CHARLES CITY - Kenneth "Kenny" K. Coacher, 95, of Charles City, died Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Private family services will be held in the chapel at the Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Gary Van Wert officiating. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church, Elks Charitable Trust and Learning Center, Lions Club projects or any charity of choice.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/6/2009

CHARLES CITY - Gladyce M. Fanska, 84, of Charles City died Thursday (Nov. 5, 2009) at Cedar Health in Charles City.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Wesleyan Church in Charles City with Pastor Marty Miller officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/6/2009 - 11/7/2009

KLEMME - Minda Mora Sabado Heginger, 48, of Klemme, a native of the Philippines, died Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa following a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, with Pastor Kris Toyne officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home in Klemme and again from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Minda's memory may wish to consider directing them to her family or charity of their own choice.
Minda Mora Sabado, the daughter of Satrunino Sabado Sr. and Aurora (Paray) Sabado, was born on April 30, 1961, in Pagantucan Bukidnon, Philippines. She attend schools there and graduated from high school at the age of 15. Minda then went on to continue her education and graduated from college with a degree as a pharmacist. She worked as a pharmacist for more than 22 years. For many years she operated her own pharmacy and skin care retail establishment. She had also served as a pharmacist in an American Medical Center in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War for five years.
Minda was a very creative and intelligent lady who developed many of her own anti aging, skin care, and skin lightening emolients and creams and had developed a great business with customers in her local areas and from great distances.
Minda was united in marriage to Rick Heginger on Sept. 18, 2007, in Garner. Following their marriage the couple resided in Klemme where they were raising Minda's daughter, Michell.
Minda was currently employed in retail sales at the Dollar General Store in Belmond where she very much enjoyed her "Dollar General family" and the many customers she came in contact with. She was looking to the future and the opportunities to re-kindle her pharmacy career at some point here in the U.S. and had been preparing to take the board requirements here.
Minda was a very caring person who always put the needs of others before those of her own. She was a consummate caregiver and was very devoted to her family. Her children were very much the focus in her life and she was heart broken when her son, Ralph, passed away at the age of 8 years old. She was a loving and nurturing mother to her daughter, Michell, who is currently a senior at Belmond-Klemme High School.
Minda was very proud of her daughter and always made sure to teach her family of the value of a good education. She loved to tease her daughter and share in her life. She also enjoyed the simple things in life with her husband Rick.
Minda was a hardworking and meticulous person who loved to provide a clean and well-kept home for her family. She loved sunflowers and much of her home decor was based on this love. She was a truly organized person and very easy going. Minda enjoyed raising a garden and attending the Agape Church in Clear Lake. She looked forward to times of relaxation watching her favorite TV shows such as "NCIS" and "CSI."
Those left to cherish the memory of her life include her husband, Rick Heginger, and their daughter, Michell Heginger, of Klemme; her mother, Aurora Sabado, of the Philippines; and her brothers and sisters, Filipina Villa, Saturnino Sabado Jr., Danilo Sabado, and Aida Naparan; her half brother and half sister, Isa Mata and Renato Sabado; and her extended family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her father Saturnino Sabado Sr.; her son, Ralph Roehl; and her first husband.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-587-2510.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/5/2009 - 11/7/2009

MANSFIELD, Texas - Virdell Claypool McKeown, 87, died Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009).

The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at the McKeown residence, 1026 Kingston Drive, Mansfield, Texas. Interment will be at a later date in Council Bluffs.

Memorials may be given to Trinity Presbyterian Church in Mansfield, Texas, or the charity of your choice. In lieu of flowers, Virdell's wishes were that you remember her any time you hear a beautiful song or read a great book and perhaps, give thanks in your own way for her life and love she had for all of you.

Virdell was born to Juno and Madge Claypool March 20, 1922, in Council Bluffs. The family later moved to a farm near Crescent, where she spent her childhood. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, she attended Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College and later obtained her degree from Drake University in Des Moines.

She married William C. McKeown Aug. 8, 1942, in Council Bluffs. After he returned from military service in World War II, they moved to Mason City, where they raised their family of three. They both taught in the school system there. They were members of First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed social groups and clubs. After their retirement, they moved to Mansfield, Texas, to be near their daughter. Virdell helped to organize P.E.O. Chapter HN of Mansfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Stacy Lynn McKeown; a sister, Audra Teilman; and two brothers, H.H. Claypool and L.W. Claypool.

Survivors: Husband of 67 years, William; sons, Bradley and wife Connie Marie, of Rock Hill, S.C., and Scott and wife Connie Jean, of Temecula, Calif.; daughter, Molly Melcher and husband Tom, of Mansfield; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Norma Jean Claypool of Boise, Idaho, and Una Knauer of Des Moines; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/6/2009

FENTON - Julia M. Pettiecord, 87, of Fenton, died Friday (Oct. 30, 2009) at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

Memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fenton, with the Rev. David Schultz officiating. Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Bancroft.

Visitation will be from one hour prior to services at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fenton.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/6/2009

NORTHWOOD - Lillian Inez (Anderson) Pixley, 82, died peacefully Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009) at Good Shepherd Home in Mason City, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Burial will be at the State Line Cemetery, rural Northwood.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service on Saturday at the church.

Lillian was born Nov. 5, 1926, to Helmer and Lena (Leegaard) Anderson in Freeborn County, Minn. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith and attended rural schools in Worth and Freeborn counties.

She was united in marriage to John W. Pixley June 24, 1944, and from this union there were six children born. John and Lillian farmed for a few years. Lillian spent most of her years being a mother and housewife. She loved to walk uptown and visit with friends and family. She also enjoyed the trips to California to see their son, Mike.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dennis, of Plymouth, Minn.; Sharon (Dennis) Peterson, of Mason City, Galen (Karen), of Northwood, Earl, of Chicago, Ill.; Mike, of Palm Dale, Calif.; and daughter-in-law Fran, of Northwood; grandchildren, Todd Pixley, of Austin, Minn.; Tammy (Scott) Severson, of Northwood; Kimberly (Randy) Behrends and Marcus (Sarah) Peterson all of Mason City; Ryan Pixley of Palm Dale, Calif.; Justin Pixley, Jason Pixley and Chelsea Pixley; great-grandchildren, Dustin Pixley, of Clear Lake, Seth Pixley, of Grafton, Lauren and Brandon Severson, of Northwood, Quincy and Chase, of Mason City; sisters, Myrtle (Oscar) Berge, of Osage, Carol (Erling) Brudvig, of Scarville; Mavis (Marvin) Klouse, of Austin, Minn.; Laurene (Duane) Groe, of Hayward, Minn.; sister-in-law, Nina (Harlan) Anderson, of Ellendale, Minn.; sister-in-law, Virginia (Russell) Perry, of Cedar Falls and many nieces and nephews.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband John; daughter, Sandra in infancy; son Jerry; son-in-law, Dennis Peterson; brother, Harlan Anderson; brothers-in-law, Duane Groe and Oscar Berge; brother and sister-in-law Robert and Verna Mae Pixley.

Arrangements are with the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood, 641-324-1121.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/5/2009 - 11/6/2009

COTTONWOOD, Ariz. - Dagmar Schinagel, 84, of Cottonwood, Ariz., died Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009) at the Kachina Point Health Care Center in Sedona, Ariz.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/6/2009

CHARLES CITY - Ina Tibbits, 88, of Charles, died Thursday (Nov. 5, 2009) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/6/2009

CLEAR LAKE - Elvin "Al" Andrew Toppin, 79, 1924 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Thursday (Nov. 5, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at Eden Presbyterian Church, 3105 Glass Ave., rural Rudd, with the Rev. John Bates officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake VFW.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Memorials may be made to the Elvin A. Toppin Memorial Fund to be given to Eden Presbyterian Church and the Clear Lake VFW.
Elvin was born Oct. 8, 1930, in Winnebago, Minn., the son of Harlan Clare and Doris A. (Scott) Toppin. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1948. He farmed with his brother Wayne in the Ventura area.
He married Donna Jean Brandau on Sept. 9, 1950, and began farming in the Rudd area. Elvin served in the Army during the Korean War. After an honorable discharge he came back to farming. Donna Jean died in 1978.
He married Joyce Fulk on Jan. 14, 1984, at Eden Presbyterian Church. In 1993 Elvin retired from farming and he and Joyce moved to Clear Lake.
He was a member of Eden Presbyterian Church where he held numerous positions, former member of the Rudd Elevator where he served on the Elevator Board and was also named "Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year" by Floyd County.
After retiring they delivered Winnebago's, went to antique auctions, spent part of their winters in Florida where they loved to walk along the beach and hunt for shells.
He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, reading, dancing and playing cards. He was on the Canteen Committee and the Clear Lake VFW Honor Guard.
Elvin is survived by his wife, Joyce Toppin, Clear Lake; two sons, Brad Toppin and his wife, Linda, Charles City, and Mark Toppin and Mary, Waterloo; three stepsons, Bob Fulk, Rudd, Dennis Fulk, Rudd, and James Fulk and Candy, Rock Falls; two brothers, Wayne Toppin and his wife, Ardith, Clear Lake, and Jim Toppin and his wife Beverly, Phoenix, Ariz.; sister, Verla Stapleton, and her husband, Mike, San Antonio, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Hollie Toppin, Erin Sansgard, Timothy Toppin, Patrick (Andrea) Toppin, Jennifer Fulk, Michael Shanahan, Noelle Toppin, Jacob (Tabitha) Toppin, Robbie Fulk and Jon Esparza; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Elvin was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Donna Jean.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/6/2009 - 11/7/2009

RAKE - Mark Van Gerpen, 49, died Thursday (Nov. 5, 2009) at the Hospital in Britt.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home, Buffalo Center.

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

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/6/2009

BUFFALO CENTER -Michael Bierle, 57, of Buffalo Center died Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center and one hour before the service on Monday at the church.
Online tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center. 641-562-2858. www.winterfuneral-home.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/7/2009

CLARION - Loyola G. Hocraffer, 92, of Clarion died Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at St. John's Catholic Church in Clarion with the Rev. Nils Hernandez officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, with a 7 p.m. scriptural wake service. There will be additional visitation one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/7/2009

NORTHWOOD - Benjamin D. "Bud" Janssen, 86, of Northwood died Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/7/2009

CLARION -Alice M. Moss, 88, of Clarion died Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at Careage of Clarion.
Funeral services are incomplete at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion.
Ewing Funeral Home, 51-532-2233.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/7/2009

GREENE - Mildred O'Brien, 100, of 108 S. High St., Greene, died Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at Liebe Care Center in Greene.
Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene, 641-823-4457.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/7/2009

RAKE - Mark Van Gerpen, 49, of Rake died Thursday (Nov. 5, 2009) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
His memorial ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake with Pastor Carlton Shaw officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W. in Buffalo Center.
Online tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 641-562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/7/2009

Posted on 7 November 2009 by Marie Thompson

DUMONT - Berdean Allen, 86 of Dumont died Saturday (Nov 7, 2009) in Olympia, Wash.
Funeral services are pending with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, 641-456-3232.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/8/2009

Plymouth - Fern Lucille Benhart, 91, Plymouth, died Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
A memorial service and celebration of life for Fern will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 101 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs with the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Edinger officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Bohemian Cemetery in Plymouth.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church.
The family of Fern Lucille Benhart has suggested that those wishing to give a memorial contribution in her memory may wish to direct them to the Plymouth Fire Department, St. Luke Lutheran Church in Nora Springs or to Hospice of North Iowa.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, is in charge of the arrangements.
Fern Lucille Benhart was born on April 29, 1918, in rural Worth County, the daughter of Henry and Cynthia (Youmans) Urbatch. Fern was baptized and reaffirmed her faith through confirmation at the English Lutheran Church in Manly. She attended Kensett Community School, graduating from Kensett High School. After her schooling she helped her family on the farm in rural Manly. She was united in marriage to Lester Benhart on June 20, 1937, at the English Lutheran Church in Manly. Lester preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1983.
After her marriage, Fern was a stay-at-home mom, lovingly raising her family. In later years, Fern worked at the Fareway Bakery in Mason City.
Family was important to Fern, and having them around for the holidays was very special. Fern also enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, going to craft shows, traveling and fishing.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Plymouth.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Karen Draheim of Waterville, Minn., Lana (Joe) Monsam of Wichita, Kan., and Noreen (Wayne) Ingersoll of Middleville, Mich.; five grandchildren, Jeff (Erin) Draheim, Jayson Draheim, Janae (Matt) Smith, Chris Ingersoll and Carrita (Chris) Plaskewicz; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Opal Diedrich of Grafton; a sister-in-law, Marian Urbatch of Mason City, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and other extended family members and friends.
Fern was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lester; daughter, Myrna Lee; brothers, Eldred and Lavern Urbatch; brother-in-law, Rueben Diedrich; and a son-in-law, Bill Draheim.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/8/2009

DES MOINES - Kenneth J. "Kenny" Bernhard, 47, of Des Moines, formerly of Bancroft, died Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) at his home in Des Moines.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, 515-885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/8/2009

ALGONA - Angeline Mary Dearchs, age 86, of Algona died Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at the Algona Manor Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with the Father Ed Girres officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. There will be a Catholic Daughters of America Rosary at 6:30 p.m. and a scripture service at 7:00 p.m.
Angeline's video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneral-home.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/8/2009

Buffalo Center - Michael Bierle, age 57, of Buffalo Center died on Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.
Visitation is today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center and one hour before the service on Monday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Heartland.
Mike was born to Raymond and Lucille (Harmon) Bierle on Nov. 11, 1951, in Estherville. He graduated high school from Buffalo Center High School in 1969 and Iowa Lakes Community College in 1971. Mike worked for the Farmers Co-Op Elevator in Woden for over 25 years, where he was a manager for a number of those years. The last few years he worked for Cummins Filtration in Lake Mills.
Mike married Diane Pedersen in 1969 and this marriage was blessed with three children, Chris, Travis and Heidi.
On Dec. 10, 1994, Mike was united in marriage to Lorie Winter. With this marriage came step children, Kyle and Rebecca.
The loves of his life were teasing his grandchildren, his dog, Kringle, woodworking and being the ultimate do-it-yourself guy.
Mike is survived by his: wife, Lorie; sons, Chris (Angie) Bierle of Garner and Travis (Kristy) Bierle of Nevada; daughter, Heidi (Scott) Weaver of Maricopa, Ariz.; step son, Kyle (Kelly) Winter of Iowa City; and step daughter Rebecca Winter (and special friend Bill Meyer) of Ames; grandchildren, Jace and Aspen Weaver, Katelyn, Amanda and Rachel Bierle and Brandon and Alyssa Weaver; father, Raymond (Phyllis), of Buffalo Center; brothers, Keith (Maurine) of Cedar Falls and Jim (JoAnn) of Arkansas City, Kan.; sisters, Joyce (Tim) Heitland of Buffalo Center and Julie Linderman (Tom Wallace) of Cedar Rapids; sister-in-law, LeAnn (Rod) Wempen of Luverne; numerous nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille; brother, Jonathan; nephew, Trent; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Merrill and Faye Albers; and niece, Alicea Wempen.
Online tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/7/2009 - 11/8/2009

LINCOLN, Neb. - Donabelle Insko Kohlwes Houser, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of Algona, died on Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) in Lincoln.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, Algona, with the Rev. Steve McElroy officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the church and continue until time of service.
Other arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/8/2009

NORTHWOOD - Benjamin "Bud" Janssen, 86, of Northwood died Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.
Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/7/2009 - 11/8/2009

CLARION - Alice M. Moss, 88, of Clarion died Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at Careage of Clarion.
Funeral services for Alice Moss will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at First Lutheran Church in Clarion with Pastor Gary Boen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, 515-532-2233.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/7/2009 - 11/8/2009

GREENE - Mildred O'Brien, 100, of 108 S. High St., Greene, died Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at Liebe Care Center in Greene.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Greene, with the Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a scriptural wake and rosary service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Monday.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Mildred O'Brien Memorial Fund, Box 322, Greene, IA 50636.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, 641-823-4457.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/7/2009 - 11/8/2009

CHARLES CITY - Mary A. Rowley, 63, of Charles City died Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) at her home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/8/2009

COTTONWOOD, Ariz. - Dagmar Louise (Johansen) Schinagel, 84, of Cottonwood, Ariz., died Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009).
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will officiate the service. Burial in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/6/2009 - 11/8/2009

RAKE - Mark Van Gerpen, age 49, of Rake died Thursday (Nov. 5, 2009) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
His memorial ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, with Pastor Carlton Shaw officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
Visitation is Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.
Mark Van Gerpen was born on March 26, 1960, in Aberdeen, S.D., to Arnold and Julienne (Voldahl) Van Gerpen. One week later he moved with his family to Iowa. He was baptized in Buffalo Center at the Reformed Church and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake. He attended Rake Community School.
Mark was blessed with six children, Scott, Justin, Adam, Jeremiah, Jennifer and Shannon. He was blessed with 11 beautiful grandchildren.
Mark loved spending his time with his best friend and fianc�e, Deb, for the last four years. She was truly the love of his life. Mark worked with his brother and father in the family's water well-drilling company for the last 10 years.
Mark enjoyed nature, his family, music, hunting, and fishing. Mark shared his wisdom with his children and his many, many friends.
Mark's world revolved around his friends and family, bringing joy and laughter to all. He always loved the trips he made to North Dakota. Marks lifetime dream was fulfilled when he took two trips to Alaska, fishing and bear hunting, thanks to his dear friend Dennis Oswald.
Mark passed away after a beautiful sunset on his way home. He died peacefully at North Iowa Hospice in Britt on Thursday, Nov. 5, surrounded by his friends and family.
Mark was blessed to have the support and special care of his aunts, uncles, and cousins. Mark deeply appreciated their kindness and generosity especially throughout his courageous battle with cancer.
Mark is survived by his fianc�e, Deb Lankammer of Rake; four sons, Scott of Winnebago, Minn., Adam and his wife, Brooke, of Swea City, Jeremiah of Blue Earth, Minn., and Shannon of Lake Mills; daughter, Jennifer and fianc�e, Aaron, of Winona, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Emmy Rudolph of Detroit Lakes, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; parents, Arnold and Julienne Van Gerpen of Rake; two sisters, Beth Matheson and husband, Randy, of Rake, and Sara Kuchenbecker and husband, Kenneth, of Rake; two brothers, Bruce Van Gerpen and wife, Lori, of Rake, and Barry Van Gerpen and wife, Denis of Ypsilanti, N.D.; eight nieces and nephews, Heather Smidt, Christopher Van Gerpen, Jessica Hallett, April Ullmann, Alicia Matheson, Allison Van Gerpen, Jessica Wagner and Chance Wagner; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his son, Justin Mark, in 2002; nephew, Terry Van Gerpen; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Online tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/7/2009 - 11/8/2009

Posted on 8 November 2009 by Marie Thompson

DUMONT - Berdean Evelyn Allen, 86, of Dumont died Nov. 7, 2009, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Wash.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont. Pastor Jeff Fiet will officiate. Burial will be in the Oakhill Cemetery in rural Bristow.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/8/2009 - 11/10/2009

HANLONTOWN - Arden L. Bergan, 79, of rural Hanlontown passed away Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) near his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday (Nov. 11, 2009) at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown with Pastor Linda Johnson officiating. Burial will take place in Brush Point Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Otto/Chose American Legion Post 235 of Lake Mills.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009) at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Arden LeRoy Bergan was born on Feb. 8, 1930, in Hancock County to parents Clarence and Agnes (Benson) Bergan. He attended Fertile Elementary School and went on to attend Hanlontown High School. Arden was baptized and confirmed at Ellington (Pilot Knob) Lutheran Church.

Arden served his country in the United States Army as a corporal from Nov. 28, 1951, to Nov. 6, 1953, and was granted an honorable discharge.

On April 20, 1951, Arden was united in marriage with Muriel Peterson at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown. The couple made their home near Lake Mills, where Arden farmed, and in 1960, they moved to Hanlontown where Arden began his excavating business.

Arden was a dedicated warrior for God, fighting for a vision and purpose far greater than himself. He was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown and devoted to supporting missions around the world. He was active with POP (Preserving Our Past) with which he helped restore a log cabin for the Worth County Historical Society and Museum.

Arden and Muriel enjoyed each other's company, spending winters in Florida. He was a devoted husband, dedicated and loving father and grandfather. He was a true friend and neighbor to all. Arden loved the outdoors and all of God's creation.

He will be missed and remembered by his wife, Muriel, of Hanlontown; five children, Diane (Rick) Aguilera of Manly, Donna (Mike) Kennedy of Hanlontown, Ruth (Gene) Simon of Clear Lake, Rebecca (Larry) Ritzert of Lake Mills and Mark (Jodi) Bergan of League City, Texas; grandchildren, Jennifer (Todd) Leet, Jamie (Jason) Bonnema, Jesse Aguilera, Jeromy Kennedy, Kelly Kennedy (Andy DeWitt), Bridget Stitt (Chad Johnson), Joseph (Amanda) Ritzert, Sadie (Jesse) Lee, Rachel Ritzert, Jack Bergan and Theodore Bergan; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Arden is also survived by three sisters, Norma Helin of Mason City, Arlene Keeling of Mason City and JoAnn (Morris) Norem of Clear Lake; two sisters-in-law, Naoma Gesme of Clear Lake and Lynda Condurelis of Nashville, Tenn.; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roger and Dennis Bergan; and three nieces.

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

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/9/2009 - 11/10/2009

Des Moines - Kenneth J. "Kenny" Bernhard, 47, of Des Moines, formerly of Bancroft, died unexpectedly Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at his home in Des Moines.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft, with Father Paul D. Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, with a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/8/2009 - 11/9/2009

TEMPE, Ariz. - Donna Mae Clausen, 73, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (Nov. 1, 2009) in Chandler, Ariz.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Donna M. Clausen Memorial in care of Cindy Papouchis 301 Lakeview Drive, Mason City, IA 50401.

Donna Mae was born June 18, 1936, in Mason City, the daughter of Henry and Helen. She graduated from Hampton Dumont High School.

Donna was united in marriage to Dale Clausen on Aug. 1, 1955, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City and to this union six children were born.

Donna managed Pier 18 in Clear Lake for several years until she moved to Arizona in 1972. She worked at Phoenix Greyhound Park, a restaurant bar called Joe Hunts and the restaurant bar, The Office, and in the accounting office at Taco Bell until her retirement.

Donna loved sports including, football, basketball and baseball. She enjoyed playing on her computer. Donna was such a great friend and will be missed for being so caring and hospitable. She was a past member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City.

She is survived by her children, Cathy Clausen, Chandler, Ariz., Cindy (Jim) Papouchis, Mason City, Craig (Candi) Clausen, Chandler, Ariz., Christy (Brian) Meehan, Broomfield, Colo., Connie Clausen, Tempe, Ariz., and Curt (Julie) Clausen, Chandler, Ariz.; grandchildren, Julie Ann, Jaclyn, Kyle, Christopher, Zoie, Dane, Taylor and Haley; great-grandchildren, Elias, Ezekiah and Mackenzie; one sister Barbara Peeples, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Clausen; father, Henry Britven; and mother, Helen Jensen and stepfather, Henry Jensen.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/5/2009 - 11/12/2009

MASON CITY - Pauline Y. Gaudreau, 69, of 112 Ninth St. N.W., Mason City, died Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday (Nov. 13, 2009) at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating.

There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to Sisters of the Holy Cross, 357 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH 03109.

Pauline was born on May 11, 1940, in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of Leo and Antoinette (Auclair) Gaudreau. She attended St. Cecilia's School in Pawtucket and Le Couvent J�sus Marie in Woonsocket. She graduated from Tolman High School in Pawtucket and earned a couple of degrees from the University of Rhode Island. She was a parishoner of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Pauline was a hard worker having owned the Tropical Fish And Pet Shop in Mason City and enjoyed life to the fullest.

Pauline is survived by her brother, the Rev. Robert Gaudreau of Pawtucket, R.I.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A sincere thank you to the staff of Good Shepherd Health Center and Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa for the wonderful care she received.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/4/2009 - 11/12/2009

MASON CITY - Gladys Lourine (Schlichting) Huckins, 95, died on Sunday (Nov. 8, 2009) at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Clyde Harvey officiating.

Gladys was born on April 25, 1914, in Hancock County, the first of the two daughters of Fredrick and Clara (Ludeke) Schlichting.

As a child, Gladys lived on a farm near Klemme. She attended Klemme schools through the ninth grade. In eighth grade, Gladys won The Des Moines Register spelling bee and advanced to the county competition. In ninth grade, she again won and was Hancock's representative to the state competition. Later in 1955, Gladys would complete her high school degree through a correspondence course with American School in Chicago, Ill. She also partially completed a correspondence course in commercial law.

Gladys married Edwin Harry Huckins on Nov. 9, 1949, at Radio Chapel in Mason City. She and Edwin made their home at 703 S. Pierce Ave., Mason City. Their only daughter, Sheri Evelyn, was born March 27, 1957.

After Edwin passed away on Sept. 17, 1963, Gladys raised Sheri on her own. Gladys enjoyed playing music throughout her life and she took piano and accordion lessons. She and Edwin often played music together. Gladys was very devoted to the several dogs that she adopted throughout her life.

As a young woman, Gladys worked for various people doing housekeeping chores. After her marriage in 1949, she went to work at the Iowa Odd Fellows and Orphans Home in Mason City, Iowa. She completed nurses aide training and worked at the home steadily from Dec. 27, 1949, first as a nurses' aide and then becoming a supervisor in 1974. Gladys retired April 14, 1986.

Gladys became a grandmother when Sheri and her husband, Art Bohlmann, had their son Aaron in 1980. Sadly, Sheri died in 2000. Gladys lived on her own until she moved to the I.O.O.F. Home in 2006.

Gladys always took her religion very seriously and was a member of Klemme Methodist Church as a child. As an adult, she attended several different churches in the Mason City area.

She is survived by her grandson, Aaron, of California and her nephew, Gordon (Pam) Lassahn, of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter; her sister, Mable Viola Lassahn; her niece, Joyce Lassahn Schlagel; and her nephew, Terry Lassahn.

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

www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/9/2009 - 11/10/2009

Northwood - Benjamin D. "Bud" Janssen, 86, of Northwood, died on Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Benjamin was born on Oct. 11, 1923, in Ackley, to Hannes and Fannie (Riebkes) Janssen. After schooling he entered into the United States Army, serving in Co. D. 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during W.W. II. He was transferred to the 82nd Airborne after the war and then guard duty at General Eisenhower's headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 and was stationed in Germany, Austria and France. After service he attended the G.I. farm school.

Bud married Doris Deardeuff on Dec. 4, 1949, in Mason City. They farmed on the family farm east of Northwood until moving into Northwood in 1977. He was a former board member of the Northwood Elevator as well as serving on the Worth County Fair Board.

He enjoyed trail riding with his daughter, dancing at the Surf and was a member of the Grapevine Twist Square Dance club of Albert Lea, Minn.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; infant son; one brother, Don; and one sister, Joan Bright.

He is survived by his wife, Doris, of Northwood; daughter Mary Janssen and son John Janssen, both of Northwood.

Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/7/2009 - 11/9/2009

Osage - Russel Kissel, 90, of Osage died Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Following his wishes, his body was donated to the University of Iowa. Private services will be held at a later date.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, 641-732-3706.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/9/2009

MASON CITY - Ronda L. Pals, 66, of Mason City, died Sunday (Nov. 8, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after a long, courageous battle with cancer and other health issues over the last thirteen years.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 11, 2009) at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

A gathering of friends and family will be held 5 - 7 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009) at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa.

Ronda was born Jan. 27, 1943, in Belmond, the daughter of Marvin and Francis (Schmidt) Groen. She graduated from Meservey High School in 1960.

Ronda married Delbert L. Pals on Jan. 28, 1961, and they lived their lives in Mason City. She worked at McDonald's and Alexander Batteries in Mason City. She liked camping with family and friends, watching NASCAR races, listening to country and western music and playing cards. Ronda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends - she was especially fond of her grandchildren - and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Ronda is survived by her husband, Delbert L. Pals, of Mason City; sons, Marty Pals of Dodge Center, Minn., Scott Pals and wife, Kathy, of Kensett, and Lance of Mason City; grandchildren, Kyle, Alex and Ranae of Austin, Minn., Sierra of Manly and Rory, Peggy and Joey of Kensett; great granddaughter, Annalisa; mother, Frances A. Groen, of Mason City; mother-in-law, Bernita Pals, of Osage; and niece, Jennifer Greenwood.

She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Groen; father-in-law, Daniel Pals; sister, Sheila Greenwood; and brother-in-law, Curtis Pals.

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

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/9/2009 - 11/10/2009

BRITT - Phyllis M. Nedved, 83, of Britt died Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with Father Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Phyllis Marie Nedved, the daughter of Charles and Marie (Erdman) Holecek, was born July 10, 1926, on a farm south of Hayfield. She graduated from Hayfield Consolidated High School in 1943 as class salutatorian and continued her education at Hamilton Business College in Mason City. After college, she moved to Chicago where she worked for a short time.

On May 7, 1945, she was married to Robert G. Nedved at Great Bend, Kan. Phyllis lived with her parents while Bob served his country during World War II. Upon his discharge they made their home on a farm west of Duncan where they raised their family. Besides helping on the farm, Phyllis had worked at Irene's Steakhouse in Garner, Fryar Farms in Forest City, Winnebago Industries in Forest City and Opportunity Village in Clear Lake, from which she retired after 20 years of employment. In 2006 Phyllis moved to the Britt Elderly Apartments.

Phyllis was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed her family, sewing, baking and working in her flower gardens.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt and the Britt VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries.

Phyllis is survived by her four children, Patricia (Jack) Chisholm of Minneapolis, Minn., Jeanne (Jim) Zigmant of Lemont, Ill., Linda (John B.) Johnson of Britt and Bob (Tandi) Nedved of Duncan; six grandchildren, Jeremy (Sara) Paulsen and their three children, Justice, Makenzie and Jamison, Jason (Danielle) Paulsen and their daughter, Jayla, J.P. Zigmant, Whitney Johnson, Cole Nedved and Cass Nedved; two brothers, Glen (Darlene) Holecek of Centuria, Wis., and Clyde (Connie) Holecek of Klemme; many nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Elaine Schmidt of Mesa, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bob, on Feb. 6, 2006.

Cataldo Funeral Home, Britt, 641-843-3811. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/9/2009 - 11/10/2009

CHARLES CITY - Mary A. Rowley, 63, of Charles City died Saturday evening (Nov. 7, 2009) at her home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Mary Rowley will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag and Pastor David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will continue an hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Mary Ann Chapin was born May 30, 1946, at Hampton, the daughter of Lynn and Rosemary (Glasgow) Chapin. She graduated from the New Hampton High School.

On June 14, 1964, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Rowley at New Hampton. Mary and Kenneth have owned and operated Rowley Carpet Services outside Charles City for 20 years. She was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Colwell United Church of Christ.

Her interests included attending her grandchildren's athletic events, having coffee with the girls, shopping, going to movies and dinner, driving her 4-wheeler, making pies, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family.

Living family members include her husband of 45 years, Kenneth Rowley of Charles City; daughter, Rachael (Barry) Kelly of Nora Springs; son, Tim Rowley and his special friend, Becky Ferch of Charles City; three grandchildren: Brianna, Alyssa and Spencer Kelly, all of Nora Springs; six sisters: Carol (Tom) Bruch of Cedar Rapids, Marlene May of New Hampton, Esther (Cy) Burlage of Cedar Falls, AJ (Kelly) Meyer of Decorah, Rosalyn (Melvin) Miller of Ionia and Cindy (Bob) Helle of Cedar Rapids; two brothers: Stephen (Virjean) Chapin of New Hampton and Larry (Marry) Chapin of Nebraska City; sister-in-law, Shirley (Russell) Nordman of Charles City; father-in-law, Lawrence Lomison of Charles City; and many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and mother-in-law, Maxine Lomison.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/8/2009 - 11/9/2009

CHARLES CITY - Wreatha L. Swab, 84, of Charles City died Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Graveside services for Wreatha Swab will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City will officiate.

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the YMCA, 800 Hulin St., Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/9/2009

BRITT - John E. Buck, 59, of Britt passed away Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/10/2009

ALGONA - David Jansen, 68, of Algona died Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Society in Algona.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. today at the First Lutheran Church in Algona with Pastor Marsha Smith and Pastor Tom Olson presiding. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Algona.

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

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/10/2009

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -Thelma V. (Drew) Mascik, 91, of Milwaukee, Wis., died Nov. 7, 2009.

Funeral services were held in Milwaukee, Wis.

Thelma was the beloved wife of the late Robert. She is the loving mother of Charlene (Jerry) Mentink, Charles Whetzel, Judy (Ken) Ray, James (Peggy) Whetzel and Toni (James) Downey. Thelma is also survived by eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.

Heritage Funeral Homes, Klemmer-Scheuerell-Johnson-Reiss, 414-321-7440.

www.heritagefuneral.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/10/2009

NORTHWOOD -Robert "Bob" Louis Mega, 74, of Northwood died Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) at his home.
A funeral Mass for Bob will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 120 E. North St., Manly with Bishop Jerome Hanus, the Rev. David Kucera, Monsignor Joseph Slepicka, the Rev. Thomas McAndrew, the Rev. Kenneth Gehling and Deacon Irv Vaske officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Manly with military graveside honors conducted by members of Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post 6779 of Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today with a parish Rosary being said by the Marian Movement at 4:30 p.m. and a public scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. conducted by Deacon Chuck Cooper and Deacon Matt Berry at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.
Robert Louis Mega was born on Feb. 3, 1935, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Henry and Francis (Evans) Mega. Bob attended school in Brooklyn before being inducted into the U.S. Marine Corps on March 4, 1952, in Suffolk County, N.Y. He served his country honorably in the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged on Dec. 20, 1954, in San Francisco, Calif.
Bob was united in marriage to Susan Stringer on July 11, 1964, at the St. Philip Neri in Northport, N.Y., and to this union two children were born, Keith Robert and Kristine Marie.
Bob was employed with U-Haul Manufacturing from 1964 until 1972. In 1972, the family moved to Kensett where Bob was employed with Kensett Homes for 15 years. Bob also was employed with Carrol George Manufacturing in Northwood until 1996 when he had to retire due to health problems.
Bob was an ordained Catholic deacon. He was ordained by Bishop Byrnes in 1982. Bob enjoyed being a deacon and visiting the sick and instructing altar servers.
His lifelong dream came true when he and Susan got to travel to Italy and see the pope. This was done in 2007 with Father McAndrew. Bob also enjoyed his two Schnauzers, Gus and Deacon II.
Bob was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, and was a deacon and a CCD teacher at the church. Bob was also a Cub Scout leader in Kensett and a volunteer fire fighter for over nine years for the Northwood Volunteer Fire Department. Bob also enjoyed his activities at the church including involvement with the children, loved a good book, wood carving, gardening, flowers and artistic painting. Bob loved to tell jokes to his grandchildren and they enjoyed laughing at his jokes.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Susan Mega of Northwood; his two children, Keith (Lynn) Mega of Minot, N.D., and Kristine (John) Rasmussen of Marshalltown; two grandchildren, Kathryn Mega of Minot, N.D., and Brianna Rasmussen of Marshalltown; two sisters, Pat (Steve) Smith of Northwood and Jane (Ralph) Apicella of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; a brother, George (Suzie) Mega of Washington, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews as well as many other extended family members and friends.
His parents preceded him in death.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/10/2009 - 11/11/2009

BELLA VISTA, Ark. -Wilma June Millard, 91, of Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Mason City, died Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center, Rogers, Ark.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Wilma June Millard Memorial Fund in care of Leroy Millard, 19 Rillington Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72714.

Wilma June Cheney was born July 2, 1918, in Rockford, the daughter of Orin and Edna (Yarrow) Cheney. She graduated from Mason City High School. Wilma was united in marriage to Kenneth Millard on July 2, 1938, and to this union four children were born.

Wilma worked as a seamstress for 13 years for Mode O Day and retired in 1970. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Mason City.

She is survived by her children, Janet Horan and her husband, Steve, Leroy Millard and wife, Ann, Richard Millard and wife, Gayle, and Craig Millard; grandchildren, Michelle Millard, BJ Millard, Kristine Martin and husband, Aaron, Mari Millard and Katy Millard; great-grandchildren, Riley, Jack and Henry Martin; along with other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband and four sisters.

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

www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/10/2009 - 11/12/2009

KANAWHA - Edward L. Schroeder, 92, of Kanawha died Sunday (Nov. 8, 2009) at the Kanawha Community Home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha. Inurnment will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

There will be no visitation.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of arrangements, 641-843-3811.

www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/10/2009

KANAWHA - Dorothy Gano Steenblock, age 83, of Kanawha died Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) at the Belmond Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Kanawha United Methodist Church. The Rev. Cindy Morrison will officiate. A private graveside service will follow the public funeral service at Amsterdam Cemetery near Goodell.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kanawha United Methodist Church, Friday, Nov. 13.

Dorothy was born Feb., 26, 1926, in Washta. In the early 1940s she moved to California where she worked at Maris Island running a switchboard and doing payroll for the military. While in California she met Clark Gable, Gary Cooper and Curly of the Three Stooges. Later in the 1940s she moved back to Iowa and graduated from high school in Cherokee.

Dorothy married Harvey Steenblock, on Dec. 15, 1952, in Fort Dodge. They farmed the Steenblock family farm in Goodell for awhile and then bought a farm in Kanawha in 1957.

Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Susan (Jim) Adams of Webster City, and Brenda Steenblock of Belmond; two sons, Michael (Pat) Mongan of St. Charles and Ralph Steenblock of Kanawha; a sister, Bonnie Ramirez, and family of California; a special cousin, Jeanine McFarland, of Rochester, Minn.; a granddaughter, Kelsie (Jerid) Lallak of Garner; three grandsons, Bruce (Julie) Adams of Ames, Clint Mongan (Kelley) of West Des Moines, and Joshua (Sarah) Mongan of St. Charles; three great-granddaughters, Katelyn Adams and Sadie and Ella Mongan; a sister-in-law, Dori Gano, a brother-in-law, Richard (Chea) Steenblock, a son-in-law, Bobby Kaster, and various nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Steenblock; a daughter, Colleen Kaster; her parents, Hes and Sophie Gano; Aunt Eva and Uncle Gus, who helped raise her after her mother died when she was six years old; and one brother, Junior "Jack" Gano.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

CHARLES CITY - Kimberley A. Stoddard, 47, of Charles City died Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Sister Diana Blong of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
The family will greet friends from 2 p.m. until service time.
The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641- 228-2323. www.hauserfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/10/2009 - 11/11/2009

Posted 11/17/2009