North Iowa
Obituaries
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Duregger, Fred L. |
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Louis Duregger, 94, of Kitty Hawk, N.C., passed away
Tuesday (June 24, 2008). Fred was born April 11, 1914,
on a farm near Stanhope, Iowa, to Edward and Alice
Hoffman Duregger, the third child in a family of 13
brothers and sisters. He married Helen Spilman Sept. 20,
1935. They lived in Clear Lake most of their lives until
moving to Newport News, Va., in 1985 and later to Kitty
Hawk in 2006 to be close to family.
He was a retired sales manager for Broadbent
Distributing, Des Moines. He was co-owner with his
brother, Virgil, of Duregger Brothers Welding in Clear
Lake for several years. In their early marriage, he
worked for Perkins Dairy in Clear Lake. Fred was an avid
gardener, woodworker and master mechanic.
He served for many years on the church council of Zion
Lutheran Church, Clear Lake. He was formerly a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church, Newport News, Va., and is
currently a member of Grace Lutheran Church By-The-Sea,
Nags Head, N.C.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Helen Spilman
Duregger; two sons, Richard Duregger and his wife,
Carolyn, of Kitty Hawk, N.C., and Terry Duregger and his
wife, Sandy, of Mesa, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Susan
Brittan and husband, Michael, of Virginia Beach, Va.,
Joel Duregger and wife, Julie, of Newport News, Va., Dan
Duregger and wife, Carolyn, of Mesa, Ariz., and Darcy
Boggs and husband, Jeremy, of Tempe, Ariz.; seven
great-grandchildren, Taylor and Connor Brittan, Megan,
Ryan and Grace Duregger, Dylan Duregger and Gavin Boggs;
two sisters, Helen Sorensen and Irene Sorenson; and two
brothers, Edward (Junior) Duregger Jr., and Larry Borum.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters,
Mary Avery, Ida Mae Hill and Gladys Henn; and brothers,
Albert, Virgil, Bob, and Leo (Buddy) Duregger.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date by
The Rev. Albert C. Isler at Grace Lutheran Church
By-The-Sea, Nags Head, N.C.
Memorials may be sent to Grace Lutheran Church
By-The-Sea, Box 1356, Nags Head, NC 27959.
Condolences may be sent to the Duregger family at 3518
Bay Drive, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.
Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., Nags Head, N.C., were
entrusted with local arrangements.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/26/2008.
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Harvey Hassebroek |
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BUFFALO CENTER - Harvey Hassebroek, 92, of Buffalo
Center, died Wednesday (June 25, 2008) at the Timely
Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home,
414 First St. N.W. in Buffalo Center.
Online tributes or personal emails may be left at
www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/26/2008.
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Heinen, Imelda A.
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ALGONA - Imelda A. Heinen, 91, of Algona, died Wednesday
(June 25, 2008) at Kossuth Regional Health Center,
Algona.
A funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Cecelia
Catholic Church, Algona. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, with a
Catholic Daughters of the Americas 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
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/26/2008.
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Larson, Marjorie Louise
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 KANAWHA
- Marjorie Louise (LaBounty) Larson passed away Monday
(June 16, 2008) at the Kanawha Community Home.
A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, June 28, at Kanawha United Methodist Church.
Born Dec. 20, 1921, in Rossville, Ill., to Jerome and
Emma (Faust) LaBounty, Marge moved with her family to a
farm near Kanawha when she was a little girl. She
attended Erin No. 8 country school through eighth grade
and graduated from Britt High School in 1939. She also
attended junior college.
On Sept. 15, 1941, she married her high school
sweetheart, Merle Larson, in Las Vegas, Nev. They
settled in Riverside, Calif., and started their family.
The beginning of WW II changed their plans. Merle joined
the Army Air Corps and Marjorie followed him as much as
possible throughout his military service. In 1958, they
moved their family back to Kanawha where Merle farmed
and Marjorie worked as a secretary.
Throughout her life, Marjorie was an avid reader and
especially enjoyed reading newspapers and news
magazines. She was a driving force behind her children's
education. She liked discussing politics and was an
active member of the Democratic Party. One of her
passions was the renovation of a country schoolhouse,
which was moved to a park in Kanawha. It is now a museum
visited by elementary students from throughout the
county. Former Gov. Terry Branstad dedicated the museum,
and Marjorie received an award for her efforts.
Marjorie was a lifetime member of Kanawha United
Methodist Church. Her faith was the keystone of her life
and she was active in the church until failing health
limited her activity.
Marjorie was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.
She organized many reunions for her immediate and
extended family. One of her greatest joys was spending
time at the family cabin on the Gunflint Trail in
northern Minnesota. She felt especially close to God in
"The Northwoods" where she was awed by the movement of
the Quaking Aspen trees, the call of the loons and the
sight of the moonlit lake.
People who knew Marge spoke of her smile and her
graciousness. She could strike up a conversation with
anyone and corresponded with people throughout the
country. She was a prolific writer and was always taking
notes, often utilizing her knowledge of shorthand.
She was preceded in death by her husband Merle; her
parents; brother Harve LaBounty; and two infant
brothers, Forrest and Lyle.
Left to cherish her memory are son, David (Kathy) of
Ames; son, Michael (Judy) of Kanawha; daughter, Terryl
Hyzer (Mike) of West Des Moines; five grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
Those wishing to express their sympathy may consider the
Kanawha United Methodist Church or Hospice of North
Iowa.
Arrangements are with the Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E.
Second St. in Kanawha, 641-762-3211.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/17/2008 -
6/26/2008.
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Meier, Kathy Alice "Sweetie"
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 HANLONTOWN
- Kathy Alice "Sweetie" Meier, 59, of Hanlontown, died
Tuesday (June 24, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A celebration of life for Sweetie will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, at Grace Lutheran Church, 302 E.
Fourth St. in Hanlontown, with the Rev. Linda Johnson
Prestholt officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on
Saturday at the church.
Following the service a lunch and sharing of memories
will be held in the church fellowship hall.
According to her wishes her body was cremated.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.,
Mason City, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Kathleen Alice "Sweetie" Meier was born on Aug. 6, 1948,
in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of Dale Marvin and Norma
Alice (Gaines) Hindmarsh. She graduated from Queen Anne
High School in 1966.
She was united in marriage to David Meier on Aug. 10,
1968, in Seattle, Wash. Sweetie began her career in the
clerical field in 1968, working for Pacific NW Bell
Telephone Co., which later became Qwest Telephone Co.,
until her retirement in 1998. After her retirement she
began her new career with her husband David as an over
the road semi-tractor trailer driver and retired due to
ill health in 2006.
She enjoyed gambling, visiting with friends, driving
truck with her husband Poppie and her dog, Max, and
seeing the sights of the country.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, David Meier
of Hanlontown; her daughter, Terrie (Steve) Orlowski of
Hanlontown; her mother, Norma Hindmarsh of Mason City;
two grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Orlowski of
Hanlontown; a brother, Dennis Hindmarsh of Seattle,
Wash.; as well as other extended family members and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dale Hindmarsh;
and a sister, Patricia Scott.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/25/2008 -
6/26/2008.
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Roggeman, Harold L.
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MASON CITY - Harold L. Roggeman, 47, of 1614 N.
Hampshire Ave. in Mason City, died Wednesday (June 25,
2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason
City.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral
Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
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Wehr, Eileen Elizabeth
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Eileen Elizabeth Wehr, 86, of Kiester, Minn., died
Wednesday (June 25, 2008) at St. Luke's Lutheran Care
Center in Blue Earth, Minn.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June
27, at St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center in the Chapel,
Blue Earth, Minn.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on
Friday at the nursing home with Pastor Karl Rydholm
officiating.
Eileen E. Wehr was born Dec. 28, 1921, in Winnebago,
Minn., the daughter of Lulu Stauffer Smith. In 1941,
Eileen was united in marriage to Julius Frey in Blue
Earth, Minn., and he preceded her in death in October
1959. In 1964, she married Harry Wehr in Kiester, Minn.,
who preceded her in death in 1988.
Eileen is survived by three daughters and three sons:
Bonnie Miller and husband, Gordon, of Blue Earth, Minn.,
Sue Loy and husband, Rudolph, of Cane Ridge, Tenn.,
Linda Groskreutz and husband, David, of Wells, Minn.,
Steven Frey and wife, Bibi, of Belfair, Wash., Tommy
Frey and wife, Denise, of Mason City, and Kevin Frey and
wife, Val, of New Hampton; 15 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Laura Blomgren of
Winnebago, Minn., and Lela Kuhn of Fulton, Texas; one
brother, John Kuhn of Texas; along with several nieces,
nephews and many friends.
Bruss-Heitner Funeral Homes, Wells, Minn., 507-553-3124.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/26/2008.
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Whaley, Nancy A.
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CLEAR LAKE - Nancy A. Whaley, 51, died Wednesday (June
25, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward-Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/26/2008.
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Eckhardt, Ronald G. "Red"
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MASON CITY - Ronald G. "Red" Eckhardt, 72, of Mason
City, died Thursday (June 26, 2008) at the Muse Norris
Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.
in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/27/2008.
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Enabnit, Myrtle
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NORA SPRINGS - Myrtle Enabnit, 91, of Nora Springs, died
Thursday (June 26, 2008) at the Nora Springs Care
Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sheckler
Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/27/2008.
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Hassebroek, Harvey
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BUFFALO CENTER - Harvey Hassebroek, 92, of Buffalo
Center, died on Wednesday (June 25, 2008) at the Timely
Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
June 28, 2008 at the First Congregational Church in
Buffalo Center, with the Rev. Bill Peake officiating.
Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at the
First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center and one
hour before the ceremony at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the First
Congregational Church Benevolence Fund.
Online tributes or personal e-mails may be left at
www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/27/2008.
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Heinen, Imelda A.
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 ALGONA
- Imelda A. Heinen, 91, of Algona, died Wednesday (June
25, 2008) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St.
Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona. Burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona with a
Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary beginning at
4:30 p.m. and a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7
p.m.
Imelda A. Heinen was born March 19, 1917, in Britt, a
daughter of William and Theresia (Wirth) Foertsch. She
grew up in Wesley, attending St. Joseph Catholic School
there. On Jan. 3, 1939, Imelda was united in marriage to
Ferman A. Heinen at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Wesley.
Imelda loved spending time with her family, which meant
the world to her. She also enjoyed making quilts and
embroidering, gardening, and playing bingo and cards.
She had a love of animals especially birds. She was an
active member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona
and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
She is survived by her children, Louise and Larry St.
John, of Huxley; James Heinen, of Berwick; Lawrence and
Kay Ann Heinen, of Mountain Home, Idaho; Joseph and
Betty Heinen, of Burt; Louis and Linda Heinen of Des
Moines; Franklin and the late Jean Heinen, of Grinnell;
Madonna and Tim Thill,of Forest City; Ronald Heinen, of
Ames, and Jane and Tim Kinsella, of Sioux Falls, S.D.;
32 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brother
and sisters, Edward Foertsch and wife, Agnes, of Algona,
Rosemary Foertsch, of Wesley, John Foertsch, of Wesley,
and Irene Kuyper and husband, Lyle, of Algona; a very
special friend, Ruth Briggs, of Algona; and several
nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,
Ferman on May 20, 2005; two great-granddaughters,
Jennifer Scott and Abigael Heinen; six sisters, Angelian
Foertsch, Madelian Grant, Marie Heinen, Naomi Heinen,
Sister Mary Leon Foertsch; and Sister Mary Dorothea
Foertsch; and two brothers, George and William Foertsch.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/26/2008 -
6/27/2008.
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Minnis, Shirley
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CHARLES CITY - Shirley Minnis, 87, of Charles City, died
Thursday (June 26, 2008) at the 11th Street Chautauqua
Guest Home in Charles City.
Per Shirley's request there will be no funeral service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641- 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/27/2008.
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Robinson, Donnelle Olive (Erdman)
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CITY - Donnelle (Erdman) Robinson died on March 3, 2008,
at the age of 85. Donnelle was born and lived most of
her life in Wesley.
Donnelle and Jack Robinson married in 1941 and then Jack
left to serve in the South Pacific in World War II.
Donnelle moved to Michigan to be near two of her
sisters. After the war they lived in Corwith and then
Wesley.
Jack opened Robinson Produce and Feed in Wesley and
Algona. Jack's untimely death from a heart condition at
the age of 32 lead to Donnelle successfully operating
the business for many years while she raised her
children, Diane and Jack. For many years she had an
annual Ham Day where she would feed her customers and
friends ham sandwiches at her store. After she sold her
business she worked at the Wesley Bank until she was 67.
Donnelle retired to do the gardening and shopping that
she loved. In 2000 she moved to Iowa City for health
reasons and to be near her son, Jack, and his family.
Donnelle was the middle child of Paul and Olive Erdman's
seven children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George John
(Jack) Robinson; son, Richard Allen; her parents, Paul
and Olive Erdman; and sister, Marguerite Clegg.
Those who love and miss her include her family in San
Diego, Calif., daughter, Diane Ferreira; granddaughter
Amber Donnelle Vallejo and husband Jesus; grandson Shane
Ferreira, wife, Michelle and Donnelle's only
great-grandchild, Gus Ferreira. Donnelle's Iowa City
family include her son, George John (Jack) Robinson II,
wife, Tina, grandchildren, George John (Jackie) Robinson
III, Hunter and step-grandchildren Jacob and Jessica
Howser.
Donnelle is also survived by her siblings, Bernard
Erdman, of Rochester, Minn., Madeleine Holben, of East
Lansing, Mich., Lowell Erdman, of Decorah, Darrell
Erdman, of Papillion, Neb. and Carrell Smith, of
Arlington Heights, Ill.
On Saturday, June 28, 2008, a family graveside service
will be held, followed at 12:30 p.m. by one more
Robinson Produce and Feed Ham Day at Johnnie's
Restaurant in Wesley. Donnelle's family would like to
invite all those who knew her to join them in sharing
memories and stories of her life.
Donations in her memory can be made to the local or
national Alzheimer's Association.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/27/2008.
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Roggeman, Harold L.
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CITY - Harold L. Roggeman, 47, of 1614 N. Hampshire Ave.
in Mason City, died Wednesday morning (June 25, 2008) at
the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
No public visitation is planned.
In celebration of the lives of Harold and his father,
William "Bill", a memorial gathering of relatives and
friends will be held from 1 until 5 p.m. on Monday, June
30, 2008 at Shelter House No. 4 in East Park, Mason
City.
Those wishing to convey condolences or other expressions
of sympathy may direct them to the family in the care of
Lucille A. Roggeman, 1614 N. Hampshire Ave., Mason City,
IA 50401.
Harold Lloyd Roggeman was born Aug. 18, 1960, in
Escondido, Calif., to William A. and Lucille A. (Meyer)
Roggeman. He attended kindergarten in California then in
1966, moved to Mason City with his family, where he
attended schools and had since resided.
While in his teens, Harold began working at Perkin's
Restaurant, starting on the opening day of serving the
public. He later was employed at Curries and, most
recently, at IMI Cornelius, until he became disabled due
to ill health.
During his leisure time, Harold found great joy in
fishing, playing cards, hunting small game, listening to
music, watching television and shooting pool. His three
daughters always remained close in his heart!
His family and friends describe Harold as a fun person
that they loved to be around! He was known for his dry
sense of humor and took pride in caring for his home.
Harold will be dearly cherished by his mother, Lucille
"Lou" Roggeman, of Mason City; his three daughters,
Heather Forburger, Cassandra Roggeman and Brittnie
Roggeman, all of Mason City; his sister, Karen Sporaa,
of Britt; his two brothers, Michael (Terry) Roggeman, of
Mason City and Randy Roggeman, of Knoxville; his two
grandsons, Logan and Colin Forburger; his two nephews,
Jamie Roggeman and Cory Endriss; and numerous other
relatives and friends.
Preceding Harold in death is his father, William A.
"Bill" Roggeman on Feb. 4, 2008.
Arrangements are with the Fullerton Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/26/2008 -
6/27/2008.
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Russ, Walter
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CHARLES CITY - Walter Russ, 68, of Charles City, died
Thursday (June 26, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical
Center in Charles City.
Graveside services for Walter Russ will be held at a
later date.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 6/27/2008.
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Weber, John M. "Jack"
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CITY - John "Jack" M. Weber, 81, died Thursday (June 19,
2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8,
2008, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St.
S.E., with the Rev. Craig Steimel officiating. Inurnment
will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with
military honors performed by the Mason City Veterans
Memorial Association.
Upon Jack's wishes his body was cremated.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 5 to 7
p.m. Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Major Erickson Funeral
Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with a scriptural wake
service held at 6:30 p.m.
John was born Aug. 23, 1926, in Mason City, the son of
John T. and Grace E (Haase) Weber. He graduated from
Mason City High School and attended some junior college
in Mason City.
John was an all-state first baseman on the 1944 Mason
City Mohawk State championship team. John worked as a
brick mason, he served as a secretary/treasurer of Brick
Layers Local No. 21, Board member of North Iowa Area
Community Credit Union, and served in the Navy during
World War II on Okinawa.
John was united in marriage to Alida T. Younke Feb. 5,
1948, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City.
John's greatest love was his wife and family gatherings,
watching the St. Louis Cardinals, playing golf and
bowling.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alida Weber;
son, John, and daughter-in-law, Jolayne Weber; daughter,
Jan and son-in-law, Jeff Crane; grandchildren, Joseph
Weber, Jennifer Dubberke, Charlie Crane;
stepgrandchildren, Jessica Schultz, and Seth Hagenson;
great-grandchildren, Celia, Shasha and Natasha Dubberke;
stepgreat-grandchildren, Zackary Hagenson, and Camden
Schultz; sister, Marge Secory; nephew, Ron Secory; and
niece, Cynthia Hartema.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace
Weber; sisters, Evelyn Bailey, and Gretchen Newmann; and
niece, Sharon Newmann.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/20/2008 -
6/27/2008.
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Whaley, Nancy A.
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CLEAR LAKE - Nancy A. "Nielsen" Whaley, 51, of 2229 S.
Lakeview Drive, Clear Lake, died Wednesday (June 25,
2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason
City.
A celebration of life service will be held 10:30 a.m.
Monday, June 30, 2008 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 112
N. Fourth St., in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian
officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 until 6 p.m. Sunday at the
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in
Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on
Monday at the church.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/26/2008 -
6/27/2008.
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Eckhardt, Ronald George "Red"
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CITY - Ronald George "Red" Eckhardt, 72, of Mason City,
died Thursday (June 26, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City, surrounded by his family,
after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
A memorial service for Red will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, June 30, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E.
State St. in Mason City, with the Rev. Sid Bohls
officiating. Police honors will be conducted by members
of the Mason City Police Department at the church.
After the service there will be a lunch and sharing of
memories with the family in the church fellowship hall.
Inurnment will be in the Manly Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time
on Monday at the church.
According to his wishes his body was cremated.
The family of Ronald George "Red" Eckhardt has suggested
that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of North
Iowa or to St. Paul Lutheran Church in his memory.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.,
Mason City, is in charge of the arrangements.
Ronald George "Red" Eckhardt was born on Feb. 21, 1936,
in Mason City, the son of Lawrence and Vera (Minkler)
Eckhardt. He received his education in the Mason City
public school, graduating from Mason City High School in
1955. Red also attended Bemidji State Teachers College
in Bemidji, Minn.
After a brief tour in the Army, Red came back to Mason
City and began working at the Creamery. He was united in
marriage to LaDonna Mae Kirchner on July 13, 1962, at
St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City; to this union
three children were born, Cally, Marty and Larry. In
1968, Red began his career in law enforcement, joining
the Mason City Police Department, and was a patrolman
for 31 years until his retirement in 1999. Red took
great pride in his duties as a police officer, and
serving the citizens of Mason City.
Red enjoyed fishing, camping trips with his family, was
an Iowa Hawkeye football fan, visiting and having lunch
with his many friends at Pro's Sandwich Shop in Mason
City, and was an avid Western fan, but his greatest love
and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.
He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mason
City.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Marty
(Jodi) Eckhardt of Mason City, and Larry Eckhardt of
Center Point; five grandchildren, Debi Eckhardt of
Charles City; David Eckhardt and Jessica Eckhardt, both
of Mason City; and Nathaniel Eckhardt and Nicolas
Eckhardt, both of Center Point; mother-in-law, Maude
Pruisman of Decorah; and a special friend of the family;
Michael Gribben of La Crosse, Wis.; as well as many
extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife
LaDonna on March 24, 2000, his daughter, Cally Eckhardt
on Nov. 12, 2005, his brother, Larry Eckhardt; and a
great-aunt, Martha Eckhardt.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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SPRINGS - Myrtle Marie Enabnit, 91, died Thursday (June
26, 2008) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Memorials services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, June 29,
at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora
Springs, with Pastor Tom Healey officiating. Inurnment
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.
Memorials may be directed to the Myrtle M. Enabnit
Memorial Fund.
Myrtle Marie Hurd was born Aug. 1, 1916, in Greene, the
daughter of Clifton and Ellen M. (Maxwell) Hurd. She
graduated from high school and started teaching country
school. She was united in marriage to Ivan Enabnit; to
this union four children were born. Myrtle graduated
from LaJames Beauty School, having her own salon in her
home in Clear Lake and Swaledale. Later she worked part
time for the school in Swaledale while attending college
in Cedar Falls to continue her education in teaching.
Myrtle finished her education at Drake University with
her bachelor's degree. She taught in country schools,
later teaching in the Nora Springs School system for
several years; retiring in 1980.
Myrtle enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting,
canvas, needle work, collecting Beanie Babies, playing
canasta, canning, making homemade cinnamon rolls,
homemade bread and she really loved traveling. She was a
member of the United Methodist Church, Nora Springs and
bridge club
She is survived by her children, Larry (Sharon) Enabnit
of Rockford, Pat (Kim) Coates of Elkhart, Ind., and Joy
Enabnit Price of Nora Springs; son-in-law, Howard (Jan)
Johnson; grandchildren, Laura (John) Marsan, Howard Jr.
(Peggy) Johnson, Aaron (Kimberly) Coates, Ryan (Kate)
Coates, Bridgette, Chad, Matthew and Renee Price, Alison
(Jason) Wittenauer, Adam Enabnit; along with 15
great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Judy
Johnson; four brothers and one sister.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Krapek, Eleanor J.
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MASON CITY - Eleanor J. "Elly" Krapek, 75, formerly of
Mason City died Friday (June 27, 2008) at Porter
Hospice, Centennial, Colo.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.
in Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Larson, Merton O.
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GARNER - Merton O. Larson, 87, of Garner, died Friday
(June 27, 2008) at Concord Care Center in Garner.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home
in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Rankin, Rev. Ronald
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IOWA FALLS - The Rev. Ronald Rankin, 63, of Dubuque, and
formerly of Iowa Falls, died Thursday (June 26, 2008) at
the Dubuque Nursing and Rehab Center in Dubuque.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, at
Linn's Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.
Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of
the arrangements, 641-648-2569.
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Whaley, Nancy Ann (Nielsen)
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LAKE - Nancy Ann (Nielsen) Whaley, 51, of 2229 S.
Lakeview Drive, Clear Lake, died Tuesday (June 25, 2008)
at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A celebration of her life will begin with a visitation
from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 29 at Ward-Van
Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
The visitation will continue one hour prior to the 10:30
a.m. funeral services at Zion Lutheran Church on Monday
June 30, with the Rev. Derik Yarian officiating.
Nancy was born April 25, 1957 in Mason City, the
daughter of Floyd and Alice (Steege) Nielsen. She was
baptized on June 9, 1957 and confirmed on Sept. 17,
1972. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1975
where she participated in cheerleading, band and choral
activities and was crowned Homecoming Queen in 1974. She
continued her education at NIACC and the University of
Minnesota where she completed her Registered Nurse
degree.
She married Mark Thomas Whaley on April 27, 1979
bringing much meaning and her constant love and support
to his life. They became the proud parents of Ryan James
and Dane Thomas.
Nancy began her career sharing her compassion for others
at the Methodist Hospitals in Rochester, Minn. and later
at North Iowa Medical Center and Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa, Mason City. She had most recently
worked in the Cardio Vascular Department where she
developed many meaningful friendships with her
co-workers.
Nancy was an avid sports fan, spending many hours with
the "Bleacher Mom's" cheering for her children. She
enjoyed her prayer groups, shopping with her mother and
time spent with the Cabin Coffee Club.
Nancy was active in several community activities and
with her church serving as a Small Group Leader at Zion
Lutheran Church, Clear Lake Booster club, Xi Theta Kappa
sorority, Tri T (TTT), Zion Lutheran Church Bible Study,
INOP and Relay for Life. She had recently attended the
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Chicago, Ill. where her
son Dane walked 39 miles with 4,000 other participants
to help raise $9.1M for the Avon Breast Cancer
Foundation.
She received tremendous joy from her family and friends
and most importantly her afternoon coffee with her
parents, Floyd and Alice Nielsen; and brother, Craig.
She also took pride in her extended family which include
many friends of her son's Ryan and Dane and the young
ladies that she met while coaching cheerleading and
serving as a Small Group Leader for SURGE.
Nancy was a devoted wife of Mark of Clear Lake; loving
mother to Ryan and his wife, Kathryn, of Rochester,
Minn., and son, Dane, of Chicago, Ill. and his very
special friend, Sara Vorland of Ames; precious daughter
to her parents Floyd and Alice Nielsen, caring sister to
Craig, all of Clear Lake; and sister-in-law of Gary
Whaley of Laguna Niguel, Calif.
A scholarship in her memory is being established in the
name of The Nancy Whaley Scholarship Fund. Memorial
gifts can be made to her fund, Mercy Cancer Center or
Hospice of North Iowa.
Her entire life was filled with giving, sharing her love
and compassion with others; embracing a zest for life.
Never would she allow those around her to worry or shed
a tear over the challenges she faced.
Nancy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Glen
and Ellen Steege and Marius and Olga Nielsen; her
mother-in-law, Marna Whaley; and several aunts and
uncles.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Wheeler, Kenneth E.
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MASON CITY - Kenneth E. Wheeler, 66, of 920 N.
Washington Ave. in Mason City, died Friday (June 27,
2008) at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral
Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
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Wood, Wilma
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IOWA FALLS - Wilma Wood, 101, of Iowa Falls and formerly
Mason City, died Monday (May 12, 2008) at Heritage Care
Center, Iowa Falls.
Memorial services for Wilma Wood will be 11 a.m. Monday,
June 30, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with
Pastor Brian King officiating. Burial will be at the
Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
The family requests memorials be made to Bethany
Lutheran Church, 2712 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, IA
50126; to Ellsworth College Music Department, 1100
College Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126; to Hospice of North
Iowa, 1 Second Ave. N.W., Hampton, IA 50441; or to
Heritage Care Center, 2320 Washington Ave., Iowa falls,
IA 50126.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been
entrusted with Wilma's arrangements.
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Tex. - Michael Elwyn Herman, 44, beloved father, son,
brother, grandson, uncle, and cousin entered into the
glory of his eternal life on Friday (June 27, 2008)
after a courageous battle with cancer, at his residence
in Brownsville, Texas.
The Rev. Ed Robertson will officiate at a memorial
service celebrating Michael's life which will be held at
10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, in the East Chapel of
Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.
Larry Diaz, Warner Dramberger, Michael Gonzalez, Louis
Longoria, Michael Lyons, Lupe Rocha, and Tony Worsham
will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, Michael's family is requesting that
memorial gifts in his name be made to the Moody Clinic,
1901 E. 22nd St., Brownsville, TX 78521 or the M. D.
Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX
77210-4486.
You may extend your condolences to Michael's family
online at www.darlingmouser.com.
A native of Brownsville, Michael played baseball at
North Brownsville Little League and was a member of the
All Star team in 1976. He attended James Pace High
School and was a graduate of the class of 1983. While in
high school he participated in various track and field
events and had held the record of 21 feet in the broad
jump for a number of years.
Since he was five years old, Michael had worked
alongside his father. After graduation, he joined him in
the family business, South Texas Vending.
Michael had a passion and zeal for life. He loved
playing video games, but his true love was being
outdoors riding on his motorcycle or out in the Laguna
Madre or Gulf of Mexico zipping across the water on his
jet ski. Michael, who lived in Palm Springs, California,
for a while, also enjoyed hiking with his friends
Michael Lyons and Michael Gonzalez.
Left behind to eternally treasure his memory are his
son, Matthew Herman; his parents, Elwyn and Marna
Herman; his sisters, Carol Joy and her husband Ronny
Hearn and their children Tyler and Colby and Deborah,
Marna and her husband Todd Schippers and their children
Rebecca, Trent, and Elaine; and his 92-year-old paternal
grandmother, Maurine Herman. He will also be missed by
his aunts and uncles: Mary and Bob Jackson, Marie and
Paul Jurgens, Bill and Madonna Neuberger, David and Judy
Neuberger, Marlys Luscombe, Margaret Parrett, Marilyn
Cox, and Marcia and Mike Evans, and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather,
Glen Elwyn Herman and by his maternal grandparents,
William James and Emma Neuberger, and numerous great
aunts and uncles.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd.,
Brownsville, Texas, 956-546-7111.
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Jorde, Thelma
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KENSETT - Thelma Jorde, 96, died Saturday (June 28,
2008) at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center, Manly.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Bride Colonial
Chapel.
Bride Colonial Chapel 110 E. Spring St., Manly.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Larson, Merton O.
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GARNER - Merton O. Larson, 87, of Garner, died Friday
(June 27, 2008) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday,
July 1, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Rose
Visser, lay minister, officiating. Burial will be at
Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City with military rites
by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at
the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of
arrangements. 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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Moen, Gene L.
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NORTHWOOD - Gene L. Moen, 78, of rural Northwood died
Friday (June 27, 2008) at the Albert Lea Medical Center
in Albert Lea, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July
1, at Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons, Minn., with
Pastor Julie Fiske officiating. Burial will take place
in Silver Lake Lutheran Cemetery, rural Northwood.
Visitation will be on Monday, June 30, from 4 until 7
p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in
Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services
at the church.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at:
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
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MASON CITY - Tonna Stoynoff, 98, of Mason City, died
Saturday (June 28, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral
Home, 641-423-0924.
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LAKE - Nancy Ann (Nielsen) Whaley, 51, 0f 2229 South
Lakeview Drive, Clear Lake, died Wednesday June 25th,
2008, at the Muse Norris hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason
City, Iowa.
A Celebration of her life will begin with a visitation
from 3 pm to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 29th, at Ward-Van
Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake. The
visitation will continue one hour prior to the 10:30
a.m. funeral services at Zion Lutheran Church on Monday,
June 30th, with Rev. Derik Yarian officiating.
Nancy was born April 25, 1957, in Mason City, the
daughter of Floyd and Alice (Steege) Nielsen. She was
baptized on June 9, 1957 and confirmed on September 17,
1972. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1975,
where she participated in cheerleading, band and choral
activities and was crowned Homecoming Queen in 1974. She
continued her education at NIACC and the University of
Minnesota where she completed her Registered Nurse
degree.
She married Mark Thomas Whaley on April 27, 1979,
bringing much meaning and her constant love and support
to his life. They became the proud parents of Ryan James
and Dane Thomas.
Nancy began her career sharing her compassion for others
at the Methodist Hospitals in Rochester, Minn., and
later at North Iowa Medical Center and Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. She had most
recently worked in the Cardio Vascular Department where
she developed many meaningful friendships with her
co-workers.
Nancy was an avid sports fan, spending many hours with
the "Bleacher Moms" cheering for her children. She
enjoyed her prayer groups, shopping with her mother and
time spent with the Cabin Coffee Club.
Nancy was active in several community activities and
with her church serving as a Small Group Leader at Zion
Lutheran Church, Clear Lake Booster Club, Xi Theta Kappa
sorority, Tri T (TTT), Zion Lutheran Church Bible Study,
INOP and Relay for Life. She had recently attended the
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Chicago, Ill., where her
son Dane walked 39 miles with 4,000 other participants
to help raise $9.1 million for the Avon Breast Cancer
Foundation.
She received tremendous joy from her family and friends
and most importantly her afternoon coffee with her
parents Floyd and Alice Nielsen and brother Craig. She
also took pride in her extended family which included
many friends of her sons Ryan and Dane and the young
ladies that she met while coaching cheerleading and
serving as a Small Group Leader for SURGE.
Nancy was a devoted wife of Mark of Clear Lake, loving
mother to Ryan and his wife Kathryn of Rochester, Minn.,
and son Dane of Chicago, Ill., and his very special
friend Sara Vorland of Ames, Iowa, precious daughter to
her parents Floyd and Alice Nielsen, caring sister to
Craig all of Clear Lake and sister-in-law of Gary Whaley
of Laguna Niguel, California.
A scholarship in her memory is being established in the
name of The Nancy Whaley Scholarship Fund. Memorial
gifts can be made to her scholarship fund, Mercy Cancer
Center or Hospice of North Iowa.
Her entire life was filled with giving, sharing her love
and compassion with others; embracing a zest for life.
Never would she allow those around her to worry or shed
a tear over the challenges she faced.
Nancy was preceded in death by her grandparents Glen and
Ellen Steege and Marius and Olga Nielsen, her
mother-in-law Marna Whaley and several aunts and uncles.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear
Lake, IA 50428 (641)357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Wheeler, Kenneth E.
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MASON CITY - Kenneth E. Wheeler, 66, of 920 N.
Washington Ave. in Mason City, died Friday (June 27,
2008) at his home.
A "Celebration of Life" memorial service will be held at
1 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123
Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
Visitation will be from noon until the time of the
service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to the
Kenneth E. Wheeler 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 of North
Iowa, 641-423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com.
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Wood, Wilma
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IOWA FALLS - Wilma Wood, 101, of Iowa Falls, formerly
Mason City, passed away Monday (May 12, 2008) at the
Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.
Memorial services for Wilma Wood will be at 11 a.m.
Monday, June 30, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls,
with Pastor Brian King officiating. Inurnment will be at
the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
The family requests memorials be made to Bethany
Lutheran Church, 2712 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, IA
50126; to Ellsworth College Music Department, 1100
College Ave. Iowa Falls, IA 50126; to Hospice of North
Iowa, 1 Second Ave. N.W., Hampton, IA 50441; or to
Heritage Care Center, 2320 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls,
IA 50126.
The Linn's Funeral Home's Iowa Falls Chapel has been
entrusted with Wilma's arrangements.
Wilma Jeanette Albright was born on March 9, 1907, in
Nichols, Iowa, to Ruby Pearl (Winters) and James Walter
Albright. She attended schools in Iowa Falls, and
graduated with the Class of 1924. She attended Ellsworth
Community College Conservatory of Music.
In 1938, Wilma was united in marriage to Nathan H. Wood.
Wilma taught piano for many years in Iowa Falls and
retired in 1993. She was pianist and organist for many
weddings and funerals, churches and clubs in Iowa Falls.
Wilma's music was the love of her life.
She was past grand organist for Iowa Eastern Star, Past
Mother Advisor of Rainbow Girls, Member of White Shrine,
and all local clubs in Iowa Falls.
Wilma is survived by her daughter Marjorie (George)
Kallas, Nashville, Tenn.; two grandchildren Mark of
Succana, N.J., and Jay (Sherrie) Kallas, of Antioch,
Tenn.; one granddaughter-in-law ,Theresa Kallas of
Clinton Township, Mich.; four great-grandchildren,
George, Keith, Patricia and Shawn Kallas.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents Ruby and
Walter Albright, husband Nathan, and one grandson, Keith
Kallas.
Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.
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FOREST CITY - Everett Brock, 51, of Forest City, died
Sunday (June 29, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center North
Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund
Funeral Home in Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
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BELMOND - Lloyd Fuller, 89, of Belmond, died Sunday
(June 29, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center in
Belmond.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral
Home in Belmond, 641-444-3248.
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Jones, Alfina
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MASON CITY - Alfina Jones, 96, of Mason City, died
Sunday (June 29, 2008) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral
Home, 641-423-0924.
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- Thelma Inez Jorde, 96, of Kensett, passed away
Saturday morning (June 28, 2008) at the Manly Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center in Manly.
A Celebration Service will begin at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, July 2, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428
W. Walnut in Manly, with the Rev. Linda Johnson
Prestholt officiating. Interment will be at Elk Creek
Lutheran Church, rural Kensett.
Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1,
at the Bride Colonial Chapel in Manly, and then one hour
before the service on Wednesday at the church.
Family suggests memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church,
Waldorf College or a charity of your choice.
Thelma was born on June 25, 1912, on a farm near
Kensett, the daughter of Knut and Randina (Foss) Gordon.
She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith.
She was a 1931 graduate of Kensett High School, where
she developed her many musical talents, including
singing in many operettas, playing piano, organ, violin
and flute.
Although she was an only child, she was raised with
three cousins, Elvin Orpen, Cora Orpen Dahl and Raymond
Brubak.
Thelma married Owen Arnold Jorde on June 6, 1933, at the
Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett.
Thelma was a member of the Worth County Women's Chorus
and Church Choir. She was also active in her Church, a
member of a Circle and WELCA.
Thelma is also remembered for her "fancy work,"
crocheting being her specialty. She was a housewife and
homemaker and many of her recipes for Norwegian and
American food have found their way into the hearts,
memories and cupboards of her loved ones.
She always had a high interest in politics.
Thelma is survived by a daughter, Arlene Jorde, Kensett;
a son Travis Jorde and his wife Shirley, Rochester,
Minn.; two grandsons, Weston Jorde, St. Paul, Minn., and
David Jorde and his wife Holly, Duluth, Minn. and a
special cousin, Raymond Brubak and his wife Viola,
Kiester, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arnold
and special cousins Elvin Orpen and Cora Orpen Dahl.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly,
641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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ST. ANSGAR - Bonita Mae Mayer, 56, of St. Ansgar, died
Sunday (June 29, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in
St. Ansgar.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 2, at the Visitation Catholic Church in
Stacyville with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial
will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery at St. Ansgar.
Visitation is from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at
the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a
Scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will
continue one hour before services at the church.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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CITY - Kenneth E. Wheeler, 66, of 920 N. Washington Ave.
in Mason City, died Friday (June 27, 2008) at his home.
A "Celebration of Life" memorial service will be held at
1 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123
Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from noon
until the time of Ken's service at 1 on Wednesday at the
funeral home.
Those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to the
Kenneth E. Wheeler Memorial Fund.
Kenneth Eugene Wheeler, the first-born and only son of
Eugene F. and Esther L. (Claussen) Wheeler, was born on
December 7, 1941, in Mason City. He attended and
graduated from the Mason City High School in 1959.
Kenneth was inducted into the United States Navy on June
10, 1959, from Mason City. Following 13 years of active
duty, including duties served in Vietnam during the War,
Ken departed from in Oceana, Va., on May 23, 1973, and
transferred into the Navy Fleet Reserves. He continued
his naval career as a recruiting officer in Denver,
Colo.
Ken was awarded the prestigious Gold Wreath Award for
his excellence in recruiting efforts, as well as
numerous other distinctions.
Senior Chief Kenneth E. Wheeler was honorably and
formally discharged from his military duties on August
16, 1978, after devoting his time to his country for 19
years.
In respect to Ken's love of cooking and after returning
to Mason City, he enrolled in a culinary school program.
He is well-remembered in the area as a chef at numerous
restaurants and lodges. Until his final day, Ken loved
to cook for his family and friends and thoroughly
enjoyed tasting and trying any new recipe! His cupboards
and refrigerator were always stocked, just in case he
had the urge to "cook something up" or someone stopped
by. Ken found great joy in welcoming visitors into his
home!
Following a 25 year engagement, on April 30, 2003, in
Mason City, Ken married the love of his life, Bonnie May
(Wyborney) Plagge. Together, they treasured each other's
company. His beloved Bonnie died on March 4, 2007, and
Ken's home became ever too silent for his comfort.
Some of Ken's interests and hobbies included
woodworking, cheering for the Minnesota Twins, cooking,
going for rides to check out the latest happenings and
listening to Big Band music. He was an avid NASCAR and
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., fan and felt a great companionship
with a variety of pets over the years.
Ken is described as a loving and giving man with a big
heart! He would do anything he could for anyone! He was
a "ball of fire," and always on the go, even after his
double leg amputation and other serious health issues.
Ken felt and understood health adversities and always
seemed to have the ability to work through the immediate
problems and look to brighter days ahead.
Ken will be dearly missed by all who have shared in his
life.
He is survived by his mother, Esther Wheeler of Mason
City; his three children, Ron Wheeler of Mason City, Jim
Wheeler of Altoona and Amelia Tiedt of Clear Lake; his
step-daughter, Jeanine (Boyd) Lennie of Plymouth; his
step-son, Gregg (Patty) Plagge of Portland, Ore.; his
sister, Nancy Garcia of Mason City; his grandchildren,
Ambr (Jesse) Koch, Angela Shinn (Joe Bartusek) and James
D. (Robyn) Shinn; his great-granddaughter, Haley Jo
Shinn and numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceding Ken in death are his wife, Bonnie and his
father, Eugene.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the
family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services of North
Iowa, 641-423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 6/28/2008 -
6/30/2008.
Posted by Gene Manning
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