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 LAKE MILLS - Phyllis E. Ausen, 81, of Lake Mills, died Tuesday (April 29, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will be in Salem Memorial Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.
Visitation will from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Phyllis Elaine (Kell) Ausen was born July 9, 1926, on the family farm in Worth County, to parents James and Clemence (Willis) Kell. She attended school in Hanlontown through eighth grade and went on to graduate from Joice High School in 1944.
On Nov. 5, 1944, Phyllis was united in marriage with Ardell Ausen at Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice. The couple made their home on the family farm.
Phyllis went to work at the grocery store in Joice for many years, and when it closed she worked at P&G Grocery which became Doug's Fareway Foods in Lake Mills. Phyllis also worked at the Lake Mills Care Center prior to her retirement.
Phyllis always found time to bake and will long be remembered for her wonderful cream pies and Sunday dinners with her family.
She also enjoyed doing embroidery work, and being out and about, having coffee with her many friends.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Suzanne "Sue" Kelly of North Mankato, Minn., and Candace "Candy" Hanna and her husband, Doug, of Lake Mills; four grandchildren and their spouses, Ryan and Angela Kelly and Shea Kelly of North Mankato, Minn., Amy and Tom Wilhelm of Joice and Megan and Ben Peterson of Lake Mills; 11 great-grandchildren, Destenie Kelly, Teagan and Kendrick Kelly, all of North Mankato, Minn., Mallory, Reese and Kara Wilhelm of Joice, Drae and Ashten Love, and Brett, Mya and Royce Peterson, of Lake Mills; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Bob and Yvonne Ausen of Janesville, Wis., and Les and Arlene Ausen of Osage; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ardell in 2007; son-in-law, Patrick Kelly; a brother and sister-in-law, Ernie and Delores Kell; and Ardell's siblings, Eva Colby, Joe Ausen, and Irving Ausen.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/30/2008 - 5/1/2008.
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| Brockney, Dale E.
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 CHARLES CITY - Dale E. Brockney, 70, of Charles City, died Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Dale Brockney will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville. Flag presentation and taps will be presented by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Dale Edward Brockney was born July 5, 1937, at Riceville, the son of Roy and Geneva (Cary) Brockney. He attended school in Riceville.
Dale served in the U.S. Army from March 1, 1956, to Dec. 8, 1958.
On April 5, 1975, he was united in marriage to Margaret Arndt at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City.
Dale was employed at Oliver/White Farm for 34 years, the Iowa Department of Transportation for six years and drove for the Foster Grandparents.
He was a member of the VFW and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
His interests included camping, fishing, hunting fox, watching NASCAR - especially Jeff Gordon, No. 24 - and spending time with his grandchildren.
Living family members include his wife, Margaret Brockney of Charles City; five children, Robert (Linda) Brockney of Urbandale, Nancy Brockney of Colo., Becky Brockney of Colo., Connie Brockney of Kan. and David (Nicole) Brockney of Charles City; eight grandchildren; one sister, Karen Heskett of Minneapolis, Minn.; one brother, Duane (Judy) Brockney of Osage; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/1/2008.
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| Hawf, The Rev. Herschel L.
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 RICEVILLE - The Rev. Herschel Landis Hawf, 95, of Riceville, passed away at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage Monday (April 28, 2008).
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday May 3, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Riceville with Dr. Carl E. Pavey officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Saturday.
Herschel Hawf was born on March 19, 1913, in St. Francisville on the family farm in Lawrence County, Ill., to Oval Lewis and Goldie Neva (Landis) Hawf.
He graduated from Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, Ill., in 1930.
Following high school, Herschel worked for five years for King farms. During this time Herschel received his calling to the ministry.
Herschel attended Greenville College and received his degree in divinity in 1940.
On Aug. 1, 1941, Herschel was united in marriage to Corinna Wilson in Greenville, Ill.
Herschel and Corinna began their ministry in the Free Methodist Church in September 1941 in Lyons, Ind.
They continued their ministry in Indiana and Illinois until 1952, when they moved to Iowa.
In the summer of 1955 they were appointed to serve Riceville Free Methodist Church. During his pastorate Herschel also served as a stationed superintendent for the Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota Conference of the Free Methodist Church from 1957 to 1965.
In 1967 they moved to Sioux Falls, S.D. The next 12 years were spent serving the Free Methodist churches in Sioux Falls, S.D., LeMars and Mason City.
They then returned to Riceville and served the Free Methodist Church again until retirement in 1984.
He continued his ministry by serving the Free Methodist, Church of David and First Congregational United Church of Christ as interim pastor and when needed.
In the late 1950s, he enjoyed his time as a school bus driver for the Riceville Public Schools.
Herschel was a charter member and past president of Kiwanis, a member of Riceville Community Club, had served as chaplin of the IOOF Home in Mason City, and volunteered his time to drive people to appointments.
Herschel enjoyed family, stories and visiting with all people.
Survivors include three daughters, Esther and her husband, Raymond Asfahl, of Riceville, Ann and her husband, Dale Rademaker, of Waukon, Jennie and her husband, Gene Clement, of Spencerport, N.Y.; one son, John Hawf and his wife, Pam, of Lester; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nelma Hawf of Mount Carmel, Ill., and Imogene Brines of Avon Park, Fla., and many nieces and nephews.
Herschel was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Corinna, in 1997, one sister, Kathleen Straw, in 2006.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, 401 E. Main St., Riceville, 641-985-2242.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/1/2008.
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| Hirsch, Lester G.
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CHARLES CITY - Lester G. Hirsch, 87, of Charles City, died Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Lester Hirsch will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City with Pastor LaVonne Kaasa of the West St. Charles United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the West St. Charles United Methodist Church in care of Sue Allen, 2103 Seven Mile Road, Rockford, IA 50468.
The Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/1/2008.
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| Hobbs, Clarence D.
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 MASON CITY - Clarence D. Hobbs, 85, of Mason City, died on Tuesday (April 29, 2008) at Heritage Care Center. To honor his request, there will be no services. His wish was to be cremated.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa in memory of Clarence Hobbs.
Clarence was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Rudd, the son of Clarence and Florence (Rye) Hobbs.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946.
On Sept. 9, 1946, he married Mary Welsh in Mason City.
He worked in the grain dryer bin business doing sales and service.
Clarence loved fishing and was known to fish anywhere from Canada to Florida. He also enjoyed bowling and was known for never turning down a piece of chocolate.
Clarence was a lifetime member of the VFW and the Elks.
Clarence is survived by his wife Mary; his son, Dennis Hobbs and wife, Diana; and his daughter, Sue Johnson; grandchildren, Debbie Overland and her husband, Brian, Brian Isch, B. Jay Johnson, Mindy Hanson and husband, Tim, and Steven Hobbs and wife, Rachelle. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gordon Hobbs and sister, Carol Brogmus.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/1/2008.
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| Kropman, Leonard
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MASON CITY - Leonard Kropman, 90, of 820 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City died Tuesday (April 29, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center, North Iowa in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/1/2008.
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| Legg, Jacob Robert
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 MARBLE ROCK - Jacob Robert Legg, 3, of 205 Hutches St., Marble Rock, died Friday (April 25, 2008) in his home in Marble Rock of an accidental fire.
Funeral services for Jacob Robert Legg will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Marble Rock Community Center, 520 College St., Marble Rock, with Pastor Curt Kuhns of the Manson Mennonite Church officiating. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, Marble Rock.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m, Friday, May 2, at the Marble Rock Community Center, Marble Rock. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Saturday, at the Community Center.
Jacob Robert Legg was born Sept. 11, 2004, in Mason City, a son of Timothy Laird and Heather Ann (Sutter) Legg.
He was enrolled in the Rudd, Rockford, Marble Rock Public School where he was to attend preschool in the fall.
Jacob, affectionately known as "Bubba Doo," had a big mischievous smile that just wouldn't quit!
His smile would get him out of any jam ... the bigger the trouble ... the bigger the smile.
He had a great imagination and truly believed he was a "Super Hero"who fought monsters and saved his sisters.
Jacob was all boy: active and full of vinegar.
He loved to ride his bike with his sister, Abby, on the sidewalks around their home.
He spoke of conquering dinosaurs and would roar like one when he got mad.
"Bubba Doo" didn't like matching clothes and despite his parents best efforts would always redress himself.
Jacob was looking forward to riding the school bus with his older siblings. Now three, and all grown up, Jacob insisted that he would play on his older brother, Andrew's, baseball team at school.
"Bubba Doo" was young and still very attached to his mother, never going with anyone unless he could see her in the distance.
Jacob will be sadly missed by his parents, Timothy and Heather Legg of Marble Rock; brother, Andrew Heideman of Marble Rock; sisters, Heaven Legg of Marble Rock and Olivia Smith of Osage; grandparents, Bob (Kathy) Walker of Riceville, Pat Legg of Marble Rock; great-grandparents, Don (Bonnie) Sutter of Manson, Marian Eccels of Manson, Virginia Fisher of Marshalltown; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Jacob Robert Legg Memorial Fund, First Security Bank and Trust, 101 S. Main St., Marble Rock, IA 50653.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/27/2008 - 5/1/2008.
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| Legg, Jesselyn Marie
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 MARBLE ROCK-Jesselyn Marie Legg, 20 months old, of 205 Hutches St., Marble Rock died Friday (April 25, 2008) in her home in Marble Rock of an accidental fire.
Funeral services for Jesselyn Marie Legg will be 11a.m., Saturday, May 3, at the Marble Rock Community Center, 520 College St., Marble Rock, with Pastor Curt Kuhns of the Manson Mennonite Church officiating. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, Marble Rock.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m, Friday, May 2, at the Marble Rock Community Center, Marble Rock. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Saturday at the Community Center.
Jesselyn Marie Legg was born Aug. 16, 2006, in Mason City, the daughter of Timothy Laird and Heather Ann (Sutter) Legg.
Jessy, also known as "Peanut," was a beautiful little girl that loved her index finger.
She liked to twirl her hair and always had a baby doll in her hand.
She was young, but was already learning how to work the system. Jessy would throw a temper tantrum to get her way with the other children.
Big brother, Andrew was Jessy's favorite person, and was an easy push over for her.
She loved to talk on the phone and from time to time would call Dad's boss at work, since he was first on speed dial.
Jessy loved to be outside and enjoyed playing dress up. She would wear Dad's work boots around the house. Jessy was not intimidated as the large boots tapped her little bottom while she crossed the room. She was small but mighty.
Jesselyn will be sadly missed by her parents, Timothy and Heather Legg of Marble Rock; brother, Andrew Heideman of Marble Rock; sisters, Heaven Legg of Marble Rock and Olivia Smith of Osage; grandparents, Bob (Kathy) Walker of Riceville and Pat Legg of Marble Rock; great-grandparents, Don (Bonnie) Sutter of Manson, Marian Eccels of Manson, Virginia Fisher of Marshalltown; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Jesselyn Marie Legg Memorial Fund, First Security Bank and Trust, 101 S. Main St., Marble Rock, IA, 50653.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/27/2008 - 5/1/2008.
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| McMahon Jr., Dr. Arthur E. "Art"
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 MASON CITY - Dr. Arthur "Art" E. McMahon, Jr., 84, died Tuesday (April 29, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after a lengthy illness.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jim Magelssen officiating. A luncheon will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.
He donated his body to the University of Iowa for medical research.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, The Humane Society of North Iowa and Hospice of North Iowa.
Arthur Emerson McMahon, Jr. was born July 28, 1923, in Oskaloosa to Dr. Arthur E. and Myrtle May (Jennings) McMahon. He was raised in Glenwood City, Wis., where he graduated from high school.
He attended junior college in St. Petersburg, Fla., and then completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin. Art continued on to medical school at the University of Iowa, where he graduated in 1948 before specializing in internal medicine.
He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and was in active service three times, including during the Korean conflict.
Art married Martha Suzanne Colflesh on June 14, 1947, in Des Moines.
He came to Mason City in 1954, where he practiced for more than 40 years at Park Clinic and Mason City Clinic. Art was chief medical examiner for Cerro Gordo County approximately 25 years. He was past-president of the Cerro Gordo Medical Society and also served on committees at the state level.
He served as a deacon and trustee at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Art was instrumental in founding the ice hockey program in Mason City. He coached youth teams and helped establish the local hockey referee program. He was involved with negotiations and fundraising that led to construction of the indoor hockey facility, and helped bring the Junior A "Huskies" team to Mason City.
He was a loyal fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and a long-suffering fan of the Chicago Cubs.
Art had a life-long love affair with Half Moon Lake in Wisconsin, where he enjoyed walking a special four-legged friend, Tia.
Art is survived by his wife, Martha McMahon; three sons, Mike McMahon and his wife, Pat, of Urbandale, Steve McMahon of Mason City and Bob McMahon of Lakewood, Ohio; two grandchildren, Kate Campbell and her husband, Brice, of Shakopee, Minn. and Scott McMahon of Des Moines; two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Braden Campbell of Shakopee, Minn.; two sisters, Mary Martha Butler and her husband, David, of Richfield, Minn., and Helen Teeple, her husband, Dick, of Belgrade, Mont., and numerous nephews and nieces.
Art was preceded in death by a brother, John; and his father and mother.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/30/2008 - 5/1/2008.
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| Riker, Robert E.
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OSAGE - Robert Eugene Riker, age 57, of Osage, died Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St. in Osage, with Pastor Paul Brown officiating. Burial is at the Orchard Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the funeral home.
Robert was born Jan. 11, 1951, at Omaha, Neb., the son of Morris John and Geraldene (Richling) Riker.
He graduated from Osage High School in 1971.
On May 18, 1973, Robert married Linda Shomber at the First Baptist Church in Osage.
In 1992, he became an ASC Certified Master Technician in Mechanics. Robert's last employment was at Mobility RV at Hanlontown. He was disabled due to his health.
His hobbies included fishing, hunting, model airplanes and cars.
Robert is survived by his wife, Linda of Osage; three sons, Ed of Osage, Bob (Beth) of Osage, Dan of Urbandale; a sister, Diana Reynolds; and brothers, Martin, Morris John and Bill, all of Leavenworth, Kan., and Joe of Tacoma, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Dennis.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, is in charge of the arrangements.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/1/2008.
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| Schutter, Vernon E.
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FOREST CITY - Vernon E. Schutter, 79 of Forest City, died Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at West Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Leland with Pastor Timothy Miller officiating. Burial will be at West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and an hour prior to service at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/1/2008.
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| Sutter, Abigail Jo
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 MARBLE ROCK - Abigail Jo Sutter, 6, of 205 Hutches St., Marble Rock, died Friday (April 25, 2008) in her home from an accidental fire.
Funeral services for Abigail Jo Sutter will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at Marble Rock Community Center, 520 College St., Marble Rock, with Pastor Curt Kuhns of the Manson Mennonite Church officiating. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, Marble Rock.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m, Friday, May 2, at the Marble Rock Community Center, Marble Rock. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Saturday, at the Community Center.
Abigail Jo Sutter was born March 21, 2002, in Mason City, a daughter of Heather (Tim) Legg and Justin Frana.
She attended the Rudd, Rockford, Marble Rock Public School where she was in kindergarten. She enjoyed math, computer class and was very excited about learning to speak Spanish.
Abby was a participant in the TAG program and the after school library program. She was an extremely bright child.
Abby was a Daisy Scout, played T-ball and loved to swim. She enjoyed jumping rope, riding her bike and working on her "Build-a- Bear" bears.
Abby enjoyed the challenge of a game of Hungry-Hungry Hippo or Checkers.
Her favorite color was red and she was very much into "fashion."
Abby loved oatmeal, chicken strips and big pancakes. She had a great appreciation for fine chocolates.
She had three dogs: T-Bone (black Lab), Gimpy (Golden Retriever) and Scoobey (special little mix breed).
Abby was a healthy, happy, energetic child who loved to spend time with her siblings.
She was her own person and loved all types of music. Abby was sassy, vivacious, and full of life.
She will be sadly missed by her parents, Heather and Timothy Legg of Marble Rock; father, Justin Frana of Riceville; brother, Andrew of Marble Rock; sisters, Heaven Legg of Marble Rock and Olivia Smith of Osage; grandparents, Bob (Kathy) Walker of Riceville, Pat Legg of Marble Rock, Richard (Ann) Losee of Riceville, Tony Frana of Ridgeway, Virginia Fischer of Marshalltown; great-grandparents, Don (Bonnie) Sutter of Manson, Marian Eccles of Manson, Jean Kadlec of Clear Water, Fla., Frank (Kay) Kadlec of Largo, Fla., Wilma Frana of Calmar, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Abigail Jo Sutter Memorial Fund, First Security Bank and Trust, 101 S. Main St., Marble Rock, IA, 50653.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/27/2008 - 5/1/2008.
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 GARNER - Logan R. Bruns, 19, of Wesley, formerly of Garner died Thursday (May 1, 2008) as a result of injuries received in a car accident west of Garner.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, May 3, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with the Rev. Henry Huber officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.
Logan Robert Bruns, the son of Robert Henry and Julie Ann (Heimer) Bruns, was born May 2, 1988, at Forest City.
He received his education at Garner-Hayfield Community Schools.
After high school he remained in Garner where he worked as a welder at Stellar Industries. He later was employed at Winnebago Industries in Forest City.
In January of 2008 he moved to Wesley. He was looking forward to traveling to Texas in two weeks to help on the Wheat Harvest Run.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed snowmobiling and being outdoors.
Logan will always be remembered for his energetic personality.
He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner.
Logan is survived by his father, Bob Bruns, of Garner; his mother, Julie Bruns, of Minneapolis, Minn.; sister, Lindsay Jo Bruns, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; his girlfriend, Emili, of Wesley; paternal grandmother, Shirley Bruns, of Crystal Lake; maternal grandparents, Jerome and Joan Heimer, of Garner; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his infant twins, Kaiden James and Haiden Nicole Bruns, Sept. 17, 2007; his paternal grandfather, Dwight Bruns; and an uncle, Dale Heimer.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/2/2008.
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| Chaplin, Wanda |
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IOWA FALLS - Wanda Chaplin, 74, of Iowa Falls, died Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls with burial in Northlawn Memory Gardens.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.
www.surls.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/2/2008.
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| Graves, Gladys (Pickett) |
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BEMIDJI, Minn. - Gladys Eileen (Pickett) Graves, 87, of Bemidji, Minn., died Monday (April 28, 2008) in the home of her daughter, Kathy Graves in Mason City.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Evangelical Covenant Church in Bemidji. The Rev. Mark Hovestol and the Rev. Jerry Stenberg will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the Evangelical Covenant Church in Bemidji or Trinity Lutheran Church-Senior Adult Ministry in Mason City.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ralph Graves of Bemidji; daughter, Kathy (Kirk Johnson) Graves, of Mason City; four grandchildren, Seth, Nathan, Hope and Noah; two nephews and one niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/2/2008.
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| Johnson, Lewis "Woody" |
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ALGONA - Lewis "Woody" Johnson, 95, of Algona died Monday (April 28, 2008) at the West Bend Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home of Algona, with the reverend Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with a 6 p.m. Scripture service.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/2/2008.
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| Kropman, Leonard |
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MASON CITY - Leonard Kropman, 90, of 820 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City died Tuesday (April 29, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, at the Adas Israel Synagogue, 620 N. Adams, Mason City. Officiating will be Rabbi Abraham Etedgui. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with full military honors by the Mason City Memorial Association.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Benevolent Lodge No. 145 AF&AM will conduct Masonic Rites at 6 p.m.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Leonard Kropman memorial fund.
Other arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., 641-423-8676.
www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/1/2008 - 5/2/2008.
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| Kruger, Angie (Halbach) |
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ST. ANSGAR - Angie (Halbach) Kruger, 46, of St. Ansgar, died Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville. Burial will be in Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with a rosary at 4 p.m. and prayer service at 7 p.m.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/2/2008.
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| McArthur, Luella S. |
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ALGONA - Luella S. McArthur, 92, of Algona, died Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at the Titonka Care Center.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the First United Methodist Church in Algona with the Rev. Mike Orthel officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2 at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/2/2008.
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| McCabe, Thomas C. |
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NEW HAMPTON - Thomas C. McCabe, 80, of New Hampton, died Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Holy Family Parish-St. Mary's Center, New Hampton, with Monsignor Carl Schmitt celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Hampton.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2 at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Scripture service will be at 6 p.m. Friday evening. Visitation will continue 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday morning at the funeral home.
Online condolences for Tom may be left at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com
If desired, memorials may be made to Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
Hugeback Funeral Home, 641-394-4334.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/2/2008.
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| Nannenga, Cathy |
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GARNER - Cathy Nannenga, 52, of Garner died Thursday (May 1, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/2/2008.
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| Parks, Fonda Mae |
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HAMPTON - Fonda Mae Parks, 76, of Hampton, died Thursday (May 1, 2008) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.
Funeral services for Fonda Mae Parks will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. Arthur J. Zewert will be officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday, May 3, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/2/2008.
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| Roe, Beverly Jean |
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FORT DODGE - Beverly Jean (Pike) Roe, 73, of Fort Dodge/St Ansgar, died Tuesday (April 29, 2008) at the home of her son, Steven Roe.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.
A fellowship/visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Fort Dodge with Pastor Steve Peters officiating.
A private family burial at St Ansgar Iowa Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Surviving are her children, Richard L. Roe Jr. and his wife Josephine, of Laredo, Mo., Steven Roe and his wife Debby, of Fort Dodge, and Jeffery Roe and his wife Jennifer, of St Ansgar; her sister Virginia Watkins of Yorbalinda, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; several nephews and a niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ruth Pike, and her husband Richard L. Roe.
Beverly Jean Pike was born October 8, 1934, in Deercreek Township in Worth County. She attended school in Otranto, and high school at St. Ansgar.
On April 4, 1954, she was united in marriage to Richard L. Roe, of Radcliff.
In 1994, Beverly took up residence in Fort Dodge. She spent time in both Fort Dodge and Northwood.
Beverly enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and going on the Green bus tours where she could meet new people.
Memorial donations may be made to the wonderful staff at Trinity Hospice, or Trinity United Methodist Church in Fort Dodge.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood is assisting the family with arrangements.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/30/2008 - 5/2/2008.
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| Schlei, Elsie M. |
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 KLEMME - Elsie M. Schlei, 90, a resident of Belmond, formerly of Klemme, died, Thursday (April 24, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5 at the Klemme United Methodist Church. The Rev. Paddy Druhl will be officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the church service in Klemme on Monday.
The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Elsie's name consider the Klemme United Methodist Church, Belmond Health Care Center Memorial Fund, or to a charity of their choice.
Elsie Marie Kjar, the daughter of Jens and Margaret Kjar, was born July 4, 1917, at Humboldt.
As a young child she moved with her family to Rowan, where she attended Rowan Schools and then went on to continue her education at Des Moines College of Cosmetology. Upon graduation, Elsie worked as a beautician in Klemme.
On May 4,1941, Elsie was united in marriage to Kermit W. Schlei. The couple's union was blessed with two sons, Daryl and Duane.
Elsie and Kermit farmed and raised their family on a farm southwest of Klemme. Elsie was a devoted wife and mother. In addition to assisting with farming duties, she worked for periods of time in the Klemme Veterinary Office and the bank in Klemme while attending to the needs of her family.
Following Kermit passing away in 1976, Elsie moved to a home on Fourth St. N.E. in Belmond. There, she worked as a unit clerk and later volunteered at the Belmond Hospital.
She made her home in Belmond for 20 years before moving to Elgin, Ill., to live with her son Daryl and his family for three and a half years.
Elsie returned to Belmond where she resided at the Belmond Health Care Center for the past five years.
Elsie served as a member of the Resident Advisory Board and on occasions served as an ambassador for the residents and care center.
Elsie relished times spent with her family and loved to converse with her many special friends, residents and staff.
She enjoyed traveling, crocheting and tatting, and lived each minute of her nearly 91 years to the fullest.
Those left to cherish the memory of Elsie's life include her sons, Daryl and wife Susan Schlei, Elgin, Ill., and Duane Schlei, Rapid City, S. D.; her sisters, Sena Keheler and husband John, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ann Parsons, Davenport; her brothers, Nels Kjar and wife Lois, Oelwein, and Paul Kjar and wife Elaine, Thornton; her granddaughters, Rebecca Bramer and husband Steve, St. Charles, Ill., and Karin Schlei, Chicago, Ill.; greatgranddaughters, Gillian and Samantha Bramer, and great-grandson Gavin Bramer, St. Charles, Ill.; many nieces, nephews, and many special friends.
Elsie was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret, in 1983, her father Jens Kjar, in 1940, her stepfather, Alt Hackley, in 1968, and her husband, Kermit, in 1976.
Andrews Funeral Homes, Belmond, 641-444-4474.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/26/2008 - 5/2/2008.
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| Schutter, Vernon E. |
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 FOREST CITY - Vernon E. Schutter, 79, of Forest City, died Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at West Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Leland with Pastor Timothy Miller officiating. Burial will be at West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery with graveside military rites by Leland VFW Post 6161.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City and an hour prior to service at the church.
Vernon Edward Schutter, the son of John and Martha (Bruns) Schutter, was born on December 23, 1928, at the family farm near Titonka.
He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Titonka and attended German Valley School.
In 1952, Vernon entered the U.S. Army where he attained the rank of Sergeant in the 65th Infantry. He was on active duty in Korea during the Korean War.
On June 19, 1955, he married Shirley Gustafson at Winnebago Lutheran Church near Lake Mills.
The couple farmed near Buffalo Center for three years then bought a farm near Leland where they lived for 40 years.
Vernon was an active member of West Prairie Lutheran Church. He was treasurer for several years and was on the church council.
He also served on the Elevator Board and was a member of the American Legion in Forest City and the VFW in Leland.
The couple enjoyed traveling and visited Alaska, New York City, Mexico, Washington, D.C., and San Antonio, Texas.
In 1997 they turned the family farm over to their son Bill and his family and moved to Forest City. Vernon continued to help Bill on the family farm during harvesting and planting seasons.
Family was always very important to him.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; a daughter, Beth Eilers and husband Dan; a son, Bill, and his wife Rita; four grandchildren, Austin and Sydney Eilers, and Ethan and Haley Schutter. Also surviving are his sister Evelyn Taylor, brother Harry and his wife Marcella, brother-in-law Carroll Gustafson and wife Karen, sister-in-law Harriet Gustafson and several nieces and nephews.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, brothers-in-law Ralph Taylor and Gerald Gustafson.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/1/2008 - 5/2/2008.
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| Cannon, Lillian Kay "Lilly" |
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CLEAR LAKE - Lillian Kay "Lilly" Cannon, daughter of Alan and Amanda Cannon, and belonging to God, was born 9:35 p.m. Thursday (May 1, 2008). She stayed long enough to touch our hearts before she died at 10:35 p.m. at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Family suggests memorials to the Lilly Cannon Memorial Fund.
Lilly is survived by her parents, Alan and Amanda Barnett Cannon of Charles City; brother, Samuel Cannon of Charles City; maternal grandparents, Pam and Dave Grill of Clear Lake; maternal great-grandmother, Florence Russell of Clear Lake; paternal grandparents, Rod and Verlene Dunlavey of Traer; paternal great-grandparents, Veronica Goodale of Manly, and Clairice Cannon of Mason City, and JoAnne Dunlavey of Traer; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Lilly was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather, Daren Russell; great-grandparents, Esther and Leonard Grill; paternal grandfather, Michael Cannon; paternal great-grandfather, William Goodale, Earl Cannon and Wayne Dunlavey.
Arrangements are with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/3/2008.
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| Fleenor, Dorothy |
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 OSAGE - Dorothy Fleenor, 92, of Osage, died Friday (May 2, 2008) at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Dorothy was born May 1, 1916, at Osage, the daughter of Fred and Ida (Hartwig) Havig. She was educated in Osage schools. On April 24, 1944, she married Roy Fleenor in Osage. They farmed near Orchard and later moved to a farm northeast of Osage. Following Roy's death in 1991, Dorothy moved to Osage and moved to the Faith Home in 1998. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, and was a member of a birthday club. Dorothy enjoyed flowers, gardening, and caring for her family.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church.
Dorothy is survived by three daughters, Linda (Gerald) Williams of Lake Ozark, Mo., Elizabeth (Darryl) Landas of Decorah and Kimberley (Mark) Weis of Stacyville; two sons, Robert (Diane) of Osage and Joel (Diana) of Mason City; eight grandchildren, Jeff (Dana) Williams, Melissa (Mike) Schwenker and Tom (Sherrie) Williams, Chad (Sarah) Landas, Chelsea and Brandi Weis, Jeremy and Justin Fleenor; nine great-grandchildren, Kelli and Mason Williams, Abby, Carter and Hadley Williams, Christian, Sydney, Amelia and Caden Schwenker; three sisters, Leona Richards of Osage, June Jahnel of New Haven, and Fern (Jim) Hughes of Riceville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy; a granddaughter, Michelle Landas; three brothers, Alton, Melbourne and Everet Havig; an infant brother; and a sister, Grace Havig.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/3/2008.
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| Hanson, Norris |
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MASON CITY - The Rev. Norris Hanson, 89, died Friday (May 2, 2008) at his home.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Christian Church in Lake City, Iowa.
Visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Lampe Funeral Home, 418 N. Hancock in Lake City.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/3/2008.
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| Kark, Shirley Nell Sattre |
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 OSAGE - Shirley Nell Sattre Kark, 83, of Osage and Fort Myers, Fla., passed away April 23, 2008.
All family and friends are invited to a memorial service and reception at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage.
Shirley was born in Fergus Falls, Minn., and lived her life in Evansville and Blue Earth, Minn., and in Osage. She attended St. Olaf College.
She was a woman of uncommon kindness and grace who will be very much missed by her family and many friends whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Arthur Kark of Osage and Fort Myers, Fla.; her sons, Richard Kark of Madison, Wis., and Kenneth (Cindy) Kark of Tucson, Ariz.; and her daughter, Sylvia Kark of Eden Prairie, Minn; four grandchildren, Julia and Colin Callander and Chris and Sarah Kark; two sisters, Vi Anne Christensen and Marian (Donald) Kark; also nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters-in-law.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/3/2008.
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| Kratz, Mary Ellen |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Mary Ellen Kratz, 80, of Clear Lake, died Friday (April 11, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Apple Valley Assisted Living, 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake.
Mary Ellen was a member of the Church of Christ. Pastor Jim Lallard will officiate at the memorial service.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Mary Ellen Kratz was born May 20, 1927, in Anthon, the daughter of Ray and Ellen (Pierce) Worthan.
She attended school in Bronson and graduated from Bronson High School in 1944. She attended Morningside College in Sioux City and earned her teaching certificate.
She was married to Marvin LeRoy Kratz on Sept. 22, 1946, in Bronson. To this union five children were born.
She and her husband Marvin lived in Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa. The family lived in Mason City from 1966 to 1968.
When Marvin retired, they both moved to Elbow Lake, Minn. Mary Ellen has lived in North Iowa for the last 13 years.
She enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and nature, was a great seamstress, was an avid bird watcher and was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren to whom she loved reading books.
She was a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Red Hat Society and Eastern Star.
She is survived by her children, Kristine Miller and husband, Don, of Rockford, Marvin Lee Kratz and wife, Kathy, of Manly, David Kratz and wife, Kelly, of Clear Lake, Ray Kratz and wife, Deb, of Wilson, Mich., and Lynn Kratz and wife, Teri, of Redwood Falls, Minn.; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother, Dean Worthan and wife, Jeanette, of Storm Lake, and sister, Margery Ahern and husband, Howard, of Puerto Rico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marvin in 1989; infant sister, Dorothy Jean Worthan and sister-in-law, Rafa Worthan.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/3/2008.
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| Kropman, Leonard |
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 MASON CITY - Leonard Kropman, 90, of 820 N. Delaware Ave., died Tuesday night (April 29, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, at Adas Israel Synagogue, 620 N. Adams Ave., Mason City. Officiating will be Rabbi Abraham Etedgui.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. Benevolent Lodge No. 145 AF&AM will conduct Masonic Rites at 6 p.m. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with full military honors by the Mason City Memorial Association.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Leonard Kropman Memorial Fund.
Leonard was born one of three children to Jacob and Ida "Kessler" Kropman on June 20, 1917, in Mason City. He graduated from the Mason City High School and then attended Mason City Junior College. He joined the Army and faithfully served his country during World War II, enlisting in Mason City in 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1945 from Camp Beele, Calif. His lifelong love of music placed him in the 20th Armor Band Division playing alto, bass and tenor saxophone, clarinet and bassoon.
For the rest of his life this love kept him involved as a professional musician with area dance bands that included Max Truckers, Chuck Hazelton, Ole Allen, Skipper Berg and various others.
During the day he worked side by side at the Kropman's Grocery and Delicatessen, which his father owned, and he continued to manage and own from 1945 until retiring in 1975. Not to let retirement hold him up he went to work at Rockwell Collins, then served with several security firms and was lastly employed eight years at Kraft Foods. Also during the same time period he worked part time with Elderbridge Aging Services.
Leonard was a very active member of the Adas Israel Synagogue and served on the boards in many capacities over the years. He is a past president of the B'Nai Brith, a past Worshipful Master of Benevolence Lodge, a member of the VFW and the Musicians Union. He was an avid supporter of the Mason City Municipal Band and the North Iowa Concert Band. He was a railroad buff and until his dying day he rallied for the Cardinals and Twins baseball teams.
Leonard and his wife, Sylvia "Zuckerman" Kropman, loved to travel. From the time of their marriage on Jan. 2, 1949 in St. Louis, Mo., they would travel to visit relatives and attend Army Band reunions. They took many sight seeing vacations with their family. He was known to everyone for his generosity and kind heart. His daughter, Sharon, dedicated the past five years, and the last intense four months caring for her father. His son, Elliott, a day resident at Opportunity Village, will truly miss his father as they were great pals and shared many common interests. David, his son, remembers the times he spent with him sharing their love of music.
Those thankful for sharing their lives include his wife Sylvia of 59 years; his daughter, Sharon Kropman; and his two sons, David and Elliott, all of Mason City; several nieces and a nephew, many dear cousins, along with Sylvia's family and the beloved family cat Fluff.
Preceding him in death are his parents, one brother Stewart; and his sister, June Goldfarb.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/1/2008 - 5/3/2008.
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| Kruger, Angie (Halbach) |
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 ST. ANSGAR - Angie (Halbach) Kruger, 46, of St. Ansgar, died on Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn. from complications of a massive stoke. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, May 3, at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with Father Marvin Salz, Monsignor John Hemann and Father John Moser officiating.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with a rosary at 4 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Angie Kruger Memorial Fund, Box 56, Stacyville, IA 50476.
Angela Kay Halbach was born in Osage on June 23, 1961, the daughter of Jerome and Monica (Salz) Halbach. She attended Visitation Grade School, Stacyille, and graduated from St. Ansgar High School in St. Ansgar. She completed a two-year mechanical drafting program at Hawkeye Institute of Technology in Waterloo.
Angie was married to Jon Kruger of Grafton and they lived in St. Ansgar. She enjoyed all of her co-workers at the various places she worked, including the following area businesses: Acorn Park Golf Course, Brower Drug, Stadheim Jewelers and most recently as a quality assurance tech for Malt-O-Meal for 10 years.
She was involved in numerous activities including backyard campfires, remodeling her home and serving on the board for the Riverside Figure Skating Club. She actively participated in the annual Relay for Life events.
Angie loved her family very much and always put others needs in front of her own. She will be remembered for all she gave, her contagious smile, her ability to light up a room and how she treated everyone with dignity and respect. Angie's daughter, Stacey, was always a priority and they shared an extremely strong relationship. Angie recently became engaged to be married to Phil Streit of Stacyville.
On April 6, 2008, Angie suffered a massive stroke and was taken to St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. She spent two weeks in the intensive care unit where she was taken care of by an excellent hospital staff. Angie moved out of ICU to a new room for 10 days before going home to heaven. During her time at the hospital she was always surrounded by family and friends.
Angie is preceded in death by her father Jerome; brother, Kenny; and sister-in-law, Therese.
Angie is survived by her daughter, Stacey, of St. Ansgar; her mother, Monica Halbach of Stacyville; her fiance, Phil Streit of Stacyville; brothers, Ed Halbach and wife, Barb, of Clear Lake, Joe Halbach and wife, Deb, of Coon Rapids, Minn., Mark Halbach and wife, Teresa, of Glenville, Minn.; sisters, Jeanne Traaseth and husband, Pete, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Paula Halbach and Dave Darr of Minneapolis Minn.; nieces, Danielle, Jacky and Marisa Halbach and Leah Traaseth.
Arrangements are with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/2/2008 - 5/3/2008.
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| Nannenga, Cathy C. |
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 GARNER - Cathy C. Nannenga, 52, of Garner, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday (May 1, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Evangelical Free Church in Garner with Pastor Barry Whitlow officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Catherine Christine Nannenga, the daughter of Raymond and Anna (Sauer) Houdek, was born Feb. 5, 1956, at Britt. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1974. On May 17, 1980, she was united in marriage to Dennis Nannenga at Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake. They made their home in Garner where they raised their two children, Henry and Lenita. Cathy worked at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake for 25 years and for the Garner Work Force Center the last seven years. She enjoyed her children, friends, reading and traveling.
Cathy was an active member of Evangelical Free Church in Garner where she enjoyed participating in Bible studies. She loved the Lord and she loved her family.
Cathy is survived by the loves of her life: husband, Dennis, of Garner; children, Henry and Lenita of Garner; mother, Lenita Houdek of Clear Lake; sisters, Pat (Emil) Bratten of Lake Mills, Mary (Paul) Jacobson of Thompson, Deb (Randy) Tritch of Des Moines, Deanna (Jim) Pandolfi of Illinois, JoAnn (Spiro) Comis of North Carolina and Barbara (John) Stewart of Canada; her brother, Allan Berding, of Washington; and many nieces and nephews.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Anna Houdek.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/2/2008 - 5/3/2008.
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| Schroeder, Betty J. |
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CLEAR LAKE - Betty J. Schroeder, 84, 29 Timberlane, Clear Lake, died Friday (May 2, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Monday at the church
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/3/2008.
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| Bower, Richard |
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OSAGE - Richard Bower, age, 78, of Osage, died Saturday (May 3, 2008) at his home in Osage.
Funeral services for Mr. Bower will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Gary Gilbert presiding. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/4/2008.
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| Cooper, Nola R. |
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Titonka - Nola R. Cooper, 60, of Titonka, died Friday (May 2, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka, 515-928-2735.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/4/2008.
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| Feldhoff, Mary L. |
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HAMPTON - Mary L. Feldhoff, 50, of Hampton, died Friday (May 2, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hampton United Methodist Church with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will officiate the service.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/4/2008.
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| Kratz, Mary Ellen |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Mary Ellen Kratz, 80, of Clear Lake, died Friday, (April 11, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. today, May 4, at Apple Valley Assisted Living, 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake.
Mary Ellen was a member of the Church of Christ. Pastor Jim Lallard will officiate at the memorial service.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Mary Ellen Kratz was born May 20, 1927, in Anthon, the daughter of Ray and Ellen (Pierce) Worthan.
She attended school in Bronson and graduated from Bronson High School in 1944. She attended Morningside College in Sioux City and earned her teaching certificate.
She was married to Marvin LeRoy Kratz on Sept. 22, 1946, in Bronson. To this union five children were born.
She and her husband Marvin lived in Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa. The family lived in Mason City from 1966 to 1968.
When Marvin retired, they both moved to Elbow Lake, Minn. Mary Ellen has lived in North Iowa for the last 13 years.
She enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and nature, was a great seamstress, was an avid bird watcher and was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren to whom she loved reading books.
She was a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Red Hat Society and Eastern Star.
She is survived by her children, Kristine Miller and husband, Don, of Rockford, Marvin Lee Kratz and wife, Kathy, of Manly, David Kratz and wife, Kelly, of Clear Lake, Ray Kratz and wife, Deb, of Wilson, Mich., and Lynn Kratz and wife, Teri, of Redwood Falls, Minn.; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother, Dean Worthan and wife, Jeanette, of Storm Lake, and sister, Margery Ahern and husband, Howard, of Puerto Rico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marvin in 1989; infant sister, Dorothy Jean Worthan and sister-in-law, Rafa Worthan.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/4/2008.
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| Leek, Garel "Dutch" |
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WESLEY - Garel "Dutch" Leek, 89, of Wesley, died Saturday (May 3, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Society in Algona.
Funeral arrangements are pending with the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Wesley, 515-679-4453.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/4/2008.
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| McInroy, Scott H. |
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Scott H. McInroy, 43, of Jacksonville, Fla., who died Friday (May 2, 2008) at his home in Jacksonville.
Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/4/2008.
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| Schroeder, Betty Jean |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Betty Jean Schroeder, 84, of Clear Lake, died Friday (May 2, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A funeral service for Betty will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess and the Rev. Thomas Healey officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church.
The family of Betty Jean Schroeder has requested that memorial contributions be made to Opportunity Village in Clear Lake in her memory.
Betty Jean Schroeder was born on Oct. 4, 1923, in rural Holland, Neb., the daughter of Berend and Theresa (Drent) Lefferdink. She attended rural country school and graduated from Panama High School. Betty also attended Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Neb. Betty began her working career for the state of Nebraska as an IBM operator. She was united in marriage to Ralph Schroeder on May 12, 1945, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. After their marriage, Betty taught high school in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Betty was a supportive wife while her husband earned his master's degree in science by working for the University of Nebraska. She was also a supportive wife, mother, and grandmother, and also a partner with her husband in social service work.
Betty enjoyed cooking, traveling, entertaining, was passionate about music, enjoyed sending birthday greetings for people over the age of 65 at Zion Lutheran Church and was quick to help others in their distress, but her greatest love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren.
Betty was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, was a church organist for 13 years in Rockford, Ill., and Holland, Neb., and also was a member of the Tri T Club and Bridge Club.
Betty and Ralph chose to retire in Clear Lake and have lived there for 33 years.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Ralph Schroeder, of Clear Lake; three children, Ralph (Deborah) Schroeder of Holland, Mich., Reg (Kathy) Schroeder of Omaha, Neb, and Randy (Jean) Schroeder of Holland, Mich.; eight grandchildren, Matthew (Shahna) Schroeder of Washington, D.C., Joanna Schroeder-Stoilkovich and her husband, Ivan, of Malibu, Calif., Ryan (Jacci) Schroeder of Louisville, Ken., Amanda Schroeder of Denver, Colo., Cory (Tracey) Schroeder of Hudsonville, Mich., Kelly Schroeder and her fianc�, Justin Wendzel, of Richland, Mich., and Maude and Madeline Ashley of Holland, Mich; great-grandchildren, Amira Schroeder, Izac and Boden Stoilkovich, Emma and Nora Schroeder and Owen Nienhuis; three sisters, Gladys DeVries of Aurora, Colo., Crystal Sterk and Evelyn Lefferdink of Denver, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Bernice Lefferdink of Fort Collins, Colo.; many extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Glen and Vernon Lefferdink.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/4/2008.
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| Bower, Richard Allan "Dick" |
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OSAGE - Richard "Dick" Allan Bower, age 78, of Osage, died Saturday (May 3, 2008) at his home in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the funeral home.
Dick was born on June 14, 1929, at Osage, to John and Ethel (Richardson) Bower. He was baptized in the Osage Methodist Church. Dick went to Burr Oak No. 2 School through eighth grade and graduated from Riceville High School in 1947.
On August 16, 1949, Dick married Eleanor Miles. To this union, two girls, Brenda and Monica, and two boys, Eric and Glen "George" were born.
Dick farmed with his father for many years and retired in 1992. Dick and Eleanor moved to Osage in 1994. He loved to travel, bowl and read until poor eyesight befell him.
Always a civic-minded person, Dick was Burr Oak Township Trustee for forty years, president of the Burr Oak school board for twelve years, and treasurer of the Osage Rural Fire Department for twenty years.
Dick is survived by his wife, Eleanor Bower of Osage; a daughter, Monica (Hank) Rgnonti of Lakeville, Minn.; two sons, Eric (Verna) Bower of Robbinsdale, Minn., Glen "George" (Lori) Bower of Spirit Lake; a son-in-law, James Klehn of Burnsville, Minn.; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary (Duane) Abben of Little Cedar.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Marshal Bower; and a daughter, Brenda Klehn in 2004.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/4/2008 - 5/5/2008.
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| Cooper, Nola R. |
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TITONKA - Nola R. Cooper, 60, of Titonka, died Friday (May 2, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, following a courageous battle with breast cancer.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m.Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Titonka, with Pastor Robin Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka, and will continue on Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515- 928-2735.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/4/2008 - 5/5/2008.
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| Frank, Sandra K. |
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KANAWHA - Sandra K. Frank, 57, of Kanawha, died Sunday (May 4, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in the United Methodist Church in Kanawha. Burial will take place in Amsterdam Cemetery, Kanawha.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ewing Funeral Home in Kanawha and one hour prior to the services at the Church.
Ewing Funeral Home, Kanawha, 641-762-3211.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/5/2008.
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| Frank, William A. "Willy" |
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MASON CITY -William A. "Willy" Frank, 75, of 923 Seventh St. S.E. in Mason City, died Sunday (May 4, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, 1224 S. Washington Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating.
No public visitation is planned prior to the graveside service at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the William A. Frank Memorial Fund in the care of his wife, Evelyn Frank, 923 Seventh St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, 641-423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/5/2008.
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| Leek, Garel "Dutch" |
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WESLEY - Garel "Dutch" Leek, 89, of Wesley died Saturday (May 3, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Society-Algona.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Todd Hessel officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. today, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Wesley.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Wesley, 515-679-4453.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/4/2008 - 5/5/2008.
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| McInroy, Scott H. |
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 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Scott H. McInroy, 43, of Jacksonville, Fla., died May 2, 2008, at his home in Jacksonville.
Private family memorial services for Scott McInroy will be held at a later date.
Scott Howard McInroy was born on July 1, 1964, at Charles City, Iowa, the son of Lenard and Marilyn (Alden) McInroy. He graduated from the Charles City High School and from Hawkeye Tech Community College with an associate's degree in Graphic Design. He also attended North Iowa Area Community College with additional course work.
Scott worked at the Charles City Comprehensive Systems, Des Moines Juvenile Detention Center, Airborn Express in Atlanta, Hershal Harrington Lighting Studio in Atlanta, Carousel Dentistry in Chapel Hill, N.C., and Lowe's Home Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
His interests included painting, drawing, cooking, baking, dancing, playing tennis and softball, weight lifting, spending time with family and friends and restoring furniture. Scott became one of the leading U.S. restorers of carousel horses while working at Hershel Harrington Lighting Studios. He also used this skill in meticulously and beautifully restoring several houses. Scott will be greatly missed and loved by his family and friends.
Living family members include his mother, Marilyn (Jim) Nettleton of Greene; 14 brothers, and sisters: Bruce McInroy and partner, Randy Vetter, of Denver, Colo., Becky (Jeff) West of Cedar Falls, Vida Ott of Muncie, Ind., Don (Debbie) McInroy of Charles City, Doug (Kim) McInroy of Charles City, Sheila (Joe) DeMarco of Lansing, Mich., Terry (Cindy) McInroy of Bloomington, Minn., Ron (Amy) McInroy of Waterloo, Betty (Mike) Hostetler of Harper, Kan., Phillip (Kristine) McInroy of Wagoner, Okla., Laurie McInroy and partner, Jen Schumake of Atlanta, Ga., Connie (Chuck) Stanek of Andover, Kan., Elizabeth McInroy of Raleigh, N.C., Jason McInroy of Charles City; best friend and partner, Dennis George of Jacksonville, Fla.; 30 nieces and nephews; and eight great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandparents, Howard and Zella McInroy and Ruth and Albert Carstens; and maternal grandparents, Roy and Clair Alden.
The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/4/2008 - 5/5/2008.
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| Mullane, Robert J. |
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IOWA FALLS - Robert J. Mullane, 88, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday (May 4, 2008) at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert J. Mullane is pending with the Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/5/2008.
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| Slocum, Gary E. |
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 WATERLOO - Gary E. Slocum, 68, of Waterloo, died at home Thursday, May 1, 2008, of heart failure.
Funeral services for Mr. Slocum will be at 11 a.m. today at Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball, with full military honors by Becker-Chapman American Legion Post 138 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1623. A private family burial will be later in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Public visitation will be one hour before services today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Gary was born on June 23, 1939, in Cerro Gordo County, son of Charles and Marzena Kuhns Slocum. He married Kathleen K. Blok on April 25, 1970, in Galena, Ill.
Mr. Slocum attended school in Greene then served in the U.S. Army as a medical orderly. He was a sheet metal worker with Local 45 of the Sheet Metal Workers Union in Des Moines and had worked for several years with Meyer Sheet Metal in Waterloo until his retirement.
In his spare time, Gary enjoyed fishing and loved working with wood. Over the years he made many creative gifts for his family.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Robin (Ed) Ribble of Evansdale, Michelle (Chris) Brooks of Waterloo and Misty (Lance) Thoe of Ventura; two sons, Bill (Chrissy) of New Port Richey, Fla., and Gary Lee of Mason City; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild; a sister, Charlene (Ron) Barth of Marshalltown; and two brothers, Larry (Darlene) of Allison and Dan (Nancy) of Independence.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronald, Richard and Tom; and a grandson, Dustin Colby.
Condolences can be left at www.kearnsfuneralservice. com.
Kearns Funeral Services, Waterloo, 319-233-3146.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/5/2008.
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| Weiler, Dale A. |
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CHARLES CITY - Dale A. Weiler, 93, of Charles City, died Sunday (May 4, 2008) at Manner Care in Waterloo.
Funeral services for Dale Weiler will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Congregational Church in Charles City. Pastor Phil Corr will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Wednesday.
The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/5/2008.
Posted by Gene Manning
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