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| Arrett, Evalyn |
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NORTHWOOD - Evalyn Arrett, 85, of Northwood, died Friday (July 4, 2008) at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, at Northwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wendi Gillan officiating. Burial will be in the Stateline Cemetery, rural Northwood.
Visitation will be 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.
Evalyn was born Aug. 25, 1922, in Gordonsville, Minn., the daughter of Ira and Viola (Yeadon) Barber. She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church. Evalyn loved her family, flowers and friends.
Evelyn married Lawrence Arrett on Nov. 1, 1940. They farmed all their married life in Minnesota and Iowa. Most of their married life they resided in the Northwood area.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; her son, Bob; her brother, Herb Barber; her parents; and her grandson, Todd Hove.
Evalyn is survived by daughters, Karen (Chuck) Hove of Northwood, Lois (Richard) Patterson of Northwood; sons, Donald (Debbie) Arrett of Gordonsville, Minn., James (Sharon) Arrett of Independence, Mo.; 12 grandchildren: Mark Hove, Teresa Stehn, Mary Branstad, Sandra Swalue, Darci Sanderson, Kim Soost, Julie Hove-Chrs, Robyn Wilder, Valerie Anderson, Michael Arrett, Lisa Arrett; step grandchild, Chad Patrick; 22 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Jean Arrett of California.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/6/2008.
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| Bride, Bernice |
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MANLY - Bernice Bride, 88, of Manly, died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Bride are pending with Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, 641-454-2242.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/6/2008.
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| Brunsvold, Bradley D.
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FOREST CITY - Bradley D. Brunsvold, age 45, a resident of Krysilis in Forest City, died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, at Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will take place at Sion Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 7, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/6/2008.
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| Carroll, Shirley Ann |
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 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 Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street 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.
Shirley Ann Helmich was born Jan. 16, 1938, in Humboldt, the daughter of Henry and Grace (Voss) Helmich. She attended Kensett High School.
Shirley was united in marriage to LeRoy Anderson in 1958 and to this union, three children were born. In November 1980, she was united in marriage to Bernard Carroll; to this union, a daughter was born. Shirley was a homemaker for most of her life.
She loved embroidery, handwork, playing cards, Yatzee, doodling, cooking, collecting dolls and tea pots. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett.
Shirley is survived by her children, Rodney Leroy Anderson, Mason City, and Susan Marie Carroll and special friend, Chris Monson, Mason City; nephew, Mark Palmer, Mason City; sisters- in-law, Sharon (Chuck) Peterson, Northfield, Minn., and Betty Harang, Chicago, Ill., along with other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bernard Carroll; infant children, Teresa Kay Anderson and Robert Alan Anderson; one sister, Donna Robbins.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/4/2008 - 7/6/2008.
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| Hanley, Margaret P.
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MASON CITY - Margaret P. Hanley, 92, of 115 S. Vermont Ave., Mason City, died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Services are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/6/2008.
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| Hubbard, Timothy |
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MASON CITY - Timothy Hubbard, 26, of 628 S. Carolina Ave., died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E. Mason City, 641-423-8676.
www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/6/2008.
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| Keller, Brad |
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RICEVILLE - Brad Keller, 52, of Riceville, died suddenly Friday (July 4, 2008).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, at First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy, Minn., with the Rev. Neal Solomonson officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville and one hour before services at the church.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville, 641-985-2242.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/6/2008.
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| Newton, Kimberley Anne |
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IOWA FALLS - Kimberley Anne Newton, 15, of Iowa Falls, died Friday (July 4, 2008) due to injuries received in an accident.
Funeral services for Kimberley Anne Newton will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Iowa Falls High School Auditorium, 1903 N. Taylor Ave., Iowa Falls.
A time of visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
A memorial fund has been established and may be sent in Kimberley's name to Greenbelt Bank and Trust, 616 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.
The Linn's Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/6/2008.
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| Nockels, Thelma |
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CHARLES CITY - Thelma Nockels, 88, of Charles City, died Friday (July 4, 2008) at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A funeral Mass for Thelma Nockels will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City Thursday where a vigil scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.
The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements
www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/5/2008 - 7/6/2008.
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| Turk, Paul Laurence |
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 VENTURA - Paul Laurence Turk, age 64, went to live with his Heavenly Father Tuesday (July 1, 2008) in the arms of his wife and best friend at their home at 412 E. Lake St., Ventura, after a long and valiant battle with brain cancer.
Paul believed that one of the "blessings" of cancer was the personal relationship he developed with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on his journey to "seize the prize." It is especially significant and assuring to Paul's family that he went to heaven on the two-year anniversary of the death of his beloved son, Dr. Jeff Turk.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake on Monday, July 7, with Pastor Dean Hess officiating. A luncheon with fellowship and sharing will follow and all are invited to attend.
Visitation is offered with the family from 2 to 4 p.m. today, July 6, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake. The family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran Church, Hospice of North Iowa or the organization of your choice.
Paul was born on June 9, 1944, in Mason City to Paul Lorentz Turk and Lucile Emilia (Anderson) Turk. He was baptized and affirmed his baptism through confirmation at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mason City. Throughout his life, Paul confessed his Christian faith and worshiped at Trinity Lutheran in Creston, Emmanuel Lutheran in Grafton and was currently a partner at Zion Lutheran in Clear Lake. It was through the ministry and support of his Zion Cancer Support Group and Zion partners that Paul matured in his faith. He devoted time daily to reading Scripture and often announced to family, friends, doctors, or anyone who would listen his favorite verse; "This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice in it and be glad."
Paul graduated from Mason City High School in 1963. He had worked part time at Rushing's grocery store during high school and upon graduation was offered a position at the newly built Easter's Super Value store, in Mason City.
On May 7, 1965, Paul married Nancy Lee Sutton of Kensett. Paul and Nancy became the proud parents of two children, Jeffrey Paul and Leslie Lee, bringing joy beyond measure to their lives.
In 1966, he was offered the position of assistant store manager and accepted a transfer to Ottumwa to train and set up the new store's first electronic pricing system. In 1966, he transferred to Creston as assistant manager to position himself for a store manager position. In 1972, Paul's dream of owning his own grocery was achieved with the purchase of Walk's Market, in Grafton, which he operated with help from his faithful employee, Bertha Tesch, until he was forced to close out due to big box store competition and rising insurance costs. Paul kept the market open to benefit the community as long as he was able, supplementing the family's income by driving a tank wagon for Bruesewitz Chevrolet, driving school bus, raising hogs, and working at Winnebago. For two years, Paul and his family owned and operated Gobbler's Roost restaurant and lounge. In 1985, Paul sold the "Roost" to reduce the stress in their lives after Nancy was diagnosed with breast cancer. He began working at Hormel in Austin, Minn., and commuted daily for 14 years. Paul's tumor was diagnosed in 2002, following an MRI at his son's radiology clinic, in Moberly, Mo. He was forced to retire in May 2005, seven months short of full retirement, for treatment of his brain tumor.
Paul valued raising his children in the Grafton community and had many happy memories of Turkey Days, coon hunting, bow hunting, butchering meat and playing 500 with dear friends. Paul's dad died when he was nine, and Paul spent many of his childhood days with his cousins, John and Bobby Turk, ice-skating, duck hunting and fishing.
In 1985, Paul and Nancy moved to their little "fishing shack" on Clear Lake and became lake lovers. Paul loved to fish and cherished any time he could spend with his grandchildren, on the dock, pontoon, or watching them participate in their many activities. He was so proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. A special accomplishment was running his first Bix 7, in Davenport, with Jeff, his son-in-law in 1991.
Paul's life was devoted to providing for his family. He never asked for anything for himself or uttered any words of complaint. He was gentle, caring and tolerant of others. He wanted his children and grandchildren to be gentle with each other and to love the Lord.
Paul was the loving and devoted husband of Nancy, father to Leslie and (Jeff) Anderson, Clear Lake, and Jeff Turk, in heaven, and (Lori) Turk, Moberly Mo.; grandfather to Collin and Logan Turk, Moberly, Mo., and Cody and Courtney Anderson, Clear Lake. Paul was beloved "little brother" to Laurene Hayward, Weimer, Texas, and Lynette and (Jack) Weidner, Fla., and half-sister, Sybil Bockert, Des Moines. Paul was a caring brother-in-law to Carolyn and (Virgil) Bly, Sarah and (Orlyn) Reindl, Pauline Gleason, Pat and (Wayne) Kastning and John Sutton. Paul was a proud uncle to many nieces and nephews, friend to special cousins, and family to his Zion Support Group.
Paul was preceded in death by his dear son, Dr. Jeffrey Paul Turk; his parents, Paul and Lucile Turk; his father and mother-in-law, Lynn and Catherine Sutton; his half-sister, Naomi Gunderson; his sister-in-law, Jackie Sue Sutton; his maternal and paternal grandparents; many aunts and uncles, and dear friends from the Zion Cancer Support Group.
Paul wrote the following words dated March 24, 2007, that describe his outlook on life: "I do not think you can get any more happy than a robin, in the spring. He can not help but to sing praise to the Lord. He sings on and on non stop - This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. PRAISE THE LORD.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/3/2008 - 7/6/2008.
| Bachtell, Janice |
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STRAWBERRY POINT - Janice Bachtell, 69, of Strawberry Point and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away Saturday (July 5, 2008) at her home in Strawberry Point.
Funeral services for Janice Bachtell will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Volga, Iowa.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
The Linn's Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements, 641-648-2569.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/7/2008.
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| Carbiener, Pearl M. |
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CHARLES CITY - Pearl M. Carbiener, 99, of 209 Park Drive, Charles City, died Sunday (July 6, 2008) at the Chautauqua 11th Street Home.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, 641-228-4211.
www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/7/2008.
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| Hubbard, Timothy |
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MASON CITY - Timothy W. Hubbard, 26, of 628 S. Carolina Ave., Mason City, died Saturday morning (July 5, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Kenneth Gehling, chaplain MMC-NI.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Following services cremation will take place at Cremation Services of North Iowa.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Timothy Hubbard Memorial Fund. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/6/2008 - 7/7/2008.
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| Mastores, Harriet (Pappas)
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MASON CITY - Harriet (Pappas) Mastores, 88, of Arlington Heights, Ill., formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at Greek American Rehabilitation Center, Wheeling, Ill.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/7/2008.
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| Rose, Richard L.
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 IOWA FALLS - Richard L. Rose, age 90, of Iowa Falls, died Friday (July 4, 2008) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls with a 2:30 p.m. graveside service at the Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake. There will be a reception held at Crystal Lake Methodist Church following the graveside services.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
Richard LeRoy Rose was born June 14, 1918, at Crystal Lake, the son of Harry and Esta Tembey Rose. He received his education at Crystal Lake and graduated from Crystal Lake High School with the class of 1936. Richard served his country in the U.S. Army.
Richard married Myrtle White, May 18, 1949, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in Iowa Falls where Richard owned and operated the Rose Shell Service Station until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hyman-Peavy American Legion Post No. 188, UCT, Meadow Hills Golf Course, and was a 62-year member of the Iowa Falls Elks Club B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 1674. Richard enjoyed golf, cards and pool in his free time.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle of Iowa Falls, son, Douglas Rose and his wife, Anne, of Waterloo; a daughter, Mary E. Miller and her husband, Meredith, of Marshalltown; granddaughters, Liz Fogle and husband, Ben, of Urbandale and Christi Lowry and husband, Nate, of West Des Moines; three great-grandchildren, Landen and Garrett Fogle and Morgan Rose Lowry; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Joanne White of Ventura and sister-in-law, Darlene Rose of Tucson, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters.
Surls Funeral Home 505 Stevens St., Iowa Falls, 641-648-9554.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/7/2008.
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| Weydert, Simon P. "Si"
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ROCKWELL - Simon "Si" P. Weydert, 80, of 409 Elm St. E., Rockwell, died Saturday night (July 5, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm St. E, Rockwell.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Parish Center, Rockwell, with a parish wake service at 5:30 p.m. Interment will be at Sacred Hearth Cemetery, Rockwell.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Timothy Hubbard Memorial Fund. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, 641-423-8676.
www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/7/2008.
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| Winters, Marvin J.
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MASON CITY - Marvin J. Winters, 78, of 516 20th St. S.E., Mason City, died Sunday (July 6, 2008) at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St., S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676.
www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/7/2008.
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| Barr, Charles L. |
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 JAMESTOWN, Calif. - Charles L. Barr, 18717 Mill Villa Road No. 316, Jamestown, CA 95327, died June 21, 2008, in Sonora, Calif., of complications from lymphoma.
Chuck was born in Mason City, Iowa, on Nov. 11, 1920, son of Mason and Mabel (Boyd) Barr. Upon graduation from Mason City High School in 1938, he joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Pearl Habor on Dec. 7, 1941. Chuck remained in the Navy, retiring in 1959.
Upon retirement he worked in the Satellite Division of Lockheed, retiring in 1980.
Chuck was an active member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, the V.F.W., the American Legion and the Elks.
On Dec. 19, 1945, Chuck married the love of his life, Mary Evelyn Danehy.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Evelyn (Danehy) Barr; son, Michael (Evelyn); daughters, Barbara (Pat) Carroll, Debra Howell and Melody (Fred) Kadlic; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Barr, of Oklahoma; sisters, Evelyn (LaVern) Mallo, of Clear Lake and Mary Jane (Vic) Barhite, of Ventura; sisters-in-law, Marie T. Danehy Williams, Margaret Danehy Argos, and Jeanne Danehy Argos, of Mason City, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard and Raymond; and two sons-in-law, five sisters-in-law and seven brothers-in-law.
Chuck lived a long and honorable life. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Jamestown, Calif.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/8/2008.
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| Bride, Bernice |
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MANLY - Bernice Bride, 88, died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut, with Pastor Linda Johnson-Presholt officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery, Manly.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/6/2008 - 7/8/2008.
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| Butenhoff, Orval |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Orval Butenhoff, 84, of 610 Highway 18 West, Clear Lake, died Sunday (July 6, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church, 1310 Highway 18 West, Clear Lake, with Pastor Dan Jordan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Orval.
Orval was born April 23, 1924, in Latimer, the son of Fred and Louella (Schloemer) Butenhoff. He married Hattie Baro on March 21, 1943, in Dumont, Iowa, and to this union three children were born.
Orval farmed for a living all of his life and was a member of the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church, where he spent a lot of time. In his spare time he loved to watch passing traffic and wave at whoever honked. He also enjoyed watching the passing trains and visiting with friends.
Orval's main passion in life was farming, and farm machinery, and he even loved toy tractor stores. Another one of Orval's joys in life was spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Hattie, of Clear Lake; his children, Richard (Sherry) Butenhoff, of Mason City, Rosemary (Harlan) Pals, of Clear Lake, and Ronda (Mike) Wiltgen, of Boise, Idaho; and eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many friends.
Orval was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Helen Fielding.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/8/2008.
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CHARLES CITY - Pearl M. Carbiener, 99, of 951 Court St., Charles City, died Sunday (July 6, 2008) at the 11th St. Chautauqua Home.
Pearl's funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Lutheran or Hospice.
Those wishing to share memories, thoughts or condolences may do so at the www.Fullertonfh.com Web site.
Pearl Minnie Carbiener was born in Floyd County, Iowa, on Feb. 15, 1909, the daughter of Fred and Anna nee Barth Carbiener. She attended the public schools in Floyd County and in May 1929 graduated from the Charles City High School. Shortly thereafter she started working as a secretary in the law office of attorney A.R. Eggert and later for attorney Robert J. Eggert and continued working for him until her retirement in December 1982.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, belonged to one of the WELCA Circles, Altar Guild, Historical Society, CNB Heritage Club, Women's Club and was a longtime member of the local Wa-tan-ye Club.
She is survived by one niece, Mrs. Jerry "Darlene" Westcott, of Cresco, Iowa; four nephews, Robert Carbiener, of Cedar Falls; Marvin Carbiener, of Broken Arrow, Okla.; Norman Carbiener, of Geneseo, Ill.; and Irvin Carbiener of Sparta, Tenn.; 17 great-nephews and great-nieces and several great-great-nephews and great-great-nieces.
Her parents and three brothers preceded her in death.
Arrangements are with the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 401 Blunt, Charles City, 641-228-4211. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/7/2008 - 7/8/2008.
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| Courtney, Millie |
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 CEDAR RAPIDS - Millie Courtney, 90, of Clear Lake, died Friday (July 4, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Lisbon Cemetery in Lisbon with a gathering for family and friends to follow at the home of Jim and Julie Hendricks, 480 Green Ridge Road, Lisbon.
Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.
Millie was born on July 29, 1917, in Sheffield, the daughter of William and Henrietta Butteris.
She married William Courtney July 16, 1955, and lived in Reno, Nev., until 1983, when they moved to the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. In 1993 they moved to Clear Lake.
Millie enjoyed baking, cooking, family gatherings, playing cards with family and friends, and playing the slot machines.
Surviving her are her husband, Bill, of Clear Lake; daughter Jackie Wells and her husband, Cliff, of Reno, Nev.; daughter Terry Biggs and her husband, Bill, of Clinton, Utah; daughter Judy Gorden and her husband, Lew, of Lucas; son Michael Courtney of Anamosa; son Pat Courtney and wife, Linda, of Cedar Rapids; sister, Betty Becker, of Clear Lake; and nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Millie was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401-3906.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
Brosh Chapel, Cedar Rapids, 319-362-8837.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/8/2008.
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| Droessler, Richard E. |
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BANCROFT - Richard E. Droessler, 63, died Sunday (July 5, 2008) at Kossuth Regional Healthcare Center, Algona.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft, with Father Frank Nemmers and the Rev. Mr. Phil Doocy officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, with a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.
Other arrangements are incomplete.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, 515-885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/8/2008.
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| Hubbard, Timothy W. |
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 MASON CITY - Timothy W. Hubbard, 26 of 628 S. Carolina Ave., Mason City died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling, Chaplain of Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel and again one hour prior to services.
Timothy will be cremated at Cremation Services of North Iowa following the services.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Timothy Hubbard Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family at the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
A lunch for family and friends will be served following the services at Holy Family Catholic Church.
Tim was born on Nov. 3, 1981, in Rockford, Ill., the son of David Wayne and Brenda (Thompson) Hubbard. He attended school in Rockford, Ill., and then Mason City. For 3 � years he worked in the tobacco fields in Kentucky and did construction work installing concrete foundations while he lived with his adoptive mother, Julie, and her husband, John Stafford of Vine Grove, Ky.
He then moved back to Mason City and was a heavy-equipment operator driving concrete trucks while building the Avenue of the Saints. His last job was laying carpet and tile for the Flooring Gallery in Mason City.
He very much enjoyed fishing with his brother, Jeffery; riding dirt bikes; hunting; and dancing at area clubs. His best friend who treated him like a brother, James Hauser would join Tim in hanging out with friends and family, attending concerts, camping and swimming at Big Blue. Tim will be remembered for his practical jokes and sense of humor.
Those left to remember him include his mother, Brenda Gustafson and fianc� Clay Trytten, of Mason City; Julie and John Stafford, of Vine Grove, Ky.; his son, Nicholas Wayne Hubbard, of Charles City; his daughter, Jasmin Petzoldt, of Mason City; his maternal grandmother, Mary Lou Thompson, of Mason City; paternal grandparents, Richard and his wife, Sandy Hubbard, and Karen Hubbard all of Love's Park, Ill.; five sisters, Nichole Hubbard, of Charles City; Christina and her husband Adrflo Hernadze, of Garret, Ky.; Johnna Bieneman, of Vine Grove, Ky.; Patricia Park, of Brandburge, Ky.; Jamie Thompson, of Garret, Ky.; two brothers, David Hubbard, of Charles City; and Jeffery Johnson, of Lexington, Ky.; four uncles, and three aunts; and several nieces and nephews.
His father, David, who died in 1994, and his maternal grandfather, George Thompson, preceded Tim in death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/6/2008 - 7/8/2008.
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| Krapek, Eleanor J. |
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 MASON CITY - Eleanor Janet (Fouts) Krapek, 75, formerly of Mason City, passed away June 27, 2008, at Porter Hospice, Centennial, Colo., following a courageous three-year battle with lung cancer.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday Sept. 6, 2008, in Mason City, with details to be announced at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Memorial contributions may be sent care of The Elly Krapek Memorial Fund, 700 N. I St., Monmouth, IL 61462. Per Elly's wishes, memorial contributions will be distributed among her favorite charities and organizations, including Porter Hospice, the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Care (Evanston, Ill.), the Diana Price-Fish Foundation (Denver, Colo.) and Multiple Myeloma Research.
Elly was born June 10, 1933, in Canton, Ill., to George M. and Thelma R. (Landis) Fouts. She was raised in Canton, graduating from Canton High School and going on to study nursing at the University of Iowa.
She married Joseph John Krapek on Sept. 7, 1952, at Canton, Ill. They lived in Texas and Clear Lake, Iowa, before settling in Mason City, where they lived for over 50 years.
Elly worked for 10 years as a paraprofessional at Mason City High School. Upon her daughter's graduation from high school, Elly was trained by her daughter to replace her as a unit secretary at North Iowa Medical Center. Elly stayed in this position for over 20 years until the time of her retirement in 2003.
She was active with the Hoover PTA, served on the board of the Mason City YWCA and was active within the Republican Party. Among her hobbies was a love of reading, listening to good music, gardening and travel. Elly enjoyed baking and was famous for bringing together spur-of-the-moment dinner parties.
She loved giving out her favorite recipes and sharing her culinary talents with others. She treasured her "Jefferson Avenue" neighbors and enjoyed their many years of back door and back yard get-togethers. Upon her relocation to Littleton, Colo., in 2007, she was able to experience her love of nature through the front window of her apartment. Pink and lavender sunrises, golden sunsets and the mountains were daily pleasures. Her favorite phrase, quoting her son, Gary, was, "It's a great day."
She is survived by a son, Steven Krapek, of San Jose, Calif. (Kelly (Urban) Krapek, of Chanhassen, Minn.); daughter, Kimberley Krapek of Littleton, Colo., and daughter, Kay Nolan (Dan) of Monmouth, Ill. She was the proud grandmother of John and Annie Mae Krapek, Chanhassen, Minn., and Andrea Nolan of Davenport, Iowa. Also surviving are sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Krapek) McDonald and husband, David, of Orinda, Calif., and sister-in-law, Shirley Krapek of Grand Canyon, Ariz.; and nephew, John VanVoorhis and family of Fort Meyers, Fla. She also leaves behind special friends Nancy Suty, of Littleton, Colo., and Michela Del Borgo, of San Jose, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; two sons, Gary and John; her parents; one sister, Charlotte (Fouts) Cook, of Roseville, Ill.; sister-in-law Helen Richey, of Van Nuys, Calif.; mother-in-law, Sophie Krapek; and brother-in-law, Dr. Frank Krapek, both of Osage.
Arrangements are with the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, 641-423-2372. Online condolences may be left at www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/8/2008.
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| Mastores, Harriet (Pappas) |
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MASON CITY - Harriet (Pappas) Mastores, 88, of Arlington Heights, Ill., and formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at the Greek American Rehabilitation Center, Wheeling, Ill.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W., Mason City, with Father Joseph Mirowski officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church Saturday morning.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/7/2008 - 7/8/2008.
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| McKiness, Maxine M.
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MASON CITY - Maxine M. McKiness, 87, of Mason City, died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory. 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/8/2008.
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| Roeber, Melvin R. |
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 WHITTEMORE - Melvin Robert Herman Roeber, 82, of Whittemore, died Sunday (July 6, 2008) in Algona.
Funeral services for Melvin R. Roeber will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Whittemore with the Rev. Michael Botsford officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by Seely-Walsh American Legion Post No. 425.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Whittemore.
Melvin Robert Herman Roeber was born on Sept. 14, 1925, the son of William and Louisa (Bell) Roeber. He was born again through Holy Baptism on Oct. 4, 1925, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Whittemore by Pastor Faulstich. After being instructed in the teachings of the Christian faith by Pastor Discher, Melvin confirmed his faith in Jesus Christ on March 17, 1940, at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
He grew up in Whittemore and attended St. Paul Lutheran School through the eighth grade before going on to graduate from Whittemore High School. Upon graduation in 1944, he was inducted into the United States Army.
He served in Austria and Germany with the 42nd Rainbow Division field artillery and received an honorable discharge in 1946.
Melvin was united in marriage to Wilma Dau on Sept. 14, 1947, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Whittemore. He served as city clerk of Whittemore for 38 years and he was a partner in Roeber Building Service working alongside his father and two brothers, Wilbur and Maynard.
He served as a member of the Whittemore Volunteer Fire Department for 52 years and was a member of the Seely-Walsh American Legion Post No. 425 for 62 years.
He was a lifelong active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Whittemore where he sang in the church choir and served many terms in various positions on the church council.
Melvin enjoyed spending time with his family, sports (especially baseball), fishing, bowling, playing cards and visiting with his many friends and relatives.
Melvin was a resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Algona when he went to live with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 6.
He is survived by his wife Wilma, of Whittemore; son David and wife, Jody Roeber, of Garner; daughter Lana and husband, Greg Johnson, of Rockton, Ill.; and grandchildren Daniel, Matthew and Katharine Roeber and Melody, Kelsey and Benjamin Johnson.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Linda Baas and Anna Louise Roeber; two brothers, Wilbur and Maynard; twin sons, Kerry and Terry Roeber; and one granddaughter, Mekela Sue Johnson.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Whittemore, 515 884-2246. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/8/2008.
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| Sharp, Daniel L. |
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ROCKFORD - Daniel L. Sharp, 86, of 21992 200th St., Rockford, died Monday (July 7, 2008) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Arrangements are with the Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main Ave., Rockford, IA 50468, 641-756-3311. www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/8/2008.
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| Weydert, Simon P. |
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 ROCKWELL - Simon P. Weydert, 80, of 409 Elm St. E., Rockwell, died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm St. E, Rockwell. Officiating will be the Rev. Kenneth Gehling, chaplain of Mercy-North Iowa. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, July 8, at the Parish Center with a parish wake service at 5:30 p.m.
Family and friends may share thought condolences and stories with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Simon was born one of six children to Peter and Justine "Weber" Weydert on Dec. 16, 1927 in Whittemore. He attended schools in Whittemore and then Ventura.
He was married to Phyllis Bohl on Aug. 24, 1948, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City. To this union was born three sons.
He farmed for eight years and then worked for many years for Builders Supply as a forklift operator.
He liked to work on small engines and the inventions that he thought up. Some were amazing; some were funny, sometimes when they weren't supposed to be. He was working on one of his inventions the day before he went to the hospital.
He was generous with what he had and didn't ask for much.
Simon was known to drop everything to go trout fishing in Decorah or St. Ansgar. His early years included hunting for pheasants. One of his memorable trips was to Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park.
He loved listening to music and dancing with his wife. They also enjoyed playing all sorts of card games.
Left to miss him are his wife of 59 years, Phyllis; three sons, Tim and his wife Pat of Rockwell, Pete and his wife Teresa of Ridgecrest, Calif., and Randy, of Rockwell; seven grandchildren, Kevin, Angela, Jamie, Gina, Jeremiah, Taiya and Scott; eight great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Barbara of Osage, Jackie of Ventura and Pauline of Alexandria, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Marvin Weydert, and his sister, Grace Jones.
Fullerton Funeral Chapel, 423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/7/2008 - 7/8/2008.
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| Winters, Marvin J. |
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MASON CITY - Marvin J. Winters, 78, of 516 20th St. S.E., Mason City, died Sunday (July 6, 2008) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the First United Methodist Church in Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Judy Wooton. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Marvin Winters Memorial Fund.
Other arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services of North Iowa, 641-423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/7/2008 - 7/8/2008.
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| Awe, Viola (Spillett) |
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MASON CITY - Graveside services for Viola (Spillett) Awe, 87, of Mason City and formerly of Clear Lake, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
She died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. 641-423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/9/2008.
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| DeMaris, Lynne Rae |
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MASON CITY - Lynne Rae DeMaris, 43, died Monday (July 7, 2008) at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/9/2008.
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| Dempsey, Alycia Anita "Ann"
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PURCELL, Okla. - Alycia Anita "Ann" Dempsey, 82, of Purcell, Okla., and formerly of the Belmond, Mason City, Nevada and Clarion areas, died Monday (July 7, 2008) at the Norman Regional Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2008, at the Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, in Purcell, Okla., with Father Michael Vaught officiating. Burial will follow at the Lexington Catholic Cemetery in Lexington, Okla.
A Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home, in Purcell, Okla., 405-527-6543.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/9/2008.
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| Hanley, Margaret P. |
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 MASON CITY - Margaret P. Hanley, 92, of 115 S. Vermont Ave., died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice, Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Patti Aurand officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, Margaret requested memorials be made to First Congregational Church United Church of Christ or Hospice of North Iowa.
Margaret P. Hanley was born July 7, 1915, at Mason City, the daughter of Erwin J. and Lucinda E. (Allen) Patton.
A 1932 graduate of Mason City High School, Margaret earned a bachelor of arts degree in business at Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, in 1937. Following graduation she worked at the college in the office of the dean of students.
Returning to Mason City, Margaret worked as the assistant to the mayor for a short time. On July 26, 1941, she was united in marriage to James W. Hanley Jr. at Minneapolis, Minn.
During World War II, she worked in the Eastern Area headquarters of the Red Cross, Washington, D.C., and later in the Flood Disaster Center of the local Red Cross during the 1960s.
Margaret's life was centered on her family. Friends, community service and education played important parts of her life. Her actions modeled what she held most important, working with people - for people.
She was the longest active member of First Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Mason City - 81 years. She was also involved in Jefferson School PTA, Mason City Women's Club, League of Women Voters, Mercy Hospital Board of Directors, United Way Board of Directors, PEO Chapter IY and OT Study Club, Republican Women of North Iowa and the YWCA.
Margaret was truly a great lady and touched many lives.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynda L. Hanley, of Ridgefield, Conn.; a son, James W. Hanley III and his wife, Alice, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Kristine Woodhouse and Richard Lorenzini and their children, Dominic and Gino, of Ridgefield, Conn., Katherine McGerald and Evan McGerald and their children, Kasey, Ethan and Riley, of Ridgefield, Conn., John and Amy Hanley, of Salina, Kan., Adam and Sara Hanley of Longmont, Colo., Theresa Hanley, of Clear Lake; a niece, Jean (Patton) Fortune, and her husband, Dave, of Plano, Texas; a nephew, David Patton and his wife Roberta, of Naples, Fla.; cousins, Isabel (Yelland) Denham, of Yarmouth, Md., and Georgia (Yelland) Nelson and her husband, Phil, of Chapel Hill, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim; brothers, Allen Patton and Herb Patton; sisters-in-law, Ann Patton and Doris Patton; and an aunt, Annie Yelland.
Arrangements are with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/6/2008 - 7/9/2008.
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| Larsen, Emily E. |
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MASON CITY - Emily E. Larsen 89, of Cottage Grove, Minn., and formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (July 8, 2008) at the Clear Bridge Cottage, Cottage Grove, Minn.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/9/2008.
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| Larson, Jerome C. |
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THOMPSON - Jerome C. Larson, 86, of Forest City, died Tuesday (July 8, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea, Minn.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/9/2008.
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| McKiness, Maxine Mabel |
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 MASON CITY - Maxine Mabel McKiness, 87, died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Upon her wishes, her body was cremated and there are no services planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa.
Maxine M. Collins was born July 27, 1920, in Belmond, the daughter of the late William and Mabel (Veeder) Collins. She was very proud of this fact and if she talked to anyone long enough she would find some relation linked back to Belmond. Her family would always joke that everyone was related to someone who came from Belmond.
Maxine moved to Mason City in 1934 and graduated from Mason City High School in 1938. She married Robert E. McKiness on Dec. 29, 1939. Together they started McKiness Landscaping Service that later became McKiness Excavating Inc. Maxine was the bookkeeper, receptionist, human resource manager and P.R. representative at McKiness Excavating Inc. She was also a full-time mother to five boys.
Maxine loved playing volleyball on the "OWLS" and getting together with her friends playing cards at birthday club, watching deer and wildlife, and taking brisk walks in the morning. Earlier in her life, her love was downhill skiing in Colorado and boating on the Mississippi River with family and friends.
In later years she loved going south with her husband, Bob, to Reddington Long Pier in Florida during the cold winter months and going north to their cabin on Namikan Lake in northern Minnesota in the summer.
Her greatest gift was just talking to people and getting to know them. She could make friends out of strangers in a short period of time. She touched everyone she met in at least a small way. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband, Robert E. McKiness, of Mason City; her sons, R. Michael (Pam) McKiness, of Clear Lake, Jack McKiness of Mason City, Robert H. (Suzan) McKiness of Mason City and Craig McKiness of Mason City; grandchildren, Sonja McKiness-Perez, of Phoenix, Ariz., Garett McKiness and Keely McKiness, of Mason City; great-grandchild, Michael Perez, of Phoenix, Ariz.; brother, Duane Collins, of Clear Lake; and sister, Darlene Butler, of Kensett.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, David Collins; and her son, Douglas R. McKiness.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/8/2008 - 7/9/2008.
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| Nelson, Virginia L. |
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SHEFFIELD -Virginia L. Nelson, 87, of Aurora, Ill., died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Provena Mercy Center in Aurora.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield, with Pastor Jack Gannet of Zion St. John Lutheran Church officiating.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/9/2008.
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| White, Virgil |
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ELDORA - Virgil White, 79, of Eldora, died Monday (July 7, 2008) at his home.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Herb Kenyon officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No.188, Iowa Falls.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/9/2008.
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| Winters, Marvin J. |
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 MASON CITY - Marvin J. Winters, 78, of 516 20th St. S.E., Mason City, died Sunday (July 6, 2008) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church in Rockford with the Rev. Judy Wooton officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the family greeting friends from 5 until 7 p.m.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com website.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Marvin Winters Memorial Fund.
Marvin was born Oct. 22, 1929, the son of Lawrence and Katherine (Steenblock) Winters in Belmond. He attended rural schools in Belmond and then Mason City Schools. He honorably served his country in the Army from 1947 until 1949.
On Dec. 1, 1948, at Jonesboro, Ga., he was united in marriage to Alice Gunter. They made their home in Rockford from the early '60s until 1986 when they moved to Mason City.
Following their marriage he attended mechanical school in Atlanta but found he already knew more about mechanics than what was being taught. He always could fix engines and get them running and loved a challenge. As a professional mechanic he worked mostly on diesel engines and was employed at Floyd and Leonard, International Harvester, Rockford Brick and Tile, Ruan Leasing and for the last 16 years before his retirement in 1990 at Andrews Prestressed Concrete.
His real love of cars was working on antique cars for Dick Alexandres, then Ray (Andy) Andrews Jr. and others. He always found time to slip someone's problems in and get them up and running again. Most of his education was self-taught and he could fix almost anything any time. In his spare time he enjoyed golf and drove his own race car early in life. One of the best trips he took was to the Grand Canyon and visiting family in Georgia, California and Missouri.
Marvin is survived by his loving wife Alice, of 59 years; four sons, Larry and his wife, Donna Winters of Godfrey, Ill; Dwight "Bryan" and his wife, Karen Winters, of Sun City, Calif.; Kirk and his wife Carol, of Rockford; and Rory and his wife, Deb, of Mason City; 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; two brothers, Virgel and his wife Betty Winters and Ted and his wife Sandra Winters, all of Marble Rock; and many nieces and nephews.
His son, Robert "Bob" Winters died in December 2007; his grandson, BJ Winters in March 2008; his parents and two brothers, Dick and Jerry also preceded him in death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/7/2008 - 7/9/2008.
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| Bride, Bernice Arlene |
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 MANLY - Bernice Arlene Bride, 88, died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut St., with Pastor Linda Johnson-Presholt officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery, Manly.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly.
Memorials may be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Manly.
Bernice was born on April 17, 1920, in Danville Township, Worth County, the daughter of Ole L. and Bertha Ovidia (Sparby) Roslien. She graduated from Kensett High School and completed her schooling graduating from Waldorf College. After graduation she started work at the Manly State Bank.
Bernice was united in marriage to Robert C. Bride on Feb. 4, 1943, in Mesa, Ariz.; to this union two children were born. After Robert's discharge from the Army Air Corps they returned to Manly and in 1948 purchased the Bride Funeral Home from his parents. Bernice assisted with the operation of the funeral home as well as serving on the board of the Manly State Bank.
During retirement she enjoyed wintering in Arizona and traveling, which normally included some work on researching historical records and genealogy. Bernice was particularly proud of finding family artifacts that she was able to donate to several museums in Iowa and Wisconsin.
She enjoyed playing bridge with numerous friends. Bernice was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, a 63-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a 56-year member of the Heatherhill Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star where she served as a Worthy Matron. She participated in several other local groups.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Robert Bride Jr. and wife, Marcia, of Apple Valley, Calif.; granddaughters, Nicole Lipton and her husband, Shawn, of Seattle, Wash., and Jessica Bride of San Francisco, Calif.; along with other relatives and numerous friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Bride; and infant daughter Mary Ann Bride.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/6/2008 - 7/10/2008.
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| DeMaris, Lynne Rae
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MASON CITY - Lynne Rae DeMaris, 43, died Monday (July 7, 2008) at her home.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2008, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Lynne Rae DeMaris Memorial Fund.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/9/2008 - 7/10/2008.
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| Determan, Bonita "Bonnie" |
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MASON CITY - Bonita "Bonnie" Determan, 97, of Mason City, died Wednesday (July 9, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/10/2008.
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| Frisbie, Michael "Mike" |
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CLEAR LAKE - Michael "Mike" Frisbie, 60, of Clear Lake, formerly Des Moines, died Wednesday (July 9, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Due to his wishes he was cremated.
Arrangements are with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/10/2008.
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| Gustin, Ramona |
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AMES - Ramona Gustin, 54, of Story City, died on Tuesday (July 8, 2008) at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, at Bethany Manor Chapel in Story City.
Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Manor Chapel in Story City.
For online condolences go to: www.boekefuneralhomes.com
Boeke Funeral Home, 641-864-2215.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/10/2008.
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| Hanley, Margaret P. |
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 MASON CITY - Margaret P. Hanley, 92, of 115 S. Vermont Ave., died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Patti Aurand officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, Margaret requested memorials may be made to First Congregational Church United Church of Christ or Hospice of North Iowa.
Margaret P. Hanley was born July 7, 1915, at Mason City, the daughter of Erwin J. and Lucinda E. (Allen) Patton.
A 1932 graduate of Mason City High School, Margaret earned a bachelor of arts degree in business at Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, in 1937. Following graduation she worked at the college in the office of the dean of students.
Returning to Mason City, Margaret worked as the assistant to the mayor for a short time. On July 26, 1941, she was united in marriage to James W. Hanley Jr. at Minneapolis, Minn.
During World War II, she worked in the Eastern Area Headquarters of the Red Cross, Washington, D.C., and later in the Flood Disaster Center of the local Red Cross during the 1960s.
Margaret's life was centered on her family. Friends, community service, and education played an important part of her life. Her actions modeled what she held most important - working with people, for people.
She was the longest active member of First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Mason City, for 81 years. She was also involved in: Jefferson School PTA, Mason City Women's Club, League of Women Voters, Mercy Hospital Board of Directors, United Way Board of Directors, PEO Chapter IY, and OT Study Club. Republican Women of North Iowa and the YWCA.
Margaret was truly a great lady and touched many lives.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynda L. Hanley of Ridgefield, Conn.; a son, James W. Hanley III and his wife, Alice, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Kristine Woodhouse and Richard Lorenzini and their children, Dominic and Gino, of Ridgefield, Conn., Katherine McGerald and Evan McGerald and their children, Kasey, Ethan and Riley, of Ridgefield, Conn., John and Amy Hanley, of Salina, Kan., Adam and Sara Hanley of Longmont, Colo., Theresa Hanley of Clear Lake; a niece, Jean (Patton) Fortune and her husband, Dave, of Plano, Texas; a nephew, David Patton and his wife, Roberta, of Naples, Fla.; cousins, Isabel (Yelland) Denham of Yarmouth, Maine, and Georgia (Yelland) Nelson and her husband, Phil, of Chapel Hill, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jim; brothers, Allen Patton and Herb Patton; sisters-in-law, Ann Patton and Doris Patton; and an aunt, Annie Yelland.
Arrangements are with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/6/2008 - 7/10/2008.
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| Kepple, Jeanette L. "Janey"
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CHARLES CITY - Jeanette "Janey" L. Kepple, 89, of 1007 Court St., Charles City, died Wednesday (July 9, 2008) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/10/2008.
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| Larson, Jerome C. |
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THOMPSON - Jerome C. Larson, 86, of Thompson, died Tuesday (July 8, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea, Minn.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with the Rev. Stan Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Evangelical Free Church in Britt.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/9/2008 - 7/10/2008.
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| Lorence, Carl |
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OSAGE - Carl Lorence, 82, of Osage, died Tuesday (July 8, 2008) at his home near Osage.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/10/2008.
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| Lovick, Larry W. |
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FOREST CITY - Larry W. Lovick, 71, of Forest City died Tuesday (July 8, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Fertile Lutheran Church with David Halverson, lay minister, officiating. Inurnment will be at Brush Point Cemetery near Fertile.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City, Fertile Lutheran Church or the Parkinson Research Foundation.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/10/2008.
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| Query, Bobby F. |
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 FERTILE - Bobby F. Query, 54, of 104 Second St., Fertile, died Tuesday (July 8, 2008) at his home.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Fertile Church of Christ, 502 N. First St., Fertile, with pastors Dennis Ganz and Kelly Benton officiating. Military honors will be provided after the service at the church.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Bob.
Bob was born Jan. 25, 1954, in Mason City, the son of William and Elaine Delores (Johnson) Query. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1972. Bob married Kathy Shepherd on Nov. 9, 1974, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City; to this union two children were born.
Bob was a man that went far and beyond to help others. He loved to make people laugh, and his greatest joy was making people happy. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, drag racing, NASCAR - especially Dale Earnhart, building cars, auto tinkering, Harley Davidsons, and spending time with his grandchildren - especially taking his grandson Tony to the park and to Sunday school. Bob will best be remembered as a loyal friend and peacemaker.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Fertile; children, Brandon Query of Fertile and Jessy Query and her fianc�, Joe Nichols, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Tony and Rayna Nichols of Clear Lake; his second mother, Ruth Rhodes of Fertile; brothers, Billy Query of Fort Dodge, Ricky Query of Mason City and Danny Query of Forest City; sisters, Debbie Foy of Des Moines and Cindy Roath of Colorado; his brothers-in-law, Bill (Joyce) Shepherd of Hampton, and Dean (Linda) Shepherd of Belmond; and his sister-in-law, Dyan (Jack) Stickley of Norfolk, Neb.; his special friends, Mike Ball of Fertile, and Dean and Stefanie Black of Thornton; and many nieces and nephews, and other friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his great-nephew, Ricky Matthew Query; his stepbrother, Mark Winters; his brother-in-law, Sonny Shepherd; his friends, Rich Jasperson and Tim Mammen; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/10/2008.
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| Shoop, William K.
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MASON CITY - William K. Shoop, 68, of Mason City, died Wednesday (July 9, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the William Shoop Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of arrangements, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/10/2008.
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| Slepicka, Kathleen O'Neil |
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BOWIE, Md. - Kathleen O'Neil Slepicka, 80, of Bowie, Md., formerly of Crofton, Md., died Sunday (June 29, 2008) at Anne Arundel Hospital in Annapolis, Md.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at Sacred Heart Chapel, 16501 Annapolis Road in Bowie, Md.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association Headquarters, 11240 Waples Mill Road No. 402, Fairfax, VA 22030; or the
American Cancer Society, 2405 Brandermill Blvd. Gambrills, MD 21054.
Arrangements are with the Beall Funeral Home, 6512 N.W. Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20715, 301-805-5544.
Kathleen O'Neil Slepicka was born Jan. 13, 1928, in Boston, Mass., the daughter of Edward and Katherine O'Neil.
Kathleen was united in marriage to Francis W. Slepicka on April 19, 1952, in St. Patricks Church in Washington, D.C. Her husband died Sept. 6, 2003.
Kathleen had a BA from Emmanuel College, Boston, Mass.; masters of education, Teachers College, Boston, Mass.; masters in literature, John Hopkins University, and masters of library science from Catholic University.
Kathleen was a United States Air Force officer from Dec. 21, 1951, to April 29, 1953.
She was an english teacher at Southern High School in Maryland during the 1970s, a librarian for the federal government during the 1980s and early 1990s (Library of Congress, Walter Reed Army Base).
She loved to go to school. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bowie, Md.
She loved to play bridge, going to the beach, reading mystery novels, attending movies and the theatre (especially Arena Stage and Shakespeare theatre).
She is survived by three daughters, Stephanie Slepicka Shipp and her husband, Kenneth, of Alexandria, Va., Paula Slepicka Hovan and her husband, Michael, of Crofton, Md., and Antonia Slepicka Antonucci and her husband, John, of Vienna, Va.; sister, Audrey (Charles) Gildea of Annapolis, Md.; brother-in-law, Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka of Clear Lake, Iowa; grandchildren, Sarah Shipp, 28, architect at Cunningham and Quill; Rachel Shipp, 25, MBA student at Emory University; David Hovan, 26, physics teacher at St. Johns College High School in D.C.; and Rick Antonucci, 19, a student at George Mason University.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis W. Slepicka; and her parents, Edward and Katherine O'Neil.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/3/2008 - 7/10/2008.
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