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| Arends, Marlene A. |
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MASON CITY - Marlene A. Arends, 72, of Mason City, died Thursday (May 15, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa West Campus.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Rev. Craig Pinley of First Covenant Church officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to Marlene Arends Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/16/2008.
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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 24, 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 - 5/16/2008.
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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 services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Algona, with the Rev. David K. Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Irvington.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today 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 from 5/15/2008 - 5/16/2008.
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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 south of Garner, with the Rev. Harvey Opp officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Ruth Esther Haberkamp, the daughter of Wesley and Mathilda (Greiman) Lenz, was born Aug. 24, 1903, on a farm southwest of Garner. She was baptized and confirmed at Peace Reformed Church. Ruth attended Liberty No. 5 rural school, Garner High School, and then received her Normal Training to be a teacher at Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls. She taught in the rural schools of Hancock County for five years.
On Feb. 20, 1929, she was married to Harold Haberkamp at Peace Reformed parsonage. They farmed together southwest of Garner until 1970 when they retired and moved into Garner. At the time of Harold's death in 1991 they had been married for 61 years. In 1991, Ruth moved to Prairie View Apartments. Ruth loved her many flowers and taking care of her huge gardens. She enjoyed quilting and doing handwork.
She was a lifetime member of Peace Reformed Church where she was active in the Women's Missionary Society and taught Sunday school. Ruth was a member of ODO Club, Sunshine Club and was a 4-H Leader for many years in Liberty Township.
Ruth is survived by her two daughters, Beverly Helgren of Thompson and Bethel (Ferd) Lemke of Meservey; five grandchildren: Shirley (Curtis) Anderson, Palmer Helgren, Harlan (Deb) Helgren, Beth (Scott) Newhard and Kay (Brian) Hrubes; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Huenemann of Garner; sisters-in-law, Ruby Lenz of Garner and Naomi Haberkamp of California; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, on Jan. 9, 1991; her parents; son-in-law, Ernest Helgren; grandson, Edward Helgren; sisters Evelyn Anderson and Norma Stromer; brother, Clarence Lenz; and a brother in infancy.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/14/2008 - 5/16/2008.
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| Hanson, Norris P. |
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 Norris P. Hanson was born May 1, 1919, in rural Emmet County. He was the second child of Andros Olai Hanson and Sylvia (Heggen) Hanson. He passed away at home on May 2, 2008.
He attended rural school and graduated from Dolliver High School. He was a graduate of Luther College, Decorah, and of Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., graduating and being ordained into the ministry in 1962. He served Lutheran parishes in Iowa in rural New Hampton, rural Northwood, rural Tama, Ringsted and the United Methodist Church in Archer.
He was united in marriage to Kathryn J. Burley on June 18, 1950, at Woodlawn Christian Church, and four children were born of this union: Sharlene (Dennis) Appelgate, Sharyl (Wally) Carson, Elaine (Ronald) Biittner and Paul (Kathryn) Hanson.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; his children and their spouses; 16 grandchildren: Angela (Brian) Hoisington, Stephanie and fianc� Joe Siskind, Benjamin Appelgate and special friend Summer Tekippe, Meredith (Adam) Beamish, Jessa Carson, Cameron Carson, Camille Carson, Donovan Carson, Elizabeth (Hansen) Chennikkara, Christina Biittner, Patrice Biittner, Michelle Biittner, Alison Dorman, Amanda (Tyler) Bonnicksen, Ryan Hanson and fiancee Alicia Push, and Leah Hanson; five great-grandchildren: Mallory, Austin, Avery, and Addison Hoisington and Evangelina Chennikkara. He is also survived by brothers Arden (Lila) Hanson, Romain (Cheryl) Hanson, David (Delores) Hanson and Phillip (Sharon) Hanson; sisters Marilyn (Paul) Hagen and Phyllis (Ron) Book; and sister-in-law Verna Hanson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, triplet sons in infancy, brother Marvin Hanson and his wife, Bernice, and brother, Joseph Hanson.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/16/2008.
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| Jilek, Carol Maxine |
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MASON CITY - Carol Maxine Jilek, 84, of Mason City died Thursday (May 15, 2008) at the IOOF Home.
Arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/16/2008.
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| Kasik, Helen A. |
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 MASON CITY - Helen A. Kasik, 93, of 1725 Hillcrest Drive, Mason City, passed away peacefully Wednesday (May 14, 2008) at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.
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 of First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. today at the Fullerton Funeral Home.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Mason City Senior Activity Center. If you wish to sign the book or send condolences, thoughts or stories to the family you may visit the www.Fullertonfh.com Web site.
Helen Amelia Kathryn Kasik was born on May 20, 1914, in Lincoln, Neb., to Henry and Sarah (Hintergardt) Sader. Her early education was in Blue Earth, Minn. Helen was united in marriage to Joe Kasik on Nov. 18, 1933, in Mason City. To this union was born two daughters, Shirley and Betty.
During her amazing life she worked two jobs. Her full- time job was as a meat cutter doing piecework at JB Decker and Son meat packing plant until her retirement in 1976. She also worked part time through the years in the restaurant at the Cerro Gordo Hotel where she learned some fabulous cooking skills. Some of her favorites were baking German rye bread, and making the "best" potato salad, apple pie and homemade chicken noodle soup.
As an active member of First United Methodist Church she served as a greeter with her husband and was a member of various circles.
She loved bowling and often went to nationals. Each year she was drawn to Canada to fish on Gull Rock, Cliff and Cedar Lake. She enjoyed card club, playing bingo and was an excellent seamstress. She made both of her daughters' wedding gowns along with the bridesmaids dresses. Crocheting was her favorite pastime; for each grandchild she crocheted baby blankets.
Those who shared in Helen's wonderful life include her daughters, Shirley Watts of Des Moines and Betty and her husband, George Pierson, of Mason City; her seven grandchildren: Bradley and Mary Watts, Jackie Watts and her fianc� Bill Schaefer, JoEllen Watts, Scott and Nancy Pierson, Traci and Mike Rohrer, Sarah and Steve Runge and Leslie Pierson; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two great-step-granddaughters; and her two sisters: Clara Pashke of Mount Iron, Minn., and Velma Napiwoski of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters-in-law; along with many nieces and nephews, and dear friends.
Her husband, Joe, who died in June 1978, her parents and 10 siblings preceded Helen in death.
Fullerton Family of Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/15/2008 - 5/16/2008.
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| Low, Luella G. |
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FERTILE - Luella G. Low, 97, of Fertile died Thursday (May 15, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/16/2008.
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| Rowley, Patricia |
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IOWA FALLS - Patricia Rowley, 79, of Iowa Falls died Thursday (May 15, 2008) at her home.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. Inurnment will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Bowman Chapel, Guthrie Center.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/16/2008.
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| Wubben, Ada |
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BUFFALO CENTER - Ada Wubben, 96, of Buffalo Center died on Thursday (May 15, 2008) at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
Her funeral ceremony will be at 2:30 pm. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, and one hour before the ceremony at the church.
Online tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 641-562-2858, www.winterfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/16/2008.
| Arends, Marlene A. |
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 MASON CITY - Marlene A. Arends, 72, of Mason City, died Thursday (May 15, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, West Campus.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Rev. Craig Pinley of First Covenant Church officiating.
A gathering of friends and family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to Marlene Arends Memorial Fund.
Marlene was born March 3, 1936 in Mason City, the daughter of Francis and Thelma (Dahl) Pietersen. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1954 and attended Mason City Jr. College. She was married to Henry Arends on June 8, 1957, in Mason City.
She had a love for music and enjoyed playing the piano and organ. She also enjoyed reading, garage sales and planning class reunions.
She was survived by her husband, Henry, of Mason City; her children, Deb Ward and husband, Paul, of Plymouth and Russell and Lori Arends of Clear Lake; four grandchildren, Luke and Ashley Ward and Leah and Caitlin Arends; two step grandchildren, Jason and Rachel; one step-great- grandchild, Gage; two brothers, William Pietersen of Lakeville, Minn., and Robert Pietersen and wife, Barbara, of Champlin, Minn.; step-mother, Marsha Pietersen of Manly. She is also survived by many lifelong friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister in infancy and a sister-in-law, Judy Pietersen.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008.
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| Barkema, Benjamin |
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BELMOND - Benjamin Barkema, 94, of Clarion, formerly of Belmond, died Thursday (May 15, 2008) at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, at Immanuel Reformed Church, east of Belmond, with Pastor David DeKuiper officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/17/2008.
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| Brower, William "Bill" |
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CLEAR LAKE - William "Bill" Brower 81, died Friday (May 16, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete 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 5/17/2008.
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| Jilek, Carol Maxine |
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MASON CITY - Carol Maxine Jilek, 84, of 1033 19th St. S.W., died Thursday (May 15, 2008) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Jeff Dahlin officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Praise Community Church.
Maxine was born Nov. 21, 1923, in Afton, the daughter of Herbert and Ruth (Volding) Stevens. She attended and graduated from Crystal Lake Schools. Maxine married Fred Jilek on Oct. 3, 1941, in Blue Earth, Minn. To this union five children were born.
Maxine enjoyed golfing, quilting, and knitting. She also loved to watch old movies on TV, such as "Little House on the Prairie" and anything with John Wayne. Maxine went out with her friends on Friday nights to supper and she enjoyed baking and cooking for her own family.
She is survived by her son, Terry (Linda) Jilek of Mason City, daughters, Fredde Jilek and Mary (John) Willier, both from Mason City; her ex-daughters-in-law, Dee Bryant and Kim Kramer; her grandchildren, Rob (Laurie) Jilek, Tim (Melissa) Jilek, Michael Willier, Tracy Boehmer and Scott and Abbe Kramer; her great-grandchildren, Tad Jilek, Collin Jilek, Madison Jilek, Jordan Jilek, Joey Ayala, Zachary Boehmer and Alexander and Lukas Shipman; her sister, Peggy (Cliff) Nagel; and her brother, Robert (Brenda) Stevens.
Maxine is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred; her son Scott; and her brother, Bud Stevens.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008.
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| Kreger, Sherry R. |
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GRESHAM, Ore. - Sherry Rae Kreger, 57, of Gresham, Ore., formerly of Klemme, passed away Tuesday (May 13, 2008).
Graveside services will be held today (Saturday, May 17) in Gresham, Ore.
Memorials in Sherry's name may be directed to Gene Kreger at the following address: 4927 N.E. Holman St., Portland, OR 97218.
The Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, Gresham, Ore., is in charge of arrangements.
Sherry Rae Kreger was born June 15, 1950, to Delores and Luvern Stadtlander. She was a big sister to Curtis and Sandra.
Sherry graduated from Klemme High School in 1968. She graduated from North Iowa Area Community College in 1970. On June 12, 1971, Sherry married Gene Kreger. They had two daughters together, Heather Michelle and Erica Jean.
They lived in Iowa and New Jersey before moving to Gresham, Ore., in 1983. Sherry worked as an administrative assistant for several insurance companies. Sherry enjoyed reading, gardening and bowling.
She will be greatly missed by her family. Sherry leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters Heather, Portland, Ore., and Erica, Gresham, Ore.; their father, Gene Kreger, Portland, Ore.; Sherry's father, Luvern Stadtlander, Hampton; brother, Curtis (Diane) Stadtlander, rural Klemme, and sister, Sandra Smith, Nevada, Iowa, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, Gresham, Ore., 503-665-2128.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/17/2008.
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| Low, Luella G. |
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 FERTILE - Luella G. Low, 97, of Fertile, died Thursday (May 15, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, at the Church of Christ, Fertile, with Dan Miller and the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, and one hour preceding the service at the church.
Memorials may be given Luella G. Low Memorial Fund.
Luella was born Jan. 24, 1911, in Glenville (Freeborn county) Minn., the daughter of William and Minnie (Perkins) Freeman. They moved to Northwood, when she was 2 years old. When Luella was 5 years old, they moved to Glenville. She attended school in Glenville and Albert Lea, Minn.
On June 16, 1928, she was united in marriage to Clarence Low of rural Glenville. Luella and her husband farmed in Glenville, Northwood, Manly and Fertile. In 1978 they moved to a farm at Fertile.
For the past five years she has been living at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, where she enjoyed playing cards.
Survivors include her son, Clarence Low Jr., of Fertile, Beverly Smith and her husband, Ralph, of McIntire, Donna Miller and her husband, Earl, of Clear Lake, and Eugene Low and his wife, Lois, of Fertile; 13 grandchildren, Christy Bredeson and her husband, Randy, Mike Ball and his wife, Sheila, Dan Miller and his wife, Penny, all of Fertile, Jeanette Oliver and her husband, Steve, of Plano, Texas, Carole Haston of Edgewood, Texas, Derrick Gagon and his wife, Lori, of Lakeville, Minn., LuAnn Paulson and her husband, Dick, of Clear Lake, Arlyn Miller and his wife, Claudia, of Cedar Park, Texas, Julie Siemonsma and her husband, Jerry, of Ridgeway, Ill., Kenneth Smith and his fianc�e, Judy, of Northwood, Joan Heinzerling and her husband, Bill, of St. Charles, Ill., Owen Smith and his wife, Chris, of Craig, Iowa, and Rita DeGroot and her husband, Dan, of Clarinda; 31 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Luella was preceded in death by her husband Clarence; a son, Leonard (Buddy); her parents, four brothers, Milan, LeRoy, Perry and Mark; two sisters, Elsie and an infant sister; three grandsons, David Smith, Mark Smith and Mark Haston; and three great-grandchildren, Jesica Heinzerling, Stephen Oliver and Jacob Putney.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008.
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| Wubben, Ada |
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 BUFFALO CENTER - Ada Wubben, 96, of Buffalo Center, died on Thursday (May 15, 2008) at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
Her funeral ceremony will be at 2:30 p.m. today at First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake, officiating. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and will continue one hour before the ceremony today at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Buffalo Center Public Library or the Buffalo Center Senior Citizen Center.
Ada Aldine Berryhill Wubben was born on 11-11-11 on the Berryhill homestead southeast of Buffalo Center in Winnebago County. She was the second of the 11 children of Wayne and Iva (Orr) Berryhill. She attended country school then boarded in town and subsequently graduated from Buffalo Center High School at the age of 16.
She attended junior college in Webster City until she was old enough to obtain her teaching certificate on her 18th birthday. She taught in country schools for four years then worked as a house girl in a grocery store and also for Dr. Tjode Stienmetz. She returned to teaching until her marriage to Martin John Evers Wubben on April 22, 1936.
Martin and Ada farmed and raised a family of five children, spending their entire 45 years of marriage on the farm southwest of Buffalo Center.
Ada was active in many facets of her community and church over the years. She was a founding member of the neighborhood Friendly Club, a county 4-H leader, and active in the American Legion Auxiliary. She held county office in the ALA as well as serving often as local president.
Later, she was employed at Walker Deluxe in Lake Mills. She returned to college in Mankato to resume her teaching career. She taught 4th grade and remedial math in the Ledyard Community School until her retirement. She also trained as a CNA and did home care for several families in the area.
Ada was dedicated to her community and was instrumental in bringing Congregate Meals to Buffalo Center. She was the treasurer of the Bison Senior Citizens for many years. She was named Outstanding Senior Citizen of Winnebago County.
Ada enjoyed playing games, especially 500, Bridge, Uno, SkipBo and Scrabble. She was an accomplished seamstress, gardener and poet. She loved to read.
Ada had a deep faith in Jesus Christ and served in many capacities in the Congregational Church during her lifetime. She lived out her faith consistently before her family and all who knew her. She had a deep knowledge of scripture and prayed fervently.
On May 14, 2008, Ada went to be with her Lord. She had been a resident of Timely Mission Nursing home for the past several years.
Her surviving family includes her children, Elizabeth (Richard) Gifford of Slater, Neil (Karen) Wubben of Osage, Aldine (Mervin) Gramstad of Swea City and Mary Ellen (Mark) Behrends of Lone Rock. There are 20 grandchildren and four step-grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, Edith Andrews, Frances Wubben, LeRoy Berryhill and Gerald Berryhill.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Martin; daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie and Merle Braadland; granddaughter, Janice Ruth Gramstad and great-grandson, Eric Steven Heller. Also preceding her are her brothers, Irvin, Boyd, Clinton and Alan; and sisters, Marion Dean and Glenda Evans.
Online tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008
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| Alexander, Doris |
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CLEAR LAKE - Doris Alexander, 79, of Clear Lake, died Saturday (May 17, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/18/2008.
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| Barkema, Benjamin |
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 BELMOND - Benjamin Barkema, age 94, of Belmond, passed away Thursday (May 15, 2008) at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Funeral services for Benjamin Barkema will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, at Immanuel Reformed Church east of Belmond. The Pastor David DeKuiper will officiate. Burial will take place in the Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery.
Visitation for Ben Barkema will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, May 18, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Ben, the son of Dick and Minnie (Pals) Barkema, was born April 16, 1914, on the family farm near Belmond. Ben attended country school. He was united in marriage with Mabel Klinge on Feb. 27, 1946.
Ben loved spending his life on the Barkema family Century farm. His passion for life was farming. Long after his time inside the tractor, he was still supervising the field work making sure all of the rows were straight north, south, east and west.
He instilled a sound work ethic in his children and grandchildren working sunup to sundown six days a week, while reserving the seventh day for the Lord. God was in Ben's heart. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Reformed Church where he remained an active member. A favorite Sunday afternoon pastime for Ben and Mabel was visiting their brothers and sisters allowing the cousins to have fun and adventures.
Ben spent many hours enjoying his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Mabel could often be found enjoying softball and basketball games long after their grandchildren were no longer participating. Ben took great pride in all of his grandchildren's accomplishments. Many miles were logged to and from cattle shows.
Ben is survived by his wife Mabel; children, Nancy (Mick) Gabrielson and Cindy (Pete) Hunter; seven grandchildren, Derek Barkema of Belmond, Holly (Tony) Andela of Belcamp, Md.; Robyn (Ryan) Paulsen of Okoboji, Laura (Phil) Burk of Lincoln, Neb., Abby (Andy) Young of Newton, Sara Hunter of Pella and Ashley Hunter of Ames; six great grandchildren, Brody and Griffin Paulsen, London Young, Emily Andela and Kyle and Drew Burk; siblings, Dick Jr. Arnold, Amelia Guth, Esther Dorenkamp; sister-in-law, Genevieve Barkema and brother-in-law, Herman Suntken.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and spouses; Hauko (Betty) Barkema, Catherine Barkema, Alice Barkema, Eugene Guth, Lambert Barkema, Tena (Ben) Suntken, Martha (Harvey) Gealow, Dick Dorenkamp, Mildred Suntken, and one son, Dean Barkema.
Dugger Funeral Home, Bemond.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/17/2008 - 5/18/2008.
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| Brower, William Calvin "Bill" |
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 CLEAR LAKE - William "Bill" Calvin Brower, 81, died Friday (May 16, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Mark Doebel officiating. Military honors will be conducted by members of the Clear Lake VFW.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service.
Memorials may be directed to the William Brower Memorial Fund.
Bill was born Aug. 22, 1926, in Crystal Lake, the son of Henry and Johannah (Folkerts) Brower. He was baptized in the Methodist Episcopal Church on April 17, 1927. Bill served his country with the Army, entering into active service on Dec. 5, 1944, at Fort Snelling Minn., and served as a light truck driver with the 17th Infantry. He earned the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan). He was honorably discharged on Nov. 16, 1946, from Fort Sheridan, Ill.
Bill was united in marriage to Marie Klaassen on Feb. 4, 1950, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They presented the world with four children, six grandchildren, and three great-granddaughters.
Bill worked for Woodford Wheeler Lumber Co. in the early years and then went to work at Northern Natural Gas in Ventura retiring after 30 years. He loved to do crossword puzzles and word searches and playing his video poker games. Bill enjoyed riding around the lake and sitting up at the Seawall where he would sometimes do his puzzles. He also enjoyed playing cards and cribbage with his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his children, Steve (Cathy) Brower, Sue (Harry) Hakes, Sandy (Roger) Baker and Shari Haugen; grandchildren, Mike (Stephanie) and great-granddaughter Abigail Hakes, Tom Hakes and great-granddaughters MacKenzie and Alexis Hakes, Andrew, Alex and Anthony Brower and Shana Haugen; siblings, Marlys Hutzell, Betty Dorenkamp; and brother-in-law, Dan Spilman; sisters-in-law, Lora Proctor and Loretta Lande.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie on Feb. 11, 2006; brother, Henry "Hank" Brower; sisters, Anna Isebrand, Hylene Nonnweiler, and Phyllis Spilman; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn Brower, John Isebrand, Layton Nonnweiler, Howard Hutzell, Cort Dorenkamp, John Proctor and Ardean Lande.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/17/2008 - 5/18/2008.
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 DOUGHERTY - Daniel "Danny" John Dougherty, died Friday (May 16, 2008) at his home in Dougherty.
A memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 19, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 410 Patrick St., Dougherty, with the Rev. James W. Dubert officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Dougherty, with military honors conducted by members of the American Legion Post 354.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be directed in Danny's name to any charity of the donor's choice.
Danny was born Dec. 24, 1939, in Mason City, the son of Robert Joseph Sr. and Helen Mary (Dolan) Dougherty. He graduated from St. Patrick's High School in the class of 1958.
Danny served in the Army in Fort Benning, Ga., serving from 1963 to 1965 when he was honorably discharged. Danny worked for Mason City Imports as a mechanic, he also worked at Armour Packing Plant in Mason City. Danny later farmed up until his retirement in 2002.
He loved softball, hunting, riding his motorcycle and was the ultimate Buddy Holly fan. Danny was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Dougherty, and the American Legion.
He is survived by his brother, Barney Dougherty, Dougherty; sisters, Mollie (Jim) Dougherty-Chritton, Madison, Wis., Elizabeth "Liz" Dougherty-Sanders, San Diego, Calif.; a nephew, Tim Sanders, San Diego, Calif.; along with aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helen; sister, Sister Mary Robertelle "Mary Pat," brother, Robert Joseph Jr., sister-in-law, Eleanor Menold and brother-in-law, Lawrence "Sandy" Sanders.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/18/2008.
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| Krafka, David Warren |
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 BURNSVILLE, Minn. - David W. Krafka, 64, of Burnsville, passed away May 9, 2008 after a 10-month battle with a rare form of lymphoma.
Funeral services for David were held at 11 a.m., May 13 at St. James Lutheran Church in Burnsville.
David was born April 29, 1944, in Fort Sill., Okla., and was married to Karen Miller on July 12, 1975, in Red Wing, Minn.
David was a devoted husband and father who cherished time with his family in the north woods of Canada and Pine County, as well as Colorado. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
David is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Karen; his children, Annie (Troy) Haag, Josh Krafka; father, Warren Krafka; three brothers, Dean (Sharon) Bruce and Richard (Angel) Krafka; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy, and brother, Paul Krafka.
The family extends a special thank you to all the medical staff who cared for David during his illness.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/18/2008.
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| Marzen, Zachary |
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WEBSTER CITY - Zachary Marzen, 20, of Webster City, died Saturday, (May 17, 2008).
Funeral arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/18/2008.
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| Muehe, Ella Elizabeth Barrett |
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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 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Jon Seda officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. A family rosary will be recited at 3:45 p.m. with a parish rosary service at 5:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church.
Ella was born Aug. 6, 1907, in Crystal Lake, the daughter of Michael Joseph and Mary Anne (Byrnes) Barrett. She graduated from Crystal Lake High School then furthered her education by receiving nursing and anesthesia training. Ella received her degree as a registered nurse anesthetist. She worked as an RN anesthetist for several years in cities including Fort Worth, Texas, Battleworth, Mich., and Columbus, Ohio. She returned to Mason City where she worked and would later retire from St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital.
Ella married August "Gus" Muehe Dec. 28, 1946, in Forest City. Ella was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.
Ella is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Ella was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gus; four sisters, Loretta Keleher, Bernadette Smith, Irene Barrett and Mary Barrett; three brothers, John, James and Monsignor Norbert Barrett.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/14/2008 - 5/18/2008.
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| Preston, William R. |
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 Dr. William R. Preston "Bill," "Doc" passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 6, 2008.
A celebration of life was held at his home on Midland Street on Sunday, April 20.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. May 24, 2008 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. A lunch will follow at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake. A special thanks to Dr. Paul Ryan and as Dad would describe, "the best nurse" Amber.
Bill was born May 3, 1922, to Charles and Louise Preston in Carlisle, Iowa. While serving in World War II, he met and married Marie, his bride of 63 years. Marie worked several jobs helping him receive his degree in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University. Bill practiced veterinary medicine in Clear Lake from 1950 until he sold his practice in 1969 and undertook farming.
In 2005, he moved to Idaho to be closer to his daughter, Diane. During semi-retirement Bill and Marie were able to travel extensively in the United States, Canada, Alaska and Australia. He was able to enjoy 30 years of winter at Venture Out in Mesa, Ariz., and will leave behind many friends on the 600 block of Merlin. During his brief time in Idaho he developed many relationships throughout the community. He participated in several camping groups.
Bill left us with many beautiful wood projects from 30-plus years of expert craftsmanship. He loved playing his organ, cribbage with his grandchildren, pinochle and bridge.
Bill was involved in many organizations, including Evening Lions, Rotary Club, American Legion, IOOF Lodge, Farm Bureau and a member of the Methodist Church.
He was comforted in the last moments of his life by his "granddoggie" Brandi.
Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa, we will all miss you and we are comforted by the fact that someday we will be playing cribbage and pinochle with you again - and, no Dad, I am not going to learn how to play bridge!
Bill is survived by his wife Marie; children Dennis (Marcia), Diane Hass (Jack Arnold); grandchildren, Chris (Colleen) Jennifer Wood (Brian), Tania Clements (Nick), Jacob Hass (Gennifer), Dustin Hass (Karen) and three great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local humane society.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/18/2008.
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| Starkweather, Shirley |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Shirley Starkweather, formerly of Charles City, died Oct. 11, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.
A graveside inurnment service for Shirley (Stonecypher) Starkweather will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
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 5/18/2008.
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| Stupka, Mary Ann |
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GARNER - Mary Ann Stupka, 82, of Garner, died Saturday (May 17, 2008) at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with the Rev. Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel with a parish society rosary at 7:30 p.m.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/18/2008.
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HAWARDEN - Dorothy Buol, 84, of Hawarden, died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at Hawarden Community Hospital after a short illness.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Porter Funeral Home, Hawarden. The Rev. Frederick R. Jordan will officiate.
Dorothy was born on Aug. 12, 1923, at Smithland, Iowa, the daughter of Bertie and Marjorie (Metcalf) Carey. She grew up in Sioux City and later moved to Hawarden where she worked as a waitress.
Dorothy married Raymond Buol on Feb. 7, 1942, at Dakota City, Neb. They lived in Hawarden where Dorothy worked at Otis, cooked at Toms Caf�, worked at the nursing home, and later worked at K-Products. Dorothy and Raymond also lived in Columbus, Kan., (1968-1972) where she worked in a garment factory. Raymond died on July 26, 1995.
Survivors include her son, Robert (Donna) Buol of Clear Lake; daughter, Karen (Gary) Worrell of Smithland; six grandchildren, including Maggie (James) Smith of Mason City, and eight great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; son, Danny Ray Buol; daughter, Kathleen Gideon; grandson, Daniel Dallas Buol; infant brother, Newton Carey; sister, Catherine Dierking Scholl.
Porter Funeral Home, Hawarden, 712-551-4264.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/19/2008.
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| DeVries, Evelyn
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BUFFALO CENTER - Evelyn DeVries, 80, of Buffalo Center, died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at the Titonka Care Center in Titonka.
Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.
On line tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/19/2008.
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| Everitt, Susan
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 PHOENIX, Ariz. - Susan (Shipley) Everitt, 63, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2008.
Susan was born in Mason City on Jan. 20, 1945, to David and Joyce Shipley and graduated from Mason City High School in 1963.
Susan enjoyed artistic pursuits, reading, had a lifelong love of animals and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Susan is survived by her father, David Shipley, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; her four children: Karen Joseph of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Shane Everitt and his wife, Rhonda Jo (Springer) Everitt, of Phoenix, Ariz., Joshua Everitt of Phoenix, Ariz., and Melissa Everitt of Cave Creek, Ariz.; her four grandchildren: Kaeli and Kenzy Peach of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Calista and Skylar Everitt of Cave Creek, Ariz., as well as many nieces and nephews and friends who loved her very much.
A memorial service for friends and family to celebrate her life and her love for others will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008, at the Best Funeral North Central Chapel at 501 E. Dunlap, Phoenix, Ariz., 85020.
Susan's life ended far too soon and her family and friends will deeply miss her. The family asks only for prayers during this difficult time.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/19/2008.
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| Flugum, Melvin J.
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LAKE MILLS - Melvin J. Flugum, 83, of Lake Mills, formerly of Leland, died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will take place at Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Otto/Chose Post No. 235 from Lake Mills.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/19/2008.
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| Frelund, Selmer O.
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MASON CITY - Selmer O. Frelund, 89, of 1115 First St. N.E., Mason City, died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center with family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 South Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Emily Horrell officiating.
Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery with full military rites.
Visitation will be from 5 until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Memorials may be given to the Selmer Frelund Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/19/2008.
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| Heller, Mary Purvis
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 MANLY - Mary Purvis Heller, 92, of Niantic, Conn., died Saturday (May 17, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service for Mary will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday (May 21, 2008), at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 403 East South Street, Manly, with the Rev. Don Preston officiating. There will be a private family committal service at the George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery in Paramus, N.J., under the direction of the Vandeer Plaat Colonial Home in Fair Lawn, N.J.
Visitation will be held from 4:30 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday (May 20, 2008) at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
The family of Mary P. Heller has suggested that those wishing to give a memorial kindly direct those to the Mary P. Heller Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Mary Purvis Heller was born on Feb. 6, 1916, in Springfield, Mass., the daughter of the late Wilbur B. and Laura (Utley) Purvis, of Norwich, Conn., Bayonne, N.J., Roselle Park, N.J., and summer resident of Neptune Park, New London, Conn. Mary graduated from Bayonne High School in 1934, and also graduated from Pembroke College, Brown University in 1938. Mary studied costume illustration and worked in the display business in New York City during the 1940s. During the 1970s, Mary took graduate courses in Early Childhood Education at the Kean University in Newark, N.J.
She was united in marriage to the late Anton Heller on June 8, 1946, at the First Baptist Church in Bayonne, N.J. The family moved to Bogota, N.J., in 1948, and became active members of the Bogart Memorial Reformed Church for 30 years. Mary was the nursery school teacher during the 1960s and 1970s at the Bogart Memorial Nursery School.
They were summer residents of Attawan Beach, Niantic, Conn., starting in 1954. Mary retired from teaching in 1979, and moved to former summer residence at Attawan Beach, Niantic, and was an active member of the Niantic Baptist Church from 1979 to 2002.
Mary moved to Mason City, Iowa, at the end of 2002, to live near her daughter Charlotte Michalek of Manly, and her grandchildren,Tyler and Katie Michalek. Mary was a former resident of Kentucky Ridge, an assisted living center in Mason City.
She enjoyed reading, being around children, art, painting, drawing, and making Christmas cards.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Wilbur (Sharon) Heller of Portsmouth, R.I., and Charlotte (Michael) Michalek of Manly, Iowa; and three grandchildren, Leslie Heller of Providence, R.I., and Tyler and Katie Michalek of Manly, Iowa; as well as extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Anton, in August 1988; a daughter, Kathy Heller; and a grandson, Todd Michael Michalek.
Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/19/2008.
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| Marzen, Zachary
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WEBSTER CITY - Zachary Marzen, 20, of Webster City, died Saturday (May 17, 2008) at his home in Webster City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State Street with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating.
A visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Zachary Marzen Memorial Fund in care of Mindy Westendorf, 403 Prospect Street, Webster City IA 50595.
Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/18/2008 - 5/19/2008.
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| Miller, Arnold
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DUMONT - Arnold Miller, 84, of Dumont, died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at the Allison Health Care Center in Allison, Iowa.
Funeral services are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/19/2008.
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| Poole, Rick
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CLEAR LAKE - Rick Poole, 49, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth Street, Clear Lake.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/19/2008.
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| Strube, Erma
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CLEAR LAKE - Erma Strube, 91, of the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at the Oakwood Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth Street, Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/19/2008.
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| Stupka, Mary Ann
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GARNER - Mary Ann Stupka, 82, of Garner, died Saturday (May 17, 2008) at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with the Rev. Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a VFW Auxiliary service at 6 p.m. and a Parish Society rosary at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to St. Boniface Catholic Church or Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa.
Mary Ann Stupka, the daughter of Rudy and Mary (Simper) Young, was born on April 26, 1926, on the home farm west of Garner. She lived within three miles of the home farm for most of her life. Even though her mother died when she was 14, Mary Ann was able to graduate from Garner High School while helping her dad raise her seven brothers. After high school, she worked in Mason City for a few years.
On Feb. 3, 1948, Mary Ann was married to Raymond Joseph Stupka at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. They purchased a farm north of Garner and made it their home, raising their two children, Warren and Nancy. In 1972, Mary Ann lost her husband to cancer but remained on the farm with her son, Warren. In 2002, Warren passed away from cancer. Mary Ann continued to live on the farm for three more years before moving to Prairie View Apartments in Garner. In August of 2007, Alzheimer's disease forced her to move to Westview Care Center in Britt. The disease may have taken her memory and finally her life but it can never take away our memories of her.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Parish Society and the Garner VFW Auxiliary.
Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Dean) Upton of Des Moines; four granddaughters, Jessica, Brianna, Kathrine and Corrin; brothers, Tony (Mary) Young of Garner, Bob (Millie) Young of Garner, Francis "Blick" Young of Garner, Elmer Young of Garner, Carl (Dianne) Young of Garner and Richard (Sandy) Young of Garner; a sister-in-law, LoEtta Young of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, in August of 1972; son, Warren, on July 12, 2002; parents; a brother, Raymond Young; and sisters-in-law, Shirlene and Bonnie Young.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/18/2008 - 5/19/2008.
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| Alexander, Doris Marie |
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MASON CITY - Doris Marie Alexander, 79, died Saturday (May 17, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service celebrating Dory's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with Father John Tilp officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until time of services at the church.
A celebration open house for all friends and family will continue at the Clear Lake V.F.W. Hall, 219 Main Ave., from noon to 3 p.m. Private committal services will take place at a later date.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/18/2008 - 5/20/2008.
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| Craighton, Alice A.
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HAMPTON - Alice A. Craighton, 86, of Hampton, died Monday (May 19, 2008) at the Hampton Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ in Hampton, with Rocky Woolery officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at 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 5/20/2008.
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| Dronebarger, Warren "Todd" |
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Warren "Todd" Dronebarger, 43, of Austin, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2008.
He was born in Barberton, Ohio, on May 20, 1964, to Warren H. and D. Carol Boyce Dronebarger. He was in the construction business.
Todd loved the wilderness, the outdoors, and the view from high above. He walked the daring side of life.
He is survived by his father, Warren Dronebarger and his mother, Carol Dronebarger; his sisters, Debra Tuberville and Shannon Nations, all of Austin, Texas; three daughters, Crystle Turner, of Austin, Texas, Ashley Rogge, of Buda, and Christopher and Cathaleen Jung of Iowa; and also many nieces and nephews.
He left happy and with love in his heart enjoying what he loved to do.
Visitation was held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday May 18, 2008, at the Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday May 19, 2008, at the Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home, in Austin, Texas, with Mike Kasson officiating.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/20/2008.
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| Dunn, Richard C. |
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CLEAR LAKE - Richard C. Dunn, 77, 901 Main Ave., Clear Lake, died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 22, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S. in Clear Lake. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, with a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/20/2008.
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| Eidness, Yvonne Valaree |
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LAKE MILLS - Yvonne Valaree Eidness, 77, of Lake Mills, formerly of Osage, died Monday (May 19, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at the 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 be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/20/2008.
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| Frelund, Selmer O. |
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 MASON CITY - Selmer O. Frelund, 89, of 1115 First St. N.E. in Mason City, died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center with family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Emily Horrell officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery with full military rites.
Visitation will be from 5 until 6:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Memorials may be given to the Selmer Frelund Memorial Fund.
Selmer was born on April 23, 1919, in Mason City, the son of Peder and Mary (Haugen) Frelund. He was the fourth of five brothers. He was baptized on June 1, 1919, and confirmed on May 20, 1934, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. He had been a charter member since 1925. In 1937, He graduated from Mason City High School. He entered the Army on May 20, 1944, and served his country during World War II and until his discharge on June 17, 1946.
On Dec. 14, 1941, he was united in marriage to Beulah J. Walker at the Trinity Lutheran parsonage in Mason City. To this union, two daughters, Jo and Ruth, were born. Selmer worked for the Mason City Millworks for 47 years as an expert glazier and craftsmen. He retired in 1985.
He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, American Legion, and the V.F.W. Selmer volunteered at the Salvation Army and at the Community Kitchen.
He will most be remembered for his daily journaling since 1940, and being a faithful and loving husband and great example for his family.
Left to cherish the memory of his life are his daughters, Jo Hansen and husband, Harold, of Mason City and Ruth Korte, of Mason City; four grandchildren, Amy Crews and her husband, Carter, of High Ridge, Mo., Douglas Hansen and his wife, Debra, of Hampton, Julie and her husband, Marlin, of Mason City, Heather Bryan and her husband, Wes, of Charlottesville, Va.; six great-grandchildren: Jacob and Ciara Hansen, Cameron and Devon Crews, Nicholas Sage, Jacob, Justin, and Lauren Bryan; one brother, Roy Frelund and his wife, Florence; and sister-in-law, Nelsa Frelund.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah; his parents, three brothers, Andrew, Melvin and Paul Frelund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/19/2008 - 5/20/2008.
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| Griffin, Grace M. (Boggess) |
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MASON CITY - Grace M. (Boggess) Griffin, 95, formerly of 306 S. Joslin St. in Charles City, died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City, with the Rev. Carl A. Ries presiding. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. Thursday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Grace's service Friday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to the family, in care of her daughter, Theresa "Terri" Laubscher, 806 S. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616.
Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home on line at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/20/2008.
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| Helmer, LeRoy D. |
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MANLY - LeRoy D. Helmer, 87, of Manly, died Monday (May 19, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/20/2008.
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| Kerchner, Leila Dorothy |
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RUDD - Leila Dorothy Kerchner, 93, died Monday (May 19, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth St., Rudd, with the Rev. Jim Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, and continue one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/20/2008.
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| Marzen, Zachary |
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 WEBSTER CITY - Zachary Marzen, 20, of Webster City, formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (May 17, 2008), at his home in Webster City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., Mason City, with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
A visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Zachary Marzen Memorial Fund in care of Mindy Westendorf, 403 Prospect St. Webster City, IA 50595.
Zachary was born on Jan. 5, 1988, in Mason City, the son of Wade Marzen and Mindy Westerdorf. He attended Mason City High School. He enjoyed music, skateboarding, races and playing play station. He also enjoyed spending time with his uncle Dennis, his fianc�e, Candace and his children, Zachariah and Tyller. Zachary was very kind hearted and will be missed by all.
He is survived by his mother, Mindy Westendorf and special friend, Charles Freerksen. of Webster City; his father, Wade Marzen and special friend, Dawn Lunn, of Buffalo Center; stepfather, Brad Latch; two sons: Zachariah and Tyller Marzen; his fianc�e, Candace Scott of Webster City; his grandparents, Mary Adams and special friend, Don Hutzell, of Marble Rock; Dale and Jean Westendorf, of Marble Rock, Mike and Elaine Marzen, of Marble Rock; great-grandparents, Richard and Bonna Matson, of Mason City and Inez Marzen, of Greene; great-great-grandmother, Mildred "Toots" Matson; his uncle, Dennis Westendorf and his wife, Jeanette, of Mason City; his aunt, Carrie Kornegor and her husband, Aaron, of St. Charles, Minn.; his half -brother: Joseph Smart, of Texas. He is also survived by several great-uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Paul Adams, Pat and Marie Hasty, Lawrence and Evelyn Merriss and John Edwin Marzen.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/18/2008 - 5/20/2008.
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| Miller, Arnold Dean
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DUMONT - Arnold Dean Miller, 84, of Dumont, died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at the Allison Care Center at Allison.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont, with the Rev. Doug Tharpe officiating. Burial will be at the Dumont Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, 515-456-3232.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/19/2008 - 5/20/2008.
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| Poole, Rick Eugene |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Rick Eugene Poole, "Pooh Bear", 49, of 304 Seventh Ave. N. in Clear Lake, passed away suddenly Sunday (May 18, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with Pastor Dennis Ganz officiating. Burial will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery immediately following services.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake, and one hour prior to services on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.
Memorials may be made out to the family in honor of Rick.
Rick was born on July 13, 1958, the son of Eugene and Donna (Leigh) Poole in Mason City. On July 24, 2004, he married Christine Johnson at the Carman Garden in Clear Lake. Upon completion of his associates degree, he was employed with Curries/Graham in Mason City.
Rick was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. Rick caught his first muskie this last Friday. He enjoyed camping and trapshooting as well and had just recently began to black powder hunt. At the age of 16, Rick bought his first motorcycle, and from then on all he would ride was a Harley! He was also a Twins and Vikings fan. Rick was very proud of his two daughters, Jacque and Amanda, and was actively involved in all of their sports and school events.
He was a member of the Ventura Gun Club, an ABATE Chapter 7 member, and a member of Ducks Unlimited.
Rick is survived by his mother, Donna Poole, of Clear Lake; his "stepfather" Jack Russel, of Clear Lake, his wife, Christine Poole, of Clear Lake; his two daughters, Jacqueline Poole and Amanda Poole, of Clear Lake, his stepson, Stephen Johnson; and his two children, Alli and Kaylee Johnson, of Clear Lake; his sister, Terry (Paul) Carman, of Clear Lake; his mother-in law, Rosalea Johnson, of Bloomington, Ind.; his extended family, Steven Russel, of Mason City, Jeanne (Ron) Bergdale, of Mason City, Amy Bergdale, of Mason City, Lisa (Tony) Johnson, of and their three children, Huxley; Scott (Barb) Russel, and their three children, Chespeake, Va.; several cousins, and many, many friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, and his grandparents, both maternal and paternal.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 515-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/19/2008 - 5/20/2008.
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| Reysack, Greg Allen |
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DUMONT - Greg Allen Reysack, 37, of Dumont, died Monday (May 19, 2008) at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Dumont Reformed in Dumont, with Pastor Jeff Fiet officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/20/2008.
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| Struthers, Janice E. |
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ALGONA - Janice E. Struthers, 62, of Algona, died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at her home.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, with the Rev. Mike Orthel officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona and continue one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Posted by Gene Manning
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