June 11-15, 2008

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Eldridge, Reeve LeRoy

CLEAR LAKE - Reeve LeRoy Eldridge, 85, of Clear Lake, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, whom he served and loved, on Sunday (June 8, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Free Methodist Church, 604 23rd St. S.W., with Pastor Larry Day officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue one hour before the service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Free Methodist World Missions or Hospice of North Iowa.
Reeve was born on April 3, 1923 in Mason City, the son of Russell and Zella (Wyborny) Eldridge. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1941, then attended Hamilton Business College. Reeve joined the U.S. Army Signal Corps, serving in the Philippines and Japan for four years.
Reeve married Maxine Helga Ashland on Feb. 14, 1943, on the Anders and Lois Ashland farm north of Clear Lake. Reeve farmed the Ashland Farm and also worked at the Sugar Beet plant, IMC, Sears and retired from AMPI in 1985.
He was an avid gardener and shared much of his produce and berries with family and friends.
Reeve was a lifelong member of the Mason City Free Methodist Church, where he served on the board of trustees and board of deacons. He also served as a steward, Sunday school teacher, and usher. He was a faithful servant in many other areas including custodial, tape ministry to shut-ins, transportation, maintenance and any other needed duties. Reeve was a Bible scholar and very interested in missions.
He was a compassionate and caring person always seeing the good in others and had a witty sense of humor. Reeve was very generous and helpful to all who knew and loved him. Reeve was a wonderful and loving husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. He will be missed by all of those who knew him and were touched by his life.
Reeve is survived by his beloved wife, Maxine Helga Eldridge, of Clear Lake; children, Terry LeRoy (Nancy) Eldridge of Fertile, Lois Pearl (Dr. Peter) Barringer of Manhattan, Kan. and Mark Anders (Vicki) Eldridge of Clear Lake; daughter-in-law, Christina Eldridge of Summerville, S.C.; grandchildren, Devon Eldridge, Alisha Eldridge, Renee McCoy, Andrew (Joan) Barringer, Rebecca (Anthony) Harwell, Sarah (Cody) Hess, Keri (Paul) Mixdorf, Ryan (Stacy) Eldridge and Staci Jo Eldridge; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Russell (Doris) Eldridge of Perry.
Reeve was preceded in death by his parents, son, Douglas Reeve; and brother, Eugene Robert.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/10/2008 - 6/11/2008.

Guild, Birdella L.

MASON CITY - Birdella L. Guild, 94, of Mason City, died Sunday (May 25, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. A Celebration of Life for Birdella will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Paul A. Collier officiating. Following the services, a light lunch and visitation will be held in the church fellowship hall. Inurnment was private at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery Columbarium. The family of Birdella L. Guild has suggested that those wishing to give a memorial may do so by giving a memorial contribution to the First Presbyterian Church in Mason City in her memory. Birdella L. Guild was born on March 21, 1914, in Mason City, the daughter of Leo L. "Roy" and Amanda M. (Thiederman) Lightbody. She received her education in the Mason City Community Schools, graduating from Mason City High School in 1932. Birdella was united in marriage to Ralph A. Guild on Sept. 14, 1940, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. From 1941 through 1943, they lived in Clear Lake before moving to Forest City, where they enjoyed many happy years with good friends. They were among the first residents of The Willows in Mason City when they moved there in February 1990. Birdella continued to live at The Willows after Ralph's death in December 1999. In June 2007, she moved to the Iowa Odd Fellows Home. Throughout her life, Birdella enjoyed creative hobbies, playing cards, reading, traveling in the United States and being with friends and family. All who knew her experienced her kindness, light sense of humor and love for everyone. While living in Forest City, Birdella worked at Harrison's Variety Store, the Summit newspaper, and Winnebago's Stitchcraft Facility. In Forest City, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Northern Light Rebecca Lodge No. 344, and also was an active member of the First Congregational Church. In Mason City, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Birdella was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Amanda Lightbody; and her husband, Ralph Guild. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Douglas R. Guild of St. Louis Park, Minn., as well as other extended family members and friends. She will be greatly missed. Arrangements are with the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/8/2008 - 6/11/2008.

McClain, William Westley

MASON CITY - William Westley McClain, 73, died Monday (June 9, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, at Hogan-Bremer- Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. William Westley McClain was born on Aug. 16, 1934, in Houston, Texas, the son of George and Vera (Melton) McClain. He graduated from LeMars High School. William moved to Des Moines to pursue a law career, after college he worked for a law firm in Des Moines for several years, later retiring. He moved to Mason City to be closer to his daughter and family. William loved his blue Cadillac, reading, spending time with his son-in-law Steve watching different sports, especially boxing, and talking about current affairs. He is survived by his daughter, Dana Peterson and her husband, Steve, of Mason City; grandchildren, Autumn King, Nathan Pedersen, Alicia Pedersen, Alicia Peterson, and Allison Peterson, all of Mason City; one great-granddaughter, Harmony King; special friends, Lorraine and Nancy King; along with other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Vera McClain. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/11/2008.

McLaughlin, Mary W.

MASON CITY - Mary W. McLaughlin, 79, of 147 Granada Drive, Mason City, died Monday (June 9, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City following the service. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. today, June 11, 2008, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with a rosary at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. Mary was born on July 24, 1928, the daughter of John and Iva (Delp) O'Boyle in Des Moines. She graduated from North High School. Mary married Robert McLaughlin in 1947 in Des Moines, and to this union seven children were born. Mary was a homemaker all of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and enjoyed reading, collecting things, especially photographs, talking on the phone, and going out to eat. Mary also loved to garden and cook, which she was very good at! She is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Larson, Minneapolis, Minn.; sons, John (Kathy) McLaughlin, of Mason City, and Jeff McLaughlin, of Albert Lea; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Josephine (Norman) Reeck, of Urbandale; brother and sister -in-law, Pat (Darlene) McLaughlin, of Des Moines; and a sister-in-law, Joan McLaughlin, of California. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bob; son, James; and sons, Michael, Gerard and Paul in infancy. Arrangements by Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/11/2008.

Meyer, Harvey F.

CLEAR LAKE - Harvey F. Meyer, 80, of Clear Lake, died Monday (June 9, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jo Frahm-Watkins officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services today at the church. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or the Hospice of North Iowa. Harvey F. Meyer was born on Dec. 13, 1927, in Manly, the son of Irving and Anneliese (Kaiser) Meyer. He attended Manly Schools and graduated in 1946. He started farming at the family farm and did so until he retired. He was married to Norma Eckard on Aug. 27, 1950, at the English Lutheran Church in Manly. They were married for 57 years. In his later years of farming, he also drove school bus for Manly Schools. After retirement, he and Norma moved to Clear Lake. Harvey enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards, the quartet music of his two sons, and he enjoyed the time he spent on the farm. Family was important to him and he loved the time he spent with them, especially his grandchildren. He also liked spending time with his Coffee Club at the Backyard Deli in Clear Lake. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City and was a former member of the church council at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. He also served terms on the Board of Directors of the Farmers Cooperative in Manly. He is survived by his wife, Norma, of Clear Lake; children, Dennis Meyer and wife B.J. of Owatonna, Minn., Donald Meyer and wife Kris of Forest City, and Jody Rodriguez and husband Scott of Waterbury, Conn.; grandchildren, Jon and Renee Meyer, Molly Meyer, Maria Meyer, Andrew and Alice Sandahl Meyer and Cory Rodriguez; great-grandchild, Shea Meyer; sister, Jeanette Followwill; brother, Delbert Meyer; brothers-in-law, Melvin Eckard Jr., Keith Eckard and wife Darla, Bill Eckard and wife Donna; sisters-in-law, LaVonne Dority, Jean Moore and husband Loren, Donna Holm and husband Wes, Patty Hall, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers-in-law, Jerry Eckard, Bud Dority and Lowell Hall. Major Erickson F, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/10/2008 - 6/11/2008.

Ott, Malcolm

ROCKFORD - Malcolm Ott, 93, of 505 Riverview Drive in Rockford, died Monday (June 10, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Kent Mechler officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City. Visitation will continue Friday, one hour prior to Malcolm's service. Those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA, 50401. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family in the care of his wife, Kathryn Ott, 2501 W. State St. No. 15, Mason City, IA, 50401. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main Ave., 641-756-3311. www.fullertonfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/11/2008.

Steinman, Nina L.

ALGONA - Nina L. Steinman, 73, died Monday (June 9, 2008) at Kossuth Regional Health Care Center in Algona. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona with a rosary beginning at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/11/2008.

Sturges, Michael G.

CLEAR LAKE - Michael G. Sturges, 77, of Clear Lake, died Sunday (June 8, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, with Pastor Gary Gonnerman of St. Ansgar Baptist Church officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to the services. Memorials may be directed to the Michael Sturges Memorial Fund. Michael was born on Aug. 22, 1930, in Waterloo, the son of George and Mary (Curley) Sturges. He grew up and attended school in Rockwell. He married Marjorie Ryburn on Sept. 22, 1950, in Albert Lea, Minn. Michael helped his father on the farm for several years. He worked for Armour for 35 years and Mason City Transit for 19 years. He enjoyed deer and pheasant hunting, driving his Honda motor scooter around Clear Lake and spending the winters in Texas with his wife, Marjorie. He also enjoyed the 4th of July, when all the family would come home. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Michael is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marjorie of Clear Lake; his children: Linda Paulsen, of Shawnee, Kan., Dennis Sturges and wife, Denise, of St. Ansgar, and Sandy Martinez and husband Rick of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Patti Gealow and husband Donald of Mason City. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: Gerald and Thomas Sturges. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/10/2008 - 6/11/2008.

Urich, Bernard J.

GARNER - Bernard J. Urich, 50, of Garner, died Monday (June 9, 2008) in Garner. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Garner-Hayfield High School Auditorium with the Rev. David Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 13, at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Garner and will continue at the Garner-Hayfield High School one hour prior to services at the school. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Bernie Urich Memorial Fund. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome. com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/11/2008.

VanGerpen, Rosa F.

BELMOND - Rosa F. VanGerpen, 102, died Monday (June 9, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond. Funeral services for Rosa VanGerpen will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond with Pastor Gary Schneider officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13 at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond and one hour prior to services at the church. Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/10/2008 - 6/11/2008.

Ysker, John A.

BELMOND - John A. Ysker, 56, of Belmond, died Saturday (June 7, 2008) in an automobile accident. Funeral services for John Ysker will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, in the Luick Memorial Auditorium at the Belmond-Klemme High School, 411 Tenth Ave. N.E. in Belmond. Pastor Samuel Schmeling will officiate. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation for John will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond and one hour prior to services at the auditorium on Friday. In Lieu of flowers the family requests memorials in John's name. Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/9/2008 - 6/11/2008

Branstad, Edith

ST. ANSGAR - Edith Branstad, 73, of rural St. Ansgar died Wednesday (June 11, 2008). Arrangements are pending at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/12/2008.

Collins, Halden J.

DUMONT - Halden J. Collins, 86, of Dumont, died Tuesday (June 10, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16, at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Fiet will be officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/12/2008.

Ott, Malcolm

ROCKFORD - Malcolm Ott, 93, of 505 Riverview Drive in Rockford, died early Monday morning (June 10, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Kent Mechler officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City. The visitation will continue at the funeral home on Friday morning, one hour prior to Malcolm's service. Those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family in the care of his wife, Kathryn Ott, 2501 W. State St. No.15, Mason City, IA 50401. John Malcolm Ott was born on Feb. 4, 1915, in Franklin County, Pa., the son of Roy Conrad and Easter March (Hill) Ott. He was the third of 14 children born to his parents. At the age of two, Malcolm moved with his family to Iowa. After a short time the family returned to Pennsylvania for a few years but eventually relocated and permanently made Iowa their home. Malcolm attended rural country school and high school in Greene. While living in the Dougherty and Greene area, he assisted with his family's grain farming operation, the profession he maintained all of his adult life and always residing in Floyd and Butler counties. On Aug. 29, 1940, on his family's farm near Greene, Malcolm was united in marriage to Kathryn Reams. They moved to a farm near Rockford and later to the Marble Rock area. They became the proud parents of two daughters and a son. In his earlier years, Malcolm enjoyed playing cards at the barbershop in Marble Rock with his friends, going fishing and cheering for the Iowa Hawkeye football team. Malcolm and Kathryn were avid travelers, visiting the continental United States, China, Africa, Europe, Australia and Argentina. They also had the opportunity to attend a Rose Bowl football game and vacation in Hawaii 13 times. Malcolm found great joy in reading and listening to current financial predictions and reports and taking rides into the countryside to check out the area crops and farms. Malcolm was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church in Marble Rock for more than 40 years and later a member of the First Baptist Church in Charles City, where he served as a deacon. When he physically could no longer attend church services, Malcolm found religious comfort in watching television ministries. Those left to cherish Malcolm's memory include his wife of 67 years, Kathryn Ott of Mason City; his daughters, Janice (William) Mahoney and Joyce (Charles) Peters, all of Mason City; his son, Stanley (Ruth) Ott of Marble Rock; his sister, Gladys Bennett of Atlanta, Ga.; his four brothers, Richard Ott of Greene, Donald (Delores) Ott of Clive and James (Louise) Ott and Larry (Sharon) Ott, all of Rockford. He will also be dearly missed by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Preceding Malcolm in death are his parents, Roy and Easter Ott; his six sisters, Eunice Ott, Mary Taylor, Grace Howe, Evelyn Anderson, Ila Ott and Lois Abbott; and his two brothers, Homer and Harold Ott. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main Ave. Rockford, 641-756-3311. www.fullertonfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/11/2008 - 6/12/2008.

Schroder, Bill

GALT - Bill Schroder, 50, of Galt, died Monday (June 9, 2008) at his home near Galt. Funeral services for Bill Schroder will be held Friday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Brian Hacklander and Stan Watne officiating. Burial will be at Galt Cemetery near Galt at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main in Clarion, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/12/2008.

Seckar, John C.

CHARLES CITY - John C. Seckar, 85, of Charles City, died Tuesday (June 10, 2008) at his home in Charles City. Memorial services for John Seckar will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 13, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. John Charles Seckar was born March 1, 1923, on a farm near Erin, N.Y., the son of Joseph and Apolena (Tethal) Seckar. His early childhood was spent in the New York area until the age of four, when the family moved to St. Ansgar and then to Austin, Minn. During the Depression his parents bought a small acreage in Mitchell. John graduated in 1941 from the Mitchell Community Schools. After graduation he entered the U.S. Air Force on June 10, 1941. He was stationed for one year in Australia. John was a first lieutenant and flew 36 missions over enemy territory. On April 21, 1945, he was united in marriage to Emma M. Loden at Monroe, La. To this union four children were born. They made their home in Mitchell during this time. John served on the city council, school board, cemetery board and as mayor. John spent 41 years working for Oliver/White Farm Equipment Co. in both blue collar and management positions. He held many positions including night superintendent. In 1960, they moved to Charles City where he served on the draft board, as a Boy Scout leader and taught gun safety. John was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he served on the Stewardship Committee and chaperoned a youth group to New Orleans. He was very proud of his 47-year membership in the Floyd Lions Club. During retirement, John and Emma spent 24 wonderful years in Harlingen, Texas, where they enjoyed the company of their friends at Emerald Grove Resort. The family spent many enjoyable times together traveling and camping. He was pleased with his involvement initiating and participating in family reunions on both sides of the family that remain active to this day. John also enjoyed photography and the companionship of many appreciative dogs. John had many physical challenges during the last several years. He was a dialysis patient for three years and survived numerous surgeries for his heart and back. Living family members include his wife, Emma Seckar of Charles City; his children, Paula (Terry) Wittmer of Sheridan, Wyo., David (Jenny) Seckar of Floyd, Patricia Seckar of Decorah and Marilyn (Ted) Horsley of Sheridan, Wyo.; nine grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two granddaughters; three brothers; and five sisters; Memorials may be directed to the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616, or to the Mercy Dialysis Center, 707 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616. The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/12/2008.

Urich, Bernard J.

GARNER - Bernard J. Urich, 50, of Garner, died Monday (June 9, 2008) from injuries sustained in an accident at Garner. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Garner-Hayfield High School Auditorium with the Rev. David Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13, at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Garner. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the Garner-Hayfield High School Auditorium. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Bernie Urich Memorial Fund to be used for musical scholarships. Bernard Joseph Urich, the son of Clement Dale and Angeline (Meier) Urich, was born June 1, 1958, at Mason City. He attended school at Garner-Hayfield Community Schools, graduating in 1976. On Aug. 11, 1978, he married Bambi Luppen at the United Methodist Church in Garner. Bernie worked at Coast-to-Coast and then operated Bernie's Plumbing & Heating Business in Garner. He later worked at Iowa Mold & Tooling and then Farmland Industries. For the past 11 years he was employed by Zinpro Corp. in Garner as production superintendent. He enjoyed his family, attending his boys' activities, singing, biking and traveling to Lake Superior, which was a special place to him. He was a member of the United Methodist Church where he was the choir director for 12 years, taught Sunday School and the Bible School Youth Group and also led the children's group, "Pennies from Heaven." He was past president of Music Boosters, past member of River City Barbershop Chorus and sang with the gospel quartet, "Free Spirit" for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Bambi Urich of Garner; three sons, Tyler of Algona, Trevor of Storm Lake and Tanner of Garner; his mother, Angeline Urich of Delta, Colo.; his siblings, Gerald Urich (Rita) of Austin, Colo., Veronica Corkill of Crystal Lake, Tony Urich (Sue) of Garner, Yvonne Vizcarra of Des Moines, Bonaven Urich (Joyce) of Delta, Colo., Nancy Horstman (Jeff) of Britt, Karen Brunsen (Terry) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Marjori Langhoff (Charles) of Dayton, Ohio; Bambi's parents, Janet and Bill Luppen of Garner; two brothers-in-law, Kevin Luppen (Janice) of Wasilla, Alaska, and Milo Luppen of Woodbury, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Misty Bartleson (Tony) of Forest City and Kelli Krutsinger (Doug) of Marengo and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Clement Urich, Dec. 16, 1998, and a nephew, Connor Brunsen. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/11/2008 - 6/12/2008.

VanGerpen, Rosa

BELMOND - Rosa VanGerpen, 102, went to join her heavenly family on Monday (June 9, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond. Funeral services for Rosa VanGerpen will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 14, at Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond with the Rev. Gary Schneider officiating. Interment will be at the Belmond Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to Belmond Health Care Center or Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond. Rosa Frances was born Nov. 22, 1905, in Aplington, the eleventh of 12 children, the daughter of Jann and Engelina Bruns. Her parents were farmers, immigrants from Ostfriesland, Germany. When Rosa was only 2�, her father died. At the age of 7, her mother remarried and Aeilt Reemtsma of Aplington became her stepfather. Rosa attended public school in Aplington for several years. At age 13 she was baptized and joined Aplington Baptist Church. A few years later, she found employment as a housekeeper for a retired sea captain in nearby Ackley. On Jan. 5, 1927, in Aplington, she was united in marriage to John J. VanGerpen, a feed dealer from Buffalo Center, where they moved and started a family. For three years they farmed, then set up a hatchery and feed mill operation which continued for a decade or so. After briefly residing in Hampton and Sheffield, they moved to Belmond in 1941. As a loving mother, Rosa's greatest joy was her family. She enjoyed cooking and caring for flowers for which she seemed to have a special talent. Her church affiliation was Baptist. Those thankful for sharing in Rosa's life are all eight of her children: the Rev. Emory VanGerpen and his wife Phyllis of Washington, Iowa; Myrna Vandermeulen of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Arthur VanGerpen and his wife, Carol, of LaHabra, Calif.; Irvin VanGerpen and his special friend, Carol Lockett, of Hampton; Merle VanGerpen and his wife, Eunice, of Webster City; Edythe Henthorne and her husband, Bill, of Denver, Colo.; John VanGerpen and his wife, Pam, of Garner; and Dr. Royce VanGerpen and his wife, Cherie, of Spokane, Wash.; 22 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both parents, her step-father, and her husband, John VanGerpen in 1993. Her life span, despite its hardships, was longer than any of her 11 siblings. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to Belmond Health Care Center or Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond. Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/10/2008 - 6/12/2008.

Ysker, John A.

BELMOND - John A. Ysker, 56, of Belmond, died Saturday (June 7, 2008) in an automobile accident. Funeral services for John Ysker will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 13, at Luick Memorial Auditorium in the Belmond-Klemme High School with Pastor Samuel Schmeling officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to the funeral services at the school. John Allen, the son of Robert and Evelyn (Trapp) Ysker, was born March 2, 1952, in Windom, Minn. John was educated in the Windom schools, graduating in 1970. He then attended the Jackson Vocational School for two years in Jackson, Minn. John and Linda (Zerke) were married on June 23, 1972, in Estherville. They moved to Belmond in 1976 where John opened John's Body Shop. John was very active in the Belmond community. He was a long-time member of the Belmond Fire Department. He spent several years of service as a member of the Belmond Jaycees. John was also an active member of the Pheasants Forever group. He was a member of the Richland Lutheran Church in Thornton. John had many hobbies that kept him busy. You could often find him attending old car shows. He loved his old Case tractors and thoroughly enjoyed farming. His love of the outdoors showed in many different ways - from bailing hay to riding horses, hunting, trapping, and riding motorcycles. Highlights of his life, however, were times spent with family and friends. John is survived by his wife, Linda; sons Nathan, Nolan (Julie), and Justin (fianc�e Jennifer Goeman), all of Belmond; parents, Bob and Evelyn Ysker of Windom, Minn.; sisters, Kathy (Mike) Earhart of Grand Rapids, Minn., and Gail (Dennis) Craig of Alexandria, Minn.; sister-in-law, Linda (Richard) Paplow of Dundee, Minn.; many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by an older brother, Gary, and his grandparents. Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/9/2008 - 6/12/2008.

Blackstock, Mary Ellen


BURT - Mary Ellen Blackstock, 74, of Burt, died Wednesday (June 11, 2008) at her home. Private memorial services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt with the Rev. Glenn Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Heartland or American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to www.lentzfuneralhome.com Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/13/2008.

Branstad, Edith "Edie"

ST. ANSGAR - Edith "Edie" Branstad, 73, of rural St. Ansgar, died Wednesday (June 11, 2008). Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Township, Mitchell County, with the Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Burial will be in the St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/12/2008 - 6/13/2008.

Connell, Marcia J.

CLEAR LAKE - Marcia J. Connell, 81, of 527 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Thursday (June 12, 2008) at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/13/2008.

Koebrick, Gertrude A.

CHARLES CITY - Gertrude A. Koebrick, 104, of Charles City, died Thursday (June 12, 2008) at Cedar Health in Charles City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to www.fullertonfh.com Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/13/2008.

Robinson, Verna E.

WOODLAND PARK, Colo. - Verna E. Robinson, 99, died Wednesday (June 11, 2008) at her residence in Woodland Park, Colo., after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 16, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood, Iowa, with the Rev. Donna Buckman officiating. Interment will be at Edgewood Cemetery in Edgewood. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Monday until service time. Verna was born Jan. 9, 1909, at Denver, Iowa, to Arthur and Cora (Briden) Clingman. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School, attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and later taught in Geneseo. Verna was united in marriage to Carl J. Robinson on Aug. 17, 1933, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Together they resided in Hazleton, Orin, Elgin and Hopkinton. Verna was a homemaker and later drove school bus and returned to teaching. In 1983 they moved to Woodland Park, Colo. Carl died in 1984. Survivors include three children, the Rev. Donna (Don) Buckman of Klemme, Janet Hronik (special friend, Bob King) of Woodland Park, Colo., and James (Sandy) Robinson of Denver, Colo.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Warren (Harriet) Clingman of Larry, Wash., and Eugene (Fran) Clingman of Pauley, Calif. Online condolences may be left at leonard-mullerfh.com. Leonard-Muller Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 N. Franklin St., Edgewood, Iowa, 563-928-7042.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/13/2008.

Trappe, Steven Dean "Trapp"

MASON CITY - Steven Dean "Trapp" Trappe, 44, died Wednesday (June 11, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/13/2008.

Urich, Bernard J.

GARNER - Bernard J. Urich, 50, of Garner died Monday (June 9, 2008) from injuries sustained in an accident at Garner. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Garner-Hayfield High School Auditorium with the Rev. David Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Garner. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service at the Garner-Hayfield High School Auditorium. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Bernie Urich Memorial Fund to be used for musical scholarships. Bernard Joseph Urich, the son of Clement Dale and Angeline (Meier) Urich, was born June 1, 1958, at Mason City. He attended school at Garner-Hayfield Community Schools, graduating in 1976. On Aug. 11, 1978, he married his high school sweetheart, Bambi Luppen, at the United Methodist Church in Garner. Bernie worked at Coast-to-Coast and then operated Bernie's Plumbing & Heating Business in Garner. He later worked at Iowa Mold & Tooling and then Farmland Industries. For the past 11 years he was employed by Zinpro Corp. in Garner, most recently as production superintendent. He enjoyed his family, attending his boys' activities, singing, biking and traveling to Lake Superior, which was a special place for Bernie and Bambi. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, where he was the choir director for 12 years, taught Sunday School, Bible School, Youth Group and also led the children's group,"Pennies from Heaven. He was past president of Music Boosters, past member of River City Barbershop Chorus and sang with the gospel quartet Free Spirit for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Bambi Urich of Garner; three sons, Tyler of Algona, Trevor of Storm Lake and Tanner of Garner; his mother, Angeline Urich of Delta, Colo.; his siblings, Gerald Urich (Rita) of Austin, Colo., Veronica Corkill of Crystal Lake, Tony Urich (Sue) of Garner, Yvonne Vizcarra of Des Moines, Bonaven Urich (Joyce) of Delta, Colo., Nancy Horstman (Jeff) of Britt, Karen Brunsen (Terry) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Marjori Langhoff (Charles) of Dayton, Ohio; Bambi's parents, Janet and Bill Luppen of Garner; two brothers-in-law, Kevin Luppen (Janice) of Wasilla, Alaska, and Milo Luppen of Woodbury, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Misty Bartleson (Tony) of Forest City and Kelli Krutsinger (Doug) of Marengo; and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Clement Urich, on Dec. 16, 1998 and a nephew, Connor Brunsen. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/11/2008 - 6/13/2008.

VonHagen, Evelyn T.

NORTHWOOD - Evelyn T. VonHagen, 89, of Northwood, died Wednesday (June 11, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/13/2008.

June 2008

Borcherding, Cody

ST. ANSGAR - Cody Borcherding, 22, of St. Ansgar, died Thursday (June 12, 2008) at Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 16, at First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial will be in First Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St. in St. Ansgar. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/14/2008.

Branstad, Edith Caroline

ST. ANSGAR - Edith Caroline Branstad, 73, of St. Ansgar, died Wednesday (June 11, 2008) as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, June 14, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1202 390th St. rural Osage, with the Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. The family greeted relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar. With her green thumb, she grew not only children but plants, orchids being her favorites. Those throughout the antique world know her of one "in the know." She lived a not long enough life. We thank you Mama for what you have given us. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, and one sister. Edith is survived by her husband and soul mate of 49 years, Iver Dean Branstad; five sons, Edward C. (Sandy) Branstad of Mason City, Darwin D. (Deneen) Branstad of Mason City, Vernold D. (Jean) Branstad of Copperas Cove, Texas, Jeffery B. (Kathy) Branstad of St. Ansgar and Jonathan L. (Brandy) Branstad of Nora Springs; two daughters, Lenora L. (Scott) Freeman of Elmore, Ohio, and Jodie L (Cole) Elliott of Bayard, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Edith will be laid to rest at a private family burial. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920. ~~~ Steven Dean 'Trapp' Trappe MASON CITY - Steven Dean "Trapp" Trappe, 44, died Wednesday (June 11, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jenni Bohls officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family has requested casual attire; Steve was T-shirt and jeans type of guy. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday June 16, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Steven Trappe Memorial Fund. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/12/2008 - 6/14/2008.

Clinton, Sharon K.

COLWELL - Sharon K. Clinton, 60, of 1385 Liberty Ave. in Colwell, died Friday (June 13, 2008) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to www.fullertonfh.com Web site. Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641- 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/14/2008.

Connell, Marcia J.

CLEAR LAKE - Marcia J. Connell, 81, 527 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Thursday (June 12, 2008) at her home. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m.Wednesday, June 18, at First Congregational Church, 205 W. 10th Ave N., Clear Lake. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/13/2008 - 6/14/2008.

Dukes, Idella Nicholas

CLEAR LAKE - Idella Nicholas Dukes, 85, of Clear Lake, died Friday (June 13, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center. Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/14/2008.

Eilerts, Aaron R.

EAGLE GROVE - Aaron R. Eilerts, 14, of Eagle Grove, formerly of West Point, Neb., died Wednesday (June 11, 2008) of injuries sustained in a tornado that passed through the Little Sioux Boy Scout Camp near Onawa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15, with a vigil service to follow at the Eagle Grove Middle School Gymnasium with Father Paul Lippstock officiating. Visitation will also be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 16, at the Stokely Funeral Home in West Point, Neb., with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West Point, Neb., with Father Gerald Gonderinger, officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, West Point, Neb. Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, 515-448-3674.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/14/2008.

Frohwein, Pauline

DOWS - Pauline Frohwein, 63, of Dows, died Thursday (June 12, 2008) at Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 16, at First Lutheran Church in Dows with Pastor Robert Edwards officiating. Burial will take place in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows. There will be no visitation, the body has been cremated. Arrangements are with Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/14/2008.

Graham, Amy J.

TITONKA - Amy J. Graham, 78, of Algona, formerly of Titonka, died Thursday (June 12, 2008) at the Algona Care Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 16, at the United Methodist Church in Titonka, with Pastor Robin Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka. 515-9128-2735. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/14/2008.

James, Charlene

HARDY - Charlene James, 80, of Hardy, died on Wednesday (June 12, 2008) at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Renwick, with L.J. Noel officiating. Burial will be in Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church or the Renwick Public Library. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/14/2008.

Koebrick, Gertrude A.

CHARLES CITY -Gertrude A. Koebrick, 104, formerly of Cedar Terrace South No. 70 in Charles City, died Thursday (June 12, 2008) at Cedar Health in Charles City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Gertrude's service Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616. Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home on line at www.fullertonfh.com. Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/13/2008 - 6/14/2008.

Rinnels, Marvin J.

MASON CITY - Marvin J. Rinnels, 78, of 4 Third St. N.W. in Mason City, died Friday (June 13, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/14/2008.

VonHagen, Evelyn Teldora

NORTHWOOD - Evelyn Teldora VonHagen, 89, of Northwood, died Wednesday (June 11, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. A funeral service for Evelyn will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 16, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 4108 Killdeer Ave., Kensett, with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be in Elk Creek Lutheran Cemetery, rural Kensett. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church. The family of Evelyn VonHagen has suggested that memorial contributions be made to Elk Creek Lutheran Church or to the church cemetery in her memory. Evelyn Teldora (Johnson) VonHagen was born on Feb. 22, 1919, in Winnebago County, near Leland, the daughter of Oscar Alvin and Edna Annetta (Langerud) Johnson. She attended and received her education in the rural Winnebago Country schools and also attended Forest City High School. After completing her schooling, Evelyn worked as the hired girl for various families in their home. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Ryerson on Dec. 31, 1940. He preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 1968. In 1941, they purchased a farm south and west of Northwood before moving to Kanawha in 1946, where they continued to farm. In 1950, they moved back to their farm in rural Northwood. In the late 1950s Evelyn began working for Mode O'Day in Mason City. Evelyn also worked for Deluxe Mfg. in Lake Mills, and various nursing homes in the North Iowa area. She was united in marriage to Oliver VonHagen on Feb. 24, 1974. He preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 2005. Evelyn enjoyed gardening, embroidering, crocheting, and was a great dancer, but her greatest love and enjoyment was her family and friends. She was a member of Elk Creek Lutheran Church, ladies aid and church circle, taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir, and was a member of the Eagles in Albert Lea, Minn. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dorothy (Terry) Rose of Walker, Minn., Carolyn (Mike) Strub of Ingleside, Ill., Garald Ryerson of Northwood, Renae Ryerson of Lake Mills, Sherry Benson of Albert Lea, Minn., Kimberly Halvorson of Lake Mills, and Leslie Ryerson of Mason City; 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; a brother, Larry (Sherry) Johnson of Lubbock, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews, many other extended family members and friends. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Lawrence Ryerson, and Oliver VonHagen; two daughters, Lou Ann and Janis; seven brothers, Wayne, Leonard, Orville, Norman, Clifford, Kenneth and Vernon Johnson; and two sisters, Elaine Querry and Pearl Book. Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543. www.colonialchapels

Balek, James E.

MASON CITY - James E. Balek, 83, of 941 Eighth St. S.E., Mason City, died Saturday (June 14, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Services are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/15/2008.

Borcherding, Cody

ST. ANSGAR - Cody Borcherding, 22, of St. Ansgar, passed away Thursday (June 12) at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. His death was due to complications stemming from a broken leg. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 16, at First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar with Pastor Porisch officiating. Burial will be in First Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Sunday, June 15, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St. in St. Ansgar. Cody Daniel Borcherding was born on April 10th, 1986, to Michael and Janet (Voight) Borcherding in Osage. He graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 2004 and went on to receive his AA in Automotive Technology at North Iowa Area Community College. Cody lived north of St. Ansgar and worked at McKinley's as an auto mechanic. Cody grew up on a farm north of Toeterville. As a young boy he loved to ride in the tractor and combine to make sure his mom was doing everything right. When he was older he loved to hunt, fish, snowmobile, dirt bike, and, most of all, be with his family and friends. Cody loved his cattle and was a great help to his dad on the farm. He wanted to be a farmer someday. Cody was caring, fun loving and always had a smile on his face. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Janet Borcherding; three sisters, Erin (Imam) Loukili of Gilbert, Ariz., Amber (Jerad) Stricker of Albert Lea, Minn. and Brianne Borcherding of Cedar Falls; niece Ama Loukili; grandparents, Raymond and Dallas Borcherding of St. Ansgar and Jim and Marcella Voight of Osage; many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Russell Voight and his aunt, Deb Voight. Contributions may be directed to the family in care of Mike and Janet Borcherding, 4599 Hickory Ave., St. Ansgar, IA 50472 and will be used to fund a memorial in Cody's remembrance. Cody touched many people and will be greatly missed by all. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements, 641-713-4920.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/14/2008 - 6/15/2008.

Connell, Marcia A.

CLEAR LAKE - Marcia A. Connell, 81, of Clear Lake, died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday (June 12, 2008). A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the First Congregational Church, 205 W. 10th Ave. N. in Clear Lake. Private inurnment services will be held later at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake and then one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be given to the First Congregational Church in Clear Lake; Opportunity Village; the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and the Clear Lake Community School Foundation. Marcia Jean Ashland was born on November 28, 1926, to L.E. (Earl) and Esther Woodford Ashland. As a teen, she worked summers in her father's Basket Grocery stores. She enjoyed sailing on the lake and the outdoors. She enjoyed fishing, pheasant hunting and trapshooting with her father. She graduated from Clear Lake High School, attended Lindenwood College in St. Charles, Missouri, and graduated with a business degree from the University of Iowa. Marcia worked as a buyer for Marshall Fields in Chicago after graduating from college. Marcia and James F. Connell were married on September 3, 1949, and lived in Iowa City before moving to Clear Lake where Jim managed what is now Woodford Lumber and Home Company. Their first daughter, Sarah, was born while Jim was serving in the Army in the Korean Conflict. She was active in the Girl Scouts with her daughters and headed up the Red Cross swimming program at City Beach. Marcia had a dry sense of humor, was a hard worker and staunchly independent until breaking a hip a few years ago. Marcia enjoyed taking family trips in the summer, going on fishing trips to Canada with Jim and good friends, golfing, hunting for morel mushrooms and having picnics with family and friends. She was an avid reader and enjoyed her "bookies" group of friends who meet weekly. She loved attending her grandsons' school and sports activities. Marcia was an owner, served as president, was currently chairman of the board and was active on the boards of directors of both the Clear Lake Independent Telephone Company and Woodford Lumber and Home for over 60 years until just months before her death. At a time when many might focus on their retirement, she continued to reinvest in the companies. She enjoyed wishing employees happy birthday and keeping up with their childrens' activities. She also believed strongly in giving back to the community. She established scholarships at Clear Lake High School and North Iowa Area Community College. Marcia and her family are grateful they could protect one of the last stretches of lakeshore wilderness on Clear Lake. The family gave up the property right in 1992 to develop what is now Woodford Ashland Lone Tree Point Nature Area via a conservation easement with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. The family still owns the property, but allows public access for low impact use. Marcia served on the Opportunity Village Board of Directors, Board of Trustees at First Congregational Church and was an active member there. She was a member of PEO Chapter EA, Delta Gamma sorority and other organizations. She is survived by her daughter Sarah Ohlrogge (Dennis) of Onalaska, Wis.; daughter Jan Lovell (Tom) of Clear Lake; two grandsons, Christopher Lovell and Erik Ohlrogge and son-in-law Kevin Magee of Madison, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jim and daughter Susan Connell-Magee of Madison, Wis. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/13/2008 - 6/15/2008.

Rinnels, Marvin J.

MASON CITY - Marvin J. Rinnels, 78, of 4 Third St. N.W., Mason City, died Friday (June 13, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 17 at the Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W. in Mason City with the Rev. Steve Hansen presiding. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 16 at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. Members of the Loyal Order of the Moose will conduct a ritual service in Marvin's honor at 7 p.m. The visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday, one hour prior to the funeral service. Those wishing to extend a memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Marvin J. Rinnels Memorial Fund. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/14/2008 - 6/15/2008.

Schlotterbeck, Opal I.

CHARLES CITY - Opal I. Schlotterbeck, 92, of Charles City, died Saturday (June 14, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral services for Opal Schlotterbeck will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the First Congregational Church in Charles City. Pastor Phil Corr will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 16. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Opal Irene Jorgensen Schlotterbeck was born on February 13, 1916, at Guthrie Center, the daughter of Walter and Edith (Brady) Jorgensen. She graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1934. After high school, Opal taught rural school for four years in Guthrie Center and at Grinnell College during the early years of World War II. On August 10, 1938, she was united in marriage to Francis L. Schlotterbeck at Guthrie Center. Opal owned and operated Howlyn's Office Supply for 40 years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, Eastern Star and the Heritage Club. Her interests included playing bridge, golfing, traveling and spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. Living family members include three children, Dennis (Linda) Schlotterbeck of Omaha, Neb., Larry (Jodell) Schlotterbeck of Dayton, Ohio and Vicki (Jim) Bissonnette of Charles City; nine grandchildren, including Susan Schlotterbeck, Troy (Stacy) Schlotterbeck, Traci (Jason) Radcliffe, Tammy (Mark) O'Hollearn, Raquel (Craig) Jarrard, Denise (Rick) Wilson, Debbie (Terry) Woodson, and Tim Schlotterbeck; 19 great-grandchildren, including Gavin and Gage Schlotterbeck, Alaina and Jacob Radcliffe, Brooke, Dylan and Ben O'Hollearn and Cole and Carson Jarrard; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Norma Stock of Charles City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Marvin Jorgensen. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert St. Charles City, IA 50616 or the First Congregational Church, 502 Jackson St. N. Charles City, IA 50616. Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/15/2008.

Theilen, Terry Gene

MASON CITY - Terry Gene Theilen 57, of 206 29th St. S.W., died Saturday (June 14, 2008), at his home after a short battle with lung cancer. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/15/2008.

Trappe, Steven Dean "Trapp"

MASON CITY - Steven Dean "Trapp" Trappe 44, died Wednesday (June 11, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jenni Bohls officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family has requested casual attire; Steve was T-shirt and jeans type of guy. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 16, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the Steven Trappe Memorial Fund. Steven Dean Trappe was born on December 20, 1963, in Mason City, the son of Harlan "Dean" and Susan (Gordon) Trappe. Steve graduated from Mason City High School in 1982. After graduation he enlisted in the United States National Guard and Reserves. Steve was united in marriage to Jennifer Prindle on January 13, 1996, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City. Steve was currently working at Curries, where he had been employed for the last 23 years. Steve was a huge NASCAR enthusiast and enjoyed Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. His greatest love was spending time with his family and friends. He was a joker who was happy-go-lucky all the time. He was known for giving everyone a nickname. Steve liked hanging out enjoying summer nights on the deck! Steve is survived by his wife, Jennifer Trappe, Mason City; children, Traci, Kelli, Sidney and Derick Trappe, all of Mason City; mother, Susan Trappe and special friend Ed Jones, Mason City; brother, James Trappe, Mason City; mother and father-in-law, Jim and Kathy Prindle, Mason City; sisters-in-law, Joanna (Kurt) Livingston, Orlando, Fla., Lisa Myers and fianc� Mike Waage, Mason City; brother-in-law Bobby Prindle; godfather, Steve Barlow; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Dorothy Gordon and Willard and Eva Trappe; father, Harlan "Dean" Trappe; brother, Stacy Trappe and one infant sister, Robin. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/13/2008 - 6/15/2008. Posted by Gene Manning