Bernadine "Bernie" Baldwin

CHARLES CITY - Bernadine "Bernie" Baldwin, 85, of Charles City, died Saturday (Dec. 19, 2009) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Bernie Baldwin will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Dec. 21, 2009) where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. followed by a vigil Scriptural wake service. Visitation will continue an hour before the Mass at the Church on Tuesday.

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

www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2009

Lucinda A. Bierstedt


ALGONA - Lucinda A. Bierstedt, 95, of Algona, died Saturday (Dec. 19, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Society in Algona.

Funeral services for Lucinda will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in St. Luke's Cemetery in Fairville.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church in Algona.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf, Algona, 515-295-3731.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2009

Elizabeth Erickson

ALGONA -Elizabeth Erickson, 93, of Algona, died at the Algona Manor Care Center on Saturday (Dec. 19, 2009).

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Ed Girres officiating.

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with a 5 p.m. Rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture service.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com

Lentz Funeral Home, Algona, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 20 to December 21, 2009.

Louise Jermeland

FOREST CITY - Louise Jermeland, 89, of Forest City died Saturday (Dec. 19, 2009) at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Merrill Olson officiating. Burial will be at Ellington Cemetery in rural Forest City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 21, 2009, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Louise Jermeland was born on Aug. 18, 1920, in Hardy, the daughter of Osmund and Bessie (Olson) Torkelson. She moved with her family to Thompson where she began her education. After the family moved to Forest City, she completed her schooling at Ellington School.

Louise was united in marriage to Walter Jermeland on Feb. 28, 1941. The couple farmed near Pilot Knob before moving to Buffalo Center, and later to Hayfield in 1957, before settling on the family farm near Pilot Knob in 1980. Louise took an active role in the farming operation, choring livestock and providing meals for hired help. She treasured working with her friends at the Chuck Wagon Cafe in Forest City from 1972 to 1988.

In 1992, a year after Walter's death, she moved to Forest City. In October, 2006 she moved to the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City where she discovered a new family of friends.

Louise was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Her faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, along with family and friends carried her through the hard times in her life. She loved music and believed life's problems could be sung away with a familiar hymn. She passed her love of music on to her family. She truly had the gift of hospitality, preparing meals for others was a delight. Her children remember her delicious sugar cookies and brownies. She was an avid reader, enjoyed history and loved birds, especially the cardinals! She also loved needlework and quilting.

Louise is survived by her children and their spouses: Bud (Naomi) Jermeland of Forest City and Bonnie (Paul) Handsaker of Radcliffe; eight grandchildren: Danielle Handsaker, David Handsaker, Jon (Bethany) Handsaker and Alex, Andrew, Grace, Chris and Michelle Jermeland; a brother, Orrin (Marian) Torkelson of Forest City; and sisters, Thelma Sunde and Julaine Albertson, both of Forest City.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter; two sons, and three daughters, who died in infancy; five brothers; and four sisters.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home Forest City, 641-585-2685.

www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 20 to December 21, 2009

Reverdy Lou Mace

DES MOINES -Reverdy Lou Mace, age 74, passed away on Friday (Dec. 18, 2009) at Fountain West Health Care Center.

Formerly of Klemme, Lou graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, and taught English at Woodward High School.

Lou later moved to Des Moines where he married and raised his family. Lou was an avid photographer and University of Iowa Hawkeye sports fan.

Lou is survived by his wife, Lucy Mace, of Des Moines; his daughter, Jacqueline Mace, of New York; his daughter, Bonnie Mace of Chicago; his son, Ronald Mace, of Des Moines; and his sister, Jo Ann Cleven, of Omaha, Neb.

Lou was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Vivian Mace.

Lou donated his body to Des Moines University so that future health care practitioners may be trained in the structure and function of the human body.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Christian Services, 316 E. 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Iles Funeral Homes, Des Moines, 515-276-4567.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2009

Quentin W. Meyer

NEW HAVEN - Quentin W. Meyer, age 90, of New Haven, died Friday (Dec. 18, 2009) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 23, 2009) at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven, with the Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in New Haven.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a Catholic Order of Foresters Rosary at 4:30 p.m.

Quentin was born on May 21, 1919, near New Haven, the son of William J. and Louise (Toelle) Meyer. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School in New Haven and graduated in 1937.

Quentin was united in marriage to Betty Schmidt in Charles City on July 17, 1946. They made their home on the family farm east of New Haven, where they farmed until retiring in 1984. He was a life-long member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Quentin enjoyed bowling, fishing, and farming.

Quentin is survived by his wife, Betty Meyer of New Haven; three sons, Marlin Meyer of Mazeppa, Minn., Kenneth (Becky) Meyer of Mason City, Thomas Meyer of Point of Rocks, Md.; five grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Joyce Meyer.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 20 to December 21, 2009

Robert L. Mork

OSAGE - Robert L. Mork, age 72, of Osage, passed away Saturday (Dec. 19, 2009) at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Madison, Wisconsin.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. (Note time change from Sunday's paper) Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Private family burial will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in New Haven.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Robert was born on March 9, 1937, in Osage, to Robert and Vivian (Brunner) Mork.

He was united in marriage to Carolyn Johnson on Nov. 9, 1962, in Davenport, Iowa. Robert played softball for over 30 years and was at his best when he played for Harvester Club in Rock Island, Ill. On June 27, 2003, Bob received a lung transplant from Michelle Mathes. We are forever grateful for the six and one half years he was given with us because of the transplant. Bob valued his time and spent as much time with his loved ones as he could, especially his little angel, Cassidy. He donated his organs to the transplant program for their research to help future transplant recipients.

Robert enjoyed fishing, golfing and was a huge fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs. Robert enjoyed and loved his family most of all.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Mork of Osage; three children, David (Tonya) Mork of Maryville, Tenn., Cynthia (Larry) Billings of Eldridge, Debbie (Kenny) Boge of Orchard; 13 grandchildren, Chris, Jackie, Joshua, Jessica, Tiffani, Tabatha, Brittani, Ryan, Karl, Jason, Colton, Tyson and Cassidy; 11 great-grandchildren, Genesis, Clayton, Marissa, Trinity, Ashley, Krista, Katlyn, Christopher, Jazmine, Alvin and Ethan; two sisters, Nadine Mork, of New Haven; Susan Schwab, of Osage; a brother, Gary, (Marilyn) Mork of Mitchell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters-in-law, Violet Mork and Rose Johnson; and brother-in-law, Bill Johnson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 20 to December 21, 2009

Dorothy A. Schuttler

GRAFTON - Dorothy A. Schuttler, 78, of rural Grafton, died on Saturday (Dec. 19, 2009) at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Rose Marie Nack officiating. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Dorothy was born on Aug. 31, 1931, in Barton Township, Worth County, to Otto and Hildegaard (Bartz) Diedrich. She was baptized and confirmed at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton. Dorothy was united in marriage to Fred Schuttler on April 9, 1950, and to the union three sons were born.

Dorothy loved sewing, crocheting, baking and dancing. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Dorothy is survived by three sons: Larry (Cheryl), Gary (Tammy), and Gene (Karen); five grandchildren, four step grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, seven step great- grandchildren; one step great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Fred, in October of 1983.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 20 to December 21, 2009

Jack L. Smith

MASON CITY - Jack L. Smith, 83, of Mason City, and formerly of Britt, died Friday (Dec. 18, 2009) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa surrounded by his family.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the Methodist Church, 707 Fourth St. S.W. Britt, with the Rev. Bob Dodge and Pastor Clyde Harvey officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the spring.

There will be no visitation. Per his wishes he was cremated.

Memorials may be directed to the Jack L. Smith Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 20 to December 21, 2009

Antonio "Tony" Villela, Jr.

CRYSTAL LAKE - Antonio "Tony" Tovar Villela Jr., 43, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Friday (Dec. 18, 2009) at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City.

A visitation for friends and family will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center Street West, Britt.

Tony was born on Sept. 3, 1966, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The family then moved to Iowa in the early 1970s. He graduated from Forest City High School in 1985. After graduation, Tony worked for Bestway Asphalt out of Greeley, Colo. He then transitioned into roofing, working for Midwest Roofing Co. and working on various roofing projects throughout Northern Iowa.

To say that Tony was a character would be an understatement. A couple of his aliases were "Super Tone" and "Tony-licious." He was loved by his many friends and family and truly enjoyed spending time outdoors, barbecuing, riding his bike with his nephew, walking around the lake and sledding in the winter with his nephew Javier. He was a great lover of animals and particularly loved caring for cats. In his youth, he took great enjoyment with his friends including John Christian, Ed Kenyon and Mike Pedersen, swimming at Eight Mile Lake and swinging off the rope to dive into the lake, which was one of his tamer enjoyments. He was, indeed, a very loyal friend. All knew that he loved music and his eclectic taste ranged from AC/DC, Elvis Presley, country to Mexican (mariachi) music. He would listen to them all loudly.

Tony is survived by his mother, Amelia Villela of Crystal Lake; his son, Skylar Faust, of Clear Lake; his four sisters, Diana Vasques (Britt), Veronica Pedersen (Crystal Lake), Yvonne Christian (Denver, Colo.), Miroslava Hart (Mason City) as well as nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Villela Sr. and his grandparents.

Ewing Funeral Home, Britt, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 20 to December 21, 2009

Posted on 21 December 2009

Shirley Carlson

MANLY - Shirley Carlson, 70, died Monday (Dec. 21, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 22, 2009

Harold Arthur Reynolds "Harry"

MASON CITY - Harold "Harry" Arthur Reynolds, 85, of Mason City, died Monday (Dec. 21, 2009) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City.

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

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 22, 2009

Bennie Siems

ACKLEY - Bennie Siems, 94, of Ackley, died Saturday (Dec. 19, 2009) at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at the Washington Reformed Church in Ackley. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, at the Sietsema Funeral Home, 501 10th Ave. in Ackley.

Sietsema Funeral Home, 641-847-2333.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 22, 2009

Jack L. Smith

MASON CITY -Jack L. Smith, 83, of Mason City, and formerly of Britt, died Friday (Dec. 18, 2009) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa surrounded by his family.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the Methodist Church, 707 Fourth St. S.W. Britt, with the Rev. Bob Dodge and Pastor Clyde Harvey officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the spring.

There will be no visitation; per his wishes he was cremated.

Memorials may be directed to the Jack L. Smith Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Jack L. Smith was born on May 26, 1926, the youngest son of John and Rosa (Titus) Smith in Harcourt, Iowa. At a young age, Jack and his older brother, Jimmie, and parents moved to the family farm north of Wesley. Jack attended country schools and graduated from Britt High School in 1942, he also attended junior college for a short time. After graduation, he farmed with his father at the family farm.

He was married to Leona Smidt on Aug. 21, 1945, in Kanawha. Together they farmed until 1958, they then moved to Britt, where Jack was part owner/manager of the Hutchins Elevator.

In 1961, Jack and Leona moved to California where Jack was employed with several different trucking companies as a manager and also worked in sales. In 1998 they moved back to Britt, where they owned and operated the Britt Motel and they also refurbished several houses in town. Together they enjoyed traveling all over the country in their motor home until Jack's health started to fail. Jack was an all around handyman and also enjoyed golfing and spending time with family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Leona E. Smith, of Mason City; sons, Gary and wife, Donna Smith, of Mason City, and David Smith, of Moose Lake, Minn.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Mark in 2000 and Thomas in 2006; and a brother, Jimmie Smith, in World War II.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

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

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 20 to December 22, 2009

Linda A. Warden

MASON CITY - Linda A. Warden 60, of 304 Third St. N.E. died Friday (Dec. 18, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, with Major Vickie Cole officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

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

Memorials may be directed to the Linda A. Warden Memorial in care of Dennis Warden, 304 Third St. N.E., Apt. 314, Mason City, IA 50401.

Linda Ann Noble was born on Dec. 18, 1949, Omaha, Neb., the daughter of Gordon and Evelyn (Marson) Noble. She graduated from Mason City High School and attended Hamilton Business College and North Iowa Area Community College. She worked at McDonald's for five years and later was a bus aide for Head Start.

Linda was united in marriage to Dennis Warden on Nov. 9, 1996, in Clear Lake.

Linda was a member of the Salvation Army Church, Women's Ministries, League of Mercy, Girl Guard Leader. She was very active with the Salvation Army. She enjoyed being a van driver for the Salvation Army and helping with the food, toy and school supplies distribution.

She was also a member of the River City CB Club. Linda was also a faithful member of the Red Hat Society. Linda enjoyed crafts, crocheting, knitting, and cross stitch work. She also was a huge Vikings fan! Her greatest love was spending time with her family, friends and her two dogs, Cassidy and Cheech.

Linda is survived by her husband, Dennis Warden, of Mason City; children, John (Kathy) Brass, of Mason City, Tracy (Bob) Hoveland, of Mason City, Kyle (Kelly) Warden, of Casper, Wyo., Jennifer (Matt) Morris, of Union; her mother, Evelyn Noble, of Mason City; nine grandchildren, Jessica (Luke), Ashley, Nathan, and Geoffrey Brass, Jordan (Sam), Emily, and Michael Hoveland, LillyAnn and Jared Warden; and one great-grandchild on the way, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents; father Gordon Noble; mother and father-in-law; uncle, John Harper, uncle, Lyle Marson, Carl De Bower, Aunt, Betty Marson, and Brig. Ellis Bohnwan.

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

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 19 to December 22, 2009

Posted on 22 December 2009

Harriet E. Allison

MASON CITY -Harriet E. Allison, 95, of Mason City died Thursday (Dec. 21, 2009) at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2009

Ada Lorraine Carlson

MASON CITY - Ada Lorraine Carlson, 84, of Mason City died Monday (Dec. 21, 2009) in Mesa, Ariz.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Sunwest Funeral Home, 12525 N.W. Grand Ave, El Mirage, AZ 85335.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2009

Shirley Ann Carlson

MANLY - Shirley Ann Carlson, 70, of Manly died Monday (Dec. 21, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A graveside service for Shirley will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at the Manly Cemetery with the Rev. David Kucera of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly officiating.

The family of Shirley's has requested that memorial contributions be made in Shirley's memory, C/O Keith Carlson at 113 East North St., Manly, IA 50456.

Shirley Ann Carlson was born on May 8, 1939, in Emmetsburg, the daughter of Raymond and Margaret (Kress) Brown. She attended grade school in Emmetsburg and Kensett High School.

Shirley began her career teaching ceramics for the mentally and physically challenged children at the Opportunity Village in Clear Lake, retiring after 30 years.

After her retirement, Shirley did volunteer work at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center and as a Bus Aide in Manly.

She was united in marriage to Keith Carlson on Sept. 29, 1962, in Mason City.

Shirley was an advocate for people with a disability, and in 1985 she was awarded volunteer of the year by than Gov. Terry Branstad.

Shirley enjoyed cross-stitching, reading and crossword puzzles, but her great love and enjoyment was spending time with her husband, Keith, and all her family.

Shirley was a 35-year member of the Women of the Moose in Mason City.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Keith Carlson of Manly; her children, Marty Carlson of Jefferson, Ricky Carlson of Mason City, Corinne Schoolcraft of Centerville, and Jolene Carlson of Mason City; nine grandchildren, Keela Clausen of Washington, D.C., Nathan Carlson of Nora Springs, Alicia Schoolcraft of Mystic, Tiffany Carlson of Mason City, Justin Schoolcraft of Centerville, Dustin Willis, Stephanie Hardiman and Nicholas Carlson, all of Mason City, Michael Carlson of Jefferson; two great-granddaughters, Mya Burgess of Mason City and Makynna Carlson of Nora Springs; her best friend, Belva Vician, of Mason City; as well as other extended family members and friends.

Her parents, Raymond and Margaret Brown; and a twin daughter, Colleen Carlson, preceded Shirley in death.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 22 to December 23, 2009

Donna L. Eberhardt

MASON CITY - Donna L. Eberhardt, 77, of Mason City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark E. Lavrenz, officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and then one hour before the service on Thursday at the church.

Memorials may be given to the Donna L. Eberhardt Memorial Fund.

Donna L. Eberhardt was born in Mason City on Nov. 8, 1932, the daughter of Irving Belseth and Doris Fisher Borchard. She attended Mason City public schools. She married John P. Eberhardt on Sept. 4, 1949.

Donna enjoyed being a homemaker and stay at home mom. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. Through the years she had many hobbies including quilting and tole painting. She liked to camp and fish (especially trout) and enjoyed watching the birds. Donna was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church since 1950.

She is survived by her four children, Debbie Lincoln of Clear Lake, Jo Ellen Younke and husband, Chuck, Marsha Koerber and husband, Mark, Bryan Eberhardt and wife, Denise, all of Mason City. She has nine grandchildren, Travis Goslin and his wife, Mary, and Josh Goslin of Cedar Rapids, Zach and Beau Lincoln of Clear Lake, Justin Younke and Emily Romig, Dawn Roszell, Ryan and Morgan Koerber (fiancé Chris Burk) and Hannah Eberhardt of Mason City. She has eight great-grandchildren, Bria and Zane, Isaiah and Payton, Abby, Gabe and Paul and Gaige. There are also six step grand children, Sarah Hogan, Annie Crawford, Sam Crawford, Tom Lincoln Jr., Todd Lincoln, and Tracy Patten; and 10 stepgreat-grandchildren. She has one half sister, Phyllis Sweet, of Ashville, N.C.; two half brothers, Roger Borchard of Oxford, Alaska, and Bill Borchard, of Marble Rock. She also is survived by a special friend, Aila LaPole, of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on May 31, 2004; her parents, a brother, Michael, and a son-in-law, Tom Lincoln.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2009

Norma Hutchison

CHARLES CITY -Norma Hutchison, 52, of Charles City, formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., died Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2009) at her home.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S.Main, Charles City, with Pastor Paul Phillips of the Gospel Lighthouse in Floyd officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services on Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2009

Mabel A. Litterer

GREENE - Mabel A. Litterer 92, of Greene died died Monday (Dec. 21, 2009) at Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, at First Presbyterian Church in Greene. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, with Pastor John Hanna officiating.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene. Visitation will continue one hour before services on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Mabel Litterer Memorial Fund 26527 130th St., Greene, IA 50636.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457. www.reidsfuneralchapel.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2009

Allwin D. Lockwood "Chink"

FENTON - Allwin D. "Chink" Lockwood, 88, of Fenton died Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2009) at Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft. 515-885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2009

Leo O'Conner

DOUGHERTY - Leo O'Conner, 77, of Dougherty died Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit-Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2009

Patricia Kay Polmateer "Patty"

HAMPTON - Patricia "Patty" Kay Polmateer, 66, of Hampton died Monday (Dec. 21, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with Pastor Dick Parker officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2009

Harold Arthur Reynolds "Harry"

MASON CITY - Harold "Harry" Arthur Reynolds, 85, of Mason City died Monday (Dec. 21, 2009), at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 305 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City, where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hogan-Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a scriptural wake service at 3:30 p.m.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 22 to December 23, 2009

Jack L. Smith

MASON CITY - Memorial services for Jack L. Smith, 83, of Mason City and formerly Britt, have been rescheduled due to the weather and will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at the Methodist Church, 707 Fourth St. S.W. in Britt.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Cremaory is in charge of arrangements. 641-423-0924

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2009

Monte A. Speakar

MASON CITY - Monte A. Speakar, 57, died Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2009) surrounded by his family and friends.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2009

Posted on 23 December 2009

Harriet E. Allison

MASON CITY - Harriet E. Allison, 95, of Mason City died Monday (Dec. 21, 2009) at Heritage Care Center-Mason City.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 28, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 23 to December 24, 2009

Eugene Bartz

GRAFTON - Eugene Bartz, 74, of Grafton died at his residence, rural Grafton.

Arrangements are incomplete at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

John Allan French

OSAGE - John Allan French, 54, of Charles City died Wednesday (Dec. 23, 2009) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

Eugene Gary

OSAGE - Eugene Gary, 68, of Osage, died Sunday (Dec. 20, 2009) at his home.

There will be private family services.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

Russell J. Gibson "Hoot"

LEDYARD - Russell J. "Hoot" Gibson, 83, of Ledyard died Wednesday (Dec. 23, 2009) at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church, Ledyard, with the Rev. Doug Van Der Pol officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Township Cemetery, rural Swea City, with military honors conducted by the Ledyard American Legion.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the church in Ledyard and will continue one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, 515-885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

Burnice Greimann

CHAPIN - Burnice "Burnie" Greimann, 82, of Chapin died Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery, rural Sheffield.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield and continue two hours prior to services on Monday at the church.

Retz Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

Delmar Dean Hearn

HAMPTON - Delmar Dean Hearn, 85, of Hampton, formerly of Dumont, died Wednesday (Dec. 23, 2009) surrounded by his family.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

Ilene Krogh

IOWA FALLS - Ilene Krogh, 80, Iowa Falls, died Monday (Dec. 21, 2009) at her home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

Allwin D. Lockwood

FENTON - Allwin D. "Chink" Lockwood, 88, of Fenton died Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2009) at Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Lone Rock with the Rev. Doug House officiating. Burial will be in Fenton Township Cemetery, rural Lone Rock.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Presbyterian Church in Lone Rock and will continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Arrangements are with the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, 515- 885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 23 to December 24, 2009

Mara Christine Stauffacher Ludwig

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Mara Christine Stauffacher Ludwig, 30, of Clarksville, Tenn., went to be with her lord and savior Friday (Dec. 18, 2009).

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Michael Nash officiating.

Visitation will be one hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to Francis Lauer Youth Service, in care of Scott Stauffacher, 403 Woodlane Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Mara was born April 21, 1979, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Scott and Denese (Griffin) Stauffacher. She graduated from Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School in 1998.

She entered the Army following high school and was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Ky. Following the service she obtained her medical tech degree.

She enjoyed hanging out with her fiancé and her friends, having fun and laughing, but especially enjoyed spending time with her son, Marcus.

She is survived by her father and stepmother, Scott and Julie Stauffacher, of Clear Lake; son, Marcus Ludwig, of Clarksville, Tenn.; four siblings, Amy Stauffacher, West Des Moines, Emily Stauffacher, Clear Lake, Ben (Amy) Schmitt, Clear Lake, and Andy (Emily) Schmitt, Coralville; fiancé, Ryan Whary, Clarksville, Tenn.; and maternal grandmother, Darlene Griffin, Weslaco, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Denese Griffin DeWitt; maternal grandfather, Bill Griffin; and paternal grandparents, Dean and Barbara Stauffacher.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

Leona Alvina Miller

DUMONT - Leona Alvina Miller, 89, of Manchester, formerly of Dumont, died Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2009) at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Dumont Reformed Church with Pastor Jeff Fiet officiating. Burial will take place in the Oak Hill Cemetery in rural Bristow.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

Leo Francis O'Connor

DOUGHERTY - Leo Francis O'Connor, 77, of 23654 150th St., died Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 410 Patrick St., Dougherty, with the Rev. James Dubert and the Rev. John O'Connor officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Dougherty.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick's School where a rosary will be said at 4 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Leo F. O'Connor Memorial.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

Betty Roed

BURT - Betty Roed, 78, of Burt died Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2009) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

Mary L. Schersach

OSAGE - Mary L. Schersach, 94, of Osage died Monday (Dec. 21, 2009) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.

Visitation is from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 4:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Church or Sacred Heart School, both in Osage.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2009

Posted on 24 December 2009