North Iowa Obituaries
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Robert K.
EricksonFOREST CITY - Robert K. Erickson, 79, of Forest City, died Monday (March 24, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City and an hour prior to service at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/26/2008.
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Floyd L.
Harms  NORA SPRINGS - Floyd L. Harms, 60, of Ponderosa Court in Nora Springs, died Saturday (March 22, 2008) at his residence in Nora Springs.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second 2nd St. S.E. in Mason City with the Rev. Chris Clarkson officiating. The Mason City Memorial Association will provide military respects at the conclusion of Floyd's service. Cremation will take place in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home. Inurnment will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 28, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from noon until Floyd's service at 1 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City
Those wishing to extend a memorial or expression of sympathy may direct them to the Floyd L. Harms Memorial Fund.
Floyd Harms, the first-born of twin sons, was delivered into the world on Oct. 25, 1947, at Lutheran Hospital in Hampton. Floyd and his brother, Lloyd, were placed into the loving arms of their parents, Stenus Junior and Clara Erma (Davis) Harms. Floyd, the smaller of the two, was lovingly nicknamed "Pee Wee" and known as such by some family members throughout his life.
When Floyd was still an infant, the family relocated to Mason City, where Floyd attended school and graduated among the Class of 1967.
Floyd was inducted into the United States Marine Corps on Dec. 28, 1967 from Des Moines and served his country during the Vietnam War. While in conflict in Vietnam, Lloyd became a casualty of the war, thus, Floyd was honorably discharged from Camp Pendleton, Calif., on Nov. 20, 1968, and returned to Iowa.
In 1969, Floyd was united in marriage to Paula Freeman. The couple became the parents of two sons, Todd and Anthony. Although the marriage later dissolved, Floyd and Paula remained true to the best interests of their sons.
Floyd married Julie Christiansen at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Mason City on Nov. 30, 1979. Two daughters, Janel and Stacey, were born to this union, however, the marriage ended in 1993.
Floyd was employed as a mill operator for over 30 years at Holcim Manufacturing in Mason City.
Some of Floyd's favorite leisure activities and hobbies included fishing, cooking, vegetable gardening, playing cards, dice and cribbage, watching wrestling (WWE) on television and visiting with his family and friends. Spending time and conversing with his children and grandchildren and tending to his three pets, Missy, Jake and Sam were of great delight to Floyd.
Floyd will be sadly missed by family and friends who have shared in his life.
He is survived by his son, Anthony "Tony" Harms of Wilmington, Ill.; his daughters, Janel Harms, of Britt, and Stacey Harms, of Nora Springs; his daughter-in-law, Erica Harms-Abney of Royalton, Ill.; his granddaughter, Elizabeth Harms; and grandson, Taylor Harms. Floyd will also be cherished by numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceding Floyd in death are his son, Todd Harms in May of 2000: his parents, Stenus and Clara Harms; his stepfather, Francis "Dale" Grover; and his brother, Lloyd Harms.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services of North Iowa, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/26/2008.
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Hazel Lilleskau MASON CITY - Hazel Lilleskau, 93, of 34 S. Pierce, Mason City died Monday (March 24, 2008) at Mercy Hospice, Johnston, Iowa.
Funeral services are tentatively planned for 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Patti Aurand of the First Congregational United Church of Christ officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home and interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Those wishing to leave thoughts, condolences or stories may do so at www.Fullertonfh.com
Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-423-8676.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/26/2008.
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Robert Lutz MANLY - Robert Lutz, 76, of 3514 Spruce Ave, Manly, died Tuesday (March 25, 2008) at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/26/2008.
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Jack D.
McNeely MASON CITY - Jack D. McNeely, 65, of Mason City, died Sunday (March 23, 2008) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/26/2008.
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Clarence Murra IOWA FALLS - Clarence Murra, 84, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday (March 25, 2008) at his home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 Friday, March 28, at the Evangelical Free Church, Iowa Falls.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel in Iowa Falls.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/26/2008.
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Beulah Rodecap  DES MOINES - Beulah Rodecap, 85, died Sunday (March 23, 2008) at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, March 26, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter, with burial following at Coulter Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at the Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. in Des Moines.
Beulah was born July 3, 1922, on her family farm. She was baptized and confirmed at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter.
Beulah was married to Joseph Rodecap on Jan. 4, 1975. She worked at Swartz Dress Shop in Hampton, Standard Oil in both Mason City and Des Moines and retired as a claims processor on June 30, 1987, from Principal in Des Moines.
Beulah was an active member of Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, the Des Moines Garden Club and many other community organizations. She worked as a volunteer for several organizations, as well. She and her husband Joe, were honored as Neighbors of the Week by the Des Moines Register. First and foremost, Beulah was very devoted to her family, who loved her dearly.
Beulah is survived by her husband, Joseph Rodecap; sister-in-law, Lois Johansen; sister, Rhoda (Jack) Jorgensen; brothers, Wendell "Lump" (Maxine) Johansen and Glenn (Sandy) Johansen; nephew, Mark (LuAnn) Johansen; nieces, Jane (Al) Eilderts, Anne (Bryce) Claypool, Sheri (Keith) Bandle, Holly Kjergaard, Jan (Mike) Jorgensen-Lockhorst, Carol (Don) Foster, Julie (Tom) Walker, Janet (Don) Borcherding and Jill (Ken) Hastey; dear friend and caretaker, Sharon Rhodes; stepchildren, John (Roberta) Rodecap and Nadene (Bruce) Lautenschlager; 17 great-nephews and great-nieces; seven stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Hannah (Petersen) Johansen; brother, Dale Johansen; stepdaughter, Marlene Roberts; and her nephew-in-law, Stanley Kjergaard.
Hamilton's Funeral Home, 515-243-5221.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/26/2008.
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Bonnie (Ingersoll) Sowers Bonnie (Ingersoll) Sowers passed away on Feb. 28, 2008, in San Bernardino, Calif.
Bonnie was born to Wayne and Ruby (Friend) Ingersoll on May 5, 1947. She will be sadly missed by her brothers, Frank, David, Jim, Tim and Bobby Ingersoll and her sisters, Susan and Rose Ingersoll, Karin Middleton and Lori Enderson, her step-mother Marilyn Ingersoll as well as many nieces, nephews and her daughter Tammy Murri and her family from Farmington, Utah.
Bonnie was born in Mason City and spent her younger years here. She later moved to California where she was married and lived a rich, full life with many wonderful friends and her beloved husband, Tom.
She raised champion dogs, was a Master gardener and owned and operated her own flower shop, was past president of ToastMasters, as well as a CPA.
She loved animals and enjoyed square dancing. Bonnie had a loving heart and was always giving to others. She had many many wonderful friends who will allow her to live on for many years in their fond memories.
She was the first female CPA auditor for San Bernardino County and loved to share her stories of going out to little desert towns to audit biker bars.
Her sense of humor and kindness helped her through many difficult times. She worked the last 19 years for the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, where she made many friends.
A memorial will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Highland Hills Church, 27555 Baseline Ave., San Bernardino, Calif.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in her memory to the Humane Society.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/26/2008.
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Chad Speedy CHARLES CITY - Chad Speedy, 23, of Charles City, died Tuesday (March 25, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/26/2008
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Ina Stille GARNER - Ina Stille, 91, of Garner, died Monday (March 24, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Friday at the United Methodist Church in Goodell with Pastor Paddy Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Dugger Funeral Homes, 641-444-3248.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/26/2008.
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Simon Sunken TITONKA - Simon Sunken, 92, of Titonka, died Tuesday (March 25, 2008) at the Titonka Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Titonka, with Pastor Robin Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka, with Military honors.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka. 515-928-2735. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/26/2008.
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Jack Douglas Bonner MASON CITY - Jack Douglas Bonner, 51, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 Second St. S., Rockwell, with the Rev. Ron Bolinger and Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with a prayer and sharing of memory service at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Jack Bonner Memorial Fund or Hospice of North Iowa.
Arrangements are with the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372; www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/27/2008
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Robert K. Erickson  FOREST CITY - Robert K. Erickson, 79, of Forest City, died Monday (March 24, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, March 27, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Robert K. Erickson was the youngest of four children born to Martin and Jennie (Nonnweiler) Erickson on April 16, 1928, in Crystal Valley. He attended school in the Forest City school district.
On Oct. 14, 1950, Bob was united in marriage to Ione Nesset. To this union six daughters were born. The family made their home in Forest City.
Bob served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952. During that time he served in the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1952, in the ammunition dumps with the 461st Ordinance Ammunition Co. in Wanjou at the 38th Parallel.
Bob spent his career working in the field of auto parts. Upon retirement he drove a school bus for the Forest City School District. He was an avid sports fan and fisherman and cherished the time spent at the family's lake home near Mankato, Minn. He was a proud father of his girls and proud grandfather to their children and loved attending their activities.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Forest City American Legion Post and the Leland VFW Post.
Bob was diagnosed with Alzheimers' in 2004. In May of 2007 he made his home at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. He died there on Monday, March 24, 2008, at the age of 79 years.
Bob is survived by his wife, Ione, of Forest City; and six daughters and their spouses: Carol Shirk (Randy) of Forest City; Julie Olson (Don) of Thompson; Linda Severson (Larry), of Forest City; Sheila Berger (Bob), of Lake Mills; Jenifer Thayer (Claude), of Emmetsburg; and Amy Faulkner (Rod), of Iowa City. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren: Mason Shirk (Amanda) and Clay Shirk; Joshua and Aaron Olson; Tiffany Young (Seth) and Marcus Severson; Jared, Jennie and Jordynn Finer and Bennett Berger; Brianna Faulkner and a great-grandson soon to join the family; and one niece, Kathryn Kirkwood of Pennsylvania.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James Erickson; sisters, Kathryn Boman and Norma Fraizer; and a nephew, Fred Fraizer.
The family suggests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, The Good Samaritan Care Center, The Alzheimer's Association or the United Methodist Church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/27/2008.
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May M. Jacobs ALLISON - May M. Jacobs, 100, of Allison died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at the Allison Health Care Center in Allison.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison with burial in the Allison Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 308 Birch St., Allison. The Rev. Jeffrey Blank will officiate the service.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/27/2008.
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Kim Kraft NORTHWOOD - Kim Kraft, 47, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Northwood, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at her home in Winter Haven, surrounded by her family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel; 641- 324-1543; www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/27/2008.
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Robert E. "Bob"
Lutz  MANLY - Robert E. "Bob" Lutz, 86, of 3514 Spruce Ave., Manly, died Monday (March 25, 2008) at the Manly Care Center in Manly.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly with the Rev. Don Preston officiating. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Edward Tosel Post No. 110, Manly. Inurnment will take place at a later time at Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Bethel United Methodist Church, Manly, and then one hour before the service on Friday at the church.
Family suggests memorials to Robert E. Lutz Memorial Fund.
Bob was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Plankinton, S.D., the son of Lawrence and Ruth (Jones) Lutz. He quit school at an early age to help on the family farm and other farms and ranches.
He enlisted in the United States Army July 20, 1942. As with many of his 535th AAA World War II buddies, he was very proud of his country and its flag and also those who served under it. He participated in many military operations beginning at Camp Haan, desert of California, to Camp Callan near San Diego, then back across country to the Tennessee Maneuvers and Camp Atterberry, Ind., Fort Fisher, N.C., Camp Davis, N.C., and on to Shanks, N.Y., to be shipped to England via Grenwich, Scotland. Then it was on to the beaches of Normandy up through France, Belgium, Germany and Austria. Whether it was on foot, truck, bus, train, troop ship or luxury ocean liner he had an interesting story to tell.
He was discharged from the Army as a sergeant on Nov. 24, 1945, with citations of Bronze Arrowhead, American Theater Ribbon, European-African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal 43, Bronze Star Medal Go 17, and 99th INF DIV 45. Following his discharge he always stayed in touch with his unit and enjoyed attending the reunions.
After the service he moved back to South Dakota, drove trucks, farmed and worked various construction jobs.
They moved to Fort Thompson, S.D., where he farmed and fed cattle with Les Christiansen. Also, while living on the Crow Creek Indian Reservation he was on the local school board and was involved with the merger of the local country school and the government school to accommodate the many students whose parents were working on the Big Ben Dam. He was a heavy equipment operator on this project. He along with other local volunteers helped build and furnish the Christian Missionary Alliance Church where he and his family were active members.
He married Dawn Jobe Hawkins on Sept. 28, 1946, in Mt Vernon, S.D.
In 1965 with a leap of faith and his good friend, John Dougan, they bought 1,600 acres of the Lindon Ranch south of Clear Lake for $500,000, which was the biggest land sale in the history of Cerro Gordo County up until then. He was also one of five partners in Hilltop Ranch at Dows in the late 1960s along with Dougan, Clarence Hobbs and Jim Brown. Brown, after farming in South Dakota, moved back to Iowa to manage this property.
In 1968 they moved to their present home in rural Manly, where he continued to farm.
He enjoyed the outdoors, raising cattle and sheep and his dogs. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Manly, American Legion Tosel Post 110, Manly, and was a life member of Plankinton V.F.W.
Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dawn Lutz of Manly; children: Monte Hawkins of Manly and his children, Angela (Jamie) Sorenson and their children, Kaitlyn and Kyra; D.J. (Karey) Hawkins, and their children, Kenni and Bayley; Tina (Jeff) Francis and their children, Zoey and Jacey; Mary Jane Hawkins, of Britt, and her granddaughter Olinca Padiern, Mary Jane's children, John Durgin, David (Amy) Durgin and their child, Addison; Dixie (Duane) Meyer and their children, D.J. and Daniel; Jeanne Lechuga, and her children, Cody, Cole, Coda, Crystal, Caden, Carena and Cesar; Janelle (Vern) Dannen, of Plymouth, and their children, Amy (Shad) Stoeffler, and their children, Brock and Blake; Kari (Bill) Pate, and their children, Aric, Dylin, Caileb and Abby; Aaron (Lindsey) Dannen and their children, Izac, Cloey, Owen and Wyatt; Randy (Cheryl) Lutz, of Mason City, and their children, Lisa (Pete) Roth and their child, Cooper, Jess (Jessica) Lutz; Jaime (Kathy) Lutz, of Mason City, and their children, Natasha and Ali Lutz; two brothers, Ed (Barb) Lutz and their family, of Garrison, S.D. and Tom (Ruth) Lutz and their family, of Bassett, Neb.; sister-in-law, Edrah Spielman and her family, of Springfield, Oregon; several nieces; nephews; and his 535th army family including Capt. Bill Hughes of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Melvin Lutz; sister, Esther Zundel; daughter-in-law, Sandy Hawkins; brother-in-law, Bob Jobe; sister-in-law, Sharon Clair; and numerous members of his 535th family and other family and friends.
Arrangements are with the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly; 641-454-2242; www.colonial chapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/27/2008.
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Jack Douglas McNeely MASON CITY - Jack Douglas McNeely, 65, of Mason City, died Sunday (March 23, 2008) at his home.
According to his wishes his body will be cremated and no services will be held at this time.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel; 641-423-2372; www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/27/2008.
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Sheryl Peterson CLEAR LAKE - Sheryl Peterson, 72, of 2112 Second Ave. S. died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel; 641-357-2193; www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/27/2008.
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Vernon F.
Schluter MASON CITY - Vernon F. Schluter, 84 of Mason City and formerly of Nora Springs died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 28, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 101 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with the Rev. Jenny Edinger officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery in Nora Springs with military honors performed by the Nora Springs American Legion Post No. 449.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today, March 27, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Vernon F. Schluter Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/27/2008
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Chad Speedy CHARLES CITY - Chad Speedy, 23, of Charles City died Tuesday (March 25, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City. Pastor Eric Sloter of the Cedar Valley Community Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Visitation will be held from noon until time of services at the Hauser Funeral Home.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323; www.hauserfh.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/27/2008.
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Ina
Stille  GARNER - Ina Stille, 91, of Garner died Monday (March 24, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday at the United Methodist Church in Goodell with Pastor Paddy Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, March 27, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Ina Augusta, the daughter of John and Augusta (Jacobs) Bergerfer, was born Dec. 29, 1916, east of Belmond. She grew up in Belmond where she attended the Belmond schools. Ina graduated from the Belmond High School in 1934. Later in life she attended college and taught school in a one-room schoolhouse. She did some substituting in schools in the Hancock County area.
Ina and George Stille were married on Oct. 16, 1934, in the parsonage in Klemme. She and George made their home in Spencer where George worked road construction for seven years. They returned to Goodell in 1941, living east of Goodell for 50 years. They moved to the Prairie View apartments in Garner in 1998.
Ina was a very active member of the Goodell United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday school as well as taking an active part in the Bible school
She enjoyed making crafts, sewing and gardening. Canning vegetables from her garden was a task Ina enjoyed, as well as her lovely flowers from her flower garden.
Ina is survived by her daughters, Maxine Dresbach of Mason City and Sharyl (Marlin) Stadtlander of Garner; sons, Kenton (Carol) of Poolville, Texas, and Lynn (Janice) of Davenport; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sister, Garnet Beenan of Newton; and numerous other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George; her parents; her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Gloria Stille; son-in-law, "Mac" Dresbach; her brother Boyd; sisters Doris, Edna and Lola.
Dugger Funeral Homes, 641-444-3248.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/27/2008.
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Claire V.
Tracy ROCKWELL - Claire V. Tracy, 89, of Rockwell, formerly of Swaledale, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.
Mass Of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 E. Elm St., Rockwell, with Rev. Jon M. Seda presiding. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Rockwell, with military rites accorded by the American Legion Gallagher Post No. 208 of Rockwell.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic School Chapel in Rockwell, with a 7:30 p.m. rosary. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday in the chapel at the Sacred Heart Catholic School.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA, 50401. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be registered on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City; 641-423-8676; www.fullertonfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/27/2008.
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Annette M. Aarons CLEAR LAKE - Annette M. Aarons, 48, of the Opportunity Village in Clear Lake, died Thursday (March 27, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Jack Douglas Bonner  MASON CITY - Jack Douglas Bonner, 51, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit fter a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 Second St. S. in Rockwell, with the Rev. Ron Bolinger and Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chael, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with a prayer and sharing of memory service at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Jack Bonner Memorial Fund or Hospice of North Iowa.
Jack Douglas Bonner was born June 30, 1956, in Mason City, the son of Jim and Beverly (Watson) Bonner. He was baptized and confirmed in the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton. Jack graduated from Rockwell-Swaledale High School in 1974. After high school, Jack went to work for his dad at Bonner Truck Line.
Jack was united in marriage to Jamie Fink on Aug. 25, 1979. Jack was an owner/operator and he was currently leased with LB Transport in Buffalo Center. He traveled from coast to coast, including Canada and Mexico, which over the years, Jack developed very strong friendships. He was a good friend to many.
Jack was an avid Harley rider, loved drag racing, semi-trucks, automobiles, and anything with power and speed got Jack going. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Jack and Jamie took many weekend bike trips with their friends visiting South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Colorado.
Some of Jack's best times were hanging out at the "Shop" with his friends for hours talking about the good old trucking days! Jack always had a good story to tell, he not only told them, but added action.
Jack is survived by his wife, Jamie Bonner, of Mason City; father, Jim (Luella) Bonner, of Clear Lake; siblings, Jane (Dennis) Behr, of Rockwell, Jodi (Doug) Klasse, of Earlham; his mother-in-law, Margaret Fink, of Nora Springs; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Pam (Mike) McKiness, of Clear Lake, Patty (Jim) Gast, of Mason City, Chuck (Cindy) Fink, of Nora Springs, Shirley (Jay) Kohler, of Nora Springs, Sandra (Jim) Pappas, of Nora Springs, Cheryl (Paul) Christensen, of Lena, Ill., Julie (Dennis) Walker, of Nora Springs, Weston (Jody) Fink, of Nora Springs, and Jim (Jodi) Fink, of Rockford; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jack is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Bonner; father-in-law, James Fink; grandparents,Lester and Nora Bonner, Ray and Tillie Watson; brother-in-law, Charlie Ritter; nieces, Lindsay Behr and Kirby Pappas; and nephew, David Pappas.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Elliott E. Cooper FOREST CITY - Elliott E. Cooper, 84, of Forest City, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 31, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Barb Spaulding officiating. Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City and an hour prior to services at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Everett Enabmit MASON CITY - Everett Enabmit, 62, of 836 S. Tyler Ave. in Mason City, died Thursday (March 27, 2008) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Sylvan Arthur Faas
ST. ANSGAR - Sylvan Arthur Faas, 77, of St. Ansgar, died Wednesday evening (March 26, 2008) at Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis.
He was born Jan. 13, 1931, to Benedict and Mabel (Winer) Faas in Stacyville, where he grew up and attended school. After completing his education, Sylvan made a living hauling grain with his truck. He enlisted in the Marine Corp and was stationed in Korea.
He married Virginia Rohde on Jan. 9, 1954, in Stacyville. Sylvan owned and operated Faas Transport until 1983, but health problems forced him to retire.
A member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Lyle and commander of American Legion in Lyle, Minn., he enjoyed fishing, especially with the grandchildren, gardening, flowers and collecting.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia, of St. Ansgar; one daughter, Betty (Richard) Rosenberg, of St. Ansgar; three sons, George (Bonnie) Faas, of Mona; Greg (Mindy) Faas, of Osage; Gary (Kelly) Faas of, Lyle, Minn.; nine grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Heuman, of Stacyville, and Marlene (Darwin) Mauer of Denver; and a sister-in-law, Monica "Mike" Faas, of Stacyville,.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one great-granddaughter, Bree Rosenberg; and three brothers, Bobbie, Marvin, and John; and one sister, Irene Neis.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31, at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Lyle, Minn., with Father Reuben Spinler officiating. Interment will be at the Woodbury Cemetery with military honors by the Lyle American Legion.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Worlein Funeral Home, 1801 Fourth St. N.W. in Austin, Minn., and one hour prior to services at the church.
Worlein Funeral Home, 507-433-5000.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Harold Paul Konicek  BELLE PLAINE - Harold Paul Konicek, 90, 1506 Rainbow Drive, Belle Plaine, IA, 52208, died Tuesday (March 25, 2008) at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Hrabak Funeral Home, 1704 Seventh Ave. in Belle Plaine, with Pastor Charles Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Vining.
Pallbearers are Robert Deibler, Dave Broadie, Chris Broadie, Allen Konicek, Steve Watson, Justin Geitzenauer. Music will be by Pat Sauer, organist and vocalist.
Harold Paul Konicek was born Nov. 22, 1917, in rural Dysart, to John and Rose (Stahr) Konicek. He was a graduate of Clutier High School.
Harold was united in marriage to Mildred Strachota on Sept. 22, 1947, in Cedar Rapids. He was a longtime farmer in the Elberon area. They moved to their present home in Belle Plaine in 1977. Upon moving to Belle Plaine, Harold worked for Graham Construction and as a groundskeeper for the Belle Plaine Country Club.
He enjoyed doing woodworking in his spare time and watching basketball games, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes.
He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Mildred, of Belle Plaine; children, Diane (Robert) Deibler, of Garner, Allen (Sylvia) Konicek, of Alpena, Mich., and Cindy (Dave) Broadie, of Davenport; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Evelyn Feuerbach, Eleanor Andreson, LaVonne Kouba, Genevieve Kromminga, and Beverly Wentworth; brother, Duane Konicek.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald and Marvin; sisters, Violet Cox, Maxine Podhajsky, and Pat Fry.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com under "obituaries".
Arrangements are by the Hrabak Funeral Home, 319-444-2240.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Wilma Kronemann  GRAFTON - Wilma Kronemann, 89, of Grafton, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Township, Osage, with the Rev. Wayne Ellingson and AiM Irmgard Ellingson officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.
Wilma Eleanor (Rosel) Kronemann was born March 20, 1919, to George and Anna (Runge) Rosel Sr. She was baptized May 18, 1919, and confirmed April 9, 1933, by the Rev. Paul Brammer at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar.
She was married April 13, 1941, to Lloyd A. Kronemann at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage, by the Rev. Elmer Yohr.
Wilma taught elementary school for four years and substituted two years. She taught Sunday School 15 years at St. John's Lutheran Church. She was a Worth County 4-H leader for 20 years, and Worth County Committee Woman for four years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Severa Rosenberg, Esma Hartwig, and Norma Gerlach; and one brother, Lawrence Rosel.
Wilma is survived by her husband, Lloyd Kronemann, of Grafton; son, Lowell (Judy) Kroneman, of Grafton; two daughters, Judith (Chuck) Hansen, of St. Ansgar and Barbara (Mark) Postl, of Swisher; one brother, George (Marla) Rosel Jr., of Bertram; two sisters, Leola Ruehlow, of St. Ansgar, and Doris Erdmann, of Northwood; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Hazel W. Lilleskau  MASON CITY - Hazel Lilleskau, 93, formerly of 34 S. Pierce Ave. in Mason City and most recently of Johnston, died Monday (March 24, 2008) at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, March 28 at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Patti Aurand of the First Congregational United Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
One hour prior to Hazel's service today, the family will greet relatives and friends at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City.
Those wishing to extend a memorial in Hazel's name may direct them to Mercy Hospice, 5820 Winwood Dr., Johnston, IA 50131.
Hazel Wilma Lilleskau, the daughter of Bert and Alice (Kent) Hiams, was born in Rowan on March 10, 1915. She shared her birthday with her twin brother, Harold, and graduated from Rowan High School among the Class of 1934. Considering that Hazel's family were among the first early settlers in Wright County, she always remained proud to state that she was from Rowan!
Hazel was united in marriage to Norris A. "Bud" Lilleskau in Albert Lea, Minn. They farmed in the Clarion area, later moving to Spencer for a number of years. While in Spencer, Hazel assisted Bud in his building business as a decorator.
Following their retirement, Hazel and Bud moved to Mason City to spend time near their daughter, Corrine, and two grandchildren, Steve and Carolee.
Hazel was a very gentle woman with a wonderful sense of humor and great disposition! She loved spending as much time as she could with her family!
Hazel treasured hearing and telling a good joke, solving jumbo crossword puzzles, eating sweet treats, playing the organ, cheering for the Iowa Hawkeye basketball team and listening to the music of the "Raiders."
Hazel met many people in Mason City while on her four- to five-mile long walks, which she took daily until she was in her early 90's. She loved shopping, especially for her tiny size 4 1/2 shoes and traveling with her grandson, Steve, to run errands or to visit Corrine and Carolee.
Hazel was a devoted member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Mason City, where she was an active member of Group No. 3 and involved in many activities.
Cherishing Hazel's memory is her beloved daughter, Corrine Severson, of Johnston; her grandson, Steve Severson, of Mason City; her granddaughter, Carolee Severson of Phoenix, Ariz.; her brother, Ray Hiams, of Rowan; her two great-grandsons, Jorden Pitkin and Drake Swarms; and her new great-great granddaughter, Isabelle Pitkin.
She will also be sadly missed by her dear and close friend, Barbara Baker; two nephews, Richard (Marilyn) Howieson and Paul (Cheryl) Hardy; and other relatives and friends.
Preceding Hazel in death is her husband Norris "Bud" Lilleskau on July 4, 1992; her parents, Bert and Alice Hiams; her twin brother, Harold Hiams; brother, Dale Hiams; and two sisters, Doris Hardy and Pearl Howieson.
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.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Eva Margot Novis Eva Margot Novis, passed away on Friday (March 21, 2008) at the Reutlinger Center for Jewish Living in Danville, Calif., of cancer at the age of 81.
She is interred at Oakmont Cemetery in Lafayette, Calif. Born in Germany on Aug. 31, 1926, she immigrated to the United States in 1938.
After receiving an A.A. degree from Fort Smith, Ark. Junior College, she entered the School of Nursing at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. During her 40-year nursing career she worked at Park and Mercy Hospitals and taught nursing at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. In addition to her RN degree, she held BS and MS degrees from Iowa State University. Throughout her career she remained involved in local, regional and national professional nursing organizations.
As an active member of Adas Israel Congregation in Mason City, she taught religious school and participated in Hadassah and Sisterhood. After, she retired and moved to Walnut Creek, Calif.
She was active as a community volunteer, especially in the field of aging. In 2002 she was recognized by the Walnut Creek Section of the National Council of Jewish Women for her leadership in Alzheimer's Disease education and service.
Her hobbies included spending time with her family, opera, needlework, stamp collecting, and traveling.
She was predeceased by parents, George and Jenny Levy; husband, Jacob Novis; and daughter, Gail Novis.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Rochelle and John Boertje, of Kimberly City, Mo.; daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Alan Statman, of Oakland, Calif.; granddaughter, Lauren Statman, of St. Louis, Mo.; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Hilma Levy of Dallas, Texas; cousins, Amram Levy, Mira Bergbaum and Abi Levy, all of Israel; Bernard Stein, of St. Louis, Mo.; Benno Friedman, of Memphis, Tenn.; and nieces, Dr. Deborah Levy, of Belmont, Mass., Julia Robinowitz and Sharon Lipinsky, of Dallas, Texas.
There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, at the Reutlinger Center for Jewish Living in Danville, Calif.
Contributions in Eva's memory may be made to Reutlinger Center for Jewish Living.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Vernon F. Schluter  MASON CITY - Vernon F. Schluter, 84, of Mason City, formerly of Nora Springs, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. today, March 28, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 101 N. Hawkeye Ave. in Nora Springs, with the Rev. Jenny Edinger officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery in Nora Springs with military honors performed by the Nora Springs American Legion Post No. 449.
Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Vernon F. Schluter Memorial Fund.
Vernon was born on March 8, 1924, in Heepen, Westfalen, Germany, the son of August and Martha (Wegener) Schluter. He immigrated to rural Eldora with his parents in 1925 and attended a rural one room school house in Hardin County. He graduated from Owasa High School in Owasa in 1943. He was drafted into the United States Army on Feb. 26, 1945, and served during World War II, until being honorably discharged on Oct. 15, 1946.
He married Margaret Chantrill on May 23, 1948, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hubbard. Together they farmed many years in north central Iowa until retiring in 1986.
After retirement, he enjoyed volunteering with many organizations and activities. He had a passion for old tractors, he restored them and drove them in local parades. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Nora Springs.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Mason City; children, Mary Keck, of Gallant, Ala., and children, Tracia (Les) Billman, Jennifer (Stephen) Markle, Kevin Lyndon (Ginni) Keck; Linda Schluter and Bob Strom of Mason City, and her children, Mark Lines, Sarah (Bob) O'Neill and Scott Lines; Larry Schluter (Sharon), of Osage, and his children, Janet (Charles) Hooper, Teresa Carri Schluter, and Michelle Schluter; Myron Schluter (Vicki) of Louisburg, Kansas, and children, Rachel and Matthew Schluter; Randy Schluter (Susan) of Mason City, and children, Nick (Sarah) Schluter and Mandy (Mike) Steckly; Dale Schluter (Karen), of Decorah, and children, Travis and Mitch Schluter; Faye Lonning (Kyle), of Mason City, and her children, Kelli, Ben, and April Jeffrey; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Schluter and wife, Ruby, of Cresco, and Kenny Schluter and wife, Dorothy, of Bowen, Ill.; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, August and Martha Schluter.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Roland W. Schmidt  CHARLES CITY - Roland W. Schmidt, 94, of Charles City and formerly of Fairmont, Minn., and Mason City, passed away on Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at the Chautauqua Guest Homes of Charles City.
Funeral services for Roland W. (Swede or Schmitty) Schmidt will be held 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minn. Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont, Minn.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, March 28, at the Lakeview Funeral Home, 205 Albion Ave. in Fairmont, Minn. and one hour prior to services at the church.
Roland William Schmidt, son of Otto and Louise Schmidt, was born July 6, 1913, in North Dakota. During his childhood, he lived in Truman and Good Thunder, Minn., where he was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran 80 years ago, and where he graduated from high school.
On Feb. 12, 1938, he was united in marriage with Ardis Stebbins in Good Thunder. He and Ardis lived in St. Paul and Mankato, Minn., and in 1942, the couple moved to Fairmont. In 1963, the family moved to Mason City. Schmitty was employed at Armour, Inc. for over 40 years, initially as a truck driver, then as a salesman, and finally as a district sales supervisor.
Following their retirement in 1975, Ardis and Swede returned to Fairmont. He worked part-time at Park Motor Company until 2002, retiring again at the age of 89.
Roland was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, serving the church whenever possible. He was an avid hunter, golfer and card player, especially cribbage and bridge, and he enjoyed watching all types of sports, particularly the Minnesota Vikings. Never one to let age slow him down, on his 80th birthday he went horseback riding and for his 85th he learned to ride a JetSki. His 90th birthday was celebrated with a crowd of over 100 in Fairmont.
Roland Schmidt is survived by two daughters, Sandra Smith and her husband, Robert, of Fenton, Mich., and Susan Ayers and her husband, David, of Charles City; one daughter-in-law, Heidi Schmidt and her husband, Bill Toninato, of Farmington, Minn.; five granddaughters, Heather (Darren) Newville, Kristi, (Matt) Rohman, Vanessa Smith, Betsy Smith, and Carolyn Smith; two grandsons, Jacob Kiroff and Cody Kiroff. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren: Rachel and Andy Newville, and Elly and Ethan Rohman, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ardis, in 1992; his parents, two sons, David, in infancy, and Stephen in 1996; and three brothers, Detlev, Florus, and Lorence Schmidt.
Lakeview Funeral Home, 507-238-2215.
www.lakeviewfuneralhome.net
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Claire V.
Tracy  ROCKWELL - Claire V. Tracy, 89, of Rockwell, formerly of Swaledale, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 E. Elm St. in Rockwell, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda presiding. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Rockwell, with military rites accorded by the American Legion Gallagher Post No. 208 of Rockwell.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Sacred Heart Catholic School Chapel in Rockwell, with a rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. The visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday in the chapel at the school.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E. Mason City, IA 50401.
Claire Viola Tracy was born March 15, 1919, to Julius and Tille (Stienke) Bloch in Chicago, Ill. While growing up, she lived six blocks from the infamous "Chicago Valentines Massacre."
She had scholarships to attend college for art before volunteering for the Navy after Pearl Harbor, during World War II. She was top administrator for the Admiral of the Navy Air Base in Wichita, Kan., where she met her future husband, Bob Tracy. Following honorable discharge from the Navy, both Claire and Bob were accepted for schooling at the University of Minnesota.
Things changed upon the untimely arrival of their first of seven children. They set up farming in the Swaledale area. Claire's Catholic faith and her children were the central driving forces in her life. She was always willing to assist those in need and tried to do so without hype or recognition.
Claire took classes at NIACC in Mason City at 70 years old and always strived to better herself. She started work at the Rockwell Nursing Home because she was spending so much time visiting anyway and continued to work there for 14 years.
Claire was an outstanding wife and mother. She had a great passion for gardening, crafts, and tending to her flowers. She loved caring for her family and took great pride in being a homemaker and spending time with her grandchildren. Claire was a Gold Star Mother, a result of having lost her son, Jack Tracy, during the Vietnam Conflict.
Claire will be dearly missed by her family and friends who have shared in her life.
Claire is survived by her six children, Mike (Suzie) Tracy, of Chicago, Ill., Mary Hoffman, of Rockwell, Tim (Laura) Tracy, of Swaledale, Pat (Terri) Tracy, of Florida, Frank Tracy, of Swaledale and Theresa Tracy, of Rockwell; her nine grandchildren, Tracy Brood, Megan Brood, Jenny Tracy, Daniel Tracy, Liz (Todd) Schroeder, Jenni Eckhardt, Kelsey Jochimsen, Daniel John Hoffman and Nicole (Jerry) Cagle; her three great-grandchildren, Tiara, Trinity and Tori Cagle; as well as other relatives and friends.
Claire was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Tille (Stienke) Bloch; her husband, Bob Tracy; and her son, Jack Tracy, during the Vietnam Conflict.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family via e-mail to www.fullertonfh.com.
Arrangements are with the Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 Third St. S. in Rockwell. 641- 822-3191. www.fullertonfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Arlen K. "Porky" Tweed LAKE MILLS - Arlen K. "Porky" Tweed, 73, of Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Lake Mills, died Thursday (March 27, 2008) at his home in Bella Vista, Ark.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/28/2008.
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Annette Aarons CLEAR LAKE - Annette Aarons, 48, of 1200 N. Ninth St. W., died Thursday (March 27, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake, with Pastor Rich Murray officiating.
Memorials may be made out to Opportunity Village.
Annette was born, the daughter of Roy and Margaret (Lyons) Aarons, on Oct. 24, 1959, in Mason City. She participated in special education courses and worked in Opportunity Village's workshop.
Annette loved music, especially Johnny Cash, along with riding in cars, rocking back and forth, and going to Adventureland, where she rode the roller coasters over and over. She had high hopes of going to Disneyland in the future. Annette loved McDonald's french fries, and liked to go shopping at the Sears Shopping Center.
She was a very affectionate person who loved to hold hands and had an infectious giggle. Connect 4 was her favorite game, and swimming in the village's pool and therapy pool were things she liked to do frequently. Annette was so happy when she finally got a yellow pair of jeans that she had always wanted. She also attended weekly spiritual life meetings.
Annette is survived by all of her family and friends at Opportunity Village, the Iowa Guardianship Program, her friends at Four Seasons Cottage and the Heritage Care Center; and her special friend, Shirly Movick, from Mason City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her stepmother, Marie Aarons.
Arrangements are with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/29/2008.
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Elliott E. Cooper Sr.  FOREST CITY - Elliott E. Cooper Sr., 84, of Forest City, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 31, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Barb Spaulding officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City with graveside military rites by Forest City American Legion Post 121.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and an hour prior to service at the church.
Elliott E. Cooper was born on Jan. 15, 1924, to Carl and Mary (Williams) Cooper in New Hampton, Mo. After graduating from New Hampton High School in 1941, he attended the University of Michigan on a National Defense Scholarship.
In 1943 he entered the U.S. Army and served until honorably discharged in 1945. Notably he was the last living Winnebago County resident to have participated in the Normandy Invasion, and his unit was one of the first U.S. Army units to enter the concentration camp at Buchenwald.
He and Anna J. Oline were united in marriage on Nov. 25, 1945, in Independence. The couple then moved to Des Moines, where he completed his education at Drake University.
He received his bachelor of arts degree from Drake University on May 30, 1949, and his juris doctor degree from the School of Law at Drake University on Jan. 28, 1951. He was admitted to the bar on Feb. 17, 1951. He and Anna then moved to Forest City, where he practiced law until his retirement in 2005.
He was instrumental in creating Winnebago Industries Inc. from the ruins of Modernistic Industries, and during his tenure as an officer and director saw the company rise to membership in the Fortune 500. He founded what is now Manufacturers Bank and Trust Co.
He was a member and supporter of many local organizations, and was a member of the Forest City Lions Club for over 50 years. In 1958 he and Anna were chosen by the Lions of Iowa to be the official escort for Miss Iowa when the Iowa Hawkeyes played in the 1959 Rose Bowl game.
Throughout his adult life he was an enthusiastic supporter of Drake University, and in 1969 he and Anna were named Drake University Parents of the Year.
He had a keen interest in American History especially Colonial America, the Revolutionary War and the American Civil War. He was a supporter of a number of organizations dedicated to preserving those periods of our history and constantly strived to improve his knowledge on those subjects.
He was an avid fisherman, flower gardener, woodworker and baseball fan. He and Anna traveled the world yet nothing gave him more pleasure than simply being at home with his family.
He is survived by his wife of more than 62 years, Anna Cooper; sons, Elliott Cooper Jr. of Forest City and Robert Cooper and wife, Donna, of Forest City and her children Katy and Derek Juhl; grandson, Michael Cooper and wife, Christie, of Dallas, Texas, and her daughter, Amber Davison; and granddaughter Amy Cooper of Mason City.
Those wishing to extend a memorial may direct it to the Good Samaritan Society of Forest City or Hospice of North Iowa.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/29/2008.
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Everett H. "Jr." Enabnit Jr. MASON CITY - Everett H. "Jr." Enabnit Jr., 62, of 836 S. Tyler Ave. in Mason City, died Thursday (March 27, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City.
Those wishing to extend a memorial or expression of sympathy may wish to direct them to the Everett H. Enabnit Jr. Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/29/2008
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Kimberly Dianne (Carlson) Kraft  WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -Kimberly Dianne (Carlson) Kraft, 47, formerly of Northwood, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at her home in Winter Haven, Fla., after a courageous battle with cancer.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. today, March 29, at St. John's United Methodist Church in Winter Haven, Fla., with Pastor Kent Crow officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Crisp-Coon Funeral Home, 201 First St. S. in Winter Haven, Fla. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at the church.
There will be a private family service celebrating her life at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, with the Rev. Allan Stoa officiating.
Visitation for the public will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 31, at the Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood with the Rev. Allan Stoa officiating.
Kimberly Dianne Carlson was born on Feb. 7, 1961, in Mason City, the daughter of Daryl and Jo Ann (Gullickson) Carlson. She grew up on her family farm and attended St. Ansgar High School before graduating from Northwood-Kensett High School.
She was confirmed into the United Methodist Church in Bolan and later was a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood.
She was married to John Martin Kraft on Aug. 24, 1985, in Manly, and to that union three sons were born: Kyle (age 20), Ryan (20), and Todd (19).
Kim always stayed close to her children and worked at the preschool where her children attended in Leesburg, Fla., and later at Fruitland Park (Florida) Elementary and then as a secretary at Garden Grove Elementary School in Winter Haven, Fla.
She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Winter Haven, Fla., where she was active with her Sunday school class and with the youth program, and she went on several mission trips with the youth. She always made her cooking talents available for the youth group, Sunday morning hospitality and anyone else that needed help.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, John Kraft, and her children, Kyle, Ryan and Todd Kraft, all of Winter Haven, Fla.; her mother, Jo Ann Alexander of Northwood; brother, Kevin (Lisa) Carlson of Christiansburg, Va.; sister, Kari (Kirk) Stoa of Maple Grove, Minn., Bill and LuAnn Alexander of Winthrop, Minn., and Chuck and Beverly Alexander of Lakeville, Minn., also surviving are seven nieces and nephews.
Kim was preceded in death by her father, Daryl Carlson; and her grandparents, Arthur C. and Viola (Kenison) Carlson, Joe and Marcella (Bistline) Gullickson, and Jo Ann's husband, Bill Alexander.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/29/2008.
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Patricia S. McEnroe ALGONA - Patricia S. McEnroe, 84, of Algona, died Friday (March 28, 2008) at Algona Manor Care Center.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary at 5:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/29/2008.
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Lucy Margaret Newbern GREENE - Lucy Margaret Newbern, 90, formerly of 108 S. High St. in Greene, died Thursday (March 27, 2008) at Liebe Care Center in Greene.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greene, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 31, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, where there will be a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/29/2008
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Sheryl J.
Peterson  CLEAR LAKE - Sheryl J. Peterson, 72, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 31, at the United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Interment will be at the Concord Cemetery, Garner.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, and one hour prior to the services at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Sheryl J. Peterson Memorial Fund.
Sheryl was born Jan. 27, 1936, in Garner, the daughter of Franklin and Julia (Borchers) Bredlow. Sheryl graduated from Garner High School in 1953. She worked at Hancock County National Bank in Garner from 1953-1961, Wisconsin State Bank, Milwaukee, Wis., from 1961-1963 and then Community State Bank, Clear Lake, from 1963-1968.
Sheryl married Larry J. Peterson on Oct. 23, 1965, at the Methodist Church in Garner. After her husband's death in 1982, Sheryl returned to work for Community State Bank until 1997.
Sheryl was an avid basketball fan. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing board games, watching TV game shows and playing cards. She was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.
Sheryl is survived by two daughters, Angela (Pat) Culliton of Clear Lake and Amy (Rick) McDaniel of Eagle Grove; four grandchildren, Victoria Culliton, Shaila McDaniel, Jacob McDaniel and Andrew McDaniel; two sisters, Lorain Bredlow of Garner, and Marjorie Millard of Perry, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry in 1982; and four brothers, Glen, Marvin, Loroy and Ronald Bredlow.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/29/2008.
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Alden C. Small  OSAGE - Alden C. Small, 87, of Osage, died Thursday (March 27, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Alden was born March 31, 1920, near Toeterville, the son of William and Cora (Decklever) Small. He graduated from Osage High School. On Jan. 24, 1946, Alden married Irene Hemann at Stacyville. They farmed near Rudd for 10 years and then near Lyle, Minn., for 20 years, moving to Osage in 1978. Alden then drove livestock truck until 1992. He served on the Toeterville Elevator Board and on the Mower County Farm Bureau Board. Alden was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage and was a Fourth Degree Member of the Knight's of Columbus. He was also a member of the Forte-Milers Barbershop Chorus.
Alden enjoyed singing, dancing and spending time with his family.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 31, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a Scripture wake service at 6 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus rosary to follow.
Alden is survived by a daughter, Lavonne (Tim) Hornbacher of Helena, Mont.; five sons, Ronald Small of Osage, Keith (Julie) Small of Brownsdale, Minn., Darwin (Robbin) Small of Lyle, Minn., Darrell (Diane) Small of Oak Harbor, Wash., and Bruce (Rebecca) Small of Osage; 12 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Irene Small, in 1994; and a sister, Mildred Heusman.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/29/2008.
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Gladys Spainhower CLARION - Gladys Spainhower, 93, of Clarion, died Friday (March 28, 2008) at Careage of Clarion.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, with Pastor Gary Boen officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the Ewing Funeral Home.
Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/29/2008.
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Arlen K. "Porky" Tweed Sr. LAKE MILLS - Arlen K. "Porky" Tweed Sr., 73, of Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Lake Mills, died Thursday (March 27, 2008) at his home in Bella Vista.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, at Scarville Evangelical Synod Church with Pastor Thomas Rank officiating. Burial will take place at Scarville Evangelical Synod Cemetery in rural Scarville.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and again one hour prior to the service on Monday 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 3/29/2008.
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Betty Jean Vogel  VENTURA - Betty Jean Vogel, 75, of Ventura, died Friday (March 28, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 301 S. Main in Ventura, with the Rev. Daird Korth officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura.
Betty Jean Vogel, of Ventura, was born Nov. 23, 1932, at the doctor's house in Clarinda, the daughter of John and Stella Blanche (Gell) Black. She grew up on a farm the oldest of three. Betty was baptized Oct. 15, 1948, at Northboro.
She attended country school nine years in Page County and graduated from Northboro High School second in her class in 1951. She was confirmed June 8, 1958, at Lutheran Memorial Church in Ames. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura for 17 years and was a devoted Christian. She attended Drake University and finished her associate's degree with a 3.9 grade point average.
On Dec. 19, 1952, she married Norman Wayne Vogel at Trinity Lutheran in Shenandoah. From this union three daughters were born, Julie, Tammy and Laurie, and one son, Douglas, who died in infancy. Betty was a devoted wife and mother.
Betty loved children. She taught elementary school two years and for four years was a substitute teacher in the Clear Lake Schools. She taught Sunday school in the Lutheran church for 15 years while the girls were growing up. She also taught Bible school five years. Betty also was a Girl Scout leader for 11 years, a Girl Scout day camp leader two years and a day camp manager for two years.
Betty owned and managed Raggedy Ann & Andy Day Care School for 13 years. She worked hard to be sure all three daughters could receive a college education.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Vogel of Ventura; daughters, Julie (Richard) Manke and their children, Drew, Reed and Lane, of Hastings, Minn.; Tammy (Philip) Carls of Tipton and their children, Abram and Alexandra; Laurie (Aric) Sloterdyk of Marion and their children, Aaron and Luke; sister, Kay (Robert) Pippin of Atlanta, Mo.; sisters-in-law, Alice McIlvenna of Eugene, Mo., Wilma (Tom) Turnbull of Blanchard and Delores Murphy of Braddyville, Anita Vogel of Elmo, Mo.; and Judy Cordle of Urbandale; and many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, John Black; and son, Douglas.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/29/2008.
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Mary Beck SHEFFIELD - Mary Beck, 80, of Sheffield, died Saturday (March 29, 2008) at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending completion at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/30/2008.
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George Robert Carman  DUMONT - George R. Carman, 81, passed away Tuesday (March 25, 2008) at his home, surrounded by his family following a battle with cancer.
Mr. Carman was born Dec. 18, 1926, at the family homestead in Haxby, Mont., to Frank and Delilah (Cary-Evans) Carman. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1944.
Following World War II, he returned to Wyoming where he married Claudia Johnson on Sept. 4, 1949.
He is survived by his wife, Claudia; sons Toby of Tucson, Ariz., and Jack of Nashua, Mont.; daughter, Karen Ady of Davenport; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/30/2008.
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Everett H. Enabnit Jr.  MASON CITY - Everett H. "Jr." Enabnit, Jr., 62, of 836 S. Tyler Ave. in Mason City, died Thursday (March 27, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. At the close of the service, military respects will be provided by the Mason City Memorial Association.
The family will greet relatives at friends at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City one hour prior to Everett's service on Tuesday.
Those wishing to extend a memorial or expression of sympathy may wish to direct them to the Everett H. Enabnit, Jr. Memorial Fund.
Everett Hanks Enabnit Jr. was born Oct. 21, 1945, the son of Emma Irene (Cunningham) and Everett Hanks Enabnit Sr. He was known to many by his nickname, "Jr."
On Dec. 20, 1966, Everett entered into active duty with the U.S. Army and committed himself to the service of his country as a medic during the Vietnam War. After faithfully completing his military duties as an E-6 sergeant, Everett was formally and honorably discharged from the Army on Feb. 26, 1974, from Fort Sheridan, Ill.
While in the Army and stationed in South Korea, Everett met his future wife, Young Hui. Everett was sent to Vietnam, however, during military leave times he would travel back and forth to visit Young Hui in Korea where, eventually, the couple married. A daughter, Laura, was born to this union.
Everett accepted a new duty location back in the United States as a recruiter in Chicago.
Young Hui died on May 18, 1975. Everett and Laura moved to Clear Lake.
Following their move to Clear Lake, Jr. reconnected with and began dating a special lady friend, Katherine Irene "Kathie" Staley. Their relationship blossomed and the couple was united in marriage on Oct. 5, 1984, in LaCrosse, Wis.
Together they found great adventure in fishing, camping and frequenting thrift stores in search of oriental pieces, which they both treasured. Jr. often commented that he enjoyed, "the thrill of the hunt!" Jr. and Kathie lovingly parented daughters, Laura and Jamie.
Described as a very intelligent and spirited man who "seemed to march to his own drummer," Jr. possessed a wonderful sense of humor!
Some of his interests and hobbies included watching the History and Discovery channels on television, he was especially fond of ancient and Roman history, cooking and serving his "firehouse chili" and spending as much time as possible with his family.
He was a talented artist, often producing beautiful etchings, painting and carvings. Jr. was a former member of the Amvets in Clear Lake.
Due to ill health, Jr. became disabled in 1999, however, his family recalls his earlier years of dedication to the Army and his employments with Smithford Industries where he worked in quality control and at the Hayfield Industries Fiberglass Co.
Jr. will be dearly missed by his wife, Katherine "Kathie" Enabnit of Mason City; his daughters, Laura (Monty) Williamson of Clear Lake and Jamie (John) Simon of Mason City; his sister, Izetta Fischer of Mason City; his sister-in-law, Patricia Enabnit of Fort Dodge; his granddaughter, Chloe Williamson of Clear Lake; his grandson, Donnie Miller of Palm Desert, Calif., and numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceding Jr. in death are his first wife, Young Hui Enabnit; his parents, Emma and Everett Enabnit, Sr.; and his brother, Richard Enabnit.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA, 641-423-8676.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/30/2008.
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Paul J. Harrington MASON CITY - Paul J. Harrington, 78, of Mason City, died Saturday (March 29, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/30/2008.
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Pat Junker  MESERVEY - Pat Junker, 66, of Meservey, died Friday (March 28, 2008) under hospice care at her home.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Monday at Salem United Methodist Church, Meservey, with the Rev. Rose Calderon-Khan officiating and Pastor Loren Stoneberg with a time of sharing. Interment will be at Meservey Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 Sunday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Meservey.
Patricia Ann Junker was born May 10, 1941, near Aredale, a daughter of Marion and Dorothy (Stewart) Gibson. She attended country schools until the third grade then the Greene Community School where she graduated in 1959.
On Oct. 2, 1960, Pat was united in marriage with Robert (Bob) Wayne Junker at Bristow. They made their home in Meservey.
Pat worked at the Thornton School as a secretary. Later she earned her insurance license and began working for Jaspersen Insurance and then Huntbatch Insurance in Rockwell.
Pat was very active in her community serving as Meservey Library treasurer and was on the Meservey Library Board, Meservey Town Council and the Landfill Board. She also served on the County Extension Board.
For over 35 years Pat served as a 4H leader. She was recipient of the 4H Alumni Award and in 2006 was inducted into the 4H Hall of Fame.
She enjoyed sewing for other people, making wedding and bridesmaid dresses and doing alterations. For the last 10 years she has organized the Wayne Junker Memorial Tennis Camp held each summer in Meservey.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Bob; daughter, Toni (Gregg) Fliss, Belmond, and their children, Kami Wenzel, Kara Wenzel, Jennifer (Mike) Colby, Grant Fliss, Ryan Fliss and Blake Fliss; son, Jeff Junker of Newton; daughter-in-law, Suzii Parsons of Stillwater, Okla.; step great-grandson, Noan Colby; sister, Lynda (Mel) Primmer of New Hartford; and brother, Gary (LuAnn) Gibson of Greene.
Pat is preceded in death by her parents; son, Wayne in 1991; sister, Nancy Reams and brother, David Gibson.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Meservey, 641-358-6105.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/30/2008
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Kimberly Dianne (Carlson) Kraft  WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -Kimberly Dianne (Carlson) Kraft, 47, formerly of Northwood, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008) at her home in Winter Haven, Fla., after a courageous battle with cancer.
A funeral service celebrating her life was held yesterday, Saturday, March 29, at St. John's United Methodist Church in Winter Haven, Fla., with Pastor Kent Crow officiating.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 28, at the Crisp-Coon Funeral Home, 201 First St. S. in Winter Haven, Florida.
There will be a private family service celebrating her life at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, with the Rev. Allan Stoa officiating.
Visitation for the public will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 31, at the Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood with the Rev. Allan Stoa officiating.
Kimberly Dianne Carlson was born on Feb. 7, 1961, in Mason City, the daughter of Daryl and Jo Ann (Gullickson) Carlson. She grew up on her family farm and attended St. Ansgar High School before graduating from Northwood-Kensett High School.
She was confirmed into the United Methodist Church in Bolan and later was a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood.
She was married to John Martin Kraft on Aug. 24, 1985, in Manly, and to that union three sons were born: Kyle (age 20), Ryan (20), and Todd (19).
Kim always stayed close to her children and worked at the preschool where her children attended in Leesburg, Fla., and later at Fruitland Park (Florida) Elementary and then as a secretary at Garden Grove Elementary School in Winter Haven, Fla.
She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Winter Haven, Fla., where she was active with her Sunday school class and with the youth program, and she went on several mission trips with the youth. She always made her cooking talents available for the youth group, Sunday morning hospitality and anyone else that needed help.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, John Kraft, and her children, Kyle, Ryan and Todd Kraft, all of Winter Haven, Fla.; her mother, Jo Ann Alexander of Northwood; brother, Kevin (Lisa) Carlson of Christiansburg, Va.; sister, Kari (Kirk) Stoa of Maple Grove, Minn., Bill and LuAnn Alexander of Winthrop, Minn., and Chuck and Beverly Alexander of Lakeville, Minn., also surviving are seven nieces and nephews.
Kim was preceded in death by her father, Daryl Carlson; and her grandparents, Arthur C. and Viola (Kenison) Carlson, Joe and Marcella (Bistline) Gullickson, and Jo Ann's husband, Bill Alexander.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/30/20
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Arlene Robbins NEW HAMPTON - Arlene Robbins, 85, of New Hampton, formerly of Ionia, died Friday (March 28, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center at New Hampton.
Funeral services for Arlene Robbins will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the funeral home an hour prior to the service.
The Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/30/2008.
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Arlen K. "Porky" Tweed  LAKE MILLS - Arlen K. "Porky" Tweed, 73, of Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Lake Mills, died Thursday (March 27, 2008) at his home in Bella Vista with his wife and immediate family at his side.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, at Scarville Evangelical Synod Church with Pastor Thomas Rank officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St. in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Burial will take place at Scarville Evangelical Synod Cemetery in rural Scarville.
Memorials may be directed to Washington Regional Hospice, c/o Washington Regional Foundation, Box 356, Fayetteville, AR 72702.
Arlen Keith Tweed was born on Sept. 14, 1934, in Worth County, the youngest son of Melville and Inez (Tvedt) Tweed. He attended country school in Winnebago County and went on to attend Lake Mills High School in Lake Mills.
On Oct. 25, 1953, Arlen was united in marriage with Carmen Albertson at the Scarville Evangelical Synod Lutheran Church. To this union six children were born, Cynthia, Barbara, Wendy, Craig, Arlen Jr. and Chad. The family made their home in Lake Mills where Arlen was a maintenance foreman at Fleetguard Industries in Lake Mills.
In their younger years, Arlen and Carmen enjoyed old time country western music, along with camping trips, and watching their children and grandchildren participate in sporting events.
Arlen played a large part in his church as an officer, and he relished the special times he was able to spend with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Carmen, of Bella Vista, Ark.; children, Cynthia Hanson of Lake Mills, Barbara (Jack) Cox of Leland, Wendy (Randy) Gregg of Tracy, Calif., Craig (Val) Tweed of Lake Mills, Arlen Jr. (Debra) Tweed of Underwood and Chad (Michelle) Tweed of Cedar Falls; 14 grandchildren, Scott (Carrie) Hanson, Ross (Paula) Hanson, Brian Hanson, Candy (Jim) Olsen, Cory (Tracy) Cox, Renae Gregg, Cary Gregg, Alissa Tweed, Brent Tweed, Rachelle Tweed, Adam Tweed, Conner Tweed, Tyler Tweed and Lauryn Tweed; 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Beverly (Jack) Smithe of Lake Mills; sister-in-law, Vonnie Tweed of Largo, Fla.; brother-in-law, Gary (Elaine) Albertson of Lake Mills; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melville and Inez; a brother, Lewellyn Tweed; and his in-laws, Merle and Thelma Albertson.
You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/30/2008.
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Betty Jean Vogel  VENTURA - Betty Jean Vogel, 75, of Ventura, died Friday (March 28, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 301 S. Main in Ventura, with the Rev. Daird Korth officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura.
Betty Jean Vogel, of Ventura, was born Nov. 23, 1932, at the doctor's house in Clarinda, the daughter of John and Stella Blanche (Gell) Black. She grew up on a farm the oldest of three. Betty was baptized Oct. 15, 1948, at Northboro.
She attended country school nine years in Page County and graduated from Northboro High School second in her class in 1951. She was confirmed June 8, 1958, at Lutheran Memorial Church in Ames. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura for 17 years and was a devoted Christian. She attended Drake University and finished her associate's degree with a 3.9 grade point average.
On Dec. 19, 1952, she married Norman Wayne Vogel at Trinity Lutheran in Shenandoah. From this union three daughters were born, Julie, Tammy and Laurie, and one son, Douglas, who died in infancy. Betty was a devoted wife and mother.
Betty loved children. She taught elementary school two years and for four years was a substitute teacher in the Clear Lake Schools. She taught Sunday school in the Lutheran church for 15 years while the girls were growing up. She also taught Bible school five years. Betty also was a Girl Scout leader for 11 years, a Girl Scout day camp leader two years and a day camp manager for two years.
Betty owned and managed Raggedy Ann & Andy Day Care School for 13 years. She worked hard to be sure all three daughters could receive a college education.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Vogel of Ventura; daughters, Julie (Richard) Manke and their children, Drew, Reed and Lane, of Hastings, Minn.; Tammy (Philip) Carls of Tipton and their children, Abram and Alexandra; Laurie (Aric) Sloterdyk of Marion and their children, Aaron and Luke; sister, Kay (Robert) Pippin of Atlanta, Mo.; sisters-in-law, Alice McIlvenna of Eugene, Mo., Wilma (Tom) Turnbull of Blanchard and Delores Murphy of Braddyville, Anita Vogel of Elmo, Mo.; and Judy Cordle of Urbandale; and many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, John Black; and son, Douglas.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/30/2008.
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Mary Beck SHEFFIELD - Mary Beck, 80, of Sheffield, died Saturday (March 29, 2008) at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at Zion Lutheran Church, 416 Sherman St., Sheffield, with Pastor Jack Gannet officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 203 Maple St., Sheffield.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/31/2008.
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Paul J. Harrington MASON CITY - Paul J. Harrington, 78, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday (March 29, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Paul was born on September 17, 1929, in Waverly, the son of Edward F. and Emma K. (Albers) Harrington. Paul moved to Mason City at an early age, graduated from Mason City High School in 1948.
On September 28, 1957, he married Shirley A. Pettinger at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. They lived their entire lives in Mason City.
He enjoyed camping over the years as the children were growing up, he also enjoyed his many trips to Branson, Missouri, in his later years. He was an avid fisherman and co-owned Dream Catcher Tackle with his son, Terry.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley; three children, Terry A. Harrington and wife Karen, Cheryl Blakely and husband Randy, Patricia Held and husband Robb; seven grandchildren, Sara and husband Marvin, April, Toby, Cody, Angelica, Jeremiah, Cassady; and one great grandchild, Maryah.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/31/2008.
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Mary B. (Campbell) Olson MASON CITY - Mary B. (Campbell) Olson, 89, of Mason City, died Sunday, (March 30, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/31/2008.
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Earl R. Ruffridge Jr. GREENE - Earl Raymond Ruffridge, Jr., 79, formerly of Greene, died Sunday (March 30, 2008) at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457.
Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/31/2008.
Posted by Gene Manning
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