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OSAGE - Oscar I. Berge, age 87, of Osage, died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Ave., Osage, with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
 

MARSHALLTOWN - Dr. David D. Blaha, 90, of Marshalltown, died Saturday (Feb. 2, 2008) at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 6, at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Marshalltown with the Rev. Mary Jane Oakland officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery with full military honors by the VFW Harry C. Harter Post No. 839.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Paul's Episcopal Church in Marshalltown.
 

CHARLES CITY - The Rev. Perry L. Brown, 88, of Charles City, died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at Roseville Good Samaritan Home, in Roseville, Minn.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor Dennis Niezwaag and Pastor David Werges of Charles City and Pastor Dennis Hanson of Osage officiating. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery rural Osage.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
 

ST. ANSGAR - Phyllis Lucille Bruggeman, 94, of St. Ansgar, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery following the service.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
 

NORTHWOOD - Roman Allan Citurs, 78, of Northwood, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Northwood United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. N. in Northwood, with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood with flag presentation and taps by members of Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post No. 6779 of Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

The family of Roman Citurs has requested that memorial contributions be made to Northwood United Methodist Church, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Hospice of North Iowa or to the charity of ones choice in Roman's memory.

Roman Allan Citurs was born Sept. 24, 1929, to Roman Citurs Sr. and Bessie (McAnally) on the family farm east of Northwood. He grew up working on the family farm, and attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in Deer Creek Township.

In 1952 he volunteered for service in the U.S. Army. After completing his training in Camp Croder, Mo., and Fort Monmouth, N.J., he was stationed with the American occupation forces in Frankfurt, Germany, where he was a microwave radio specialist at the headquarters of the U.S. Army Europe, located in the I.G. Farben Building in Frankfurt. After completing his military service in 1954, he returned to Northwood, and resumed farming on the family farm.

On Aug. 27, 1961, he married Wanda Lee Engen in St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn. The couple lived on the Citurs' family farm where they raised two sons, Alex and Arnel. During his lifetime, Roman was a Deer Creek Township trustee for 30 years and served on various Deer Creek Watershed committees. Roman was a member of the Meltonville and later Northwood Methodist churches, where he served at various times as head of the Broad of Trustees, on the Administrative Board and Sunday school superintendent.

Roman and Wanda retired from farming and moved to Northwood in 1995, after which Roman held several "retirement" jobs with Northland Construction, the Joyce Elevator and Rognes Brothers Excavating. He finally retired for real in 2002.

Roman enjoyed farming, metal and wood working, rural living, pheasant hunting, skeet, collecting toy tractors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by wife Wanda; sons, Alex and Arnel; sisters, Mary Johnson and Ruby Harmon; brothers, Earl and Karl Citurs; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many extended family members and friends.

Roman Citurs was preceded in death by his parents, Roman Sr. and Bessie Citurs; brothers, Leon and Ray Citurs; and sister, Esther Flatness.

Conner Colonial Chapel: 641-324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com
 

BUFFALO CENTER - Chappie Clark, 81, of Buffalo Center, died Sunday (Feb. 3, 2008) at the Fairmont Medical Center in Fairmont, Minn.

Friends are invited to share memories at a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W. in Buffalo Center. No other services are being planned.

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

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

EDGEWOOD - The Rev. Robert F. Davies, 60, of Edgewood, died Sunday (Feb. 3, 2008) at Finley Hospital in Dubuque

Mass of resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Edgewood with the Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, O.S.B., Archbishop of Dubuque, officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Edgewood with a 7 p.m. K.C. rosary followed by a Scripture service. Also friends may call one hour before services on Friday at the church.

Visitation and Fellowship will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton with a 11:30 a.m. rite of committal held at the church followed by burial at Hampton Cemetery.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
 

James "Tim" Davis, 60, died Sunday (Feb. 3, 2008) in Osage City, Kan. He battled pancreatic cancer since last September, but is now at peace and at home with the Lord. His wishes were to be cremated and no public memorial services will be held.

Tim was born Nov. 25, 1947. He attended school in and around Madrid, Iowa, until his family moved to Clear Lake. He lived most of his adult life in the Topeka and Emporia, Kan., areas, working in packing plants and for area farmers. He did return to Iowa for a few years living at Nora Springs with his sister, Linda Froning and her late husband, Bart, then lived in Waterloo working for Contract Services at a meat packing plant, before transferring to a plant in Topeka, Kan.

Tim was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He truly lived off the land.

His brothers, Mick, Larry, his wife, Peggy, and sister, Linda, have many fond memories of hunting and fishing with Tim and of their many visits to his home in rural Kansas. One of his proudest moments was when he shot his huge non-typical whitetail buck with 22 large points and numerous smaller points, when hunting with his brothers, Larry and Mick, and nephew, Todd Davis.

Tim will be sadly missed by all who loved him, his brothers, Larry (Peggy) Davis, Mick Davis, Rick (Debbie) Davis and Jack Davis; his sisters, Linda Froning and Becky Eskildsen; and many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lillian Davis; brother, Roland; and infant sister, Iona.

Memorials may be directed to: City of Emporia, Animal Shelter, 1216 Hatcher, Emporia, KS 66807.
 

CARPENTER - Harry Dockum, 83, of Carpenter, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in Deer Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
 

MASON CITY - Roy Michael Evanoff, 78, died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W. in Mason City, with Father Joseph Mirowski officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with full military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with a Trisagion service at 6:30 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Roy Michael Evanoff was born Oct. 27, 1929, in Mason City, the son of Michael and Tsana (Rashcoff) Evanoff. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1947 and Mason City Junior College in 1954. Roy enlisted in the United States Army on July 14, 1948, and later was honorably discharged. Roy was a butcher for Armour for 19 years.

Roy enjoyed gardening, cooking and fishing; he was a member of the VFW.

Roy is survived by his daughter, Deborah, of California; sisters, Verna Krivohlavy of Anaheim, Calif., Bonnie Pattee of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mary Anne (Larry) Austin of Seattle, Wash.; along with several nieces, and nephews; very good friend, Mike Smith, of Mason City; other relatives and friends.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, John Evanoff.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
 

ALGONA - Irene R. Klein, 92, formerly of Algona died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at Westview Care Center in Britt.

A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with a rosary beginning at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture prayer service at 7:15 p.m.

Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731.
 

OSAGE - Diann Marie (French) Krietemeyer, 55, of Evansville, Ind., formerly of Osage, died Friday (Feb. 1, 2008) at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Ind.

Diann was born on Feb. 27, 1952, in Osage, the daughter of James and Mary Helen (Gerhartz) French. She committed the longest part of her life to being a loving wife and partner to husband, David, and mother and special care-giver to her son, John.

Diann especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading, working puzzles and traveling. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Daylight, Ind.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Inurnment will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.

A gathering of friends and relatives will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m.

Diann is survived by her husband, David, of Evansville Ind.; her son, John, of Evansville Ind.; her mother, Mary Helen French of Osage; her sister, Cathy French of Osage; her brothers, John French of Charles City and Gary French of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her father, James French; and her brother, Bob French.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
 

FOREST CITY - Agnes B. Otis, age 86, of Forest City, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, with a Scripture service beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to service.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, IA 50436, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com.
 

CLARION - Marlo Jeannine Ouren, 76, of Clarion, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at First United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will take place at the Harlan Cemetery.

Family and friends will meet at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, 1104 Ninth St. in Harlan, at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, and process to the cemetery for a 1 p.m. committal service.

Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
 

STACYVILLE - Robert Pitzen, 89, of Stacyville, died Sunday (Feb. 3, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. Burial will be in Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Visitation Catholic Church with a rosary at 4 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Robert "Bob" A. Pitzen was born Dec. 29, 1918, on the family farm of Frederich and Christina (Smith) Pitzen. He was the youngest of nine children. He graduated from Visitation High School in 1938. He married Olivia May on Oct. 9, 1943. They took over his parents' farm north of Stacyville where they raised 10 children. In 1980 they moved into Stacyville.

Bob was very active in his community, serving on the school, Co-op Creamery and fire department boards. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Catholic Foresters and Farm Bureau. He was a DHIA milk supervisor, cemetery sexton and a 4-H leader. He was a progressive farmer. In 1956 he added a modern milking parlor.

He was one of the first pork producers to raise pathogen-free hogs. He maintained a lifelong interest in draft horses. In his retirement Bob developed a love for woodworking. His favorite project was constructing model wagons with harnessed teams in pull.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Olivia; his parents, four brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by two daughters, Rose (James ) Kruger of Grafton, and Karen Bisson of Somerset, Wis., and friend, Jim Holmberg; eight sons, Daniel (Linda) of Wooster, Ohio, Dale (Ann) of Rochdale, Mass., Leon of Monticello, Minn., Lloyd of Hampton, Va., Quentin (Rita) of Iowa City, Kenneth (Val) of Stacyville, Keith (Marilyn) of Stacyville, and Jerry (Laura) of Farmington, Minn.; 26 grandchildren, Jeffrey Pitzen, Beth (Brad) McIlrath, James (Amy) Pitzen, Becky (Ron) Schmidt, Charles Pitzen, Jennifer (David) West, Christina (Dan) Cody, Melissa, Andrew (Elena) and Kate Pitzen, Robert (Lyndsey), Nicholas and William Pitzen, Jessica Dell, Amber and Adam Pitzen, Randi Pitzen, Jameson (Holly) Kruger, Jessena and Lindsey Kruger, Mathew Pitzen, Heidi (Weston) Wolven, Benjamin Pitzen, Jacqueline Bisson, Dylan and Allison Pitzen; 10 great-grandchildren, Jacob and Isaac Schmidt, Timmothy Pitzen, Madeline Pitzen, Wesley and Caroline Cody, Sofia Pitzen, Christa Dell, Hannah and Zack Kruger; in-laws, Mary Pitzen, Verena Pitzen, Regina May, Evelyn Brumm, Fritz (Dorothy) May, Tony May, Joe Martyniak, Irma May; and many nieces and nephews.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
 

MASON CITY - Norma J. Reynolds, 77, of 2038 Hunters Ridge, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating.

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or the First United Methodist Church.

Norma was born on a farm Aug. 28, 1930, in Shelby, the daughter of Thornton and Florence (Eckel) Best. She attended local schools in Shelby graduating from Shelby High School in 1948. She attended Iowa State University.

She met her husband, Stanley L. Reynolds while she was working in Marshalltown as a secretary. Stan and Norma were married June 15, 1952, in Marshalltown. The couple moved to Des Moines where Stanley worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. and Norma worked for the Des Moines Register.

The couple moved to Mason City in the 1950s where they raised two children. Norma worked in the United Methodist Church District Office for several years throughout the 1990s. The consummate homemaker and volunteer, she deeply believed in the duties and obligations of belonging to the community of Mason City. Her efforts for PEO and the United Methodist Church helped many people in need. She was always dependable and courteous while trying to make Mason City a better place.

She has boldly battled bone cancer, filling her final years with joy of friends and church life. Her life is a testament to the virtue and stability of a traditional homemaker.

Norma is survived by her husband, Stanley Reynolds of Mason City; children, Beth (Blaze) Baniadam of Encinitas, Calif., and Brian Reynolds of Mason City; grandchildren, Che and Kahlo Baniadam of Encinitas, Calif.; sisters, Jane (Richard) Hornbecker of Broomfield, Colo., and Gerry (William) Bestmann of Marshalltown; and many nieces and nephews.

Norma is preceded in death by her parents.

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

MASON CITY - William A."Bill" Roggeman, 78, of 1614 N. Hampshire Ave. in Mason City, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

No public visitation or service is planned.

Cremation has taken place at Cremation Services of North Iowa in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.

Those wishing to convey condolences or other expressions of sympathy may wish to direct them to the family in the care of his wife, Lucille A. "Lou" Roggeman, 1614 N. Hampshire Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

William Albert Roggeman was born Nov. 12, 1929, rural Rockwell, to Albert and Reka (Buss) Roggeman. He was the youngest of five children and attended schools in Rockwell and Mason City.

In his late teens in 1947, Bill chose to join the United States Navy and served his country in Korea and Vietnam. After honorably and faithfully completing his military duties, Bill was formally discharged on Nov. 24, 1969.

During the time Bill was stationed in Hutchinson, Kan,, he met the love of his life and future wife, Lucille Ann Meyer. After dating a few years, Bill and Lucille were married in Glenville, Minn., on Dec. 8, 1956. They became the proud and busy parents of four children.

Following his discharge from the service, Bill chose to further his education. He attended Hamilton Business College for one year and NIACC for one year, earning certification in air-conditioning and refrigeration. Bill was a maintenance employee for a number of years at NIVC and the Mason City Brick & Tile Building. He was a member of the VFW in Mason City.

Some of Bill's interests and hobbies included cooking, fishing, playing cards, watching television and playing games of chance at area casinos. In his earlier years, Bill enjoyed dancing with Lucille and gardening. With some of the produce of his large garden, he was known to cook up a fairly potent recipe of hot sauce!

Bill's family state that he had a wonderful sense of humor and was an "all around great guy!" He had the ability to tinker with and fix nearly anything broken and had most recently been creating lawn silhouettes as a new hobby.

Bill is survived by his wife, Lucille "Lou" Roggeman of Mason City; his children, Karen Sporaa (Don Lange) of Britt, Randy Roggeman of Knoxville, Iowa, Harold Roggeman of Mason City and Michael (Terry) Roggeman of Mason City; his half-brother, George (Sandy) Stepleton of Nora Springs; and his sister-in-law, Naomi Roggeman of Mason City. Bill will also be cherished by his five grandchildren, Jamie, Heather, Cory, Cassie and Brittnie; his great-grandson, Jayden; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Preceding Bill in death are his parents, Albert and Reka Roggeman; his two sisters, Annetta Ellis and Irene Failor; and his two brothers, Harold and Raymond Roggeman.

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. www.fullertonfh.com
 

ALGONA - Charles Schneider, 77, of Algona, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home of Algona, 515- 295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
 

CLARION - Kenneth Severson, of rural Clarion, died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at his home in rural Clarion.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond, 641-444-4474.
 

HAMPTON - Harvey Swieter, 82, of rural Hampton, died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2007) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the Hitesville Gospel Hall, rural Aplington. Burial will be at the St. Peter's Cemetery, rural Geneva.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Linn's Funeral Home, 903 Cerro Gordo Ave. in Ackley, 641-847-2569.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
 

MASON CITY - Janice I. Thompson, 76, of 2761 Fourth St. S.W. in Mason City, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with the Rev. Ron Stein of First Baptist Church in Mason City officiating.

On Friday, prior to the service at the cemetery, the family will greet guests from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.

Those wishing to extend a memorial may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

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.
 

MASON CITY - Anna Louise Adams, 77, of Stacyville, died Wednesday (Feb. 6, 2008) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
 

OSAGE - Oscar I. Berge, 87, of Osage, died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Oscar Ingvald Berge was born Oct. 8, 1920, in rural Osage, to Lars and Tilda (Hegg) Berge. Oscar grew up on the family farm and attended Cedar No. 6 School. Oscar was baptized and confirmed by the Rev. O.C. Myre at Rock Creek Lutheran Church where Oscar was a lifelong member.

On March 20, 1954, Oscar married Myrtle Anderson of Lake Mills. They lived on and farmed the family farm until his retirement in 1989, at which time they moved to Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Ave., Osage, with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church.

Oscar is survived by his wife, Myrtle Berge, of Osage; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded death by his parents; his brother, Pervin Berge; and his sister, Stella Martin.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
 

FENTON - Wilma Bierle, 81, of Lotts Creek, died Wednesday (Feb. 6, 2008) at Heritage Nursing Home, Bancroft.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
 

CHARLES CITY - The Rev. Perry L. Brown, 88, of Charles City, died peacefully Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at Roseville Good Samaritan Home, in Roseville, Minn.

Funeral services for the Rev. Perry L. Brown will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and Pastor David Werges of Charles City and Pastor Dennis Hanson of Osage officiating. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery rural Osage.

The family will greet friends an hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Perry Linton Brown was born June 15, 1919, in Alma, Ark., to Jesse V. and Dorothy (Hill) Brown, the third child in the family of six. In 1939 he went to Moville with the CCC as a surveyor, the first of several careers. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942, and trained in Ames and San Diego.

He married the love of his life, Evelyn Ruth Halverson, on Sept. 19, 1942, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Des Moines. He was assigned to a ship repair unit in San Diego, Norfolk, Va.; and traveled on the Queen Mary to do the same in Plymouth, England, then LaRochelle, France. Perry served in the Navy 3� years, including 16 months over seas. He was discharged honorably the fall of 1946.

Perry and Evelyn then lived in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, while Perry worked repairing electrical motors, then doing electrical maintenance for Viking Pump Co. They lived for a short time in Waverly then moved back to Waterloo. Perry worked as an appliance salesman for Sears Roebuck. During this time, Perry and Evelyn were active in St. John's Lutheran Church, Cedar Falls; St. Paul's Lutheran in Waverly and Zion Lutheran in Waterloo.

While at Zion Lutheran, Perry felt called by God to enter the Lutheran ministry. He started college and graduated from Iowa State Teacher's College, Cedar Falls, in 1961. The family then moved to Roseville, Minn., where Perry enrolled in Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul. He served parishes in Milltown, Luck and Grantsburg, Wis., during his seminary years, and was active at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Roseville, Minn. He graduated from Luther Seminary in 1964. He served as pastor in Coulter, Charles City, Hawarden, Castalia and Scarville, all in Iowa.

Upon retirement he served parishes in Greene, Rock Creek, Sheffield and did substitute pasturing for vacationing pastors in various parishes in northern Iowa. Perry was active in community affairs. He was a member of the Iowa Farm Bureau, the Rotary Club and the American Legion. Perry enjoyed gardening, growing roses, and woodworking.

He is survived by two daughters, Perilyn Ruth Brown Olsen of Apple Valley, Minn., and Solveig (Bruce) Swanson of Richfield, Minn.; six grandchildren, Rebecca (Mark) Wangerin, Eric Olsen, Andrew (Shawna) Swanson, Meghan Swanson, Christopher Dukes and Brandon (Sarah) Dukes; two great-grandsons, Ian Andrew Swanson and Riley Joel Dukes; two brothers, Jesse Leamon (Esther) Brown and Kenton (Fern) Brown; and a sister, Verda Hawkins.

Perry was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Evelyn Ruth (Halverson) Brown, on Oct. 30, 2006; two daughters, Carla Brown-Dukes and infant daughter Paula Jean Brown; two sisters, Melba (Brown) Lewis and Nilda (Brown) Smith; and his parents.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
 

ST. ANSGAR - Phyllis Lucille Bruggeman, 94, of St. Ansgar, passed away Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery following the service.

Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Phyllis Lucille (Adams) Bruggeman was born Oct. 29, 1913, at Webster City in Hamilton County, to the late Albert and Rosa (Albright) Adams. Her family moved to Mitchell County in 1915. Phyllis was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville.

On Sept. 19, 1934, Phyllis was united in marriage to August Samuel Bruggeman of rural St. Ansgar. They farmed until May 1973, when they retired and purchased a home in St. Ansgar. On Sept. 19, 1984, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

Phyllis enjoyed living on the farm where she raised more than 500 laying hens. She also loved to cook and bake and will be long remembered for her fresh baked goodies whenever her family and friends stopped in to visit.

Phyllis became a resident at the Good Samaritan Care Center, St. Ansgar, in April 2002 and really enjoyed and appreciated the loving care she received.

Phyllis will be greatly missed by her family and friends who will cherish the memories shared.

She was preceded in death by her husband, August Samuel Bruggeman; two sons, Albert William Bruggeman Jr. and Larry Eugene Bruggeman; one grandson, John Dean Bruggeman; and two great-grandsons, Samuel Joseph Bruggeman and Adam Joseph Bruggeman.

Phyllis is survived by one daughter, Audrey (Eugene) Myhre, rural St. Ansgar; two special nieces, Maxine Bruggeman and Alvina Bruggeman, both of St. Ansgar; grandchildren, Kevin (Arlene) Myhre, rural St. Ansgar, Pam Perkins, Northwood, Jim Bruggeman, Clear Lake, Robin (Doug) Bless, Toeterville, Mike Bruggeman and special friend, Michelle, rural St. Ansgar, Steve (Kim) Bruggeman, Rose Creek, Minn.; and 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Karen Koethke, rural St. Ansgar, and Charlene Bruggeman, St. Ansgar along with great-nieces and nephews.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements, 641-713-4920.
 

MASON CITY - Lenore C. Clifford, 93, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in the Wayside Chapel at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.

Memorials may be given to North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
 

CARPENTER - Harry Dockum, 83, of Carpenter, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, at Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in Deer Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.

Harry Alfred Dockum was born on Oct. 18, 1924, in Meltonville, Iowa, to Paul and Arlie (Johnson) Dockum. He graduated from Otranto High School in 1942. Harry married Ardene Ogden on Dec. 30, 1945, at the Missionary Alliance Church in Osage.

They farmed and operated a TV sales and repair shop one mile south of Carpenter for many years. In 1963, they moved to Carpenter and opened Dockum TV and Appliance (The Little Town with The Big Dealer) which they operated for 30 years. Harry devoted countless hours to the Carpenter Commercial Club and the Carpenter Athletic Club.

He enjoyed fishing and bowling and Hawkeye sports. He truly appreciated his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as his neighbors and a very special community of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Arlie Dockum; his wife, Ardene Dockum; daughter, Gloria (Dockum) McNealy; son, David Dockum; sister, Rosamond (Dockum) Gordon; and son-in-law, Wayne McNealy.

Harry is survived by his son, Gary and wife, Carol (Piper) Dockum, of Rock Falls; grandchildren, Aaron Dockum and Angie of Mason City, Jessica Dockum of Rock Falls, Joshua Dockum of Rock Falls, Millisa Bakkum and Ron of Osage, Kiersten Goyette and Tracy of Osage; great-grandchildren, Isaac Dockum, Jacob Lister, Joe Lister, Destiny Dunbar, Jacob Dunbar, Yngwie Goyette, Trenton Goyette, Cynthia Goyette; brother, Gerald Dockum (Madeline) of Des Moines. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and special friend, Margaret Finch.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
 

MASON CITY - John Gruis, 72 of 105 Eighth S.E., Rockford, died Wednesday, (Feb. 6, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City under the care of Hospice of North Iowa.

Memorial services are tentatively planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Zion Lutheran Church, Rockford, with the Rev. Patricia Shaw officiating.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home 302 West Main, Rockford.

Fullerton Family of Funeral Homes, 302 West Main, Rockford, 641-756-3311. www.fullertonfh.com
 

ALGONA - Irene R. Klein, 92, formerly of Algona died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at Westview Care Center, Britt.

A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, with a rosary beginning at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Irene R. Klein was born April 26, 1915, at Sexton, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Schaben) Cink. She attended school in the area and graduated from Wesley High School in 1932 and attended Iowa Teacher's College in Cedar Falls. Following her schooling, she taught in a country school south of Sexton.

Irene was married to Arthur A. Klein on Dec. 29, 1936, at St. Benedict. The couple farmed in the area and moved to their present farm a half mile east of Sexton in March 1942, where Irene resided until moving into Westview Care Center in Britt.

Irene was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church and at one time the Sexton Friendly Club. She enjoyed her family, friends and grandchildren, playing cards and games with them. She also enjoyed sewing, baking, canning, gardening and her flowers.

Survivors include her daughters, Delores Lickteig and her husband, Richard, of Wesley, and Mary Koppen and her husband, Paul, of Wheatfield, Ind.; a son-in-law, Rod Simon of Boise, Idaho; her grandchildren, Pam (Keith) Hoffman of Clive, Joe (Jane) Lickteig of Algona, Steve Arndorfer of Algona, Sandy (Don) Porter of St. Anthony, Larry (Jennifer) Lickteig of Hiawatha, Susan (Scott) Prestel of Boise, Idaho, Dan (Patricia) Lickteig of Philadelphia, Pa., Amy (James) Egan of Gilbert, Ariz., and Jane (Mark) Audus of Frisco, Texas; her great-grandchildren, Ashley and Jena Lickteig, Abby and Alex Hoffman, Tim, Matt, Melanie and Natalie Lickteig, Drew and Jack Porter, Sara and Megan Prestel, Warner and Nathan Audus and Braden Egan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur A. Klein, on March 22, 1995; her daughter, Virginia Simon; a son-in-law, Roger Arndorfer; her parents and three brothers, Lawrence, Eugene and Arthur Cink.

Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
 

SHEFFIELD - Cato Lundt Jr, 88, a resident of the Sheffield Care Center and formerly of rural Rockwell, died Wednesday (Feb. 6, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
 

FOREST CITY - Agnes B. Otis, 86, of Forest City, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Mass of the resurrection will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, with a Scripture service beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour prior to services at the church.

Agnes B. Otis was born on her parent's farm near Buffalo Center on Dec. 7, 1921, the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Meiman) Helin. She attended rural school near her home and graduated from Buffalo Center High School.

On June 27, 1944, she was united in marriage to James J. Otis. The couple made their home on the farm west of Forest City their entire married lives. Agnes was a member of St. James Catholic Church and active in the Guild.

Agnes was a true "farmer's wife" - active in all aspects of the farming operation. She loved being outdoors, working alongside her family. She liked to garden and did a lot of canning. She liked to read and play family games and especially enjoyed get-togethers with her extended family.

Agnes is survived by her five children, Larry Otis of Forest City, Jeff Otis of Forest City, Karen Nelson (Daryl) of Algona, Jane Harswick (Marty) of Urbandale, and Steve Otis of Midvale, Utah; seven grandchildren, Heather Harswick, Chad Harswick, Tamara Harswick, Jason Otis, Larissa Otis, Lisa Nelson and Anthony Otis; and one great-granddaughter, Alexandra Harswick.

Also surviving are two sisters, Leona Rafferty and Pat Sheehy, both of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James, who died on Nov. 13, 2007; and eight siblings, Margaret, Marcella, Catherine, Mary, Eunice, Rita, Marion and John.

She will be greatly missed by her family.

The family wishes memorials be directed to: Good Samaritan Center 606 S. Seventh St., Forest City, IA 50436, or Hospice of North Iowa, 605 E. J St. Suite 200, Forest City, IA 50436.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
 

BELMOND - Kenneth P. Severson, 89, a lifelong farmer and resident of rural Belmond, died, Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at his home in rural Belmond following a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by the love and care of his family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, west of Belmond, with the Rev. Lowell H. Halvorson officiating. Burial will be in St. Olaf Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services Friday at the church.

Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Kenneth's name may wish to consider St. Olaf Lutheran Church or to a memorial of their own choice.

Kenneth Pershing Severson, the son of Knute and Alma (Gunderson) Severson, was born Sept. 26, 1918, on his parents farm in rural Thor, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, west of Belmond, where he was an active and lifelong member.

Ken received his education in rural school Belmond No. 9.

Kenneth was united in marriage to Icle Leonard on June 8, 1940, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Their marriage was blessed with one son, Sidney.

Kenneth farmed for over 60 years in Belmond and Grant townships. Though he retired from farming full time in his later years of life, he continued to assist his son in farming operations and later his grandson, Troy. Ken could still be found helping with the farming tasks this past summer until his health began to decline.

He was an active member of St. Olaf Church where he held various offices and sang in the men's chorus. He was a longtime board member of both the Wright County REC and the Clarion Co-op.

He and Icle enjoyed wintering for many years in Mesa, Ariz., where he shared his vocal talents in a men's chorus there as well. They had also enjoyed traveling on various other trips including a memorable journey to Norway in 1974.

In more recent years following the passing of his wife, Icle, he enjoyed the friendship and camaraderie of longtime neighbor and special friend, Kay Marshall. Kenneth also very much enjoyed times spent with his family and friends.

Those who will cherish the memory of Kenneth's life include his son, Sid and his wife, Sherry, of Clarion; grandchildren, Troy Severson and his wife, Beth, and their children, Allison, Clayton and Knutson Severson, of Belmond; Traci Gorton and her children, Alaina and Landon, of Corinth, Texas; Tanya Scribner and her husband, Ken, and their children, Paige Icle and Jarret, of Sanger, Texas; step-grandchildren, Johnathan German and his wife, Jenna, of Belmond, and their children, Desiree and Ethan; and Nicholas German and his wife, Stacy, and their children, Paige and Justin, of Clarion; one sister, Elaine Lenz of Mason City; longtime friend and neighbor, Kay Marshall of Clarion; and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Icle, April 7, 1997; four sisters, Myrtle Chauncey, Leila Wion, Betty Lynch, and Kathryn Christenson; and one brother, Sanford Severson.

Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.
 

Gayle Patricia Thompson Staats passed on Jan. 30, 2008, and joined her loving husband, Richard H.D. Staats, who preceded her on Oct. 3, 2005.

Born and raised in Iowa, she lived in Wichita Falls since 1950. Gayle headed the sheet music department of Max Kreutz House of Music for about 30 years. She then worked part-time at the Times and Record News.

She was a longtime faithful member of University United Methodist Church, where she and "Rick" were avid members of the Sanctuary Choir and Bell Choir and attended adult Sunday school class. Previously they had been members of Floral Heights Methodist Church and then St. Mark's United Methodist Church.

Gayle was a strong, loving, supportive wife and mother, and friend to many during her long life. She created a welcoming environment that immediately put people at ease. She loved entertaining, was an excellent bridge player, and enjoyed all kinds of board games; she adored a good joke. She was a spelling bee champion, both as a youth and an adult. She volunteered at Interfaith Ministries for many years. She and Rick delighted in hosting Hotter 'n Hell Hundred cyclists and SAFB airmen during holidays.

Gayle Staats is survived by a sister and two brothers and her three children, Charles Staats of Wichita Falls, Texas, Cheryl Staats of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cathy Staats of Culemborg, Holland; and by 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She leaves behind a legacy of strong family ties, kindness and love.

A celebration of life was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at University United Methodist Church Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the University United Methodist Church.
 

MASON CITY - Janice I. Thompson, 76, of 2761 Fourth St. S.W. in Mason City, died Monday evening (Feb. 4, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A graveside service will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, with the Rev. Ron Stein of First Baptist Church in Mason City officiating.

On Friday, prior to the service at the cemetery, the family will greet guests at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, from 12:15 until 1 p.m.

Those wishing to extend a memorial may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Janice Ilene Thompson was born in Corwith on Sept. 14, 1931, the only daughter and second child of Leo O. and Gayle T. (Richards) Thompson. She attended schools in Corwith and Clear Lake.

For a period of time during her adulthood, Jan lived and worked in St. Paul, Minn., however, she resided most of her life in the Mason City area, which is where she met and developed a deep companionship with Alvin Muth over two decades ago.

Many in the community will recall Jan's employment at various businesses, however, she is particularly remembered as a cafeteria aide at the Mason City Schools for over 10 years. She retired in 1991.

Some of Jan's leisure activities included all types of dancing with Al, she was especially fond of country music, attending county fairs and rummage sales, going for rides, dining out and playing games of chance at area casinos. She loved tending to her rose bushes and her pet cat, Callie, collecting figurines and beanie babies and watching television. Jan met new friends easily and is described as a kind, easy-going and talkative woman!

Jan is survived by her life companion, Alvin "Al" Muth of Mason City; her daughter, Linda Perry of Tulsa, Okla.; her three grandsons, Jerry, Steven and Chance; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Preceding Janice in death are her parents, Leo and Gayle Thompson, and her brother, Dean Thompson.

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

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 50401, 641-423-8676.

www.fullertonfh.com
 

NORTHWOOD - Barton Jerry Vansteenburg, 85, died Wednesday (Feb. 6, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 E. South St. in Manly, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Interment will be in the Manly Cemetery, with full military honors conducted by members of the American Legion Post 110.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly.

Memorials may be directed to the Barton Vansteenburg Memorial Fund.

Barton Jerry Vansteenburg was born May 15, 1922, in Faulkton, S.D., the son of Richard and Elsie (Eastburn) Vansteenburg. He attended the Jacobson Minnesota Public Schools. He worked for the CCC, serving two years. Barton located to Iowa in 1940 and worked as a hired man for various farmers.

Barton was united in marriage to Hazel Gallion on Sep. 2, 1943, in Manly at the Methodist parsonage. To this union four children were born.

He enlisted into the United States Marine Corps on April 7, 1945, and was honorably discharged on Oct. 20, 1946. Barton and Hazel located to North Iowa where he worked several years for farmers in the Manly and Bolan area. In 1956, he purchased his own farm in rural Northwood. He farmed and worked for the American Crystal Sugar Co. until 1974. In 1974 they moved to Wahpeton, N.D., where he worked as a sugar end foreman for Minn-Dak Farmers Co-op, later retiring in 1988. After retirement they moved to their lake home in Battle Lake, Minn.

Barton loved hunting, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Manly, attended regularly the Ottertail Methodist Church, Ottertail, Minn., was a school board member on the Bolan Township School Board, was a lifetime member of the American Legion, a VFW member and served the Battle Lake VFW as vice president.

He is survived by his children Katha (Michael) Neese, of Breckenridge, Minn., Raejean (Daniel) Toledo of Clovis, N.M., and Jeffrey (Heidi) Vansteenburg of Northwood; grandchildren, Tracy (Jennifer) Huizel of Maple Grove, Minn., Krista Huizel of West Fargo, N.D., Kaia (Kyle) Speidel of Fargo, N.D., Jaime (Paul) Raftevold of St. Cloud, Minn., David Neese of West Fargo, N.D., Heather (Robert) Taylor of Columbus, Ind., Jessica Vansteenburg of Lincoln, Neb., and Hannah Vansteenburg of Waverly; great-grandchildren, Megan Huizel, Nichole Hobson and Grace Roftevold; brother, Jim Vansteenburg; and sister, June Realander; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, infant son, Barton Jr. and siblings Richard, Howard, Victor, and Vesta Vansteenburg.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com
 

STACYVILLE - Anna Louise (Heinzerling) Adams, 77, of Stacyville, passed away Wednesday (Feb. 6, 2008) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Anna was born on Jan. 1, 1931, at Rockford, the daughter of Herman H. and Minnie Rose (Paulus) Heinzerling. She attended several rural grade schools, Rockford High School and graduated from Visitation High School in Stacyville with the Class of 1949.

She was united in marriage to Keith C. Adams on June 28, 1950, at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville. They had six children - Thomas, Timothy, Daniel, Robert, Deborah and Adrian.

Anna worked for several years at the Home Caf� in Stacyville. She was a member of Christian Mothers and Southeast Town Circle of Visitation Church, Stacyville City Council and American Legion Auxiliary.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery in Stacyville.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services Saturday at the church.

She is survived by five sons, Thomas Adams, of Winthrop, Timothy (Sheryl) Adams, of Stacyville, Daniel (Ginny) Adams, of Linden, N.C. , Robert (Carla) Adams, of Osage, and Adrian (Wanda) Adams, of Stacyville; one daughter, Deborah (Daniel) Gabrielson, of Rochester, Minn.; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Vaage and Barbara Jean Heinzerling, both of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.

Anna was preceded by her parents; brother, Elmer Heinzerling; sister, Helen Firsching; and her husband, Keith C. Adams, on Oct. 19, 1986.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
 

MASON CITY - Lenore C. Clifford, 93, of Mason City died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 9, 2008) in the Wayside Chapel at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.

Memorials may be given to North Iowa Area Community College Foundation in Mason City.

Lenore Sorensen Clifford was born May 26, 1914, to Martinus Brahms and Emma Otzen Sorensen on their farm near Plymouth, their third child. When she was 6, her father died, leaving four little children. Her mother later married Chris Carstens, who continued to farm and support the family and gave her a baby sister.

She was brought up in the Free Methodist and Methodist churches in Plymouth and attended Plymouth school, graduating in 1932. She attended Mason City Junior College, living and working for Ethel Ridgeway and Joy Ridgeway Johnson and working at the Leome McGee Tea Room. After earning her teaching certificate, she taught in the country school Lime Creek No. 6 and lived with Charlie and Gertie Fromm in 1934-35.

She attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls during the summers while she was teaching at Central Heights and Madison elementary schools, earning bachelor's and master's degrees, and she took additional course work at Columbia University, the University of Colorado at Boulder and others.

She became the principal of Madison School in 1952, a position she held until retirement in 1979. She also taught teacher education classes at North Iowa Area Community College.

She married Paul Clifford at the Little Brown Church in Nashua in 1951. He passed away in 1982. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mason City. Her home at 9 S. Jackson Ave. was often filled with fellow teachers and friends.

Later she moved to the Manor, Cornerstone Senior Living and then to Good Shepherd Care Center.

Lenore loved to travel and made two trips to Europe during which she visited relatives in Denmark. She traveled to many of the United States, spending several winters in Arizona and North Carolina.

She also loved to write. For more than 20 years, she attended writing classes and workshops taught by John Skipper and others and filled a trunk with her stories. She was currently working on stories about teaching in a country school.

Mrs. Clifford is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Royce (Carstens) and John Ellis, of Shelby, N.C., and a brother-in-law, Leroy Strand of Geyser, Mont.; nephews and nieces, Ray Eric (Sandra) Sorensen, Karen (Peter) Snyder, Sonja (John) Craig, Jon Sorensen, Kirsten Sorensen, Barney Joe (Melissa) Hankner, Christopher (Cindy) Ellis, Janell (Tom) Andrews, Star (Mary) Ellis, Candice Baker and by 17 great-nieces and great-nephews; many cousins, including Thorvald Sorensen, of Plymouth, Hans Sorensen of Wisconsin, Edith Skene, of Ventura, Helen Bergman, of Britt, and Frances Miller, of Ventura; and by many, many former students and their families, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father; her husband, Paul; brother, Raymond Sorensen, and his wife, Willa; sister, Evelyn, and her husband, Ted Hankner; and sister, Norma Strand.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
 

WEST UNION - Marvin "Dude" Collet, 94, of Waurika, Okla., and formerly of West Union and Rudd, died Saturday (Feb. 2, 2008) at Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan, Okla.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Burnham-Wood Funeral Home, West Union, with the Rev. Scott Kober officiating. Burial will be in the West Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Burnham-Wood Funeral Home in West Union.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at 12302 L Ave., Fayette, IA 52142.
 

HAMPTON - Helen Fielding, 81, of Hampton, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at the Sheffield Care Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. 641-456-3232.
 

ROCKFORD - Following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer, John "JR" Gruis, 72, of 105 Eighth St. S.E. in Rockford, died Wednesday (Feb. 6, 2008) in the care of Hospice at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main Ave. in Rockford with the Rev. Patricia Shaw officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main Ave. in Rockford, and will continue one hour prior to services Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church.

John Junior Gruis was born on Feb. 15, 1935, in Rockford, the son of John D. and Anna (Bents) Gruis. He was the youngest of 10 children and attended school in Rockford.

John was inducted into the Army on Feb. 23, 1956. He was formally and honorably discharged from his military duties on Feb. 22, 1962, from Fort Sheridan, Ill.

On June 21, 1958, John was united in marriage to Darlene M. Vulk at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. They became the proud and busy parents of a son, Scott, and a daughter, Julie.

John was a determined and strongly opinioned man who found great joy in spending time with his family, fishing, watching WWF Wrestling on television, playing games of chance at area casinos, teasing his grandchildren and having coffee with his friends.

He enjoyed listening to and attending the local happenings, going on tow truck calls with his son and playing with his "grand-dog, Mick."

Prior to John's failing health, he was an avid bowler. His bowling glory occurred when he bowled a perfect 300 game at the Comet Bowl in Charles City!

John was employed at White Farm Equipment in Charles City for many years until his department was closed. He went to work for Floyd County Secondary Roads as a shop foreman/mechanic until he retired in 1998.

Many will recall John's dedication to the Rockford Fire Department for 20 years and his devoted membership to Zion Lutheran Church.

Becoming bored with retirement, John worked a seasonal part-time job driving truck for Hoover Hatchery in Rudd and for the past two years assisted Dave Bartel with fall harvest.

John is survived by his wife, Darlene Gruis, of Rockford; his daughter, Julie and husband, Doug Salisbury, of Nora Springs; his son, Scott and wife, Cheryl Gruis, of Rockford; his grandchildren, Bryce (Michelle) Gruis, Spenser Gruis, Nicholas Salisbury, Kaycee Salisbury and Sawyer John Salisbury; his sister-in-law, Wanda Gruis; and his brother-in-law, John Van Laere. He will also be dearly missed by his great fishing buddies, Tom Burnett, Wayne Johnson and Duane Seibert and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Anna (Bents) Gruis, and six sisters and three brothers.

Those wishing to extend a memorial may direct them to the John "JR" Gruis Memorial Fund.

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

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-756-3311.
 

THOMPSON - Margaret Jane Keil, 87, of Thompson, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home in Thompson.

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

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 641-584-2520. www.winterfuneralhome.com.
 

TRIPOLI - Cindy Lou Nelson, 52, of Tripoli, died Wednesday (Feb. 6, 2008) at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, 965 Home Plaza in Waterloo. Burial will be at Garden of Memories.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of services Monday at the Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be left at www.overtonservice.com.
 

PELLA - Shirley K. (Shipman) Olson, 66, died late Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2008) at her residence.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Roger G. Olson; her mother, Gladys Shipman, and brother, Scott Shipman, both of Mason City; and two daughters, Lori (Dr. Russell) Bandstra and Stephanie (Michael) De Jong, all of Pella.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Second Reformed Church in Pella.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Peace Lutheran Church with the family present.

Arrangements are with the Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home in Pella, 641-628-2540.
 

ALGONA - Charles H. Schneider, 77, of Algona, died Monday (Feb. 4, 2008) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
 

BELMOND - Kenneth P. Severson, 89, a life-long farmer and resident of rural Belmond, died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2008) at his home in rural Belmond after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by the love and care of his family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today (Feb. 8) at St. Olaf Lutheran Church west of Belmond with the Rev. Lowell H. Halvorson, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, will continue one hour prior to the service today at the church.

Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Kenneth's name may wish to consider the St. Olaf Lutheran Church or a memorial of their own choice.

Kenneth Pershing Severson, the son of Knute and Alma (Gunderson) Severson, was born Sept. 26, 1918, on his parents' farm in rural Thor, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church west of Belmond, where he was an active and lifelong member.

Ken received his education in rural school Belmond No. 9.

Kenneth was united in marriage to Icle Leonard on June 6, 1940, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Their marriage was blessed with one son, Sidney.

Kenneth farmed for more than 60 years in Belmond and Grant townships. Although he retired from farming full-time in his later years, he continued to assist his son in farming operations, and later his grandson, Troy. Ken could still be found helping with the farming tasks this past summer until his health began to decline.

He was an active member of the St. Olaf Church, where he held various offices and sang in the men's chorus. He was a longtime board member of both the Wright County REC and the Clarion Co-op.

He and Icle enjoyed wintering for many years in Mesa, Ariz., where he shared his vocal talents in a men's chorus there as well. They had also enjoyed traveling on various other trips including a memorable journey to Norway in 1974.

In more recent years following the passing of his wife, Icle, he enjoyed the friendship and comeraderie of longtime neighbor and special friend, Kay Marshall. Kenneth also very much enjoyed times spent with his family and friends.

Those who will cherish the memory of Kenneth's life include his son, Sid, and his wife, Sherry, of Clarion; grandchildren, Troy Severson and his wife, Beth, and their children, Allison, Clayton and Knuton Severson, of Belmond; Traci Gorton and and her children, Alaina and Landon, of Corinth, Texas; Tanya Scribner and her husband, Ken, and their children, Paige Icle and Jarrett, of Sanger, Texas; step-grandchildren, Johnathan German and his wife Jenna, of Belmond, and their children, Desiree and Ethan; and Nicholas German and his wife, Stacy, and their children, Paige and Justin, of Clarion; Ryan Maasdam and his wife, Shannon, and their son, Austin, of Clarion; one sister, Elaine Lenz, of Mason City; longtime friend and neighbor, Kay Marshall, of Clarion; and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Icle, on April 7, 1997; four sisters, Myrtle Chauncey, Leila Wion, Betty Lynch and Kathryn Christenson; and one brother, Sanford Severson.

Andrews Fuenral Home, 641-444-4474.
 

SEALY, Texas - Vivian Naurine Wood, 91, passed away on Saturday (Feb. 2, 2008) in Katy, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was born in 1917 in Ventura, Iowa, the third of four daughters of Earl and Emma Forrester.

Vivian is survived by her sister, Lois Wilke, of Webster City; daughter, Tamara Kathy Wood; son, Timothy Craig Wood and wife, Tena; granddaughter, Nicholette; and grandson, Noah, of Katy, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Everett C. Wood; mother, Emma (Thoe) Forrester; father, Earl Forrester, of Webster City; sisters, Viola Vernon of Seattle, Wash., and Earleen Eckstein of La Mirada, Calif.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 8, 2008, at the Faith United Methodist Church, Richmond, Texas.

The celebration of Vivian's life will continue with a reception following the service at the home of Tim and Tena Wood, located at 23811 Legendary Lane, Katy, Texas.
 

Thomas E. Dorenkamp, 58, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at his home in Kent, Wash.

Tom was born Nov. 14, 1949, the son of the late Courtland G. and Betty J. (Brower) Dorenkamp. Tom grew up in the Clear Lake/Mason City area and graduated from Mason City High School in 1968.

After graduation, he served in the Army in theVietnam War. He has lived in Washington for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa; three daughters, Amy, Sara and Beth; and one son, James; and their children. Also his mother, Betty Dorenkamp of Clear Lake; one brother, Larry Dorenkamp of Rock Falls; two sisters, Georgene (Jack) Williams of Clear Lake and Marlene Dorenkamp (Butch Brandau) of Maxwell; and three half sisters, Peggy Schultz of Mason City, Teri (John) Yount of Rainelle,W. Va., and Rose Horn of Las Vegas, Nev., along with many nieces and nephews, as well as grandnieces and grandnephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Court Dorenkamp; one brother, Richard Dorenkamp; paternal grandparents, Hauko and Nellie Barkema; maternal grandparents, Henry and Joann Brower; and many aunts and uncles.

At his request there will be no memorial service. Burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery with Than and Sons Funeral Home in charge, 253-833-8877.
 

KENSETT - Esther Gnore Ellingson, 89, of Kensett, a resident of the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 Fifth St. in Kensett, with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church.

The family of Esther Ellingson has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Esther Ellingson memorial fund in her memory.

Arrangements are with Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood, 641-324-1543.

www.colonialchapels.com

HAMPTON - Helen Maxine Field, 81, of Hampton, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar David Lingard officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
 

CLEAR LAKE - Dave G. Frisbie, 57,of 210 W. 10th Ave. N., Clear Lake, died Friday (Feb. 8, 2008) at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
 

DUMONT - Tillie Hicken 91, of Dumont, died Friday (Feb. 8, 2008) at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, 641-456-3232.
 

FOREST CITY - Ruby Hofbauer, 66, of Forest City, died Friday (Feb. 8, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Buffalo Center.

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

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

www.winterfuneralhome.com
 

ACKLEY - Wilma Holmgaard, 87, of rural Ackley, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel.
 

THOMPSON - Margaret Jane Keil, 86 of Thompson, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. Burial is at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Winter Funeral Home, 245 N. Harrison St. in Thompson, and one hour before the service on Monday at the church.

Family survivors are two sons: Robert (Susan) Keil of Thompson and Douglas Keil of Thompson; two grandchildren, Jason and Kristine Keil of Thompson; one sister, Merna Kobbervig of Princeton, Minn.; two brothers-in-law: Arlo Carson of Forest City and Ellsworth (Maureen) Keil of Denver, Colo.; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Post of Johnston.

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

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 641-584-2520.

www.winterfuneralhome.com
 

ROCKWELL - Cato Lundt Jr., 88, a resident of the Sheffield Care Center and formerly of 3444 Thrush Ave. in rural Rockwell, died Wednesday (Feb. 6, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the First Congregational Church, 205 W. 10th Ave. in Clear Lake, with Pastor Thomas W. Healey officiating. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery in Rockwell.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Cato Lundt Jr. Memorial Fund.

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. www.fullertonfh.com
 

STACYVILLE - Irma C. May, 90, of Stacyville, died on Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Visitation Catholic Church, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Arrangements are with the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920.
 

CLEAR LAKE - Cletus Charles Schott, 79, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at Prairie View Nursing home in Sanborn.

A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Tilt officiating. Interment will follow at Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.

The family suggests Memorials to St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Prairie View Nursing Home in Sanborn.

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

Wayne P. Spalla, 59, of South Minneapolis, Minn., died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lydia Spalla.

He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Sandi; three step-children, Darryl (Jodi) Keezer, Denise Keezer and Doug (Jody) Keezer; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Karen (Tracy) Gustafson of Blue Earth, Minn., and Julie Lookingbell; three brothers, Joseph of Decorah, Gary (Linda) of Mason City, and Tom (Nancy) of Dubuque; nieces, nephews and friends.

Papa Wayne's unique laugh will always be remembered.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Meet in Lane No. 4.

His visitation will also be held from 11 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Henry W Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. in Minneapolis, prior to his burial.

Friends may sign the guest book by logging on to, obit.HenryWAnderson.com. Henry W Anderson Mortuary, 612-729-2331.
 

NORTHWOOD - Joe Ackerman, 86, of Northwood, died Saturday, (Feb. 9, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.

www.colonialchapels.com
 

MASON CITY - Rex R. Bailey 84, died Saturday (Feb. 9, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City.

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

www.colonialchapels.com
 

KENSETT - Esther Gnore Ellingson, 89, of Kensett, a resident of the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 Fifth St., Kensett, with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church.

The family of Esther Ellingson has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Esther Ellingson memorial fund in her memory.

Esther Gnore Ellingson was born on June 14, 1918, in Danville Township, Worth County, the daughter of Gilbert "Gibby" and Elma (Bakken) Olson. She was baptized in Elk Creek Lutheran Church and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation in Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett. She received her education in the Danville Township rural school. Esther had a variety of employment which included in her early years riding horses, taking care of her neighbors sheep, working for the owners of Damon's department store in Mason City in their home, and before and after her marriage she worked at Schmidt's Grocery Store in Northwood, which also included working in the Schmidt home, and in her early 70s, she delivered newspapers with her sister-in-law Marie Ellingson.

She was united in marriage to Lawrence Ellingson on June 14, 1942, in Albert Lea, Minn.

She enjoyed vegetable gardening, her stories on television, was a fanatic for exercising, having morning coffee with her friends in Kensett, loved animals, and reading her Bible and prayer books.

She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and the Mary's Circle in Kensett.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Violet (Tom) Walk of Grafton; grandchildren, Scott and Michael Walk of Grafton, Wendy (Kris) Haugebak of Leland, Dawn (Karl) Westrum of Rake, Michelle (Steve) Aukes of Box Elder, S.D., and Samantha (Derek) Friest of Mason City; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Erin and Tyler Aukes, Amanda and Jessica Westrum, Jeremiah Haugebak, and Joshua and Jacob Crowder; one great-great-grandson, Dylan Aukes; a daughter-in-law, Linda Ellingson of Lake Mills; a foster brother, Claire Torgerson of Michigan; and two four-legged grandsons, Brutus and Spencer; as well as many extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence Ellingson, who died on June 1, 1978; son, John Ellingson, who died on March 5, 2001; and her brothers and sisters, Clifford, Claude, Hazel, Gail and Delmer.

Conner Colonial Chapel: 641-324-1543.

www.colonialchapels.com
 

LAKE MILLS - Orva C. Gustafson, 90, of Lake Mills, died Friday (Feb. 8, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home 641-592-0221.
 

DUMONT - Tillie Hicken, 91, of Dumont, died Friday (Feb. 8, 2008) at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Dumont Reformed Church with the Rev. Jeff and April Fiet officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
 

ACKLEY - Wilma Holmgaard, 87, of rural Ackley, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at St. John's United Church of Christ in Ackley with Pastor David Boogerd officiating. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Linn's Funeral Home, 903 Cerro Gordo Ave., Ackley. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of her husband, Horace Holmgaard, 13006 R. Ave., Ackley, 50601.

Linn's Funeral Home, 903 Cerro Gordo Ave., Ackle, 641-847-2569.

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ROCKFORD - Orie R. Fulk, 82, of 208 Seventh St. N.E., Rockford, died Saturday (Feb. 9, 2008) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main Ave. Rockford.
 

Published in the Globe Gazette on 2/10/2008.

FOREST CITY - Oral T. Kingland, 92, of Forest City, died Saturday (Feb. 9, 2008) at Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be at Elim Cemetery in rural Fertile.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

ROCKWELL - Cato Lundt Jr., 88, a resident of the Sheffield Care Center and formerly of 3444 Thrush Ave. in rural Rockwell, died Wednesday (Feb. 6, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the First Congregational Church, 205 W. 10th Ave. in Clear Lake, with Pastor Thomas W. Healey officiating. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery in Rockwell.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, Feb. 11, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, from 4 to 7 p.m. The visitation will continue on Tuesday at the church, one hour prior to Cato's service.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Cato Lundt, Jr. Memorial Fund.

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

Cato Lundt Jr. was born in Gladbrook, Iowa, on March 13, 1919, the son of Cato and Marguerite (Carlisle) Lundt Sr. He attended and graduated valedictorian from the Swaledale High School, class of 1936. He furthered his education having attended Iowa State Teachers College.

Cato was united in marriage to Harriet L. Smith at the First Congregational Church in Rockwell. Cato farmed most all of his life in rural southern Cerro Gordo County. He also made his living buying and selling livestock throughout his life. His farming legacy continues as he has now passed the torch to his nephew Fred Lundt. Cato's interests included fishing and annual trips to Hawaii for two or three months at a time, always making sure that he returned to the area in time for spring planting. Cato always enjoyed attending annual family reunions at Easter time that gathered in Omaha, Neb. He was a man who liked time spent with his family. Cato will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Cato's life are his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Harriet Lundt of Rockwell; his six children, Rick (Jean) Lundt of Independence, Kan., Dr. Rita (Dr. Michael) Boehlje of West Lafayette, Ind., Leland "Jay" (Pam) Lundt of Alcester, S.D., Kent (Connie) Lundt of Orion, Ill., Holmes (Dr. Leslie) Lundt of Boise, Idaho, and Leanne (Guy) Sommers of Hills, Ia.; 18 grandchildren, Eric, Jason, Ryan, Jay Thomas, Jon, Kellie, Matt, Dan, Richard, David, Christina, Jennifer, Pierce, Blaine, Wendy, Jeff, Elizabeth and Benjamin and eight great-grandchildren.

Cato was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Steven Lundt.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676.

www.fullertonfh.com
 

STACYVILLE - Irma C. May, 90, of Stacyville, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville. Funeral service will be on Monday, Feb. 11, at 10:30 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, at Visitation Catholic Church.

Irma Smith was born July 8, 1917, on the family farm near Johnsburg, Minn., to Henry and Theresia (Gerber) Smith. She was the fifth of eight children. She attended St. John's grade school in Johnsburg.

She was united in marriage to Edmund May on Oct. 8, 1940. She and her husband farmed near Meyer, Iowa, from 1941 to 1975.

Irma loved farm work and gardening and was known for her cooking and baking skills. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her generous heart touched many lives. She was active in Sacred Heart Parish in Meyer and Visitation Parish in Stacyville, and belonged to the Rosary Society and Catholic Order of Foresters.

Irma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edmund; a daughter, Mary; great-grandson, Matthew Shanks; one brother, Alfred Smith; and four sisters, Leona Heimer, Marie Jax, Amelia O'Sullivan and Mildred Blake.

She is survived by two daughters, Sr. Janet May, O.S.F., Sioux City, Iowa, and Audrey (Ralph) Wolf, Mason City; two sons, Duane (Helen) May and Harry (Susan) May of Stacyville. Ten grandchildren, Russ (Arlys) May, Susan Shanks Ricketts, Nancy (Roger) Woods, Sandra May, Matthew Wolf, Sarah Wolf, Cassie (Troy) Hanna, Hillary May, Gabe May and Skyler May; nine great-grand children, Benjamin Shanks, Tristan Shanks, Jarrett Woods, Jaci Woods, Jaden May, Megan Hinders, Kyle Hinders, Harrison Hanna and Maverick Hanna; two sisters, Dorothy (Fritz) May and Ardella Krebsbach; in-laws Evelyn Brumm, Regina May, Tony May and Joe Martyniak; and many nieces and nephews.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar,

641-713-4920.
 

IOWA FALLS - Rebecca M. Moravek, 60, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, (Feb. 9, 2008) at her home under the care of Hospice of North Iowa.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Inurnment will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of her husband: Ronald Moravek, 301 Lincoln Ave., Iowa Falls, 50126. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
 

OSAGE - Alice N. Nack, age 88, of Osage, died Saturday (Feb. 9, 2008) at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.
 

GARNER - Clarence E. Ptacek, 84, of Garner, died Saturday (Feb. 9, 2008) at Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a Catholic Workman rosary at 4 p.m. and a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, 641-923-2841.
 

CLEAR LAKE - Cletus Charles Schott, 79, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) at Prairie View Nursing home in Sanborn, Iowa.

A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S. Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Tilt officiating. Interment will follow at Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

The family suggests memorials to St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Prairie View Nursing Home in Sanborn.

Cletus was born on June 28, 1928, in Pocahontas, the son of George and Julia Schott. He married Leona Wolf on May 17, 1949, in Pocahontas. He managed grain elevators in Mitchellville, Clare, Sanborn, Swea City and Burchinal. He drove the fire truck as a volunteer fireman in Clare. He enjoyed golf, dancing, playing cards, basketball, the Iowa Hawkeyes and having a good drink with his children and friends. Cletus was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

He is survived by his nine children, Mike Schott and Annette of Fremont, Neb., Jerry Schott and wife, Cindy, of Hartford, S.D., Bev Feller and husband, Rick, of Mustang, Okla., Ron and wife, Audrey, of Sanborn, Joan Walthour of McAllen, Texas, Sue Postma and husband, Gene, of Littleton, Colo., Kathleen Tauber of Colo., Tom Schott and wife, Ann, of Forest City, and David Schott and Jackie of Mason City; 23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol Madden and LaVon Neiman, both of Parker, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Leona, his parents, and sister Marilyn.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
 

MASON CITY - Robert Sellers, 82, of Mason City, formerly of Swaledale, died Friday (Feb. 8, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 107 N. Second St., Thornton, with the Rev. Kent A. Mechler presiding. Interment with military honors by Gallagher Post No. 208 American Legion will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Swaledale. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Thornton. After the burial, his family will greet friends at the Swaledale Town Hall.

Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-998-2311.
 

                              Posted by Gene Manning