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 in Fertile, with lay pastor, David Halverson officiating. Inurnment will be in the spring at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 11, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., 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 3/11/2008.

CLARION - Evelyn E. Allen, 86, of Clarion, died Saturday (March 8, 2008) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at the Clarion Church of Christ with Pastor Tim Platt officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/11/2008.

LACROSSE, Wis. - Maurine, Baldner, 94, of La Crosse, Wis., formerly of St. Ansgar, Iowa, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at Hillview Nursing Home in LaCrosse, Wis.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville, with the Rev. Lance Kittleson, officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery in Toeterville.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/11/2008.

MARSHALLTOWN - Lester R. Bruce, 84, of the Iowa Veterans Home, Marshalltown, died Friday (March 7, 2008) at the Iowa Veterans Home.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Cear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake with Pastor Tom Healey, Hospice of North Iowa Chaplain officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the Lester R. Bruce Memorial Fund.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/11/2008.

BRITT - Rose Gerdes, 78, of Britt, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ewing Funeral Home in Britt.

Ewing Funeral Home, 641-843-3839.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/11/2008.

SHEFFIELD - Ray Grabbe, 70, of Sheffield, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield, 641-892-4241.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/11/2008.

CHARLES CITY - Edith Heit, 90, of Charles City, died Sunday (March 9, 2008), at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries, Monsignor Stanley Hayek and Monsignor Walter Brunkan will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Roseville.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and a Vigil Scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m.

Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA 50616, or Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert Street, Charles City, Ia 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323,

www.hauser fh.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/11/2008.

Richard Gordon Levad, 66, passed away on Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2008) at his home in Grand Junction, Colo., surrounded by family and friends.

Richard was born July 26, 1941 to Gordon and Marie Levad in Forest City. The second oldest child, he grew up with 11 siblings on the family farm. A few years after graduating from Forest City High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force, was stationed for three years in Spangdahlem, Germany, and enjoyed traveling throughout Europe during his time there.

Upon leaving the Air Force, Richard enrolled at Colorado State College (now University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley, where he met the love of his life, Karen Madison. They married on June 11, 1966. After graduation, they moved to Grand Junction to start a family and begin a life of service, education, and appreciation of the natural wonders of western Colorado.

Richard began teaching English literature and composition at Central High School in 1968. He continued to shape his students' love of the written word over the next 30 years until his retirement in 1998. His children are still stopped in town (as well as in Denver and Colorado Springs) and told, "Mr. Levad was one of the best teachers I've ever had." Richard received the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award for Central High School In 1998.

Richard had a lifelong fascination with birds. After retiring from teaching, he turned an avocation, bird watching, into a vocation when he began working full-time for the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO). He had previously spent the free summers of his teaching career hiking in the mountains and monitoring bird populations for RMBO and the Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas. When he began his second career as the Special Monitoring Projects Coordinator at RMBO, he passionately pursued Purple Martins, Black Swifts, and all varieties of Colorado owls. His family and friends will always treasure the opportunities provided by Richard to watch, listen to, and hold these birds in their hands. His curiosity was infectious. Richard constantly observed the natural world around him and led the people in his life to explore and appreciate the beauty of this earth. His colleagues, friends, and family recognized his dedication in 2005 when he received a Certificate of Appreciation for years of outstanding service to Audubon Colorado, The Ronald A. Ryder Award from Colorado Field Ornithologists, and the inaugural Richard G. Levad Award for Significant Contributions to the Conservation of Rocky Mountain and Great Plains Birds from the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. In the face of ongoing challenges presented by his struggle with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS), Richard retired from RMBO In July 2006.

With more time to pursue his own birding projects, he began writing "The Coolest Bird," a natural history of the Black Swift, a bird that he had spent several years studying and tracking throughout Colorado and New Mexico. Meticulously typing with just one finger, he completed the manuscript, which is now being considered for publication by Oregon State University Press. Richard continued his bird watching adventures, including scurrying up Zapata Falls near Alamosa to band Black Swifts; sitting around a campfire near Parachute, waiting to capture Saw-whet Owls; and watching Bald Eagles fly to their roosts as the sun set on the Grand Mesa.

Richard is survived by his wife, Karen; four children, Andrew Levad (Lisa), Katherine Scott (Earl), Kenneth Levad, and Amy Levad (Mark DelCogliano); four grandchildren, Brittany, Bradley, Katie, and Skyler; 10 brothers and sisters, Charles Levad (Trena), David Levad (Betty Jo), Steve Levad (Barb), Tom Levad, Jim Levad (Judy), Joe Levad, Mary Mosiman, Robert Levad (Deb), Susan Baugus (John), and Sharon Bedig (Mike); and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and his brother, Ed Levad.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/11/2008.

ALTOONA - George Lloyd McBride, 87, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2008, at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Hamilton's Funeral Home in Des Moines.

Memorials may be sent to George McBride, 205A Steenhoek, Prairie City, IA 50228.

George was born on Jan. 28, 1921, in Armstrong, to Walter and Luella McBride. He was the oldest of 10 children. He married Betty Foutz on Dec. 5, 1941. They had two children. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He worked for Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and retired from Armour Meatpacking Co. He made many friends there. He served in the Army during World War II. He loved to fish and go walking. In his later years he enjoyed playing Santa Claus, with his wife, at Southridge Mall in Des Moines. He loved to be with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

George is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty; his son, George (Sharon) McBride, of Prairie City; his daughter, Pat McBride, of Ankeny; eight grandchildren, Carrie (Doug) Peck, Chad (Malinda) McBride, Tammy (Ben) Yetter, Travis (Tamara) McBride, Lisa (Troy) McDonald, Jason (Crystal) McBride, Leslie (Chad) Lybarger, and Justin (Tomie) McBride; stepgrandchildren, Candee Bossard and Carol (Brad) Frerichs; 16 great-grandchildren; five siblings, Lawrence (Jane) McBride, Betty (Vern) Gronwaldt, Wayne McBride, and Dorothy, Helen Schmidt; sisters-in-law, Naomi McBride and Rowena McBride; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings John, Walter, and Lloyd.
 

NORA SPRINGS - Carl D. Nelson, 69, died Saturday (March 8, 2008) at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Ariz.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, Iowa.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapels.com.
 

ROCKWELL - Evelyn Weaver, 85, of Rockwell died Monday (March 10, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Rockwell with the Rev. John Scherb officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Rockwell.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.

www.cataldofuneralhome. com.
 

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. 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.

Robert was born on May 25, 1940, in Rockwell, the son of Willard Lee and Dorothy (Clark) Wickwire. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Robert had worked at the Rockwell Co-op, the Burchnell Co-op, and the Portland Elevators as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator. Bob enjoyed working side by side with his father Babe at the Rockwell Co-op for several years. He was well liked by his co-workers for his humorous nature. He loved dealing in scrap metals and also enjoyed driving around the countryside.

He is survived by his father, Babe, and step-mother, Carrie, of Rockwell; four sons, Dan Wickwire and wife, Dawn, of Jackson, Ga., Tom Wickwire and fianc�e, Laure Nelson, of Mason City, Jim Wickwire and wife, Cheryl, of Charles City, and Terry Wickwire and wife, Debbie, of Mason City; one brother, Gary Wickwire and wife, Betty, of Hampton; one sister, Marlys Johnson and husband, Lloyd, of Rockwell; four grandchildren, Cody, Cole, Emily and Tanner Wickwire; and one step-grandchild, Kylie Bluhm.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy; and sister, Mary Morrison.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924.

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
 

CLARION - Evelyn E. Allen, 86, of Clarion, passed away Saturday (March 8, 2008) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services for Evelyn E. Allen will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Clarion Church of Christ, with Pastor Tim Platt officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation for Evelyn E. Allen will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, March 12, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Evelyn Elizabeth (Jensen) Allen was born on Aug. 21, 1921, to William and Linda (Petersen) Jensen of Lehigh.

Evelyn was joined in marriage to Ransom L. Allen on May 1, 1941. To this union seven children were born. They farmed in the Clarion and Humboldt areas before moving to Kanawha in 1953. The couple lived there until retirement in 1981 and moved to Clarion. After Ransom's illness and death in 2003, Evelyn moved to Garner to the Prairie View Apartments and had spent the last two years at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Evelyn enjoyed needlework and fishing in Canada. She was a member of Clarion Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children, Beverly (Duaine) Nelson of Britt, Donna (Mike) Abels of Kanawha, Maxine (Mike) Kalkwarf of Garner, Ronald (Sharon) Allen of Belmond, Roger (Judy) Allen of Britt, Keith Allen of Belmond, and Mark (Jill) Allen of Belmond; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Loretta Amos; and brothers, Donald and Orville Jensen of Fort Dodge.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ransom; brother: Melvin and Kenneth.

Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
 

Doris Jeanne Blankenship, 72, of Evansdale, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at Allen Hospital in Waterloo of natural causes.

She was born July 28, 1935, in Waterloo, daughter of William Lawrence and Iona Shadman Kearney. She married Fred LaVerne Blankenship on Sept. 29, 1958, in Iowa City. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1986.

Survivors include two sons, Bob (Beth) Hurley of Evansdale, and Bill (Deb) Blankenship of Mason City; one daughter, Michelle "Shelly" (Nelson) Yoder of Independence; two brothers, Butch Kearney and Mike (Lisa) Kearney, all of Waterloo; two sisters, Sally (Cliff) Berinobis of Elk Run Heights and Sandra Hunter of Waterloo; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Judy Fink; and a great-grandchild, Makenzi Iehl.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 13, at Garden View Chapel Funeral Home with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery, both in Waterloo.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be left at www.kearnsfuneralservice.com.
 

MASON CITY - John J. Fleming, 62, of Mason City and formerly of Grinnell, died Sunday (March 9, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 14, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Grinnell with the Rev. William Reynolds presiding. Interment will be at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.

Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell beginning at noon on Thursday, with the family present to greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Memorials may be directed to the John J. Fleming Memorial Fund.

Online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.smithfh.com.

Smith Funeral Home, 1103 Broad St., Grinnell, IA 641-236-3134.
 

BRITT - Rose A. Gerdes, 78, of Britt died Monday (March 10, 2008) at her home in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 14, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with the Rev. Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Bingham Township Cemetery near Woden.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt and one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.
 

SHEFFIELD - Ray Grabbe, 70, of Sheffield, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield with the Rev. R. Karl Watkins presiding. Interment will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home.

Raymond George Grabbe was born April 7, 1937, a son of George and Olive (Blain) Grabbe, on the farm where he lived his entire life. He attended country school and graduated from Sheffield High School where he was class president for his junior and senior years.

Ray farmed with his father and then took over the family farm and milked cows until 2000. He also repaired and overhauled tractors with Ray Grabbe Tractor Repair during the winters.

Ray was baptized in the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sheffield. He was united in marriage with Karen Kay Hanson/Slagle Nov. 15, 1959, at West Fork EUB Church. He is a member of First United Methodist Church in Sheffield.

Special times for Ray were spent with his family. Frequent bonfires down by the creek with the family were important to his family. Hunting with his children and the annual trip with the grandchildren to pick out a live Christmas tree are cherished memories.

Celebrating his life are his wife, Karen; son, Kevin (Donna) Grabbe of Sheffield; daughters, Michelle (Steve) Moe of Columbia, Mo., and Dawn (Harold) Phipps of Polk City; grandchildren, Brandy and Brittany Moe and Andy Gerleman; brother, Roland (Renee) Grabbe of Anchorage, Alaska; sister, Mrs. L.E. 'Gibby' Lampe of Oakland, Calif.; brother-in-law, Robert (Sharon) Hanson of Fredericksburg; nieces, nephews and his dogs, Maggie and Sissy.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Keith Conway.

Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
 

CHICAGO, Ill. - John Halkas, 85, of Chicago, Ill., formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (March 11, 2008) at Methodist Home in Chicago.

Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
 

DUMONT - Clarence E. Hartman, 69, of Dumont, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 18, at Faith Baptist Church in Hampton. Pastor Brian Haynes will be officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery at a later date.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com
 

LUVERNE - Doris Johns, 86, of LuVerne, died Tuesday (March 11, 2008) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church in LuVerne with Pastor Henry Friedrich officiating. Burial will be in LuVerne Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in LuVerne, 515-882-3322. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
 

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VENTURA - Dick D. Kaster, 80, of 410 W. Lake St., Ventura, died Tuesday (March 11, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, is in charge of arrangements.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
 

NORTHWOOD - Oscar Kelly, 87, formerly of Northwood, died on Tuesday (March 11, 2008) at Willow Pointe Assisted Living in Mason City.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, at First Lutheran Church in Northwood with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood with a Masonic service at 7 p.m.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.
 

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Debi Moen, 45, of Bloomington, Minn., formerly of Mason City, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 N.E. Highway 65 in Fridley, Minn.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at the Miller Funeral Home, 763-571-1300.
 

NANCY, Ky. - Boyd W. Naber, 78, of Nancy, Ky., formerly of Osage, died Saturday (March 8, 2008) at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Nancy Funeral Home in Nancy, Ky.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. Saturday until time of services at the Nancy Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent in care of Dottie Naber, 5088 Highway 196, Nancy, KY 42544.
 

MASON CITY - Ruth M. Nagel, 89, of 2060 S. Kentucky Ave., No. 307, died Tuesday (March 11, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 Second St. S. in Rockwell, with the Rev. Ronald Bolinger officiating. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery in Rockwell.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 Third St. S. in Rockwell. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Ruth's service on Friday at the church in Rockwell.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 Second St. S., Rockwell, IA 50469. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be registered on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-822-3191. www.fullertonfh.com
 

MASON CITY - Gordon G. Paul, 89, of Mason City, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., with Rev. Gary Van Wert of Trinity United Methodist Church, Charles City, officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
 

ST. ANSGAR - Edna Grace Rush, 94, of St. Ansgar, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at Mitchell County Regional Healthcare Center.

She was born Aug. 16, 1913, to John and Stella (Vert) Danner in Bancroft, where she grew up and attended school. She married Edward Leo Rush on Aug. 15, 1930, in Marshalltown. They made their home in Iowa Falls until 1932 when they moved to Cedar Falls. In 1942 they moved to Minnesota, settling in Lyle and moving to Mona in 1946.

A member of Bethel Alliance Church and Women's Christian Mission Temperance Union in Lyle, Edna held all officer positions in Women's Missionary Prayer Fellowship and Christian and Missionary Alliance in Lyle. She served as church treasurer for one year and taught Sunday school and Bible school for 45 years. Ed died on July 23, 1989. Edna moved to Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar in 2002.

Survivors include two sons, Edward G. (Bonnie) Rush of St. Ansgar and John E. (Rosalie) Rush of Osage; five grandchildren, Richard, Donald and Philip (Paula) Rush, and Leeann (Daniel) Mace and Lois (Dean) Knutson; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, four brothers and seven sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel, 1801 Fourth St. N.W. in Austin, Minn., with the Rev. Hillmore Williams officiating. Interment is at Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service.

Worlein Funeral Home, 507-433-5000.
 

URBANDALE - Cindy M. Short, 35, of Urbandale, formerly of Garner, died Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at her home.

Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner. Inurnment will be at a later date at Ellington Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
 

CEDAR FALLS - Jack C. Trebilcock, 80, of Cedar Falls, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at the Western Home Communities Thalman Square in Cedar Falls. He was born Aug. 6, 1927, at Mason City, the son of Guy and Tincy (Wilkens) Trebilcock.

Jack married Willodeen L. Wearda on Sept. 5, 1948, in Mason City. She preceded him in death on May 21, 2002.

Jack served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1946 to 1949. Before his retirement he was a salesman for Wood Products.

Jack is survived by two daughters, Sue (Steve) Moore of Cedar Falls and Jane (Randy) Harris of Grand Meadow, Minn.; four grandchildren, Stacy and April Moore and Kyle and Jay Harris; one brother, Bill (Betty) Trebilcock of Minier, Ill.; and one sister, Eva Milminer of San Diego, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers and three sisters.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, at the Nazareth Lutheran Church Chapel in Cedar Falls and inurnment will be at 2 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.
 

ALGONA - Catherine Mary Walker, 93, of Algona, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Whittemore.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
 

ROCKWELL - Evelyn H. Weaver, 85, of Rockwell, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Rockwell with the Rev. John Scherb officiating. Burial will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Rockwell.

Evelyn Hanna Weaver, the daughter of Anton and Mabel (Anderson) Anderson was born July 2, 1922, at Corwith. She was confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Britt. Evelyn attended the rural schools of Orthel Township and graduated from Britt High School in 1940. She continued her education at Britt Junior College for a year and then taught in the rural schools of Hancock County for three years.

On May 18, 1944, she was married to Wiley Weaver at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme. They farmed in Hancock County for 22 years before moving to the Rockwell area in 1968 where they continued to farm.

Evelyn enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She crocheted Afghans for each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Rockwell and was a past 4-H leader.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Sandra (Richard) Hitzhusen of Rockwell, Tom (Deb) Weaver of Rockwell, Sharon (Bob) Cardwell of Alcova, Wyo., and Sheryl (Bill) Quigley of Clear Lake; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wiley, on Nov. 1, 2006; son, Terry, in 1966; and a brother, Oscar Anderson.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.

www.cataldofuneralhome.com
 

ALGONA - Geraldine I. Weig, 83, of Algona died Monday (March 10, 2008) at Good Samaritan Society in Algona.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with the Rev. Dennis Secrease officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
 

LAKE MILLS - Mary A. Adams, 56, of Lake Mills, died Tuesday (March 11, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. David E. Jordon officiating. Cremation will take place following the service with private family inurnment in South Dakota.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, March 13, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Mary Ann (Iverson) Adams was born Sept. 4, 1951, in Vermillion, S.D., to parents Junior and Maxine (Severson) Iverson. She was baptized and confirmed at Bergen Lutheran Church, rural Meckling, S.D.

Mary attended and graduated from Vermillion High School and went on to attend the University of South Dakota, receiving her degree in library science. Mary always had a love for learning, and finished her master's degree and she had completed certification to become a school administrator. She previously worked as a counselor at the Mason City Alternative School, at Rockwell-Swaledale High School and Northwood-Kensett High School. Mary most recently was employed by the Lake Mills public library, at Curves in Lake Mills and helped in the office at Salem Lutheran Church when she could.

On Aug. 13, 1994, Mary was united in marriage with Bruce Adams at Bergen Lutheran Church in Meckling, S.D. The couple lived in Lake Mills, where Mary enjoyed filling their home and yard with flowers. She kept busy quilting, beading, doing all sorts of puzzles, and reading. Mary loved her children and grandchildren deeply and had such hope for their futures.

After her death, Mary and her family helped others with the assistance of the Iowa Donor Network.

Survivors include her husband, Bruce, of Lake Mills; children, Luke (Margaret Fulton) Simpson of Seattle, Wash., Anne (Brandon) Hunt of Mobile, Ala., Chris (Diana) Adams of Kiester, Minn., Justin (Chris) Adams of Spokane, Wash., and Tim (Katie) Adams of Plainfield, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, Chloe, Wesley, Kjerstin, Chelsey, Cheyenne, Tori, Paige, Austin, Destiny and Laurin; her parents, Junior and Maxine Iverson of Vermillion, S.D.; a brother, Bruce (Lee) Iverson of Hibbing, Minn.; her in-laws, Don and LaVonne Adams of Lake Mills; and many nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and friends.

You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
 

WINNEBAGO, Minn. - Marie Anderson, 95, formerly of Elmore, Minn., died Wednesday (March 12, 2008) at Parker Oaks in Winnebago, Minn.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Lutheran Church in Elmore, Minn., with the Rev. Robert Roettger officiating. Burial will follow the luncheon at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Winter Funeral Home in Blue Earth, Minn., and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Online tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Arrangements Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 105 S. Grove St., Blue Earth, MN 56013, 507-526-2216, www.winterfuneralhome.com.
 

LACROSSE, Wis. - Maurine, Baldner, 94, of LaCrosse, Wis., formerly of St. Ansgar, died Thursday (March 6, 2008) at Hillview Nursing Home in LaCrosse, Wis.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery, Toeterville. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Nelsine Maurine Nelson was born July 31, 1913, to Nels and Christine (Richsmann) Nelson in Mitchell County. She was baptized and confirmed in the Congregational Church in Osage. She graduated from Osage High School in 1932 and received training in the normal school for two years.

She married Arthur L. Baldner on May 1, 1938, in Osage. In 1941 they purchased their farm northeast of Toeterville and lived there until 1973 when they retired and moved to St. Ansgar.

After moving to town Maurine served as a Mitchell County homemaker for five years. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and served as president of Ladies Aid and held several offices in her circle. Maurine was a 4-H leader for several years, served on the Mitchell County Extension and was involved in the Mitchell County Cancer Society. In 2000 they moved to LaCrosse, Wis.

Maurine and Art spent 17 winters in Mesa, Ariz., where they went on lots of sightseeing trips and enjoyed the warm weather and making new friends. She loved traveling to visit and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Audrey (Ron) Clausen of Rochester Minn., and Carol (Jack) Jones of Gilbert, Ariz.; a son, Gerald (Betty) Baldner of LaCrescent, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Becky Stewart of Gilbert, Ariz., Kristie (Eldon) Anderson of Stewartville, Minn., Bonnie (Tim) Jewell of Queen Creek, Ariz., Bruce (Colleen) Clausen of Apple Valley, Minn., Brad (Sheila) Nagle of Mesa, Ariz., Tami (Jeff) Nabor of Salt Lake City, Utah, Jody (Craig) Lyon of LaCrosse, Wis., Leslie Baldner of Elk Grove, Calif., Jason (Lynzi) Baldner of Onalaska, Wis.; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson, sister-in-law, Iva Nelson; nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; brother, Nels Nelson; and son-in-law, Andy Payant.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
 

CHICAGO, Ill. - John Halkas, 85, of Chicago, Ill., formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (March 11, 2008) at the Methodist Home in Chicago.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Veterans honors will be performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Memorials may be directed to the John Halkas Memorial Fund.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
 

VENTURA - Dick D. Kaster, 80, of Ventura, passed away Tuesday (March 11, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

According to his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Burial will be at a later date.

Dick was born Feb. 13, 1928, in Ventura, the son of Charles and Winnie (Burkholder) Kaster. He served in the Maritime and Army with an honorable discharge. Dick married Charlotte Clapper on Nov. 19, 1948, in Clear Lake. He worked at Northern Natural Gas Co. and during that time farmed and raised cattle and pigs. Upon moving to fewer acres west of Ventura, Dick raised feeder pigs and became owner of the Reel Inn in Ventura. There he enjoyed serving many buffets of turtle, chicken and buffalo along with live country and western dancing.

Dick then decided to open Kaster Sports and Fisheries to go along with his love of fishing and trapping. On July 1, 1983, Dick retired from Northern Natural Gas Co. after 33 years of service.

He had been a past member of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Preservation of Clear Lake. Dick had been a member of Ducks Unlimited and also of the Ventura Gun Club. He was proud to have been a lifetime member of the Clear Lake VFW Post No. 4868. In his later years he enjoyed playing cards with friends. Gardening was his greatest pleasure and he shared his vegetables with people around him. Being an outdoors person, he treated his backyard "friends" as royalty at the feeders.

Dick is survived by Charlotte, his wife of 59 years; son and daughter, Gary Kaster of Harpers Ferry and Cathy (Dean) Gilbertson of Omaha, Neb.; and one sister, Lois "Tootie" Hauge of Mason City; grandchildren, Kristy Gilbertson and Kyle Gilbertson, Omaha, Neb., Jessie Kaster and her fianc�, Matt Miller, of Waukon; one great-grandchild, Memphis Miller of Waukon; many nieces and nephews, and his beloved "four pawed buddy," Snickers.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and brothers.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
 

MASON CITY - Oscar Kelly, 87, formerly of Northwood, died Tuesday (March 11, 2008) at Willow Pointe Assisted Living in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, at First Lutheran Church, 309 Ninth St. N. in Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood, with military honors by VFW Our Buddies Memorial Post No. 6779.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, March 13, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. by the Northern Light Lodge No. 266, A.F. & A.M.

Oscar Kelly was born on Dec. 30, 1920, to Oscar Kelly Sr. and Edna Hazel (Lunsford) Kelly at Louisville, Ky. He died at his home in Mason City on March 11, 2008.

Oscar graduated from DuPont Manual Training High School in 1939. At a young age he began working as a printer, operating his own print shop from his home while in high school. Following graduation he worked as a printer and when World War II began, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving in Hawaii as an aviation machinist. Toward the end of the war he was in flight training at Opa-Locka Naval Air Station near Miami, Fla. While in a navy school at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., he met Carol Ann Rone of Northwood. They were married July 7, 1945.

After the war, Oscar worked for many years as a printer and farmer. He owned and operated several backhoes. He did a variety of excavation work privately and for Worth County. Oscar operated a print shop from his home and worked at numerous newspapers and job shops over the years, including many years at the Des Moines Register. Oscar was a founding member of Our Buddies Memorial Post No. 6779 in Northwood. He was a past post commander and also served a term as state third district commander. Oscar was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite and Eastern Star.

Musically he played the base drum and throughout his life was an accomplished harmonica player. He especially enjoyed playing the songs of Stephen Foster. He was fond of the author Robert W. Service and could recite several of his poetic ballads from memory. Oscar had a quick wit and could often make you laugh with his philosophical statements.

Proud to be his family are his sister, Eleanor Sammons of Louisville, Ky.; daughter, Hazel (Bob) Claney of Bonham, Texas; daughter, Ellen Montgomery (Steve Olson) of Mason City; son, Ronald Kelly of Newton; son, David (Sue) Kelly of Anchorage, Alaska; son, Oscar Rone (Jocee) Kelly of Mason City; daughter, Debra Greene of Lenoir, N.C.; daughter, Carol Marie Kelly (Ann Hanes) of Mason City; daughter, Rebecca (Kenneth) Parcher of Northwood. Oscar has 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Oscar was preceded in death by his parents, wife Carol Ann; brother, Col. Ferdinand Kelly; three sons, Robert, Darrel and Steven; and son-in-law, Doug Greene.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.
 

MASON CITY - Ruth M. Nagel, 89, of 2060 S. Kentucky Ave., No. 307, Mason City, died Tuesday (March 11, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 Second St. S. in Rockwell, with the Rev. Ronald Bolinger officiating. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery in Rockwell.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 Third St. S. in Rockwell. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Ruth's service on Friday at the church in Rockwell.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 Second St. S., Rockwell, IA 50469.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be registered on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Ruth Margaret (Martin) Nagel was born in rural Rockford at home on Feb. 6, 1919, the daughter of John and Carrie (Jones) Martin. She grew up in and attended school in Rockford, graduating from the Rockford High School class of 1940.

Ruth was united in marriage to Alfred Nagel at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple had made their home in the Mason City area for 25 years and later lived in the Rockwell area where they resided for 18 years.

Ruth had been a farm wife and homemaker most of her life. Ruth was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Rockwell, the church quilting circle, attending activities at the American Legion and the community center of Rockwell and the Bath Homemakers in the Rockwell area.

Ruth's interests and leisure time included tending flowers, spending time with children and listening to music. Ruth was an accomplished seamstress.

She enjoyed making handcrafts, quilting, crochet and stitching. She liked spending time outdoors farming, gardening and walking. Ruth treasured time spent with her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed researching genealogy, taking family photos and letter writing and through her correspondence of letters hosted a family from Germany.

Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Ruth's life are her loving and devoted husband of 58 years, Alfred Nagel of Mason City; her two daughters, Judy Nagel of Green Bay, Wis., and Connie Stalheim of Muscatine; three grandchildren, Phillip Stalheim of Muscatine, Nathan Stalheim of Iowa City, and Conrad (Michelle) Stalheim of South Daytona, Fla.; and one brother, Harold (Gloria) Martin of Rockwell.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carrie Martin; and one brother, James Martin.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-822-3191. www.fullertonfh.com
 

DUMONT - Florence E Norman-Behrends, 93, of Clarksville Community Nursing Home, died Sunday (March 9, 2008) at Waverly Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont with the Rev. Doug Tharpe officiating. Inurnment will be in the Dumont Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com
 

MASON CITY - Gordon G. Paul, 89, of Mason City, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. Gary Van Wert of Trinity United Methodist Church, Charles City, officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday at Hauser Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Gordon was born Aug. 8, 1917, in Alpha, the son of Oscar and Mayme (Selig) Paul. The family moved to Charles City early in Gordon's life. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1936. Following high school, Gordon took training in medical technology in St. Louis, Mo.

Gordon and Violet Hodges were married in Charles City on March 2, 1941. Both were employed at Floyd County Memorial Hospital where he was a lab technician and she was a registered nurse. They lived in Charles City until 1945 when Gordon joined the offices of Dr.'s Morgan and Morgan in Mason City. While in Mason City, Gordon was active in volunteer work for both the Girl and Boy Scouts. For many years, he helped with the set-up of Camp Gaywood (now Camp Tanglefoot). He also led the Wilson School Boy Scout Pack. He and Violet were members of First United Methodist Church in Mason City.

In 1965, Gordon became a registered nuclear technologist, and he and Violet moved to Kenosha, Wis. He was head of the nuclear technology department of Kenosha General Hospital. After Gordon's retirement in 1982, he and Violet returned to Charles City. Gordon was a member of the Charles City Art Association and the Floyd County Historical Society. He frequently gave tours of the Floyd County Museum. He and Violet were also active in the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City.

Gordon is survived by his daughter, Susan Warner and husband, David, of Des Moines; two grandsons, Paul Bosveld and wife, Mary, of Dubuque, and Mark Bosveld and wife, Jeanette, of Marshall, Minn.; five great-grandchildren; brothers, George Paul of Waterloo and Robert Paul of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Violet, and two sisters, Marian Kruk and Erla Waldermer.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
 

MARION - Pamela Grace Peterson, 55, of Marion, passed away Feb. 24, 2008, at her home.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, at Lindstrom Funeral Home, 119 Second Ave. S.W. in Cresco.

Family will great friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

It was Pamela's wishes to be cremated, and her remains will be laid to rest in Freemont Cemetery by family at a later date.

She was born on Oct. 14, 1952, in Berwyn, Ill., to Temen and Grace Peterson. She graduated Clear Lake High School in 1970. She then attended Nebraska Western College in Scottsbluff, Neb.

She married Brent Peterson in 1976 in Clear Lake. They were later divorced. She graduated from cosmetology school in Des Moines and worked in that field for one year. She graduated as a sonographer from Mercy/St. Lukes School of Radiologic Technology in Cedar Rapids in 1985. She then interned at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids. She continued her employment in that line of work with St. Lukes Hospital and Clinics in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and surrounding communities.

She is survived by her mother, Grace Peterson of Clear Lake; one brother, Gale Temen Peterson of Clear Lake; one sister, Verlene Vanderpool and her husband, David, of Adel; and a niece and nephew, Alli and David Vanderpool of Adel.

She was preceded in death by her father in 1997.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Arrangements are with Lindstrom Funeral Home, 563-547-2323.
 

NORA SPRINGS - Charles David Rozinek, 75, of Nora Springs, died Monday (March 10, 2008) at his home surrounded by his loving family. Per his wishes, he was cremated.

The memorial service will 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd with the Rev. Paul Phillips officiating. Inurnment will be at Park Cemetery in Nora Springs.

Survivors include his loving wife, Rosemary; one daughter, Karen (Chuck) Moore of Coggon; three sons, William (Sonja) Rozinek of Joplin, Mo., Dennis (Kathy) Rozinek of Oceanside, Ore., and Brian (Lyn) Rozinek of Beliot, Wis.; four step-daughters, Cheryl Blakely and Roseanna (Richard) Bagur, both of Nora Springs, Michelle (Dan) Stanislawski of New Brighton, Minn., and Krista Welsch of Rudd; two step-sons, Joseph (Martha) Welsch and Chuck (Beth) Welsch, both of Monticello; three sisters, Libbie Stahl, Marie Kraul and Rose Ulch, all of Solon; one brother, James Rozinek of Mundlien, Ill.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Joe, Victor, George, Frank, Paul and Louis Rozinek; and one sister, Millie Krob.

Charles David Rozinek was born Dec. 30, 1932, in Solon, the son of Alois and Francis Adam Rozinek. He married Rosemary Welsch on July 7, 1986, in Fort Scott, Kan. He enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, family gatherings, gardening and wood work. Charles worked for the Linn County Road Department for 17 years and drove a semi truck for 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Nora Springs and a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd.

Online condolences may be left for the Rozinek family at www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.

Arrangements are with The Cremation Society of Central Iowa.
 

CHARLES CITY - Shirley M. Shultz, 77, of Charles City, died Wednesday (March 12, 2008) at her home.

Funeral services for Shirley Shultz will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City with Pastor Gary Van Wert officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Shirley Marie Stock Shultz was born Sept. 23, 1930, on the family farm in rural Charles City, the daughter of Henry and Christina (Scheidecker) Stock. She was baptized in November 1930 and confirmed at Central Methodist Church in Charles City on April 9, 1944, by Pastor Clarence Dwight James. Shirley attended a one-room country school until eighth grade. In 1949, she graduated from the Floyd High School. After graduation, Shirley went to work at Salsbury in Charles City.

On March 5, 1950, she was united in marriage to Clyde M. Shultz at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. While living on the farm she was a full-time mother and co-farmer raising layer chickens, gardening, sewing and extra cooking for the hired help in the summer. In 1998, they retired and moved into Charles City.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Neighborhood Club and the Sparrows.

Her interests included gardening, canning, sewing, walking, having coffee with her cousins and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Shirley will be remembered for loving life on the farm, her cooking and being a role model for the family.

Living family members include her four children, Calvin (Deb) Shultz of Charles City, Nancy (Ray) Ehlebracht of Rudd, Christine (Duane) Wegner of Charles City and Janis (David) Skuster of Stewartville, Minn.; 11 grandchildren, Kirk (Angie) Shultz, Stephanie (Cameron) Hanson, Tina (Kerry) Hudspeth, Travis (Jennifer) Ehlebracht, Tonya Ehlebracht, Jesse Wegner, Tanner Wegner, McKenzie Wegner, Kimberly Skuster, Kara Skuster and Andrew Skuster; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Jean (Clair) Vance of Charles City; one brother, Merlin (Cheryl) Stock of Charles City; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde, in 2002; and one granddaughter, Kelsey Skuster, on Jan. 21, 1985.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church 601 Milwaukee St., Charles City, IA 50616 or to Hospice of North Iowa 1003 Gilbert St. Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
 

CHARLES CITY -Margaret M. Buschbom, 105, of Charles City, died Wednesday (March 12, 2008) at her home.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, with Pastor William Buschbom officiating. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Hillside Cemetery in State Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to services on Monday.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
 

MASON CITY - Ann B. Crowell, 94, of Mason City, formerly of Galesburg, Ill., died Thursday (March 13, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Upon her wishes her body was cremated and memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
 

FORT DODGE - Richard A. Enabnit, 70, of Fort Dodge, died Wednesday (March 12, 2008) at the Marian Home.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Callender. Interment will be in the Callender Cemetery.

The visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 17 at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Fort Dodge.

Richard is survived by his wife, Pat; his children, Don (Lisa) Shunkwiler, of San Diego, Calif.; Neal (Chris) Shunkwiler, of Fort Dodge; and Beth Gosselin, of Fort Dodge; five grandchildren; a brother, Everett (Kathy) Enabnit; and a sister, Isetta Fisher, all of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Leann; and a grandson, Richard Wayne Shunkwiler.

Richard A. Enabnit, the son of Everett Enabnit Sr. and Emma (Cunningham) Stevens, was born Aug. 31, 1937, in Clear Lake. On June 12, 1959, he was united in marriage to Patricia Lee in Forest City.

The couple lived in Callender until moving to Fort Dodge in 1980. He was employed in the maintenance department at United States Gypsum for 34 years.

Richard enjoyed fishing, target practice, hunting, bowling, and watching and feeding the birds and squirrels. He especially enjoyed all his grandchildren and loved his family. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3369.

Memorials may be directed to the discretion of the family.
 

BRITT - Rose A. Gerdes, 78, of Britt, passed away Monday (March 10, 2008) at her home in Britt.

Funeral services for Rose Gerdes will be held 1 p.m. today, March 14, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with the Rev. Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m.in Bingham Township Cemetery near Woden.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt and one hour prior to services at the church.

Rose Agatha Studer was born Nov. 5, 1929, daughter of Alphonse and Isabelle (Haverly) Studer in Wesley. Rose attended school in Wesley graduating from Wesley High School.

Rose married Ernest (Wink) Gerdes on Dec. 28, 1949 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wesley. Rose and Wink lived all of their married life in Woden. They had six sons, Roger, Robert, David, Mark, Richard and Thomas. Rose worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City, owned and operated Rose's Retail and Resale in Woden and then worked at Goodnature's in Garner.

Rose was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and sang with the Sweet Adeline's for a number of years. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Rose is survived by Roger and Rosie Gerdes, of Pleasant Hope, Mo., Bob and Marcia Gerdes, of Woden, Dave and Cyndi Gerdes, of Kanawha, daughter-in-law, Paula Gerdes, of Lake Geneva, Wis. and Rick Gerdes, of Dubuque; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jamie (Lei) Kaauamo and Keikai; Nick (Lindsey) Gerdes and Kaleb; Angie Gerdes; Rob (Angie) Gerdes Taylor and Jenna; Jill (Alex) Schutjer and Drew and Sam; Chad (Kim) Gerdes and Karissa and Cade; Jesse (Courtney) Gerdes and Drew; Lucas, Logan and Grace; Jason (Rhonda) Gerdes and Austin and Landon and Matt Gerdes. Also survived by sisters, Mae (Dick) Haiden and Julie Jarvis; and brother, Gerald Studer; sisters-in-law, Betty (Don) May, Leota Gerdes and Barbara Shipman; and many nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wink; sons, Thomas at birth and Mark in 2004; daughter-in-law, Janet Gerdes in 1991; sisters Phyllis Kelch, Elaine Downs, and Rita Young; brothers-in-law, George Kelch, Ed Downs, Leo Young and Ralph Jarvis.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.
 

CHARLES CITY - Luvern Kolbet, 90, of Belmond, formerly of Charles City, died Thursday (March 13, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond.

A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with the Rev. Carl Ries, officiating. Burial will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Roseville.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, with a Scriptural wake service at 5 p.m. followed by the reciting of the rosary.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
 

BUFFALO CENTER - Lawrence Leibrand, 88, of Buffalo Center, died Thursday (March 13, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
 

NANCY, Ky. - Boyd "Red" Naber, U.S. Highway 196, Nancy, K.y., passed away Saturday (March 8, 2008) at his residence, at the age of 78.

"Red" was born Jan. 5, 1930, in Mitchell County, Iowa, to the late George and Dorothy Pike Naber. He met and married Dottie Whitley in Belvedere, Ill., on Feb. 29, 1996.

Preceding him in death are his parents, four brothers and one sister.

"Red" is survived by his wife, Dottie; his daughters, Connie (and Gordon) Watson, of Washington, Eva (and Jay) Sheriff, of Iowa, and Julia (and Dan) Linahon, of Iowa; his sons, Blair (and Judy) Naber, of California, Boyd Wesley "Bud" (and Dawn) Naber, of Illinois, and Frank Naber, of Illinois; a brother, Lowell (and Nancy) Naber, of Illinois; his sisters, Alene (and Buggy) McCoullogh, of Iowa, Mary (and Bob) Holm, of Iowa, Luke (and Dieter) Sterzelmier, of Oregon, and Doris (and Harry) Perchenbacher, of Minnesota; his grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeff, Jamie (Loni) and Levi (Lucinda), Nicholas, Emilee, Jacob, Alex, Brytni, Sarinity, Nickalas and Alex, Olivia and Zachary; his great-grandchildren, Jordan, Lexi and Jackson Jacob; five stepdaughters and one stepson; his stepgrandchildren, Stephanie, Josh and Brandon, Samantha and Mindy, Allison and Conner, Meranda and Benjamin, Brittany and Nathan and Autumn Rayne; and his step-great-grandchildren, Mariano and Alex.

"Red" was a retired supervisor of ITT. He loved the outdoors and working on and restoring his John Deere Tractor.

A memorial service for Boyd "Red" Naber will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the chapel of Nancy Funeral Home. Brother Harold Wright will officiate the service.

His family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.somersetundertaking.com
 

FOREST CITY - Richard D. Peterson, 71, of Forest City, died Thursday (March 13, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City. 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
 

CLARION - Beth Marie Baker, 90, of Clarion, died Thursday (March 13, 2008) at the Rotary Ann Nursing Home in Eagle Grove.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 21, at the United Methodist Church in Clarion, with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will be in the Galt Cemetery, Galt.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
 

GARNER - Larry Dietrich, 73, of Garner, died Friday (March 14, 2008) at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.

www.cataldofuneralhome.com
 

MASON CITY - Dallas L. Johnson, 83, of Mason City, died Thursday (March 13, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services Monday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
 

MASON CITY - Clayton E. "Bud" Knoll, 97, a resident of the Good Shepherd Health Center and formerly of 300 Second St. N.E. in Mason City and rural Kanawha, died Friday morning (March 14, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, at Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church, 340 20th St. S.W. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jack Vanden Heuvel and the Rev. Maury DeYoung officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.

Those wishing to offer a memorial may wish to direct them to Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
 

BELMOND - Luvern Kolbet, 90, of Belmond, formerly of Charles City, died Thursday (March 13, 2008) at Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond.

A funeral Mass for Luvern Kolbet will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with the Rev. Carl Ries, pastor, celebrating the Mass. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Roseville. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, where there will be a scriptural wake service at 5 p.m. followed by the reciting of the rosary.

Luvern Charles Kolbet was born Dec. 7, 1917, at Alta Vista, the son of John and Caroline (Glaser) Kolbet. He received his education at Alta Vista. Luvern proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

On May 1, 1946, he was united in marriage to Virginia Nixt at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Roseville. They farmed all their lives in the Alta Vista and Marble Rock areas, retiring to Charles City in 1994. Virginia died on March 28, 2004. Luvern was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Farm Bureau and Catholic Order of Foresters. Other memberships included the VFW at Alta Vista and American Legion at Marble Rock.

His interests included watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, telling stories and playing various games. Luvern's family, especially his grandchildren, were very special to him and they will always carry with them the memories of their times together.

Living family members include seven children, Paula Kolbet of Sioux City, Steven Kolbet of Marble Rock and special friend, Carolyn Hedland, Charles (Gloria) Kolbet of Manchester, Marlene (Daniel) Greeny of Allen, Neb., Nancy (Michael) Hogle of Manteca, Calif., Karen (Michael) Newman of Clarion and Kimberly (Brian) Mason of Belmond; 13 grandchildren, Rae Ann Kolbet, Matthew (Theresa) Kolbet, Maranda (Andrew) Brock, MacKenzie (Mystique) Kolbet, Mason (Ashlie) Kolbet, Weston and Callie Hogle, Laurel, Alisa and Hillary Newman, Lindsey and Madelyn Mason and Shayla Cole; five great-grandchildren, Keegan, Kinley, Kennedy and Kirstyn Kolbet and Alexis Kolbet; and a brother, Leo.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
 

MASON CITY - Robert J. Kornhauser, 80, of 1453 Birch Drive, died Friday (March 14, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
 

BUFFALO CENTER - Lawrence Leibrand, 88, of Buffalo Center, died Thursday (March 13, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City. Burial will be in the spring at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be an hour prior to the service.

Lawrence Henry "Saint" Leibrand was born Nov. 29, 1920, at Mountain Lake, Minn., a son of Lee W. and Grace (Asmus) Leibrand. In 1928 the family moved to Spirit Lake for a short time before moving to Buffalo Center in 1929.

Lawrence was baptized and confirmed in the Reformed Church of Buffalo Center. He graduated from Buffalo Center High School with the class of 1938.

Lawrence, along with his father, Lee, ran a dairy in Buffalo Center for a few years. On Oct. 16, 1944, he was united in marriage to Mildred Heitland in Forest City. The couple made their home in Buffalo Center where they purchased the Ice Cream Shop in April 1945 and ran it for a year.

Lawrence then went to work for W.E. Ley Ford dealership in Lakota as a salesman. In 1964 he was selected as a top salesman among the nation's leading Ford dealerships. He later sold feed for the Kerber Milling Co. of Emmetsburg.

Lawrence loved baseball and was a serious Yankees fan. He enjoyed buying homes and remodeling them. Millie passed away on Jan. 5, 1986. Lawrence married Karen Hanson Blanshan Gordon in 1989. She passed away on July 19, 2005.

Lawrence is survived by two step-sons, Douglas Blanshan of Albert Lea, Minn., and David Blanshan of Buffalo Center; one step-daughter, Ann Gordon Wenthold and her husband, Chuck, of Jefferson; three step-grandchildren, Jessica, Adam and Ashley Blanshan of Albert Lea, Minn.; cousins, Elmer "Shorty" Leibrand of Buffalo Center and Dorothy Heesch of Thompson; sister-in-law, Ruth Leibrand of Forest City and many nieces and nephews.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, a brother, Harold Leibrand, in 1994; and sister, Lucille Burma, in 2007.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
 

LIVERMORE - Lillian E. Meyer, 90, of Livermore, formerly of Whittemore, died Thursday (March 13, 2008) at Good Samaritan Society in Algona.

A funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Livermore with Pastor Henry Friedrich officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Whittemore.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona and will continue one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
 

FOREST CITY - Richard D. Peterson, 71, of Forest City, died Thursday (March 13, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. As per his wishes his body has been cremated.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, March 17, at West Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Leland, with Pastor Timothy Miller officiating. Inurnment will be in the spring in West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
 

MASON CITY - Bernice "Beets" Trizulny, 77, of 3325 Brandywine Road, Mason City, died suddenly on Thursday (March 13, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 17, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, with Pastor Steve Hansen officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.

Memorials can be made to the Arthritis Foundation of Iowa.

Beets Trizulny was born July 4, 1930, in Mason City, a daughter of Peter and Josephine (Paulson) Mondahl. She graduated from Mason City High School. She married William Trizulny on April 9, 1949, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Beets worked as a bookkeeper at Metalcraft Industries for 33 years and retired in 1999. She will be remembered by many for her optimism, spunk, thoughtfulness and love.

Her hobbies included shopping (then returning), decorating and spoiling her grandchildren. She loved to go camping, eat pizza, attend her Friday night get-togethers and Friday happy hour.

She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and vice president of Eastbrooke Condominiums.

Bernice is survived by her husband, William, of Mason City; children, Linda (Mike) Taylor of Des Moines, Richard Trizulny of Albuquerque, N.M., Terry (Vinnie) Saitta of Albuquerque, N.M., and Dan (Kris) Trizulny of Plymouth, Minn.; her five grandchildren, Nicole Taylor, Carina (Don) Brunton, Andria Trizulny, Andrew Trizulny and Kaitlin Trizulny; her brothers, Norman (Millie) Mondahl of Harrison, Ariz., and Jerry (Vel) Mondahl of Mason City; and her sister, Arlene Johnson of Manly; many nieces and nephews, and many good friends, including Jack (Jane) Balkenende of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Robbie Trizulny; brother, Gilman Mondahl; and sister, Pearl (Bud) Harris.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
 

 Posted by Gene Manning