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| Callanan, Evelyn M. |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Evelyn M. Callanan, 88, of Clear Lake died Friday (Sept. 26, 2008) at Franklin General Hospital, Hampton.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Memorials may be given to the Hampton Health Care Center Alzheimer's Unit No. 2, the Alzheimer's Association, or Zion Lutheran Church.
Evelyn Mathia was born Oct. 27, 1919, in Mason City, the daughter of Clarence Nels and Clara Marie (Elstad) Kittleson. She graduated from Mason City High School. Evelyn married Robert Callanan Oct. 27, 1940, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City. They had three children, Patricia, Dennis and David. She worked for a few years at Clear Lake Bakery and J.C. Penney.
Evelyn enjoyed playing bridge, reading and loved sharing in the lives of her children's families.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Progress Club, Altar Guild at Zion and the Prayer Chain. She enjoyed her wonderful friendships shared in Mason City where they lived until 1957, at Alliant Energy, in Clear Lake and at Magic Valley Trailer Park in Weslaco, Texas, where she and husband Bob wintered.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Patricia J. Knutson and her husband, Dr. Eric, of Newport, Ore., Dennis R. Callanan and his wife, Vivian, of Park Ridge, Ill., and Dr. David G. Callanan and his wife, Kim, of South Lake, Texas; grandchildren, Dr. Kelly J. Knutson of McComb, Ill., Jay A. Bergmann and his wife, Christina, of Albany, Ore., Patrick David Ryan Callanan of South Lake, Texas; and great-grandchild, Sean A. Bergmann, of Albany, Ore.; two sisters, Margaret Grell of Northwood and Beverly Sturgis and her husband, Donald, of Port Richey, Fla.; brothers, LaVerne "Bud" Kittleson and wife, Marylin, Linn Creek, Mo., and Alfred Kittleson and his wife, Mary, of Delmar; sisters-in-law, Leona Currier of Ventura and Dee Kittleson of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews. A special mention and thanks to niece, Linda Sue Graham, of Forest City.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert (Feb. 21, 2005); infant brother, Germaine, brother, Nels Kittleson; sisters, Carrie D. Johnson and Lorraine Kingsbury, all of Mason City.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/28/2008 - 10/1/2008
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| Krumm, Ronald L. |
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MASON CITY - Ronald L. Krumm, 61, of 5 Quincy Terrace, Mason City, died Saturday (Sept. 27, 2008) at his home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday Oct. 2, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating.
Following the service he will be cremated and inurnment will be 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Howard County Cemetery, Elma, Iowa.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, and then one hour before the service on Thursday. Moose Lodge Service will be at 6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Family suggests memorials to Ronald L. Krumm Memorial Fund.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. wwwcolonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/1/2008
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| Neal, Joseph R. |
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 MARBLE ROCK - Funeral services for Joseph R. Neal, 80, of 417 S. Main St., Marble Rock, will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Military honors will be conducted by Tack Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 1, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue at the church one hour before services.
Joseph Raymond Neal was born June 9, 1928, in Greene, a son of Frank Ray and Ruth (Eikenberry) Neal and died Monday (Sept. 29, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
He received his education in the Greene Public Schools graduating in 1946. On Nov. 26, 1946, he was united in marriage to Donna Mae Shultz at Luther Church of the Incarnate in Columbia, S.C. He was inducted into the Army on Oct. 5, 1946. He served with Headquarters Company in Seoul, Korea. Following his honorable discharge on March 26, 1948, he returned to Greene where he was engaged in carpentry work and farming until his retirement in 1990. Even after retirement, he was still interested in what was going on in agriculture.
For 35 years, Joe was a caregiver to Donna as she struggled through the stages of multiple sclerosis. He was a dedicated father and grandfather who valued those special times with his family. When anyone came to visit, one would be sure to have either some homemade ice cream, popcorn or cookies before they left. As a pastime he enjoyed playing cards, working puzzles or playing a friendly game of croquet.
Joe was known as the "King of Croquet."
Living family members include his children, Bonita (Richard Cano) Neal of Lancaster, Calif., Tom (Susan) Neal of Austin, Texas, Margaret (George) Nash of Rockford; six grandchildren, Dan (Rhonda) Neal, Stacy (Dan) Rooney, Matt (Sarah) Neal, Lucas (Amy) Neal, Aaron and Ryan Nash; six great-grandchildren: Megan, Benjamin and Brooke Neal, Brendan Rooney, Mackenzie Rooney and Aubrey Neal; two sisters, Harriet Smith of Sun City West, Ariz., and Patricia (George) Brown of Decorah; brother-in-law, James Tyson of Terra Haute, Ind.; and a sister-in-law, Lois Adams of Marble Rock.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, on April 19, 1998; his parents, brother, Robert James Neal; and a sister, Ann Tyson.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Joseph R. Neal Memorial Fund in care of the family 2010 Glass Ave. Rockford, IA 50468.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/1/2008
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| Trimble, Elizabeth M. |
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CLEAR LAKE - Elizabeth M. Trimble, 84, died Tuesday (Sept. 30, 2008) at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
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 10/1/2008
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| Varner, Earl |
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MASON CITY - Earl Varner, 77, died Tuesday (Sept. 30, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/1/2008
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| Wentworth, Donna Mae |
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 MASON CITY - Donna Mae (Medlin) Wentworth, 72, of Mason City, formerly of Nora Springs, died Monday (Sept. 29, 2008) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
A funeral service for Donna will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kent A. Mechler, chaplin at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the chapel.
Donna was born March 4, 1936, in Mason City, the daughter of George and Della (Nowlan) Medlin. Donna attended Mason City High School. She was united in marriage to Wayne LeRoy Wentworth on July 25, 1954, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1989.
After their marriage together they lived many years in Nora Springs. In 2000, Donna moved to Mason City until her move to Good Shepherd Health Center in 2006.
Donna enjoyed being with her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Chuck (Sandy) Wentworth of Sycamore, Ill., and their children, Brodie and Myles Wentworth; Shelia (Bill) Lawler of Mason City and their children, Carrie and Brad Crum; Susan (Randy) Schluter of Mason City and their children, Nick (Sarah) Schluter and Mandy (Mike) Steckly; Steve Wentworth of Rockwell and his children, Brook, Amanda and Derek Wentworth; Cherri (Bob) Ezarski of Mason City and their children, Wyeth and Tyler Ezarski; six great-grandchildren, Jessica and Kaiden Wentworth, Ty and Mia Schluter, and Clayten and Cael Steckly; five brothers, Ed (Marcelle) Allen of Humboldt, Jerry (Janice) Allen of Mason City, Robert (Doris) Medlin of Oskaloosa, Jim (Barb) Medlin of Mason City and George (Ann) Medlin of Nora Springs; her roommate and special friend, LuAnn Hadacek of Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, as well as many extended family members and friends.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents and husband Wayne.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/30/2008 - 10/1/2008
| Condon, Thomas Sheehy |
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ROSEMOUNT, Minn. - Thomas Sheehy Condon, beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle, godfather, co-worker and friend, 51. Tom won his battle with cancer on Sept. 30, 2008. He is at rest with his heavenly father smiling down on us all with his Irish eyes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Condon.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sheila Denn Condon; beautiful and precious sons, Ryan Herrington and Matthew Thomas Condon. He will be missed by his wiener dog, Woody. He will be greatly missed by his mother, Rona Condon; brothers, Doug (Sally), Jerry (Florence), and William (Nancy) Condon; and many nieces and nephews. He was much loved by in-laws Donald and Bonnie Denn; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Holly (Steve) Schlicht; and goddaughter, Katie Schlicht.
Tom built many wonderful and cherished relationships in his 25 years at DHL. He started as a night supervisor during college and was very proud of his recent promotion to director. Tom enjoyed the last years working closely with 3M as global customer manager.
A million thanks to DHL/3M for allowing Tom flexibility this last year to manage his business from home. Tom was not only proud of his many work achievements, he cherished his many colleagues and co-workers all over the world. He greatly missed his co-workers and his travels abroad to South America and Europe.
Thanks to the staff at Regina Medical Center for the loving care and support given to Tom's family in his last hours. Thanks to the staff at Augustana Care Center in Hastings, Abbott NW Hospital, Todd Stolpman at Apple Valley Medical Center, and everyone else who helped.
Finally, thanks to everyone at St. Joseph Catholic School and Parish in Rosemount for the support and love from all.
Tom was so proud of his son Ryan's accomplishments academically and in Boy Scouts through the school.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to our educational fund to be set up for Ryan and Matthew.
Funeral service will be at noon Friday, Oct. 3, at St Joseph Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave, Rosemount, Minn., with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. in the church.
Interment will be in St Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery.
Henry W Anderson Mortuary, 952-432-2331 or obit.HenryWAnderson.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/2/2008
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| Frahm, Viola F. |
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RICEVILLE - Viola F. Frahm, 94, of Riceville died Monday (Sept. 29, 2008) at Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center in Riceville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 2, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Maple Leaf.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Conway Funeral Home. There will be further visitation one hour prior to services today at the church.
Conway Funeral Home, 641-985-2797.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/2/2008
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| Frank, Kathleen "Kathy" |
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MASON CITY - Kathleen "Kathy" Frank, 59, of Mason City died Wednesday, (Oct. 1, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Arrangements are incomplete 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 10/2/2008
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| Kramer, Evelyn Minnie |
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ALLISON - Evelyn Minnie Kramer, 87, of Allison died Tuesday (Sept. 30, 2008) at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Allison United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Tom Laufer officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/2/2008
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| Sours, Lucille |
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CHARLES CITY - Lucille Sours, 87, of Charles City died Tuesday (Sept. 30, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main, Charles City.
Memorials may be directed to Broadcasters for Jesus Ministries Inc., Box 392, Charles City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/2/2008
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| Trimble, Elizabeth M. |
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CLEAR LAKE - Elizabeth M. Trimble, 84, of Clear Lake died Tuesday (Sept. 30, 2008) at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122 W., Mason City.
Visitation will be held from noon until time of services Monday.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or Oakwood Care Center in her name.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/1/2008 - 10/2/2008
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| Varner, Earl Raymond |
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 ROCK FALLS - Earl Raymond Varner, 77, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday (Sept. 30, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the Old Stone United Methodist Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen and the Rev. Jim Turner officiating. Inurnment will be in the Rock Falls Cemetery following the service.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 2, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Earl, or they may be sent to the family at 405 River St., Mason City, IA 50401.
Earl was born the son of Levi and Electa (Parker) Varner, Sept. 22, 1931, in Charles City, Iowa. He attended Charles City school, then joined the United States Army and served in the Korean conflict from 1951 to 1954, when he was honorably discharged.
Earl then worked for Deckers for 24 years, as a welder until it closed. He then built and ran his own shop, Varner Repair, in Rock Falls, with his two sons, until he later sold the shop to Mike. He also worked for Libby Owens, AGP, and finally retired from IMI in 1993.
Earl loved to go on fishing trips to Minnesota and Canada with his family and friends, and to hunt, camp, snowmobile and do woodworking. He also enjoyed supporting the Twins and Hawkeyes, playing cards, going to the casinos and talking on the phone. Most of all Earl loved to spend time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Lavon Varner of Rock Falls; his children, Dixie (Keith) Stiles of Rock Falls, Mike (LuAnn) Varner of Rock Falls, Cheryl Boyd and her special friend Rick Sheneman of Rock Falls, Mitch (Deb) Varner of Superior, Iowa, his son-in-law, Bill (Kathy) Boyd of Rock Falls; his grandchildren, Thad (Melinda) Stiles of Nora Springs and their children Ryan and Matt, Keith E. (Lorra) Stiles of Nora Springs and their children, Kelsey, Emma, and Nolan, Jason Stiles and his fianc�e, Jeni, and her daughter, Aurora, of Mason City, Lance Varner and his fianc�e, Stephanie, of Indianola, and their son Keenan, Brandon (Lindsey) Varner of North Liberty and their daughter Kennedy, Amber (Shawn) Wilson of Mason City and their children Cameron and Lily, Amanda Boyd and her fianc�, Shawn, of Rock Falls, and their daughter Grace, Stephanie (Jason ) Fjeld of Waukee and their daughter Skylar, Jennifer (Andrew) Studer of Des Moines and their children Christopher, Carson and Tyler, Donald (Melissa) Varner of Boone and their son Michael, Christina (Billy) Rezac of Dolliver and their children Katlyn and Brooke, and Jessica Varner and her fianc�, Andy, of Estherville and their son Evan.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Albert Friend, Donald "Mike" Varner, Leroy "Pat" Varner, Bob Varner, Gerald "Jerry" Varner and infant brother Joseph Varner; his sister, Bessie Anway DeVries: and his grandson Mathew Levi Varner.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/1/2008 - 10/2/2008
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| Frank, Kathleen Marie "Kathy"
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 MASON CITY - Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Frank, 59, died Wednesday (Oct. 1, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., in Mason City, with the Rev. Barbara McCaulley officiating. Kathy's family has requested casual attire. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and continue one hour prior to the service Saturday.
Memorials may be directed to the Kathleen M. Frank Memorial Fund.
Kathleen Marie Adams was born Aug. 2, 1949, in Mason City, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Grein) Adams. She attended Mason City and North Central Schools. She graduated from Hamilton's Business College. Kathy owned and operated the Power Plant Bar and Grill. She was a medical secretary at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in the Radiology Department.
Kathy's greatest love was spending time with her family and friends; especially with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Plymouth United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son Jeff (Danielle) Sestina, of Mason City; grandchildren, Alyssa and Alexis Sestina, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and Samuel Sestina and Brooke Irwin, of Mason City; brother, David (Alice Cobb) Adams, of Mason City; sister, Denise (Bryan) Eberhardt, of Mason City; nieces, Annie Crawford and her husband, Adam Robinson, of St. Paul, Minn., Sarah (Greg) Hogan and their daughters, Olivia and Grace, of New Richmond, Wis., Hannah Eberhardt, of Mason City; nephew, Samuel Crawford, of Chicago, Ill.; along with numerous aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; daughter, Lori Lynn; and brother, Charles Lord.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/2/2008 - 10/3/2008
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| Johnson, Kathleen Mary "Kay" |
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 MASON CITY - Kathleen "Kay" Mary Johnson, 93, of Mason City, died Thursday (Oct. 2, 2008), at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
A funeral Mass for Kay will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon Seda officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary and a Scriptural wake service starting at 6:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Good Shepard Health Center.
Kathleen "Kay" Mary (Rost) Johnson was born on Nov. 18, 1914, in Valley Junction, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Edith (Conway) Rost. Kay attended first to fourth grade in Monmouth, Ill., and fifth to sophomore class in Fort Dodge and graduated with the Class of 1932, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
She was united in marriage to Claude Johnson on Nov. 18, 1932, in Oskaloosa. He preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1991.
During her life, Kay worked at Damon's as a sales clerk, a candy maker, and later a childcare provider for LiveDahlns.
Kay was a very devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Kay was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Holy Family Elizabeth Seaton Circle, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, a retired Auxiliary board member of Good Shepherd Health Care Center, and volunteered for many years at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.
She loved to read, do handiwork, garden, and sweep her front walk. She also enjoyed hiking and taking walks, and attending her great-grandhildren's school activities.
Kay is survived by her daughter, Shannon (Johnson) Giordano, of Mason City; her son, Jack Everett (Jerrie) Johnson, of Beaverton, Ore.; her grandchildren, Janice (Blair) Savidge, of Seattle, Wash., JoAnne (Patrick) Maginnis, of Beaverton, Ore., Jon Johnson, of Portland, Ore., Mary Kathleen Satterfield, Knoxville, Tenn., Jeannie Marie (Brad) Shanks, of Nora Springs, Marc (Shelley) Giordano, of Baltimore, Md., Jim (Jo) Giordano, of Nashville, Tenn.; her great-grandchildren, Emily and Austin Savidge, of Seattle, Wash., Molly and Jeffrey Maginnis, of Beaverton, Ore., Christian and Spencer Giordano, of Nashville, Tenn., Bennie Francis and Brooke Satterfield, of Knoxville, Tenn., Sam and Grace Shanks, of Nora Springs, and Antony Giordano, of Baltimore, Md.; niece, Cindy Gordon, of Big Fork, Minn.; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, and a brother.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/3/2008
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| Moore, Robert A. "Bob" |
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ALEXANDER - Robert A. "Bob" Moore, 72, of Alexander died Thursday (Oct. 2, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/3/2008
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| Pandil, Lola Mae |
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HAMPTON - Lola Mae (Christiansen) Pandil, 86, of Hampton, died Thursday (Oct. 2, 2008) at her home in Hampton.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/3/2008
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| Smith, Janet (Uker) |
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OMAHA, Neb. - Janet (Uker) Smith, 65, of Omaha, Neb., formerly of Rudd and Nora Springs, died Sept. 21, 2008, at the Omaha University Hospital in Omaha. She died of a heart attack caused by a severe fall.
Janet was born Oct. 14, 1942, at Rudd, to Earl and Viola Uker.
She graduated from Nora Springs High School and then moved to Omaha where she resided ever since.
Do to her wishes, she was cremated.
Janet is survived by her daughter, Debbie Smith, of Austin, Texas; her son, Jerry (Susan) Smith, of Weeping Water, Neb.; and three grandchildren, Ryan, Zack and Amanda; her mother, Viola Townsend, of Belmond; halfsister, Carole Steenblock, of Belmond; half-brother, Danny Uker, of Osage; sister-in-law, Karen Uker, of Charles City; uncle, Nolan Townsend, of Charles City; aunt, Iva Gruver, of Spirit Lake; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, her brother, Don Uker, of Charles City, her stepfather, Merlyn Townsend, of Belmond, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements were handled by Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home in Omaha, Neb.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/3/2008
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| Thoresen, Verna LaFerne |
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OSAGE - Verna LaFerne Thoresen, 83, of Osage, died Wednesday (Oct. 1, 2008) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/3/2008
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| Trimble, Elizabeth M.
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 CLEAR LAKE - Elizabeth M. Trimble, 84, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Sept. 30, 2008) at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jim Allard officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122 W., Mason City.
Visitation will be from noon until time of service Monday.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or Oakwood Care Center in her name.
Elizabeth was born May 1, 1924, in Gann Valley, S.D., the daughter of Oma and Nina (Huckins) Burgener. She attended school in Mason City.
Elizabeth married Harold Trimble in 1941 and they lived in Mason City. They moved to Clear Lake in 1955. She was a homemaker for many years until her children were grown.
She then went to work at the Lake Caf� where she baked pies and cinnamon rolls until opening Betty's Bakeshop in her home. There she enjoyed baking and decorating wedding and birthday cakes. She also enjoyed crafts, playing cards and being with her family.
Elizabeth is survived by five children, Nina Hepperly, of Clear Lake, David Trimble and his wife, Cindy, of Ogden, Utah, Teresa Thompson, of Tempe, Ariz., Linda Oletzke and her husband, Michael, of Fairmont, Minn., and Daniel Trimble and friend, Robynn, of Noel, Mo.; 14 grandchildren, Scott Hepperly, Todd (Julie) Hepperly, Jon (friend Amy) Hepperly, Brian Trimble, Jonathan Trimble, Leslie Trimble, Grant Thompson and his fianc�e, Nicole, Courtney Thompson, Dylan (Ashley) Oletzke, Kelsey Oletzke, Phillip (Kristi) Trimble, Nicole Trimble, Shelby Trimble and Josh Rettig; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and one brother, Gayle Burgener, of California.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Cheryl Rettig; two sisters, Helen Peshak, and Rose Latham; and three brothers, Edward, Merlyn and Richard Burgener.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/1/2008 - 10/3/2008
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| Askvig, Pauline Faye |
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CLARION - Pauline Faye Askvig, 72, of Clarion died Thursday (Oct. 2, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Clarion Church of Christ with Pastor Warren Curry officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/4/2008
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| Jentz, Lois Mae (Douglas) |
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FENTON - Lois Mae Jentz, 76, of Fenton died Thursday (Oct. 2, 2008) in Clear Lake.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fenton, with Pastor David P. Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rodman.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or Kossuth County Hospice.
Henry-Olson Funeral Homes, 712-362-2646. www.henryolsonfuneral.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/4/2008
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| Johnson, Mavis Arlene |
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MASON CITY - Mavis Arlene Johnson, 80, of 1109 N. Fillmore Ave., died Thursday (Oct. 2, 2008) at her home.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Tom Healey officiating. Inurnment will be in the Garner Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mavis A. Johnson Memorial Fund.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/4/2008
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| Mayer, Darlene K. |
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STACYVILLE - Darlene K. Mayer, 78, of Stacyville died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/4/2008
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| McGee, Lloyd R. "Bob"
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MASON CITY - Lloyd R. "Bob" McGee, 71, of 322 S. Carolina Ave., Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. Mason City.
Stories, condolences and thoughts may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/4/2008
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| Mickelson, Ruth A. |
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BELMOND - Ruth A. Mickelson, 80, of Belmond died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/4/2008
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| Moore, Robert A. "Bob" |
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ALEXANDER - Robert A. "Bob" Moore, 72, of Alexander died Thursday (Oct. 2, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond with Pastor Mark Pluff and Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Monday in the Alexander Cemetery near Alexander.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/3/2008 - 10/4/2008
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| Pandil, Lola Mae |
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 HAMPTON - Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter with Pastor David Bernhardt officiating. Burial will be in the Coulter Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Lola Mae (Christiansen) Pandil, 86, of Hampton passed away Thursday morning (Oct. 2, 2008) at her home.
She was born April 21, 1922, in Floyd County, Iowa, to Frank and Grace (McClemons) Boone. She was baptized Aug. 23, 1923. She attended school in Hansell.
On Nov. 6, 1953, she married Floyd Christiansen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Lola was a homemaker and worked at Christiansen Appliance and Sports store in Coulter with her husband until his retirement.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy, and husband, Roy Plagge, of Latimer; grandson, Ian, and wife, Val Plagge, of Latimer; granddaughter, Whitney Plagge of Ames; and sister, Bea Stoffer of Hampton.
Lola was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, sister, Helen Claypool, and two sons, Roger and Danny Lee Gertsen.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Homes, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/3/2008 - 10/4/2008
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| Van Wert, Kathy |
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CHARLES CITY - Kathy Van Wert, 57, of Charles City died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo.
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 10/4/2008
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| Didio, Eugene |
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GALT - Eugene Didio, 88, of Galt, died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond.
Graveside services for Eugene Didio will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Clarion.
Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, 515-532-2233.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/5/2008
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| Dontje, Edwin |
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LAKOTA - Edwin Dontje, 81, of Lakota, died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at his home in Lakota.
Funeral services for Edwin will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Lakota Eagle Center. Burial will follow at Highland Home Cemetery in Ledyard.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and one hour before the service.
Other arrangements are incomplete.
Online tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/5/2008
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| Ford-Joens, Heather L. |
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BUFFALO CENTER -Heather L. Ford-Joens, 33, of Buffalo Center, died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at home.
Funeral services for Heather will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Buffalo Center.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Winter Funeral Home and one hour before the service at church.
Online tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/5/2008
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| Houser, Edward W. |
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ROCKFORD - Edward W. Houser, 85, formerly of 2384 Foothill Ave., Rockford, and living at 300 Second St. N.E., Mason City, died Saturday (Oct. 4, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main Ave., Rockford, with the Rev. Patricia Shaw officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Visitation be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, and again one hour prior to services at the church.
Thoughts, condolences, and stories may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/5/2008
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| Howe, Marcella |
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 NORA SPRINGS - Marcella Howe, 84, of Nora Springs died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
A funeral Mass for Marcella Howe will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Rev. Brian Shepley will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City where the rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. and a vigil scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.
Marcella Elaine Hofler Howe was born June 4, 1924, at Nora Springs, the daughter of Edward and Grace (Forbes) Hofler. She graduated from Nora Springs High School and Hamilton Business College. On Jan. 4, 1947, she was united in marriage to Robert E. Howe at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. They farmed for many years southwest of Charles City. Marcella also worked for a time as a medical secretary at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. After Robert's death on Aug. 10, 1983, Marcella remained on the farm for a time and later moved to Nora Springs. For the past 22 years she would spend periods of time at her daughter's home but always returned to Nora Springs which she called her "summer home."
Marcella was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Theresa Circle and served for many years as an election official for Floyd County. She enjoyed watching Hawkeye sports and college basketball in general, and took an active interest in the politics of the day. Marcella appreciated sharing her life with her grandchildren and attending their sporting and scholastic events.
Living family members include three children, Jerry Howe of Iowa City, Dr. Colleen (Dr. Jose Pulido) Howe of Rochester, Minn., and Maureen "Mo" Howe of Iowa City; four grandchildren, Jason and Brian Howe, and Jose and Christine Pulido; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Patricia Little of Erie, Pa., Frances Christiansen of St. Ansgar, Aline (Bob) Sutton of Medford, Ore., and Anita Gerk of Mason City; many cherished nieces and nephews; and her Austrian family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; an infant son; and a son, Michael Howe.
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 on 10/5/2008
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| Mayer, Darlene "Poochie" |
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 STACYVILLE - Darlene "Poochie" Mayer, 78, of Stacyville died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage. She was born April 16, 1930, in Stacyville, the daughter of Paul and Rose (King) Huemann.
Poochie attended Visitation Catholic School in Stacyville and graduated from Visitation High School in 1947. On April 26, 1951, she married Robert Mayer at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. Prior to her marriage she worked at Hormel. Poochie enjoyed the double diamond slot machine at the casino. She was well known for making the best dill pickles, chocolate chip cookies, and macaroni and pea salad. Poochie loved bowling, playing pool, cards, traveling, riding bicycle, playing games with her family, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Inurnment will be at Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Stacyville.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Visitation Catholic Church with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. and a Scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church.
Poochie is survived by her husband, Robert Mayer of Stacyville; son, Steve Mayer of Osage; daughter, Sue (John) Novack of Maple Grove, Minn.; son, Bruce (Denise) Mayer of Stacyville; daughter, Jane Mayer of Roseville, Minn.; grandchildren, Bryce (Sally) Mayer of St. Ansgar, Katie (Bob) Jeske of Miami, Fla., Adam (Kjersti) Mayer of St. Ansgar, Laura Novack of Minneapolis, Minn., Ryan Novack of Maple Grove, Minn.; sisters, Bernice Hackenmiller of Kasson, Minn., Donna (Gene) Wagner of Stacyville; sisters-in-law, Margaret Huemann of Stacyville, Ruth Mayer of Stacyville, Mary Ann Mayer of Rochester, Minn.; and brother-in-law, Leo Theile of Austin, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Mary; a brother, Larry Huemann; brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/4/2008 - 10/5/2008
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Lloyd R. "Bob" McGee |
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 MASON CITY - Lloyd R. "Bob" McGee, 71 of 322 S. Carolina Ave., Mason City, died Friday evening (Oct. 3, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Ron Stein of First Baptist Church.
A time of gathering will be held for family and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. An Elks memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. conducted by the Past Exalted Rulers Association.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Lloyd R. McGee Memorial Fund. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Bob was born to Lloyd L. and Hazel "Andrew" McGee on April 15, 1937, at Alton, Ill. The family visited Mason City in 1938 and became residents shortly thereafter. Bob graduated from Mason City High School with the class of 1955. He then attended Mason City Junior College before entering the service, finishing his associates of arts degree after he was honorable discharged. He served in the Army from 1960 until 1962. When he returned to Mason City he joined his father at Heimendinger Moving & Storage and continued in that enterprise until his retirement. He also branched out by going into partnership and operating the County Seat Saloon and Pizza in Mason City and Garner. On April 7, 1962, he was united in marriage to Barbele Reszat at First Baptist Church in Mason City. They met in Germany while he was stationed there with the Army. To this union were born two children. During Bob's early years he was very active with the Junior Chamber of Commerce and later with the Elks Lodge No. 375 of Mason City. Bob held many positions at the lodge including Past Exalted Ruler and President of the PER association. He served as treasurer and was the bingo manager for many years. He always loved the Elks over the 50-plus years he was a member.
Bob was an avid baseball player when he was young, playing for the high school and area traveling teams. He still watched sports and rooted for the St. Louis Cardinals and Yankees and also rooted for the Vikings and Iowa Hawkeyes. He loved hunting with his friends and finding time a few times a year to go north fishing. He was a voracious reader of all types of books and working crossword puzzles. He very much enjoyed working in his flower garden.
Those thankful in sharing Bob's life include Barbele, his wife of 46 years; his two children, his son, Michael R., of Mason City and his daughter, Petra B., and her husband, Daniel Williams of Smithville, Mo.; four grandchildren, Mike's daughter Allison and Petra's three children, Trent, Troy and Maren Williams, all of Smithville, Mo.; and one brother, David A. McGee, Mason City.
His parents; one brother, Loren Lee McGee and his in-laws preceded Bob in death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/4/2008 - 10/5/2008
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| Mickelson, Ruth A. |
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BELMOND - Ruth A. Mickelson, 80, of Belmond died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at her home in the Belmond Retirement Center-Rise Apartments.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Father Nils Hernandez will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Francis Cemetery near Belmond.
Visitation for Ruth A. Mickelson will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond. A parish rosary will be held at 4 p.m. and a scriptural wake will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/4/2008 - 10/5/2008
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| Miller, Larry Eden |
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ALLISON - Larry Eden Miller, 69, of Allison died Saturday (Oct. 4, 2008) at his home in Allison.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/5/2008
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| Moore, Robert A. "Bob" |
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 ALEXANDER - Robert A. "Bob" Moore, 72, of Alexander passed away Thursday (Oct. 2, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral services for Bob Moore will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday Oct. 6, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Mark Pluff and Pastor Mike Druhl will officiate. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Alexander Cemetery near Alexander.
Visitation for Bob Moore will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Robert "Bob" Moore, son of Curtis and Valma Deshler Moore, was born on Nov. 28, 1935, six miles east of Sheffield on the home place on Thanksgiving day. The doctor ate dinner with the family while he waited for Bob's arrival. He went to Halltown Country School through third grade, then went to Sheffield Public School.
Bob was united in marriage to Nancy Prilipp on Jan. 1, 1956. The couple made their home in the Hampton and Belmond areas. In 1959 he ran a corn sheller business in the Hampton area. He worked for and with farmers until 1978 when he went to work for Asgrow Seed Corn Co. until he retired in 1998.
Bob enjoyed gardening-more garden than Bob and Nancy needed, so he supplied a lot of vegetables to friends and family who didn't have a garden. Camping was also another enjoyment. In the winter he'd have as much fun in the snow as a kid, only he was blowing snow to clean out theirs and the neighbor lady's driveway. When the rest of us were grumbling about it snowing AGAIN, he was probably pretty happy because he could plan on running his little tractor again.
Bob's mother-in-law thought he made the BEST fried chicken.
Bob is survived by his wife, Nancy; his four children, Ronda (Bill) Smutz of Belmond, David Moore of Shreveport, La., Paul (Veronica) Moore of Tucson, Ariz. and Larry Moore of Tucson, Ariz.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and sister Bonnie (Ken) DeVries of Hampton.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy; his parents and a sister.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/3/2008 - 10/5/2008
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| Ricke, Brenda |
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 GARNER - Brenda Sue Ricke, 41, of Garner and formerly of Osage, died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008). Brenda was born July 22, 1967, in Osage, the daughter of Dean and Elsie (Gerdes) Nuehring. She graduated from Osage High School in 1985. She married Randy Ricke on Sept. 30, 1989, in Garner and they lived in the Garner area.
Brenda was employed at Principal Financial in Mason City. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, where she was a member of Slovik Ladies Group. Brenda served on the Garner Park and Rec Board. She was also active in the Garner Sports Booster Club, Music Booster Club, and the Garner Post Prom Committee.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Father Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be at Eden Presbyterian Cemetery, 3105 Glass Ave., rural Rudd.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Brenda Ricke Memorial Fund.
Brenda is survived by husband, Randy Ricke of Garner; three children, Amber, Stephanie and Alex Ricke of Garner; father, Dean Nuehring and wife, Dorothy, of Osage; sisters, Avon (Jerry) Rurup of Titonka, Donna (Marloe) Ellingson of Joice, Nancy (Neal) Hirota of Osage, Janet (Gerard) May of Osage and Ronda Olson of Rose Creek, Minn.; father-in-law, Dean Ricke, and wife, Millie, of Garner; brothers-in-law, Mark (Kim) Ricke of Garner, Marvin (Jane) Ricke of Garner, Terry (Kristin) Ricke of Des Moines and Jerry (Terrill) Ricke of Omaha, Neb.; sister-in-law, Sandy (Kevin) Hanson of Buffalo, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Nuehring; a brother, Dennis Nuehring; and her mother-in-law, Eleanore Ricke.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/5/2008
Posted by Gene Manning
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