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| Hanley, Margaret P. |
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 MASON CITY - Margaret P. Hanley, 92, of 115 S. Vermont, died Saturday (July 5, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Memorial Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday (July 19, 2008) at First Congregation Church United Church of Christ, 100 1st St NE, Mason City, with 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, Minnesota.
During WW 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, Ridgefield, CT; a son, James W. Hanley III and his wife Alice, Clear Lake; grandchildren, Kristine Woodhouse and Richard Lorenzini and their children, Dominic and Gino, Ridgefield, CT, Katherine McGerald and Evan McGerald and their children, Kasey, Ethan, and Riley, Ridgefield CT, John and Amy Hanley, Salina, KS, Adam and Sara Hanley Longmont, CO, Theresa Hanley, Clear Lake; a niece, Jean (Patton) Fortune and her husband Dave, Plano, TX; a nephew, David Patton and his wife Roberta, Naples, FL; ,cousins, Isabel (Yelland) Denham, Yarmouth, ME, and Georgia (Yelland) Nelson and her husband Phil, Chapel Hill, NC.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jim; brothers Allen Patton and Herb Patton; sister's in-law, Ann Patton and Doris Patton; and an aunt Annie Yelland.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE, Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/13/2008 - 7/16/2008
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| Kunkel, Omer Francis |
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BRITT - Omer Francis Kunkel, 80, of Britt, passed away Monday (July 14, 2008) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 17, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt.
There will be visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow after the luncheon at the church.
Omer, son of Bernard "Ben" and Caroline (Lang) Kunkel was born May 29, 1928, in Algona. Omer was raised on the family farm along with 14 siblings. As a young child, Omer attended parochial school at St. Benedict Catholic School and later attended LuVerne Public School. He served his country in the Army during the Korean conflict from March 15, 1951, until his honorable discharge on Dec. 17, 1952.
Omer was united in marriage with Margaret Wolfe on Jan. 13, 1953, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. The couple made their home in Bancroft, then Forest City, later outside of Britt, and finally moving into Britt where they resided for 48 years. Omer was employed at several local area businesses including Farmer's Co-op & Elevator and Britt Super Value.
Following his retirement, Omer enjoyed playing cards, baking, dancing, listening to polka music, hunting, fishing making jokes, cracking black walnuts, wine making, making jellies, sharing his bounty of homemade goods and recipes and playing bingo. He always enjoyed making people laugh. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the American Legion and the VFW.
Left to cherish Omer's memory is his wife of 55 years, Margaret; one son-in-law, Bob Murphy of Dayton; four sons, Randy and his wife, Laura, of Wesley, Russell and his wife, Terrie, of Wesley, Terry of Crystal Lake and John and his wife, Renee, of Woodbury, Minn.; two daughters, Vickie Pigman and her husband, Paul, of Crystal Lake and Pam Reibsamen of Wesley; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rita Frankl and her husband, Gerald, of Cherokee, Edna Zeimet of Algona, Rose Marie Schiltz and her husband, Ed, of Bancroft; three brothers, George Kunkel and his wife, Evelyn, of Algona, Virgil Kunkel and his friend, Ann, of Byron, Minn., and Conrad Kunkel and his wife, Rosella, of Bancroft; four sisters-in-law, Elsie Kunkel of Britt, Josie Wetherly and her husband, Sam, of Algona, June Hentges of Algona, and Agatha Ludwig of Algona; and several nieces and nephews. He was greatly loved by many and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather; two daughters, Cindy Kunkel and Judy Murphy; one grandson; four sisters, Veronica Spangler, Jean Marie Kunkel, Ileene Ptacek and Kathleen Becker; four brothers, James, Robert, Clarence Dean and Bernard; and one son-in-law, Jess Christie.
Online condolences may be left for the Kunkel family at www.iowacremation.com under Obituaries.
The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is assisting with arrangements.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/16/2008
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| Lack, Adam M.
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 NORA SPRINGS - Adam M. Lack, 33, of Nora Springs, died Sunday (July 13, 2008) in a single vehicle accident in rural Mitchell County.
A funeral Mass for Adam Lack will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with the Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, where there will be a vigil scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Adam Michael Lack was born May 13, 1975, at Mason City, the son of Gary (deceased) and Veronica (Naumann) Lack. Adam spent his childhood in several towns in northern Iowa including Rockford, Cedar Falls and Mason City before moving to Buffalo, Wyo., during his freshman year of high school.
He was a remarkably gifted wrestler, becoming an AAU national champion at the age of 9 and 4-time high school state place winner in Wyoming. He was valedictorian of his class at Buffalo High School, received an academic scholarship to Brown University and recently received his degree in business economics from Brown University in Providence, R.I.
He had formerly owned and operated the Floyd Y restaurant in Floyd. More recently he had operated the Eagle's Nest bar in Nora Springs. Until the time of his death he was an ethanol plant operations supervisor at POET Biorefining.
He enjoyed reading, writing and fishing in his spare time. Adam's life was one of caring for others including his mother, Veronica, and his nieces and nephews. He was deeply thoughtful and loving. He was protective of his loved ones. After the death of his father from cancer in 2004, Adam remained at home to help his mother with managing the family farm while pursuing his business ventures and working at the ethanol plant. One of his best college friends, Ray Rocha, died on Sept. 11, 2001, in the World Trade Center attacks. Another dear friend, Dimitri Gavriel, was later killed in action in Iraq after joining the Marines. Regarding the friends he had lost Adam had written, "I wish I could fish with Dimitri once more, and do anything with Ray." Adam may be described best in his own writing. In relation to his love of family and friends, "One of my favorite occasional occurrences is being awoken early by my giggling nieces, Gabriella and Erica. Time spent with friends, preferably laughing, is a priority for me." In relation to his quest for answers, "I like thunderstorms and truth, because they answer to no one? somewhere there's always an equation I'm working on in my mind that haunts me; but I'll always break it." He described his heroes as "all those who swim against the tide or care for the less fortunate."
He is survived by his mother, Veronica Lack of Nora Springs; five siblings, Anthony Lack of Baytown, Texas, Tanya (Shawn) Hamilton of Dallas, Texas, Heidi (Robert) Thunhorst of Iowa City, Benjamin (Fernanda DeCollo) Lack of Des Moines, and William (Brandi Moon) Lack of Iowa City; and nieces and nephews, Gustav Thunhorst, Erica Lack, Gabriella Lack, and Catherina Lack. His boyish laugh and warm sense of humor will remain with everyone always.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father.
Memorials may be directed to the Lack Educational Fund of the Knights of Columbus, 1475 325th St., Nora Springs, IA 50458.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/15/2008 - 7/16/2008
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| Rounds, Isaac Matthew |
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HAMPTON - Isaac Matthew Rounds, infant son of Matt and Tenille Rounds of Hampton, formerly of Britt, passed away Friday (July 11, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services for Isaac Matthew Rounds 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 be in the Orthel Township Cemetery northwest of Britt.
Though Isaac's life was short, he touched many lives and was loved by many people. He will be dearly missed by his family.
Isaac is survived by his parents, Matt and Tenille Rounds, and his big sister Jada, all of Hampton. He is also survived by his grandparents, Curt and Cheryl Rounds of Britt and Glen and Suzanne Schulz of Britt; great-grandparents, Shirley Jaren of Phoenix, Ariz., Jeanne Arvidson of Rockford, Minn., and Harvey and Pat Arvidson, of Minneapolis, Minn.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Isaac was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Leonard and Florence Rounds and Philip Jaren.
Arrangements are with the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, 641- 843-3839.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/15/2008 - 7/16/2008
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| Wodtke, Griffeth Kelley |
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MASON CITY - Griffeth Kelley Wodtke, 91, of Mason City, died Tuesday (July 15, 2008) at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneral home.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/16/2008
| Legler, Victor |
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MASON CITY - Victor Legler, 88, of 21342 275th St., died Wednesday (July 16, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/17/2008
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| Sadler, Patricia F. |
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Patricia F. Sadler, 57, of Park Road, Marlborough, Conn., beloved wife of Michael Sadler, died on Friday (July 11, 2008) at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born on Feb. 15, 1951, in Hartford, Conn., daughter of the late C. Thomas and Barbara W. (Weinberg) Foley. Patricia grew up in Portland and graduated from Mercy High School in Middletown.
In 1994, she returned to Connecticut and lived in Marlborough.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving family, son, Thomas Sadler and daughter, Shannon Sadler, both of Marlborough, Conn.; a daughter-in-law, Suzanne Sadler; future son-in-law, Jason Sobolow; William, Jen and many other "adopted" kids; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Richard Kaduce, of Mason City; mother-in-law, Mary Frederick, also of Mason City; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, John Sadler.
A memorial service celebration will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High St., Middletown, Conn. Burial will be private. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/17/2008
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| Tack, Dorothy |
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GREENE - Dorothy Tack, 84, of 633 Willow Drive in Greene, died Wednesday (July 16, 2008) at the Allison Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with Pastor Lynne Busch of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Clarksville, officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, and will continue one hour before services on Saturday at the Funeral Chapel.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Dorothy Tack Memorial Fund in care of the family, 22713 150th St., Greene, IA 50636.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/17/2008
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| Whitmore, Mary |
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IOWA FALLS - Mary Whitmore, 85, of Iowa Falls died Wednesday (July 16, 2008) at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/17/2008
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| Wodtke, Griffeth Kelley |
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 MASON CITY - Griffeth Kelley Wodtke, 91, died July 15, 2008 at Heritage Care Center in Mason City of congestive heart failure.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Kelley was born in Charles City, the son of Griffeth M. Wodtke and Mona Kelley Wodtke. Kelley attended St. John's Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, Wis., during which time the family; which included sister Susan, now deceased, and sister Jean; moved to Cedar Rapids. He graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, where he met his wife, Rachel Derr Austin Wodtke. The couple had a son, Griffeth Austin Wodtke, in Phoenix, Ariz., in 1944, while Kelley was serving in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot instructor.
After the war, Kelley moved back to Cedar Rapids and joined his father's firm as a manufacturers' representative. Summers were spent at the Outing Club in Clear Lake, and winters in Hillsboro, Fla. He served in the Air Force reserve in Cedar Rapids, retiring as a full colonel.
After the death of Rachel, Kelley married Etter Bowen Wodtke and moved to Mason City, where he spent his retirement fishing, playing tennis, and traveling. Kelley and Etter were married for 31 years until her death in 2005. Kelley remained an avid reader and sports fan well into his 80's. In his last years, he delighted in his great-granddaughter, kept track of developments in his son and grandchildren's lives, and enjoyed time with friends.
Kelley is survived by his son, Griff and daughter-in-law, Alexis; granddaughter, Christina Rachel and her husband, Philippe Sarrazin and great-granddaughter Amelie; granddaughter Alyssa Kelley and her husband, Jeff Sensabaugh; his sister, Jean Ferring and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and his step-daughter, Anne Bowen and her husband,Steve Jackson.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/16/2008 - 7/17/2008
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| Hesley, Mary Catherine (Duda) |
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Mary Catherine (Duda) Hesley, 90, passed away Tuesday (July 15, 2008) at her residence. She was born Nov. 25, 1917, to Mike and Frances (Kapecky) Duda.
She had worked over 40 years as a nurses aid for St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in Mason City. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, owned and operated Hesley's Tackle Shop in Mason City. She had lived in Henderson, Ky., for eight years with her son.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George E. Hesley; two sisters, Rosie Kukal, and Emma Rhea; three brothers, Louie Duda, Frank Duda and Charles Duda.
She is survived by three sons, Richard "Dick" and wife Polly Hesley, of Henderson, Ky., Lester "Les" and wife Sue Hesley, of Mason City, and Edgar "Ed" and wife Frances Hesley, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one godchild Beth Weber, of Mason City; one sister, Anna Opsahl, of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Karen and husband John Totton, of Henderson, Ky., Jeff and wife Lori Hesley of Henderson, Ky., Catherine Hesley, of Grand Rapids, Mich., Caroline and husband Matt Smith of Ada, Mich., Amanda and husband Seth Walter of Middleville, Mich., Larry Hesley, of Clear Lake, and Rick Hesley, of Clear Lake; several great and great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. today, Friday, July 18, 2008, at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City, with brother, Jeff Hesley, officiating.
Pallbearers will be Richard Hesley, Lester Hesley, Edgar Hesley, Jeff Hesley, John Totton and Marshall Totton.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice or your favorite charity.
Tomblinson Funeral Home Sebree Chapel, Sebree, Ky., is in charge of arrangements and Fullerton Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Condolences may be made online at www.tomblinsonfuneralhomes.com and www.Fullertonfh.com
Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/18/2008
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| Ingham, Bernice |
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SWALEDALE - Bernice Ingham, 93, of Swaledale, died Thursday (July 17, 2008) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Swaledale United Methodist Church, with Pastor Keith L. Scott of Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City, officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale.
Visitation will be 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 107 N. Second St., in Thornton.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-998-2311.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/18/2008
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| Legler, Victor |
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 MASON CITY -Victor Legler, 88, of 21342 275th St., died Wednesday (July 16, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be from 5: until 7 p.m. today, July 18, 2008 at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue one hour before services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Victor was born June 29, 1920, in Mason City, the son of Henry and Margaret (Schuldies) Legler. He attended school in Mason City.
Victor entered the U.S. Army in May of 1941 and served in World War II until his honorable discharge in November of 1945. He was awarded the presidential unit citation, good conduct medal and Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with four battle stars.
He married Bette Strand Dec. 30, 1945, at her parent's home in Depew, Iowa. Victor was employed with Jacob E. Decker & Sons for 30 years. He also farmed on the side.
Victor enjoyed gardening, dancing, working the BBQ Ribs at VFW Post 733 and spending time with family. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 733 and Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Victor also belonged to several neighborhood 500 card clubs.
Victor is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bette of Mason City; daughter, Patty Flatness; and grandsons, Christopher Flatness and fianc�e, Jennifer Hertel, and Phillip Flatness and fianc�e, Megan Engelkes, all of Mason City; son, Mark Legler and special friend, Vickey Bailey, of Fertile; and grandson, Michael Legler and great-granddaughter, Marissa Legler, of Mason City; sister, Rosie Kofoot, of Mason City; many nieces and nephews.
Victor was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and five brothers.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/17/2008 - 7/18/2008
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| Maskarina, Michael Anthony "Mike" |
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 VENTURA - Michael "Mike" Anthony Maskarina, 60, died Wednesday (July 16, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Mike Maskarina Memorial Fund.
Michael Anthony Maskarina was born April 5, 1948, the son of George and Irene (Anderson) Maskarina. He graduated from Mason City High School.
He was united in marriage to Deborah McWhorter in 1973; to this union two children were born.
Mike worked at Cashway Lumber for several years. He worked for Prime Star Satellite Company, Mason City Holiday Inn, and he was currently working at the Best Western, Clear Lake, in the maintenance department.
He was an avid craftsman, he loved woodworking, music, movies and video games; his greatest love was spending time with his children and being a "Papa" to his grandchildren. He was very creative and loved making gifts for others. He touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his mother, Irene Willier, of Mason City; children, Michelle (Bruce) Scheidemantle, of Minneapolis, Minn., Shane (Courtney) Maskarina, of Clear Lake; life companion, Tami DeVries, of Ventura; grandchildren, Branden and Maya Scheidemantle and Taylor, Shelbey and Hayden Maskarina; siblings, John (Cindy) Maskarina, of Mason City, James Maskarina, of Mason City, Jean (Mike) Foley, of Ankeny and Paul Maskarina, of Las Vegas, Nev.; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and his special dog, Sidney.
He is preceded in death by his father, George Maskarina.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/18/2008
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| Redeker, Verne Arthur |
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 MESA, Ariz. - Verne Arthur Redeker, a retired businessman and father of four, passed away July 15, 2008, at his home in Mesa, Ariz.
Mr. Redeker was born in Mason City, Iowa on Dec. 8, 1919. He was married to the late Ruth Elizabeth Pauley also from Mason City.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was posted in Panama. He made his living as a sheet metal worker, finish carpenter, wood products salesman and proprietor of a heating and air conditioning company.
His work took him and his family to Duluth, Minn., Arlington Heights, Ill., Owatonna, Minn., and back to Mason City before retiring in Arizona.
Mr. Redeker was an avid golfer, craftsman, and loving father. He was a member of the Victory Lutheran Church congregation in Mesa.
He is survived by his children, Meredith, Susan, Bill, and Elizabeth; as well as five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He lived his life with dignity, honesty and self-reliance. He will be profoundly missed by his children, dear friend Eleanor Finlayson and many others who knew, respected and cherished him.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/18/2008
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MASON CITY - Edna M. Saunders, 95, of Mason City, died Thursday (July 17, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/18/2008
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| Snow, David Eugene "Buddy" |
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 NORTH POLE, Alaska - David "Buddy" Eugene Snow, 69�, of North Pole, Alaska, passed away July 8, 2008, from melanoma cancer.
He was born Jan. 8, 1939, in Estherville, Iowa. At an early age, the family moved to Clear Lake, Iowa, and for most of his teen years he worked piloting boats on the lake.
In 1964 he became a newspaper pressman apprentice for the Mason City Globe Gazette where he completed the course and became a journeyman newspaper pressman. After working for the Globe Gazette for six years, he moved the family to the Twin Cities in Minnesota to work for the Minneapolis Star Tribune where he remained until the newspaper downsized and gave him a buyout and early retirement. That gave David and Judy the opportunity to fulfill a lifetime dream of moving to Alaska to build a log home.
Upon completion of the log home, David went back to work for the Anchorage Daily News where he retired again in 1998.
His hobbies included spending time with his grandchildren, working crossword puzzles with his daughters, riding his Harley, playing on his computer and his movie collection. One of the grandkids fondest memories is of Buddy giving them rides on the Buddy bike. David and Judy put many miles on their Harley touring Alaska before parking it for the last time in 2005. The family stated, "David fulfilled a lifelong dream when he moved to Alaska in 1982. He has always wanted to see and travel the highway that his father helped build, so after two trips up he made the big move."
In 2005 he fulfilled another dream when he was baptized with his wife by his grandson Nathaniel.
David is preceded in death by his father, Jean Edwin Snow; one brother, Bruce Snow; and his father and mother-in-law, Floyd and Netha Dodd.
He is survived by his wife, soul mate and best friend of 48 years, Judy Snow of North Pole, Alaska; mother, Fern Zinser of Clear Lake, Iowa; five children, Jacquelin Gold of Anchorage, Alaska, Debora Coe, of Rochester, Minn., Lanyon Snow, of Nora Springs, Iowa (Susan), Suzanne Helgeson of North Pole, Alaska (Donnie), and Traci Burgess of Anchorage, Alaska (Daniel); grandchildren, Nathaniel (Kristin), Megahn (Tarron), Zachary (Jennifer), Trevor, Ashley (fianc�, Isaiah), Tanner, Justin (fianc�e, Joni), Briana, Sara (fianc� Lincoln) and Diamond; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Harlan (Gayle) and Larry of Clear Lake; in-laws Jeralyn (Jim) Palmer of Fresno, Calif., and Ivan (Carole) Dodd, of Garner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of David's life was held at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 13, 2008, at the North Pole Seventh-Day Adventist Church in North Pole, Alaska.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/18/2008
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| Belica, Dorothy Mae |
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LAKE MILLS - Dorothy Mae Belica, 80, of Lake Mills, formerly of Chicago, Ill., died Friday (July 18, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
No public services are planned. Her body was cremated and there will be a private family gathering in the Chicago area at a later date.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/19/2008
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| Bergan, James L. |
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MASON CITY - James L. Bergan, 63, of 279 Parkridge Drive, died Friday (July 18, 2008) at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/19/2008
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| Kollasch, Glen George |
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NORTH LIBERTY - Glen G. Kollasch, 78, of North Liberty, formerly of Arnolds Park and Whittemore, died Wednesday (July 16, 2008) at the Iowa VA Medical Center, Iowa City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whittemore, with Father Victor Raemaker officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Whittemore American Legion Post No. 425.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Whittemore, with a Scripture prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m.; 515-884-2246, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/19/2008
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| Parrott, Hazel Mae |
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ALGONA - Hazel Mae Parrott, 97, of Algona died Wednesday (July 16, 2008) at the Algona Manor Care Center.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 21, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Algona with the Rev. Charles D. Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with an Eastern Star Service at 5:30 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/19/2008
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| Sampson, Mildred Marie |
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ALGONA - Mildred Marie Sampson, 82, of Algona died Friday (July 18, 2008) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 21, at the Riverview Cemetery in Algona with the Rev. Mike Orthel officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are with the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/19/2008
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| Saunders, Edna Marie |
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MASON CITY - Edna Marie Saunders, 95, of 17396 Kingbird Ave., died Thursday (July 17, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka and the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/18/2008 - 7/19/2008
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| Whitmore, Mary |
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IOWA FALLS - Mary Whitmore, 85, of Iowa Falls died Wednesday (July 16, 2008) at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 25, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Brian King officiating. Burial will be at Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.
Memorials may be directed to the family in care of her son, Tony Whitmore 230 Elm St., 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 from 7/17/2008 - 7/19/2008
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| Bergan, James L. |
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MASON CITY - James L. Bergan, 63, of 279 Parkridge Drive, died Friday (July 18, 2008) at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
A public viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel.
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 7/19/2008 - 7/20/2008
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| Ingham, Bernice |
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 SWALEDALE - Bernice Ingham, 93, of Swaledale died Thursday (July 17, 2008) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Swaledale United Methodist Church with Pastor Keith L. Scott of Wesley United Methodist Church presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 107 N. Second St., Thornton.
Bernice Bessie Ingham was born May 13, 1915, at Bradford, Iowa, a daughter of George and Bessie (Harms) Harken. At a young age her family moved to Thornton and she attended and graduated from Thornton High School. She was raised in the Methodist Church.
On Feb. 9, 1934, Bernice was united in marriage with Fines Ingham at the Thornton Methodist parsonage. They farmed in the Swaledale area and raised their five children. In addition to being a farm wife, Bernice worked for Eno Seed Farms during harvest.
Bernice was a member of the Swaledale and Rockwell Baptist Churches. Her family remembers her as being a great cook and baker. She liked to embroider and crochet, often giving her handiwork away. She was happiest when she had a project to do. Bernice was proud of her children and grandchildren and also enjoyed playing 500 and doing crosswords and word search puzzles.
Cherishing her memory are her children: Lois Woiwood, Garner, George (Nancy) Ingham, Swaledale, Shirley (Bob) Brady, Sheffield, Dorothy Brady, Mason City, Eddie (Kathy) Ingham, Rochester, Minn.; 19 grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Josie Fernau England, Ruthven, Iowa; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bernice is preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, John, Dick, Tom and Richard Harken; two sisters, Lucille and an infant sister; two sons-in-law, Don Woiwood and Melvin Brady; daughter-in-law, Lucy Ingham; and grandsons Wayne Brady and one in infancy.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Thornton, 641-998-2311.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/18/2008 - 7/20/2008
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| Meyers, Elda M. |
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 CHARLES CITY - Elda M. Meyers, 93, of Charles City died Friday (July 18, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, where the Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. with a vigil Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday.
Elda Mary LaBounty Meyers was born June 24, 1915, at Charles City, the daughter of Louis and Ida (Springer) LaBounty. She graduated from the Immaculate Conception Catholic School.
On Feb. 7, 1934, Elda was united in marriage to Leonard Meyers at Charles City. Elda was employed at Gibbons Ready to Wear for five years and the Floyd County Treasurer's Office for 20 years.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Mary Circle, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge and the V.F.W.
Her interests included cooking, going to dances, watching softball, an avid Chicago Cubs fan, rodeos, traveling, wintering in Florida and her grandchildren.
Living family members include her three children, Myrna (Lyle) Schlader, DeWayne (Darlene) Meyer and Shirley (Chuck) Weiss, all of Charles City; 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; granddaughter, Kristin Schlader; and four brothers, Harry, Lloyd, Russell and Raymond LaBounty.
Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641- 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/20/2008
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 Helen Ann Nash, a resident of Naples, Fla., died peacefully on July 4, 2008, surrounded by family, including her husband of 53 years, Leo Nash.
Helen was born on Sept. 8, 1930, in Rockwell, Iowa. Her parents, John and Ella (nee Beecher) Cahill, had 11 children, six which survive today, Mary (the late John) Sturges of Rockwell, Jerry (Andi) Cahill, of Springfield, Ohio, Edward (Patricia) Cahill, of Waterloo, Mike (the late Shirley) Cahill, of Albuquerque, N.M., Tina (Paul) Sturges, of Waverly, and Gigi Cahill of Mequon, Wis.
She is preceded in death by siblings Martin, Patrick, Patrice and Jean Marie Cahill.
Helen graduated from Rockwell High School in 1948. There she was crowned Miss Rockwell and participated in the North Iowa Band Festival in Mason City. This is a testament to her beauty both on the inside and out.
Helen graduated from Mercy School of Nursing in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1952. She worked in surgery in Mason City, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital then Children's Hospital in Milwaukee. She later worked at Noroton Center in Rowayton, Conn., passionately working to help autistic and mentally handicapped children.
Helen fell in love with and married Leo Nash of Little Falls, N.Y,. in 1955. Together they had four children, Mike (Gretchen) Nash, of Lewisburg, Pa., Kathleen (Michael) Cosgrove of Marietta, Ga., Tom (Eileen) Nash, of Glenview, Ill., and Nancy (John) Watkins of Kentfield, Calif. Helen adored her 11 grandchildren.
Helen and Leo moved from New Canaan, Conn., in 1988 to Naples, Fla. They both have dedicated time to helping those in need through St. Vincent de Paul.
Some of Helen's favorite times were the annual camping trips with her siblings and 24 nieces and nephews in Rockwell, Iowa. She enjoyed tennis and croquet.
Helen will be remembered for her quick laugh and easy smile. She loved her family unconditionally with all her heart and was amazing as a mother and wife.
We, her family, are comforted that she is with God, and though we will miss her terribly on Earth we know she will always be with us.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Society of St. Vincent DePaul, St. John's Conference, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples, FL 34105, or Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105.
Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 866-992-4982.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/20/2008
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| Rasmussen, Margaret "Peggy" |
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BRITT - Margaret "Peggy" Rasmussen, 83, of Britt died Saturday (July 19, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Funeral arrangements are pending with the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/20/2008
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| Saunders, Edna Marie |
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 MASON CITY - Edna Marie Saunders, 95, of 17396 Kingbird Avenue, died Thursday (July 17, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth Street S.E., with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka and the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. A Scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Edna was born Feb. 26, 1913, in Chicago, the daughter of Roy and Marie (Smith) McAlister. Her family moved to Mason City when Edna was an infant and she has resided here most of her life. In 1965, she moved to Milwaukee, Wis., but later returned to Mason City. Edna worked in the pediatric unit at Mercy Hospital. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where she volunteered and was a member of a church circle.
Edna is survived and lovingly remembered by her children, Dr. Meredith R. Saunders of Des Moines, Albert J. Saunders Jr. and wife, Marylou, of Covington, Ga., Attorney Philip T. Saunders and wife, Cherry, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Greta Lou Jeffries and husband, Everet, of Newport News, Va.; 19 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Irene Saunders, of Hampton, Virginia.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents; son, Roger Saunders; grandsons, Vincent Albert Saunders and Meredith Roy Saunders Jr.; and her former husband, Albert J. Saunders Sr.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 7/18/2008 - 7/20/2008
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| Verstegen, Virginia "Ginny" |
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MASON CITY - Virginia "Ginny" Verstegen, 67, died Saturday (July 19, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 7/20/2008
Posted by Gene Manning
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