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Boyer, Dorothy     BONNE TERRE, Mo. - Dorothy Boyer, 61, of Bonne Terre, died Monday (March 23, 2009) at Des Peres Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre, Mo. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later time. Visitation will be held from noon until time of services at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Bonne Terre. Memorials may be given in her memory to St. Francois County Relay for Life. She was born April 30, 1947, at Belgrade, Mo. She was the North District manager of the Iowa State Social Security Office. She is survived by her husband, Leonard C. Boyer; sons, Len Boyer and his wife, Gail, of Duluth, Ga., and John D. Boyer, of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; grandson, Colm Patrick Boyer; mother, Marie (Thomas) Worden, of Terre Du Lac, Mo.; brothers, Ray Payne, of Bourbon, Mo., Jim Payne, of Cuba, Mo., Bobby Payne and his wife, Terry, of Farmington, Mo., and Harvey Payne and his wife, Jonnie Sue, of Farmington, Mo.; and one sister, Wilda Payne, of Terre Du Lac, Mo. She was preceded in death by her father, Jim Payne. C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Homes, 573-358-2277.   Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/25/2009

Cowell, Vivian     IOWA FALLS - Vivian Cowell, 87, of Alburnett and formerly of Iowa Falls, died Sunday (March 22, 2009) at the Oldorf Hospice in Hiawatha. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services today at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.   Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/25/200

Crowell, Gertrude (Norby)     OSAGE - Gertrude (Norby) Crowell, 93, of Osage, died Monday (March 23, 2009) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Gertrude was born Dec. 27, 1915, in rural Osage, the daughter of Hjalmer and Matilda (Olsen) Norby. She graduated from Osage High School and was also a graduate of Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She was united in marriage to Glenn Crowell on June 18, 1939, at the Osage Lutheran Church. She was a lifetime member of Rock Creek Lutheran Church. Gertrude enjoyed making quilts, giving away hundreds of quilts to the Lutheran World Relief, Faith Lutheran Home, various other organizations and family and friends. She was a member of the "Sewing Club," which was a social and work group of eight couples who farmed and raised families together since the 1940s. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2009, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Ave., Osage, with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Interment will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 t0 6 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, and will continue one hour before services at the church. The family expresses their gratitude to the staff of Faith Lutheran Home, especially the nurses and nursing assistants. Memorials may be given to the charity of your choice. Gertrude is survived by two daughters, Judy Winegar, of Davenport, and Carolyn Crowell, of Iowa City; one brother, Harvey (Phyllis) Norby, of St. Ansgar; one sister, Lorraine (Richard) Creager of Sumner; two sisters-in-law, Jean Crowell, of Mason City, and Norma Lines, of Farmington, Minn.; and two granddaughters, Amy and Emily Winegar. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glenn Crowell in 1994; and a son-in-law, Mark Winegar. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.   Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/24/2009 - 3/25/2009

Huesman, Gertrude     ACKLEY - Gertrude Huesman, 97, of Ackley, died Thursday (March 19, 2009) at Maple Manor Care Center in Aplington. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at the West Friesland Presbyterian Church, Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley. Sietsema Funeral Home, 641-847-2333. www.surls.com   Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/25/2009

Johnson, Ruth A.     HAMPTON - Ruth A. Johnson, 90, of Hampton, died Tuesday (March 24, 2009) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton. Arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232.   Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/25/2009

Kobliska, Clarence E.     ALTA VISTA - Clarence E. Kobliska, 66, of Alta Vista, died Monday (March 23, 2009) at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2009, at St Bernard's Catholic Church in Alta Vista with Father Ray Atwood as celebrant. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Alta Vista. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, March 25, at the Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com Clarence Edward Kobliska was born on Jan. 23, 1943, to Edward and Rita (Kuehn) Kobliska in Elma. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Elma. Clarence worked on the family farm until he joined the National Guard. He was united in marriage to Leone Kacher at Assumption Catholic Church in Little Turkey in 1968 and to this marriage two sons were born, Ricky and Bobby. Clarence worked for Pritchards as a farm hand. He later worked for Wallace Wright near Riceville. He then purchased his own truck which began Kobliska Trucking. He was united in marriage to Vickey Hockenson on Aug. 11, 1979, at The Little Brown Church In The Vale at Nashua and to this marriage two sons were born, Roger and Darron. In 1981 they renewed their vows at St. Bernard's Catholic Church. He later leased his trucks to Michaelsen Truck Line in Mason City before leasing to Decker Truck Line in Fort Dodge. He also enjoyed spending time in his shed refurbishing pallets. Clarence loved fishing, boating, hunting and family gatherings. He loved his dog D.K., who was his right hand pup. Clarence was characterized by his love for his family, his faith in God, his hard work ethic, infinite wisdom and defining laugh. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Alta Vista. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. Clarence is survived by wife, Vickey, of Alta Vista; three sons, Ricky and Bobby Kobliska, of Alta Vista, and Roger (Amber) Kobliska, of Davenport; three grandchildren, Tylor, Josie and Kaden Kobliska; his mother, Rita Kobliska, of Alta Vista; four sisters Dorothy (Greg) Holder, of Tampa, Fla., Lucille (Pete) Curtis, of Evansdale, Alice (Pat) O'Tool, of Nora Springs, and Joan Kobliska, of Alta Vista; four brothers, Raymond (Marlys) Kobliska, of Elma, Leonard (Dorothy) Kobliska, of Raymond, John (Judy) Kobliska, of Elma, and Vincent Kobliska, of Waterloo; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Clarence also guided and loved Renee Perry and Andy Folkers as if they were his very own. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward, and son Darron. Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, 641-393-2461.   Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/25/2009

Krutsinger, Ron     MASON CITY - Ron Krutsinger, 68, of Mason City, died Tuesday (March 24, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory. 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com   Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/25/2009

McMains, Helen L.     MASON CITY - Helen L. McMains, 94, joined her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on Sunday (March 22, 2009) after five months of ill health. Helen was a longtime member of the Mark Baptist Church in Davis County until 2003 when she and LaVern moved to Mason City to be closer to their daughter. Helen was born May 11, 1914 to Lewis and Jeannette Kimball and was raised in several small towns in Southern Iowa. She attended seven different schools and graduated from Moulton High School in 1933. Her father, Lewis, started Benner T grocery stores requiring the family to move nine times during Helen's 12 years of school. Helen accepted Christ at a young age and continued serving Christ all of her life. She played the piano for church for almost 70 years. She married LaVern McMains on Nov. 25, 1933, and to this union three children were born. They farmed for 45 years in the Mark, Iowa, area. Their lives were centered around the church, family, and hard work. They retired in 1978 and moved to Bloomfield, living at 406 N.W. St. for 25 years before their move to Mason City. They joined the First Baptist Church, where their son-in-law, Ron, is the pastor. Helen was faithful to read the Bible daily and attend church services. She enjoyed music, crocheting, gardening, sewing, visiting and telling grandchildren about her early life. She and LaVern had 72 years and Nine months together. Their children had hosted many celebrations honoring anniversaries and birthdays with family gathering from all over the United States to be with them. Survivors include three children, Charles (Judy) of Mesa, Ariz., Karen (Ron) Stein, of Mason City, and Phil, of Biloxi, Miss.; nine grandchildren, 28 great -grandchildren, sister-in-law, Annabelle Kimball; nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother, Harold Kimball. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, 125 E. State St., Mason City, IA 50401. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 27, at the Wagler Funeral Home, Bloomfield, with the Rev. Ronald Stein, officiating. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the funeral home in Bloomfield. Local arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com   Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/25/2009

Meyer, Ernest E.     DUMONT - Ernest E. Meyer, 73, of rural Dumont, died Monday (March 23, 2009) at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kesley Presbyterian Church in Kesley with Pastor Tamara Entin officaiting. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Homes, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com   Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/25/2009

Oldham, Barbara Ann     MASON CITY - Barbara Ann (Huffman-Meyer) Oldham, 68, of Mason City, died Monday (March 23, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2009, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, with a rosary service at 6:30 p.m., followed by a scriptural wake. Memorials may be made to the Barbara Oldham Memorial Fund. Barbara Ann was born April 28, 1940, in Charles City, to Alice (Jordan) and Chester Huffman. She received her GED when she was 35 from NIACC in Mason City. She moved to Mason City Nov. 24, 1973, and started her own business, Tropical Fish Unlimited, June 16, 1973. Barbara married John R. Oldham Nov. 10, 1975. Her first love was her husband, children and grandchildren. She loved her fish and pets, computer, crocheting, playing pool and fishing. She is survived by her four daughters, BrendaSue Meyer of Eagle Grove, Trisha (John) Barnish of Charles City, Imelda (Les) Bertrand of Jacksonville, Fla., and Paula (Barry) Douglas of Jacksonville, Fla.; four sons, William Meyer and (Linda) of Linn Grove, August (Monica) Meyer of Nashua, Allan (Heather) Meyer of Mason City and John R. Oldham Jr. of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Marcy (Andy) Nixt, of Greene; and brothers, Chester (Marlene) Huffman, of Charles City and Jim (Dixie) Huffman, of Mesa, Ariz. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, John Oldham Sr., March 13, 2004; mother, Alice Huffman, on May 5, 1992; and father, Chester Huffman, on Oct. 22, 1992; and sons, Richard Oldham on May 9, 1989, and Frank Oldham on June 14, 2003; her sister, Dixie Waterbury in January, 2007; and two grandchildren, Joshua Barnish and Christopher Sears. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com   Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/24/2009 - 3/25/2009

Stearns, William F.     OSAGE - William F. Stearns, 97, of Iowa City and formerly of Osage, died Monday (March 23, 2009) at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.   Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/25/2009

Swyter, Naomi R.     FAIRBAULT, Minn. -Naomi R. Swyter, 85, of Fairbault, Minn., died Monday (March 23, 2009) at Homstead Hospice in Owatonna, Minn. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com   Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/25/2009

Urich, Rudy J.     GARNER - Rudy J. Urich, 92, of Garner, died Tuesday (March 24, 2009) at the Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Father Brian Dellaert, officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with a Catholic Workman Rosary at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com   Published in the Globe Gazette on 3/25/2009

Vold, Lynn A.     FOREST CITY - Lynn A. Vold, 54, of Forest City, died on Sunday (March 22, 2009) at his home in Forest City. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 25, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City. Inurnment will be a private family service at Oakland Cemetery at a later date. There will be no formal funeral services Lynn A. Vold was born in Albert Lea, Minn., on Feb. 18, 1955, the son of Donald O. and Juanita Mae (Straley) Vold. Lynn received his elementary education in Lake Mills and graduated from Forest City High School in 1973. He attended NIACC for a brief time before beginning to work at Winnebago Industries in Forest City, where he continued working for over 30 years. Lynn enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved hunting and fishing and was a member of Ducks Unlimited. Lynn is survived by his mother, Nita Vold; sister, Sheila McGuire and her husband, Patrick; niece and nephew, Hallie and Shaun McGuire; an uncle, Vernon (Betty) Vold; an aunt, Audra Kae (Lyle) Hansen; and many cousins, friends and co-workers. Lynn was preceded in death by his father, Donald Vold, in 1991, and his grandparents. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com   Published in the Globe Gazette from 3/23/2009 - 3/25/2009                                Posted on 03/25/2009 by Thomas Manning