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| Adams Jr., John |
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CORWITH - John Adams Jr., 83, of Corwith, passed away Friday (Oct. 24, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services for John Adams Jr. will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church with Pastor Dave Olson officiating. Burial will be in Corwith Cemetery in Corwith.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/26/2008
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| Berdahl, Ranae |
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BUCKEYE - Ranae Berdahl, 58, of Buckeye, passed away Friday (Oct. 24, 2008) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Memorial services for Ranae Berdahl will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ, Alden, Iowa.
A time of visitation will be held after the services at the church. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the family c/o her daughter: Robyn Berdahl, 611 Polk St., Apt. 1, Iowa Falls, IA 50126.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/26/2008
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| Boomhower, Leslie L. |
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MASON CITY - Leslie L. Boomhower, 88, of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 24, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E. Upon Les's wishes his body will be cremated and there will be no visitation.
A private family inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St.Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. John's Episcopal Church in Les's name.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/25/2008 - 10/26/2008
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| Hughes, Lloyd |
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 THORNTON - Lloyd W. Hughes, 95, died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 2008) at Cameron, Mo.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Thornton.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Salem United Methodist Church in Meservey. Burial will follow the services in the Meservey Cemetery.
Lloyd was born May 24, 1913, at Canton, S.D., to Hugh and Cora (Houghton) Hughes. He moved with his parents and older brothers, Hugh, Ed and George to a farm in Chickasaw County, Iowa, in 1916. His family lived on various farms near Charles City, Nashua, Plainfield, Horton and Bremer, Iowa. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1930 and began farming.
On May 5, 1938, Lloyd married Gladys Remley in Clarksville, and they farmed near Bremer.
In 1943, they bought a farm near Marshalltown. While living there, Lloyd began working for Marshall Canning Co. where his trucking career began.
In 1953, they moved to an acreage south of Thornton. He drove his truck until 1972 when he began a career as an electrician until his retirement in 1994. He was very particular about his work and his many area customers were his friends.
Lloyd and Gladys celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1998.
From 1982 until 2002, Lloyd spent his winters in LaFeria, Texas, and summers in Iowa. In 2002 he moved to an apartment in Cameron, Mo., until 2008 when declining health required he move to a nursing home.
Lloyd was active in the United Methodist churches in Meservey and LaFeria, Texas, where he served as Sunday school superintendent, usher, sound technician and contributed in a variety of other areas. He was named "Volunteer of the Year" in the LaFeria church in 1997 where he completed extensive electrical projects.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys, in 1998; parents and brothers.
Survivors include his daughter, Marilyn Fischer and son-in-law, Don, 27443 State Highway Y, Winston, MO 64689; three grandsons, Doug (Shelly) Fischer, Parkersburg, Matt (Andrea) Fischer, St. Joseph, Mo., and Michael (Megan) Fischer, Olathe, Kan.; five great-grandchildren, Cindy, Lindsey and Bret Fischer, Parkersburg, and Ella and Kate Fischer, St. Joseph, Mo., as well as nieces, nephews and many friends.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Thornton, 641-998-2311.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/23/2008 - 10/26/2008
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| Josten, Calvin F. |
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 VENTURA - Calvin F. Josten, 75, of rural Ventura, died unexpectedly on the family farm on Thursday (Oct. 23, 2008).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. David Graham officiating. Burial will be in Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Calvin Franklin Josten, the son of Ewald and Della (Rosendahl) Josten, was born Jan. 25, 1933, at Klemme. He grew up in rural Klemme and graduated from Klemme High School in 1950. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict.
On June 20, 1956, Calvin married Ella Eekhoff at Kanawha Christian Reformed Church and to this union four children were born. They lived southwest of Ventura where they farmed. He was a devoted husband and father who set a great example for his children. He worked hard and always had a positive attitude and a smile on his face. Calvin also loved his grandchildren. From giving them tractor rides on demand to attending their events, he was there for them. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed competing in leagues and tournaments over the years.
Calvin was an active member of Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church in Garner. He served on the church board for many years and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His faith was his first priority and each morning began his day by reading his Bible and praying. Calvin loved Jesus and was blessed to have a personal relationship with his savior. Calvin has now met his father face to face and is in his heavenly home.
Calvin leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Ella, of Ventura; his children, James (Carol) Josten of Des Moines, Dean (Miriam) Josten of Ventura, Becky (James) Bull of Mason City and Karen (Doug) Faktor of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Matthew, Michael and Luke Josten, Branson and Mitchell Bull and Benjamin and Hannah Faktor; brothers, Marvin (Dianne) Josten of Marshalltown and Edward (Kathy) Josten of Elkader; and many nieces and nephews.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, Ewald and Della Josten.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/24/2008 - 10/26/2008
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| Scholl, Victor Lyle "Bud" |
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ROCKWELL - Victor "Bud" Lyle Scholl, 86, of Rockwell, died Friday (Oct. 24, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral Mass for Bud will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell with the Rev. Aloysius Vorwald officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Rockwell with military graveside honors conducted by members of the Gallager American Legion Post No. 208 of Rockwell.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church School in Rockwell.
Victor "Bud" Lyle Scholl was born on Oct. 27, 1921, in Rudd, the son of Joe and Anna (Koppen) Scholl. He was baptized in the Catholic church in Charles City on Dec. 11, 1921, and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell. He attended and received his education in the Rockwell school system. He was inducted into the Army on Feb. 9, 1946, at Fort Snelling, Minn., and served with the 206th Station Hospital as an ambulance driver in Fairbanks, Alaska. Bud was honorably discharged on June 2, 1947, at Great Falls, Mont. Bud owned and operated Scholl's Garage in Rockwell for many years until his retirement.
He was united in marriage to Wilma Walker Kruckenberg on June 6, 1974, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Rockwell. She preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 2008.
Bud enjoyed bowling, fishing, playing cards, cribbage, and wintering in Florida and later in Texas, but his great love and enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell, Gallager American Legion Post No. 208 in Rockwell, and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Mason City.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Larry (Deanna) Kruckenberg of Rockwell and Karen (Bob) Ulrich of Armstrong; seven grandchildren, Kurt (Dina) Kruckenberg of Omaha, Neb., Kandee Bartholomew of Mason City, Denise (Steve) Jensen of Ringsted, Dawn (Dean) Looft of Armstrong, Janiece (Todd) Runge of Swea City, Jodie (Dennis) Schrader of Fairmont, Minn., and Scott (Jaimee) Ulrich of Armstrong, 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two sisters-in-law, Jean and Patricia Scholl of Rockwell; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wilma; two sisters, Ethel Ackerman and Eunice Stangler; and six brothers, Joe, Laurence, Charles, Richard, Harley and Ed; and a son-in-law, Dennis Stadtlander.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/25/2008 - 10/26/2008
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| Thofson, Mae Alice |
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 NORTHWOOD - Mae Alice Thofson, 83, Northwood, died Thursday (Oct. 23, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral service for Mae will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at First Lutheran Church, 104 Third Ave. S.W., Glenville, Minn., with the Rev. Krista Stokke officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Glenville, Minn.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church.
Mae Alice Thofson was born on March 12, 1925, in Albert Lea, Minn., the daughter of Robert and Ann (Myran) Burns. She was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at West Freeborn Lutheran Church in Manchester, Minn. Mae attended school in Manchester and attended Freeborn High School.
Mae was united in marriage to George C. Thofson on Aug. 8, 1941, in Manchester, Minn. After their marriage, they farmed in rural Manchester until 1950 when they moved to Gordonsville, Minn.
In 1963, Mae began working for Land O'Lakes Co. in Albert Lea, Minn., working for them for 25 years until her retirement.
Mae enjoyed going to auctions, playing cards at the senior citizens center in Glenville, working in her yard, especially raking her leaves, flowers and loved to sit in her back yard drinking coffee and watching her leaves fall, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren.
She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Glenville, Minn., and was a member and former treasurer at the Senior Citizens Center in Glenville.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Gloria Hall of Glenville, Minn., Viola (Dale) Braun of Emporia, Kan., Steven (Dawn) Thofson of Northwood, Mitchell (Barb) Thofson of Kingman, Ariz., George (Cindy) Thofson of Glenville, Minn., and Marlene Overton and special friend, Kurt, of Boone, grandchildren, Robert (Cathy) Braun of Ames, Yvette (Joe) Kramer of Pocahontas, Luther (Amy) Braun of Topeka, Kan., Joshua (Stephanie) Braun of Ankeny, Roger "Chip" (Dawn) Hall of Glenville, Minn., Ranger (Michelle) Hall of Glenville, Minn., Tracey (Robin) Haines of Glenville, Minn., Chad Thofson of Denver, Colo., Chris (Heather) Thofson of Northwood, Tim (Missy) Thofson of Northwood, Megan Thofson of Northwood, Jessica (Jon) Berry of Glenville, Minn., Katie Thofson and special friend, Chris Chodur, of Northwood, Michael Thofson of Glenville, Minn., Damon (Amber) Obanion of Kingman, Ariz., Casey (Alicia) Fillion of Kingman, Ariz., Larry (Aftin) Ellis of Kingman, Ariz., Kristy (Matt) Ryan of Boone, and Justin Overton and special friend, Sarah Madson, of Boone, 37 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Sonja (David) Hanson of Brandon, S.D., and Patty Shonka of Minneapolis, Minn., as well as many nieces and nephews and many other extended family members and friends.
Mae was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George C. Thofson; son, George M. Thofson; grandson, Jared Braun; and a great- grandson, John Haines.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/25/2008 - 10/26/2008
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FOREST CITY - Viola Anderson, 84, of Forest City, formerly of Austin, Minn., died Saturday (October 25, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Services are pending with Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.
On line tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2008
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| Bassett, Martha Louise |
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 NORTHWOOD - Martha Louise Bassett, 96, of Northwood, died Saturday (Oct. 25, 2008) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
A funeral service for Martha will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth Street, Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel R. Hart officiating. Burial will be in the South Shell Rock Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church.
Martha Louise Bassett was born on Oct. 24, 1912, in Elkton, South Dakota, the daughter of Oscar and Kathryn (Wolff) Von Hagen. Martha grew up in the Myrtle, Minn., area and attended Freeborn County School. As a young girl, Martha helped her parents on the family farm. She was engaged for many years in the cleaning of numerous homes and offices throughout the area. She worked at Miller's Green House in Northwood, and at Fallgatters Grocery Store also in Northwood.
Martha was united in marriage to Ted Floyd Bassett on Nov. 24, 1935, at the German Lutheran Church Parsonage in Northwood.
Martha enjoyed baking, and her specialty was her apple pies and Christmas cookies. She also enjoyed crafts and sewing, and had won many blue ribbons at the Worth County Fair as recently as 2008. Martha never missed an opportunity to go dancing, and also enjoyed visiting with her friends and family especially her children and grandchildren.
She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Martha Circle, taught Sunday school for 16 years at the church, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Teddy (Joyce) Bassett of Cary, N.C., and Shirley (Don) Petersen of Mason City; four grandchildren: Lori (Chris) Boyd of Raleigh, N.C., Cindy (Cary) Anderson of Bala-Cynwyd, Pa., Barbara (Mike) Bailey of Altoona, and Jeff (Denise) Bassett of Scottsdale, Ariz.; eight great-grandchildren: Chay Anderson of Bala-Cynwyd, Pa., Troy and Shelby Bunch, Amber and Hannah Bailey, all of Altoona, Amanda Bassett of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Reagan and McKenna Boyd of Raleigh, N.C., four step-grandchildren, and three step-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews and other extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ted; a sister, Myrle Hove; and two brothers, Vern "Bud" Von Hagen, and Oliver Von Hagen.
Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2008
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| Boomhower, Leslie L. |
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 MASON CITY - Leslie L. Boomhower, 88, of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 24, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E.
Upon Les's wishes, his body will be cremated and there will be no visitation. Private family inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. John's Episcopal Church in Les's name.
Leslie L. Boomhower was born on May 25, 1920, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Leslie Ray and Clara McLeland Boomhower. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1938. He graduated from Mason City Junior College and attended law school at Drake University. After serving in World War II, he graduated with an LLB degree from the University of Iowa in June of 1944.
Leslie married Jean Houser on April 7, 1945, in Mason City. To this union three children were born: Daniel, Susan and Robert.
Les was admitted to the Iowa Bar in June of 1944 and admitted to practice in the Iowa Supreme Court, United States District Court of the Northern District of Iowa, and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. He also practiced law before the Internal Revenue Service, and the Workman's Compensation and Social Security Board of Review. He practiced law in Mason City from June of 1944 until July 1, 1973, when he was appointed District Associate and Chief Juvenile Judge, until he retired in December 1986. He helped fund the Judicial Retirement System with an improved court cost system, that resulted in capturing millions of dollars in court costs.
Les was instrumental in drafting new uniform traffic schedule violations that were used as a model in other states. He was also instrumental in setting up changes in the law that improved the administration of the Court System. He also assisted in forming the North Iowa Dispute Settlement Center in Cerro Gordo County. After retirement he served as a legal mediator.
He was also founder and president of the Pony of the Americas Club, which is a non-profit breed association established to provide a larger pony for children. A recognized American Horse Shows Association Judge and Steward, he was designated National Horseman of the year in 1969 by Ensminger Horse Science School. He was a member of the American Shetland Pony Club, National Carriage Association, American Driving Society, and the National Hunt and Steeple Chase Society. He was vice-president of the National Livestock Records Association, where he helped set national standards for pure bred livestock associations.
He was a member of the SAE Fraternity, president of Delta Theta Law fraternity, member and past president of the Cerro Gordo County Bar Association, member of District 2A Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association, former member of American Judicature Society, Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association and the Iowa District Court Judge's Association. He was also a member of the El Kahir Shrine, 32nd degree Mason, past president of the Cerro Gordo County Humane Society, and member of the Elks Lodge, American Legion.
In his spare time, he attended art classes and spent a lot of time oil painting on canvas. He also wrote a book, "The Shetland Saga", on the history of the Shetland pony in America. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, fishing, and walking with his World War II buddies.
He is survived by his wife, Jean L. Boomhower of Mason City; children, Daniel Boomhower and wife, Cheryl, of Apple Valley, Minn., Susan Faber and husband, Larry, of Ventura, and Robert Boomhower of Concord, Calif.; beloved grandchildren, Dana Boomhower and Sara Faber; cousins; Joy Moyers, Sander Mason, John McLeland, and Bill McLeland; nieces, Judy Johnson and Dodie Cossey; and nephew, Mike Lyons.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William B. Boomhower; sister, Eleene Boomhower Lyons; and niece, Linda Lyons.
Arragements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/25/2008 - 10/27/2008
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| Crimmings, Bernece R. |
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 WATERLOO - Bernece R. Crimmings, 97, of Waterloo, died Saturday (Oct. 25, 2008) at her home.
She was born on Sept. 9, 1911, in Kingsley, the daughter of Walter and Sarah Haley Fidler. She married James E. Crimmings on May 17, 1941, in Kingsley. He died on Dec. 7, 2003.
Mrs. Crimmings received her B.A. degree from Iowa State University and was a home economics teacher throughout Iowa and Colorado for 45 years, retiring in 1980.
Survivors include: two sons, Mike (Aida) Crimmings of Bonita, Calif., and Tim Crimmings of Mason City; two daughters, Dian (George) Galloway of Sterling, Va., and Jody Fitzgerald of Waterloo; ten grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Harriet Johnson, of Columbia, Mo.
Bernece was preceded in death by a sister, Angela Fidler; and three brothers, Harold, Clem and Lawrence.
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Waterloo.
Public visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway, Waterloo, and at the church for an hour before services on Wednesday.
Condolences may be left with www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2008
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| Madole, Phyllis |
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IOWA FALLS - Phyllis Madole, 81, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday (Oct. 25, 2008) at the Cedar Crest Health Center, Janesville, Wis.
Funeral services for Phyllis Madole will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Carol Myer officiating. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
A time of visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Linn's Funeral Homes, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2008
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| Mahler, Gertrude |
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DUMONT - Gertrude Mahler, 83, of Dumont, died Sunday (Oct. 26, 2008) at the Madrid Home for the Aging in Madrid, Iowa.
Funeral services are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2008
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| Simonin, Robert "Bob" |
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CLARION - Robert "Bob" Simonin, 74, of Clarion died Sunday (Oct. 26, 2008) at his home in Clarion.
Funeral services for Bob Simonin will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will take place at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street in Clarion and will continue one hour before the service at the church
Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, 515-532-2233.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2008
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| Skilling, Darald D. "Sarge" |
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ALGONA - Darald D. "Sarge" Skilling, 69, of Algona died Saturday (Oct. 25, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, Algona. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona, with military honors conducted by the Algona VFW and American Legion.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Other arrangements are incomplete.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, 515- 295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2008
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| Sonike, Aulis |
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MASON CITY - Aulis Sonike, 75, of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 24, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Inurnment will be held in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs with veterans honors conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
There will be a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Aulis Sonike Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/25/2008 - 10/27/2008
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| Wasicek, Laurine M. |
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MASON CITY - Laurine M. Wasicek, 88, of Mason City, died Saturday (Oct. 25, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be held in the Bohemian Cemetery in Plymouth.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the Laurine M. Wasicek Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2008
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| Anderson, Viola |
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FOREST CITY - Viola Anderson, 84, of Forest City, formerly of Austin, Minn. died Saturday (Oct. 25, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin, Minn., with Father Joe Fogel, officiating. Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Austin.
On line tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are with the Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W. in Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/27/2008 - 10/28/2008
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| Decker, John |
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 MASON CITY - John Decker, 87, of 1631 Meadowbrook Drive S.W., Mason City died Thursday (Oct. 23, 2008) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services celebrating John's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon Seda officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence. The Mason City Memorial Association of the VFW and American Legion members will hold a flag folding ceremony with taps at the church following the service.
A time of gathering for family and friends will be held one hour prior to services.
Condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
John was born on Feb. 4, 1921, in Mason City, the son of Frank and Rose (Palmer) Decker. His early years were spent in Mason City with his six siblings. He graduated from Mason City High School. His early interest in the Army became a lifelong commitment.
He entered the Army in September of 1940 in Mason City and honorably served his country until his discharge in October of 1945 in Jacksonville, Fla. He served his country in Italy, France, and North Africa with the 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Division. Following his discharge, he joined the Army National Guard as a captain and remained a member of the service for a total of 25 years, retiring as a major.
Five months after his discharge, he was married to Betty Lou Howard on March 30, 1946, at Clear Lake. As a young married man he worked in tractor sales and service and lived in Mason City, Clear Lake, Forest City, and Hampton, and finally settled in Independence in 1962. He lived there until his retirement in 1986 and then moved to Mason City in 1990 following his wife's death. On Aug. 2, 1991, he married Delores Kennelly in Stayton, Ore.
John enjoyed dancing and was a member of the Grape Vine Twisters Dance Club, enjoying square dancing and later ballroom dancing. He also enjoyed fishing in area ponds, rivers and lakes, golfing, bowling and playing cards. John read history books about the war and rooted for Iowa State. He also enjoyed traveling. John loved to strike up conversations with everyone and will be greatly missed by his wife, children, family and friends.
Those thankful in sharing John's life include his wife Delores, and his children Karen (Ken) Hunziker, of Spencer; John D. Decker, of Independence; Paula (Chris) Decker Anderson, of Independence; Julie (Steve) Sherrets, of Independence; Holly Staack, of Eldon, Mo.; and David (Brenda) Decker, of Hartley; stepchildren include JoAnne (Jim) Groos, of St. Charles, Mo. and Judy (Leo) Yokiel, of Newton; and one sister, Helen Reardon, of Mason City. He has 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and two great-stepgrandchildren.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676.
www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/28/2008
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| Kingland, Richard Wayne |
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FOREST CITY - Richard Wayne Kingland, 76, of Forest City, died Monday (Oct. 27, 2008) at the Manly Care Center in Manly.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/28/2008
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| Mahler, Gertrude M. |
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DUMONT - Gertrude Mary Mahler, 83, of Dumont, formerly of Columbiana, Ohio, died Sunday (Oct. 26, 2008) at the Madrid Home for the Aging in Madrid.
Visitation for Gertrude M. Mahler will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Thursday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Graveside services will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at the Columbiana Cemetery, with Pastor Len Derico officiating.
Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Warrick-Kummer Funeral Home in Columbiana.
Local arrangements are with the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/27/2008 - 10/28/2008
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 ALGONA - Darald D. "Sarge" Skilling, 69, of Algona died Saturday (Oct. 25, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Algona with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona, with military honors conducted by the Algona VFW and American Legion.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona and will continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Darald Dean Skilling was born on Dec. 5, 1938, in Algona son of Elliot and Marie (Fry) Skilling. He grew up in Algona attending Algona High School. Darald then served in the United States Army with 22 years of service to his country.
Darald was united in marriage to LaWayne Joyce VanDeWalker on Jan. 28, 1967, at the First United Methodist Church in Algona. He worked several years at Snap-On Tools and then worked for the Algona Community School System as a custodian until retiring in the fall of 2000.
Darald was a wonderful softball teacher and coach to many young girls throughout the years. He loved being with his four grandchildren and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed watching many sports. Darald was a lifetime member of the VFW Post No. 2541 in Algona and a member of the Algona First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce "Boots" Skilling, of Algona; two daughters, Dawn Roney and her husband, Buddy, of Clear Lake, and DaNean Buscherfeld and her husband, Ron, of Algona; four grandchildren, Michael and Paige, of Clear Lake, and Hunter and Houston, of Algona; a sister, Sandra Odell, of Texas; and a brother-in-law, Bob Schoby Jr. and his wife, Shelley, of Blair, Neb. He is also survived by four step-brothers, Jerry Ostrum, Steve Ostrum, and Jim Ostrum; a step-sister, Janis Baade; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Liz Elbert; a brother, Wilbur in infancy; and an uncle, Jim Skilling.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/28/2008
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MASON CITY - Aulis Sonike, 75, of Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 24, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Mason City, with Pastor Kent Mechler, Good Shepherd Health Center Chaplain, officiating. Inurnment will be held in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs with veterans honors performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
There will be a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Aulis Sonike Memorial Fund.
Aulis Sonike was born on Feb. 19, 1933, the son of August and Marie (Rosenstengel) Sonike in Vake-Maarja, Estonia, where he attended grade school. He graduated from high school in Germany and lived in a displaced persons camp in Germany with his mother and siblings until they came to Mason City, Iowa, in 1950.
He voluntarily enlisted in the Army in 1953 and served during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1955.
He worked for Holt Plumbing, Sears, and Black Plumbing until he suffered a stroke in 1994.
Aulis was a kind-hearted and generous person and can be best described as "the best uncle any kid could ever have."
He is survived by his sister, Leili Hedrick, of Nora Springs; brother, Walter Sonike, of Mason City; four nephews, one niece, and grand-nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Milvi; and infant brothers, Heldur and Eelar.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/25/2008 - 10/28/2008
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| Wasicek, Laurine M. |
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 MASON CITY - Laurine M. Wasicek, 88, of Mason City, died Saturday (Oct. 25, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 28, 2008, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be held in the Bohemian Cemetery in Plymouth.
Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Laurine M. Wasicek Memorial Fund.
She was born on Jan. 9, 1920, in Mason City, the daughter of Frank and Julia (Straka) Barney. She attended schools in Mason City, graduating in 1938. She was married to Fred "Fritz" Wasicek on Oct. 19, 1941 in Mason City. She took care of her home and her children while her husband was co-owner of Mason City Glass and Paint for over 30 years. In Laurine's spare time she enjoyed fishing at Clear Lake, crocheting, and playing cards, especially cribbage. One of her favorite pastimes was dancing, she loved dancing while her husband played in his band. For many years she and her husband wintered in McAllen, Texas.
She enjoyed the time she spent with her family. She was a former member of the Eagles Lodge in Mason City. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her sons, Dennis Wasicek and wife, Margery, of Mason City, Damon Wasicek and wife, Jeannett, of Mason City, and Donald Wasicek and Robin Espinosa, of Mason City; grandchildren, Christine, Kimberly and Tony Wasicek of Mason City, Kelli and Jennifer Wasicek of Forest City, Francesca Wasicek of Mason City; many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred "Fritz" Wasicek in 1996, and two sisters.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. |
Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/27/2008 - 10/28/2008
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MASON CITY - Larry Bergan, 66, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2008
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| Davis, Doris G. |
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 Mason City - Doris G. Davis, 83, of 410 26th St. S.W., Mason City, died Monday evening (Oct. 27, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Ed Bard officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Doris was a daughter of Dirk and Kate (Ysker) Ebbenga, who were German immigrants. She had seven brothers and sisters. She was the last of her family. Doris was born near Butterfield, Minn., on July 29, 1925. Mrs. Miller was the midwife when she was born.
She went to Watonwon County Schools. She completed the eighth grade.
She worked out as a hired girl before she came to Mason City at age 16. Here she lived with her sister, Fannie, and her children before she got an apartment. She worked at the "Over the Top" restaurant. She went to work at Decker's at age 17. By the time she sent for and received her birth certificate she was 18, finally legally old enough to work at Decker's. She also worked at the Sugar Beet Plant evenings along with Richard.
She married Richard W. Davis on Dec. 1, 1944. She met him at the roller skating rink. She was often quoted as saying she tripped him and he fell for her. They liked to go to dances as well as roller skate. They started their marriage living on Second Street in Mason City with Richard's mother. To this marriage were born three children, Judith (Ron) Colby of Bellevue, Neb., Jolene (Jim) Fank of Mason City and Donald R. Davis (deceased).
Doris was a stay-at-home mom when the kids were young. She was also Richard's best helper. She worked alongside him with almost all of his building. She did all the painting and woodwork finishing. She always bought "store bought" sweet rolls when Richard did cement work. Other than that she made everything from scratch. She made bread dough when Richard was plowing snow. She let us have half the dough. We fried the dough and put sugar on it calling them, "Fimpa-Limpas." She made the most incredible apple crisp and shared the recipe with her family.
When her children got older she went to work at Mode-O-Day. She got fired after six months. She said she thanked the boss (she didn't like sewing anyway). She worked at State Brand Creamery for two months and candled eggs at a hatchery one summer. She brought home baby chickens, one for each of us and one for each of the neighbor kids, who were most always at our house. We kept them until they started crowing. After that we took them to Mom's sister, Katie's farm. Mom will also be remembered for loading the car with neighbor kids and taking us to the drive in theater on Thursday night, which was buck night.
She later went back to Decker/Armour for about 15 years. She retired in 1983 when the Armour plant closed.
Doris and Richard traveled some when they were first retired. They made some trips to Texas and Florida and to see Mom's sister, Alice in California. They spent a couple of winters in Texas.
She really enjoyed the grandkids, James Fank of Mason City, Jeff (Monique) Colby of Omaha, Neb.; Amy (Brian) Reim of Yutan, Neb., and Elizabeth Fank of Olathe, Kan.
They took Judy's family to Circus World and got to be a part of a commercial. They took Jolene's kids to the Cattle Congress and the whole family to Disney World.
She had collected boxes of crochet patterns to do when she retired, but was unable to do many because it caused stress in her neck. She did embroider many pillow cases, crochet doilies and boxes of what the grandkids called elf slippers.
She spent her last few years being Donald's caregiver and Richard's caregiver. She did have a really bright spot this past year when she got to be great-grandma to Jeff's daughter, Ila Kensley Colby.
She and James spent most of the past years keeping Richard busy. She really liked to go out to eat on the weekends.
She died like she lived, quietly and in her own time.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2008
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ALBERT LEA, Minn. - John Ennen, 87, of Albert Lea, Minn., died Monday (Oct. 27, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Services are pending with Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.
On line tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2008
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| Gretillat, Sarah |
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THORNTON - Sarah Knapp Barber Gretillat, 88, formerly of Thornton, died Thursday (Oct. 23, 2008) at the Belmond Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at First United Methodist Church in Thornton with the Rev. Rose Calderon-Khan presiding. Her family will greet friends immediately following the service at the church.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-998-2311.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/25/2008 - 10/29/2008
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| Kingland, R. Wayne "Curly" |
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FOREST CITY - R. Wayne "Curly" Kingland, 76, of rural Forest City, died Monday (Oct. 27, 2008) at the Manly Care Center.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Fertile Church of Christ. A private family inurnment will be held at Elim Lutheran Cemetery, west of Fertile.
Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service, at the church, with the family present.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, is assisting the family with arrangements, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2008
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COUNCIL BLUFFS - Paul Osby, 74, of Council Bluffs, formerly of Kanawha, died Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008) at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs.
Funeral services are pending with Ewing Funeral Home in Kanawha, 641-762-3211.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2008
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| Peck, Larry K. |
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CLARION - Larry K. Peck, 69, of Clarion died Monday (Oct. 27, 2008) at his home.
Funeral services for Larry Peck will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Church of Christ in Clarion with Pastor Warren Curry officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2008
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| Perry, Richard Lee |
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ALGONA - Richard Lee Perry, 71, of Norwalk, formerly of Algona, died Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008) at Central Iowa Hospice House in Des Moines.
Funeral services for Richard Perry will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Chapel in Algona with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Inurnment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona.
Memorials may be directed to Central Iowa Hospice Cavanaugh House in Des Moines.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Chapel, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2008
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| Sporaa, Oscar L. |
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DOWS - Oscar L. Sporaa, 96, of Dows died Monday (Oct. 27, 2008) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services for Oscar Sporaa will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, with Pastor Martha Bennett officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Dows.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Ewing Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2008
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 OSAGE - Florence "Flo" Tireman, 82, of Osage, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 14, 2008) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Florence was born Aug. 20, 1926, in Mitchell County, the daughter of Eldon and Nora (Hillborn) Amy. She was united in marriage to Howard Tireman on April 30, 1949.
Flo enjoyed working in the bakery at Larsen's Jack and Jill. She was also a member of the Legion Auxiliary.
Flo loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved to travel and will always be remembered as a great cook.
According to to her wishes, Florence was cremated. Inurnment services were held at an earlier date.
A gathering of family and friends for lunch and fellowship will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Osage American Legion Hall, 504 Main St. in Osage.
Florence is survived by her son, Phil Tireman of Mason City; a brother, William Amy of California; five grandchildren, Michael (Gina) Tireman of Olathe, Kan., Timothy Tireman of Mason City, Carolyn (William) Eliason of Mason City, David (Nina) Tireman of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Daniel Virnala of Osage; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and friends, Doug and Sue Virnala and Elaine Kew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and many brothers and sisters.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2008
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| Arends, Anna Mae |
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ACKLEY - Anna Mae Arends, 75, of Ackley died Wednesday (Oct. 29, 2008) at Presbyterian Village Care Center in Ackley.
Funeral services for Anna Mae will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley.
Visitation will be one hour before the service.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/30/2008
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| Beehner, Mary Ann |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Mary Ann Beehner, 85, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008) at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Mark Doebel officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be one hour before the service. Family suggests memorials to the Mary Ann Beehner Memorial Fund.
Mary was born Aug. 28, 1923, in Williston, N.D., the daughter of Maurice and Maude (Phinney) Carter. She graduated from Williston High School.
Mary married William (Bud) Marston in 1942. He died in 1943 during World War II. She worked in the shipyards in Oregon as a welder during the war. In 1945 she married William R. Beehner at Tillimoke, Ore. They moved to Clear Lake in 1959.
Mary worked at Jensen Foods and the Iowa State Liquor Store in Clear Lake.
She enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, crafts and playing cards. She was a life member of the Clear Lake VFW Auxiliary.
Mary is survived by her two children, Terri Daniels and her husband, Ron, Clear Lake, and Douglas Marston and his wife, Sandy, Deer River, Minn.; five grandchildren, Stephanie Richards and her husband, Greg, Karen Orbaker and her husband, Tab, Noreen Park and her husband, Jeff, Nichole Mulder and her husband, Larry, and Douglas Marston and his wife, Faith; four step- grandchildren, Sue Kemmerer and her husband, Kurt, Shelly Savoy and her husband, Henry, Shawn Frerichs and her husband, Scott, and Tim Daniels and his wife, Danette; 11 great grandchildren; 8 step-great-grandchildren; two step great-great grandchildren; one sister, Betty Gunderson of Stanley, N.D., and one brother, Dale Carter and his wife, Louise, of Stanley, N.D. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; three sisters and three brothers.
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 10/30/2008
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| Bergan, Larry J. |
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 MASON CITY - Larry J. Bergan, 66, of 1719 Springview Drive, Mason City, died Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St.N.E. in Mason City, with Father Kenneth Gehling officiating. Casual dress is suggested and blue jeans are encouraged.
Visitation will be held one hour before the service and also Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the chapel. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery with full military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Larry Joseph Bergan was born Oct. 16, 1942, in Mason City, the son of Lloyd and Lila (Behm) Bergan. He graduated in 1961 from Mason City High School. He was a member of the Naval Reserve and served his active duty right after high school. Later, he joined the Iowa National Guard where he served for several years.
Larry married Suzanne (Sue Fisher) Bergan on July 24, 1965. They lived for several years in the highlands area of Mason City. Then in 1978 Larry fulfilled a dream by moving his family to an acreage south of Fertile. After living there for about 10 years, Sue finally talked him into moving back to their current home.
He worked at Marshall & Swift, Deckers and Lehigh Cement, retiring from Lehigh after 26 years in 2003 for health reasons.
Larry loved the land and his family and enjoyed taking great care of both. He spent much time on his beautiful yard and gardens. He enjoyed wandering through antique stores and going to auctions where the frugal Norwegian would actually part with his hard-earned cash. He enjoyed wheeling and dealing and the thrill of a good buy. Though, if he truly wanted a particular item (piano rolls), he just upped the bid rather than waste time dickering because he "needed" that (end of story). What a contradiction he could be! He was quite an avid Jewel Tea collector.
Larry occasionally spoiled his wife with jewelry, but recently learned to visit pawn shops after his sisters-in-law took Sue on an "adventure" and returned adorned with their treasured and reasonably purchased sparklies. He decided after much skepticism that maybe they were on to something there.
Larry and Sue were limited in retirement travels, as Larry had been on dialysis every other day for about 3 years. They had however become members of the "Senior" Breakfast Club at LD's Filling Station (620 12th St. N.E.) so that is where fittingly the after service gathering will be held. Please feel free to stop by after 2:30 p.m. if you are unable to attend the service.
Dialysis requires limited fluid intake, so please raise a Pepsi, or a cup of coffee, as Larry is upstairs now, drinkin' one or the other. He's there, smilin' and toastin' right back at ya, havin' a second one just cuz he can!!!
Those happy to have shared and known Larry are his wife of 43 years, Sue; one son, Larry Jr. and wife, (daughter-by-marriage) Becky, and their three sons, Alex, Jake and Sam of Hanlontown; granddaughter, Jessica Bachman of Fletcher, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Jan Bergan and Vicki Fisher of Mason City, Pam Fisher of Maplewood, Minn.; bothers-in-law, Steve Fisher and wife, Nancy, of Hanlontown, Jim Fisher and wife, Marcia, of Davenport, Dennis Haaland of Mason City and David Skellenger of Garner; many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glen Lloyd, Richard and James; and parents-in-law, Charles and Lulu Fisher.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/29/2008 - 10/30/2008
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BELMOND - Timothy George Fenchel, age 47, of Belmond, died Sunday (Oct. 18, 2008) at the Belmond Medical Center.
Private graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, in Strawberry Point. A public memorial service will be held in Belmond at a later date.
Tim was a resident of the Krysilis group homes in Belmond and Clarion for 16 years. His family is so thankful for the wonderful and compassionate care he received from his "Krysilis Family" while he was there. We are forever grateful. He will be remembered by his family and his "Krysilis Family" for his unique personality and always keeping them on their toes with his wit and behavior. Those who crossed his path in life will never forget the interesting adventures and happenings that may have came about when you were around Tim.
Tim is survived by his mother, Phyllis Fenchel, Strawberry Point; sister, Sue Fenton and her husband, Eldon, Strawberry Point, Julie Sorensen and her husband, Doug, Manly, Kathy McNeal and her husband, Dennis, Ossian; and a brother, Mark Fenchel and his wife, Dar, Hull; 10 nieces and nephews and two great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Fenchel; brother, Kurt Fenchel; and an infant niece, Faith Fenton.
Andrews Funeral Homes, Belmond, 641-444-4474.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/30/2008
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 WAVERLY - The Rev. Sheral Gregory, 89, of Waverly died Tuesday evening (Oct. 28, 2009) at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo from complications of pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at First Baptist Church in Waverly with Pastor Brian Wilkins officiating. Burial will be in Harlington Cemetery in Waverly.
Public visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly and also for an hour prior to services on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church Flood Fund.
Rev. Gregory was born in Arthur, Ill., on Oct. 24, 1919, the son of Elbert and Hatha Belle (Frogge) Gregory. He attended Mentzer Country School and graduated from the Arthur High School in 1937.
On Feb. 22, 1941, Sheral was united in marriage to Veda Elene Miller in St. Louis, Mo. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill., in 1946. Sheral pastored churches in Pontiac, Peoria, Germantown and Dayton, Ill., Jennings, Mo., Plattsmouth, Neb., and Marble Rock and Bloomfield. He was also employed at White Farm Equipment in Charles City, Hydrotile in Nashua, John Deere in Waterloo and he and his wife managed Colonial Manor Apartments in Waterloo from 1982-1991. They retired in 1991 and moved to Waverly.
Rev. Gregory was a member of First Baptist Church in Waverly, where he had served as financial secretary and Sunday school teacher. He also loved bowling and was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Rev. Gregory is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Veda Gregory of Waverly, his three children, daughter, Joy (Roger) Jenks of Columbus, Ohio, son, Ron (Lynn) Gregory of Bloomington, Minn., daughter, Sherry (Lynn) Burman of Waverly; eight grandchildren, Paige (Gene) Spurbeck of Columbus, Ohio, Paul (Kari) Russell of Pittsboro, Ind., Gregory (Jennifer) Jenks of Noblesville, Ind., Tyler (Tera) Gregory of Hugo, Minn., Patrick Hoffert of Boulder, Colo., Cory Gregory of Minnetonka, Minn., Bryan (Trish) Burman and Brad Burman of Waverly; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Easter (Harold) Eads of Lovington, Ill., and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Tellus, Reed and Heral (Sheral's twin), and three sisters, Cathrine, Pearl and Ina.
Online condolences for Sheral may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.
Kaiser Corson Funeral Home, Waterloo, 319-352-1187.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/30/2008
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HAMPTON - Joe Ray Hunt, 73, of Hampton died Wednesday (Oct. 29, 2008) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. There will be no visitation. Inurnment will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Pastor Dick Parker will officiate the service.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/30/2008
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 FOREST CITY - R. Wayne (Curly) Kingland, age 76, of rural Forest City, died Monday (Oct. 27, 2008) at the Manly Care Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Fertile Church of Christ. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the church with the family present.
A private family inurnment will be held at Elim Lutheran Cemetery, west of Fertile. A general memorial fund has been established.
Richard Wayne Kingland was born on Oct. 17, 1932, the son of Tilden and Evelyn (Field) Kingland. He received his education in rural schools near his home and graduated from Forest City High School in 1950.
On May 19, 1957, he was married to Mary Isabel Graves in Hampton. To this union four children were born: John, Janet, Jeffrey and Jason. He farmed with his wife until her death in 1965 and continued farming until he became a resident of the Manly Care Center in 2006. During this time, he also worked for other farmers in the area and worked on a road construction crew.
Curly enjoyed being outdoors doing farm work, attending farm auctions, collecting/working on vintage farm equipment and playing cards with friends. He was an avid sports fan and read the newspaper cover to cover daily. Prior to his decline in health, he could often be found discussing farming or the latest sports news at the local coffee shop. He was a member of Hill City Threshers and Pheasants Forever. For several years, he enjoyed sharing old-time farming techniques at threshing demonstrations in rural Forest City.
He is survived by his constant and loving companion for the past 25 years, Judy Valley of Lake Mills and his four children, John (Michelle) Kingland of rural Forest City, Janet Kingland of Burley, Idaho, Jeffrey (Melissa) Kingland of North English, Iowa, and Jason Kingland of Lake Mills. Also surviving are a sister, Norma (Paul) Vlieger of Norwalk, and her sons, Tim of Norwalk and Phillip (Sonia) of Des Moines, 12 grandchildren, Elise, Emily, Travis, Jennifer, Vanessa, Jacob, Claire, Samuel, Patrick, Erica, Andrew and Kelly; three great-grandchildren; nieces, Debbie (Francis) Kingland-Tomshefski of Danville, Pa., Jody Kingland of St. Cloud, Minn., and nephew, Tim Abrahamson of Northwood; and several members of extended family and long-time friends.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; and his brother, Donald, 2008.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/29/2008 - 10/30/2008
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| Osby, Paul |
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COUNCIL BLUFFS - Paul Osby, 74, of Council Bluffs, formerly of Kanawha, died Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008) at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., in Kanawha. Burial will take place at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11:30 until the time of service at the funeral home.
Ewing Funeral Home, Kanawha, 641-762-3211.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/29/2008 - 10/30/2008
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| Protzman, Cynthia Weston
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OMAHA, Neb. - Cynthia Weston Protzman, age 82, of Omaha, Neb. (born in Mason City), died Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008).
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Fogelstrom Chapel at Immanuel Terrace, 67th Street and Sorensen Parkway in Omaha, Neb.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel, Omaha, Neb.
Memorials may be made out to Tuesday Musical Concert Series, Box 6132 Omaha, NE 68106, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 1941 S. 42nd St., Room 205 Omaha, NE 68105.
Cynthia is survived by her children, Dodie Protzman and Bill Widman of Omaha, Neb., Eric and Nancy Protzman of Evergreen, Colo., Kurt and Mollie Protzman of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren, Jotham, Curry, Sarah, Robert and wife, Anna, Nicholas and Luke; great-grandchildren, Sevyn and Phoenix; sister, Dorothy Judd, of Valley, Neb.; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Vangsness, of St. Paul, Minn.; nieces, Sunny, Nancy and Cynthia; and nephews, Tom and Paul.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Protzman; parents, Raymond and Dorothy Weston
Roeder Mortuary, Inc., Omaha, Neb., 402-496-9000.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/30/2008
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| Wismer, Charles A. |
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 BURLINGTON - Charles A. Wismer, 81, of Burlington, passed away Sunday (Oct. 26, 2008).
Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. today at King Lynk Funeral Home in Fort Madison. Inurnment will be 1 p.m. Friday at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
A resident of Mason City for many years, Charles was employed at Armour before being transferred to Fort Madison where he retired.
Mr. Wismer was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Barbara Wismer, brother, Ronald, sister, Leona Garlock, and two sons, Charles and Brad.
He is survived by three daughters, Kay Stone of Riverview, Fla., Christie Carlsen of Rockwell City, and Sheila Austin of Mason City; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison, Iowa, 319-372-1952. |
Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/30/2008
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| Byrd M.D., John Byron |
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NORTHWOOD - John Byron Byrd, M.D., passed away Oct. 27, 2008. He died in an automobile crash south of Wood Lake, Neb. John had spent the day in a place he loved best, the sandhills of Nebraska, doing what he loved: hunting prairie chicken and grouse, riding horses and running his dogs.
John was born in Amarillo, Texas, on Sept. 13, 1944, the son of Roy and Katy (Black) Byrd. At a young age he was out hunting and fishing with his older brother, Roy Neal. John graduated high school in Valentine Neb. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. From there he graduated from medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha in 1969.
John loved medicine and loved caring for his patients. John actively taught the art of medicine to medical student and residents. He was boarded in Family Medicine and Geriatrics. John recently retired at the age of 63 after 39 years as a family physician. He practiced primarily in Kimball, Neb., Valentine Neb., Neligh Neb., Sargent, Neb., and Northwood. He prided himself on staying current on medicine, attending lots of meetings, reading the latest medical literature, as well as reading textbooks.
John had many hobbies including a lifelong love of hunting and fishing. More recently he became very involved in cutting horses, initially riding them and then starting his own business, John Byrd Quarterhorses, breeding, training, buying and selling and still working on mastering the art of riding a cutting horse.
John was an avid reader, a budding photographer and dabbled in gourmet cooking. He was a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma.
John is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Northwood; and his son Jay of Northwood; daughters Jodi Byrd and Elizabeth Tsukahara, of Champaign, Ill.; sons, Matt and wife, Cherie, of Ogallala, Neb., and Chad and wife, Carrie, of Wenatchee Wash.; his parents, Roy and Katy of Toyahvale Texas.
Also brothers, Roy of Park City, Utah, Jeff of Kilene, Texas, and George; and sister, Becky, of Abilene, Texas; grandchildren, Samantha Byrd of Ogallala, Neb., James, Luke, Abby, Megan and Trey Byrd of Wenatchee Wash., Jacob and Andrew Henery of Neligh, Neb.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at St. Boniface Church in Elgin, Neb., and 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Lutheran Church in Northwood.
The family has requested memorials be made to the Wood Lake Fire Department Wood Lake, NE 69221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/31/2008
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| Byre, Brett |
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GREEN BAY, Wis. - Brett Byre, 41, of Green Bay, died suddenly on Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008) following a short illness. Born in Chamberlain, S.D., on Aug. 7, 1967, he is the son of Gail (Bingen) and the late Dale Byre.
On Oct. 18, 1997, he married the former Julie Machek. Brett was extremely satisfied in his career as an over-the-road truck driver and loved owning his own truck.
He loved and cherished spending time with his immediate family pheasant hunting in South Dakota, golfing, fishing and gardening. He enjoyed sharing the experience of barbecuing and cooking with his wife, Julie. During the summer months he also enjoyed attending antique farm tractor and steam engine shows where he fondly looked back and remembered the time he spent on the farm with his family.
Survived by his wife, Julie; mother, Gail Byre of Mason City; three siblings: Dean (RaLonda) Byre of Lincoln, Neb., Bryan (Stacy) Byre of Des Moines, Jesse (Holly) Byre of Mason City; two nephews: Dillon and Kasin Byre; mother-in-law Alice Kraft of Phoenix, Ariz.; father-in-law John (Carole) Machek of Washington Island, Wis.; one brother-in-law, John M. Machek of Green Bay, Wis.
Preceded in death by his father, Dale Byre; one sister, Laurel Ann Byre; paternal grandparents, John and Emily Byre; and maternal grandparents, Charles and Evelyn Bingen.
Friends may call from noon until 3 p.m. Saturday at Malcore Funeral Home, 701 North Barid Street, Green Bay, WI, 54302, closing with a prayer service.
Funeral and burial will take place in Chamberlain, S.D., later next week with Hickey Webik Funeral Chapel, 215 S. Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325, in charge.
A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in his memory.
Visit www.malcorefuneralhom.com to send an online condolence.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/31/2008
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| Davids, Ronald |
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BLUE EARTH, Minn. - Ronald Davids, 63, of Blue Earth, Minn., died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008) at United Hospital in Blue Earth, Minn.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at the Winter Funeral Home, 105 S. Grove St., Blue Earth, Minn., with Pastor David Langer officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Buffalo Center, with military honors by the Blue Earth American Legion Post 89.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Winter Funeral Home and one hour before the service on Saturday.
Online tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 507-526-2216, www.winterfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/31/2008
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| Grefe, Douglas A. |
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 HAMPTON - Douglas A. Grefe, 57, of Hampton concluded his life's journey Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008) at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Douglas donated his body to medical study at the University of Iowa.
A life celebration open house will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Mayne's Grove, south of Hampton on Highway 65.
Douglas, the son of LeRoy and Patricia Grefe, was born in Mason City on Dec. 2, 1950. He grew up in Dumont where he graduated from Dumont Community High School in 1969. He was an outstanding athlete earning All-State honors in both football and basketball. Douglas was the only athlete to letter in four sports all four years in Dumont High School.
Douglas graduated from Hawkeye Institute of Technology in Waterloo where he studied police science. He served four years in the Navy, 1974-1978.
Douglas married Jerre Leinen in 1980. They lived in Bristow prior to moving to Hampton. He was employed at Hampton Hydraulics from 1980 to 2006, taking disability retirement in 2006.
A dedicated Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals fan, Douglas enjoyed golf, fishing and barbequing, taking special pride in his hot and spicy chicken wings. Close to his heart were his grandchildren, and "Papa" was always in attendance at Little League games and other activities in which they participated.
Living family members include his wife, Jerre of Hampton; daughter, Jodee (Mark) Strub of Grimes; sons, Tanner (Tonya) Grefe of Marshalltown and Levi (Mia) Grefe of North Liberty; 14 grandchildren: Kennedy, Trevor, Jacob, Taylor, Olivia, Drake, Keegan, Madison, Taya, Brittany, Andrew, Jordan, Mason and Marcus; four siblings: Robert (Cindy) Grefe of Ocean Springs, Miss., Marilyn (Dennis) Brocka of Dumont, Jeannie (Steve) Palmer of Mason City, Stuart (Chris) Grefe of Grinnell; several nieces and nephews; and his old buddy, Chief.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Patrica (Canone) Grefe; grandfather, Bob "Gramps" Nettelton; niece, Megan Brocka; and special family friend, Jean Kelber.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/31/2008
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| Gretillat, Sarah Barber |
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 THORNTON - Sarah Knapp Barber Gretillat, 88, formerly of Thornton, died Thursday (Oct. 23, 2008) at the Belmond Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the First United Methodist Church, 400 Maple St., Thornton, with the Rev. Rose Calderon-Khan presiding.
Her family will greet friends immediately following the service at the church.
Sarah Alice Knapp Barber Gretillat was born May 4, 1920, in Utica, Minn., a daughter of Wright and Jennie (Sidway) Knapp. She was educated at St. Charles, Minn. At a young age, she began working in the gladiola fields near St. Charles. She was married to Vernon Barber. They made their home at Lewiston, Minn., and raised three children.
On May 13, 1967, Sarah was united in marriage with Harold Gretillat at the Methodist Parsonage in Thornton. They made their home near Sheffield where she worked for "Red" Sheriff raising hogs and as a waitress in several restaurants.
Sarah was active in the United Methodist Women and the First United Methodist Church in Thornton. She enjoyed card games with her friends, especially 500, Canasta and Samba. She spent many hours reading and doing crossword puzzles. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening. She loved her dogs; her most recent companion, Honey Bear, was very special to her.
Sarah is survived by her son, Don (Gerry) Barber of Radcliffe; step-children Kathleen (Donald) Bonjour, Fowler, Colo., Larry Gretillat, Fowler, Colo., Arno (Ronda) Gretillat, Marion, Ind.; daughter-in-law, Betty Jane Barber, Lewiston, Minn.; son-in-law, Ronald Wnuk, Winona, Minn.; 17 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and seven step-great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Raymond (Karen) Gretillat, Mason City; sisters-in-law Connie Gretillat, Union, Iowa, Eleanore Gretillat, Luverne, Minn.; and lots of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter at birth Charlotte Barber; brothers Leon Knapp and Leonard Knapp; and half brother Ralph.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-998-2311.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/25/2008 - 10/31/2008
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| Protzman, Cynthia Weston |
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OMAHA, Neb. - Cynthia Weston Protzman, 82, of Omaha, Neb. (born in Mason City) died Oct. 28, 2008.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fogelstrom Chapel at Immanuel Terrace, 67th Street and Sorensen Parkway, Omaha, Neb.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Friday, at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel, Omaha, Neb.
Memorials may be made out to Tuesday Musical Concert Series, P.O. Box 6132 Omaha, Neb. 68106, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 1941 South 42nd St., Room 205 Omaha, Neb. 68105.
Cynthia is survived by her children, Dodie Protzman and Bill Widman of Omaha, Neb., Eric and Nancy Protzman of Evergreen, Colo., Kurt and Mollie Protzman of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren, Jotham, Curry, Sarah, Robert and wife, Anna, Nicholas and Luke; great-grandchildren, Sevyn and Phoenix; sister Dorothy Judd, of Valley, Neb.; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Vangsness of St. Paul, Minn.; nieces, Sunny, Nancy and Cynthia; nephews, Tom and Paul.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Protzman; and parents, Raymond and Dorothy Weston
Roeder Mortuary, Inc., Omaha, Neb., 402-496-9000.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/30/2008 - 10/31/2008
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| Repp, Dr. John M. |
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OSAGE - Dr. John M. Repp, 87, of Osage died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage; 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/31/2008
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| Schwartz, Edwin F.
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 CLARKSVILLE - Edwin F. Schwartz, 78, of Clarksville died peacefully Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, after a brief battle with cancer.
Funeral services for Ed Schwartz will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville, with Pastor Lynne Busch and Pastor Val Swinton of the Church of Christ officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Clarksville Amvets Post No. 30. Burial will be at a later date in the Highland Home Cemetery at Ledyard.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Edwin Fred Schwartz was born Oct. 2, 1930, at Ledyard, the son of Fred and Olga (Simmonsmier) Schwartz. He received his education at Swea City. Ed served in the United States Navy. On April 15, 1951, he was united in marriage to Lois Leslie at Lakota. Lois died on Dec. 6, 2006. He then married Shirlene Peveler on Oct. 26, 2007 at Clarksville.
Ed worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 40 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville, the American Legion Fisher Post No.14 at Swea City, and the Amvets Post No. 30 at Clarksville.
His interests included hunting, fishing and following school sports. Ed always looked forward to spending time and sharing his life with family and friends.
Living family members include his wife, Shirlene Schwartz of Clarksville; two children: Jim (Cindy) Schwartz of Woodland, Mich., and Jan (Chuck) Johnson of Clear Lake; eight grandchildren: Tad (Ashley) Schwartz of Charlotte, Mich., Tara (Ben) Black of Laingsburg, Mich., Nathan (Samantha) Schwartz of Charlotte, Mich., Katrina (Josh) Hart of Aurora, Colo, Brandon Johnson and special friend Sarah, of Clear Lake, Joheather Grant and Leslie Grant both of Woodland, Mich., and Jessie Grant of Grand Rapids, Mich.; four great-grandchildren: Braedyn and Thomas Johnson and Jayden Schwartz and Rhiannon Black; three stepchildren: Cheryl (Martin) Upah of Holtom City, Texas, Teri (Brian) Vance and Kelvin (Tammy) Krull, both of Clarksville; six stepgrandchildren: Trevor (Stephanie) Vance, Jadie Vance, Sara, Krystal, Kurt and Mariah Krull; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; a brother, Fred (Rose) Schwartz, of Morganton, Ga.; and four sisters: Erna Doocy of Owatonna, Minn., Lillian (Irvin) Smith of Armstrong, Evelyn (Don) Johnson, and Betty (Jim) Smith, both of Swea City; two brothers-in-law: Loren "Slim" Clayton of Armstrong and William Coombes of Fairmont, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Mae Schwartz of Swea City; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; two brothers: Ervin and Harold Schwartz; a sister, Florence Clayton; two brothers-in-law: Art Doocy and Earl Paulson; three sisters-in-law: Marge Schwartz, Velma Coombes, and Edna Paulson; three nephews: Duane Doocy, Steven Schwartz and Eugene Paulson; and a niece, Sharon Smith.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Immanuel United Church of Christ, 203 South Mather, Clarksville, IA 50619, and Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd Street SE, Mason City, IA 50401.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/31/2008
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FLOYD - Fern Tack, 88, of Floyd, died Thursday (Oct. 30, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main, Charles City, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com. |
Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/31/2008
Posted by Gene Manning
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