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PUBLISHED Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Irene Ruth Citurs NORTHWOOD — Irene Ruth Citurs, 86, rural Northwood, died peacefully on Monday (Nov. 19, 2007) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in St. Ansgar with the Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar. Irene was born Oct. 19, 1921, at the family farm near Carnavon, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Gertrude (Huisinga) Wirtjes. She was baptized on Feb. 5, 1922, at the Wheatland Presbyterian Church. On July 26, 1953, she was united in marriage to Earl Citurs at the United Methodist Church in Northwood, by Pastor Ellery Beal. One daughter, Marcia Lea, was born to this union on Aug. 12, 1955. Earl and Irene spent their entire married life on their farm in Deer Creek Township, Worth County. Irene was a member of the United Methodist Church of St. Ansgar and a proud member of the Methodist Church women, enjoying their many activities. She was a loving wife and mother. Her greatest joys were her family and pets, and attending family gatherings and church events with her husband and daughter. Irene is survived by her husband of 54 years, Earl; her daughter, Marcia, at home; and her special companions, Rosie, Raphael and many “little ones” who she enjoyed and loved dearly; three brothers-in-law: LaVerne Huehl of Sac City, Roman (Wanda) Citurs of Northwood and Karl (Freda) Citurs of Scranton; two sisters-in-law: Mary Johnson and Ruby Harmon of Northwood; special friends Ken and Marge Johnson and Florence Klitzke; also many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters and brothers, Matilda Rahn, Claus Wirtjes, Harold Wirtjes, Esther Huehl, Orville Wirtjes, killed in Germany in WWII, and Georgie, who died as a child. Also her husband’s parents, Roman Sr. and Bessie Citurs, brothers-in-law Ray and Leon Citurs, and sister Esther Flatness. Irene “Fought the Good Fight” with her many years of illness, and has now been welcomed into the loving arms of God and her family, and will be dearly missed by many. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920. Gibson C. Hoffarth GRAFTON — Gibson C. Hoffarth, 55, of Grafton died Monday (Nov. 19, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa of cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the Bride Colonial Chapel. Inurnment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth. Following the inurnment a time of sharing and remembering Gibson will be at Jake’s Place in Plymouth. Memorials may be directed to the Gibson C. Hoffarth Memorial Fund. Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com. Bill Kenny OSAGE — Bill Kenny, 84, of Osage died Monday (Nov. 19, 2007) at the Faith Home in Osage. Bill was born Aug. 28, 1923, in Lawler, the son of William Henry and Ella (McCabe) Kenny. Bill was educated in country schools. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. Bill was united in marriage to Joan Tubbs on May 4, 1950, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. He worked at Oliver’s in Charles City, and for 25 years operated a portable feed mill. Bill drove a school bus for Osage Community Schools for 15 years. He also operated a junk business for many years. Bill was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Osage American Legion Post 278. Bill loved to fish with his children, grandchildren and buddies, young and old. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Monsignor Stanley Hayek officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture wake service at 6:30 p.m. Bill is survived by his wife, Joan Kenny of Osage; two sons, Tom (Eve) Kenny of Osage and their children, McCabe and Connell, Bob (Sue) Kenny, of Mason City and their children, Adam and Danielle; one daughter, Mary (Randy) Hanke of Stacyville and their children, John, Luke and Christopher; and one brother, Patrick Kenny of Phoenix, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Phyllis Parr and Helen Fox. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Walter ‘Walt’ Edwin Jackson ROCKWELL — Walter “Walt” Edwin Jackson, 93, Rockwell, died Saturday (Nov. 3, 2007) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels. Memorials may be given to the Walter Jackson Memorial Fund. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com. Howard Paul Juncker HAMPTON — Howard Paul Juncker, 82, of Hampton died Monday (Nov. 19, 2007) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. Mildred Mae Lieser IOWA FALLS — Mildred Mae Lieser, 80, of Iowa Falls died Saturday (Nov. 17, 2007) at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Memorial services for Mildred Mae Lieser will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel in Iowa Falls. Inurnment will be at the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from noon until time of services on Friday at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel in Iowa Falls. Linn’s Funeral Chapel, 641-648-2569. Dennis Lynn Hall Dennis Lynn Hall, 63, of 11619 Burt St., Omaha, Neb., formerly of Mason City, died Friday (Nov. 16, 2007) at the Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Patti Aurand officiating. PUBLISHED Thursday, November 22, 2007 Glen ‘Torgy’ Arthur Torgerson Velma M. Gerdes WODEN — Velma M. Gerdes, 76, of Woden, died Wednesday (Nov. 21, 2007) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with the Rev. David Bergstrom officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Carol Lembke CHARLES CITY — Carol Lembke, 64, of Charles City, died Tuesday (Nov. 20, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com. Margaret Westendorf MASON CITY — Margaret Westendorf, 86, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Nov. 21, 2007) at the IOOF Home in Mason City. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Charles Westendorf officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel. Margaret Westendorf was born on June 15, 1921, in Buffalo Center, a daughter of Ole and Gearadine (Boeckholt) Gerdis. She attended country schools in rural Titonka. On Oct. 15, 1940, Margaret was united in marriage to Eppie Westendorf at Thompson. Eppie and Margaret made their home in the North Iowa area where she was a housewife. Much of her time was spent in their garden as she prepared fruits and vegetables for canning. The couple later moved to the Mason City area where Margaret was dietary aide for Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa for more than 25 years. Following retirement much of her time was spent cooking, playing bingo, listening to music, reading the comics in the Sunday paper, and spending Sunday mornings listening to the church service on the radio. Margaret enjoyed her family and will always be remembered for what a wonderful, loving, grandmother she was. She is survived by her children, Virgil (Hedy) Westendorf of Mason City, Gearadine (Larry) Bull of Springfield, Mo., Barbara Gordon of Mason City, and Tom Westendorf of Mason City; 26 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; one sister, Merna Karels of Blue Earth, Minn.; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her parents, Ole and Gearadine; husband, Eppie; sister, Mina; two sons, Don and David; and four grandchildren preceded her in death. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com. Scott Michael Andersland GAINSVILLE, Mo. — Scott Michael Andersland, 20, of Gainesville, Mo., died Monday (Nov. 19, 2007) at Cox Health Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Scarville Evangelical Synod Lutheran Church in Scarville with the Rev. Thomas Rank officiating. Burial will take place in the Scarville Evangelical Synod Cemetery, rural Scarville. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church. You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com. Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. Gibson C. Hoffarth GRAFTON — Gibson C. Hoffarth, 55, of Grafton, died Monday (Nov. 19, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa after a valiant battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Inurnment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth. The family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until time of services on Friday at Bride Colonial Chapel. Following the inurnment, lunch and a time of sharing and remembering Gibson will be at Jake’s Place in Plymouth. Memorials may be directed to the Gibson C. Hoffarth Memorial Fund. Gibson Craig Hoffarth was born on Aug. 6, 1952, in Williston, N.D., the son of Jacob and Patricia (Fishbeck) Hoffarth. He attended St. Ansgar and Manly schools. Gibson was united in marriage to Donna Faye Rea on March 26, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nev. He spent the last 13 years working for Alters as a crane operator in Council Bluffs. Gibson enjoyed his job, doing yard work, tinkering in his garage and especially socializing and spending time with friends and family. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Donna; three daughters, Hollie (R.J.) Hoffarth, Summer Hoffarth, and Kelly (Neal) Neuberger; his siblings, Dawn Lovstad, Ranny Hoffarth, Edie (Mike) Prazak and Darcee (Tom) Johanns; honorary family member, Joany (Tom) Holmes; his grandchildren, Payton Hoffarth, Jett and Cabatt Neuberger; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His parents, Jacob and Patricia, preceded him in death. Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com. PUBLISHED Friday, Nov. 23, 2007 Walter ‘Walt’ Edwin Jackson ROCKWELL — Walter “Walt” Edwin Jackson, 93, of Rockwell, died Saturday (Nov. 3, 2007) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday Nov. 26, 2007, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel. Memorials may be given to the Walter Jackson Memorial Fund. Walt was born Oct. 13, 1914, in Rockwell, the son of William and Louise (Ayers) Jackson. He graduated from Rockwell High School in 1932 and attended Mason City Junior College. Walt married Marcella “Mac” McLaughlin. He was a tank wagon salesman working for DX, Conoco and Mobil Oil, and also farmed. Later he was a used-car salesman for Sedars Motor Co. In 1974 he and his wife sold their farm and moved to Clear Lake. After retirement they spent 14 summers along the Mississippi River near Red Wing, Minn. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing cards and making fishing lures and sharing them with family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with family. He has resided at the Rockwell Nursing Home since 1998. Walt is survived by three children, Jim Jackson and his wife, Mari, of Rockwell, Tom Jackson and his wife, Ann, of Deer River, Minn., and Sue Jacobson and her husband, Larry, of Clear Lake; six grandchildren, Jolene M. O’Brien and her husband, John, Sandra K. Jackson and fiancé, Duane Smidt, James D. Jackson and his wife, Sonja, Jon Jackson and his wife, Lisa, Joel Jacobson and his wife, Andrea, and Julia Glanzer and her husband, Darin; 10 great-grandchildren, Madison, Trevor, Shelby, Cameron and Alec Jackson, Emma, Elliott and Andrew Jacobson, and Jackson and Abby Glanzer. Walt was preceded in death by his wife, Mac in 1998; parents and siblings, Bill, Art, Edith, Alfred, Clayton, Lillian and George; and one granddaughter, Deborah. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of the Rockwell Nursing Home for all of its love and care! Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com Wilbur Paul Peterson CLEAR LAKE — Wilbur Paul Peterson, 89, died Wednesday (Nov. 21, 2007) at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at the Faith Lutheran Church, 1985 290th St. in Miller, with Lay Minister Rose Visser officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, and continue one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Wilbur P. Peterson Memorial Fund. Wilbur Paul Peterson was born Nov. 30, 1917, in Hancock County, the son of Martin L. and Tillie (Roswag) Peterson. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1936. He worked for PG & E Electric until he engaged in farming. Wilbur was united in marriage to Helen Farrow on April 20, 1941, in Albert Lea, Minn. To this union four children were born. Wilbur farmed for 30 years until moving to Garner in 1972. He worked for several years at the Garner-Hayfield Junior High School as a custodian. After his retirement he did volunteer work for the Garner Education Center. In 2006, he moved to Clear Lake. Wilbur enjoyed golfing, gardening, taking bus trips with Helen and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Miller and a board member of the Ventura Elevator for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Helen Peterson, of Clear Lake; children, Linda (Jeff) Raymond, of Indianola, Donna (Gary) Boyd, of Worthington, Minn., Amy (Wayne) Pralle, of Latimer, and Rebecca (Don) Lamana, of Walker, La.; grandchildren, Candi (Mike) Christensen, of Indianola, Shane (Jen) Boyd, of Franklin, Tenn., Shannon (Brian) Blatti, of Ellendale, Minn., Stacy (Todd) Sparks, of Maple Grove, Minn., Collin Peterson, of Clear Lake, and Ashlee and Mandi Lamana, of Walker, La.; two step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Ethan and Zach Christensen and Jacob and Anna Blatti; brothers, Allen (Arlene) Peterson, of Ventura, Kermit (Vivian) Peterson, of Mason City, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His parents, Martin and Tillie Peterson, preceded him in death. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com Beulah M. Reasoner BELMOND — Beulah M. Reasoner, 87, of Belmond, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond. Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 641-444-3248. Alvin Henry Berding MASON CITY — Alvin Henry Berding, 90, of Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com L. Maurice Feese HAMPTON — L. Maurice Feese, 92, of Hampton died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at his home in Hampton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. Ruth B. Peterson NORTHWOOD — Ruth B. Peterson, 102, of Northwood, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. Lloyd L. Fairbanks MASON CITY — Lloyd L. Fairbanks, 88, of Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. Bertha Henricks DUMONT — Bertha Henricks, 80, of Dumont, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at her home in Dumont. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. PUBLISHED Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 Alvin Henry Berding MASON CITY — Alvin Henry Berding, 90, of Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E in Mason City. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City, with military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the chapel. Alvin Henry Berding was born on Feb. 3, 1917, in Rockwell, the son of Ben J. and Petra (Cook) Berding. He attended and received his education in the rural country schools in Cerro Gordo County. He was inducted into the U.S. Navy in 1935 and served overseas during World War II as an aviation mechanic and was honorably discharged in 1946. He was united in marriage to Irene Grekoff on Nov. 14, 1943, in the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Alvin was a self-employed restaurant and ballroom owner and owned and operated the Frontier Ballroom in Mason City, and various restaurants in the area. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, cribbage, and cooking. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, United Commercial Travelers and the Lunker Club. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Ron (Wanda) Berding of Manly, Ken (Pam) Berding of Walker, Minn., Gary Berding of Des Moines, and Jerry (Linda) Berding of Aurora, Minn.; grandchildren, Jason (Connie) Berding of Mason City, Rob (Sara) Berding of Mason City, Ken (Carla) Berding of Sheffield, Eric (Ashley) Berding of Waverly, David Berding of Des Moines, Kari Clark and Rachael Berding of Rochester, Minn., and Evert Contois of Minneapolis, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Brock, Ethan, Lincoln, Morgan, Ethan, Alex and Seth Berding, Avery Berding and Davanna Contois; a brother-in-law; and several sisters-in-law, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Irene; daughter, Karen Contois; brothers, Alford, Bob, John and Edward Berding; and two sisters, Bertha Rippen and Freda Clark. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641- 423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com Velma M. Gerdes WODEN — Velma M. Gerdes, 76, of Woden, died Wednesday (Nov. 21, 2007) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. Though her body became weak, her faith and spirit remained strong. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with the Rev. David Bergstrom officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Velma Mildred Gerdes, the daughter of Matthew and Grace (Harringa) Geerdes, was born Nov. 23, 1930, on a farm near Buffalo Center. She was baptized and confirmed at Ramsey Reformed Church rural Titonka. She attended the rural schools of northern Iowa until the eighth grade. On Sept. 10, 1949, she was married to William L. Gerdes at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden. They made their home in Woden where they raised their five sons. Throughout the years, Velma worked in various businesses around Woden. She also babysat in her home for many years and developed a special bond with all the children she cared for. Throughout her life, she always saw the best in people and had a kind word to say about everyone. Velma loved to cook for family gatherings and enjoyed having company at her home at any time. In June 2007, she moved to the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City where she developed friendships with those who cared for her. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, WELCA and the Woden American Legion Auxiliary. Velma is survived by her sons, Gary (Ann) Gerdes of Forest City, Tim (Lori) Gerdes of Lake Mills, Dale (Kristin) Gerdes of Forest City, Steve (special friend, Sharla Krein) Gerdes of Crystal Lake and Bruce (Christine) Gerdes of Buffalo Center; 12 grandchildren, Jodie Steen, Matthew Gerdes, Andrew Gerdes, Lucas Gerdes, Jamie Gerdes, Christopher (Crystal) Gerdes, Joshua Gerdes, Caleb Gerdes, Justin (Miho) Gerdes, Heather May, Jonathon Gerdes and Zachary Gerdes; three great-grandchildren, Nicole Steen, Dillon Gerdes and Taylor May; a brother, Dwayne Geerdes of Rake; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, on Jan. 24, 2007; her parents; and a sister, Gladys Woodwick. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756, www.cataldofuneralhome.com Carol Lembke CHARLES CITY — Carol Lembke, 64, of Charles City, died Tuesday (Nov. 20, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services for Carol Lembke will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with Pastor David Werges of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in the Rockwell Cemetery at Rockwell. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Monday at the funeral home. Carol Ann Roberts Lembke was born April 19, 1943, at Piqua, Ohio, the daughter of William and Catherine (Rasor) Roberts. In 1961, she graduated from Piqua High School and later in her life received her A.A.S. Degree in occupational therapy assisting from Riverland Community College in Austin, Minn. On April 25, 1964, she was united in marriage to Paul Arthur Lembke at Piqua. They moved to Charles City in 1974. Paul died on Feb. 3, 1993. Carol worked most as a florist and also as a caregiver. She will always be remembered for her creative spirit that came up with a wide variety of ideas and for her love of pets including Scooter, Buddy and Tweety. Carol’s greatest joy, however, was creating memorable moments with her family. Living family members include four children, James (Michelle) Lembke of Dubuque, Douglas (Melissa) Lembke of St. Joseph, Mo., Suzanne (Jason) McDonald and Michael Lembke, both of Charles City; 10 grandchildren, Megan, Carly, Ethan, Hannah, Ella, Brea and Adriana Lembke, Melissa (Scott) Ausborn, Devan and Joshua McDonald; a brother, Ronald (Sandy) Roberts of North Fork, Fla.; and a close sister-in-law, Audrey Harder of Rockwell. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Memorials may be directed to the family via Suzanne McDonald, 1114 Court St., Charles City, IA 50616. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com Burl ‘Bud’ Kishline CLEAR LAKE — Burl “Bud” Kishline, 64, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Rhoda Preston officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Memorials may be made to the Bud Kishline Memorial Fund. Bud was born Dec. 14, 1942, in Indianapolis, Ind., the son of Burl and Betty Alice (Shoemaker) Kishline. Bud graduated from Davenport High School and later attended the University of Iowa. Bud delivered motor homes throughout the United States for Winnebago Industries including 113 trips to Alaska, which was his favorite run. Bud married Loretta “Lori” Wilson June 28, 1975, at Mason City. He was an independent truck driver for many years and the last nine years for Landstar. He and Lori were prominent business owners thru the years. From Thirsty’s Lounge in Rockwell to several convenience stores in the Mason City, Clear Lake and Ventura area, being best remembered for the Quick Shop. Bud was an avid NASCAR fan. His favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt No. 3. Bud is survived by his wife, Loretta “Lori” Kishline of Clear Lake; son, John Kishline of Rochester, Minn.; daughter, Rebecca (Brad) Duckert of Mason City; three grandchildren, Samantha, Gavin and Tucker Duckert; mother, Betty Corwin of Bettendorf; brother, Phil (Ginny) Corwin of Bettendorf; mother and father-in-law, Bill and Elsie Wilson of Ventura; brother-in-law, Gordon (Linda) Wilson of Ventura; sister-in-law, Jo (Mike) Oulman of Garner. Burl was preceded in death by his father, Burl F. Kishline, and brother, Mark Corwin. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com Lloyd L. Fairbanks MASON CITY — Lloyd L. Fairbanks, 88, of Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E., with the Rev. Wendy Abrahamson officiating. Inurnment will be in the church’s columbarium. Upon the family’s wishes his body will be cremated and there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. John’s Episcopal Church and Hospice of North Iowa. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Gilbert ‘Gil’ G. Lettow MASON CITY — Gilbert “Gil” G. Lettow, 64, of Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a. m. Monday, Nov. 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City School Instrumental Department or The Music Man Square Foundation. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Bertha J. Henricks DUMONT — Bertha Johanna Henricks, 80, of Dumont, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at her home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Aplington with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont with Pastor John M. Butler officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. Beverly Imogene Calgaard CLEAR LAKE — Beverly Imogene Calgaard, 82, died on Friday (Nov. 23, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City. Beverly was born April 18, 1925, in rural Clear Lake, the daughter of Gustave and Della (Welch) Haugen. She graduated from Fertile High School with the Class 1942, attended St. Olaf College and graduated with honors from Hamilton Business School. Beverly was married to Roy K. Calgaard on April 21, 1945. They lived in rural Fertile, Joice and briefly in Lake Mills and Clear Lake. She was employed by Deluxe Products and the Graphic newspaper in Lake Mills, NIACC and the Eli Colby Peat Co. She was a lover of music, church organist at Bethany and Sion Lutheran churches, and an accompanist for many soloists. She played piano, organ, clarinet and violin in which she was a member of the girls-only orchestra in Mason City. She was involved in church activities, circles and also an active member of Sons of Norway. She was a lifelong learner. She is survived by her husband, Roy Calgaard of Clear Lake; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Ron Nelson of Lincoln, Calif.; son, Danny Calgaard of Naples, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Christina and Nicholas of Naples, Fla., and Erica of Des Moines; and many loving friends. Family visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at their home at the Lake Plaza Apartments, 20 N Fourth St. in Clear Lake. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice, with interment at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the charity of their choice or to the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Ellra ‘Red’ Pettis BURT — Ellra “Red” Pettis, 83, of Burt, died Thursday (Nov. 15, 2007) at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt, with the Rev. Charles Phelps officiating. Visitation will be held from noon until time of services on Tuesday. Military rites will be conducted by the Carter Stott VFW Post No. 5236 of Burt. Condolences may be sent to www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. Pastor David Miller CLARION — Pastor David Miller, 77, of Clarion, formerly of Eagle Grove, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Eagle Grovewith Pastor George Pettigrew and Dr. Fran Pettigrew officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Annandale, Minn. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove, 515-448-3674. Ruth B. Peterson NORTHWOOD — Ruth B. Peterson, 102, of Northwood, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Burial will take place in Elk Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com. Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. Beulah M. Reasoner BELMOND — Beulah M. Reasoner, 87, of Belmond died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) at Belmond Medical Center in Belmond. Funeral services for Beulah Reasoner will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond with associate in ministry Caroline Pflibsen officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond and continue one hour prior to services at the church. Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 641-444-3248. Gunter Rattay MASON CITY — Gunter Rattay, 82 of Mason City, died on Thursday (Nov. 22, 2007) south of Waverly, the result of an automobile accident. His body was cremated and there will be no immediate services. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, 319-352-1187, is assisting the family with arrangements. Bernard E. Roberts Bernard E. Roberts, 77, of Yuma, Ariz., died Wednesday (Nov. 21, 2007) at home. He was born Dec. 13, 1929, in Rolf, Iowa. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth (Annie) Roberts; sons, Larry (Cindy) Roberts of Mason City and Dan (Doreen) Roberts of Rockwell; daughters, Jackie (Ken) Ivie of Manchester, Md., Margaretta (Jim) Roberts, Cindy Humburg and Angie (Frank) Acuña, all of Yuma; 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ralph and Regina Roberts; brothers, Donald Roberts and Gerald Roberts; son, Timothy V. Roberts; and son-in-law, Larry Humburg. Bernard was a retired repairman at Lehigh Portland Cement Co. in Mason City. Confined to a wheelchair, he was an avid gardener and he loved to feed and tend to his wild doves.
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