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Sheryl
Jean
Gonnerman
ST.
ANSGAR —
Sheryl
Jean
Gonnerman,
65, of
St.
Ansgar,
died
Thursday
(Aug.
30,
2007) at
her
home.
Funeral
services
will be
at 10:30
a.m. on
Saturday,
Sept. 8,
at St.
Ansgar
High
School
with the
Rev.
David
Moore
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
St.
Ansgar
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
held
from
4:30 to
7:30
p.m.
Friday,
Sept 7,
at
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
home,
207 S.
School
St., St.
Ansgar.
Sheryl
Jean
Gonnerman
was born
on Sept.
9, 1941,
at Loup
City,
Neb.,
the
oldest
daughter
of Clyde
and Emma
Gilbert.
Sheryl
received
her
education
in Loup
City,
graduating
in 1960.
She
entered
the
Grace
Bible
Institute,
Omaha,
Neb., in
the fall
of 1960,
and
graduated
with a
bachelor
of
religious
education
degree.
Sheryl
married
Gary
Gonnerman
on June
8, 1968,
in
Bellevue,
Neb.
They
lived in
Clear
Lake for
the last
six and
one-half
years,
where
Gary
pastored
the
Clear
Lake
Regular
Baptist
Church.
They
then
moved to
Mount
Ayr,
Iowa, to
the
Mount
Ayr
Regular
Baptist
Church.
In March
1984,
they
moved to
St.
Ansgar,
where
Gary
pastors
the St.
Ansgar
Baptist
Church.
Sheryl
personally
received
Jesus
Christ
as her
Savior
at 7
years of
age. She
dedicated
her life
completely
to the
Lord
when she
was 16
years
old and
has
faithfully
served
Him
until
her
death.
She
loved
teaching
children
God’s
word in
her home
and
church.
She
taught
the
beginner
children’s
classes
for
nearly
25 years
at the
Iowa
Regular
Baptist
Camp,
Ventura.
She
wrote
much of
the
curriculum
that she
taught
for
camp,
VBS, and
other
children’s
classes.
Her
passion
was to
seek to
lead
others
to faith
in
Christ,
and to
teach
believers
to grow
spiritually
and live
for Him.
That
passion
was also
evident
in the
home in
teaching
and
training
her
children
and
grandchildren.
Sheryl
never
chose
the
simplest
or
easiest
way, but
gave
herself
whole-heartedly
in
everything
that she
did.
Sheryl
is
survived
by her
husband,
Gary, of
St.
Ansgar,
two
daughters,
Becky
Huang
her
husband,
Jesse,
of Mason
City,
Rachel
Hershey
and her
husband,
Roy, of
St.
Ansgar;
two
sons,
Randy
and his
wife,
Becky,
of St.
Ansgar,
and
Richard
and his
wife,
Amber,
of St.
Ansgar;
and 13
grandchildren.
She is
also
survived
by three
sisters,
Orpha
(Jim)
Saar of
Hot
Springs,
Ark.,
Clydene
(Gregg
Jessip)
Briggs
of
Omaha,
Neb.,
and Alta
(Don)
Houghton
of
Woodbury,
Minn.
Sheryl
is
preceded
in death
by her
parents.
Memorials
will be
given to
the Iowa
Regular
Baptist
Camp,
Ventura,
for camp
scholarships.
Schroeder
& Sites
Funeral
Home,
St.
Ansgar,
is in
charge
of
arrangements,
(641)
713-4920.
Duane
Niswander
HAMPTON
— Duane
Niswander,
70, of
Hampton,
died
Tuesday
(Sept.
4, 2007)
at the
Franklin
General
Hospital
in
Hampton.
Funeral
service
for Mr.
Niswander
will be
1 p.m.
Saturday,
Sept. 8,
at the
Sietsema
Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Hampton
with the
Rev.
Elsa
Lawry
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Harlan
Cemetery,
Dumont.
Visitation
will be
at 11
a.m. at
the
Sietsema
Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Hampton
with
services
to
follow.
Sietsema
Vogel
Funeral
Home,
Hampton,
641-456-3232.
Merlyn
DeLos
Nelsen
DUMONT —
Merlyn
DeLos
Nelsen,
60, of
Dumont,
passed
away
Monday
(Sept.
3, 2007)
at his
home in
Dumont.
Memorial
services
will be
10 a.m.
Saturday
at the
Dumont
Reformed
Church
with
inurnment
at the
Ingahm
Township
Cemetery
in
Hansell,
Iowa.
Pastor
Jeff and
April
Fiet
will
officiate
the
service.
Family
will
greet
friends
from 9
a.m.
until
service
time at
the
church.
Sietsema
Vogel
Funeral
Home,
Hampton,
641-456-3232.
Dena
Vaage
Rollefson
FOREST
CITY —
Dena
Vaage
Rollefson,
100, of
Forest
City,
died
Wednesday,
(Sept.
5, 2007)
at the
Good
Samaritan
Care
Center
in
Forest
City.
Funeral
service
will be
10:30
a.m.
Saturday,
Sept. 8,
at Grace
Lutheran
Church
in
Hanlontown.
Burial
will be
at Brush
Point
Cemetery
in rural
Hanlontown.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 7
p.m.
Friday,
Sept. 7,
at the
funeral
home and
an hour
prior to
the
service
at the
church.
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home,
Forest
City,
641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
Sharon
Young
MASON
CITY —
Sharon
Young,
50, of
907 S.
Carolina
Place,
died
Tuesday
(Sept.
4, 2007)
at the
University
of Iowa
Hospital
in Iowa
City.
Arrangements
are
pending
at Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home,
111 N.
Pennsylvania
Ave.,
641-423-0924
Maxine
Dorr
BELMOND
— Maxine
Dorr,
age 86,
of
Belmond,
passed
away
Wednesday,
(Sept.
5, 2007)
at the
Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit in
Mason
City,
Iowa.
Funeral
arrangements
are
pending
with
Dugger
Ewing
Funeral
Home,
111
Luick’s
Lane
South,
Belmond,
641-444-3248.
Johan
Pals
BELMOND
— Johan
Pals,
age 88,
of
Belmond,
passed
away
Wednesday
(Sept.
5, 2007)
at the
Belmond
Health
Care
Center,
Belmond.
Funeral
arrangements
are
pending
with
Dugger
Ewing
Funeral
Home,
111
Luick’s
Lane S.,
Belmond,
641-444-3248.
Marjorie
Pangburn
NORTHWOOD
—
Marjorie
Pangburn,
94, of
Northwood,
died
Monday
(Sept.
3, 2007)
at the
Lutheran
Retirement
Home in
Northwood.
A
funeral
service
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Monday,
Sept.
10, at
the
Northwood
United
Methodist
Church,
1000
First
Ave. N.,
with
Pastor
Wendi
Gillan
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Stateline
Cemetery,
rural
Northwood.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
to 8
p.m. on
Sunday
with an
Eastern
Star
service
at 7
p.m.
conducted
by
members
of the
Northern
Light
OES
Chapter
262 of
Northwood
at the
Conner
Colonial
Chapel,
1008
First
Ave. S.,
Northwood.
Visitation
will
also be
held one
hour
prior to
service
time on
Monday
at the
church.
Conner
Colonial
Chapel,
Northwood,
641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com
Fern
Rose
Chase
MARBLE
ROCK —
Fern
Rose
Chase,
85, died
Wednesday
(Sept.
5, 2007)
at Maple
Manor
Village
in
Aplington.
Graveside
services
for Fern
Rose
Chase
will be
11 a.m.
Saturday,
Sept. 8,
at
Hillside
Cemetery
in
Marble
Rock.
Visitation
will be
one-half
hour
before
services
at the
cemetery.
Those
planning
an
expression
of
sympathy
may
direct
memorials
to the
Fern
Chase
Memorial
Fund at
1071
250th
St.,
Sheffield,
IA
50475.
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel,
Marble
Rock,
641-823-4457.
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Marjorie Pangburn
NORTHWOOD — Marjorie Pangburn, 94, of Northwood, died Monday (Sept. 3, 2007) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at the Northwood United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. N., with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating. Burial will be in the Stateline Cemetery, rural Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Sunday with an Eastern Star Service at 7 p.m. conducted by members of the Northern Light O.E.S. Chapter 262 of Northwood, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church.
The family of Marjorie Pangburn has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Worth County Historical Society, Northwood United Methodist Church or for flowers because of her lifelong love of flowers.
Marjorie Pangburn was born on Sept. 18, 1912, in Grove Township, Worth County, the daughter of Gayhart and Letha (Seuser) Gabriel. Marjorie graduated from Northwood High School and worked at the Park Hospital in Mason City as a practical nurse.
She was united in marriage to Milo W. Pangburn on June 30, 1931, in Northwood, and to this union five children were born. After their marriage together they farmed on the family farm in rural Northwood, which is a century farm. He preceded her in death on Jan. 29, 1984.
Marjorie was a unique lady. She had a genuine love of antiques as well as watching the Indy 500 races, Kentucky Derby, opera and ballet.
Marjorie was a member of the Northwood United Methodist Church, Northern Light O.E.S chapter 262 and was worthy matron, founding member and former state garden club district director of the Green Thumb Garden Club, Worth County Historical society, was instrumental in having the Red Cross Blood Mobile come to Northwood, was a 4-H leader, chairman of the women’s farm bureau, a member of Worth County chorus, quilters guild, and was known as “The Hosta Lady” for her many hosta plants and flowers at her home in rural Northwood.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Milo “Buck” (Beverly) Pangburn of Northwood, William (Eunice) Pangburn of Otranto, Daniel (Donna) Pangburn of Fullerton, Calif., Nancy (Jonathon) Appleton of Fair Oaks, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a sister, Esther Gaarder of Northwood; many nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.
Her parents; husband, Milo; son, Donald George, who died in infancy; two granddaughters, Diane Pangburn who died on Nov. 21, 1980, and Jenna Nerad, who died on Aug. 1, 2006; grandson, William Gary Pangburn, who died on May 9, 1958; and a sister, Bernice Flatness, who died on Dec. 14, 1990, preceded her in death.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543; www.colonialchapels.com.
Sigurd Hasfjord
MASON CITY — Sigurd Hasfjord, 94, of Mason City, died Thursday (Sept. 6, 2007) at the Heritage Care Center.
Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924.
Dena Rollefson
FOREST CITY — Dena Rollefson, 100, of Forest City, died Wednesday (Sept. 5, 2007) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Funeral service will be Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown. Burial will be at Brush Point Cemetery in rural Hanlontown.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and one hour prior to service at the church.
Dena Vaage Rollefson was born in Kenmare, N.D., on Oct. 1, 1906, the daughter of Jorgen and Christine (Erickson) Vaage. She was baptized at Saviors Lutheran Church in Kenmare.
She moved with her family to Iowa and settled near Fertile. Dena was confirmed at the Fertile Lutheran Church and attended rural school at Ellington Township School.
On April 3, 1926, she married Russell Rollefson and the couple made their home in Thompson. To this union two sons were born, Raymond and James. Russell and Dena farmed near Thompson for 14 years then moved to a farm near Fertile. Russell and Dena later purchased a farm in Ellington Township and farmed there until they retired and moved to Hanlontown.
Russell passed away Sept. 15, 1992, and Dena stayed in her home in Hanlontown until she moved to the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. She resided there with her new-found family that she grew to love and from whom she received much love back.
Dena cannot be described in words — you experienced her. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend. She made a difference in the life of anyone who had the privilege of crossing her path.
She became a centenarian on Oct. 1, 2006, and celebrated with all who loved her. She died at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City on Sept. 5, 2007, at the age of 100.
She is survived by daughter-in-law Jackie Rollefson, of Clear Lake, and her family. Also surviving are grandchildren and their families: Steve and Lori Rollefson of Forest City, Barbara and Rick Bitterman of Algona, Gary Rollefson and son, Jesse, of Mason City, Cherrie Parris of Clear Lake, Al and Laurie Rollefson of Coon Rapids, Minn., Russ and Sara Rollefson of Clear Lake and Debbie and Marvin Miller of Clear Lake.
Dena was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Rollefson; her two sons, James and Raymond Rollefson; a sister, Hannah Norem; and brothers Helmer, Engvold, Ed, John, Andrew, George, Carl and Nick Vaage.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-582-2685, is in charge of arrangements.
Richard W. Thompson
ROCKWELL — Richard W. Thompson, 88, of 215 N. Fifth St., Rockwell, died early Thursday morning (Sept. 6, 2007) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at the United Methodist Church, 303 E. Monroe St., Rockwell, with the Rev. John P. Scherb presiding. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to Richard’s service on Monday.
Those wishing to extend an expression of sympathy or a memorial may wish to direct them to the United Methodist Church in Richard’s name.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676.
Johan L. Pals
BELMOND — Johan L. Pals, 88, of Belmond, died Wednesday (Sept. 5, 2007) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond.
Funeral services for Johan Pals will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Belmond with Pastor Tim Platt from the Clarion Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be at the Immanuel Reformed Cemetery near Belmond with the Belmond Honor Guard performing military rites.
Visitation for Johan Pals will take place today from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South, Belmond, 641-444-3248.
Dean Robert ‘Bob’ O’Brien
GREENE — Dean Robert “Bob” O’Brien, 79, of 214 West Traer, Greene, died Thursday (Sept. 6, 2007) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene with military rites conducted by Tack-Barnett American Legion Post 268 of Greene.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457.
Maxine Dorr
BELMOND — Maxine Dorr, 86, of Belmond, died Wednesday (Sept. 5, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Interment will be at St. Francis Cemetery, Belmond.
Visitation for Maxine Dorr will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. A rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. Sunday with the Scripture service beginning at 7 p.m.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Belmond, 641-444-3248.
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Maxine Dorr
BELMOND — Maxine Dorr, 86, of Belmond, passed away Wednesday (Sept. 5, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond with Father Christopher Podhajsky officiating. Interment will be at St. Francis Cemetery, Belmond.
Visitation for Maxine Dorr will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. A Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. with the scripture service beginning at 7 p.m.
Maxine Dorr, daughter of Bernold and Neva (Oler) Kinseth, was born on April 18, 1921, on their family farm near Alexander, Iowa. She grew up on the farm and graduated from Alexander High School in 1939.
On Oct. 6, 1942, Maxine was united in marriage to Paul L. Dorr in Dayton, Ohio. To this union, four children were born: Kathryn, Rita, Patricia and Kevin.
Maxine enjoyed reading and puzzles and was an avid card player. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She was a bookkeeper for her husband’s construction company as well as Kinseth Plumbing and Heating in Belmond. Maxine was also a loving caretaker for her husband for 18 years after he suffered a stroke. She was a former member of the Catholic Daughters and the Rosary Society.
Maxine is survived by three daughters, Kathryn Wade of Belmond, Rita (Sterling) Laaveg of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Patricia L. Mennenga of Mason City; one daughter-in-law, Kathleen Dorr of Belmond; eight grandchildren, Aaron Laaveg, Nicole (Dr. John) Lozier, Lisa (Jeff) Berg, Tracy Mennenga, Jennifer (Jeff) Colson, Brian (Jessica) Mennenga, Heather Dorr and partner Michele Nunnally, and Joshua Dorr and special friend Tracy Dorr; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers: Roland Kinseth of Belmond, Roger Kinseth of Belmond and Larry (Shari) Kinseth of Belmond; sister-in-law, Cyrena Kinseth of Decorah, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul; her son, Kevin; one son-in-law, Robert Wade; one brother, Kenneth Kinseth; two sisters, Ardith Buchanan and Avon Armour; and one sister-in-law, Marian Kinseth.
Memorials may be given to the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248.
Gail Jean Buscher
ALGONA — Gail Jean Buscher, 61, of Algona, died Friday at her home.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home – Algona, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Helen A. Fredericks
HAMPTON — Helen A. Fredericks, 91, of Hampton, died Friday at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield with the Rev. Arthur Zewert officiating
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery. .
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, 641-456-3232.
Madeline V. Lee
NORTHWOOD — Madeline V. Lee, 78, of Northwood, died Thursday (Sept. 6, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at l0:30 a.m. Monday at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Burial will take place at the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South, Northwood.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of Northwood is assisting the Lee family with arrangements.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.
Johan L. Pals
BELMOND — Johan L. Pals, 88, of Belmond, passed away Wednesday (Sept. 5, 2007) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond.
Funeral services for Johan Pals will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Belmond with Pastor Tim Platt from the Clarion Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be at the Immanuel Reformed Cemetery near Belmond with the Belmond Honor Guard providing military rites.
Visitation for Johan Pals will be one hour prior to services at the church.
Johan Lambert Pals, the son of Lambert and Marie Jordan Pals, was born on Feb. 8, 1919, in Belmond, Iowa. He grew up in the Belmond area, attending country school and helping on the family farm. The family farm is the Lambert Pals Century Farm which was established in 1875 and is now run by Curtis Pals.
Johan joined the U.S. Army on April 25, 1941, and served in the Philippines as an automotive mechanic. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant, earned the Good Conduct Medal and was honorably discharged on Aug. 19, 1945.
Upon his discharge and return to the United States, Johan went to diesel mechanic’s school in St. Louis, Mo. While attending school he met the love of his life, Ann Cooper. The couple were married on Jan. 25, 1947, in St. Louis and returned to Belmond that year. They have resided in the same house for the 60 years they have been married.
Johan worked as an auto mechanic in Belmond at the Ford garage, Chevrolet garage and later owned and operated his own business, Johnny’s Auto Repair, for about 15 years before his retirement.
Johan was a member of the Clarion Church of Christ for the past 60 years and loved going to church and church-sponsored events. He was also the last charter member of the Belmond VFW Post 4244 and looked forward to attending the meetings. Johan took great pride in the American flag and all that it represents.
Johan enjoyed fishing, camping and attending car shows. One of the great joys in Johan’s life was spending quality time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Johan is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann; three children, Beverly (Brian) O’Donnell of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Susan (Ted) Long of Leawood, Kan., and Gary Pals (Darlene Hogan) of Boise, Idaho; three grandchildren, Amy (Derek) Hoffman, Brent O’Donnell and Kaitlin Long; two great-grandchildren, Allie and Devin Hoffman; brother, Alvin (Eleanor) Pals of Belmond; along with several other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lambert and Marie Pals; infant sister, Edna Pals; and brother, Marvin Pals.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248.
Sharon L. Young
MASON CITY — Sharon L. Young, 49, died at the University of Iowa Hospitals on Tuesday.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery.
There will be a gathering of friends and family one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Sharon L. Young Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Gertrude Hartwig
ST. ANSGAR — Getrude Hartwig, 95, of St. Ansgar, died Friday (Sept. 7, 2007) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.
Vida ‘Vi’ Hovelson
CLEAR LAKE — Vida “Vi” Hovelson, 94, of Clear Lake died Friday (Sept. 7, 2007) at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Ward Van-Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
Wilfred Meyerhofer
OSAGE — Wilfred Meyerhofer, 89, of Osage, died Friday (Sept. 7, 2007) at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-7306.
Sigurd Hasfjord
MASON CITY — Sigurd Hasfjord, 94, died at the Heritage Care Center on Thursday (Sept. 6, 2007).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday (Sept. 10) at Grace Lutheran Church, 302 Fourth St., Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sigurd Hasfjord Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Wilfred ‘Fritz’ Meyerhofer
OSAGE — Wilfred Lawrence “Fritz” Meyerhofer, age 89, of Osage, died Friday (Sept. 7, 2007) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was surrounded by his wife, Anna, and many of his children.
Fritz was born Aug. 24, 1918, at Stacyville, the son of John and Ida (Kramer) Meyerhofer. He was the third of 13 children, two of whom died at birth. Wilfred attended the Visitation School at Stacyville up to eighth grade. After that, he took a correspondence course in refrigeration and heating.
On Aug. 12, 1942, Fritz married Anna Marie Bassler at St. Columbkille’s Church in Dubuque. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, serving as a refrigeration mechanic until his honorable discharge as a sergeant in December 1945. Following his military discharge, he was employed at Iowa Engineering Co. in Dubuque until 1954. At this time, he and his family moved to Stacyville to operate the family farm where he and Anna raised their thirteen children. In 1980, they retired and moved with their youngest daughters, Judy and Elayne, to Osage. For the past 25 years, he and Anna wintered in Apache Junction, Ariz. Fritz was a longtime member of Visitation Church in Stacyville. In Osage, he was a member of Sacred Heart Church, a talented builder and craftsman who loved grafting trees and fishing. Wilfred was known for his good humor, quick wit and graciousness. He will be greatly missed.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Following the service there will be lunch and fellowship at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be held at a later date at the Visitation Cemetery in Stacyville.
Wilfred is survived by his wife, Anna, Osage; his sons, Thomas (Ali) of Farmington, Minn., Russell (Yvonne) of Pueblo, Colo., Anthony (Jane) of Leesburg, Va., David (Brenda) of Riceville, Allen of Austin, Minn., Don (Bernie) of Osage, and Kevin (Cyndy) of Stacyville; his daughters, Sandra (John) Almgren of Kremmling, Colo.; Sheila (Monte) North of Osage, Judy (Bob) Picknell of Rio Rancho, N.M.; and Elayne (Kevin) Eckel of Huxley; 29 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Martha Beland of Stacyville, Dolores Von Feldt of Austin, Minn., Sr. Virginia of Dubuque, Sr. Nila of Melrose Park, Ill., Sr. Nona of Morton, Miss., and a brother, Vern (Mary) Meyerhofer, of Racine, Minn.;
He was preceded in death by two of his sons, Wilfred Jr. and Philip; his parents; his sister, Genevieve; and his brothers, Ambrose, Clem and Marcellus.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
Vida “Vi” Hovelson
CLEAR LAKE — Vida “Vi” Hovelson, 94, of Clear Lake, died Friday (Sept. 7, 2007) at the IOOF Home, Mason City.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour before the service on Tuesday at the church.
Family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran Church or the IOOF Home in Mason City.
Vida was born July 2, 1913, in Dickey, N.D., the daughter of Henry and Clara (Bagstad) Larson. She graduated from Osage High School in 1931.
Vida married Millard John Hovelson Aug. 8, 1932, at Galena, Ill. They lived in Osage, Iowa, and later moved to Clear Lake. In 1947, they moved to Decorah and lived there until 1952 when they moved back to Clear Lake.
Vi worked at Gildners in Mason City and then went to work for Community State Bank in Clear Lake until she retired in 1989.
Vi enjoyed playing Scrabble, canasta, fishing, canning and baking. She taught piano lessons for many years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, women’s circle and WaTanYe.
She is survived by her three children, Janet Williams and her husband, Richard, Port Richey, Fla., Jule McCullough and her husband, Richard, Pine Island, Minn., and Eric Hovelson and his wife, Mary, Clive, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Val Hovelson, Clear Lake; eight grandchildren; one step grandchild; 12 great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; one brother, Lynn “Bud” Larson, Osage, and one sister, Helen Potter, Phoenix, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Truman Larson; a son, Jim Hovelson; and step-grandson, Randy Coyier.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com.
Sigurd Hasfjord
MASON CITY — Sigurd Hasfjord, 94, died at the Heritage Care Center on Thursday (Sept. 6, 2007).
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 10, at Grace Lutheran Church, 302 Fourth St. Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sigurd Hasfjord Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Adam Carter
BRITT — Adam Carter, 24, of Britt, died Saturday (Sept. 8, 2007) following a motor vehicle accident.
Arrangements are pending at Lampe Funeral Home in Lake City, 712-464-7665.
www.lampefuneralhome.com
Adam Raney
ALGONA — Adam Raney, age 23, of Algona, died Friday (Sept. 7, 2007) at his home.
Funeral services are pending with the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.
Condolences may be sent to www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
Richard W. Thompson
ROCKWELL — Richard W. Thompson, 88, of 215 N. Fifth St. in Rockwell, died early Thursday morning (Sept. 6, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday (Sept. 10, 2007) at the United Methodist Church, 303 E. Monroe St. in Rockwell, with the Rev. John P. Scherb presiding. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the United Methodist Church, 303 E. Monroe St. in Rockwell, from 3 to 5 p.m. today. The visitation will continue at the church, one hour prior to Richard’s service on Monday.
Those wishing to extend an expression of sympathy or a memorial may wish to direct them to the Rockwell United Methodist Church in Richard’s name.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Richard Wallace Thompson entered the world on April 27, 1919, in Mason City, the first born child and only son of Fay L. and Myrtle B. (Morris) Thompson. He graduated in 1938 from the Mason City High School.
With the exception of working for the water department in Seattle, Wash., for three years, Richard had resided, farmed and retired in Cerro Gordo County. He took great pride in providing for his wife and family, who were always his greatest joy and priority.
On Jan. 28, 1940, Richard was united in marriage to Dorothy Irene Rucker at the Methodist parsonage in Mason City. The couple became the parents of a son, Dennis, and a daughter, Carol.
Richard’s love of the outdoors was evident as he treasured his leisure time fishing, RV camping, tending to his farm, livestock and pets, vegetable and flower gardening and golfing. He also found pleasure in crafting and finishing woodworking projects, reading western books, ballroom dancing and socializing with his neighbors and friends. Richard’s family recall his keen sense of humor, including his “dry one-liners!” He was a stoic, left-handed, soft-spoken man who always noticed “the good and positives” in each person he met. Prior to the past few years, Richard and Dorothy wintered in the warmer temperatures of Texas for many years.
Richard was a member of the United Methodist Church in Rockwell and a life-time member of the Elks Lodge No. 375 in Mason City.
Richard will be dearly missed by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Thompson, of Rockwell; his son, Dr. Dennis (Lorna) Thompson of Lake Mills; his daughter, Carol (Rollin) Heinzerling of Burlington, N.C.; and his six grandchildren, Christopher (Kristin) Thompson, Grant Thompson, Courtney Thompson, Cynthia (Christopher) Huot, John R. (Crystal) Heinzerling and Susan Heinzerling. He will also be cherished by his two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Alexander Huot and numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceding Richard in death are his parents, Fay and Myrtle Thompson; and his two sisters, and their husbands, Mildred and Bud Boling and Ruth Ann and Lowell Payne.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com
Madeline Virginia Lee
NORTHWOOD — Madeline Virginia Lee, 78, of Northwood, died on Thursday (Sept. 6, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.
Madeline was born on Nov. 26, 1928, in Spencer to Urr and Olac Prather Whiting. She married James Duane Lee on June 6, 1948, at Bristol Church, rural Joice, Iowa.
Madeline worked at the Midway Café, then as a cook in the Northwood-Kensett School system for 32 years until she retired.
She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, also baking banana bread, going for coffee with her neighbors, as well as going to bingo.
Madeline was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Duane, Gail, Laverne; sisters, Wynona, Leila, Sharon.
She is survived by her children; Michael (Judy) Lee of Northwood, Kathleen (Ronald) Gentz of Northwood, Peggy Hodson and special friend, Rick Holtz, of Northwood, Lorraine (Tom) McClosky of Sioux Center, Iowa; 10 grandchildren, Darrin Gentz, Jessica Qualey, Jared Gentz, Heather Hamlim, Tanya Olson, Sara Lee, Brian McClosky, Dustin Hodson, Adam McClosky and Erica Thompson-Blaue; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Keith; sisters Opal and Carrie.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121.
Gertrude J. Hartwig
ST. ANSGAR — Gertrude J. Hartwig, age 95, of St. Ansgar and formerly of Osage, died Friday (Sept. 7, 2007) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, with Pastor Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church before the service.
Gertrude was born July 10, 1912, on the family farm in Newburg Township, Mitchell County, the daughter of Ludwig and Amelia (Groth) Hartwig. She was educated in rural schools and graduated from Carpenter High School in 1932. Gertrude was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. She lived on the family farm until 1966 when she moved to Osage.
Gertrude moved to Worth Living Center in St. Ansgar in 1999 and later to the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and crafts. Gertrude shared what she made. While living in Osage she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Gertrude was currently a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Gertrude is survived by cousins and numerous friends
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Elfrieda Hartwig and Doris Hartwig.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.
Dean Robert O’Brien
GREENE — Funeral services for Dean Robert O’Brien, 79, of 214 W. Traer, Greene, will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene with military rites conducted by Tack-Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services.
Dean Robert O’Brien was born Nov. 4, 1927, a son of John and Minnie (Drogemuller) O’Brien Sr. and died Sept. 6, 2007, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Bob was baptized on Jan. 15, 1928, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene where he remained a lifelong member. He received his education in the Greene Community Schools. Bob enlisted in the United States Army on Dec. 11, 1950, serving with the 41st Armored Infantry Battalion.
On June 9, 1958, he was united in marriage to Eloise Ann Rague in Clear Lake. To this union were born two daughters. Following his military service he was employed at various local businesses including the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Greene, where he worked in the fertilizer department. He remained with the elevator until his retirement.
Dean enjoyed watching football particularly the Cyclones and the Hawkeyes. He took great pride in his yard and liked to garden. Most of all Bob enjoyed family, friends, and making new acquaintances.
Following retirement, he spent countless hours watching people pass through the neighborhood smiling and sometimes giving a friendly wave. He liked a good prank. Bob was an all around “good guy” who will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Eloise, of 49 years; two daughters: Debra (Louis) Nixt of Marble Rock, Valerie (Douglas) Menken of Dumont; four grandchildren, Landon (Cassie) Vieth, Gabriel Vieth, Katie Menken, and Tyler Menken; one great-grandchild, Annabel Vieth; two sisters, Imogene Abbott of Des Moines and Shirley (Bill) Henley of Clarksville; one brother, Neal (Margorie) O’Brien of Greene; one sister-in-law, Charlotte O’Brien of Greene; many nieces and nephews.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, John and Minnie O’Brien Sr., and two brothers, John “Bud” O’Brien and Lyle O’Brien.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Bob O’Brien Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene, 641-823-4457.
Ralph C. Juhl
CRYSTAL LAKE — Ralph C. Juhl, age 89, of Crystal Lake, presently residing in Garner, died Saturday (Sept. 8, 2007) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake with Pastor Robert Snitzer officiating. Burial will be at the Crystal Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, at the funeral home and an hour prior to service at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
Dan N. Frudden
CHARLES CITY — Dan N. Frudden, 80, of Charles City, died Saturday (Sept. 8, 2007) at the Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services for Dan Frudden will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Congregational Church in Charles City. Pastor Phil Coor will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the Church.
Dan N. Frudden was born March 28, 1927, in Charles City, the son of William and Maree (Miller) Frudden. Dan was educated in the Charles City schools and after service in the U.S. Navy he obtained a BS degree from Iowa State University.
On June 27, 1956, he was united in marriage to Sally Carbaugh at the First Congregational Church in Charles City. Dan was employed by the Geo P Smith Millwork Co. until its demise in the 1968 tornado. He was then employed by the Commercial Trust & Savings Bank, which later merged with the First Citizens National Bank, until retiring in 1992.
Dan served in numerous civic organizations and projects. He was a founding board member and president of Comprehensive Systems, a founding board member and president of the Comprehensive Systems Foundation, president of the Area Development Corp, comptroller of the Area Development Capital Fund Drive, president of the Chamber of Commerce, president of the Charles City Excellence in Education Foundation, commissioner of the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, treasurer of the Floyd County Memorial Hospital Foundation, co-chair of the physician recruitment fund drive, president of the Charles City Rotary Club, chairman of the United Way, president of the YMCA and chairman of the YMCA ANSU drive, founding benefactor of the TLC Learning Center, chairman of the financing center at TLC Learning Center, and member of the First Congregational Church where he served on the Endowment Committee. His interests included traveling, gardening, serving the Charles City community, and spending time with family.
Living family members include his wife, Sally Frudden, of Charles City; daughter, Nancy (Michael) Garry of Rockford, Ill.; son, Bill (Kristie) Frudden of Mahtomedi, Minn.; and two grandchildren, Adam and Hannah Frudden of Mahtomedi, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jim Frudden in 1969; and sister, Lillian K. Frudden.
Memorials may be directed to the TLC Learning Center, 404 N. Jackson, Charles City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
William P. ‘Bill’ Doocy
ALGONA — William P. “Bill” Doocy, 64, of Algona died Saturday evening (Sept. 8, 2007) in Algona.
A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, Bancroft. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, with a Scripture wake beginning at 7 p.m.
Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf, 515-885-2521.
Gilbert Harry Horecka
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Gilbert Harry Horecka, 79, died Aug. 9, 2007, at his home in Spokane Valley, Wash., following a valiant battle with heart disease.
Gilbert was born on July 10, 1928, in Garner, to Harry and Lillian Horecka. He graduated from Hayfield High School in 1945. He married Veronica Rayhons on Aug. 25, 1948. He left farming in December 1957 and lived in Garner while employed with Northern Natural Gas Co. Gilbert transferred to Rosemount, Minn., in 1967 and was employed with Hydrocarbon Transportation. He transferred again in October 1974 to Ankeny where he lived until his retirement in 1985.
In June 1987 he moved to Spokane Valley where he enjoyed being with family and friends, golfing, downhill skiing, traveling the world, laughing and telling jokes, attending sporting events, being the backyard grill master and the family’s trusted advisor. He had many proud moments such as golfing a score of 75 at the age of 75, Class V river rafting, riding the range in a cattle drive in New Mexico and every moment he could spend with his family and grandchildren. Those close to him anticipated hearing of his many stories.
Gil will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Veronica, and his children, Donna (Bill) Quintus of Apple Valley, Minn., Becky Smallfoot (Bob) of Spokane, Wash., Doug (Val) of Apple Valley, Minn., and Robert (Deb) of Liberty Lake, Wash.
He will also be affectionately remembered by his nine grandchildren, Michelle Quintus (Jeff), Robert (Kumiko) Smallfoot, Tom (Paige) Quintus, Katie Horecka, Shanan Horecka (Ryder), Sarah (Nate) Moe, Ryan Smallfoot (Julianne), Tyra Horecka and Jett Horecka; two great-granddaughters, Lily Anne and Lauren Avery Moe, his brother, Eugene, and his sister, Judy (Arlyn) Tenold.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant grandson, Christopher Smallfoot; his brother, Donald, and his sister, Dorothy Bunkofske. Gilbert will also be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
His family wrote: “Gil’s generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to his family. He lived his life with integrity and courage.”
A celebration of Gilbert’s life was held on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mausoleum, Otis Orchards, Wash. A reception followed at the Meadowood Golf Course, Liberty Lake, Wash.
Richard Bennett
CHARLES CITY — Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Richard D. Bennett, 85, of Charles City, who died Saturday (Sept. 8, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323. www.hauserfh.com,
Sharon Young
MASON CITY — Sharon L. Young, 49, died at University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, on Tuesday (Sept. 4, 2007).
Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery.
There will be a gathering of friends and family one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Sharon L. Young Memorial Fund.
Sharon Lucielle Young was born Sept. 11, 1957, in Mason City, the daughter of Alfred and Mildred (Miller) Young. She grew up in Mason City and spent her entire life there.
Sharon worked as a nurse’s aide at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake until February 2006. She was a member of the local Al-Anon Group and also Trinity Lutheran Church. She was very family oriented and enjoyed family get-togethers. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother and family was important to her. She enjoyed making jewelry, printing T-shirts, crocheting and cooking.
She is survived by her three sons, Scott Lear and wife, Jennifer, of Mason City, Ben Lear of San Antonio, Texas, and Jeff Lear of Nora Springs; grandchild, Rebecca Lear; mother, Mildred Kuykendall; and siblings, Ellen Anderson, Danny Young, Ardella Young, and David Young; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Young; brother, Michael Young, and sister, Ruth Young.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Rachel G. Brunsvold
KENSETT — Rachel G. Brunsvold, 91, of rural Kensett, and resident of the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, died Friday, (Sept. 7, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel. (641) 324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com
Wayne Lamasters
IOWA FALLS — Wayne Lamasters, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away Saturday (Sept. 8, 2007) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services for Wayne Lamasters are pending with the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel.
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William P. ‘Bill’ Doocy
ALGONA — William P. “Bill” Doocy, 64, of Algona, died unexpectedly Saturday evening.
A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, Bancroft with Father Paul Bormann and William’s brother, the Reverend Mr. Phil Doocy officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Monday) at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, with a Scripture wake beginning at 7 p.m.
William Paul Doocy was born on April 9, 1943, in Swea City, son of William F. and Helen Marie (Butterfield) Doocy. Bill grew up in the Swea City and Bancroft area graduating from St. John’s High School, Bancroft, in 1961.
Bill was united in marriage to Madeline K. Baker on Jan. 25, 1964. They lived in Bancroft where Bill worked at Kennedy’s Clothing, the North Kossuth Golf Course and for the North Kossuth School System. Madeline preceded him in death in 1978.
Bill later was married to Dixie Keith on Aug. 15, 1987. They lived near Algona and Bill continued to work for North Kossuth Schools as a bus driver and custodian. He loved his job and the children in his care. Bill was a collector of fine antiques and he enjoyed going to auctions, flea markets, and sales. He had a knack for changing one man’s junk into another man’s treasure. He was an avid sports fan enjoying the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
He is survived by his wife, Dixie of Algona; eight children: Joe Doocy of Algona, Laurie Meyer of Algona, Pat Doocy of Des Moines, Brenda Kramer of Algona, Chris Doocy and his wife, Heather of West Des Moines, Terri Doocy of Algona, Dalton Doocy and Bailee Doocy, both at home; six grandchildren: Ryan and Madison Meyer, Alissa and Autumn Kramer, and Sydney and Makenzie Doocy; his mothers-in-law, Bernice Ditsworth of Bancroft and Clara Keith of Algona; and his loyal friend, Quincy. He is also survived by six brothers and sisters: Phil Doocy and his wife, Jane of Bancroft, Helen Doocy of Bancroft, Jim Doocy of Abilene, Kan., Mary Nemmers of Spencer, Patty Bernhard and her husband, Phil of Bancroft, and Sharon Nitz of Lockhart, Texas; a brother-in-law, Roger Keith and his wife, Sandi of Algona; a sister-in-law, Jean Klein and her husband, Larry of Vernal, Utah; many nieces and nephews; and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his first wife, Madeline, on Jan. 9, 1978.
Online condolence may be sent to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Adam Carter
BRITT — Adam Carter, 24, of Britt, died Saturday (September 8, 2007) following a motor vehicle accident.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Christian Reformed Church in Britt, with the Rev. Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will be in the Boone Township Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Chritian Reformed Church in Britt.
Lampe Funeral Home in Lake City, 712-464-7665, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to lampefuneralhome.com.
Ralph Carlton Juhl
CRYSTAL LAKE — Ralph Carlton Juhl, 89, of Crystal Lake, presently residing in Garner, died Saturday (September 8, 2007) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake with Pastor Robert Snitzer officiating. Burial will be at the Crystal Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, Sept. 10, at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at the church.
Ralph C. Juhl was born in Orchard, Colo., on July 15, 1918. He moved with his family to Iowa in 1919 and the family farmed near Ventura and Miller. In 1926, they moved to Gettysberg, S.D., and in 1934 returned to Iowa.
Ralph was married to Emma Swain on Feb. 15, 1941, at the Synod Lutheran Church in Forest City. He entered the United States Army Air Force in 1942 and served until his honorable discharge in 1945. The couple farmed around Miller and north of Leland. In 1958, Ralph and Emma moved to Crystal Lake and together they owned and operated a grocery store there until 1969.
Ralph worked for Winnebago Industries and retired in 1984. He then delivered motor homes for several years. The couple made their home in Crystal Lake and later at Prairie View in Garner. Due to failing health, the couple moved to the Concord Care Center, also in Garner, in 2001.
Ralph was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake, an active member of the American Legion Post 409 and the Crystal Lake Commercial Club.
Ralph is survived by his four sons: Douglas and wife, Paula; Lynn and wife, Rosalie; Charles and wife, Connie; Bryce and wife, Pamela. Also surviving are nine grandchildren: Nicole (Rob) Chaney, Coleen (Garry) Alexander, Peter, Kathryn, Carla (Doug) Hall, Charles Jr., Jessica (Matthew) Doden, Jonathan and Cassandra; six great-grandchildren: Mason, Riley and Nathan Chaney, EmaLee and Joseph Alexander, Alexander Hall and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are three sisters: Anna Mae Beers and husband, Warren of Ventura, Calif.; Fern Branstad and husband, Hubert of St. James, Minn.; and Lorraine Quayle and husband, Robert of Forest City.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Emma on Feb. 24, 2007, and brothers: Lawrence and Harold.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685; www.petersenlundfh.com
Wayne Lamasters
IOWA FALLS — Wayne Lamasters, 88, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday (Sept. 8, 2007) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services for Wayne Lamasters will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial will follow at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors by Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.
Adam Raney
ALGONA — Adam Raney, 23, of Algona, died on Friday (September 7, 2007) at his home.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with Father Paul Eisele officiating.
Visitation will be 4 until 8 p.m. today at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with a 7 p.m. Scripture service. Adam’s video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
Sigurd Hasfjord
MASON CITY — Sigurd Hasfjord, 94, died at the Heritage Care Center on Thursday (September 6, 2007).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., today, Monday, Sept. 10, at Grace Lutheran Church, 302 Fourth St., Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation was held Sunday, (Sept. 9, 2007) from 3 to 5 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sigurd Hasfjord Memorial Fund.
Sigurd Hasfjord was born on June 3, 1913 in Petersburg, N.D., the son of Christian and Christina (Hatland) Hasfjord. He was confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Lake Park, Minn., as a teenager, while living at the Lake Park Orphans Home. He attended high school in Waukon, Minn., graduating in 1931.
In his younger years he worked many jobs traveling the Midwest. Sigurd farmed in the Manly area for all of his married life. Sigurd enjoyed all types of dancing, traveling, farming and spending time with his family who were all important to him.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagles in Albert Lea, Minn., and also a long-time member of the Hanlontown Grace Lutheran Church. He was also active at the Mason City Senior Center and the Heritage Park of North Iowa in Forest City.
Sigurd is survived by his very dear friend, Thelma Klemensen of Mason City; children: Soren Hasfjord and wife, Sue of Farmers Branch, Texas, Mary Hufford and husband, Bob of Cynthiana, Ky., Dave Hasfjord and wife, Barb of Mason City, and Merle Hasfjord and wife, Rosita of Manly; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ivy; and his brothers and sisters.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Rachel G. Brunsvold
RURAL KENSETT — Rachel G. Brunsvold, 91, of rural Kensett, former resident of the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, died Friday (Sept. 7, 2007) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 4108 Killdeer Ave., Kensett, with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Elk Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. on Friday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Richard D. Bennett
CHARLES CITY — Richard D. Bennett, 85, of Charles City, died Saturday (September 8, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral Mass for Richard Bennett will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Visitation will continue from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the church on Friday.
Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted by Gene Manning
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