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| Houser, Edward W. |
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 MASON CITY - Edward W. Houser, 85, formerly of 2384 Foothill Ave., Rockford, and living at 300 Second St. N.E., Mason City, died early 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 is from 5 to 8 p.m. today 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
Edward Warren was born on June 16, 1923, in Clifford, N.D., the son of Charles Edward and Rose Mae "VanCleave" Houser. He graduated from East High School in Sioux City. He then worked at the Morningside State Bank in the savings department, and in 1941 he moved to the Rockford area to farm until 1992. He was united in marriage to Lois Fern Lines on June 5, 1946, at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford, where he was a member.
Following his farming career he worked at Days Inn as a night auditor and desk clerk.
Lois and Edward raised five children and loved to travel to historical places around the U.S. They enjoyed dancing at the Surf Ballroom, especially square dancing. Ed really enjoyed the outdoors and spent time fishing in Minnesota and Canada and hunting in the area. He played 500 and canasta card games and enjoyed reading western novels and watching western shows. Most of all he enjoyed being with his family at holidays and reunions and attending his children's and grandchildren's school events and activities.
At 80 years old he took the July tractor ride across Iowa on his 1949 tractor. He supported his love of farming by being a board member of the Farm Bureau in Floyd County and the Tri-County Farm Service Board.
He served his church by being the Sunday school superintendent and serving on the church council and was a member of the Lutheran Brotherhood.
Under his pen name of "Scribblin' Ed" he wrote poetry mostly about his faith and family. He cherished honesty. His family always came first. He was ready willing and able to help do carpentry work on his children's homes and build Dixie's dome house.
Those thankful in sharing Ed's life are his five children: Diane Fulk, Slater; Dixie Houser, Kilkenny, Minn.; Doris and her husband, Brad Williams, Rockford; Darla and her husband, Mike Huigens, New Prague, Minn.; David and his wife, Laurie Houser, Mason City; 11 surviving grandchildren: Diane's children, Ed, Jacob, Angela; Doris' children, Barry Marty, Lynette and Jordan; Darla's children, Wayne and Allan; and David's children, Ashley and Adam; eight great-grandchildren and two sisters, Hildreth Barnes, Galveston, Texas, and Hazel Garretson, Colorado Springs, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois, in 1990; one brother, Durard Houser; one granddaughter, Rebecca Fulk; his son-in-law, Carl; and Lois' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lines.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/5/2008 - 10/6/2008
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| Joens-Ford, Heather L. |
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BUFFALO CENTER -Heather L. Joens-Ford, 33, of Buffalo Center, died Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at home surrounded by her loving family.
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. today at Winter Funeral Home and one hour before the service at church.
Heather is mommy to Molli Joens and Alex Ford; daughter of Denny and Laurie Joens of Buffalo Center; granddaughter of Jeanne Bladt of Buffalo Center and Judy Joens of Audubon; and niece to Dee and Denny Murra, Buffalo Center; Ron and Paulette Chambers, Hamlin; Mark and Kimi Holmgren, Washkish, Minn.; Jerry and Theresa Joens, Exira; and Tena and Dez Larson, Blair, Neb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to United Hands Hospice, Blue Earth, Minn.
On line tributes or personal e-mails 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 10/6/2008
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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 surrounded by her family.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. today 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, Garner.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mavis A. Johnson Memorial Fund.
Mavis Arlene Meyer was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Webster, Wis., the daughter of William F. and Edith C. (Honer) Meyer. She attended Klemme schools. Mavis was united in marriage to Bert Johnson on Jan. 8, 1946, in Fairmont, Minn. To this union a daughter was born. They farmed in the Burt area until retirement in 1970, when they moved to Garner.
Mavis enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards, puzzles, reading and taking bus trips with the Senior Citizen Center. Her greatest love was spending time with her family, especially every Sunday when she would cook a big meal for everyone!
She is survived by her daughter, Bernita (Ronald) Young, Mason City; grandchildren, Taunya Mae (Doug) Krueger, Mason City, Aaron Dale (Heather) Blaas, Mason City; great-grandchildren, Douglas Krueger Jr. and special friend Tori, Mason City, Amanda Krueger, Mason City, Nicole Krueger, Mason City, Jade and Azreal Blaas, both of Mason City; one great-great-grandchild expected in April; and many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Mavis is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bert; grandson, Micheal Jon Blaas; brothers, Bud and Carroll; and sisters, Ardie and Beatrice.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/4/2008 - 10/6/2008
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| Mickelson, Ruth A. |
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 BELMOND - Ruth A. Mickelson, 80, of Belmond passed away 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 the 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 held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond. A parish Rosary will be held at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake will be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Viewing will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Ruth, the daughter of John and Eva Schamber Zeiger, was born Feb. 21, 1928, in Belmond. Ruth grew up in the Belmond area where she graduated from Belmond High School in 1945. After graduation, Ruth worked for the Civil Service at Great Lakes, Ill., then for the Western Electric Co. in Chicago until she realized she needed to return to small-town life.
Upon returning to Belmond, Ruth worked at First State Bank until she married Clarence "Mike" Mickelson on April 20, 1950. She loved the outdoors and working on the farm with her husband.
Ruth enjoyed playing cards, golfing, watching sports on TV and time spent with family and friends. Ruth had a great sense of humor and a deep faith. The Serenity Prayer was special to her, as she learned to accept the many things life dealt her, especially her chronic breathing condition.
Ruth was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the St. Francis Xavier Rosary Society. She was also a Gold Star Sister.
Ruth is survived by her three daughters: Nancy Harms and her husband, Ron, of Belmond; Kaye Munden and her husband, Daryl, of Rochester, Minn. and Rose Mickelson of Belmond; one son, Mick Mickelson and Missy, Travis and Taylor Walrod of Belmond; eight grandchildren: Carrie Hanson and her husband, Justin; Ryan, Jason and Kristen Munden; Maria Mickelson; Matt and Nick Pentico and Grant Mickelson; two sisters-in-law, Eleanor Zeiger and Doris Greenwood both of Belmond; one brother-in-law, Walter Larson of Rogers, Minn., and many nieces and nephews who knew her as Aunt Buck.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers and four sisters.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/4/2008 - 10/6/2008
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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 services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the United Church of Christ in Allison. The Rev. Tom Laufer and the Rev. Ralph Wedeking will officiate. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/5/2008 - 10/6/2008
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| Ottengheime, Betty A. |
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CHARLES CITY - Betty A. Ottengheime, 85 of 209 Park Drive, Charles City, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 2008) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 W. Blunt, Charles City.
Thoughts, condolences or 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.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/6/2008
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| Perkins, Marlus |
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CLEAR LAKE - Marlus Perkins, 97, of 1517 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Sunday (Oct. 05, 2008) at her home.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/6/2008
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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). Kathy's beautiful spirit slipped away to return to God as she slept in the early morning hours at the Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park, Wyo. She and Gary were on a get-away vacation together enjoying the beautiful fall colors of Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.
Funeral services for Kathy Van Wert will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Ron Hall and Pastor Bob Culbertson will officiate. Burial will be at 3:45 p.m. Thursday in the Hampton Cemetery at Hampton.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Kathy Jeanne (Baldwin) Van Wert was born July 28, 1951, at Hampton, the daughter of George E. and Helen (Mutzel) Baldwin. She graduated from Hampton Community High School in 1969. She attended Marycrest College and graduated with honors from Marshalltown Community School of Nursing, earning the Mae McCombs Award for Maternity Nursing.
She was employed as a registered nurse throughout her career life, at Marshalltown Area Community Hospital, as the office nurse for Dr. Richard Weidner at Wolfe Clinic in Marshalltown, and as a nurse consultant for The Bankers Life (now The Principal Financial Group), from which she retired in July of this year.
She had been a member of T.T.T., P.E.O., the Case Manager Association, the United Methodist Women and the Trinity United Methodist Church.
Kathy married Gary on Aug. 8, 1971, in Hampton and had lived in Marshalltown, Des Moines, Urbandale, Cedar Rapids, Coon Rapids and Charles City. Three children were given to this union: Michelle (David Kosalka) Van Wert Kosalka, of Milwaukee, Wis., Jeffrey (stillborn) and Kim of Cedar Falls.
Kathy was a wonderful and devoted wife, mom and grandma who enjoyed being with people of all walks of life. Her smile, her perseverance, her determination and her courage have been an inspiration to many, many people. She was determined to never give up, to never have a bad day and to show the love of Christ to all who came along her path. Her smile and her sparkle linger on in the hearts of those she has loved.
God blessed Kathy with many loving friends and a great family.
Kathy is survived by her husband, the Rev. Gary Van Wert, of Charles City; her two daughters, Shelly and Kim; her grandson, Christopher Charles Van Wert; her brother, David Baldwin of Manhattan, Kan.; her special aunt, Lillian Craighton of Hampton; several close cousins, nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Jeffrey.
Memorials may be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St., Charles City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/4/2008 - 10/6/2008
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| Wolff, Dorothy |
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RAYMONDVILLE, Texas - Dorothy Wolff, 84, of Raymondville, Texas, died Saturday (Oct. 4, 2008) at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/6/2008
| Adelmund, Douglas L. |
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NORA SPRINGS - Douglas L. Adelmund, 69, of Nora Springs, died Wednesday (Sept. 17, 2008) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville with Pastor David R. Nelson officiating. Interment was in Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville.
Redman-Schwarz Funeral Homes, 319-278-4245.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/7/2008
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| Campbell, Harriet A. |
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IOWA FALLS - Harriet A. Campbell, 88, of, Iowa Falls, died Monday (Oct. 6, 2008) at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Carol Myer officiating. Burial will follow at the Berlin Cemetery, Owasa, Iowa.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave. in Iowa Falls.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/7/2008
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| Corell, Roger |
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MASON CITY - Roger Corell, 68, Mason City, died Monday (Oct. 6, 2008) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the 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 10/7/2008
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| Halvorson, Lois Yvonne |
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 RAKE - Lois Yvonne Halvorson, 82, of Rake died Saturday (Oct. 4, 2008) at Timely Mission Health Care Center in Buffalo Center.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Bricelyn, Minn. Burial will be in the West Cemetery in Rake.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Lois Yvonne Halvorson was born June 10, 1926, the daughter of Glen W. and Cora (Nesheim) Heath in Lansford, N.D. She was baptized and confirmed in Liberty Lutheran Church, Rake. Lois graduated from Rake High School in 1943. After graduating from Minneapolis Business College in 1944, she worked in Minneapolis for 10 years as an executive secretary. She returned to Rake to marry Jerome Halvorson on Nov. 27, 1955, at the Zion Lutheran Church.
Among the many things Lois enjoyed, she took pride in being a charter member on the board chosen to instigate bringing into existence the Rake Library. Another was taking and teaching the Bethel Bible Series in Zion Church.
She enjoyed reading, politics, playing Scrabble, doing The New York Times crossword and family vacations at Bottle Lake in Park Rapids, Minn. She especially enjoyed her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jerome Halvorson of Rake; four children: Joel Halvorson of Rake, Anne (husband Carl) Berberich of Rochester, Minn., Paul (wife Dana) Halvorson of Buffalo Center and Matthew Halvorson of Bullhead City, Ariz.; four grandchildren: Christina Berberich of Chicago, Ill., Stephen (wife Kate) Rogers of Clear Lake, Ryan Halvorson of Mankato, Minn., and Kenneth Halvorson of Buffalo Center; one sister: Sharon Erickson of Fairmont, Minn., and honorary daughter, Linda Bosma of Minneapolis, Minn.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, David Heath and Glen Heath Jr.
Memorials are preferred to Hospice, Rake First Responders and Timely Mission Health Care Center in Buffalo Center.
Bruss-Heitner Funeral Homes, 507-553-3126.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/7/2008
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| Harms, Beverly Ann |
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BUFFALO CENTER - Beverly Ann Harms, 69, of Woodward and formerly of Buffalo Center, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 2008) at the Woodward Resouce Center in Woodward.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/7/2008
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| Larson, Timothy Joseph |
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 WINSTON, Ore. - Retired Chief Warrant Officer Timothy J. Larson, 57, of the United States Coast Guard, Winston, Ore., died suddenly Saturday (Oct. 4, 2008).
He was born to Imogene and Vernon A. "Boots" Larson on Jan. 20, 1951, in Mason City, Iowa. He attended Holy Family School and graduated from Newman High School in 1969.
He enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1969 and served 30 years of active duty, retiring in 1999. He married Rhonda Thomas in 1984. They later divorced. He was the father of two wonderful children, Lauren, 23, and Ryan, 20, (Mandy).
Tim was very loving and his kids meant the world to him. He was a very fun-loving father and friend with a very easy-going attitude. You could always count on him for a good laugh and he always showed up on time.
Tim was a citizen of the world. He was stationed in Antarctica, Alaska, Maine, New York, Hawaii and Michigan. He also visited such destinations as Europe, Asia, South America and the Caribbean during his service. Two of the highlights of his service career included his two trips to Antarctica and the 1� years he spent as caretaker of a lighthouse on Lake Michigan. His love of lighthouses continued throughout his life. He loved sports, especially football and college basketball. His favorite activities included softball, golf, running and weight-lifting.
He also enjoyed cooking, cribbage and The New York Times crossword puzzle, and the day he got high-speed Internet was one of the happiest days of his life.
After retiring from the USCG, he earned a B.S. degree in Human Resource Management from Northwest Christian University. He graduated with the esteemed honor of summa cum laude.
He is survived by his children; his mother, Imogene Larson, Mason City, Iowa; brother, Tom Larson, Riverton, Wyo.; sisters, Jeanne Lessor and Mary Beth Nelson (Don), both of Mason City, Iowa; Sue Sumners, Lakewood, Colo., and Janice Barnes (Jeff), Littleton, Colo. He is also survived by 14 nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Tim.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon A. "Boots" Larson, and his sister, Jane Bahnsen.
A celebration of his life will be held in Mason City, Iowa, at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to Newman Catholic High School, Mason City.
Arrangements in Roseburg, Ore., are pending.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/7/2008
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| Lutz, Georgianna F. |
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CHARLES CITY - Georgianna F. Lutz, 61, of 24 Cedar Terrace S., Charles City, died Monday (Oct. 6, 2008) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with the Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, and one hour prior to services at the church. A St. Anthony's Circle Rosary will be held at 5 p.m. followed by a parish wake service at 7 p.m. at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Georgie Lutz Memorial Fund. 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 10/7/2008
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| Mickelson, Ruth A. |
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 BELMOND - Ruth A. Mickelson, 80, of Belmond passed away 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. today, Oct. 7, 2008, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond with Father Nils Hernandez officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Francis Cemetery near Belmond.
Visitation for Ruth A. Mickelson was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond. A Parish Rosary was held at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural wake was held at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at the funeral home. Viewing will continue one hour prior to services today at the church.
Ruth, the daughter of John and Eva Schamber Zeiger, was born Feb. 21, 1928, in Belmond. Ruth grew up in the Belmond area, where she graduated from the Belmond High School in 1945. After graduation, Ruth worked for the Civil Service at Great Lakes, Ill., then for the Western Electric Co. in Chicago until she realized she needed to return to small-town life.
Upon returning to Belmond, Ruth worked at First State Bank until she married Clarence "Mike" Mickelson on April 20, 1950. She loved the outdoors and working on the farm with her husband.
Ruth enjoyed playing cards, golfing, watching sports on TV and time spent with family and friends. Ruth had a great sense of humor and a deep faith. The Serenity Prayer was special to her, as she learned to accept the many things life dealt her, especially her chronic breathing condition.
Ruth was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the St. Francis Xavier Rosary Society. She was also a Gold Star Sister.
Ruth is survived by her three daughters, Nancy Harms and her husband, Ron, of Belmond; Kaye Munden and her husband, Daryl, of Rochester, Minn.; and Rose Mickelson, of Belmond; one son, Mick Mickelson and Missy, Travis and Taylor Walrod, of Belmond; eight grandchildren, Carrie Hanson and her husband, Justin; Ryan, Jason and Kristen Munden; Maria Mickelson; Matt and Nick Pentico and Grant Mickelson; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Abby Hanson; two sisters-in-law, Eleanor Zeiger and Doris Greenwood both of Belmond; one brother-in-law, Walter Larson of Rogers, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews who knew her as Aunt Buck.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers and four sisters.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641- 444-3248.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/4/2008 - 10/7/2008
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| Ottengheime, Betty A. |
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CHARLES CITY - Betty A. Ottengheime, 85 of 209 Park Drive, Charles City, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 2008) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City with the Rev. Kent Sovine officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
Thoughts, condolences or stories may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com
Arrangements are with the Fullerton-Hage-Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/6/2008 - 10/7/2008
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| Perkins, Marlus I. |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Marlus I. (Lambert) Perkins was born on the Lambert farm north of Clear Lake on Feb. 4, 1911, to Earl and Mette (Julsen) Lambert.
She died on Sunday (Oct. 5, 2008) at her home.
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at the First Congregational Church in Clear Lake. Lunch will follow.
In early childhood, she attended the Lambert rural school and then entered the fifth grade at Clear Lake Public School. She drove a pony and buggy to school until entering eighth grade when her grandfather Lambert presented her with a Buick Roadster straight-eight automobile. At that time no driver's license was required.
In high school, she was active in athletics and student groups. Marlus graduated from high school in 1929 with a Normal Training Certificate, which qualified her to teach in rural schools.
She taught in several rural schools where there was no running water and only outdoor toilets, drinking water was carried from home, coal-fired heating had to be restarted after each weekend, and the children and teacher brought their own cold lunches.
On May 2, 1934, Marlus was united in marriage to John H. Perkins, her high school sweetheart, in the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake, by the Rev. W.B. Milne.
In 1936, they purchased the Perkins Dairy from John's parents and moved it from the farm to 114 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. When her husband enlisted in the Air Force during World War II, Marlus managed the dairy for two years. She was one of the few women who managed a business in the absence of her husband at that time.
Marlus was secretary of John Perkins Inc., the erosion-control business that she and John ran until their retirement.
Marlus was a 50-year member of Eastern Star, Park Chapter No. 35. She served in various offices and was Worthy Matron in 1942. She was president of Woman's Club in 1952. Additionally, she was past president of Lakeview Club and Today's Club. P.E.O. played a significant role in the life of Marlus. She dearly loved people, especially her P.E.O. sisters.
At the age of 78, she fulfilled a longtime dream of attending college when she took several art classes, including painting and drawing at North Iowa Area Community College. During retirement she took great joy in her painting and photography until failing eyesight curtailed that activity. She created the cover and the illustrations in the book "Of Frogs and Friends" which John wrote and they published in 1997.
In 1993, Marlus and John were honored on Founders Day of First Congregational Church as "The Perfect Team for Getting the Job Done."
In 1999, Marlus was honored as Citizen of the Year for Family, Community and Church by the Clear Lake Rotary Club.
She is survived by her husband, John; daughter, Sandra Kaye Snider, of Wichita, Kan.; daughter-in-law, Dr. Jane M. Perkins, of Chicago, Ill.; three grandchildren, Jeffrey H. (B.J.) Perkins, of Eden Prairie, Minn., Elizabeth Perkins-Brown (James), of Boise, Idaho, and Meredith Perkins, of Chicago, Ill.; and two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Nicolas Perkins.
She was preceded in death by her son, J. Bruce Perkins in 1998; her parents; and her sister, Jeanyce Jacobs.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/6/2008 - 10/7/2008
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| Wolff, Dorothy |
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RAYMONDVILLE, Texas - Dorothy Wolff, 84, of Raymondville, Texas, and formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (Oct. 4, 2008) at the Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church Wayside Chapel, 110 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Inurnment will be held at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
There will be a gathering of friends and family one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory. 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/6/2008 - 10/7/2008
| Garfin, Milton |
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MASON CITY - Milton Garfin, 80, of 230 22nd St S.E., died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at the IOOF Home, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at The 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 10/8/2008
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| Harms, Beverly Ann |
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BUFFALO CENTER - Beverly Ann Harms, 69, of Woodward, formerly of Buffalo Center, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 2008) at the Woodward Resource Center.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Thursday at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.
Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Online tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service,641-562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/7/2008 - 10/8/2008
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GREENE - Vickie Sue Hildebrand, 47, of 408 N. First in Greene, died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Jerry Thordsen officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Vickie Hildebrand Memorial Fund in care of the family, Box 423, Greene, IA 50636-0423.
Funeral services entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/8/2008
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| Hockenson, Virgil E. |
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ALBERT LEA, Minn. - Virgil E. Hockenson, 74, of Albert Lea, Minn., formerly of Scarville, died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje with the Rev. Chris Fiske officiating. Burial will take place at Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/8/2008
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| Rotta, Eileen M. |
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FOREST CITY - Eileen M. Rotta, 72, of Forest City died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at her home in rural Forest City.
Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and an hour prior to service at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/8/2008
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| Sivwright, Charleen B.
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ROCKWELL - Charleen B. Sivwright, 89, of Rockwell died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, Rockwell.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at The Fullerton Funeral Home 120 S. Third St. Rockwell.
Thoughts, condolences or stories may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-822-3191. www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/8/2008
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| Corell, Roger Eugene |
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 MASON CITY - Roger Eugene Corell, 68, of Mason City died Monday (Oct. 6, 2008) at his home.
A memorial service for Roger will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Palo officiating. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122 West, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.
Roger Eugene Corell was born on Sept. 16, 1940, in Nora Springs, the son of Arnold and Lucille (Robinson) Corell. He attended and received his education in the Nora Springs Community School, and graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1959. Roger also attended Mason City Junior College.
He was united in marriage to Kathleen Stayner on Sept. 1, 1968, at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, rural Glenville, Minn. Roger worked for various restaurants in the North Iowa area. He purchased and operated the Patty-O Caf� in Albert Lea, Minn. Roger was also a chef for the Troika and Green Mill restaurants in Mason City. After the restaurant business, Roger purchased and operated the Kenyon's Locker in Mason City, and until his retirement in 2002 he worked for Curries Manufacturing Co. in Mason City for more than 20 years.
Roger enjoyed gardening, cooking, publishing poems and short stories in the Remance Reader's Digest and over the Internet, enjoyed being the mayor of the "Old Town Gang" in Nora Springs, and visiting with family and friends. Roger's great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, and was a former member of the Civil Air Patrol.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife; Kathleen Corell of Mason City; his children, Susan Hrubetz and her husband, Mark, of Wake Forest, N.C., and Michele Corell-Howell and her husband, Michael Howell, of Dalton, Ga.; his mother, Lucille Corell of Nora Springs; seven grandchildren, Alexander Morris, Justin Zieman and Madison Hrubetz of Wake Forest, N.C., Phillip, Paige, Patience and baby Michael III Howell of Dalton, Ga.; his sisters and brothers, Marilyn O'Connor and her husband, Edward, of Osage, Christine Youngerman of Osage, John Corell of Nora Springs, Ronald Corell and his wife, Theresa, of Manly, and Bruce Corell of Nora Springs; his sister-in-law, Carol Stayner of Osage; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his infant brother, Arnold James Corell; his father, Arnold Corell; two brothers-in-law, William Youngerman and Edward Stayner; a son-in-law, Marvin Zieman; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Susie and Wilbur Stayner.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/7/2008 - 10/9/2008
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| Donnelly, Richard L. "Dick" |
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 FRANKLIN, Wis. - Richard L. "Dick" Donnelly of Franklin, Wis., born in Mason City, found Heavenly peace on Oct. 7, 2008, at the age of 77 years. He had a full life filled with blessings and adventures. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 35 years, Donna (nee Kerbel).
He was a warm-hearted man who strove to give character and strength to his children, Richard (Marylynn), Pamela (Platt) Barber, Penny (John) Silbernagel, Patricia Donnelly, Perri (Ross) Donnelly, Polly Carr and Brenda (Patrick) Fagan.
Sent off with love from his grandchildren Connor, Brady, Kristin, Brooke, Kelsey, Ashley, Courtney, Lindsey, Michael, Grace, Casey, Tara, Taylor, Jackson, Brian and Kevin.
Dear brother of Jane (Robert) Buck, Judy Kleven and Patrick (Rose) Donnelly. Further survived by mother-in-law, Bernett Kerbel; brother-in-law, Richard Kerbel; nieces, nephews and many friends. Also survived by special friends, Janice Weitkunat and Joe and Carol Wink.
Preceded to Heaven by his parents, Leo and Bernie; his sister Frances; his brother Robert; father-in-law, Jake Kerbel; stepson, Brian Hamelin; and nephew, Jeff Kleven.
Dick served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University. He was co-founder of Liturgical Publications in Wisconsin and President of Donnelly Church Publications in Southern California. Dick loved music, dancing, festivals, golf and was an avid sports fan.
To know Dick was to love him. A man of integrity whose strong character and presence impressed everyone. He was a strong Catholic, patriot and proud Irishman. Most of all he was a devoted, loving husband and father who never missed an opportunity to lend a helping hand, to provide encouragement or to be there to wipe a tear. His love and incredible strength will be dearly missed.
Special thanks to Dr. Stephen Haughey, Dr. Kurt Oesterling and the ladies, especially Nancy, at Oncology Alliance-Mayfair Road.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Max A. Sass & Sons Mission Hills Chapel and thereafter 9:30-10:15 a.m. Saturday at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church (7963 S. 116th St., Franklin, WI). Prayer service 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m.Saturday at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Max A. Saas & Sons Funeral & Cremation Service, 8910 W. Drexel Ave., Franklin Wis.; 414-427-0707, www.maxsass.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/9/2008
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| Garfin, Milton |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Milton Garfin, 80, of 413 S. Third St. Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 11, 2008) at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Burial will be at the Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.
Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Milt.
Milt was born March 6, 1928, the son of Morris and Bessie (Snyder) in Mason City, Iowa. He graduated from Mason City High School and then entered the United States Navy. After the service, Milton worked most of his life for the Mason City Post Office as a letter carrier.
He married Shirley (Stille) on Feb. 5, 1949, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.
In his spare time, Milt was a scoutmaster for the Troop 212, and enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether it be camping, hunting or fishing with his children and grandchildren. Milt spent many weeks in the Boundary Waters with his sons and their families.
Milt loved all children, especially his grandchildren. Kids were always attracted to him and his sense of humor and he was also attracted to them. He also had a special place in his heart for his little black dog, Chibi, who he walked around Clear Lake for many of his last years.
Milt is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Mason City; his three sons, Andy (Altha) Garfin, Litchfield, Minn., Tom (Michele) Garfin, River Falls, Wis., and Russell (Kathy) Garfin, Forest City; his grandchildren, Aaron and Kyle Garfin, Litchfield, Minn., Jessica, Mark and Jacob Garfin, River Falls, Wis., and Kate Garfin, Forest City; his great-grandchildren, Sydney Garfin, Preston Garfin, Kylie Garfin and Quentin Garfin; his brothers, Morris Garfin, Herb Garfin and Norman (Zarrada) Garfin, all from California; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Timothy and John; and two sisters, Edith and Shirley.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/8/2008 - 10/9/2008
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| Hildebrand, Vickie Sue (Schipper) |
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 GREENE - Funeral services for Vickie Sue Hildebrand, 47, of 408 North First, Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Jerry Thordsen officiating. Private inurnment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 9, at the Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue one hour before services on Friday at the church.
Vickie Sue Hildebrand was born April 28, 1961, at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City, a daughter of Harm and Janet (Maxwell) Schipper and died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
She received her education in the Greene Public Schools, graduating from Greene High School in 1979. Vickie was baptized and confirmed a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greene, where she was a faithful member. Vickie participated in the Senior High Choir for four years and was also involved with the speech and drama clubs. Following graduation she worked as a nurses aide at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. After 15 years of employment she was forced to retire for health issues.
Vickie was united in marriage to Dale Hildebrand on Nov. 23, 1979, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene. To that union two sons were born, Zachary Dale, Nov. 28, 1983, and Tanner Dale, May 25, 1992. The marriage ended in divorce 15 years later.
She enjoyed taking care of the elderly and collecting bride dolls, which she did for many years. Vickie liked to watch TV, especially the programs "Reba" and "House Hunters."
She had a great love for domestic animals. She shared her home with three cats and a ferret but would find homes for any strays that might happen by. Vickie's greatest joys were spending quiet times alone at home with Jeff, watching Tanner play his video games and visiting with her mother each morning over breakfast.
Vickie is survived by her son, Tanner Hildebrand of Greene; mother, Janet Schipper of Greene; significant friend and companion, Jeff Winters of Greene; her beloved pets, cat Mittens, cat Max, cat Little Baby Boy and ferret Freddie.
She is preceded in death by her son, Zachary Hildebrand, July 29, 2005; father, Harm Schipper, Dec. 21, 2003.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Vickie Hildebrand Memorial Fund in care of the family, P.O. Box 423, Greene, IA 50636-0423.
Funeral services entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/8/2008 - 10/9/2008
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| Hockenson, Virgil E. |
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 ALBERT LEA, Minn. - Virgil E. Hockenson, 74, of Albert Lea, Minn., formerly of Scarville, Iowa, died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, Iowa, with the Rev. Chris Fiske officiating. Burial will take place at Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Virgil Elden Hockenson was born on Oct. 28, 1933, in Winnebago County, to parents Cyril and Hester (Randall) Hockenson. He was baptized at Bethel Lutheran Church, Vinje, Iowa, and graduated from Scarville High School, where he was proud to have been the manager for the Scarville High School basketball team.
On Dec. 20, 1954, Virgil was united in marriage with Faye Flatrud. The couple made their home in rural Scarville, where Virgil was a lifelong farmer. After high school he worked in a mechanic shop in Scarville, and helped a friend with his racing team. He enjoyed tractor pulling, both participating and watching.
In 1955, Virgil was showcased in "Look" magazine, in an article about the tremendous amount of weight he had lost. Hobbies of Virgil included fishing and camping with his family. In later years he helped take care of some of his older neighbors.
Even after Virgil entered St. John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea he still continued to "farm." Just as he had test plots for corn on his farm in his younger years, he had a patch of sweet corn he tended to at the nursing home. He also kept busy running the candy cart for the residents and their guests.
Virgil will be missed and remembered by his three children, Virginia Kesler and her husband, Dan, of Lake Mills, Virgene Hockenson and his wife, Sylvia, of Forest City, and Carrie Hanson and her husband, Scott, of Lake Mills; five grandchildren, Ryan (Shannon) Kesler, Brent (special friend, Tiffany Strand) Kesler, Lauren Kesler, MaKenna Hanson, and Kinser Hanson; and two great-granddaughters, T�ah and Tenley Kesler. He is also survived by two sisters, Wilma (David) Leland of Bricelyn, Minn., and Nylene (Ken) Mannes of Lake Mills; an uncle, Bud (Lois) Hockenson of Plymouth; aunt Pearl Wegener of Mason City; and many nieces, nephews and extended relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Faye; a son in infancy, Paul Hockenson; and a special friend from St. John's, Pearl Krueger.
You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/8/2008 - 10/9/2008
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| Kling, Rosezella L. |
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BELMOND - Rosezella L. Kling, 96, most recently a resident of the Belmond Health Care Center, died Wednesday (Oct. 8, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond, with the Rev. Jim Gochenouer officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services Saturday at church.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/9/2008
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| Olds, Mary R. |
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MASON CITY - Mary R. Olds, 92, of Mason City, formerly of Lansing, Mich., died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lansing, Mich. Inurnment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Mich.
Memorials may be given to St. John's Episcopal Church, Mason City.
Mary is survived by two daughters, including Betsy (Ron) Cline of Mason City; two sons, one step-son, 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one sister and two brothers.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/9/2008
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| Ottengheime, Betty A.
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CHARLES CITY - Betty A. Ottengheime, 85, of 209 Park Drive, Charles City, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 2008) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Bethany Alliance Church with the Rev. Kent Sovine and the Rev. Andy Stumbo officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of North Iowa in Charles City. Thoughts, condolences or stories may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.fullertonfh.com.
Arrangements are with the Fullerton-Hage-Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/6/2008 - 10/9/2008
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| Parks, Morris |
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HAMPTON - Morris Parks, 83, of Hampton, died Oct. 7, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with Pastor Jan Ekstedt officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/9/2008
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| Riggs, Robert |
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CLEAR LAKE - Robert Riggs, 87, of Clear Lake died Wednesday (Oct. 8, 2008) at the Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minn.
Memorial services are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/9/2008
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| Roethler, Clair F. |
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CHARLES CITY - Clair F. Roethler, 85, of Charles City died Wednesday (Oct. 8, 2008) at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with Monsignor Stanley J. Hayek officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main, Charles City, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a vigil Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to service Saturday at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/9/2008
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| Rotta, Eileen M. |
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 FOREST CITY - Eileen M. Rotta, 72, of Forest City died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at her home in rural Forest City.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 9, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, with a 6:30 p.m. Scripture service. Visitation will continue an hour prior to service at the church.
Eileen was born to Alice (Reynders) and George Vander Loop in Ladysmith, Wis., on Jan. 8, 1936, the 11th of 13 children. She graduated from Our Lady of Sorrows High School, Ladysmith, in 1954.
Eileen married Frank Rotta in Ladysmith on Oct. 5, 1957, and moved to Milwaukee after Frank completed military service in 1958. In 1961, they moved to suburban Chicago, where she sold Avon and Mary Kay Cosmetics.
In 1973, the family with seven children moved to Forest City when Frank began employment with Winnebago. Later, Eileen also worked at Winnebago Personnel in the late 1970s. She graduated from Hamilton College at age 51.
Eileen's greatest joy and accomplishment was raising her seven children to be happy and successful. She was a volunteer on Forest City's ambulance service and at the Robertelle Center. She loved playing golf, "hand and foot" card game, walking and hiking, lunching with the Red Hat Ladies and watching her grandkids grow up.
After Frank retired from Winnebago in 1990, Eileen and Frank traveled with grandchildren in the summers and spent winters in the south. They traveled all around the United States and visited Australia, Holland, Poland, Germany, Alaska and Mexico.
For the last six years, Eileen and Frank lived in an RV Park in Sun City, Ariz., during the winter. Eileen enjoyed photography, joined a hiking club and the "Choralaires." She is especially proud of her "exhilarating" one-day, 13-mile hike into the Grand Canyon at age 69 and her "singing career" as a soprano in "South Pacific," "Oklahoma" and other productions that the RV Park Choralaires performed. She served as president until she fell ill this year.
She is survived by her husband, Frank, of 51 years; and children, Maria (Kent) Koschmeder, Williamsburg, Iowa, Joe (Dianne) Rotta, Merrill, Iowa, Tom (Paula) Rotta, Forest City, Elizabeth (Lee) Mooty, Jensen Beach, Fla., Teresa (Ken) Skjeie, Forest City, and Mike (Trisha) Rotta, Faribault, Minn.; and 13 grandchildren. She also is survived by her sisters, Martina Doell, Hortonville, Wis., Sister John Vander Loop and Sister Bernice Vander Loop, Ladysmith, Wis., Dorothy Krajweski, Onalaska, Wis., Gertrude O'Brien, Phoenix, Ariz., Audrey (Don) Kvist, Minneapolis, Minn., and Anne (Jack) Hauber, Webster, N.Y.; and brothers, Paul (Milly) Vander Loop, Bruce, Wis., Tony (Julie) Vander Loop, Boyanup, Western Australia, and George (Kathy) Vander Loop, Elk River, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret; and grandson Cory; parents, Alice and George Vander Loop; sister, Marie Haasl, Babbitt, Minn.; Eunice Rybicki, Green Bay, Wis.; several nieces and nephews; and her mother-in-law, Catherine Rotta.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Hospice of North Iowa or the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Sun City, AZ.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/8/2008 - 10/9/2008
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| Sherman, Irene Ellen |
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 FAIRFIELD - Irene Ellen Sherman, 86, formally of Mason City, died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at the Jefferson County Hospital, Fairfield, Iowa.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Richard Sherman and the Rev. Craig E. Steimel concelebrating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Irene Ellen Sherman Memorial Fund in care of Father Rick Sherman, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Box 357, Moab, UT 84532
Irene Ellen Sherman was born April 12, 1922, in Algona, the daughter of Louis and Sylvia (Rahm) Germann. She graduated from high school in Algona. Irene attended beauty school in Des Moines where she worked up until she was united in marriage to Thomas H. Sherman at the St. Ambrose Cathedral, Des Moines, in 1946. They moved to Mason City in 1947 were they were self-employed and raised their family.
Irene was a devout Catholic. She loved and enjoyed her grandchildren and had immense appreciation for family. She was a beautiful seamstress and was well known for her cooking and baking. Irene received great enjoyment from nature, gardening, canning and picnics.
Irene was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, served on Parish Council, women's circle and helped in coordination of CCD program. She was a beautician before being married and proudly retained her license for many years to follow.
Survivors include her children, Connie (John) Farmer, Omaha, Neb., Deanna (Joe) Kienast, Dallas, Texas, Father Rick Sherman, St. Pius X, Moab, Utah, Mary Rose Shill, Anchorage, Alaska, and June Adel (Greg) Lowenberg, Fairfield, Iowa; grandchildren, John Sherman Farmer, Samuel Sherman Kaufman, Christopher Thomas Shill, Tyler Joseph Shill, Kyla Renee Lowenberg, and Davis Michael Lowenberg; great-grandchildren, Peyton Farmer, Maya Farmer and Ethan Kaufman; sister, Rosanne (Dennis) Weber, Whittemore; and sister-in-law, Anita "Bonnie" Germann, Ames; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by husband, Thomas; her son Ron; siblings, Joanne Muller and Duwayne "Jug" Germann.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/9/2008
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| Sivwright, Charleen B. |
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ROCKWELL - Charleen B. Sivwright, 89, of Rockwell died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Rockwell United Methodist Church, Rockwell. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.
The family will greet friends and family one hour prior to services at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Rockwell Public Library or the Heifer Project International through the church.
Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/8/2008 - 10/9/2008
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| Wolff, Dorothy |
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 RAYMONDVILLE, Texas - Dorothy Wolff, 84, of Raymondville, Texas, formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (Oct. 4, 2008) at the Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the First United Methodist Church - WAYside Chapel, 110 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Inurnment will be held at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
There will be a gathering of friends and family one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
Dorothy Wolff was born on April 5, 1924, in Mitchell, S.D., the daughter of Arthur and Mary (Alberta) Kirkpatrick. She attended school in Mitchell, S.D., and graduated in 1942. She was married to Walter Wolff on Sept. 5, 1950, in Mitchell, S.D. They moved to Mason City in 1952 where her husband started the Wolff Typewriter Co. which he ran until his death in 1983. After his death, Dorothy ran the business until 1990.
She enjoyed oil painting, sketching and water color painting. She also enjoyed the time she spent with her family.
Dorothy was a member of the Wa Tan Ye Club in Mason City, White Shrine No. 6 and the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her son, Doug Wolff of Wadena. Minn.; daughter, Becky Wolff of Harlington, Texas; grandson, Bryce Wolff; sister, Mary Jones of Mitchell, S.D.; and many nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter, in 1983; one sister, Elizabeth Steptoe; and one brother, John.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/6/2008 - 10/9/2008
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| Borchardt, Delwin Lloyd |
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 OSAGE - Delwin Lloyd Borchardt, 78, of Osage, died Thursday (Oct. 9, 2008) at the Faith Home in Osage.
Delwin was born Oct. 15, 1929, at Plymouth, Iowa, the son of Lloyd and Esther (Schmidt) Borchardt. He attended Northwood schools and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1946. Delwin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
On Aug. 13, 1955, he married Doris Clark at Osage, after which they lived in Mitchell. Doris died in December of 1987. Delwin farmed and worked at White Farm in Charles City for 32 years.
He was a member of the Osage American Legion. Delwin enjoyed collecting farm toys, fishing, hunting, gardening, baking bread, and having coffee with his friends. Delwin especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage with military honors at the grave by Osage American Legion Post 278.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Delwin is survived by four daughters, Pat (Jerry) Durbin of Osage, and daughter, Jordan; Janet Penfold of Osage, and children, Nathan, Chase, and Hayley; Mari (Dave) Gerbig of Osage, and daughters, Mandy and Misty; and Rhonda (David) Schroeder of Osage and daughters, Lindsay and Alyssa; two brothers, Darryl (Nita) Borchardt of Martelle, Iowa, and Delbert (Betty) Borchardt of Riceville; a sister-in-law, Betty Clark of Orchard; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris; a sister, Arliene Walk, and her husband, Paul; and a son-in-law, Joel Penfold.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/10/2008
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 BELMOND - Rosezella Louise Kling, 96, of Belmond, most recently a resident of the Belmond Health Care Center, died Wednesday (Oct. 8, 2008) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the St. John Lutheran Church, Belmond, with the Rev. Jim Gochenouer officating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services Saturday at church.
Memorial suggestions include Belmond Medical Center, Wright County Relay for Life, St. John Lutheran Church, Belmond United Methodist, Belmond Medical Center, or the donor's choice.
Rosezella L. Koeppel, the daughter of Frederick E. and Elmira (Carrington) Koeppel, was born Aug. 30, 1912, in Creston, Iowa. She attended Creston Public Schools through her sophomore year.
Rosezella was united in marriage to Gunnar O. Kling on April 30, 1932, at Grant City, Mo. The couple's union was blessed with three sons, Miran, Rolland and Richard.
Rosezella and Gunnar bought their home in Belmond in December of 1937. Rosezella was a lifelong homemaker who dedicated her life to helping nurture and provide for the needs of her husband and sons.
Throughout her entire life journey, Rosezella had found great satisfaction and enjoyment spending time in the presence of her family.
In addition to the tasks of being a full-time homemaker, Rosezella had sold magazines for a time in the 1950s. She had also worked for many years as a home health aide and adult sitter, caring for the needs of senior citizens in and around Belmond, many of which were much younger than her.
Her love of people and helping her family, neighbors and friends shown brightly through in her times spent visiting with her husband on their trips to the relatives, vacationing at her children and grandchildren's homes, and her many years of devotion to the needs of others as a volunteer at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Following her Gunnar's passing, Rosezella looked forward to spending times in the spring and fall in Texas. Whether it was a trip on the Amtrak, or an airplane flight she always enjoyed the trek.
Many will remember Rosezella's daily routine of outings to the local hospital and care center to visit with patients and residents, a simple hello, her warm smile, and a brief conversation with both friends and acquaintances often brought a ray of light to those who were blessed by her presence.
Others will remember Rosezella as a very active and vibrant lady whose energy seemed boundless. She had a great love of exercise throughout her life and even in her later years she would look forward to daily excursions about town on her bicycle, or a trip to the Belmond Municipal Swimming Pool for a dip.
Being a breast cancer survivor, Rosezella had particpated in various breast cancer awareness events including one in Texas where she was the oldest particpant in a Walk for Breast Cancer. Rosezella was a lady who always acted younger than her age. One of her proudest accomplishments occurred when she was in her 80s, when she completed her G.E.D.
Rosezella was an excellent seamstress and had made many of her family's clothes with her loving and skilled hands. Two of her favorite lifelong past times were gardening and handicraft. Even in her later years, Rosezella would have various crafting projects going at the same time.
She loved flowers and always had a large garden filled with wonderful produce. Her cupboards and freezer were always overflowing with her delicious canned goods.
She loved to work crossword puzzles, Bonanza Bill, and of course good conversation. In later years she would look forward to the daily routines of watching "The Price Is Right," sometimes spent jounalizing the happenings of the day, a time spent coffeeing, and a visit from her family. She was always a lady of pleasant humor and fun to be around.
Rosezella was a religious lady who had a strong sense of faith throughout her entire life journey. She was a longtime member of the Belmond United Methodist Church. In later years of her life, she looked forward to attending church with her son, Richard, and mother-in-law, Jennie Steenhard, and Jennie's daughter, Sharon Hagie. The Sunday outing would not be complete without a trip out for Sunday dinner to the Pizza Ranch or Cattleman's for her favorite meal which almost always had to include chicken.
Those who had the privilege of crossing in the path of Rosezella's life journey will remember her as a beautiful lady in so many ways, be it her warm and welcoming smile and friendly personality, or her love and devotion to her family and the greater community. They will also reflect fondly upon her strength, endurance, independence and perseverance, as she traveled through the triumphs and tragedies of life including the loss of loved ones and surviving multiple strokes.
Those left to cherish the memories of her life include her sons, Rolland Kling, of Slater, and Richard Kling, of Belmond; three sisters, Dorothy Stokes, of Springfield, Mo., Halycon Jimmerson, of Grand River, Iowa, and Shirley Dodge, of Savannah, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Marian Keoppel, of Davenport; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gunnar in 1970; son, Miran Aug. 30, 1990; two grandsons, Roger and Mark Kling; one great-grandson, Curtis Kling; four brothers, John, William, Fred, and Theodore, two sisters, Isabelle and Alma; and two daughters-in-law, Marilyn Kling and Ruth Ann Kling.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/9/2008 - 10/10/2008
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 ROCKWELL - Charleen B. Sivwright, 89, of Rockwell, died Tuesday (Oct. 7, 2008) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the Rockwell United Methodist Church, Rockwell, with the Rev. John Scherb officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.
The family will greet friends and family one hour prior to services at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Rockwell Public Library or the Heifer Project International through the church.
Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Charleen Bessie Haight was born on June 17, 1919, in Mason City, one of four children to Elgar and Vivian (Baker) Haight. She spent her early years growing up in the Mason City and Clear Lake area. She graduated from Mason City High School with the Class of 1936, which was quite an accomplishment for a woman at that time.
She then was engaged as a secretary for the Agriculture Adjustment Association and later for the War Hemp Industries as secretary to Fred Cahalan in Mason City.
She was united in marriage to Donald W. Sivwright on March 5, 1944, in Mason City. To this union two children were born. They farmed northwest of Rockwell on Highway 65 for 38 years. She worked with her husband and also became the librarian for the Rockwell Public Library for 20 years, retiring in 1972.
She volunteered at the nursing home as a Gray Lady for many years. Charleen was an avid reader and enjoyed keeping track and sending out birthday and anniversary cards to the family and friends.
Those sharing in Charleen's life include her son, Jim, and his wife Marlene Sivwright, of Plymouth; and her daughter, Bev West, of Des Moines; two grandsons Cory (Jennifer) Sivwright, and Christopher West, and one granddaughter Kim (Bryan) Bergstreser; two great-granddaughters, Madilyn Sivwright, and Lauren Bergstreser; one sister, Shirley (Richard) Dean; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her parents; husband in 1982; one sister Amy Lou Poppen; and one brother Keith Haight, preceded her in death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-822-3191. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/8/2008 - 10/10/2008
Posted by Gene Manning
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