North Iowa Obituaries
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| Blakely, Ruth F. |
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MASON CITY - Ruth F. Blakely, 76, of Mason City, formerly of Mankato, Minn., died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
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.colonialchapel.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/16/2009
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| Boehnke, Alice H.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Alice H. Boehnke, 97, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Tuesday (April 14, 2009) at Penrose St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, at St. John's Lutheran Church, near Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/16/2009
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| Feyma, Pamala Ann |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Pamala Ann Feyma, 53, 9280 295th St., Clear Lake, died Tuesday (April 14, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
A celebration of Pam's life and sharing of memories with family and friends will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake.
Memorials may be given to the Pamala Ann Feyma Memorial Fund.
Pamala, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Bradley) Maas, was born Aug. 22, 1955, in Greeley, Colo. Pam grew up attending and graduating from West High School in Minneapolis, Minn. She attended Duluth Vocational Technical School, graduating with a degree as a licensed practical nurse. After school she worked as a nurse initially at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth and later the University of Minnesota Hospital in the Oncology Center.
In 1987, she married Thomas Feyma in Minneapolis. In 1990, she and Tom were blessed with the arrival of son, Grant, and shortly thereafter moved to Clear Lake, where she supported her husband during the acquisition of Metal Fabricators along with their friends and partners, John and Sandy Lowry. She remained in Clear Lake until her passing.
Pam will be remembered for her love of her family and friends, the enjoyment she took from gardening, and the many fishing vacations she and her family took to destinations in northern and central Minnesota.
She is survived by her husband, Tom, of Clear Lake; son, Grant, of Clear Lake; brother, Brad Maas and his wife, Rhonda, and family of Watertown, Minn., and many extended family members.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/15/2009 - 4/16/2009
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| Johnson, William Edward |
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LEWISVILLE, Texas -William Edward Johnson, 94, of Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Britt, died Tuesday (April 14, 2009) in Lewisville.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating.
Visitation will be held after 9 a.m. Saturday at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. E. in Britt, until time of the graveside service. Full military services will be provided by the Britt Ceremonial Unit.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/16/2009
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| Kinsinger, John |
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MASON CITY - John Kinsinger, 63, of Mason City died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) in Rochester, Minn.
Arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/16/2009
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| Muhlenbruch, Alice |
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HAMPTON - Alice Muhlenbruch, 79, of rural Hampton died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/16/2009
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| Quarn, Ruberta |
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OSAGE - Ruberta Aliene Quarn, 88, of Osage died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, at First United Methodist Church in Osage with the Rev. Anna Blaedel officiating. Inurnment will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/16/2009
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| Rolling, Joan R. |
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BANCROFT - Joan R. Rolling, 79, of Bancroft died Tuesday (April 14, 2009) at Heritage Nursing Home, Bancroft.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m Friday at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft, with Father Paul D. Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515- 885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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| Shahan, Irene D. |
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MASON CITY -Irene D. Shahan, 84, of 107 Seventh St. S.W., died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) at her home.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly with the Rev. Don Preston officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Irene D. Shahan Memorial Fund.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
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 4/16/2009
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| Terhark, Jean |
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CORWITH - Jean Terhark, 74, of Corwith was released from all her earthly burdens and entered into eternal life with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Monday (April 13, 2009). Jean had most recently been residing at the Villa Cottages in Fort Dodge.
The funeral service to celebrate Jean's home going will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at St. John Lutheran Church, 517 S.E. Elm St., in Corwith with Pastor David Olson officiating. Burial will follow at the Corwith Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center St. W., Britt, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Jean Ann (Nelson) Terhark was born Nov. 6, 1934, to Joseph and Corrine (Narvick) Nelson in Belmond.
Jean lived a life of quiet industry growing up on her family's farm in the Britt area. After graduating from Britt High School, she married Harm Duane Terhark on June 7, 1952.
She traveled with Harm and her young family while he served his country in the Army. Later she became an integral partner in the farming operation that she and Harm built in the Corwith area.
Jean served her lord as an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Corwith. She taught various Sunday school classes, led women's Bible studies, and served in many other capacities over the years.
Jean had a boundless energy that she poured into all that she did. She led by example instead of words and everything she did was a job well done whether the task was canning that year's garden bounty, dressing chickens or baking cakes.
She was one of the most creatively gifted cooks as attested to by her family as well as her dinner guests over the years. Many of her recipes cannot be duplicated due to Jean's own brand of love being the secret ingredient.
Jean is survived by her four children, Marquita (Kenneth) Hays of Fort Dodge, Bruce (Jackie) Terhark of Corwith, Paula (Michael) Robinson of West Des Moines, and Brian (Christine) Terhark of Waukee; two siblings, Janet (Edward) Meyer of Fort Dodge and Duaine (Beverly) Nelson of Britt; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Jean loved each member of her family for who they were and appreciated the special gifts of each.
Her husband, Harm, and her parents preceded Jean in death.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/14/2009 - 4/16/2009
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| Thompson, Bernice I. |
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CHARLES CITY - Bernice I. Thompson, 94, of Charles City died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) at Colonial Manor in Elma.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with Pastor Gary Van Wert of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Saturday.
Hauser Funeral Home, 641- 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/16/2009
Posted on 04/16/2009 by Thomas Manning
| Blakely, Ruth F. |
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 MASON CITY - Ruth F. Blakely, 76, of 2501 W. State, Mason City, died Wednesday (April 15, 2009)at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, with the Rev. Jon Seda of Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City and the Rev. Mark Walker of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vilmar, officiating.
Following the service she will be cremated and inurnment will be at a later time in Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth, Minn.
Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or Salvation Army in lieu of flowers.
Ruth was born on Dec. 18, 1932, in Blue Earth, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Florence (Benson) Steiner.
She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church, Blue Earth, Minn. She graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1950, and went on to Mankato Commercial College where she completed course work in secretarial skills.
Ruth worked for Southern Minnesota Supply Company in Mankato and from there went to the Minnesota Highway Department also located in Mankato. She transferred to the Highway Department in Rochester, where she met Barton Blakely.
Bart and Ruth were united in marriage on Feb. 23, 1957. They moved back to Mankato where Ruth worked at Mankato State College as a secretary for the Dean. She worked in that position for six years and then transferred back to the Minnesota Highway Department where she worked for the district engineer in Mankato until her retirement in 1989.
In their retirement years, Bart and Ruth enjoyed traveling out west with friends and visiting family.
Ruth was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the VFW in Mankato. Ruth moved to Mason City in the fall of 2005, following her husband's death. She resided during this time at Homestead Assisted Living.
Ruth is survived by her only sister, Helen Jean (Tom) Fretty, of Kensett; and several nieces and nephews to whom she was known as Aunt Ruthie. Ruthie's eight great-nieces and one great-nephew will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Ruth's gift for recalling family stories, her devotion to those she loved and her generous spirit will be missed greatly by her family and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bart; and several in-laws, including Everett (Curly) Blakely and Dick and Doris VanWy of Rochester, Minn.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/16/2009 - 4/17/2009
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| Conroy, James Bunn "Pete" |
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 MASON CITY - James Bunn "Pete" Conroy, 85, a native of Mason City, and fourth generation Iowan, died Monday (April 13, 2009) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E. Mason City, with the Rev. Elliot Blackburn officiating. Private family inurnment will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Stebens Children's Theatre or Hospice of North Iowa.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/15/2009 - 4/17/2009
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| Gorzynski, Henry G. "Hank" |
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 RUDD - Henry G. "Hank" Gorzynski, 85, 703 Sixth St., died Monday (April 13, 2009) at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday April 18, 2009, at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth St. Rudd, with the Rev. Jim Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, with full military honors conducted by members of the American Legion H.D.S. Post 449.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Rudd United Methodist Church.
Henry G. Gorzynski was born April 14, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., the son of John and Mary (Filas) Gorzynski. He graduated from Lane Tech High School, the University of Northern Iowa, and received his master's degree of industrial arts from Ball State. He was united in marriage to Audrey Stalker on Nov. 25, 1945; to this union two children were born.
Hank worked for North American Aviation, Ronson Aeronautics Divison, Honeywell International in Los Angeles area, as a design engineer and instructor. Hank designed the Pneumatic Union Valve for the Apollo space flights. He enlisted into the United States Army on Sept. 2, 1942, and was honorably discharged on Jan. 16, 1946.
Hank enjoyed golfing, bowling, painting, photography, playing bridge and was an avid sports fan. He was a member of the Rudd United Methodist Church, American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Standards Engineering Association, where he served as the president for two years, and was a past Shriner member.
Hank is survived by his children; his daughter, Beryl A. DiAngelo, of Carmichael, Calif.; his son, Thomas L. Gorzynski, of Rudd; grandchildren, Dustin Boyd Gorzynski, of Spokane, Wash., Dandy Noel Gorzynski, of Los Angeles, Calif., Anthony Enrico DiAngelo, of Prinevale, Ore., and Marissa Hebert, of Houston, Texas; sister, Cecilia (Arthur) Boruta, of Niles Ill., sisters-in law, Alvina Gordon, of Chicago, Ill., Donna (Dom) Grasso, of Olathe, Kan., Veronica Stalker, of Des Moines, brothers-in-law, Ed (Donna) Stalker, of Minneapolis, Minn., along with several beloved nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Gorzynski, wife Audrey (Stalker) Gorzynski; grandson, Chad A. Gorzynski; and brother, Edward Gorzynski.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/15/2009 - 4/17/2009
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| Hodenfield, Lula M. |
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MASON CITY - Lula M. Hodenfield, 82, of Mason City, died Thursday (April 16, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Glenn 'Butch' Strayer
ALGONA - Glenn "Butch" Strayer, 70, of Algona, died on Thursday (April 16, 2009) at the Algona Manor Care Center.
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 4/17/2009
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| Kinsinger, John W. "Jack" |
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 MASON CITY - John "Jack" W. Kinsinger, 63, of Mason City, died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church - WAYside Chapel, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be at the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls.
There will be a lunch and visitation from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday in the Fireside Room.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the John Kinsinger Memorial Fund.
Jack was born March 28, 1946, in Alden, the son of Wayne and Doris (Weddle) Kinsinger. He graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1964 and later graduated from Iowa State University.
He married Patricia Eckhoff on Sept. 1, 1967, at First Christian Reformed Church in Wellsburg, Iowa. He worked for IMI Cornelius as a manufacturing engineer for 30 years before the plant closed in 2007. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was also active in the River City Radio Control Club.
He enjoyed building and flying model radio controlled airplanes and spending time with family and grandchildren.
Jack is survived by his wife, Pat Kinsinger, of Mason City; two children, David Kinsinger and wife Heather, of St. Louis, Mo., Diana McGilligan and husband Sean, of Waterloo; grandchildren, Ella Kinsinger and Logan McGilligan; his mother: Doris Ball and husband David of Iowa Falls; one brother: Roger Kinsinger and wife Judy of Ankeny. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father: Wayne Kinsinger.
Arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Cremtory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/16/2009 - 4/17/2009
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| Muhlenbruch, Alice Lavonne |
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HAMPTON - Alice Lavonne Muhlenbruch, 79, of Hampton, died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer, with the Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Memorials may be give to North Iowa Hospice.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/16/2009 - 4/17/2009
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| Nack, Richard J. |
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GRAFTON - Richard J. Nack, 70, of Grafton, died Thursday (April 16, 2009) at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/17/2009
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| Quarn, Ruberta |
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OSAGE - Ruberta Aliene Quarn, 88, of Osage, died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.
Ruberta was born May 13, 1920, on a farm near Alexander, the daughter of Henry and Lena (Eden) Greenfield. She attended grade school in Alexander and Rudd. Ruberta spent part of her high school years at Rudd High School and graduated from Osage High School in 1937.
She married Lorne Quarn on July 31, 1943, at Mason City. They lived in Cherokee and Charles City before moving to Osage in 1946. Ruberta worked as a bookkeeper, waitress, and distributed records for jukeboxes. She was employed as a secretary/tax-preparer for Kratchmer Law Firm for many years.
Ruberta was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and cooking.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with the Rev. Anna Blaedel officiating. Inurnment will be in the Osage Cemetery.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Ruberta is survived by her husband, Lorne Quarn, of Osage; her daughter, Pat (Dave) Ehresman, of Arden Hills, Minn.; a sister, Careldena Shanks, of Rudd; a brother, Duaine (Jane) Greenfield, of Horsehoe Bend, Ark.; grandchildren, Christopher Bartlett of New York, N.Y.; Sara Wakefield of Irvine, Calif.; one great-granddaughter, Riley Lorne Wakefield; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother-in-law, Roger Shanks.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/16/2009 - 4/17/2009
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| Shahan, Irene D. |
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MASON CITY - Irene D. Shahan 84, of 107 Seventh St. S.W., Mason City, died Wednesday morning (April 15, 2009) at her home.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Bethel United Methodist Church, Manly, with Pastor Don Preston, officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
The family will gather one hour prior to services at the church to greet friends.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Irene D. Shahan Memorial Fund.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Irene Dorothy was born on Oct. 5, 1924, in rural Galt, the daughter of Henry William and Dorothy Ann (Akers) Brinkman. She attended her early years at a rural school at Galt and later attended the Dows Community School.
She was united in marriage to Carrol Shahan in September of 1944 in Mason City. They lived in the Dows area raising their family until 1959 when they relocated to Clear Lake. Over the next several years she lived in Mason City, Plymouth and then back in Mason City.
Irene was a member of the Eagles Club, Ladies of the Moose and the VFW auxiliary. She did alterations for Betty's Bridal shop and worked at the North Iowa Community Action Center as their manager until she retired.
She crocheted afghans, sewed for the family, and enjoyed growing a vegetable garden and canning. In her early years she baked bread and cinnamon rolls in her wood cook stove. Her famous beef and noodles and apple butter were a family favorite.
She was a member of both a pool and a bowling league, she enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, going camping and traveling with her family which included locations in California to visit her brother, New Orleans, Georgia, Montana and Florida to name a few trips. Irene also enjoyed an occasional casino trip as well.
She was described as feisty, caring, and was very cherished by her kids and grandkids. She was the center of her family's life, and her home was the meeting place for family and friends to gather. She also enjoyed the company of dear friends, Mary Lou and Shirley Olson. Her house and food were always open and available to her family and friends.
Those thankful in sharing Irene's life include her three children: Michael Lee, and his wife, Linda Shahan, of Fertile; Patrick Carrol, and his wife, Joy Shahan, of LaPorte City; daughter Pamela Joyce Shahan-Wirtjes, of Grafton; seven grandchildren, Brandon Shahan and Alicia Shahan, and fianc� Brandon Bunston, Kelly (Paul) Carew, Loree (Ken) McIntosh, Heather (Ryan) Mahood, Tyler (Brigett) Wirtjes, and Whitney (Sonny) Hemann; five great-grandchildren, Samantha Johnson, Dylan McIntosh, Trenton Wirtjes, Chloe Hemann, and Shelby Heyden; two sisters, Marcene (Rocky) Husted, of Alden; Shirley Brinkman, of Webster City; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Pals, of Belmond, and Ann Brinkman, of Dows; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Her parents, former husband, Carrol Shahan; one son, Randall T. Shahan; one grandson, Donnie Shahan; three brothers, Louis, Melvin and Russell Brinkman; and one sister, Delores Brannick, preceded her in death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/16/2009 - 4/17/2009
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| Speidel, Robert Ammon
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 BETHLEHEM, Pa. -Robert Ammon Speidel of Bethlehem, Pa., 86, crossed over into heaven to be with his beloved wife, Laurene Louise Schnittker Speidel, on April 15, 2009.
Mr. Speidel graduated from The Pennsylvania State College (now The Pennsylvania State University) and served in World War II in the Philippines as a Navy Lieutenant (JG) aboard the LMS 280.
Mr. Speidel was a resident of Mason City from 1947 until 1968. He was employed by Lehigh Portland Cement Company, attaining the position of plant manager before being transferred back to the home office in Allentown, Pa. While living in Mason City, he was actively involved in the community and his church, First Methodist Church of Mason City.
He was an avid skier and golfer. His care, his guidance, his wise advice, his wonderful humor, but most of all his love will be greatly missed by his family: oldest daughter, Ann Christine Ott, her husband Duane R. Ott and their two daughters, Shannan Michelle Ott and Megan Nicole Ott, all of Bethlehem, Pa.; middle daughter, Karen Louise Speidel Rodgers, her husband R. Terrance Rodgers, and their son, Michael T. Rodgers, and daughter, Rachael Lea Rodgers, all of Charleston, W. Va.; and youngest daughter, Pamela Jean Austin, her husband Rory Scott Austin, and their daughters, Corrie Jean Ann Austin and Stacey Laura May Austin, all of Charleston, S.C., and their daughter Tara Austin Leaphart and her husband, Ben Gibbs Leaphart, of Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speidel will also be missed by his older brother, Harry W. Speidel, and his wife Edwina, of Wernersville, Pa.; and by his nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service celebrating his life at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church, West Tilghman St., Allentown, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke's Hospice, 2455 Black River Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015 or the
American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home Inc., Allentown, Pa. www.stephens funeral.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/17/2009
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| Thompson, Bernice I. |
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 CHARLES CITY -Bernice I. Thompson, 94, of Charles City, died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) at the Colonial Manor in Elma.
Funeral services for Bernice Thompson will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.
The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Bernice Irene Otto Thompson was born Dec. 14, 1914, at Rockford, the daughter of William and Clara (Gelhaus) Otto. In 1933, she graduated from the Rockford High School. After high school she married Joe Klink. They later divorced.
On June 13, 1964, she was united in marriage to Kermit Thompson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Bernice was employed for eight years at the Rockford Nursing Home. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, church circle, 60 plus, card club and Senior Center.
Her interests included embroidery work, playing cards, flowers, traveling and taking care of the farm animals.
Living family members include her five children, Patricia Walters, of Elma, Leroy (Susan Terry), of Chicago, Ill., Gerald (Aurelia) Klink, of Cedar Falls, JoAnn (Paul) Le Roux of Parma, Idaho and Jon (Judy) Klink, of Klemme; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three step-children, Janice (Robert) Westendorf, of Mason City, Diane King, of Florida, and Robert (Donna) Thompson, of Rockwell; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Richard Klink; granddaughter, Jeanne Walters; two sisters; and six brothers.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/16/2009 - 4/17/2009
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| VanHooser, Patrick D. |
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FOREST CITY - Patrick D. VanHooser, 55, of Forest City died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) while out walking at Pilot Knob State Park near Forest City.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St in Forest City, with Father Henry Huber officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the funeral home and continue an hour prior to service.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/17/2009
Posted on 04/17/2009 by Thomas Manning
| Boehnke, Alice H. |
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Alice H. Boehnke, 97, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Tuesday (April 14, 2009) at Penrose St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, at St. John's Lutheran Church, east of Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts may be made to Lutherans For Life, 1305 South G Ave., Nevada, IA 50201-2774
Alice Helena Boehnke, the daughter of Albert and Clara (Bohn) Roenfanz, was born Jan. 28, 1912, at Ventura. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, east of Garner. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1930.
On Sept. 5, 1937, Alice was united in marriage to Arnold Boehnke at St. John's Lutheran Church. During Arnold's years in the ministry they served parishes in Knoke, Fort Dodge, Lake City, Great Falls, Mont., Jefferson, Leadville, Colo., and the surrounding areas, Ogden, Utah, and First Lutheran Church in Salida, Colo., where Arnold retired from active ministry in 1976.
Alice is survived by sons, Richard (Gayle) Boehnke of Perham, Minn., and David (Lynn) Boehnke of Wellington, Colo.; a daughter, Lavonne (William) Lehmpuhl of Colorado Springs, Colo., 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, the Rev. Arnold Boehnke on May 3, 2002; a daughter-in-law, Barbara; a sister, Mabel Boehnke; and brothers, Walter, Ewald and Edward Roenfanz.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/16/2009 - 4/18/2009
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| Brunstein, Don J. |
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MESERVEY - Don J. Brunstein, age 79, of Meservey died at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, at First Reformed Church in Meservey. The Rev. Rodney Meester will be officiating.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/18/2009
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| Haack, Ewald |
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KLEMME - Ewald Haack, age 84, of Klemme died Jan. 16, 2009, in Mason City.
Ewald Haack will be buried with full military honors provided by the Klemme Military Honor Guard at 11 a.m. today at the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Andrews Funeral Home in Klemme is handling final arrangements, 641-444-4474.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/18/2009
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| Harang, Kermit J.
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LAKE MILLS - Kermit J. Harang, age 88, of Lake Mills died Friday (April 17, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills, with military rites performed by Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Arlington Park Fund.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/18/2009
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| Hodenfield, Lula M. |
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MASON CITY - Lula M. Hodenfield, 82, of Mason City died Thursday (April 16, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 20, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Lula Hodenfield Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/17/2009 - 4/18/2009
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| Loden, Denise M. |
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OSAGE - Denise M. Loden, 56, of Osage died Friday (April 17, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Services are pending with Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/18/2009
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| Nack, Richard J. |
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 GRAFTON - Richard James Nack, age 70, of Grafton died Thursday, (April 16, 2009) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 20, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton with the Rev. Wayne Ellingson and Irmgard Ellingson, associate in ministry, officiating. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Richard was born March 15, 1939, to Wilmer and Olga (Bartz) Nack of Grafton. He was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. Richard graduated from Grafton High School in 1957. He lived his entire life near Grafton.
On June 12, 1960, Richard married Charlotte Strong of Mason City. To this union, two daughters were born: Tamara (Tami) and Barbara (Barb).
Richard farmed and ran a bin construction company, "Nack Brothers" with his brother, Robert. He retired from farming in 1987 and then worked at the Grafton Co-Op fertilizer plant until retiring in 2002.
Richard enjoyed traveling, the many cats he adopted, going to Canada in his motor home and gardening. This was evident by the hundreds of tomato plants he grew each year and all of the other vegetables he loved to share with others. Richard was always willing to help others out and his generosity will be remembered.
He was very proud of his grandchildren and they all have special memories of "Grandpa Nack."
Richard was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Grafton Community Action. He served on the board of directors of the Grafton Housing Committee for many years.
Richard is survived by his daughters, Tamara (Jerry) Hemann of Osage, Barbara (Leland) Meitner of St. Ansgar; his eight grandchildren: Brandon (Crystal) Meitner, Amanda (Mark) Luna, Hailey Meitner, Brittaney and Blair Wilde, Matthew, Stephanie and Ryan Hemann; great-grandson, Reece Meitner-Luna; and a great-granddaughter on the way; three step-great grandchildren, Marcus, Jakob and Haylee Luna; sister, Ramona (Alvin) Meyer of Austin, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Laurie Nack Bublitz of Grafton; Darlene (Robert) Fredrickson of Mason City, Linda (Terry) Barnhart of Buffalo, Wyo., Denise (Bill) French of Buffalo Center; one aunt, Ione (Clarence) Kruse of Hampton; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte, on Oct. 25, 2005; his parents; step-mother, Alice Nack; and two brothers, William (Billy) and Robert.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/17/2009 - 4/18/2009
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| Porter, Jeanette I. (Janet) |
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HAMPTON - Jeanette I. (Janet) Porter, 88, of Hampton, died Thursday (April 16, 2009) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, at the First Christian Church of Disciples in Hampton with burial in the Lindenwood Cemetery, rural Geneva. The Rev. Jan S. Ekstedt will officiate the service.
Visitation will be Monday from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/18/2009
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| Portwine, Ron |
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CLARION -Ron Portwine, 67, of Clarion, died Wednesday (April 8, 2009) at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Memorial services for Ron Portwine will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion with Pastor Gary L. Boen officiating.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service.
Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, 515-532-2233.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/18/2009
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| Schulz, Myrtle M. |
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HAMPTON - Myrle M. Schulz, 95, of Hampton died Friday (April 17, 2009) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.
Arrangements are pending with Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/18/2009
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| Strayer, Glenn "Butch" |
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ALGONA -Glenn "Butch" Strayer, 70, of Algona died Thursday (April 16, 2009) at the Algona Manor Care Center.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Marsha Smith officiating. Inurnment will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with military rites by the VFW Post No. 2541 and the Haag-Turner American Legion Post No. 90 of Algona.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time Monday at First Lutheran Church.
Butch's video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Lentz Funeral Home, Algona, 515-295-2622.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/18/2009
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| VanHooser, Patrick D. |
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 FOREST CITY - Patrick D. VanHooser, 55, of Forest City died Wednesday (April 15, 2009) while out walking at Pilot Knob State Park near Forest City.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N Clark St. in Forest City, with Father Henry Huber officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and continue an hour prior to service.
Patrick D. VanHooser was born in Cresco on July 17, 1953, the son of Vern and Alta (Anderson) VanHooser. He received his education in Nora Springs Schools.
On Feb. 4, 1982, he was united in marriage to Sally Ott. The couple lived in several Iowa communities including Mason City, Rudd, Portland and Rockford. They lived for a year in Fort Collins, Colo., before returning to Iowa, living in Charles City before making Forest City their home for the past 18 years.
Pat loved to socialize with people and enjoyed his Tuesday night bowling league. Pilot Knob was a favorite spot for him, whether he was walking or running or just enjoying the beauty of being with nature.
He liked spending time with his dogs and driving his '96 Chevy Silverado. He loved Christmas and the lights, the gifts, being able to play "Santa" for family and friends and the yearly quest to find the perfect Christmas tree for his family.
Patrick is survived by his wife, Sally A. VanHooser of Forest City; four children: Alex (Danielle) VanHooser of Mason City, Shannon VanHooser of Waterloo, Samantha VanHooser of Forest City, and Cassie (Ben) VanHooser-Kliess of Pierre, S.D.; and 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Alta VanHooser, of Osage; and siblings, Carol (Craig) Menenga of Osage, Beverly (Melvin) Weisman of Moravia, Mike (Iva) VanHooser of Nora Springs, Sue (Doug) Warburton of Northwood; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Patrick was preceded in death by his father, Vern VanHooser.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/17/2009 - 4/18/2009
Posted on 04/18/2009 by Thomas Manning
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| Amsden, Erma |
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CHARLES CITY - Erma Amsden, 99, of Charles City, died Saturday (April 18, 2009) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/19/2009
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| Brunstein, Don J. |
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 MESERVEY - Don. J. Brunstein, 79, of Meservey, died peacefully on Friday (April 17, 2009) with his wife at his side following a courageous battle with cancer at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, at the First Reformed Church, Meservey, with the Rev. Rodney Meester, officiating.
Vistation will be from 3 until 5 p.m. today, Sunday, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond and continue one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.
Don J. Brunstein, the son of John F. and Inez (Ingham) Brunstein, was born on Dec. 23, 1929, at Swaledale, Cerro Gordo County. Don was baptized on May 11, 1937. Don attended Mason City schools.
He then enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for six years before being honorably discharged at RECSTA, San Diego, Calif. During his military tenure, Don had spent time on the USS Bradford, which carried the distinction of being first ship fired upon in the Korean War Conflict. Don had received the United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Medal, China Service Medal, and the Korean Service Medal (three stars).
Upon returning to civilian life, Don, commenced a lifelong career in the grocery and produce profession. He had spent time during his career working at Hoxy Fruit and Produce in Mason City, Associated Grocers in Colorado, Wal-Mart Grocery Division in Omaha, and with Hy-Vee Food Stores.
Don was united in marriage to Bonnie Suntken on May 25, 1968, at Denver, Colo. Throughout his entire life journey Don had a great enjoyment and passion for the people around him. Whether it was in the day to day happenings of spending time with his wife and children, or the precious opportunities on a fishing excurison with his children and grandchildren where Don relished the chance to teach them his love of fishing.
Don's outgoing and friendly personality was a wonderful gift that surely brought a warm and welcoming feeling to the public he served in his years in the grocery business.
Don looked forward to nearly any event or social activity that allowed time for a good conversation, fellowship, and some reminiscing. He enjoyed the annual family reunions and other family gatherings.
He always looked forward to afternoon coffee and get togethers with his many friends at Donna's Lounge in Meservey. He was always ready for a friendly, yet, competitve game of Uno, Canasta, Poker, of Mr. Joker cards with his friends and family.
In earlier years of his life, Don enjoyed waterskiing and swimming. He loved animals and was especially fond of his dogs. Don had always enjoyed the outdoors and in later years had enjoyed birdwatching.
Don was a past member of the VFW and American Legion during his years in Colorado and a member of the First Reformed Church in Meservey.
Don's wife, children and grandchildren have wonderful memories of fishing trips to Canada and fishing treks to many other places in regions where they had lived. They fondly remember a family trip to tour Yellowstone and various other sights in the Western United States. They will miss Don's wonderful laugh and his unique sense of humor. Don had lived for 30 years in Colorado and eight years in Omaha, Neb., before returning to his North Iowa roots in Meservey, where he and Bonnie made their home the past three years.
All who had the privilege of crossing in the path of Don's life journey will remember Don as being a very independent man who would rather place the focus on the needs and interests of others than on his own. They will miss his warm and friendly smile, his engaging personality, and his wonderful laugh. Many who saw him during the time of his battle with cancer were amazed at his strength and persverance and his innate ability to put the focus of the conversation back on others rather than himself and his challenges in health. Even in his battle with cancer, Don's warm smile, the twinkle in his eyes, and his postive outlook shown through.
Don's memory will be carried forward in the lives of his wife and life partner of more than 40 years, Bonnie Brunstein, of Meserve; his daughters, Janan Brunstein, of Iowa City, Lynn and husband Dale Henamen, of Mason City, and Monica "Susie" Larson, of Gretna, Neb.; his four grandchildren, Olivia, Trevor, Jared, and Lily Larson, all of Gretna, Neb.; his three sisters, Betty Magner, of Mason City, Marlys Jaspersen, of Cedar Rapids, and Jackie Kuhn and her husband, Paul, of Phoenix, Ariz.; many cousin, nieces, nephews and countless friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Tia Brunstein; his brother, Larry; and brothers-in-law, Lawrence Suntken, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Leo Jaspersen, of Fremont, Neb.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/18/2009 - 4/19/2009
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| Harang, Kermit J. |
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 LAKE MILLS - Kermit J. Harang, 88, of Lake Mills, died Friday (April 17, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the Salem Lutheran Church, with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills, with military rites performed by Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Arlington Park Fund.
Kermit Joel Harang was born on July 18, 1920, in Lake Mills, the son of John G. and Clara (Aslakson) Harang. He attended Lake Mills Community Schools and graduated with the Class of 1940.
On March 27, 1949, Kermit was united in marriage to Wilma McClain at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. They just celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
Kermit loved his family. He served his country in the Army during World War II. Kermit was a hard worker and held several jobs over the years to support his family. He had worked at the Lake Mills Creamery, held various construction jobs in the Lake Mills area, was a custodian at Lake Mills Community Schools for 16 years, worked at Dave's Auto Service, formerly Dave's 66, since 1973.
Kermit was one of the founding members of the Lake Mills Volunteer Ambulance Service. He was an active member of the Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235 and the Leland VFW Post No. 6161. Kermit also was an active member of "the club," Albert Lea, Minn., AA.
Kermit is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Wilma Harang; children, Robert and special friend, Michelle Brown, all of Lake Mills; Raymond Harang, of Thompson; Renee (John) Matson of Oldsmar, Fla.; Rick (Marlene) Harang of Leland; and Rod (Sandy) Harang of Lake Mills; grandchildren, Kristen (Brad) Holtan, Jenna Harang, Jay (Teri) Clough, Terry (Jen) Harrington, Kim Jensen, Britney Hultman, Shawna Matson, Jillian (Nate) Van Epps, Jordan Harang, Nicole (Tim) Hermanson, and Sabrina Roll; great-grandchildren, Avery Holtan; Kaden Van Epps; Sierra, Noah and Ava Hermanson; brother, Richard (Joan) Harang, of Lake Mills; sister, Arlene Rauan of Washington; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Kermit was preceded in death by his parents; nine brothers and sisters; and one grandson, Josh Matson.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/18/2009 - 4/19/2009
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| Hodenfield, Lula M. |
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 MASON CITY - Lula M. Hodenfield, 82, of Mason City, died Thursday (April 16, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves, officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake,
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 20, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.
Memorials may be directed to the Lula Hodenfield Memorial Fund.
Lula was born on March 14, 1927, in Fertile, the daughter of Edward and Altie (Jones) Rodberg. The family moved to Mason City in 1937. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1946.
Lula worked for Marshall and Swift prior to her marriage to Earl Hodenfield. They were married on Dec. 23, 1947, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. To this union, four children were born. They lived in Mason City their entire life. Lula was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was also a lifelong member of the DAV and the VFW Auxiliary.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, dancing, and playing cards. She loved her cat "Honey" very much.
Lula is survived by her children: Irene Truax and husband, David, of Mason City, Peggy Werstein, of Mason City, and Jim Hodenfield and wife, Diane, of Rochester, Minn.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren - with one on the way in May; two sisters-in-law: Betty Hanson, of Manly, and Bonnie Rodberg, of Mason City
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Earl in 2002; son, Carl; one grandson, Chad; brother, Stanton Rodberg; sister, Cora Kofoot; and son-in-law, Jerry.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/17/2009 - 4/19/2009
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| Hoff, Daniel Lee "Danny"
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 AURORA Colo. - Daniel Lee Hoff, 50, formerly of Manly, died of a sudden heart attack on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at his home in Aurora, Colo.
Funeral services and visitation were held on Tuesday, April 14. The service was at 2 p.m. and visitation at noon at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2760 Larimer Street, Denver, Colo.
A special remembrance by regional auto dealers and associates was held at the Colorado Auto Auction on Wednesday, April 15 at 4 p.m. It was a time of sharing of special memories from a multitude of good friends that were an important part of Dan's life.
Dan was born on Oct. 28, 1958, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Adelbert and Gynith (Abbs) Hoff.
Dan graduated from North Central High School and attended North Iowa Area Community College. He went into business for himself, opening up a car lot in Mason City at the age of 19 and remained an entrepreneur all of his life. He either owned his own businesses or partnered with trusted friends throughout his career. After his auto business was sold in 1981 he moved to Grand Island, Neb., where he started a rotating electrics remanufacturing company - Midwest Rebuilders.
He then devoted his time to working with long time associate and friend, Don Janzen, by buying, selling, and delivering cars to dealerships in several Western states. It was a remarkable thing to see Dan at car auctions, sometimes with three cell phones, buying and selling cars over the phone, while at the same time bidding on the vehicles there.
It was while working in this field that he met the love of his life, Lanetta, whom he married in Denver, Colo., on Oct. 26, 1996. Lanetta quickly became the focus of his life. Dan was a devoted, involved parent and grandparent who will be missed.
Those who were privileged to share Dan's life were his wife, Lanetta Lee (Hargis-Keck) Hoff; children, Schaine Keck, Aurora, Colo., Tehran (Stephany) Keck, Tulsa, Okla., Chelsay (Thomas) Hislop, Honolulu, Hawaii; grandchildren, Christian, Tyler, Schianne, Keck and Mia Hislop; sisters, Charlene (Dennis) Hauser, Manly, and Geraldine "gerri" (Frank) Gallagher, Cherokee; brothers, David (Beckey) Hoff, Aurora, Ill., Dale Hoff, North Hollywood, Calif.; nieces and nephews, Richard, Robert (Janean), and Ronald Hauser, Shawn Gallagher, Isaac, Andrea, Amelinda and Jason Hoff; and great-nephews and great-nieces; aunts, Beatrice (Ernie) Reda, Tacoma, Wash., and Florence Abbs of Reedsburg, Wis.; mother-in-law, Mary Montoya; brother-in-law, Joseph "Joe" Marquez, and special friend, David Gibson; and numerous cousins and other relatives.
Preceding him in death were his parents and grandparents and many aunts and uncles several cousins and father-in-law, Andrew Marquez and sister-in-law, Andrea Marquez.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: Lanetta Lee Hoff, 5218 South Shawnee Way, Aurora, CO 80015.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/19/2009
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| Loden, Denise M. |
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 OSAGE - Denise M. Loden, formerly Denise Roll, 56, of Osage, died Friday (April 17, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Denise was born on Feb. 12, 1953, in Osage, the daughter of Robert "John" and Dorothy "Ileen" (Grimm) Mostek.
She enjoyed nature, flowers, gardening, animals, camping, fishing, and crossword puzzles. Denise, who had a wonderful sense of humor, was a very loving and generous person. Her life revolved around her family and friends. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Mitchell, with The Rev. Wayne Ellingson and Irmgard Ellingson, Associate in Ministry, officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Denise is survived by her husband, Michael Loden, of Osage; her daughter, Nikki Roll of Osage; and her son, Christopher (Lindy) Gerk of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two grandchildren, Tristen and Ashten Gerk; her mother, Ileen Mostek of Osage; two sisters, Colleen Martin and friend Dave Altick, of Lead, S.D.; Mary Mostek, of LeRoy, Minn.; two brothers, Mark Mostek, of Mitchell, and Michael (Sue) Mostek, of Greene; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert "John" Mostek on March 22, 2004; and her cousin, Mindy Meyerhofer.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/18/2009 - 4/19/2009
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| Loeffler, Karl |
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 Karl Loeffler, 87, passed away on April 2, 2009, at his home in Ocala, Fla. with family and Hospice loving care.
He was born on Feb. 15, 1922, the son of Fred Loeffler and Margaret Groh Loeffler, on a farm near Kanawha. He attended school there and also went to Lane Tech in Chicago, Ill., where his parents moved after the Depression.
The family moved back to a farm near Renwick, Iowa, and later near Belmond. He helped his father in farming, and, during the winters, he worked at other jobs. He worked at Douglas Aircraft in Chicago during some of the winters.
On Dec. 23, 1944, Karl married Phyllis Swanson, of Klemme, at the Methodist Parsonage in Klemme. On March 1, 1945, they moved to a farm by Belmond and farmed on their own. They farmed at Goodell, Floyd, and Nora Springs for 19 years. Karl enjoyed farming and was a good farmer.
In 1965, Karl went to work for Trojan Seed Corn Company and relocated to Lisbon, Iowa. After four years, he was promoted to Regional Manager and moved to Illinois where he introduced sunflowers and Trojan Seed Corn to the farmers. In 1970, Trojan Seed Corn's company was sold and the Loeffler family moved to St. Pete, Fla.
Karl got into remodeling houses and rental properties. Phyllis helped him and worked along with him. In 1985, Karl and Phyllis retired and moved to a place located on a canal in Inverness, Fla.
Karl enjoyed a good life and had two trips to Hawaii with the company.
Karl's health began to fail and he experienced many health problems. In 2003, they moved to Ocala, Fla., to a mobile home park where he lived until his death. He enjoyed his farm years and also his sales in seed corn. He was a good salesman and would have made a good orator. He enjoyed visiting with people.
Karl is survived by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis; two sons, Craig and Vance Loeffler, of Hernando, Fla.; his daughter, Renette Hess and husband James, of Manchester, Tenn.; grandson, Charles D. Loeffler of Hernando, Fla. a granddaughter, Karlie Watson, of Ocala, Fla.; sister, Eleanor Zeiger of Mason City; brother-in-law, Don Thompson, of Belmond; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Fred Jr. who died at 38; sisters, Helen Thompson, Olga Rogella, and Mary Schnack, all of Belmond; nephews, Doug Thompson and Chuck Rogalla, of Belmond.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/19/2009
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| Mathers, Rosina M. |
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MASON CITY - Rosina M. Mathers , 66, of 805 N. Van Buren Ave., died Saturday (April 18, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason 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 4/19/2009
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| Schulz, Myrtle M. |
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HAMPTON - Myrtle M. Schulz, 95, of Hampton, died Friday (April 17, 2009) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facilty in Hampton.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the West Fork Cemetery in rural Sheffield.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday 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 from 4/18/2009 - 4/19/2009
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| Smuck, Everett Arvine |
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 IOWA FALLS - Everett Arvine Smuck, 89, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday (April 16, 2009) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the the Surls Funeral Home, 505 Stevens St., in Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls with full militry rites by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188 of Iowa Falls.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Sunday, at the Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls.
Everett Arvine Smuck was born on Aug. 19, 1919, in Hubbard, Iowa, the son of Charles Sr.and Anna (Tinjer) Smuck. He attended country school at Buckeye.
On April 23, 1937, Everett was united in marriage to Marcella Carr in Huxley. He was in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946 and was a mechanic with International Harvester for 36 years.
Everett was a member of the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188 of Iowa Falls.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting and working on cars and tractors.
Everett is survived by his two daughters, Mary Kenison, of Iowa Falls, and Pat Hartwig and her husband, Lee, of Iowa Falls; three sons, Everett Jr. (Butch) and his wife, Carolyn, of Mason City, Randall and his wife, Kathryn, of Iowa Falls, and Scott of Iowa Falls; a sister, Marge Clark and her husband, Dale, of Waterloo; a brother, Chuck Smuck and his wife, Barb, of Hubbard; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marcella; a granddaughter, Sara Smuck; and two brothers, Bill and Bob Smuck.
Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/18/2009 - 4/19/2009
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| Steenhard, Molly |
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HAMPTON -Molly Steenhard, 95, of Madrid, Iowa, formerly of Hampton, died Friday (April 17, 2009) at the Madrid Home for the Aging in Madrid.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton; 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/19/2009
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| Zaugg, Mary Elizabeth |
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ALGONA - Mary Elizabeth Zaugg, 90, of Algona, died Thursday (April 16, 2009) at the Algona Manor Care Center.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the St. Cecelia Catholic Church, in Algona, with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in the West Bend Cemetery in West Bend.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/19/2009
Posted on 04/19/2009 by Thomas Manning
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| Amsden, Erma |
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CHARLES CITY - Erma Amsden, 99, of Charles City, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Erma Amsden will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Christian Church. Pastor Margaret Hutchens 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 8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/19/2009 - 4/20/2009
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| Hoagland, Joan |
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 MAPLETON -Joan Hoagland, 49, of Mapleton, Iowa, passed away at her home in the presence of her loving husband, daughters, and sisters on Saturday (April 18, 2009). She fought a courageous two-and-one-half year battle against breast cancer. In the end she left this world for a far more beautiful place.
There will be a private family burial. This will be followed by a service at 11 a.m. Tuesday officiated by Monsignor Mark Duchaine at the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School Gym in Mapleton. Please join the family for a memorial breakfast beginning at 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. in the High School Commons.
Joan was a loving mother, wife, friend, and teacher. She was an inspiration to everyone she met. She faced her illness with a strength and humor, always concerned how others were doing.
Joan was born on Oct. 14, 1959, to Joseph and Colleen (Blandin) Kloberdanz in Osage, Iowa. She attended Ellsworth Community College and the University of Northern Iowa where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education.
Joan was married to David Hoagland on June 21, 1986, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. She was blessed with two wonderful daughters, Katie and Laura. Her girls were her pride and joy and her reason for living.
Joan began her teaching career as a kindergarten teacher in Manilla, Iowa. She went on to work at the Boys and Girls Home in Sioux City, then taught kindergarten in Danbury, Iowa, and also worked as a director at the Playmates Preschool in Onawa, Iowa. Joan worked for Maple Valley Elementary School as a third-grade teacher for the past nine years. During that time, she brought her wonderful sense of humor and her caring personality to her students and their families.
Joan enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved her annual summer trips to Okoboji with "the girls," going on boat rides and pretending to be young. She loved her shopping trips with her sisters and friends. There was nothing she enjoyed more than finding a bargain. She also enjoyed creating scrapbooks for her family to enjoy. Every time her family and friends see a dragonfly, they will think of Joan. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton, Iowa.
Joan is survived by her husband, David Hoagland; her daughters, Katie and Laura of Mapleton, Iowa; her sister, Nancy Monroe, and her husband, Bob, of Odenton, Md., her brother, Brian Kloberdanz, and his wife, Susan, and their children, Abby, Drew, and Claire of St. Charles, Ill., her sister, Dianne Klinker, and her husband, Bill, and their sons, Thor, Knute, and Gunnar of Primghar, Iowa; her mother-in-law, Phyllis Franken of Odebolt; her brother-in-law, Gregg Hoagland, and his wife, Sherri, and their sons, Jonathan and Zachary of Carroll; and her brother-in-law, Barry Hoagland and his daughter, Brittany, of Ankeny.
Joan was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Kloberdanz; her mother, Colleen Kloberdanz; and her brother, Kevin Kloberdanz, from Osage.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Joan Hoagland Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Armstrong Funeral Home, Mapleton, 712-882-2566.
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MASON CITY - Virginia Simons, 87, of Mason City, died Sunday (April 19, 2009) at her home.
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/20/2009
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| Steenhard, Evelyn M. |
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MASON CITY - Evelyn M. Steenhard, 80, formerly of 669 14th Street N.E., Mason City, died Sunday afternoon (April 19, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-8676.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/20/2009
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| Steltzner, Bernice M. |
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MASON CITY -Bernice M. Steltzner, 86, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, died Sunday (April 19, 2009) at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City.
Services are pending at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/20/2009
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| Venzke, Rosina M. Mathers "Rose"
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 MASON CITY - Rosina M. (Rose) Mathers Venzke, 66, of 805 N. Van Buren, Mason City, died Saturday (April 18, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, and then one hour before the service on Tuesday at the church. The family suggests memorials to North Iowa Humane Society.
Rose was born on July 20, 1942, in Mason City, the daughter of Floyd and Alta (Billings) Bowen. She graduated from Nora Springs-Rock Falls High School in 1960.
Rose married Duane Coe and they lived in Portland, Iowa, where she enjoyed raising horses. She worked various jobs in Rudd.
Rose met Wayne Venzke in 1983 and they lived in Clear Lake and in 1987 moved to Mason City. She attended La James, Mason City and then owned and operated a beauty shop in her home. She started working for Principal in 1991 and continued to work there until she retired in 2004.
Rose enjoyed reading, card making, camping and taking care of her puppies. She was a strong supporter and contributor to North Iowa Humane Society.
Rose is survived by her husband, Wayne Venzke, Mason City; two children, Jeff Coe and his wife, Kathy, Mason City, and Jane Longwell and her husband, Mark, Lee's Summit, Mo.; two step-sons, Butch Venzke and his wife, Kelly, Manly, Jay Venzke and his wife, Molly, Seattle, Wash.; step-daughter, Dee Ruiz, and her husband, Tony, Clear Lake; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Penny Cordes, Floyd; niece, Shannon Cordes; sister-in-law, Shirley Hare, and her husband, Richard, Ida Grove, Iowa; and her best friend, Linda Weatherwax, Rock Falls, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Michael Bowen.
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 4/20/2009
Posted on 04/20/2009 by Thomas Manning
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