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| Green, Beulah B. |
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 BRITT - Beulah B. Green, 95, of Britt died March 23, 2009, at Nightingale Suites Assisted Living in Arvada, Colo.
Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the United Methodist Church in Britt with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Inurnment will be in Corwith Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Armstrong House in Britt.
Beulah Bell Green, the seventh of eight children of Daniel and Anna (Kanitz) Green, was born Aug. 9, 1913, on the family farm near Corwith. She attended the rural schools of Hancock County.
She lived in Britt where she was employed as a nurse for Dr. Camp for many years. She later moved to Arvada, Colo., to be near her son, Dr. James "Gary" Green. Beulah enjoyed spending time with her family and quilting.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Britt, UMW, Rebekah Lodge and the Hancock County Historical Society.
Beulah is survived by her son, Dr. James "Gary" (Roberta) Green, of Golden, Colo.; two grandchildren, Dan (Juli) Green, of Lakewood, Colo., and Tracy (Ron) Drake, of Golden, Colo.; four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Alyssa Drake and Connor and Dylan Green; a sister-in-law, Laura Green, of Hastings, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Bertha Davis and Ethel Halligan; and five brothers, Edward, Carl, Elbert, Harold and William Green.
Arrangements are with the Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/24/2009 - 4/1/2009
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| Kerulis, Frank |
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CHARLES CITY - Frank Kerulis, 66, of Dubuque, formerly of Charles City, died Monday (March 30, 2009) at his home.
A funeral Mass for Frank Kerulis will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with the Rev. Carl Ries, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/31/2009 - 4/1/2009
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| Merfeld, Edna K. |
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GREENE - Edna K. Merfeld, 92, of 708 S. Jefferson in Indianola and formerly of Greene, died Tuesday (March 31, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola.
Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, where there will be a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. followed by a rosary service conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Edna K. Merfeld Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/1/2009
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| Mueske, Stanley Orlin |
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 MASON CITY -Stanley Orlin Mueske, 82, died Tuesday (March 31, 2009) at Manly Nursing and Rehab.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 3, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Tom Healey officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with full military honors conducted by the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association.
Visitation with the body present will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City.
Stanley Orlin Mueske was born May 25, 1926, in Manly, the son of Orlin A. and Bernice (Bleim) Mueske. He attended school in Manly. Stanley worked for the Rock Island Railroad until he was drafted into the Army, later being honorably discharged.
After returning from the military he continued to work for the railroad.
Stanley was united in marriage to Erla Mae Francis on May 25, 1951; together they raised four children. Stanley retired from the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
Stanley enjoyed fishing, duck hunting and tinkering in his garage. He really enjoyed watching wildlife especially the deer and birds from his home.
Stanley is survived by his children, Toni Mueske of Mason City, Vicki (Ron) Cox of Manga, Utah, Sandi (Larry) Arhart of Mason City; daughter-in-law, Julie Mohler of Kensett; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; his brother, Cliff (Donna) Mueske of Prescott, Wis., brother-in-law, George (Shirley) Francis of Havelock; as well as several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Erla Mae; son, George "Rusty" Mohler; brother and sister-in-law, Russell (Jan) Francis.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/1/2009
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| Probert, Leon J. "Lon" |
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 MASON CITY - Leon J. "Lon" Probert, 85, 302 Second St. N.E., Mason City, died Sunday (March 29, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dan Jordan of Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake, officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Military honors will be by the Clear Lake VFW.
Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Family suggests memorials to the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Leon was born July 30, 1923, in Mason City, the son of Leon and Frances (Brokaw) Probert. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1941.
He served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 during World War II.
Following the service, he continued his education and graduated from Valparaiso Institute, Valparaiso, Ind. He married Helen Scheer on Aug. 25, 1951, in Arlington, Va.
From 1951-1961, he worked for Melpar Industries, Falls Church, Va., as technical writer and supervisor of writing maintenance manuals for military electronic equipment, principally flight simulators. He later owned Perma Pools, Fairfax, Va., and then went to work for Arva Printing, McLean, Va., until his retirement.
Leon enjoyed traveling, being a handyman and a history buff of North Iowa.
Leon moved back to Mason City in 2006 to be closer to his family.
Leon is survived by his brother-in-law, Lambert Meyer, of Ventura; sister-in-law, Jean Probert, of Seville, Ohio; nephews Stan (Elaine) Meyer of Clear Lake and James Probert; niece, Diane Probert; great-nieces and nephews, Abby Meyer and her fianc�, Tony Bauman, Seth Meyer and Anna Meyer, all of Clear Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen; brother, Paul Probert; sister, Ardith Meyer; and niece, Linda Meyer.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/31/2009 - 4/1/2009
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| Schwieger, Jean Louise (Swaim) |
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 BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. - Jean Louise (Swaim) Schwieger, of Black River Falls, Wis., formerly of Clear Lake, left to be with the Lord on Saturday (March 28, 2009) in La Crosse, Wis. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Memorials are asked to be directed to the Schwieger family at N6150 Julianna Road (No. 705), Black River Falls, WI 54615.
Jean was born on Feb. 9 1941, to Joyce and Nelda Swaim in Jefferson. She attended school and graduated from Churdan High School, then later went on to attend the American Beauty School in Des Moines.
She married Larry Schwieger in April 1961 and worked as a beautician until 1964, when after moving to Clear Lake she went to work at the Clear Lake Bakery until it closed.
She enjoyed doing crossword books, planting flowers, putting puzzles together and looked forward to her yearly vacations with her sisters. She loved living in Black River Falls and enjoyed watching turkeys run up and down the road outside her house, as well as the daily walks she took with her husband. She also loved taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and will be sadly missed by all that knew her.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Larry Schwieger of Black River Falls, Wis.; one daughter, Becky (Greg) Schwieger of Clear Lake, and one son, Bob (Addy) Schwieger of Clear Lake; three grandchildren, Stephanie (Richie) Broege of Mason City, Tiffany (Tyler) Riley of Tumwater, Wash., and Tasha (Cory) Goetsch of Northwood; four great-grandchildren, Devon Barkema, Raeya Martinson, Taylor and Cael Stucky; two sisters, JoAnn Comstock of Jefferson and Karen (Steve) McCoy, of Jefferson; and brother, Chuck (Brenda) Swaim of Ames; two sisters-in-law, Sue (Tom) Dempsey of Mason City and Dianne (Jim) Blackburn of Charles City; special friends, Jim and Lori DelMedico and family, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joyce and Nelda Swaim, father and mother-in-law, Lyle and Miriam Schwieger; brother-in-law, Ron Comstock, and sister-in-law, Linda True.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/31/2009 - 4/1/2009
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| VanDeventer, Richard Lazell |
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MASON CITY - Richard Lazell VanDeventer, 93, died Friday (March 27, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
According to his wishes for cremation, inurnment with military rites will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Jackson Memorial Cemetery at Montezuma.
Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the Fullerton Funeral Home Web site at www.fullertonfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the family at 1117 Fourth St. S.E. Apt. 3, Mason City, IA 50401, for future disbursement.
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 from 3/29/2009 - 4/1/2009
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| Veech, David B. |
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 MASON CITY - David B. Veech 78, of 703 Eighth St. S.E., died Saturday (March 28, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. It was David's wish for his body to be cremated.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Dr. Jo Frahm-Watkins officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association at the funeral home.
Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 3, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Memorials may be directed to the David B. Veech Memorial Fund in care of Rosemary Veech, 708 Eighth St. S.E. Mason City, IA 50401.
David Benjamin Veech was born May 25, 1930, in Duluth, Minn., the son of Garth E. and Blanche (Moore) Veech. He graduated from Mason City High School.
David joined the Navy, serving from 1948 until he was honorably discharged in 1953.
David was united in marriage to Rosemary Buck on July 10, 1954; to this union four children were born.
David worked for James Refrigeration for 30 years. In 1984, he went into business for himself, operating Dave's Commercial Refrigeration in Mason City until retiring in 1997.
David loved spending time on the Mississippi River at his cabin with his family and friends. He enjoyed boating and fishing and he greatly enjoyed all nature's gifts - birds, animal life and his flower garden.
David is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rosemary Veech, of Mason City; children, David E. (Gidget) Veech of Manly, Michele (Troy ) Olson of Hopkinton; grandchildren, Joshua and Hunter Veech and Clayton and Caroline Olson, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Garth and Blanche Veech; son, Michael; daughter, Katherine; sisters, Laura Doyle, Irene McManus Grall, Harriet Walker, Edith Krajnik, Ruth Jarosh, and Barbara Borchard; brothers, Burnell Veech and infant, Amos.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/29/2009 - 4/1/2009
Posted on 04/01/2009 by Thomas Manning
| Benner, Norma Jean |
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CLEAR LAKE - Norma Jean Benner, 68, of Windmill Manor in Coralville, formerly of Clear Lake, died Monday (March 30, 2009) at her home.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, 2720 Muscatine Ave. in Iowa City; 319-338-1132.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2009
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| Crawford, George W. |
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BELMOND - George W. Crawford, 97, of Belmond, died Wednesday (April 1, 2009) at the Belmond Health Care Center, Belmond.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Evangelical Free Church on Hwy. 69 in Belmond, with the Rev. Patrick Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the church.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2009
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| Dunfee, Willard Paul "Bud" |
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CORWITH - Willard Paul "Bud" Dunfee, 88, of Corwith, died Tuesday (March 31, 2009) at the Manorcare Health Services, Waterloo.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Corwith, with the Rev. Denise Group officiating. Burial will be in the Corwith Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 207 Linn St., Corwith, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funreal Home, 515-583-2469.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2009
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| Keifer, Mercedes "Cede" |
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CHARLES CITY - Mercedes "Cede" Keifer, 89, of Charles City, died Wednesday (April 1, 2009) at Britthaven Nursing Home in Jackson, N.C.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City.
Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2009
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| Merfeld, Edna K. |
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GREENE - Edna K. Merfeld, 102, of 708 S. Jefferson in Indianola, and formerly of Greene, died Tuesday (March 31, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, where there will be a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m., followed by a rosary service conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Edna K. Merfeld Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/1/2009 - 4/2/2009
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| Steburg, Vickie |
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ALGONA - Vickie Steburg, 62, of Algona, died on Wednesday (April 1, 2009) at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2009
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| VanDeventer, Richard Lazell "Van" |
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 MASON CITY -Richard Lazell VanDeventer, 93, passed away peacefully Friday (March 27, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
According to his wishes for cremation, inurnment with military rites will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Jackson Memorial Cemetery at Montezuma, Iowa.
Richard Lazell "Van" was born on June 12, 1915, at Dean, Iowa, to Peter and Ethel (Purdum) VanDeventer. The family moved to Montezuma, Iowa, where he graduated from the Montezuma High School in 1934.
He married Mildred Maxine Ramsey, of Brooklyn, Iowa, on March 29, 1941. Richard Ramsey, David Jon, and Donna Maxine VanDeventer were born to this union. They lived in Montezuma where Van worked for the Montezuma Municipal Light Plant.
Van served in the U. S. Navy on the U.S.S. Long Island starting during World War II from 1944-1946. The family moved to Rockford, Iowa, in December 1949 where Van was employed as the superintendent at the Rockford Municipal Light Plant. He retired at the age of 62. Van and Maxine moved to Mason City, Iowa, in 1996. His family was his pride and joy.
He was an honorary life member of the Rockford Volunteer Fire Department, a 50-year member of the Rock-Sirius Masonic Lodge No. 294, a lifetime member of The Walker-Graper American Legion Post 0338, and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rockford.
Those left to honor his memory are wife, Maxine; children, David (Christy) VanDeventer, of Algona and Donna (Mike) Smith, of Rockford; grandchildren, Tony (Erin) Smith, of Ankeny and Brandi (Curt) Jones, of Rockford; and Kaci VanDeventer, of Mason City and Kelli (Richard) Penton, of LuVerne; great-grandsons, twins, Hayden and Nicholas Smith,of Ankeny; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Ethel; brothers, Ray, Clell, Lloyd, and Lavern; sisters, Florence and Ruthe VanDeventer; and son, Richard Ramsey VanDeventer.
Stories, thoughts, and condolences may be shared with the family on the Fullerton Funeral Home Web site at www.fullertonfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the family at 1117 Fourth St. S.E. Apt. 3, Mason City, IA 50401, for future disbursement.
Arrangements are with the 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 from 3/29/2009 - 4/2/2009
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| Wilhite, Barbara |
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CLEAR LAKE - Barbara Wilhite, 76, of 6500 Franklin Ave., Windsor Heights, Iowa, formerly Clear Lake, died Wednesday (April 1, 2009) at the Mercy Hospital, Des Moines.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2009
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| Young, Eiko |
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 Mason City - Eiko Young, 84, resident of Grant Village in Mason City, died Monday (March 30, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Upon her wishes she was cremated and memorial services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the Eiko Young Memorial Fund.
Eiko Matsumoto was born on June 10, 1924, in Tokyo, Japan. She was married to Calvin Young in Yokohama, Japan on March 27, 1959. Eiko married a serviceman and then returned to the United States with him. She became a naturalized citizen of the United States on Aug. 31, 1964.
While in Mason City, she worked for Kembles Greenhouse for many years, before moving to Des Moines to start her own floral business with her husband. She was divorced in 1975 and then moved back to Mason City and worked for Kembles Flowers until her retirement. She enjoyed caring for flowers and visiting with her friends.
She is survived by her special friends, Karen and Larry Day, of Mason City, Allison Day, of Wyoming, Iowa, Amber Day and fianc�, Matthew Andersen, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Hiroko and Ricky Bohl, of Mason City and their children and families, Carla and John and many other friends and acquaintances.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/2/2009
Posted on 04/02/2009 by Thomas Manning
| Abbott, Imogene |
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ROCKFORD - Imogene Abbott, 83, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main, Rockford.
Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/3/2009
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| Book, Mary Lou |
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FERTILE -Mary Lou Book, 61, of Fertile, died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City. 641-585-2685.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/3/2009
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| Crawford, George W.
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 BELMOND - George W. Crawford, 97, of Belmond, died peacefully in his sleep Wednesday (April 1, 2009) at the Belmond Health Care Center, Belmond.
Funeral services will be held, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Evangelical Free Church, Highway 69, just north of Belmond, with the Rev. Patrick Kennedy officiating. George will be laid to rest beside his wife Ardith in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Friday, April 3, 2009, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services.
George was born on July 31, 1911, on a farm near Burdett, Iowa, to William and Lura (Burgess) Crawford. He attended rural school in the Eldora.
George began working as a hired man when he was 16 years old for room and board. He was united in marriage to Ardith Coburn, of Rowan, Iowa, on Nov. 16, 1935, in Hampton. Ardith preceded George in death on May 26, 1986.
George was a hardworking man his entire career which included a variety of vocations. In addition to being employed as a hired man in his earlier years he had worked as a carpenter. He had also hauled cream from farm to the creamery in Dows, using a Model A Ford he had converted into a pickup truck.
George had operated a gas station in Clarion, and had worked in a fruit drying yard in Modesto, Calif., in 1940. George farmed for a period of time with his mother-in-law near Popejoy, Iowa.
In March of 1947, George and Ardith moved to a farm west of Belmond, where they lived and raised their family for many years.
In addition to his active work life, George generously gave of his time to various boards and organizations, including serving as a board member for Belmond Township No.6 School, the Wright County Farm Bureau, and the Belmond Creamery Board for 22 years.
George was a member of the North Iowa State Dairy Association, and a board member of the Wright and Franklin County Dairy Quality Control.
He delivered Winnebago Motor Homes to dealers all over the United States for five years. He then worked for the We-3 Stores until he was 70 years old.
George enjoyed antiquing in retirement, daily trips to the local pharmacy for coffee and conversation with his many friends, dining out, times spent with his family and the companionship of his special friend Rose Dirks.
He was an Odd Fellows Lodge member for over 50 years. He attended the Evangelical Free Church at Belmond.
George's life will be remembered by his three sons, George (wife Patricia) Crawford, of Milton, David (wife Karen) Crawford, and Jon (wife Diane), both of Belmond; a sister, Mildred Lange, of Iowa Falls; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, seven stepgreat-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, and his special friend, Rose Dirks, of Belmond.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Glynn; a sister, Doris; and a stepgreat grandson, Benjiman Meints.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/2/2009 - 4/3/2009
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| Estes, Jennifer Amanda |
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FOREST CITY - Jennifer Amanda Estes, 23, of Forest City, died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., from injuries sustained in a 4-wheeler accident.
Memorial services will be 5 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons, Minn., with Pastor Julie Fiske officiating. Inurnment will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Emmons, Minn.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday at the church, one hour prior to services.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/3/2009
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| Griswold, James W. "Jim" |
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OSAGE - James "Jim" W. Griswold, 82, of Osage, died Wednesday (April 1, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
He was born May 27, 1926, in Osage, the son of Harry Delos and Anna (Wolff) Griswold. Jim attended Osage schools.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Jim lived in Dilworth, Minn., and drove auto transport for 33 years, until retiring and moving to Osage.
He was a member of the Osage American Legion and the V.F. W. Club in Moorhead, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with the Rev. Anna Blaedel officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage American Legion Post 278.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Jim is survived by a sister, Janice Hogan, of Osage; and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Edward; and a brother-in-law, Marshall Hogan.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/3/2009
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| Harris, Ray E. |
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 ROCKWELL - Ray E. Harris, 92, formerly of 204 W. Elm, Rockwell, died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Rockwell United Methodist Church, 303 Monroe St., Rockwell, with the Rev. John Scherb officiating. Inurnment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery next to his wife Alice.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Friday, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Ray E. Harris Memorial Fund.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Raymond Earl Harris was born on Sept. 5, 1916, in Northwood, the son of S. Walter and Leona "Danner" Harris. He graduated from Mason City High School and then was engaged as a farmer until 1958. He then joined the Burchinal Co-op and later the Rockwell Co-op working in the mill and then at the counter.
An engineer at heart he designed and built many useful items that he could use around the home and farm. He enjoyed crafting woodworking projects, many of which were ahead of his time.
His number one priority was his church, where he seldom missed ushering for church and funerals. He served his Lord from the back of the church.
He enjoyed simple things, like working in his garden and sharing what he grew with family and friends. He never flew in an airplane, preferring to take the bus on many of the trips he and his wife took or driving to see family and friends.
For 63 years, he was married to his wife, Alice Sivwright. They were united in marriage on Feb. 22, 1942, at the United Methodist Church in Rockwell. To this union, three children were born.
Cherishing his memory are his three children, Paul and his wife, Charleen Harris, and Sally Harris, all of Mason City; Jack D. and his wife, Karen Harris, of Washington Court House, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Adam (Bonnie), Megan, Angela, Alyson Harris, Jennifer (Jeff) Michel, Brian (Brenda) Harris, and Brad (Molly) Harris; great-grandchildren, Nate and Mason Mallo, Jayden and Lane Harris, Alyss, Melissa and Zachary Michel.
His wife Alice on April 4, 2005; parents; and one sister, Helen Miller, preceded him in death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/3/2009
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| Hayes, Harlan |
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GARNER -Harlan Hayes, 84, of Garner, died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
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 4/3/2009
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| Hepperly, Ronald L. |
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MASON CITY -Ronald L. Hepperly, 57, of Mason City, died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641- 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/3/2009
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| Keifer, Mercedes "Cede" |
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CHARLES CITY -Mercedes "Cede" Keifer, 89, of Charles City, died Wednesday (April 1, 2009) at Britthaven Nursing Home in Jacksonville, N.C.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with a vigil Scriptural service at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Roofing Fund, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641- 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/2/2009 - 4/3/2009
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 LAKE MILLS - Frances V. Low, 87, of Lake Mills, passed away Wednesday (April 1, 2009) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills, surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with the Rev. W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will take place in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Friday, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Memorials may be directed to the Frances Low Memorial Fund, 1102 S. Mill St., Lake Mills, IA 50450.
Frances Virginia Low was born Sept. 5, 1921, in Brookfield Township, Northwood, daughter of Ole and Nellie (Sime) Turvold. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.
She attended country school in Worth County and high school in Northwood.
Frances was united in marriage to Carroll (Mickey) Low, they just celebrated 71 years together this past January. They spent their earlier years of marriage in Northwood, then moved to Lake Mills, where Frances was employed at Deluxe and Fleetguard and retired from there after 24 years.
Frances was a longtime member of the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1069, Spencer.
Frances and Mickey enjoyed camping, when the weekends came around they would get things ready and head out for camping, where they would meet up with other family members.
Frances enjoyed playing cards, dancing and dining out. She was a very good cook and anyone who had ever been to her house, knew she was a perfectionist. She liked nice things and everything had to be in the right place. They traveled some and had been to see their kids in Nashville, Kentucky, Oklahoma and California and enjoyed vacations in Branson, Mo.
Christmas time was a special time at her house. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. When they'd come over to visit, she would have delicious meals, fun and games, singing, and of course presents for everyone. She will be deeply missed by her family.
Frances is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Carroll "Mickey" Low of Lake Mills; daughter, Janell and husband Eldren Holstad, of Spencer; sons, Darrell and wife Sharlene Low of Yale, Okla., and David Sr. and wife Loraine Low of Lake Mills; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Low, of Franklin, Ky.; 12 grandchildren, Tommy and wife Cynthia Low, and Terry and wife Connie Low, all of Yale, Okla.; Tracy Geer, of Wichita, Kan.; Tammy and husband Michael Prince of Yale, Okla.; Juli Baird, of Wells, Minn.; David Jr. and wife Kristanne Low of St. Ansgar; Lynne Holstad of Spencer; Deanna Hewitt of St. Peter, Minn.; Kimberly and husband, Gary Sliger, Monica Hesson, Valerie and husband Jesse Curtis, and Darrin Low, all of Franklin, Ky.; one step-grandchild, Larissa and husband, Kevin Madewell of Kentucky; 33 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Leighton Turvold, of Austin, Minn.; and sister-in-law, Edna Turvold of Northwood.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Burnell Low; sisters, Edna Johnson and Hazel Lau; brothers, DuWayne in infancy, Vernon, Odean and Maurice Turvold; sisters-in-law, Jean Turvold and Daninah Turvold; brothers-in-law, Leonard Lau, Clarence Anderson and Lawrence Johnson.
You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/3/2009
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| Merfeld, Edna K. |
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 GREENE - Funeral Mass for Edna K. Merfeld, 102, of 708 S. Jefferson, Indianola, formerly of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, where there will be a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m., followed by a rosary service conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Edna Katherine Brunner was born Aug. 12, 1906, in rural Union Township, Floyd County., a daughter of Jacob and Sadie (Vorhes) Brunner and died Tuesday (March 31, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola.
She received her education in the Marble Rock Public Schools and graduated from Greene High School in 1925.
She was united in marriage to Henry W. Merfeld on Aug. 11, 1925. They made their home in the Greene area where she was employed as a "Central" Operator for the Iowa State Telephone Company which in turn, merged and became part of the United Telephone Company of Greene.
On Oct. 15, 1962, Greene went to a dial system thus eliminating the need for operators; Edna moved to New Virginia, Iowa, where she continued her work. She returned to Greene on June 1, 1968. Edna moved to Osceola, in June 1999, where she lived for four and a half years before moving to the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola.
Edna is survived by three daughters: Phyllis (Richard) Leavens, of Charles City, Marcia (Fritz) Dickman, of Clarksville, and Helen Reed, of New Virginia, Iowa; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Merfeld, Dec. 7, 1934; parents, and one brother: Edwin Brunner.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Edna K. Merfeld Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457. www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/1/2009 - 4/3/2009
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| Steburg, Vickie |
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ALGONA - Vickie Steburg, 62, of Algona, died on Wednesday (April 1, 2009) at her home.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lentz Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/2/2009 - 4/3/2009
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| Wilhite, Barbara |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Barbara Wilhite, 76, formerly of Clear Lake, died Wednesday (April 1, 2009) at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, and one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Barbara Wilhite Memorial Fund.
Barbara was born July 21, 1932, at Dumont, the daughter of Robert E. and Mable (Lind) Anderson. Barbara graduated from Dumont High School in 1949.
Barbara married Glenn Clifford Wilhite, Nov. 10, 1951, and they made their home in Mason City until moving to Clear Lake in 1953. She worked in various businesses in Clear Lake until 1965 when she started working for Northwestern Bell and took an early retirement in 1980.
From 1980 to 1986 she worked at Interstate Power and the Clear Lake Police Department as a dispatcher. In 1986 she returned to work for U.S. West in Des Moines until her retirement in 1991.
Barbara enjoyed reading, bowling in Clear Lake League and being league secretary, watching movies and soap operas, shopping, playing cards and was an avid animal lover and had many pets over the years.
Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Wendy Lee Wilhite, of Windsor Heights, Iowa, and Debra Kay Judge, of Des Moines; sister, Linda Lou (James) McNeal, of Fort Worth, Texas; two brothers, Pat M. (Cleta) Wilson, of Dumont, and Greg (Carole) Anderson, of South Pasadena, Calif.; two grandchildren, Jennifer Ann Sevedge and Scott Glenn Sevedge, both of Des Moines; four great-grandchildren, Isaiah Harris, Mackenzie Sevedge, Ryleigh Sevedge and Payton Sevedge; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister, Judith Anderson; and step-father, Francis E. Wilson.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/2/2009 - 4/3/2009
Posted on 04/03/2009 by Thomas Manning
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| Abbott, Imogene |
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ROCKFORD - Imogene Abbott, 83, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Services are tentatively set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main Ave., Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Patricia Shaw.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 West Main, Rockford, and again one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Greene. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, 641-756-3311. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/3/2009 - 4/4/2009
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| Allen, Wilma Lee |
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CHARLES CITY - Wilma Lee Allen 91, formerly of Mason City, died Friday (April 3, 2009) at the Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/4/2009
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| Benner, Norma Jean |
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 CORALVILLE - Norma Jean Benner, 68, of Windmill Manor in Coralville, died Monday (March 30, 2009) at her residence due to an extended illness.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 11495 265th St., Mason City. Memorials may be made in Norma Jean's name to Iowa City Hospice. Online condolences can be sent through the Web at www.gayandciha.com.
Norma Jean was born Sept. 29, 1940, in Clear Lake to Rodney and Marge (Preston) Benner. She graduated from high school in Clear Lake and was later married to Wendell Hahn. In the early 1960s Norma moved to Iowa City where she was a homemaker.
Norma's family includes her father, Rodney Benner of Clear Lake; sisters, Nancy Hicks and Carol Hayes of Florida; aunt, Virginia Hargarten of Florida; five cousins; a son, Jeff (Deb) Bennerhahn of Iowa City; a daughter, Lisa Hahn of Tipton; grandchildren, Ellen and Owen Bennerhahn, Sonnie Lewis and Rainie Hahn.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marge; brother, Jimmie; son, Eddie Hahn; and son-in-law, Kenny Lewis.
Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service of Iowa City is assisting with Norma's services, 319-338-1132.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/2/2009 - 4/4/2009
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| Book, Mary Lou |
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FERTILE - Mary Lou Book, age 61, of Fertile died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and an hour prior to the service at the church.
Inurnment will follow at a later date at Lincoln Cemetery in rural Fertile.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/3/2009 - 4/4/2009
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| Danger, Nancy Francis |
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GARNER - Nancy Francis Danger, 81, of Garner, died Friday (April 3, 2009) at Concord Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St., N.E., Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/4/2009
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| De Jong, Lloyd K. |
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 ORANGE CITY - Mr. Lloyd K. De Jong, age 84, of Orange City passed away Tuesday (March 31, 2009) at his residence.
There will be a funeral service on Monday, April 6, at 3 p.m. at the First Reformed Church in Orange City. The Rev. Paul Colenbrander, the Rev. Dr. Perry De Groot and the Rev. Edward Suffern will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City.
Visitation with the family present will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church. Arrangements are with Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City.
Lloyd Kenneth was born on July 3, 1924, in Alton, the son of William P. and Tillie (Menning) De Jong. He was raised at Newkirk, where he received most of his education, but graduated from Alton High School. He then served in the Navy as a radioman, second class, stationed in the South Pacific Theatre.
On Sept. 26, 1946, he married Elizabeth Lois Giesen in Orange City. They made their home in Orange City, where he was first a painter at Silent Sioux. He then became a partner in two Orange City grocery stores, the Corner Market and I.G.A. Later, he sold cars at Punt Chevrolet-Pontiac-Cadillac for 29 years, and in retirement he was a part-time custodian at the Sioux County Public Health building, both in Orange City.
Mr. De Jong was a member of First Reformed Church, where he served as an elder and Sunday school superintendent and sang in the choir. He also belonged to the American Legion.
Lloyd liked all sports, especially baseball and his Yankees, and he played on the church softball team. He enjoyed singing, gardening and yard work, fishing, and vacationing at their lake with family.
Survivors include his wife of more than 62 years, Betty; a daughter and her husband, Myra and John Bowman, of Britt; a son and his wife, Wayne De Jong and Lisa Erdos, of San Francisco, Calif.; two grandchildren, Ryan and Jill Bowman; his twin brother and his wife, Kenneth and Eleanor De Jong; and a sister-in-law, Frances (Ray) De Jong, all of Orange City; and nephews and nieces.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and a sister, Peter W. De Jong, Anna Nieuwendorp, Ralph De Jong, William E. De Jong, Howard De Jong, and Raymond De Jong.
Memorials may be directed to the organ fund of First Reformed Church in Orange City.
You may express your sympathy at www.oolman.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/4/2009
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| Hayes, Harlan L. |
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GARNER - Harlan L. Hayes, 84, of Garner died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, east of Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church or Lutheran Family Service.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/3/2009 - 4/4/2009
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| Hepperly, Ronald L. |
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 MASON CITY - Ronald L. Hepperly, 57, of Mason City died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday (April 6, 2009) at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 6 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the Ronald L. Hepperly Memorial Fund.
Ronald Lyle Hepperly was born Sept. 5, 1951, at Britt, a son of Lyle W. and Lucille K. (Hanig) Hepperly.
Ron married the love of his life, Sarah A. Hamilton, on July 30, 1976, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City. To this union three sons were born, Kevin, Dennis and Matthew.
Ron attended school in Clear Lake and was a 1969 graduate of Mason City High School. He attended North Iowa Area Community College and the University of Northern Iowa. He worked at Northwestern States Portland Cement Co., Mason City for more than 20 years, retiring for health reasons.
He was very active in politics and governmental issues. He enjoyed reading, especially on the subject of world history.
An active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Ron traveled the country helping others through the National Ataxia Foundation.
He is survived by two sons, Dennis Hepperly, Charles City, and Matthew (Jami) Hepperly, Mason City; grandson, Brayden Hepperly, Mason City; two brothers, Gary (Dorothy) Hepperly, Mason City, and Duane (Sandy) Hepperly, Mason City; a father in-law, Robert Hamilton, Mason City; a brother in-law, Paul Hamilton; and nieces and nephews.
His parents; wife, Sarah; son, Kevin; and mother-in-law, Ardyth Hamilton preceded him in death.
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 4/3/2009 - 4/4/2009
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| Hrubes, Janice K. |
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CLEAR LAKE - Janice K. Hrubes, 60, died Friday (April 3, 2009) at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with 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 4/4/2009
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| Martin, Kenneth C. |
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 RICEVILLE - Kenneth Martin, age 77, of Riceville passed away at his residence in rural Riceville Wednesday (April 1, 2009).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 6, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville with the Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Riceville. Friends may call from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville. A Scripture service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Kenneth C. Martin was born in Osage on May 30, 1931, the son of Cycil and Ruth (Rogers) Martin. He attended and graduated from The McIntire Schools in 1949. Ken served his country for two years in the Army.
While stationed in Denver, Colo., he met Janice Lammers. They were united in marriage on June 2, 1956, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester, Minn. Kenneth farmed his entire life in the Jenkins Township, outside of Riceville. He also worked for the REA as a meter reader and as a correspondent for the Waterloo Courier. Ken and Janice enjoyed dancing to country music & the Buck Hollow Band. He always raised cattle, enjoyed reading, visiting with friends and neighbors, was a great storyteller, and was ready to lend a helping hand to all. Ken and Jan always looked forward to Country Fest, music and friends.
Survivors include his six children: Laurie (Dan) Schwarck of Riceville, Cathy Martin of Shell Rock, Doug (Sue) Martin of Postville, Kellie (Tim) Martin of Bettendorf, Amy (Duane) Walther of Denver, and Lisa Smith of Lime Springs; 13 grandchildren: Brad, Mike, Anthony, Alyssa Schwarck, Brittany, David Martin, Julia, Jenna Martin, Dylan, Kyle, Aaron Walther, Phillip and Lauren Smith; and three great-grandchildren: Madison, Macie and Calhan.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Janice, on Sept. 22, 2008; and his mother and father-in-law, Frank and Hildred Lammers.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/4/2009
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| Metzger, Ovila Mathews |
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 FOREST CITY - Ovila M. Metzger, age 93, of Forest City died Saturday (March 28, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City with hospice chaplain James Allard officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills.
Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6, until the time of the service.
Ovila Mathews was born Nov. 12, 1915, near Leland, the daughter of Martin and Helena (Holland) Mathews.
She worked in Forest City for a time before moving to California where she worked in a defense plant during the war.
On June 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Sam Metzger in Las Vegas, Nev. Sam passed away on July 22, 1971. Ovila stayed in California for several years working as a chauffeur for a lady there and enjoyed this very much. She still talked about that the last years.
Later she moved back to Forest City where she made her home and has lived the last three and a half years at the Good Samaritan Care Center. Ovila is survived by many nieces and nephews and their families and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Inez Norstrud and Lenora Hanson, and three brothers, Martel, Myron and Vernon Mathews.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/29/2009 - 4/4/2009
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| Winter, Cynthia "Cyndi" |
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BUFFALO CENTER - Cynthia 'Cyndi' Winter, 44, of Buffalo Center, died Friday (April 3, 2009) at her home after a long battle with melanoma.
Services are pending with Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
Online tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/4/2009
Posted on 04/04/2009 by Thomas Manning
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ROCKFORD - Imogene M. Abbott, 83, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She was residing with her son at 14055 Lakeview, Clive.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main Ave., Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Patricia Shaw.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 West Main, Rockford, and again one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Rose Hill cemetery, Greene, at 1:30 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Imogene Abbot Memorial Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com
Imogene May was born on July 8, 1925, in Greene, one of six children to John and Willhelmina "Drogemuller" O'Brien. She graduated from Greene High School and then continued her education at LaJames School of Beauty in Mason City.
Imogene was united in marriage to Donald Abbott in 1947 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Des Moines. They lived in Greene for two years while Imogene cared for her mother and then moved to Rockford where they owned and operated Imogene's Beauty Shop and Don's Barber Shop. In the beginning Imogene was upstairs and Don was downstairs on Main Street in Rockford. She operated her beauty shop for 40 years, retiring about 1994. As Don's health declined, she took excellent and loving care of him. The last eight years of her life she lived with her son in Clive.
Early in life, she was a bridge card fanatic and was on three different clubs. They were instrumental and some of the founding members of building and opening the Rockford Golf and Country Club where they enjoyed many golf and social events. She was also active in her community with Daffodil Days, served as a room mother at school and was active in her church. They took kid trips to Minnesota, Colorado, South Dakota and Michigan to spend time with the family. Imogene enjoyed sewing and baking for the family.
Those thankful in sharing Imogene's life include her son, Donald, and wife, Erin Abbott, Clive; Donnette and her husband, Dennis Long, Montezuma; five grandchildren, Emily (Jason) Randall, Yorge and Angelina Abbott, Spencer and Abby Long; one sister, Shirley (Bill) Henley, Clarksville; and one brother, Neal (Marjorie) O'Brien, Greene.
Her parents, her husband, Donald, of 45 years who died in 1992, and three brothers: John, Lyle and Robert O'Brien, preceded her in death.
Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-756-3311. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/3/2009 - 4/5/2009
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| Amsbaugh, Clara |
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CHARLES CITY - Clara Amsbaugh, 90, of Charles City died Saturday ( April 4, 2009) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Per Clara's request there will be no funeral service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/5/2009
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| Anderson, DeLoris |
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WEST DES MOINES - DeLoris Anderson of West Des Moines, formerly of Mason City, died March 25, 2009.
Services will be held at a later date with interment in Lake Mills. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa, 401 Railroad Place, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
DeLoris was born to Julia and Hilmar Hanson on April 20, 1926, in Lake Mills.
She is survived by her children, Linda Hanson (Donn McLaughlin) and Daniel Anderson (Claudia Richards); grandsons, Peter Hanson (Stephanie Latimer), Ross Anderson (Cara), Kent Anderson and John McLaughlin; and great-grandson, Oscar Anderson. She is also survived by her sister, Florence Johnston; and her brother, Roger Hanson.
DeLoris was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and her husband, Donald.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/5/2009
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| Danger, Nancy Francis |
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 GARNER - Nancy Francis Danger, 81, of Garner died Friday (April 3, 2009) at Concord Care Center in Garner.
A funeral service for Nancy will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Keith Scott of Wesley and Grace United Methodist churches of Mason City officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City, where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral chapel.
Nancy Francis Danger was born on April 29, 1927, in Sanders, Ky., the daughter of Howard and Ruby (Bales) Scott. She attended and graduated from high school in Kentucky.
Nancy was inducted into the Women's Army-Air Force in 1944, and served her country honorably until her discharge in 1945. Nancy graduated from La James College in Mason City, and owned and operated her own beauty shop in Mason City until her marriage.
Nancy was united in marriage to Robert L. Danger on Oct. 6, 1962, in Sioux Falls, S.D., and to this union a son was born.
Nancy loved to play bridge, gardening, cooking, baking and ceramics, but her greatest love and enjoyment was her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert L. Danger Sr., of Garner; a son, Robert Danger Jr., and his wife, Christina, of Slater; three grandchildren, Gracie, Jack and Zane Danger, all of Slater; four sisters, Ruby (Lunis) Manuel and Mary (Kenneth) Seel of Madison, Ind., Eva (Kenneth) McKinley of Hanover, Ind., and Judy Zearing of Madison, Ind.; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bob and Martin; and four sisters, Eunice, Ginny, Dora and Nell Rose.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/4/2009 - 4/5/2009
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 GARNER - Harlan L. Hayes of Garner died Thursday (April 2, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at St. John's Lutheran Church, east of Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with military rites provided by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church or Lutheran Family Services.
Harlan Lester Hayes, the son of Warren and Blanche (Nelson) Hayes was born April 14, 1925, Webster City, the eldest of 10 brothers. He graduated from Webster City High School in 1943, and as so many others of his generation, immediately answered his country's call to service with the Army in Central Europe and later in Japan. For his service Harlan was awarded the Bronze Star. He returned to Webster City in May 1946, where he delivered fuel for High View Co-operative.
On June 19, 1949, he married Marilyn Boehnke at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge. They lived in Fort Dodge until 1951, when they moved to the family farm northeast of Garner.
In 1991, Harlan and Marilyn retired from farming and moved into Garner. Harlan enjoyed his family, farming, hunting and fishing with his sons, and delivering homes for Winnebago Industries.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and served as a deacon, and president of the congregation and Fellowship Club. Harlan was also a member of the Garner VFW, American Legion, and Garner Shipping Association, as well as a trustee for Concord Township. He served on many boards in the area including the Hancock County Fair, Hancock County Beef and Pork Boards, ASCS, and the Farmers' Cooperative Society in Garner.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of Garner; seven children, Steven (Norene) Hayes of West Des Moines, Sandra (Robert) Wilson of Coralville, Dean (Irene) Hayes of Keller, Texas, Doug (Jaci) Hayes of Garner, Debra Kleckner of Clive, Linda (Dale) Wood of Garner, and Rachel Hayes of Muscatine; grandchildren, Molly Hayes, Michael and Joanna Wilson, Kelsey Patterson, Mindy Gilbert, Shelby Allen, Sadie and Hillary Hayes, Sarah Kleckner, Andrew, Sarah, and Samuel Wood and Lucas and Edward Bruns; nine brothers, Clifford (Dorothy) Hayes of Webster City, Robert (Glenda) Hayes of Webster City, LeRoy (Karen) Hayes of Urbandale, Roger (Teresa) Hayes of Webster City, Gary (Alice) Hayes of Webster City, Russell (Connie) Hayes of Stewartville, Minn., Gene (Janet) Hayes of Fort Dodge, Steven (Beverly) Hayes of Webster City, and Theodore (Jerri) Hayes of Webster City; three sisters-in-law, Irma (Ralph) Nissen of Ames, Norma Nutting of Clear Lake, and Linda Boehnke of Omaha, Neb.; a brother-in-law, Quentin Love of Mesa, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Susan Kinsella, on May 6, 2000; a son-in-law, Steven Kleckner; and grandson, Joshua Bruns.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/3/2009 - 4/5/2009
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| Hovenga, Jerry |
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HAMPTON - Jerry Hovenga, 68, of Hampton died Saturday (April 4, 2009) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services are pending with Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/5/2009
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| Hrubes, Janice Katherine |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Janice Katherine Hrubes, 60, of Clear Lake died Friday (April 3, 2009) at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
A memorial service for Janice will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the chapel.
Janice Katherine Hrubes was born on June 23, 1948, in Alvin, Texas, the daughter of Kenneth and Evelyn (Greenwood) Shoemake. Janice graduated from Alvin High School in 1966, and attended Mary Hardin Baylor College in Belton, Texas, for one year, where she met her husband, Jim, who was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. Janice was united in marriage to Jim Hrubes on Sept. 29, 1967, in Hawaii while Jim was on leave from Vietnam, and to this union two children were born, Robert Emmett in 1968 and Kerri Lynne in 1973.
Janice graduated from Alvin Community College in 1989 with an associate degree in liberal arts. Janice was a published author and loved science fiction, especially Star Trek. She was an ardent "Trekie" and regular convention attendee. She also loved to draw, and won a blue ribbon at the Brazoria County fair for a sculpture she did in 1966. Janice was also the proud grandmother of two grandchildren, Jake Vaughn Scott in 1992, and Kelly Nicole Scott in 2004.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jim Hrubes, of Clear Lake; son, Bob Hrubes, of Des Moines; daughter, Kerri Hrubes, of Alvin, Texas; her mother, Evelyn Shoemake, of Alvin, Texas; two grandchildren, Jake Scott and Kelly Scott, both of Alvin, Texas; one brother, Rodney Shoemake, of Alvin, Texas; and a multitude of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her family, Janice leaves many friends, who, along with the family, loved her and will dearly miss her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Shoemake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/4/2009 - 4/5/2009
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| Landheer, Evangeline C. |
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STACYVILLE - Evangeline C. Landheer, 90, of Stacyville died Saturday (April 4, 2009) at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Services for Evangeline Landheer are pending with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/5/2009
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| Lychwick, Marcele Blumer Neuberger |
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LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. - Marcie Lychwick, 88, of Lee's Summit, Mo., formerly of Fort Dodge, died Dec. 24, 2008.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Lunch and fellowship will follow at the Best Western Holiday Lodge, Clear Lake.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/5/2009
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| Nelson, Doris Mary |
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 MASON CITY - Doris Mary Nelson, 87, died Friday (April 3, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday April 8, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., Mason City, with Pastor Sid Bohls and lay minister Perry Aalgaard officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Stanhope.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Doris M. Nelson Memorial Fund.
Doris Mary Whaley was born Sept. 29, 1921, in Webster City, the daughter of Fredrick and Nina (Bailey) Whaley. She graduated from Webster City High School.
After high school she moved to Minneapolis, Minn., where she was a street car conductor.
Doris was united in marriage to Dean Nelson on June 11, 1951, in Webster City. They lived in Lake Crystal, Minn., until moving to Rake in 1959. They were blessed with two children and raised them on the farm in Rake. Doris helped on the farm but she was mostly a homemaker. After retiring they moved to Mason City in 1989. In 2005, she made her home at the Willows in Mason City.
Doris enjoyed sewing, Hardanger embroidery, jigsaw puzzles and watching sports - especially the Twins and the Vikings. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Doris is survived by her children, Brandon Nelson, Lake Mills, Debra (Ron) Novak, Forest City; sisters, Helen Graham, Webster City, Maxine Packard, Webster City; nephew, John Alexander, and niece, Eva Struchen, both of Amarillo, Texas; niece, Donna Baker, Granville, N.Y., along with other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick and Nina Whaley; husband, Dean Nelson; brother, Delvan F. Whaley; sisters, Mildred Russell and Louise Alexander.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/5/2009
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| Winter, Cyndi |
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BUFFALO CENTER -Cyndi Winter, 44, of Buffalo Center died Friday (April 3, 2009) at her home after a long battle with melanoma.
Her funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with the Rev. William Peake officiating. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.
Family and friends are welcome to attend her visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center.
Online condolences and personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Blue Earth, Minn., 507-526-2216.
www.winterfuneralhome.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/5/2009
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| Wolf, Paul E. |
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GREENE - Paul E. Wolf, 87, of 115 W. South St., Greene, died Saturday (April 4, 2009) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, 641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/5/2009
Posted on 04/05/2009 by Thomas Manning
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