December 26-31, 2009

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Esther Louise Westcott

CLEAR LAKE -Esther Louise Westcott, 93, formerly of Clear Lake, died Thursday (Dec. 24, 2009) at the Sheffield Care Center, Sheffield.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake,641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 26, 2009

Viola A. Christenson

MASON CITY - Viola A. Christenson, 83, of Mason City, died Thursday (Dec. 24, 2009) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Arrangements are incomplete 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 on December 26, 2009

Dorothy Carpenter

MASON CITY -Dorothy Carpenter, 71, of Mason City, died Thursday (Dec. 24, 2009) at her home.
    A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
    Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
    Memorials may be directed to the Dorothy Carpenter Memorial Fund in care of the family.
    Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 26, 2009

Cindy Jo Hendrickson

NEWTON - Cindy Jo Hendrickson, the daughter of Frederick Wayne and Joan Catherine Weingartz Cordle, was born on Jan. 18, 1957, in Mason City.
    She attended Sacred Heart Elementary in Manly, Holy Family Middle School in Mason City, and Newman Catholic Senior High School in Mason City.
    On Aug. 23, 1975, Cindy was united in marriage with Mark A. Hendrickson in Manly. Cindy devoted her life to her husband and family. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, cooking, baking and music.
    Cindy was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the church choir, a Sacred Heart religious education teacher, past president of Cardinal Bowling and T.O.P.S.
    Cindy, and her husband Mark, have owned and operated Hendrickson Greenhouse in Newton for the past 28 years.
    Cindy died on Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2009) at the Monarch Wing at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. She was 52 years old.
    Those left to honor Cindy's memory include her husband, Mark of Newton; her sons, Bryan (Kerri), of Corinth, Texas and Jacob (Gina) of Frisco, Texas; her daughter, Jennifer (Todd) Slycord of Ankeny; her grandson, Liam; her parents, Wayne and Joan Cordle; her sister, Michelle (Mark) Tuttle, of Joice; her brothers, Dan Cordle of Joplin, Mo., Joe (Caroline) Cordle of Gladstone, Mo., Dave (Brenda) Cordle of Fort Collins, Colo., Pat (Doreen) Cordle of Manly, Rodney Cordle of Redding, Conn., and Jeffrey (Kristi) Cordle of Huntley, Ill., and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
    A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton.
    Family will greet friends from 4 -6 p.m. Sunday at the church.
    Memorials may be designated in Cindy's name and left at the church or at Pence-Reese Funeral Home.
    Pence-Reese Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 310 N. Second Ave. E. Newton, 641-792-5125.
www.pencefh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 26, 2009

Ernest Jeffries

CHARLES CITY -Ernest Jeffries, 81, of Charles City, died Friday (Dec. 25, 2009) at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 26, 2009

Ryan Koerber

MASON CITY -Ryan Koerber, 26, of 272 Lakeview Drive, Mason City, died Friday (Dec. 25, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, 641-423-2372.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 26, 2009

Allwin Lockwood "Chink"

FENTON - A funeral service for Allwin "Chink" Lockwood, 88, has been postponed until Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Lone Rock.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Presbyterian Church in Lone Rock and will continue one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, in charge of arrangements, 515-885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 26, 2009

Posted on 26 December 2009

Margaret K. Clagett

CLARION - Margaret K. Clagett, 92, of Clarion, passed away Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at Careage of Clarion in Clarion.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street in Clarion, 515-532-2233.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 28, 2009

Sarah M. Dahle (Margarette)

LAKE MILLS - Sarah M. (Margarette) Dahle, 83, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (Dec. 26, 2009) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Services are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 28, 2009

David Gordon Harrington

CLEAR LAKE - David Gordon Harrington, 61, Clear Lake, died Saturday (Dec. 26, 2009) at his home.

A memorial service for David will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dianna Hoover of the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City, with military graveside honors conducted by members of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Clear Lake.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the chapel.

David Gordon Harrington was born on Aug. 7, 1948, in Vermillion, S.D., the son of Robert and Ethel (Millage) Harrington. David graduated from the Clear Lake High School and also attended North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City.

David was united in marriage to Carol Spaulding on June 13, 1970. He was inducted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and was stationed with Battery A, lst Battalion, lst Air Defense Artillery in Germany until his honorable discharge, He also served with the 1133rd Transportation Company in Mason City until his honorable discharge in January 1984.

He was united in marriage to Janelle Gradisher on June 10, 1989, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. David spent most of his working career with 3M Company in Forest City, working for them for 25 years until his retirement in 2005.

David enjoyed scuba diving, boating and fishing on Clear Lake, camping, and loved the outdoors.

He was a member of the YMCA in Mason City, and the Masonic Lodge in Clear Lake.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janelle Harrington, of Clear Lake; his son, John (Kristi) Harrington of Edmond, Okla.; his mother, Ethel Harrington, of Clear Lake; three grandchildren, Bethany, Braden, and Bailey Harrington all of Edmond, Okla.; his sister, Pam (Scott) Riley of Minneapolis, Minn.; a brother, Steve (Phyllis) Harrington of Sioux City; several nieces and nephews and other extended family members and friends.

David was preceded in death by his father, Robert Harrington.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-57-2193.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 27 to December 28, 2009

Ernest Jeffries

OSAGE -Ernest Jeffries, 81, of 4 Colony Court No. 3, Osage, died Friday (Dec. 25, 2009) at Faith Lutheran Home, Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 833 Ash St., Osage. Officiating will be the Rev. Roy Ott. Interment will be in Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of New Hampton.

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

Ernest F. Jeffries was born on Jan. 22, 1928, in Mitchell County, the son of Earl and Gustava (Johnson) Jeffries. His early education was in Osage.

On April 15, 1946, he joined the Army and served at Guam and the Philippines during World War II and was honorably discharged as a corporal on Oct. 15, 1947.

He was united in marriage to Joan Faber on Sept. 29, 1954, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. To this union three children were born. Since 1955 they lived in Charles City, moving in their later years to Tampa, Fla., and then coming full circle back to Osage five years ago.

Ernie started his work career as a truck driver delivering eggs for Cedar Valley Produce and then became a heavy equipment operator for 25 years with Triad Construction in Charles City. The last 15 years of his career he operated equipment for the City of Charles City, retiring about 1994.

Through the years Ernest and Joan were members of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and then St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City and then when moving back to Osage again, became members of Our Saviour's. He enjoyed tending his vegetable garden, camping with his family in and around Charles City and spending time with his grandchildren. While in Tampa, Ernest became a Buccaneer football fan. They also were regular volunteers with the Salvation Army in Charles City. Ernie was known to look at a problem, think about it and then fix just about anything.

Those thankful in sharing in Ernest's life include his wife of 55 years, Joan; his three children, Connie and her husband, Alvin Blackburn, Zion, Ill., Kathy and her husband, David Logan, Round Rock, Texas, and Kevin and his wife, Jamey Jeffries, Tampa, Fla.; six grandchildren: Jenny (Mike) Bateman, Marshal (Danielle) Blackburn, Stephanie (Nick) Valentin, Chris Logan, Patty and Sarah Jeffries; two great- grandchildren, Evan and Alyssa Bateman; his sister, Nancy Nutt, Coralville; both brothers, Orland (Nancy) Jeffries, Iowa City, Francis (Muriel) Jeffries, Naples, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents; parents-in-law; and two brothers-in-law preceded him in death.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation, Charles City, 641-228-4211.

www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 26 to December 28, 2009

Fern G. Johnson

LAKE MILLS - Fern G. Johnson, 99, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (Dec. 26, 2009) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Burial will be at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

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 on December 28, 2009

Ryan Koerber

MASON CITY - Ryan Koerber, 26, of 272 Lakeview Drive, Mason City, passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be held for Ryan at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 North Illinois Avenue, Mason City, with the Rev. Scott Davis officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City.

Ryan's grandmother, Donna Eberhardt, passed away a couple days earlier and we like to think that God, in His mercy, let his Grandma take her "Sunshine Boy" with her to help take care of him.

Memorials may be sent to the American Missionaries Fellowship, P.O. Box 32 Garner, Iowa, 50438 in care of Ken Quintus, or to Francis Lauer Youth Center, or Prairie Ridge Treatment Center in Ryan's name.

Ryan Matthew Koerber was born on Oct. 31, 1983, in Mason City, the son of Mark and Marsha (Eberhardt) Koerber. He attended school in Fremont and Lincoln, Neb. and Mason City. Ryan graduated from Mason City high school in May 2002.

Ryan was a very social person and had many friends. He worked various jobs including managing a cell phone store. He was also employed at Tradehome Shoes and Kraft Foods, both in Mason City.

Ryan served in the Iowa National Guard 1133rd from February 2003 until July 2005. He was deployed and served in Kuwait in 2004 in Motor Transport. Ryan was awarded the National Defense Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Ryan, "we loved you immeasurably and appreciate the short time we had with you. Our hurt is deep, our love ongoing."

Ryan is survived by his parents, Mark and Marsha Koerber, Mason City; a sister, Morgan Koerber and her fiancé, Chris Burk; grandparents, Jerry and Mary Koerber, Mason City; aunts, Debbie Lincoln, Clear Lake, Penny Koerber, Jo Ellen Younke and her husband Chuck, Mason City; uncles, Jay Koerber and his wife, Kaylene, and Bryan Eberhardt and his wife, Denise, Mason City; cousins, Travis and Josh Goslin, Cedar Rapids, Zach and Beau Lincoln, Clear Lake, Justin Younke, Dawn Roszell, Hannah Eberhardt, Bria and Zane Roszell, Shania and Caden Koerber, Tom Lincoln, Jr. and Todd Lincoln all from Mason City, and Tracy Patton, Thornton.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents John and Donna Eberhardt; and an uncle, Tom Lincoln.

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

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 26 to December 28, 2009

Elmer Kruse

ALLISON - Elmer Kruse, 87, of Allison, died Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 28, 2009

Lucille Kuhlers

Published in Globe Gazette on December 28, 2009

Christine M. Ludwig

NORTH LIBERTY - A funeral service for Christine M. Ludwig, 25, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Algona.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Online condolences may be left at www.oackrestfuneralservices.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 28, 2009

Alma Mitchell

Published in Globe Gazette on December 28, 2009

Phyllis A. Mitchell

MASON CITY - Phyllis A. Mitchell, 80, Mason City, formerly of Kensett died Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 28, 2009

Roger G. Peterson

LAKE MILLS- Roger G. Peterson, 71, of Lake Mills, died Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Services are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 28, 2009

Emma Grace Rindels

BRISTOW - Emma Grace (Pete) Rindels, 82, of Bristow, died Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison, Iowa.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont. Pastor Larry Pauley will officiate. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in rural Bristow, Iowa.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, Dumont, 641-456-3232.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 28, 2009

Garnet M. Schermer

LATIMER - Garnet M. (Neubauer) Schermer, 88, of Latimer, died Thursday (Dec. 24, 2009) at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services for Garnet Schermer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Richland Lutheran Church in Thornton with Pastor Samuel Schmeling officiating. Burial will be in the Richland Lutheran Cemetery in rural Thornton.

Visitation for Garnet will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at the Dugger-Ewing Funeral Home in Latimer.

Garnet, the daughter of Fred and Erna (Ziebell) Neubauer, was born on July 2, 1921, at the family home near Hubbard, Iowa. Garnet was baptized on July 24, 1921, at St. John's Evangelical Church in Hubbard. On April 14, 1935, she was confirmed at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buckeye, Iowa. She graduated from Iowa Falls High School with the Class of 1939.

Garnet and Edward W. Schermer were united in marriage on Dec. 19, 1939, in Iowa Falls. The couple made their home in the Latimer area where they farmed and raised their four children. After raising her children Garnet worked at the CAL School and the Latimer Locker.

Her Lord and her family were the most important things in Garnet's life. Garnet will be mostly remembered for her wit and sense of humor.

Garnet is survived by her children, Lurlin (Judy) Schermer of Charles City, Lynn (Susan) Schermer of Little Rock, Ark., Loren (Sue) Schermer of Clear Lake and JoEllen (Lynn) Arends of Hampton. Also surviving are sisters, Fern Tidman, of Hubbard and Geneva Hayden of Port Richey, Fla., and one brother, Kermit Neubauer of Iowa Falls; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

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

Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 27 to December 28, 2009

Posted on 28 December 2009

Eloise Abbott

MASON CITY -Eloise Abbott, 75, 400 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, formerly Mason City, died Monday (Dec. 28, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

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 29, 2009

Steven Jay Carlson

Steven Jay Carlson, 52, passed away suddenly from heart failure on Wednesday (Dec. 23, 2009).

He was born on Jan. 5, 1957, in Mason City, Iowa. Steve graduated in 1975 from Mason City High School and in 1979 from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls.

After getting married, Steve and Rosanne moved to the Phoenix area in 1982 and he began his career in the home building industry, most recently with Anozira Door Systems.

Steve loved to volunteer his time coaching Little League baseball with his sons; participating as a member of the Aztec Homerun Club and Touchdown Club at Corona High School, Tempe where his boys attend school. He never missed any of their sporting events.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rosanne (Marreel) Carlson, of 28 years (a teacher at Porter Elementary School, Mesa); and his two sons, Christopher, 17, and Patrick, 14. Steve is also survived by his mother, Alice Carlson; and one sister, Connie Adams (husband Doug) and nieces, Allison and Emily Adams all of Des Moines.

Steve is preceded in death by his father, John (Jack) Carlson; brother, Robert A. Carlson; and father-in-law, Enri Marreel. Steve will be dearly missed.

A memorial service will take place at noon today, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale, Ariz.

Condolences for the family may be sent to Green Acres Mortuary in memory of Steve.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations may be made to the St. Mary's Food Bank of Phoenix in memory of Steve.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 29, 2009

Sarah M. Dahle "Margarette"

LAKE MILLS - Sarah M. "Margarette" Dahle, 83, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (Dec. 26, 2009) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at the Lime Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Eric Hoeft and the Rev. Dan Basel officiating.

Burial will take place in Lime Creek Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills and will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 28 to December 29, 2009

Rose Alice Ebeling

GREENE - Rose Alice Ebeling, 78, of Greene, died Monday (Dec. 28, 2009) at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Greene, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene, with a Scriptural wake and rosary service conducted by The Catholic Daughters of the Americas at 7 p.m. There will be further visitation one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Rose Alice Ebling Memorial Fund in care of the family 632 Maple Street, P.O. Box 424 Greene, IA 50636

Reid's Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 641-823-4457.

www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 29, 2009

Loren G. Farrell

FOREST CITY - Loren G. Farrell, 100, of Forest City, died Monday (Dec. 28, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. Forest City, with Pastor Boyd Longshore, officiating. Burial will be at Crystal Lake Cemetery in Crystal Lake.

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

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.

www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 29, 2009

Henry Geilenfeld "Hank"

ALGONA - Henry 'Hank' Geilenfeld, 87, of Algona, died Thursday (Dec. 24, 2009) at the Grandview Healthcare Center in Oelwein.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, with Pastor Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.

A memorial fund has been established to the Grandview Healthcare Center in Oelwein.

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

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 29, 2009

Richard D. Graham

FOREST CITY - Richard D. Graham, 75, of Forest City, died Monday (Dec. 28, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Inurnment will be held in the spring.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. Forest City.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.

www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 29, 2009

Fern Genevieve Johnson

LAKE MILLS - Fern Genevieve (Field) Johnson, 99, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (Dec. 26, 2009) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills. She was 32 days away from her 100th birthday.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Burial will be at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Fern Genevieve (Field) Johnson was born on Jan. 28, 1910, to Carl and Julia (Onstad) Field on their family farm in Mount Valley Township, Iowa. She was baptized at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, rural Joice, Iowa. Fern lived in the Joice and Lake Mills areas all her life. She attended country schools and graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1928. Fern was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church and remained a lifelong active member. After high school, she worked at the Interstate Power Company.

On Aug. 27, 1930, Fern was united in marriage with Charles Edward Johnson at the Salem Lutheran Church parsonage in Lake Mills, and became a farmer's wife, living on a farm southwest of Lake Mills for 17 years. From this union three children were born: Faye, Fred and Dennis. Fern enjoyed farm life, each year caring for 1,000 baby chickens and 20 cows.

The family moved into Lake Mills in 1947. Fern worked at Monk's Grill for about 10 years, where she was a cook and baker, specializing in pies. Subsequently, she was custodian of Salem Lutheran Church for almost 20 years. Charles passed away in 1966.

Fern was proud of her Norwegian heritage and worked hard to maintain family traditions. She enjoyed cooking and baking, having coffee with family and friends, sitting with neighborhood children on her porch, and crocheting many afghans and bedspreads.

She moved into the Lake Mills Care Center in July of 2007, at the age of 97, where she continued to show her humor and love of others. This past July, she was voted queen of the Care Center and rode in the July Jubilee parade.

Fern is survived by her three children, Faye (Donald) Aamodt, of Lake Mills, Fred (Roberta) Johnson, of Sarasota, Fla., and Dennis Johnson, of Albert Lea, Minn.; four grandchildren, Debra (Gerald) Sutton, of Harwood, Md., Diane (James) McGee,of Home, Alaska, Bryan (Alyssa) Johnson of Boston, Mass., and Kevin Johnson of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Opal Bang, of St. Paul, Minn., and Virginia (Floyd) Thomas of Lake Mills.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; sister, Evelyn Klett; and brother, Duane Field. She is also preceded by five brothers-in-law, Ernest Klett, Milton Bang, Kenneth, Arthur, and Carroll Johnson; and four sisters-in-law, Florence Field, Tilda, Angie, and Betty Johnson.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 28 to December 29, 2009

Sara Jane Ott Koelher

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Sara Jane Ott Koelher, 43, of Eden Prairie, Minn., died Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minn.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. 641-228-2323.

www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 29, 2009

Elmer John Kruse

ALLISON -Elmer John Kruse, 87, of Allison, died Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's EV Lutheran Church in rural Greene, with the Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in St. John's EV Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 28 to December 29, 2009

Lucille Kuhlers

FOREST CITY - Lucille Kuhlers, 89, of Forest City, died Saturday (Dec. 26, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be at the Meservey Cemetery in Meservey.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Lucille Kuhlers was born on June 30, 1920, in rural Hancock County, the daughter of John and Louise (Jahnke) Waddingham. She received her education in rural schools near her home.

She was united in marriage to Harm Dirks on Jan. 26, 1939. To this union two sons and three daughters were born. Lucille helped her husband on the farm and cared for her family. Harm passed away on Oct. 19, 1974.

Lucille worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City for seven and a half years. She was a wonderful cook, enjoyed baking and treasured time spent with her family. She loved doing handwork and crocheted doilies, tablecloths and afghans for family and friends.

She married George Kuhlers on Aug. 19, 1977. The couple made their home in Meservey, until George passed away on Sept. 1, 1985. Lucille moved to Forest City in January of 1987 and for the last several years has resided at Forest Plaza Assisted Living. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Lucille is survived by five children, Donald (Joyce) Dirks of Erie, Colo.; Lois Vanness, of Massilon, Ohio; Gary (Jackie) Dirks of Onalaska, Wis.; Patricia Tendall, of Forest City and Sandra (Mark) Haugen of Forest City. Also surviving are three stepchildren: Janice (Cleon) Prestholt, of Owaffo, Okla.; Melva Danton, of West Des Moines; Sharon (Luverne) Josten, of Forest City; 11 grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, 19 stepgreat-grandchildren and nine stepgreat-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, four brothers and two sisters.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.

www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 28 to December 29, 2009

Alma Mitchell

BUFFALO CENTER - Alma Mitchell, 94, of Buffalo Center, died on Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center, with Pastor Shannon Pascual, officiating. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center and one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church.

Alma Mitchell was born to Herman Johann and Gebke (Gayken) Helm on Nov. 26, 1915, on a farm northeast of Woden. She was the 12th of 13 children. Alma married Raymond Earl Mitchell on June 21, 1934, in Brooklyn, Iowa. They adopted Almas niece's daughter, Dona Rae, while in Brooklyn. Ray was a butter maker and Alma often helped him at the creameries in Woden, Osage, Clear Lake, Sheffield and Buffalo Center. Ray and Alma also owned the Ben Franklin in Buffalo Center.

Quilting was one of Alma's many talents and she made lots of quilts for family members. She was also a good seamstress and she made many of her daughters and granddaughters clothes. She also liked to crochet, knit, garden, paint with oils, make ceramics, and play cards. Alma was a good cook and shared her baked goods with many.

Alma entered Timely Mission Nursing Home in April 2002 and passed peacefully away there on Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009).

She is survived by her daughter: Dona Yegge and her husband Dave of Algona; five grandchildren, Denise Tataryn and husband Andy of Plymouth, Minn.; Pam Matheson and husband Greg of Ringsted; Kim Bailey and husband Steve of Clive; Kristi Hawthorne of West Des Moines; and Scott Yegge and wife Angie of Ankeny; 11 great-grandchildren: Taras and Aleksa Tataryn; Chris, Kyle, and Kelly (Tricia) Matheson; Joshua and Alyssa Bailey; Bryanna and Gunner Hawthorne; and Mason and Morgan Yegge; two great-great-grandchildren: Ava and Conner Matheson; sister-in-law, Charlene Mitchell; and brother-in-law, Wallace B. Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Raymond; and her 12 brothers and sisters: Jacob, George, Willie, Louie, Elvin, Margaret, Katherine, Martha, Amanda, Minnie, Marie, and Letha.

On line tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome. com.

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

www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 28 to December 29, 2009

Phyllis Ann Mitchell

KENSETT - Phyllis Ann Mitchell, 80, of Mason City, formerly of Kensett, died Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Phyllis will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 E. South St., Manly, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.

The family of Phyllis Mitchell has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Foundation in her memory.

Phyllis Ann Mitchell was born on April 13, 1929, in Bloomfield, Neb., the daughter of John and Emma (Schmeckpepper) Barker. Phyllis attended schools in Bloomfield, Nebraska and Northwood Community Schools. Phyllis was united in marriage to Charles Mitchell on Nov. 6, 1949, in Northwood, and to this union eight children were born - Barbara, Jerry, Russell, David, Donald, Emilie, Jon and Ann. Charles preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 1997.

Phyllis was a stay-at-home mom where she loved and enjoyed taking care of her family. Phyllis also loved to baby-sit in her home for many children in the Kensett area. Phyllis also worked for a short period as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Phyllis enjoyed doing crafts.

Phyllis was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bolan, former member of the United Methodist Church in Kensett, where she taught Sunday school for many years, and was a member of the Ladies Aide. Phyllis was also a member of the Kensett Women's Club, den mother for the Cub Scouts in Kensett and a volunteer for the Kensett Courier newspaper.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Barb (Michael) Berge of Kensett, Jerry (Elizabeth) Mitchell of Knoxville, Russell (Linda) Mitchell of Guyton, Georgia, David (Tracey) Mitchell of Northwood, Donald (Brigett) Mitchell of Clear Lake, Emilie (Ward) Willand of Northwood, Jon (Loree) Mitchell of Mason City, and Ann Mitchell of Red Wing, Minnesota; 20 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elaine Dierks of Osage, and Mae Ewald of Tucson, Arizona; as well as nieces and nephews; and other extended family members and friends.

Her parents, husband, Charles; three brothers, Douglas, Lyle, and Bob Barker; a sister, Vernice Olson; and a son-in-law, Gary Luther, preceded Phyllis in death.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 28 to December 29, 2009

Reba Malyda Olmstead

HAMPTON - Reba Malyda (Johansen, Toomsen) Olmstead, 92, lifelong resident of Hampton, died Saturday (Dec. 26, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Burial will be held in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will also be Wednesday from 12:30 until service time at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 27 to December 29, 2009

Donnabelle Rice

IOWA FALLS - Donnabelle Rice, 84, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday (Dec. 28, 2009) At the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m.

Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 29, 2009

Posted on 29 December 2009

Eloise Abbott

MASON CITY - Eloise Abbott, 75, of 400 Highway 18, Clear Lake, died Monday (Dec. 28, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

The funeral service will be held for Eloise at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Larry Day officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight (Dec. 30, 2009) at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Eloise Abbott Memorial Fund.
Eloise Abbott was born on Dec. 17, 1934, to Leslie and Elizabeth Hockensmith in Boone. Eloise spent her childhood years in Boone and graduated from the Boone High School amongst the class of 1953.
On Jan. 13, 1953, she was united in marriage to Donald B. Abbott in Arkansas, to this union four children were born.

Eloise and Donald would eventually move to Mason City, where Eloise began to take classes at North Iowa Area Community College. In 1970, Eloise graduated NIACC as a licensed practitioner nurse.

She truly loved being a nurse. She began her career working for the Washington Nursing Home following her graduation in 1970. In 1973 Eloise began working for the Heritage Care Center. Eloise also worked at the IOOF Home from 1976 until her retirement.

Eloise held many hobbies, including playing bingo, dancing at the VFW and shopping. Eloise also loved traveling with her friends, especially going on cruises! But perhaps her greatest love was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Eloise is survived by her three sons, Donald (Kathy) Abbott of Vacaville, Calif., David (Liz) Abbott of Clear Lake and Dennis (Sheral) Abbott of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Leslie Jo Hoffman of Janesville, Minn., Melissa Ann Abbott of Houston, Texas, Rocky Reed Abbott of Independence, Kenyon Clark Abbott of Hemet, Calif., Jason William Abbott of Hemet, Calif., Harley David Abbott of Clear Lake, Michael Nathan Davidson of Oceanside, Calif., Billy Neal Davidson of Clear Lake, Heidi Elizabeth Davidson of Clear Lake, Benjamin Michael Davidson of Clear Lake, Hailey Ann Davidson of Clear Lake, Skye Lee Lovik of Clear Lake, Zachary Allen Abbott of Cedar Falls, Alicia Jo Abbott of Clear Lake, Todd Harris of Vacaville, Calif., Scott Harris of Vacaville, Calif., and Melanie Harris of Vacaville, Calif.; and three great-grandchildren, Ashley Jo Hoffman, Heather Lee Hoffman and Briar Elizabeth Lovik.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald; a daughter, Denise Lovik; a grandson, Baby Boy Abbott; and a brother, Dean Hockensmith.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 29 to December 30, 2009

John Rankin Adams, Jr.

John Rankin Adams Jr. of Nora Springs, Iowa, and Tierra Verde, Florida, passed away December 24, 2009. John was born July 5, 1934, the son of John R. Adams, Sr. and Elsie (Schnedler) Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Ellen Adams.

John graduated from Nora Springs High School, attended Drake University and graduated from the University of Florida in 1956. He later received his Masters degree from the University of South Florida.

John's business career in Florida spanned over 40 years as a stock broker and financial advisor. During that time he served as Southeast Regional Vice President of Raymond, James Associates, Inc. and also as President of Adams Financial, Inc. He retired in 2000 to devote more time to his many interests. His love of sailing began at Clear Lake where he learned to race a snipe. This love of sailing continued in Florida where he often sailed in the Gulf of Mexico. He also enjoyed growing all kinds of plants, particularly orchids. Perhaps John's greatest enjoyment was traveling. He took numerous trips worldwide, always traveling casually and preferring to mingle with the local people. The itinerary of one of his trips to France was based on the battles his father fought in during WWI.

John had a great appreciation of nature and the arts, especially classical music. He was a supporter of various humanitarian and animal rights organizations as well as the conservation of natural resources.

Although John settled in Florida he always felt that his roots were in Iowa where his grandparents were among the early settlers in Nora Springs. Several years ago the family farm received the designation of Century Farm, indicating that it had been owned by the same family for over 100 years. Each spring and fall John looked forward to spending time in Nora Springs; he especially enjoyed having breakfast at the Nora Inn with the other farmers and keeping up with the latest farm and political news.

John enjoyed the challenge of helping others reach their potential. His belief in the importance of a good education prompted him to establish a scholarship fund for Nora Springs graduates, as part of the Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs, Iowa.

John will be greatly missed by his many friends throughout the country. According to his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services. Memorials may be directed to any of the following: First Church of Christ, Scientist, PO Box 83, Clear Lake, IA 50428; the Nora Springs Historical Society, PO Box 722, Nora Springs, IA 50458; the Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs, Iowa, First Security Bank-Attn. Greg Johnson, PO Box 306, Nora Springs, IA 50458; The Nature Conservancy, PO Box 6014, Albert Lea, MN 56007.

Found on a slip of paper on John's desk, in his handwriting:
"God is in charge."

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 30, 2009

Viola A. Christenson

MASON CITY - Viola A. Christenson, 83, of Mason City died Thursday (Dec. 24, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the Viola Christenson memorial fund in care of the family.

Viola was born on Aug. 7, 1926, in Burchinal, the daughter of Harry and Eva (Best) Bowlin. She attended school in Burchinal. Viola married Alvin Medlin on May 31, 1947, in Clear Lake. She later married Merrill Christenson on June 5, 1964, in Albert Lea, Minn. She worked as a nurses aid for Ritters and then worked in house keeping at Mercy Hospital for 10 years. She enjoyed her family and friends.

Prior to recent health problems she would walk to anywhere she needed to go instead of driving her car. She especially liked to walk to the park and the area around the library. She had an extensive owl collection and enjoyed reading and helping the other people in her apartment building. She loved old country music especially Johnny Cash; she knew all the words and loved to sing and dance.
She will be missed by all who were touched by her sense of humor and quick wit.

Viola is survived by her children: Joseph Medlin and wife, Sherry, of Altoona, Julie Rubalcava and husband, John, of Cedar Rapids and Connie Strom of New Sharon; seven grandchildren: Bobbie, John, Ben, Joe, Jason, Julie and Jennifer; two great-grandchildren: Jemma and Starla.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two husbands.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 26 to December 30, 2009

Robert D. Dahl

EMMONS, Minn. - Robert D. Dahl, 76, of Emmons, Minn., died Tuesday (Dec. 29, 2009) at his home in Emmons.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Emmons Lutheran Church with Pastor Julie Fiske officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Emmons, with military honors conducted by the Albert Lea American Legion Post No. 56, Albert Lea VFW Post No. 447, and Emmons Louis/Tviete American Legion Post No. 317.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services 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 from December 30 to December 31, 2009

Rose Alice Ebling

GREENE - A funeral Mass for Rose Alice Ebling, 78, of Greene will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Greene with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, with a 7 p.m. scriptural wake and rosary service conducted by The Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.

Rose Alice Weiss was born on Dec. 20, 1931, in rural Greene to George and Alice (Floerchinger) Weiss and died Monday (Dec. 28, 2009) at the Liebe Care Center, Greene. Her twin brother, Robert, was born the next day. She attended Sacred Heart Academy and Greene High School.

On Jan. 12, 1949, Rose was united in marriage to Warren Ebling. They farmed in the Dougherty area. To this union six children were born. Rose worked as a secretary for Four County Ag in Dougherty and also worked as an aide at the Sheffield and Greene nursing homes.

Rose was a devoted member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Round Grove Country Club where she served on the board.
She loved to travel with Warren, spending winters in Arizona, golfing, reading, playing bridge and spending time with her family and friends. She was an excellent cook, a hard-working farm wife and loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her sons, Steve, of Council Bluffs, Rick (Nancy), of Dougherty, and Randy (Jackie), of Iowa City; her daughters, Cynthia (Bob) Siemons of Greene and Cathy Wright of Sioux City; grandchildren, Stacy (Chad) Nelson, Shawn Ebling, Nate Siemons, Tony (Ericka) Siemons, Tina (Collin) Freesemann, Nikki (Justin) Miller, Derek (Julie) Ebling, Brent (Mindy) Ebling, Jeff (Erin) Ebling, Carissa Ebling, Jennifer (Adrian) Mejia, Nicholas (Brittany) Wright, Brianna Wright and Katie Wright; 14 great-grandchildren and two on the way; one brother, Jim, of Clarion; two sisters, Mary Jones of Charles City and Ann Hirschberg of Olmstead Falls, Ohio. Also surviving are a brother-in-law, Darwin (Frances) Ebling, and sister-in-law, Wila (LeeRoy) Collins; along with many nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Warren on June 23, 2008; son, Kelly, on July 31, 1978; her parents, and two brothers, Bill and Bob.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Rose Alice Ebling Memorial Fund in care of the family 632 Maple St., Box 424 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 30, 2009

Ella Isabel Finley

OSAGE - Ella Isabel Finley, 102, died Monday (Dec. 28, 2009) at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center.

Ella Isabel Finley was born on April 21, 1907, to Frank and Emma (Himes) Cooper in Tama County. At the age of seven, Ella moved with her family to a farmstead near LeRoy, Minn., on the State Line Road. Ella attended rural country school. In her early years, Ella worked in Marshalltown at a gauge factory. She met her future husband at a box social in Marshall County.

On April 5, 1930, she married Paul Finley at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. To this union two sons were born, Wayne and Merlyn. Ella farmed side by side with Paul on a farm west of Riceville. The couple retired to Osage in 1971. Ella moved to Decorah in 1998 and currently was a resident at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center. Ella's pride and joy were her sons, Wayne and Merlyn. As a product of the Great Depression, she always wanted life to be easier for her boys. Ella was known for opening her home to her extended family. She created beautiful handwork and loved to square dance.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Ole Winter officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation is from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Ella is survived by her sons, Wayne (Dawn) Finley of Northwood, and Merlyn (Shirley) Finley of Decorah; sister, Frankie Kent, of Adams, Minn.; grandchildren, Connie Phillips, Pattie Beck, Debbie Holm, Doug Finley, David Finley, Laurie Even, and Mark Finley; and sisters-in-law, Faith Tompkins of Houston, Texas; and Chris Finley of Waterloo; and several great and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded death by her parents; husband, Paul in 1995; and sister, Arlene Roesler.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 30, 2009

Richard D. Graham

FOREST CITY - Richard D. Graham, 75, of Forest City died Monday (Dec. 28, 2009) due to complications of ALS at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Inurnment will be held in the spring at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.

Richard D. Graham was born on Feb. 7, 1934, in Fort Dodge, the son of Joseph and Gladys (Jennison) Graham. He received his education in Forest City and graduated from Forest City High School.

On Sept. 14, 1951, he was married to Janice Helvick at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple made their home in Forest City until 1959 when they moved to Northwood. There, Richard operated the "Palace of Sweets" and ran a gas station.

In 1967, the family returned to Forest City. Richard worked at Winnebago Industries for 25 years. He also worked at the Forest Theater and for many years was an active member of the police reserve.

Richard was an avid "railroader," he enjoyed anything to do with trains. He loved tinkering with and driving his odd cars. He was also a pilot and loved to go flying. He treasured time spent with his family and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Richard is survived by his three children, Gregory (Paula) Graham of Belton, Texas, Linda Mason (Howard Julius) of Buffalo Center and Lisa (Kevin) Lunning of Forest City; seven grandchildren, Thomas, Anthony and Jennifer Mason, Kelsey Lunning, Christine Graham, Brittney (Eric) Douglas and Ashley Graham; and one great-granddaughter, Kalea; and many nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Janice; his parents; a sister, Betty Teague; and a brother, Don Graham.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 29 to December 31, 2009

Delmar Dean Hearn

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

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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

Memorials may be directed to the Delmar Dean Hearn Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Delmar was born on April 10, 1924, to Seamey and Leola Hearn. He was raised and went to school in the Dumont area. He was married to Margaret Nielsen on May 4, 1946.

Delmar enjoyed visiting with family and friends, story telling, hunting, fishing, visiting the casino, and gardening. Delmar had a special love for his family, especially his grandchildren.

Delmar trucked most of his life, and he most enjoyed working on the farm in the Dumont area. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margaret; two children, Verle (Bonnie) Hearn of Olathe, Kan., and Diane (Doug) Card of Hampton; five grandchildren, Janene (Jason) Nordin of St. Joseph, Mich., Kim (Ken) Graham of Tokyo, Japan, Matt Hearn and special friend, Rosie, of Denver, Colo., Seth Card and fiancée, Felicia, and Ryan Card; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Lucas and Justin Nordin, Marley and Will Graham, Alexa Andrews, Hector and Laney Munoz, and Journey and Nick; one sister, Doris (Harold) Reents; and many other family and friends.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 24 to December 31, 2009

Sara Jane (Ott) Koehler

CHARLES CITY - Sara Jane (Ott) Koehler, 43, of Eden Prairie, Minn., formerly of Charles City, died Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minn., after battling cancer for the last year and a half.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City with Associate Pastor Sam Mack officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter.
Online tributes can be posted at: www.caringbridge.org/visit/sarakoehler/guestbook.
Arrangements are with The Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City.
Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 30, 2009

Edward R. Larson

FARNHAMVILLE - Edward R. Larson of Forest City, formerly of Farnhamville, died Thursday (Dec. 24, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Center, Forest City, at the age of 87.

His wish was to be cremated. Services will be at a later date.

Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie, is in charge of arrangements.

Ed leaves behind his sons, Tom Larson (Patty) of O'Fallon, Ill., Jerry Larson (Marce) of Georgetown, Ky.; and a daughter, Sheila Greenwood (John), of Mason City; eight grandchildren: Dawn Bly (Scott) of Seattle, Wash., Kami Rigger (Brian) of Troy, Ill., Jeff Larson (Kelly) of O'Fallon, Ill., Michelle Boyd (Doug) and Robert Larson (Kelly), all of Louisville, Ky., Christine Cantu (Ruben), Heather Welch (AJ) and Tom Greenwood (Angie), all of Forest City; 15 great-grandchildren: Nate Bly, Geno and Brice Rigger, Kayla and Tyler Larson, Derek and Megan Boyd, Shelby and Noah Larson, Jordan and Brady Cantu, Jadyn and Josiah Welch, Tanner and Drew Greenwood; brother, Leslie Larson, of Farnhamville; and sister-in-law, Pat Larson, of Shenandoah; nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents, David and Alice (Johnson) Larson; brothers, Leonard Larson, Alex Larson, and Arthur Larson; and sister, Emma Board.
Ed Larson was born on March 18, 1922, in Carrington, N.D.. In 1924, Ed and his family moved to Farnhamville, where he was raised and graduated from Farnhamville High School in 1941. Ed enlisted in the Army in December of 1942 and served during World War II. He completed his training in LaHoya, Calif., and then Shanangel, Pa. He left from New Jersey on a LST ship to Africa for eight days, waking up on a hospital ship for a month with malaria. Later he served in the following battles and campaigns: Sicilian, Maple-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland and central Europe.

In November 1945, after the war, Ed returned to Farnhamville. He then married Doris Fowler of Lohrville, and they established their home there and raised three children.

He worked as an independent contractor, building many homes, barns and doing construction and masonry work until retiring in 1981. Ed retired in Farnhamville, moving to Forest City in 2003.

Ed enjoyed fishing, hunting and time with friends and family. He was a member of the American Legion No. 510 of Farnhamville and First United Church in Farnhamville.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 30, 2009

Roger G. Peterson

LAKE MILLS - Roger G. Peterson, 71, of Lake Mills died Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Steve Smith officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. Lake, Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to services at the church.

Burial will take place at North Prairie Lutheran Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.

Roger Glenn Peterson, 71, of Lake Mills died Sunday Dec. 27, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City in the presence of his family.

Roger Glenn Peterson was born Jan. 9, 1938, in Lake Mills to Perdean and Elnora (Holland) Peterson. He was baptized, confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church. He attended Lake Mills High School. After high school he entered the USAF from 1955-1961.

He was united in marriage to Frances Andersen on June 19, 1965, after returning to the Lake Mills area.

Roger operated Roger G. Peterson and Sons Sanitation until he joined the Lake Mills Police Department as a patrolman for 20 years, he then worked at Fleetguard until his retirement. In 1969 he and Frances also started Three Oaks Greenhouse & Floral with the help of their four sons. This is still family owned and operated to this day.

Roger enjoyed roller skating, playing pool, fishing, horses and buggies, restoring old cars, traveling, gardening, rummage sales, collecting rocks, working with his sons on many special projects and being Santa Claus.

Roger is survived by his wife, Frances; and his children, Lynn (Judy), Robert (Pam), Debbie (Vance), Donald (DeAnn), Ron (Irma), Steve (Kathleen) and Ken (Theresa); 20 grandchildren, Zach, Jeremiah, Andy, Bryan, Nick, Rosanne, Jessica, Danielle, Shane, Wade, Monica, Amanda, Patrick, Daniel, Angie, Anthony, Stephani, Krista, Brandon and Bryce; 15 great-grandchildren, Maddie, Lily, Skylar, Ava, Talus, Andrew, Shae, Kennadee, Savannah, Abigail, Gavin, Aiden, Asher, Rozlynn, Cynthia; and also his beloved Pussycat. Also survived by brothers and sisters, Vernon (Bonnie), Ilene (Russ), Bev (Dennis), Sharon (Harlan), Dennis (Sandi), brothers and sisters-in-law, Merlyn (Karen), Lorraine (Paul), Gordon (Cruz), Roland (Judy), Joanne (Richard); and Mother-In-Law, Lillian Andersen; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents Perdean and Elnora Peterson.

You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 28 to December 31, 2009

Linda A. Vogt

OAKDALE, Minn. - Linda A. Vogt, 57, of Oakdale, Minn., formerly of Bancroft, died Sunday (Dec. 27, 2009) at her home in Oakdale.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft, with Father John Thomas and the Rev. Mr. Phil Doocy officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft with a 7 p.m. prayer service.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 30, 2009

Josephine Waldera

ALGONA - Josephine Waldera, 96, of Algona died on Tuesday (Dec. 29, 2009) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with Father Ed Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the Lentz Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 30 to December 31, 2009

Kerrie L. Wyborny

RUDD - Kerrie L. Wyborny, 44, of Rudd passed away Monday (Dec. 28, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services for Kerrie Wyborny will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School in Rockford with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, rural Rudd.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, where there will be a vigil scriptural wake service at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour before the service Monday at the school.

Kerrie Lynne Lawrenz was born April 20, 1965, at Britt, the daughter of James and Sandra (Korinke) Lawrenz. She graduated from the Rudd Rockford Marble Rock Community School in 1983 and earned her elementary education degree from Buena Vista College in 1987. On April 12, 1986, she was united in marriage to Roni Wyborny at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford. Kerrie was a TAG and kindergarten teacher in the RRMR School District, she loved teaching and making a difference in children's lives. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Roseville.

Her interests included shopping, reading, fishing, Harley road trips and attending her children's activities. Kerrie will be remembered as a beloved wife, cherished mother, loving sister, adored daughter and faithful friend. Her pride was her family; she adored her husband and three children. "Some people stay in our lives for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same." Kerrie will be missed by many.

Living family members include her husband, Roni Wyborny of Rudd; three children, Matthew, Sadie and Adam Wyborny, all of Rudd; parents, Jim and Sandra Lawrenz of Rockford; two sisters, Kelly (Lee) Whipple and Kristin Lawrenz, all of Waseca, Minn.; maternal grandmother, Edith Sonne, of Nashua; parents-in-law, Glen and Doris Wyborny of Rudd; sister-in-law, Charlotte (Gary) Johnson of Mason City; brother-in-law, Michael (Shelley) Wyborny of Rudd; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Alfred and Florence Lawrenz; maternal grandfather, James Korinke Sr.; step-maternal grandfather, Edward Sonne; and sister-in-law, Cindy Schriever.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 30, 2009

Posted on 30 December 2009

Robert D. Dahl

Published in Globe Gazette from December 30 to December 31, 2009

Richard D. Graham

Published in Globe Gazette from December 29 to December 31, 2009

Philip M. Hansen

FOREST CITY - Philip M. Hansen, 87, of Forest City died Wednesday (Dec. 30, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, 641-585-2685.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 31, 2009

Delmar Dean Hearn

Published in Globe Gazette from December 24 to December 31, 2009

Richard Hoveland

WATERLOO - Richard Hoveland, 65, of Waterloo died Tuesday (Dec. 29, 2009) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., of complications from surgery for pancreatic cancer.

He was born May 23, 1944, in Mason City, son of Arnold and Mildred Thiemann Hoveland.

He married Joan Van Besien on July 28, 1973, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Waterloo.

He graduated from Iowa State University and then became employed with John Deere, as an engineer, for 36 years, retiring on Dec. 31, 2001. He was a past president of the John Deere Supervisor's Club.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, David (Cortney Barron) of Waterloo and Michael of Minneapolis, Minn.; a brother, Bill (Jan), of Sarona, Wis.; a sister, Susan (Bob) Hastings, of Tucson, Ariz.; four brothers-in-law, Jack Finley of Chicago, Ill., Richard (Sandy) Van Besien of Waterloo, Bill Schachterle of Ackley and Ed Malek of Ellsworth; four sisters-in-law, Mary Kaye (Bill) Mintline of Colfax, Calif., Carol (Jim) Powell of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Jane (Gene) Zeck of Washington and Jean (Ray) Lynch of West Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Gloria Finley; and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Schachterle and Virginia Malek.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at St. Edward Catholic Church, with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Public visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway, where there will be a 7 p.m. vigil service.

There will be no visitation on Saturday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be left at www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com.

Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Home, 319-233-3393.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 31, 2009

Charles McLaughlin

BRITT - Charles McLaughlin, 91, of Britt passed away Tuesday (Dec. 29, 2009) at his home in rural Britt.

At Charles' request, no memorial service is being planned at this time.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 31, 2009

Helmer Osheim

KIESTER, Minn. -Helmer Osheim, 100, of Lake Mills, formerly of Kiester, Minn., died Wednesday (Dec. 30, 2009) at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills.

You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 31, 2009

Roger G. Peterson

Published in Globe Gazette from December 28 to December 31, 2009

Scott Pollock

TAMPA, Fla. - Scott Pollock, 67, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Garner, died Monday (Dec. 28, 2009) in Tampa.

Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church in Tampa.

Graveside services will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of local arrangements.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 31, 2009

James D. Reed

MASON CITY - James D. Reed, 64, of 2119 Massachusetts Ave., Mason City, died Tuesday (Dec. 29, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. An inurnment will occur at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of J.D.

J.D. was born March 14, 1945, in Iowa Falls, the son of James and Helen (Houg) Reed. He graduated from Alden High School, then enlisted in the Navy in 1964. He was honorably discharged in 1968. J.D. received two years of college education from both Denver and Minneapolis colleges, he then moved to Garwin with his family to work as a commercial artist for Lenox Industries. J.D. also worked for Iowa Limestone Co. in Alden before moving to southern Missouri, then back to Mason City, where he worked for Graham Industries.

J.D. was known as a hard worker, in his spare time he enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He also loved to collect unique cars, such as a Jaguar, Porsche and Mustang. Most of all J.D. loved his family, especially his grandkids; his face would glow whenever he talked about them.

He is survived by his three sons, Wayne (Laurie) Reed of Big Rock, Tenn., Matthew (Michelle) Reed of Clarksville, Tenn., and Michael (Jody) Reed of Bondurant; his grandchildren, Rodney Reed, Bailey Reed, Gage Reed, Sebastian Colletto, Charissa Neubauer and Jillian Neubauer of Big Rock, Tenn., Devin Reed, Mariah Reed and Aiden Reed of Clarksville, Tenn. and Dustin Reed, Zachary Reed and Nicholas Reed, of Bondurant; his special friend, Diane Scott, of Mason City; his sister, Janet (Larry) Akers, of Panora; his nephew, Joe (Lori) Akers, of Winterset; and his niece, Jackie (Dale) Jass, of Alden.

J.D. was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 31, 2009

Shirley E. Reynolds

MASON CITY - Shirley E. Reynolds, 90, of Mason City died Wednesday (Dec. 30, 2009) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete 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 on December 31, 2009

Josephine Waldera

Published in Globe Gazette from December 30 to December 31, 2009

Posted on 31 December by Marie Thompson