Julia Bird

RICEVILLE - Julia Bird, 99, of Riceville, died Sunday (Nov. 29, 2009) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville, with the Rev. Paul Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home, 401 E. Main St. in Riceville, and one hour before services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, 641-985-2242.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 1, 2009

Gladys K. Bowles

ST. ANSGAR - Gladys K. Bowles, 92, of St. Ansgar died on Friday (Nov. 27, 2009) at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar.

Private burial will take place in the Newburg Cemetery, Carpenter.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 1, 2009

Corrine Deninger "Connie"

BRANSON, Mo. - Corrine "Connie" Deninger, 69, of Branson, Mo., and a Manly, Iowa, resident from 1969 to 1996, died peacefully from complications of lung cancer Saturday (Nov. 28, 2009) at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family and her partner, Walter Elliott.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 708 State Highway 248, Branson, Mo., with Chaplain Mary Helen Jeruzal officiating.

Connie's final wishes were to be cremated; her cremains will be interred in spring 2010 with her mother and family in the family plot at Prairie Island Public Cemetery in Red Wing, Minn.

Corrine Marie Steinbruckner was born on Oct. 3, 1940, in St. Paul, Minn., to Joseph and Catherine (Kuhns) Steinbruckner. The family lived in St. Paul until 1944, then moved to Kansas City, Mo. Later they moved to Yellville, Ark. In 1950, her father was killed in a logging accident there; Catherine's uncles Abe and Fuller Kuhns, lifelong Mississippi River commercial fishermen, brought her and her four young children to live with them on Prairie Island near Red Wing.

Connie graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1958 and moved to St. Paul, Minn. There she met Jerry Deninger of Manly. They wed on June 17, 1961, in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and moved to Manly in 1969.

While raising her children in the 1970s, Connie worked at Tom's Furniture in Manly. In 1977, she attended and graduated from La James School of Cosmetology in Mason City, Iowa, and was named 1977 Student of the Year. She opened The Hair Forum salon in her home in Manly and became a community fixture, serving customers young and old for 19 years.

Connie was an exceptional hair stylist and always could be counted on to open early or stay late if customers needed. She helped customers with cancer look their best by styling their wigs. She also helped several on their final journeys by working with Bride Colonial Chapel and styling their hair after their deaths.

In 1996, Connie retired from cosmetology as Jerry retired from the Iowa Northern Railroad, and they moved to Branson, Mo. Connie began working as an usher at Yakov Smirnoff's Theater. With her business skills and customer focus, she was promoted and eventually became theater general manager, overseeing its general business; gift shop; concessions; and marketing.

She retired from the theater in December 2008 and was looking forward to traveling and new adventures.

In her spare time, Connie enjoyed sight-seeing and visiting casinos, resorts and wineries. She kept a beautiful, inviting home where she and Walt enjoyed entertaining friends and special guests.

Connie is survived by three children, Lynn (Dennis) Lawson, of Anderson, Ind.; Patrick (Jeri) Deninger, of Trempealeau, Wis.; and Mary Beth (Michael) Kritenbrink, of Centennial, Colo.; five grandchildren, Matt Christian of Indianapolis, Ind., T.J. Christian of Anderson, Ind., and Cassie Christian of Phoenix, Ariz., Gregory Kritenbrink of Lincoln, Neb., and Maleah Kritenbrink of Centennial, Colo.

She also is survived by a sister, Jolene Steiner, of Springfield, Mo.; a brother, David Steinbruckner of Big Fork, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three infant children: Julie, Jerrold and Joseph; Jerry Deninger; her sister Margaret Auger; and Bo, the beloved family dog.

Because of the extraordinary care Connie received from the Branson-area Hospice Compassus organization, Connie's family encourages memorials to the Community Hospices of America Foundation, or to her favorite local charity, the Women's Crisis Center of Taney County, P.O. Box 282, Branson, MO 65615.

Dorothea C. Weiland Erickson

CLEAR LAKE -Dorothea C. Weiland Erickson, 91, of Clear Lake died Monday (Nov. 30, 2009) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake with the Revs. Dan Jordan and David Wiersbe officiating. A private burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.

www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 1, 2009

Helen G. Huber

 ALGONA - Helen G. Huber, 102, of Algona, died Monday (Nov. 30, 2009) at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a. m. Friday, Dec. 4, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. and a parish wake service at 7 p.m.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 1, 2009

Betty Kaduce

 GARNER -Betty Kaduce, 77, of Garner, died Monday (Nov. 30, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa as of the result of an accident.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 1, 2009

Lloyd D. Loers
      

CLEAR LAKE - Lloyd D. Loers, 89, of 1709 S. Shore Drive, Clear      Lake, died Friday (Nov. 27, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Visitation will be one hour before the service.

Family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Lloyd was born on July 15, 1920, in May City, Iowa, the son of Harry and Edith (Snyder) Loers. He graduated from Hartley High School, Hartley, Iowa, in 1937.

After high school he went to work as a radio announcer for KICD in Spencer. He then transferred to KYUM in Yuma, Ariz., and worked as a radio announcer there.

Patty went to Yuma where she and Lloyd were married on March 15, 1942. He worked his way up to salesman while working in Yuma. While in Yuma, his boss took him to a Toastmasters meeting. Lloyd was so impressed that when he came back to Mason City he started a Toastmasters International chapter.

When they moved to Mason City, he worked as a salesman for KGLO radio and television. He eventually became general manager of both the radio and television stations.

Lloyd worked his way up and became vice president of Lee Enterprises' Broadcasting Division.

He transferred to Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was the manager of KGMB, a television station.

He retired in 1980. He and Patty lived between Hawaii and Clear Lake, until health made it too difficult for them to travel.

Lloyd was on the Board of the Mason City Airport Commission and a member and past President of the Mason City Chamber of Commerce. He was also an elder at the Presbyterian Church.

He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, playing cards and spending time with his family.

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Patricia Loers, of Clear Lake; two children, Stephen (Penny) Loers, of Clear Lake and Ann ( Dr. Richard) Spiegel, of Yakima, Wash.; five grandchildren, Cassie (Jeff) Bartholomew, of Mason City, Kory (Kelli) Loers, of Waterloo, Chris Loers, of Mason City, Christopher Spiegel, of Seattle, Wash. and Kevin Spiegel, of Boise, Idaho; five great-grandchildren, Jennifer Galkin, Kaden Loers, Austin Loers, Stephen Loers and Chase Loers; one brother, Howard (Jo) Loers, of Mesa, Ariz.; and one sister, Marilyn King, of Kansas City, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Maureen Loers; and a son, Doug Loers.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa 641-357-2193.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 28 to December 1, 2009

Vaselecula Mitrovgenis " Kula"
6-18-1918 to 11-27-2009

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -Vaselecula "Kula" Mitrovgenis of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Friday (Nov. 27, 2009) at the age of 91 in Shreveport, La., while visiting with relatives over the Thanksgiving holiday.
    She and her twin sister Tula (Zanios) of Mason City, Iowa, were born on June 18, 1918, in Fort Smith, Ark., to John and Anna Karrant who immigrated to the United States from Argos, Greece.

The twins were born prematurely in the family farmhouse and were not expected to live through the night. A midwife placed them on an open oven door to keep them warm and they thrived. A family joke is that they were "half-baked." They always responded they got an early start in the kitchen and that was the reason they were good cooks.

Kula married James W. Mitrovgenis Sr. of McAlester, Okla., who preceded her in death.

Kula and her husband were fond of hosting parties for their many friends in McAlester. During her early years, Kula was active in bridge clubs and literary guilds. She also loved to give programs on religious themes related to her Orthodox Christian faith. She was an avid reader of Orthodox books up until her death.

For many years, Kula spent time visiting her twin sister, Tula; sister Christina and other family members in Mason City.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Sam and Steve; and sisters, Mary and Lucille.

She is survived by her son, Jim Jr. and daughter-in-law, Brigitte, of the home in Oklahoma City. Other survivors include sisters, Tula Zanios and Christina Karrant, both of Mason City; sister-in-law, Mary Karrant, Little Rock, Ark., and sister-in-law, Mary Karrant, Lawton, Okla. She also has two step-grandchildren, Erhard Brewer and April Brewer, and a step-great-granchild, Ashton, who she loved very much. She also has numerous nieces and nephews.

A Trisagion will be at 7 p.m. today and the funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at St. Benedict Orthodox Christian Church at 3900 Jones Blvd. in Oklahoma City, Okla., with Father Anthony Nelson and Father George Brooks officiating.

A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Memory Gardens in McAlester, Okla.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Bishop Funeral Home of McAlester.

Donations to the church in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 1, 2009

Grace Riekens

KANAWHA - Grace Riekens, 87, of Kanawha died Sunday (Nov. 29, 2009) at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at the Wright Christian Reformed Church in rural Kanawha with Pastor Daniel Lindley officiating. Burial will be in Wright Christian Reformed Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 641-762-3211.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 1, 2009

Phyllis Ilene Sloan

CORWITH -Funeral services for Phyllis Ilene Sloan, 84, of Corwith, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at the United Methodist Church in Corwith, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in the Corwith Cemetery, Corwith.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Corwith.

Phyllis Ilene Sloan, daughter of Paul and Martha (McCutcheon) Pardun was born on Sept. 2, 1925, on a farm north of Holmes, Iowa. She attended a rural grade school and high school in Clarion, and graduated in 1944. After graduation, she worked at a restaurant in Clarion, helped out on the farm and assisted in the care of her ill father.

On March 16, 1952, Phyllis was married to Glenn Sloan at the Presbyterian Church in Clarion. The couple resided on a farm southeast of Corwith, where they raised their family. Phyllis was a member of the Corwith United Methodist Church and was involved in the Church Circle.

In the community, Phyllis participated in Homemakers Club and a Birthday Club. Her most enjoyable activities were knitting, crafts, gardening and especially cooking and baking.

Phyllis died on Sunday (Nov. 29, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, at the age of 84.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, Glenn, of Corwith; two sons, Scott and wife, Jennifer, of Corwith, and Jeff and wife, Mary, of Littleton, Colo.; and one daughter, Beth Howard and husband, Richard, of Edwards, Colo. Also surviving are grandchildren, Emily, Jared, Nathan, Meghan, Stuart and Tyler. Additionally, she has one sister, Pauline Lester, of Ventura; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Connie.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-583-2469.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 1, 2009

Korine K. Winders

CHARLES CITY - Korine K. Winders, 55, of 405 Richings St., Charles City, died Wednesday (Nov. 25, 2009) at her home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 Friday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River and Calwell UCC churches officiating.

She was cremated at Fullerton Funeral Home and no inurnment is planned at this time.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and again one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211.

www.Fulltonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 1, 2009

Posted 1 December 2009 by Marie Thompson

Mary Alice Clark Dawson

CHAMPLIN, Minn. -Mary Alice Clark Dawson, 69, of Champlin, Minn., born Feb. 14, 1940, passed away (Nov. 27, 2009), was the first child of seven children.

Mary is survived by her husband, Richard; son, David (Cortney) Dawson; daughter, Melissa (James) Skoog; and grandson, Grady Dawson; brothers, Jerry Clark (Kathi), Mountain Home, Ark., Duane Clark (Mary) of Springfield, Mo.; sisters, Dolores Ristau of Clear Lake, Dorothy Mullinax of Spring, Texas, Barbara Willier of Mason City and Janet Treat (Robert) of Euless, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

Mary is preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Naida Hart Clark; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Hazel Dawson; brother-in-law, Robert Ristau; and nephew, Bradley Willier.
Mary graduated from Joice High School in 1957. After graduation, Mary went to a business school in Minneapolis.

After graduation from business school she worked for several businesses in Minneapolis.
Mary was devoted to her faith, family and loved helping others.
Mass was held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 7025 Halifax Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, Minn.

Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Evans Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, Minn., and one hour prior to service Monday at church.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2009

Eugene Douglas Ebeling "Doug"

PHOENIX, Ariz. -Eugene Douglas "Doug" Ebeling, 78, passed away Friday (Nov. 20, 2009) in Phoenix, Ariz.

Memorial mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4,at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating.
Visitation will be one hour before the service.

Military honors will be by the Clear Lake VFW.

Family suggests memorials to Disabled American Veterans, Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, Attn: Gift Processing, Hospice of North Iowa, or the Christmas Cheer Fund.
Doug was born June 19, 1931, in Mason City, the son of Fred and Evelyn (Thompson) Ebeling.

He graduated from St. Joseph High School, Mason City in 1950 and continued his education at NIACC, Hamilton Business College and Loras. After college he served in the Army.
After the service, he moved to Phoenix and worked in finance until he retired due to ill health.

Following his retirement he enjoyed spending his summers in Clear Lake and helping his parents. He enjoyed cooking.

Doug is survived his three siblings, Gary Ebeling and his wife, Alice, Clear Lake, Jane Ebeling, Hudson, Wis., and Tom Ebeling and his wife, Toni, Clear Lake; his nieces and nephews, Sheree Eischen and her husband, Richard, Lori Funk and her husband, Bill, Lisa Bennett and her husband, Chris, Sandy Ebeling and Brian Johnson, David Ebeling, Michael Ebeling and his wife, Moira, Laura Paulisich, Ann Paulisich, Paul Paulisich and his wife, Michelle, Peter Ebeling and his wife, Julie, Paul Ebeling and his wife, Wendy, and Mark Ebeling and his wife, Kristin.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2009

Dorothea C. Weiland Erickson

CLEAR LAKE - Dorothea C. Weiland Erickson, 91, of Clear Lake died Monday (Nov. 30, 2009) at Concord Care Center in Garner.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake with the Revs. Dan Jordan and David Wiersbe officiating. A private burial will be held prior to services at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Dorothea Christina Jensen Weiland Erickson, the daughter of Jens and Camilla Christensen Jensen, was born April 7, 1918, in Britt. She graduated from Britt High School in 1936 and from Britt Junior College with a commercial degree. She was employed at the C.P. Lewis department and grocery store until her marriage.

On March 8, 1940, she was united in marriage to Louis "Bud" Weiland at Upper Flat Evangelical Free Church, north of Britt. They lived and farmed for three years a half mile south of Britt before moving to a farm two miles east of Garner, where they raised their family.

Following Bud's death on May 18, 1976, Dorothea moved to Clear Lake in 1979 and married Glenn Erickson on April 11, 1993. Glenn died Oct. 4, 2002, and Dorothea remained at her residence in Clear Lake until shortly before her death. Dorothea greatly enjoyed her family, in addition to her hobbies of baking, cooking, gardening and sewing. She also had a great love for serving her lord.

She was an active life-long member of the Evangelical Free Churches at Upper Flat, Britt, Garner and Clear Lake. Dorothea was a member of the Women's WMS, a Sunday school teacher, a Bible school teacher, and a Bible study member and leader.
She was well-known for her cooking skills which included coordinating, cooking and serving for many church activities. Dorothea was active in the Garner area Homemakers Club, the Ventura Garden Club and as a 4-H leader.

Dorothea's survivors include her six children, Luaine (Don) Oleson of Rockford, Ill., Lois (Roger) Howland of Fort Dodge, Linda Perkins of San Rafael, Calif., Marilyn (Jim) Dennis of Iowa City, Don (Judi) Weiland of Garner and Monna Quinn of New York City, N.Y; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer (Grant) Spickelmier of Richfield, Minn., Carrie (Jon) Boyum of Burnsville, Minn., Brent (Tammy) Howland of Mason City, Abby (George) Berger of Fort Dodge, Megan Perkins (Eric Janzen) of Guerneville, Calif., Kelly Murphy of Iowa City, Marcy Simpson of Iowa City, Reid (Carla) Weiland of Palmas, Brazil, Lea (Brian) Leopold of San Mateo, Calif., Kristina (Jon) Sands of San Francisco, Calif., and Morgan Quinn of New York City, N.Y.; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Camilla and Jens Jensen; her first husband, Louis Weiland; her second husband, Glenn Erickson; a brother, Nels Jensen; and a sister, Bertha Jensen Foster.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 1 to December 2, 2009

Paula J. Grouette

SAN MARCOS, Texas -Paula J. Grouette, 56, beloved mother and grandma of San Marcos, passed away on Saturday (Nov. 28, 2009) at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born July 31, 1953, in Mason City to Richard E. and Evelyn (Kobernusz) Clausen.

Paula graduated from Mason City High School in 1971 and married the love of her life, George Grouette Jr., in her hometown in 1972.

Her husband, being in the military, traveled to many places and she and their children went with them. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years raising her children but also volunteered her time to help others, but made sure to put family and friends first.

After her husband retired in 1992, they moved to San Marcos and she began her career at the IRS in Austin as a data transcriber. Paula also began collecting porcelain dolls as a hobby that soon blossomed into an enjoyment of traveling to shows in Texas to increase her collection.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her son, Michael George Grouette, (2001) and her sister, Renee A. Lohr.

Paula is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, George Grouette Jr.; her son, Jeremy Grouette and wife, Alex; daughter, Krystal R. Grouette, all of San Marcos; her brother, Kevin E. Clausen and wife, Deanna, of Mason City; two grandchildren, Michael James Austin Grouette of McKenzie, Tenn., and Brandon Grouette of San Marcos; and several nieces and nephews.

In memory of Paula, memorial donations may be made the American Cancer Society , Box 472, San Marcos, TX 78667.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas, with Pastor Tom Ray presiding. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale, Texas.

Family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pennington Funeral Home.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, TX 78666, 512-353-4311. Obituary and guestbook online @ www.penningtonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2009

Helen Gertrude Huber

ALGONA - Helen Gertrude Huber was born March 17, 1907, in Merna, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Kerber) Froehlich. In 1913, she moved with her family to Wesley, where she attended school and in 1924 graduated from Wesley High School. After her schooling she attended normal training at Cedar Falls and returned to teach in rural schools around Wesley.

On June 6, 1928, Helen was united in marriage to Eugene M. Huber in Wesley. Helen later taught in rural schools in the Algona area during World War II before working for several years at the Johnson General Store. She later worked as director for the Kossuth County Department of Social Services from 1946 until retiring in 1970.
Helen enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, tatting, crocheting, embroidery and watching birds. She was a member of St. Cecelia Parish and past member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Soroptomists.

Helen died Monday (Nov. 30, 2009) at the Algona Manor Care Center where she had been a resident since August 2000. She was 102.
 
She is survived by her children, Kathleen Detrick of Algona, Charles Huber of Cedar Crest, N.M.; 18 grandchildren, Steve (Debbie) Detrick of Brooksville, Fla., Jackie (John) Pedersen of West Branch, Joe Detrick of New Providence, Dale (Gilberta) Detrick of Van Buren, Ark., Bev (Wayne) Kaiser of Algona, Mary (Steve) Anliker of Cambridge, Linda Detrick of Emmetsburg, Jim (Lori) Detrick of Ankeny, Jean Detrick of Algona, Jon (Lori) Detrick of Lone Rock, Charles Detrick of Kansas City, Mo., Jeff (Jamie) Detrick of Paulina, Nick (Barbie) Detrick of Algona, Rich Detrick of Spencer, Virginia Bubke of Spencer, Tim (Michelle) Detrick of Mason City, Kathleen (Jomo) Fisher of Redmond, Wash., R. Chris Detrick of Mills, Wyo.; 32 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren with No.17 due in March.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene M. "Steve" Huber on Nov. 10, 1984; two great-grandchildren, Melissa and Jackson Detrick; brothers, John, Carl and Ed Froehlich; sister, Marie (Froehlich) Ricke and son-in-law, Robert Raymond Detrick.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. and a parish wake service at 7 p.m.

Arrangements handled by Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home of Algona. Condolences can be left at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 1 to December 2, 2009

Elnora D. Juhl

GARNER - Elnora D. Juhl, 86, of Garner died Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2009

Betty D. Kaduce

GARNER - Betty D. Kaduce, 77, of Garner died Monday (Nov. 30, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City from injuries sustained in a car accident at Ventura.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with the Rev. Donna Buckman officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cataldo Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Betty Darlene Kaduce, the daughter of Andrew and Alice (Hanson) Chodur, was born March 7, 1932, at Crystal Lake. She attended school at Forest City.

On July 8, 1949, she was married to Henry Kaduce at the United Church of Christ parsonage in Klemme. They lived in Klemme where she worked as a cook at the school. In 1973, they moved to Garner where Betty operated her own upholstery business in her home. She also was employed at Winnebago Industries in Forest City and managed the Swan Motel in Clear Lake with her husband, Henry, for a number of years.

She enjoyed her family, gardening, sewing and cooking.

Betty is survived by her husband, Henry, of Garner; children, Marcia (Larry) Kluckhohn of Garner, Barb (Wayne) Eenhuis of Garner, Jackie (Fred) Gustafson of Parker, Colo., Peggy (James) Nelson of Britt, Dennis Kaduce of Redmond, Wash., and David Kaduce of Garner; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Chodur of Kensett and Kenneth (Shirley) Chodur of Kensett; sisters, Odella Broome of Des Moines, Mildred (John) Bauer of Mason City, Delores Norcross of Mason City, Irene (Richard) King of Seattle, Wash, and Gerri (Bill) Hart of Arizona City, Ariz.; and a sister-in-law, Madonna Chodur (Eugene Kirschbaum) of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; twins in infancy; two brothers, Ralph and James Chodur; two sisters, Linda Mayo and Jolene Ballay; two sisters-in-law, Gloria Chodur and Verlene Chodur; and four brothers-in-law, Cliff Broome, Darold Norcross, Lloyd Mayo and John Ballay.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641- 923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 1 to December 2, 2009

Leonard Bernard Leferink

RICEVILLE - Leonard Bernard Leferink, 73, of Riceville died Sunday (Nov. 29, 2009) at his residence in Riceville.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville, with the Rev. John A. Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Roy Gue Post 244 American Legion in Riceville.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville, 641-985-2242.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2009

Richard S. McGonigle Sr.

CLARION - Richard S. McGonigle Sr., 92, of Clarion died Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at Careage of Clarion.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. As he wished, his body has been donated to the University of Iowa.
Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, 515-532-2233.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2009

Margaret Polashek Multhauf

DUNCAN, B.C., Canada -Margaret Polashek Multhauf, 84, formerly of Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at Duncan, B.C., Canada.
A celebration of life Mass will be held at St. Edwards Church in Duncan, B.C., Canada.
Cremation will take place with burial to be held later.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2009

Wendell D. Nail

CLARION - Wendell D. Nail, 80, of Clarion died Monday (Nov. 30, 2009) at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2009

Grace Riekens

 KANAWHA - Grace Riekens, 87, of Kanawha died Sunday (Nov. 29, 2009) at the Kanawha Community Home.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Wright Christian Reformed Church in rural Kanawha with Pastor Daniel Lindley officiating. Burial will be in Wright Christian Reformed Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, 641-762-3211.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 1 to December 2, 2009

Jean N. Stroeh

MASON CITY - Jean N. Stroeh, 89, of Mason City died Friday (Nov. 27, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Charles Aurand of First Christian Church officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2009

Jacob Thilges

BODE - Jacob Thilges, 85, of Bode died Sunday (Nov. 29, 2009) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2009

Posted 2 December 2009 by Marie Thompson

Betty L. Hasapopoulos

 MASON CITY -Betty L. Hasapopoulos, 82, of 2831 Fourth St. N.W., died Wednesday (Dec. 2, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W., Mason City, with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski and the Rev. Basil Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W., where a Trisagion prayer service will be held at 6 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the Betty Hasapopoulos Memorial Fund to benefit: Faith Works, Orthodox Missions and Hospice of North Iowa.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2009

Robert Lewis Jones "Bob"

MASON CITY - Robert "Bob" Lewis Jones, 79, of 707 Indiana Ave. S., Mason City, died Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Swaledale United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Scherb officiating. Interment will take place in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Swaledale.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Robert L. Jones Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2009

Elnora D. Juhl

GARNER - Elnora D. Juhl, 86, of Garner died Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa 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.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 2 to December 3, 2009

Robert C. Lemkee

 ALGONA - Robert C. Lemkee, 82, of Algona died Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Riverview Cemetery in Algona with Pastor Jon Dunbar of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2009

Richard S. McGonigle Sr.

CLARION - Richard S. McGonigle Sr., 92, of Clarion died Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at Careage of Clarion.

Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at St. John's Catholic Church in Clarion with Deacon Jerry Temeyer officiating.

Arrangements are with the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main in Clarion. 515-532-2233.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2009

     Jean N. Stroeh

MASON MASON CITY -- Jean N. Stroeh, 89, of Mason City died Friday (Nov. 27, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Charles Aurand of First Christian Church officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Jean was born on Dec. 15, 1919, in Denison, the daughter of Forest and Edna (Waterhouse) Hemphill. She graduated from Hills High School in Hills, Minn., before going to beauty school in Sioux Falls, S.D. Jean married Kelon "Bud" Stroeh on May 27, 1942, in Sioux Falls. She worked for Damons in the sale department for a number of years before retiring in 1981. She enjoyed golfing and bowling, and was a proud member of Worker's Club, GGG Sorority Club, a branch of Grandmother's Club and was also a member of First Congregational Church.

Jean is survived by her children, David (Glenice) Stroeh of Mason City, Linda Hoeben of Crystal, Minn., Nancie Morley of Savannah, Ga.; three grandchildren, Jason (Gail) Stroeh of Sheboygan, Wis., Megan Hoeben and Allyson Hoeben, both of Crystal, Minn.; and one great-granddaughter, Ayanna Hoeben, of Minneapolis, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Kelon.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 2 to December 3, 2009

Jacob Thilges "Jake"

BODE - Jacob "Jake" Thilges, 85, of Bode died Sunday (Nov. 29, 2009) at home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joe, with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post No. 0524 of Bode.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona with a 6 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture service.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 2 to December 3, 2009

David Matthew Vettel

HAMPTON - David Matthew Vettel, 20, of Hampton died Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church in Hampton with Pastor Dave Koeningsberg and Pastor Brian Haynes officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Memorials may be directed to the family for disbursement to the Lupus Foundation of America.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2009

Posted 3 December 2009 by Marie Thompson

Agnes Mae Bell

WAVERLY - Agnes Mae Bell, 95, of Waverly, formerly of Mason City and Clear Lake died Thursday (Dec. 3, 2009) at Sartori Hospital, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2009

Steven D. Bloyd

LONG GROVE - Steven D. Bloyd, 47, a resident of Long Grove, Iowa, died on Wednesday (Dec. 2, 2009) at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus in Davenport.

Arrangements are pending at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2009

Betty L. Hasapopoulos

MASON CITY - Betty Louise de St Paer Hasapopoulos, 82, of Mason City, died on Tuesday, (Dec. 2, 2009) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 5, 2009) at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W., Mason City, with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski and the Rev. Basil Hickman, officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Friday, at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W. Mason City, where a Trisagion prayer service will be held at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the Betty Hasapopoulos Memorial Fund, (2831 4th St. N.W., Mason City, IA. 50401) to benefit the following not-for-profit organizations: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Orthodox Christian Mission Center, Faith Works, and Amnesty International.

Born June 29, 1927, in Cherokee, Iowa, to Arthur Hugh Spur and Hazel (Shaffer) de St Paer. She married Pete Hasapopoulos on Dec. 14, 1947, in Mason City, Iowa, where she continued to reside.

Growing up on a farm surrounded by nature, music, literature and community service, Mrs. Hasapopoulos' life followed a path in those areas. She served as President of the League of Women Voters, Mason City Friends of the Library, Church Women United and Philoptochos.

Additionally, she was involved in Community Kitchen, Migrant Action Program, was a nursing home program advocate, a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader. Active in the Greek Orthodox Church, she was organist for over 50 years and co-founder of the Sunday School program as well as having spent endless hours working on church functions and fund raisers.

Music being her passion, her career took off when, at the age of 4, she performed for the community of Larrabee, Iowa, an unforgettable rendition of "I Love You Truly." Years later she pursued her musical training by attending Morningside College in Sioux City studying piano continuing as a teacher and accompanist until recently. Not only did she write music for friends and family but her composition won first place at the local St. Cecilia competition. She also co-wrote a musical that was performed on tour for ACT of New Mexico.

As a granddaughter of a prominent 18th century French newspaper editor who penned inflammatory political views, Mrs. Hasapopoulos was proud of her lineage that subsequently fled to the Isle of Jersey in Great Britain. As a first generation American, she cherished her many adventurous visits to cousins at the Old Rectory in England roaming country roads and discussing history over a cup of tea and biscuits.

She also traveled to visit her late husband's extended family in Greece with her children several times.

She will be remembered by many, but especially her children, as the curator of basement theatres, Halloween haunted houses, spirited family gatherings, and a wonderfully artistic environment. But mostly she will live in our hearts for her compassion, kindness, selflessness and unending love.

She is survived by her four children, Cristine Montealvo, of Clear Lake, Constance (Kevin) Hasapopoulos Suter, of San Francisco, Calif., Irene (Michael) Jaureguy, of Turlock, Calif., and Peter Hasapopoulos, of Escondido, Calif.; grandchildren, Father Basil, Shannon Peter, Kirsten, Lilia, Louisa, Delphine, Joseph, James, Peter, Yanni, Catherine, Elizabeth, and Giancarlo; great-grandchildren, Christina, Aleka, Aaron, Evelyn, Alex, Anna, Angelina, and Naiara.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Hasapopoulos; a brother, Arthur; and granddaughter, Sophia Suter.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 3 to December 4, 2009

Robert Lewis Jones "Bob"

MASON CITY - Robert "Bob" Lewis Jones, 79, of 707 S. Indiana Ave., Mason City, passed from this life on Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at the IOOF home in Mason City, surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at the Swaledale United Methodist Church in Swaledale, with the Rev. John Scherb officiating. Interment will take place in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Swaledale.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Robert L. Jones Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Bob was born on Dec. 3, 1929, in Swaledale, to Robert Leo "Lee" Jones, and Alfina "Feenie" (Kramer) Jones.

He was baptized in the Thornton Methodist Church and graduated from Swaledale High School. After farming with his father for a time, he was inducted into the U.S. Army in March of 1951 and was stationed in Colorado. He was transferred to the Army Reserve in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1957.

Bob was joined in marriage to Lorraine Luick in May of 1951. To this union, eight children were born. They later divorced. He spent the last 29 years with his faithful companion, Mary Holm, of Mason City.

Bob is most remembered for his work at International Harvester, where he sold farm equipment in the North Iowa area for many years.

He enjoyed fishing, riding his Honda motorcycles and watching boxing and the Chicago Bulls on television.

He was a longtime member of the Moose Lodge. Due to deteriorating health, he had lived at the IOOF care center for the last several years.

Left to cherish his memory are Mary Holm; six children, Barbara (Thomas) Noonan, of Lakewood, Colo., Peggy (Kurt) Lettow, of Urbandale, Tom (Sue) Jones, of Mason City, Terry Jones, of Mason City, John (Lorraine) Jones, of Rockwell, Iowa, and Jeannette (Brad) Bram, of Rockwell; other survivors include one brother, Dale Jones and special friend Mavis Fitzgerald, of Mason City; one niece, Angie (Mike) Wilkins, of Northwood; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several aunts and uncles; and many cousins. Also surviving him are Mary's children: Dianna (Luke) Mostek, of Columbus Neb., Dave (Donna) Holm, of Illiopolis, Ill.; and two grandchildren.

Preceding Bob in death were his parents, one infant son, Micky; and another son, Danny Joe.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 3 to December 4, 2009

Elnora D. Juhl

GARNER - Elnora D. Juhl, 86, of Garner died Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa 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.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Elnora Juhl Memorial Fund.

Elnora Doris Juhl, the daughter of Samuel and Minnie (Jass) Wrede, was born May 8, 1923, on the family farm north of Garner. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner. Elnora attended the rural schools of Concord Township and graduated from Garner High School in 1940.

She enjoyed playing sports, especially softball, where she played on a local women's team as pitcher. After graduation she worked at the Garner Leader as a linotype operator and printer for seven years.

On Feb. 17, 1951, she was married to Harold Juhl at St. Paul Lutheran Church. They lived in the home she was born in north of Garner where they farmed together until retiring in 1986.

Elnora enjoyed woodworking and making things, riding her snowmobile and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoyed bowling and participated in many local and state bowling tournaments.

Elnora was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, LWML, sang in the choir and belonged to the church quilting group. She also was a member of the North Garner Community Club, Hancock County Chorus and Garner Saddle Club serving as an officer and a Saddle Club Queen.

She is survived by her sister, Edna Boehnke, of Edina, Minn.; foster brother, George Wrede, of Chesapeake, Va.; sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Beers, of Ventura, Calif., Fern (Hubert) Branstad, of St. James, Minn., and Lorraine (Robert) Quayle, of Forest City; many nieces and nephews that were very special to her; grandnieces and nephews; great-grandnieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

Elnora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold, Oct. 10, 2003; brothers-in-law, George Boehnke, Warren Beers, Lawrence Juhl and Ralph Juhl; and sisters-in-law, Ruby Juhl Jante and Emma Juhl.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 2 to December 4, 2009

Harriet E. Main

MASON CITY -Harriet E. Main, 88, of Mason City, died Thursday (Dec. 3, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Inurnment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Harriet Main memorial fund in care of the family.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2009

Joyce June Mohr

CLEAR LAKE - Joyce June Mohr, 79, passed away on Thursday (Dec. 3, 2009) at her home in Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Ed Bard Chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Private graveside services will be at the Eastlawn Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation with family and friends will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and then one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Iowa or the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Joyce was born on Aug. 17, 1930, in Algona, the daughter of Godfrey and Florence Geilenfeld. She graduated from Burt High School, Burt, in 1947. She was active in girl's basketball, band, choir and cheerleading. She attended Northern Iowa University and received a college degree in education from Drake University, Des Moines.

Joyce was an elementary teacher in various schools in Iowa for 27 years. She retired in 1977. She met her husband, Darrold Mohr, while teaching in Ayrshire, Iowa. They were married on July 1, 1955, in Burt.

Joyce and Darrold moved to Clear Lake in 1977 and opened Mohr for Her, a ladies ready to wear store. Joyce enjoyed going to market, displaying merchandise and greeting the customers.

Following the closing of Mohr for Her in 1995, she and Darrold bought an acreage in Mason City and a horse named Aaron. Joyce realized a lifelong dream of riding and caring for her own horse.

Joyce was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan going to regular season games plus a number of bowl games.

Joyce was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Joyce's joys in her life were teaching, storeowner, her horse Aaron and a number of cats.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Darrold Mohr, of Clear Lake; a brother, Allen (Joan) Geilenfeld, of Clear Lake; and children, Andrew, Rachel and Hannah; also sister-in-law, Ruth Geilenfeld, of Mason City; her daughter, Linda (Tom) Schaefer, of Florida; and son, Steve Geilenfeld, of San Diego, Calif.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Geilenfeld; and parents Godfrey and Florence Geilenfeld.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2009

Harold Wallace "Dean"

WATSON, Ill. - Harold "Dean" Wallace, 67, of Watson, formerly of Windsor, Ill., died at 9:22 a.m. on Wednesday (Nov. 25, 2009) in the St. Anthony Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at the Watson Baptist Church in Watson, Ill., with the Rev. Kent Robinson, officiating. Burial was in the Watson Cemetery, Watson, Ill.

Visitation was one hour prior to services on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at the church.

Harold was born April 20, 1942, the son of Harry E. and Mable J. (Neer) Wallace.

He married Russella Becker on Dec. 20, 1964, at Watson, Ill.

He was a retired sales representative for Kraft Foods.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife, Russella "Rusty" Wallace, of Watson, Ill.; son, Erick (Leann) Wallace of Effingham, Ill.; daughter, Tara (Kurt) Hagen, of Watson, Ill.; brothers, Bill (Sally) Wallace, of Sullivan, Ill., Jim Wallace of Clear Lake, Iowa, and David (Sharon) Wallace of Windsor, Ill.; sisters, Shirley (Cleo) Kiegley, of Charleston, Ill. and Rosemary (David) Williams, of Windsor, Ill.; grandchildren, Brent and Brad Wallace, Haylee and Holly Conkling, Kelsey, Abby, Lynzee and Austin Hagen; sister-in-law, Esther Wallace, of Windsor.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Gene.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2009

Christopher A. Ward "Chris"

VENTURA - Christopher "Chris" A. Ward, 58, 1678B 260th St., Ventura, died Wednesday (Dec. 2, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, rural Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Inurnment will be at the St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation with family will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

You can honor Chris's memory by making memorial to the Christopher Ward Memorial Fund to benefit St. Johns Lutheran Church and/or establish a scholarship fund.

Chris was born July 31, 1951, in Mason City, the son of Harvey "Pat" Joseph and Charity Marie (Farthing) Ward. He graduated from Rockwell-Swaledale High School in 1970. During high school he worked for Bonner' Trucking Company.

In 1970, following high school, he entered the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. Following the service he moved to Swaledale and started working at Clear Lake Aluminum, where he met his future wife. Chris married Barb Brager Sept. 15, 1973, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, rural Garner.

Chris drove a semi for Wayne Feeds, Clear Lake Bakery, Wilson Dedicated Transportation and Woodharbor.

Chris was active in the Ventura Community Action Club and Ventura Fire Department. He worked as a part-time school bus driver for Ventura Schools. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church.

Chris is survived by his wife, Barb Ward, of Ventura; mother, Charity Ward, of Rockwell; two children, Tiffani (Brad) Primrose, of Clear Lake, and Dustin Ward, of Ventura; five grandchildren, Jordan Nelson, Kasey and Andy Primrose, Nick Sibert and Faith Primrose; four brothers, Dennis (Nancy) Ward, of Rockwell, Richard (Bernadette) Ward, of Apex, N.C., the Rev. Lester (Lora) Ward, of Chicago, Ill. and Tim (Shirley) Ward, of Plymouth, Minn.; two sisters, Nancy Thompson, of Rockwell, Iowa, and Opal (Don) Brass, of Rockwell, Iowa; father and mother-in-law, Marvin and Adelaide Brager, of Ventura; and two brothers-in-law, Mike (Sue), of Clear Lake, and Randy (Janet) Brager; sister-in-law, Cheryl (Jim) Nesbit, of Clear Lake; and several nieces and nephews.

Chris was preceded in death by his father, Pat Ward; brother, David Ward; and brother-in-law, Steve Thompson.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 3 to December 4, 2009

Patricia Williamson

OSAGE -Patricia Williamson, 85, of Osage, died Thursday (Dec. 3, 2009) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2009

Posted 4 December 2009 by Marie Thompson

Rama L. DeWitt

MASON CITY - Rama L. DeWitt, 83, of Mason City died Friday (Dec. 4, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Interment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Rama DeWitt Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 5, 2009

Jean J. Erickson

MASON CITY -Jean J. Erickson, 81, of 704 S. Kentucky Ave., died Friday (Dec. 4, 2009) at home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 5

, 2009

Elaine Grace Schroeder

HAMPTON - Elaine Grace Schroeder, 84, of Hampton died Friday (Dec. 4, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen and the Rev. Thomas Graves officiating. Burial will take place at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Latimer.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 5, 2009

Vernon Emil Albert Steere

Vernon Steere, 85, of Greene died Thursday (Dec. 3, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. There will be further visitation one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Vernon Steere Memorial Fund, designated for Wildlife Projects, 20501 110th St. Greene, IA 50636.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457. www.reidsfuneralchapel.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 5, 2009

Posted 5 December 2009 by Marie Thompson