August 21-26, 2008

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North Iowa Obituaries

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Crawford, Mary

CHARLES CITY - Mary Crawford, 83, of Charles died Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) at her son's home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home,1205 S. Main in Charles City; 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/21/2008

Deam, Leone Faye

HAMPTON - Leone Faye Deam, 100, of Hampton, died Tuesday (Aug. 19, 2008) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with Pastor Rocky Woolery from the Church of Christ in Hampton officiating. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Arrangements are with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232, Web site www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/21/2008

Haffner, Barbara J.

MASON CITY - Barbara J. (Stone) Haffner, 62, of Mason City, formerly of Perrysberg, Ohio, died Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa or to the Barbara J. Haffner Memorial Fund in care of the family. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/21/2008

Heuchelin, Laura Ann

EAST MOLINE, Ill. -Laura Ann Heuchelin, 46, of East Moline, formerly of Rockwell, Iowa, died Tuesday (Aug. 19, 2008) at the Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, Ill. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Gibson Funeral Home, Port Byron, Ill. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Iowa, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Friends of Strays in Princeton, Ill. Laura was born Nov. 9, 1961, in Manchester, Iowa, the daughter of Bruce and JoAnne Baehler Heuchelin. She graduated from Rockwell High School, Rockwell, Iowa, in 1981. She was employed as the head cook at the Forest Hill Health and Rehab Center, East Moline. Laura was very fond of animals of all kinds, especially cats. Survivors include her parents, Bruce and JoAnne Heuchelin of Port Byron, Ill.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Vicky and Ron Rodemeyer of Memphis, Tenn., and Karen and David Gruber of Houston, Texas; three nephews, one niece and many friends.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/21/2008

Hubrecht, Mary L.

ELDORA - Mary L. Hubrecht, 77, of Eldora, died Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Burial will follow at Eldora City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. To send messages of condolence or to view the complete obituary, please visit www.abelsfuneralhomes.com. Mary was born April 5, 1931, in Eldora, Iowa, daughter of William and Ethel (Richeson) Reiber. She grew up in the Eldora area, graduating from Eldora High School. She then attended the University of Iowa for nursing. She was united in marriage to Wilbur Hubrecht in 1950. The couple traveled a lot during Wilbur's years of service to his country. They found themselves at home in Japan, California, Texas and Missouri and also in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mary was a member of the Eldora United Methodist Church, were she served on several boards. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. Mary loved to play cards, especially 500 with her friends. She enjoyed the holidays, cooking, baking and gardening, but she most enjoyed her grandchildren. She is survived by a daughter, Terri and her husband, Cal Ploeger, of Garner; and their sons, Ryan and Caleb; a grandson, Scott Neofotist of Boone and his children, Taylor and Aiden; and a grandson, Lon Neofotist of Overland Park, Kan.; a son-in-law, Steve and his wife, Shirley, Neofotist of St. Charles, Iowa; and a sister-in-law, Darlene Mark of Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilbur; her daughter, Tara Neofotist; and a son, Don Hubrecht. Creps-Abels Funeral Home, 641-858-2181.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/21/2008

Main, Norman F.

MASON CITY - Norman F. Main, 92, of Mason City died Tuesday (Aug. 19, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Inurnment will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be directed to Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, Trinity Lutheran Church or donor's choice. Norman was born April 7, 1916, the son of Daniel and Cora (Nelson) Main. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1935 then attended the University of Minnesota. Norman served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in Italy and received the Presidential Unit Citation. He married Harriert E. Johnsom Jan. 1, 1949 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Mains moved to Mason City in 1952. Norman worked for UARCO Business Forms for 25 years then as a part-time employee for Artz & Merritt Sporting Goods. Norman was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and past member of the Mason City Evening Lions Club. He enjoyed volunteering at the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank. Norman also enjoyed it when he had a chance to go golfing. Norman is survived by his wife, Harriet E. Main of Mason City; son, Richard (Audrey) Main of Buena Park, Calif.; daughter, Susan (George) Hansen of Fremont, Neb.; grandchildren, Jessica and Scott Main, Kari Follmuth, Eric and Travis Hansen; great-grandchildren, Emily and Alex. Norman is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John and Robert. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/20/2008 - 8/21/2008

Marty, Donald D.

LUVERNE - Donald D. Marty, 81, of LuVerne died Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) at the West Bend Care Center in West Bend. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the United Methodist Church in LuVerne with the Rev. Robert Connor officiating. Burial will be in the LuVerne Cemetery with military honors. Vistation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in LuVerne; 515-882-3322, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/21/2008

McMullen, James

BURT - James McMullen, 73, of Burt died on Monday (Aug. 18, 2008) at his home. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Burt United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robin Thomas and the Rev. Richard Iles officiating. Burial will be in the Burt Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt. Condolences may be sent to www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/20/2008 - 8/21/2008

Miles, John Dalton

MARSHALLTOWN - Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at St. Peter Catholic Church in New Haven, Iowa, for John D. Miles, who entered into eternal life Aug. 20, 2008. Visitation with the family will begin one hour prior to the service. A graveside committal service with full military honors will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island Ill. John was born May 19, 1921, to Glen and Thelma (Jones) Miles. John graduated from Riceville High School in 1938. He married Mary Colleen "Coke" (Condon) April 15, 1944, in Reno Nev. He entered military service during World War II retiring as a first sergeant after a 20-year Air Force career. John was the proprietor of the New Haven Tavern following his military career. He operated the tavern through 1985 when he and Coke closed the tavern to retire together. John will be missed by his children, Patricia, Dave and Mike Miles; his five grandchildren: John David, Maureen, Elizabeth Colleen, Grace and David Michael; six great-grandchildren; and three sisters: Erma Jean Downs, Eleanor Bower and Konnie Russell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Colleen. John was a longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church and the New Haven community. Memorial contributions are directed to St. Peter Catholic Church Building Fund. Condolences may also be sent to the family at www.vogelfuneralhomes.com. Pursel-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of caring for John and his family. Vogel Family Funeral Homes, 641-753-5511.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/21/2008

Mollenkamp, Herbert J.

ALGONA - Herbert J. Mollenkamp, 91, of Algona died on Monday (Aug. 18, 2008) at The Algona Manor Care Center. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley with Father Randy Schon officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in St. Joe. Arrangements are with The Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/20/2008 - 8/21/2008

Prescott, Dean J.

KLEMME - Dean J. Prescott, 45, of Klemme died unexpectedly Monday (Aug. 18, 2008) at his home in Klemme. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Klemme United Methodist Church with Pastor Eric Williams of the Evangelical Free Church of Garner and Pastor Paddy Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main, Klemme, and continue one hour prior to the service on Friday at church. Memorials may be directed to Dean's family or to the donor's choice. Dean James Prescott, the son of Clayton and Beverly (Tanner) Prescott, was born Nov. 25, 1962, at Britt. As a young person he was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Klemme. During his childhood and early teenage years, Dean was very adventurous and enjoyed many activities including racing about on mini-bikes, motor scooters and three-wheelers with his siblings and friends. He very much enjoyed times spent in the oudoors. At the age of 14 he suffered injuries from an accidental gunshot that phyically impaired him for the remainder of his life journey. Dean continued his education and graduated from Klemme High School with the Class of 1982. He later worked for a time at Korbert in Klemme. As the years of Dean's life went by he became a devoted and loving caregiver to his mother, Bev, as she was widowed for many years following her husband's passing, Dean and his mom became very close as they looked after each other. Following his mom's stroke and declining health and eventually her move to the Concord Care Center in Garner, Dean continued to focus his attention on her needs and made many treks to visit her. Being alone for several years after Bev moved to the care center he became a little more reserved and to himself, spending more his time focusing his attention on his Dobermans, his homing pigeons and cockatiels. Several years ago, he met his Sheila Orense, and their seven-year long-distance relationship eventually developed into their marriage on Feb. 7, 2006, in Garner. Following their marriage Dean's life and energy for adventures and travel was rekindled. Dean and Sheila had enjoyed each other's companionship as they traveled to various events and happenings such as the Tulip Festival in Pella, Hill Billy Sales in Fort Dodge, Hobo Days in Britt and to the Grotto of The Redemption in West Bend. Dean also enjoyed fishing trips to Ventura and taking his wife to work when the need arose. He was looking forward to the new freedoms that would come with his recently purchased van. Dean and Sheila had made many more plans and dreams for the years to come. Dean's recently renewed outlook on life could be seen in his passion for Harley Davidson cycles. He had looked foward to someday restoring a 1948 street bike that he owned. He loved classic rock music and spending some time tinkering around on his computer. His love of hunting and the outdoors shined through even as recently as this past fall when one might find him out on a Klemme area country road in his wheelchair, shotgun in hand and his dog at his side in an effort to bag a pheasant. Dean was a longtime member of the Klemme United Methodist Church and for the last couple of years he and Sheila had belonged to the Evangelical Free Church in Garner. Dean's presence will be missed in the lives of his loving wife, Sheila, of Klemme; his mother, Beverly Prescott, of Garner; his brothers, Bill (Peggy) Prescott of Thompson, Jim (Rosalie) Prescott and Sid (Julie Haugen) Cuellar, all of Klemme, "Junior" Clayton (Roberta) Prescott of Garner, and Ron (Jolene) Prescott of Des Moines; two uncles: George Tanner of Garner, and Walter Tanner of Mason City; an aunt, Lorraine, of Minnesota,; also many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and his dog, Kata. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Prescott, and maternal and paternal grandparents. Andrews Funeral Homes, 641-587-2510.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/19/2008 - 8/21/2008

Retterath, Cecilia Michael "CC"

MEYER - Cecilia "CC" Michael Retterath, 17 months old, of Meyer died Tuesday (Aug. 19, 2008) of injuries she received in a farm accident. Cecilia was born Feb. 28, 2007, at Rochester, Minn., the daughter of Dave and June (Simon) Retterath. "CC" enjoyed being outdoors. She liked playing with her dog and the chickens, riding her horse and swimming. She enjoyed going for a ride in her wagon to the bridge and throwing rocks in the creek. She also enjoyed reading books and loved playing with her cousins. Our beloved "CC" has gone to heaven - we will miss our "Miss Kitty" and "Baby Doll." A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Sacred Heart Oratory in Meyer with Father James Seitz and Father John Moser officiating. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meyer. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Oratory in Meyer with a Scripture prayer service at 7 p.m. "CC" is survived by her parents, Dave and June Retterath of Meyer; and her expected brother or sister in late December; paternal grandparents, Barney and Betty Retterath of Meyer; maternal grandparents, Wilbur and Charlotta Simon of Osage; paternal-great-grandmother, Alma Retterath of Stacyville; aunts and uncles, Audrey (Robert) Umstead of Orchard, Terry (Missy) Simon of Hastings, Minn., Ricky (Christal) Simon, of St. Paul, Minn., Carol (Jason) Tesch of St. Ansgar, Mark (Deb) Retterath of Osage, Deb (Mickey) Machacek of Solon, Cindy (Steve) Weber of Mantorville, Minn., Robin (Jim) Hendrickson of St. Ansgar, Brian (Jennifer) Retterath of Polk City, and Brad (Angie) Retterath of Allyn, Washington; her many close cousins, and many other extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Michael "Hoss" Simon. Arrangements are with the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home of Osage, 641-732-3706.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/21/2008

Schuknecht, Larry A.

MASON CITY - Larry A. Schuknecht, 60, of 29 Quincy Terrace, died Monday (Aug. 18, 2008) at his home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Fullerton Funeral Home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Larry A. Schuknecht Memorial Fund under the care of his daughter, Kellie Thieman at 1713 270th St. Marble Rock, IA 50653. Anyone may share memories, stories or condolences with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com. Larry Allen was born on March 15, 1948, in Charles City, the son of Franklin and Kathryn "Reints" Schuknecht. He graduated with the class of 1966 from the Greene High School. For many years he was a long-haul trucker driving from coast to coast. He owned and operated the Clay Pipe Inn in Dougherty and managed Fezz's Bar in Greene, which led to his working full and part time at Mason City area establishments, which included the Elks and Moose Lodges, the Poodle and Dillinger's. He also drove cars to auction for many area dealerships. He sold calendars and novelty items all over North Iowa. For the past many years he looked forward to his annual trips to California, Arizona and Las Vegas to visit relatives. Larry was united in marriage to Joan Schuster on May 11, 1972, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church. In 1975 they moved to Texas then returned to Iowa in 1977. For the past 19 years he was a resident of Mason City. Larry always enjoyed family get-togethers and special events. Larry would visit with anyone and everyone and would give of his time and talents to others especially if it was for kids. His favorite was Toys for Tots. Larry enjoyed watching Western movies at home and going out to eat and having a good time with friends. Surviving Larry are his four children: Kellie Jo and her husband, Ryan, Thieman of Marble Rock, Brian Dean and his wife, Karla, Schuknecht of Thornton, Jeffrey Green of Brighton, Colo., and Evan Miller of Missouri; six grandchildren: Madison, Mackenzie and Morgan Thieman, and McKenna, Kaden and Kolton Schuknecht; one sister, Lavone Schroeder; and one brother, Ronnie and his wife, Bev Schuknech, all of Greene; and many nieces and nephews and other special relatives. His parents and one brother Roger preceded Larry in death. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/19/2008 - 8/21/2008

Skaare, Ronald "Ronnie"

The memorial service for Ronald "Ronnie" Skaare, 69, of Albert Lea, Minn., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, with Pastor Joel Vano officiating. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Albert Lea, Minn. Military honors accorded by Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea.
Ronald died Monday (Aug. 18, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., from complications of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) a form of leukemia.
Ronald was born in Winnebago County, Iowa, on Dec. 15, 1938, the son of John H. and Celia G.(Eggum) Skaare. He graduated from Rake High School in Rake. He grew up on a farm near Rake, also living in Buffalo Center and Blue Earth, Minn., before moving to Albert Lea in 1966.
He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was married to Linda Gallagher on June 6, 1964, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elmore, Minn., and later divorced. He worked at Highway Motors, Mead Containers before working for the city of Albert Lea for 25 years, retiring in 1994.
Ronald was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was a member of the American Legion.
Ronald enjoyed working on cars, golfing, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
Ronald is survived by his three children: LaRon Skaare of Rochester, Minn., Randy (Bridget) Skaare of Minneapolis, Minn., and Raelynn (Brian) Toltzman of Chaska, Minn.; grandchildren Jeremy Skaare and finacee' Brooke Mickelson of Chatfield, Minn., Brandon Skaare of Winona, Minn., McKenna Toltzman of Chaska, Minn., and Landon Toltzman of Chaska, Minn.; sisters Arlene (Jake) Winter of Buffalo Center, Gladys (Alvin) Winter of Parachute, Colo., Inez (Bob) Liverca of St. Cloud, Minn., Lois (Wayne) Hayes of Vail, Ariz., and Carol Gossman of Mason City; and brother, Gerald (Sharyon) Skaare of Blue Earth, Minn.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, John and Celia (Eggum) Skaare; and a brother, James "Buddy" Skaare.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/21/2008

Brade, Robert A.

Robert Allen Brade, 65, husband of Marcia G. Stoltenberg Brade and a resident of Quinby, Va., passed away Tuesday (Aug. 12, 2008) at his residence. A native of Garner, he was the son of the late Jack and Bertha Walton Brade; and also son to the late Lee Swaney and Walt Henschen, of Garner. He was also preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Arlo and Lucille Stoltenberg, of Belmond; and daughter-in-law, Marguerite Brade. Mr. Brade was a retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. For over 13 years of his Army career, Mr. Brade served at the White House Communications Agency, serving under and supporting Presidents: Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan. After his retirement from the military, Mr. Brade worked 20 years at the Pentagon. Mr. Brade was a member of Smith's Chapel United Methodist Church, member and treasurer of Little Pungo Ruritan Club and member of Believer's Singing Quartet. Other than his wife, he is survived by three sons, Todd A. Brade, of Downingtown, Pa., Neal R. Brade and his wife, Andrea, of Front Royal, Va., and Marc C. Brade, of Gainesville, Va.; a brother, Donald Brade and his wife, Eunice, of Charlotte, N.C., four grandchildren, Colleen, Owen, Keegan and Laurel; and brother and sister-in-law, Arlo and Dianne Stoltenberg of Mason City. A service of remembrance was conducted Saturday Aug. 16, 2008 at Smith's Chapel United Methodist Church, of Quinby, Va. with Pastor Thomas E. Durrance, officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore, Va.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/22/2008

Crawford, Mary

CHARLES CITY - Mary Crawford, 83, of Charles City, died Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) at her son's home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with Monsignor Stanley Hayek, of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Mirian Cemetery at Bethany, Mo. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/21/2008 - 8/22/2008

Dixon, Mary Jane

MASON CITY - Mary Jane Dixon, 90, of 125 Lakeview Drive. Mason City, died Thursday (Aug. 21, 2008) at The Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Manly. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, Mason City. Mary Jane Dixon was born Oct. 16, 1917, at Kansas City, Mo., a daughter of Bailey and Marge Stevenson. She was united in marriage to John B. Dixon on June 3, 1943, at Kansas City, Mo. Mary Jane received a B.A. from the University of Missouri and a master's degree in social work from the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. She served as a social worker for many years at Heritage Care Center, Good Shepherd Health Center and Americana Nursing Home, Mason City. She enjoyed creating works of art in stained glass. Mary Jane was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and was a former board member at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City. She is survived by her husband, John B. Dixon, M.D., of Mason City; a son, John Michael Dixon, of Minneapolis, Minn.; a daughter, Susan (David) Dalton, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and several grandchildren. Her parents; sister, Babe Alexander; and brother, Skeets Stevenson, preceded her in death. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/22/2008

Haffner, Barbara J.

MASON CITY - Barbara J. (Stone) Haffner, 62, of Mason City, formerly of Perrysburg, Ohio, died Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Aug. 22, 2008, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa or to the Barbara J. Haffner Memorial Fund in care of the family. Barbara was born June 20, 1946, in Mason City, the daughter of Kenneth and Jean (Schmitz) Stone. She attended Mason City Schools and graduated from Mason City High School. She attended Hamilton College in Mason City. Barb worked in Mason City for many years at Fisher Office Equipment and then Zanios Produce. Barb moved to Perrysburg, Ohio, in 1986 where she was an accountant for Comfort Line Inc. in Toledo, Ohio. Barb was a caring, giving person and always helped those around her. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and spent some of her best times at the waterpark, trying the newest roller coaster, or enjoying a trip to Disney World. Her grandson, Michael, even taught her to rollerblade. Barb loved to fish and spent lots of time on Lake Erie catching walleye with her boyfriend, John. Barb and John spent many happy years in Ohio; camping, playing cards, fishing, and trying out the local dance floors. She loved to read, play cards, bowl, and recently took up golf after spending years wondering why anyone would chase a little white ball around. Barb had an adventurous spirit and would try anything once. She was a great friend to everyone around her and will be sadly missed. Barb was survived by her daughter, Michelle Skadburg and husband, Rod, of Mason City; grandchildren, Shawn Skadburg, of Waterloo, and Katie Lee and Jacob Lee, of Mason City; mother, Jean Stone, of Mason City; brother, David Stone, and wife, Vicki, of Mason City; sister, Nancy Goecke, and husband, Vince, of Great Falls, Mont.; nephews, Jason Goecke and wife, Meaghan, of Las Vegas, Nev. and Paul Goecke and wife, Jennifer, of Las Vegas, Nev.; and numerous nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Waiting for her in heaven are her father, Kenneth Stone; grandson, Michael Skadburg; and nephew, Brent Goecke. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/21/2008 - 8/22/2008

Houdek, Dorothy J.

CHARLES CITY - Dorothy J. Houdek, 80, of Charles City, died Thursday (Aug. 21, 2008) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, with Pastor Thomas Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral home in Nashua. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left for Dorothy at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/22/2008

Mensch, Kathryn Maureen

CLEAR LAKE - Kathryn Maureen Mensch, 85, passed away Thursday (Aug. 21, 2008) at her longtime home at 1623 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake. Mass of Christian burial for Kathryn will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake. Burial will be at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake, with a Scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church. The family of Kathryn Maureen Mensch has requested that memorial contributions be directed to the family in her memory. Maureen was born on April 29, 1923, in Ruthven, the daughter of William (Bill) and Agnes (McCarty) O'Brien. The family moved to Mason City when she was 5 years old, where she attended St. Joseph's Catholic Schools in Mason City, graduating in 1941. On Jan. 24, 1943, she was united in marriage to John Edward "Jack" Mensch. After Jack's discharge from the Navy, he returned to Iowa. Kathryn and Jack raised their family of five children in Plymouth before moving to Waterloo in 1965. Maureen's children, her family and church were her life. She was involved in many charitable groups and her kindness and concern were obvious. No one touched by her good works and generous heart could deny that she lived her life with dignity and grace. Her faith was shown in her acts as well as her words. Some of her other favorite things to do were gardening, duplicate bridge with Jack and with her friends during the week, taking trips with family and friends, making her outstanding potato salad, and baking her very special chocolate chip cookies for her children and grandchildren. Anyone coming to visit could count on a bag of chocolate chip cookies for the ride home. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Kathy (Gene) Watson, of Manly, Anne (Denny) Muehlstedt, of Clear Lake, and Jean Welsford, of Muskego, Wis.; and her son, Jerry, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Linda, Patricia, William, Laura, Julia, D.J., Amy and Joel; and 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty (Alvin) Halverson of Mason City, as well as other extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; and beloved son, Tom; brothers, Jack and Marc; and sister, Janice, Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/22/2008

Pritchard, Winifred H.

OSAGE - Winifred H. Pritchard, 94, of Osage, died Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) at the Faith Home in Osage. Winnie was born Aug. 14, 1914, in Raymond, S.D., the daughter of Bill and Bess (Hoyt) Hampel. The family moved back to Iowa in 1915 and settled on a farm near Garner. She graduated from Garner High School. Winnie was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Pritchard on Oct. 10, 1938, in Garner. The next 13 years were spent farming in the Belmond, Britt and Clear Lake area. In 1950, they moved to Roberts, Wis., where they farmed and then ran a resort, hotel and tavern in Solon Springs, Wis. They returned to Iowa in January of 1961 as owners of the Coast to Coast Store in Osage. Winnie has been a member of the Osage Wa Tan Ye Club since 1961. She was a member of the Osage V.F.W. Auxiliary and served as chairman of the American Legion Auxiliary, and was elected the first woman chairman of the Osage Chamber of Commerce. Winnie served as chairman of the Elderbridge Agency from 1985 to 1988, and was active in many other community groups and organizations. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage. Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 5 p.m. Winnie is survived by her son, Michael (Pat) Pritchard, of Osage; her daughter, Linda (Jerry) Woolm, of Northwood; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Shirley Heuberger, of Reno, Nev.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Pritchard; two brothers, Earl Hampel and Arnold Hampel; and three sisters, Dorothy Foster, Mildred Ax and Beverly Hyde. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/22/2008

Reinke, Leola E.

GENEVA - Leola E. Reinke, 90, of Geneva, died Thursday (Aug. 21, 2008) at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. Arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. 641-456-3232.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/22/2008

Schaefer, Gloria Baker

LAKE PARK - Gloria Baker Schaefer, 79, of Mason City, formerly of Sibley and Milford, died Monday (Aug. 18, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at the United Methodist Church in Lake Park. Interment will be at Holman Township Cemetery in rural Sibley There will be a memorial gathering at 2:30 p.m. today, Aug. 22, 2008, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City. Turner Funeral Home of Lake Park, 712-336-2575.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/22/2008

Schuknecht, Larry A.

MASON CITY - Larry A. Schuknecht, 60, of 29 Quincy Terrace, died Monday (Aug. 18, 2008) at his home. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. today, Aug. 22, 2008, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. A gathering for family and friends was held from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday at the Fullerton Funeral Home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Larry A. Schuknecht Memorial Fund under the care of his daughter, Kellie Thieman at 1713 270th St. Marble Rock, IA 50653. Anyone may share memories, stories or condolences with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com. Larry Allen was born on March 15, 1948, in Charles City, the son of Franklin and Kathryn "Reints" Schuknecht. He graduated with the Class of 1966 from Greene High School. For many years he was a long haul trucker driving from coast to coast. He owned and operated the Clay Pipe Inn in Dougherty and managed Fezz's Bar in Greene, which led to his working full- and part-time at Mason City area establishments, which included the Elks and Moose Lodges, the Poodle and Dillinger's. He also drove cars to auction for many area dealerships. He sold calendars and novelty items all over North Iowa. For the past many years, he looked forward to his annual trips to California, Arizona and Las Vegas to visit relatives. Larry was united in marriage to Joan Schuster on May 11, 1972 at Rock Creek Lutheran Church. In 1975 they moved to Texas and returned to Iowa in 1977. For the past 19 years he was a resident of Mason City. Larry always enjoyed family get-togethers and special events. Larry would visit with anyone and everyone and would give of his time and talents to others especially if it was for kids. His favorite was Toys for Tots. Larry enjoyed watching Western movies at home and going out to eat and having a good time with friends. Surviving Larry are his four children, Kellie Jo and her husband Ryan Thieman, of Marble Rock; Brian Dean and his wife, Karla Schuknecht, of Thornton; Jeffrey Green, of Brighton, Colo.; and Evan Miller, of Missouri; six grandchildren, Madison, Mackenzie and Morgan Thieman, and McKenna, Kaden and Kolton Schuknecht; one sister, Lavone Schroeder; and one brother, Ronnie and his wife, Bev Schuknecht, all of Greene; and many nieces and nephews and other special relatives. His parents and one brother, Roger, preceded Larry in death. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/19/2008 - 8/22/2008

Torgeson, Richard A.

PLYMOUTH - Richard A. Torgeson, 76, of Plymouth, died Thursday (Aug. 21, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/22/2008

Abbas, Ella Dorothea

HAMPTON - Ella Dorothea Abbas, 89, of Hampton died Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at the Sheffield Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/23/2008

Anderson, Barbara

CHARLES CITY - Barbara Anderson, 83, of Charles City died Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at the Cedar Health in Charles City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/23/2008

DeSotel, George J.

LATIMER - George J. DeSotel, 93, of Latimer died Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Funeral Home in Latimer. Dugger Funeral Home, 641-579-6278.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/23/2008

Dingler, Priscilla L.

BELMOND - Priscilla L. Dingler, 54, most recently of Belmond, formerly of George, and a native of Rapid City, S.D., died Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Immanuel Reformed Church east of Belmond. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, and from 10:30 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the church. Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/23/2008

Heimdahl, S. Herbert

FOREST CITY - S. Herbert Heimdahl, 84, of Forest City died Thursday (Aug. 21, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be at Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery with graveside military rites by Forest City American Legion Post 121. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark 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 on 8/23/2008

Krough, Ruth H.

MASON CITY - Ruth H. Krough, 68, of Mason City died Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/23/2008

Reinke, Leola E.

GENEVA - Leola E. Reinke, 90, of Geneva died Thursday (Aug. 21, 2008) at Presbyterian Village in Ackley. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Geneva United Methodist Church with Pastor Sylvia Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/22/2008 - 8/23/2008

Schuster, George F.


TITONKA - George F. Schuster, 74, of Titonka died Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at Good Hope Lutheran Church, Titonka, with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, George wanted memorials to be sent to the Titonka Public Library, the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge in Rochester, Minn., or to Mayo Clinic CLL Research, c/o Dr. Neil Kay, Rochester, Minn.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/23/2008

Skogen, Leo Andrew

LAKE MILLS - Leo Andrew Skogen, 67, of Lake Mills died Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at his home. Interment will be 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the Salem Memorial Cemetery. Celebration services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the Crossroads Church, 3402 Hoeger Lane in Albert Lea, with Pastor Glen Stevens officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills. The family requests that memorials be made to The Bridge (Youth for Christ, 220 W. Main St., Lake Mills IA 50450). You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com. Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/23/2008

Torgeson, Richard Arlen

PLYMOUTH - Richard A. Torgeson, 76, of Plymouth died Thursday (Aug. 21, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Upon Richard's wishes he was cremated. Those wishing to visit with the family can attend an open house in Richard's memory from 3 to 5 p.m. today, Aug. 23, at the Plymouth Town Hall. Memorials may be directed to the Richard A. Torgeson Memorial Fund in care of the family, Box 234 Plymouth, IA 50464. Richard Arlen Torgeson was born March 23, 1932, in Deer Creek, Iowa, the son of Albert and Eva (DeMaris) Torgeson. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1951. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy in 1951; he served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955. After returning from the service he was married to Beverly M. Bowers on Sept. 11, 1955, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Richard and his wife have lived most of their lives in Plymouth. Richard's proudest accomplishment was he built the house that his wife and he have shared for so many years. Richard worked as a journeyman electrician for Dewey Electric for 35 years before retiring in 1994. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and also a member of IBEW Local 288. He also served many terms on the Plymouth City Council. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and hunting, and also traveling with his wife. Richard is survived by his wife, Beverly, of Plymouth; two sons, Dennis Torgeson and wife, Patricia, of Mason City, and Mark Torgeson and wife, Jean, of Manly; daughter, Janice Berge and husband, Randy, of Woden; five grandchildren, Shannon and Neil Westrum, of Joice, Sarah and Tim Ressler of Mason City, Stephanie Massawe of Mason City, Abra and Lance of Waverly and A.J. Workman of Des Moines; two great-grandchildren, Austin Massawe and Zackary Christians; and one sister, Terry Beavers, of Mason City. He is preceded in death by his daughters, Karen Torgeson and Susan Trytten; and brothers, Gary and George Torgeson. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/22/2008 - 8/23/2008

Anderson, Barbara

CHARLES CITY - Barbara Anderson, 83, of Charles City died Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at Cedar Health in Charles City. Funeral services for Barbara Anderson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Dr. Todd Anderson and Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service. Barbara Louise Gravatt Anderson was born June 14, 1925, in Traer, the daughter of Howard I. and Wanda (Arney) Gravatt. She received her education from Iowa State Teachers College from 1943 to 1947. She graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in voice and piano. She was a member of Kappa Phi, a soloist for the College Choir and Chapel Choir and also a recording soloist for the station WGN in Chicago. On Nov. 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Amos Theodore "Ted" Anderson in Des Moines. Barbara supported Ted during the 40 years of his service as the elementary principal at Washington Grade School in Charles City. Barbara was employed by First Citizen's National Bank for 24 years where she became a vice president and was an active member of the Iowa State Chapter of the National Association of Bank Women. Barbara was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City, past Circle president, member of the choir and soloist. Barbara was also a member and president of the Chapter CY PEO. Her favorite pastimes were quilting, knitting, playing piano, reading and spending time with her friends. In her retirement she found great joy in serving as a volunteer for the Hospice of North Iowa. Those left to honor her memory include four children, Doug (Cathy) Anderson of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dave (Karen) Anderson of Taichung, Taiwan, Dr. Marcia Anderson and life companion, Dr. Victoria Bacon, of Norton, Mass., and Brad (Lori) Anderson of Monmouth, Ore.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul Gravatt of Sun City, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, and a grandson, Jacob Anderson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616. The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/23/2008 - 8/24/2008

Brinkman, Marty

SHEFFIELD - Marty Brinkman, 68, of Sheffield, died Saturday (Aug. 23, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. John Gannett presiding. Veteran's honors will be by Harlow Ray Massee Post No. 277 American Legion in Sheffield. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at Marty's Saloon, 112 Gilman St. in Sheffield. Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/24/2008

Cash, Betty J.

CLEAR LAKE - Betty J. Cash, 83, of Clear Lake died Saturday (Aug. 23, 2008) at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/24/2008

DeSotel, George J.

LATIMER - George J. DeSotel, 93, of Latimer died Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton with Father Bernie Grady officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Dugger Funeral Home, Latimer, 641-579-6278.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/23/2008 - 8/24/2008

Heimdal, S. Herbert

FOREST CITY - S. Herbert Heimdal, 84, of Forest City, died Thursday (Aug. 21, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be at Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery with graveside military rites by Forest City American Legion Post 121. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Aug. 24, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and an hour prior to service at the church. S. Herbert Heimdal was born in Mount Valley Township, Winnebago County, Iowa, on Dec. 9, 1923, the son of Egil and Gena (Kringlaak) Heimdal. He was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church. He received his education in rural school near his home and graduated from Forest City High School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1945 aboard the U.S.S. Guam and the U.S.S. Burns in the South Pacific. Following his honorable discharge from the service, he returned to Forest City. On May 27, 1949, he was married to Lola Carter. The couple farmed the family farm east of Forest City for many years, moving into town in 1996. Herb also delivered motor homes for Winnebago Industries from 1977-2004. He enjoyed going camping and taking his grandchildren and great-grandchildren fishing. He was a member of Winnebago Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 121 and VFW Post 6161. Herb is survived by three children, Gary (Noreen) Heimdal of Lake Mills, Linda (Donald) James of Forest City and Thomas Heimdal of Apple Valley, Minn. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and a sister, Eleanor Blockhaus of Northfield, Minn. Herb was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lola, in 2001 and a son, Gerald, who died in 1973. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/24/2008

Krough, Ruth H.

MASON CITY - Ruth H. Krough, 68, of Mason City, died Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Ave., with Pastor Scott Davis officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Ruth H. Krough memorial fund in care of the family. Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/23/2008 - 8/24/2008

Schuster, George Frederick


TITONKA - George Frederick Schuster, 74, passed away Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn., due to complications of a long battle with chronic leukocytic leukemia. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, at Good Hope Lutheran Church, Titonka, with visitation one hour prior to the services, with Pastor Bill Embry officiating. He donated his body to the Mayo Medical School of Anatomy in hopes that it would help the search for a cure for CLL. George Frederick Schuster was born Aug. 4, 1934, in Murray County, Minn., to Arthur George Schuster and Marie Wilhelmina Wiener Schuster. He grew up in the rural Fulda area, graduating from high school in 1952. On Sept. 18, 1955, George married Helen Hellwinkel, and to this union four children were born, Lorie Jo, Mark, Terry and Daniel. George moved to Titonka in November 1958 and owned and operated the Titonka Farm Store for 42 years. Helen was killed in a car accident Dec. 22, 1987. On April 7, 1990, George married Linda (Teig) Adams at Good Hope Lutheran Church, Titonka, and welcomed Lori and Bret Adams to his family. George was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church, a board member of the Titonka Burt Communications Co., and the Britt Draft Horse Association. Over the years he had been a volunteer fireman and was active in many local church and community organizations and events. George is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Lorie Jo (Marvin) Fangman of Clive, Mark Schuster of Phoenix, Ariz., Terry Schuster of Phoenix, Ariz., Daniel (Bridget) Schuster of Cedar Rapids, Lori Adams (Jack Karn) of Portland, Ore., and Bret Adams of Oelwein; grandchildren, Abi (Brandon Hoppenworth) Fangman, Cali Fangman, Nicole Schuster, and Henry Schuster; siblings, Aletha Gerdes, Beverly Jandl, Anna (Garman) Guthrie, Raymond (Barbara) Schuster, Edwin (Mary) Schuster and Bernice (Roger) Bunkers, mother-in-law, Marjorie Teig; brothers-in-law, Duane Hellwinkel, Larry (Margaret) Teig and Joe (Catherine) Teig; sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Donald) Hecht, Charlotte (Pat) Brock and Cathy (Ron) Johnson and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. George was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; grandson, Jack Henry Schuster; in-laws Carl and Clara Hellwinkel; father-in-law, Luther Teig; brothers-in-law, Roger Hellwinkel, Martin Jandl Jr. and James Gerdes. In lieu of flowers, George wanted memorials given to the Titonka Public Library, American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge, Rochester, Minn., or Mayo Clinic CLL Research, c/o Dr. Neil Kay, Rochester, Minn.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/23/2008 - 8/24/2008

Skogen, Leo Andrew

LAKE MILLS - Leo Andrew Skogen, 67, Lake Mills, passed away Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at his home. Internment will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the Salem Memorial Cemetery with military rites by Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235. A celebration service will follow at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Church, 3402 Hoeger Lane in Albert Lea, with Pastor Glen Stevens officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 24, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills. Family requests that memorials be made to "The Bridge" (Youth for Christ, 220 W. Main St., Lake Mills IA 50450). Leo was born on April 7, 1941, at his home in Bristol Township to parents Andrew and Lucille (Gardalen) Skogen. He later moved to an acreage by Lake Mills with his family. Leo was baptized on May 25, 1941, at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, was confirmed on May 6, 1956, and graduated from Lake Mills High School on May 29, 1959. He proudly served his country in the National Guard. Leo was married to Ramona Eggum on Oct. 8, 1966, in Forest City. They lived in Lake Mills and had three children, Melanie, Dan and Beth. On April 3, 1999, Leo married Jill Vosler at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minn. Jill's children: Heather, Cliff, and Mark joined to make this blended family. Leo loved Jesus and wanted everyone to know Him too. He worked hard and gave of himself, his money, and his time. He worked with Sorensen Bros. Construction, and was self employed with Skogen Systems Tree Service and Tile Yard. Some men like to golf and fish but Leo liked to work hard, trim trees, drive heavy equipment, and witness to anyone who would listen. His passion was kids, "The Bridge" (Youth For Christ), and to watch his children and grandchildren compete in their sporting events and school activities. The Crown A golden crown will adorn your brow, If to God you will humbly bow, Jesus paid it all for you and me. He suffered and died upon a tree. Let's not be weary in doing well, But tell them about Jesus, their escape from Hell, Lend a hand to pull them in, Jesus blood will cleanse them from sin. Welcome home Jesus will say, Your name is in the book, you're here to stay, There is your home just down the street, And you kneel down and lay your crown at His feet. By: Leo Skogen August 25, 2007 Leo is survived by his wife, Jill Skogen, Lake Mills; his three children and grandchildren, Melanie (Mike) Throne and their five children, Christopher, Taylor, Matthew, Zachary and Kristyn, all of Vinje; Dan (Jody) Skogen and daughter, Tara, of Marion; Beth (Aaron) Van Roekel and son, Kade, of Vinje; his mother, Lucille Skogen of Lake Mills; his mother and father-in-law, Roger and Marilyn Nelson of Albert Lea, Minn.; and three step-children and step-grandchildren, Heather Anderson and her children, Dusti and Trenton, Cliff (Jodi) Anderson and their two children, Deven and Jorgen and Mark (Joyce) Vosler; and siblings, Gwen (Charles) Wells, Miriam (Dick) Jondahl, Gerry (Darlene) Skogen, Judy (Harlan) Jacobson, John (Joan) Skogen and Jane (Bruce) Smith. Leo was preceded in death by his father, Andrew; his brother, Charles and sister-in-law, Judy. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/23/2008 - 8/24/2008

Woelke, George E.

Informal memorial services for George E. Woelke, 71, of Colona, Ill., formerly of Forest City and Garner, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Riverside Cemetery, Riceville, Iowa. It will followed by a picnic lunch at Lake Hendricks. George E. Woelke died Feb. 12, 2008, at Trinity Terrace Park Hospital, Bettendorf, Iowa.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/24/2008

Brinkman, Marty

SHEFFIELD - Marty Brinkman, of Sheffield, died Saturday (Aug. 23, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield. Veteran's honors will be provided by Harlow Ray Massee Post No. 277 American Legion. Marty's family will greet friends from 6 until 9 p.m. today, Monday, Aug, 25, for Marty's Memory Night at Marty's Saloon, 112 Gilman St., Sheffield. Martin Jr. Brinkman was born on Oct. 8, 1939 at Klemme, a son of Martin John and Meta Louisa (Baack) Brinkman. A proud Shamrock, he graduated from Klemme High School in 1957 where he was honored as an All-State Basketball Player. Marty attended Eagle Grove Junior College for one year prior to entering the United States Navy. He served at Key West, Florida, during the Bay of Pigs incident and stood on John F. Kennedy's Honor Guard. After four years in the Navy, Marty attended and graduated from Luther College. Marty was united in marriage to Lois Deann Miller at Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie on July 14, 1963. He taught at Ventura High School for four years where he also coached basketball and track. In 1969, he moved to Mason City and began selling insurance for Life Investors. In 1971, he moved to Algona and partnered in Burns-McCall & Brinkman Insurance and Real Estate. In 1975, he sold his interest in the agency and began to sell trailers in Algona. Marty's dream was to have a Western bar. In 1980 he moved to Sheffield and purchased an old bar. After extensive remodeling, he opened Marty's Saloon on April 1, 1980 and operated it as a family-oriented restaurant and bar. From day one every child got a free candy bar. Marty was a people person who loved to kid and joke around. He loved to teach and was very proud of any kid who did well. He played softball for Armour Star team and was inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame in 1997. He took many trips to Sturgis for the motorcycle rally and traveled to Europe and Mexico while selling insurance. In 1997 Marty suffered a brain aneurysm and gradually stopped working at the saloon, turning operation over to his wife. Marty will be greatly missed by his wife, Lois; sons, Mike (Carla) of North Liberty and their sons, Jacob and Jared; Matthew of Council Bluffs and sons, Mason and Mitchell; brother, Garland Brinkman of Garner; sisters-in-law, Alice Brinkman of Klemme and Ina Brinkman of Ventura; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Leo, Merlin and Ronald. Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/24/2008 - 8/25/2008

Dingler, Priscilla L.

BELMOND - Priscilla L. Dingler, 54, most recently of Belmond, formerly of George, Iowa, and a Rapid City, S.D. native, died Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond following a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Immanuel Reformed Church, east of Belmond with the Rev. David De Kuiper officiating. Graveside services will also be held in Hill City, S.D., at a date and time yet to be determined. Friends may call from 6 until 7:30 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 25, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, and also from 10:30 until 11 a.m. at the church on Tuesday. Memorial suggestions include the Oakwood Park Christian Church, Sioux Falls, S.D., or to the donor's choice. Priscilla Lynn Davis, the daughter of Jack and Helen (Yoast) Davis, was born Feb 15, 1954 in Rapid City, S.D., the youngest of seven siblings to bless this union. She was a young child when her mother divorced and her older siblings took on a greater role of helping to look after her needs. Priscilla attended high school in Hot Springs, S.D., and graduated with the Class of 1972. She continued her post secondary education at the University of Northern Colorado where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Home and Health Care Administration in 1976. Priscilla had fulfilled the role of philanthropic chair for the Alpha Z Delta Sorority of the college for many years. Priscilla later spent several years raising and caring for the needs of her children, Jeffrey, Matthew, and Mary Fletcher. In addition to seeing that their necessities were provided for, Priscilla worked very hard to ensure that their spiritual needs were met as well. Her children remember attending church at least three times per week. Her family was always foremost in her focus in life. Priscilla eventually pursued her professional aspirations as a Health Care Administrator spending times in this role at various facilities throughout the midwestern region. Her first position was in Ellsworth, Kan., then she served six years in this position at Scotland, S.D., three years in Partial and Newtown, N.D., six years at George, Iowa, and most recently she been employed as the Administrator of the Belmond Health Care Center since August of 2007. Those who have had the opportunity to have worked with her in her professional role reflect fondly upon her caring, innovative, and meticulous leadership. Many, including her family and friends, will also miss her straightforward attitude and great sense of humor. Her story and joke telling often times concluded in a unique ending and in a way that only she could tell them. She will also be remembered for her strong sense of faith, renewing and strengthening her beliefs many times during her life In addition to her roles as a mother and in her profession, Priscilla was very active in her civic life as well. She was a life long member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and had been an active member of Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, Kiwanis, and gave of her time to her community in many other ways. She also enjoyed times spent traveling, especially along the back roads of life. The family reflects back on many journeys between their years in Tucson, Ariz., and the Black Hills. They also remember many trips with mom to the consignment shops, her love of times spent "junking" and her fondness for antiquing. Priscilla also enjoyed her cats and shopping excursions in general. She was very proud of her new granddaughter, Stella. Those who had the opportunity to cross Priscilla's path during her life will always remember her unique personality and humor, great leadership skills, strong independence, and her warm and caring focus on the needs of others. Her memory will live on in the lives of her children, Jeffrey Paul Fletcher, Santa Anita, Calif., Matthew Owen Fletcher, Seattle, Wash., and Mary Alice Fletcher and her daughter Stella Renae Fletcher, Sioux Falls, S.D.; her siblings, Mary Helen (Warren) Alexander, Hill City, S.D., John Davis (Eleanor), Helmville, Mont., Gale Davis (Sue), Rapid City, S.D., Susan Malenke, Hot Springs, S.D., Anne (Jim) Zwetzig, Hot Springs, S.D., and Elizabeth Campbell (Doug Coyle), Hot Springs, S.D. and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Jung, and father, Jack Davis. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/23/2008 - 8/25/2008

Hermanson, Olga Marie

LAKE MILLS - Olga Marie Hermanson, 99, of Lake Mills, died Sunday (Aug. 24, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center, in Lake Mills. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and again one hour prior to the service at the church. You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/25/2008

Krough, Ruth H.

MASON CITY - Ruth H. Krough, 68, of Mason City, died Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Scott Davis officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood- St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 25, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Ruth H. Krough Memorial Fund in care of the family. Ruth was born on Nov. 12, 1939, in Mountain Lake, Minn., the daughter of George and Helen (Fast) Wieler. She graduated from high school in 1958 in Windom, Minn. She went to North Iowa Area Community College for CNA training and worked for several years at Mercy Medical Center, Heritage Care Center, and the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City. She also worked at Wal-Mart as a greeter. She loved animals, treats, reading, music and was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. She loved spending time with her family, watching football with her grandson, an avid Packers fan, and watching her granddaughter decorate her windows. She was an exemplary example of courage for her family, friends, and neighbors during the past year and a half as she endured many health setbacks. She touched the lives of many during her stay at Good Shepherd Care Center and during her employment as a certified Nurse's Aide. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lori Faught and husband Tad of Mason City; two sons, Timothy Krough of Mason City and Robert Krough of Ohio; grandson, Justin Faught and granddaughter, Rebecca Faught. Those who have gone before her are her parents; brothers, Lyman and Allan; and sister, Susan. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/23/2008 - 8/25/2008

Steele, Violet M. "Vi"

LAKE MILLS - Violet "Vi" M. Steele, 85, of Lake Mills, died Sunday (Aug. 24, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at in Lake Mills and again one hour prior to the service at the church. You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 8/25/2008 Posted by Gene Manning