HAMPTON - Dean G. Artley 88, of Hampton, died Monday at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-466-4222.
 

ST. JOSEPH - Bertha M. Becker, 94, of St. Joseph, died Sunday (Feb. 24, 2008) at the Algona Manor Care Center.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph, with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona in charge of arrangements, 515-295-3731.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
 

ALGONA- Gladys Becker, 96, died Friday (Feb. 22, 2008) at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona. There will be a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m.

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

www,oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
 

GREENE - Funeral Mass for Mrs. Helene Boller will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 on Wednesday at Reid's Funeral Chapels, Greene.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, 641-823-4457.
 

DES MOINES - George Henry Clark, 76, peacefully left this world on Saturday (Feb. 23, 2008).

George was born in Des Moines on March 22, 1932. He graduated from Tech High School. After graduation he went to work for Orville Lowe Ford, in sales. Throughout the years he worked at Bud Flood Buick and as General Manager, New Cars, Bob Brown Chevrolet. He later had his own car lot at East Sixth and Court Avenue, before moving to California to work in RV sales.

He returned to Des Moines seven years ago and continued working at Prairie Meadows and recently was employed by Polk County.

George enjoyed fishing, telling a good joke, and making people laugh. George served in the Iowa National Guard and was a member of the Iowa Masonic Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ina and George, and his sister Delores.

George is survived by his wife Shari (Hanke) Clark; four daughters, Cindia (John) Badger, Cathy (Tom) Goldman, Cheryl Teply (Tom Grimes), and Carrie (Ron) Glanville, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being made by Westover Funeral Home. A private memorial service is being planned for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Association for the Preservation of Clear Lake, P.O. Box 54, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Westover Funeral Homes, Des Moines, 515-276-4567.
 

LAKE MILLS - Tamara J. Diekhuis, 49, of Lake Mills, formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (Feb. 23, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City.

Her body was cremated and a gathering was held at Knuckleheadz Bar & Grill on Sunday, Feb. 24, her 50th birthday.

Tamara Jean Diekhuis was born in Mason City, on Feb. 24, 1958, the daughter of Lonnie Vernon and Mavis (Linrooth) Findling. She attended Mason City High School.

Tamara worked at Knuckleheadz Bar & Grill in Leland. She loved her grandsons, and spending time with her family and friends. She loved to dance and play Yahtzee and Scrabble.

She is survived by her significant other of 20 years, Larry Florence of Leland; her son, Perry (Cynthia) Diekhuis of Forest City; grandsons, Nathaniel and Christopher Diekhuis of Forest City; her brothers and sisters, Vernon Findling of Mason City; Tony Findling of Brookings, S.D.; Lynn Toussaint of Iowa City; Allan Findling of Mason City; Ginger Hinrichs of Iowa City; six nieces and nephews; fifteen grand nieces and nephews; others she loved as family, Bev Florence, Deb Smith and Jason Florence; her cats, Jasper, Bear and Patches, along with many special friends.

Tamara was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Mavis Findling, and a special friend, Donna Florence.

Memorials may be sent to Perry Diekhuis, 113 Westgate Drive, Forest City, IA 50436.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, IA, 641-592-0221.

www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
 

MASON CITY- Ruth A. Geary, 81, of 1004 Third St. N.W., died Saturday (Feb. 23, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Private inurnment will be held at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, at a later date.

The family will greet friends from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapel.com.
 

CHARLES CITY - Donald Heeren, 77, of Charles City, died Monday (Feb. 25, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Memorial services for Donald Heeren will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

The family will greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service.

The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323.

www.hauserfh.com.
 

CHARLES CITY - Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Joyce Horn, 89, of Charles City, who died Monday (Feb. 25, 2008) at Cedar Health in Charles City.

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

EATON, Colo. - Larry Lee Jacks, 73, of Eaton, Colo., died Wednesday, (Feb. 20, 2008) at the North Colorado Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Faith Lutheran Church in Eaton. Interment will be in the Eaton Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, at the Moser Funeral Service Chapel, 3501 S. Eleventh Ave. in Evans, Colo.

Larry L. Jacks was born in Detroit, Mich., to Robert H. Jacks and Camilla (Robinson) Jacks.

On July 23, 1955, he married Jeanette Mae Dishon in Mason City, Iowa. From 1955 to 1982, they resided in Iowa.

Larry spent his adult life as an over-the-road truck driver. In 1982 they moved to Eaton. Larry retired from Teamsters in 1997, at which time he started his own trucking company, J&J Trucking in Eaton.

Larry enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Jacks of Eaton; five children, Mike Jacks and wife Doreen of Greeley, Doug Jacks and wife Marijo of Greeley, Brad Jacks and wife Tracy of Eaton, Becky Jacks of Northwood, Debbie Hanford and Bruce of Greensboro, N. C.; grandchildren, Kris Jacks and wife Ashleigh of Loveland, Colo., Kortnie Jacks of Greeley, Colo., Jeremy and wife Laci of Greeley, Colo., Donald and Joshua Jacks of Greeley, Colo., Amanda, Janelle, and Megan Jacks of Eaton, Colo., Anna Hanford of Anchorage, Alaska, John Conway of Redmond, Wash., Charles Conway of Rockland, Calif., Steve Williams and wife Mary of Longmont, Colo., Todd Williams of Greeley, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Jaylin Jacks of Greeley, Colo.; step-great-grandchildren, Jacob, Taylor and Logan Williams all of Longmont, Colo.

He is also survived by sisters, Margaret Coe and husband Dick of Mason City, Judy Tosvig of Fort Worth, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife's parents.

Memorial gifts can be made to the Larry Jacks Memorial Fund in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. Eleventh Ave., Evans, CO 80620. An online obituary and guest book are at www.moserfuneralservice.com.

Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. Eleventh Ave., Evans, CO 80620.

www.moserfuneralservice.com.
 

KLEMME - Irene Katter, 83, of Klemme, died Monday (Feb. 25, 2008) in rural Klemme.

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

FOREST CITY - Betty Lusson, 76, of Clear Lake, formerly of Forest City, died Saturday (Feb. 23, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A Mass of the Ressurection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Henry Huber officiating.

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

Inurnment will be in the spring at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home Forest City IA 50436; 641-585-2685.

www.petersenlundfh.com.
 

MADISON, Wis. - Barbara A. Pappas, age 79, passed away on Sunday (Feb. 24, 2008, at Oak Park Place Nursing and Rehab Center, Madison, Wisconsin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at St. Dennis Catholic Church, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare or Alzheimer's Association.

Barbara was the only child born to William G. and Anna B. Williams, on March 1, 1928, in Mason City, Iowa. Barbara was raised in Garner, and graduated high school in 1946. While in school, she was a member of the school band and was also a cheerleader. She excelled in roller skating at an early age and dancing throughout her lifetime. Barbara also enjoyed cooking and playing any card games, especially bridge.

After graduating from high school, she attended Clark College in Dubuque, Iowa, until returning back home to help her mother run the Garner Leader and Signal newspaper. She proceeded to enroll at Hamilton College in Mason City, where she received her accounting degree. Barbara also met her future husband, Gus Pappas, while attending college there.

They were married in 1949 and shortly after, she started her profession of teaching piano lessons to many children in Garner. She also played organ for the church choir for many years. Barbara was a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

In January 1967, she and Gus moved their family to Madison. She continued to teach piano lessons until the mid-1980s. They truly enjoyed traveling to visit family in many locations and she was especially captivated by the Pennsylvania Amish communities.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Gus Pappas of Madison; her children, William (Diane) of Madison, James of Madison, Zoanne of Columbus, Ohio, and Tom of Dubuque; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family wishes to thank the very dedicated staff at Oak Park Place and HospiceCare for all they have done for our family. "We will all miss your infectious smile!"

Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Centers, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 608-221-5420.

www.gundersonfh.com.
 

CHARLES CITY - Memorial services for Adolph "Bud" Rath, 83, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday (Feb. 29, 2008), at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, with the Rev. David Werges officiating. Lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

Mr. Rath died on February 23, 2008 in Tyler, Texas. A long-time resident of Charles City, he enjoyed 35 summers on the Mississippi River in Lansing.

He was born on November 12, 1924, in Butler County, Iowa, to the late Carl and Lydia Gabelmann Rath. He retired as a sheet-metal press operator from Oliver-White Tractor Factory in Charles City after 34 years of service. He loved his family and was an avid fisherman and coon hunter, outdoorsman, and enjoyed watching college and professional football, basketball and baseball games.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Lou Springer and son, David Allen Rath.

Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Schwickerath and Connie Gibbs and son-ill- law, Terry Gibbs all of Tyler, Texas; grandchildren, Tasha Byrd, Tara Farley, Tanya Watkins, Ryan Gibbs, Tom Ross, Shane Swick, Tony Gibbs, Amanda Ramoz, Bud Rath; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; sisters, Hannah Wood and Leah Wilson; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.
 

MESERVEY - Dorothy Schmidt, 87, of Des Moines, formerly of Meservey, died Saturday (Feb. 23, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Reformed Church, Meservey, with the Rev. Rodney Meester presiding. Interment will be in Meservey Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home 201 Ohio St., Meservey.

In lieu of flowers, her family requests memorials to Opportunity Village in her memory.

Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Meservey, 641-358-6105.
 

LAKE MILLS - Selma Sime, 92, of Lake Mills, died Monday (Feb. 25, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Arrangements are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.

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

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

www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
 

WEBSTER CITY - Shirley Teigen, 81, of Webster City, died Sunday (Feb. 24, 2008) at CareAge Care Center in Clarion.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 1:30 p.m. at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City with the Rev. Travis Schmidt, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Webster City, officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be at the Hanna Cemetery in rural Forest City.

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

www.petersenlundfh.com.
 

HAMPTON- Funeral Services for Dean Artley will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Inurnment will be in the Hampton Cemetery at a later date. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will be officiating.
 

ST. ANSGAR - Stanley R. Brones, 94, of St. Ansgar died on Thursday (Feb. 21, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the United Methodist Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery, St. Ansgar.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Stanley Roland Brones was born in Forest City on Dec. 18, 1913, one of nine children born to Nathan and Molina (Felland) Brones.

He met Vergil (Vergie) Christensen, also of Forest City, and they were married on Jan. 18, 1933, and recently celebrated their 75th anniversary.

They had one child, Jana.

Stan and Vergie farmed the Brones farm until 1936. At that time they moved to the St. Ansgar area and farmed until retirement in 1978 and moved into St. Ansgar.

They enjoyed traveling and visited all the states except Alaska. When their daughter, Jan, and family moved to Arizona they started spending winters in the Mesa area until just recently.

Stan enjoyed fishing and in the mid- '70s bought a cabin at Lake Lizzie near Pine River, Minnesota. For more than 20 years they would spend their summers at the cabin, enjoying the company of family and friends.

After retiring, Stan joined Vergie in gardening and canning. Even as recently as last summer they put in a garden and canned Vergie's favorite spice pickles and beet pickles.

Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Molina and Nathan Brones, brothers Archie, Harold, Lyle and Palmer, and sisters Gladys, Alfa and Margaret. Surviving are his beloved wife, Vergie; daughter, Jan, and her husband, Morrie, of Mesa Ariz.; grandson Jeff and wife Shawn; and great-grandchildren Cody and Deanna of Camp Verde, Ariz.; and one sister, Mildred Hoeft of Belmond.

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

RICEVILLE - Mrs. Larry (Karen G.) Fox, 69, of rural Riceville, died Tuesday, (Feb. 26, 2008) at her home near Riceville.

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

MASON CITY - Ruth Anne Geary, 81, of 1004 Third St. N.W., died Saturday (Feb. 23, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City, with Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Inurnment will be held at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

The family will greet friends from 4 until 7 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Scriptural wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church, Hospice of North Iowa or the Arthritis Foundation.

Ruth was born Ruth Anne Hungerford on Dec. 15, 1926, at Clermont, Iowa, to Laurence and Myra (Shipton) Hungerford.

She attended elementary school at Mitchell, Iowa, and graduated from Manly High School in 1944. She enrolled at St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in 1946, graduating in 1949. She served as an R.N. at Mercy Hospital and joined the staff at Surgical Associates, retiring in September 1986.

Ruth married Daniel R. (Dick) Geary on Sept. 16, 1950, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. They had three children: Daniel Leo, Patricia (Patsy) Ann (deceased March 26, 1974) and Michael Joseph.

Ruth had many interests which included reading, travel, music, cooking and sports. Both sons being graduates of the University of Iowa, she was an enthusiastic Hawkeye fan and attended many football games at Kinnick Stadium.

Ruth was an enthusiastic supporter and patron of the arts, supporting local organizations, the University of Iowa Center for the Arts, various symphony orchestras around the state of Iowa and public radio and television. Certainly Ruth was blessed with many friends and she had a profound effect upon all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Dick; sons, Daniel Leo (Arlene) Geary, Michael Joseph Geary; grandchildren, Kelly and Graham Geary, Colo.; sister, Bertha Alice Skuster; step-sister, Barbara Ristau; and sister in-law, Peggy Hungerford.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Patricia (Patsy) Ann, step-mother Irma Hungerford, sister Dorothy Pleasants, brother Laurence D. Hungerford, and sister in-law Mary Lou Petersen.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapel.com.
 

NORA SPRINGS - Hilda M. Huffstettler, 100 years old, of Nora Springs, died Monday (Feb. 25, 2008) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

A funeral service will be held for Hilda at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 29, at the Christian Church in Nora Springs with Pastor Donald Muessigmann officiating. Burial will be in the Park Cemetery in Nora Springs.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

Hilda M. (Freese) Huffstettler has born on Dec. 18, 1907, the daughter of Edward and Maggie (Lange) Freese. She graduated from Mason City School and Normal Training School.

She was united in marriage to Dick Huffstettler on Dec. 21, 1926, at Webster City. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1955. The couple had two children, Jorretta Jean, and Tommy Huffstettler who died on May 1, 1994, in Mason City.

The family lived and loved the Nora Springs area, and their entire married life was spent raising and loving their family. Hilda taught in rural schools and worked for many years in the grocery stores and caf� in Nora Springs. She was a faithful member of the Christian Church in Nora Springs.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter; Jorretta Jean (Robert) Buehler of Garland, Texas; daughter-in-law Diane Floyd of Nashville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Janet (Steve) Alber of Garland, Texas, Greg (Tanya) Buehler, and their two children, of Garland, Texas, Jesse Floyd, and Anitra (Bob) Methvin and their two children, all of Nashville, Tenn.; two step-great-grandchildren, Nancy (Jay) Johnson, and their two children, of Avoca, and Brad (Stephanie) Alber and their two children, of Des Moines.

Everyone in Hilda's life was very special to her - extended family members of Wayne Sellon and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All found a special place in her heart.

Her parents, husband, Dick, son, Tommy, two brothers, Ruben and Harold Freese, her sisters, Gladys Markwood and Florence Percy, preceded her in death.

The family of Hilda M. Huffstettler has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Christian Church in Nora Springs in her memory.

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

KLEMME - Irene M. Katter, age 84, of rural Klemme died Monday (Feb. 25, 2008) at her daughter's home in rural Klemme.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday at the Klemme United Methodist Church. The Reverend Paddy Druhl will be officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

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

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


Published in the Globe Gazette on 2/27/2008.

CLEAR LAKE - Mearle A. Lunbeck, 84, of 309 S. Eighth St., died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at her home.

Arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

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

FOREST CITY - Betty Lusson, age 76 of Clear Lake, formerly of Forest City, died Saturday (Feb. 23, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Fr. Henry Huber officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the church.

Inurnment will be in the spring at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Lusson was born in Cresco, Iowa, on Dec. 7, 1931, the daughter of Jerry and Clara (Balk) Neubauer. She received her education in Cresco and graduated from Assumption High School. After high school she worked for a time as a bookkeeper at the REC.

On Jan. 26, 1953, she was united in marriage to Daryl Lusson at Assumption Catholic Church in Cresco. Daryl's work as a territory manager for the Bigelow Carpet Co. kept the family on the move and they lived in several Midwestern communities over the years. In 1975 they made their home in Forest City. Since 2006, Daryl and Betty have lived at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Betty was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed reading, embroidery, latch-hook and taking car rides with her husband. She worked part-time at Big Bear and did some bookkeeping for Daryl. She loved spending the mornings with her coffee group. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Forest City.

Betty is survived by her husband, Daryl, of Clear Lake and three children, Connie Lusson of Las Vegas, Nev., Ron (Heidi) Lusson of Crystal Lake and Rhonda Hennigar and fiancee Gary Michels of Ventura. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Philip Lusson, Kim Lusson, Audra Hopper, Charlie Kraft and Jessica Smidt; two brothers, Donald Neubauer of Cresco and Jerry Neubauer of Decorah.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Zachary.

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

BRITT - Caroline E. Mayland, 86, of Britt died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church in Britt with Rev. Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Thursday 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.
 

ST. ANSGAR - Madge Mouw, 99, of St. Ansgar died Monday (Feb. 25, 2008) at Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

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

GARNER - Verneil M. Ptacek, 83, of Garner died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a Rosary Society 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, www.cataldofuneralhome.com
 

CHARLES CITY - Memorial services for Adolph "Bud" Rath, 83, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, (Feb. 29, 2008) at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with the Rev. David Werges officiating. Lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

Mr. Rath died Feb, 23, 2008, in Tyler, Texas. A long-time resident of Charles City, he also enjoyed 35 summers on the Mississippi River in Lansing.

He was born Nov. 12, 1924, in Butler County, Iowa, to the late Carl and Lydia Gabelmann Rath. He retired as a sheet metal press operator from Oliver-White Tractor Factory in Charles City after 34 years of service. He loved his family and was an avid fisherman and coon hunter, outdoorsman, and enjoyed watching college and professional football, basketball and baseball games.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Lou Springer, and son, David Allen Rath.

Survivors include daughters Carolyn Schwickerath and Connie Gibbs and son-in- law Terry Gibbs, all of Tyler, Texas; grandchildren Tasha Byrd, Tara Farley, Tanya Watkins, Ryan Gibbs, Tom Ross, Shane Swick, Tony Gibbs, Amanda Ramoz and Bud Rath; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; sisters Hannah Wood and Leah Wilson; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701.
 

MESERVEY - Dorothy Schmidt, 87, of Des Moines, formerly of Meservey, died Saturday (Feb. 23, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Reformed Church in Meservey with Rev. Rodney Meester presiding. Interment will follow at Meservey Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. today at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 201 Ohio St., Meservey. In lieu of flowers her family requests memorials to Opportunity Village in her memory.

Dorothy M. Schmidt was born Nov. 26, 1920, at home in Anamosa, Iowa, a daughter of Dean and Addie (Campbell) Perdue. Her family moved many times during her youth and she graduated from Rockwell High School. She then attended Mason City Junior College and earned her teaching certificate. She began teaching in Meservey in 1940.

On Aug. 21, 1942, Dorothy was united in marriage with Ralph D. Schmidt at Memphis, Mo. Dorothy continued to teach and after a few years devoted her life to raising her children. Dorothy returned to teaching at the CAL School and then began teaching at the Klemme School. She returned to college to earn her bachelor's degree and is a proud alumnus of Drake University. Dorothy taught at Klemme for 21 years before retiring; she continued to tutor students during the summers.

Ralph passed away in 1987. Dorothy continued to live in Meservey and traveled with her sister-in-law Francis Groen on many bus trips. In 1999 she moved to an apartment in Des Moines.

Dorothy was a member of First Reformed Church in Meservey. Her family remembers her for her strong faith. She played the violin and was an avid fan of all sports, especially her alma mater Drake University.

Left to remember her are her son, James Jay Schmidt, Clear Lake; daughter, Rebecca (J.C.) Chalberg, Wheeling, Ill.; son, Steven J. (Mary) Schmidt, Norwalk; grandchildren, Lacey and Dylan Schmidt and John (Paige) Gourley and Matt Gourley; brother-in-law, Charles 'Bud' Burgess; sisters-in-law, Bernice Perdue, Arlene Kaldenberg, Loraine Bertilson and Francis Groen; many nieces, nephews and the "Grandcats."

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; brothers, David and Daniel; and sister, Delores "Jo" Burgess.

Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Meservey, Iowa, 641-358-6105.
 

ALGONA - James Scuffham, 75, of Algona died on Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at his home. Funeral services are pending at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
 

LAKE MILLS - Selma Sime, 92, of Lake Mills died Monday (Feb. 25, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 29, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Kiester, Minn., with Rev. Richard Steffen officiating. Burial will be in Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery, Kiester.

Visitation will be on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St., Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St., Lake Mills, 641-592-0221, www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
 

FERGUSON - Cecil E. Thompson, 86 of Mason City, formerly of Ferguson, Iowa, entered into eternal life on Sunday (Feb. 24, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. To honor Cecil's request, his body has been cremated and private graveside memorial services will be held at a later date at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

No public visitation is planned. The Estel-Perrin-Avey Funeral Home is caring for Cecil and his family.

Condolences may be sent to his family at www.vogelfuneralhomes.com.

Cecil was born on Nov. 17, 1921, in Ferguson, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Melissa (Carter) Thompson. He grew up in Ferguson and Newton and received his education in country school and later in the public schools in Newton. He honorably served our country during World War II in the Eighth Air Force.

He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Caruth on Aug. 23, 1944, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. After returning home from the war the couple made their home in Ferguson. Cecil was employed at Fisher Controls for 37 years before his retirement. He served on the Ferguson City Council and he was a member of the Moose Lodge in Mason City. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

Cecil and Elizabeth enjoyed 55 years of marriage before her death on Dec. 4, 1999. He moved to Mason City two years ago to be closer to his daughter.

He will be missed by his daughter, Jennifer (Dennis) Stinehart of Mason City; sister, Maxine Thompson of Aurora, Colo.; two granddaughters and one great grandson.

In eternal life, Cecil joins his parents and his wife, Elizabeth.

The Estel-Perrin-Avey Funeral Home, 641-753-3344, www.vogelfuneralhomes.com.
 

KENSETT - Barbara L. Tietjens, 77, died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 East South St., Manly, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly.

Memorials may be directed to the Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

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

MASON CITY - Lillian E. Wetterling, 94, of Mason City died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware, with Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania, and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Memorials may be directed to the Lillian E. Wetterling memorial fund or the Jacob Wetterling Foundation.

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

LAKE MILLS - Dorothy Benson, age 67, of Lake Mills, died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 29, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home & Cremation, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.
 

MANLY - Irene Cilfone 91, died Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Private family graveside services will take place at a later date in the Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Ill.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Irene Green was born Sept. 25, 1916, in Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Ethel Green.

Irene is survived by her daughter, Helen Dasch of Mason City; grandchildren, Wanda (Pat) McLaughlin of Manly, Mike (Janet) Ulrich of Mason City, Sonja (Mark) Lawson of Plymouth; great-grandchildren, Josh Fredrickson, Rachel Meyer, Jordan McLaughlin, Casidey Bertram, Morgan Lawson, and Amanda Ulrich; nine great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Bob (Jerry) Green, Clark (Audrey) Green, Vidie (Jim) McGillivry, Char (Ron) Edler, Gladys (Carl) Shepperd, Barb (Harold) Douglas, Pauline (Jerry) Allendorf, Dixie (Fred) Fox; along with nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ethel Green; husband, Gianni; stepmother, Ethel; siblings, Chuck (Marg) Green, Marcus, Russ, Don (Marlene) Green, Pearl (Wes) Bartell; two sons-in-law, Lowell Ulrich and Sonny Dasch.

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

www.colonialchapels.com
 

ALGONA - Chloe Lucille Deiber and Abigail Faith Deiber, the loving twin daughters of Angela R. Wilson and Timothy L. Deiber, were delivered silent at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. The tiny sisters were welcomed through the gates of heaven, Chloe on Jan. 26, followed by Abigail on Feb. 27, 2008.

No public visitation or service will be held for Chloe and Abigail.

Those wishing to extend expressions of sympathy may send them to Angela Wilson and Tim Deiber, 517 N. Main St., Algona, IA 50511.

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

WHITTEMORE - Frank "Jiggs" Dogotch Jr. died on Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He was 82.

Funeral services for Frank Dogotch Jr. will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whittemore, with Father Victor Ramaeker presiding.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at St. Michael's Parish Center, Whittemore, with a prayer service and rosary recitation at 7 p.m.

Frank (Jiggs) Dogotch, Jr. was born on Feb. 13, 1926, at Whittemore to Frank and Katherine Falb Dogotch Sr. He graduated from the Whittemore High School in 1943. After his schooling, Frank farmed with his father on the family farm.

Jiggs was married to Mary Ann Koppen on Jan. 29, 1948, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. The couple lived in Whittemore and Frank continued farming with his father. After his parents retired, Frank and Mary Ann moved to the family farm and farmed there until 1990, at which time they retired and moved into Whittemore.

Frank was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore where he also belonged to the Holy Name Society. He enjoyed sports and was a basketball referee for more than 25 years. He refereed the high school state tournaments for both boys and girls several times. Frank also enjoyed golfing, playing cards and dancing. He loved spending time with his family. Frank and Mary Ann spent 19 winters in Texas and made many new friends there.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann, of Whittemore; and his children, Diane Senkel, of St. Louis, Mo., Linda Carpentier and husband, Jeff, of Atlanta, Ga., Jerry Dogotch of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., Julie Dodds and husband, Rick, of Humboldt, and Corinne Copeland and husband, Hal, of Denver, Colo. Also surviving are four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother, Delbert Dogotch and wife, Norma, of West Bend; and one sister, Dorothy Mergen and husband, Clem, of Estherville. He was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Katie Senkel; and two brothers, Lewis and Leo.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home Whittemore, 515-884-2246.
 

WHITTEMORE - Frank "Jiggs" Dogotch Jr. died on Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He was 82.

Funeral services for Frank Dogotch Jr. will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whittemore, with Father Victor Ramaeker presiding.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at St. Michael's Parish Center, Whittemore, with a prayer service and rosary recitation at 7 p.m.

Frank (Jiggs) Dogotch, Jr. was born on Feb. 13, 1926, at Whittemore to Frank and Katherine Falb Dogotch Sr. He graduated from the Whittemore High School in 1943. After his schooling, Frank farmed with his father on the family farm.

Jiggs was married to Mary Ann Koppen on Jan. 29, 1948, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. The couple lived in Whittemore and Frank continued farming with his father. After his parents retired, Frank and Mary Ann moved to the family farm and farmed there until 1990, at which time they retired and moved into Whittemore.

Frank was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore where he also belonged to the Holy Name Society. He enjoyed sports and was a basketball referee for more than 25 years. He refereed the high school state tournaments for both boys and girls several times. Frank also enjoyed golfing, playing cards and dancing. He loved spending time with his family. Frank and Mary Ann spent 19 winters in Texas and made many new friends there.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann, of Whittemore; and his children, Diane Senkel, of St. Louis, Mo., Linda Carpentier and husband, Jeff, of Atlanta, Ga., Jerry Dogotch of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., Julie Dodds and husband, Rick, of Humboldt, and Corinne Copeland and husband, Hal, of Denver, Colo. Also surviving are four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother, Delbert Dogotch and wife, Norma, of West Bend; and one sister, Dorothy Mergen and husband, Clem, of Estherville. He was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Katie Senkel; and two brothers, Lewis and Leo.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home Whittemore, 515-884-2246.
 

ST. ANSGAR - Arnold E. Feldt, 83, of St. Ansgar, died on Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2008) at his home.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 11 a.m. Saturday morning at the church until service time.

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

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

RICEVILLE - Mrs. Larry (Karen G.) Fox, age 69, of rural Riceville, died Tuesday, (Feb. 26, 2008) peacefully on her birthday at her home near Riceville.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville with the Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in New Haven.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and will continue one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Karen was born Feb. 26, 1939, in Austin, Minn., the daughter of Emil Klaehn and Edith (Lindell) Klaehn Gleason and later step-father, Charlie Gleason.

Karen graduated from Osage High School in 1957, and then from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn., as a registered nurse. She was employed at the Mitchell County Hospital in Osage.

Karen was united in marriage to Larry Fox on Feb. 4, 1961, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Karen was a CASA volunteer and enjoyed more than five years of sobriety. She was a mother and homemaker. Karen enjoyed reading, spending time with her children and her much loved grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Fox of Riceville; a daughter, Jennifer Fox of Eden Prairie, Minn.; three sons: Douglas Fox of Austin, Minn., David (Kristy) Fox of Eden Prairie, Minn., and their children, Alexander, Kathryn and Jeffrey Fox of Houston, Texas; one sister, Janice (Fred) Sorensen of Omaha, Neb.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and step-father

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706, is in charge of arrangements.
 

KLEMME - Irene M. Katter, age 84, of Klemme, died Monday (Feb. 25, 2008) in Klemme, following a courageous four-year battle with cancer surrounded by the love and care of her family.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Klemme United Methodist Church. The Rev. Paddy Druhl will be officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Andrews Funeral Home, 528 East Main St., Klemme, and one hour prior to services at the church Friday.

Memorials are suggested to Klemme United Methodist Church or the donor's choice.

Irene Marie Becker, the daughter of Frederick and Elsie (Josten) Becker, was born Oct. 19, 1943, on her parents' farm in Ell Township. She attended rural country school through the eighth grade and then graduated salutatorian of her class in 1941 from Klemme High School.

Irene was united in marriage to Cecil B. Katter on Nov. 28, 1943, by the Rev. Grosshuesch at Klemme. Their union was blessed with four children, Lynn C., Noel, Marla and Murray.

Following their marriage they farmed and raised Holstein cattle for a number of years and then in 1951 moved to Oregon where Cecil was in the lumber business with his brothers until 1955, at which time they returned to farm in rural Clear Lake. They eventually returned to operate the family farm in rural Klemme and settle where Irene lived for all but approximately four years of her life. The farm celebrated status as a Century Farm in 1993 and continues to remain in ownership of the family today.

Irene was a life-long homemaker, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and partner in the operation of the farm. She and Cecil were dedicated and diligent leaders in the region, state and national Holstein Growers Associations. They had been in the registered Holstein business from 1961-81 as partners in the farm and then following Cecil's death in October 1981, Irene continued in the business until 1984. Irene's participation in the Holstein area of agriculture was extensive and not limited to just raising them. She had shown cattle on the local, state and national levels. Her leadership roles also included membership in the State Holstein Ladies Auxiliary and numerous other entities, as well as organization of state picnics and other gatherings. She had traveled to many of the Central National Hostein Shows in Madison, Wis.

In addition to raising her family and helping with the many farming tasks, Irene had worked as a dietician at the nursing home in Garner, and with Sheryll Klessel's catering business for a number of years.

Irene also found time to give unselfishly in various roles in her church including playing piano, marimba and organ for church services and youth programs. Her musical talents were well known in the area and enjoyed by many people who were privileged to hear the music and emotion flow from her finger tips. She had also shared her gift of music on a regional level at area care center events, community festivities, state contests and played nationally, including Soldier Field in Chicago. Irene gave of her time at the church through her participation in UMW, church circles, and on the church ladies luncheon committees.

Irene's passions were many and included active leadership in the 4-H organization and membership in the Klemme Grandmother's Club. She was an avid gardner, raising wonderful strawberries, beautiful gladiolas and other produce. She loved to can and was a wonderful cook and baker. Her family and friends will miss the wonderful aromas and tantalizing tastes that came from Irene's kitchen. They will reflect fondly on the memory of Irene's delectable made- from-scratch peach and apple pies and her mouth watering chocolate chip cookies. Irene was an accomplished seamstress making many clothes including her daughter's bridesmaid's dresses.

Irene had a kind place in her heart for her horses and loved her cats. She looked forward to any activity that included times spent in the presence of family and especially looked forward to shopping excursions which almost always required a side trek for a slice of her favorite pie. Irene loved to attend the state fair and had done so nearly every year since the 1960s. A favorite pastime at the fair included taking her grandchildren on the mini-train rides.

Those who will miss Irene's presence in their lives include her children and their families, Lynn C. Katter and his wife, Donna, and their daughters, Melissa and Allison, of New York; Noel Katter and his wife, Margaret, and their children, Miekka and John, of Menlo, Iowa; Marla Hadacek and husband, Bob, and their son, Ben, of Klemme; and Murray Katter and his wife, Marcia, and their daughter, Emilee, Ankeny; also four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Cecil B. Katter, on Oct. 19, 1981.

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

GREENE - Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Steve Landers, 41, of 204 W. Rowley St., Greene, who died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, 641-823-4457.
 

CLEAR LAKE - Mearle A. Lunbeck, 84, of 309 S. Eighth St., Clear Lake, passed Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) peacefully at her home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and one hour before the service on Friday at the church.

Family suggests memorials to Mearle A Lunbeck Memorial Fund.

Mearle was born Oct. 27, 1923, in Story City, the daughter of Orvie M. and Hannah (Christensen) Holland. She graduated from Story City High School in 1943.

Mearle married Marvin H. Lunbeck on Jan. 14, 1947, in Kansas City. In 1955 they moved from Ames to Clear Lake. In 1965 she began working for St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for 13 years as a chief admitting clerk.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her family meant the world to her. She was active in Zion Lutheran Church as a former Sunday school teacher and enjoyed singing in the choir.

Mearle is survived by her husband of 61 years, Marvin Lunbeck of Clear Lake; three daughters, Sandy Dillavou and her husband, Dick, of Clear Lake, Deborah Swift and her husband, Alan, of Hayden, Idaho, and Marvel Flatness and her husband, Marvin, of Lanesboro, Minn.; six grandchildren, Dawn Mennenga and her husband, Todd, Chris Dillavou and his wife, Autumn, Margo Crabb and her husband, Mike, Melissa DeVisser and her husband, Jeree, McKenzy Flatness and Morgan Flatness; nine great-grandchildren, Dalton, Danielle Mennenga, Mariah, Kori and Austin Dillavou, Paige and Ben Crabb, Tyler and Lilly DeVisser; and one sister, Ordale Fisher, Hill City, Minn.

Mearle was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Shirley Butler; brother, Charles Holland; and one granddaughter, Tamala Dillavou.

Mearle spent a lifetime enriching everyone that was blessed enough to meet her. She will be missed.

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

www.colonialchapels.com
 

GREENE - Funeral services for Violet R. Martzahn, 89, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at St. Peter Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, where there will be a public Scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church one hour before services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Violet R. Martzahn Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, 641-823-4457.
 

CHARLES CITY - Pamela McCleary, 55, of Charles City, died Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2008) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Pamela McCleary will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River and Pastor Gary Van Wert of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service.

The Hauser Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323.

www.hauserfh.com
 

THOMPSON - Harriet Morgan, 71, of Thompson, died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at Forest City.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Winter Funeral Home in Thompson and one hour before the service at the church.

Online tributes or personal E-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

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

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CASCADE - Curtis D. Olson, 74, of 722 Second Ave. N.W., Cascade, died unexpectedly Sunday (Feb. 24, 2008) at his home.

The family will greet friends and family from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade. A Masonic service will be held at 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. A flag presentation will be done by the Cascade American Legion-Post No. 528.

A memorial service will also be held at a later date in Humboldt.

Curt was born in Bode on July 25, 1933, to Henry M. and Cora (Opheim) Olson. Upon completing high school, he worked for Northwestern Bell until he was called to the Army to serve his country where he excelled in sniper and communications training. After completing his duty, he returned to work for Northwestern Bell. He continued to work in the telephone industry for 48 years, managing independent telephone companies in Lone Rock, Goldfield, Green City, Mo., and Cascade, retiring in 1999.

Curt was united in marriage to Gael Tegland on March 29, 1958, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Kathleen, Jennifer, Thomas and Sarah.

He was active in and served as president and director of the Iowa Telephone Association, being passionate about bringing big-city technologies to rural communities. He was a member of the Burns Masonic Lodge No. 173 in Monticello, an amateur radio enthusiast, and was active in various civic projects, such as the Tri-County Historical Society and designing and building the golf course in Goldfield. He enjoyed genealogy and loved to play golf.

His memory will be cherished by his wife, Gael; daughter, Kate Ryan, her husband, Paul, and their children, Joe and Nick, of Wichita, Kan.; daughter, Jenni Graham and her children, Kendall and Alex, of San Antonio, Texas; son, Tom Olson and wife, Holly, of Fort Myers, Fla.; daughter, Sarah Davis and her children, Curt and Tony, of San Antonio, Texas; and sisters, Thelma, Melba, Aleda, Jorine and Mildred.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Henry, Orville, Ronald and James; and two sisters, Lucille and Charlotte.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please make a donation in his honor to the church or charity of your choosing.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com
 

GARNER - Verneil M. Ptacek, 83, of Garner, has joined her beloved husband, Clarence, on Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008). She passed away at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a Rosary Society 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.

Verneil Marie Ptacek, the daughter of Alonzo and Josephine (Spangler) Gouge, was born Sept. 16, 1924, on a farm west of Wesley. She graduated from Wesley High School in 1942.

On Oct. 4, 1943, Verneil was married to Clarence Ptacek at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wesley. They made their home 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. In 1962 they moved to their present home in Garner.

Besides being a homemaker and raising their six children, Verneil also worked for a time at the Garner Bakery and was a cook at various restaurants in Garner. Verneil loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed dancing, cooking, embroidering, baking kolaches and homemade bread, working on jigsaw puzzles and completing word find books.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Rosary Society.

Verneil is survived by her 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.; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, on Feb. 9, 2008; her parents; and a sister, Marjorie Becker.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.

www.cataldofuneralhome.com
 

ALGONA - James Scuffham, age 75, of Algona, died on Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at his home.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona with the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery with military rites by VFW Post No. 2541 of Algona and Haag-Turner American Legion Post No. 90 of Algona.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today at Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Jim's video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, Algona, 515-295-2622.
 

LAKE MILLS - Selma Sime, 92, of Lake Mills, died Monday (Feb. 25, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 29, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Kiester, Minn., with the Rev. Richard Steffen officiating. Burial will be in Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery, Kiester.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Selma Lucille (Wogen) Sime was born to Severin "Sam" and Berta Elisabet "Lizzie" (Wiig) Wogen on July 14, 1915, in Humboldt County. She was baptized in Trinity Lutheran Church near Thor on Aug. 29, 1915.

Selma attended rural school in Humboldt, and in the sixth grade moved with her parents to the Lake Mills area. She was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills by the Rev. O.R. Sletten. She received her education in the Scarville and Lake Mills schools and graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1933.

Selma taught in rural schools in Winnebago County for six years. On March 26, 1939, she was united in marriage to Milton "Jim" Sime at Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, by the Rev. S.J. Fretheim.

They farmed in the Scarville-Vinje area for many years until retirement, when they moved to Lake Mills. She and Milton worked hard on the farm inside and outside. Together they earned statewide recognition and awards for their champion dairy herds. Selma and Milton were avid square dancers in the area and also in Pharr, Texas, where they spent 17 winters. Selma sewed many of their elaborate square dance dresses and shirts to match.

Selma enjoyed working with young people and served as teacher in Sunday school and Bible school and was a 4-H leader for a number of years. She also served in the Farm Bureau Women's Group, Extension Council, and women's groups in her church.

She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was well known for her good nature and for her delicious cooking and baking.

In 2000 she moved to Mills Harbour. She enjoyed living there and made many friends.

For the past year Selma had been a resident of the Lake Mills Care Center where she also enjoyed many friends. In July 2007 she was named Lake Mills Care Center Queen for the July Jubilee Parade.

Selma is survived by children, Beverly and husband, Arlyn Harang, of Camano Island, Wash., Larry Sime and wife, Sandy Hersh, of Littleton, Ma., Linda "Lin" Sime and husband, Steve Hering, of Eugene, Ore., Arlo Sime and wife, Susan, of Lakota, and Mark Sime and wife, Kimberly, of Mason City; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Milton; brothers, Milford Wogen, Elvin Wogen, Stanley Wogen; and sister, Luella Flo.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home & Cremation, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.
 

WEBSTER CITY - Shirley Teigen, age 81, of Webster City, died Sunday, (Feb. 24, 2008) at CareAge Care Center in Clarion.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, with the Rev. Travis Schmidt, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Webster City, officiating.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be at the Hanna Cemetery in rural Forest City.

Shirley Mae Teigen was born in Forest City on April 28, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Bertha (Hanna) Smith. She graduated from Riceville High School in 1944.

She was united in marriage to Hans S. Teigen at Glenville, Minn., in 1946. Shirley continued her education and graduated from the Nursing Program at Iowa Central Community College in 1969. Hans passed away in 1982.

Shirley worked at the Hamilton City Public Hospital as a nurse's aide and nurse for 25 years, retiring in 1992. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Webster City and was a Girl Scout leader there for 10 years.

She is survived by one brother, James (Jack) Smith of Klemme; nine nieces and five nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hans; and three sisters, Maxine Kapka, June Smith and Ruth Buckley

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

KENSETT - Barbara L. Tietjens, 77, died Tuesday, (Feb, 26, 2008) after a short battle with cancer at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 E. South St., Manly, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

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

Memorials may be directed to the Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Barbara Louise Tietjens was born May 26, 1930, in Mason City, the daughter of Elton and Edith (French) Cady. She graduated in 1948, from Mason City High School.

Barbara worked for St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Mode-O-Day and did babysitting in her home. On March 16, 1957, Barbara was united in marriage to Dale Tietjens at Bethel United Methodist Church, Manly, and to this union three children were born.

Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, cooking. She also enjoyed antiques. She was a member of the Mason City Post Office Women's Auxiliary and Bethel United Methodist Church.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Dale Tietjens, Kensett; children, Rebecca Sue (Rick) Lowers of Mendota, Ill., Bradley Scott (Teresa) Tietjens of Kensett, Brian Keith (Maureen) Tietjens of Wheaton, Ill.; grandchildren: Nickolas Tietjens, Farrell, Jon and Jay Lowers, Dayle and Emma Tietjens; brother, Mike Cady of Roy, Utah; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.

www.colonialchapels.com
 

MASON CITY - Lillian E. Wetterling, 94, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Memorials may be directed to the Lillian E. Wetterling Memorial Fund or the Jacob Wetterling Foundation.

Lillian was born March 21, 1913, in Garner, the daughter of Emil and Frieda (Lade) Boehnke. She attended the St. John's Parochial School in Garner until the 10th grade.

She was married to Erwin H. "Erv" Wetterling on March 16, 1932, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Garner. Together they farmed in the Miller area for many years until moving to Mason City in 1959. Lillian then worked as a cook for Newman Schools for several years and also the Oakville Co. She was an avid cook and a very active Hawkeye Basketball fan, as well as other college teams. She was an all-around sports enthusiast. Family was very important to her; she enjoyed attending her family's sporting events and musical performances. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, LWML, the Naomi Circle and the birthday club.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her

Lillian is survived by her daughters, Judy Hagen of Albert Lea, Minn., Joan Wetterling of Eagan, Minn., Anna Wetterling of St. Paul, Minn.; son, Dr. Jerry Wetterling and wife, Patty, of St. Joseph, Minn.; grandchildren, Brenda Moles and husband, Michael, of Augusta, Ga., Amy Teigen and husband, Chris, of Champlin, Minn., Trevor Wetterling of Denver, Colo., Jacob Wetterling, missing since 1989; and Carmen Hughes and husband, Kristian, of St. Paul, Minn.; great-granddaughters, Kristen Moles, Lili and Izzi Teigen and many nieces and nephews.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Erwin "Erv" Wetterling in 1997; daughter, Janet Pederson; son-in-law, Richard Hagen; great-granddaughter, Nissa Moles; and brother, Raymond Boehnke, and sister, Norma Boehnke.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
 

AREDALE - Edna Ayers, 102, of Aredale, passed away Thursday (Feb. 28, 2008) at her home in Aredale.

Funeral services are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
 

LAKE MILLS - Dorothy J. Benson, 67, of Lake Mills, died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Feb. 29, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Dorothy Joanne (Troe) Benson was born on Jan. 20, 1941, in Albert Lea, Minn., to parents Nels Burnell and Stella Mildred (Erickson) Troe. She attended country school through eighth grade and graduated from Lake Mills High School.

Dorothy was united in marriage with Craig Benson on Aug. 2, 1975, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. She lived in Lake Mills her entire life, working at Deluxe Products until 1980.

Family was very important to Dorothy and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. In her free time she enjoyed shopping, flower gardening, making crafts, and she collected bells, spoons, and plates. Most of all, Dorothy was a wonderful cook who truly appreciated making the most complicated of recipes, as well as an occasional pan of rice krispie bars.

Survivors include her husband, Craig Benson, of Lake Mills; daughter, Diane (Bruce) Schulze, of Clear Lake; Chad (Quincey) Benson, of Forest City; grandchildren: Steven (Cassie) Schulze, of Forest City, Ryan (fianc�e Kalyn Gullic) Schulze, of Mason City, Madyson Benson, and Carter Benson, both of Forest City; a great grandson, Trenton Schulze, of Mason City; a sister, Donna (Larry) Bidne, of Emmons, Minn.; and many extended relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Donovan Burnell Hermanson.

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

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

www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
 

FAIRMONT, Minn.-William F. "Bill" Cahalan, 53, of Fairmont, Minn., formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2008) at his home in Fairmont.

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

www.colonialchapels.com
 

ST. ANSGAR- Arnold E. Feldt, 83, of St. Ansgar, died Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2008) at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar with Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

Arnold Edward Feldt was born in Newburg Township, Mitchell Co., Iowa on Sept. 29, 1924, to Alma and Gustave Feldt. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Township on Nov. 23, 1924, by Rev. J. Gemaehlich. His sponsors were Edward Rachut and Laura Feldt. On March 17, 1940, he confirmed his faith at St. John's Lutheran.

He graduated from Carpenter High School in May of 1943 and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He saw action with the 12th Armored Division as an MP in France and Germany. He received an honorable discharge and returned home in April of 1946 and entered Iowa State College, where he graduated in March of 1950 with a B.S. degree.

He was united in marriage to Joan Dahms, of Chicago, on Aug. 19, 1950.

He began the Vocational Agriculture course at Guttenburg High School, teaching also Adult Classes and Veteran Ag classes for two years.

In 1952, he moved to his parental farm in Newburg Township, where he farmed until 1987 when he moved to St. Ansgar, continuing to help his son, Dave, on the farm. He drove a Mitchell County transit bus from the fall of 1998 until spring of 2002, and part time until 2008.

He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, serving as choir director and member, Sunday school teacher, Elder, member of LLL, and Friendship Club.

He was a member of Farm Bureau, St. Ansgar Lion's Club, American Legion, and sang with the Forte Miler's Barbershop Chorus.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Helen Peterson; and brothers, Wilmer and Herbert.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Joan; and by children: Andrew, and his wife, Janet, of Norman, Okla., Margaret (Peggy) Buchholz, and her husband, Gerald, of Bonduel, Wisc., Karen, of Renton, Wash., David, and his wife, Candis, of St. Ansgar, Gloria, and her husband, Paul Peterson, of Overland Park, Kan., Mary, and her husband, Richard Dinesen, of Woodbury, Minn., and John, and his wife, Karen, of West Des Moines; fifteen grandchildren: Nicholas Buchholz, and wife, Samantha, Michael Buchholz, Sarah and Alex Feldt, Whitney and Cole Feldt, Ruth and Philip Mathiowetz, Amy and Carl Peterson, Isak and Joanna Dinesen, Daniel, Joshua, and Cora Feldt. He is also survived by sisters Agnes Severson, of St. Ansgar, Irene Thompson, of Austin, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Delores Feldt, Mae Dahms, and Arta Walter; brothers-in-law: Fred Peterson, Charles Thompson and Edward Walter; many nieces and nephews; and a Christian congregation.

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

MASON CITY - Dee Jay Hillman, 67, of 404 Riverside Dr., Mason City (formerly of Marble Rock) died Thursday (Feb. 28, 2008) at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4 at the First United Methodist Church, Marble Rock with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 3 at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church one hour prior to services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Dee Jay Hillman Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Funeral Services have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. 641-823-4457.
 

ALGONA - Alan Jackson, 60, of Algona, died on Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2008) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with the Rev. Kevin Hollinger officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

www.lentzfuneralhome.com
 

MASON CITY- Virginia R. Kliven, 74, of 643 S. President Ave., in Mason City, died Thursday (Feb. 28, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

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

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

GREENE- Steve Landers, 41, of 204 W. Rowley St., Greene, died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008).

A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 3 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greene with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene where there will be a Scriptural wake at 7 p.m.

Visitation will continue Monday, at the church, one hour before services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Steve Landers Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 434, Greene, IA 50636-0434.

Funeral Services have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. 641-823-4457.
 

GREENE- Funeral services for Violet R. Martzahn, 89, of Greene, will be 10:30 (Saturday, March 1, 2008) at St. Peter Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 29, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, where there will be as public Scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church one hour before services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Violet R. Martzahn Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, 641-823-4457.
 

THOMPSON- Harriet Morgan, 71, of Thompson, died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2008) at her home.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Thompson.

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home in Thompson and one hour before the service at the church.

Harriet JoAnn (Judd) Morgan was born Aug. 8, 1936, in Des Moines. She was adopted February of 1937 in Corydon, by Theo and C.E. Judd. Her family moved to Boone in late 1938.

She was baptized at First Presbyterian Church in Boone.

The family moved to Winnebago County in 1946 and to their farm south of Thompson in 1949.

Harriet attended grade school in Boone, Lake Mills, and Thompson and graduated from Thompson High School in 1954.

Harriet was united in marriage to Darrell Morgan on Sept. 18, 1954 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson. They were married 53 years, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2004. Harriet and Darrell lived their entire married life in Thompson. To this union one daughter, Jacquelyn Jo was born.

A few years ago Harriet located her birth family and developed a close friendship with her half-sister, Marilyn Moore and half-brother, John Jones.

Harriet was a long-time member of Bethany Lutheran Church and Martha Circle. She especially enjoyed joining her birthday club friends. Harriet was best known for generously taking food to people of Thompson who were sick or grieving, even when she herself was very ill.

Harriet is survived by her husband Darrell; daughter Jacquelyn Jo Pattinson; sisters: Marjory (Lowell) Solberg, of Forest City; Judith (Robert) Erickson, of Centennial, Colo.; half-sister Marilyn Moore, of Grand Junction, Colo.; half-brother John Jones, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; aunts Clarabelle Judd, of Urbana, Ill., and Thelma Tucker of Grand Junction, Iowa.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Matthew Pattinson; and son-in-law, William Pattinson.

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

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 245 Harrison Street, Thompson, IA. 641-584-2520.

www.winterfuneralhome.com
 

LYLE, Minn. - Donald Ziegler, 80, of Lyle, Minn., died at St. John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea on Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2008).

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Union Cemetery, rural Stacyville in the spring.

The family prefers memorials to Union Presbyterian Church Restoration or to a charity of the donor's choice.

He was born Jan. 18, 1928, in Austin, Minn., and attended Union One School, rural Stacyville, Iowa.

He married Dona Johannsen on Nov. 6, 1948, at the bride's home in Lyle.

A farmer for over 40 years and an employee of Owatonna Manufacturing Company (OMC), Don retired in 1982.

Don and Dona were the guiding influence for restoration of the Union Presbyterian Church and Cemetery in rural Stacyville, where six generations of his family attended and are buried. The church was closed for 25 years and needed major repairs. Don also enjoyed attending antique power shows and was involved in farm organizations. He loved Oliver tractors, tractor pulls and tractor shows.

Survivors include his wife, Dona; sons, Darwin (Kathy) of Hollandale, Minn., Randy (Marian) of Hayward, Minn., Gary (Cindy) of Lyle, Minn.; six grandchildren, Trenton, Mary, Cory, Colleen, Megan and Sarah; and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Snowbeck; stepfather, George Snowbeck; and a daughter, Gail, at birth.

Worlein Funeral Home, 1801 Fourth St. N.W., Austin, Minn., 507-433-5000.
 

Posted by Gene Manning