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| Bass Sr., Eldon Earl |
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 ROCKFORD - Eldon Earl Bass Sr., 83, of 1971 Ivory Ave, died Friday, (Aug. 29, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Martin Miller and the Rev. Gordon Berryman officiating. Burial will be in the Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.
The family will greet visitors from 5 until 7 p.m. today and continue Tuesday one hour prior to the service at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs.
Memorials may be directed to the Eldon Earl Bass Memorial Fund, in care of Freda Bass, 1971 Ivory Ave, Rockford, Iowa 50468.
Eldon Earl Bass was born on April 11, 1925, in rural Floyd County, the son of Ernest and Emma (Tibbits) Bass. He graduated from Rudd High School in 1943. Eldon served the United States Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific.
From the union of Eldon's first marriage, two children were born.
On Dec. 23, 1950, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Freda Usher. To this union, five children were born.
Eldon was a farmer and electrician for over 50 years. He was a pioneer of CB radios, selling and servicing them. He served his county loyally for many years as a Floyd County Sheriff's Department reservist and Rockford Police Department reservist. He was a member of the Rudd Wesleyan Church, Rudd.
Eldon enjoyed big family dinners, especially if there was pie that Freda made! He loved spending time with family, especially his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eldon and Freda enjoyed camping trips with their family and friends.
In 2001, Eldon and Freda started spending their winters in southern Alabama. He enjoyed rummage sales, flea markets and working on cars with his son-in-law, Wayne King. He taught his children the meaning of hard work from his strong work ethics that will be greatly missed.
Eldon is survived by his wife of 57 years, Freda Bass, Rockford; children: Carol (Steve) Jameson, Springfield, Mo., Deborah (Wayne) King, Pensacola, Fla., Becky (Danny) Burnett, rural Floyd, Jeff (Cyndie) Bass, Minnesota Lake, Minn., Greg (Terry) Bass, Mason City, Ed (Libby) Bass, Fayetteville, Tenn., daughter-in-law, Barb Bass, Mason City; stepson, Erwin (Elaine) Usher, Prairie City, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and numerous special friends.
Eldon is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Darrell Bass; son, Eldon Bass Jr.; grandson, Bill Bass; and one infant granddaughter, Kellie King.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Clark, the staff and nurses at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit and the staff at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa for the great care expressed to Eldon.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel 641-749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/30/2008 - 9/1/2008
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| Birke, Lewis |
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SIOUX CITY ? Lewis Allen Birke, 64, of Sioux City, formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (Aug. 30, 2008) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/1/2008
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| Blickenderfer, Betty L. |
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 CHARLES CITY - Betty L. Blickenderfer, 81, of Charles City, died Saturday, (Aug. 30, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Betty Blickenderfer will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debi Lincoln of the Jordan River Church and United Church of Christ, Colwell, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Betty Lorraine Markle Blickenderfer was born on Dec. 12, 1926, at Spring Valley, Minn., the daughter of Lloyd and Floy (Malcobson) Markle. She graduated from high school in Santa Barbara, Calif., attended LaJames Beauty College and Beautician College in Mason City.
On Nov. 25, 1945, she was united in marriage to Homer Blickenderfer at Austin, Minn. Betty owned and operated the Golden Touch while helping with the family trucking company. She was a member of the Moose Lodge for over 50 years, V.F.W. Auxiliary, Suroptimist and the Floyd County Cancer Society.
Her interests included traveling, camping, dancing and flying their own airplane around the country.
Living family members include her husband, Homer Blickenderfer of Charles City; three children, Larry (Jane) Blickenderfer of Shell Rock, Lorraine Lewis of Charles City and Louis (Ann) Blickenderfer of Charles City; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; sister, Verna Sterling of Albia; and brother, Rolland (Margarite) Markle of Newton.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert 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 on 9/1/2008
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| Bublitz, Robert Arnold |
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St. ANSGAR - Robert Arnold Bublitz, 77, of St. Ansgar, died Saturday (Aug. 30, 2008) at his home in St. Ansgar.
Memorial services for Robert will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar with the Rev. Byron Northwick officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.
Interment will take place at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements, 641-713-4920.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/31/2008 - 9/1/2008
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| Cady II, G.A. "Art" |
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HAMPTON - G.A. "Art" Cady II, 82, of Hampton, died Friday (Aug. 29, 2008) in Palm Desert, Calif.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/1/2008
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| Colby, David Charles |
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MANLY - David Charles Colby, 64, of 215 West Walnut, died Friday (Aug. 29, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, with the Rev. Wendy Abrahamson officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/30/2008 - 9/1/2008
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| Eggena Jr., Harm |
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ROCKFORD - Harm Eggena Jr., 82, of 1455 190th St., Rockford, died Sunday (Aug. 31, 2008) at his home in Rockford.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 West Main, Rockford.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-756-3311.
www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/1/2008
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| Hakes, Colby S. |
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MASON CITY - Colby S. Hakes, 23-month-old son of Malory Hakes and Randy Hakes, died at his home at 303 S. Carolina, Ave., Mason City, on Saturday (Aug. 30, 2008).
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676.
www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/1/2008
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| Tripp, Darwin H. |
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 COULTER - Darwin H. Tripp, 69, of Coulter, passed away on Aug. 30, 2008, at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Morgan United Methodist Church in rural Dows. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the Morgan Center Cemetery in rural Dows. The Rev. Lexie Kirkpatrick and the Rev. David Bernhardt will be officiating.
Darwin H. Tripp was born on July 12, 1939, in Macy, Iowa, to Harold and Addie (Burkley) Tripp. Darwin graduated from Dows High School and attended Iowa State University in Ames.
Darwin was married to Norma Foster on Oct. 7, 1962, in Thornton. He owned and operated Tripp Sales and Service, a grain vac business, in Coulter. Darwin also farmed and sold grain equipment. He was a member of the Morgan United Methodist Church and was very active in the church and his community. He had been a church officer, a volunteer fireman, taught fire service classes, and participated in fund raising for the Dows ambulance. He was Chairman of the Morgan Cemetery Board and a member of the North Iowa Area Landfill board. Darwin enjoyed socializing, helping people, working on projects in his shop, and using tools to create and improve things. He also loved spending time with his family.
Darwin is survived by his wife, Norma Tripp, of Coulter; daughter, Michelle and her husband, Greg Stotts, of Boone; his mother, Addie Tripp, of Iowa Falls; his sister, Marilyn, and her husband, George Disney, of Clarion; brother, Marlyn and wife, Karen Tripp, of Hampton, brother Arlin Tripp of Comanche, Okla., brother Gordon and wife, Carol Tripp, of Indianola and many nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Tripp.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/31/2008 - 9/1/2008
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| Wegener, Nancy Lou |
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 MASON CITY - Nancy Lou Wegener, 64, of Mason City, died Saturday (Aug. 30, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A graveside service for Nancy will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at the Rock Falls Cemetery, with the Rev. Ronald Stein officiating.
There will be a private family visitation at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City.
Nancy Lou Wegener was born on Sept. 24, 1943, in Mason City, the daughter of Harold O. "Pete" and Wilma (Brown) Wegener. Nancy attended Rock Falls Elementary School. Nancy remained at home until 1978, and then became a resident of the Opportunity Village in Clear Lake. In July 1980, she moved to the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake until April of 1981. She moved to the Heritage Care Center in Mason City and had been a resident at Heritage until her death.
While living in Rock Falls, and continuing throughout her life, she enjoyed working for the Easter Seal Society. Nancy also was a retired senior volunteer.
In her earlier years she enjoyed going on fishing trips with her parents up north, playing cards, visiting with family and friends, watching T.V., and collecting Canadian money. Nancy also enjoyed making a scrapbook of Rock Falls events.
She was a member of the Old Stone United Methodist Church in Rock Falls.
Those left to cherish her memory are her two aunts, Velma Collier of Williamstown, Ky., and Wanda Peter of Mason City; numerous cousins, as well as other extended family members and friends.
Her parents, and other extended family members preceded her in death.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/1/2008
| Bublitz, Robert A. |
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ST. ANSGAR - Robert A. Bublitz, 77, of St. Ansgar, died Saturday, (Aug. 30, 2008) at his home.
Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Byron Northwick, officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Church.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.
Robert was born on June 26, 1931, to Arnold R. and Wilma (Lang) Bublitz in Mitchell County, Iowa. He married Patricia Cumming. He was a trucker and after retiring started mowing cemeteries and started a lawn care service. He always enjoyed staying active.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Curtis; brother, Duane; brother-in-law, Richard Trettin.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, of St. Ansgar; one son, James (Julie) Bublitz, of Waverly; two daughters, Darlene Bublitz, of Clear Lake, and JoAnn (John) Fisher of Mitchell; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirly (Curtis) Sheets, of Iowa City, and Delores Trettin, of St. Ansgar.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/2/2008
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| Cady II, G. A. "Art" |
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 HAMPTON - G.A. "Art" Cady II, 82, of Hampton, died Friday (Aug. 29, 2008) in Palm Desert, Calif.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with the Rev. John Byrne officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Congregational Church Memorial Fund.
Art Cady was born on Aug. 29, 1926, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, the son of G.A. and Frances Cady. He attended and graduated from Sioux Rapids High School in 1944. After his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until he was honorably discharged in 1945.
He attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, and graduated from the University of Iowa. receiving his BA in 1949. He attended Drake Law School and graduated in 1952. He was awarded the Order of the Coif.
He practiced law in Hampton from 1952 until his death.
Throughout his life, Art was involved in many civic and professional organizations. He was a past member of the Hampton Kiwanis Club, Hampton Development Corp., First Congregational Church Board of Trustees, and the Hampton Community School Board.
Professionally, he served as the Franklin County attorney and he was a lifetime member of the Iowa State and American Bar Associations. He was a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, Iowa Academy of Trial Attorneys, and Drake University Law School Board of Counselors.
Art is survived by his wife, Mary, of Hampton; two children, G.A. Cady III and his wife, Barbara, of Hampton and Mary L. Cady of Bloomington, Minn., and two grandchildren, G.A. Cady IV of Chicago, Illinois and Charles Cady of Des Moines. He is also survived by his sister, Helen Louthan, of Spencer, and her family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Fredrick Cady.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/1/2008 - 9/2/2008
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| Colby, David Charles |
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 MANLY - David Charles Colby, 64, of 215 W. Walnut died Friday (Aug. 29, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, with the Rev. Wendy Abrahamson, officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the Bride Colonial Chapel.
David Charles Colby was born on Feb. 12, 1944, the son of Charles and Bernice (Olsen) Colby. He attended Northwood-Kensett schools.
David was united in marriage to Darlene Plante on Dec. 2, 1962; to this union three children were born.
David loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his greatest love was riding his motorcycle and music.
David is survived by his children, Jeanette Smith, of Northwood, Jeffery Colby, of Fernandina, Fla.; grandchildren, Jeremy Smith, of Joice, Jolene Kockler, Justina Smith, Joshua Jaspers, all of Northwood, Steven and Michael Colby, both of Georgia, Danielle and Megan Colby, both of Northwood; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Kiley, Jacob, Hailey, Spencer, Madylyn and Landon; sister Ruth (David) Miller, of Mason City; special friend, Sandra Rainey, of Manly; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bernice Colby; wife, Darlene Colby; son, Jerry Colby and grandson, PFC Dustin Colby.
Bride Colonial Chapel 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/30/2008 - 9/2/2008
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| Eggena Jr., Harm J. |
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ROCKFORD - Harm J. Eggena Jr., 82, of 1455 190th St., Rockford, was called home on Sunday morning (Aug. 31, 2008) at his home in Rockford.
Private graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at the Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, with the Rev. Robert Orr officiating.
There will be a public visitation from 5 until 6 p.m. today at the Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home 302 W. Main in Rockford.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Harm J. Eggena Jr. Memorial Fund.
Anyone wishing to leave messages, condolences or stories for the family may do so on the funeral home Web site located at www.Fulllertonfh.com.
Harm was a lifetime farmer in Rockford. He was the youngest child of Harm and Feukea (deWitt) Lichtsinn Eggena Sr. of a combined family of 4 + 4 +3 making it a family of 11 children. Harm was born on Jan. 25, 1926, on a farm near Rockford, Iowa.
He leaves his wife, Darlene, of 61 years; and two daughters, Barbara Miller, of Naples, Fla; and Marylou and her husband, Gil Nelson, of Irvine, Calif.; one son, Harm III and his wife, Ranada Eggena; of Rockford; seven grandchildren, one great-grandson, and two sisters, Maye Thompson, of Aurora, Colo.; and Helen Siefken, of Osage.
His stillborn son, Donald; his daughter, Connie; his parents, two half sisters, and six half brothers preceded him in death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-756-3311.
www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/1/2008 - 9/2/2008
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| Greiman, Pauline R. |
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GARNER - Pauline L. Greiman, 91, of Garner died Monday (Sept. 1, 2008) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/2/2008
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| Hakes, Colby S. |
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MASON CITY - Colby S. Hakes, 23-month-old son of Mallory Hakes and Randy Hakes, died Saturday (Aug. 30, 2008) at his home at 303 S. Carolina Ave.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at The Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Colby Hakes Memorial Fund.
Memories, stories and condolences may be shared with the family at the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 641-423-8676.
www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/1/2008 - 9/2/2008
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| Nolte, Elmer F. |
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HAMPTON - Elmer F. Nolte, 86, of Hampton, formerly of Dumont, died Monday (Sept. 1, 2008) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Vistitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday 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 9/2/2008
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| Olson, Mary Lu |
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 Mary Lu (Cox) Olson, 65, of Houston, Texas, passed away Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at the Addicks United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.
A second memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at the United Church of Christ, Congregational in Belmond, Iowa.
Mary Lu, the daughter of Luin and Mary Jane Cox, granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Pauley, of Mason City, was born on Nov. 18, 1942, at the Belmond Hospital.
She graduated from the Belmond High School with the Class of 1960. She attended Shimer College one year and then transferred to the University of Iowa.
Mary Lu was married to her high school sweetheart, Ronald D. Olson, at the Belmond Congregational Church on Feb. 25, 1962.
She was a computer whiz and an avid reader, as well as a loving mother and homemaker.
Mary Lu was a member of Chapter P, P.E.O., Houston, Texas.
Mary Lu is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Ron Olson; son, Dean (wife Ruth), and son, John (wife Barbara); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Courtney, Daniel and Tyler, all of the Houston area; her mother, Mary Jane Cox Campbell, of Edina. Minn.; step-father, Robert E. Campbell; sisters, Lucinda Ann (Cox) McNeely, of Lynden,Wash., Dr. Martha Cox Ho (husband Fred), of Eden Prairie, Minn.; brothers, Robert L. (wife Julie), of Phoenix, Ariz., and James L. Cox, (wife Karen), of Portland,Ore.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Luin beach Cox, on Dec. 24, 1980.
In memory of Mary Lu, donations may be given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma
American Cancer Society.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/2/2008
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| Wickwire, Eunice J. |
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ALGONA - Eunice J. Wickwire, 94, of Algona, died Sunday (Aug. 31, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Communities in Algona.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Irvington, with the Rev. Dave Ollum officiating. Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/2/2008
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| Clausen, Max |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Max Clausen, 93, of Clear Lake died Sunday (Aug. 24, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City
The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Interment will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel and one hour prior to services on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to either the First Church of Christ Scientist in Clear Lake or the Nature Conservancy of Iowa.
Max Clausen was born Jan. 26, 1915, in his parents' home in Clear Lake. Max was the third of five children born to Leita (Irish) and Henry Wernic Clausen.
Max's mother, Leita, was the daughter of Dr. Harry Russel Irish and Sarah Alice Pierce Irish of Forest City, and older sister to Dr. Thomas Irish. Max's father, Henry Wernic Clausen, was the second of five children of Sam J. (born Soren Jensen) and Carrie W. Clausen of Clear Lake, Iowa. (Sam J. was owner of the grain elevator in Clear Lake and also served as mayor of Clear Lake.)
Max graduated from Clear Lake in the class of 1933. He graduated from Mason City Junior College and from Hamilton Business College. He was also a graduate of the Roger Babson Utopia College of Business in Eureka, Kan.
Max worked for Standard Oil Co. He also worked for the Mason City Draft Board and then enlisted in the Army at the start of World War II, serving in Alaska in the Tec 3 3064th Unit until 1946.
After the war, Max returned to Clear Lake where he lived the rest of his life. Max never married. He looked after, traveled with and cared for his aunt, Louise Clausen.
His primary work was in investments and land management. Max was a long-time piano player at Witke's and at the 1912 House.
Max was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist.
Max is survived by his brother, Fred, of Boulder, Colo.; and his cousins, Sally Irish Baker of Mason City and Clear Lake and Dr. Tom Irish of Tacoma, Wash., and sister-in-law, Peg Clausen. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Max was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry, of Portland, Ore., Robert ("Bob") of Clear Lake, in 2000; sister Caroline ("Cal") of Eugene, Ore., in 1993; and by one nephew, Henry ("Hank") Clausen of Oregon.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/26/2008 - 9/3/2008
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| Cramer, Douglas C. |
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IOWA FALLS - Douglas C. Cramer, 79, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday (Sept. 2, 2008) at the Stratford Nursing & Rehab Center, Stratford, Iowa. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are with Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel in Iowa Falls.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/3/2008
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| Gisch, Barbara Sue |
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IOWA FALLS - Barbara Sue Gisch, 59, of Iowa Falls died Monday (Sept. 1, 2008) at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.
Arrangements are incomplete with the Linn's Funeral Homes in Iowa Falls.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/3/2008
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| Greiman, Pauline L. |
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GARNER - Pauline L. Greiman, 91, of Garner died Monday (Sept. 1, 2008) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner, with the Rev. David Graham officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2481. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/2/2008 - 9/3/2008
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| Hakes, Colby S. |
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 MASON CITY - Colby S. Hakes, 23-month-old son of Mallory Hakes and Randy Hakes, died Saturday (Aug. 30, 2008) at his home at 303 S. Carolina Ave.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Colby Hakes Memorial Fund.
Memories, stories and condolences may be shared with the family at the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com
Colby was born on Sept. 13, 2006, in Mason City, the second child of Randy and Mallory "Sanchez" Hakes. He was named in honor of Dustin Colby, the National Guard member who died in Des Moines. Colby was always into everything and insisted on playing with everyone else's toys and whatever hat Dad was wearing. He liked to literally walk in Mom's shoes. He was a "tough as nails" boy and bounced back from all the childhood bumps and falls that they have, rarely crying and willing to give it a go again. He loved exploring and being independent.
Colby will be very much missed by his parents, Randy and Mallory; his sister, Zoey Hakes; his maternal grandparents, Mary Mitchell, of Mason City, and Joseph Sanchez, of Yuma, Ariz.; his paternal grandparents, Scott and Tammy Hakes, of Clear Lake; his great-grandparents, Patricia and her husband Tom Nangle, of Clear Lake, and Harold and Nancy Mohr, of Northwood; Vance Hakes, of Rock Falls; his great-great-grandmother, Margaret Bergman, of Clear Lake; and three aunts, Brooke Peterson, Kristin Stumpe and Meghan Smith.
He is preceded in death by great-grandmother, Darlene Kline; great-great-grandmother, Adeline Payne; great-uncle, Rick Angel, and cousin, Dakota Matton.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/1/2008 - 9/3/2008
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| Halford, Richard Eugene |
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 Richard Eugene Halford, 84, passed away peacefully Friday (Aug. 29, 2009) surrounded by his loving family.
The son of Christine and Sidney Halford was born and raised in Ventura. He served in World War II as a corporal in the United States Army, having served in France, England and Germany.
Richard graduated from Iowa State University in 1952 with a dual degree in architecture and architectural engineering. He then moved to Santa Fe to begin his architectural career with W.C. Kruger.
Richard left a distinct mark on Santa Fe and on northern New Mexico, establishing Richard Halford AIA and later La Mancha Realty. He also retired from state employment in the late 1990s, having served as the oversight supervisor of the construction of buildings for the New Mexico National Guard.
He designed a number of buildings in Santa Fe, including the Casa Loma Apartments, San Francisco Street Parking Garage, Bank of Santa Fe (now Wells Fargo) and Vistas de Santa Fe. Other buildings bearing his mark are La Esquina, PBSW Stationary (now Design Warehouse) and Wilner Podiatrist Center.
In northern New Mexico he designed Taos High School, Cochiti Elementary, the Tesuque Police Station and in Albuquerque the Medical Examiners' Building.
In addition, he served the city of Santa Fe as a councilman in the 1960s.
He was a past member of the Santa Fe Association of Realtors and as an avid bridge player, joining his friends in the activity every Wednesday, and also was an active member of the Elks Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christine and Sidney Halford; nephew, Robbie Halford; and son-in-law, Daniel Tapia.
Survivors include Monica Sosaya Halford, his wife of 44 years, a noted artist and santera; and six children, Victoria Murphy (Dennis); Felicia Halford (fianc� Mario Muniz); Richard Halford Jr. (Susan); Raquel Tapia; James Halford and foster daughter, Kathy Gonzales; and a brother Robert Halford and wife Carol Lee.
Twelve grandchildren include Ben, Carl and Kate Murphy; Angelique and Nicholas Halford; Ambrosio, Jonathan and Christopher Tapia; Sydney Halford; Marina and Patrick Gonzales; and Alexa Baca. A great-grandchild, Aaliyah Tapia, was born shortly before Richard's death. Nieces and nephews are Nancy, Chris and Todd (Susan) Halford and children Nicholas and Johnny Halford. Many other friends and family survive him.
Services will begin today, Wednesday, Sept. 3, at McGee Memorial Chapel with visitation at 6 p.m. followed by evening prayer at 6:30 p.m. and a memorial presentation.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday Sept. 4, 2008, at the United Church of Santa Fe (corner of Arroyo Chamiso and St. Michael's Drive), Santa Fe, N.M. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Richard's name to the following: American Diabetes Association (call 800-342-2382 for information regarding donations) and the E.F. Wallengren Fund for ALS Research, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301.
Arrangements by Berardinelli Mortuary.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/3/2008
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| Kading, Esther A. |
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ALGONA - Esther A. Kading, 91, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, and formerly of Algona, died Saturday (Aug. 23, 2008) at the Summerville at HillenVale in Mount Vernon.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona with the Rev. Steven Turner officating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memorial Park in Algona.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of services Friday at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/3/2008
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| Krapek, Eleanor J. |
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Eleanor Eleanor Janet (Fouts) Krapek, 75, formerly of Mason City, passed away June 27, 2008, at Porter Hospice, Centennial, Colo., following a courageous three-year battle with lung cancer.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Don Simmonds, officiating. A private burial in Osage Cemetery, Osage, has been held.
Following the service, the family invites all in attendance to a luncheon at 1 pm at the Mason City Country Club.
All those attending are encouraged to wear their favorite hat.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to The Elly Krapek Memorial Fund, C/O Kay Nolan, 700 N. I St., Monmouth, IL 61462.
Elly was born June 10, 1933, in Canton, Ill., to George M. and Thelma R. (Landis) Fouts. Raised and educated in Canton, she went on to study nursing at the University of Iowa.
She married Joseph John Krapek on Sept. 7, 1952, at Canton, Ill. They lived in Texas and Clear Lake before settling in Mason City, where they lived for over 50 years.
Elly worked for 10 years as a paraprofessional at Mason City High School, then as a unit secretary at North Iowa Medical Center until her retirement in 2003.
She is survived by a son, Steven, and daughters Kimberley Krapek and Kay (Dan) Nolan. She was the proud grandmother of Andrea Nolan and John and Annie Mae Krapek. Also surviving are sister-in-law, Mary Ann (David) McDonald; sister-in-law, Shirley Krapek; and nephew, John VanVoorhis and family. She also leaves behind special friends Nancy Suty and Michela Del Borgo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; two sons, Gary and John; her parents; one sister; a sister-in-law; mother-in-law, Sophie Krapek; and brother-in-law, Dr. Frank Krapek, both of Osage.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/3/2008
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| Lien, Michael Arnold |
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 Michael Arnold Lien, 63, a Northwood native, died Sunday (Aug. 24, 2008) at St. Mary's Hospital, Reno, Nev. from complications of emphysema.
Funeral services were held Aug. 28, 2008, at the Lemon Valley Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Reno with the Rev. Kevin Moore officiating. Burial was in the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, Nev.
Michael was born Sept. 19, 1944, to Arnold and Elsie Marie (Hagen) Lien. Born and raised in Northwood, Michael attended Northwood-Kensett grade and high Schools, graduating in 1962. He enjoyed playing basketball and football and earned several all-conference honors.
Mike attended Mason City Junior College, then entered the Navy and served proudly for six years.
Mike married Sarah Afflitto in Bath, Maine, on Aug. 29, 1969. To this union, two children were born, Michael and Katrina Marie.
Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed his video camera, golf, traveling and football. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends and being active in his church.
Mike is survived by his wife, Sarah, of Sparks, Nev.; son, Michael, and his children, Joseph, Taylor, Alexa and Jacob; daughter, Katrina Marie Green, and her children, Kayla and Kimberly Herrick and Tyler and Breanna Green, all of Reno, Nev.; a son, David, from a previous marriage; a sister, Carol, and her husband, Ken McMiller, of Eau Claire, Wis., a number of cousins, and a host of friends throughout several states and many in the North Iowa area.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/3/2008
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| Lundahl, Verla Boone |
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CLARION - Verla Boone Lundahl, 86, died Monday (Sept. 1, 2008) at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the Clarion Church of Christ in Clarion with Pastor Warren Curry officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the Clarion Church of Christ.
Arrangements are with the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion. 515-532-2233.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/3/2008
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| Oetken, Janice E. |
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MASON CITY - Janice E. Oetken, 60, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Sept. 2, 2008) at home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at 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 on 9/3/2008
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| Snow, David Eugene "Buddy" |
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A Celebration of Life for David "Buddy" Eugene Snow, 69 1/2, of North Pole, Alaska, and formerly of Clear Lake, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at State Park Lions Shelter in Clear Lake.
David Eugene Snow died July 8, 2008, in North Pole, Alaska, from melanoma cancer.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/3/2008
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| Walling, Gerald F. |
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ALGONA - Gerald F. Walling, 71, of Algona died Sunday (Aug. 31, 2008) at his home.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with Father Edward M. Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, with a Scripture prayer service and rosary beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/3/2008
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| Ballantyne, Gayle Francis |
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ELK GROVE, Calif. -Gayle Francis Ballantyne, 83, died Friday (Aug. 29, 2008) in Elk Grove, Calif.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens in Lake Havasu, Ariz., with the Rev. Richard Rounds officiating.
Condolences and thoughts can be made to her family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com
Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., 928-855-4949.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/4/2008
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| Birke, Lewis Allen |
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 SIOUX CITY - Lewis Allen Birke, 64, of 2511 Jones St., Sioux City, died Saturday (Aug. 30, 2008) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb.
Funeral services for Lewis will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel in Mason City.
Visitation will be one hour before the service. After the service, due to his wishes, he will be cremated and his ashes will be scattered in South Dakota by Medicine Man Adam Little Elk.
Family suggests memorials to Lewis A. Birke memorial fund.
A memorial service will be held in Sioux City at a later date.
Lewis was born Jan. 8, 1944, in Flint, Mich., the son of Virgil and Margaret (Durnin) Birke. He moved with his family at an early age to the Mason City area He attended Mason City High School.
He worked for Schneider Metal and later Clear Lake Watertower Paint and Repair.
He attended the alcohol and drug abuse counselor training program at Independence, graduating in 1982. There he met the love of his life. He worked as a counselor at Chemical Dependency Services of North Iowa and in 1988 he went to work for St. Luke's Gordon Recovery Center in Sioux City. He later worked for Valley Hope, O'Neill, Neb., and then Heartland Counseling Services, South Sioux City, Neb.
In 1998 he became interested in and involved with Native American culture and spiritual beliefs. He was very honored to be invited to participate in the Lakota Sioux sun dance. He enjoyed his cats, collecting antiques and Native American artifacts.
He is survived by his wife, Rita, of Sioux City; five children, Michael Birke and his wife, Mary, of Grundy Center, James Birke and his wife, Sarah, of Mason City, Kimberly Snyder of Des Moines, Jerry Birke of Mason City and Billie Jo Fielding of Des Moines; stepchildren, Tony Koenigsfeld and his wife, Jean, of Champlin, Minn., and Valerie Koenigsfeld of Mason City, and her fianc� Jim Duffy; two sisters, Verna Escobedo Marion and Joan Rought, Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother, Dennis Birke and his wife Kathy, Jeffersonville, Ind. and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Jack Escobedo and George Rought.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St., N.E. Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/1/2008 - 9/4/2008
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| Burley, Jane Ann Curran |
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Jane Ann Curran Burley, 64, of Eden Prairie, Minn., daughter of the late Leigh and Dorothy Curran, died Monday (Aug. 25, 2008) at home of leiomysosarcoma.
Family graveside services were held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Jane is survived by her sisters, Kaye McDonald of Moraga, Calif., and Gail Curran of Alexandria , Va.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kathleen and Jim Milsow of Bloomington, Minn., Keith and Doris Burley of Page, N.D.; mother-in-law, Fran Burley of Fargo, N.D.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Burley, in 2001 and her parents.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/4/2008
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| Church, Robert E. |
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MASON CITY - Robert E. Church, 83, of Mason City, died Thursday (Aug. 28, 2008) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. There will be a gathering of friends and family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the NIACC Athletic Department.
Robert E. Church was born April 4, 1925, in Mason City, the youngest of nine children born to Albert and Grace (Thorne) Church. He graduated from Mason City High School, attended Mason City Junior College (NIACC), and earned his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War II and participated in the invasions of Saipan and Okinawa.
He married Colleen A. Phalen on July 23, 1951, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City. Robert was a certified public accountant. He taught school for seven years, worked for Frank J. Enboah, CPAs, for eight years and then in 1967 became NIACC's first business manager. While at NIACC he served as NIACC's board secretary, secretary-treasurer of NIACC foundation and retired in 1993 as vice president of administrative services.
He enjoyed sports and played on the 1943 Mason City High School state basketball championship team. He was an avid swimmer and golfer and enjoyed the outdoors. Robert was a member of the Noon Lions.
Survivors include his son, Adam Church of Sherman Oaks, Calif., and daughter, Jennifer O'Brien (Deb Quitney) of Rockford; three grandchildren, Jake, Jefferson and Patrick. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 40 years, Colleen Phalen; two brothers, Albert and Nathan Church; five sisters, Esther Paone, Lael D. Miller, Marion Tutton, Elizabeth (Betty) Block and Jessie Huey.
Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 8/29/2008 - 9/4/2008
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| Clausen, Max |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Max Clausen, 93, of Clear Lake died Sunday (Aug. 24, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake. Interment will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake VFW.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, and one hour prior to the funeral at Ward-Van Slyke.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to either the First Church of Christ Scientist in Clear Lake or the Nature Conservancy of Iowa.
Max Clausen was born Jan. 26, 1915, in his parents' home in Clear Lake. Max was the third of five children born to Leita (Irish) and Henry Wernic Clausen.
Max's mother, Leita, was the daughter of Dr. Harry Russel Irish and Sarah Alice Pierce Irish of Forest City, and older sister to Dr. Thomas Irish. Max's father, Henry Wernic Clausen, was the second of five children of Sam J. (born Soren Jensen) and Carrie W. Clausen of Clear Lake. (Sam J. was owner of the grain elevator in Clear Lake, and also served as mayor of Clear Lake.)
Max graduated from Clear Lake in the class of 1933. He graduated from Mason City Junior College and from Hamilton Business College. He was also a graduate of the Roger Babson Utopia College of Business in Eureka, Kan.
Max worked for Standard Oil Co. Max Clausen worked for the Mason City Draft Board and then enlisted in the Army at the start of World War II, where he served in Alaska in the Tec 3 3064th Unit until 1946. After the war, Max returned to Clear Lake where he has lived the rest of his life.
Max never married. He looked after, traveled with, and cared for his Aunt Louise Clausen. His primary work was in investments and land management. Max was a long-time piano player at Witke's and at the 1912 House.
Max was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist.
Max is survived by his brother Fred, Boulder, Colo.; his cousins, Sally Irish Baker of Mason City and Clear Lake, and Dr. Tom Irish of Tacoma, Wash.; sister-in-law, Peg Clausen; nieces, Darcy (John) Somervill, Chris Hankenson, Carrie Rocke, Sarah (Dan) Mooney, Ruth (Dale) Burandt and Louise (Gene) Krause; nephews, Christopher (Nancy) Clausen, Max Jon (Deb) Clausen and Bob (Shirley) Crowe; and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Max was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry of Portland, Ore. and Robert ("Bob") of Clear Lake in 2000; sister, Caroline Crowe Blatchly, Eugene, Ore. in 1993 and one nephew, Henry ("Hank") Clausen of Oregon.
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 from 8/26/2008 - 9/4/2008
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| Greiman, Pauline L. |
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 GARNER - Pauline L. Greiman, 91, of Garner died Monday (Sept. 1, 2008) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. David Graham officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Pauline Lucille Greiman, the daughter of Lester and May (Johnson) Michelson, was born Sept. 25, 1916, on a farm near Kanawha. She attended the rural schools of Amsterdam Township and graduated from Crystal Lake High School. On Dec. 18, 1937, she was married to Howard Greiman at Peace Reformed Church parsonage south of Garner. They lived in Garner where they raised their three sons. Pauline helped manage the Sport Bowl in Garner for a number of years. She also did day care in her home after her boys graduated from high school. In January 2005, she entered Concord Care Center. Pauline enjoyed cooking, baking, listening to music, reading, crocheting, bowling and, in her younger years, dancing.
She was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, Women's Fellowship and was a charter member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the Hancock County Historical Society.
Pauline is survived by her sons, Terry (Rita) Hansen Greiman of Bloomfield, N.M., and Greg Greiman of Garner; a daughter-in-law, Jeanne Masquelier of Penn Valley, Cal.; grandson, Lt. Col. Christopher (Tara) Greiman of Springfield, Va.; a granddaughter, Dr. Jennifer Greiman of Albany, N.Y.; a stepgrandson, Paul Schwabe of Golden, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Tristyn and Hayden Greiman; a sister, Beverly Smith of Alden; a brother, Bud Michelson of Independence; and sisters-in-law, Wanda Michelson of Manchester and Ardith Michelson of Klemme.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, Dec. 10, 2004; her parents; son, Harley; grandson, Brenden Jon Greiman; sister, Vivian; brothers, Raymond and Allen Michelson; sister-in-law, Blanche Eisenman Michelson; and a brother-in-law, Vernon Smith.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/2/2008 - 9/4/2008
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| Haase, Bernice Janette |
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BURT - Bernice Janette Haase, 85, of Burt died Monday (Sept. 1, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services for Bernice Haase will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Burt with the Rev. Jason Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Burt Township Cemetery, Burt.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/4/2008
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| Kicherer, Jeanne A. |
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CHARLES CITY - Jeanne A. Kicherer, 93, of 1108 Hildreth St., Charles City, died Wednesday (Sept. 3, 2008) at the Ninth St. Chautauqua Home in Charles City.
Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Lutheran Church.
Memories, stories and condolences 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 9/4/2008
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| Moen, Eileen J. (Formanek) |
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MOUNDS VIEW, Minn. - Eileen J. (Formanek) Moen, 69, of Mounds View, Minn., formerly of Hayfield, died Wednesday (Sept. 3, 2008) at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn.
Funeral services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/4/2008
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| Oetken, Janice E. |
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 MASON CITY - Janice E. Oetken, 60, of Mason City died Tuesday (Sept. 2, 2008) at home.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Emily Horrell officiating. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery, Rockwell.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue at the church one hour before the service.
Memorials may be directed to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
Janice was born Oct. 30, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Elvin Walker Sr. and Sarah Grayce Donovan. She graduated from Anamosa High School in 1965. Janice then graduated from the nursing program at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and then worked as a nurse in Iowa City. She married Merlin Oetken on Feb. 24, 1973, in Anamosa. They moved to Rockwell for a short time then to Mason City.
Janice loved children and helping others. She cared for foster children for more than 20 years. Janice volunteered at the Crisis Intervention Center and Hospice of North Iowa. Her hobbies included crocheting, gardening, camping, bird watching, Elvis, and enjoying games and cards with her family and friends.
She most recently worked part-time at McDonald's West in Mason City. Janice accepted everyone and never judged others.
Janice is survived by her husband, Merlin Oetken of Mason City; children, Lynda Oetken of Mason City, Steve Nutt of Clear Lake, John Oetken of Nora Springs, Karen (Greg) Campbell of Las Vegas, Nev., Dorene (Rick) Cornwell of Mason City, Kathy Oetken of Waterloo, Josh Oetken of Mason City and Rhianna Oetken of Mason City; daughter-in-law Tammi Oetken of Manly; grandchildren, Khell, TJ, Raven, Emily, Matthew, Katie, Megan, Jackson, and Isaac; brother and sisters, Elvin Walker of Anamosa, John (Bev) Walker of Cedar Rapids, Dianne Foster of Martelle, George (Arlene) Walker of Cedar Rapids, David (Peggy) Walker of Anamosa, Ed Walker of Mississippi, Ivan (Jana) Walker Sr. of Anamosa, Jeri (Dawn) Walker of Viola, Barb A. (Dave) Colehour of Springville, and Kathy (Rick "Jack Saw") Walker of Anamosa; 38 nieces and nephews and 50 great-nieces and nephews.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents; son, Dean Oetken and brother, Mike Walker.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/3/2008 - 9/4/2008
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| Root, Leonard E. |
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LATIMER - Leonard E. Root, 86, of Latimer died Wednesday (Sept. 3, 2008) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Service arrangements are pending with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Latimer, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/4/2008
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| Tarabocchia, LaDene I. |
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 ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - LaDene I. Tarabocchia, 61, St. Augustine, Fla., died Monday (Sept. 1 2008) at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Fla. She was born in Kensett, Iowa, and had resided in St. Augustine for the past three years, moving here from Lakewood, Colo. She formerly owned and operated a bathroom and kitchen showroom. She was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church in St. Augustine.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Kensett.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
She is survived by her husband, Nick A. Tarabocchia, St. Augustine; two daughters, Jackie Tarter (Kris), St. Augustine, Alison Wilder, Lakewood, Colo.; one son, Joel Wilder (Ginny), Lakewood, Colo.; her mother, Ivadene Pavlik, Kensett, Iowa; two sisters, Pamela Saathoff, Kensett, Iowa, Patricia Bloomingdale, Republic, Mo.; and four grandchildren, Andrew, Shelby, Carson, Ashton.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home, St. Augustine, Fla., is in charge of the arrangements, 904-824-1625.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/4/2008
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| Grant, William "Bill" |
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BRITT - William "Bill" Grant, 67, of Orlando, Fla., and formerly of Britt, died Wednesday (Sept. 3, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wesley with Father Randy Schon officiating.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today, Sept. 5, with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m. and a rosary at 6 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Wesley; 515-679-4453; www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/5/2008
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| Kicherer, Jeanne A. |
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 CHARLES CITY - Jeanne A. Kicherer, 93, of 1108 Hildreth St., Charles City, died Wednesday morning (Sept. 3, 2008) at the Ninth St. Chautauqua Home in Charles City.
Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt. St., Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Lutheran Church.
Memories, stories and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com
Jeanne was born on March 13, 1915, at Long Lake, Minn., the daughter of Clarence Daniel and Gladys "Crane" Follansbee and she became one of four daughters. After moving several times, she graduated from Floyd Consolidated High School with the class of 1933.
In the early '30s her future husband, Franklin D. Kicherer, attended a band concert in Floyd where he met Jeanne, who was a drummer. Over the next several years loved blossomed and they were united in marriage on June 23, 1937, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church where she had previously been baptized and confirmed.
She was an excellent seamstress and worked for Bea's Shop for several years and then ventured into a partnership and started Park Fashion in 1959 and then retired in 1962. Jeanne then worked part time for Roberts. Her skill with needle and thread led her to restoring antique dolls and fashioning teddy bears from fur coats.
Every summer for years the family would go to Round Lake near Brainerd, Minn., to be by the lake and try her hand at fishing. Her love of travel with her traveling companions, Marge and Bob Rabe, created a wealth of trips which spanned the globe, including Europe, New Zealand, Hawaii, the British Isles and London, to name a few.
Her husband of 71 years, Franklin, survives her along with their son David and his wife, Rita, of St. Ansgar; three grandchildren: Misti Peppler, Chicago, Ill., Michele Kicherer, Clear Lake, and Daniel Kicherer, Taos, N.M.; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marilyn and her husband, Len Butler, Tempe, Ariz.
Her parents and two sisters, Fern Elizabeth "Betty" and her husband, Elston Castle, and Geraldine and her husband, Bob Isham, preceded her in death.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/4/2008 - 9/5/2008
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| Kuhn, Douglas E. "Vern" |
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 FOREST CITY - Douglas "Vern" E. Kuhn, 49, of Forest City died Thursday (Sept. 4, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Shannon Pascual officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
The inurnment will be a private family service held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Winnebago, Minn.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home Forest City, 641-585-2685; www.petersenlundfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/5/2008
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| Moen, Eileen J. (Formanek) |
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 MOUNDS VIEW, Minn. - Eileen J. (Formanek) Moen, 69, of Mounds View, Minn., and formerly of Hayfield, died Wednesday (Sept. 3, 2008) at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Fr. Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 N.E., Fridley, Minn., and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.
Eileen Janice Moen, the daughter of James and Agnes (Stupka) Formanek, was born April 7, 1939, at Hayfield. She graduated from Hayfield Consolidated School in 1957 as class valedictorian and continued her education at Hamilton Business College in Mason City.
Eileen lived in the Minneapolis area where she was an accountant for most of her life, working up to four jobs at one time to support her children. For the last seven years she was employed at Cub Foods in New Brighton as a cashier, where she loved and appreciated her fellow employees and customers.
She enjoyed numerous travel adventures with her mother, Agnes, including trips to Europe and Alaska. She also enjoyed her frequent trips to Texas to visit her grandchildren. Eileen was proud of her Czech heritage and upbringing as a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan.
She was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church in Blaine, Minn.
Eileen is survived by her son, James (Maria) Moen of Carrollton, Texas, and their three children, Bryan, Jessica and David; daughter, Tamre Fox of Dallas, Texas, and her two children, McKenna and Rachel; two brothers, Richard (Marcia) Formanek of Hayfield and Douglas (Patricia) Formanek of Forest City; a sister, Evelyn (Jerald) Mohrfeld of Austin, Minn.; many nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Agnes Formanek.
Mom, your body may be gone but your spirit will live in us and our children forever. Great job. Thanks. We love you.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/4/2008 - 9/5/2008
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| Root, Leonard E.
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LATIMER - Leonard E. Root, 86, of Latimer died Wednesday (Sept. 3, 2008) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services for Leonard E. Root will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer with the Rev. Tom Cofer officiating. Burial will take place at the Alexander Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, also at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Latimer will be in charge of arrangements; 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/4/2008 - 9/5/2008
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| Shull, Jesse |
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MASON CITY - Jesse Shull, 84, of Mason City, died Thursday (Sept. 4, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be at the Sheffield Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be directed to the Jesse Shull memorial fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; 641-423-0924.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/5/2008
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| Starr, Jimmy "Jim" |
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IOWA FALLS - Jimmy "Jim" Starr, 70, of Iowa Falls, died Wednesday (Sept. 3, 2008) at his home. Funeral services for Jim Starr are pending with the Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel, 641-648-2569.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/5/2008
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