July 1-5, 2008

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North Iowa Obituaries

Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe Gazette and globegazette.com.

Brock, Everett

FOREST CITY - Everett Brock, 51, of Forest City, died Sunday (June 29, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 1, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Everett Eugene Brock was born on May 24, 1957, in Britt, the son of Clifton and Violet (King) Brock. He attended and graduated from Forest City High School. He was united in marriage to Laura Lee Nemmers on April 9, 1988. The couple is blessed with three wonderful children: Tara, 18, of Clear Lake, Tim, 16, and Tyler, 13. Everett was a wonderful and kind man. He was a loving father and husband. He enjoyed farming, attending his sons wrestling meets, of which his daughter was also a manager, and talking with people. He also enjoyed watching his cousins in demolition derbies and going to stock car races. Everett loved the wrestling family gatherings. He had a very kind, loving and giving heart. He was always there to help anyone who needed him. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Laura; a daughter, Tara; and two sons, Tim and Tyler; a sister, Connie (Clyde) Holecek, of Klemme; brother, Dennis (Beverly) Brock, of Charles City; sister, Patricia Peterson, of Madison, Wis.; two nieces, Tabitha (Chad) Sterrenberg and Kendall Peterson; and a nephew, Dallas (Deanna) Christensen. Everett was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Jean (Brock) Ohm; his father, Clifton Dallas Brock; step-father, Martin Herman August Ohm; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Jean and Curtis Lee Christensen; and step-brother, Dennis Ohm. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/30/2008 - 7/1/2008.

Charlson, Willard B.

LAKE MILLS - Willard B. Charlson, 73 of Warsaw, Mo., formerly of Lake Mills, died Sunday (June 29, 2008) at his home in Warsaw, Mo. Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008, at the Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Leland, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home and again one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church. You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/1/2008.

DeMaris, Agnes Elenea

RICEVILLE - Agnes Elenea DeMaris, 97, of Riceville, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday (June 29, 2008) at the Riceville Rest Home where she resided for 10 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St. in St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Michael Parris of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Riceville officiating. Burial will be in First Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Agnes was born on a farm east of St. Ansgar, on Sept. 1, 1910, the daughter of Carl Julius and Martha Maria (Ringhand) Johnson. Agnes lived her entire life in the Northern Iowa/Southern Minnesota area. She was employed at the Bolan Store, Mercy Hospital in Mason City, and was a midwife, assisting in the delivery of 19 babies. She married Harold C. DeMaris in Marshalltown, on March 2, 1926, and they lived in Bolan, most of their married life. She was a longtime, active member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett. Agnes loved God, her family, gardening, flowers and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; her parents; five brothers; five sisters; and her son-in-law, Harold Bauer. Agnes is survived by daughters, Clarice Bauer of Riceville; Dorothy (John) Engelby of Belvidere, Ill.; and son, Tom (Darlene) Beck, of Ankeny; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many, many great-great-grandchildren. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/1/2008.

Fuller, Lloyd

BELMOND - Lloyd Fuller, 89, of Belmond, passed away Sunday (June 29, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center. Funeral services for Lloyd Fuller will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond, with Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. Military rites will be provided at the church by the Belmond Honor Guard. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in the Berlin Cemetery in Jackson Township, in rural Owasa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the church. Lloyd Benjamin Fuller, the son of Benjamin Star and Myrtle (Shaner) Fuller was born on March 25, 1919, near Owasa, Iowa. As a youth, Lloyd attended country schools, often by way of a horse-drawn sleigh on a winter's day. At the age of 10, the family moved to Bradford, Iowa, and Lloyd completed his education, graduating from Iowa Falls High School in 1936. The family then moved to Popejoy where Lloyd farmed with his father. Lloyd served his country in the Navy from 1943 to 1946, including 18 months in Hawaii. He married Marian Boyington, from Bradford, Iowa, in California on June 13, 1944. Following Lloyd's discharge from the service, he and Marian moved to Alden, and soon moved to Belmond to continue with his farming career. Lloyd and Marian farmed for 35 years with Lloyd retiring from farming in 1984, when they took on a new adventure, delivering Winnebago motor homes. This career took Lloyd to almost every state in the continental United States. Lloyd had many interests, but his family was the highlight of his life. He and Marian have great memories of their time spent on the dance floor - whether it was for square dancing or ballroom dancing. Lloyd enjoyed fishing in the spring and summer and ice fishing in the winter. He and Marian also found enjoyment in camping with their family and friends. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will remember Lloyd for his determination and patience teaching them to water ski, play cards, fish, and other family activities. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Marian; daughters, Rochelle and Ron Hook, of Sibley, Sharon and Bob Crane, of Smith Mountain Lake, Va., Janelle and Richard Ringuette, of Richmond, Va.; and son, Ben and Kathy Fuller, of Bondurant; grandchildren, Kristine and Gregg Sherrard, Jennifer and Joel Johnson, Sheri and Mike Kilbey, Stacey and Michael Couch, and Jon Ringuette; great-grandchildren are Alyssa, Matthew, and Joshua Sherrard, Caleb, Grace, Nathan, and Luke Johnson, Nicholas and Zachary Couch, and Stefanie and Ryan Fuller. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Eva. Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/30/2008 - 7/1/2008.

Jones, Alfina G.

MASON CITY - Alfina G. (Kramer) Jones, 96, formerly of 667 Briarstone Drive and Homestead Assisted Living in Mason City, died early Sunday morning (June 29, 2008) at the IOOF Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Swaledale United Methodist Church in Swaledale with the Rev. Jim Stiles of First United Methodist Church, Mason City, officiating. Interment will be in the Swaledale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Alfina Jones Memorial Fund. Alfina was born in Niewe Schans, The Netherlands, on March 2, 1912, the daughter of Jacob and Gertie (Klapp) Kramer. She celebrated her first birthday on the ship Rotterdam and arrived at Ellis Island on March 11, 1913. She attended country schools in the Burchinal area completing eighth grade. On June 11, 1929, in Swaledale, Feenie was united in marriage with Robert Leo (Lee) Jones. For many years the couple farmed in the Swaledale area. In 1958, Feenie and Lee moved to Mason City. Feenie became an Avon representative for a period of time. She also worked at North Iowa Area Community College in various positions. Due to declining health, she became a resident at IOOF in 2006 and remained there until her death. Feenie was a member of United Methodist Church in Swaledale for more than 80 years, the Senior Citizens Center and the local Moose Lodge. Some of Feenie's hobbies included playing cards and bingo with relatives and friends. Feenie loved to reminisce with and about her family and friends. Feenie will be greatly missed by those who had the privilege of sharing her life and humor. She is survived by her two sons, Robert Louis Jones and his special friend, Mary Holm; Dale L. Jones and his special friend, Mavis Fitzgerald; two sisters, Dena Colby and Dorothy Deam, all of Mason City; three brothers, Paul Kramer,of Torrance, Calif., Ralph (Roberta) Kramer, of Sheffield and Marvin (Marlys), of Hutchinson, Kan. She is also survived by seven grand-children, 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; special friend, Vernita Nichols, and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Lee, in 2003; her parents, Jake and Gertie Kramer, five brothers, George, Chris, Jake, Pete and Raymond Kramer; three sisters, Gertrude Rule, Rose May and Grace Faber; and two grandsons. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/30/2008 - 7/1/2008.

Knorr, Virgil L.

CLEAR LAKE - Virgil L. Knorr, 84, 708 Eighth Ave. N. in Clear Lake, died Sunday (June 29, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ward-Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or the Charity of your choice in Virgil Knorr's Honor. Virgil was born on April 18, 1924, in LeMars, the son of Arthur and Tena (Ommen) Knorr. He graduated from LeMars High School in 1942, and shortly after that was inducted into the military during World War II. He served for four years. On Nov. 6, 1949, Virgil married Joyce Kammerer in LeMars, and two sons, Kent and Keith, were born to their union. In October of 1954, Virgil purchased a motor business in Clear Lake, (Knorr Electric) which he owned and operated for more than 40 years. He retired in February of 1995. Virgil was a very active member of Zion Lutheran Church serving on many boards during the years. He was also an active volunteer in the community. Virgil is survived by his wife, Joyce Knorr, of Clear Lake; two sons, Kent (Janet) Knorr, of Swea City, and Keith Knorr, of Burnsville, Minn.; two grandchildren, Michael (Jamie) Knorr, of Clear Lake, and Jenny (Michael) Vaske, of Clear Lake; brother, Charles (Vicky) from Florence, Ore.; three nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Paul Knorr; and two sisters-in-law, Sharon Knorr and Cleta Knorr. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/1/2008.

Mayer, Bonita Mae

ST. ANSGAR - Bonita Mae Mayer, 56, of St. Ansgar, died Sunday (June 29, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar. Bonita was born on May 22, 1952, in Osage, the daughter of Neul and Lucy (Nagle) Larson. She graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1970, and attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City. On May 19, 1973, Bonita married Wayne Mayer at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, after which they lived in St. Ansgar. She was a member of the St. Ansgar Garden Club and the St. Ansgar Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and especially her grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery at St. Ansgar. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church. Bonita is survived by a daughter, Robyn (Patrick) Knowlton and children, William and Lylah of St. Ansgar; a son, Gabe (Michelle) Mayer and children, Olivia and Katie of St. Ansgar; a sister, Gloria (Bob) Stewart of Faribault, Minn.; a brother, Dudley (Linda) Thompson of South Bend, Ind.; her mother-in-law, Marjorie Mayer, of Stacyville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Terry and Linda Mayer of St. Ansgar, Grace Mayer of Mantorville, Minn., Sandra Mayer, of Rochester, Minn., Dan and Wanda Warrington of St. Ansgar, Matt and Diane Duvall of Denver, Colo., Josh and Gwen Isler of St. Ansgar, and Dean and Diane Mayer of St. Ansgar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Mayer in 2005; her parents, Neul and Lucy Larson; her father-in-law, Gene Mayer; a brother-in-law, Kevin Mayer; and two nephews. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/30/2008 - 7/1/2008.

Proeger, Luther W.

BELMOND - Luther Warren Proeger, 87, of Belmond, died Monday (June 30, 2008) at the Belmond Medical Center, following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Belmond United Methodist Church in Belmond, with the Rev. Michael Druhl, officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 1, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First Ave. S.E. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the church. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Luther's name may wish to consider the Belmond United Methodist Church, Wright County Hospice or the donor's choice. Luther Proeger, the son of Martin Luther and Olive Virginia (Hoffman) Proeger, was born on March 20, 1921, in Le Grand, Ore. In his youth, he moved around some with his family as they pursued his father's floral profession, eventually ending up in Iowa. He served in the United States Army during World World War II. During the time of his military tenure, he fulfilled the duties of a miltary police officer and spent much of his time guarding POW camps. His years of military service were from 1943-46. Luther was united in marriage to Mary Catherine Whelan on July 29, 1945, at the Belmond Methodist Church Parsonage. Their union was blessed with two daughters, Kathy and Barbara. Luther and his wife married raised their children and farmed just southeast of Belmond for many years. In addition to working the land and providing for the needs of his family on the farm, Luther had also done some carpentry work and had worked for many years as a custodian at the Belmond High School and the Parker Elementery School. His many years working as a custodian cultivated numerous friendships between Luther and the staff and students of the schools. There was a mutual admiration and respect for one another as well as a time for teasing and a good laugh. Luther retired in 1983. Luther had many interests and loves throughout his life the first of which was his family. He and his wife, Mary, journeyed almost 63 years down life's pathways together. He also received great joy in spending precious times in the presence of his daughters and the grand and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed times spent in conversation with family and friends. Luther was definitely a person with a green thumb who could grow the most beautiful flowers, especially his orchids, and various other flowers. He loved to garden, raising vegetables, and fruits, both in and out of his greenhouse. Luther also was very proficient in the art of rasing bonsai trees. He also enjoyed time spent doing some woodworking, a speciality was making clocks. Luther was also very active in his community, as a former Charter Member of the Belmond Jaycees. the Belmond City Council, and was a longtime and current member of the Board of Adjustment and was a longtime member of the Belmond United Methodist Church. He had also served many years in leadership to the youth of the community as a Scout leader and had taken Scouts on trips to Ely, Minn., and taught them many life skills. Luther is survived by his wife and life partner, Mary C. Proeger, of Belmond; his daughters, Kathy (Roger) Linderbaum, of Castalia, and Barbara Gallaher, of Newton; a brother, Linden (Carol) Proeger, of Prophetstown, Ill.; a sister, Betty Conner, of Alexandria, La.; four grandchildren, Sara (Mike) Richardson, Mathew (Hallie) Linderbaum, Seth (Jen) Gallaher, Jill (Ron) Dehning; seven great-grandchildren, Harrison Dehning, Ben Richardson, Hanna Dehning, Katie Linderbaum, Betsy Richardson, Will and Kate Gallaher. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Shirley Plagge. Andrews Funeral Homes, 641-444-4474.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/1/2008.

Stoynoff, Alexandra "Tonna"

MASON CITY - Alexandra "Tonna" Stoynoff, 98 of 1037 19th St. S. W. died Saturday (June 28, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski, Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Memorials may be given to the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. Tonna was born Oct. 9, 1909 in Chicerlika, South Ukraine, the daughter of Vasel and Dora (Geloff) Balaban. She immigrated to the United States with her parents in 1912 and settled in North Dakota. The family moved to Montana in 1916, returning to North Dakota in 1924. Tonna married Nick Stoynoff on Sept. 16, 1929, moving to Mason City that same year. Her husband died in 1944. Tonna attended beauty school and worked as a beautician out of her home for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, and gardening. Tonna is survived by her son, William (Mary) Stoynoff, of Ventura; daughter, Evonka (Ron) Nielson, of Mason City; grandchildren, Eric (Carol) Nielson, Heather (Bob) Thompson, Kurt (Yelena) Nielson, and Nick (Linda) Stoynoff; great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Peter, Geoffrey, Erin, Kirill and William David; sisters, Mary Halberstadt and Irene Caffrey. Tonna is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Nick; grandson, David Stoynoff; great-granddaughter, Katie Nielson; two brothers, Pete and Mike; and one sister, Helen Anderson. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/1/2008.


Kenneth Bige
CLEAR LAKE - Kenneth Bige, 80, died Tuesday (July 1, 2008) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/2/2008.

Bailey, Harold Lloyd

CHARLES CITY - Harold Lloyd Bailey, 63, of Charles City died Wednesday (July 2, 2008) at home of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 7, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City with Pastor Gary Van Wert officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, and will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/3/2008.

Barton, Marvell

LIVERMORE - Marvell Barton, 88, of Livermore died on Sunday (June 29, 2008) at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore. Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622, www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/3/2008.

Bige, Kenneth Ollie

CLEAR LAKE - Kenneth Ollie Bige, 80, died Tuesday (July 1, 2008) at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. A visitation will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fouth St., Clear Lake. Memorials may be directed to the Kenneth Bige Memorial Fund. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/2/2008 - 7/3/2008.

Brown, Mary C.

ALLISON - Mary C. Brown, 65, of Allison died Sunday (June 30, 2008) at her home. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, with a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/3/2008.

Hobert, Phyllis "Fern"

CHARLES CITY - Phyllis "Fern" Hobert, 88, of Charles City died Tuesday (July 1, 2008), at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Funeral services for Phyllis "Fern" Hobert will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Charles City with Pastor Ruth Yeaton officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the services on Monday at the church. Phyllis Fern Newton Hobert was born March 29, 1920, at Hartville, Mo., the daughter of Esther Gene and Mary Sada (Young) Newton. She graduated from the Charles City High School in 1939. On Sept. 28, 1941, she was united in marriage to Wendell Hobert at Charles City. Fern was employed part-time at the Salsbury Baptist Home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Cordova Circle and Central Star Club. Fern enjoyed volunteering at the church kitchen, Bible school and Meals on Wheels. Her interests included gardening, canning and freezing vegetables, baking, helping at church, traveling and card club for more then 40 years. Living family members include her husband, Wendell Hobert of Charles City; six children: Linda (Robert) Milton of Phoenix, Ariz., Robert (Judy) Hobert of Penn Valley, Calif., Lester (Linda) Hobert of Charles City, Mary (Jerry) Cross of Forest City, Edward (Teresa) Hobert of Charles City and Aaron Hobert of Charles City; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Duane (Carolyn) Newton of Carson City, Nev., and Kenneth Dean Newton of Burlington; two sisters-in-law: Dorothy (Don) Swinton of Waverly and Norma (Paul) Nieman of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Darrel Newton; nephew, Mike Swinton; and sister-in-law, Phyllis M. Hobert. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church, 105 Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA 50616, or to the Alzheimer's Association, Mid-Iowa Chapter, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, 700 E. University Des Moines, IA 50316. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/3/2008.

McDaniel, June H.

WESLEY - June H. McDaniel, 91, of Woodbury, N.J., formerly of Wesley, died Tuesday (July 1, 2008). Arrangements are incomplete at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622, www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/3/2008.

McGohan, Lester Nelson

Lester Nelson McGohan, 98, of Mt. Pleasant died Monday (June 30, 2008) at Park Place Long Term Care Unit. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. today, July 3, at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant with the Rev. Herb Shafer officiating. A private burial will be held prior to the service. Memorials have been established to Great River Hospice or Hillcrest Family Services which serves the needs of families in Iowa and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonpowell.com. Along with his wife, Gladys, Les is survived by one son, Bill (Linda) McGohan of Mt. Pleasant; one daughter, Betty (Dick) Winga of Clear Lake; four grandchildren: Jeff (Nancy) McGohan of Mt. Pleasant, Marci (Roberto) Fabrega of Minneapolis, Minn., Justin (Betsy) Winga of Manitowoc, Wis., and Greg (LaDonna) McGohan of Rochester, Minn.; seven great-grandchildren: Ethan and Elijah McGohan of Mt. Pleasant, Emelia Fabrega of Minneapolis, Minn., Max and Zach Winga of Manitowoc, Wis., and Lily and Alex McGohan of Rochester, Minn.; and one sister, Nona Jane Olson of Mt. Pleasant; as well as several nieces and nephews. Les was preceded in death by a stillborn son; his parents; two brothers, Cecil McGohan and a stillborn infant; and four sisters: Fern Oldham, Verda Grindon, Ruby Bump and Alice McGohan, who died at 9 months of age. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, 319-385-1998.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/3/2008.

Meyer, Bernard L.

CHARLES CITY - Bernard L. Meyer, 78, of Charles City died Tuesday (July 1, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor June Keel officiating. Burial will be in Osage Cemetery in Osage. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Messiah Lutheran Church, 705 3rd Ave., Charles City, IA 50616; Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616; or Friends of Cancer in care of First Citizens National Bank, 300 N. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641- 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/3/2008.

Slepicka, Kathleen O'Neil


BOWIE, Md. - Kathleen O'Neil Slepicka, 80, of Bowie, Md., formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (June 29, 2008) at Anne Arundel Hospital in Annapolis, Md. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, July 3, at Sacred Heart Chapel, 16501 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association Headquarters, 11240 Waples Mill Rd. No. 402, Fairfax, VA 22030; or the American Cancer Society, 2405 Brandermill Blvd., Gambrills, MD 21054. Arrangements are with the Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Highway, Bowie, Md 20715; 301-805-5544.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/3/2008.

Teague, Myron A.

ADRIAN, Mich. - Myron A. Teague, 84, formerly of Thompson, passed away on Monday (June 30, 2008) at the home of his son, Graham Teague, in Adrian, Mich. Myron was born March 21, 1924, in Lake Mills, the son of Charley and Inez (Abbott) Teague. He grew up and graduated from high school in Thompson. During World War II Myron proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific theatre. On Nov. 23, 1941, Myron married Betty Graham of Forest City. Betty passed away in 2001 at their home in Thompson shortly before they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Myron attended Waldorf College in Forest City and later received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in Decorah. He continued his education at Western State University in Colorado, where he attained his Master of Arts in music. Myron pursued a career as the band director in several Iowa towns, including Scarville, Meservey, Fonda-Varina and Rembrandt. While in Rembrandt, Myron's bands and small group ensembles consistently acheived first ratings every year at high school music contests the entire seven years he taught there. In 2001, at the age of 77, Myron returned to Rembrandt to direct a band made up of former students. Some 40 years after leaving that school about 20 or so of his "kids" came back, warmed up their instruments and put on a concert for the Rembrandt Centennial. It was a moving tribute to a much-beloved teacher and mentor to these 50-plus-year-old former students. This continues to be an annual event in Rembrandt even though Myron was unable to attend the last few concerts due to health reasons. After leaving Rembrandt in 1961, Myron and his family moved to Adrian, Mich., where he continued directing music at the Adrian Public Schools, from which he retired in 1987. He continued to teach in Panama for the next two years, working for the Department of Defense. Myron and Betty then returned to Thompson to live in the same home where he was raised. He spent the last five winters in Sebring, Fla., with his daughter-in-law, Jeannie, where he enjoyed the sun and pool. He was a prolific writer of letters and stayed in contact over the years with many of his Iowa friends. He was a member of the American School Band Directors Association, the Order of the Beaded Belt, the American Legion, and a life-member of the VFW Annis Fint Post No. 1584 and the Masons. He was also active with the Adrian City Band. Myron is survived by his three children: Graham Teague and his wife, Jeannie, of Adrian, Patrick Teague and his wife, Mary, of Columbia, S.C., and Cynthia Hoover and her husband, Ken, of Jacksonville, Fla.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Bernard (Muriel) Teague of Freemont, Calif., and Lyle (Dora) Teague of Adrian. A memorial service for Myron was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at the Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian with full military honors conducted by the VFW Annis Fint Post No. 1584. Friends visited the family from 11 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday July 2 at the Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian, Mich. Iowa friends are invited to visit with the family from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, at Myron's home at 106 N. Harrison in Thompson. Contributions in memory of Myron may be made to Hospice of Northwest Iowa.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/3/2008.

Turk, Paul L.

VENTURA - Paul L. Turk, 64, of 412 E. Lake St., Ventura, died Tuesday (July 1, 2008) at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake; 641-357-2193; www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/3/2008.

VerHelst, Russell L.

KLEMME - Russell L. VerHelst, 66, of Klemme died Tuesday (July 1, 2008) in rural Klemme. Funeral services are tentatively set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5, at the Klemme United Methodist Church in Klemme. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 4, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, and will continue one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church. Andrews Funeral Home, 641-587-2510.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/3/2008.

Aba�o Sr., Armando Iguban "Pogi"

PHILIPPINES - Armando "Pogi" I. Aba�o Sr., 51, of Alabang Muntinlupa City, Philippines, died Sunday (June 29, 2008) at Alabang Medical Center, Philippines. The all-day-and-night wake with prayer service offered by all his friends, neighbors and family is held from July 1 to July 4 at his home in Alabang, Philippines. Mass service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 5, with the Rev. Father MonteCarlo Villoria officiating. Interment will be in Alabang Memorial Cemetery. Armando "Pogi" Aba�o Sr. was born May 31, 1957, in Pandacan Paco, Manila, Philippines. Armando graduated from Alabang Community College and got his AA degree majoring in electronic science. Armando worked in San Miquel Corporation for five years (the same company his father worked at and retired from) to gain experience and in networking. Armando had worked in Saudi Arabia for a two-year contract and came home. He built a decent house, bought a new vehicle and opened his own General Merchandise Store in Alabang with the help of his wife, Amelia, managing the store. He pursued his career in electronics as a sideline job. In recent years, he also worked in the Municipal Elementary School as a part-time security guard at night. Armando was a very outgoing, friendly person and had marvelous public relations. He was well known in the whole town of Alabang and in other connected towns. Even when he was young he never stayed home to do activities; he was always with friends, playing guitar, singing, helping move people in the neighborhood and was very involved in community service. He was a member of a "Barangay Tanod" which means scheduled member of town who watched and stayed awake at night to watch the neighborhood in order to have a welcoming and safe town. There is where we got the alias name of "Pogi," because he was always on the go, with friends and neighbors, my folks had tried to hide him for much needed family time, as his friends would monopolize all his time if you would let them. Armando Sr., was a very generous man, always giving to others, wanting to help them. Once he was awarded and named as The Living Saint of Alabang. Armando is survived by his wife, Amelia R. Aba�o; two of his biological children, Armie and Armando Jr., and two of his adopted children; his mother, Natalia I. Aba�o; his brothers and sisters, Arturo (Liz) Aba�o, Binan Laguna, Aida (Ivan) Santos of Irving Texas, Angelina (Rudy) Victa of Muntinlupa City, Alvin (Che-Che), Pasig Manila, Anita (Glen) dela Cruz, Binan Lagu�a, and Anamaria (Steve) Canchola of Clear Lake, Iowa; one grandson, John-Paul, 8 years old; several nieces and nephews. His father, Alberto Aba�o Sr., and his brother, Alberto Aba�o Jr., preceded him in death.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/4/2008.

Barton, Marvell

LIVERMORE - Marvell Barton, 88, of Livermore died Sunday (June 29, 2008) at her home. Private family graveside services will be at a later date. The Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore is in charge of arrangements. Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622, www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/3/2008 - 7/4/2008.

Bige, Kenneth Ollie

CLEAR LAKE - Kenneth Ollie Bige, 80, died Tuesday (July 1, 2008) at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. A visitation will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Memorials may be directed to the Kenneth Bige Memorial Fund. Kenneth Ollie Bige was born April 14, 1928, in Woolstock, the son of Martin and Ida (Ratcliff) Bige. He graduated from Webster City High School in 1945. He farmed in the Woolstock and Webster City area. In 1959 he was united in marriage to Lavonne Wingaard. They moved to Forest City in 1969, where he continued to farm. He later owned a couple semi trucks and was a hog buyer for John Morrell until his retirement. After his retirement he drove semi part-time. They moved to Clear Lake in 1982. Ken enjoyed hunting, horses, Western movies, baseball, football and loved spending time with grandchildren and his granddog, Nikki Westerberg. He is survived by his wife, Lavonne Bige, Clear Lake; children, Dave (Deb) Ulstad of Mason City, Jeff Ulstad of Iowa City, Teresa (Jeff) Van Slyke of Forest City, Doug Bige of Unionville, Mo., and Luanne (Glenn) Westerberg of Kingfisher, Okla.; grandchildren, Raechel (Steve) Bird of Clear Lake, Brooke and Weston Bige of Unionville, Mo., Staci Boerjan of Mason City, Jacob and Allison Ulstad of Mason City, Eli Wood of Forest City and Vanessa Van Slyke of Forest City; great-grandchildren, Alexis Ulstad of Clear Lake, Zachary Kettwig of Clear Lake, Sonjai and Andrew Hall, Mykelah Boerjan of Mason City; and sister, Delores Bolden of Webster City. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon Prochaska. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/2/2008 - 7/4/2008.

Carroll, Shirley Ann

MASON CITY - Shirley Ann Carroll, 70, died Thursday (July 3, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/4/2008.

Hinders, Sharon Kay

ALLISON - Sharon Kay Hinders, 58, of Waterloo, formerly of Allison, died Thursday (July 3, 2008) at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison with the Rev. Steve Petroelje officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/4/2008.

McDaniel, June H.

WOODBURY, N.J. - June H. McDaniel, 91, of Woodbury, N.J. and formerly of Wesley, died Tuesday (July 1, 2008). Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 7, at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona with the Rev. Denise Group officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Wesley. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/3/2008 - 7/4/2008.

Teague, Myron A.

ADRIAN, Mich. - Myron A. Teague, 84, formerly of Thompson, passed away on Monday (June 30, 2008) at the home of his son, Graham Teague, in Adrian, Mich. Myron was born March 21, 1924, in Lake Mills, the son of Charley and Inez (Abbott) Teague. He grew up and graduated from high school in Thompson. During World War II Myron proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific theatre. On Nov. 23, 1941, Myron married Betty Graham of Forest City. Betty passed away in 2001 at their home in Thompson shortly before they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Myron attended Waldorf College in Forest City and later received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in Decorah. He continued his education at Western State University in Colorado, where he attained his Master of Arts in music. Myron pursued a career as the band director in several Iowa towns, including Scarville, Meservey, Fonda-Varina and Rembrandt. While in Rembrandt, Myron's bands and small group ensembles consistently acheived first ratings every year at high school music contests the entire seven years he taught there. In 2001, at the age of 77, Myron returned to Rembrandt to direct a band made up of former students. Some 40 years after leaving that school about 20 or so of his "kids" came back, warmed up their instruments and put on a concert for the Rembrandt Centennial. It was a moving tribute to a much-beloved teacher and mentor to these 50-plus-year-old former students. This continues to be an annual event in Rembrandt even though Myron was unable to attend the last few concerts due to health reasons. After leaving Rembrandt in 1961, Myron and his family moved to Adrian, Mich., where he continued directing music at the Adrian Public Schools, from which he retired in 1987. He continued to teach in Panama for the next two years, working for the Department of Defense. Myron and Betty then returned to Thompson to live in the same home where he was raised. He spent the last five winters in Sebring, Fla., with his daughter-in-law, Jeannie, where he enjoyed the sun and pool. He was a prolific writer of letters and stayed in contact over the years with many of his Iowa friends. He was a member of the American School Band Directors Association, the Order of the Beaded Belt, the American Legion, and a life-member of the VFW Annis Fint Post No. 1584 and the Masons. He was also active with the Adrian City Band. Myron is survived by his three children: Graham Teague and his wife, Jeannie, of Adrian, Patrick Teague and his wife, Mary, of Columbia, S.C., and Cynthia Hoover and her husband, Ken, of Jacksonville, Fla.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Bernard (Muriel) Teague of Freemont, Calif., and Lyle (Dora) Teague of Adrian. A memorial service for Myron was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at the Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian with full military honors conducted by the VFW Annis Fint Post No. 1584. Friends visited the family from 11 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday July 2 at the Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian, Mich. Iowa friends are invited to visit with the family from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, at Myron's home at 106 N. Harrison in Thompson. Contributions in memory of Myron may be made to Hospice of Northwest Iowa.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/3/2008 - 7/4/2008.

Turk, Paul L.

VENTURA - Paul L. Turk, 64, of 412 E. Lake St., Ventura, died Tuesday (July 1, 2008) at his home. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Monday at the church. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/3/2008 - 7/4/2008.

VerHelst, Russell L.

KLEMME - Russell L. VerHelst, 66, of Klemme, a lifelong resident and farmer in the Goodell and Klemme areas, died unexpectedly Tuesday (July, 1, 2008) on his farmland that he loved so dearly in rural Klemme. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5, at the Klemme United Methodist Church in Klemme, with the Rev. Donna Buckman and the Rev. Donald Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Friday, July 4, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, and will continue one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the church. The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Russell's name consider the Klemme United Methodist Church, to the family or to a charity of their own choice. Russell Lee VerHelst was born Sept. 15, 1941, on a farm outside of Swaledale, the son of Mell and Josie (Lewis) VerHelst. He was one of five children born to Mell and Josie. He attended and graduated from Belmond High School in Belmond, with the Class of 1959. Russell was united in marriage to JoAnn Helps on June 3, 1962, at the Klemme United Methodist Church. Following their marriage Russ and JoAnn lived in the Goodell and Klemme areas. Their union was blessed with two children, Rodney and Christine. Russell and JoAnn farmed and raised their family on farms west of Goodell and later moved to a farm east of Klemme where they made their home for 38 years. For the past three years they had lived in the town of Klemme. Russell was a farmer through and through for his entire life. He absolutely loved to work the earth and raise a bountiful crop. He received great satisfaction and pleasures in raising and caring for nurse cattle and the calves that were born. Russell was very much a horse enthusiast and had cared for and worked with many teams of horses during his life. His love for the horses brought with it an interest in the restoration and the building of various carraige and wagon racks for them to pull about, as well as a chance to work the horse in front of an antique implement. The family and friends recall on many occasions when a buggy, carriage, or wagon ride alongside, or with Russ at the helm might turn into an adventure if the horses thought it was neccessary. Russell's favorite breed of horses were Hackney's, though his love of horses was universal. Russell's fondness for animals was also shared in the lives of many of his dogs. In addition to his vocation as a farmer, Russ had worked for a time at the Goodell Grocery which later became We-3, as a butcher. He had also sold Walnut Grove Feeds and worked at Eaton Corporation in Belmond for many years. Russ and JoAnn had enjoyed motorcycle riding and had taken various trips with friends over the years. He loved camping and was an avid fisherman. He looked forward to fishing excursions to Canada and Minnesota, but many of his favorite fishing memories were spent on family fishing adventures teaching his children and grandchildren about his beloved sport. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed times spent watching horse racing, boxing and various other sporting events on TV. In more recent times Russ had taken a liking to watching college softball. His absolutely loved spectating and supporting his children in their extracurricular activities and in later years cheering for his grandchildren at their events. Russ was their No. 1 fan in life. He was a man filled with a great sense of humor, wit, and of course cherished the opportunity to share a one-liner, or play a part in a joke. He had a great ability to make you laugh. Russell loved old Western movies and was an avid reader of Louis Lamour books. In earlier years Russ and his wife and family spent many times together with friends and family at sing-a-longs where he shared the gift of his wonderful voice. The family and friends also reflect fondly on many trips with Russ to the Clay County Fair. Many family and friends will cherish the items that Russ had handcrafted for them over the years of his hobby of woodworking. He had made many items such as hope chests, Matchbox Car ramps, dorm lofts, headboards, and Barbie doll houses. He loved to work with loving hands and spent countless hours in his woodshop. Russ always had a special place in his heart for children. In addition to his love for times with his family and friends, Russell gave of his time to support the community and education system of his town by serving on the Klemme School Board and through many years of civic involvement and membership in the Klemme Lions Club. Russ was a longtime member of the Klemme United Methodist Church. Russ will be missed by his family and many friends for his adventuresome personality, his boundless humor and for just being a kid at heart. His life path will be vacant in the lives of his wife, children, grandchildren and siblings, but his legacy will burn bright in their hearts. Russell's memory will live on in the lives of his wife, JoAnn VerHelst, of Klemme; his son, Rod and wife, Chris, of Des Moines; and his daughter, Chris and her husband, Steve Schmidt, of Dallas Center; a sister, Gail Langlitz and her husband, Larry, of Goodell; two brothers: Lester VerHelst of West Liberty and Leland VerHelst and his wife, Norma, of Otley, Iowa; his grandchildren, Kari, Jacob, Jennifer, Jackie and Ryan; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Russ was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Virginia; six step-brothers; and two step-sisters. Andrews Funeral Home, 641-587-2510.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/3/2008 - 7/4/2008

Carroll, Shirley Ann

MASON CITY - Shirley Ann Carroll, 70, died Thursday (July 3, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City . Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Kent A. Mechler officiating. Burial will be in the Bohemian Cemetery, Plymouth. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Shirley Carroll Memorial Fund. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/4/2008 - 7/5/2008.

Nockels, Thelma

CHARLES CITY - Thelma Nockels, 88, of Charles City died Friday (July 4, 2008) at the 9th Street Chautauqua Gest Home in Charles City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 2105 S. Main St., Charles City. 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/5/2008. Posted by Gene Manning