BETTENDORF - Ronald G. Buchholz, 51, a resident of Bettendorf and formerly of Tripoli, died Sunday (March 30, 2008) at Trinity Pathway Hospice in Bettendorf.

Condolences may be offered at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/9/2008.

LAKE MILLS - Noreen E. Burdick, 78, of Lake Mills, died Tuesday (April 8, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at 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.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/9/2008.

BELLA VISTA, Ark. - Kathleen Anne Casanova, 79, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Saturday (April 5, 2008) at Concordia Care Center in Bella Vista, Ark. She was born on Dec. 12, 1928 in St. Paul, Minn., to Hubert M. Dustin and Avice Sprague Dustin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Quentin Casanova; two brothers, Ross and Bert Dustin; and one sister, Jean Olsen.

Kathleen is survived by three daughters, Kitty S. Eoff of Bella Vista, Ark., Mary Wymore and her husband, Burt, of Moline, Ill., and Carol Barth and her husband, John, of Greene; two sisters, Harriet Harris and her husband, Bill, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Virginia Gusek and her husband, Walter, of St. Louis Park, Minn.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

No services are planned. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the family.

Online condolences may be made to www.funeralmation.com.

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MASON CITY - Janice L. "Jan" Craun, 70, of Mason City, joined her lord on Sunday (April 6, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. She had faced ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease, with a valiant determination and never once complained.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. James Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be given to Opportunity Village, Box 622, Clear Lake, or Trinity Lutheran Church.

Janice LaFayee (Friedland) Craun was born Dec. 3, 1937, in Viborg, S.D., the daughter of Carl and Agnes (Folvik) Friedland. She attended country school through third grade and then school in Wakonda, S.D., graduating in 1955. Janice continued her education at the University of South Dakota, majoring in elementary education.

In 1957, She started her teaching career in the Centerville, S.D., school system where her father had been school superintendent previously, four years, then going to Hartley, Iowa, three years, where she met her husband, Kent, then to Jackson, Minn, two years, and moving to Mason City where she finished her career at Northern Trails Area Education Association as an aide in speech and language pathology.

Jan married Kent Craun August 17, 1963, in the Methodist Church in Wakonda. They moved to Mason City in 1969. Jan was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 1976 where she led the Bible study for Rebecca Circle and played hand bells. Jan enjoyed walking, square dancing, going to band concerts, and being an advocate for the mentally disabled. She served as Secretary for Iowa Guardianships Inc. for many years. She enjoyed being a volunteer at Hospice of North Iowa and Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Jan is survived by her husband, Kent, of Mason City, sons, Grayson, of Opportunity Village in Clear Lake and Stace of Mason City; daughter, Crystal Cary of Mason City; grandchildren, Amanda, Mariah and Christopher Cary; brother, Doug Friedland and wife, Doris, of Sheldon; sister, Joyce Seymour and husband, Allen, of Sioux City; brother-in-law, Bill Bodey, of Snohomish, Wash.; sister-in-law, Ruby Craun, of Panora; and many nieces and nephews.

Jan is preceded in death by an infant daughter; and her parents, Carl and Agnes Friedland.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Cr

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BUFFALO CENTER - Carolyn Elwood, 80, of Buffalo Center, died Tuesday (April 8, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center, with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church.

Online tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 641-562-2858.

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CHARLES CITY - Richard "Papa" Frazee, 64, of Charles City, died Monday (April 7, 2008) at his home.

According to his wishes, he was cremated.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City, with Pastor Anne Sunday officiating. Private family inurnment will be at the Mount Carroll Cemetery in Ionia.

A memorial gathering will be held from noon until time of services on Friday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City.

Memorials may be directed to the family for memorial of their choice.

Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home online at www.fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 641-228-4211. ww.fullertonfh.com

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TITONKA - Steven Heidt, 49, of Titonka, died Monday (April 7, 2008) at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka, 515-928-2735. www.oakcrestfunereralservices.com

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LONE ROCK - Raymond Laabs, 86, of Lone Rock, died Monday (April 7, 2008) at his home near Lone Rock.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lotts Creek with the Rev. David Bergquist officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lotts Creek.

Arrangements are with the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

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MASON CITY - Guy D. Lane, 76, of Mason City, died Sunday (April 6, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 9, at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W., with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to the service today at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Guy D. Lane Memorial Fund.

Guy Dean Lane was born Dec. 1, 1931 in Charles City, the son of Ivan and Henrietta (Rodemaker) Lane. He attended school in Charles City and graduated in 1950. He was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps in 1952 and was honorably discharged as a corporal in 1954. After his return from the service he worked at various jobs in Charles City.

He was married to Janet Dixon in 1962 at Grace United Methodist Church in Mason City. After moving to Mason City, he drove truck for Plaggee Truck Lines for many years. He then went to work for a couple different construction companies in Mason City until going to work in the maintenance department for Risto Inc. in Mason City until retiring in 1992.

Guy liked to read, fish and he was a collector of many things, he also was a hard worker and was always "busy." He loved making and building things and built each of his grandchildren a toy box. He enjoyed his family and the time he spent with them. Guy was a member of the VFW and also a former member of the Moose Lodge. He also was a long-time member of Grace United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Janet (Dixon) Lane; children, Jolene Nachazel and Russel Hall, Pamela Gobeli, David Lane and wife, Lisa, all of Mason City, and Sandra Watson and husband, Jay, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Linsey Nachazel, Travis Nachazel and Amanda, Shannon Jindra and husband, Jeramiah, Brandon and Joshua Gobeli and Levi Provin, Ashley Lane and fianc�, Brock Page, Zachery and Mallory Lane, Jason, Kyle and Brittani Watson; great-grandchildren, Emma Nachazel, Jeslyn, Kearby and Anthony Jindra; mother, Henrietta Lane; siblings, Ivadelle Stevenson and husband, Jerry, Delton Lane and wife, Sharon, Claire Lane and wife, Lucille, Betty Rex, Warren "Johnny" and wife, Judy, Linda Steffler and husband, Allen, and Virginia "Ginny" Kneisel and Ron.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan Lane; mother-in-law, Almira Sauer; and brothers-in-law, Jim Messerlie and Jim Rex.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

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TRIMONT, Minn. - A celebration of life service for Doris "Dore" Melson, 76, of rural Trimont, Minn., will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Trimont, Minn., with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating.

Dore died on Monday afternoon (April 7, 2008) at the Fairmont Medical Center in Fairmont, Minn.

Messages of sympathy can be sent on line to the family at www.kramerfuneralhome.com

Doris Ernestine Leese was born May 12, 1932, to Charles and Hilda (Thoede) Leese in Chicago, Ill. She received her education and later graduated from high school in Chicago. Dore then was a graduate of Chicago School of Business. She then was employed at the Wrigley Building and then for L. M. Berry Co. in Chicago and later Warsaw, Ind.

She was united in marriage to Douglas E. White in January 1960 in Warsaw, Ind. After their marriage they lived in Warsaw until moving to Mason City in 1961.

Dore was employed in the English Department at the Mason City High School. After the death of her husband, Douglas, she met Robert Melson, of rural Trimont and later they were married in June 1985, moving to rural Trimont, Minn. They later moved to their present home on Cedar Lake.

Dore attended the Evangelical Covenant Church in Trimont and enjoyed wintering in Sebring, Fla. She also was a longtime member of the Mason City Country Club and the Fox Lake Golf Club in rural Sherburn, Minn. She always look forward to wintering in Florida. She eagerly volunteered for people in the community.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Melson, of rural Trimont, Minn.; children, Lisa Steffen and husband, Jim, of Forest City, Lori Kruger and husband, Lowell, of Bloomington, Minn., J.D. White and wife, Carolyn, of Omaha, Neb.; stepchildren, Celeste Kietzman and husband, Bob, of Cave Creek, Ariz., Nancy Nagib and husband, Mahmoud, of Edina, Minn., Tracy Melson and wife, Beth, of rural Trimont, Minn., Troy Melson and wife, Liza, of rural Trimont, Minn.; 17 grandchildren, Natalie, Nicole and Nolan Harmon, Matt and Tom Kruger, Avery and Claire White, Lauren and Alex Schaffhausen, Jacob, Aline, Stephon, Christian, Seth and Emelia Melson, Rob and Brekken Melson and other relatives and friends.

Dore was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Douglas E. White; brothers, infant Phillip Leese, Chuck and Don Leese; mother-in-law, Amber Christensen and other relatives.

In lieu of flowers, Dore's family requests memorials to the Home Care and Hospice of the Fairmont Medical Center.

Kramer Family Funeral Home, 507-639-2281.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/9/2008.

BELMOND - Peter Pals Jr., 90, of Belmond, died Saturday (April 5, 2008) at the Belmond Medical Center.

Funeral services for Pete Pals will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, with Pastor Paddy Druhl officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery. Graveside military rites will conducted by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Visitation for Pete Pals will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, April 9, at the Dugger Funeral Home in Belmond, and one hour prior to the services at the funeral home in Belmond.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be given to United Methodist Church in Goodell.

Peter Pals Jr. was born at Alexander, on April 15, 1917. He was the eighth child of Peter and Katherine (Bos) Pals and was the last surviving member of his family.

As a child, Peter lived briefly with his family in Port Arthur, Texas, where the other members of the Bos family were living, but after five years, the family returned to Alexander, where Peter attended school and grew to manhood.

Peter served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and helped with the development of Beed's Lake at Hampton. Later he joined the Army Air Forces and served in the Special Services Division in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

On Nov. 30, 1942, Peter married Lola Shahan at Baltimore, Md. After spending some time in Baltimore together, Lola returned to Belmond and Peter shipped out to Europe. The hardships of war for the young soldier were further compounded by the unexpected death of his wife. While Peter was stationed in Ireland, Lola suddenly died on May 26, 1944, at the Hampton hospital of complications from the birth of a baby daughter, Mary Katherine. Three months later Peter received the news that his father had died.

Having attained the rank of sergeant, Peter was honorably discharged after the war and returned to the Belmond area where he worked for Charles Showalter and Harold Thompson.

On Aug. 8, 1947, Peter married Darline Kruse of Belmond and the couple began farming the Kruse farm at Hickory Grove northwest of Belmond. After Darline's death in March 1977, Peter continued farming at Hickory Grove and lived there for several years after his retirement.

On Nov. 14, 1997, Peter married Gladys Shahan and the couple resided in Belmond.

Peter enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. Besides farming, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, visiting and cooking. At one time, Peter was pleased to have been selected as "Cook of the Week," a weekly feature in the Belmond Independent.

The farm was the focal point for many social gatherings. Peter had a host of friends and he always had time for a good visit with family, neighbors, and the men who came to hunt in Hickory Grove. The coffee was always on and there was always room for one more around his kitchen table.

Blessed with a sharp memory, Peter enjoyed telling about his early experiences, especially as a boy in Port Arthur, his experiences as a soldier during World War II, and the early history of Hickory Grove. Peter was especially proud of the fact that he had met many famous dignitaries, including Franklin Roosevelt, and had shaken hands with Winston Churchill on three different occasions. Peter was also pleased to have been one of the personal drivers for Jimmy Doolittle.

His wife, Gladys, and his daughter Mary K. Nelson, both of Belmond, survive Peter. He also has two granddaughters, Ann (Patrik) Nelson and Amber (Trent) Rosendahl, both of Belmond; and six great-grandchildren: Bridgette, Elisabeth and Zachariah Nelson and Benjamin, Alexandria and James Rosendahl. Also surviving are three stepchildren, Ronald (Linda) Shahan, Kathlyn Shahan, Edwin Ray (Nancy) Shahan, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Peter was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shea Ranae Nelson; and by a great-grandson, Jonathan Craig Nelson; his wives, Lola and Darline; his parents; his brothers, Hans, Hilko, Herman and Joe Pals; and his sisters, Kate (Menno) Frohling, Grace (Will) Tinkey and Henrietta (Frank) Ostendorf Hertel; a stepson, Charles Krivachek, also preceded Peter in death.

Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/9/2008.

MASON CITY - June I. Quinlan, 86, of 421 S. Carolina Ave., died Saturday (April 5, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a 7 p.m. scriptural wake service.

Memorials may be given to the June I. Quinlan Memorial Fund.

June was born March 13, 1922 in Brookfield Township, Worth County, the daughter of Sever and Emma (Johnson) Helgeland. June married Selmer Mandt in 1938. He died in 1945. June then married Donald L. Quinlan June 3, 1957, in Mason City.

June worked as a clerk at Brick and Tile and Medical Arts Pharmacy for many years. She later volunteered in the cafeteria at St. Joseph's Elementary School. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, church circle, and a fan of the Chicago Cubs.

June is survived by a daughter, Sharon May and husband, Dann, of Mason City; son, Stephen Mandt and wife, Connee, of Mason City; grandchildren, Dann May and wife, Donna, of Mason City, Jodie Ferch and husband, Craig, of Austin, Minn., Michelle Moltz and husband, Eric, of Salida, Colo., June Mandt of Mason City, Julie Mandt of Phoenix, Ariz., and Chad Mandt of Phoenix; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Cassie and Jenna May, Brittney and Blake Michaelsen, Adam and Amy Ramsey, Sid and Beth Kraske, Jordan Ferch, Kaitlyn and Ryan Moltz and Mason Brady, great-great-grandchildren, Gage, Gavin and Grayson Ramsey, and Hudson Kraske; brother, Eldon Olson and wife, Mary Lou, of Mason City; nephew, Lyle Helgeland, of Mason City; and a niece, Kim Ritter.

June is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Selmer, in 1945; and second husband, Donald, in 2005; three brothers, Reuben, Gilmore and Selmer Helgeland.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
 

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BANCROFT - Donna J. (Blocker) Saline, 52, of Potter, Neb., formerly of Bancroft, died Friday (April 4, 2008) at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Neb.

A memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 11, at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft with Father Paul Bormann officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church.

Arrangements are with the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft, 515-885-2521. Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

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FOREst CIty - A celebration of life memorial service for Orvin "Orv" Schnebly, 73, will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City. Burial will follow at Forest Home Cemetery in Leland. Following the burial, a reception will be at the United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society-Relay for Life, Winnebago County, in care of KC Carebears.

Born Jan. 1, 1935, in Kanawha, Orvin passed away on March 17, 2008, in Downey, Calif., from inoperable brain cancer diagnosed just a month before his death.

Orvin was preceded in death by his youngest son, Kelly Leigh; father, Oliver Henry Schnebly; mother, Eva Belle Goodrich Schnebly; and sister, Zelma Schnebly Petersen.

He is survived by older sisters, Winona Schnebly Schulz and Wanita Schnebly Priebe; younger brothers, Russell and Roger Schnebly; former wife and mother of his children, Wanda Ann Carlson Schnebly; sons, Kirby Layne and Kyle Lynne and daughter, Kerry LeAnn; three grandchildren, Kelly Leigh, Brandon Layne and Brittany Marie Schnebly their mother Rachael Schnebly; his very special companion in life for the past seven years, Martha "Marty" Drury; and numerous relatives and friends.

Orvin grew up in Hayfield, and graduated from Hayfield High School in 1952. He was an all-sports star, excelled in basketball and averaged over 20 points per game during his high school playing days. In November 1954, Orv and his brother Russ purchased the Phillips 66 station in Forest City, and enjoyed their Schnebly Brothers 66 partnership for approximately 25 years.

In August 1955, Orvin married Wanda Ann Carlson of Forest City and they had four children, Kirby, Kerry, Kyle and Kelly. Orvin was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Forest City and was a community booster serving in many volunteer efforts; he was especially active with the Forest City Lions Club.

On June 8, 1964, Orvin and Wanda's son, Kelly Leigh, was born. Following his birth, he suffered irreparable brain damage that left him profoundly retarded and physically impaired. Kelly died on April 14, 1984, at age 19. Wanda and Orvin turned this tragedy into a blessing for many others with similar impairments. In 1968, with son Kelly and three other handicapped children, a day care center was started in their home. The "WEE ARC CENTER" grew from their family room to the many facilities now operating under the "Krysilis" name. In past years, these programs were named "Winnebago Handicapped Services" and "North Central Human Services."

Today, Krysilis is the second largest employer in Forest City and serves the needs of many disabled children and adults. Three of the homes built in Forest City after Kelly's death are on Kelly's Court, a street named as a tribute to Kelly and to Orvin and Wanda's tireless work for the disabled. Orvin and Wanda were also founding members of Handicap Village in Clear Lake. This program is now known as Opportunity Village.

In 1978, Orvin and Wanda moved to Ames where they owned and operated the Singer Sewing Center. In 1981, after his separation from Wanda, Orvin moved to Downey, Calif. He and Wanda, who had also moved to Downey, remained close friends. Together they shared in the lives of their children and grandchildren.

For the last 26 years, Orvin worked at and eventually bought A-Rodgers Vacuum and Sewing Center in Bellflower, Calif. Orv's customers affectionately referred to him as "Mr. Rodgers" because he was such a kind and caring businessman, friend and overall good person.

After living such a full and blessed life, Orvin died peacefully on March 17, 2008, at his home in Downey, Calif. May God Bless father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend & companion Orvin Schnebly eternally! He was a blessing to all of us.

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DES MOINES - Ryan R. Smith, 1� day-old son of Andy and Gayle Smith of Mason City, died Tuesday (April 8, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/9/2008.

CLEAR LAKE - Elizabeth Pearl Thurtle died Dec. 28, 2007, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Elizabeth Hanley was born in Rockport, Mo., the daughter of James and Poca (Vanderpool) Hanley.

She was united in marriage to Phillip W. Thurtle on July 4, 1948. She is survived by her stepdaughter and step son, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Kay Sutton; and five brothers.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

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GARNER - Edna L. Welshans, 93, of Garner, died Tuesday (April 8, 2008) at Concord Care Center in Garner.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/9/2008.

CLEAR LAKE - Jane Youngstrom, 84, of 1603 First Ave N., died Tuesday (April 8, 2008) at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 14, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian officiating.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/9/2008.