December 11-15, 2009

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BRITT - David A. Assink, 59, of Britt, died Monday (Dec. 7, 2009) at his home.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center St. in Britt is assisting the family.
Ewing Funeral Home, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2009

Harold Barlow

NASHUA - Harold Barlow, 91, of Nashua, died Thursday (Dec.10, 2009) at the Cedar Vale Assisted Living in Nashua.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, 641-435-4134.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2009

Marilyn Clark Barnum

ORCHARD - Marilyn Clark Barnum, 77, of Cushing, Maine, and formerly of Orchard, died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at her home in Maine.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at the First Congregational Church, U.C.C. in Orchard, with Pastor Jan Tjaden officiating. Burial will be in the Orchard Cemetery.
Following services the family will greet friends at the church.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2009

Peter Charles Daniels

BELMOND - Peter Charles Daniels passed away on Monday (Dec. 7, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, with Pastor Steve Cox of the Regular Baptist Church in Clear Lake officiating. Burial will be with full military honors in the Belmond Cemetery.

His viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond, and one hour prior to the funeral services on Saturday.

Peter Charles Daniels was born Dec. 30, 1915, at Palsville, Iowa, to Ben and Martha Daniels of Belmond.

Peter grew up and attended school at Belmond. He then joined the Civil Conservation Corp Camp for a short time.

Peter married his high school sweetheart, Esther H. Mosiman on Sept. 15, 1938, the daughter of Simon and Cathryn Patterson Mosiman at Webster City. They both worked for Guy and Hazel Lynch for two years. He then worked for Thompson Seed Company for several years, until he went to work on the Alaskan Alcan Highway.

When he returned, he was drafted into the Navy during World War II where he spent two years in the Aleutian Islands. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1945.
After returning from service, he completed his first house which he sold to Donald Porter. He then built the first ranch house in Belmond and sold it to Dr. Pitcher.

He then farmed for seven years in Minnesota and Iowa. Through all of his moves, it always brought him back to Belmond. He went back into construction and built another house and sold it to Senator Hugh Clark.

He built numerous homes in Belmond and the surrounding areas, plus eight nursing homes before retiring.

He retired to an acreage in Garner and while there he had a huge garden and attended and sold his vegetables at Farmers Market. He could grow the biggest and best vegetables and he kept his customers coming back to him all the time. He also grew a pumpkin patch that he tended to every day so the bugs couldn't eat the seed before the pumpkins could grow. He would sell his pumpkins from the acreage where he lived.

Peter was also an avid fisherman. He loved to fish and knew all the fishing holes near and far but never divulged them. His answer was always the Iowa River.

Peter was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church for over 50 years and at Belmond and over 20 years at the Clear Lake Regular Baptist Church.

Peter loved his family, was a good provider and his kids' needs always came first.
Three boys were born to this union, Dwight P. (Rita), Charles (Jerene), and Timothy (Dixie); seven grandchildren, Steven (Susan) Daniels, Rochelle (Jon Kirtland), Dana (Joel Campbell) Becky (John Delvaux), Jodi (Clinton Fleming), Peter B. Daniels, and Kandyce Daniels.
Eight great-grandchildren, Andy, Tyler, and Ben Kirtland, and Aaron and Emily Grace Campbell, Elizabeth and Tommy Delvaux and Eliana Fleming.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Ben and Martha; his brother, Bernard; and his sister, Jeanette.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 73 years, Esther H. Daniels; his three sons and their wives, Dwight and Rita, Charles and Jerene, and Timothy and Dixie Daniels, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Pete's name, may consider Muse Norris Hospice or their choice.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 11, 2009

Dorothy L. Martin

MASON CITY - Dorothy L. Martin, 89, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Dec. 8, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center -North Iowa.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church, 201 Willowbrook Drive, with the Rev. Paul Collier officiating. There will be no visitation.
Inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are with the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory. 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 11, 2009

Darrell K. Morgan

THOMPSON - Darrell K. Morgan, 73, of Thompson, died Tuesday (Dec. 8, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.
Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City, 641-585-2685 www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 11, 2009

James L. Nixt

GREENE - James L. Nixt, 57, of Greene, died Tuesday (Dec. 8, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Greene, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery at Greene.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, where there will be a vigil Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. followed by the reciting of the rosary. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass Saturday at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 9 to December 11, 2009

Martha A. Thieben

WODEN - Martha A. Thieben, 96, of Woden died Thursday (Dec. 10, 2009) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden, with the Rev. Jackie Ziemer officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2009

Elaine Trousdale

ALDEN - Elaine Trousdale, 86, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Alden, died Wednesday (Dec. 9, 2009) at the Bickford Cottage in Marion.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2009

Laura Wubbena

DUMONT - Laura Wubbena, 74, of Dumont, died Thursday (Dec. 10, 2009) at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2009

Posted 11 December 2009

Louis Bosveld

MASON CITY - Louis Bosveld, 94, of Mason City died Wednesday (Dec. 9, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 19, 2009) at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles of First United Methodist Church officiating.
There will be no visitation, upon his wishes his body has been donated to the University of Iowa Hospitals.
Interment services will take place at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 12, 2009

Charles R. Brue "Chuck"

LAKE MILLS - Charles "Chuck" R. Brue, 94, of Lake Mills died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills, with military rites performed by Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2009

Sharon Marie Hull

MASON CITY -Sharon Marie Hull, 47, of 1101 First St. N.E., died Sunday (Dec. 6, 2009) at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Sharon Marie Hull Memorial in care of Teri Hull.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore-Colonial Chapel, 641-432-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 7 to December 12, 2009

Ruby Jaeger

CHARLES CITY - Ruby Jaeger, 85, of Charles City, died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2009

Gordon L. Kennison

MASON CITY - Gordon L. Kennison, 70, of 904 N. Van Buren Ave., died Wednesday (Dec. 9, 2009) at his Mason City home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the First Assembly of God, 1301 N. Carolina Ave., with Pastor Clyde Harvey officiating. Interment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Gordon L. Kennison 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 from December 10 to December 12, 2009

Jake C. Nickell

ROCKFORD - Jake C. Nickell, 72, of 606 First Ave. S.W., Rockford, died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 11:30 a.m. today, Saturday, Dec. 12, at First United Methodist Church, 21 N. Third St. in Rockford, with the Rev. Judy Wooton officiating.
Family and friends may greet the family at the church.
Those wishing to share online condolences at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main, Rockford, 641-756-3311. www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2009

Dixie Lee Olinger

MASON CITY - Dixie Lee Olinger, 53 of 1125 Second St. N.E., Mason City, died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient United in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2009

Marvin D. Perkins

MASON CITY - Marvin D. Perkins, 73, of Britt died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt.
Ewing Funeral Home, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2009

Marcella Smith

ALGONA - Marcella Smith, 89, of Algona and formerly of St. Joe and Livermore, died on Wednesday (Dec. 9, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Society-Algona.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father Ed Girres officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in St. Joe.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with a rosary at 5 p.m. and a Scripture service at 6 p.m.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2009

Martha A. Thieben

WODEN - Martha A. Thieben, 96, of Woden died Thursday (Dec. 10, 2009) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden with the Rev. Jackie Ziemer officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Martha Anna Thieben, the daughter of John and Bertha (Baack) Buns, was born July 4, 1913, at Woden. She graduated from Woden High School in 1933. After graduation she lived at home and helped her father in the family grocery store. She later married Cyril Halvorsen. They made their home in Forest City before moving back to Woden.
On March 28, 1957, she was married to Jacob Thieben at Wheaton, Ill. They farmed east of Woden until retiring in 1968. After Jacob passed away in 1983, Martha moved into Woden. She enjoyed singing and reading.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, WELCA and the Woden American Legion Auxiliary.
Martha is survived by her son, Keith Halvorsen, of Woden; grandson, Troy Halvorsen of Waterloo and his two children, Troy Jr. and Chastity; a sister, Carolyn Bilyeu Cordes, and her husband, Albert, of Forest City; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Cyril and Jacob; son, Kim; sister, Louise Smith; and brothers, Arnold, John, Henry and Harold Buns.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 11 to December 12, 2009

Laura Jean Wubbena

DUMONT - Laura Jean Wubbena, 74, of Dumont, died Thursday (Dec. 10, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Dumont Reformed Church, with Pastor Jeff Fiet officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 11 to December 12, 2009

Posted on 12 December 2009

Betty A. Ashland (Mann)

BLAIR, Neb. - Betty A. (Mann) Ashland, 81, of Blair, Neb., passed away on Friday (Dec. 11. 2009) at Good Shepherd Home in Blair.

Funeral services for Betty A. (Mann) Ashland will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at First Lutheran Church in Blair with burial in the Blair Cemetery.
Visitation will start at 10 a.m. Monday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Betty was born on April 26, 1928, in Burt to Leroy and Elizabeth (Kaser) Mann. She was a graduate of Burt High School and attended the La James Beauty School in Mason City.

Betty was united in marriage to Ronald Ashland on Aug. 14, 1949, in Clear Lake. To this union, one son, Randall, was born. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage together living in several different states, until moving to Blair in November 1968.

Betty worked for the Mar Bee Beauty Salon in Blair for 15 years.

Betty loved spoiling her four grandchildren and spending time with friends. She also loved to travel with her husband Ron, play bridge, read, collect teddy bears and enjoyed animals, especially her house cat, "Lil Girl".

Betty is survived by her husband, Ronald; daughter-in-law, Bev Ashland, of Blair; four grandchildren, Ivy Linger, Lee Ashland, Luke Ashland and Tanner Ashland; one great-granddaughter, Bailey Linger; and a sister, Sharon McGrath, of Denver.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; son Randall; infant brother; and two sisters, Nadine and Natalie.

Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church or Blair Rescue Squad.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Neb., 402-426-2191.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2009

Vera Jean Boerjan

LITTLE CEDAR - Vera Jean Boerjan, age 74, of Little Cedar, died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at the Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Burial will be at the Little Cedar Cemetery in Little Cedar.

Visitation is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today (Monday, Dec. 14, 2009) at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Vera was born on May 8, 1935, at Little Cedar, Iowa, the daughter of Merril and Ruth (Sanders) Loney.

She was a beloved mother, who spent many years living and working on the farm, raising her children, and then spent many years at the Mitchell County Care Facility. Her greatest love was spending time with her family.

Survivors include two sons, Tom (Robbin) Boerjan of Rock Falls, Illinois, Edd (Shauna) Boerjan of Roanoke, Indiana; three daughters, Deb (Dennis) Smith of Paton, Beck Boerjan (Debbie Mabon) of Colorado Springs, Colo., Dee Ann (Frank) Gamel of Hamburg, N.Y.; sister, Sharon (Fred) Cook of The Villages, Fla; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dean Loney; and nephew, Dan Loney.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 13 to December 14, 2009

Louis Bosveld

MASON CITY - Louis Bosveld, 94, of Mason City died Wednesday (Dec. 9, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 19, 2009) at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles of First United Methodist Church officiating.

There will be no visitation. Upon his wishes his body has been donated to the University of Iowa Hospitals. Interment services will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd Health Center.

Louis Bosveld was born May 15, 1915, in Pella, the son of John and Gertrude (Nadort) Bosveld. He graduated from Pella High School in 1932. He then attended and graduated from Central College in Pella in 1937.

Louis was married to Bernice E. Schalekamp on Aug. 12, 1938, in Sioux Center.
He later received his master's degree from the University of Iowa in 1941. Louis taught high school math at Attica, where he also coached baseball and basketball. He then taught math and science and coached in Plymouth.

He taught in Goldfield, Storm Lake and Red Oak.

Louis served in the Navy from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1947. In 1951 he moved to Mason City from Red Oak, where he taught first at the Mason City High School, then taught science at the Mason City Junior College. He retired from teaching at North Iowa Area Community College in 1980. From 1982 until 1985 he taught in a Methodist school in Tonga, South Pacific.

He was a lifetime member of the NEA and ISEA and was also a member of the YMCA and a longtime member of First United Methodist Church. Louis had a passion for reading and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Louis is survived by his two sons, Roger Bosveld and wife, Agnes, of St. Paul, Minn., and John Bosveld of Mason City; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Louis was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice; son, James; brothers, Robert and Fred and sisters, Alice and Jeanette.

Funeral arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 13, 2009

Charles R. Brue "Chuck

LAKE MILLS - Charles "Chuck" R. Brue, 94, of Lake Mills, died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, in the presence of his son, David.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills with military rites performed by Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Monday, Dec. 14, 2009) at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Charles, "Chuck" as he was known, was born on Oct. 30, 1915, to Charles and Josephine (Levad) Brue in La Moure County, N. D., the sixth of seven children. At the age of two, he moved to Lake Mills with his family. He lived in Lake Mills the rest of his life except for his war service years, a year each in Vinge and Sibley, and two years in California.

He was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church and graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1934.

Chuck worked in the dairy business most of his adult life with the exception of his military service. While serving in the Army during World War II, Chuck was captured in North Africa. First on the missing list, he was later reported as a POW in Italy. While there, he was surprised one day to have his brother Melvin, also a POW, walk into his barracks. With the Italians facing defeat, the enemy guards deserted and left the prison unguarded. Chuck, along with his unit, a group of seven prisoners, ran from the camp and hid out for nine months, fed and cared for by two Italian families. Eventually the Allies were close enough that the men could reach them and return home.

Upon his release, he returned to Lake Mills to marry Rhoda Swenson at Salem Lutheran Church on Aug. 20, 1944.

Chuck enjoyed sports his whole life including fishing, hunting, quarterbacking on his high school football team, and bowling a 299 game in league play. But especially he enjoyed golfing at Rice Lake, although the season was never long enough.

Chuck is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Rhoda; two children: Ellen (Larry) Rehlander of Elk River, Minn., and David (Kim) Brue of Forest City; five grandchildren: Jonathon (Jodi) Rehlander, Fridley, Minn., Daniel (Maria) Rehlander, Elk River, Minn., Laura (Rob) Linhoff, Ham Lake, Minn., Jennifer Brue and significant other, Dan Austin, of Iowa City, and Kelsey Brue of Mason City; one great-grandchild: Jackson Charles Rehlander and baby Andrew Charles Rehlander, expected in 2010. He is also survived by sisters-in-law: Amy Swenson, Marlys Swenson, Mary Swenson, and Marie Luff; brothers-in-law: Oswald Swenson, Wallace Swenson, Arnold Ottjes and Don Luff, and many nieces and nephews and other family and friends.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Elmer, Melvin, Glenn; sisters: Iva McDonald, Ora Johnson, and Clara Moe.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 12 to December 14, 2009

Judy Chapman

ALGONA - Judy Chapman, 74, of Algona died Thursday (Dec. 10, 2009) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services for Judy Chapman will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with the Rev. Edward M. Girres presiding.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home with a parish prayer service following at 6 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Kossuth Regional Health Center or the Good Samaritan Society in Algona.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2009

Sharon Marie Hull

MASON CITY - Sharon Marie Hull, 47, of 1101 First Street N.E., died Sunday (Dec. 6, 2009) at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves from Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Sharon Marie Hull Memorial Fund in care of Teri Hull.

Sharon was born on Aug. 21, 1962, in Mason City. Her parents were Harold and Ann (Braun) Nicholson. Sharon graduated from North Central High School, Manly.
Sharon worked for Hardy Rentals cleaning rental properties for the last nine years.
Sharon was a very kind- hearted person and loved to help others. She enjoyed playing pool, drawing, watching movies and spending time with her friends and family. She loved driving fast and always wanted to be a race car driver. Sharon was a very handy woman and loved to fix things!

Sharon has always been a strong woman especially with her fighting battle with cancer the last nine months. Sharon is now with God and doesn't have to fight anymore, she is free of pain.

Sharon is survived by her children, Christopher Hull (29), Teri Hull (27), and Cody Espinosa (16), all of Mason City; grandchildren Tyrique Judon (7), Taneya Judon (5), Darian Davis (4), Justyce Hull (6) and Harmony King (4); along with several siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ann Nicholson.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 7 to December 13, 2009

Gordon L. Kennison

MASON CITY - Gordon L. Kennison, age 70, of 904 N. Van Buren Ave., died Wednesday (Dec. 9, 2009) at his Mason City home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at First Assembly of God, 1301 N. Carolina Ave., with Pastor Clyde Harvey officiating. Interment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to First Assembly of God, the Salvation Army, or an organization of the donor's choice.
Gordon was born May 23, 1939, in Mason City, the son of Claude and Margaret (Vigdahl) Kennison. His grade-school education was completed at the Howardville school, northeast of Floyd, and he graduated from Charles City High School in 1958.

In his early working years Gordon was employed at the Oliver tractor plant in Charles City and also worked two years at Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Wash. He spent most of his working years as an over-the-road truck driver, covering most of the United States with several years spent in regular runs to the East Coast. Gordon retired from Curries Manufacturing Co. in Mason City around 1998. Gordon toured much of the U.S. by motorcycle. These trips included places such as the Smokey Mountains and the length of the Rockies in the western U.S. When he was a small boy he developed an interest in Southern Gospel music. Throughout his life he attended many singing conventions in the country and was a regular at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Ken.

Gordon loved people, was an excellent conversationalist, and had a genuine interest in the lives of anyone he was conversing with.

Gordon is survived by his son, Timothy Lee Kennison of Charles City; granddaughter, Saphire Lynn Kennison of Charles City; brothers, Philip (Mary Jean) Kennison of San Angelo, Texas, Thomas (Barbara) Kennison of Orchard and David Kennison of Erie, Colo.; sister, Kathryn (Bob) Barker of St. Louis, Mo.; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 13, 2009

Dorothy L. Martin

MASON CITY - Dorothy L. Martin, 89, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday (Dec. 8, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at First Presbyterian Church, 201 Willowbrook Drive, with the Rev. Paul Collier officiating. There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the Mason City Public Library or the First Presbyterian Church.
Dorothy was born in Northwood on Sept. 5, 1920, the oldest of three children. She graduated from Northwood High School in 1938 and went on to complete her studies at Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She met her future husband, Jack, at Standard Oil. Married in 1942, they were together for 65 years.

Dorothy was a lifelong resident of North Iowa. She and Jack owned and operated Willow Inn Campground in Ventura from 1967-1992. Until recently, they split their time between Mason City and Mesa, Ariz.

Dorothy was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she volunteered as a youth fellowship leader, and was active in the Church Circle. She volunteered for the Hospital Auxiliary and the Community Kitchen. An avid golfer, Dorothy was a member of the Mason City Country Club for many years. Ballroom dancing with Jack was also a favorite activity. Her many interests included bridge, gardening, fishing, sewing, ceramics, knitting and needlepoint. Instilled with a love of books by her mother, a librarian, Dorothy was a voracious reader. She sharpened her wit and mind daily with crossword puzzles and loved playing cards and board games with her children and grandchildren. Above all, Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be remembered best for her kind, caring and selfless nature.

She is survived by sons, Jack Jr. (Avie) Martin of Tucson, Ariz., Steve (Karen) Martin of Excelsior, Minn.; daughter, Jana (John) Pitstick of Maple Grove, Minn.; grandchildren, Blake (Tonia) Martin, Scott (Sarah) Martin, John (Regina) Pitstick, Heather (Charlie) Penland, Jennifer (Michael) Widdifield, Brenda (Vince) Runci, Lindsey (J.R.) Dehring, 13 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her parents, C.A. (Jack) and Martha Sharp; and sisters, Jo Ann Hengesteg and Bonnie Nelson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 13, 2009

Dixie Lee Olinger

MASON CITY - Dixie Lee Olinger, 53 of 1125 Second St. N.E., Mason City, died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at Hospice of North Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at St Peters Lutheran Church, Rockwell. Officiating will be Pastor Janet Dorenkamp.

There will be no visitation or burial.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E, Mason City, 641-423-8676.

www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 12 to December 14, 2009

Marvin D. Perkins

BRITT - Marvin D. Perkins, 73, of Britt passed away Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services for Marvin Perkins will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt with Pastor William Peake officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Britt VFW and American Legion Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 12 to December 13, 2009

Dorothy A. Smith (Arndt)

MASON CITY - Dorothy A. (Arndt) Smith, 86, of Mason City died Saturday (Dec. 12, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2009

Terry C. Stacey

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Terry C. Stacey, 61, of Minneapolis, Minn., was reunited with his Lord on Tuesday (Dec. 8, 2009).

Funeral service will be at noon Monday, Dec. 14, at the Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel, 1400 Main St., Hopkins, Minn. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home and again one hour prior to the service.

Terry is survived by his mother, Marietta; siblings, Loraine (Steve) Kalvig, Jerry (Linda) Stacey, Barbara (Mitchell) Thofson, Thomas Stacey, and Dorothy (Jim) Lourance; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel, Hopkins, Minn., 952-938-9020.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2009

Henry C. Tjarks

BRITT - Henry C. Tjarks, 94, of Britt died Saturday (Dec. 12, 2009) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Woden Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811.

www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 13 to December 14, 2009

Laura Jean Wubbena

DUMONT - Laura Jean Wubbena, 74, of Dumont passed away Thursday (Dec. 10, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Dumont Reformed Church with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Fiet will officiate the service.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

Laura was born May 24, 1935, in rural Allison to Fred and Minnie (Wix) Endelman. Laura attended the Butler Center Country School. She was baptized and confirmed in Allison Lutheran Church.

Laura married Duane Kenneth Wubbena on Aug. 31, 1954, in the Lutheran parsonage in Allison.

Laura was a member of Dumont Reformed Church. She was a homemaker and a volunteer ambulance driver for the Dumont Ambulance for many years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren and attending their events, Laura also enjoyed sewing, golfing and bowling.

She is survived by her husband, Duane Wubbena of Dumont; daughter, Mary VanEllen of Dumont, daughter, Marcia (Clark) Speedy of Allison, daughter, Billie Jo (Mark) Culver of Ackley; sisters, Norma (Darwin) Wubbena of Allison, Ruth (Pat) Feltus of Allison; and her brother, Fredrick (Robi) Endelman of Allison; grandchildren, Steven (Angie) VanEllen, Stephanie VanEllen, Amy VanEllen (Juan Montalvo), Keshia VanEllen (Kirk Servantez), Brianna Speedy, Marisa Speedy, Cale Culver, Marley Culver, Claire Culver; great-grandchildren, Brett Marshall, Chloe VanEllen, Kaden Servantez; and many nieces and nephews.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Minnie; granddaughter, Stephanie VanEllen, and her son-in-law, Tom VanEllen.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 11 to December 13, 2009

Posted on 13 December 2009

Carol Mayfield "Jean"

CHARLES CITY - Carol "Jean" Mayfield, 74, of Charles City, died Sunday (Dec. 13, 2009) at her residence.

Funeral services for Jean Mayfield will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Patty Kellogg will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Thursday.

Carol Dollman Mayfield was born on Dec. 10, 1935, at Platte, S.D., the daughter of Roy and Blanche (Ferris) Dollman. She graduated in 1953 from Platte High School and then from La' James Beauty School.

On Sept. 27, 1954, she married Willis Sterk. They later divorced. Jean then married John Mayfield on May 30, 1981, at Charles City.

Jean was proprietor of Jean's Imperial Hair Fashions in Charles City for 42 years. She always enjoyed working with the public. Her interests included fishing, camping and gardening.

Living family members include her husband, John Mayfield of Charles City; five children, Brenda (Charles) Sterk Gray of Cedar Falls, Sharon (Scott Cook) Sterk Johnston of Charles City, Dwayne (Katrina) Sterk of Vidor, Tex., Margo (Tom) Mayfield Lind of Fort Pierce, Fla., and James Mayfield of Des Moines; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; three sisters, Nancy (George) Miller of Platte, S.D., Linda (Roger) Miner of Lincoln, Neb., and Judy (Jim) Prawdzik of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Kenneth Dollman.

The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323.

www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2009

Elizabeth A. Moore

MASON CITY -Elizabeth A. Moore, 102, of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 13, 2009) at the Good Shepard Health Center in Mason City.

Arrangements are pending with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2009

Dixie Lee Olinger

Published in Globe Gazette from December 12 to December 14, 2009

Vivian Orman

MASON CITY - Vivian Orman, 92, of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 13, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2009

Herbert Schinnow

CHARLES CITY - Herbert Schinnow, 92, of Charles City, died Saturday (Dec. 12, 2009) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323.

www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2009

Henry C. Tjarks

Published in Globe Gazette from December 13 to December 14, 2009

Roger Vote

CHARLES CITY -Roger Vote, 64, of Charles City, died Saturday (Dec. 12, 2009) at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323.

www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2009

Posted on 14 December 2009

Dethlef William Carstens

MASON CITY - Dethlef William Carstens, 94, of Mason City, died Monday (Dec. 14, 2009) at the Good Shepard Health Center.

At his request, his body will be cremated and no services will be held. Burial will be at a later date at the Mount Vernon Township Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2009

Dena Colby

MASON CITY - Dena Colby, 92, died Monday (Dec. 14, 2009) at the Good Shepard Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. Mason City, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2009

Lydia Gruis

BUFFALO CENTER - Lydia Gruis, 90, of Waukon, died on Sunday (Dec. 13, 2009) at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Duane Smith of Waukon, officiating. Burial will be in Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and one hour before the service on Thursday at the church.

On line tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.

www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2009

Joseph R. Hrubes

BRITT - Joseph R. Hrubes, 88, of Britt died Monday (Dec. 14, 2009) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, with the Rev. Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in Duncan. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Britt VFW and American Legion Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street W. in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel.

Ewing Funeral Home, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2009

Leo C. Killin

IOWA FALLS - Leo C. Killin, 94, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday (Dec. 12, 2009) at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services for Leo C. Killin will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, with Pastor Gregg Boyle officiating. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home.

The Linn's Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel, is in charge of arrangements, 641-648-2569.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 14 to December 15, 2009

Elizabeth Anna Marie Moore

MASON CITY - Elizabeth Anna Marie Moore, 102, died Sunday (Dec. 13, 2009) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at the Hogan-Bremer- Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, with the Rev. Kent Mechler officiating. A private family inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph, Cemetery Mason City.

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

Memorials may be given to Telephone Reassurance, Hospice of North Iowa and the North Iowa Humane Society.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 14 to December 15, 2009

Janice M. Neuroth

WESLEY - Janice M. Neuroth, 64, of Wesley died Sunday (Dec. 13, 2009) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wesley, with Father Randy Schon officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wesley.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2009) at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Wesley, with a scripture prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf, Wesley, 515-679-4453.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Gazette on December 15, 2009

Dixie Lee Olinger

MASON CITY - Dixie Lee Olinger, 53, of 1125 Sec0nd St. N.E., Mason City, passed away Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at Hospice of North Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Rockwell, with Pastor Janet Dorenkamp officiating. There will be no visitation or burial.

Dixie was born on Feb. 20, 1956, in Belmond, the daughter of Merle J. Olinger and Betty L. Fjone. She moved to Florida with her family and graduated from Suncoast Riveria High School in 1974. She then entered the Air Force and served for four years as a medic.

Due to her failing health she received an honorable medical discharge. For the next 17 years she was engaged as a police dispatcher in Florida. For seven years she sang with the Royal Palm Beach Sweet Adalines.

In November of 2002 she moved with her mother back to Iowa. To her friends in Florida she was the class clown and the rock that held them together. She will be remembered for her big heart and concern for others.

Those left to cherish her memories are her boys, (cats) Casey and Smokey, sisters, Dawn Olinger, Tina Winters and Barbie Beck, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and friends.

Her parents, grandparents, Homer and Jeannette Olinger, Lucretia (Ward) Fjone and Gilbert John Fjone preceded her in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E. Mason City, 641-423-8676.

www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 12 to December 15, 2009

Vivian Louise Orman

MASON CITY - Vivian Louise Orman, 92, of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 13, 2009) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Vivian will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church Wayside Chapel, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in her memory.

Vivian Louise Orman was born on Feb. 1, 1917, in Webster City, the daughter of Charles and Sadie (Pfliger) Adams. She received her education in the Mitchell, Iowa, Community Schools.

Vivian was united in marriage to Gerald Orman on Nov. 14, 1937, in St. Ansgar. Gerald preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 1990. After their marriage, Vivian and Gerald farmed for several years in Mitchell County before moving to Mason City.

During her life, Vivian worked for the National Tea and Clifton's Grocery Stores in Mason City, and also worked for Arlans Department Store in Mason City until her retirement.

Vivian enjoyed bowling, camping, crocheting, and knitting, but her great love and enjoyment was her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Virgil (Barb) Orman, of Mason City, and Merlin (Mary) Orman, of Galena, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Deb (Ken) Jorgensen, of Mason City, Lori (John) Phelps, of Little Rock, Ark., Steve (Leslie) Orman of Fairgrove, Mo., Chris (Jennifer) Orman, of Mason City, David (Lynda) Orman, of Ames, Stacey (Scott Rye) Orman,of Knoxville, Tenn., and Andrea Orman of Minneapolis, Minn.; eight great-grandchildren, Josselyn and Hayse Jorgensen, Annabel Phelps, and McGuire, Avery, Gage, Alex and Craig Orman; two brothers, Charles (Sonja) Adams, of Arizona City, Ariz., and Richard Adams, of Waterloo; two sisters, Genevieve (LeRoy) Walters, of Osage, and Mildred Valasek, of Osage; as well as other extended family members and friends.

Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gerald; a brother, Bill Adams; two sisters, Geraldine Johnson and Betty Brookings; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Orman.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 14 to December 15, 2009

Marvin Dean Perkins

BRITT - Marvin Dean Perkins, 73, of Britt, passed away Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) with his wife of 52 years at his side at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services for Marvin Perkins will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt, with Pastor William Peake officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Britt VFW and American Legion Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Dec. 15, 2009, at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Marvin, the son of Raymond and Mary Perkins was born on Feb. 1, 1936, in Britt. He grew up in the Britt and Corwith areas.

On July 7, 1957, he married the love of his life, Carol Jean Marth, in Charles City, after tricking her into holding his hand by counting her fingers in Japanese. Marvin and Carol traveled together with their children for many years while they both served their country, Marvin in the Army and Air Force, Carol as the committed military wife.

Marvin graduated from Corwith High School. He started his military career in 1953 in the United States Army where he served as a fireman in Taegu in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1956. He then served in the United States Air Force as a member of the Air Force Search and Rescue Team, stationed at George AFB and Vandenburg AFB in California; Mildenhall RAFB in England; King Salmon AB in Alaska; Southeast Asia; and Duluth IAP in Minnesota until he retired in 1974. Marvin continued to stay active with the military as a lifetime member of the DAV, the VFW, and the American Legion.

Marvin stayed quite busy with his wife and children, but he still found time for many hobbies. He enjoyed tinkering around with cars, camping, fishing, and boating. Marvin loved driving and was known for showing up at family events in his van, wearing his jeans and red bandana.

Marvin is survived by his wife, and his six children: Debra Rae Herweyer and her husband Jim of Pierre, S.D., Daniel Dean Perkins and his wife Esther of Forest City, Darin Anthony Perkins and his wife Amy of Rapid City, S.D., Donavon Eugene Perkins and wife Gudrun of Calcium, N.Y., Deanna Elizabeth Haugen and her husband Scott of Forest City; 14 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, and two more great-grandchildren on the way, also two brothers and seven sisters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and a sister.

The Perkins family would like to thank the physician and staff of the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City for their compassionate care.

Marvin was larger than life and known for his loving and kind ways. He will be missed greatly.

Ewing Funeral Home, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 12 to December 15, 2009

Richard Reding

ALGONA - Richard Reding, 66, of Algona, died Sunday (Dec. 13, 2009) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the 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 15, 2009

Herbert W. Schinnow

CHARLES CITY - Herbert W. Schinnow, 92, of Charles City, died on Saturday (Dec. 12, 2009) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Herb donated his body to the Mayo Foundation.

A memorial service for Herbert Schinnow will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Trinity United Methodist Church, with Pastor Gary Van Wert, officiating.

The family will greet friends at the church from 10 a.m. until service time.

Herbert William Schinnow was born on Sept. 22, 1917, in Mason City, the son of Amil and Bertha (Rehwinkel) Schinnow. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1935.

On Sept. 11, 1937, Herb married Bernadine Moore. During World War II, Herb, Bernadine and son Terry moved to Oregon for work in the shipyards. He also proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. Bernadine passed away on April 15, 1975.

On Sept. 25, 1978, Herb married Rosemary Osier. She passed away in August 28, 2008. Herb worked at Oliver/White Farm Corporation for 31 years, retiring in 1977.

He was a lifelong fisherman and he and Rosemary owned a home on the Mississippi River for many years. He enjoyed gardening and sharing what he grew. Herb loved his family and friends and will be deeply missed.

Herb is survived by his son, Gene Schinnow, of Joice; a daughter, Laura Schinnow (Ron Palumbo) of Ames; two step-sons, Mike Osier of Winter Garden, Fla. and Chris (LeeAnn) Osier of Chariton; 10 grandchildren, Tracy (Darla) Schinnow, Valorie Byngelson and her fiancé Verlan Jensen, Stephanie Schinnow, Robin Schinnow, Elizabeth Palumbo, Shannon (Chris) Nesbit, Stephanie Osier, Mike DeJean, Jordan Osier and Lauren Davis; four great-grandchildren, Alison Butterfield, Nicholas Schinnow, Nathan Bryngelson, Justin Schinnow; and a great-great-grandson, James.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives; his eldest son, Terry Schinnow; and two brothers, Emmett and Robert Schinnow.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641- 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 14 to December 15, 2009

Dorothy A. Arndt Smith

MASON CITY - Dorothy A. Arndt Smith, 86, of Mason City, died Saturday (Dec. 12, 2009) at the Good Shepard Health Center, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.

Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Dorothy.

Dorothy Arabell was born on Sept. 9, 1923, in Iowa, Louisiana, the daughter of Cyrus and Neomi (McCarty) Bebee. She graduated from high school in Lacassine, Louisiana, in 1943, before moving to Iowa. She married Lloyd John Arndt Sr. on Aug. 11, 1946, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City and they moved back to Iowa, Louisiana where they lived for three years before returning to Nora Springs in 1949.

Five children were born to this union. Lloyd died in 1977. Dorothy moved to Mason City in 1978 and married Roland Smith Nov. 6, 1982. They lived in New Hampton, Iowa, before buying a house and returning to Mason City. For the majority of her life Dorothy was a housewife, taking care of her children and home.

Dorothy enjoyed knitting, crocheting and doing crafts. She also liked to garden and take care of her plants and flowers in her home. Dorothy was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the V.F.W. in Mason City.

She is survived by her children, Cyrus (Cathy) Arndt, Plymouth, Dianna Anderson, Plymouth, and Neoma (Ray) Smidt, Grafton; four stepchildren, 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; and her brothers, Carl and Marvin Bebee, Iowa, Louisiana.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, both of her husbands Lloyd and Roland; her daughter, Adelia Heuer, in a car accident; her son Lloyd John Arndt Jr.; her brothers, Harvey and Warren Bebee; a great-grandson, Brandon Regan; and her son-in-law, Neil Anderson.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 13 to December 15, 2009

Marie Smith

MARBLE ROCK - Marie Smith, 89, of Marble Rock, died Sunday (Dec. 13, 2009) at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Marble Rock United Methodist Church with burial in Hillside Cemetery, both in Marble Rock.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral on Thursday at the church.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2009

Henry C. Tjarks

BRITT - Henry C. Tjarks, 94, of Britt, died Saturday (Dec. 12, 2009) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 16, 2009) at the Woden Christian Reformed Church, with the Rev. Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Henry Christian Tjarks, the son of Claus and Tena (Peters) Tjarks, was born on Aug. 12, 1915, on a farm near Wesley. He attended the rural schools of Hancock County and farmed with his father. On June 11, 1943, he married Anna M. Alphs at the Woden Christian Reformed Church.

They farmed the home place near Wesley until retiring from active farming in 1972 and moving into Britt. Henry also worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City for 12 years before retiring in 1980.

He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, reading, yard work and going up town for coffee.

He was a member of the Woden Christian Reformed Church, Men's Society and Farm Bureau.

Henry is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anna, of Britt; children, Judy (Terry) Winters, of Portage, Mich., Carol (Roger) Fennema of Los Gatos, Calif., Vernon (Beth) Tjarks, of Forest City, Janet Tjarks, of Clear Lake and Debra (Doug) Potter, of Joice; 10 grandchildren, Mark (Jennifer) Winters, Sarah (Daniel) Reeves, Amy (Benjamin) Shawley, Daniel Winters, Benjamin and Brandon Fennema, Katie and Erik Tjarks, and Betsy and Lindsey Potter; five great-grandchildren, Jacob and Justin Winters and Calvin, Elisa and Joyanna Reeves; two sisters-in-law, Alice Malek, of Garner and Erma Gettis, of Lake Mills; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Anna (Henry) Dirksen; and two brothers, Herman (Bernice) Tjarks and Jim (Evelyn) Tjarks.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811.

www.cataldofuneralhome.com.