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| Anderson, Valetta I. |
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NORTHWOOD - Valetta I. Anderson, 91, of Northwood died Friday (May 9, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services for Valetta will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will take place at the Deer Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Carpenter.
Visitation will be Monday, May 12, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood, and will continue one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Schoeder & Sites Funeral Home, 64l-324-1121.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/10/2008 - 5/11/2008.
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| Blum, Mable |
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 GREENE - Mable Roberta Blum, 88, formerly of 502 East Traer, Greene, passed away Monday (May 5, 2008) at the Allison Health Care Center after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the First Presbyterian Church, Greene, with Pastor Paul Uzel officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation with be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Reid's Funeral Chapel 519 N. First St. in Greene and will continue Saturday at the church one hour before services.
Mable Roberta Malcom was born on March 20, 1920, in Waterloo to Thomas V. Malcom and Florence Fenteman Malcom.
Her father had been a police officer in Waterloo, but opened a butcher shop in Littleton, Iowa, and moved the family there shortly after Mable was born. Four sons and eight daughters were born to the Malcom family but only two sons and five daughters lived to adulthood.
Mable moved to the Rockford area in 1938 and was united in marriage to Lloyd William Blum on September 21, 1940.
During the 49 years of their marriage they farmed and worked in and around Greene.
They were both active in the First Presbyterian Church in Greene and both served as Sunday school teachers, singers and elders for their church.
Mable served as the secretary of the local bowling association for many years.
Mable provided in-home child care for several families and just naturally found ways to touch the lives of others.
Those who knew Mable will remember her as a den mother, chess player, baseball fan, humorist, care giver, avid fishing enthusiast and just plain good friend.
Mable is survived by one son, Larry (Judy) of Cedar Rapids; one grandson, Joel (Abbe) of Stockton Calif.; one granddaughter, Heather (Greg) Pastor of Bethesda, Md.; four great grandchildren, Andor Blum, Nico Blum, Jack Pastor and Anna Pastor. She is also survived by two sisters, Margaret (Harold) Doering and Lucy (Rod) Heitz and many nieces and nephews.
Mable was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, her parents, four brothers and six sisters.
Funeral services have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/7/2008 - 5/11/2008.
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| Gigstead, Antoinette |
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OSAGE - Antoinette Gigstead, 97, of Reynolds, Ind., and formerly of Osage, died Friday (May 9, 2008) at White County Memorial Hospital in Monticello, Ind..
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/11/2008.
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| Lyon, Margaret |
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DES MOINES - Margaret (Marge) Lyon, 89, passed away Saturday (May 10, 2008) at Kavanagh House after a brief illness.
She was born Margaret Fox in Riley County, Kansas, on Jan. 19, 1919. She married Charles Lyon on Feb. 22, 1947, and lived in Clear Lake for 40 years before moving to Manhattan, Kansas, and finally Des Moines, where she made her home since 1995.
Marge was a homemaker and enjoyed flower gardening and baking delicious treats for her friends and family.
She will be deeply missed but her memory will always live on through her family.
She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Dan) Boomhower of Apple Valley, Minn., and Carol (Roy) Mulhern of Des Moines; three grandchildren, Dana Boomhower, Scott (Beth) Mulhern and Eric (Amanda) Mulhern; three great-grandchildren, Kayne, Kally and Kloye Mulhern; one sister, Irene Gehrt of Westmoreland, Kan. and many dear nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and two sisters.
Caldwell Raddatz Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the cremation. Burial will take place at a later date in Riley, Kan. There will be no local services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Christ Lutheran Church, 6411 S.E. Fifth St., Des Moines, IA 50315, where Marge was a member.
Caldwell Raddatz Funeral Home & Crematory, 515-276-0551.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/11/2008.
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| McDowell, Robert |
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HAMPTON - Robert McDowell, 88, of Hampton, died Saturday (May 10, 2008) at the Hampton Health Care Center.
Arrangements are pending at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 203 Maple St., Sheffield, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/11/2008.
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| Reed, Robert F. "Bob" |
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DOUGHERTY - Robert "Bob" F. Reed, 82, of Dougherty, died Friday (May 9, 2008) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, Rockwell.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 420 Patrick St. E., Dougherty, with Father Jim Dubert officiating. Interment will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Cemetery, Dougherty.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday, May 12, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, with a Scripture Wake service being held at 7:30 p.m.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/10/2008 - 5/11/2008.
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| Shaffer, Norman |
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MASON CITY - Norman Robert Shaffer, 49, of 309 S. Eighth St., Clear Lake, formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (May 10, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.
Services are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/11/2008.
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| Vickers, Judith |
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 OSAGE - Judith Suzanne (Rosauer) Vickers, 62, of Osage, died Friday (May 9, 2008) at her home. Judith battled long and strong against cancer since July, 2003.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating.
A gathering of friends and relatives will be held from 6 until 8 p.m., Monday, May 12 at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.
Judith was born on August 20, 1945, in New Hampton, the daughter of Julius and Susanna (Glaser) Rosauer. Judith was the fourteenth of fourteen children.
She graduated from New Hampton High School in 1963 and attended Arapahoe Junior College in Littleton, Colo.
She was employed by Mountain Medical Equipment in Littleton, Colo., and was self-employed as an excellent seamstress during her lifetime.
She lived in Colorado and Oregon but moved back to her home state of Iowa in 1999 and has lived in Osage with Charlie and Rick since then.
She was a member of the VFW auxiliary and hospital auxiliary and The Red Hat Society in Osage.
She enjoyed her beautiful flower gardens over the years. She enjoyed singing in her church choir and was learning to play the keyboard.
When family and friends got together she loved playing cards, however her greatest joy in life was her role as a Mom and Grandma.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa.
Judith is survived by her husband, Charles Vickers of Osage; her daughter, Karen (Jerry) Wilkinson and their two sons, Bo and Max of Dagsboro, Del.; her son, Rick Vickers of Osage; her siblings, Pat and Rick Stoddard of Chehalis, Wash., Lucy and Jerry Ferguson of Quartzsite, Ariz., Terri and Jack Duffin of Fullerton, Calif., Vince Rosauer of Cornelius, Ore., Dolores and Bob Ungs of Readlyn, James and Lucille Rosauer of Waterloo, Rita and Ski Webber of Littleton, Colo., Frances and Marty Neville of Chehalis, Wash.; sisters-in-law, Joan Rosauer of Placentia, Calif., Betty and Martin Phillips of Fairplay, Colo., Vicky and Paul Lajoy of Fort Myers, Fla., Joann Vickers of Mankato, Kan., Geneva and Frank Boston of Mankato, Kan.; brother-in-law, Daniel and Kathy Vickers of Monroe, Ga.; 251 nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, James Cooney; daughter, Suzanne Trepanier; brothers, Robert, Gerald and Joseph Rosauer; sisters, Marie Mendenhall and Louise Rawdon; twin grandsons, Justin and Jamie Condon.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/10/2008 - 5/11/2008.
| Anderson, Valetta |
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 NORTHWOOD - Valetta Isabelle Thomas Anderson, 91, of Northwood, died Friday (May 9, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will take place at the Deer Creek Lutheran Cemetery in Carpenter.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church.
Valetta Isabelle (Thomas) Anderson was born to Fay and Gertrude Thomas on July 23, 1916, in Worth County.
She graduated from Carpenter High School in 1934. She went to cosmetology school after high school and worked in a shop in Windom, Minn., before her marriage to Gilbert O. Anderson on March 16, 1942.
They were blessed with four children Eugene, Mary, Sharon and Thomas.
Valetta was a lady of many talents! Her family had all haircuts and perms completed in the family kitchen.
She was very active in the Deer Creek Lutheran Church through Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and circle activities.
She loved to sew and used that talent to make the family clothing for all the special occasions.
After staying home and raising her family she worked with a friend redecorating apartments.
Valetta was can be remembered as a caretaker of many. When she wasn't caring for her family she branched out and cared for others who needed special attention and in her later years began working at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Her generosity was evident even to the end as she continued to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief.
She is survived by her loving family, Eugene Anderson of Carpenter; Mary (Wilmer) Bachman of West Bend; Sharon (Bill) Sloss of Stuart; and Thomas (Linda) Anderson of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; grandchildren, Abigail Sloss of Chicago, Ill., Grant Sloss of Los Angeles, Calif. and Clinton Sloss of Ames; foster grandchildren, Thomas Fisher, III of Beijing, China, and Michael Fisher of West Bend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fay and Gertrude Thomas, husband of 58 years, Gilbert, and brothers, Leland, Clayton and Orville Thomas.
The Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/10/2008 - 5/12/2008.
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| Awe-Johnsen, Marilyn |
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Marilyn Awe-Johnsen, 75, of Bentonville, Ark., died Saturday (May 10, 2008) in Bentonville.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/12/2008.
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| Gigstead, Antoinette |
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OSAGE - Antoinette Gigstead, 97, of Reynolds, Ind., and formerly of Osage, died Friday (May 9, 2008) at White County Memorial Hospital in Monticello, Ind.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with the Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/11/2008 - 5/12/2008.
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| Reed, Robert F. "Bob" |
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 DOUGHERTY - Robert "Bob" F. Reed, 82, of Dougherty, died Friday (May 9, 2008) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 420 Patrick St. E. in Dougherty with Father Jim Dubert officiating. Interment will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Cemetery, Dougherty.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with a Scripture Wake service being held at 7:30 p.m. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Robert F. Reed was born on November 19, 1925, in rural Dougherty, son of Francis and Agnes (Conners) Reed.
He attended country schools and graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic School, Dougherty.
Bob entered in the United States Army during World War II, and toured through Japan as a truck mechanic.
He returned home in 1946 and became a third-generation family farmer.
Bob was united in marriage to Mary Margaret Zweck on August 28, 1954, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church.
He enjoyed taking Sunday trips with his family, farming, and eating his "sweets."
Bob will be greatly missed by his six children, Mary Keopraseuth, Troutdale, Ore.; John Reed, Plano, Texas; Donna Reed, Stamford, Conn.; Julie Reed, Ames; Jim Reed, Rockwell, and Dennis Reed, Austin, Texas; nine grandchildren, Antony and Andy Keopraseuth, Bill and Casey Awe, Megan and Joshua Reed, and Matthew, Andrea, and Collin Reed; sisters-in-law, Darlene (Jack) Morgon, Missoula, Mont., and Alice Zweck, Mason City; close cousin, Ethel Conners, Dougherty; and extended family, friends and good neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Bill Reed, and daughter-in-law, Darla Reed.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/10/2008 - 5/12/2008.
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| Stelpflug, Aurelia |
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ST. ANSGAR - Aurelia Stelpflug, 98, of St. Ansgar, died Saturday (May 10, 2008) at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/12/2008.
| Arnold, Dr. Darrel D. |
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 Darrel (Dick) Arnold was born on Nov. 29, 1924, in Stockport, Iowa, to John and Hazel (Miller) Arnold.
Dick passed away on Monday (May 5, 2008) at the home of his daughter, Patricia, in Des Moines.
Dick grew up on a farm in the Stockport area and graduated high school there. After graduation, he joined the Army and returned to the farm for a brief period before becoming a radio announcer in Creston and Mason City. He spoke fondly about showing a prize steer in Chicago.
Dick married Ruth (Penney) Arnold in 1952 and moved to Sioux Falls, S.D. Dick and his wife moved again in 1954 to Minneapolis, Minn., where he attended and graduated from Northwestern College as a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine in 1957. He opened his first private practice in 1958 in Algona. During his career he also had satellite offices in Mason City, Clear Lake and Garner. He retired and closed his Algona practice in 2001 after 43 years of service.
Darrel is survived by his five children: Timothy of Charleston, S.C.; Patricia Fankell and her husband, Bill, of Des Moines; Penny of Des Moines; Mark of Spokane, Wash., and David and his wife Sara of Denison. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Joshua and Jessica; and one brother,Verle of Bloomfield.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake.
Arrangements are with Westover Funeral Home, 6337 Hickman Road in Des Moines, 515-276-4567.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
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| Awe-Johnsen, Marilyn |
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 BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Marilyn Awe-Johnsen, 75, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away Saturday, (May 10, 2008) in Bentonville.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today (Tuesday, May 13, 2008), at God's Lighthouse Church in Bentonville, Ark., with Pastor Leroy Norton, officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice in care of Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St. Rogers, Ark. (Online condolences can be made at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com
Marilyn was born on Sept. 20, 1932, in Clarks Grove, Minn., the daughter of Oscar Awe and Hilda Lein Awe. She spent most of her younger years growing up and was a high school cheerleader in Manly, Iowa, before starting her family in Northern Iowa. She moved to Bentonville in 1966 where she later started her career with Wal-Mart. She was member of God's Lighthouse in Bentonville.
She enjoyed warm weather and spending time in Arizona, long drives, mountainous scenery, watching pro basketball and baseball, and being a mom and grandma/nan. She will be remembered for her loving ways and always giving of herself.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Hilda Awe; seven brothers and two sisters, her husband's LeRoy Peterson, of Minneapolis, Minn. and Kenny Johnsen of Bentonville.
She is survived by her six children, Vonnie Ratcliff of Bloomer, Wis., Dennis Johnsen and Stephany Johnsen-Hufford, both of Centerton, Ark., Jon Johnsen of Wheaton, Mo., Lori Hosier and Lynnie Johnsen-Parsons both of Bella Vista, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildrenl and several stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/12/2008 - 5/13/2008.
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| Berg, Sophie B. |
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 LAKE MILLS - Sophie B. Berg, 98, of Lake Mills, died Monday (May 12, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills and will continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Sophie B. (Hestness) Berg was born on Aug. 11, 1909, in Winnebago County, north of Thompson, Iowa, to parents Andrew and Inga Hestness.
On Dec. 1, 1929, Sophie was united in marriage with Elmer Berg. The couple farmed until 1946, when they moved into Lake Mills. In 1954, Elmer and Sophie purchased the Maid-Rite in Lake Mills, which they ran until 1957. Sophie then began working at Deluxe Products for several years, and following her retirement, she found herself back at the Maid-Rite, working simply to be around people.
Family was important to Sophie. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and babysitting for her family as often as she could. Sophie also loved to garden, raising both flowers and vegetables. Some of her crop she would sell to others, but, with her generous heart, most of the vegetables she simply gave away.
Sophie was a faithful member of Salem Lutheran Church where she belonged to circle and Altar Guild, and found the time to make hundreds of baby layettes with the help of Evelyn Fjelstad, enjoying the fellowship along the way.
In November of 2002, Sophie entered the Lake Mills Care Center where she was loved by everyone.
Survivors include her two daughters, Phyllis Brackey and her husband, Claire, of Lake Mills, and Janet Klein and her husband, Lloyd, of Mason City; three grandchildren, Nancy (Chuck) Maland and their son, J.T. of Knoxville, Tenn., Mark (Barb) Brackey and their daughters, Stephanie and Melissa, of Lake Mills, and Carole Summers and her friend, Kim Jensen, of Joice; a sister, Agnes Gilbert, of Clear Lake; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Sophie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer in 1971; a son, Allan; and many brothers and sisters.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneral home.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
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| Bishop, Frank Allen |
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MASON CITY - Frank Allen Bishop, 62, of Mason City, died Tuesday (May 6, 2008) at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
A memorial service for Frank will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the chapel.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/7/2008 - 5/13/2008.
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| Danehy, Teresa Marie |
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Teresa Marie Danehy, nee Di Marco, 1921-2008, died on May 3, 2008, after a long battle with heart disease and diabetes. Mrs. Danehy was the widow of the late Leo Francis Danehy who died in 1986.
Teresa was born and raised in Mason City, where she was a member of the Class of 1939 at Mason City High School. She relocated to Los Angeles, Calif., with her husband and her growing family in 1957, where she lived a full life for the next 51 years.
Teresa, who had been born into a large and loving Italian-American family, is survived by two members of that family, brothers Livy and Gus Di Marco, both of Mason City. She is also survived by all seven of her children, Patricia Porter, of Seattle, Wash., Diane Danehy of Los Angeles, Calif., Tom Danehy of Tucson, Ariz., Mary Anne Danehy of Canyon Country, Calif., Justine Pina of Hanson, Mass., Janine Parker of Santa Monica, Calif. and Julie Jones of Valencia, Calif.. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many loving nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law and dear friends.
The world will be a lesser place without the presence of her obstinate strength.
Teresa has been cremated, and she will be interred with her husband at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in San Fernando, Calif. Services are pending.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Teresa's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
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| Dreesman, Donna R. |
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TITONKA - Donna R. Dreesman, 74, of Titonka, died Thursday (May 8, 2008) at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ramsey Reformed Church in rural Titonka, with Pastor Dennis Redeker officiating. Burial will be held in the Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-928-2735.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
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| Duenow, Luanna |
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 Duenow, Luanna Margaret, age 79, of Montgomery, Minn., passed away on May 10, 2008, after an 11-month battle with cancer.
She was born in Mason City, Iowa, to Walter and Lu Moen on Oct. 8, 1928. She moved to St. Ansgar, as a junior in high school. There, she married Merlyn Duenow, on Aug. 9, 1946. They were married for 61� years.
She is survived by her husband and four children, Tom (Judy) Duenow, Mark (Cindy) Duenow, Susan (Kim) Schumann and Brad (Sheila) Duenow; and a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Duenow, as well as 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Martin, Amber, Nathan, Becky, Luke, Josh, Mandy, Julia and Dillon; and seven great-grandchildren as well as a brother, Bob, numerous nieces, nephews, and brothers and sister-in-laws and a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Rob and Jeff, and a daughter, Cindy, her parents and brothers, Albert and Wayne.
Luanna loved singing and for the past several years has performed with the Velvetones of Apple Valley. Her greatest joy, however, was her family. She will be remembered for her generous heart, her joyful, loving ways, her resiliency and her ability to tell a good joke.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, May 13, at St. John Lutheran Church in Montgomery, Minn.
Visitation will be held from 9 until 10:30 a.m. today at the church.
Interment will be at St. Ansgar City Cemetery in St. Ansgar.
Luanna's family requests that memorials be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are with Schoenbauer Funeral Home of Montgomery, Minn., 507-364-7929.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
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| Gigstead, Antoinette
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OSAGE - Antoinette Gigstead, 97, of Reynolds, Ind., and formerly of Osage, died Friday (May 9, 2008) at White County Memorial Hospital in Monticello, Ind.
Antoinette was born on Nov. 29, 1910, at Mitchell, to Auton J. and Elizabeth (Horacek) Pajer. She married Gilbert Gigstead on Jan. 20, 1944 in Chicago, Ill.
Antoinette was a dietician at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. She moved with her husband to Mitchell County in 1949 where they operated a grocery store in Castalia.
Antoinette was also in charge of the kitchen at Osage Memorial Hospital. She also lived in Postville and Dickeyville, Wis., where she operated an antique business. She has lived in Reynolds, Ind., since 1977.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with The Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.
Visitation will be from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Antoinette is survived by her son, Robert Gigstead, of Reynolds, Ind.; sisters-in-law, Rosie Pajer of Mitchell; Anna Pajer of Osage, and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Gilbert, and two brothers, Frank and Jerry Pajer.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/11/2008 - 5/13/2008.
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| Hanson, Helen M. |
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FOREST CITY - Helen M. Hanson, 94 of Forest City, died Sunday (May 11, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
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| Hillson, Anies |
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CHARLES CITY - Anies Hillson, 81, of Charles City, died Monday (May 12, 2008) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City. 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
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| Lawlis, Mary Anne (Smith) |
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Mary Anne, 79 years, surrendered peacefully to her battle with cancer and was born into eternal life on May 10, 2008.
She is the devoted mother of Joanne (Mike) Schulz, Trish (Mike) Hilbert, Michael Lawlis, John (Carol) Lawlis, and Sheila (Rick) Monkarsh; proud and loving grandmother of Colleen and Brenden Schulz; Erin, Kaley, Will and Bridget Hilbert; Meghan, Morgan, Brian and Mary Lawlis; Shea, Jack, Kirby, Delaney, Mason, Molly, Thomas and Tess Lawlis; Jacob, Kendall and William Monkarsh. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Cain, her great-aunt, Ella Muehe, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kirby; her parents, Leo F. and M. Bernadette Smith; and five brothers.
Mary Anne was born in a log home in Worth County, Iowa, on May 18, 1928, and grew up on her parents' farm in Mason City. She attended Holy Family High School and graduated from Clarke College in Dubuque, in 1949, majoring in English. After college, Mary Anne taught secondary school in Joice, Iowa, and Denver, Colo.
She enjoyed a memorable trip through Europe with several girlfriends in the fall of 1954. It was in that same year that she was introduced to the love of her life and she and Kirby were married in August of 1955. They lived in Mason City until 1970 when a business opportunity brought them to Wisconsin.
They raised their children in Mequon where Mary Anne was active in her parish, St James Catholic Church (Lumen Christi). Mary Anne was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She created a warm and faith filled home where friends were always welcome and laughter could often be heard.
She never lost her love for adventure as she and Kirby traveled the world over with relatives and friends, both for business and pleasure. Mary Anne was unwavering in her faith throughout her entire life and through this faith she was able to obtain great strength and comfort as she faced many of life's challenges, especially these last few months.
Mary Anne was extremely generous not only with her family but with many, many organizations. Her children and grandchildren will forever remember her sparkling blue, Irish eyes, her beautiful smile and her love of a good laugh. The family would like to extend their thanks to Galena for the loving, dedicated care that she bestowed upon Mary Anne. Also a thank you to the Oncology Department and the 3rd Floor nurses at St. Mary's Ozaukee for the outstanding care that they provided. Very special thanks to Dr. Kevin Goniu for the compassion and personal care that he unfailingly extended to Mary Anne.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home in Mequon, Wis., immediately followed by a prayer vigil.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 16, at the Lumen Christi Catholic Church, 2700 W. Mequon Road in Mequon, Wis. Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, Mequon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary Anne's name are appreciated to the Lumen Christi Helping Hands Fund, Veritas Society and CaringBridge.org.
Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, 262-241-8085.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
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| Martin, John F. "Jack" |
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MESA, Ariz. - John F. "Jack" Martin, 86, of Mesa, Ariz. and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Saturday (May 10, 2008) in Mesa, Ariz.
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
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| Miller, Leilah |
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AUSTIN, Minn. - Leilah Evelyn (Harris) Miller, 93, of Austin, Minn., formerly of Latimer, died Sunday (May 11, 2008) at the St. Mark's Nursing Home in Austin, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 2103 Eighth St. S.W., Austin, Minn.
Visitation will be from 7 until 8:30 p.m.Wednesday at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, 209 Second Ave. N.W., Austin, Minn., and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, 507-433-5727.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
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| Poolman, Lavonne |
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CLARION - Lavonne Poolman, 93, of Clarion, died Friday (May 9, 2008) at Maple Manor Village in Aplington.
Funeral services for Lavonne Poolman will be held at 10 a.m. today at United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday May 12, 2008, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion and will continue one hour prior to services at the Church.
Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/10/2008 - 5/13/2008.
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| Reding, Sheila Ann |
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CYLINDER - Sheila Ann Reding, 69, of Cylinder, died Saturday (May 10, 2008) at her home.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Whittemore.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-884-2246.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
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| Shaffer, Norman R. |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Norman R. Shaffer, 49, of 309 S. Eighth St. died Saturday (May 10, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, Mason City, with Pastor Dennis Ganz officiating. Military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial services at Hogan-Bremer Moore-Colonial Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Norman.
Norman was born on April 16, 1959, the son of Robert H. and Helen M. (Peterson) Shaffer in St. Paul, Minn. He operated his own landscaping business out of Iowa City.
Norman was a member of the V.F.W. in Clear Lake, and an outdoorsman, that loved to do yard work and landscape. In his spare time he also played drums, and wrote poetry. In his earlier years, Norman was a state weightlifter.
Norman is survived by his two sisters, Susan (Bob) Lucas, of Clear Lake, and Suzanne (Mark) Haxton, of Mason City; his brother, Henry (Ella) Shaffer, of Redding, Calif.; half sister, Sharon Mathey, of Sterling, Va.; half-brothers, Robert (Linda) Anderson, of Clear Lake, Dale (Mary) Anderson, of Clear Lake, and Keith Anderson, of Sacramento, Calif., his aunt, LaVine Peterson, of Clear Lake, nephews, Troy Kline, of Chicago, Travis (Andrea) Kline, of Mason City, Robbie Lucas, and his special friend, Nicole, of Mason City, and Jamie (Nicole) Lucas, of Mason City; and his best friend, Marv Lumbeck, of Clear Lake.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in- law, Russ Mathey.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/11/2008 - 5/13/2008.
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| Stelpflug, Aurelia |
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ST. ANSGAR - Aurelia Angeline Stelpflug, 98, of St. Ansgar, died Saturday (May 10, 2008) at Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St., St. Ansgar with the Rev. Gary Gonnerman officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services.
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 from 5/12/2008 - 5/13/2008.
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| Wood, Wilma Albright |
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 IOWA FALLS - Wilma Albright Wood, 101, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Mason City, died Monday (May 12, 2008) at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.
Cremation rites for Wilma Wood have been extended and a memorial service for Wilma Albright Wood will be held and announced at a later date.
The family requests memorials be made to: Bethany Lutheran Church, 2712 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, IA 50126; to Ellsworth College Music Department, 1100 College Avenue, Iowa Falls, IA 50126; to: Hospice of North Iowa, One Second Ave. NW, Hampton, IA 50441; or to: Heritage Care Center 2320 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, IA 50126.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/13/2008.
| Allen, Ira "Bud" |
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HAMPTON - Ira "Bud" Allen, 94, of Hampton, died Tuesday (May 13, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Hampton Cemetery with Pastor Alan Sheldon officiating. Military services will be provided by the Hampton Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. Thursday, until time of services at the cemetery, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/14/2008.
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| Bishop, Frank Allen |
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 MASON CITY - Frank Allen Bishop, 62, of Mason City, died Tuesday (May 6, 2008) at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A memorial service for Frank will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Inurnment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the chapel.
The family of Frank Allen Bishop has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Frank Allen Bishop Memorial Fund in his memory.
Frank Allen Bishop was born on Sep. 20, 1945, in Garner, the son of Frank Eugene and Kathleen Madelyn (Gelner) Bishop. Frank Bishop was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. Despite his physical handicap, he would visit his mother Kathleen at her nursing home and tend to his sister, Susan, and his niece, Shaylynd. He visited his many friends on a regular basis and brightened everyone's day. He was much more than just a man in a wheelchair. He was and always will remain a profile in courage, independence and character.
Frank was an AAU swimming champion and graduating from Mason City High in 1965. He set records in the butterfly and backstroke, barely missing the Olympic qualifying time trial mark. He was a powerful swimmer earning the nickname "Bish the Fish." He was so strong and so mentally determined to accomplish such things, that at the age of 17, he once won a bet that he could walk around an entire city block on his hands and he did it. The bet was for a whopping five dollars but the determination was worth a million dollars, just to see him succeed where others failed.
Tragically at the age of 32, he was paralyzed from the waist down in a car accident near Nora Springs. Even that did not stop Frank from swimming at Big Blue for hours or hiking the trails at Pilot Knob in his wheelchair, or powerlifting in his garage to stay in shape. He was and always will be Mason City's toughest "Phenom." He was never totally dependent on anyone or anything, often saying, "I can do it," "Don't worry about me," or "No problem, I'll be there." His attitude made him worthy of the help he did get from his family and friends who cared for him deeply. He will forever be missed and may his memory be eternal.
He is survived by his sister Susan Sinclair and a very special niece, Shaylynd Sinclair. Also a son, Brett Bishop; and granddaughter, Lindsay Bishop of Arkansas remain.
Frank was preceded in death by his mother Kathleen Sinclair; a brother, Douglas Bishop; and a brother, Mark Sinclair.
Thank you, John Lagios.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/7/2008 - 5/14/2008.
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| Eppens, Ruth |
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MASON CITY - Ruth Eppens, 95, of Mason City, died Tuesday (May 13, 2008) at the IOOF Home.
Arrangements are incomplete with the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/14/2008.
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| Haberkamp, Ruth |
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GARNER - Ruth Haberkamp, 104, of Garner, died Tuesday (May 13, 2008) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/14/2008.
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| Hillson, Anies |
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 CHARLES CITY - Anies Hillson, 81, of Charles City, died Monday (May 12, 2008) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A funeral Mass for Anies Hillson will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with the Rev. Carl Ries and the Rev. Brian Shepley concelebrating the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City, with a rosary recited at 4:30 p.m. and a vigil scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.
Anies Clara DeMets Hillson was born Feb. 10, 1927, at Ellendale, Minn., the daughter of Achiel and Bertha (DeJonkere) DeMets. She graduated from Austin High School at Austin, Minn.
On June 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Donald Hillson at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin, Minn. In 1949 they moved to Charles City. From 1945 to 1948 Anies was employed with Federated Mutual Insurance in Owatonna, Minn. and from 1968 to 1989 she worked in the food service program at the Charles City Community Schools. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Catherine Circle and Rosary Society.
Anies and Donald loved to fish, spending summer vacations from 1967-2001 at Lake Kabetogama in northern Minnesota. She loved baking and doing crafts, crocheting afghans and doing plastic canvas Christmas ornaments and many other things. Anies always looked forward to spending time with her family and sharing their lives together. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Living family members include four children, Tom (Glenda) Hillson of Ames, Steve (Joan) Hillson of Owasso, Okla., David (Cynthia) Hillson of Mooresville, N.C., and Denise (Steve) Long of Alameda, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Tom (Maggie) Hillson, Angela, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Katie, Kristin, Hannah and Abbey Hillson and Max Long; and a great-grandson, Chance Hillson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Donald, on Jan. 3, 2008; two brothers, Maurice and Leo DeMets; and two sisters, Laura Becker and Bernice Weum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception School, 1203 Clark St., Charles City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/13/2008 - 5/14/2008.
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| orgeJnsen, Jeanette |
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FORT DODGE - Jeanette L. Jorgensen, 82, of Fort Dodge, formerly of the Dows area, died Saturday (May 10, 2008) at the Marian Home, Fort Dodge.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. today at Gunderson Funeral Chapel, Fort Dodge. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Dodge.
Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Fort Dodge, 515-576-7128.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/14/2008.
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| Markle, David William |
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 CHARLES CITY - David William Markle passed away on Monday (May 12, 2008) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City after a nine-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 15, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and Ruth Yeaton officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at the New Hampton City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
David was born on July 14, 1929, at St. Joseph Hospital in New Hampton to Fred H. and Bessie L. (Olson) Markle. He attended New Hampton Schools, graduating in 1947.
In 1950, he married Betty Lou Knutson at Jerico Lutheran Church. Betty passed away in 1993. In 1998, he married former New Hampton High School classmate, Dolores Zipse Boerschel at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City.
Dave was baptized both Methodist and Baptist. He was a former congregational president at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was a current member and former congregational president at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City.
During high school, Dave worked for his father at Markle Implement (International) in New Hampton and worked on tractors for local farmers. After graduation, he worked for Henning Implement and Raush Trucking. Dave served his country in the Korean conflict. In 1955 he opened his own service station, "Dave's DX" in New Hampton.
In 1957 he joined Dale Ott and the Ford Tractor Co. in Charles City and Greene, where he had moved to in 1962. That business was destroyed by the tornado in 1968, with Dave sustaining two fractured ankles in the tornado.
In 1968 he joined Clint Richards in opening a John Deere Dealership in Charles City. He moved from Greene to Charles City in 1978, and he and Betty "retired" in 1983, giving him more than 30 years in the implement business.
Retirement heralded a new frenzy of work and volunteerism. He won the Republican bid for Floyd County Supervisor in 1986 and served in that capacity for four years. He was very proud to serve on the Floyd County Memorial Hospital's Board of Commissioners for many years.
In 1994, Dave was honored to receive the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce "Man of the Year" Award. Dave was a member or former member of many area organizations. In his free time, Dave enjoyed spending time with friends fishing in Canada and hunting in Wyoming, playing cards, reading or traveling. His declining health required him to move to the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in November 2007.
Dave is survived by his wife, Dolores; daughter, Barbara (Larry) Tommingo of Charles City; son, Bruce (Sonia) Markle of Gainesville, Texas; stepsons, Bryan Boerschel of Peachtree City, Ga., and Bruce (Viva) Boerschel of Charles City. Also surviving is one brother, Donald (Charlotte) Markle of New Hampton; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his first wife, and a sister, Annabell Rowe Henderson.
Memorials may be directed to the family, to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church or First Baptist Church of Charles City, the Floyd County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, or to the National Parkinson's Association.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/14/2008.
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| Martin, John F. "Jack" |
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MASON CITY - John F. "Jack" Martin, 86, of Mason City, died Saturday (May 10, 2008) in Mesa, Ariz.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Paul Collier officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/13/2008 - 5/14/2008.
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| McDowell, Robert |
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HAMPTON - Robert McDowell, 88, of Hampton, died Saturday (May 10, 2008) at Hampton Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday at Westfork United Methodist Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. Elsa Lawry presiding. Interment will be at Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 203 Maple St. in Sheffield.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/11/2008 - 5/14/2008.
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| Muehe, Ella Elizabeth |
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MASON CITY - Ella Elizabeth Barrett Muehe, 100, of Mason City, died Tuesday (May 13, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/14/2008.
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| Olson, Curtis D. |
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CASCADE - Curtis D. Olson, 74, died Feb. 24, 2008, at his home in Cascade.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Oak Ridge Golf Course in Goldfield.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Saturday at Oak Ridge Golf Course in Goldfield and following until 4:30 p.m.
Private family burial will be in St. Olaf Lutheran Cemetery in Belmond at a later date.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/14/2008.
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| Schroeder, Gerald William |
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SHEFFIELD - Gerald William Schroeder, 81, formerly of Sheffield, died Feb. 16, 2008, in California.
Graveside services will be held 6 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be held beginning at 5 p.m. at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, and process to the cemetery for the services at 6 p.m.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/14/2008.
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| Sears, William
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CHARLES CITY - William Sears, 74, of Charles City, died Tuesday (May 13, 2008) at Floyd County Medical Cemetery in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/14/2008.
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 CLEAR LAKE - Joyce L. Amstutz, 71, of Clear Lake died Wednesday (May 14, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after battling breast cancer for nine years.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the McGilley & Frye Funeral Home, 105 E. Loula, Olathe, Kansas.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2008, at the Mount Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, 1150 N. 38th St., Kansas City, Kan.
Family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste.250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Joyce was born Feb. 2, 1937, the daughter of John and Catherine (Ledington) Picknick at Kansas City, Kan. Joyce graduated from Wyandotte High School, Kansas City, in 1955.
Joyce married William Amstutz Dec. 1, 1956, in Kansas City. Joyce was executive secretary for Armour Meat Packing Plant in Kansas City. In 1968 they moved to West Des Moines, where she was executive secretary for Meredith Publishing Printing in West Des Moines.
They moved to Clear Lake in 1973. She was office manager for D. K. Distributing for 14 years in Mason City.
Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a devoted daughter. She loved her dog Co Co and her companionship. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Bill Amstutz of Clear Lake; a son, Steve Amstutz of Clear Lake; three grandchildren, Sadie Perry of Norwalk, Iowa, Cole Amstutz of West Des Moines and Lindsay Amstutz of Garner; and one great-grandchild, Taylor Perry of Norwalk.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine Picknick, and infant sister, Darlene.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/15/2008.
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| Eppens, Ruth B. |
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MASON CITY - Ruth B. Eppens, 95, of Mason City died Tuesday (May 13, 2008) at the IOOF Home.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 4060 Fourth St. S.W., Mason City, with Bill Cummings officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be directed to the Ruth Eppens Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/14/2008 - 5/15/2008.
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| Fisher, Charlotte |
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LIVERMORE - Charlotte Fisher, 77, of Livermore died on Wednesday (May 14, 2008) at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.
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 5/15/2008.
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| Haberkamp, Ruth |
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GARNER - Ruth Haberkamp, 104, of Garner died Tuesday (May 13, 2008) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Peace Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Harvey Opp officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/14/2008 - 5/15/2008.
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| Kasik, Helen A. |
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MASON CITY - Helen A. Kasik, 93, of 1725 Hillcrest Drive, Mason City, died Wednesday (May 14, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Mason City Senior Activity Center, 326 Fourth St. N.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, 641- 423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/15/2008.
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| Lassahn, Mable Viola |
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KLEMME - Mable Viola Lassahn, 91, formerly of Klemme, most recently a resident of the Good Samaritan Center, Idaho Falls, Idaho, died April 18, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Center, of causes incident to age.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Klemme United Methodist Church in Klemme with the Rev. Paddy Druhl officiating. Private burial was held in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services on Friday at church.
Mable was born Feb. 16, 1917, in Twin Lake Township of Hancock County, near Klemme. She was the second daughter of Fred Schlichting and Clara Ludeke Schlichting. Mable attended schools in the Klemme area and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Klemme.
On Nov. 22, 1939, she married Harold Paul Lassahn in Albert Lea, Minn. The couple farmed near Klemme and were divorced in 1946. She then lived in Klemme and cared for her parents until they passed away. Mable loved animals and fed the squirrels outside the family home.
In 1990, she moved to Idaho Falls, and then lived for a time in Mackay, Idaho, before returning to Idaho Falls.
Survivors include her sister, Gladys Huckins, of Mason City; son, Gordon (Pam) Lassahn, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; five grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Joyce Schlagel (Robert); and son, Terry (Naomi).
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-587-2510.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/15/2008.
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| Martin, John F. "Jack" |
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 John F. "Jack" Martin, 86, of Mason City passed away May 10, 2008, at Hospice of the Valley in Mesa, Ariz., after a brief illness.
Jack was born in Bismarck, N.D., on May 20, 1921, the third oldest of five children. The family moved to Mason City in 1924. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1939 and attended Mason City Junior College. Prior to entering the service he worked for the Mason City Tent & Awning Co. and Standard Oil where he met his future wife, Dorothy Sharp. They were married in 1942.
He served as a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Jack's 37�-year career in the dairy industry began with State Brand Creameries in 1945 and continued when the company became Associated Milk Producers Inc. He retired from AMPI as general manager in 1983. Jack also sold insurance part time and he and Dorothy owned and operated Willow Inn Campground in Ventura from 1967 to 1992. They have been living in Mason City during the summer months and Mesa, Ariz., during the winter months.
As a young man, Jack became an accomplished figure skater, performing in ice shows with his sister, Anna Mae. He was a member of the Exchange Club, Elks Club, Mason City Country Club and a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer, bridge player and woodworker. He won numerous awards at the North Iowa County Fair for his exceptional woodworking talents. His great interest in his grandchildren was reflected in the many woodworking projects that he crafted for them and in his whimsical tales and stories he told them for their entertainment.
Jack will be remembered best as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Sadie Martin; brother, Ross Martin; and sisters, Anna Mae Cross and Edith Kiser.
Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy; sons Jack Jr. (Avie) Martin of Tucson, Ariz., Steve (Karen) Martin of Excelsior, Minn.; Jana (John) Pitstick, of Maple Grove, Minn.; grandchildren, Blake (Tonia) Martin, Scott (Sarah) Martin, John (Regina) Pitstick, Heather (Charlie) Penland, Jennifer (Michael) Widdifield, Brenda (Vince) Runci, Lindsey Martin and her fianc� J.R. Dehring; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Glaspey, formerly of Mason City; nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave., Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, Mason City, IA.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/13/2008 - 5/15/2008.
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| McDowell, Robert |
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 HAMPTON - Robert McDowell, 88, of Hampton died Saturday (May 10, 2008) at the Hampton Health Care Center following 11� years with Alzheimer's disease. For 11 of those years, he was cared for at home by his wife Grace.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at West Fork United Methodist Church with Elsa Lawry presiding. Interment will be at Hampton Cemetery with veteran's honors.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Robert Avery McDowell was born Aug. 15, 1919, on the family farm, rural Hampton, a son of Kenneth and Irma (Ellis) McDowell. He attended country school through the eighth grade then graduated from Hampton High School in 1937 and received the scholarship key. He attended Grinnell College, Iowa State College and Drake University.
Bob spent four years in the U.S. Army Infantry between 1941 and 1945. He served in the 7th Infantry Division in the South Pacific. He fought in the hardest battles of World War II. He helped take the surrender of the Japanese on Okinawa in August of 1945.
Bob met Grace Bridge in February of 1946 at the Tromar Ballroom in Des Moines. They were married Nov. 2, 1946, at the Bondurant Federated Church.
Bob was a farmer all his life; in 1982 his family farm became a Century Farm. His family knew a man could not do much better than to leave his piece of land better than when he found it.
Bob was a long-time member of the Grinnell Insurance Board, and West Fork Township Trustee. He was a member of the Dumont American Legion. The West Fork United Methodist Church was Bob's church of choice.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Grace; three sons: Bruce W. (Anne) McDowell, Newport Beach, Calif., Alan E. McDowell PhD., Fairfield, Ohio, and Mark A. (Connie) McDowell, Hampton; four grandchildren: Andrew McDowell, Melinda McDowell, Kim (Vince) Feck and Scott McDowell; four great-grandchildren; one sister: Shirley From, of Iowa City.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marjorie Siegman.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Hampton or to the family c/o Mark McDowell 2032 200th St. Hampton, IA 50441, to be distributed at the family's discretion.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/11/2008 - 5/15/2008.
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| Muehe, Ella Elizabeth |
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MASON CITY - Ella Elizabeth Barrett Muehe, 100, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Tuesday (May 13, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Jon Seda officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 19, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with a family rosary at 3:45 p.m. and a parish rosary at 5:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/14/2008 - 5/15/2008.
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| Sears Jr., William Edwin "Willie" |
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 CHARLES CITY - William "Willie" Edwin Sears Jr., 74, of Charles City died Tuesday (May 13, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Willie Sears will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony, Minn.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
William Edwin Sears Jr. was born Nov. 8, 1933, at Cresco, the son of William G. and Edna (Gager) Sears Sr. He received his education at rural schools near Harmony, Minn. William proudly served in the United States Army.
On July 7, 1957, William was united in marriage to Beverly Vatland at Mabel, Minn. In 1960 they moved to Charles City, where Willie was employed at the Oliver/White Farm Equipment Co. for 32 years. He also worked at Molstead Motors for several years and enjoyed working all his life as a farm hand. Willie was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Amvets. His interests included gardening and farming.
Living family members include his wife, Beverly Sears of Charles City; a brother, Merlin Sears of Charles City; and four sisters: Marion Caldwell and Margaret Torkelson, both of Harmony, Minn., Faye Pederson of LaCrosse, Wis., and Karen (Terry) Walker of Lake City, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother and sister.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site, 1003 Gilbert Street, Charles City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/14/2008 - 5/15/2008.
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| Young, Ellena Ranae |
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Ellena Ranae Young, 33, of Austin, Minn., died Monday evening (May 12, 2008) at her home.
She was born Jan. 12, 1975, to Donald and Marie (Deal) Cook in Italy. Ellena moved with her family to Iowa, where she graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1993. She joined the Army, stationed in South Carolina, Panama and Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
After her discharge in 1995 Ellena remained at Fort Campbell for a year before returning to Iowa, making her home in Toeterville. In 2000 she moved to Austin where she was employed by Cedar Valley Services. A member of Free Lutheran Church in London, she married Jarrod David Young on June 18, 2004, in Austin.
Survivors include her husband, Jarrod Young of Austin; two sons, Alexander Rivera and Jacob Rivera, and a daughter, Autumn Young, all of Austin; siblings, Donnie (Brandy) Juenger of Woden, Toleka, Nathan and Noah Juenger, all of Carpenter; grandfather, Virl (Bonnie) Deal of Grafton; stepfather, Maurice Juenger of St. Ansgar; father, Don (Susan) Cook of Westminster, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Cook, and grandmother, Betty Deal.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel, 1801 Fourth St. N.W., Austin, Minn., with the Rev. Victor Young officiating. Military honors by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.
Visitation is one hour prior to the service.
Worlein Funeral Home, 507-433-5000.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/15/2008.
Posted by Gene Manning
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