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The Mason City Globe Gazette year 2008 archive
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Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe Gazette and globegazette.com.

Becker, Michael David "Butch"  
 
CLEAR LAKE - Michael "Butch" David Becker, 58, of Clear Lake, died Saturday (April 19, 2008) at his home in Clear Lake. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.

www.petersenlundfh.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/21/2008.
 
Cook, Patricia D.  
 
FOREST CITY - Patricia D. Cook, 66, of Forest City, died Friday (April 18, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Patricia D. Cook are pending at the Ewing Funeral Home in Britt.

Ewing Funeral Home, 170 West Center Street, Britt, 641-843-3839.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/21/2008.
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Fandel, Cletus J.
 
 
MASON CITY - Cletus J. Fandel 89, of 620 Briarstone Drive, died Sunday (April 20, 2008) at his home. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E. Mason City, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapel.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/21/2008.
 
Johnson, Arcley A.
 
 
NORTHWOOD - Arcley A. Johnson, age 99, of Northwood, died Saturday (April l9, 2008), at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services for Arcley will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South, Northwood, with the Rev. Barbara Wills officiating. Burial will take place at the State Line Cemetery, Northwood. 

Visitation will begin after noon Tuesday at the funeral home.

Arcley A. Johnson was born on Nov. 3, l908, in Shell Rock Township, Minn., to Ross and Mabel (Gullickson) Buchanan.

She attended rural school in Freeborn County, Minn., and graduated from high school in Northwood in l925. After atttending Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, Iowa, for two years she became an elementary education teacher in Minnesota, Iowa and California for 25 years plus many years as a substitute teacher. Many of the children she taught kept in contact at Christmas and throughout the years. In l966, she received her B.A. degree from Drake University, Des Moines. Teaching was an important part of her life but she was also active in the United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, P.E.O., Inter Se and Twenties study clubs and other professional organizations.

She is survived by her children, Mary Warren and her friend, Ron Fuller, Sylmar, Calif., and Barb Halland of Cloquet, Minn. Also surviving are stepdaughters, Mary Ellen Orth, Ventura, Jean Johnson Torgerson and her husband, Gerald, of Mason City; stepson, Hal Johnson, and his wife, Dianne, of Northwood; and one brother, Bruce Buchanan, of Glenville, Minn. She is also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Arcley Johnson was preceded in death by her parents; son, John; one sister, Arlene Olson; brother, Wibur Buchanan; and husbands, Leo Stanek, John S. Veenker and Dr. Harold Johnson.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South, Northwood, is assisting the Arcley A. Johnson family with the funeral arrangements.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 64l-324-1121.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/21/2008.
 
Myers, Donald
 
 
ROCKWELL - Donald W. Myers, 61, of Dumont, formerly of Rockwell, died Sunday (April 20, 2008) from injuries sustained in an auto accident. 

Funeral arrangements are pending completion at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, 641-892-4241.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/21/2008.
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Nielsen, Lloyd B.
 
 
MASON CITY - Lloyd B. Nielsen, formerly of Mason City, and currently a resident of the Arbor Village Health Center in Wildwood, Fla., died Friday (April 18, 2008) at the Hospice of Lake & Sumter Home in Tavares, Fla.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2008, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., in Mason City. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Military respects will be provided by the Mason City Memorial Association.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday (April 24, 2008) at Fullerton Funeral Home. The visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to Lloyd's service on Friday.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www. fullertonfh.com Web site. 

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, 641-423-8676.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/19/2008 - 4/21/2008.
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Robertson, Doug
 
 
MASON CITY - Doug Robertson, 50, of Mason City, died Sunday (April 20, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/21/2008
Becker, Michael David "Butch"
 
 
CLEAR LAKE - Michael "Butch" David Becker, 58, of Clear Lake, died Saturday (April 19, 2008) at his home in Clear Lake.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City, with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City with graveside military rites by Forest City American Legion Post 121.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and an hour prior to service at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/21/2008 - 4/22/2008.
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Camper, John W.
 
 
MASON CITY - John W. Camper, 75, of Mason City, died Sunday (April 20, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for John will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. There will be military honors during the service conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to service time at the chapel.

Following the service and according to his wishes, his body will be cremated with graveside inurnment service to be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

John W. Camper was born on April 24, 1932, in Chetopa, Kan., the son of William Ralph and Edna Marjorie (Shropshire) Camper. John attended and received his education in the Thompson and Mason City School District. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on Feb. 8, 1950, at Fort Des Moines, and served overseas in the Korean Conflict, and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with five Bronze Service Stars, United Nation Service Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Emblem with three Oak Leaf Clusters, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant on Feb. 7, 1953, at Fort Eustis, Va.

He was united in marriage to Mae Hugo in Mason City. After his honorable discharge, John return to the Mason City area, and began his career in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator for various construction companies in the area until his retirement in 1988. After his retirement, he did concrete contracting work for various people.

John enjoyed racing cars in his earlier years, fishing trips to Canada, hunting, playing cards, going to casinos, watching racing on television and following Jeff Gordon, watching Western movies, was an avid Minnesota Viking fan, following his son Scott drag racing, and having a cool one with his friends, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.

He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Mason City, and former member of the Moose Lodge in Mason City, and the Operating Engineers Union.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mae Camper, of Mason City; his son, Scott (Kris) Camper, of Mason City; two grandchildren, Kendra and Ashton Camper, of Mason City; six sisters, twin sisters, Bertie Torres and Ann (Mike) Ivonovitch, both of Mason City, Ruth Groesbeck of Charles City, Sharon Donavon of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mary Myers and Erma Beek both of Mason City; as well as many nieces and nephews, many extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers-in-law, Joby Torres, Ronald Groesbeck, Johnny Donavon, and Leonard Willis; and a niece, Brenda Groesbeck.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapels.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2008.
 
Carpenter, Merrel C.
 
 
BELMOND - Merrel C. Carpenter, 78, of Belmond, died Friday (April 18, 2008) at his residence.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond, with Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond. There will be no viewing; the body has been cremated.

Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/19/2008 - 4/22/2008.
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Eaton, William C. "Bill"
 
 
OMAHA, Neb. - William C. "Bill" Eaton, 80, of Omaha, Neb., died on Saturday (April 19, 2008) at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore, with the Rev. Bob Connor officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Otto-Field American Legion Post No. 415 of Livermore.

Memorials to Alzheimer's Association or Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2008.
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Janssen, Merle L.
 
 
MARBLE ROCK - Merle LuVerne Janssen, 78, of Friendship Acres, Marble Rock, died Friday (April 18, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene. Inurnment will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Rockford at a later date.

Visitation will be at the funeral chapel one hour before services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Merle Janssen Memorial Fund in care of the family, 1731 270th St. Marble Rock, IA 50653.

Reid's Funeral Chapels is in charge of arrangements.

Reid's Funeral Chapels, 641-823-4457.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/19/2008 - 4/22/2008.
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Jensen, Helen M.
 
 
CHARLES CITY - Helen M. Jensen, 85, of Charles City, died Monday (April 21, 2008) at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City, with Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the Hauser Funeral Home.

Friends are welcome to meet at the funeral home and process to the cemetery with the family.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2008.
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Robertson, Doug C.
 
 
MASON CITY - Doug C. Robertson, 50, of 1530 N. Madison Ave., Mason City, died Sunday (April 20, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with Pastor Tom Healey, Chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Douglas Robertson Memorial Fund in care of Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/21/2008 - 4/22/2008.
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Schumpp, Walter H.
 
 
MASON CITY - Walter H. Schumpp, 93, of Mason City, died Monday (April 21, 2008) at the Heritage Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. in Mason City. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Walter H. Schumpp Memorial Fund.

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

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2008.
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Slender, Reginald
 
 
BRITT - Reginald Slender, 90, of Britt, died Monday (April 21, 2008) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

According to his wishes, Reginald's body has been donated to the Mayo Foundation for scientific research.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are with the Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center St. W., in Britt, 641-843-3839.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2008.
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Zielstorf, Lucille M.
 
 
CHARLES CITY - Lucille M. Zielstorf, 95, formerly of Charles City, a resident of the Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center in Pine River, Minn., died Monday (April 21, 2008) at the Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center in Pine River, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211.

www.fullertonfh.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2008.
Becker, Dale A.  
 
MASON CITY - Dale A. Becker, 77, of 640 S. Van Buren Ave., Mason City, died Tuesday (April 22, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 641-423-8676, www.fullertonfh.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
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Becker, Michael David "Butch"
 
 
CLEAR LAKE - Michael "Butch" Becker, 58, of Clear Lake died Saturday (April 19, 2008) at his home in Clear Lake surrounded by family members, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, April 23, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and an hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.

Butch Becker was born on Nov. 18, 1949, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the son of the late Myron "Mike" Becker from Forest City and Bette (Butteris) Becker from Clear Lake. He graduated from Forest City High School in May of 1968 and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1968, receiving an honorable discharge in 1972.

He married Ann Moffit from Tuscon, Ariz., on July 24, 1970, while stationed in Bitburg, Germany. From this union two children were born. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1983.

Butch enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, working on his '85 Monte Carlo, woodworking, tinkering in his garage, cooking, '50s music, snowmobiling, boating, fishing and playing Frisbee with his dog Scooter.

He is survived by his mother, Bette Becker, from Clear Lake; son, Wayne Becker (Jeanette), from Spokane, Wash.; daughter, Trisha Andresen (Kevin) from Tucson, Ariz.; five beautiful grandchildren: Maxwell, Josh, Samantha, Alexandria and Melanie; brothers Gary Becker (Teresa) from Cottonwood, Minn., Richard Becker from Shakopee, Minn., and fianc�e, Judy Benson, from Forest City; sisters, Sharlyn Pardubsky (Larry) from Johnston, Pam Urbatsch (Harley) from Forest City and Karla Woodward (Tim) from Mason City. He is also survived by his stepmother, Judy Becker from Forest City, and her children, Kevin Dahle (Beth) from Northfield, Tony Dahle (Colleen) from Mason City, Kim Jennings (Mathew) from Forest City; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins whom he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his father, Myron (Mike) Becker; and brother, Andrew (Andy) Becker, from Forest City; paternal grandparents, Herman and Lillian Becker from Blairstown; and maternal grandparents, William and Henrietta Butteris from Lisbon.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/21/2008 - 4/23/2008.
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Carpenter, Merrel Charles
 
 
BELMOND - Merrel Charles Carpenter, 78, of Belmond passed away Friday (April 18, 2008) at his residence in Belmond.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond with Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be provided by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Visitation for Merrel Carpenter will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, April 23, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond. There will be no viewing; the body has been cremated.

Merrel C. Carpenter was born July 9, 1929, at the family farm in Goodell, the son of Lloyd and Lenora Shelton Carpenter. He attended Kanawha Schools and served proudly in the United States Marine Corps for two years.

On Sept. 24, 1950, Merrel was united in marriage to Marion Mients. The couple farmed for 30 years. After retirement they moved to an acreage near Alexander. Merrel enjoyed fishing, gardening and keeping the acreage in excellent condition.

Merrel is survived by his wife, Marion; his children, Peggy Berhow and husband, Les, of Belmond, David and fianc�e, Kathleen, of Arizona, Alan and wife, Tammy, of Alexander, Sandra Baxter and husband, Darrel, of Alexander; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; sister, Zeola Seagren of California; and brother, Donald of Arizona.

He is preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/19/2008 - 4/23/2008.
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Cash, Raymond "Pete"
 
 
CLEAR LAKE - Raymond "Pete" Cash, 87, 1609 N. Eighth St., Clear Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday (April 21, 2008) at Oakwood Manor, Clear Lake.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the First Congregational Church, 205 W. 10th Ave. N.,Clear Lake, with the Rev. Tim Diehl and Pastor Tom Healey conducting the service. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and then one hour before services.

Inurnment will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the V.F.W. Honor Guard or V.F.W. Auxiliary.

"Pete" Cash was born Nov. 25, 1920, to Howard and Ruth (Yohn) Cash. He grew up on the family farm northwest of Clear Lake. He served in the Navy during World War II, mainly in the Pacific.

On Jan. 5, 1947, Pete married Betty Meyer at Mason City. They lived on the family farm until 1977, when they moved into town. After farming, Pete enjoyed delivering Winnebago motor homes. He made many wonderful trips. Pete enjoyed fishing especially his annual Canada trips. Pete was proud to have been an original member of the V.F.W. Honor Guard, as well as past commander of the V.F.W. and American Legion. He served on boards for the Ventura elevator, All Vets Golf Course and the Pioneer Museum.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty, of Clear Lake; his son, Jim (Tyra) Cash, of Ventura; his daughter, Vickie Nelson, of Clear Lake; and his son, Steve "Stub" (Deb) Cash, of Clear Lake. He has seven grandchildren: Chris Cash and special friend, Cindy Kilby, of Fertile, Curt Cash of Ventura, Peter (Jessica) Cash of Ventura; K. C. Nelson of Arvada, Colo., Adam Cash of Clear Lake, Libby Cash and fianc�, Nick Schultz, of Wisner, Neb., and Missy Cash of Nashville, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren: Lorelei, James and Jaden. His sisters include Winnie Lane of Anaheim, Calif.; Gayle Martin of Tucson, Ariz. Peggy Gildea of Tempe, Ariz., and Billi (Roy) Molencamp of Rogers, Minn.

Greeting Pete in Heaven will be his infant son, Tom; his granddaughter, Emily Nelson; his brother, Bob; and his parents.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
 
Cook, Patricia D.
 
 
FOREST CITY - Patricia D. Cook, 66, of Forest City died Friday (April 18, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, with Tim Vaughan and Diane Harper officiating. Inurnment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Wesley.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Thursday at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/21/2008 - 4/23/2008.
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Fandel, Cletus
 
 
MASON CITY - Cletus Fandel, 89, died Sunday (April 20, 2008) at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 Adams Ave. N., Mason City. Military honors will be presented by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/21/2008 - 4/23/2008.
 
Jacobs, Albert O.
 
 
ALDEN, Minn. - Albert O. Jacobs, 80, of Alden, Minn., died Monday (April 21, 2008) at the Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Alden, Minn. Pastor Greg Ofsdahl will officiate and burial will be in the Alden Cemetery, Alden, Freeborn County, Minn. Military honors will be provided by the Alden American Legion-Freeborn Veteran's Organization.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, April 23, at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, Minn., and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.

Albert was born Oct. 7, 1927, in Alden, Minn., the son of Edward and Bertha (Jordan) Jacobs. He graduated from Alden High School in 1945 and entered the Army. He went through basic training at Fort Polk, La., and was stationed at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He returned home to the family farm to continue farming, where he enjoyed spending the rest of his life.

On June 28, 1949, he married Marjean Swenson in Wells, Minn. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Alden American Legion and the Alden Senior Citizens.

He enjoyed camping, fishing and the outdoors. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife after retirement and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James and Elmer; sisters Marie, Thelma and Dorothy.

He is survived by wife, Marjean of Alden; six children: Nancy (Darris) Larson of Plymouth, Alan (Jackie) Jacobs of Ellendale, Minn., Debra Kauffmann (special friend Charles Kalina) of Faribault, Minn., Brian (Amber) Jacobs of Alden, Minn., Randy (Kim) Jacobs of Cylinder, and Wayne (Nancy) Jacobs of Alden; 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Anna Jahnke and Deloris Jacobs, both of Alden; brother Donald Jacobs, of Manchester, Minn.; along with many nieces and nephews.

Bruss-Heitner Funeral Homes, 507-553-3124.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
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Lammers, Hildred
 
 
RICEVILLE - Hildred Lammers, 92, of Riceville passed away on Monday (April 21, 2008) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday April 25, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville with the Rev. Dan Christianson officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in rural Riceville.

Friends may call during the hours of 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home, and one hour before services on Friday.

Survivors include one daughter, Janice and her husband, Kenneth Martin, of Riceville; six grandchildren: Laurie (Dan) Schwarck of Riceville, Cathy Martin of Shell Rock, Doug (Sue) Martin of Postville, Kellie (Tim) Martin of Bettendorf, Amy (Duane) Walther of Denver and Lisa Smith, of Lime Springs; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Hildred was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank, on March 2, 1999; and four brothers: Fremont, Floyd, Wayne and Roy Oberg.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, 641-985-2242.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
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Lassahn, Mable
 
 
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Mable Lassahn, 91, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, formerly of Klemme, died Friday (April 18, 2008) in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme Chapel, Klemme; 641-587-2510.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
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Miller-Littman, Joanne Helen Moen "Joan"
 
 
Joanne's life began Oct. 18, 1939, in Meredith (The Music Man) Wilson's magical River City, otherwise known as Mason City. She is second of three children to John Nicolai and Pauline (Brown) Moen. Her older sister, Nancy, of Cedar Falls, with her husband, Jon Bramhall, take pleasure in retirement while wintering in Gulf Port, Ala. Jim, her brother, and his wife, Cathy, are busy raising Pulik in Danville, Calif.

Growing up in Mason City, she graduated from Mason City High School in 1957. After graduation, she headed west to attend Colorado Woman's College in Denver, Colo., graduating with an Associate of Arts Degree in Accounting in 1959. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Denver, Denver, Colo., in 1965.

Joanne started her long career as a teacher at McElwain Elementary School, Adams 12 Five Star School. In 1972, she earned a Master of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. Seeking a change, she became a licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker in 1976 and took a yearlong sabbatical from teaching to pursue real estate full time. Realizing her first passion, she returned to teaching until her retirement in 1992.

While attending CWC, she met her first husband, Charles Miller, and married on Jan. 19, 1960. After two sons and 11 years of marriage, she is divorced in 1971. She spent the next 13 years focusing on raising two wonderful boys. In 1979, she met Mr. Right, Harry Littman and the two are married on Aug. 11, 1984, in Aurora, Colo., at their residence. Upon retiring, Joanne and Harry move downtown into the Neusteter Building and became urban dwellers. Here she discovered her new hobby and became a board member and treasurer for the Neusteters Building Condo Association Inc.

In March of this year, the Board of Directors unanimously voted a resolution declaring an office/conference area to be permanently named in honor of Joanne and a plaque acknowledging her efforts and achievements to be affixed for all to see.

Dec. 12, 1992, and Feb. 17, 1995, are two dates that brought such joy to Joanne, the birth of her grandchildren, Kayley now 15 and Colton at 13. As Grandma Jojo, she was always involved in their activities, their hopes and dreams and even learned how to get out there and toss a football. Joanne set aside a great portion of the house as a refuge and place where all of her grandchildren would come to play, learn, spend the night and eventually begin short explorations of the 16th Street Mall. Joanne had an account on the computer so the children were able to buy that latest "had to have" tune. Dancers, singers, and musicians are Kayley and Colton along with some amazing computer skills. Joanne saw to it that they were able to attend computer camp at Denver University during the summer.

As the family expanded, more wonderful people came Joanne's way. Todd found his special one in Marie Madrid who provided a ready-made family of Danny and Chris. Two adorable little boys, who are now men beginning to make their way in the world.

Tim lucked out marrying Andrea who brought Rhiannon Tran to round out the group.

Joanne loved to travel and explore new places. She kept file folders filled with brochures of places she had been. However, she and Harry did get hooked on New York City, and Laguna Beach. New York held the fascination of the buildings, the bustling activity and she was always ready to follow Harry into the nearest church to check out the pipe organs. Laguna was the place to go "vege." She would get caught up on her reading and wave-watching at the Surf and Sand hotel.

One piece of music we heard today was played by Harry at Joanne and Harry's wedding. Harry was busy as the groom and assistant organist. The second piece was played and recorded by a dear friend at a recital in New York that Joanne had hoped for since she had heard it before on recordings. She was not disappointed and called it her ultimate slush music.

Two of Joanne's defining qualities were demonstrated during that fateful day when she learned of her terminal cancer.

Her willingness to accept difficult circumstances when she told the doctor "what is, is" and in always thinking of others, she expressed compassion for the doctor, in her words "I feel sorry for you, having to tell people stuff like this."

Family dinners and outings were Joanne's pleasure. Her family was everything to her. Joanne's only weak moment during the past 2 months occurred briefly when she realized that she wouldn't be around to see the grandchildren grow up. We can all take comfort in the knowledge that she was a truly happy person and her philosophy of "what is - is" helped her see clearly and enjoy all her days.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
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Myers, Donald
 
 
ROCKWELL - Donald Myers, 61, of Dumont, formerly of Rockwell, died Sunday (April 20, 2008) as a result of an automobile accident.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rockwell United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Scherb presiding. Interment will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Rockwell United Methodist Church.

Donald Wes Myers was born Dec. 14, 1946, at Osage, a son of Boyd Woodrow and Virginia Mae (Jergensen) Myers. He attended country school in the Osage area and graduated from Rockwell High School. He was confirmed at the Swaledale United Methodist Church.

Don married Carol Heaford and three children were born, Roger, Terri and Bill. He later married Judy Siefken.

Don worked on the family farm and later his own farm. He also worked as a carpenter and currently was working at Fagan Ethanol in Shell Rock.

Don spent his time hunting, fishing, working with horses and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Roger (Carla) Myers of Rockwell, Terri (Mehdi) Mazaheri of Paradise Valley, Ariz., and Bill (Helena) Myers of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; sisters and brother: Sharon (Glenn Michael) Eddy of Clear Lake, Sue (Laverne) Reimers of Osage, Jerry (Ronna) Myers of Garner, Dorothy (Dave) Falasco of Colorado Springs, Colo., Deb (Kelly) Laudner of Rockwell, Wendy (Ted) Bonner of Swaledale; sister-in-law Jane Myers of Velva, N.D.; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Don is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, James William Myers; brother, James Russell Myers and wife Judy Myers.

Arrangements are with the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield, 641-892-4241.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/21/2008 - 4/23/2008.
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Nagel, Hansetta H.
 
 
MONTICELLO -Hansetta H. Nagel, 77, of Monticello, died Monday evening (April 21, 2008) at her home following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in rural Monticello, with the Rev. Reed Stockman officiating. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello.

Thoughts, memories and condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church or Above and Beyond Hospice.

Surviving are five children: Nancy (Larry) Beall of Urbandale, Diane Nagel of Ankeny, Harry (Janel) Nagel of Mason City, Karen (Tim) Burrow of Monticello and Roger (Lori) Nagel of North Liberty; eight grandchildren: Dan, Mandy, Caroline and Michael Beall, Deb (Jake) Derry, Harrison Nagel, Heather Burrow and Braden Nagel; and a sister, Bonnie (Robert) Lyon of Center Junction.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ray.

Hansetta H. Hinrichsen was born Nov. 24, 1930, at Scotch Grove, Iowa. She was the daughter of Hans and Edith Schrader Hinrichsen. She was a 4-H member for several years. Hansetta graduated from Olin High School in 1948 and then went on to Iowa State for two years. Hansetta moved back to Monticello where she was a teller at the Monticello State Bank.

Hansetta Hinrichsen and Ray Nagel were married Nov. 14, 1954, at the Center Junction Presbyterian Church. Hansetta and Ray were blessed with five children and were married for 50 years before Ray died on June 12, 2004.

Hansetta was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed taking care of her family. She was a farm wife for 50 years and a farm girl at heart. One could always find her outside tending to the farmstead. Hansetta and Ray enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and some foreign countries. She always kept in touch with family and friends with her frequent letters and thoughtfully sending a get-well card to someone that was sick. Hansetta always looked forward to reading her morning newspaper.

Goettsch Funeral Home, 888-855-3535.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
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Numelin, Wilbur J.
 
 
CLEAR LAKE - Wilbur J. Numelin, 68, of Clear Lake died Tuesday (April 22, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

Visitation will be one hour preceding the service.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
 
Poma, Carmen Nall
 
 
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - Carmen Joyce Nall Poma, of Indian Wells, Calif., passed away on April 4, 2008, with her family by her side.

She was born May 3, 1932, in Mason City, Iowa. She met her loving husband, Gene, in 1947 at North Phoenix High School and subsequently married him in 1952 in Edinbergh, Scotland. They shared 60 wonderful years together and were blessed with four children, Michael (Vicki) Poma, Diann (Steve) Morales, Susan (Craig) Moss and Stepany (Matthew) Fashempour, all of Redlands. She was further blessed with 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, Mildred Nall, and brother, Ronald (Arie) Nall, both of Scottsdale, Ariz., and sister, Diana Cornelius, of Mason City, Iowa.

Carmen was active in Bonnes Meres and Assistance League during the 1980s. She enjoyed spending time as a philatelist since 1978. She had a passion for art and was an avid reader. She enjoyed playing golf with her dear friends. Most of all she enjoyed being surrounded by her loving family.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Emmerson Bartlett Mortuary, Redlands, Calif.

Emmerson Bartlett Mortuary, Redlands, Calif. 909-793-2311.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
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Robertson, Douglas C.
 
 
MASON CITY - Douglas C. Robertson, 50, of 1530 N. Madison Ave., died Sunday (April 20, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Tom Healey, chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, April 23, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the Douglas Robertson Memorial Fund in care of Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Doug was born July 12, 1957, in Mason City, the son of Harold and Lorraine (Widdrington) Robertson. He married his wife, Debra Robertson, on Dec. 31, 1981. Doug and Deb raised three children Chad, Keith and Sarah. He was an avid golfer and spent his free time playing with his grandchildren and following their activities.

He is survived by his wife, Deb; children, Chad Arndt and wife, Janna, Keith Arndt and wife, Janell, and Sarah Robertson; three brothers: Mick, Jack and Randy; and two sisters: DeeDee and Dory; and seven grandchildren: Caleb, Brittney, Alexis, Brecken and Brooklyn Arndt, Skyler Johnson and Brennan Schmidt.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lorraine Robertson; and two brothers: Steve and Ken.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
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Rubio, Alberto N.
 
 
MASON CITY - Alberto N. Rubio, 84, of 1427 N. Monroe Ave., died Tuesday (April 22, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Family of Funeral Homes, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
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Schmidt, Ada "Addie"
 
 
GARNER - Ada "Addie" Schmidt, 90, of Garner died Tuesday (April 22, 2008) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner, with a parish rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
 
Schumpp, Walter H.
 
 
MASON CITY - Walter H. Schumpp, 93, of Mason City, died peacefully in his sleep Monday (April 21, 2008).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be directed to the Walter H. Schumpp Memorial Fund.

Walt was born June 4, 1914, in Ottosen, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Dora (Buchholz) Schumpp. He lived in Algona from 1916 to 1929 when he moved to Clarion. He graduated from Clarion High School in 1932.

Walt married June Martin on June 30, 1941, at St. John's Catholic Church in Clarion. He was a railroad telegrapher until his retirement in 1974. Following retirement he worked for Kelroy Plumbing and Bill Lyons Motors.

Walt kept active and on the go his entire life. He was an avid fisherman. He loved taking care of his garden, especially the tomatoes and pole beans every year. He enjoyed listening to big band dance music. He marched in the North Iowa Band Festival parade when he was 80 years old. He especially loved his family. Walt was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and an active union member.

Walt is survived by his wife of 67 years, June, of Mason City; three daughters: Dolores Kimball of Mason City, Dorothy (Paul) Scheffelman of Madison, Wis., and Barbara (Edward) Halbach of Clear Lake; grandchildren Diane (Mark) Evans, Matthew (Allegra), Sara, and Christopher (Emily) Scheffelman, Heather and Sean Cornelius; great-grandchildren Will, Jackson and Mallory Evans, and Ella Scheffelman and Satya Scheffelman.

Walt was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Regina Sheffield and Margaret Comstock; and a brother, Fred Schumpp.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/22/2008 - 4/23/2008.
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Tjaden, Colleen
 
 
IOWA FALLS - Colleen Tjaden, 66, of Iowa Falls died on Monday (April 21, 2008) at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. Mark's Catholic Church in Iowa Falls with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the St. Mark's Catholic Church with a 7 p.m. vigil service.

Arrangements are with The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, 641-648-9554, www.surls.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
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Wilke, Gerald E.
 
 
MASON CITY - Gerald E. Wilke, 82, died Friday (April 18, 2008) at the Good Shepard Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, April 28, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
 
Zielstorf, Lucile M.
 
 
CHARLES CITY - Lucile M. Zielstorf, 95, formerly of Charles City, died Monday (April 21, 2008) at the Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center in Pine River, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City officiating. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Lucile's service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Lucile Minnie (Schroeder) Zielstorf was born Oct. 15, 1912, in Charles City to Louis and Marie (Wachsmuth) Schroeder. She received her education in the Charles City Community Schools in Charles City.

On Sept. 3, 1937, Lucile was united in marriage to Kenneth "Stoke" Zielstorf in Crown Point, Ind. The couple had lived in Charles City most all of their lives. Lucile had been a homemaker. She had been employed at Parkers Grocery Store, Sherwin Nursery as a floral designer and also worked in the greenhouse and the Knitting Mill.

Lucile attended St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Her leisure time and interests included cooking, knitting and needlework. She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Lucile's life are her brother-in-law, Jay Schmidtke, of Backus, Minn.; her four nephews: Larry (Norma) Carver of Mason City, Raymond (Sonya) Herald of Charles City, Mark (Heather) Schmidtke of Backus, Minn., and Steve (Becky) Schmidtke of Backus, Minn., as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews that survive her.

Lucile was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth "Stoke" Zielstorf on June 27, 1984; three sisters: Leona Carver, Lucinda Hallberg and Leatta Schmidtke; twin brothers Leonard and Leo Schroeder; a niece, Evelyn (Coomer) Vandeventer; and a nephew, Eldon Coomer.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
 
Ziesman, Thelma  
 
SHEFFIELD - Thelma Ziesman, 88, of Sheffield died Tuesday (April 22, 2008) at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield; 641-892-4241.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2008.
Becker, Dale A.
 
 
MASON CITY - Dale A. Becker, 77, of 640 S. Van Buren Ave., Mason City, died Tuesday evening (April 22, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Trinity Lutheran Church 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Senior Pastor Jim Magelssen assisted by Father Dennis Cahill officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 until 7 p.m. today at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Dale A. Becker Memorial Fund.

Following services his body will be cremated under the care of Fullerton Funeral Home.

Dale was born one of five sons to Alwin and Maureen nee Hanson Becker on March 19, 1931, in LeMars, Iowa. He graduated from LeMars Community Schools in 1949. He continued his education attending Wartburg College and graduating with a B.A. degree in education. In 1959 he received his Masters Degree in Speech and English from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He taught high school in Buffalo Center, Lake Mills and Clear Lake.

Dale joined Mason City Junior College as a professor in 1963 and retired from NIACC in 1997 after 34 years. His love of teaching was reciprocated by appreciative students. While working at NIACC he was instrumental in the design, construction and operations of the beautiful NIACC auditorium.

Dale very much enjoyed his vegetable gardening and was an organic gardener long before it was "cool." Dale and his brothers enjoyed their annual fishing trips as founding members of the "Fishing and Liars Club." During his school years he performed magic and balancing acts with his brother as "DALO the Magnificent." Dale said he would join the circus when he grew up, but he never really grew up. He was a faithful Hawkeye fan, and religiously worked his crossword puzzle each day. His greatest passion in life was his family.

Dale married Elizabeth vonFischer on Aug. 16, 1953, and to this union three children were born. On July 11, 1984, he was united in marriage to Sally O'Harrow in their backyard in Mason City. Twenty years later they renewed their vows once again in the backyard with Father Dennis Cahill, Sally's cousin. Many will remember Dale's wit, wisdom and remarkable modesty regarding his achievements.

Dale is survived by his wife, Sally, of 23 years; his faithful companion Tigre; four children: Tim (Sherry) of Mason City, Cynthia (Randy) Reid of Clear Lake, Dan (Julie) of Clear Lake, Sally's son Kevin (Rachel) Dusold of Rockwell; 11 grandchildren: Ben Becker, Emily (Thomas) Zanios and Zach Becker, Jacob, Elizabeth and Eli Reid, Eric, Megan and Leah Becker, and Sarah and Kyle Dusold; three surviving brothers: Bob of Cleghorn, Lou and Cindy of Iowa City, Ken and Gretchen of Cresco; one "sister" in-law Lorraine Becker of Des Moines; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends, cohorts and students.

His parents; infant grandson Joshua Reid; and one brother, Gene, preceded him in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2008 - 4/24/2008.
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Fandel, Cletus Joseph
 
 
MASON CITY - Cletus Joseph Fandel, 89, of 620 Briarstone No.30, Mason City, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday (April 20, 2008).

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a Scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m.

Cletus was born on March 19, 1919, at Rodman, the son of John Frederick Fandel and Dorothy (Esser) Fandel. Cletus received his education at Holy Family School in Mason City. Cletus was a member of the American Legion, a scoutmaster, was a executive vice president of the Newman Booster Club at its inception, and he had been active in the Democratic Party as precinct committee chairman. He was an instrumental force in organizing the "North End" picnic get-to-gethers, as well as an instrumental force in organizing the Holy Family Alumni breakfast group. He was an avid sports fan, and took pride in driving the Holy Family players to their sports games before buses came to the scene.

Cletus joined the U.S. Army and was a military policeman, which he was very proud of.

Cletus enjoyed going to the Surf Ballroom at Clear Lake, joining his many friends for dancing to the Big Bands. The thing Cletus liked most was socializing. He was known for his robust zest for life, innate ability to speak his mind, infectious sense of humor and devilish charm.

Cletus and Laurel loved entertaining and hosting parties for their many friends, and their family at their homes in Plymouth and Mason City. They enjoyed their retirement, traveling to Corpus Christi, Texas, for the winter months, and reuniting with their Iowa friends. They enjoyed their card party groups in Plymouth, and enjoyed walking the mall, making and meeting old and new friends, their "special" Friday night group gatherings for laughs and dinner, and Sunday mornings after Mass, with coffee and donuts (he always had two!)

Cletus married Laurel Jean Tessum at the Church of Incarnation in Minneapolis, Minn., on June 25, 1949. They were happily blessed with three sons, C.J. and wife, Bunny, of Grizzly Flats, Calif., David and wife, Jackie, of Mason City, and Brad and wife, Sherrie, of Garner. They were then blessed by three daughters, Cindy Fandel of Mason City, Kelly and husband, Dave, Kratz of Clear Lake and Kimberly Garner of Clear Lake. Cletus loved his grandchildren and they thoroughly enjoyed hearing the many hilarious stories of Grandpa back in the day.

Grandchildren are Kristina Miramon, Nicole and husband, Eric, Umbarger, Shae and husband, J.J., Thompson, Joe and Ashley Fandel, Misty, Cody and Hailey Fandel, Hollie and Summer Hoffarth, Kelly and husband, Neal, Neuberger, and Jon Ehresmann, Joshua and wife, Kelly, Kratz, Andrea and husband, Mike, Frantz, Amber and husband, Ryan, Allen and Calan Kratz, Dylan Garner and Melissa Peterson Garner. Great-grandchildren are Lindzie, Sydney, Grace and Jake Umbarger, Payton Rae Hoffarth, Caden and Samuel Kratz, Gabriel and Cole Frantz and Cabot and Jett Neuberger.

Cletus had many other family members on the Fandel/Tessum side that were deeply embedded in his heart. Family meant everything to him and what memories of an 89-year lifetime he has been blessed by!

Cletus' bride of 59 years, Laurel, made his life completely and beautifully fulfilled. In their 59 years together they had shared a lifetime of deep love, joyous laughter and much happiness. Their treasured memories of so many, many friends, old and new, and of family made Cletus's 89 years lovingly complete. He celebrated life to its fullest. As you celebrate Clete's life, know he is celebrating you!

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/21/2008 - 4/24/2008.
 
Foat, Ruth Esther
 
 
MASON CITY - Ruth Esther Foat of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on her 73rd birthday, April 21, 2008, at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Okla. She is now with her Father God.

A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Roosevelt Middle School, 1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Praise Community Church-Building Fund, 1631 4th St. S.W., Suite 201, Mason City, IA 50401.

Ruth was born April 21, 1935, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Ethel Blackburn. She was united in marriage to Arvith Foat on July 22, 1954.

She will be remembered as wife, mother, grandmother, minister, teacher, spiritual leader, and a wonderful volunteer at her church in her retirement years.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Arvith Foat, of Mason City; four children: Mary Hermanson (Jim) of Mason City, Nancy Shurson (David) of Phoenix, Ariz., Sheri Dieser (Randy Reynolds) of Rochester, Minn., and Roger Foat (Alicia) of Mason City. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Jessica Banti, Andrew Shurson, Rebecca Dieser, John Dieser, Matt Dieser, Luke Dieser, Samuel Hermanson, Sarah Hermanson and Nettie Foat; her sisters, Alice Schmele and Nancy Johnson; and a brother, Harry Blackburn and his wife Lola; and many nieces and nephews.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/24/2008.
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Galindo, Brian
 
 
Brian Galindo, 67, retired Dallas police officer, died at his home peacefully in Richardson, Texas, on Tuesday (April 15, 2008) following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 24, 1941, in Mason City, Iowa, to Carlos and Nordyce Galindo. Brian served in the Navy and was in active duty in Desert Storm.

After working in the district attorney's office he started his own business as a licensed private investigator and process server.

He was a motorcycle enthusiast and a collector of motorcycles and loved flying.

Brian is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann (Kruger) Galindo; sons, David Galindo and Tommy Galindo; mother, Nordyce Galindo; three sisters, four brothers, aunts, uncles and other friends and relatives.

Brian is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Galindo; and brother, Charles Galindo.

A small memorial service was held Wednesday, April 16, at Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, Texas, and Chaplain Elliott officiated.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in Mason City.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up in his name at the Chase Bank.

Ted Dickey Funeral Home, 972-424-4511.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/24/2008.
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Kunkel, Bernard F.
 
 
BRITT - Bernard F. Kunkel, 82, of Britt died Tuesday (April 22, 2008) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services for Bernard will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with the Rev. Henry Huber officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Benedict Cemetery in St. Benedict, Iowa at 1:30 p.m. Military Graveside Services will be provided by American Legion Andrews Post No. 428 in Wesley.

Visitation for Bernard will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, April 24, 2008, at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt. A Scriptural wake service will be held at 7:45 p.m. Visitation will also continue one hour prior to funeral services on Friday at the church.

Bernard Kunkel, son of Bernard "Ben" and Caroline (Lang) Kunkel, was born Sept. 2, 1925, in St. Benedict. The family lived on a farm near St. Benedict. Bernard attended school in St. Benedict and worked on the family farm.

Bernard entered the United States Army in 1945 and obtained the Victory Medal during World War II. He received an honorable discharge in 1946.

On Feb. 16, 1949, Bernard was united in marriage to Elsie Zeimet at the Catholic Church in Bancroft. The couple farmed near Clarion, Iowa, until 1957 when they moved to the family farm in Wesley. They farmed until 1979 and later moved to Britt.

Bernard managed the Hillside Country Club in Wesley, and later served as greenskeeper at the Britt Country Club and an assistant greenskeeper in Wesley.

He was a member and usher at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt, a member of American Legion Andrews Post No. 428 in Wesley, a 4-H leader for 15 years in Wesley and a long-time pork producer.

He enjoyed gardening, weather reporting, golfing, fishing, playing cards, horseshoes, watching professional baseball and golf and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bernard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elsie; seven children: Duane (Vicky) Kunkel of Andover, Kan., Larry (Jan) Kunkel of Crystal Lake, Dan Kunkel of Garner, Carol (Doug) DeGroote of Corwith, Daryl Kunkel of Manchester, Roxanne (Paul) Studer of Corwith and Allen (Karen) Kunkel of Springfield, Mo.; 21 grandchildren: Phillip, Brandy, Sabrina (Justin), Jamie (Belal), Heather, Ashley, Nick (Katie), Nathan, Brent (Beth), Bethany, Benjamin, Kara (Jarom), Kody, Katie, Kristen, Jenny, Megen, Derek, Logan, Braden and Eden; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Rita Frankl, Edna Zeimet and Rose Marie Schiltz; four brothers: George, Virgil, Omer and Conrad; nine sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard "Ben" and Caroline Kunkel; four sisters: Ilene Ptacek, Kathleen Becker, Veronica Spangler and Jean Marie; three brothers: Robert, James and Clarence Dean; two sisters-in-law; and 12 brothers-in-law.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/24/2008.
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Nielsen, Lloyd B.
 
 
MASON CITY -Lloyd B. Nielsen, formerly of Mason City and most recently a resident of the Arbor Village Health Center in Wildwood, Fla., died Friday (April 18, 2008) at the Hospice of Lake & Sumter Home in Tavares, Fla. Lloyd's sons Randy and Lance were in Florida to be near and comfort their dad in his final days.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Edward Bard officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Military respects will be provided by the Mason City Memorial Association.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today, April 24, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. The visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to Lloyd's service on Friday.

Those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to the family of Lloyd B. Nielsen in the care of his son, Lance Nielsen, 1823 480th St., St. Ansgar, IA 50472.

Lloyd Beuford Nielsen was the first-born of twin sons to his parents, Marius and Olga (Christensen) Nielsen. Lloyd and Floyd were born 30 minutes apart on Aug. 30, 1926, rural Thornton. The twin boys were welcomed into the family by older sisters, Anna and twin sisters Esther and Elsie. They attended rural Thornton country schools and were nearly inseparable during their youth and teen years, often found exploring the family farm, fishing or hunting.

Together, Lloyd and Floyd entered into the United States Navy on Sept. 7, 1944, from Mason City and served their country during World War II. After honorably and faithfully completing his military duties, Lloyd was discharged from the Navy on July 7, 1946, from Minneapolis, Minn.

On Dec. 1, 1947, Lloyd was united in marriage to Betty Jean Sweeney at the Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. They became the proud and busy parents of two sons, Randy and Lance.

Lloyd was employed for numerous years at McGregor Furniture in Mason City, specializing in repairing and upholstering furniture. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and the American Legion, both of Mason City.

Following his retirement, Lloyd and close friend Dorothy Gettman moved to the warmer climate of Florida, where they have resided for the past 17 years.

Some of Lloyd's other interests and hobbies included roller-skating in his earlier years, camping, dining out, attending family reunions and bowling on men's leagues. His greatest joy and pride was remaining in close contact with and spending as much time as possible with Randy and Lance and their families.

Lloyd is survived by his two sons, Randy and Connie Nielsen, of Fulton, Ill., and Lance and Jennifer Nielsen, of St. Ansgar; his twin brother, Floyd and Alice Nielsen, of Clear Lake; his grandchildren, Lucas (Katie) Nielsen, Logan Nielsen, Landan Nielsen, Christopher (Faye) Nielsen and Dusty Nielsen. He will also be dearly missed by his three great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.

Preceding Lloyd in death is his wife, Betty Jean Nielsen, in July of 1987; his parents, Marius and Olga Nielsen; his grandson, Shane Nielsen; and his three sisters, Anna Theilen, Esther Foster and Elsie Armfield.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641- 423-8676.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/19/2008 - 4/24/2008.
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Numelin, Wilbur J.
 
 
CLEAR LAKE - Wilbur J. Numelin, 68, of Clear Lake died Tuesday (April 22, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Tom Healey, Chaplin of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Burial will take place at the Clear Lake Cemetery following the service.

Visitation will be one hour before the service.

Family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Wilbur was born Sept. 23, 1939, in Mason City, the son of Arnold and Clara (Andrews) Numelin.

Following graduation from Thornton High School in 1958, Wilbur attended NIACC and then began employment with Krause-Gentle Oil Company in Hampton. He later relocated to Clear Lake and became partner in the JW Oil Distributorship until 1990. From 1990 until 2008, Wilbur returned to real estate full-time and worked as an independent commercial and agricultural broker. Wilbur enjoyed his work, spending time on the lake, and with his friends and children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Clara Numelin of Thornton.

He is survived by three children: Tye Numelin of Houston, Texas, Tory Numelin of Chicago Ill., and Todd Numelin of Cedar Falls.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2008 - 4/24/2008.
 
Rubio, Alberto N.
 
 
MASON CITY - Alberto N. Rubio, 84, of 1427 N. Monroe Ave., Mason City, died Tuesday (April 22, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda presiding. Interment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, with military respects provided by the Mason City Memorial Association.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today, April 24, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. The Spanish rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. The visitation will continue at Holy Family Catholic Church, one hour prior to Alberto's service on Friday.

Those wishing to extend a memorial or expression of sympathy may wish to direct them to the Alberto N. Rubio Memorial Fund.

Alberto Norberto Rubio was born in Encinal, Texas, on Oct. 8, 1923, the son of Refugia (Gonzalez) and Jose Rubio Jr. He attended school in Webb, Texas.

With great opportunities for employment in the Midwest in the late 1940s, Alberto made the decision to leave Texas. He was employed for more than 30 years at Armour Meat Packing in Mason City, retiring in 1986.

On Jan. 26, 1949, Everett entered into active duty in the United States Army and committed himself to the service of his country. After faithfully completing his military duties, Everett was formally and honorably discharged from the Army on Jan. 25, 1950, from Army Chemical Center, Maryland.

Alberto was united in marriage to Hazel Servantez on May 6, 1950, in Mason City. The couple became the parents of two daughters, MaryLou and Teresa.

Alberto was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church and the Hispanic American Club, both in Mason City.

During his leisure time, Alberto found immense joy in playing his guitar and singing with his favorite bands, listening to music, repairing televisions and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Alberto is survived by his wife, Hazel Rubio, of Mason City; his daughters, MaryLou (Morris) Galindo of Mason City and Teresa (Ramon) Navarro of Rochester, Minn.; his two sisters: Angela (Pete) Zuniga of Orlando, Fla., and Victoria (Raul) Tapia of Citrus Heights, Calif.; his four grandchildren: Tina (Randy) Smith, Paul Galindo, Lisa Navarro and Marisa Navarro; and his two great-granddaughters: Brianna and Mia Smith. He will also be remembered by daughters Trinidad Baquera and family of Texas and Angela Rubio and Yolanda Rubio and their families of Minnesota; and other relatives and friends.

Preceding Alberto in death are his parents, Refugia and Jose Rubio Jr.; his step-mother, Trinidad Rubio; his sister, Felipa Cortez; and his brother, Gregorio Rubio.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2008 - 4/24/2008.
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Schmidt, Ada "Addie"
 
 
GARNER - Ada "Addie" Schmidt, 90, of Garner died Tuesday (April 22, 2008) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a parish society rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ada Linda Schmidt, the daughter of Louis and Emma (Busch) Schmidt, was born March 31, 1918, on the family farm southwest of Garner. She attended Garfield Township Country School No. 8 and graduated from Garner High School in 1936. Addie taught in the rural schools of Garfield Township in Hancock County for three years. She then worked at the C.H. Schissel Department Store in Garner which later became West Department Store, for 10 years. In 1947, Addie began working as a bookkeeper for the Farmer's Co-op Creamery in Garner and held that position for 31 years. Following retirement, she worked at the St. Boniface Catholic Church office and did volunteer work for the church.

Addie was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Parish Society, Garner Senior Citizens and WS Homemakers.

She is survived by her twin sister, Erma Linda Schmidt of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

Addie was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters: Marie Roach, Eulalia Albers and Gertrude Schmidt; three brothers: Leo, Arnold and Alois Schmidt; two brothers-in-law: Michael Roach and George Albers; and two sisters-in-law: Rose Schmidt and Gladys Schmidt.

Addie loved her family and friends and will be sorely missed.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2008 - 4/24/2008.
 
Seiler, Herbert "Herb"
 
 
GARNER - Herbert "Herb" Seiler, 70, of Garner died Wednesday (April 23, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/24/2008.
 
Wilke, Gerald E.
 
 
MASON CITY - Gerald E. Wilke, 82, of 302 Second St. N.E., Mason City, died Friday (April 18, 2008) at the Good Shepard Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, April 28, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors presented by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.

Memorials can be directed to the family in honor of Gerald.

Gerald Ernest Wilke was born in Dumont in 1926. His parents were Ernest Wilke and Alna Marie (Anderson) Wilke. Gerald joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and was discharged in 1946. He was aboard the Battleship USS Iowa, and was a gunners mate third class. Upon discharge from the Navy he started doing mechanical work with his father. He then worked for S & R Chevy Garage from 1958 until he went to work for MFT. Gerald then returned to S & R Chevy until they closed, where he then worked for Schukei Chevy until 1983 when he retired.

In 1947 he was married to Geraldine (McCahen); to this union they had one son, Kevin Francis Wilke, born Nov. 2, 1949. They both loved to travel with their friends, Lauren and Evelyn Pinz, children in tow, to Colorado to see everything they could with what little money they had.

Geraldine was an avid cook and loved to cook for many people at a time. She had a rough go with health like her husband but was tough to the very end.

Gerald is survived by his son, Kevin, 58, of Mason City; one sister, Carma (Darrell) Albaugh of Moline, Ill., and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Gerald had many friends and especially liked his best friend, Elaine Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife, Jerry.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2008 - 4/24/2008.
Bergeson, Marcia  
 
RADCLIFFE - Marcia Bergeson, 70, of Radcliffe, died on Sunday (April 20, 2008) at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Burial will be at the Radcliffe Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe.

Memorials may be made to the Israel Family Hospice House, c/o the family, Jerald Bergeson, 12273 Highway 175, Radcliffe, IA 50230.

Marcia Jean (Osheim) Bergeson was born Dec. 5, 1937, in Forest City, to Helmer and Maurine (Hesby) Osheim. She was baptized on Dec. 26, 1937, and confirmed in Scarville.

Marcia graduated in Kiester, Minn., in 1955. She was very active in marching band and was a drum majorette. She attended Waldorf College and Mankato State.

While growing up, Marcia's dad owned and managed a roller skating rink and farmed. Marcia became a very advanced skater and caught her husband's eye while roller skating in college at Forest City.

Jerry and Marcia were married Jan. 25, 1958. They enjoyed traveling with family and friends. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in Florida with their children and grandchildren.

They played competitive tennis with their children and grandchildren during her six-year battle with cancer. Marcia would confidently take the prescribed medications and surgeries along with a strong faith and healthy diet. She continued to overcome many obstacles during this journey with a positive attitude and determination by setting and adhering to strict schedules.

Marcia explored many hobbies, including playing the piano, painting, collecting antiques, a good game of bridge, ballroom dancing, very strong game of tennis, loved to shop and have garage sales.

She enjoyed watching her children grow up and develop their personal goals. She had the opportunity of watching her grandchildrens' tennis matches and other activities.

She was active in the Lutheran church in Abilene, Kan., and Grand Island, Neb. She taught Sunday school and was in many church circles.

Marcia is survived by her husband, Jerry Bergeson, of Radcliffe; three children, Todd Bergeson, and his wife, Susan, of Atlanta, Ga., Tim Bergeson, and his wife, Sherry, of LaGatos, Calif., and Cindy Galli, and her husband, Joe, of Baltimore, Md.; seven grandchildren; her father, Helmer Osheim, of Lake Mills; three siblings, Roger Osheim, of Emmons, Minn., Gloria Fallgatter, of Northwood, and Philip Osheim of Mahtomedi, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Memorials may be made to Israel Family Hospice House.

For online condolences go to www.boekefuneralhomes.com

Boeke Funeral Home, 641-864-2215.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
 
Bonner, Amanda Flo  
 
CLEAR LAKE - Amanda Flo Bonner, 89, of Clear Lake, passed away Wednesday (April 23, 2008) at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2008, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Monday.

Family suggests memorials to the Amanda Flo Bonner Memorial Fund.

Flo was born June 27, 1918, in Burchinal, the daughter of Charles A. and Rosella (Rucker) Odom. She attended Mt.Vernon Twp. No. 5 rural school.

Flo married John Gene Bonner on June 27, 1936 in Mason City. They farmed south of Clear Lake until 1958, when they moved to Clear Lake. She worked at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for over 28 years in the nursery as a nurses aide.

She loved to garden, listen to country music, travel and especially spending time with the grandchildren.

Flo is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Betty (Jerry) Arnold, of Clear Lake; daughter-in-law, Deanna Bonner, of Clear Lake; 12 grandchildren, Marge Wessels, of Clear Lake; Sam (Judy) Arnold, of Clear Lake; Jerry (Janette) Arnold, of Clear Lake; Lisa Arnold and companion Doug Wilson, of Ventura; Scott (Melissa) Arnold, of Rake; Mike Arnold, of Clear Lake; Jim Bonner, of Ardmore, Okla.; Barb (Steve) Wells, of Cody, Wyo.; Bob (Rose) Bonner, of Knoxville; Chad (Shannon) Bonner, of Hanlontown; Angela (Dustin) Meuzalaar, of Pella; and Tony Bonner, of Emmons, Minn.; 36 great-grandchildren; and 16 geat-greatgrandchilden.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John, April 3, 1985; son Bob; two sisters, Beulah Panhoff and Mae Nichols; brother Clifford Odom; and great-granddaughter, Harley Bonner.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
 
Covington, William "Willie"
 
 
William "Willie" Covington, 46, formerly of Belmond, died Saturday (April 19, 2008) in Atlanta, Ga.

A memorial will be held for friends and family from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 402 First St. in Goodell.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
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Duryee, Wendell
 
 
NEW HAMPTON - Wendell Duryee, 89, of Forest City, and formerly of New Hampton, died on Wednesday (April 23, 2008) at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Forest City.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph's Center in New Hampton with Monsignor Carl Schmitt officiating. Burial will be in Wayne Cemetery at McIntire.

The public will be able to greet the family at St. Joseph's Gathering Center from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.

Wendell Elmore Duryee was born on July 13, 1918, to Harry and Winifred (Frost) Duryee in McIntire. He attended McIntire Public School. Wendell farmed with his father and then entered the U.S. Army, serving his country during World War II. After his honorable discharge in 1945 he resided in Charles City where he became a fireman for the Charles City Fire Department. Wendell became the assistant fire chief and after 22 years he retired in 1979.

Wendell was united in marriage to Agnes Peacock on Sept. 28, 1942, in San Francisco, Calif. The couple lived in Charles City and were married for 34 years.

In 1976 Wendell was united in marriage to Catherine Schwickerath at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. In 1994 Wendell and Catherine moved to New Hampton.

He enjoyed various crafts, square dancing, reading, traveling and had a lifelong love of country music.

Wendell is survived by daughter, Linda Nelson of Forest City; and son, Dennis Duryee, of Waterloo; stepchildren, Jeanne (Leon) Miller, of Ionia, Ken (Marilyn) Schwickerath, of Charles City, Dan (Herminia) Schwickerath, of Aplington, Andy (Mary Ann) Schwickerath, of St. Mary's, Ga., Steve (Sandy) Schwickerath, of Munds Park, Ariz., Tom (Brenda) Schwickerath, of St. Louis, Mo., Mary (Mark) McDermott, of Swisher, Keith (Penny) Schwickerath, of Baltimore, Ohio, Roy (Deb) Schwickerath, of Charles City, Teresa (Shayne) Schwickerath, of Cottonwood, Ariz., Alan (Dana) Schwickerath, of Charles City; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Agnes (Peacock) Duryee who died in 2002; second wife, Catherine (Schwickerath) Duryee who died in 2005; brothers Kenneth, Gernard, and Dale; sisters, Lois Decker and Norma Cable; stepson Charles Schwickerath; and grandson, Mark Duryee.

Arrangements with Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home of New Hampton.641-394-4331.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
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Fandel, Cletus Joseph
 
 
MASON CITY - Cletus Joseph Fandel, 89, of 620 Briarstone No. 30, Mason City, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday (April 20, 2008).

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, April 25, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a Scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m.

Cletus was born on March 19, 1919, at Rodman, the son of John Frederick Fandel and Dorothy (Esser) Fandel. Cletus received his education at Holy Family School in Mason City. Cletus was a member of the American Legion, a scoutmaster, was a executive vice president of the Newman Booster Club at its inception, and he had been active in the Democratic Party as precinct committee chairman. He was an instrumental force in organizing the "North End" picnic get-to-gethers, as well as an instrumental force in organizing the Holy Family Alumni breakfast group. He was an avid sports fan, and took pride in driving the Holy Family players to their sports games before buses came to the scene.

Cletus joined the U.S. Army and was a military policeman, which he was very proud of.

Cletus enjoyed going to the Surf Ballroom at Clear Lake, joining his many friends for dancing to the Big Bands. The thing Cletus liked most was socializing. He was known for his robust zest for life, innate ability to speak his mind, infectious sense of humor and devilish charm.

Cletus and Laurel loved entertaining and hosting parties for their many friends, and their family at their homes in Plymouth and Mason City. They enjoyed their retirement, traveling to Corpus Christi, Texas, for the winter months, and reuniting with their Iowa friends. They enjoyed their card party groups in Plymouth, and enjoyed walking the mall, making and meeting old and new friends, their "special" Friday night group gatherings for laughs and dinner, and Sunday mornings after Mass, with coffee and donuts (he always had two!)

Cletus married Laurel Jean Tessum at the Church of Incarnation in Minneapolis, Minn., on June 25, 1949. They were happily blessed with three sons, C.J. and wife, Bunny, of Grizzly Flats, Calif., David and wife, Jackie, of Mason City, and Brad and wife, Sherrie, of Garner. They were then blessed by three daughters, Cindy Fandel of Mason City, Kelly and husband, Dave, Kratz of Clear Lake and Kimberly Garner of Clear Lake. Cletus loved his grandchildren and they thoroughly enjoyed hearing the many hilarious stories of Grandpa back in the day.

Grandchildren are Kristina Miramon, Nicole and husband, Eric, Umbarger, Shae and husband, J.J., Thompson, Joe and Ashley Fandel, Misty, Cody and Hailey Fandel, Hollie and Summer Hoffarth, Kelly and husband, Neal, Neuberger, and Jon Ehresmann, Joshua and wife, Kelly, Kratz, Andrea and husband, Mike, Frantz, Amber and husband, Ryan, Allen and Calan Kratz, Dylan Garner and Melissa Peterson Garner. Great-grandchildren are Lindzie, Sydney, Grace and Jake Umbarger, Payton Rae Hoffarth, Caden and Samuel Kratz, Gabriel and Cole Frantz and Cabot and Jett Neuberger.

Cletus had many other family members on the Fandel/Tessum side that were deeply embedded in his heart. Family meant everything to him and what memories of an 89-year lifetime he has been blessed by!

Cletus' bride of 59 years, Laurel, made his life completely and beautifully fulfilled. In their 59 years together they had shared a lifetime of deep love, joyous laughter and much happiness. Their treasured memories of so many, many friends, old and new, and of family made Cletus's 89 years lovingly complete. He celebrated life to its fullest. As you celebrate Clete's life, know he is celebrating you!

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/21/2008 - 4/25/2008.
 
Foat, Ruth Esther
 
 
MASON CITY - Ruth Esther Foat of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on her 73rd birthday, April 21, 2008, at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Okla. She is now with her Father God.

A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Roosevelt Middle School, 1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Praise Community Church-Building Fund, 1631 4th St. S.W., Suite 201, Mason City, IA 50401.

Ruth was born April 21, 1935, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Ethel Blackburn. She was united in marriage to Arvith Foat on July 22, 1954.

She will be remembered as wife, mother, grandmother, minister, teacher, spiritual leader, and a wonderful volunteer at her church in her retirement years.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Arvith Foat, of Mason City; four children: Mary Hermanson (Jim) of Mason City, Nancy Shurson (David) of Phoenix, Ariz., Sheri Dieser (Randy Reynolds) of Rochester, Minn., and Roger Foat (Alicia) of Mason City. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Jessica Banti, Andrew Shurson, Rebecca Dieser, John Dieser, Matt Dieser, Luke Dieser, Samuel Hermanson, Sarah Hermanson and Nettie Foat; her sisters, Alice Schmele and Nancy Johnson; and a brother, Harry Blackburn and his wife Lola; and many nieces and nephews.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/24/2008 - 4/25/2008.
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Freese, John
 
 
NORA SPRINGS - John Freese, 90, of Nora Springs, died Thursday (April 24, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
 
Groe, Arnold H.
 
 
LAKE MILLS - Arnold H. Groe, 87, of Lake Mills, died Thursday (April 24, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons, Minn., with Pastor Julie Fiske officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in rural Emmons.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until time of services on Saturday at the Emmons Lutheran Church.

You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
 
Jackson, Jeffrey A.
 
 
Jeffrey A. Jackson, 50, of West Milton, Fla., formerly of Mason City, died Friday (April 18, 2008) in Costa Rica.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Jackson Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Ohio.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
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Lassahn, Mable
 
 
KLEMME- Mable Lassahn, 91, formerly of the Goodell/Klemme areas, most recently of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died Friday (April 18, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Care Facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Public graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme with the Rev. Paddy Druhl officiating.

A public memorial service will also be held on May 16, at the Klemme United Methodist Church, Klemme. Memorial service time is yet to be determined.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Andrews Funeral Homes, Klemme Chapel, 641-587-2510.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2008 - 4/25/2008.
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Mayberry, Waylon
 
 
CHARLES CITY- Waylon Mayberry, 22, of Charles City, died Thursday (April 24, 2008) at his residence.

Funeral services for Waylon Mayberry will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Shane Mayberry will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation is from noon until service time on Wednesday.

The Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
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Meyer, Dennis Lee
 
 
BRISTOW - Dennis Lee Meyer, 68, of Bristow, died Thursday (April 24, 2008) at his home in Bristow.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m Monday at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison, with Pastor Steve Petroelje officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in rural Bristow.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
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Nozicka, Ben J.
 
 
MASON CITY- Ben J. Nozicka, 85, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Thursday (April 24, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 28 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, with the Rev. Jon Seda officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 until 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. A Scriptural wake service will be held at 2:30 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the Newman Catholic School System.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924.www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
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Reding, Sarah Jean
 
 
MASON CITY - Sarah Jean Reding, 27, of Mason City, died Wednesday (April 23, 2008) surrounded by her family, following a courageous two year battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling and Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

A visitation celebrating Sarah's life will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. A rosary service will be held at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Scriptural wake service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sarah J. Reding Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Sarah was born Jan. 14, 1981, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of John and Donna (Gatto) Reding. She attended Mason City Schools and worked at Hardees.

Sarah is survived by her parents, her loving partner, Jeremy Hansen, and siblings, Kelly (John) Barragan, Trenton Reding and Brenda (Dan) Servidio. Nieces and nephews include: Marisa and Carsen Barragan, Amanda and Tyler Reding, Thomas and Chelsey Servidio. Sarah was their favorite Aunt "Rah-Rah", the "fun" aunt. The children were her world. Also survived by grandmothers Esther Reding and Mae Gatto; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Sarah was preceded in death by her grandfathers, John G. Reding and Robert T. Gatto; uncles, Paul Ruckebeil, Frank and Vincent Gatto; and her aunt Jean Becker.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
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Rubio, Alberto N.
 
 
MASON CITY - Alberto N. Rubio, 84, of 1427 N. Monroe Ave. in Mason City, died Tuesday (April 22, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, April 25, 2008, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda presiding. Interment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, with military respects provided by the Mason City Memorial Association.

The family greeted relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. The Spanish rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. The visitation will continue at Holy Family Catholic Church, one hour prior to Alberto's service today.

Those wishing to extend a memorial or expression of sympathy may direct them to the Alberto N. Rubio Memorial Fund.

Alberto Norberto Rubio was born in Encinal, Texas, on Oct. 8, 1923, the son of Refugia (Gonzalez) and Jose Rubio Jr. He attended school in Webb, Texas.

With great opportunities for employment in the Midwest in the late 1940's, Alberto made the decision to leave Texas. He was employed for over 30 years at Armour Meat Packing in Mason City, retiring in 1986.

On Jan. 26, 1949, Alberto entered into active duty in the United States Army and committed himself to the service of his country. After faithfully completing his military duties, Alberto was formally and honorably discharged from the Army on Jan. 25, 1950, from Army Chemical Center, Maryland.

Alberto was united in marriage to Hazel Servantez on May 6, 1950, in Mason City. The couple became the parents of two daughters, MaryLou and Teresa.

Alberto was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church and the Hispanic American Club, both in Mason City.

During his leisure time, Alberto found immense joy in playing his guitar and singing with his favorite bands, listening to music, repairing televisions and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Alberto is survived by his wife, Hazel Rubio of Mason City; his daughters, MaryLou (Morris) Galindo, of Mason City and Teresa (Ramon) Navarro of Rochester, Minn.; his two sisters, Angela (Pete) Zuniga of Orlando, Fla., and Victoria (Raul) Tapia of Citrus Heights, Calif.; his four grandchildren, Tina (Randy) Smith, Paul Galindo, Lisa Navarro and Marisa Navarro; and his two great-granddaughters, Brianna and Mia Smith. He will also be remembered by daughters, Trinidad Baquera and family of Texas, and Angela Rubio and Yolanda Rubio and their families of Minnesota; and other relatives and friends.

Preceding Alberto in death are his parents, Refugia and Jose Rubio Jr.; his stepmother, Trinidad Rubio; his sister, Felipa Cortez; and his brother, Gregorio Rubio.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2008 - 4/25/2008.
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Schisel, Lewis
 
 
THOMPSON - Lewis Schisel, 79, died on Wednesday (April 23, 2008) at Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home in Thompson.

Online condolences and personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 641-584-2520. www.winterfuneralhome.com
 
Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2008.
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Seiler, Herbert "Herb"
 
 
GARNER - Herbert "Herb" Seiler, 70, of Garner, died Wednesday (April 23, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with Pastor Janet Dorenkamp officiating. A flag presentation ceremony will be conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel and will continue one hour prior to services.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the American Cancer Society.

Herbert Walter Seiler, the son of Walter and Anna (Lietzan) Seiler, was born July 31, 1937, at Detroit, Mich. He graduated from Grosse Point High School in 1955. Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force being stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, Ariz. After his honorable discharge in April of 1960, he returned to Detroit and worked at North Central Airlines as a jet mechanic. In 1967, he moved to Kirkland, Wash., where he was employed at Boeing Corporation.

On April 7, 1968, he married Dawn Beenken at the Ramsey Reformed Church near Titonka. They made their home in Garner where Herb was employed at Winnebago Industries in Forest City. He later worked for Hormel Corporation in Algona, retiring in 2002. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling and bird watching.

Herb is survived by his wife, Dawn, of Garner; two sons, LeRoy, of Rockwell City and Brian (Dana) Seiler, of Lee's Summit, Mo. and their son, Wade; and a sister-in-law, Susan Seiler, of Detroit, Mich.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Guenter Seiler; and a grandson, Jacob Seiler.

Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/24/2008 - 4/25/2008.
 
Ziesman, Thelma L.
 
 
SHEFFIELD- Thelma L. Ziesman, 88, of Sheffield, died Tuesday (April 22, 2008) at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield.

Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at First United Methodist Church, 510 Thompson St., Sheffield, with Pastor Cathy J. N. Weigand and Pastor Karl Watkins officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Memorials may be directed to the family of Thelma L. Ziesman.

Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
 
Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2008 - 4/25/2008.

 
 
 

 

 
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