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PUBLISHED
Wednesday,
January
16, 2008 |
Dorothy
Stangler
SULPHUR
SPRINGS,
Texas —
Funeral
services
for
Dorothy
Stangler,
86, of
Sulphur
Springs,
Texas,
will be
at 2
p.m.
Wednesday,
Jan. 16,
in
Spence
Chapel
at First
Baptist
Church
of
Sulphur
Springs,
Texas,
with the
Rev.
Fred
Lewis
officiating.
Interment
will
follow
in
Sulphur
Springs
City
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
one hour
before
the
service
in
Spence
Chapel.
Arrangements
are with
the
Murray-Orwosky
Funeral
Home,
419
Gilmer
St.,
Sulphur
Springs,
TX 75482
Louise
F.
Andersen
TITONKA
— Louise
F.
Andersen,
91, of
Titonka
died
Tuesday
(Jan.
15,
2008) at
the
Titonka
Care
Center.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
11 a.m.
Friday,
Jan. 18,
at the
Good
Hope
Lutheran
Church
in
Titonka,
with
Pastor
David
Bergstrom
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Fairfield
Township
Cemetery
in
Albert
City.
Visitation
will be
held
from 5
to 7
p.m.
Thursday
at the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral
Home in
Titonka;
515-928-2735,
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Marvin
V. Smith
HAMPTON
— Marvin
V.
Smith,
80, of
Hampton,
died
Sunday
(Jan.
13,
2008) in
Waterloo.
Funeral
services
will be
at 1:30
p.m.
Friday,
Jan. 18,
at the
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home in
Hampton,
with
Pastor
Dave
Sorenson
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Hampton
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
from
11:30
a.m.
Friday
until
service
time.
Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral
Home,
641-456-3232.
Lucille
Marie
Reindl
MASON
CITY —
Lucille
Marie
Reindl,
93, of
Mason
City,
died
Wednesday
(Jan. 2,
2008) at
the Good
Shepherd
Health
Center
in Mason
City.
A
memorial
service
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Friday,
Jan. 18,
at the
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
126
Third
St.
N.E.,
Mason
City,
with the
Rev.
Dennis
Ganz
officiating.
Inurnment
will be
in the
Elmwood-St.
Joseph’s
Cemetery
in Mason
City.
The
family
will
greet
friends
one hour
prior to
service
time.
According
to her
wishes
her body
has been
cremated.
Memorials
may be
directed
to Good
Shepherd
Health
Center,
302
Second
St.
N.E.,
Mason
City, IA
50401.
Lucille
Marie
(Jensen)
Reindl
was born
on Aug.
9, 1914,
at Mason
City,
the
daughter
of Hans
Peter
Jensen
and
Edith
(Buell)
Jensen.
She
attended
Mason
City
schools.
Lucille
married
Leslie
Walter
Reindl
on March
10,
1932, at
Austin,
Minn.
They
moved to
Manly,
where
they
lived
for
several
years
during
which
time
Lucille
raised
her
family
as a
loving
and
caring
mother.
She
became a
self-taught,
accomplished
seamstress
as well
as a
gardener
and
craftswomen.
The
family
moved
back to
her
hometown
of Mason
City in
1953
where
she
preferred
to
remain
for the
rest of
her
days,
except
for a
brief
time
residing
in
California
with her
daughter.
Widowed
in 1963,
Lucille
became
one of
the
first
residents
of Grant
Village
where
she
lived
for more
than 30
years.
She
continued
to sew
and to
crochet
afghans,
which
she gave
away to
her
family
and
friends.
Lucille
enjoyed
craftwork
along
with
helping
her
neighbors
by being
the
person
they
could
give an
extra
key to
for when
they
locked
themselves
out of
their
apartment.
Family,
friends
and
acquaintances
will
remember
Lucille
for the
little
things
she gave
with an
open
heart.
She is
survived
by her
daughter,
Judith
Reindl
McIntire
and her
husband,
Warner,
of
Sarasota,
Fla.;
three
daughters-in-law:
Mary, of
Mason
City,
Rhonda
of
Mission
Viejo,
Calif.,
and Jude
of
Maine;
17
grandchildren,
numerous
great-grandchildren,
three
nieces,
as well
as other
relatives
and
friends.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
husband,
Leslie,
and
three
sons,
Walter,
Robert,
and
Roger.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial
Chapel,
641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Myrtle
B.
Nelson
Hanson
FOREST
CITY —
Myrtle
B.
Nelson
Hanson,
87, of
Forest
City,
died
Sunday
(Jan.
13,
2008) at
the Good
Samaritan
Center
in
Forest
City.
Funeral
service
will be
at 10:30
a.m.
Thursday,
Jan. 17,
at
Immanuel
Lutheran
Church
in
Forest
City,
with
Pastor
Barbara
Spaulding
officiating.
Inurnment
will be
in the
spring
at
Madison
Township
Cemetery
in rural
Forest
City.
Visitation
will be
from 4
to 7
p.m.
today,
Jan. 16,
at the
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home,
505 N.
Clark
St.,
Forest
City,
and an
hour
prior to
service
at the
church.
Myrtle
Beatrice
Nelson
Hanson,
the
daughter
of
Baleis
A. and
Clarissa
(Gambell)
Simmons,
was born
on June
18,
1920, in
Forest
City,
Iowa.
She
attended
Madison
Country
School
through
eighth
grade.
She
married
LeRoy M.
Nelson
at
Bethany,
Mo., on
Oct. 17,
1942. To
this
union
three
children
were
born:
Janice,
Jerel
and
Joyce.
Myrtle
and
LeRoy
farmed
in the
Joice,
Lake
Mills
and
Britt
areas.
They
moved to
Forest
City in
1959 to
a house
where
the
nursing
home is
now
located.
Myrtle
was a
member
of
Immanuel
Lutheran
Church
in
Forest
City,
the
Rebekah
Lodge
and the
Red Hat
Society
at the
Good
Samaritan
Center.
LeRoy
died in
1988. On
June 18,
1990,
she
married
Everett
Hanson
at
Immanuel
Lutheran
Church.
He
passed
away on
July 28,
2001.
Over the
years,
Myrtle
worked
at the
Bungalow
Cafe,
Johnsons
Drug,
Bills
Red Owl
and
Bills
Greenhouse.
She also
volunteered
at the
Good
Samaritan
Center.
Myrtle
resided
at Town
Square
Apartments
in
Forest
City
from
1997
through
2001.
She then
moved to
the
Summit
House in
Britt,
where
she
lived
from
2001 to
2006. In
February
2006,
she
entered
the Good
Samaritan
Center
in
Forest
City
where
she
resided
until
her
death.
Myrtle
is
survived
by three
children:
Janice
(James)
Kirschbaum,
of
Crystal
Lake,
Jerel
(Miriam)
Nelson,
of
Omaha,
Neb.,
and
Joyce
Gradoville,
of
Omaha,
Neb.;
nine
grandchildren
and nine
great-grandchildren.
She was
preceded
in death
by her
parents,
both
husbands
and a
great-granddaughter,
Bailey
Schneckenberger.
The
family
requests
memorials
be
directed
to the
Good
Samaritan
Center.
Petersen
Lund
Funeral
Home,
641-585-2685.
Keith
Sander
Muchow
CLEAR
LAKE —
Keith
Sander
Muchow,
73, 5381
S. Shore
Drive,
Clear
Lake,
died
Sunday
(Jan.
13,
2008) at
Mercy
Medical
Center-North
Iowa in
Mason
City.
A
memorial
service
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Friday,
Jan. 18,
at the
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
101 N.
Fourth
St.,
Clear
Lake,
with
Pastor
Tim
Diehl
officiating.
Family
will
greet
friends
beginning
at 9:30
a.m.
Inurnment
will be
at the
Postville
Cemetery
at a
later
date.
Memorials
may be
given to
the
Children’s
Shrine
Hospital
in
Minneapolis,
Minn.
Keith
was born
May 20,
1934, in
Postville,
the son
of
Walter
R. and
Caroline
(Sander)
Muchow.
He
graduated
from
Postville
High
School.
He
married
Marietta
VanWey
on Aug.
12,
1951, at
the
Little
Brown
Church
in
Nashua.
Keith
loved
flying.
He was a
pilot
for 52
years,
achieving
many
ratings
to
become a
corporate
pilot,
retiring
December
2004
from
Winnebago
Industries
as their
pilot.
After
retirement,
he had
continued
to fly
for many
corporations
throughout
the
country.
He had
flown as
recently
as two
weeks
prior to
his
death.
He was a
member
of the
El Kahir
Flying
Fez and
Quiet
Birdmen
and
other
flying
organizations.
Keith is
survived
by his
wife,
Marietta
Muchow
of Clear
Lake;
five
children:
Connie
Muchow
and her
husband,
Mike
Wilson,
of
Waterloo,
Carolyn
Muchow
of
Peoria,
Ariz.,
James
Muchow
and his
wife,
Reva, of
Broken
Arrow,
Okla.,
Lisa
King and
her
husband,
Dana,
Broken
Arrow,
Okla.,
and
Scott
Muchow
of
Forest
City;
four
grandchildren:
Tyler
Wilson,
Aubin
Wilson,
Austin
King and
Hannah
King;
two
great-grandchildren:
Jayden
and
Jayce
Reed;
two
brothers,
Dale
Muchow
of
Brandford,
Fla.,
and Lee
Muchow
and his
wife,
Beverly,
of
Bellflower,
Calif.;
and
sister-in-law,
Bonnie
Muchow,
of
Oklahoma
City,
Okla.
Keith
was
preceded
in death
by his
parents,
brother
Bob
Muchow,
and
sister-in-law
Chene
Muchow.
Ward-Van
Slyke
Colonial
Chapel,
641-357-2193,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Elling
D.
Goplerud
CHARLES
CITY —
Elling
D.
Goplerud,
82, of
304
Charles
St.,
Charles
City,
died on
Friday
(Jan.
11,
2008) at
the
Floyd
County
Memorial
Hospital
in
Charles
City.
Memorial
services
will be
held at
1:30
p.m.
Monday,
Jan. 21,
at the
St. John
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church,
200 S.
Main
St.,
Charles
City,
with the
Rev.
Dennis
Niezwaag
and the
Rev.
David
Werges
officiating.
Cremation
has
taken
place in
the care
of
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home.
Private
family
inurnment
will be
in the
Osage
Cemetery
at a
later
date.
A
memorial
gathering
of
family
and
friends
will be
held
from
12:30
until
1:30
p.m.
Monday
at the
church.
In lieu
of
flowers,
those
wishing
to
extend
memorials
or
expressions
of
sympathy
may
direct
them to
the St.
John
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church,
200 S.
Main
St.,
Charles
City, IA
50616,
or
Hospice
of North
Iowa,
Charles
City
Satellite,
1003
Gilbert
St.,
Charles
City, IA
50616.
Condolences,
stories
or
thoughts
may be
sent to
the
family
in the
care of
Fullerton
Funeral
Home
online
at
www.fullertonfh.com.
Elling
Decker
Goplerud
was born
in Osage
on Jan.
10,
1926, to
Gerhard
and
Vesta
(Decker)
Goplerud.
Following
his
graduation
from the
Osage
High
School,
Elling
was
inducted
into the
Army
Infantry,
41st
Division
on July
29,
1944. He
served
with the
Phillipine
Liberation
Army and
immediately
thereafter
with the
Army of
occupation
in
Hiroshima
and
Nagasaki,
Japan.
Following
his
honorable
discharge
in 1946
he
worked
briefly
at
Oliver
Farm
Equipment
in
Charles
City
before
attending
Barber
College
in Cedar
Rapids.
Elling
began
his
58-year
barbering
career
in
Lawler,
before
moving
to
Charles
City.
On June
10,
1951, he
was
united
in
marriage
to Helen
Nysven
in
Strum,
Wis.
They
were
blessed
with
three
children,
Gregg of
Cedar
Falls,
Brad
(Donna)
of
Elgin,
Ill. and
Rebecca
(Rick
Carrillo)
of Rock
Springs,
Wyo.
Elling
was
known by
many as
the
“cookie
man”
because
of his
love for
baking
and
candy
making
and
sharing
with
others.
His
roses
and
flower
gardens
were
also
enjoyed
by many.
He
enjoyed
his
golfing
and
coffee
buddies,
playing
cards
and
bingo,
tole
painting
and
crafts.
In
earlier
years he
was
active
in the
American
Legion,
Jaycees,
Sons of
Norway,
the
Sheriffs’
Reserve
and many
church
activities.
Elling
is
survived
by his
wife,
Helen;
their
children
and
three
grandchildren,
Matthew,
Amy and
Kathryn
“Katie”
Goplerud;
his
sister,
Norma
Cummins
of
Kendal,
England;
a
sister-in-law,
Alyce
Goplerud
of
Asheville,
N.C.;
seven
stepbrothers
and
sisters,
as well
as many
nieces
and
nephews.
Those
preceding
him in
death
were his
parents;
one
brother,
Sterling
Goplerud;
and
brother-in-law,
Andrew
Cummins.
Arrangements
are with
the
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home and
Cremation
Services,
401
Blunt
St.,
Charles
City,
641-228-4211,
www.fullertonfh.com.
Richard
Mennen
MASON
CITY —
Richard
Mennen,
84, of
Mason
City
died
Sunday
(Jan.
13,
2008) at
Muse
Norris
Hospice
Inpatient
Unit.
Memorial
services
will be
held at
1 p.m.
Saturday,
Jan. 19,
at the
Grace
United
Methodist
Church,
200 14th
St.
N.W.,
with the
Rev.
Steve
Hansen
officiating.
Inurnment
will be
in
Memorial
Park
Cemetery
at a
later
date.
A
gathering
of
family
and
friends
will be
one hour
prior to
the
service.
Memorials
may be
directed
to the
Mark
Mennen
and
Vickie
Smidt
Mennen
Memorial
Scholarship.
Richard
Henry
Mennen
was born
Jan. 14,
1923, in
Aplington,
the son
of Ecko
and
Florence
(Deters)
Mennen.
After
attending
school,
Richard
joined
the U.S.
Navy in
1944,
serving
with the
Asiatic
Fleet
during
World
War II
on USS
Blackhawk.
On June
20,
1948, he
married
Dixie
Ann
Geiler
at the
Grace
Evangelical
Church
(now
Grace
United
Methodist
Church)
in Mason
City. He
attended
carpenter
school
after he
returned
from the
service
and
worked
for
several
contractors
until
his
retirement.
He was
recalled
to
service
during
the
Korean
War and
served
aboard
the
U.S.S.
Rendova,
an
aircraft
carrier.
He was
an
active
member
of both
the
Badra
Group
ship
reunion
and the
U.S.S.
Rendova
reunions.
Richard
is
survived
by his
wife,
Dixie
Mennen,
of Mason
City,
one son,
Paul J.
Mennen,
of
Chicago,
Ill.;
three
grandchildren,
Emily N.
Chambers
and
husband,
Byron,
of
Dallas,
Texas,
Eric C.
Mennen
and
wife,
Amanda,
of
Tuscaloosa,
Ala.,
and Keri
Bearden
and
husband
Jim, of
Leeds,
Ala.;
two
great-grandchildren:
twins
Lauren
and
Tyler
Chambers
of
Carrollton,
Texas;
two
brothers:
Ecko
Mennen
and
wife,
Helen,
of
Waterloo,
and
Cecil
Mennen
and
wife,
Evelyn,
of
Columbus
Junction;
five
sisters:
Elva
Drier of
Waterloo,
Eunice
Kuhn of
Charles
City,
Imogene
Moyle
and
husband,
Hartford,
of
Springfield,
Mo.,
Delores
Herington
and
husband,
Bob, of
Cedar
Rapids,
and
Rosalind
Andreasen
and
husband,
Terry,
of
Waterloo;
and one
brother-in-law,
Vae
Geiler
of Sun
City,
Ariz. He
is also
survived
by many
nieces,
nephews
and
cousins.
He was
preceded
in death
by one
son,
Mark G.
Mennen;
his
parents
and
grandparents;
daughter-in-law
Vickie
Smidt
Mennen;
two
sisters:
Florence
Janssen
and
Gertrude
Neymeyer;
one
brother,
Gordon
C.
Mennen;
father
and
mother-in-law,
Karl and
Florence
Geiler;
two
nieces,
one
nephew
and many
aunts,
uncles
and
cousins.
Arrangements
are with
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home,
111 N.
Pennsylvania
Ave.,
Mason
City.
Major
Erickson
Funeral
Home &
Crematory,
641-423-0924,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Ruby M.
Lackore
GARNER —
Ruby M.
Lackore,
91, of
Garner
died
Monday
(Jan.
14,
2008) at
the
Oakwood
Care
Center
in Clear
Lake.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
11 a.m.
Friday
at the
United
Methodist
Church
in
Garner,
with the
Rev. Dr.
Stephen
McDuff
officiating.
Burial
will be
in
Memorial
Park
Cemetery
in Mason
City.
Visitation
will be
held
from 4
to 6
p.m.
Thursday
at the
Cataldo
Funeral
Chapel,
160 E.
Fourth
St.,
Garner,
and will
continue
one hour
prior to
services
on
Friday
at the
church.
Cataldo
Funeral
Home,
641-923-2841,
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Janette
A.
Blanchard
Janette
A.
(Dickerson)
Blanchard,
65, of
Newton,
Iowa,
died
Monday
(Jan.
14,
2008) in
Newton.
A Mass
of
Christian
Burial
will be
at 11
a.m.,
Friday,
Jan. 18,
at the
Sacred
Heart
Catholic
Church
in
Newton.
Burial
will be
at 10:30
a.m.
Saturday
at
Elmwood-St.
Joseph
Cemetery
in Mason
City.
The
family
will
greet
friends
from 5
to 8
p.m.
Thursday,
Jan. 17,
at the
Wallace
Family
Funeral
Home in
Newton.
Memorials
to
Sacred
Heart
Catholic
Church
or
Hospice
of
Jasper
County
may be
left at
the
funeral
home or
at the
church
the day
of the
service.
The
daughter
of
Lawrence
and
Lucille
(Murphy)
Dickerson,
Janette
was born
Sept.
25,
1942, in
Webster
City.
She grew
up in
the
Clear
Lake/Mason
City
area,
graduating
from
Clear
Lake
High
School
in 1961.
She
married
Paul G.
Blanchard
on Jan.
4, 1964,
in Mason
City.
Janette
moved to
Newton
in 1965
and
worked
as a
nurse’s
aide for
18
years.
After
retiring
from the
hospital,
she
worked
at the
Hallmark
store.
Janette
was a
member
of the
Sacred
Heart
Catholic
Church.
She
enjoyed
knitting,
planting
and
tending
to her
flowers
and
reading.
She and
her
husband
grew
vegetables
and had
a large
garden.
She also
enjoyed
traveling
with her
family.
Survivors
include
her son,
Paul A.
(Kelly)
Blanchard
of
Newton;
two
daughters:
Anna
(Larry)
Pietz of
Newton
and
Sharon
(Brian)
Mumm of
Bloomington,
Wis.;
four
grandchildren:
Margaret
Ann and
James
Michael
Pietz,
and
Nicholas
Brian
and
Logan
Thomas
Mumm; a
brother,
Gary
(Susan)
Dickerson
of
Eldora;
sister,
Connie
(Don)
Roberts
of
Waverly;
her
special
friend,
Marlys
Strike;
and many
nieces
and
nephews.
Janette
was
preceded
in death
by her
parents;
husband,
Paul in
2003;
brother,
Larry
Dickerson;
sister,
Kaye
Trampel;
and
nephews,
Darren
Dickerson
and
Blake
Blanchard.
Louise
M.
Schrage
Wubbena
BRISTOW
— Louise
M.
Schrage
Wubbena,
90,
formerly
of
Bristow,
died
Tuesday
(Jan.
15,
2008) at
the
Allison
Care
Center.
Funeral
services
will be
at 10:30
Friday,
Jan. 18,
at St.
John Ev.
Lutheran
Church,
Vilmar,
Rural
Greene,
with
Pastor
Mark
Walker
officiating.
Burial
will be
in the
Allison
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be
4 to 7
p.m.
Thursday,
Jan. 17,
at the
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel,
519 N.
First
St.,
Greene,
and will
continue
at the
church
one hour
before
services.
Funeral
arrangements
are with
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel,
1-888-823-REID.
William
‘Bill’
W. Stohr
CHARLES
CITY
—William
“Bill”
W. Stohr,
86, of
501
Fifth
Ave.,
Charles
City,
died on
Tuesday
(Jan.
15,
2008) at
the
Allen
Memorial
Hospital
in
Waterloo.
Funeral
services
will be
held at
10:30
a.m.
Friday,
Jan. 18,
at St.
John
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church,
200 S.
Main
St.,
Charles
City,
with the
Rev.
Dennis
Niezwaag
and the
Rev.
David
Werges
officiating.
Interment
will be
in the
Sunnyside
Memory
Gardens
in rural
Charles
City.
Military
honors
will be
accorded
by the
Charles
City
Ceremonial
Unit.
Visitation
will be
held
from 5
to 7
p.m.
Thursday
at the
Fullerton-Hage
Funeral
Home,
401
Blunt
St.,
Charles
City.
The
visitation
will
continue
one hour
prior to
services
on
Friday
at the
church.
Those
wishing
to
extend
memorials
or
expressions
of
sympathy
may
direct
them to
St. John
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church,
200 S.
Main
St.,
Charles
City, IA
50616,
or PAWS,
Humane
Society
of Floyd
County,
303 Shaw
Ave.,
Charles
City, IA
50616.
Condolences,
stories
or
thoughts
may be
sent to
the
family
in the
care of
Fullerton
Funeral
Home
online
at
www.fullertonfh.com,
641-228-4211.
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Ruby M. Lackore
GARNER — Ruby M. Lackore, 91, of Garner, died Monday (Jan. 14, 2008) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Dr. Stephen McDuff officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Ruby Marie Lackore, the daughter of Gustav and Lydia (Hesley) Schramm, was born Oct. 11, 1916, on a farm northwest of Garner. She graduated from Ventura High School in 1934. Following high school, she worked on the farm with her sister and brother-in-law. Ruby studied art and professionally hand colored photographs for local portrait studios. On April 23, 1973, she was married to Clark P. Lackore in Mason City. Ruby enjoyed gardening, playing the piano and reading.
She was a 4-H Leader, Ventura Garden Club member, volunteer for Duncan Heights and Opportunity Village and was a nominee from Hancock County to the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame in 1991. She had served as Hancock County Soil Conservation District Commissioner, was the Hancock County Farm Bureau Women’s Chairperson for many years and was active in her political party.
She is survived by five great-nieces and their families, Lesley Lackore of Ames, Joleen (Kevin) Smith and their two daughters, Abbie and Claire, of Belmond, Cheryl (Mark) Garrett and her son, Brenton Lackore, of Clear Lake, Rachelle (Rick) Klassen and their son, Jacob, of Palm Desert, Calif., and Raleene (Doug) Munsen of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a niece, Doreen (Richard) Johnson of Garner.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clark; two sisters, Floy Lackore and Evelyn Schramm; and a nephew, Doran (Betty) Lackore.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Rev. Oliver Brewer
CHARLES CITY — The Rev. Oliver Brewer, 94, of Charles City, died Wednesday (Jan. 16, 2008) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd with Pastor LaVonne Kaasa officiating. Burial will be in Freemont Cemetery, Tripoli.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
Louise M. Schrage Wubbena
BRISTOW — Funeral services for Louise M. Schrage Wubbena, 90, formerly of Bristow, will be 10:30 Friday, Jan. 18, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vilmar, rural Greene, with Pastor Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 17, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Louise Marie Schrage was born June 29, 1917, the daughter of Henry C. and Marie (Wiegmann) Schrage near Allison, and died Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2008) at the Allison Care Center.
She was baptized at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church at Vilmar and received her education in the West Point Township country school. She was united in marriage to Reiner Oltman Wubbena on Nov. 28, 1936, at the St. James Lutheran parsonage in Allison. To this union six children were born.
Louise and Reiner farmed in rural Butler County until 1942, when they purchased their own farm near Dumont. They started Wubbena Produce in 1947, which they operated until the early 1960s when they sold it to their son James. In 1964, they started R & L Grocery which they ran until their retirement in 1976. After Reiner’s death on Feb. 13, 1984, Louise became care giver for Eldon Diehl until his death. Louise made her home at the Elm Springs Assisted Living for a short time before becoming a resident at the Allison Health Care Center in January 2006.
She enjoyed reading, embroidering, and making quilts for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved making bread for her family and friends as long as her health allowed.
Louise will be sadly missed by her children, James and Betty Lou (Bruns) Wubbena of Bristow, Janice (Wubbena) Waterman of Waterloo, Robert and Joan (Mueller) Wubbena of Olympia, Wash., Roger and Patricia (Broderick) Wubbena of Madison, S.D., Charles and Bette Ann (Schoneman) Wubbena of Waterloo, and Dennis and Jodi (Henrichs)Wubbena of Springfield, Mo.; 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, nine stepgreat-grandchildren, three stepgreat-great-grandchildren. There is one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild that are on the way. She is also survived by her sister, Laura Oltman of the Allison Care Center; sisters-in-law, Edna Schrage of Allison and Helen Wubbena Tjebkes of Dumont; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She leaves to join her husband, parents, her sister, Erna Rodenbeck Lawyer; and her brothers, Alfred and Raymon Schrage; and her grandson, Tim Waterman.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 888-823-REID.
Tom E. Coyle
MANLY — Tom E. Coyle, 46, of 3670 Raven Ave., died Tuesday (Jan.15, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Turner officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Tom E. Coyle Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St. in Manly, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com
Gene ‘Harley’ Thayer
CLARION — Gene “Harley” Thayer, 53, of Clarion, died Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2007) at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at First Lutheran Church in Clarion with Pastor Gary Boen officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Belmond Cemetery in Belmond.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
Grace P. Jones
THORNTON — Grace P. Jones, 85, of 309 Willow St., Thornton, died Wednesday (Jan. 16, 2008) at her home.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Tom E. Coyle
MANLY — Tom E. Coyle, 46, of 3670 Raven Ave, died Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth.
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.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tom E. Coyle Memorial Fund.
Tom Eugene Coyle was born on Jan. 30, 1961, the son of John and Frances (Schumacher) Coyle at Mason City. He grew up in Manly and attended Manly Schools, graduating from North Central Manly with the Class of 1979.
Following high school, Tom moved to Wyoming to work the oil fields. While there he met his wife, Robin. On May 17, 1986 he was united in marriage to Robin Hiller at Colman, S.D.
Tom and Robin lived briefly in Washington State before returning home to Manly where they raised their three children.
Tom was recently working for Dohrn Transfer and also doing grain bin construction and repair, where he met and developed friendships with many farmers.
An avid sports enthusiast, Tom enthusiastically followed the Iowa Hawkeyes, Minnesota Vikings, high school wrestling and especially enjoyed watching his children participate in sports.
Tom was instrumental in starting the youth wrestling program at Central Springs as well as being active in the Central Springs Booster Club.
Tom was a member of the Worth County Fence stretchers, Central Springs Booster Club, and an active member of the Plymouth United Methodist Church.
Tom is survived by his wife, Robin, of Manly; his children: John, Sarah, and Dylan, all of Manly; his mother, Frances, of Manly; his father and mother-in-law, Darrell and Naomi Hiller, of Colman, S.D.; his siblings, De (Howard) Nilson, of Rapid City, S.D., Kate Coyle, of Cedar Rapids, Mary Jo Baumann, of Manly, John Coyle, of Coeur’d’Alene, Joe Coyle, of Manly, Ann (Joe) Determan, of Mason City; brothers and sisters-in-law: Peggy (Pat) Baldwin, of Mesa, Ariz., Bill (Annie) Hiller, of Rock Valley, James (Jen) Hiller, of Colman, S.D., as well as many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father John; maternal grandparents, Joe and Millie Schumacher; and paternal grandparents, John and Grace Coyle.
Arrangements are with the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St. Manly, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com
Robert ‘Bob’ Kluwe
CHARLES CITY — Robert “Bob” Kluwe, 77, of Charles City, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2008) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with the Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City with a rosary at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour prior to Mass on Wednesday at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Grace Pauline Jones
THORNTON — Grace Pauline Jones, 85, 309 Willow St. in Thornton, died Wednesday (Jan. 16, 2008) at her home.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. John R. Tilp officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with Scriptural wake service at 4 p.m.
Memorials may be given to H ospice of North Iowa.
Grace was born Oct. 23, 1922, in New Richland, Minn., the daughter of Peter and Justine (Weber) Weydert. She graduated from Presentation Academy, Whittemore, in 1939. She worked in Fort Dodge as a cashier for the movie theater.
Grace married Joseph F. Jones Aug. 24, 1943, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake. They farmed in the Emmetsburg area before moving to Clear Lake in 1944.
They lived several places, including Arizona, Mason City, Rockwell, Fertile and back to Clear Lake in 1962. In 1979 they moved to Thornton.
Grace enjoyed spending their winters in Apache Junction, Ariz. She worked at the Mirror Reporter and the Globe Gazette in advertising.
She was very involved in church. Grace sang with the Keynotes, loved to play bingo, and dance. She enjoyed arts and crafts, growing flowers, and walking. She was very active in the Democratic Party.
She taught CCD, sang in the choir and was a lecturer for church. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and was active in the ACCD — women’s Catholic group.
Grace is survived by her husband, Joseph Jones, of Thornton; two daughters, Judy Veselis and her husband Robert, of Thornton, and Nikki Cook and her husband, Dennis, of Thornton; three grandchildren, Chad Cook and his wife, Lisa, Lori Cook-Thomas and her husband, Prentice, and Scot Cook and his wife, Jill; six great-grandchildren, Steven Cook, Suzanne Cook, Jayson Cook, Collin Cook, Joshua Henley and Sophia Cook; three sisters, Pauline Quinn, Evansville, Minn., Barbara Haliday and her husband Bill, of Osage, and Jacqueline Quinn and her husband, Francis, of Ventura; and one brother, Simon Weydert and his wife Phyllis, of Rockwell.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Peggy Ann and Suzanne Jones; and a brother, Marvin Weydert.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Ralph Colson
DES MOINES — Ralph Colson, 82, of San Diego, Calif., and formerly of Des Moines, died Monday (Jan. 14, 2008) at the Paradise Valley Hospital, National City, Calif.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Herb Kenyon of the Church of the Open Bbile officiating. Burial will at 1 p.m. at the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral home.
The Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave. in Iowa Falls has been entrusted with the arrangements. 641-648-2569.
Lloyd W. Gerdom
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Lloyd W. Gerdom, 93, St. Joseph, Mo., died Wednesday (Jan. 16, 2008) at a local health care facility.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Joseph, Mo.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
The family suggests memorial gifts to Ashland United Methodist Church or St. Joseph Optimists Club.
Joyce Anderson
SHEFFIELD — Joyce Anderson, 66, of Sheffield, died Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2008) at her home.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mason City Baptist Church, 1805 S. Wilson Ave. in Mason City, with Pastor Jerry Hull presiding. Interment will be at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery, Glenville, Minn.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Richard E. Brattrud
HANLONTOWN — Richard E. Brattrud, 69, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Grace Lutheran Church, 302 E. Fourth St. in Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Brush Point Cemetery, rural Hanlontown.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Bride Colonial Chapel 110 E. Spring St. in Manly, and continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Richard was born Dec. 25, 1938, in Sioux City, the son of Helen Brattrud and grandson of Henry and Gertrude Brattrud. He graduated from Hanlontown High School in 1958. Richard began working with his uncle in 1958 in the television and appliance business. In 1964, Richard took ownership of Brattrud Appliance. He worked until the time of his death.
He enlisted into the National Guard Army in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1972, serving on active duty from 1966-1967.
Richard was united in marriage to Jean Albrecht on July 25, 1971; to this union three children were born.
Richard’s hobbies included snowmobiling, skiing, four-wheeling, traveling, spending time in Frederic, Wis., at the cabin, and he loved music and dancing. His greatest love was spending time with his family and friends.
He was a lifetime member of Grace Lutheran Church, serving as a volunteer fireman for 30 years, city council member for 30 years, church council, Community Club for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Brattrud of Hanlontown; children, Peter (Delora) Brattrud of Hanlontown, Kerry (Jeff) Brown of Folsom, Calif., and Phillip Brattrud and special friend, Paula Moon, of Hanlontown; grandchildren, Emeny and Lydia Brattrud; brother, Dan (Devra) Hanson Sioux Falls, S.D.; half brothers and sisters, Burton (Barbara) TeKippe of Mason City, Diane (Ron) Romig of Johnston, Sandy (Gary) Paulsen of Mason City, Michael (Victoria) TeKippe of Mason City, and Christina (Curt) Trebil of Mason City; stepmother, Gladys Hanson of Lake Mills; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, mother, step-father Harvey Hanson, and uncle Kelly Brattrud.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com
Staff Sgt. Sean Michael Gaul
RENO, Nev. — Staff Sgt. Sean Michael Gaul, 29, of Reno, Nev., formerly of Cresco, was killed in action Jan. 9, 2008, in Sinsil, Iraq.
Sean was born June 26, 1978, to Christine M. Minear and Michael F. Gaul. He moved to the Reno area as a child in 1985. He attended local schools and was a member of JROTC at Reed High School. He joined the U.S. Army in November 1999. He was a career soldier first, serving with B Co. 1/505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C. He then transferred to a Stryker brigade at Fort Lewis, Wash., and currently was stationed in Vilseck, Germany, as a recon platoon squad leader. He attended Ranger School, Sniper School, and was also trained as a paramedic. This was his fifth deployment.
Sean was a very enthusiastic athlete. He trained in kenpo, aikido and ninjitsu. He ran many races, participated in triathlons, biked, swam and loved to hike. He loved the outdoors.
Sean was a family man. Married in June 2000, he is survived by his wife, Jessica L.H. Gaul, and daughter of Reno, Nev. His love for work was second only to his joy while being home. He will also be missed by his mother, Christine Minear, and two sisters of Sparks, Nev.; his father, Michael Gaul, and two sisters of Nora Springs; one maternal grandparent and both paternal grandparents, seven uncles, nine aunts, numerous cousins; much family and many friends.
An incredible man and grandfather, Irvin J. Minear, and cherished baby boy, Ian Michael Gaul, precede him in death.
His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. Rose of Lima, Reno, Nev.
At Sean’s request, donations may be made to the SSG Sean Gaul and Family Benefit. Donations may be directed to Michael Gaul, 505 First St. S.W., Nora Springs, IA 50458. Sean hopes to be honored by helping many others. The family would like to thank everyone, everywhere for their support. May God bless you and keep you.
Sean we will always love you, as we always have. POW, MIA, KIA, Gone But Never Forgotten.
Walton-Sierra Funeral Chapel, Reno, Nev., 775- 323-7189.
Mary Lou Kisner
OSAGE — Mary Lou Kisner, 70, of Osage, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2008) at Faith Home in Osage.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a scripture wake service at 6:30 p.m.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
Viola Awe
CLEAR LAKE — Viola Awe, 87, formerly of 10912 250th St., Clear Lake, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2008) at the IOOF Home 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, 641- 423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
Charles E. Starkweather
GREENE — Charles E. Starkweather, 79, formerly of 502 W. Traer St. in Greene, died Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2008) at the Allison Care Center in Allison.
Cremation has taken place.
Memorial services will take place at a later date with inurnment at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene, 888-823-REID.
Ruth Hannam
OSAGE — Ruth Hannam, 88, of Osage, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2008) at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Osage with the Rev. Steven M. Kellett and the Rev. Rick Magstadt officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday 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.
Sandra K. Hadacek
MASON CITY — Sandra K. “Sandy” Hadacek, 41, of 603 S. Massachusetts Ave., died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2008) at her home.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E. in Mason City. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Dorothy M. Froyen
CLARION — Dorothy M. Froyen 94, of Clarion, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2008) at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Clarion, with the Rev. Chris Podhajsky, Deacon Leonard Froyen and Deacon Michael Whitters officiating. Burial will take place at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 602 N. Main in Clarion, with a rosary at 4 p.m. and a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. There will be further visitation one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
Clementine Meier
RICEVILLE —Clementine Meier died Wednesday (Jan. 16, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. She was 89 years of age.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville with burial in Calvary Cemetery at Riceville.
Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Conway Funeral Home in Riceville, with a 3 p.m. rosary and a 4 p.m. vigil service.
Clementine Beatrice Meier was born in Howard County, Iowa on April 26, 1918, the daughter of Lewis and Louise (Shimek) Maravetz.
On June 18, 1940, Clementine was united in marriage to Arnold Meier at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lourdes. After their marriage, they farmed north of Elma.
Clementine is survived by her three children: Eugene of Decorah, Dorothy (Lawrence) Schmitt of Riceville, and Allen (Ellen) of Mason City; four grandsons; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie (Leo) Weber of Charles City and Evelyn (Richard) Nicholson of Osage; two brothers, Arnold Maravetz of Elma, and Raphael (Anna) Maravetz of Riceville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arnold on Jan. 22, 2005; and sister-in-law, Bernie Maravetz.
Conway Funeral Home, 641-985-2797.
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Adelaide ‘Audy’ Thea Winden
LAKE MILLS — Adelaide “Audy” Thea Winden, 80, of Lake Mills, died Sunday (Jan. 13, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating.
Family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City or to Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.
Adelaide (Audy) Thea Winden was born Nov. 8, 1927, near Scarville, to John T. and Clara O. (Kobbervig) Folken. She attended and graduated from Scarville High School in 1945.
On Feb. 15, 1948, she was united in marriage to Lewine McKee. To this union two children were born, Lon and Peg. Lewine (Mac) passed away on Nov. 24, 1974.
On June 26, 1976, Audy married Wallace Winden in Minneapolis, Minn.
Audy enjoyed playing bridge, reading and most of all, spending time with her family. She was an excellent cook and especially enjoyed baking sweets for those she loved.
She is survived by her husband, Wallace Winden of Lake Mills; her two children, Lon (Cindy) McKee and Peg McKee, all of Bloomington, Minn.; grandchildren, Bart (Sarah) McKee of Shakopee, Minn., Kelly (Scott) Parrish of Rockville, Md., and Meredith Westin of Minneapolis, Minn.; two great-grandchildren, Bryson Parrish and Margaret McKee; sisters-in-law, Clarine (Duke) Moe of Lake Mills and Harriet Winden of Fertile; brother-in-law, Wayne McKee of California; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Audy was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Carmen (Homer) Herrick, Alvira (Kenneth) Hage, and Jeneva (Rudolph) Bergo; her first husband, Lewine McKee; brothers-in-law, Marvin and Richard Winden; and mothers- and fathers-in-law, Melvin and Cora (Brua) McKee and Adolph and Minnie (Bergan) Winden.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.
Robert ‘Bob’ Ratigan
BANCROFT — Robert “Bob” Ratigan, 71, of Bancroft, died Saturday morning (Jan. 19, 2008) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, 515-885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Darlene M. Govern
LEDYARD — Darlene M. Govern, 55, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Ledyard, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2007, at Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Diego.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, 515-885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Rosina Koenigs
STACYVILLE — Rosina Koenigs, 95, of Stacyville, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2008) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920.
Viola (Spillett) Awe
MASON CITY — Viola (Spillett) Awe, 87, a resident of the IOOF Home in Mason City and formerly of 10912 250th St., Clear Lake, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2008) at the IOOF Home.
Viola (Spillett) Awe was born July 11, 1920, in Thompson, the first child born to William and Crystal (Ball) Spillett.
Viola was employed at Nicholas Turkey Farm and Risto Manufacturing, but her most important job was “being the glue that held the family together.” She spent most of her life helping to raise her nephews and nieces, Allen Awe of Rockwell, Terry Awe, Dawn Ferch and Elaine Tyler, all of Mason City, Debbie Piper of Decorah, and John Awe of Rockwell, by whom she is survived. Vi is also survived by a nephew, Ronnie Kavars of Dubuque. “Warden Vi,” as she was fondly called, worked hard to keep all the kids in line, both young and old. Eighteen great-nieces and nephews lives’ were also touched by Aunt Vi. Seventeen great-great-nephews and nieces will have to learn about Vi from the wonderful memories she has placed in the hearts of those who knew her.
When the family moved to “the farm” in the early 1970’s, it became the weekly meeting place for everyone and their extended families. No one was ever turned away from the farm. We are thankful that our family got to really know each other and grow together there.
Vi was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Darlene Schellsmidt and Lillian Hoffman; one brother, Chuck Spillett; a niece; a great-great nephew and niece.
After a private family viewing, cremation will take place.
Memorial services will take place at a later date with inurnment at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, 641-423-8676. ww.fullertonfh.com
Mary Lou Kisner
OSAGE — Mary Lou Kisner, age 70, of Osage, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2008) at Faith Home in Osage.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a scripture wake service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Mitchell County Care Facility, 3834 March Ave., Osage, IA 50461.
Mary Lou was born Jan. 5, 1938, on a farm west of Plymouth, the daughter of Claud and Cecelia (Dixon) Kisner. She attended school in Orchard and Osage. For the past several years, Mary Lou has resided at the Mitchell County Care Facility near Osage.
Mary Lou is survived by 10 nieces, 10 nephews and their families; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Kisner, Mitchell, and Shirley Newhouse, Osage.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Clint Kisner, Ray Kisner and Tim Kisner and wife, Marce.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.
Sandra K. ‘Sandy’ Hadacek
MASON CITY — Sandra K. “Sandy” Hadacek, 41, of 603 S. Massachusetts Ave., died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2008) at her home.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 22, 2008) at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with the Rev. Paul C. Nelson and the Rev. Jeni Bohls officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
Sandra Kay Hadacek was born June 10, 1966, at Mason City, a daughter of Francis and LuAnn (Waage) Hadacek.
She attended Rockwell-Swaledale Community Schools. Sandy was a stay-at-home mom caring for her family and friends. She especially enjoyed watching her son Skylar’s activities.
She is survived by her parents, Francis and LuAnn Hadacek, Mason City; fiancé, Ty Watt, Mason City; son, Skylar Watt, Mason City; daughter, Mikala Wilson and her husband, Quinton, Waverly; grandson, Alexander Wilson, Waverly; step-children, Kelsey Stricker, Waterloo, Ashley Watt, Clear Lake, and Tyler Watt, Clear Lake; four brothers, Pat Hadacek, Mark Hadacek and friend, Sharla, Brad Hadacek and friend, Sue, and Ronald Hadacek and his wife, Teresa, all of Mason City; a sister, Rebecca Hadacek and her friend, Matt Roath, Mason City.
Her grandparents and two sisters, Brenda and Vicki Hadacek, preceded her in death.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City. 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Ruth Hannam
OSAGE — Ruth Hannam, age 88, of Osage, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2008) at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Osage with the Rev. Steven M. Kellett and the Rev. Rick Magstadt officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church.
Ruth was born Aug. 15, 1919, near Osage, the daughter of Lewis and Ellen (Nelson) Myrtle. Ruth taught in rural schools in the Osage area. She married Robert Hannam on Jan. 2, 1945, in Osage. They lived in Osage all of their married life. Robert died Nov. 27, 1990. Ruth was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and was one of the founding families of the church. She was also a member of the Cedar Valley retired school personnel.
Ruth is survived by two daughters, Carol (Bob) Chapman of St. Paul Park, Minn., and children, DeeAnn, Perry and Brad, Jean (Dan) Kringle of Cottage Grove, Minn., and children, Laura, Amy and Austin; two sons, Philip Hannam of Bloomington, Minn., and children, Marissa, Joelle and Christiana; Dean (Diana) Hannam of Houston, Texas, and children, Jeffrey and Jason; seven great-grandchildren, Josiah, Elliana, Hope, Peyton, Kinsley, Camille and Scarlett.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; a sister, Grace Gilbert; a brother, Owen Myrtle; and a daughter-in-law, Claudelle Hannam.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.
Robert F. Woods
IOWA FALLS — Robert F. Woods, 82, of Iowa Falls, passed away Thursday (Jan. 17, 2007) at Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.
Funeral service for Robert Woods will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with Pastors Tara Amundson and T. J. Norman officiating. Burial will follow at the Hampton City Cemetery, Hampton.
A time of visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, 641-648-2569.
Donna R. Winter
MASON CITY — There will be a celebration of Donna R. Winter’s life from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the home of her daughter, Denise Hansen, 201 23rd St. S.W. in Mason City.
Donna R. Winter, 80, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Posted by Gene Manning
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