CLARION - Sven Holger Anderson, 92, of Clarion, died Saturday, (Feb. 9, 2008) at Careage of Clarion.

Funeral services for Sven Anderson will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the United Methodist in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation for Sven Anderson will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb.12, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, 50525, 515-532-2233.
 

Rex R. Bailey

MASON CITY- Rex R. Bailey, 84, died Saturday, (Feb. 9, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Holy Family Catholic Church 714 N. Adams, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 until 7 p.m. with a scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Holy Family Catholic Church and Hospice of North Iowa.

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

www.colonialchapels.com.
 

Zelda Beal

TITONKA - Zelda Beal, 87, of Titonka, died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at the Titonka Care Center in Titonka.

Funeral services are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka, 515-928-2735; www.oakcrestfuneral services.com.
 

Donald E. Birdsell

CLEAR LAKE - Donald E. Birdsell, 88, of 1300 Second Ave N., died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.

www.colonialchapels.com.
 

Marjean "Louise" Cagley

CHARLES CITY- Maryjean "Louise" Cagley, 72, of Charles City, died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

No services are being planned at this time.

The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

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

Esther Gnore Ellingson

Published in the Globe Gazette on 2/11/2008.

Orie R. Fulk

ROCKFORD - Orie R. Fulk, 82, a resident of the Nora Springs Care Center since July of 2003 and formerly of 208 Seventh St. N.E. in Rockford, died Saturday (Feb. 9, 2008) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 14, at the First United Methodist Church, 205 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, with the Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Interment will be in the Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the First United Methodist Church in Rockford from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, and will continue at the church, one hour prior to Orie's service.

Those wishing to extend a memorial may direct them to the Orie R. Fulk 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, 302 W. Main Ave.,Rockford, 50468, 641-756-3311.

www.fullertonfh.com.
 

Arnold Leroy Garnass

Published in the Globe Gazette on 2/11/2008.

Robert E. Gibson

MASON CITY- Robert E. Gibson, 92, of Mason City, died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

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

www.colonialchapels.com.
 

Orva C. Gustafson

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

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Mittelstadt Funeral Homes, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.
 

Ruby Hofbauer

Published in the Globe Gazette on 2/11/2008.

Oral T. Kingland

Published in the Globe Gazette on 2/11/2008.

Meader, Annabelle S.

ROCKWELL - Annabelle S. Meader, 76, a resident of the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, died Sunday, (Feb. 10, 2008) in the care of Hospice at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St. in Rockwell.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services of North Iowa, 120 S. Third St. Rockwell, 50469; 641-822-3191.

www.fullertonfh.com.
 

Pearson, Louise V.

BRITT - Louise V. Pearson, 83, most recently of Britt, formerly of Klemme, died Sunday (Feb. 9, 2008) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, 641-587-2510.
 

Ptacek, Clarence E.

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

Funeral services will be held at 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 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the 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.

Clarence Edward Ptacek, the son of Adolph and Mary (Nedved) Ptacek, was born October 1, 1923, on a farm south of Duncan. He attended country school in Liberty Township until the seventh grade and then farmed with his father.

On Oct. 4, 1943, he married Verneil Gouge at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wesley. They lived on a farm south of Duncan until 1953 when they moved to Estherville where they owned and operated C and V Tavern. In 1956, they moved to Wesley, and in 1958 to Duncan.

Clarence worked on grain elevators and for Becker Construction until 1962 when they moved to Garner and Clarence began his construction business. He later helped his son, Gerald, build homes in Cedar Rapids. He enjoyed his family, grandchildren, playing cribbage, polka music and dancing.

He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Catholic Workman FCSLA Branch W51.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Verneil, of Garner; six children, Joyce (Gary) Meyer of Garner, Jan (Calvin A.) Baumgartner of Garner, Karen (Dennis) Furness of Story City, Gerald (Deb) Ptacek of Cedar Rapids, Kris (Bill) Christie of Garner and Jeff (Debbie) Ptacek of Sioux Falls, S.D.; sixteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sally Weiskamp of Britt, Marge Schleusner of Garner and Frances (Allan) Doughan of Britt; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Tony; and three sisters, Mary Kral, Blanche Witte and Agnes Kumsher.

Cataldo Funeral Home 641-923-2841.

www.cataldofuneralhome. com.
 

Robert Sellers

Published in the Globe Gazette on 02/11/2008

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

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood, with the Rev. Tom Martin of Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the chapel.

According to his wishes, cremation will take place with inurnment to be held at a later date.

Joe Ackerman was born on July 17, 1921, in Butler Township, the son of Fred and Grace (Freeze) Ackerman. He attended and received his education in the Allison-Bristow Community School.

He was united in marriage to Mabel May McGee on Dec. 8, 1951, in Pine City, Minn. She preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 2007.

Joe worked as an ironworker for various companies in the North Iowa area and retired in 1986 from Mason City Iron & Metal Co. After his retirement he collected and sold scrap aluminum and steel.

Joe enjoyed watching birds, building birdhouses, listening to his son Jim's clocks, watching the "Antiques Roadshow," listening to game shows (especially "The Price Is Right"), collecting caps, and pocket knives, his lilac bushes and strawberry patch, and in his early years he enjoyed flying biplanes.

Joe had resided east of Northwood all of this life, being taken care of by his son Jim and Ralene.

Left to cherish his memory are his children; Bea Lyons, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Robert (Kay) Ackerman, of Mason City, and Jim Ackerman and special friend, Ralene Rippentrop, of Northwood; five grandchildren, Tom (Lynn) Lyons of Columbia, S.C., Barbara Reeder, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Lori (Mark) Johnson, of Nora Springs, Shannon Ackerman, of Albert Lea, Minn., and Mike Legler of Mason City; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Many extended family members and friends also survive him.

His parents, wife, Mabel; son, Jerry, who died on Dec. 29, 2003; a brother, Henry "Hank" Ackerman; and two sisters, Anna Mikkelson and Etta Swartwood; preceded him in death.

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 in Mason City.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 13, 2008) at the Holy Family Catholic Church 714 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating and a flag presentation service conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Holy Family Catholic Church and Hospice of North Iowa.

Rex was born on May 20, 1923, in Dows, the son of George Albert and Charlotte Jane Bailey. Rex enlisted into the United States Navy in July of 1942, serving in World War II on the USS Achelous, and was recalled to service during the Korean War, later being honorably discharged.

He was united in marriage to Vernice Besch on Oct. 16, 1948. Rex and Vernice owned and operated their own business, Bailey's Floor Coverings, in Mason City for over 35 years.

Rex was a very active member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Rotary for over 50 years, Elks, Knights of Columbus and the VFW. He was a volunteer for Hospice and enjoyed golfing and traveling to Arizona.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Vernice Bailey, of Mason City; sister-in-law, Lorry (William) Gorman, of Mount Prospect, Ill.; and nephew, Patrick J. Gorman, of Barrington, Ill.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

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

TITONKA - Zelda H. Beal, 87, of Titonka, died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at the Titonka Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka with Pastor Robin Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery in Titonka.

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

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-928-2735. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
 

BRITT - Frances Bruns, 94, of Britt, died Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Britt with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
 

EUREKA, Mo. - Wanda S. Donaldson, 88, died Friday (Jan. 11, 2008) at the De Greef Hospice House in St. Louis, Mo.

Funeral services were held Jan. 14 in Eureka, Mo. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks Cemetery, St. Louis.

A native of Germany, Wanda Pilarski was born Nov. 28, 1919, in Hamburg, Germany. On July 1, 1947, she married Major John Donaldson. They came to the United States soon after and were posted at the Letterman Complex in San Francisco. Their two sons, John and Daniel, were born there.

Wanda and their two sons, accompanied her husband on his overseas tour assignments to Japan, 1954-1956 psychological warfare, and South Korea 1959 through 1961 as senior printing adviser to the Korean Army in Seoul, Korea.

The family was furnished nice houses plus maintenance so was able to socialize with newfound friends.

She was a Cub Scout den leader and a baseball mom for the boys. Wanda also took classes in Korean cooking and earned her certificate, which she treasured.

On retirement, the family bought the Twin Rivers Ranch and raised quarter horses for 35 years in Eureka, Mo., a favorite place to visit and enjoy the beautiful Ozarks.

Wanda is survived by her sons, John (Rhonda) Donaldson and Daniel Donaldson and families; a sister, Erica Mainka of Germany; and two sisters-in-law, Lois Tracy of Mason City, Iowa, and Doris Donaldson, PBVM, of San Francisco, Calif.

Her husband, John Donaldson, preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2007.

Schrader's Funeral Home, Eureka, Mo., handled the arrangements.
 

STACYVILLE - John J. Faas, 78, of Stacyville, died Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center emergency room in Osage.

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

ROCKFORD - Orie R. Fulk, 82, a resident of the Nora Springs Care Center since July of 2003 and formerly of 208 Seventh St. N.E. in Rockford, died Saturday afternoon (Feb. 9, 2008) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church, 205 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, with the Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Interment will be in the Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the First United Methodist Church in Rockford. The visitation will continue at the church on Thursday one hour prior to Orie's service.

Those wishing to extend a memorial may direct them to the Orie R. Fulk Memorial Fund.

On Saturday, the world said goodbye to one of the greatest stewards of God's creation and His children!

Orie Ralph Fulk was born April 25, 1925, in Shambaugh, Iowa, the son of John I. and Eva (Mulkins) Fulk. He graduated from Clarinda High School in 1942.

On Aug. 28, 1948, Orie was united in marriage to Betty Jean Shannon at the Methodist Church in Waverly. Orie and Betty moved to Rockford from Walnut in 1959.

Orie loved children. He drove a school bus for RRMR Schools, where children were always glad to see him.

Orie, known fondly as Nick by many of his family and friends, had a habit of being quiet and often you never knew he was even in the same room until a trick was played on you. He was known to be playful and kid-like when teasing his grandchildren.

Orie, "the Can Man of Rockford," believed in recycling. He was unable to pass a pop can on his bicycle without stopping to pick it up. He wore out three bicycles while picking up cans to recycle.

Going for walks and his passion for eating ice cream cones were a few of Orie's favorites! He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and RSVP.

Orie will also be well-remembered as a volunteer in Mason City at Food Share of Iowa, as the "Apple Man" and Elderbridge Agency. He delivered numerous Meals on Wheels in Rockford and was always willing to give of himself to the needs of the community and his church.

For many years, Nick worked for various farmers as a hired hand, frequently moving, changing addresses and schools for his kids.

For the last 20 years, Orie drove semi-trucks with his wife, Betty. They traveled in all of the lower 48 states and Canada. The last truck driven by Orie was for his son, Carl. It was his trucking career that left Orie with lasting memories. Often, before his death, he talked of getting another truck and going back on the road.

Orie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty J. Fulk, of Rockford; his children, Carl (Diane) Fulk, of Slater, Lynn (Kyong Cha) Fulk, of Aiea, Hawaii, and Marlys (Gene) Rentz, of Stewartville, Minn.; his sisters, Ruth Morelock and Grace (Rick) Phair, all of Redwood City, Calif.; his brothers, Earl (Elizabeth) Fulk, of Menlo Park, Calif., and Jack (Emogene) Fulk of Anita, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death are his parents, John and Eva Fulk; his granddaughter, Rebecca Fulk; his two sisters, Ruby Parker and Thelma Fulk; and his three brothers, Bob, Sterling and Eldon Fulk.

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

Arrangements are with the Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main Ave. in Rockford. 641-756-3311. www.fullertonfh.com
 

MASON CITY - Robert E. Gibson, 92, of Mason City died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 Wednesday (Feb. 13, 2008) at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, where full military honors will be conducted by members of Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, where a Scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m.

Robert E. Gibson was born Sept. 12, 1915, in Cerro Gordo County, a son of Elmer and Lillian (Kelley) Gibson. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Marjorie C. Yarrow, on March 14, 1936, at Clear Lake.

Bob graduated from Rockwell High School, Rockwell, where he played baseball. He served in World War II, fighting in the battle of Iwo Jima.

Bob and Marjorie lived in Rockwell, where they operated their family business, Gibson & Sherwood Grocery. Bob attended barber college in Des Moines. In 1955 they moved to Mason City, where Bob barbered for more than 50 years out of barber shops on North Federal Avenue. He retired in 2004 to care for his wife, Marjorie.

Bob and his wife enjoyed dancing to big bands at the Surf on Saturdays, golfing at Highland Park and later Pine Creek, trips to Las Vegas and following the Twins, Cubs and Vikings.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, VFW, AFL-CIO and the Marine Corps League.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Janece (Mike Sr.) Tagesen, of Mason City; son-in-law, Alex Sanchez, of Mason City; six grandchildren, Kathy (Wayde) Henderson, Ronda (William) Sting, Scott (Brenda) Miller, Tony (Tammy) Miller, Chris (Lisa) Sanchez and Angi (Matt) Alexander; 17 great-grandchildren, Nick and Laura Henderson, Colin and Katie Schorgl, Anne Sting, Ashley, Zach and Wesley Miller, Alysha, Brock, Bryant and Brittani Sanchez, and Dakota, Skylar and Macy Alexander, Alex and Ryanna Bales; a great-great-grandson, TyAndre Sanchez; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Lewis of Mason City and Ruth Campbell of Dougherty; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marjorie; daughter, Joyce Sanchez; son, David Gibson; son-in-law, Don Miller; brother, Bill Gibson; and sister, Dorothy Ingledue.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. 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 services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Orva Cecil (Amundson) Gustafson was born on Nov. 24, 1917, near Joice to Wilhelm and Clara (Finsaas) Amundson. She was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church, and confirmed at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church. Orva attended grade school at Clark Rural School, Joice, and graduated from Fertile High School in 1935.

On May 5, 1940, Orva was united in marriage with James S. Gustafson at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church. To this union three daughters were born, Janora, Virgean and Eileen.

Orva was first and foremost a homemaker. She loved to take care of her family and her home. She and James also owned and operated the A&W Root Beer stand in Lake Mills and in Nogales, Ariz. Orva also worked at Graphic Publishing and Wilson and Morrison Optometry. In addition, Orva helped her husband, James, at Your Home Improvement and volunteered at the Lake Mills Community School.

In her free time, Orva enjoyed being an artist who excelled in hardanger, and she was a member of Salem Lutheran Church where she volunteered her time and talents.

Survivors include her daughters, Janora (Russell) Hodges, of Sun City, Ariz., Virgean (Carroll) Reines, of Lake Mills, and Eileen (Jerome) Mestnik, of Lake Mills; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Viva Carpentier, of Forest City; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Norma Adams, of Lake Mills, Charlotte Nelson, of Forest City, Lois Anderson, of Forest City, and Clemmit (Elaine) Gustafson, of Walcott; special friends, Dennis and David Hanson, of Lake Mills; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; brother, Curtis Amundson; sister, Blanche Anderson; and sisters- and brothers-in-law, Wilfer Anderson, Harry Carpentier, Gustaf and Agnes Gustafson, Margaret and Harry Nyhus, Ruth and Kenneth Olson, Cleo and Helen Gustafson, Victor and Marge Gustafson, and Jack Nelson; and two nephews, Stephen and Gerald Gustafson.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
 

OSAGE - Carl Blaine Klingsporn, 81 ,of Osage, formerly of Mountain Lake, Minn., died Saturday (Feb. 9, 2008) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday (Feb. 15) at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mountain Lake, Minn. with Rev. Peter Kufahl officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Mountain Lake Cemetery with military honors provided by Mountain Lake American Legion Post No. 389.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 14) at Bjerum Funeral Home in Mountain Lake and from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, continuing one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

There will be a time of sharing and prayer at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Thursday.

There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Faith Lutheran Nursing Home in Osage.

Arrangements with Bjerum Funeral Home in Mountain Lake, Minn.

E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Blaine is survived by his wife, Margaret (Jochims) Klingsporn, of Osage, formerly of the Worthington and Lakefield, Minn., area; and a daughter, Carol (Charles) Lehman, of Mountain Lake, Minn.
 

ROCKFORD - Annabelle S. "Pudge" Meader, 76, a resident of the Rockwell Community Nursing Home and formerly of Rockford, died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) in the care of hospice at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday (Feb. 15) at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main Ave. in Rockford, with the Rev. Patricia Shaw officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 14) at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford. The visitation will continue at the church on Friday morning, one hour prior to the funeral service.

Those wishing to extend a memorial may direct it 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.

Arrangements are with the Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services of North Iowa 302 W. Main Ave. Rockford, 641-756-3311. www.fullertonfh.com
 

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

Alice was born Aug. 25, 1919, in Mitchell County, the daughter of Adolph and Gustie (Erikson) Amundson.

She was baptized and confirmed at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, rural Osage. On Oct. 24, 1934, she married Olaf Olson. To this union, one child, Norma Jean, was born; she died in infancy. On Nov. 8, 1975, she married Donald "Bud" Nack.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 13) at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Ave. in Osage, with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church.

Memorials may be given to Rock Creek Lutheran Church or to a charity of your choice.

Alice is survived by a brother, Vernon Amundson, of Osage; two sisters-in-law, Charlotte Amundson, of Osage, and Doris Keebler, of Peoria, Ariz.; a brother-in-law, Dean Nack of Osage and family; 12 nieces and nephews; and many great- and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Norma Jean; both husbands, Olaf Olson in 1966 and Donald "Bud" Nack in 1987; a sister and brother-in-law, Marian and Vernon Cockrum; two brothers, Hilmer and Alvin Amundson; brother-in-law, Glenn Olson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred and Gladys Shoger; sister-in-law, Rozella Nack; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lester and Dallas Rowe.

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

ANKENY - Alf Oswald, 79, passed away Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ankeny. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Alf, the youngest child of Martha and Sigvart Oswald, was born May 4, 1928, on a farm in Elmore, Minn. The family moved to rural Ventura, where Alf attended school before enrolling at Waldorf College. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June 1951, serving eight years, four of the years in communications.

Alf married Donna Peterson on June 7, 1958, and they made their home in Clear Lake and Mason City before moving to Ankeny in 2000. Alf worked for 23 years at Allied Mills Feed.

Alf is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Donna; daughter, Dr. Kim Oswald and her husband, Jason Douglas, of Ankeny; sisters, Jennie Baker and Inga Nordaas; and sister-in-law, June Oswald; and many dear nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Swen in World War II, and Gordon; and brothers-in-law, Chad Baker and Swen Nordaas.

Alf leaves precious memories as a loving father and a devoted friend who loved and served his Lord. His compassion and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ankeny, Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa, or the Iowa Heart Foundation in West Des Moines.
 

BRITT - Louise V. Pearson, age 83, most recently of Britt and formerly of Klemme, died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at the Hancock Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme. The Rev. Donna Buckman will officiate. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, and continue one hour prior to the services at church on Thursday.

Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, 641-587-2510.
 

HAMPTON - William Rechkemmer 82, of Hampton, died Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

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

GARNER - James O. Steward, 82, of Garner died Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center?North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

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

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.

www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
 

LAKE MILLS - Orletta T. Wagner, 95, of the Lake Mills area, died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday (Feb. 15) at the Center Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with the Rev. Thomas Rank officiating. Burial will be in Center Lutheran Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers, direct memorials to the Center Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, 19266 440th St., Leland, IA 50453 or to the donor's choice.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
 

CLEAR LAKE - Donald E. Birdsell, 89, of 1300 Second Ave. N. in Clear Lake, died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at his residence.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dianna Hoover officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

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

Memorials may be made to the Donald E. Birdsell Memorial Fund.

Donald was born Aug. 14, 1918, the son of Marx Edward and Edith (Lomen) Birdsell at Mason City. Donald attended Mason City High School. He worked for the Busy Bee Shoe Shop in Mason City.

Donald married June Klinge on April 5, 1941, at Hampton. They moved to Richmond, Calif., where he worked in the shipyards during the war. After the war, they returned to Mason City where he was employed at Peoples Gas & Electric.

In 1946, they moved to Manly where they owned and operated the Shop & Go Grocery Store. They moved back to Mason City in 1959 where he was employed with Mason City School System.

In 1969 they moved to Miramar, Fla., where he worked at Hollywood Memorial Hospital as an engineer before retiring in 1985.

In 1987 they moved to Warsaw, Mo., where they lived until moving to their present home here in Clear Lake in 1994 to be closer to their children.

Donald loved playing golf, woodworking, fishing, and built one of his own fishing boats. He especially enjoyed spending time and being around his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, June, of Clear Lake; three daughters, Sharon (Larry) Dixon, Linda Johnston and Nancy Whipple, all of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Laura Bramsen and her partner, Darin Reynolds, Tracy (Michael) Waite, Jessica Johnston-Lipp, William T. Whipple, David (Lisa) Whipple, June (Michael) Bahnsen and Benjamin Whipple; eight great-grandchildren, Jeramy Schiefelbein, Jacob (Treena) Waite, Benjamin (Katie) Bramsen, Jillian Waite, William G. Whipple, Brenna Johnston, Amaya Bahnsen and Julia Whipple; and four great-great-grandchildren, Alexis Schiefelbein, MaKayla Waite, MaKenna Waite and Hailey Hansen; two brothers-in-law, Donald Kofron and David (Patricia) Klinge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Mildred Pattschull, Lucille Long Trimble and Dorris Kofron.

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

OSAGE - Zella Barker Tidemanson Boggess, 86, of Osage, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2008) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

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

 John J. Faas

STACYVILLE - John J. Faas, 78, of Stacyville, died Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Emergency Room in Osage.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Stacyville American Legion Post 569.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church.

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

Marguerite H. Hanson

MASON CITY -Marguerite H. Hanson, 89, of Mason City, died Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., with Pastor Patti Aurand officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and also one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Marguerite Hanson Memorial Fund.

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

Jeannette M. Hight

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Jeannette M. Hight, 95, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at Charter House.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at Charter House Chapel in Rochester with the Rev. Nancy Wheeler Handlon officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Jeannette Mae Winders was born March 1, 1912, to Walter S. and Mae E. (Bates) Winders in Mason City. She graduated from high school in Mason City and after completing two years of business of school she worked in her father's store, The Iowa Tea Company, selling teas, coffee blends and china serving the local hotels, restaurants and dining cars for the railroad.

Jeannette married Maxwell "Max" B. Hight on June 26, 1938, and the couple moved to St. Paul and later to Minneapolis where Max worked in the Trust Department for First National Bank.

In 1948, the family relocated to Rochester where Max worked in the section of administration for the Mayo Clinic. Jeannette was a wonderful homemaker, loving mother and active in the community as a member of Christ United Methodist Church, YWCA and PEO Chapter BM. She loved to read, travel, sew and being in her garden.

She is survived by three daughters, Jeannette "Jan" (Bruce) Mohs of Verona, Wis., Carolyn (Kelly) Treichel of Burnsville, Minn., and Barbara (Leslie "Randy" Randall) Hight-Randall of Rochester; four grandchildren, Erin Treichel, Julia Mohs, Eric Mohs and Kathryn Mohs; a great-grandson, Ben Wirch; and her caregiver and friend, Sondra Baker of Rochester.

Jeannette was preceded in death by her husband, Max; granddaughter, Andrea Wirch; and a brother Kenneth Winders.

The family suggests memorials to Charter House, Mayo Hospice or PEO Chapter BM.

The Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel, 507-280-0311.
 

Cleota A. Kraupa

NORA SPRINGS - Cleota A. Kraupa, 84, of Nora Springs, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2008) at Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs, 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com
 

Dora Jean "Dorothy" Langhoff

MASON CITY - Dora (Dorothy) Jean Langhoff, 74, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2008) at Hospice of the Valley in Mesa, Ariz.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at First Covenant Church, Highway 18 E. and Ohio Avenue in Mason City.

Dorothy was born on March 5, 1933, to Clarence "Buck" Ward and Ruby (Quandt) Ward in Mason City. She attended school in Mason City and was united in marriage to Myron E. Langhoff on Sept. 19, 1957. She was a stay-at-home mother until all of her children were in school. She later worked at Montgomery Ward, E.F. Johnson and Rockwell Collins until she retired. Dorothy and Myron spent the last eight winters in the Mesa/Apache Junction, Ariz., area.

Dorothy loved to play bingo and travel. She was an avid sports fan of all her children and grandchildren. Her favorite teams were the Mason City Mohawks, Rockwell-Swaledale Rebels, Chicago Bulls (during the Michael Jordan era) and Minnesota Vikings.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Myron; children, Sharon Langhoff, Shelby Langhoff and David (Pam) Langhoff of Mason City and Sharlene (Mike) Deardeuff of Rockwell; grandchildren, Cassie (Eric) Grube of Galloway, Ohio, Allison Mensing of Houston, Texas, Ben Mensing of Mason City, Britney Mensing and fianc�, Reed Bowen, of Cedar Falls, Jacob Langhoff of Mason City, Jocelyn Deardeuff of Iowa Falls, Jamie Deardeuff and fianc�, Scott Schoenleber, of Waukee, Alec Deardeuff and Emily Deardeuff of Rockwell; great-grandchildren, Sophia Grube of Galloway, Ohio, Damitrious and Ailish Hamilton of Houston, Texas, Reed and Riley Stonebraker of Rockwell; two brothers, James (Lyla) Ward of Osage, and Charles (Linda) Ward of Lexington, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Jean Langhoff; her parents, brother, Clarence (Jr.) Ward; mother and father-in-law, Marjorie (Rosenberger) and Foster Langhoff; brother-in-law, William (Bill) Langhoff; and sister-in-law, Linda (Langhoff) Claussen.
 

Annabelle S. "Pudge" Meader

ROCKFORD - Annabelle S. "Pudge" Meader, 76, a resident of the Rockwell Community Nursing Home and formerly of Rockford, died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) in the care of hospice at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main Ave. in Rockford, with the Rev. Patricia Shaw officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Annabelle's service on Friday at the church.

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

Annabelle Shannon Meader was born Oct. 29, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of August William and Annabelle Josephine (Tumilson) Joesting. She was the third child of four born to her parents and a graduate of Rockford High School in 1949.

"Pudge," as she was lovingly known by her family and friends, met her future husband, Merle George Meader in Rockford at a local caf� while working as a waitress. Their fondness for each other grew as time passed and as both were employed at the Rock Theatre.

Annabelle and Merle were united in marriage at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford on June 3, 1955. They became the proud parents of a son, Bradley.

Pudge and Merle treasured their time spent together while traveling, attending Brad's activities, tending to their yard and dining out. She succumbed to learning the art of fishing and often accompanied Brad and Merle to their favorite fishing spots. Pudge loved listening to music, especially the music of the "Big Bands."

In her earlier years, Pudge enjoyed working in the community and developing friendships. She was employed at both Olson's and Bowman's grocery stores and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Her grandchildren were Pudge's pure joy and she delighted in sharing each moment that she was able, with Brad and his family.

Annabelle is survived by her son, Brad, and his wife, Kelly Meader, of Hampton; her three grandchildren, Caitlin, Lauren and Gavin Meader; her sister, Roberta Hansen of Sigourney; her sister-in-law, Mildred (Charles) McElroy of Rockford; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Merle Meader in July 2001; her sister, Jennie Lines; her brother, August Joesting Jr.; and a special nephew, Mark Joesting.

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

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services of North Iowa 302 W. Main Ave. Rockford, 641-756-3311. www.fullertonfh.com
 

Louise V. Pearson

BRITT - Louise V. Pearson, 83, most recently a resident of the Westview Care Center in Britt, formerly a longtime resident of Klemme, died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme with the Rev. Donna Buckman officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St. in Klemme, and continue one hour prior to the services on Thursday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the church or the donor's choice.

Louis Viola Albers, the daughter of Lubbe and Gretchen Albers, was born March 27, 1924, on a farm outside of Klemme, about two miles from where her future husband Melvin grew up. She was one of six children born in the family which also included Jennie, Johanna, John, Marie and Harold. Though her life began during the Depression Era her parents always made sure that the family was provided with whatever was needed.

Her father, Lubbe, passed away in 1926 and the family moved to a smaller parcel of land that Lubbe's father had owned.

Louise's mother, Gretchen, died in 1936 when Louise was 12. Her siblings, Jennie and Jo, raised the family after that time.

Louise began her education at the age of 4 in a one-room country school and went on to graduate from the eighth grade at age 12. Jennie and Jo decided that Louise would further her schooling in high school while the other siblings never had this opportunity. Louise graduated from Klemme High School in 1941 at the age of 17.

Following high school she worked for about one year in Klemme and then enrolled in business school in Omaha, Neb., in 1942. She later graduated and became a civilian bookkeeper for the Air Force. She was employed with the Air Force for several years, during which time she had assignments in Omaha, Topeka and Oklahoma City. She returned to Klemme in July 1946 to keep house for her two brothers after declining an assignment to go to Hawaii.

She met her future husband Melvin and they were united in marriage in September 1947 at Winona, Minn. Their marriage lasted 37 years before Melvin passed away.

Following their marriage Melvin and Louise farmed with his parents and then later farmed on their own. In addition to assisting her husband with the farming tasks, Louise was a full-time home maker and mother providing for the needs of her children: VaLinda, Rosalyn and Kent.

Though her main focus in life was her husband and children, she did find time to participate as a very active member of Immanuel Reformed UCC Church in Klemme where she was involved in the Women's Fellowship and held a variety of offices, as well as serving at various functions and events including many funerals. She was a member of the Farm Bureau and helped out in the American Cancer Society.

Louise enjoyed being involved in the local Senior Citizens and area 500 card clubs. She loved gardening, raising a wide variety of beautiful flowers, sewing, and was an avid reader.

While Melvin was alive, the couple did some traveling including taking a trip to Venezuela during the 1970s to visit their daughter, Rosalyn, in the Peace Corps. The couple also had taken excursions to Arkansas during the winters to spend several weeks there until spring.

Louise and Melvin farmed until 1984 at which time Melvin's health had deteriorated to the point that he could no longer actively operate the farm. They sold the farm and moved into Klemme. Melvin died in July 1985.

Following Melvin's death, Louise's main focus in life became her grandchildren, her kids, her church and the community groups of which she belonged. She looked forward to visits with her sister Johanna and traveling to spend time with her children and grandchildren. Her journeys included trips a variety of places including California, Minnesota, Puerto Rico, Connecticut, Nevada, Mexico and the Apostle Islands.

Her health began to decline in 2000. Louise had resided at the Westview Care Center in Britt for the last several years of her life.

Louise leaves to cherish her memory three children, VaLinda and husband, Karl DeWahl, of St. Paul, Minn., Rosalyn and husband, Jim de la Cruz, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Kent Pearson of Rockwell; three grandchildren, Kathleen and Aaron DeWahl and James de la Cruz; a sister, Johanna Foss of Belmond; brother-in-law, Carl and wife, Delores Pearson, of Klemme; and sister-in-law, Jean Pearson of Klemme; and many nieces nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Jennie and Marie; and her brothers John and Harold.

Andrews Funeral Homes, 641-587-2510.
 

Sonke Petersen

STEWARTVILLE, Minn. - Sonke Petersen, 79, of Stewartville, Minn., died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2008) at Stewartville Care Center.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Zion Lutheran Church in Stewartville with the Rev. Ron Allen officiating. A spring burial will be held in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville, Minn.

Arrangements were with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville, 507-533-4664.
 

William Rechkemmer

HAMPTON - William "Bill" Lewis Rechkemmer, 82, of Hampton, died Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at the Hampton Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton with the Rev. John Byrne officiating. Burial will in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

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

James O. Steward

GARNER - James O. Steward, 82, of Garner, died Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

James Orville Steward, the son of Orville and Helena (Whitesell) Steward, was born Jan. 23, 1926, at Iowa Falls. At the age of six, he moved with his family to a farm south of Garner. Jim graduated from Garner High School in 1943. Following high school he worked on the family farm and drove truck for Ed Bock.

On March 8, 1947, he married Joan R. Walle at Albert Lea, Minn. To this union three children were born, Michael James, Lawrence Dean and Carolyn Ruth. When his father decided to retire from farming, Jim went to work for the Garner Police Department serving as chief of police for several years. He then worked for FEMIC Insurance Co. as a claims adjuster.

On Nov. 29, 1974, he married Bonnie L. Modderman at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. They lived in Clear Lake until moving to Garner in 1975. They built, owned and operated the Black Velvet Inn in Garner for four years. Jim then worked for Iowa Mold Tooling, starting the security program and managing the yard work. He retired in 1991.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner.

Jim is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of Garner; three children, Michael (Linda) Steward of Cornville, Ariz., Larry (Kathy) Steward of Missouri City, Texas. and Carolyn Steward of Henderson, Nev.; stepchildren, Pam (John) Van Gerpen of Garner, Jane (Pat) Greiman of Manteca, Calif., and Amy Modderman of Pahrump, Nev.; grandchildren, Jodi, Megan and Ryan Steward in Arizona, Jonathan and Patrick Steward in Texas; stepgrandchildren, Heather Ann (Matthew) Curtis of Clear Lake, Diena Ann (Daren) Mennenga of Belmond and Jamie Greiman of Manteca, Calif.; stepgreat-grandchildren, Aspen Curtis, Tyler Curtis, Tristan Mennenga and Ty Mennenga; and close family friend, Diann Musial of Pahrump, Nev.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister; step-son, Jeffery Modderman; a son-in-law, Bill Schnitkey; grandson, Michael Steward; and stepgrandson, Joshua Greiman.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
 

Orletta T. Wagner

LAKE MILLS - Orletta T. Wagner, 95, of the Lake Mills area, died Sunday (Feb. 10, 2008) at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Center Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with the Rev. Thomas Rank officiating. Burial will be in Center Lutheran Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Center Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, 19266 440th St., Leland, IA 50453, or to the donor's choice.

Orletta Teleda (Olson) Wagner was born on April 30, 1912, in rural Leland, to parents Clarence and Gena (Langfald) Olson. She was baptized by the Rev. Lee at North Prairie Lutheran Church and was confirmed by the Rev. Peterson at Center Lutheran Church in 1927.

On June 8, 1932, Orletta was united in marriage with Leslie Wagner and the couple had three children. Orletta and Leslie celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1982. Orletta spent her time taking care of her home and family, and in later years, enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow.

Survivors include her children, Dorothy Miller and her husband, Howard, of Twin Lakes, Minn., DuWayne Wagner and his wife, Delila, of Casper, Wyo., and Judy Cobb and her husband, David, of Fertile; eight grandchildren, Brian Wagner, Shawn Wagner, Don Cobb, Donna Asche, David Cobb Jr., Larry Miller, Bruce Miller and Lori Obregon; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, LaVerne Olson and his wife, Clarice, of Clarks Grove, Minn., and Marlin Olson and his wife, Ruth, of Leland.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leslie, in 1983; a brother, Charles Olson, in 1967; and a great-great grandson, Conner.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
 

MASON CITY - Warren H. Baskerville, 60, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2008) at his home.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with the Rev. Kathy Graves, officiating.

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

Warren H. Baskerville was born March 28, 1947, at Lake City, a son of Luvern and Beulah (Krohn) Baskerville. He was united in marriage to Linda Whiting on Aug. 30, 1968, at Fort Dodge.

Warren was a 1965 graduate of Estherville High School. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard, 234th Signal Battalion, Marshalltown.

A resident of Mason City since 1972, Warren owned and operated WB's Construction, Mason City. He enjoyed golfing, NASCAR and especially his four grandchildren.

Warren is survived by his wife, Linda Baskerville of Mason City; two sons, Jason (Deb) Baskerville of Lake Orion, Mich., Brent Baskerville of Ankeny; parents, Luvern and Beulah Baskerville of Newton; four grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Blake, Cole and Olivia; sister, Marlene (Ken) Shadle of Mason City; three brothers, Lester (Virginia) Baskerville of Newton, Bruce (Pam) Baskerville of West Des Moines, James (Debbie) Baskerville of Marshalltown; many nieces and nephews, and a brother-in-law, Richard (Linda) Whiting of Fort Dodge.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lester and Clara Baskerville; and Henry and Ethel Krohn.

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

Bob Bensend

OSAGE - Bob Bensend, 80, died Wednesday (Feb. 13, 2008) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage with military honors at the grave by Osage American Legion Post No. 278.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a scripture wake service at 5:30 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus rosary at 8 p.m.

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

Zella Barker Tidemanson Boggess

OSAGE - Zella Barker Tidemanson Boggess, 86, of Osage, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2008) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Mitchell.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday 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.
 

Cleo M. Bruce

MASON CITY - Cleo M. Bruce, 87, of 834 Ninth St. S.E., died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, with Pastor Tom Healey, chaplain for Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

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

Lynn Bucknell

CHARLES CITY - Lynn Bucknell, 89, of Charles City, died Wednesday (Feb. 13, 2008) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Charles City with Pastor Ruth Yeaton officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

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

John J. Faas

STACYVILLE - John J. Faas, 78, of Stacyville, died Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center emergency room in Osage.

John was born Oct. 13, 1929, near Stacyville, the son of Benedict and Mabel (Winer) Faas. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.

On Nov. 16, 1954, John married Monica Rogers at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. They lived in Osage until 1969, when they moved to an acreage near Stacyville. John worked at White Farm for 39 years and then worked at Theobald Custom Manufacturing in Stacyville.

He was the sexton of the Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Stacyville. John was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Stacyville American Legion, where he had served as Post commander and was post adjutant for many years.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Stacyville American Legion Post 569.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church.

John is survived by his wife, Monica Faas of Stacyville; his children, David (Cathy) Faas of Racine, Minn., Diane (Mark) Beckman of New Hampton, Daniel (Kathy) Faas in the military service, Denise (Bruce) Mayer of Stacyville, Donald Faas of San Francisco, Calif., Debra (Warren) Davis of Fort Dodge, Darrell Faas of Owatonna, Minn., Doreen (Rodney) Bries of Monona; a daughter-in-law, Julie Faas of Osage; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Sylvan (Virginia) Faas of Mona; two sisters, Margaret Huemann of Stacyville, and Marlene (Darwin) Mauer of Denver, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Douglas Faas; two brothers, Bobby and Marvin Faas; and a sister, Irene Neis.

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

Dave G. Frisbie

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

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Military honors will be by the Clear Lake VFW.

Visitation will be one hour before the service.

Family suggests memorials to Dave G. Frisbie Memorial Fund.

Dave was born Oct. 15, 1951, in Des Moines, the son of C.H. and Ila Jean (Walker) Frisbie. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1971. Following high school he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

After the service, he moved back to Clear Lake where he did construction, worked at Opportunity Village, Clear Lake Bakery, and then at Liberty Square in Nora Springs.

He enjoyed spending time with his son, especially their rides around the lake, going to movies and teasing him. His favorite movie was "No Country For Old Men."

He is survived by his son, Nick Frisbie of Clear Lake; parents, C.H. and Ila Jean Frisbie of Clear Lake; brother, Michael Frisbie of Clear Lake; sister, Diane Rich and her husband, Bruce, of Sacramento, Calif.; aunt, Joanne Bearss and her husband, Russell, of Vermillion, Ohio; uncles, Bob Walker of Mason City and George Walker and his wife, Sally, of Palm Desert, Calif..; cousins, Benjamin Rich, Katie McFarland, Steve Mailey, Sara Mailey, Nancy Bearss, Daniel Bearss, Ann Vinkovich, Nancy Conroy and her husband, Chuck and Kirk Walker, Megan and Branwen.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Jill Mailey.

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

Marvin W. "Bud" Hall

NASHUA - Marvin W. "Bud" Hall, 88, of Nashua, died Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua.

Interment with military rites will be conducted by the Nashua VFW Post No. 6792 with Chad Sinnwell, Mark Stanley, Matt Cox, Erich Haupt, Tim Bluhm and Jimmy Klunder as pallbearers.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences for Bud may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Marvin was born July 22, 1919, in Dexter, Minn., the son of William and Edith (Nichols) Hall. He was a 1937 graduate of the Nashua High School. Marvin was inducted into the United States Army on Nov. 3, 1943, and served as a pilot of a C-47. He was honorably discharged on July 23, 1945.

On May 3, 1946, at the First Congregational Church in Nashua, he married Norma Sours of Marble Rock. Marvin worked for a short time at Oliver in Charles City and John Deere in Waterloo before he began to live his dream of trapping.

Since beginning trapping at the early age of eight, Marvin would trap fox and mink in the fall, beaver in the winter and then in the spring and summer switch to fishing commercially on the Mississippi River near Lansing and Harpers Ferry. Along with fishing, he would catch clams and sell the shells to Japan. In the fall, between seasons, he hunted ginseng and sold it internationally. Bud was one of just a few living men inducted into the trappers hall of fame.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Norma; four daughters, Sara Hanson of Bellingham, Wash., Sandy (Bill) Stanley of Waverly, Sue (Mike) Sinnwell of Belmond, and Peggy (Lonnie) Litchfield of Washington, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Chad Sinnwell, Sherry Haupt, Mark Stanley, Maggie Sinnwell, Kim Cox, Chelsie Litchfield and Chase Litchfield; two sisters, Judith Schmidt of Cedar Rapids and Verna Kueker of Tripoli.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lee Hall; and a half-brother, Howard Hall.
 

Marguerite H. Hanson

MASON CITY - Marguerite H. Hanson, 89, of Mason City, died Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Patti Aurand officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Feb. 14, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and also one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Marguerite Hanson Memorial Fund.

Marguerite was born Nov. 2, 1918, in Plymouth, the daughter of Joseph and Harriet (Paul) Stangler. She attended school in Plymouth and graduated from Mason City High School in 1938.

She was married to Earl P. Hanson on June 16, 1940, at First Congregational Church in Mason City. She was a homemaker most of her life and took great pride in her home and taking care of her family. She also worked at Mercy Hospital for a period of time.

She enjoyed playing bingo, painting, was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings.

She was a member of the Senior Citizen Center and a longtime member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Mason City.

She is survived by her daughter, Janice Shafer and husband, Frank, of Mason City; sons, Richard Hanson and wife, Cathy, of Woodbury, Minn., and Robert Hanson of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Donna Shafer, Tom Shafer, Lori Bublitz and husband, Jeff, Scott Shafer and wife, Toni, Alissa Fruetel and Lindsey Hanson; eight great-grandchildren, Casey, Nicole, Cody, Kari, Logan, A.J., Riley and Ava; sisters, Elizabeth Gregory of Mason City, Joanne White and husband, Robert, of Ventura, Harriet Krutsinger and husband, Richard, of Clear Lake; brother, Donald Stangler and wife, Pat, of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Earl Hanson in 1996; brothers, Ed Stangler and Joe Stangler; and sisters, Dorothy Hansen and Lorraine Anderson.

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

Valera Ann "Val" Hovelson

CLEAR LAKE - Valera "Val" Ann Hovelson, 64, of 5851 South Shore Drive in Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2008) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the Church.

Memorial may be made to the Valera Hovelson Memorial Fund.

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

Cleota A. Kraupa

NORA SPRINGS - Cleota A. Kraupa, 84, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2008) at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 102 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs, with the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Edinger officiating. Inurnment will be in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Cleota A. Kraupa Memorial Fund.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com
 

Herbert Norby

OSAGE - Herbert Norby, 98, of Osage, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2008) at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Herbert was born Jan. 28, 1910, near Osage, in Mitchell County, the son of Carl and Ida (Olsen) Norby.

He attended rural and Osage schools. Herbert married Alice Moe on Sept. 6, 1933, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church in Meroa. They made their home on the family farm in rural Osage. He was a life long and active member of Rock Creek Lutheran Church. Herbert was an original board member of Faith Lutheran Home. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool and walking.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Ave., rural Osage, with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church.

Herbert is survived by two daughters, Joan (Frank) Jacobs of Osage and Marlys (Will) Smith of Germantown, Tenn.; two sons, Marvin (Edna) Norby of Osage and Dean (Jane) Norby of Osage; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.

He was preceded death by his parents; his wife, Alice Norby (in 2004); one sister, Rosella Klemesrud; two brothers, Kenneth Norby and Loren Norby.

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

Marvin Luverne Reese  

MILLER - Marvin Luverne Reese, 76, of Miller, died Wednesday (Feb. 13, 2008) at Concord Care Center in Garner.

Memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Lay Pastor Rose Visser officiating. Inurnment will be in the spring at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.

Visitation will be an hour prior to service at the church.

Arrangements are with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com.
 

Raymond "Ray" Vandeventer Sr.  

CHARLES CITY -Raymond "Ray" Vandeventer Sr., 80, of Charles City, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2008) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held for Ray Vandeventer 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with Pastor Ruth Yeaton officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Raymond Calvin Vandeventer was born March 15, 1927, at Charles City, the son of Ernest and Grace (Nabor) Vandeventer. He received his education from the Charles City schools. Ray proudly served in the United States Army during World War II and always took special pride in the fact that he was in the honor guard for President Truman in Washington, D.C.

On July 14, 1946, he was united in marriage to Allavina "Ella" Adelmund at the Little Brown Church. Ray worked at the Oliver White Farm Equipment Co. for 49 years. During that time he had work assignments in every manufacturing department in both the factory and foundry. He served eight years as a chief steward in the union, and during the last 17 years of his extensive career he was a maintenance supervisor in the foundry with his final assignment being a security guard. Ray was a member of First Baptist Church, the Moose Lodge and Heritage Club.

His interests included hunting, fishing, trapping, playing cards, working on tractors and collecting Oliver memorabilia. Ray always looked forward to spending time with his family and friends. Special times included the family reunions and coffee times with the retired White Farm employees and the Saturday Men's Prayer Group.

Living family members include his wife, Allavina Vandeventer of Charles City; six children, Raymond Jr. (Joann) Vandeventer of Charles City, Richard (Dorothy) Vandeventer of Charles City, Gloria (Kennie) Troge of Charles City, Roger Vandeventer of Grafton, Wis., Randy (Terri) Vandeventer of Charles City and Lorie Barber of Charles City; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Aurora Barber; a grandson, Jon Vandeventer; a great-grandson, Josh Troge; six sisters and five brothers.

Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616, or First Baptist Church, 105 Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Karlene Joyce (Koenen) Willemsen  

PORTLAND, Ore. - Karlene Joyce (Koenen) Willemsen, 60, of Portland, Ore., died Friday (Feb. 1, 2008) in a house fire.

A service was held Feb. 8, in Riverview Cemetery.

Another service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Zion Reformed Church, rural Sheffield.

Memorials may be directed to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Karlene was born Sept. 20, 1947, in Hampton. She graduated from CAL Community School in 1965. She attended Central College in Pella and is a graduate of the University of San Francisco. She was a saleswoman and trainer for a telecommunications company in Fresno, Calif. She lived in Drain, Ore., before moving to Portland in 2005.

Karlene married Roger Willemsen in 1966. They had three sons: Rodney, Jeff and Jim. They later divorced.

Living family members include two sons, Jeff and Jim; and a brother, Keith Koenen, of Sheffield; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Johnnie; mother, Elizabeth; and one infant son, Rodney.