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Neil A. Anderson  PLYMOUTH - Neil A. Anderson, 67, of Plymouth, passed away Tuesday (March 4, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 7, at Plymouth United Methodist Church, 508 Carter St. in Plymouth, with Pastors Jim Turner and Wendy Johannasen officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., in Manly and also one hour prior to the service at the church.
Neil was born Sept. 9, 1940, the son of Nels and Alma (DeMaris) Anderson. He attended Carpenter schools and married Dianna, his wife, on March 4, 1966, at Nora Springs Methodist Church.
Neil loved to rebuild classic cars, especially Mustangs. His most recent car that he rebuilt was a 1935 Ford. He loved to ride his motorcycles, fish for trout and spend time with his four sons. Neil was a dog lover that liked to keep busy and spend time at his cabin.
He is survived by his wife, Dianna, of Plymouth; four sons, Scott (Wendy) Anderson of California, Lonnie Anderson of Portland, Shane (Tina) Anderson of Manly, and Rusty (Kelly) Anderson of Manly; eight grandchildren, Jenny, Angie, Garrett, Dylan, Bree, Derek, Morgan and Willow Rose; one great-grandchild; and two sisters, Alta Van Hooser of Osage, and Doris (Bob) Pfleger; and his mother-in-law, Dorothy Smith of Mason City,
He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister, and his friend, Dick Johnson.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/6/2008.
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Eleanor M. Hanna  LAKE MILLS - Eleanor M. (Swenson) Hanna, 79, of Lake Mills, died Tuesday (March 4, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 7, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place at North Prairie Lutheran Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home and hour prior to the service at the church.
Eleanor Mae (Swenson) Hanna was born March 29, 1928, in Grant Township rural Woden. She was the daughter of Ole and Malena (Olson) Swenson. Eleanor was baptized at Grant Church, rural Woden, on May 27, 1928. In March 1939, the family moved to a farm north of Scarville. She was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville, on June 20, 1943.
Eleanor attended the Scarville school graduating from high school in 1946. After graduating she worked for housewives, cleaning and cooking.
On July 4, 1948, Eleanor married Reuben Hanna at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville. They moved to their farm northwest of Lake Mills where they have resided for nearly 60 years. Eleanor helped on the farm some, but spent most of her time caring for their seven children.
She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and doing embroidery work. She was an active member of North Prairie Lutheran Church until its closing in 2003, at which time they joined Salem Lutheran Church. Eleanor moved to the Lake Mills Care Center in December 2005.
Eleanor is survived by her husband, Reuben; children, Doug (Candy) Hanna of Lake Mills, Claran (Daryl) Stevens of Albert Lea, Marcia (Joe) Holt of Northwood, John (Cortnie) Hanna of Lake Mills, Janet (Kevin) Hebrink of Lake Mills, Bob (Sandy) Hanna of Geneva Minn., and Lisa (Terry) Durby of Leland; her 19 grandchildren; two sisters, Marilyn Smit and Janice (Gary) Wilt, of LaPorte City. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts and in-laws.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, brother in-law, Gerald Smit; and granddaughter, Stephanie Hanna.
You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/6/2008.
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Alvina Kingsbury  MASON CITY - Alvina Kingsbury, 83, died Tuesday (March 4, 2008) at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 10, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Shannon Pascual officiating. Interment will be in Elwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Alvina Kingsbury Memorial Fund.
Alvina Mix was born April 7, 1924, in Jackson, Minn., the daughter of Harry and Anna (Egge) Mix. She attended school in Mason City. Alvina was united in marriage to Merle Kingsbury on Sept. 7, 1946; to this union two daughters were born. Alvina had a heart of gold and always helped her family and friends.
Alvina loved cooking, baking and garage sales; her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Linda (Bruce) Whipple of Mason City and Mickey (Roger) Peterson of Mason City; grandchildren, Bryan (Kathy) Whipple, Amy (Eric) McMurray and Holly Peterson, all of Mason City; great-grandchildren, Savanna, Dustin, Sierra and Dalton; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Amanda and Logan; siblings, Lucille Vestal, Vernon Mix, Norma Jean (Ivan) Miller and Beverly (Earl) Cornelius, sister-in-law, Minna Mix; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandchildren, Nicole and Jason Peterson; infant brother, Norman Mix; brother, Gordon Mix; brothers-in-law, Dan Rowe and Frank Vestal; sister-in-law, Phyllis Mix.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/6/2008.
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Bonnie Ruth Lunstrum  MANLY - Bonnie Ruth Lunstrum, 81, passed away peacefully Sunday (March 2, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Tom Healey officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to the Bonnie Ruth Lunstrum Memorial Fund.
Bonnie Ruth Buland was born July 29, 1926, in Forest City, the daughter of Lester and Altha (Whiton) Buland. She graduated from Forest City High School. Bonnie was united in marriage to Philip Lunstrum on Sept. 27, 1946; to this union three children were born.
Bonnie worked at the VFW in Mason City and was an independent saleswoman for Avon. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, and knitting. She was a member at First Christian Church, VFW Auxiliary and Rebecca Lodge of the Oddfellows.
She is survived by her children, Lynn Hopper of Oklahoma, Lori (Kevin) VandeWall of Altoona, and Larry Lunstrum and Cathy Surat of Rock Falls; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Buland of Mason City; and sister-in-law, Virginia Buland of Mason City; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Philip Lunstrum; infant sister, brother, Wayne Buland; and sister-in-law, Paula Buland.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/6/2008.
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Blanche E. Monson
EMMONS, Minn. -Blanche E. Monson, 91, of Emmons, died Tuesday (March 4, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Emmons Lutheran Church with Pastor Julie Fiske officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Emmons.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Emmons Lutheran Church, 490 Pearl St. in Emmons, and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/6/2008.
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Robert M. Stee MASON CITY - Robert M. Stee, 68, of Mason City, and formerly of Decorah and Lake Mills, died Monday (March 3, 2008) at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit Hospice in Mason City after a long illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at Decorah Lutheran Church with the Rev. Bryan Robertson officiating. Spring burial will be held at Bloomfield Cemetery in Castalia, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Friends may sign Robert's guest book or send condolences online at www.fjelstul.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/6/2008.
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Johanna Marie Van Houten  MASON CITY - Johanna Marie Van Houten, 95, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Feb. 20, 2008) at IOOF Home in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Craig Steimel officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Johanna was born on June 11, 1912, the daughter of Peter and Signe (Larsen) Faber, in Franklin County. She was a graduate of Latimer High School, class of 1933.
On Oct. 7, 1937, Johanna was united in marriage with Thomas Virgle Van Houten in Hampton. They resided in Hampton, Waterloo and Mason City.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Cecilia's Circle and was a long-time volunteer at Mercy Medical Center-Mason City. She was an avid bridge player and had been a member of many bridge clubs in Mason City.
She is survived by two sons, Dr. Stephen Van Houten of Ames and Jeffrey Van Houten (Pam) of Altoona; and a daughter, Signe Durnin (Robert) of Mineral Point, Wis.; a daughter-in-law, Eileen Van Houten of Ormond Beach, Fla.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Michael Andrew Van Houten and Lee Richard Van Houten; and three brothers, Lee Faber, Dick Faber and Fred Faber.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/6/2008.
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Floyd Ziesman ALDEN - Floyd Ziesman, 71, of Alden, died Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, Dows, with the Rev. Bob Edwards officiating. Burial will be at the Otis Gove Cemetery, Dows.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave. in Iowa Falls.
Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife: Julia Ziesman, 509 45th St., Alden, IA 50006.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel, 641-648-2569.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/6/2008.
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Elmer C. Bachman MESERVEY - Elmer C. Bachman, 98, of Meservey, died Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 201 Ohio St. in Meservey.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-358-6105.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/7/2008.
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Gertrude Blohm DUMONT - Gertrude Blohm, of Dumont, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/7/2008.
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Robert J. Erickson  BELMOND - Robert J. Erickson, 83, of Belmond, died suddenly Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, west of Belmond, with the Rev. Lowell Halvorson officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery in Belmond.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond and continue one hour prior to the services on Saturday at church.
Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Bob's name may wish to consider the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Belmond Medical Center, Belmond Ambulance Service, or to the donor's choice.
Robert, the youngest son of Alvin B. and Pearl (Thompson) Erickson, was born Aug. 13, 1924, on his parents farm in rural Kanawha. He grew up in the Kanawha area, attending District No. 1 Norway Township Country School and graduated from Kanawha High School in the Class of 1942, the same year his mother Pearl passed away from cancer. Bob then assisted his father on the farm during World War II.
Robert was united in marriage to Ruth J. Baker on June 17, 1945, at her home near Belmond. The couple's union was blessed with four children: James, Jeffrey, Rebecca and Beth. They made their home on farms near Kanawha, Belmond, and Latimer farming 30 years.
In 1976, Bob and Ruth moved to their home in the grove south of Belmond. Bob worked as an agent and adjuster for hail insurance companies and Ruth taught school in Belmond. Bob continued his employment in the adjuster profession into his 80's.
Bob was a lifelong member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church being baptized and confirmed there. He had held numerous offices and served on various church committees as well as singing with the men's groups and quartet at the church for many years.
Bob was a longtime active member of the Belmond Lions Club serving in various offices and he had received the Warren Coleman Award, as well as various other recognitions for his service to the organization and community. Bob served many years in 4-H and FFA leadership roles, had been a Babe Ruth coach and enjoyed singing in many community choruses.
Bob very much enjoyed working the soil in his farming, gardening, and yardwork. A favorite pastime was watching song birds, wild turkeys, and deer in the couple's wooded backyard. Fishing trips to Minnesota's Leech Lake, doing some woodworking, watching sports, especially watching and attending his favorite Minnesota Twins games and singing made his life enjoyable.
Bob's favorite activities involved nearly anything that included being in the presence of his family. Whether it was the camaraderie and friendly competition of the "Annual Family Cookie Bake Off," family get togethers for birthday celebrations and other special events, or a family excursion into the backyard woods to search for the elusive wild mushrooms, or to enjoy the spectacle and the beauty of the roses and other flowers while listening to the sounds of nature, or time spent enjoying fellowship and food around the fire.
The family reflected fondly upon afternoons and evenings spent with Bob sharing his bountiful bowls of popcorn while watching the television.
Though he was a fan of the Twins, the Hawks, Panthers, and Cyclones, he was first and foremost the number one fan and cheerleader at the many sporting events and other extra-curricular activities of his children and grandchildren. Bob absolutely relished his role as president of their fan club.
Bob enjoyed morning and afternoon trips to Bleomke Pharmacy to visit with friends about the news of the day over hot coffee.
All who had the privilege of knowing him, will miss the twinkle in his eyes, his friendly smile and his warm and welcoming personality. He will be deeply missed as a loving husband, dad, grandpa, uncle and friend.
Bob's memory will live on in the lives of his wife and life partner of almost 63 years, Ruth Jean (Baker) Erickson, 127 Country Club Drive, Belmond; his sons, James R. Erickson and fiancee, Judy Dieken, of Waverly, and Jeffrey L. Erickson and his wife, Sue, of Belmond; his daughters, Rebbecca Sue Menning and her husband, Allan, of Hampton, and Beth Ann Jaacks and her husband, Jeffrey, of Hampton; grandchildren, Captain Dana Pape and her husband, Chris, USAF Little Rock, Ark., Brenda Erickson and her fiance' Allen Ernst, of Dubuque, Joshua Erickson, and his wife, Chriszma, USN Lakeside, Calif., Kimberly Erickson, of Tekamah, Neb., Kacie Bonjour and her husband, Brandon, of Ankeny, Lindsey Jaacks and her fiance, Josh Showalter, of Sheffield, and Jeremy Jaacks, of Hampton; a brother-in-law, Richard Baker, of Tulsa, Okla.; sister-in-law, Betty Baker, Washington Court House, Ohio; one great-grandson, JC Erickson; and two great-grandchildren are expected later this year. Bob also survives many nieces, nephews, and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Virgil Ruth; two brothers, David and Bernard Erickson; three brothers-in-law, Harold, Donald, and Duane Baker; and four sisters-in-law, Zada Erickson, Leone, Elaine, and Lydia Baker; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Erickson.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/7/2008.
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Avron D. Gaulke CLARION - Avron D. Gaulke, 93, of Clarion, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main in Clarion. 515-532-3322.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/7/2008.
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Clara Margaret Ethlin Kloose  NORTHWOOD - Clara Margaret Ethlin Kloose, 88, of Northwood, died Tuesday (March 4, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service for Clara will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood, with the Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in the Newberg Cemetery in Carpenter.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the chapel.
The family of Clara Kloose has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Mitchell County Care Facility in Osage in her memory.
Clara Margaret Ethlin Kloose was born on May 17, 1919, the daughter of Otto and Emeila (Hanson) Kloose, on a farm west of Grafton. She was baptized by Pastor Landdick at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. She later moved with her family east of Lyle, Minn. At the age of 15, she moved to Woodward, Iowa, and moved to the Mitchell County Care Facility in Osage at the age of 40. When her health began to fail she moved to the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Clara especially loved jewelry and music.
Left to cherish her memory is her brother, Martin (Shirley) Kloose of Sacramento, Calif.; her sister, Hazel Kloose of the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood; numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
Those preceding her in death are her parents, three brothers, Art, Carl, and Rienold; two sisters, Laura Wright and Esther Gentz; and two brothers-in-law, Walter Wright and William Gentz.
Conner Colonial Chapel: (641) 324-1543
www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/7/2008.
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David Laurence Patrick Jr. ALDEN - David Laurence Patrick Jr., 45, of Alden, died Friday (Feb. 29, 2008) at his home.
Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Ave., in Iowa Falls.
Memorials may be directed to the Iowa Falls or Alden Iowa Public Libraries.
Linn's Funeral Homes Alden Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/7/2008
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Elmer "Pete" Petersen  Elmer "Pete" Petersen, 78, died Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at St. Luke's in Duluth.
He was born July 30, 1929, to Marinus and Freda (Nielsen) Petersen in Iowa.
Pete was a lifelong employee of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad prior to his retirement. It was his childhood dream to work for the railroad.
Pete was an avid reader, enjoyed watching movies and loved to cook, trying new recipes he discovered on the Internet.
Pete possessed a droll sense of humor and was quite a character, he will be dearly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed and Harold; sisters, Edna and Sylvia; and his former wife, and friend, Norma "Sam" Petersen.
Elmer is survived by his daughters, Freda (Keith) Carlson of Esko, Minn., Jeannine (Jeff) Marsters of Mason City; son, Gregg (Teri) Mahalich of Minnetonka, Minn.; grandchildren, Darrin Carlson, Jennifer (Jay) Guyer, Justin (Meghan) Marsters, Andrea and Michael Mahalich; two sisters, Norma Salier and Alma (Dugan) Laudner; and extended family and friends.
Gathering of family and friends will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth, Minn. 218-624-5200.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/7/2008.
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Gordon Schubert  ALGONA - Gordon Schubert, 91, of Algona, died on Tuesday (March 4, 2008) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. today, March 7, at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services today at the church.
Gordon Ernest Schubert, the son of Ernest and Thora (Nelson) Schubert, was born on June 29, 1916, on a farm north of Britt. He graduated from Britt High School in 1933.
Gordon was united in marriage with Perle Boutilier on Oct. 23, 1941, in Britt. After Perle's death on Nov. 4, 1971, Gordon married Donna Stevens on Dec. 23, 1972 in Algona. Gordon had worked as a farmer south of Garner until retiring 1971.
During his retirement Gordon worked for several businesses in the area doing different jobs that were of interest to him.
He was a member of the Hancock County Co-op Oil Board for 15 years and was a past president. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Algona, Hancock County Community Chest, Kossuth County Historical Society, Golden K Kiwanis Club, a 4-H Leader, and a Methodist Church Board Trustee in Klemme and Algona. Gordon enjoyed reading, fishing, and antique collecting.
Mr. Schubert is survived by his wife of 35 years, Donna Schubert of Algona; two sons, James Schubert and his wife Gretchen, of Billings, Mont., and Ronald Schubert, of South Bend, Ind.; a daughter, Rebecca Schubert and her husband, Robert Claybaugh, of Taylor Falls, Minn.; a step-son, Robert Stevens, of Algona; two step-daughters, Colleen Stevens, of Chaska, Minn., and Lori Hopkins and her husband, Charles, of Waukee; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; a daughter, Virginia Overgaard; and two brothers Harold and Richard Schubert.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are with The Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home of Algona, 515-295-2622.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/7/2008
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Marlene M. Sheriff ROCKWELL - Marlene M. Sheriff, 72, of Rockwell, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/7/2008.
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Virgene Thornton  MASON CITY - Virgene Thornton, 69, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m Saturday, March 8, at Holy Family Catholic Church 714 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with a 6 p.m. Scripture service.
Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church.
Virgene Price was born Oct. 9, 1938, in Mason City, the daughter of Virgil and Iola (McEldoon) Price. Virgene graduated from Mason City High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to Clyde Thornton on March 7, 1957, in Mason City; to this union four sons were born.
Virgene worked at the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company until she became a homemaker.
In 1986, Virgene and Clyde moved to West Chicago, Ill., until Clyde's retirement in 1993, then they moved back to Mason City.
She loved cross-stitching, ceramics, crocheting, cooking, traveling, and collecting antiques; especially milk glass. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends; she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was a member of the Moose Lodge, Holy Family Catholic Church and the VFW Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde Thornton, of Mason City; sons, Patrick (Pam) Thornton, of LeClaire, Matthew (Heather) Thornton, of Buffalo, Minn., Thomas (Kelly) Thornton, of Oswego, Ill., Timothy Thornton, of Mason City; grandchildren, Andrea (Jason) Otten, Erica Thornton, Stephanie and Sarah Sissel, Thomas, Ryan and Elizabeth Thornton, and Katherine and Amanda Thornton; siblings, Dennis (Christi) Price, of Punta Gorda, Fla., Jerry (June) Price, of Dubuque, and Nancy (Jim) Finlayson, of Mason City; sisters-in-law, Judy Price, of Des Moines, Aila LaPole, of Mason City and Maxine Funk, of Clear Lake along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Don and Jack Price.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/7/2008.
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Vera Wicker CLEAR LAKE - Vera Wicker, 69, of 1120 10th Ave. S., Clear Lake, died Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/7/2008.
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Stephenie K. Abrahamson-Baxter CLEAR LAKE - Stephenie K. Abrahamson-Baxter, 47, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at her home in Clear Lake.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the Fertile Lutheran Church with Lay Pastor David Halverson officiating. Inurnment will be in the spring at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Elmer C. Bachman MESERVEY - Elmer C. Bachman, 98, of Meservey, died Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Salem United Methodist Church in Meservey with the Rev. Rose Calderon-Khan officiating. Interment will be at Amsterdam Cemetery, Goodell.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Meservey.
Arrangements are with the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-358-6105.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Kae Lynn Banner IOWA FALLS - Kae Lynn Banner, 54, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday (March 4, 2008) at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel in Iowa Falls.
Memorials may be directed to the family in care of her husband, Dan Banner, 320 Talbott Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Gertrude Blohm DUMONT - Gertrude Blohm, 94, of Dumont, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at her home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont with the Rev. Jay Amundson officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont; 641-456-3232.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Avron D.
Gaulke CLARION - Avron D. Gaulke, 93, of Clarion, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, at the Clarion United Church of Christ Congregational with Pastor Dennis Secrease officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion with military graveside services conducted by the VFW and American Legion.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and one hour prior to services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clarion United Church of Christ Congregational or Wright County Medical Center.
Arrangements are with the Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Colina L.Haan
GARNER - Colina L. Haan, 91, of Garner, died Friday (March 7, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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RaynorJohnson
MASON CITY - Raynor Johnson, 76, of Mason City, died Friday (March 7, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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L. Winfield Masonhall POSTVILLE - L. Winfield "Windy" Masonhall, 87, of Postville, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at the Northgate Care Center in Waukon.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the Community Presbyterian Church in Postville with Pastor Gary Catterson officiating. Burial will be in the Postville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Schutte Funeral Home in Postville.
Arrangements are with the Schutte Funeral & Cremation Service, 563-864-7252.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Roberta "Bobby" Olsen  OSAGE - Roberta "Bobby" Olsen, 70, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Private family graveside services will be held in the Liberty Cemetery, Little Cedar.
Roberta Hanson was born July 28, 1937, in Armstrong, the daughter of Verle and Mary (Lester) Hanson. She attended Armstrong Community Schools. Bobby worked for the Hanford Hotel, Jefferson Elementary School in food service and Carroll George Co.
She enjoyed fishing, music, going to concerts, dancing, cooking and spending time with her family. She enjoyed card club and attending the Methodist Church in Osage.
She is survived by her children, Brad (Patti) Peterson, of Mason City, and Shane (Karry) Graney, of Mason City; daughter-in-law, Lee Peterson, of Cottage Grove, Wis.; grandchildren, Matthew, Abbey and Whitney Peterson, Zachary and Madison Graney and Andrew Peterson; sister, Norma Laughery, of Lone Rock, Wis.; companion, Mike Weipert, of Osage; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Verle and Mary Hanson; son, Steven Peterson; and husbands, Mike "Mick" Penney and Jon Olsen.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Gary Johan Pals  Gary J. Pals, a.k.a. Captain Cabella, 51, passed away on Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at St. Luke's Boise Regional Medical Center, his place of employment for the past 17 years).
Gary was born Oct. 24, 1956, in Belmond, to Johan and Ann (Cooper) Pals. He graduated from Belmond High School in 1974 and went to Rochester Community College in Rochester, Minn., where he graduated with an associate degree in nursing in 1976.
Through 1977 he worked at Winneshiek County Hospital until his longing for the great outdoors urged him to move west, where he found his permanent home in Boise, Idaho, in 1978.
He worked as an emergency room nurse at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center until 1983 and then moved to Omaha, Neb., attended Creighton University and graduated in 1985 as a certified registered nurse anesthetist with a bachelor of science degree in anesthesia.
From 1985 through 1989, Gary worked as a nurse anesthetist in Gooding, Idaho, at the Gooding Memorial Hospital and then the Boise VA Medical Center.
In early 1990, he became one of the original staff members of Anesthesia Associates of Boise and worked at St. Luke's Boise Regional Medical Center until November of 2007, when he retired. He was an active member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
The outdoors was Gary's spiritual connection to life. He loved spending time hunting, camping and hiking in the Northwest, Alaska and Canada. Gary was an expert rifleman and avid hunter with one of his greatest trophies being a bull moose listed in Boone & Crockett.
He was an active member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Pheasants Forever, National Rifle Association, Safari Club International, National Wild Turkey Federation and Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, and three times the "Bull Crappie" for the Annual Paddock Crappie Kill.
Gary met the love of his life and soul mate, Darlene Hogan, in 2006 and was blessed with having her at his side for the past two years.
He is survived by two sisters, Beverly (Pals) O'Donnell and her husband, Brian O'Donnell, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and Susan Pals and her husband, Ted Long, of Leawood, Kan.; nieces and nephews, Amy (O'Donnell) Hoffman, Brent O'Donnell, and Kaitlin Long; great-niece and nephew, Allie and Devin Hoffman; and canine kids, Brandi and Freddie.
He was preceded in death in 2007 by his loving parents, Johan and Ann Pals, and canine kids Bud I, Bud Light and Charlie.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI) of Boise or to the family to be forwarded for esophageal cancer research
A memorial service to celebrate Gary's life will be held 2:30 p.m. today at the Cloverdale Funeral Home in Boise, Idaho, followed by a reception.
Services are under the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home, Boise.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Dorothy E. Peterson  CLEAR LAKE - Dorothy E. Peterson, 86, of 1005 First Ave. S., Clear Lake, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 10, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel and one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa and the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.
Dorothy Eileen Witter was born July 5, 1921, the second child of Ralph Leslie and Nettie Mae (Betz) Witter in Storm Lake. Dorothy graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1939. She graduated from Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, in 1941. She taught three years in Hartley.
Dorothy married Sophus Fredric Peterson on Nov. 24, 1944, at the Methodist Church in Storm Lake.
Family was of great importance to Dorothy and she cherished time with her children and grandchildren. She loved to cook for her family and decorated the house seasonally, making the house festive.
She was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church for more than 57 years. Dorothy was active in choir and Women's Fellowship Circle.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Nancy Eileen and her husband, Thomas McCarthy, of Orlando, Fla.; two sons, Robert William Peterson, of Clear Lake, and Fredric Ralph Peterson and his wife, Joan Elizabeth, of Freeborn, Minn.; three grandchildren, Brian Fredric McCarthy and his wife Michelle, of Orlando, Fla., Samuel Fredric Peterson, of Freeborn, Minn., and Autumn Elizabeth Peterson, of Freeborn, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Pedersen, of Omaha, Neb., and Ruth Peterson, of Napa, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sophus, (2004); her parents, Ralph (1977) and Nettie (1968); brother Don (1961); and granddaughter Michele (2005).
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Marlene Sheriff ROCKWELL - Marlene Sheriff, 72, of Rockwell, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Rockwell with the Rev. Ron Bolinger officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Rockwell.
Memorials may be directed to the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in her memory.
Arrangements are with the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield, 641-892-4241.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Cindy M. Short URBANDALE - Cindy M. Short, 35, of Urbandale and formerly of Garner, died Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at her home of natural causes.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are with Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Vera Mae Wicker  CLEAR LAKE - Vera Mae Wicker, 69, of 1120 10th Ave S., Clear Lake, passed away Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 815 N. Kentucky Ave. in Mason City, with Pastor Mark Luckiesh officiating. Interment will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Memorials may be given to the Clear Lake Central Gardens, The Association for the Preservation of Clear Lake, P.O. Box 54, Clear Lake, IA, or the Susan G. Koman for the Cure (Breast Cancer Foundation), P.O. Box 650309, Dallas,TX 75265-0309, as a "In Memory of Vera M Wicker" gift. That e-mail address is www.komen.org.
Vera was born Aug. 18, 1938, in Pisgah, Ala., the daughter of James and Lizzie (Poole) Lovelace. She graduated from Northern High School in Detroit, Mich., in 1956, attended the University of Detroit and then went on to work at the O.T.A.C. in Detroit.
Vera married Ned Wicker Jr., her high school sweetheart, Nov. 19, 1960, in Detroit. They lived in Michigan, moved several times, then finally settled in Clear Lake in 1974. In Clear Lake she worked for E.F. Johnson, Unisys, AC Nielsen and the Mason City Clinic, retiring in 2004.
Vera attended the New Bethel Baptist Church in Manly, pastored by Pastor Fredrik Gillipse.
Vera enjoyed gardening, camping, reading, listening to music and volunteer work, and she and Ned attended several functions for the community. Vera loved spending time with her children and especially her grandchildren.
Vera is survived by her husband, Ned Wicker Jr., of Clear Lake; three children, Vera Michelle Walker and her husband, Sam, Riverside, Calif., Monica Minunette Wicker, of Riverside, Calif., and Keith Werner Wicker and his wife, Michelle, of West Jordan, Utah; four grandchildren, Michael Andrew Walker, Samantha Walker, Clara Isabella Wicker and Ian Matthew Wicker; and two sisters, Ollie Wee McAfee, of Detroit, and Katherine Octavia "Sister" Collins, of Detroit.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, one sister and son Ned Joseph Wicker III.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/8/2008.
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Stephenie K. Abrahamson-Baxter  CLEAR LAKE - Stephenie K. Abrahamson-Baxter, age 47, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, March 6, 2008 at her home in Clear Lake, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Fertile Lutheran Church in Fertile, on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, with lay pastor, David Halverson officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N Clark St., Forest City.
Inurnment will be in the spring at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Stephenie Kay Abrahamson-Baxter was born in Forest City on Dec. 8, 1960, the daughter of Steven and Lannie (Hanson) Abrahamson. She received her elementary education in Forest City and graduated from high school in Minneapolis, Minn. She continued her education in Minneapolis, pursuing a degree in accounting. She later worked for Ron Erdman Accounting in Forest City for a time.
Stephenie lived and worked in Minneapolis for many years as well as in other small communities in the Midwest, but always considered Fertile her home. She was a bright young woman with a passion for history who could spend hours absorbed in the pages of Smithsonian Magazine or National Geographic. An adventurous free-spirited individual, Stephenie lived life to its fullest, whether that was a spontaneous trip across country or a long ride on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Stephenie is survived by two daughters: Sheyanne (Stanley II) Schultz of Clear Lake and grandson, Ethan Awe; Sara Jo O'Connell of Minneapolis, Minn., and grandchildren, Sadrea, Sade and Frank. Also surviving is her father, Steve (Roberta) Abrahamson of Forest City, step-father Earl Kilen of Fertile; three brothers: Jerry (Julie) Abrahamson of Fremont, Neb., Ken (Sharon) Kimes, presently stationed in Virginia and Timothy (Shary) Kimes of Fremont, Neb., her aunt, Sonia (Gerald) Dyste of Forest City; special friend, Drew Arndt, of Clear Lake, goddaughter. Holly Lovick; and many nieces and nephews.
Stephenie was preceded in death by her mother and her grandparents, Tom and Ella Abrahamson and Lenus and Kate Hanson.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/9/2008.
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Evelyn Allen CLARION - Evelyn Allen, 86, of Clarion, died Saturday (March 8, 2008) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services for Evelyn Allen are pending at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 North Main St., Clarion, 515-532-2233.
Robert L. Wickwire
MASON CITY - Robert L. Wickwire, 67, of Mason City, died Friday, March 7, 2008, at his home.
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/9/2008.
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Victoria D. Anderson  CEDAR RAPIDS - Victoria D. Anderson, 69, of Cedar Rapids, succumbed to lymphoma on March 8, 2008, in Clinton, Iowa.
A memorial gathering will be held between 3 and 6 p.m. at the Mason City Room of the Mason City Public Library on Wednesday, March 12. All who wish to remember her are invited to attend.
Victoria was born in New York City, on Nov. 8, 1938, to Mary Josephine Kerby and Dr. John C. Driscoll. She was joined by a brother, Jonathan, in 1944. After World War II, the Driscolls settled in Independence, Iowa.
Victoria graduated from Independence High in 1957. While attending the University of Iowa she met Michael Anderson. The two married and moved to Northern Virginia, where they had two sons, Connor (1965) and Ian (1968) before divorcing in 1975. Victoria and her sons then moved to Iowa.
Victoria completed her master's degree in social work at the University of Iowa. While there, she met and married Merlin Rae Schaefer. The family then moved to Rockwell, Iowa, in 1976, where Victoria began her career at the North Iowa Mental Health Center. She and Mr. Schaefer divorced in 1979, and Victoria moved to Mason City in 1986.
Victoria was a much- respected therapist and a dear colleague. Throughout her career, she was active in helping the victims of domestic abuse and also diligent in fighting its causes. She wrote occasionally for the Mason City Globe Gazette and was well-known in the region for her expertise on these issues.
In her free time, she was a member of the board of the Mason City Public Library, and traveled extensively in North America and Europe.
Victoria loved her pets. Among the dearest were her cats, Pooh and Blossom, and her German Shepherd, Seiger.
Victoria was preceded in death by her parents in 1992 and by her ex-husband, Michael in 2001.
She is survived by her sons, Connor, of Clinton, and Ian of Wroclaw, Poland, her brother, Jonathan, of Las Vegas, and her dear friend of thirty years, Bobbie Hurst of Vashon, Washington. "Nana" also is survived by five beloved grandchildren, Mary "Molly" (10), Krystian (8), Liam (8), Josephine (6), and Viktor (3). She will be greatly missed by Jean Bonner, Leslie Kerr and Catherine Basile of Cedar Rapids, as well as by Susan Garber of Independence. All of whom were of great friendship and immeasurable aide in the last years of her life.
In lieu of flowers, Ms. Anderson would wish that gifts be made either to the Mason City Public Library or to Clinton YWCA Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Center.
Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory assisted the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be left by visiting www.snellzornig.com.
Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory, Clinton, Iowa, 563-242-0252.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/9/2008.
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Elmer C. Bachman  MESERVEY - Elmer C. Bachman, 98, of Meservey, died Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Salem United Methodist Church, Meservey with the Rev. Rose Calderon-Khan presiding. Interment will be at Amsterdam Cemetery in Goodell.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Meservey.
Elmer Clifford Bachman was born on Dec. 2, 1909, at Goodell, Iowa a son of John and Anna (Hanson) Bachman. He attended country school through the eighth grade. He then farmed with his family and had his own farm and did carpentry work.
On May 4, 1946, Elmer was united in marriage with Mary Lou Netland at Des Moines, Iowa. Elmer began to work at the Klemme Elevator where he worked for 25 years. He also did carpentry work for people in the area. After retiring from the Klemme Elevator, he and his wife owned and operated Mary's Tap and Grill in Meservey.
Elmer was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church. He was known as a very good carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his family and as a devoted grandfather, he raised his great grandson, Christian.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Mary Lou, Forest City; sons: Lary (Linda) Bachman, Springs, Texas; Michael Bachman, Germany; daughter: Mary Anne (Dale) Espelien, Columbia Heights, Minn.; sons: James (Deb) Bachman, Tabor, Iowa; Kevin (Deb Berendes) Bachman, Mason City; 15 grandchildren: John, Cliff, Ashley, Nicole, Matt (Mandy), Anna (Traves), RaeLynn (Josh), Chase, Seth, Amanda, Megan, Dylan, Haley, Austin and Stephanie; seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Elmer is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters: Arthur, Vera, John "Buster", Madeline, Walter and Gladys.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Meservey, 641-358-6105.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/9/2008.
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Beulah Fredericks IOWA FALLS - Beulah Fredericks, 78, of Iowa Falls, died Friday, (March 7, 2008) at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services for Beulah Fredericks will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, Iowa with Pastor T. J. Norman officiating. Burial will follow at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
There will be a time of visitation one hour prior to services at the church.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/9/2008.
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Colina L.
Haan  GARNER - Colina L. Haan, 91, of Garner died Friday (March 7, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center, Belmond.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with the Rev. Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be in St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a Rosary Society rosary at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Colina Lauretta Haan, the daughter of Charles and Kathlyn (Panhoff) Mikesh, was born on Sept. 11, 1916, on the Mikesh farm on the edge of Hickory Grove near Belmond. She attended the Liberty No. 6 country school and graduated from Garner High School. Colina taught in the rural schools of Ellington Township in Hancock County for several years.
In 1936, Colina met the man of her dreams, Robert Haan, and was married to him on Feb. 8, 1937, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City. They farmed near Crystal Lake, Forest City and Garner. In 1949, they moved to Miller, where they raised their family. Colina had worked at Concord Care Center in Garner and later Winnebago Industries in Forest City, from where she retired at the age of 65. Colina lived her life never speaking a bad word about anybody. She was a very good cook and loved to prepare large meals for her family and friends. Colina was also an avid gardener, raising most of the food for the meals she prepared and had a green thumb for gardening. She loved to can tomatoes and many other garden produce. Bob and Colina enjoyed spending many summers at their cabin in Minnesota.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Rosary Society.
Colina is survived by her children, Richard (Gloria) Haan of Kimberling City, Mo., Ralph (Rita) Haan of Eden Valley, Minn., Dennis (Irene) Haan of Waldron, Ark., and Delores (Greg) Jones of Mason City; eleven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a brother, Charles (Wanda) Mikesh of Belmond; sisters, Gladys (Pete) Pals of Belmond, Connie Roley of Annandale, Minn., and Ruby Dwyer of Harper's Ferry; and a sister-in-law, Emily Mikesh, of Belmond.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 2002; daughter, Roberta Speer; an infant son, Timothy; a sister, Grace Zaspel; and a brother, George Mikesh.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome. com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/9/2008.
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Rosella Hrubes BRITT - Rosella Hrubes, 89, of Britt, died Saturday (March 8, 2008), at the La Porte City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt with a 4 p.m. parish rosary. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/9/2008
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Raynor D.
Johnson MASON CITY - Raynor D. Johnson, 76, of Mason City, died Friday (March 7, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles of First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Raynor Johnson Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-424-0924.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/9/2008.
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Andrew Michael "Andy" Oswald  HANLONTOWN - Andrew "Andy" Michael Oswald, 74, of 3608 Eagle Ave., Hanlontown, passed away Monday (March 3, 2008) at the Good Shepard Center in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the Fertile Lutheran Church with lay pastor Dave Halverson officiating.
Visitation will be one hour before the service. Family suggests memorials to the Alzheimers Unit at the Mayo Clinic, Hospice of North Iowa, and the Fertile Lutheran Church.
Andy was born on April 15, 1933, in Manly to Leo James Oswald and Genevieve Randall Oswald. He graduated in 1950 from Mason City High School, then attended Mason City Junior College and Iowa State University in Ames. He was drafted into the military in 1953 and served during the Korean War and was discharged in 1955. He married Patricia Legge on Feb. 3, 1957, at the Methodist Church in Klemme.
Andy served on the North Iowa Fair Board, was a director for the Hancock County REC, a 4-H leader in Cerro Gordo and Worth Counties, and on the 4-H and Extension Council in Cerro Gordo County, and he was on the Farm Bureau Board. He was also a past president of the Worth County Cattlemen's Association, and was a Township Trustee of Bristol and Fertile. Andy also served on the Council of Bethany Lutheran of Joice, was on the Joice Betterment Committee, Brush Point Cemetery Board, and was part of the Pleasant Ridge Club and Rural Young People Club. Andy farmed for 60 years and owned and operated the Century Farm of his grandparents. Andy was a gentle man, with a wonderful sense of humor and was a devoted father and husband and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Oswald, Hanlontown; daughter, Annette (Rolly) O'Donnell, Joice; son, Randall (Patti) Oswald, Joice; grandchildren; Andrew Mason Oswald, Ashley O'Donnell, Josi (Seth) Thompson, and Cody Askvig; a great grandchild-to-be, Baby Thompson, in May 2008; a sister, Sara (John) Innes, Council Bluffs, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law, George and Edna Legge; and a brother-in-law, James Legge and his wife.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/9/2008.
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Marlene M. Sheriff  ROCKWELL - Marlene M. Sheriff, 72, of Rockwell, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City due to heart failure.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Rockwell with the Rev. Ron Bolinger presiding. Interment will be in Rockwell Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. today at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Memorials may be directed to the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in her memory.
Marlene Mavis Sheriff was born on July 22, 1935, on the family farm near Thornton, a daughter of Chris and Pearl (Buck) Nielsen. She attended Thornton schools.
On June 6, 1951, Marlene and James Wilbur Sheriff were married in Thornton. They lived at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, until Jim was discharged from the service. After the military, Jim and Marlene moved to Sheffield, then to Thornton in 1962. In 1966, they bought a farm near Rockwell and lived there until retiring and moving to Rockwell in 1984.
Marlene worked at the Linn Grove Golf Course and worked at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home for the last 15 years. Mostly, however, she was a farm wife and loving mother. She enjoyed baking and scrapbooking. Monday mornings were spent having coffee with her sisters. Sunday mornings were spent having breakfast with her children. Every year she vacationed with her family at Big Winnie. Special times for her were taking care of her grandchildren and Rowdy and Jackie.
Left to cherish her memory are her six children: daughter: Annette (Mark) Scholl and their children: Meagen (Larry) Wentz, Justin (Katie) Scholl and son, Nathan Scholl, Jordan Scholl; daughter, Debra (Gary) Bills and their children, Adam (Anj) Bills and children: Peyton and Mason; Benjamin Bills and Abby (Jason) Bills; daughter: Carol "C.J." (Jerry) Stambaugh and their children: Mark; Lauren and Max; son: David Sheriff and Jackie and Rowdy; son: Douglas (Julie) Sheriff and their children: Elliott and Haley; daughter: Kaye (Doug) Fredin and their children: Kyle (Elyse) Tyler and Allison; sisters: Ruby Easley, Mavis (Rod) Jensen; Joy Bulow; brothers: Franklin (Anne) Nielsen and Leo (Betty) Nielsen; sister-in-law: Kathleen Lutgen; brother-in-law: Larry (Nancy) Sheriff; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, 641-892-4241.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/9/2008.
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Cindy M. Short  URBANDALE - Cindy M. Short, 35, of Urbandale, formerly of Garner, died Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at her home of natural causes.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Cynthia Marie Short, the adopted daughter of William G. and Rose Marie (Luedtke) Short, was born on March 20, 1972 at Seoul, Korea. She graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1990. Cindy continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College in Des Moines, where she obtained her advanced degree in nursing. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, walking her dog, "Murph Dog," and entertaining company.
She is survived by her parents, William and Dorothy Short of Garner; brothers, Ron (Christine) Short of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Steve Short of China, Mark Short of Brooklyn, N.Y., Bill (Lori) Short of Garner, Jeff (Lisa) Short of Garner, Dan (Sherry) Short of North Branch, Minn, Chris (Bobbie) Short of Mankato, Minn. and Joe (Pat) Short of Wichita, Kan.; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Matt Broer, of Des Moines.
Cindy was preceded in death by her mother, Rose, on Nov. 3, 1976.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, is in charge of arrangements, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/9/2008.
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Reuben Freese DUMONT - Reuben Henry Freese, age 88, of Dumont, passed away at home on Saturday (March 8, 2008) after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel funeral home in Dumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont with the Rev. Jay Amundson officiating. Burial will be at the Dumont Cemetery.
Reuben Henry Freese was born on July 25, 1919, to parents Rube and Henrietta (Rewerts) Freese on their farm near Dumont. Reuben received his education from the Dumont Community School system.
Reuben married Eleanor Raber on July 23, 1942, at Des Moines, Iowa. Reuben began his career in farming and became a lifelong farmer in the Dumont area. Reuben became known for his efforts to be a good steward of the land by utilizing terraces and techniques to protect the land, while taking pride in the respect and proper care of his livestock production.
Reuben retired from farming in 1979, after which he and Eleanor enjoyed traveling the United States in their motor home. Reuben was well-known for his love of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, his faith, his gentle nature, and for volunteering to help those in need.
Reuben is survived by his wife of 65 years of marriage, Eleanor, and children, Darwin and (Marge) Freese of Allison, Iowa; Bernard and (Karen) Freese of Roseville Calif.; Ardith and (James) Davidson of Williamsburg Virginia; and Alaine and (Kendall) Miller of Bloomington, Illinois; and his sister, Ida Pfaltzgraft, of Ankeny. Reuben was blessed with 10 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, all of whom survive. Reuben was preceeded in death by his parents, Rube and Henrietta, brother Carl, and sister Viola.
Reuben will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/10/2008.
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Edith Heit CHARLES CITY - Edith Heit, 90, of Charles City, died Sunday (March 9, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/10/2008.
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Rosella Hrubes  BRITT - Rosella Hrubes, 89, of Britt, died Saturday (March 8, 2008) at the La Porte City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt with a 4 p.m. parish rosary. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Rosella Ethel Hrubes, the daughter of William and Ethel (Johnson) Morris, was born on March 31, 1918, at Britt. She attended the rural schools south of Britt and graduated from Britt High School in 1934. She continued her education at Britt Junior College, graduating in 1936. Rosella then taught in the rural schools of Erin Township in Hancock County for three years.
On Nov. 22, 1939, she was married to Elmer Joseph Hrubes at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They farmed north of Garner, Thompson, Duncan, Forest City and for 29 years in the Crystal Lake area. In 1966, they moved into Britt and retired from active farming in 1984. In 1998, Rosella became a resident of the La Porte City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed flowers, baking, gardening and working on the farm.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt and the Jolly Circle Club.
She is survived by her son, Marvin (Sue) Hrubes of La Porte City; daughter-in-law, Kathy (Joe) Gibbs of Garner; six grandchildren, Kristi (Todd) Butler, Mike (Julia) Hrubes, Pam Hrubes, Dan (Carol) Hrubes, Melissa (Bob) Oborny and Joe Gibbs, Jr; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer, on Sept. 2, 1989; and her son, Roger, on March 20, 1975.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/10/2008.
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Raynor Johnson  MASON CITY - Raynor Johnson, 76, of Mason City, died Friday (March 7, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles of First United Methodist Church officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Raynor Johnson Memorial Fund.
Raynor was born on March 27, 1931, in Worthington, Minn., the son of Levi and Ruth (Moe) Johnson. He married Janelle Renken on April 21, 1962, in Ruthton, Minn. Raynor was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved gardening. He was also an avid football fan.
He is survived by his wife, Janelle, of Mason City, two sons: Bruce Johnson and his wife, Rebecca, of St. Paul, Minn., and Gregg Johnson and his wife, Nicolene, of Elgin, Ill.; three grandchildren: Mackenzie, Simon, and Hannah; one brother: Clayton Johnson of Silver Springs, Md.; two sisters: Beatrice Wiechman of Pine City, Minn., and Heidi McCluskey of Ramsey, Minn. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Arland, Lyman, and Douglas Johnson.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/10/2008.
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Robert L. Wickwire MASON CITY - Robert L. Wickwire, 67, of Mason City, died Friday (March 7, 2008) at his home.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jo Frahm-Watkins of First United Methodist Church officiating. Inurnment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery in Rockwell. Memorials may be directed to the Robert L. Wickwire Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; 641-423-0924.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/10/2008.
Posted by Gene Manning
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