Amy) Otten, Dakota Dunes, S.D., and Kevin Otten, Urbandale; nieces and nephews, Amanda, Zackari, Joshua, Ryan, Andrew, Brittany, Olivia, Nicole, Sydney, Hannah, Michael, Emma, Madison, Nolan, Chloe, Samuel, Sophie, Isaiah, Eli, Isaac, Anna, Jackson; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Her grandparents; a nephew, Matthew; and an aunt and uncle preceded her in death. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com Shirley E. Sander MASON CITY — Shirley E. Sander, 77, of Mason City, died Saturday (Nov. 17, 2007) at Elim Care and Rehabilitation Center, Princeton, Minn. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer- Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com Donald Gene Bethke LAKE MILLS — Donald Gene Bethke, 58, died Friday (Nov. 16, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held today from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Memorials may be directed to Donald Gene Bethke Memorial Fund in care of Wayne Bethke, 1455 North Jones Blvd. No. 3, North Liberty, IA 52317. Donald Gene Bethke was born April 18, 1949, in Grand Island, Neb., the son of Julius and Helen (Sievers) Bethke. He graduated from Manly High School in 1968. He attended DMAAC vocational school in Des Moines. Donald was united in marriage to Carolyn Milhous on June 16, 1979; to this union two children were born. Donald worked for Schukei Chevrolet until 1998, later working for Nelson Chevrolet. Recently he was employed with Dollar General Stores. Donald enjoyed working on cars, volunteering at church, and his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills. Donald is survived by his wife, Carolyn Bethke, Lake Mills; children, Diane Chanthvong, Dallas, Texas, Wayne (Amanda) Bethke, North Liberty, and Becky Bethke and Mark Koch of Cedar Rapids; mother, Helen Bethke, Nora Springs; five grandchildren; siblings, Charles (Barb) Bethke, Birmingham, Ala., Joni (Greg) Esch, Palm Coast, Fla., Dorothy (John) Turk, Mason City, Judy (Jim) Marchesault, Prior Lake, Minn., Howard (Sharon) Bethke, Birmingham, Ala., and Terry Bethke, Nora Springs; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Donald is preceded in death by his father, Julius Bethke; daughter, Heather Kunst; and grandson, Cody Halama. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com Fern D. Paulson WESLEY — Fern D. Paulson, 94, of Britt, died Saturday (Nov. 17, 2007) at Westview Care Center in Britt. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Wesley, with the Rev. Denise Group officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Wesley, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Fern was born Oct. 20, 1913, near Kanawha, the daughter of Clarence and Lorena (Wagner) Smith. She graduated from Britt High School in 1930 and Britt Junior College. Fern was a teacher in the rural schools in Hancock County. She was united in marriage to John Floyd Paulson on June 4, 1935. They were married for 55 years and spent their entire married life farming in the Britt and Wesley areas before retiring in 1973. Fern was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Wesley and served as the pianist and organist for 50 years. Music was an integral part of her life and in addition to being the church organist, she enjoyed participating in musical and social events. Fern was a 75-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and also a member of the Charity Rebekah Lodge of Britt. She was active in many church, community and neighborhood organizations over the years, including Farm Bureau Women and 4-H. She greatly enjoyed her immediate family, relatives and friends. Fern is survived by two daughters, Janice and David Tegtmeyer of Mesa, Ariz., and Joyce and Robert Dohse of Madison, Wis.; two grandchildren, Shari and Ed McKnew of Traverse City, Mich., and Dan and Natalie Tegtmeyer of Chandler, Ariz.; four great-grandchildren, Tanner, Taylor and Riley Tegtmeyer and Anthony Rinehart; and many close cousins. Fern was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1990; her parents and a brother, Calvin. The family would like to thank the management and staff at the Westview Care Center for their devoted, compassionate and loving care for our Mother over the last nine years. We are truly grateful. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Wesley, 515-679-4453, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com Edwin H.H. Lubkeman LATIMER — Edwin H.H. Lubkeman, 88, of Latimer, died Friday (Nov. 16, 2007) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Funeral services for Edwin Lubkeman will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. The Pastor Karl Bollhagen and Vicar David Lingard will officiate. Burial will take place in the Lutheran Cemetery at Beed’s Lake. Visitation for Edwin Lubkeman will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., in Latimer and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., Latimer, is in charge of arrangements. Robert L. Lynch SENECA — Robert L. Lynch, 85, of Seneca, died Friday evening at Villa Care Center, Fort Dodge. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, Bancroft, with Father Paul D. Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft, with military honors conducted by the Christiansen Bonnicksen American Legion Post No. 382 of Ringsted. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Other arrangements are incomplete at this time. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, 515-885-2521 PUBLISHED Monday, November 19, 2007 Jack Richard McDougall NORA SPRINGS — Jack Richard McDougall, 85, of Nora Springs, died Friday (November 16, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. At the family’s request, no services will be held at this time, and according to his wishes, his body was cremated. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Mason City and may be sent to Mrs. Dorothy McDougall, No. 24 Ponderosa Court, Nora Springs, Iowa 50458. Jack Richard McDougall was born in Lincoln, Neb. on Sept. 23, 1922, the son of Morgan A. and Georgia E. (Boyland) McDougall. When he was 3 years old, the family moved to Australia. He attended kindergarten and first grade in the school in Sidney. The family returned to the United States and settled in Osage. Jack graduated from Osage High School in 1941. In April of 1943, he entered the service after working in San Diego, Calif., at Consolidated Aircraft for a year and a half. He served in the Asiatic and Pacific Theater of Operations with the 544th Signal Base Depot Company. In 1949, Jack graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids with a B.A. degree. At this time he met and married Dorothy Waline on Aug. 20, 1948 in Cedar Rapids. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on Aug. 20, 2007. Jack accepted a teaching job in Wyoming, Iowa, where he taught for three years. He spent the summers earning his M.A. degree at the University of Iowa. He applied for a teaching position in Mason City and joined the faculty at Monroe Junior High, where he taught English for 32 years. He retired in May 1984. In 2000, his vision failed so he turned to books on tape supplied by the Iowa Department for the Blind. Jack enjoyed reading, gardening, music, poetry, and his grandchildren. Jack is survived by his wife Dorothy McDougall of Nora Springs; son Corey (Terri) McDougall of Bloomfield; two grandchildren, Olivia and Patrick Richard; as well as other relatives and friends. His parents; his sister, Ruth; and a brother, Bob preceded him in death. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com. Allen Dean Opkis ST. ANSGAR — Allen Dean Opkis, 62, died Thursday (November 15, 2007) at his home from injuries in a farm accident. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, with the Reverend Dennis Ganz officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Allen Dean Opkis Memorial Fund, or of one’s choice. Allen Dean Opkis was born on Aug. 6, 1945, in Mason City, the son of Everett and Catherine (Jones) Opkis. He graduated from the St. Ansgar High School. After graduation, he farmed in the St. Ansgar and Deer Creek area until the time of his death. He enjoyed coffee at the Corner Post with his friends, listening to country music and attending county fairs. He is survived by his mother Catherine Opkis, Northwood; aunt, Dorothy Sherrard, Northwood; and several cousins, friends, and neighbors. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Everett Opkis; aunts and uncles. Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1573. www.colonialchapels.com. Robert L. Lynch SENECA — Robert L. Lynch, 85, of Seneca, died Friday evening at Villa Care Center, Fort Dodge. A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, Bancroft, with Father Paul D. Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft, with military honors conducted by the Christiansen Bonnicksen American Legion Post No. 382 of Ringsted. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Robert Leo Lynch was born on Nov. 25, 1921, in rural Seneca son of Daniel and Laura (Sandschulte) Lynch. He received his education at Seneca Consolidated School, graduating in 1939. He then took a sheet metal course in Omaha, Neb., and was employed at Bell Aircraft Corporation in Buffalo, N.Y. In 1942, Bob was drafted into the United States Army Air Corps. After his training he was stationed in England in the 445th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. He and his crew did 23 missions in B-24s over Germany. After World War II was over, he was discharged in 1945. He was united in marriage to Florence C. Conway (daughter of Leo and Nell Conway) on Feb. 6, 1947, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger. Bob and Florence farmed northwest of Lone Rock and moved into Seneca in 1963. Bob loved his family and especially enjoyed being outdoors. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Armstrong, the Christianson Bonnicksen American Legion Post No. 382 of Ringsted, and the VWF Post No. 5232 of Armstrong. He is survived by six children, Mary Menke and her husband, Don of Indianola; Ellen Schiltz and her husband, Rob of Fort Dodge; Tim Lynch and his wife, Pauline of Duncan; Teresa Geitzenauer and her husband, Jim of Clear Lake; Anne Vaske and her husband, David of Urbandale; and Carol Patterson of Fairmont, Minn.; nineteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one brother, James Lynch and his wife, Marilyn of Redfield; two sisters-in-law, Valeria Lynch of Bancroft and Carol Lynch of Washington; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Florence on Dec. 12, 2005; five brothers, John, Wayne, Dennis, Paul and Dan; and three sisters, Kathleen Lynch, Betty Lynch, and Helen Calvert. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, 515-885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. E. Shirley Sander MASON CITY — E. Shirley Sander, 77, of Mason City, died Saturday (November 17, 2007) at Elim Care and Rehabilitation Center, Princeton, Minn. following a short battle with cancer. The family will greet friends at a gathering from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Inurnment will be in Tower Columbarium at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with Pastor Tom Healey, officiating. Memorials may be given to Guardian Angel Elim Hospice, 400 Evans Ave., Elk River, MN 55330 E. Shirley Sander was born on Jan. 27, 1930, at Des Moines, the daughter of Frank and Avis (Breman) Heskett. She married her high school sweetheart, Merle V. Sander on Aug. 29, 1948, at West Des Moines. Shirley was a graduate of Valley High School, West Des Moines. Shirley and her husband, Merle made their home in West Des Moines until moving to Mason City in 1976. Her life was centered on her family. In recent years her cat, “Cammie” became an important companion. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Debbie Carlson and her husband, David, Elk River, Minn.; two grandchildren, Wendy Kay Patterson, Largo, Fla., Lance Patterson and his wife, Nicole, Anoka, Minn.; a great-granddaughter, Brenna Patterson; brother, S. Robert Heskett and his wife, Ida, Loveland, Colo.; and nieces and nephews. Her parents; and her husband, Merle in 2003, preceded her in death. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com. Darrell Montgomery STEAMBOAT ROCK — Darrell Montgomery, 76, of Steamboat Rock, died Saturday (November 17, 2007) at his home under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Funeral services for Darrell Montgomery will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Reverend David Schwechel officiating. A time of visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls is in charge of arrangements. Emma L. Smith ALGONA — Emma L. Smith, 96, of Algona, died Sunday (November 18, 2007) at Good Samaritan Communities Algona. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, 515-295-3731; www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Catherine A. Thomas ROCKWELL — Catherine A. Thomas, 59, died Saturday (November 17, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com. PUBLISHED Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 Sonia Kay Rolland AMES — Sonia Kay Rolland was born in Albert Lea, Minn., on Aug. 16, 1962, to Conrad and Mary (Kraabel) Rolland. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. She attended schools in Inwood, Belmond, Hampton and Ames, graduating from Ames High School in May of 1981. She attended one year of college at Des Moines Area Community College. She worked at the North Grand Care Center in Ames and at the Anderson grocery store in Roland. She moved to Ames in 1992 and worked at Sears for eight years and at the Fareway grocery store for one year until her illness prevented her from working. She died on Saturday (Nov. 17, 2007) at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames after a 14-month battle with cancer. She deeply loved her family, the Iowa Hawkeyes, her friends, animals, Fareway grocery store and Bethesda Lutheran Church. She is survived by her beloved family: parents, Conrad and Mary Rolland, of Roland; Kim Rolland, of Roland; Kari (Chuck) Burgin of Indianola; Steven (Joleen) Rolland of Belmond; and Kristen (Randy) Dougherty of Belmond. Also nieces, Jaclyn Dougherty, Chelsey Dougherty, Shelby Dougherty, Markaya Rolland and Taylor Burgin. Also, nephews, Jason (Holly) Burgin, Gavin Burgin, Bruce Rolland and Michael Rolland. Preceding her in death were an infant brother, Bruce; infant nephew, Ryan Dougherty; and grandparents, Leo and Gladys (Olson) Rolland and Pastor Maynard and Helen (Henryson) Kraabel. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at the Bethesda Lutheran Church, 1517 Northwestern Ave. in Ames, with Pastor Randy Gehring officiating. Burial will be at Roland Cemetery following the service in Ames. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Bergen Lutheran Church in Roland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Israel Family Hospice House, Bethesda Lutheran Church or Story County Animal Shelter. Soderstrum-Larson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements; 515-733-4334. Jayden Xavier Calaway CLEAR LAKE — The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death Nov. 16, 2007, of our infant son, Jayden Xavier Calaway, son of Cassii Calaway and Tiffany Campbell of Mason City and Clear Lake; maternal grandparents, Raymond Campbell, of Manly, and Vickie Meling, of Clear Lake; maternal great-grandparents, Shirley Mathews, of Clear Lake and Sylvan (Viola) Meling, of Forest City; maternal great-great-grandparent, Rosetta Aitchison; and paternal grandparents, Curtis Calaway, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Harriette Calaway, of Mason City; brother, Jayvreon Quinn, of Florida; and other uncles, aunts and cousins. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West in Mason City. Arrangements are with the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com Vickie J. Dockwell CLEAR LAKE — Vickie J. Dockwell, 56, of Clear Lake, a native of Belmond, died Sunday (Nov. 18, 2007) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, 1031 First St. S.E. in Belmond, with the Rev. Michael Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Rowan. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Vickie’s name consider Hospice of North Iowa or their choice. Vickie Jean Dockwell, the daughter of George and Bertha (Retleff) Dockwell, was born June 17, 1951, at Belmond. In the early years of her childhood, the family lived in Rowan, where she began her schooling. They later moved to Riceville, where she continued her education in the Riceville Schools and participated in extracurricular activities such as band. She and her family were also members of the Riceville Congregational. Church. Vickie and her family moved to Belmond in 1966. She then attended Belmond High School and was active in vocal music for a number of years, going to state as part of the vocal music and thespians program. Vickie graduated from Belmond High School with the Class of 1969. Vickie then pursued her post-secondary education at North Iowa Community College in Mason City where she received her associate degree in business. Following her schooling, she was employed for a period of time with Mesaba Airlines at the Mason City Municipal Airport. She had also worked for a time with the Cerro Gordo County Coroner’s Office and James T. Joyce. She had also co-owned an Artic outpost fishing camp on Victoria Island, Northern Canada, for a number of years. Vickie eventually took a position with Kingland Capital and Kingland Systems in Mason City and was employed there for many years. The company eventually became Southwest Securities based out of Dallas, Texas, with offices in Mason City. Vickie’s position with the branch was assistant vice president. Vickie held various broker/dealer licenses. In more recent years she had done some consulting work for others out of her home. Vickie enjoyed the simple things in life. She was somewhat reserved in her nature, but once she got to know you she would welcome your friendship with open arms and strived to help when the need arose. She enjoyed Harley-Davidson motorcycles and the journeys that came with them in the camaraderie of friends. She looked for to the challenge during her years of bowling and was always up for a round of golf with her family and friends. Vickie loved the outdoors and times spent fishing. She enjoyed times spent in the company of her family and cherished the many years of companionship, memories, and life journeys shared with her longtime mate, Kevin Nye. The two enjoyed many of the same interests and hobbies, be it their love of the music of George Harrison, McCartney, Clapton and others of their generation or a friendly afternoon on the golf links. Vickie very much loved her pets. She especially looked forward to times with her puppies, the couple’s parakeets and in more recent times the snuggles and undying love and friendship of her long-haired dachshund Oscar. Vickie truly faced the adversity of her battles with the affliction of cancer with grace and dignity, enduring many treks for treatments in fight against the illness. Those who will cherish the memories and times in Vickie’s life include her companion, Kevin Nye, 808 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA, 50428; her father, George Dockwell and wife, Dona, of Belmond; two brothers, Kim Dockwell and his wife, Linda, of Ventura, and David Dockwell and his wife, Tonya, of Belmond; Kevin’s children, Cory Nye, of Clear Lake, and daughter, Casey Dotzler and her husband, James, of Bondurant; also many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and friends; two sisters-in-law, Amy Snow, of Fridley, Minn., and Karen Nye, of Mason City; and her buddy, Oscar. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; her mother, Bertha Dockwell, on Jan. 1, 2004; and uncles and aunts. Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474. Emma L. Smith ALGONA — Emma L. Smith, 96, of Algona, died Sunday (Nov. 18, 2007) at the Good Samaritan Society Algona Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with the Rev. Dr. Dave Ullom officiating. Burial will be in the Buffalo Township Cemetery in Titonka. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona; 515-295-3731; www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Bill Kenny OSAGE — Bill Kenny, 84, of Osage, died Monday (Nov. 19, 2007) at the Faith Home in Osage. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 24, 2007) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Monsignor Stanley Hayek officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with military honors by Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture wake service at 6:30 p.m. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Catherine ‘Cathy’ Anne Thomas ROCKWELL — Catherine “Cathy” Anne Thomas, 59, of Rockwell, died Saturday (Nov. 17, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Memorials may be directed to the Cathy Thomas Memorial Fund. Cathy was born Dec. 6, 1947, the daughter of Henry and Catherine (Broderick) Bartle in Philadelphia, Pa. Cathy graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia in 1965. She then attended Immaculata College with a teaching scholarship. Cathy moved to Rockwell, Iowa, and married Bill (William) Thomas on Aug. 29, 1991, at Clear Lake. She worked at Principal Financial in Mason City for 14 years as a senior client service associate and recently obtained her series seven broker license. Cathy enjoyed vacationing on the coast at Brigantine, N.J., gardening, reading, bird watching, her pets and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Cathy is survived by her husband, Bill Thomas, of Rockwell; three daughters, Kim Young, of Hampton, Karen (Ben) Thomas, of Clear Lake, and Kerri (Jim Poley) of Clear Lake; her mother, Catherine Bartle of Willingboro, N.J.; eight grandchildren, Nichole, Jacob, Dezerae, Danielle, Gabriel, Chance, Ryan and Rylee; two brothers, John (Mary) Bartle, of Midlothian, Va.; and Robert (Nan) Bartle of Burlington, N.J.; brother-in-law, Randy (Becky) Thomas, of Clear Lake; sister-in-law, Melanie (Ken) Marple, of Frederick, Pa.; and nieces and nephews, Amy Bowman, Ben Thomas, Mandy Clark, Candy Borrelli, Kristy Shaffer, Emily Bartle, Kenneth Bartle, Katelyn Bartle and Kristopher Bartle. Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Henry Bartle. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193; www.colonialchapels.com Irene Citurs NORTHWOOD — Irene Citurs, 86, of Northwood, died Monday (Nov. 19, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920. Ellra ‘Red’ Pettis BURT — Ellra “Red” Pettis, 83, of Burt, died Thursday (Nov. 15, 2007) at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Lentz Funeral Home of Burt. Condolences may be expressed at www.lentzfuneralhome.com Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. Flossie Freesemann ALLISON — Flossie Freesemann, 92, of Allison, died Sunday (Nov. 18, 2007) at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville of complications of gastric cancer. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison with the Rev. Steve Petroelje officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison; 641-456-3232. Gibson Hoffarth GRAFTON — Gibson Hoffarth, 55, of Grafton, died Monday (Nov. 19, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly; 641-454-2242; www.colonialchapels.com. Posted by Gene Manning
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