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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 of natural causes Monday (April 13, 2009) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E., Mason City. Private family inurnment will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Stebens Children's Theatre or Hospice of North Iowa.
The older of two children born to James W. Conroy and Helen Mabel Bunn, Pete attended schools in Iowa, California, Minnesota, and Chicago. He worked on the Alaskan Highway in 1942, following graduation from Pillsbury Military Academy.
A Navy veteran of World War II, he graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1949 and taught school in Minneapolis, Minn., and Clear Lake, before entering the real estate business in Mason City, where he resided on the family farm in Bath Township with his wife, Joan Jameson and four children.
While in business, Conroy was active in the Mason City Board of Realtors, Cerro Gordo County Extension Board, Bath Township School Board, Farm Bureau, Mason City Community Theatre, and the Republican Party. His lifelong interest in government and politics found fruition when he moved to Washington in 1974 to serve as Administrative Assistant to U.S. Congressman, later Senator, Charles E. Grassley. From then until his retirement in 1990, Conroy served also as Staff Director of U.S. House and Senate Committees and as Executive Director of the Federal Council on Aging in the Department of Health and Human Services.
During his retirement years, Pete served on the Planning, Marketing and Legislative Affairs Committee for Mercy Hospital in Mason City, for the Iowa Governor's Council on Aging under Governor Tom Vilsack, and on the Governing Body for Quality Improvement of the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care. Friends and family remember Conroy as an omnivorous reader and a person of many interests ranging from fishing and opera to wildlife habitat and gardening.
He is survived by his children, Deborah Jean Etcheson and husband Gary, of Lamoni, David Michael Conroy and wife Linda, of Apple Valley, Minn., Christopher Jameson Conroy and wife Patty, of Eden Prairie, Minn., and son-in-law Wayne Wenthe, of Hawkeye; 13 grandchildren, Matthew, Jason, Cade and Andrew Wenthe, Emily and Jared Etcheson, Amber, Nicholas, Brittany and Courtney Conroy, Jennifer, Patrick and Tina Conroy; and six great-grandchildren.
Conroy was preceded in death by his oldest daughter,Mary Colleen Wenthe; and a sister, Jean Hughes.
Arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/15/2009 - 4/21/2009
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| Cooper, Kenneth
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LIME SPRINGS - Kenneth Cooper, 93, of Lime Springs, died Saturday (April 18, 2009) in Mission, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, at the United Methodist Church in Lime Springs. Burial will follow services at the church at 3 p.m. at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Thornton, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, and also one hour prior to services at the church.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, 563-547-2323.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/21/2009
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| Lashbrook, Carroll
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MASON CITY - On Friday, April 24, 2009, Carroll Lashbrook, 80, will return home to Mason City and be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery. Prior to this ceremony, family members will gather at 1 p.m. Friday, April 24, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., to celebrate and share in the stories of his life and will conclude at 2 p.m. at which time we will proceed to the cemetery where the interment ceremony will be performed by his son, Mark.
Carroll Lashbrook, 80, of Lawrence, Kansas ,died on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 at home from complications of pulmonary fibrosis.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/21/2009
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| Rush, Richard Alan "Dick"
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GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - Richard "Dick" Alan Rush, 64, of Grand Prairie, Texas, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday (April 12, 2009). For full obituary and to sign the online register, see www.donnellyscolonial.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/21/2009
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| Simons, Virginia Constance
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 MASON CITY -Virginia Constance Simons, 87, of Mason City, died Sunday (April 19, 2009) at her home.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen, Wesley and Grace United Methodist Church, officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.
Memorials may be directed to the Telephone Reassurance Fund, 302 Second St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401.
Virginia was born on April 29, 1921, in Hutchinson, Minn., the daughter of Arthur and Bertha (Miller) Glander. Mr. Glander was a well known Milwaukee R.R. Bridge and Building supervisor in Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas. Virginia lived the first 15 years of her life in Hutchinson and Glencoe, Minn. She was very active in school affairs. Virginia came to Mason City in the summer of 1936 and graduated from Mason City High School in 1939 before graduating Mason City Junior College in 1941. While in college, she took the teacher's training course.
Virginia was a former Northwestern Bell telephone operator. She worked for the Witwer Wholesale Company for 15 years, was an office manager for 10 years, and also worked in the office of Eaton's Department Store.
She was married to Donald Simons in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa, on Nov. 2, 1952.
She loved flowers, birds, small animals, and especially Northern Minnesota.
She was preceded in death by husband, parents, uncles and aunts.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/20/2009 - 4/21/2009
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| Steenhard, Evelyn M.
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MASON CITY - Evelyn M. Steenhard, 80, formerly of 669 14th St. N.E., Mason City, died Sunday (April 19, 2009) with her family by her side at Good Shepherd Health Care in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Fulllerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. Mason City, with the Rev. Ed Bard, chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and again one hour prior to the funeral home and again one hour prior to the services on Thursday.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of North Iowa. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676.
www.Fullertonfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/20/2009 - 4/21/2009
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| Steenhard, Molly
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 HAMPTON - Molly (Maise) Steenhard, a former long-time resident of Hampton, passed from this life on her 95th birthday, April 17, 2009, at The Madrid Home in Madrid.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson and Chaplin Carla Werre, officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton.
Memorials in Molly's name can be made to The Madrid Home in Madrid, Iowa or the Hampton United Methodist Church.
She was born in Lenox, S.D., the daughter of German immigrant parents, Johann and Christina (Lubbers) Maise. Molly attended Kilborn No. 6 School. In 1933, she moved to Iowa to care for a family that had lost their parents in a car accident, and it was there she met Dirk Steenhard. They were married in Northwood, on April 6, 1934. To this union two children were born.
Molly worked outside the home as a caretaker as well as providing care to several family members over the years. She enjoyed baking brownies, trying out new recipes and spending time with her family. Molly was a longtime member of the Hampton United Methodist Church where she was active in the Lee Circle. She is survived by her daughter, Rena (Junior) Stackhouse of Indianola; son, Archie (Sheri) Steenhard, of Ames; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Sam, John, Ed and Gerhard; sisters, Rena, Dena, Christine, and Dina; and infant grandson.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Hoinem, 641-456-3232.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/19/2009 - 4/21/2009
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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.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at the Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Patrick Drury, officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be one hour before the service on Monday.
The family suggests memorials to Bernice M. Steltzner Memorial Fund, and they can be mailed to 15 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Apt. 402, Mason City, IA 50401
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 from 4/20/2009 - 4/21/2009
Posted on 04/21/2009 by Thomas Manning
| Alcock, Leland Ray |
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 WAVERLY - Leland Ray Alcock, 87, of the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, died Thursday evening (April 16, 2009) at the Waverly Health Center of natural causes.
Leland was born April 8, 1922, to Leigh and Effie (Gillette) Alcock on the family farm one mile south and one mile west of Frederika, Iowa. Leland lived on the family farm for over 50 years.
He was baptized and confirmed at the Frederika United Methodist Church, where he and his wife were members for 50 years.
He attended Douglas No. 5 school and later graduated from Frederika High School as valedictorian. After high school, he worked at Rath Packing Co. until he was called back home to help on the farm when his father contracted rheumatic fever and arthritis.
Leland married Thelma Fern Hemingson at the Frederika United Methodist Church on April 25, 1943. They farmed the family farm until 1966. After retiring from farming, he was plant manager for the C. and H. Farm Service in Tripoli for 21 years.
Leland was a volunteer throughout his life. He was a 4-H leader for the Douglas Rockets, coached boys and girls softball teams, and served on the Bremer County Extension Council and the Tripoli Community School Board, of which he was president for four years.
He was a past member of the Farm Bureau Board and the Frederika Creamery Board where he was secretary for five years. He also served as Sunday school superintendent at his church.
Leland was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Cubs. He loved watching and playing sports as well as watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports.
Leland was the last Alcock living in the Frederika area. The name was prominent in the past with a cemetery and a park named after the family.
Leland was a man of high integrity and was respected and loved by his family and friends. His family will miss the unwavering support he gave to them all. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and he and his wife worked hard to give their children a good life. Leland wanted their lives to be rewarding and for them to be good citizens.
Leland is survived by his wife, Thelma, of Waverly; three children, Bonnie (Ray) Joecken, of Waverly, Al (Cathy) Alcock, of Mason City, and Rick (Sue) Alcock, of Granger; a daughter-in-law, Sherry Alcock, of Decorah; eight grandchildren, Chip Joecken, Tom Joecken, Amanda Freese, Betsy Bushlack, Aaron Alcock, Matt Alcock, Emily Alcock and Rebecca Alcock; and five great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, TJ, Brooke, Syler and Eliah.
He is also survived by one sister, Gloria (Edwin) Weber, of Albuquerque, N.M.; one brother-in-law, Bill Burrow. of Waverly; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David Joe Alcock; one great-grandson, Max David Bushlack; and one sister, Gertrude Hazel Burrow.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Waverly with Pastor Nancy Schultz and Pastor Lois Knudson officiating.
There will be no public visitation as Leland's body was donated to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Leland Alcock Memorial Fund, where a memorial direction will be established at a later date.
Online condolences may be left for Leland at www.kaisercorson.com. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is assisting the family with services. 319-352-1187.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2009
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| Boyd, Stephen E. |
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MASON CITY - Stephen E. Boyd, 56, of Mason City, died Tuesday (April 7, 2009) in Marshalltown.
Stephen's family and friends will gather from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will take place in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, at a later date.
The family has asked memorials be directed to the Stephen E. Boyd Memorial Fund in care of Steve Schmidt, 2047 Hunters Ridge Drive, Mason City, IA 50401.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2009
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| Clough, Frances "Fran" |
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 MASON CITY - Please join our family as we honor Frances "Fran" Clough, 84, of Mason City, in a memorial reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Prime N Wine, 3000 Fourth St. S.W. Mason City.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
Frances "Fran" Clough, 84, of Mason City, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2009
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| Funk, Fred W. |
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MASON CITY - Fred W. Funk, 80, of Mason City died Tuesday (April 21, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the 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 4/22/2009
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| Kollasch, Alice Pearl |
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NORTH LIBERTY - Alice P. Kollasch, 69, of North Liberty, formerly of Arnolds Park and Whittemore, died Monday (April 20, 2009) at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whittemore, with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Whittemore, with a Scripture prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-884-2246. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2009
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| Schriber, Katie |
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SHEFFIELD - Katie Schriber, 89, of Sheffield, died Tuesday (April 21, 2009) at the Sheffield Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, with the Rev. John Gannett presiding. Interment will follow at Wayside Cemetery, Chapin.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Sheffield Care Center in her memory.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2009
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| Shanks, Howard R. |
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AMES - Howard R. Shanks, 71, of Ames died Tuesday (April 14, 2009).
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 18, at the Collegiate United Methodist Church, Ames.
Howard was born Aug. 25, 1937, in Floyd County to Russell and Winifred Shanks. He graduated from Nora Springs High School (1955), received his B.S. degree in physics from Iowa State University (1959) and an M.S. degree from the South Dakota School of Mines.
Howard worked 45 years as a research physicist in the Ames Laboratory and the Microelectronics Research Center.
Burial will be in the Rock Grove Cemetery in Nora Springs at a later date.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service assisted the family with the arrangements; 515-232-5121.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/22/2009
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| Steenhard, Evelyn M. |
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 MASON CITY - Evelyn M. Steenhard, 80, formerly of 669 14th St. N.E. Mason City, died Sunday afternoon (April 19, 2009), with her family by her side at Good Shepherd Health Care in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Ed Bard, chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m today at the funeral home and one hour prior to the services on Thursday.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Evelyn Mae was born on March 20, 1929, at Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Archie and Helen "Blohm" Shadle. She grew up with four sisters and brothers and attended school in the Clinton area.
In her late teens she began working for the Clinton Salvation Army, then moved to Parkersburg and lived with friends, continuing her work for the Salvation Army. When she moved to Mason City she met her future husband and again worked with the local Salvation Army.
On Dec. 17, 1949, she and John Sebo Steenhard were united in marriage at the Assembly of God Church in Mason City. To this union one child, Stanley, was born.
She and John enjoyed their lives together and could be found dancing at the Surf Ballroom and had a special trip together to visit friends in California. Evelyn switched jobs and from 1958 until 1963 she was a waitress at the Western Truck Stop in Clear Lake and worked in the maintenance department at Park Hospital in Mason City.
She also worked alongside her husband assisting with the farming operations and taking care of the livestock on the farm.
She planted her flower and vegetable gardens and canned the fruit of her labors. She played the piano at her home and at the church she attended along with crocheting and knitting. When she had time she read mystery novels about Perry Mason and others, watched TV and kept up on the coming weather on the weather channels.
She was known as a fast driver with a heavy foot that had the family in awe.
Rarely did she miss her Bible meetings, and reaffirmed her Christian faith during her adulthood.
Those thankful in sharing her life include her son, Stanley Steenhard and Brenda Aguirre, of Mason City; two sisters, Arlene Burgess and Mildred Thompson; and one brother, Raymond Shadle, all of Clinton, Iowa, along with many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Her husband of 58 years who died May 30, 2008, her parents and one brother, Harold Shadle, 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 4/20/2009 - 4/22/2009
Posted on 04/22/2009 by Thomas Manning
| Funk, Frederick W. "Fritz" |
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MASON CITY - Frederick "Fritz" W. Funk, 80, of Mason City died Tuesday (April 21, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kent Mechler, chaplain of Good Shepherd Health Center, officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St.Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Memorials may be directed to the Frederick "Fritz" W. Funk Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2009
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| Gatton, Kenneth G. |
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ALGONA - Kenneth G. Gatton, 87, of Algona died Wednesday (April 22, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, at First United Methodist Church in Algona with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery in Algona with military honors.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2009
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| Kuennen, Arlene Blanche |
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NORTHWOOD - Arlene Blanche Kuennen, 94, of Northwood, died Wednesday (April 22, 2009) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2009
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| Nelson, Norman M.
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FOREST CITY -Norman M. Nelson, 76, of Forest City died Tuesday (April 21, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Barb Spaulding officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery in Vinje.
Visitation will be heldfrom 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2009
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| Picken, Donald J. |
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MASON CITY - Donald J. Picken, 92, of Mason City died Wednesday (April 22, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at 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 on 4/23/2009
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| Price, James E. "Jim" |
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 James E. "Jim" Price, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Tempe, Ariz., on Dec. 11, 2008.
Jim was born May 25, 1935, to E. W. "Bud" and Grace Price in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
He graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1953 and Ellsworth College in 1955. Jim participated in athletics at both schools and held jobs at the Piggly Wiggly and Strutz's Men's Wear in Iowa Falls.
In January 1956, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Berlin, Germany. Following an honorable discharge in January 1958, Jim returned home to Iowa Falls where he met his future wife, Mary McGreevey. They married on June 12, 1958, in Lawler.
Jim graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Iowa in 1959 and, following in his father's footsteps, began a career with the Jewel Tea Coy. In 1966, Jim and his brother, Jerry, bought the Butler and Lyng Clothing store in Hampton. Jim purchased his brother's interest in the store a year later and owned and operated Price's Men's Clothiers until 1983.
Jim always had a desire to live in the western United States, and he pursued this dream in 1984 when he relocated to Phoenix, Ariz. There he shifted his career focus and began selling recreational real estate for First United Realty in Arizona's White Mountain region. Jim's love of the outdoors and his natural ease with people enabled him to excel in his work, resulting in numerous salesman of the year awards and his promotion to regional director.
In 1997, Jim filed away his book of real estate sales leads and retired, dividing his time between his home in Tempe and his cabin at Big Wall Lake, Iowa. During retirement, he enjoyed hunting trips to Canada, cheering at his grandsons' and great-grandsons' baseball games, and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are Mary, the mother of his three sons; James and Karen (Kane) Price of Tempe and Show Low, Ariz., Joel and Jacque (Kittelson) Price of Hampton, and Jason Price of Hampton.
Jim also is survived by four grandchildren, Josalyn, Joseph, Amber and Justin; four great-grandchildren, Landon, Logan, Matthew and Grace; and his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Penny Price of Iowa Falls.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Mayne's Grove Clubhouse, four miles south of Hampton on Highway 65, with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m., with Dr. John Chapple officiating.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2009
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| Richter, Bernd "Bernie" |
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 CHARLES CITY - Bernd "Bernie" Richter, 68, of Charles City, died Wednesday (April 22, 2009) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Private services are being planned by the family.
Bernd Walter Horst Richter was born April 12, 1941, in Dresden, Germany, the son of Horst and Ingeborg (Schlotzig) Richter. He received his education in Germany. On May 8, 1968, Bernie came from Germany to work at Hydrotile in Nashua and continued there until 1982.
Bernie married Mary Lou Boge on Oct. 26, 1969, at Kirksville, Mo. In 1982 they moved to Colorado where Bernie worked at Carter Concrete until January 1989. Returning to Charles City they continued operating the Saxony clothing stores in Charles City, Mason City and Cedar Falls.
Bernie's interests included playing cards, trains, nature photography, traveling, enjoying the Richter Prairie, and family barbeques.
Living family members include his wife, Mary Lou Richter, of Ionia; a daughter, Lisa Richter, of Cedar Falls; his mother, Ingeborg Ferkinghoff, of Germany; a sister, Heide "Ellen" Lunkenheimer, of Germany; two brothers, Werner (Gabi) Richter and Lothar (Lilo) Richter, both of Germany; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; step father, Horst Pfeiffer; a brother, Udo Richter; and a beloved grandmother, Margarethe Schlotzig.
Memorials may be directed to the family at 1061 210th St., Ionia, IA 50645.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/23/2009
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| Schriber, Katie |
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 SHEFFIELD -Katie Schriber, 89, of Sheffield died Tuesday (April 21, 2009) at the Sheffield Care Center where she lived for the past 17 years.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, with the Rev. John Gannett of Zion St. John Lutheran Church presiding. Interment will be at Wayside Cemetery, Chapin.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Friday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Memorials may be directed to the Sheffield Care Center in her memory.
Katie Etta Schriber was born Oct. 3, 1919, at Titonka, a daughter of Johannes 'Joe' and Trientje 'Tena' (Hieronimus) Wibben. On Feb. 14, 1950, Katie was united in marriage with George Ernest Schriber.
They settled in Chapin where in addition to raising her family Katie volunteered for the Red Cross. She was a circle member at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield.
Katie enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and was a wonderful cook. With her generous nature she enjoyed giving presents.
For the last 17 years Katie was a resident at the Sheffield Care Center. The high point of each year was handing out candy to trick or treaters on Halloween at the care center. She missed very few Hawkeye games and never missed Lawrence Welk.
Katie is survived by her sons, Russell Schriber of Kanawha, David (Joan) Schriber of Hampton, and Keith (Crystal) Schriber of Mason City; grandchildren, Chris (Crystal) Schriber and their children, Levi, Haley and Elizabeth, Curt Schriber and his children, Jordan, Brandon, Dawson and Keagan, Corey (Michelle) Schriber and their children, Bryce, Haley and Tyler, Kyle (Errica) Schriber and their children, Kaleb and Tristan. Katie is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents, husband George in 1990; daughter in infancy, Corrine Kay; five brothers; and three sisters.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/22/2009 - 4/23/2009
Posted on 04/23/2009 by Thomas Manning
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Priscilla Louise Bain-Smith, 61, formerly of Mason City, died March 21, 2009, in Lenexa, Kansas from pancreatic cancer.
She was the daughter of the late Frank Hubbird Bain and Dorothy Court Bain (Finlayson), former residents of Mason City.
She received a B.A. degree from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fla., and master's degrees in art history from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, and Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.
She taught art history, painting and drawing, and wrote art/travel articles on Paris and the Impressionists.
Her walking tour of Paris "Van Gogh Walks Paris" was published in 2001. Her paintings and collage art were exhibited nationally.
She is survived by her son, Christian Andrew Smith, of Mission, Kan.; her daughter, Alexandria Christine Weiss; her sister, Janice Jacob of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and three grandchildren.
Her remains will be interred in a family plot in Maple Grove Cemetery in Trenton, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society or to an art museum of the donor's choice.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/24/2009
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| Buns, Kenneth D.
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WODEN - Kenneth D. Buns, 85, of Woden died Thursday (April 23, 2009) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/24/2009
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| Ellis, Ruth
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MASON CITY -Ruth Ellis, 92, of 1304 N. Monroe Ave., in Mason City, died Thursday (April 23, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., in Mason City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641- 423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/24/2009
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 MASON CITY - Frederick "Fritz" W. Funk, 80, of Mason City, died Tuesday (April 21, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kent A. Mechler, Chaplain-Good Shepherd Health Center, officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Frederick "Fritz" W. Funk Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Frederick "Fritz" W. Funk was born March 17, 1929, in Mason City, the son of Jacob and Louise (Schmidt) Funk. He attended schools in Mason City. He married Marion Taylor in 1949 in Princeton, Mo.
They were lifelong Mason City residents. He worked at Armour's Co. for many years until its closing, he then went on to work at Winnebago Industries and also Mason City Business Systems.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was especially fond of his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Marion, of Mason City; children, Stephen Funk of Mason City; Cathy Arndt and husband Cyrus, of Mason City; Vicki Bramsen and husband Dennis, of Mason City; Molly Beier of Mason City; and Jayme Funk, of Mason City; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Funk and wife, Marjorie, of Mason City; sisters, Mary Allen and husband Jesse, of Mason City, and Regina Ackerman of Cedar Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Christopher Bramsen; great-grandson, Brandon Regan; sisters, Betty and Rosie Funk; brothers, Jake, Phillip, Willy, Albert, Joe, and Herman Funk.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2009 - 4/24/2009
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ALGONA - Sharon Henry, 64, of Titonka and formerly of Algona, died on Wednesday (April 22, 2009) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the LuVerne Cemetery, with the Rev. Robin Thomas officiating.
Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday 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 4/24/2009
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| Kuennen, Arlene Blanche
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NORTHWOOD - Arlene Blanche (Sbiral) Kuennen, 94, of Northwood, died Wednesday (April 22, 2009) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
A funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 N. Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. David Kucera and Deacon Bob Mega, officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. Northwood, with a parish rosary at 6 p.m. followed by a Scriptural wake service.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641- 324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2009 - 4/24/2009
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| Nelson, Norman M.
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 FOREST CITY - Norman M. Nelson, 76, of Forest City, died Tuesday (April 21, 2009) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Barb Spaulding officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery in Vinje, Iowa, with graveside military rites by Forest City American Legion Post 121.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, April 24, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N.Clark St. Forest City and continuing one hour prior to services at the church.
Norman was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Forest Township to Nickolai and Andrea Nelson. He graduated from Forest City High School. Norman served in the Armed Forces of the United States from 1953 to 1955.
Norman married Ione Rosalyn Johnson at Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, Iowa, on March 31, 1956. He worked for Sorenson Roofing, Sahr Produce, and the City of Forest City where he was a lineman for 25 years.
Norman was also a fireman in Forest City for 20 years, a member of the American Legion, and was an assistant Boy Scouts leader for several years.
Norman was known for his infectious laugh and was always smiling. He had a great work ethic which he passed onto his children. Norman loved his children, grandchildren, and great-granchildren very much and enjoyed spending summers with them at Bluff Valley Campground in Zumbro Falls, Minn., in addition to their annual trips to Adventureland in Altoona.
Norman could always be found with his Casey's coffee cup in one hand while working on some type of wood project for his family with the other.
Norman is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Ione, who he was married to for 53 years. He is also survived by four children, Stephen (Julie) Nelson of Burlington, Wis., Randy (Vicki) Nelson of Paynesville, Minn., Brenda (Bruce) Emmerth of Elkhorn, Wis., and Annette (Mick) Stone of Mazomanie, Wis.; 10 grandchildren, Corrie (Clint), Amy (Jeff), Spencer (Shanna), Nicholas, Tausha, Leiah, Kirsty, Zachary, Tucker, and Andrea; and two great-grandchildren, Grace and Isabella, with another on the way.
Norman is also survived by one brother, Lars (Joan) Nelson, of Alexandria, Minn., and one sister-in-law, Gloria Langfald, of Scarville, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews who he also adored.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one infant daughter, Lori Ann Nelson.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2009 - 4/24/2009
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 MASON CITY - Donald J. Picken, 92, of Mason City, died Wednesday (April 22, 2009) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with the Rev. Jim Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Don Picken Memorial Fund.
Don was born Jan. 15, 1917, in Floyd, Iowa, the son of William and Carrie (Wade) Picken. A graduate of Floyd Consolidated High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army on Oct. 8, 1941.
Don was lead navigator on a B17, attaining the rank of 1st lieutenant. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for "extraordinary achievement in aerial flight." In addition, he received the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on April 6, 1944.
Don returned home to marry Marcella Holstad on May 13, 1945, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church in Kensett. Don later received his honorable discharge in St. Louis, Mo. He worked as a carpenter for Iowa Builder's.
In 1959, Don started working for Curries Mfg. Company and would continue his employment there until he retired in 1982.
Following retirement, he enjoyed woodworking projects for his family, friends, and church. Don enjoyed, hunting, fishing, trapping, golfing and his geraniums.
Don is survived by his children, Arlyn (Connie) Picken of Winona, Minn., Sandra (Richard) Calhoun of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Dave (Chris) Picken of Reunion, Colo.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Sandra) Picken, of Floyd.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marcella; one brother, Kenneth; and two sisters, Inez Blunt and Clarice Goddard.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2009 - 4/24/2009
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GARNER - Rick Quandt, 50, of Garner, died Thursday (April 23, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner, with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Rick Quandt Memorial Fund.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/24/2009
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CHARLES CITY - Bernd "Bernie" Richter, 68, of Charles City, died Wednesday (April 22, 2009) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009, at the Richter home, 1061 210th St., rural Ionia.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641- 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/24/2009
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ALLISON - Faith Roose, 77, of Allison died Thursday (April 23, 2009) at the Waverly Health Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/24/2009
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 MASON CITY - Bernice M. Steltzner, 86, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, died in Mason City.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at the Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Patrick Drury officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be one hour before the service on Monday.
Family suggests memorials to the Bernice M. Steltzner Memorial Fund and they can be mailed to 15 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Apt. 402, Mason City, IA 50401.
Bernice was born Jan. 4, 1923, in Mason City, the daughter of Clarence and Ida (Nonnweiler) Evanson. She attended school in Forest City.
Following high school she moved to Minneapolis and worked for Grey Hound Bus. She later moved to Detroit, Mich., where she met William Steltzner and they were married Sept. 1, 1945. To this union they were blessed with two sons, Mike and David.
They later moved to Forest City and in 1963, they moved to Mason City. She worked at Mercy Hospital for over 24 years as a nurse's aide.
She enjoyed celebrating birthdays, holidays, family gatherings, camping, snowmobiling, and especially her church. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Free Church, Mason City.
Bernice is survived by her two daughters-in-law, Fran Steltzner, of Mason City, and Jane Steltzner, of Albert Lea, Minn.; four granddaughters, Gina Thimmesch and her husband, Bruce, of Glenville, Minn., Julie Steltzner and her fianc�, Wally Melton, of Mason City; Tracy Harty and her husband Scott, of Clermont, Minn. and Jodie Orfield, of Mason City; eight great-grandchildren; grandson-in-law, Chad Orfield, of Mason City; a very dearest friend, Mildred Hansen, of Forest City; and Snuggles.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; two sons, Mike and David; three brothers, Marshall, Harry and Richard; and two sisters, Jean and Norva.
Arrangements are with 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 4/20/2009 - 4/24/2009
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Iowa Falls- Allan Tidman, 60, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday (April 14, 2009) at his home.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the Faith Evangelical Church, 26902 City Highway S-27, Radcliffe, with Pastor Andrew Johnson officiating.
A time of visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Linn's Funeral Home 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, with the family receiving friends between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife: Janelle Tidman 22374 195th St., Iowa Falls, IA 50627.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/24/2009
Posted on 04/24/2009 by Thomas Manning
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CHARLES CITY -Stacey Bryant, 45, of Charles City died Thursday (April 23, 2009) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2009
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WODEN - Kenneth D. Buns, 85, of Woden died Thursday (April 23, 2009) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden with the Rev. Bill Embree officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery, south of Woden.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/24/2009 - 4/25/2009
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MASON CITY - Ruth Ellis, 92, of 1304 N. Monroe Ave. in Mason City, died Thursday (April 23, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 27, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin, of Praise Community Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood -St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, and again one hour prior to the service.
For those wishing to share their thoughts, condolences, and stories, you may do so on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/24/2009 - 4/25/2009
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| Hanson, Roberta "Bert" |
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OSAGE - Roberta "Bert" Hanson,72, of Osage died Friday (April 24, 2009) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 27, at the United Church of Christ in Osage with Pastor Ruth Moerdyk officiating.
There will be a time for lunch and fellowship after the service at the church.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2009
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| Koenigsberg, Willis |
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SHEFFIELD - Willis Koenigsberg, 86, of Sheffield died Friday (April 24, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield with the Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2009
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 NORTHWOOD - Arlene Blanche (Sbiral) Kuennen, 94, of Northwood died Wednesday (April 22, 2009) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
A funeral mass for Arlene will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 N. Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. David Kucera and Deacon Bob Mega officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood, with a parish rosary at 6 p.m. followed by a scriptural wake service.
The family suggests that those wishing to give a memorial may do so to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly or to Hospice of North Iowa in her memory.
Arlene Blanche (Sbiral) Kuennen was born the daughter of Edward and Lucy (Novak) Sbiral on Dec. 26, 1914, in the Czechoslovakian community of Spillville. Arlene graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy High School in Dubuque.
Arlene was united in marriage to Arnold John Kuennen on June 12, 1934, and together they farmed and raised their family of eight children near Festina, Iowa. As a young married couple they loved to attend Knights of Columbus and wedding dances where they swayed and twirled to the music of the big band era.
In 1958, they moved to a flatter, larger, more fertile farm near Northwood. Like other farm wives who needed to supplement the family income, she sought employment outside the home, working for Deluxe Products in Lake Mills. There she worked for 17 years as a supply clerk in the filter company's tool crib.
Arlene's greatest love was large family gatherings, but she also enjoyed reading, fishing, sewing, knitting, crocheting, baking, and gardening. She was especially fond of flowers having a dozen or more African violets blooming in her living room.
It gave her great satisfaction to make something for someone else. Over the years she gave away many quilts, afghans, baby blankets, doilies, hot pads, pillow covers, church vestments and altar cloths, baked goods or any other needed item. She also enjoyed traveling across the United States and catching big "Northerns" with her husband, Arnold, in Canada.
She was an active member of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Festina and later St. Mary's Guild at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly. As an active member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Northwood she brought in her share of potluck items for the VFW dinners. As a volunteer she helped in the Clerk of Court office at the Worth County Courthouse.
Left to cherish Arlene's memory are her children and their spouses, Allan (Marian) Kuennen of Hudson, Alyce Mellick of Fall City, Wash., Ann Hannigan of Chesapeake, Va., Ardath (Mark) Junge of Cheyenne, Wyo., Arthur (Barbara) Kuennen of Kensett, Aaron (Carol) Kuennen of Albert Lea, Minn., and Joseph (Tina) Kuennen of Northwood; and Amy (James) LeCocq of Waseca, Minn., and special friends, Bob and Sue Mega, of Northwood. Arlene proudly claimed 18 granddaughters, two grandsons, 23 great-grandchildren, as well as other extended family members and friends.
Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; her parents, Edward and Lucy Sbiral; her brother, Alden Sbiral; sons-in-law, James Hannigan, and Donald Mellick, and great-grandson, Blake Wilson.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/23/2009 - 4/25/2009
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 GARNER - Rick Quandt, 50, of Garner died Thursday (April 23, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, surrounded by his family, from esophageal cancer.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Rick Quandt Memorial Fund.
Richard "Rick" Paul Quandt, the son of Paul and Marian (Olson) Quandt, was born June 6, 1958, at Ames. He graduated from West Delaware High School in 1976 and the University of Dubuque in 1980. After graduating from college, Rick moved to Wausau, Wis., where he was employed as safety director at Murray Machinery and James River.
On March 26, 1983, he married Bonnie Lewis at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wausau. In 1990, they moved to Manchester, Iowa, where Rick was the human resources manager at Tredegar Industries. In 2000, they moved to Garner and Rick began working at Minnesota Rubber in Mason City as human resources manager.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, coaching, golfing, fishing, woodworking and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where he had served as a deacon. He also was a member and former board member of the Garner Golf and Country Club.
Rick is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of Garner; four children, Brooke (Josh) Banse and their son, Kadyn, of Garner, Devon Quandt of Mason City and Landon and Damon Quandt of Garner; his parents, Paul and Marian Quandt of Waterloo; a brother, Roger (Lois) Quandt of Robins; two sisters, Rhonda (E.J.) Kennedy of Manchester and Roberta (Jeff) Seamans of Dunkerton; his maternal grandmother, Maxine Olson of Waterloo; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Richard Olson; and paternal grandparents, Arthur and Ella Quandt.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 4/24/2009 - 4/25/2009
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ALGONA - Kent R. Seely, 77, of Algona died Tuesday (April 21, 2009) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, with the Rev. Steve McElroy officiating. Burial will be in Portland Township Cemetery in rural Burt.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, with a 7:30 p.m. Masonic service.
Arrangements are with the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2009
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MASON CITY - June M. Smythe, 84, of Mason City died Friday (April 24, 2009) a Heritage Care Center.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, April 27, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., with Pastor Patty Aurand, of First Congregational United Church of Christ, officiating. Inurnment will be held in the church's columbarium.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Stockman House, Hospice of North Iowa or the First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2009
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CHARLES CITY -Helen M. Stiles, 89, of Charles City, died Friday (April 24, 2009) at the Iowa Odd Fellows & Orphans Home in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Jim Stiles of First United Methodist Church in Mason City will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2009
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 ANAMOSA - Patricia A. Hale Worden Sutton, 76, of Anamosa, died Friday (April 24, 2009) in her home, following an extended illness.
A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday April 27, at the Wapsipinicon Country Club in Anamosa.
Thoughts, memories and condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com.
Surviving is her husband Chuck; nine children, Jay Worden of Boling brook, Ill., Jon (Karen) Worden of Manchester, Micky Worden of Iowa City, Mark (Laurie) Worden of Cedar Rapids, David Worden of Cedar Rapids, Erin Worden of Anamosa, Eric Worden of Aurora, Colo., Dave Sutton of Newhall and Craig Sutton of Redondo Beach Calif.; her grandchildren, Angie (John) Schmidt, Isabelle and Avery Schmidt, AJ and Joe Worden, Kyle and McKenzie Sage, Melissa, Justine and Candance Sutton; a sister, Mary Jane Porter, of Mason City; and a brother, Jim (RaeLynne) Hale, of Maine; nieces and nephews, Patty Swanson, Brigid Porter, Daniel and Michael Hale.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her first husband Joseph Worden in 1984.
Patricia was born Dec. 30, 1932, in Dougherty. She was the daughter of Dr. Albert and Mary Ellen Root Hale. She was a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph's High School in Mason City. She attended Clark College in Dubuque as well as the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she studied journalism.
Patricia and Joe Worden were married Aug. 23, 1952. Patricia and Richard (Chuck) Sutton were united in marriage Aug. 4, 1986, in Anamosa. She enjoyed working at the Anamosa Journal as the editor. She wrote her own column titled PAWS. She will be missed dearly by those closest to her.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Jones Regional Medical Center.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2009
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CLEAR LAKE -Nadine Whipple, 92 1/2, died Thursday (April 23, 2009) at home.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the Clear Lake Cemetery, with Pastor Jon Rollefson officiating. According to Nadine's wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Arrangements are with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 4/25/2009
Posted on 04/25/2009 by Thomas Manning
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