North Iowa
Obituaries
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Borrill, Dennis
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BELMOND - Dennis Borrill, 54, died Thursday (July 10,
2008) at the Belmond Medical Center, Belmond.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with 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 on 7/11/2008
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DeMaris, Lynne
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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, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel,
126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.Memorials may be directed
to the Lynne Rae DeMaris Memorial Fund.Lynne Rae DeMaris
was born Jan. 2, 1965, in Mason City, the daughter of
Ralph ?Bob? and Marsha (Mikkelsen) Potter. She attended
Mason City schools. On July 28, 1991, she was united in
marriage to Tim DeMaris; to this union a son Cory was
born. Lynne was a waitress for several different
restaurants in the area.She enjoyed putting puzzles
together, spending time with her family and friends,
riding motorcycles and attending different rallies; her
greatest love was spending time with her son Cory. Lynne
was avid collector of eagle memorabilia.She is survived
by her son, Cory DeMaris, Mason City, mother, Marsha
Potter, Mason City, grandmother, Margie Mikkelsen, West
Branch; siblings, Barb Reich and fianc� Gary Babe,
Lakeview, Dawn (Chuck) Hall, Virginia, Bob (Sheila)
Walker, Manly, Tony (Angie) Walker, Mason City, Ervin
Potter, Mason City; along with aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.She was preceded in
death by her father, Ralph ?Bob? Potter, grandparents,
Edward Mikkelsen Sr. and Ralph and Margaret Potter.Hogan
Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/9/2008 - 7/11/2008
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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 in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July
14, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E.,
Mason City, with Msgr. Joseph Slepicka officiating.
Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July
13, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania
Ave., with a rosary service at 4 p.m. followed by a
Scriptural wake service.
Memorials may be directed to the Bonita "Bonnie"
Determan memorial fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home,
641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/10/2008 -
7/11/2008
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Frisbie, Michael Charles
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 CLEAR
LAKE - Michael "Mike" Charles Frisbie, 60, of Clear
Lake, formerly of Des Moines, passed away Wednesday
(July 9, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in
Mason City.
Due to his wishes his body was cremated.
Memorials can be directed to the family or the Clear
Lake Public Library.
Mike was born Jan. 4, 1948, in Chicago, Ill., the son of
Charles H. and Ila Jean (Walker) Frisbie.
Mike graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1966. He
attended Drake University in Des Moines, where he was
very active in theater. Mike wrote and helped publish an
underground newspaper called the Daily Planet. He taught
the history of rock 'n' roll at Drake and also worked
for public television and hosted the Dr. WHO Show.
Mike was a disc jockey on Des Moines radio station KFM6
FM. After retiring from television he worked for Bordes'
Bookstore in Des Moines. Mike moved back to Clear Lake
in 2007.
He enjoyed his books, music and old movies, and was the
founder of the Nosferatu society, and was president of
Nosferatu Productions.
Mike is survived by his parents, C.H. and Ila Jean
Frisbie of Clear Lake; sister, Diane (Bruce) Rich of
Sacramento, Calif.; two daughters: Megan and Brahwen of
Des Moines; nephew, Nick Frisbie; uncle, Bob Walker,
Mason City; cousin, Nancy (Chuck) Conroy; and good
friend Dennis (Lillie) Keith, all of Clear Lake.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, brother
Dave and sister Jill.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear
Lake, www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/10/2008 -
7/11/2008
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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 peacefully Wednesday (July 9, 2008)
at Floyd County Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday,
July 12, at the Congregational Church, 502 N. Jackson,
Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Phil Corr and
the Rev. JoAn Skyrme.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 11, at
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles
City, and again one hour prior to services at the
church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to
consider memorials to PAWS Humane Society of Charles
City.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be shared with the
family through the www.Fullertonfh.com web site.
Jeanette Louise Richardson was born May 21, 1919, in
Britt, the daughter of Edward and Nancy Bertha (Fischer)
Richardson. She attended Britt Junior College and then
graduated with a registered nurse degree from Iowa
Methodist in Des Moines in 1941.
She was the head obstetrics nurse at Floyd County
Memorial Hospital. It was said that she held most of the
county's newborns before their mothers did.
On April 22, 1944, she was united in marriage to John
Harlan Kepple at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They
made their home for a short time in Allison, and then
from 1943 until 1961 in Nashua before moving to Charles
City.
Jeanette enjoyed cooking and will be greatly missed for
her wonderful gravy at Thanksgiving and other family
events. She also canned tomatoes and peaches and made
the best peach milkshakes.
She traveled almost every year to visit her sister in
Montana and her other sister and daughter at Cape Cod
and in Connecticut. As soon as she arrived at her
daughter's she wanted to stop at the Christmas Tree
Store, which was just an excuse to go to her daughter's.
She enjoyed reading murder mysteries and watching old
Western television shows. She was always ready to visit
with family and friends. She was an animal lover and had
cats and dogs. She also excelled as a seamstress and was
an avid gardener.
She was a member of both the Congregational Churches in
Nashua and Charles City and was a member of the church
group "Majels" in Nashua and the American Legion
Auxiliary in Nashua.
She is survived by her daughters, Ann and her husband,
John Schneckloth, of Charles City, Gay Kepple of Rocky
Hill, Conn.; son Harlan of Charles City; grandchildren
Sara (Scott) Koehler, Eden Prairie, Minn., Margo (Chris)
Farnsworth, Oakham, Mass., Tyler, Lindsey and Zachary
Kepple, Cottonwood, Ariz., Clay (Rachael) Schneckloth,
Story City; great-granddaughter Sophie Koehler, Eden
Prairie, Minn.; and her cat, Lucy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, who died
on May 21, 1993; her daughter Nancy; two sisters, Edna
and husband, George Heinrich, and Dorothy and husband,
Hardy, Kyhl; and her parents.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/10/2008 -
7/11/2008
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Larsen, Emily Eloise (Barkema)
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 MASON
CITY - Emily Eloise (Barkema) Larsen, formerly of Mason
City, died Tuesday (July 8, 2008) at the Clear Bridge
Cottage in West St. Paul, Minn., at the age of 89 years,
6 months, 22 days.
A funeral service for Emily will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial
Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev.
Steve Hansen of Wesley United Methodist Church
officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park
Cemetery, Hwy 122 West, Mason City.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time
on Saturday at the chapel.
Emily was born on Dec. 16, 1918, on a farm in Scott
Township in Franklin County, rural Alexander, the third
of seven children born to Charlie (Karl) and Helena
(Jennie) (Gartz) Barkema. She was baptized on April 24,
1930, by the Rev. O.G. Poppen in Palsville, east of
Belmond. She attended Pleasant Township No. 5 rural
school, rural Belmond.
She was united in marriage to Wilbur Larsen on October
22, 1942, in St. Joseph, Mo. He preceded her in death in
1998.
Emily spent most of her life living on farms in Franklin
and Cerro Gordo counties, retiring in Mason City where
she resided until February 2002. Since then she lived in
West St. Paul, Minn.
Emily was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and
sister, and will be greatly missed by her family and
friends.
She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in
Mason City.
Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters;
Shirley (John) Kraft of Cottage Grove, Minn., and
Barbara Larsen of Waterloo; five grandchildren; 11
greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Lois Schlichting of
Cherokee, and Maurine VerHelst of Belmond; many nieces
and nephews as well as other extended family members and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,
Wilbur; her son, Charles; a sister, Eva; and three
brothers: Edward, Lyle and Harold.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/9/2008 - 7/11/2008
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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 at 1:30 p.m., Saturday,
July 12, 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, July
11, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St.,
Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to
services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Evangelical Free Church
in Britt.
Jerome Curtis Larson, the son of Joachim and Sena (Asbe)
Larson, was born Oct. 10, 1921, on a farm near Kanawha.
He attended country school near his home and helped his
father on the farm.
He later moved to San Diego, Calif. where he was
employed at Consolidate Aircraft for a time. Jerome
served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Following his honorable discharge he worked in Chicago.
On June 3, 1944, he married Maxine Graber in Chicago. In
1945, they moved west of Forest City and farmed. From
1956 to 1961 they lived in San Diego, Calif., before
returning to the Forest City area where they continued
to farm until retiring in 1983. In 1988 they moved into
Thompson where they resided until 2005 when Jerome
entered the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea, Minn.
He enjoyed traveling, fishing, music, playing table
games and doing carpentry.
He was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Britt.
Jerome is survived by his wife, Maxine, of Albert Lea,
Minn.; four children, Ronald (Karen) Larson of San
Antonio, Texas, Betty Ann (Roger) Olsen of Thompson, the
Rev. Wayne Larson of Baltimore, Md., and Richard (Faith)
Larson of Forest City; grandchildren, David (Marjean)
Olsen of Mason City, James (Karen) Olsen of River Falls,
Wis., and Paula and Mitchell Larson of Forest City; five
great-grandchildren; sisters Viola Suderman of
Hillsboro, Kan., Lavon Yepsen of St. Paul, Minn.,
Lorraine Thorson of Ankeny, Shirley (Earl) Eichner of
Milo, and Virginia (Richard) Logli of Ankeny; and a
brother, Luther Larson of Oregon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters,
Harriet Mackey and Anna Mae Kloppen; and brothers,
Harley, Marshall and Vernon Larson.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/9/2008 - 7/11/2008
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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, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's
Disease.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday,
July 12, 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, July
11, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St.,
Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to
services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Larry W. Lovick
Memorial Fund to be used at the Good Samaritan Center in
Forest City, Fertile Lutheran Church or the Parkinson
Research Foundation.
Larry Wayne Lovick, the youngest of 12 children of H.O.
and Ida (Hanson) Lovick, was born Feb. 1, 1937, on a
farm near Joice. He graduated from Fertile High School
in 1954 and joined the U.S. Marines in 1955, serving his
country in Okinawa, Japan. After his military service,
he returned to the Fertile area where he farmed with his
dad and brothers.
On March 26, 1966, he married Diane Bacon in Ventura. To
this union three children were born, Darren, Shaun and
Kelli. They made their home east of Forest City where
they remained for 43 years.
Larry enjoyed fishing in Canada, going to farm auctions
and hunting out West with his good friends, Norm and
Jim. He also loved farming and collecting toy tractors.
His favorite hobby was his family, especially his
grandchildren.
Larry was a member of Fertile Lutheran Church, where he
served on the church council. He also served on the
Pilot Knob Lutheran Church Council.
He was very involved in community organizations such as
the Hancock County Soil Conservation Board and the
Forest City School Board.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Diane, of Forest
City; two sons, Darren (Janet) Lovick of Mission Hills,
Kan. and Shaun (Julie) Lovick of Naperville, Ill.; his
daughter, Kelli (Mason) Harms of Forest City; and his
great love, his eight grandchildren, Nick, Max and Kate
Lovick, Benjamin, Audrey and Joshua Lovick and Laura and
Jack Harms. Larry is also survived by two brothers,
James (Alvera) Lovick of Fertile and Leo (Marlys) Lovick
of Ackley; five sisters, Murlette Hagen of Lake Mills,
Alice Toresdahl of Clear Lake, Elaine (Bob) Ollenburg of
Ventura, Pearl Hanna of Clear Lake and Doris (Frank)
Bonnstetter of Chapin, S.C.; his mother-in-law, Anna
Grace Bacon of Clear Lake; sister-in-law Juanita Lovick
of Washington, Iowa, as well as many nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers, Ardie and Paul Lovick; two sisters, Amy Brakke
and Irene Brakke; and his father-in-law, Vern Bacon.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/10/2008 -
7/11/2008
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Mastores, Harriet (Pappas)
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CITY - Harriet (Pappas) Mastores, 88, of Arlington
Heights, Ill., formerly of Mason City, died Saturday
(July 5, 2008) at the Greek American Rehabilitation
Center, Wheeling, Ill.
Funeral services will be held at 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.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity
of the donor's choice.
Harriet Mastores was born May 23, 1920, at Mason City,
the daughter of Antonios and Angeliki (Facklis)
Papagorgiou.
She attended Mason City schools, graduating from Mason
City High School.
Harriet was a member of Holy Transfiguration Greek
Orthodox Church, Mason City.
She was devoted and cherished mother of Patricia
Mastores, Arlington Heights, Ill., and Ann (John)
Morales, Arlington Heights, Ill.; fond grandmother of
Jason Abele, Milwaukee, Wis., and Alexander Abele, San
Diego, Calif.; dearest sister of William (Bessie)
Pappas, Mason City; dear aunt of Anthony Pappas,
Waterloo, and Nickolas Pappas, Mason City, and other
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
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 - 7/11/2008
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Shoop, William K. "Bill"
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 MASON
CITY - William "Bill" K. Shoop, 68, of Mason City died
Wednesday (July 9, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North
Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July
12, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ,
100 First St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor John Byrne
officiating. A private burial service will be held at a
later date.
Bill was born March 28, 1940, in Mason City, the son of
Cecil W. and Marie (Christopherson) Shoop. He graduated
from Clear Lake High School in 1958.
On Dec. 30, 1958, he was united in marriage to Karen D.
Heinrich in Clear Lake. To this marriage three daughters
were born: Kim, Lisa and Pam.
Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961. For the
past 20 years Bill was employed by the Mason City
Transit System and Retirement Housing Foundation, Long
Beach, Calif.
He was a member of the First Congregational United
Church of Christ.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Karen; daughters,
Kim (Bill) Vierkant of Alexander, Lisa (Mike) Degen of
Mason City and Pam (Paul) Bartholomew, also of Mason
City; 10 grandchildren: Dillon Vierkant of Merservey and
Marissa Vierkant of Alexander, Derek, Cole and Zach
Degen of Mason City, Mattison, Lucas, Alicia, Tyler and
Alex Bartholomew, also of Mason City; two brothers: Jim
(Linda) Shoop of Brooklyn Park, Minn., and John (Karie)
Shoop of Mason City; one brother-in-law, Ron Heinrich of
Rio Vista, Calif., and one sister-in-law, Ramona Osborne
of Templeton, Calif., as well as nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and
Marie Shoop; his mother and father-in-law, Gus and
Francis Heinrich; one brother-in-law, Don Osborne; one
nephew, Allen William Shoop; and one step-niece, Melissa
Jacques.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge
of arrangements; 641-423-0924,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/10/2008 -
7/11/2008
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Steer, Merlyn A.
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GREENE - Merlyn A. Steer, 85, of 13764 Keystone Ave.,
Greene, died Wednesday (July, 9, 2008) at the Muse
Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services for Merlyn A. Steer will be 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 12, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Vilmar, rural Greene, with Pastor Mark Walker
officiating. Burial will be in the North Vilmar
Cemetery, rural Greene.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct
memorials to the Merlyn A. Steer Memorial Fund in care
of the family, 13146 Forest Ave., Bristow, IA 50611.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's
Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/11/2008
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Borrill, Dennis Lee
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BELMOND - Dennis Lee Borrill, 55, died Wednesday (July
9, 2008) at his home.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July
15, at the United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N,,
Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.
Inurnment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July
14, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel 101 N. Fourth St.,
Clear Lake.
Memorials may be directed to the Dennis Lee Borrill
Memorial Fund.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/11/2008 -
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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 was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.,
Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Lynne Rae DeMaris
Memorial Fund.
Lynne Rae DeMaris was born Jan. 2, 1965, in Mason City,
the daughter of Ralph "Bob" and Marsha (Mikkelsen)
Potter. She attended Mason City schools. On July 28,
1991, she was united in marriage to Tim DeMaris; to this
union a son, Cory, was born. Lynne was a waitress for
several different restaurants in the area.
She enjoyed putting puzzles together, spending time with
her family and friends, riding motorcycles and attending
different rallies; her greatest love was spending time
with her son Cory. Lynne was avid collector of eagle
memorabilia.
She is survived by her son, Cory DeMaris, Mason City;
mother, Marsha Potter, Mason City; grandmother, Margie
Mikkelsen, West Branch; siblings, Barb Reich and fianc�,
Gary Babe, Lakeview; Dawn (Chuck) Hall, Virginia; Bob
(Sheila) Walker, Manly; Tony (Angie) Walker, Mason City;
Ervin Potter, Mason City; along with aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph "Bob"
Potter, grandparents, Edward Mikkelsen Sr. and Ralph and
Margaret Potter.
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 7/9/2008 - 7/12/2008
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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 in Mason City.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July
14, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E.,
with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Interment
will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July
13, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania
Ave., with a rosary service at 4 p.m. followed by a
scriptural wake service.
Memorials may be directed to the Bonita "Bonnie"
Determan memorial fund.
Bonita was born on May 14, 1911, in Davenport, the
daughter of Dan and Tracy (Keppy) Shire. On April 27,
1931, she married Raymond B. Determan in Mason City.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St.
Francis Circle, and was involved in the Girl Scouts
program. Bonnie had great faith and was very active in
her church. She was very caring for others.
She enjoyed golfing, dancing, playing cards, listening
to music and watching Lawrence Welk. Bonnie found joy in
children and would often babysit for family and close
friends. Bonnie was known for her graham cracker cakes.
She is survived by her four daughters, Sister Mary
Bonita Determan P.B.V.M. of Mason City, Sister Mary
Rayanne Determan P.B.V.M. of Mason City, Donna Umbarger
and husband Robert of Mason City and Sister Mary Donna
Determan P.B.V.M. of Storm Lake; four grandchildren,
Carey Umbarger and wife Susan of Garner, Raymond
Umbarger and wife Kellie of Gilbert, Ariz., Bobbi Jill
Thomas and husband Torrey of West Des Moines, and Eric
Umbarger and wife Nicole of Grimes; 10
great-grandchildren, Lindsay Umbarger of Gilbert, Ariz.,
Lindzie Umbarger of Mason City, Taylor and Isaiah Thomas
of West Des Moines, Sydney, Grace and Jacob Umbarger of
Grimes, and Gabriel, Grady and Samuel Umbarger of
Garner; three cousins, Millie Dahm, Viola Pauley and
Leona Knudtson. She is also survived by many nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond in
1988; her parents; two sisters, Shirley Shire and Anna
Mae Holvik Monaghan; two brothers, Dan Shire Jr. and
wife Ruth and Jack Shire and wife Betty.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge
of arrangements. 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/10/2008 -
7/12/2008
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Frisbie, Michael Charles "Mike"
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 CLEAR
LAKE - Michael "Mike" Charles Frisbie, 60, of Clear
Lake, formerly Des Moines, passed away Wednesday (July
9, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason
City.
Due to his wishes he was cremated and no services are
being planned.
Memorials can be directed to the family or the Clear
Lake Public Library.
Mike was born Jan. 4, 1948, in Chicago, Ill., the son of
Charles H. and Ila Jean (Walker) Frisbie.
Mike graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1966. He
attended Drake University in Des Moines, where he
managed theater. Mike wrote and helped publish an
underground newspaper called the Daily Planet. He taught
the history of rock and roll at Drake and also worked
for public television and hosted the Dr. Who Show. Mike
was a disc jockey on Des Moines radio station, KFMG FM.
After retiring from television he worked for Border's
Bookstore in Des Moines. Mike moved back to Clear Lake
in 2007.
He enjoyed his books, music and old movies, was the
founder of the Nosferatu society and was president of
Nosferatu Productions.
Mike is survived by his parents, C.H. and Ila Jean
Frisbie of Clear Lake; sister, Diane (Bruce) Rich of
Sacramento, Calif.; two daughters, Megan Rezek and
Branwen Floden of Des Moines; grandson, Owen; nephew,
Nick Frisbie; uncle, Bob Walker, Mason City; cousin,
Nancy (Chuck) Conroy; and good friend Dennis (Lillie)
Keith all of Clear Lake.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; brother
Dave and sister Jill.
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 7/10/2008 -
7/12/2008
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Gustin, Ramona
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STORY CITY - Ramona Gustin, 54, died on Monday (July 7,
2008) at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames after a
courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday,
July 12, at Bethany Manor Chapel in Story City.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at
Bethany Manor Chapel.
Ramona was born on July 2, 1954, to Gail Olinger and
Margaret Muriel (Palmer) Hakes of Clear Lake. She is the
youngest of eight children with four sisters and three
brothers.
She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1972. She
resided in Garden City from 1989 to 1999. She met her
husband Mitch in 1999 when she worked as a waitress at
Valhalla. They married July 14, 2001, and they resided
in Story City until present.
Moni was employed by Bethany Life Services working at
Bethany Manor and Timberland Village as a dietary aide
and homemaker since 1996.
Moni was known best for her warm and easy smile, kind
and caring spirit and her love for her family and
friends. She enjoyed gardening, yard work, bowling,
golf, and playing with her chocolate Lab, Maggie. She
had a hole-in-one last summer and that was the highlight
of her year.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter,
sister and friend who will be missed by all.
Her memory is honored by her husband, Mitch; daughters
and families, Carrie and Brad Tresemer, Jordan, Brock,
C.J. (Story City) and Amanda and Willy Strutz, Payton,
Willow (Radcliffe); stepchildren, Amanda (Lyons, Neb.),
Catherine Nicole (Sioux City) and Rob (Mapleton); her
mother, Margaret Bergman (Clear Lake); siblings, Vance
Hakes (Rock Falls), Juanita Sikora (Antigo, Wis.), Gayle
Snow (Clear Lake), Virginia Weiland (Cedar Rapids),
Bruce Hakes (Aurora, Colo.), Kathy Holck (Clear Lake),
Harry Hakes (Clear Lake) along with their families, by
her many friends and all who knew her.
Ramona is preceded in death by her father, Gail Hakes
and nephew, Mark Weiland.
Boeke Funeral Homes, 641-864-2215.
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Korth, Delvern E.
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DOWS - Delvern E. Korth, 75, of Dows, died Friday (July
11, 2008) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services for Delvern Korth will be held at 10:30
a.m. Monday, July 14, at Faith Baptist Church in
Hampton. Pastor Dave Koenigsberg and Pastor Lexie
Kirkpatrick will officiatie.
The body will be cremated after the funeral service and
burial will take place at a later date.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at
Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows, and
continue one hour prior to the services at the church on
Monday.
Dugger Funeral Home, 515-852-4132.
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Motland, Truman
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NORA SPRINGS -Truman Motland, 90, of Nora Springs, died
Friday (July 11, 2008) at Heritage Care Center in Mason
City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sheckler
Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Picken, Marcella
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MASON CITY - Marcella Picken, 88, of Mason City, died
Friday (July 11, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral
Home, 641-423-0924.
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Saatoff, Lloyd
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BURT - Lloyd Saatoff, 90, of Burt died Thursday (July
10, 2008) at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at
Lentz Funeral Home in Burt. Burial will be in the Burt
Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until service time on
Tuesday at Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
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Seehusen, Bernice
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ALLISON - Bernice Seehusen, 83, of Allison, died Friday
(July 11, 2008) at Waverly Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral Home in Allison, 319-267-2507.
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- Dennis Lee Borrill, 55, died Wednesday (July 9, 2008)
at his home.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July
15, at the United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N.,
Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.
Inurnment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July
14, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth
St., Clear Lake.
Memorials may be directed to the Dennis Lee Borrill
Memorial Fund.
Dennis Lee Borrill was born April 6, 1953, in Mason
City, the son of Ray E. and Clarice (Bachellor) Borrill.
Dennis graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1973 and
continued his education at NIACC graduating and
receiving his law enforcement degree. He graduated from
the Police Academy in Des Moines. After his graduation
he was employed with the Belmond Police Department
retiring after 28 years of service. He was formerly the
emergency management coordinator for Wright County.
Dennis was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan. He
loved sports, reading, teaching emergency disaster
management, wood working and attending gun shows. He was
a collector of miniature model police cars, ambulances,
fire trucks and trains.
He attended the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake.
Dennis is survived by his mother, Clarice Borrill, Clear
Lake; sister, Nancy (Jeff) Germundson, Manly; special
family member, Diane (Rod) Lumn, Camdenton, Mo.; niece
and nephews, Jenny Raisch, Manly, Andrew Germundson,
Sumter, S.C., and Jesse Germundson, Nora Springs;
great-nieces and nephew, Abbey Raisch, Casey Cole,
Allison Cole; uncles, Merlin (Carol) Bachellor,
Bettendorf, Kenneth (Mary) Borrill, Clear Lake; aunts,
Helene Bachellor and family, Clear Lake, and Deone
Bachellor and family, Des Moines, along with other
relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Ray
Borrill; brothers, Larry and Gary Borrill and uncles,
Paul and Bruce Bachellor.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Burke, Florence C.
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CHARLES CITY - Florence C. Burke, 88, of 801 Blunt
Parkway, died Saturday (July 12, 2008) at Floyd County
Medical Center in Charles City.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral
Home 401 Blunt, Charles City.
Those wanting to share stories, thoughts or leave
condolences may do so at www.Fullertonfh.com
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
641-228-4211.
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Christenson, Eunice N.
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BELMOND - Eunice N. Christenson, 87, of Belmond, died
Saturday (July 12, 2008) at the Hampton Health Care
Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
July 15, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, west of Belmond.
Interim Pastor Kim Hassan will be officiating. Burial
will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July
14, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E.,
Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the funeral at
church Tuesday.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.
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Dosen, Gladys
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MASON CITY - Gladys Dosen, 88, of Mason City, died
Saturday (July 12, 2008) at the Manly Care Center in
Manly.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July
14, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania
Ave., with Pastor Tom Healey, Hospice of North Iowa
chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St.
Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Gladys was born on July 30, 1919, in Mason City, the
daughter of Reinholt and Elizabeth (Somers) Schmidt. She
was confirmed and later married on June 1, 1947, to Mike
Dosen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Gladys enjoyed spending time with her children,
grandchild and great-grandchildren. She was a
competitive bowler and also enjoyed reading and cooking.
She is survived by her three children, Kristine Van Wert
and husband Lawrence of Colorado Springs, Colo., Michael
Dosen of Mason City and Kathy Clapper and husband
Michael of Burt; one grandchild, Michele Lawson of Mason
City; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Alexis. She is
also survived by nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband
Mike in 1999; one brother and three sisters.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of
arrangements, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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GARNER - Mildred A. Edelen, 100, of Garner, died
Saturday (July 12, 2008) at Concord Care Center in
Garner.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July
15, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with the
Rev. David Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Concord
Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at
the church.
Memorials may be directed to the United Presbyterian
Church, Hospice of North Iowa, or the donor's charity of
choice.
Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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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 the Muse Norris
Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday (July
19, 2008) at First Congregational United Church of
Christ, 100 First St. N.E., 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 United Church of Christ or
Hospice of North Iowa.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel 126 Third St. N.E.,
Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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- Delvern E. Korth, 75, of Dows, passed away Friday
(July 11, 2008) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services for Delvern Korth will be held at 10:30
a.m. Monday, July 14, at Faith Baptist Church in
Hampton. Pastor Dave Koenigsberg and Pastor Lexie
Kirkpatrick will officiatie.
The body will be cremated after the funeral service and
burial will take place at a later date.
Visitation for Delvern Korth will be held from 5 to 7
p.m. today at Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in
Dows, and will continue one hour prior to the services
at the church on Monday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Shriners
Hospital, Hospice of North Iowa and/or Hospice of Wright
County.
Delvern Earl Korth was born Aug. 7, 1932, at Iowa Falls
to Harriet Campbell Korth and Earl Korth. He entered
into Glory on July 11, 2008, at the Hospice Room,
Franklin General Hospital, Hampton.
He spent his early years on the farm near Dows and
attended school at Morgan No. 6. He graduated from Dows
Community High School in the class of 1950.
After graduating from high school he engaged in farming
with his uncles. He was a 4-H leader for several years.
On Aug. 3, 1958, he married Marillyn Etherington at the
Vincent Methodist Church and to this union two children
were born. They spent their entire married life on the
farm near Dows.
He was a good volunteer, serving on several boards
including the Franklin County Fair Board (10 years), the
Dows Farmers Elevator board (24 years) and a time on the
Franklin County Farm Bureau board. In later years, he
and Marillyn became Hospice volunteers, a job he loved
and was very good at.
He loved his family and often worked late hours so he
could attend all of their sports activities. He was
especially fond of his grandchildren and he was very
popular with them on their trips to town in the big
truck.
He was a member of the Morgan United Methodist Church
and served in many of the church offices. In the past
year, he was baptized and became a member of Faith
Baptist Church in Hampton. His faith was very important
to him and it stood him well in his many surgeries.
Farming was his life, and after retiring he became an
avid user of the computer. Many relatives and friends
received many emails from him which they all enjoyed.
He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Marillyn;
two children, Marilianne (Till) Askland of Des Moines,
and Jonathan Korth and wife, Elzabeth, Dows; his
honorary daughter Chardel Leonard of Des Moines; six
grandchildren, Jade (Adam) Olmstead, Alex Korth,
Cassandra Jensen, Clayton Askland, Haylee Korth, Michael
Jensen; great-grandson, Justin Olmstead; his sister
Charlotte Meyer of Wellsburg; and a host of nieces and
nephews. Many young friends call him Grandpa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Loretta
Paulsen and nephew, Delbert Paulsen.
His presence will be missed by many.
Dugger Funeral Home, 515-852-4134.
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N.Y. - Leona Wright Landon, 94, of Baldwinsville, N.Y.,
passed away Thursday (July 10, 2008) at Syracuse Home
Association, Baldwinsville.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 17,
in Riverside Cemetery, Milford, N.H.
Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville, N.Y., has charge
of arrangements.
You may post a message of sympathy at
www.FalardeauFH.com
She was born Oct. 1, 1913, the daughter of Lovell T.
Wright and Edith Nichols Wright, in Milford, N.H., where
she spent her childhood. After graduating from Milford
High School she attended business college.
In 1935 she married her beloved "Lanny" (Dr. A.G.
Landon), but remained in Milford where she worked as a
bookkeeper for the Ford Motor Co. while he went to
school in Iowa. One of her job requirements was to keep
a cot in her office for Henry Ford to take "cat naps" on
when he visited. She recalled many interesting
conversations with the man who believed sleep was a
waste of productive time.
She joined "Lanny" in Iowa in the early 1940's and
worked for the University of Iowa while he finished
dental school. In 1946 they moved to Garner, Iowa, where
she remained for the next 50 years.
During that time she was active in the United
Presbyterian Church, several bridge clubs, the
Progressive Club and the PEO Sisterhood, serving as
president of the latter two.
Lee was known as a gracious hostess and over the years
welcomed more than 85 students and visitors from other
countries into her home where they stayed anywhere from
a few days up to a year. Her door was always open to
friends and neighbors for a cup of coffee in the morning
or tea in the afternoon.
She is survived by her daughter Pamela Fallesen,
Baldwinsville, N.Y.; her son Lovell (Carol) Landon,
Amherst, N.H.; grandchildren Elizabeth Maiese and Todd
Fallesen and James, Emily and Sarah Landon;
great-granddaughter Avery Grace Maiese; and several
nieces and nephews whom she adored. She will be greatly
missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers
Theodore, Irving A. and Lovell A. Wright; her sisters
Lovica Philbrick and Helen Conley; and her husband Dr.
A.G. Landon in 1987.
The family gives special thanks to the loving care she
was given at the Syracuse Home Association.
To honor her love of business, a scholarship will be
established at Milford High School, 100 West St.,
Milford, NH 03055, and donations may be made there in
her name. To honor her great caring and love for others,
donations may be made in her name, and sent to NYS
Chapter, PEO Sisterhood Security Fund, c/o Andrea Wade,
9 Highland Drive, Apalachin, NY 13732.
Falardeau Funeral Home, 315-635-3031.
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Lind, Richard
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MASON CITY - Richard Lind, 49, of Mason City, died
Saturday (July 12, 2008).
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral
Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City,
641-423-0924.
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Lofting, Robert
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MASON CITY - Robert Lofting, 74, of Mason City, died
Saturday (July 12, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral
Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City,
641-423-0924.
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Lomas, Diana M.
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MASON CITY - Diana M. Rozen Lomas, 46, of Mason City,
died Saturday (July 12, 2008) at Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
July 15, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Ave., with Father Kenneth Gehling
officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 14, at
Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Diana Lomas memorial
fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of
arrangements, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Motland, Truman
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SPRINGS - Truman Lloyd Motland, 90, of Nora Springs,
died Friday (July 11, 2008) at Heritage Care Center in
Mason City.
A memorial service for Truman will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, July 14, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 101 N.
Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with the Rev. Dr. Jennifer
Edinger officiating. Inurnment will be in the Memorial
Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today in the
Sun Room at Heritage Care Center, 501 Kentucky Ave. S.,
Mason City. Visitation will also be held one hour prior
to service time on Monday at the church.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs,
is in charge of the arrangements.
Truman Lloyd Motland was born on June 20, 1918, in Dunn
Center, N.D., the son of Ed and Celia (During) Motland.
The family moved to the Rock Falls area in 1927. Truman
graduated from the Falls Township High School in Rock
Falls in 1937.
He was united in marriage to Frances E. Dunton on Feb.
7, 1941. After their marriage, together they farmed in
the area until they moved to Nora Springs in 1946.
Truman was a self-employed truck driver until his
retirement in 1980. Truman worked out of the former
Ideal Sand and Gravel in Mason City and hauled rock and
sand into the former Andrews Concrete Inc. in Mason City
until his retirement.
Truman was an avid sports fan, bowling being his
favorite. He also was a team sponsor for many years. He
also was a member of the Mason City Bowling Association
having held all offices on that board at one time or
another. He was a member of the Mason City Bowling
Association Hall of Fame, receiving that honor in 1985.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Mason City and was
a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Nora Springs.
Truman served as financial secretary for several years
during the building of the present church.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Frances Motland
of Heritage Care Center in Mason City; two daughters,
Peggy (Jack) Hinrichsen of Nora Springs and Connie Pals
of Warsaw, Mo.; three grandsons, Scott (Kim) Hinrichsen
of Farmington, Minn., Shawn (Cynthia) Hinrichsen of
Olathe, Kan., and Jason (Loree) Pals of Warsaw, Mo.;
seven great-grandchildren, Kyle, Kayla, Kole and Abby
Hinrichsen, and Emilee, Haylee and Rylee Pals; a sister,
Arlene Seidel of Mason City; as well as many other
extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers
who died in infancy and a son-in-law, Allen Pals.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com
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CITY - Marcella J. Picken, 88, of Mason City, died
Friday (July 11, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July
15, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania
Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves
officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 14,
at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania
Ave., Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Marcella was born Jan. 20, 1920, in Kensett, the
daughter of Albert and Amanda (Roslien) Holstad. She
married Lt. Donald James Picken on May 13, 1945, at Elk
Creek Lutheran Church in Kensett.
After completing her education, she worked as a color
artist for Russell Studio in Mason City for 15 years.
She did clerical work at Bergo's for 15 years and also
worked for three years at David's Jewelry.
Her interests were her family, children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. She especially enjoyed baking
Norwegian food and pastries for her family. She was a
member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her husband Don Picken of Mason City;
her children, Arlyn Picken and wife Connie of Winona,
Minn., Sandra Calhoun and husband Richard of Colorado
Springs, Colo., and Dave Picken and wife Chris of
Reunion, Colo.; six grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arnold Holstad of
Mason City and Harlan Holstad of Hampton; two sisters,
Lorette Kroneman of Mason City and Orla Nelson of Forest
City; two brothers-in-law, Robert Picken of Floyd and Al
Albertus of Coralville; one sister-in-law, Eldora
Holstad of Clear Lake.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother,
Sophus Holstad; three sisters, Berniece Rodemeyer,
Lorraine Albertus and Alva Reetz.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of
arrangements, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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ALLISON - Bernice Elesa Johanna Dorthea Seehusen, 83, of
Allison, died Friday (July 11, 2008) at the Waverly
Health Care Center in Waverly.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 14, at
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, rural Greene,
with burial in the church cemetery. Pastor Mark Walker
will officiate the service.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral Home in Allison.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Allison, 319-267-2507.
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IOWA FALLS - Daryl Tibbs, 80, of Iowa Falls, died Friday
(July 11, 2008) at Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the
Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls with a 2:45 p.m.
committal service at the Lincoln Township Cemetery,
rural Fertile.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 14, at
the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.
www.surls.com
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CHARLES CITY -Florence C. Burke, 88, of 801 Blunt
Parkway, Charles City, died Saturday (July 12, 2008) at
the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
A family prayer service will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 15, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401
Blunt St., Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev.
Carl Ries and Sr. Diana Blong. The family will greet
friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Private inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to
consider memorials to the Food Pantry of Charles City.
Those wishing to share stories, condolences or memories
may do so at the funeral home web site.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 641-228-4211,
www.Fullertonfh.com.
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GARNER - Clarence F. Chizek, 85, of Garner died Saturday
(July 12, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in
Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday,
July 16, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan
with Fr. Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be in
St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan with military
rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July
15, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner, with a
Catholic Workman rosary at 4 p.m. Visitation will
continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841,
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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- Eunice N. Christenson, 87, of Belmond, died Saturday
(July 12, 2008) at the Hampton Health Care Center in
Hampton, with her husband and daughter at her side.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
July 15, at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church west of
Belmond. Interim Pastor Kim Hassan will be officiating.
Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery, Belmond.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Andrews
Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue
one hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday.
Eunice Naomi Ellingston was born Feb. 10, 1921, to
Elling and Nettie Ulstad Ellingston in her parents' farm
home west of Belmond. She was the third of seven
siblings.
Eunice was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith
at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She attended Belmond
Township District No. 4 School and graduated from
Belmond High School with an elementary teaching degree
in 1939. The next four years she was employed teaching
in Belmond and Lake Township.
Eunice was married on Jan. 29, 1942, in Maryville, Mo.,
to Lloyd Christenson of Kanawha. With the emergence of
World War II, Lloyd enlisted in the Air Force and was
later deployed to California where she joined him.
During the nearly three years they spent in California,
Eunice worked at the naval shipyards as a machinist
helper repairing ships returning from the war zone and
preparing new ships for launch. The time spent in
California provided a unique highlight in Eunice and
Lloyd's life together.
With the ending of the war, Eunice and Lloyd returned to
Iowa in 1945 with their daughter, Nancy Lynn. Their son,
Charles Lloyd (Chuck), was born a few years later.
Together they spent many years on the family farm. In
the late 1960s Eunice and Lloyd moved to their residence
in Belmond.
Eunice is remembered as a woman who was open to
innovative ideas and a devoted, loving wife, mother and
grandmother who treasured every moment with her
grandchildren. She relished her participation in all
aspects of serving the young and old in her church
community.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd, of Belmond;
daughter Nancy Stadlman and husband, Neil, of Cedar
Falls; daughter-in-law Linda Hagen and husband, Gary, of
Wells, Minn.; four grandchildren: Braden Stadlman of
Minneapolis, Mike Christenson of Valley City, N.D.,
Breon Stadlman of Minneapolis, and Amy Christenson of
Minneapolis; one brother Raymond Ellingston and wife,
Rebecca, of Belmond; one sister Avis Hopkey of Belmond;
one brother-in-law Keith Bailey of Tacoma, Wash.; one
sister-in-law Opal Ellingston of Belmond; and several
nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters:
Maxine, Virgil and Bernice; brother Leo; and son Chuck.
Arrangements are with Andrews Funeral Homes,
641-444-4474.
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- Mildred A. Edelen, 100, of Garner died Saturday (July
12, 2008) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday,
July 15, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner
with the Rev. David Wagner officiating. Burial will be
in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of
services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the United Presbyterian
Church, Hospice of North Iowa or to the donor's charity
of choice.
Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Alene Edelen, the daughter of Lorenz and Anna
Bertina (Heng) Rinnan, was born June 11, 1908, on a farm
in Marshall County, Iowa. She graduated from Gilman High
School. Mildred received her nursing degree in 1931 from
Grinnell Community Hospital, where she later worked as a
nurse.
On Jan. 6, 1935, she was married to Walter Edward Edelen
at Grinnell. They lived in Omaha, Neb., until 1937 when
they moved to Ft. Dodge. In 1939, they moved to Garner
where they owned and operated Edelen's Food Market until
1958. They then moved to Des Moines where Walt served as
a state official. Upon retiring they returned to Garner
where they were involved in many endeavors.
Mildred was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and was
faithful to her church. She enjoyed playing bridge, 500,
crocheting and embroidering.
She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, UPW
and Order of Eastern Star.
Mildred is survived by her children, Barbara Zrostlik
Beyer and husband, Maynard, of Clear Lake, Patricia
Judge and husband, Randy, of Dubuque, and Charles Edelen
and wife, Marian, of Ham Lake, Minn.; eight
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild; a sister, Helen Weaver of
Gilman; a sister-in-law, Pat Rinnan of Rockford, Ill.;
and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, on
Nov. 18, 1991; son-in-law, Francis Zrostlik, on April
12, 2000; her parents; and siblings Hazel Housman,
Dorothy Moyer, Harold Rinnan, Raymond Rinnan and Robert
Rinnan.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841,
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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MASON CITY - Richard "Rick" Lind, 49, of Mason City,
died Saturday (July 12, 2008).
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
July 16, at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce
Ave., with the Rev. Paul Collier officiating. Interment
will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July
15, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania
Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the
Richard Lind memorial fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements, 641-423-0924.
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MASON CITY - Robert "Bob" P. Lofing, 74, of Mason City,
died Saturday (July 12, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday,
July 17, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S.
Georgia, with the Rev. Jo Frahm-Watkins officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16,
at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Robert Lofing memorial
fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements; 641-423-0924.
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CITY - Diana Marie Rozen Lomas, 46, of Mason City died
Saturday (July 12, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North
Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
July 15, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Ave., with Father Kenneth Gehling
officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Major
Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Diana Lomas memorial
fund.
Diana was born Aug. 8, 1961, in Mason City, the daughter
of Patrick and Dolores (Pontenberg) Rozen. She graduated
from Mason City High School in 1979. During the early
1980s she lived in Dallas, Texas, where she met her
husband, Guy Lomas. They married in Mason City in 1984
and had one daughter, Jennifer, in April 1986.
Diana was always strong in sales and proud of it.
Starting The Perfumery out of her home, she moved the
business downtown in the mid 1990s. She has always
worked in sales and retail. Diana was currently working
as store manager for the American Eagle Outfitters in
Mason City. She was very proud of her position, her
sales team and the store's positive reputation with
customers and the company.
Diana was most proud of her family, especially the job
she did raising Jen. She was always the one to plan the
barbecue and feed as many people as she could. Her door
was always open and she loved having people at her
house. Diana had close relationships with her siblings
and took dear care of her mom, who died in 2006.
Diana is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Lomas and
fianc� Matt Cmelik; brothers, Michael Rozen and wife,
Trudy, of Shakopee, Minn., Tim Rozen and wife, Beth, of
Mason City and Patrick Rozen and wife, Jesse, of Mason
City; sisters Deborah Garner of Atlanta, Ga., and Mary
Epsteen of Los Angeles, Calif.; and many nieces and
nephews.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents and
brother-in-law, Thomas Garner III.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of
arrangements, 641-423-0924.
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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.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July
20, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill
Ave., Osage, with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating.
There will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the
church following the memorial service. Inurnment will be
at Oak Grove.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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MASON CITY - Cynthia Pope, 50, died Sunday (July 13,
2008) at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer
Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City,
641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
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CITY - Frank Byron Tourtellott, 37, of Forest City and
formerly of Osage, died Sunday (July 13, 2008) at
Krysilis Home in Forest City.
There will be public visitation from 5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral
Home, 702 State St., Osage. Private family funeral
services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to Krysilis, 905 Hwy 69 S.,
Forest City, IA 50436.
Frank was born Sept. 25, 1970, at Osage, the son of
Jerald and Lora (Sutton) Tourtellott. He was baptized at
Rock Creek Lutheran Church. Frank was a resident of
Krysilis Home for 27 years.
He liked rock music, attending concerts at the Surf,
swimming and outings. Frank especially enjoyed his
nieces and nephews, and the staff and his special
friends at Krysilis.
Frank is survived by his parents, Jerry and Lora
Tourtellott of Osage; a sister, Sheila (Arnold) Stroberg
of Osage and children Lindsey (Jeremy) James of Clear
Lake and Blake Stroberg of Osage; a brother, Troy
(Yvonne) Tourtellott of Nora Springs and children Tyler,
Nicole and Haley of Nora Springs; great-nieces and
great-nephews, Nepkea and Abiagayle Stroberg of Osage
and Keegan James of Clear Lake; his paternal
grandmother, Joyce Tourtellott of Osage; and numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,
Ervin and Alta Sutton; and his paternal grandfather,
Lynn Tourtellott.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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ST. ANSGAR - Richard "Dick" Alan Trettin, 69, of St.
Ansgar died Sunday (July 13, 2008) at Mitchell County
Regional Health Center in Osage.
Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
July 15, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with
the Rev. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in
the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in
charge of arrangements; 641-713-4920.
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- Clarence F. Chizek, 85, of Garner, died Saturday (July
12, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason
City surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Father
Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be in St. John's
Catholic Cemetery in Duncan with military rites by the
Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the
Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a Catholic Workman
rosary at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior
to services at the church.
Clarence Frank Chizek, the son of Albert and Mary (Rayhons)
Chizek, was born Nov. 25, 1922, on a farm northwest of
Garner. He attended the rural schools of Garfield
Township and graduated from Garner High School in 1940.
In August of 1941, Clarence met the love of his life,
Irene Jager, at Hobo Days in Britt while on a blind
date.
On June 20, 1945, they were married at St. Wenceslaus
Catholic Church in Duncan while Clarence was on leave
from the military. Clarence served his country during
World War II in the Army Air Corps, serving in the 731st
Bomb Squadron. He completed 36 flying missions on a B-17
bomber serving in an operational capacity as a waist
gunner. During this service, he was awarded the Five Oak
Leaf Cluster Air Medal for diligent and courageous
performance. His bomb group was also awarded the
Distinguished Unit Citation by President Eisenhower for
an important mission in which it flew 23 combat missions
over a 30-day period.
After the war, he returned home and farmed north of
Garner where he and Irene raised their eight children.
Clarence was a director for the ASC government program a
number of years. After retiring from farming in 1980,
Clarence and Irene continued to live on the farm until
2004, when they became tenants of Cardinal Grove
Assisted Living. He had been a resident of Concord Care
Center in Garner for the past six months.
He enjoyed trout fishing in eastern Iowa, trips with
Irene and friends to Las Vegas, farming and doing
carpentry work in his shop. Clarence will always be
remembered by his family for his wonderful sense of
humor.
He was a lifetime member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic
Church, where he taught catechism and was a lector for
29 years. He was a member and past president of Catholic
Workman Branch 51, charter member of Edwin Jante VFW
Post 5515 and a member of Gifford Olson Post 256. He
belonged to the Garner Shipping Association and was a
past Garfield Sluggers 4-H leader.
Clarence is survived by his eight children, Mary (Gary)
Thoms of Clear Lake, Barbara (Chester) Plonksi of Forest
City, Nancy (David) Frederick of Mason City, Cindy
Chizek of Mason City, Sharon (Tom) Frederick of Forest
City, Tom ( Michelle) Chizek of Garner, Betty Chizek of
Mason City and Robert Chizek (partner, Sydney Shand) of
Los Angeles, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, Shelly (Don)
Prohaska, Tanna Frederick, Nathaniel Frederick, Joshua
Frederick, Hannah Frederick, Mara Frederick, Colton
Voss, Ryan Sanner, Jenna Chizek and Arandas Alahan; two
great-grandchildren, Caleb and Jesslyn Prohaska; a
brother-in-law, Kenneth Jager, of Jacksonville, Fla.;
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene, on Dec. 2,
2006; his parents; and brothers, Edwin Chizek and Walter
(Marceline) Chizek.
"Should you shield the canyons of their windstorms, you
would never see the true beauty of their carvings." -
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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MANKATO, Minn. - Galen John Hall, 86, of Mankato, Minn.,
died Sunday (July 13, 2008) at Immanuel-St. Joseph's
Hospital in Mankato.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minn., with the
Rev. Al Girtz officiating. Burial will be on Thursday at
Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Mankato
Mortuary and will continue one hour prior to the service
Wednesday at the church.
Mankato Mortuary, 507-388-2202.
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ALDEN - Maxine Jass, 76, of Alden, died Sunday (July 13,
2008) at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Paul's Lutheran Church in Alden. Burial will be in the
Alden Cemetery
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Surls
Funeral Home in Alden with the family present from 6 to
8 p.m.
Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554. www.surls.com
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Marian Cora Fox Johnson, beloved mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 10,
2008, following a stroke on June 30.
Marian called Mason City home from 1953 until February
2004 when, following a bout of cancer, she moved to
California where her daughter, Elaine, lives. Marian
devoted her life to her family, community and to music
and was much loved.
She was a music teacher for over 70 years, serving as a
vocal music teacher for the public schools as well as
giving private violin lessons until the age of 91. She
was an accomplished violinist, member and leader in many
community organizations as well as a volunteer and
caregiver.
She was born in Perry, Iowa, on Oct. 16, 1912, to Owen
and Adaline Fox. Her older brother, Glen, died at the
age of 2 the same month she was born; she therefore grew
up without siblings. The house was nonetheless full of
music. Her mother was a gifted pianist and for a time
accompanied silent movies at the local cinema.
Marian received her first violin at the age of 10.
Because there were no violin teachers in Perry, her
mother took her each week to Des Moines - an 80-mile
round trip - for violin lessons, even during the
Depression. She became an excellent violinist and went
on to attend Simpson College on a music scholarship,
graduating in 1936.
She taught music in central Iowa until 1940, when she
married Henry C. Litton and moved to Cincinnati, Ohio.
In 1944 daughter Elaine was born. In that same year
Henry was killed in northern France while serving in
World War II. Marian returned to Iowa and to her work as
a music teacher.
In 1953 she moved to Mason City to teach elementary
vocal music for the public school system, which she did
until her retirement in 1974. She also taught violin on
a private basis to numerous students who ranged in age
from 3 to 65, until 2004 when she was forced to stop for
health reasons.
She relished teaching but more than anything she
cherished people. A former student who went on to become
an accomplished musician and teacher in her own right
once commented that Marian did not teach how to play the
violin, she taught how to love.
In 1955 she married Omer C. Johnson, a biologist and
member of the teaching staff at Mason City Junior
College until his retirement. Omer died in 1977.
Besides her family and music, Marian adored her
community. She was a member of the North Iowa Symphony
Orchestra and served as concert mistress for 20 years.
She was a member of the First Methodist Church and
active in the Community of Christ Church, Clear Lake,
where she frequently shared her musical talents. She
regularly played her violin for residents of the Good
Shepherd and IOOF Nursing Homes and often provided
residents with help and personal care. She was active in
the AARP and in the Retired Teachers Association, PEO
and Matinee Musical as well.
Among her many performances as a violinist, in 1992 for
her 80th birthday she gave a solo violin concert as a
gift to the community. Over 300 people were in
attendance. It was her first recital since college. In
1999 Marian traveled to Germany and played for the
wedding of her grandson, John.
Marian received many honors for her work. In 1992 she
was recognized by the North Iowa Symphony Orchestra for
her "lifelong dedication to music." In 1993, she
received the Silver Distinction Award for Excellence in
Education from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was the
Band Festival grand marshal in 1996. In 1995 she was the
honored recipient of the Harmony of Living Award from
the River City Barbershop Chorus with the following
inscription, "Marian has brought music, love and
thoughtful caring to vast numbers of people in this area
... She doesn't seek the spotlight. She just does what
she believes needs to be done to help lift the level of
living of those around her."
Marian never left Mason City in her heart. Following her
move to California she received mail and calls from her
many friends, which she cherished. A particularly
poignant e-mail from a former student arrived a few days
before her death. It read, "Please tell Marian I have
loved her for all of my 69 years and that she was
largely responsible for introducing me to music which
became the most satisfying and rewarding aspect of my
life, and I am forever grateful for that."
Marian is survived by her daughter, Elaine Litton;
grandson, John Moen; great-grandson, Lukas Henry Moen;
stepdaughter, Ardith Morningstar; step-grandchildren,
Steven, Mike, Mark, Erica and Rebecca; four stepgreat-grandchildren;
and Ron and Linda Jenkins, whom she considered as her
own children.
The family will hold a private memorial. We wish to
thank all of you for your love and devotion to her.
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NORA SPRINGS - Adam Lack, 33, of Nora Springs, died
Sunday (July 13, 2008) in a single-vehicle accident in
rural Mitchell County.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser
Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City.
641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
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CITY - Richard "Rick" Lind, 49, of Mason City, died
Saturday (July 12, 2008) in an accident.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday
(July 16, 2008) at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 S.
Pierce Ave., with the Rev. Paul Collier officiating.
Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today (July 15,
2008) at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the
Richard Lind Memorial Fund.
Rick was born on Sept. 11, 1958, in Willmar, Minn., the
son of Robert Lind and Ruth Anderson. He moved to Iowa
with his family in 1966. Rick graduated from Mason City
High School in 1976. Upon graduation he enlisted in the
United States Air Force. After being discharged he went
on to attend Iowa State University.
On Sept. 14, 1996, he married his high school
sweetheart, Dawn Cannella, in Mason City. Since 1991,
Rick has been working for Thomas E. Jolas P.C. as a
legal assistant.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where
he was a former Deacon; a former member of the Moose
Lodge; former Census Committee chairman; and founder of
the North Iowa Soccer Club.
Rick enjoyed spending time with his family, camping,
rock climbing, bike riding, soccer, cooking and along
with that - eating. He loved to be outside and took
pride in his yard work. He also enjoyed watching the
Iowa State Cyclones, working on computers, remodeling
and playing with his dogs. Rick was a friendly and
outgoing person. He loved to socialize and would talk to
anyone.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn, of Mason City; his
children: Heather Roth and special friend, Jeremiah
Meizis, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Amanda Roth and
special friend, Kevin Hill, of Mason City, and Andrew
Roth "Little Andrew" and special friend, Kelli
Ciavarelli, of Mason City; his father, Robert Lind and
special friend, Gwen Smith, of Mason City; his mother,
Ruth Anderson and her husband, Ken, of St. Ansgar; his
mother-in-law: Elaine "Gramma C" Cannella, of Mason
City; one sister, Patti Kratz and husband, Bob, of St.
Ansgar; two brothers, Steven Lind and wife, Nancy, of
Cedar Falls, and Kurt Lind and wife, Pam, of Mason City;
three stepbrothers; four nephews, Tyler Lind of Cedar
Falls, Ryan Lind of Mason City, Ryan Boyle and wife,
Amber, of Oregon, and Ben Boyle and wife, Megan, of
Rhode Island; four nieces, Brittany Lind of Cedar Falls,
and Leah, Linae and Paige Escher, all of Mason City; and
two sisters-in-law, Candy Boyle and special friend,
Kurt, of Oregon, and Kristin Escher and husband, David,
of Mason City. He is also survived by his dogs - or as
he called them, "his boys" - Jake and Max.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Andrew and
Myrtle Lind and Roy and Mildred Blomquist; his
father-in-law, Anthony Cannella; and his brother-in-law,
Michael Canella. He was also preceded in death by the
family dog: Cupcake.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home &
Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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CITY - Robert "Bob" P. Lofing, 74, of Mason City, died
Saturday (July 12, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday (July
17, 2008) at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S.
Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jo Frahm-Watkins
officiating. Per Bob's wishes, his body will be cremated
and a family burial service will take place at a later
date.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (July 16)
at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania
Ave., and one hour prior to the church service.
Memorials may be directed to the Robert Lofing Memorial
Fund.
Robert was born Jan. 22, 1934, in his house where he
resided in Mason City. He is the son of Philip and
Ottilia (Brunsmier) Lofing. He graduated from Mason City
High School in 1952. Following this, he was drafted by
the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S.S. Boxer working in
various positions, including firefighter, during the
Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1956.
He returned to Mason City, then attended Troy Junior
College and played lots of football. In 1959, Bob was
hired by the Mason City Fire Department, where he spent
27 years fighting fires, becoming an EMT and serving on
the diver rescue team. He earned many promotions
including to lieutenant and fire inspector.
After retiring from the Fire Department, Bob drove
school bus for the Mason City Schools for over 10 years.
He was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church. He was a member of the Fireman's Union 633 and
the VFW.
He loved golfing with his son, John, fishing in
Minnesota and Canada, and hunting. He also enjoyed
watching the Iowa Hawkeyes play football.
In his earlier years, he loved training his black Labs
for field trials, doing so for nearly 15 years. In 1974,
his hard work and determination paid off by winning the
Iowa State Derby Championship with his black Lab named
Sam.
If you wanted to find Bob, you just had to go to
Perkins. He had coffee there most days for nearly 25
years, sitting in the same booth. Family and friends
will greatly miss his quirky one-liners and funny looks.
We love you.
Left to cherish his memory are his son, John Lofing and
his wife, Lisa, of Mason City; his four grandchildren,
Jeremy Lofing of Atlanta, Ga., and Victoria, Eric and
Brianna Lofing, of Mason City; many nieces and nephews
including Robert Lemon II of Mason City, Mike Romig and
wife, Wilma, of Manly, Carolyn Gaiser, of Nora Springs,
and Cristy Knapp and her husband, Rick, of Nora Springs;
his very close coffee friends, Erma and Jerry Smith, of
Mason City, and many Perkins employees who've served him
through the years.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; a very special
aunt, Omie Eberhardt; two sisters, Edna Romig and
Frances Lemon; and one brother, Eugene Lofing.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and
Crematory, 641-423-0924,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Pope, Cynthia Ann "Cindy"
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CITY - Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Pope, 50, of 1425 S. Wilson
Ave., Mason City, died Sunday (July 13, 2008) at her
home.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
July 16, 2008, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N.
Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda
officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today (July 15,
2008) at Hogan-Bremer- Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third
St. N.E. in Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of
Cynthia.
Cynthia was born Jan. 7, 1958, in Mason City, the
daughter of Richard and Gertrude (Lewis) Stoltenberg.
She attended and graduated from Newman Catholic Schools
in 1976.
On Oct. 11, 1980, Cynthia married Rolland Pope at the
Sacred Heart Church in Rockwell and to this union two
children were born. Cynthia was a medical secretary at
the Radiologists of North Iowa.
Cynthia loved to garden, especially flowers, watch the
Food Network, and Home and Garden programs, cook, find
new recipes to try out, and traveling. She also enjoyed
going to the races and running with her dogs, Sparky and
Ellie. Cynthia also loved her job and never had a bad
word to say about anyone.
She is survived by her husband, Rolland, of Mason City;
her children, Nathan and Kathryn, Mason City; her
parents, Richard and Gertrude Stoltenberg, of Mason
City; her brothers, Larry Stoltenberg, of Ames, and Sam
(Chris) Stoltenberg, of Mason City; her sisters, Theresa
Stoltenberg, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Char (Jim)
Ingersoll, of Mason City; her friends, Cecilia Thompson,
of Minneapolis, Minn., Debbie Caniglia, of London,
England, Shannon Nelson, of Minneapolis, Minn., Linda
Witcomb, of Mason City, and Lori Luke, of Mason City;
and many nieces and nephews and other family and
friends.
Cindy was preceded in death by her aunt, Josephine
Cahalan; and her uncles, Jerry Stoltenberg, Ambrose
Stoltenberg and Frank Lewis Stoltenberg, and both sets
of her grandparents.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Rounds, Isaac Matthew
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HAMPTON - Isaac Matthew Rounds, infant son of Matthew
and Tenille (Schulz) Rounds of Hampton died Friday (July
11, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason
City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday,
July 17, at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with
Pastor Stan Johnson officiating. Burial will take place
at Orthel Township Cemetery in rural Britt.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at
the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West in Britt,
and continue one hour prior to services on Thursday at
the church.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.
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Trettin, Richard Alan "Dick"
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ST. ANSGAR - Richard Alan "Dick" Trettin, 69, of St.
Ansgar, died Sunday (July 13, 2008) at Hospice Care Unit
in the Mitchell County Regional Health Care Center in
Osage.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today (July
15, 2008) at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar,
with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Inurnment
will be in the St. Ansgar Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Richard was born Oct. 21, 1938, to Floyd and Gladys (Clemenson)
Trettin. He was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel
Lutheran Church in Grafton. He graduated from Grafton
High School in 1957 after which he joined the Army. He
served two years in the service, six months in Greenland
as a heavy-equipment operator. After an honorable
discharge he spent two years in the Reserves and in 1959
started farming with his dad.
He enjoyed camping, tractor pulling, fishing, riding and
racing snowmobiles, and also woodworking.
Richard married Delores Bublitz on July 30, 1960. They
lived east of Grafton, and then moved north of Osage
where he and his dad continued farming and did custom
farming. They were blessed with two sons, Mark and
Michael. In the late '70s they moved to St. Ansgar and
continued his custom farming operations until 1984. He
worked for LR Falk Construction until 1989 when his
health forced him into retirement. He moved to the St.
Ansgar Good Samaritan Center in January of 2002.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Delores; son, Mark and wife
Renae of Grafton, grandchildren, D.J., Jacob and
Melissa; son, Michael and wife Mindy of Toeterville, and
granddaughter Morgan; sisters, Kathryn (Russell)
Rosenberg of St. Ansgar and Karen Scharper of Montezuma;
and nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are with the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home
in St. Ansgar. 641- 713-4920.
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Veeder, Ted Robert
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WEST DES MOINES - Ted Robert Veeder, 83, formerly of
Mason City, passed from this life on Sunday (July 13,
2008) at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
According to Ted's wishes, cremation rites have been
accorded.
Private family memorial services will be held this week
and private committal services will take place at a
later date.
The Iles Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel in Des Moines is
in charge of arrangements.
Ted was born on Feb. 26, 1925, in Mason City, Iowa, to
Ted R. and Virginia I. Murray Veeder. He was a 1943
graduate of Mason City High School. Ted enlisted in the
former Navy Air Corps V5 program and served during World
War II. He attended Mason City Community College and
Iowa State University.
On Oct. 9, 1949, Ted married Mary Lou Hall in Mason
City. He was employed as an engineer with E.M.
Duesenberg Inc. in Clear Lake for nearly 30 years.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of
nearly 59 years, Mary Lou Veeder; five children, David
(Janet) Veeder, Gary (Barbara) Veeder, Vicki (Tom Vinci)
Veeder, Tom (Debra) Veeder and Laura (Jim) Dickinson;
two sisters, Marie Thomas and Glenda Amen; 10
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents and one
granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, the family has respectfully
requested that any memorial contributions be made to
either the West Des Moines Public Library or a charity
of the donor's choice.
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Posted by Gene Manning
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