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 ALBERT LEA, Minn. - John Ennen, 87, of Albert Lea, Minn., died Monday (Oct. 27, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Buffalo Center, with military honors by the Buffalo Center VFW/American Legion Color Guard.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and one hour before the service at the church.
John Henry Ennen was born Sept. 21, 1921, in Kossuth County to John and Katie (Dohlman) Ennen. He graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1939. He attended and played varsity football at Central College in Pella, graduating with an education degree in 1943. John always loved his Central Dutchman and was honored at a football game as a 65-year alum in the fall of 2007. In 1943, he entered the Navy and served during World War II as a petty officer first class, company commander, at Great Lakes Naval Base and the Naval Medical Hospital in Bethesda, Md. He was honorably discharged on July 4, 1946.
On Jan. 11, 1946, John was united in marriage to Shirley Miller at Ascension Lutheran Church in Chicago. The couple made their home in Seneca and Paton, where John was a teacher and coach. He truly enjoyed his boys and girls basketball players and was honored to be invited to many reunions where he was always, lovingly referred to as "Mr. Ennen." In 1951, John became superintendent of schools in Joice. It was at this time he earned his masters and specialist degrees from Drake University in Des Moines. During the summers, he sold insurance to schools for Mutual of Omaha. He then went on to be superintendent of schools at the following communities: Lyle, Minn., Graettinger, Iowa, and Underwood, Minn., retiring in 1986 after 40 years of being an educational leader.
John believed in giving back to the communities in which he lived. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and Lions International, where he served in many leadership positions. He especially enjoyed being the membership chair, where each year he would get a new all time high. He was very active in the various churches he attended, serving on the church council and building committees and teaching Sunday school. Currently, he was a member of Crossroads Church of Albert Lea. He was a member of many boards: the Veterans Selective Service System, Fergus Falls Community College Advisory Board, Minnesota Administrator Association, PTA board, Future Farmers of America advisory council, and the Central College C Club.
John truly had a heart for kids. He loved his job of being an educator and touched so many with his encouragement and support over the years. In his retirement years he enjoyed traveling, wintering in Edinburg, Texas, and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was always their biggest cheerleader. He truly was a man who didn't hold a grudge and was there to help when needed.
Survivors include sons, Tom Ennen and wife, Erika, of Conway, S.C., Rex Ennen and wife, Kim, of Forest City, David Ennen and wife, Deanna, of Forest City; daughters, Kathy Dierks and husband, Gary, of Mankato, Minn., Valerie Nelson and husband, John, of Eugene, Ore., Joice Forster and husband, Craig, of Fairmont, Minn., and Jacqueline Wiese and husband, Terry, of LaGrange, Ky.; 17 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; a brother, Markley Ennen and wife, Jeanette, of Buffalo Center; a sister, Jeanette Smith and husband, Glen, of Indianola; three sisters-in-law, June Vidoloff and Pat Wolan of Chicago, Ill., Annette Miller of Cave Creek, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Katie Ennen; his wife, Shirley; father and mother-in-law, William and Jeanette Miller; brother, Henry Ennen; brothers-in-law, Glenn Miller, John Schart, Jozef Wolan, Rudy Voeks and Victor Vidoloff; daughter-in-law Valerie Ennen; nephews Keith Smith and Johnny Schart; and niece Pauline Ennen.
Let not your heart be troubled, I go to prepare a place for you - that where I am, there ye may be also. I pray that God will give you eyes to see beyond the clouds of earth into glory of Heaven and the peace that comes from knowing that the one you love is there in His arms.
Memorials may be directed to Central College or to the
American Diabetes Association.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 641-562-2858.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008
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| Fisher, John |
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STACYVILLE - John Fisher, 87, of Stacyville died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008) at St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/1/2008
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| Neighbors, Frank H. |
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MASON CITY - Frank H. Neighbors, 78, of 684 17th St. S.E., died Friday (Oct. 31, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/1/2008
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| Ploeger, Sharon "Jan" |
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CHARLES CITY - Sharon "Jan" Ploeger, 66, of Charles City, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2008) at Cedar Health in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/1/2008
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| Protzman, Cynthia Weston |
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OMAHA, Neb. - Cynthia Weston Protzman, 82, of Omaha, Neb. (born in Mason City), died Oct. 28, 2008.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Fogelstrom Chapel at Immanuel Terrace, 67th Street and Sorensen Parkway, Omaha, Neb.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel, Omaha, Neb.
Memorials may be made out to Tuesday Musical Concert Series, Box 6132 Omaha, NE 68106, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 1941 South 42nd St., Room 205 Omaha, NE 68105.
Cynthia is survived by her children, Dodie Protzman and Bill Widman of Omaha, Neb., Eric and Nancy Protzman of Evergreen, Colo., Kurt and Mollie Protzman of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren, Jotham, Curry, Sarah, Robert and wife, Anna, Nicholas and Luke; great-grandchildren, Sevyn and Phoenix; sister Dorothy Judd, of Valley, Neb.; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Vangsness of St. Paul, Minn.; nieces, Sunny, Nancy and Cynthia; nephews, Tom and Paul.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Protzman; and parents, Raymond and Dorothy Weston
Roeder Mortuary, Inc., Omaha, Neb., 402-496-9000.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/30/2008 - 11/1/2008
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| Repp, Dr. John Milton |
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OSAGE - Dr. John Milton Repp, 87, of Osage died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008) at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
John was born April 2, 1921, in Janesville, the son of John F. and Effie (Bates) Repp. John graduated from Denver High School in 1938. He attended Iowa State Teachers College and worked at John Deere Co. John married Violet Bieman in El Paso, Texas, on July 10, 1943. To that union, three children were born, John Jr., Sam and Sara.
While in the service, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal and several Oak Leaf Clusters. During 10 months in North Africa and Italy he flew 52 missions as a first pilot of a B-24. After his honorable discharge as a major, John and Vi moved back to Iowa, where he attended the University of Iowa Dental School.
After graduation, they moved to Osage, where he began his dental practice in 1953 and retired in 1984. John was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, where he taught Sunday school, and served in various positions. He also served as president of the Osage Community School Board.
John's love of flying led him to build his own airplane, and he also flew for many years. He and Vi were able to travel extensively over the years, and he had a great love and devotion for his family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery in Denver at 2:30 p.m. Monday with military honors at the grave by Acker-Matthias American Legion Post 653 of Denver.
Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home and will continue one hour before services at the church.
Dr. Repp is survived by his wife, Vi Repp of Osage; two children, John Jr. (Nancy) Repp of Green Bay, Wis., Sara (Steve) Davidson of Orchard; daughter-in-law, Melita Repp of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Susan Repp, Peggy Repp, Dana Repp and John Repp; three great-grandchildren, Barbara Thompson, Samantha Thompson and Nicholas Brennan; and a sister, Ethel Surface of Cedar Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Sam; four brothers, Maurice, Clayton, Donald and Ross; and two sisters, Nadine Schmidt and Dorothy Rick.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/31/2008 - 11/1/2008
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| Schaefer, Esther |
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MASON CITY - Esther Schaefer, 90, of Mason City died Friday (Oct. 31, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/1/2008
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| Tack, Fern |
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FLOYD - Fern Tack, 88, of Floyd, died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd with Pastor Robert Holdorf and Chaplain Kent Mechler officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, and will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Floyd Grace United Methodist Church, Box 167, Floyd, IA 50435.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com |
Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/31/2008 - 11/1/2008
| Alcorn, Joseph H. |
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 CHANDLER, Ariz. - Joseph H. Alcorn, 70, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008).
Born on Aug. 3, 1938, in Sioux City, Iowa, Joe was a gentle and kind-hearted family man.
He is survived by his five children: Mark (Joyce), Barry, Paula, Julie (Scott) and Amy (Jeremy); four grandchildren (Erin, Alyssa, Colin and Michael) and brother, Terry (Mariann).
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Amy and his wife Joyce.
Joe served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He also spent his professional career working for UPS and in office supply sales.
Being a long-time resident of Iowa, Joe had great passion for his Iowa Hawkeyes and an immense love for animals.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at Valley of the Sun Mortuary at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd. in Chandler. Services will be held at that same location on Tuesday beginning at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arizona Humane Society or Hospice of the Valley (in memory of Joe Alcorn).
As a loving son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, soldier and friend, Joe will be missed by so many who were blessed to have him in their lives.
Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 480-895-9232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/2/2008
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| Barrett, Shirley |
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CHARLES CITY - Shirley Barrett, 72, of Charles City, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services for Shirley will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Charles Dorsey of Saint John's United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.
The Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/2/2008
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| Davis, Donald |
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DUMONT - Donald Davis, 83, of Dumont, died Saturday, (Nov. 1, 2008) at Allen Hospital in Waterloo.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vilmar, rural Greene. Burial arrangements are incomplete.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Reid's Chapel in Greene.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/2/2008
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| Fisher, John |
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STACYVILLE - John (Jack) Fisher, 87, of Stacyville, died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008) at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with Father John Moser officiating. Burial will take place at the Visitation Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa is in charge of arrangements; 641-713-4920.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/1/2008 - 11/2/2008
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| Hanson, Donna (Teigen) |
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FOREST CITY - Donna (Teigen) Hanson, 67, of Forest City, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Lay Pastor Rose Visser officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and an hour prior to the service at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/2/2008
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| Lampman, James |
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IOWA FALLS - James Lampman, 72, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, 641-648-2569.
www.linnsfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/2/2008
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| McRoberts, Shannon |
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HAMPTON - Shannon McRoberts, 38, of Hampton, formerly of Waverly, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2008) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/2/2008
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| Neighbors, Frank H. |
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MASON CITY - Frank H. Neighbors, 78, of 684 17th St. S.E., Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Elmwood Cemetery, 226 Elwood St., Waterloo.
Visitation will be one hour, from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel in Mason City.
Frank was born on June 27, 1930, in Waterloo, the son of Robert and Clara (Thompson) Neighbors. He attended grade and middle school in Waterloo, where he played football. He graduated from West High School, Waterloo, in 1949, where he lettered in baseball and wrestling.
He married Rhea June Saltzman Drenner on July 30, 1950, in Des Moines.
He was employed by Pacific Gamble Robinson, later known as Food Services of America, where he was warehouse supervisor retiring in 1989.
He enjoyed riding his bike ten miles a day and listening to sacred music. He was an avid Hawkeye football and basketball fan and will be buried with the fleece Hawkeye throw that his daughter had made for him. She and her husband Ed gave it to him for Christmas. He also enjoyed woodworking.
He is survived by his wife Rhea June Neighbors, Mason City; daughter Cathy Meyerhofer and her husband Edward, Manly; step-son David Drenner and his wife Mary Sue, Cedar Falls; sister-in-law Pat Neighbors, Richman, Tenn.; nieces Tanya Dill, Spring, Texas, and Martha Phillips, Palatine, Ill.; nephews David Neighbors, Camdenton, Mo., and Steven Neighbors, Hot Springs, S.D.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Robert and Harold Neighbors and a sister-in-law Phyllis Neighbors.
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 11/1/2008 - 11/2/2008
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| Ploeger, Sharon "Jan" |
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CHARLES CITY - Sharon "Jan" Ploeger, 66, of Charles City, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2008) at Cedar Health in Charles City.
Funeral services for Jan Ploeger will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the First Christian Church in Charles City. Associate Pastor Jim Dunston will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/1/2008 - 11/2/2008
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| Schaefer, Esther G. |
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 MASON CITY - Esther G. Schaefer, 90, of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at Major Erickson Funeral Home at 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Memorials may be given to St. James Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Mrs. Schaefer was born on Oct. 10, 1918, at Tripp, S.D., a daughter of Gottlieb and Bertha Schaal. She married Reuben E. Schaefer on Aug. 24, 1947, at Tripp. They met at school in the band ? she was first chair clarinet and he was last. She would often speak fondly of her childhood memories of her parents, two brothers and three sisters, and what it was like to grow up during the Depression.
She was a graduate of Tripp High School and earned her Teacher's Certificate at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. She taught first grade in surrounding communities near Tripp. They moved to Mason City in 1950 and lived here until her death.
Esther was a long-time member of St. James Lutheran Church. She participated as a Sunday School Superintendent and taught Sunday School for years. She sang in the choir, attended altar guild, craft groups, Bible studies, Circle, and Couples Fellowship. She developed many life-long friendships through her involvement at St. James.
Mason City was her home since 1950. She loved this community and enjoyed being involved as PTO President at Jefferson Elementary School, and Cub Scout leader, TTT, Sorosis and delivering Meals on Wheels.
She was a gardener, a birder, an ISU fan, enjoyed traveling and reading, needlepoint, cross stitch and was a collector of postage stamps.
Esther and her husband were volunteers with Mended Hearts and gave hours of their time to the organization.
Esther was an avid golfer and hit a hole in one in 1977, a golfer's dream come true. She was active in women's and couple's leagues. She really hated giving up the game a few years ago.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Linda Schaefer, Stuart, Fla., daughter and son-in-law, Jayne and Bruce Dean, Omaha, Neb., daughter and son-in-law Julie and John Krolikowski, Sioux Falls, S.D., grandsons Corey Krolikowski, Andrew Dean, Michael Dean and granddaughter, Kari Krolikowski.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Reuben, two brothers and three sisters.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/1/2008 - 11/2/2008
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| Sparenborg, Howard |
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OSAGE - Howard Sparenborg, 82, of Osage, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2008) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.
According to his wishes, Howard was cremated and there will be no services.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, is in charge of the arrangements; 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/2/2008
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| Tack, Fern |
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 FLOYD - Fern Tack, 88, of Floyd, went to her heavenly home, surrounded by her family on Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral services for Fern Tack will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd with Pastor Robert Holdorf and Chaplain Kent Mechler officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church one hour prior to the service.
Fern Elizabeth Schrage Tack was born on Aug. 15, 1920, at Allison, the daughter of Abel and Jennie (Dickman) Schrage. She received her education in rural Butler County. Fern worked for a brief time at the Greene Variety Store. On Mar. 19, 1941, she married the love of her life, Galen Tack, at her parents' farm near Greene.
Fern and Galen farmed in the Greene area before moving to Floyd where they farmed for over 50 years.
Fern was a 50-plus year member of the Grace United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and various circles, served on the church board as secretary, and was a Sunday School teacher for over 25 years.
She also belonged to the Charles City Senior Citizens, Heritage Club, Neighborhood Birthday Club and 60 Plus at Floyd.
Her interests included sewing, cooking, flower and vegetable gardening and playing cards. Her family was always very special to her and looked forward to the times they could share their lives together.
Living family members include three daughters, Jan (Ron) Tjaden of Floyd, Donna (Allen) Ricks of Hudson, and Gayle Hoy of Floyd; five grandchildren, Renee (Scott) Kramer, Sarah (Shane) Van Waardhuizen, Eric (Michelle) Hoy, Melinda Hoy and special friend Jamie Cook, and Philip (Jessica) Hoy; six great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Cody and Tjaden Kramer, Ella Van Waardhuizen, Jared Cook, Olivia Hoy, and a great-granddaughter soon to be born; a sister-in-law, Helen Brewer of Charles City; a brother-in-law, Glendale (Gladys) Tack of Salinas, Calif.; three nieces and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Galen on August 17, 2007; a son-in-law, Randall Hoy on January 16, 2004; three brothers, Roy (Eva), Earl (Maurine), and Merlin "Bud" Schrage; and a brother-in-law, Rev. Oliver Brewer.
Memorials may be directed to the Floyd Grace United Methodist Church, Box 167, Floyd, IA 50435.
The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/31/2008 - 11/2/2008
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| Fisher, John (Jack) |
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 STACYVILLE - John (Jack) Fisher, 87, of Stacyville, died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008) at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Father John Moser officiating. Burial will take place at the Visitation Cemetery in Stacyville.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Visitation Catholic Church.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.
John Fisher was born on April 26, l921, to Ted and Lena (Shawbacker) Fisher at Havelock, Iowa. John served in the Civilian Conservation Corps.
John farmed all his life. He was given the name of the original recycler, since he liked to recycle anything he could. John enjoyed going to auctions, playing cards, going to dances and socializing with people. He was known as being a great storyteller.
John was a member of the Foresters.
Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Hackenmiller of Stacyville; his son, John Fisher, Jr. of Woodbridge, Va.; six grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; five brothers, Ted and wife Lu Fisher of Fairmont, Minn., Dan Fisher of Algona, Vic Fisher of LuVerne, George Fisher of Livermore and Paul Fisher of of Torrance, Calif.; and best friend Katheryn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lillian; son, Richard; four brothers and two sisters.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/1/2008 - 11/3/2008
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| Hanson, Donna (Teigen) |
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 FOREST CITY - Donna (Teigen) Hanson, 67, of Forest City, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Lay Pastor Rose Visser officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and an hour prior to service at the church.
Donna (Teigen) Hanson was born in Lake Mills on Jan. 29, 1940, the daughter of Selmer and Carmen (Fjone) Teigen. She was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church. She received her education in Lake Mills and graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1958.
On May 12, 1962, she married Ronald Hanson at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller. The couple made their home for a brief time in Mason City before moving to Clarion, where Donna worked at the hospital.
The family moved to Garner for a time and in 1972 moved to Forest City. Donna began working as an aide at the Good Samaritan Center. She eventually became activities director at the nursing home and retired after 18 years of service there.
Donna was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church. She was a wonderful homemaker, wife and mother who treasured time spent with her family.
Donna is survived by her husband, Ronald Hanson, of Forest City; two daughters, Paula Hanson of Forest City and Tammy Hanson and her significient other, Ron Shafer of Forest City; four grandchildren, Steven, Hannah and Randy Vaughan and Dylan Shafer.
Also surviving are three sisters, Cheryl (Bill) Sorbo of Clear Lake, Darlene (Allen) Miller of Hayfield, LaVonne (Lewis) Aase of Austin, Minn. and three brothers-in-law, Arlo (Marilyn) Hanson of Mason City, Carroll (Katherine) Hanson of Albert Lea, Minn., Joel (Brenda) Hanson of Garner and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Gene Hanson and nephew, Todd Hanson.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/2/2008 - 11/3/2008
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| Hanson, James A. |
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NORTHWOOD - James A. Hanson 78, of 1408 First Ave. S., Northwood, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/3/2008
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| Lampe, Gene J. |
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BANCROFT - Gene J. Lampe, 83, of Bancroft, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funeral services for Gene Lampe will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft with Father Paul Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft. There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, 515-885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/3/2008
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| Lampman, James |
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IOWA FALLS - James Lampman, 72, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Church of Christ in Alden with the Rev. Robert Miller officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Alden Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave. in Iowa Falls.
Linn's Funeral Home, 641-648-2569.
www.linnsfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/2/2008 - 11/3/2008
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| Spieker, Hattie M. |
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BRITT - Hattie M. Spieker, 88, of Britt, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2008) at her home.
Funeral services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/3/2008
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| Burt, Rosemary "Rosie" |
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 MASON CITY - Rosemary "Rosie" Burt 75, of 2317 24th St. S.W. died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with the Rev. Emily Horrell, from the Our Saviours Lutheran Church, officiating. Following the services Rosemary's wish was to donate her body to the Mayo Clinic Anatomical Gift program.
Visitation and viewing will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, and continue one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be directed to the Rosemary Burt Memorial Fund.
Rosemary Matheison was born on July 27, 1933, at International Falls, Minn., the daughter of Ausjen and Hazel (Knutson) Matheison. She lived in the Owatonna State Home from an infant of four months to 10 years of age. Rosie went to live with her foster parents, Helmer and Mabel Bygd in Glenville, Minn. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1951.
Rosie worked in the office at Woolworth Store in Albert Lea, until moving to Mason City in 1952. Rosie worked various jobs including Iowa Kemper, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Central Show Printing, retiring from Alexander Batteries.
Rosie was united in marriage to Charles Burt on June 19, 1953; to this union a son was born. After Roger was born, Rosie stayed home from working.
Charles and Rosie loved traveling playing bingo, going to the casino and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of the Our Saviours Lutheran Church.
Rosie is survived by her son, Roger Burt, of Plymouth; grandsons, Chase and Matthew Burt, of Plymouth; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, foster parents, Mabel and Helmer Bygd; husband, Charles Burt; sisters, Delores and Marien; brothers, Kenneth, Donald, George and Alfred.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/4/2008
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| Davis, Donald Luverne |
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 DUMONT - Funeral services for Donald L. Davis, 83, of 214 Bickford St., Dumont, will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Vilmar (rural Greene), with Pastor Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Donald Luverne Davis was born on Feb. 23, 1925, in Alexander, Franklin County, Iowa, a son of Lloyd Allen and Hattie (Palmateer) Davis and died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2008) at Allen Hospital in Waterloo.
He received his education in the Alexander Rural Schools. Donald worked on the family farm and did odd jobs in the Alexander and Belmond areas.
On Jan. 2, 1944, he was inducted into the United States Navy where he was a Seaman 1st. Class, serving on the NTS Fareragut, Idaho, U.S. Sub Base Pearl Harbor, U.S. A/B Navy 128, USS Suemico AQ 49, and the USS ATR 28.
Following his honorable discharge on April 23, 1946, he returned to Belmond and worked for the meat locker. He later worked for the Railroad for several years. For seven years he worked for the Franklin County Road Maintence Crew.
Donald was united in marriage to Bernita Wilhelmina on Nov. 4, 1951, and later divorced. To this union were born three children. Following his marriage, he farmed with his father-in-law and operated a repair shop there on the farm. Donald worked for the National Crystal Sugar Corporation for six years.
On Oct. 13, 1973 he was injured in a road trech cave- in which limited his ability to work. Despite his impairment, he operated the repair shop and farmed on a limited basis.
He enjoyed playing cards and going to auctions. He was a fisherman who enjoyed catching turtles whether it was in the river, creek, or ponds.
He was a smart man and a "jack of all trades."
Donald was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers: William and Albert; three sisters: Violet, Mary and Clara.
Living family members include his daughter, Charlotte Davis, of Allision; two sons: Henry Joe (Julie) Davis of Puyallup, Wash., Luverne Allan (Edna) Davis of Allison.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Donald L. Davis Memorial Fund P.O. Box 442, Dumont, IA 50625.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/2/2008 - 11/4/2008
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| Hanson, James Allen |
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 NORTHWOOD - James Allen Hanson, 78, of Northwood, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Funeral service for James will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St. in Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel R. Hart officiating. Burial will be in the London Deer Creek Cemetery, rural Northwood, with military graveside honors conducted by members of "Our Buddies" Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6779, of Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Thursday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.
The family of James Allen Hanson has requested that memorial contributions be made to the scholarship program at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, or to Hospice of North Iowa in his memory.
James Allen Hanson was born on Feb. 7, 1930, in Linn Grove, the son of Hiram and Agnes (Fonley) Hanson. He attended and received his education in the Linn Grove School system, graduating from Linn Grove High School. Jim was inducted into the U.S. Navy in 1947, and served during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge in 1951. He was united in marriage to Virginia Albright on June 7, 1952, in Oregon, Ill. She preceded him in death on Nov. 2, 2003.
Jim attended barber college in Sioux City, and did his barbering in Spencer and Northwood. Jim also was the Worth County Treasurer for 20 years, and served on the Northwood City Council.
He enjoyed fishing, horses, traveling, and having coffee with his friends at the Corner Post Restaurant in Northwood, but his greatest love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren, and attending all their school events.
Jim was a member of the First Lutheran church in Northwood, where he had served on the church council and as a Bethel instructor and Sunday School teacher, he was also a member of the Jaycees, American Legion, and was a member of "Our Buddies" Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6779 of Northwood.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Greg Hanson of Northwood, Jim (Kathy) Hanson of Northwood, Steve (Connie) Hanson of Nampa, Idaho, Harlan (Marilyn) Hanson of West Des Moines, Scott Hanson and his special friend, Jeanette Smith of Northwood, and Ruth (Jim) Hanson of Northwood; 18 grandchildren, Jake (Tristan) Hanson, Jim (Becky) Hanson, Mitch (Jessica) Hanson, Sam (Jenny) Hanson, Dan, Randi and Blair Schmidt, Jason and Nicholas Hanson, all of Northwood, Sarah (Lawrence) Lee of Piney Flats, Tenn., Jon Hanson of Boone, Beth Hanson of Pella, Mary Beth, Mark, Adam, and Aaron (Linnea) Hanson of Nampa, Idaho, and Rachel and Jamie Hanson of West Des Moines; four great-granddaughters, MacKenzi, Madalynn, Haddie, and Merrin Hanson of Northwood; two brothers, John (Gayle) Hanson, of Fresno, Calif., Harold (April) Hanson, of Sioux City; two sisters, Rachel (Chuck) Storm of Sioux City, and Donna Benson of Denver, Colo.; two sisters-in-law, Susan Hanson of Sioux City, and Ruth Hughes of Oregon, Ill., as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia; a brother, Robert Hanson; two sisters, Carol Norton and Janet Angert; two brothers-in-law, E.H. Hughes and Bill Benson; and a daughter-in-law, Vickie Hanson.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641- 324-1543; www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/3/2008 - 11/4/2008
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| Hinkel, Beverly M. |
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 OWATONNA, Minn. - Beverly M Hinkel, 71, of Owatonna, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2008) at Owatonna Hospital.
She was born on Jan. 20, 1937, in Mankato, Minn., the daughter of Charles and Doris (Kittleson) Burt. Beverly was a 1955 graduate of Good Council Academy for Girls. She became a LPN from North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa.
Beverly worked in several hospitals between Arizona and Iowa. She worked at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Mason City from 1968 to 1985.
Beverly loved animals, horseback riding, crafts, crocheting, fishing, reading and traveling.
She is survived by daughter, Michele O'Bryon of Mason City; daughter, Shari (and Greg) Vick of Owatonna; son, Greg Hinkel of Northwood; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Charlene (and Richard) Grinnen of Owatonna; sister, Sandra (and Bob) Lynch of Eagan, Minn.; brother, Charles (and Pat) Burt Jr. of Madison Lake; brother, Daniel (and Darlean) Burt of Mankato; brother, Steven (and Diania) Burt of New Ulm; brother, Bruce (and Kathy) Burt of St. Peter; brother, Thomas (and Sandy) Burt of Wisconsin; along with many nieces and nephews.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, two sons and one daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at the Michaelson Funeral Home, 1930 Austin Road in Owatonna, Minn. with the Rev. Scott Engelhart officiating.Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the Michaelson Funeral Home.
Michaelson Funeral Homes, 507-451-7943.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/4/2008
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| McRoberts, Shannon |
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HAMPTON - Shannon McRoberts, 38, of Hampton, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2008) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, Iowa.
Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson, officiating.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/2/2008 - 11/4/2008
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| Newell, Dale Gustaf |
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CLEAR LAKE - Dale Gustaf Newell, 90, of 2206 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, officiating. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Family suggests memorials to Dale G. Newell Memorial Fund.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/4/2008
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| Olson, Doris C. |
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GARNER - Doris C. Olson, 81, of Garner died Monday (Nov. 3, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner, with the Rev. Frank Beaty officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841; www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/4/2008
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| Reckner, Tena |
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CHARLES CITY -Tena Reckner, 102, of Charles City, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) at Cedar Health in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery.
Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chickasaw County Pheasants Forever Chapter in care of Edward Jones, Attn: Shane Piltkin, Pheasants Forever, 18 East Main Street, P.O. Box 308, New Hampton, IA 50659 or to a charity of your choice.
Thoughts, condolences, and stories may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site 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 11/4/2008
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| Spieker, Hattie M. |
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BRITT - Hattie M. Spieker, 88, of Britt, died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2008) at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Britt, with the Rev. Robert Dodge, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/3/2008 - 11/4/2008
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| Wermers, Leslie |
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HOPKINS, Minn. - Leslie Wermers, 41, of Hopkins, Minn. and formerly of Burt, Iowa, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.
Condolences may be sent to www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/4/2008
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| Wiedemann, Hans Christoph |
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 MASON CITY - Hans C. Wiedemann passed away at the Desert Springs Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 26, 2008. Hans will be interred at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa, next to his beloved wife of 36 years, Maria Wernitz Wiedemann.
Mr. Wiedemann was born in Leipzig, Germany, on June 26, 1927, and immigrated to the United States through the Lutheran Refugee Service Program. The Wiedemann family was sponsored by the First Lutheran Church in Dows, Iowa in 1956. Hans and Maria were owner-operators of Northern Vending Company for many years prior to Maria's death in 1985.
Hans was a member of the Automatic Vendors of America and was their delegate to Central America as well as being on the Board of Governors of the Iowa State Council of the National Automatic Merchandising Association. Hans was also a member of Rotary International where he was named a Paul Harris Fellow. He was an avid philatelist for over 30 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City where he served on the Board of Trustees.
Hans is survived by his three children, Benno Wiedemann (Paulette), Dagmar McCarron (Brian), Eva Eckburg (Jim); and five grandchildren, Douglas, Sarah, Matthew, Mark and Erika.
The family asks all donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/4/2008
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| Abel, Lyle |
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STACYVILLE - Lyle Abel, 63, of Stacyville died Tuesday (Nov. 4, 2008) at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/5/2008
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| Anderson, Jean Marie |
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BURT - Jean Marie Anderson, 49, of Burt died Tuesday (Nov. 4, 2008) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Swea City with Pastor Rusty Bailey officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Bancroft.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/5/2008
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| Brumm, Evelyn J. |
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OSAGE - Evelyn Julia Brumm, 85, died Tuesday (Nov. 4, 2008) at her home in Osage after a short battle with cancer.
Evelyn Julia (May) Brumm was born Oct. 9, 1923, in Meyer, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Hackenmiller) May. She was educated and graduated from Sacred Heart School in Meyer in 1936.
Evelyn was united in marriage to Ralph Brumm on Aug. 7, 1948, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer. They farmed near Stacyville until 1954 when they moved to a farm west of Osage, farming there until 1963. They then moved to an acreage west of Osage. They retired in 1988 and moved to Osage. Evelyn lived a faith-filled life of service to God and others through her family, her church and her community.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.
Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a rosary at 3:30 p.m. and a Scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sacred Heart Church and School in Osage or Catholic Charities.
Her survivors include her three sons, Michael (Janet) Brumm of North Mankato, Minn., Loren (Margaret) Brumm of Iowa City, and Thomas (Heather) Brumm of Ames; seven daughters, Lois (Richard) Przywojski of LaCrosse, Wis., Cheryl (Patrick) Regan of Des Moines, Mary (Michael) Hughes of Brooklyn Center, Minn., Susan (Philippe) Fortin of Seekonk, Mass., Jeri (Bryan) Wheeler of Bloomington, Minn., Barbara (Larry) Vareberg, of Rochester, Minn., and Janelle (David) Kerr of Des Moines; two brothers, Frederick (Dorothy) May of Rose Creek, Minn., and Anthony May of Fond du Lac, Wis.; sister-in-law, Regina May of Stacyville; godmother, Julia Koenigs of Adams, Minn.; 29 grandchildren; and many godchildren, nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph; sisters, Dorothy May, Elizabeth Martyniak, Olivia Pitzen and Sr. Margaret May; and brothers, Bernard, Edmund, Clement and Othmar May.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/5/2008
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| Greimann, Ronald |
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SHEFFIELD - Ronald D. Greimann, 65, of Sheffield died Monday (Nov. 3, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. John Gannett presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, rural Iowa Falls.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Ronald Dean Greimann was born June 23, 1943, on the family farm southwest of Sheffield, a son of Frederick William and Eleanora (Schaefer) Greimann. He attended school in Chapin. After school he farmed with his family.
Ronald was united in marriage with Lori Murra on Sept. 7, 1963, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield. They made their home in Sheffield and raised their three children. He also drove truck for an egg production company in Alexander and worked at the Allis Chalmers dealership in Bradford.
Ronald spent the last 39 years with Greimann Brothers Inc. in Chapin manufacturing custom built equipment and commercial bucket elevators and seed plant facilities. He retired this fall.
Ron was a lifelong member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church. Ron was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan and loved watching his grandkids play sports. Among his favorite pastimes he decorated his home for the holidays and also enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling, golf, woodworking and refinishing antiques.
Ron will be missed by his wife, Lori; daughter, Dawn Greimann of Sheffield; son, Todd (Barb) Greimann of Thornton; daughter, Holly Greimann of Sheffield; grandchildren, Brooke Emhoff, Tyler and Jordan Greimann and Brandon Emhoff; sister, Betty (Byron) Heginger of Sheffield; brother, Floyd (Arliss) Greimann of Sheffield; sisters-in-law, Bernie Greimann of Chapin, Doris Greimann of Hampton, Margaret Greimann of Altoona and Connie (Steve) Chambers of Galt; mother-in-law, Evelyn Murra, Iowa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Milo, Carl, Lewis and Paul; father-in-law: Clarence Murra.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/5/2008
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| Newell, Dale Gustaf |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Dale Gustaf Newell, 90, of 2206 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) at the IOOF Home, Mason City.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, officiating. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Family suggests memorials to Dale G. Newell Memorial Fund.
Dale was born Dec. 16, 1917, in rural Pocahontas on the family farm, son of Loyal and Laura (Schreyer) Newell.
The family moved five miles south of Laurens. He attended country school and then graduated from Laurens High School in 1935.
After high school he farmed with his father. He married Roberta Marie Ford Aug. 12, 1937, in Fonda. They moved to a farm north of Garner in 1940 and continued to live there until 1959 when they moved to Clear Lake.
He worked for various feed companies as a salesman in the area until he retired in 1977. After retirement they moved to El Reno, Okla., where they lived until 2002, and then moved to their present home in Mason City.
He enjoyed the fishing trips to LaPonge, Canada, spending 24 winters in Texas; repairing bicycles and barn dancing. He was a grandpa to all little kids.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Mason City for more than 61 years and was also a member of the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Roberta "Ford" Newell of Mason City; three children, Karolyn Hoffman of Clear Lake, Bonnye Reineke and her husband, Adolph, of Forest City, and Sharon Newell of Clear Lake; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/4/2008 - 11/5/2008
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| Olson, Doris C. |
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 GARNER - Doris C. Olson, 81, of Garner died Monday (Nov. 3, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with the Rev. Frank Beaty officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral chapel.
Doris Charlene Olson, the daughter of Charles and Rose (Goll) Haes, was born March 13, 1927, on a farm west of Garner. She attended the rural schools of Garfield Township and graduated from Garner High School. After high school, she worked as an operator for AT&T in Garner.
In 1947, she was married to Duane Olson at her parent's home in Garner. To this union two children were born, Bonnie and Kenneth. They made their home in Garner for a time before moving to Manly. Doris enjoyed knitting and crocheting.
She was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Bonnie (Rex) Livingston of Webster City; three grandsons, John (Krissy) Livingston of Walton, Ky., Jason Livingston of Florence, Ky., and Jay (fianc�e, Jessica) Livingston of Waukee; three great-grandchildren, John Patrick and Dora and Anella Livingston; two sisters, Pearl Barkema of Garner and Ruth Trampel of Klemme; a brother, Dale (Arlene) Haes of Hobbs, N.M.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kenneth in 1974; and brothers-in-law, Orval Barkema and Clarence Trampel.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/4/2008 - 11/5/2008
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| Pralle, Elfrieda |
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LATIMER - Elfrieda Pralle, 83, longtime resident of Latimer, died Tuesday (Nov. 4, 2008) at Hampton Health Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St. in Latimer.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-579-6278.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/5/2008
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| Simmons, Danny Boy |
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MASON CITY - Danny Simmons, 60, died Monday (Nov. 3, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A Memorial Service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Highway 122 W., Mason City, where Danny was a member.
He is survived by two brothers, Stanley (Dorothy) Simmons of Mason City, and William Simmons of Mason City; and one sister, Donna Cordle of Mason City.
His parents, and one brother, Wesley, preceded him in death.
Arrangements are with the 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 on 11/5/2008
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| Spainhower, Willis |
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FERTILE - Willis Spainhower, 87, of 705 W. Main St., Fertile, died Tuesday (Nov. 4, 2008) at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/5/2008
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| Spieker, Hattie M. |
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 BRITT - Hattie M. Spieker, 88, of Britt died Saturday (Nov. 1, 2008) at her home.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Britt with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Hattie Marie Spieker, the daughter of Herman and Henrietta (Janssen) Daniels, was born April 23, 1920, at Iowa City. She attended country school near Crystal Lake.
On Nov. 19, 1939, she was married to Leon Schreiber. They farmed near Hayfield for a time before moving to Humboldt. Leon passed away on Aug. 31, 1947.
On Sept. 15, 1948, she was married to Lawrence Spieker. They farmed near Hayfield until retiring in 1973 and moving into Britt. Hattie cleaned homes in the Britt area and also took care of children in her home for many years.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, quilting and collecting dolls.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Britt.
Hattie is survived by her four children, Dennis (Jodi) Spieker of Hayfield, Ronald (Susan) Spieker of Forest City, Jean (Jim) Purvis of Britt and Larry (Connie) Spieker of Forest City; 14 grandchildren and their families, Jilane (Chad) Mitchell and children, Jacob, Chadwick and Tehya, Jason (Shannon) Spieker and children, Sara and Buck Weaver, Stacy (Troy) Wirtz and children, Mason, Alexis, Lauren and Reagan, Rebecca (David) Schmelzer and children, Josh and Leo, Derrick (Katie) Spieker and children, Dalton and Mackenzie Pigman and Landon Spieker, Kari (Karl) Wooldridge and children, Kyle and Jada, Hollie Richey (fianc�, Don Dallman) and children, Patrick and Brock, Brandi (Ryan) Hiscocks and children, Riley, Parker and Brinley, Rachael (Jacob) Zuehl and children, Kane and Kale, Bobbi (Andy) Bruggeman and children, Maddie and Charlie, Jeremy Purvis (fianc�e, Cody Kraft), Jill Purvis, Nicholas Spieker and Ashley Steffen; a brother, Richard (Gladys) Daniels of Houston, Texas; sisters-in-law, Rosella Daniels of Britt and Mae Schreiber; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Leon Schreiber, Aug. 31, 1947, and Lawrence Spieker, Oct. 11, 1975; two great-grandchildren, Piper and Kevin Schmelzer; and brothers, Lawrence, Clarence and Lester Daniels.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/3/2008 - 11/5/2008
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| Thomes, Lorrine Willger |
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CLEAR LAKE - Lorrine Willger Thomes, 86, of 401 W. 10th Ave. N., Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Nov. 4, 2008) at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake with the Rev. John Tilp officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with a scriptural wake service at 3 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour before the service on Monday at the church.
Family suggests memorials to Lorrine Thomes Memorial Fund.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/5/2008
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| Wermers, Leslie |
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BURT - Leslie Wermers, 41, of Hopkins, Minn., and formerly of Burt, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 2008) at her home.
Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.
There will be a private celebration of Leslie's life for close friends and family from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lentz Funeral Home in Burt. Burial will be at Burt Township Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Minnesota Lymefighter's Advocacy, 111 Ridge Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401. For more information please visit lymefighters.org.
Condolences may be sent to www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/4/2008 - 11/5/2008
Posted by Gene Manning
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