CLARION - Ronald C. Anderson, 68, of Clarion passed away Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at First Lutheran Church in Clarion with Pastor Gary Boen and Pastor Bill Kem officiating.
Visitation will be held today from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion.
Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. Clarion, 515-532-2233.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/11/2009

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

NORA SPRINGS - Charles Wesley Hudson, 57, of 603 Riverview Drive, Rockford, died Nov. 7, 2009, at the Nora Springs Care Center.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Third Street N.W., Rockford, with the Rev. Judy Wooten officiating.
Memorials may be directed to Elizabeth Hewelt to go toward a memorial for Charlie and help defray costs.
He had been diagnosed on his birthday with terminal lung cancer which spread to his bones. Charlie had a long, tough fight. Creator in his mercy has taken him home.
Charles was born July 7, 1952, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Paul Franklyn and Gloria (Teagarden) Hudson Sr. He had been living in Rockford for the last seven and a half years.
A member of the Army Fifth Corps of Engineers (class of '70), Charlie was very active in the Veterans Day Celebration and for three years had tried to host a brunch following the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock schools' presentation. He was also a member of Tsali of North Carolina, a member of the Muskogee Creek Warrior Society of Florida, a member of the Kiowa Gourd Society and was a Peace Chief of the Florida Cherokee Association in Wauchula, Fla.
He worked at Gerard, now called Four Oaks, for five years mentoring the kids that he loved so much until he broke his back in a very bad auto accident in 2007.
Charlie was active in Rockford and had joined the Visions group and served on the Main Street committee to share ideas and see that they were implemented to better Rockford and attract other residents to join the community as well as tourists and visitors. Charlie loved nature, gardening, ponding, the outdoors and many cultural activities as well as the preservation of traditions in his cultural background, not to mention his "fur" children.
He is survived by his significant other, the Rev. Elizabeth K. Hewelt, Rockford; his "special" daughter, Jennifer Hewelt (Smith Shoars), Northwood; his "fur" children, including his loved and much spoiled Buster; brother, Paul (Vickie) Franklyn Hudson Jr., Missouri; half-brother, Jerry (Sharon) Smith, Arkansas; and three other half-siblings, Margie, Jeanne and Paul Leonard.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/11/2009

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

BRITT - Violet J. Sankey, 82, of Britt passed away Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2009) at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services for Violet Sankey will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Britt Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation for Violet Sankey will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Violet Jean Sankey, the daughter of Guy and Lena (Vanlangen) Hassebrock, was born on June 19, 1927, in Kamrar. She was raised and educated in the Kamrar area graduating from Kamrar High School. Violet then attended the Cedar Falls Teacher's College receiving a War Time Certificate so she could teach right away.

Violet was united in marriage to Bert J. Sankey on Dec. 28, 1948, at Kamrar Presbyterian Church. She taught country schools in the Humboldt, Eagle Grove and LuVerne areas before moving to Britt in 1961 where she taught elementary school. Violet returned to school receiving her bachelor's degree from Mankato State University, and continued teaching in Britt for another 10 years before her retirement. In retirement she tutored students as they needed it and helped Bert with the books at the station.

Violet loved to knit, crochet, read, go on walks and travel with Bert and their dog, Daisy. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Violet was a member of the Britt Christian Reformed Church, Order of the Eastern Star and Rebekahs Lodge. She volunteered at Westview Care Center and would schedule rides for people getting cancer treatments.

Violet is survived by her two sons, Michael Sankey and his wife, Karen, of Algona and William Sankey and his wife, Vicky, of Forest City; five grandchildren, Robert Sankey, Joshua Sankey and his wife, Diana, Jenna (Sankey) Gaskill and her husband, Scott, William K. Sankey and Jacob Sankey; two great-grandchildren, Emry Sankey and Kaelyn Gaskill; three sisters-in-law, Esther Hassebrock of Ankeny, Lila Hassebrock of Des Moines and Lavon Lindhorst and her husband, Ralph, of Algona; as well as nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Lena Hassebrock; husband, Bert, in 2006; and her two brothers: Donald and Roger Hassebrock.

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

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

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.

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

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

TOORMINA, N.S.W., Australia - Spenser Leroy Harnack, 70, passed away June 3, 2009, in Toormina, N.S.W., Australia.

Spenser was born April 1, 1939 to Joy and Bob Harnack. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1957 and from Iowa State University in 1961. He went to Vietnam with the Army in the 1960s, then settled in the Coffs Harbour area of New South Whales, Australia, to teach high school science.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy Harnack, of Toormina, N.S.W., Australia; a son, Seth, and wife, Pam, of St. Jospeh, Mo., and grandson, Aaron; a son, Michael Harnack, and wife, Trish, and grandson, Daniel, of Melbourn, Australia; a son, Matthew Harnack, of London, England; and a son, Mark Harnack, and wife, Phoebe, in Sydney, Australia; as well as his brother, Victor Harnack, and wife, Martha; and his sister, Merry Lynn Hulse, and husband, Larry.

His funeral was held in Coffs Harbour, Australia, on June 9, 2009, and a memorial service was held in Manly on Nov. 7, 2009.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/12/2009

LEBANON, Mo. - Kenneth Dean "Kenny" Kimrey, 51, of Lebanon, Mo., died Sunday (Nov. 8, 2009) in Lebanon, Mo.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Shadel's Colonial Chapel, Lebanon, Mo. Burial was in Stark Cemetery, Plato, Mo.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/12/2009

LEBANON, Mo. - Patricia Ann Ritter Jenkins Foell Kimrey, 72, of Lebanon, Mo., formerly of the Rockford and Mason City areas, died Sunday (Nov. 8, 2009) in Lebanon, Mo.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Shadel's Colonial Chapel, Lebanon, Mo. Burial was in Stark Cemetery, Plato, Mo.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/12/2009

ST. ANSGAR - Lola Kittleson, 96, of St. Ansgar, died Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2009) at St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Society, St. Ansgar, of complications related to diabetes.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial will be in First Lutheran Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Erick Anderson, Isaac Kittleson, Jacob Kittleson, Kyle Anderson, Rodney Kittleson and Trevor Kloss. Honorary casket bearers will be Robert, Ryan and Scott Kittleson.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Friday evening, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St. St. Ansgar.

Lola Carla Dieterich was born on Nov. 30, 1912, in Floyd County, Iowa, the daughter of Carl John and Bertha Amelia (Kroneman) Dieterich. She was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cedar township. In 1920, her family moved to a farm two miles south of St. Ansgar.

On Jan. 24, 1943, she was married to Carl B. Kittleson of St. Ansgar, at the Dieterich farm home, in a snowstorm. This union was blessed with five children: Charles Edward, Kermit Lee, Karla Jean, Mary Louise, and John Carl.

Lola was a wonderful cook and seamstress, and really enjoyed quilting both for herself and family, as well as numerous quilts for her church projects. She was active in her church and Deborah circle activities most of her life.

Each Christmas she would make peppernuts and lefse for her children and friends. She loved her vegetable and flower gardens, and house plants; which all benefited from her green thumb. She was a gracious lady whose core values were demonstrated each day to her family and friends. She always made you feel welcomed and loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl; three brothers: Arnold, Ervin, and Wilmer Dieterich; and by four sisters-in-law: Agnes, Elaine, Evelyn, and Janette Dieterich.

Lola is survived by her children: Charles (Karen) and John (Carmen) of St. Ansgar, Kermit (Sandy) of Hudson, Iowa, Karla (Terry) Anderson of Iowa City, and Mary (Laird) Mott of Omaha, Neb.; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Lawrence Dieterich of St. Ansgar.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/12/2009 - 11/13/2009

NASHUA - Gene Shelby passed away Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) at his home in Nashua after battling a lengthy illness.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly with Pastor Rachel Schillie officiating. Gene's body has been cremated, there will be no public visitation.

Gene was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Tyrone, Mo., to John Shelby Lay and Ina (McKinney) Lay. He grew up in Houston, Mo., and graduated from Houston High School in 1951.

Gene married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Francis, directly out of high school and enlisted in the Air Force in 1952. He served his country from 1952 until 1956, spending 18 months in Italy during the Korean conflict. Gene and Joyce divorced in 1965. Gene was married to Betty Zbornik in 1967. They divorced 1979. Gene committed himself to Vel Eastman in 1981.

Gene is survived by his wife, Vel, of Nashua; seven children and their spouses, Steve and Frannie Lay of Ripon, Calif., Tammy and Allen Gordon of Janesville, Angela Lay of Austin, Texas, Julie and Dave Wilcox of Jamestown Calif., Beth and Scott Torkelson of Thornton, Andrea and Alan Springer and Mark Lay all of Nashua; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Gene is also survived by one brother, Lonnie Lay of Park Hills, Missouri; and one sister, Juanita Crew of Waterloo, and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ina Lay; two sisters, Marlys Carner and Donna Jean Lay, and five brothers, Max, Harold, Jack, Jerry and Gayle.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences for Gene may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. 319-352-1187.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/12/2009

MASON CITY -Darlene "Dee" A. Leaman, 77, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial celebration will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in the fellowship hall of St. John's Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E., with the Rev. Wendy Abrahamson officiating.

Friends are invited to come and share memories with family and each other.

Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or Una Vocis.

Dee was born on Feb. 26, 1932, to Edward E. and Anna (Sodawasser) McNary in Mason City, the second of five daughters. She and her sisters Jean Schutz (Earl) of Mason City, Jeanette Ream (Jack) of Omaha, Shirley McNary of Mason City, and Susan Bruns (Clarence LeRoy) of Northwood and her cousin Herold Cook of Mason City were always very close.

She married Jack Leaman in 1952 and they have four children: Jeffrey (Holly Briggs), Danna (George Greene), Jay (Kristine) and Duree (Ross Wyatt). There are eight grandchildren: Caree (Cass) Davis, Kaylin (Jason) Bosworth, Brett (Mandi) Ries, Tiffany (David) Lauer, Ted (Crystal Nielson), Larke, Nick and Tyvon. Great-grandchildren are: Jaycee Scholl, Tyler, Kallon, and Jaydin Bosworth; Carter and Colden Davis, and Charlee Nielson.

Dee graduated from Mason City High School (Class of 1950), studied at Santa Barbara City College, the University of Iowa, North Iowa Area Community College and Iowa State University, where she completed a bachelor's degree with honors in sociology in 1980.

Language, reading, teaching and learning were a rich part of her professional, community and family life, which she delighted in sharing with others: she studied Spanish and taught English as a second language to Spanish-speaking immigrants to the United States; she was a literacy tutor and worked as a librarian at Mason City High School, Albuquerque Public Library, Colorado Springs public schools, MacNider Art Museum, and Hamilton College in Mason City. She was a long-standing member of Mason City's Monday Club.

She shared her passion for books and reading with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Genealogy was both a professional and personal interest. As a librarian, she loved helping with family history research, and she spent a lot of time researching her own family history. Not coming to a finishing place was one of her few regrets.

Outside of her family and her work, she volunteered much of her time and enthusiasm to church, school, and broader community activities and causes. While her children were growing up she was much involved in church and Sunday School, Scouting, and the P.T.A. She supported her musical grandchildren through the Instrumental Music Boosters Board of Mason City High School.

She was an active member of the MCHS Alumni Association, the League of Women Voters, and N.O.W. As one of the founding members of the Mason City Foundation, she had an instrumental role in the preservation and restoration of the Meredith Willson Boyhood Home and development of The Music Man Square.

Dee lived in Mason City until she married Jack. She created warm and welcoming homes for her family and friends wherever they lived: Ames (1952-1954), Denver, Colo. (1954-1955), Bartlesville, Okla. (1955-1958), Santa Barbara, Calif. (1958-1966), Mason City (1966-1973), Des Moines (1973-1975), Iowa City (1975-1977), Mason City (1977-1979), Ames (1979-1981), Albuquerque, N.M. (1981-1985), Colorado Springs, Colo. (1985-1990), returning to Mason City in 1990.

The home she and Jack made together on Sunset Lake in Mason City is a cherished and happy gathering place for family and friends. She was happy to be home again.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/12/2009 - 11/13/2009

OSAGE -Lloyd Milton, age, 99, a lifetime Mitchell County resident, passed away, Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2009) at the Stacyville Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial will be at the Little Cedar Cemetery.

Visitation is from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Lloyd was born June 7, 1910, on the family farm near Little Cedar, the son of Henry H. and Agnes (Mitchell) Milton. He attended Little Cedar Schools and graduated in the class of 1928.

Lloyd married Sigrun Loden, the daughter of Erick and Dina Loden, on April 9, 1939, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They raised three sons, H. E. (Gene), Gary and Robert.

Lloyd farmed for many years, near Little Cedar on the family Century Farm, before moving to Osage in the fall of 2002.

Lloyd is survived by his sons, Gene (Bonnie) Milton of Washburn, Gary (Barbara) Milton of Apple Valley, Minn., Robert (Linda) Milton of Glendale, Ariz.; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 49 years, Sigrun; a sister, Laura Ethen; and brothers, William, Leslie, and Maurice Milton.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/12/2009

KANAWHA - Arthur Rietema, 95, of Kanawha passed away Wednesday (Nov. 11, 2009) at Hancock County Medical Center in Britt.

Funeral services for Arthur Rietema will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wright Christian Reformed Church near Kanawha with Pastor Daniel Lindley officiating. Burial will be at the Wright Christian Reformed Church Cemetery next to the church.

Visitation for Arthur Rietema will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second St. in Kanawha, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/12/2009

ROWAN - James Roy Roberts passed away Nov. 11, 2009, at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services for Roy Roberts will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at the United Church in Rowan with Pastor Nancy Hufmeister officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Rowan.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

James Roy Roberts, the son of Rueben Roberts and Mollie (Baker) Roberts Johnson, was born on July 23, 1940, in Falcon, Mo. He attended Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Mo., and graduated in 1959.

Roy enlisted to serve his country in 1962 and was honorably discharged from the Army Reserves in 1965.

In 1962, Roy was united in marriage to Betty Tudor. The couple settled in the Rowan area and raised five children; Paul (46), Dan (43), Tim (40), Rachel (38) and Deb (36). Although Roy and Betty later divorced, they remained friends.

Roy retired from Cargill after more than 28 years and was a avid outdoorsman and family man. Roy loved fishing, hunting and trapping and enjoyed many trips across Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Alabama and Canada with his family and friends.

Roy adored his seven grandchildren and great-grandson and loved teaching them to fish, their help in his workshop, and many other special moments.

Left to cherish his memory are three sons: Paul Roberts (Tony Shrader) of Tucson, Ariz., his sons Christophe' (fianc�e, Tanya Heaberlin and children Cameron and Madison) and Travis Roberts of Belmond, Dan Roberts (girlfriend Kristie Lambert and sons Jesse and Dakota) of Rowan, his children, Jason and Stacey Roberts of Forest City and son Tim Roberts of Rowan; two daughters, Rachel (Tom) Luick and their children Hailey and Michael of Chicago, Ill., and Deb Hoover and daughter Madison, of Forest City; his mother Mollie Johnson of Holland, Mich.; three brothers, Donald (Jean) and Bob of Osceola, Mo. and Mike (Mary) of Holland, Mich. and three sisters, Helen (Wayne) Gillespie of Indiana, Linda (David) Garcia of Orange Parks, Fla., and Joyce (Wesley) Wenzel of Holland, Mich.

Preceding him in death is his father, Rueben; and brother, Arthur.

Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/12/2009 - 11/13/2009

EL DORADO, Calif. - Mrs. Robert (Jackie) Rye, 60, of El Dorado, Calif., and formerly of Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 5, 2009) at Kaiser Hospital in Roseville, Calif.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City.

Foothill Cremation and Burial Service, Placerville, Calif., was in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/12/2009

BRITT - Violet J. Sankey, 82, of Britt passed away Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2009) at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services for Violet Sankey will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Britt Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation for Violet Sankey will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Violet Jean Sankey, the daughter of Guy and Lena (Vanlangen) Hassebrock, was born on June 19, 1927, in Kamrar. She was raised and educated in the Kamrar area graduating from Kamrar High School. Violet then attended the Cedar Falls Teacher's College receiving a War Time Certificate so she could teach right away.

Violet was united in marriage to Bert J. Sankey on Dec. 28, 1948, at Kamrar Presbyterian Church. She taught country schools in the Humboldt, Eagle Grove and LuVerne areas before moving to Britt in 1961 where she taught elementary school. Violet returned to school receiving her bachelor's degree from Mankato State University, and continued teaching in Britt for another 10 years before her retirement. In retirement she tutored students as they needed it and helped Bert with the books at the station.

Violet loved to knit, crochet, read, go on walks and travel with Bert and their dog, Daisy. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Violet was a member of the Britt Christian Reformed Church, Order of the Eastern Star and Rebekahs Lodge. She volunteered at Westview Care Center and would schedule rides for people getting cancer treatments.

Violet is survived by her two sons, Michael Sankey and his wife, Karen, of Algona and William Sankey and his wife, Vicky, of Forest City; five grandchildren, Robert Sankey, Joshua Sankey and his wife, Diana, Jenna (Sankey) Gaskill and her husband, Scott, William K. Sankey and Jacob Sankey; two great-grandchildren, Emry Sankey and Kaelyn Gaskill; three sisters-in-law, Esther Hassebrock of Ankeny, Lila Hassebrock of Des Moines and Lavon Lindhorst and her husband, Ralph, of Algona; as well as nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Lena Hassebrock; husband, Bert, in 2006; and her two brothers: Donald and Roger Hassebrock.

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

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

CHARLES CITY - Patricia Walters, 76, of Charles City died Wednesday (Nov. 11, 2009) at Colonial Manor in Elma.

Funeral services for Pat Walters will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/12/2009

Posted 0n 12 November 2009 by Marie Thompson

OSAGE - Clinton Anderson, 96, of Osage died Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/13/2009 - 11/14/2009

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Michael Francis Cahill, 69, of 1324 Canyon Trail S. W., Abuquerque, N.M., formerly of Rockwell, Iowa, died Thursday (Oct. 29, 2009) of emphysema.

Burial will be on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1009, in the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/13/2009

MASON CITY - John Corbett, 85, of 1435 N. Monroe Ave., Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

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

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/13/2009

THORNTON - Marjorie "Lorene" (Throssel) Gilbert, age 87, a native and long time resident of Thornton, most recently of Klemme, died Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the United Methodist Church in Thornton. The Rev. Paddy Druhl will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thornton.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009) at the United Methodist Church in Thornton and continue one hour prior to the services at church on Monday.
Marjorie Throssel, the daughter of Wesley and Lora (Parish) Throssel, was born Dec. 20, 1921, at Thornton. She graduated from Thornton High School with the class of 1939.
Marjorie was united in marriage to Albert J. Gilbert. Their union was blessed with a son, David A., and a daughter, Gail Gilbert. Following their marriage, the couple raised their family on a farm in rural Thornton. In addition to helping her husband with the farming duties and raising their children, Lorene had been employed for a time with the Central Telephone Co. and Thornton Enterprise in Thornton. She had also been assessor for the town of Thornton for many years. Marjorie had been employed for periods of time by the Ritter Nursing Home in Clear Lake and as a lab technician for American Crystal Sugar Co. in Mason City. She later was employed with EF Johnson Co., which later became Sperry Univac, and then retired from Unisys in Clear Lake.
Marjorie enjoyed her work, her friends, and truly looked forward to times spent with her family. She was a very social lady and had a wonderful, warm, and friendly personality. She looked forward to visiting with both friends and acquaintances. Lorene enjoyed dancing excursions with Albert to various venus including the Surf Ballroom, where country, jazz, and oldies were among her favorites. She also enjoyed dining and and was an excellent cook. She was baptized at the United Methodist Church in Thornton where she was a life member.
Marjorie and Albert have been living at the Klemme Apartments for more than 12 years.
Marjorie's life will live on in the memories of her surviving husband of more than 63 years, Albert J. Gilbert, Klemme; her son, David A. Gilbert and wife, Dawn, Swaledale; her daughter, Gail Lee (Gilbert) Copper, in the USA; two grandchildren; one brother, Lew W. Throssel, Eldora; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, 641-587-2510.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/13/2009 - 11/15/2009

ROCKWELL - Vivian M. Kraft, 96, died Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Emily Horrell officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Memorials may directed to Our Saviours Lutheran Church.
Vivian M. Tice was born March 24, 1913, in rural Clear Lake in Grant Township, the daughter of Charlton W. and Mollie E. (Schwartz) Tice. She graduated from Clear Lake High School and Mason City Junior College.
She was a teacher in Grant, Lincoln and Lake Townships and five years in Worth County.
Vivian was united in marriage to Lester Kraft on March 24, 1942; to this union a daughter was born.
Vivian was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Northwood, New Century Federation Club, Women's Organization and United Methodist Women. Vivian was past president, vice president and treasurer for the WSCS.
She enjoyed working outside on the acreage, crocheting and embroidery work.
Vivian is survived by her daughter, Mary Kay (Dave) Ebert, of Ray Township, Mich.; grandchildren, Lori (B.J) Stewart of Emory, Texas, Eric (Angela) Ebert of Brooksville, Fla.; siblings, Harvey Tice of Birmingham, Ala., Donald (Ruth) Tice of Clear Lake, and Reva Peters of Swaledale, along with other relatives and friends.
Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lester; brothers, Gale Tice, and Dison Tice; and one sister, Patricia Tice Reams.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/13/2009 - 11/14/2009

TereseAnn Lynch

GARNER - A funeral Mass for TereseAnn Lynch, 30, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Wenceslas Catholic Church, Duncan (rural Britt) with Father Brian Dellaert and Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft, with military honors conducted by the Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard of Omaha, Neb.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today (Sunday) at St. Wenceslas Catholic Church with a parish Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the Iowa Air National Guard has set up a memorial fund for TereseAnn Lynch's son, Levi. You can mail donations to: Chief Master Sgt. Mark Louw, 132nd Fighter Wing, 3100 McKinley Ave., Des Moines, IA 50321.
TereseAnn Marie Lynch was born Dec. 7, 1978, in Fairmont, Minn., the daughter of Tim and Shelia (Richards) Lynch. She grew up in the Garner and Duncan areas, graduating from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1998. TereseAnn attended Kirkwood College and graduated from North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City and obtained her bachelor's degree at Iowa State in 2003.
Family, along with serving as a technical sergeant in the Iowa Air National Guard, was always dear to TereseAnn's heart. She had family members that fought for this country and TereseAnn carried on that family legacy. She went on to serve three tours of duty overseas, most recently coming in 2008 when she was deployed to Iraq. It was something she always held in the highest of regards. She also cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her son, Levi, who was born March 31, 2009. During her best times and during her worst times, Levi was her source of strength. He was the one that kept her upbeat and the one that kept her going. Whatever life held in store, she always made sure he was her top priority.
TereseAnn worked in the field of family services for the past 10 years, most recently for the Department of Human Services in Des Moines. She was an avid runner and she enjoyed the outdoors but loved spending time with friends and family above all else.
TereseAnn is survived by her son, Levi; her mother, Sheila Lynch of Kerrville, Texas; her father and step-mother, Tim and Pauline Lynch, of Duncan; a sister, Kathleen Hill, and her partner, Tracie, of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Michael Lynch of Ames and Richard Lynch and Rachel Ruppert of Garner; her nieces and nephews, Blake, Zachary and Kacie. She is also survived by a stepsister, April Henn, and her husband, Tyler, of Buffalo Center; a stepbrother, Charlie Goll, of Dows; stepnephews, Clayton and Ethan; her maternal grandmother, Marcyl Ferguson, of Aurora, Colo.; her aunts and uncles, Duane Richards of Crowley, Texas, Keith Richards of White Sands, N.M., Gina Richards of Austin, Texas, Mary Menke and her husband, Don, of Indianola, Ellen Schiltz and her husband, Rob, of Urbandale, Teresa Geitzenauer and her husband, Jim, of Mason City, Anne Vaske and her husband, David, of Urbandale, and Carol Patterson of Fairmont, Minn.; as well as many cousins and special friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Edward, in infancy; her maternal grandfather, George Richards; and her paternal grandparents, Robert and Florence Lynch.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, 641-587-2510.
Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/13/2009 - 11/15/2009

WHITTEMORE - Robert A. Mogler, 76, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., and formerly of Whittemore, died Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) in Prescott, Ariz.

A celebration of life service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with the Rev. Jon Dunbar officiating.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com

Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/13/2009

CLARION - Phyllis Borel, 83, of Clarion died Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at Careage of Clarion.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at First Lutheran Church in Clarion with Pastor Gary Boen officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main in Clarion, and continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/14/2009

GOODELL - Nellie C. Burk, age 94, of Goodell passed away Friday (Nov. 13, 2009) at Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services for Nellie C. Burk will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the United Methodist Church in Goodell. Pastor Paddy Druhl will officiate. Burial will take place in the Amsterdam Cemetery, east of Goodell.
Visitation for Nellie C. Burk will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/14/2009 - 11/15/2009

CHARLES CITY - Margaret A. Brockney, 63, of Charles City died Friday (Nov. 13, 2009) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Margaret Brockney will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor David Werges of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Riceville.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the funeral home an hour prior to the service.
Margaret Ann Arndt Brockney was born May 29, 1946, in Howard County, the daughter of Edward and Leona (Flugge) Arndt. She received her education at Charles City.
On April 5, 1975, she was united in marriage to Dale Brockney. They lived all their lives in Charles City. Over the years Margaret worked at the Charles City Locker and at Band Box Cleaners. She was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and the VFW Auxiliary. Her interests included playing bingo, camping, going to rummage sales and collecting eagles.
Margaret looked forward to sharing her life with the grandchildren, spending time with family and friends and visiting with Nicole's day care children.
Living family members include five children: Ronald, Jimmy, Darrell and Dawn Shaw and David (Nicole) Brockney of Charles City; several grandchildren, including Tyler and Hunter Brockney and special grandchildren Kylie and Kolbie Byers; a brother, James (Linda) Arndt of Charles City; and a sister, Avis (Leonard) Jarrett of Charles City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, on April 30, 2008; and a brother, David Lee Arndt.
The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641 228-2323, is in charge of arrangements.
www.hauserfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/15/2009

GOODELL - Nellie C. Burk, age 94, of Goodell passed away Friday (Nov. 13, 2009) at Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services for Nellie C. Burk will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the United Methodist Church in Goodell. Pastor Paddy Druhl will officiate. Burial will take place in the Amsterdam Cemetery, east of Goodell.
Visitation for Nellie C. Burk will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/14/2009 - 11/15/2009

LIVERMORE - Inamae Clipston, age 89, of Livermore died Saturday (Nov. 14, 2009) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Faith United Methodist Church in Livermore with the Rev. Walden Paige officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore.
Lentz Funeral Home, Livermore, 515-295-2622.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/15/2009

IOWA FALLS - Helen Doty, 90, of Iowa Falls passed away Saturday (Nov. 14, 2009) at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center, Eldora.
Funeral services for Helen Doty are pending with the Linn's Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/15/2009

CHARLES CITY - Lester H. Fredrick, 89, of Charles City passed away Wednesday (Nov. 11, 2009) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. David Werges officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, (Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009) at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.
Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, 641-228-4211.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/15/2009

THORNTON - Marjorie "Lorene" (Throssel) Gilbert, age 87, a native and long time resident of Thornton, most recently of Klemme, died Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the United Methodist Church in Thornton. The Rev. Paddy Druhl will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thornton.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009) at the United Methodist Church in Thornton and continue one hour prior to the services at church on Monday.
Marjorie Throssel, the daughter of Wesley and Lora (Parish) Throssel, was born Dec. 20, 1921, at Thornton. She graduated from Thornton High School with the class of 1939.
Marjorie was united in marriage to Albert J. Gilbert. Their union was blessed with a son, David A., and a daughter, Gail Gilbert. Following their marriage, the couple raised their family on a farm in rural Thornton. In addition to helping her husband with the farming duties and raising their children, Lorene had been employed for a time with the Central Telephone Co. and Thornton Enterprise in Thornton. She had also been assessor for the town of Thornton for many years. Marjorie had been employed for periods of time by the Ritter Nursing Home in Clear Lake and as a lab technician for American Crystal Sugar Co. in Mason City. She later was employed with EF Johnson Co., which later became Sperry Univac, and then retired from Unisys in Clear Lake.
Marjorie enjoyed her work, her friends, and truly looked forward to times spent with her family. She was a very social lady and had a wonderful, warm, and friendly personality. She looked forward to visiting with both friends and acquaintances. Lorene enjoyed dancing excursions with Albert to various venus including the Surf Ballroom, where country, jazz, and oldies were among her favorites. She also enjoyed dining and and was an excellent cook. She was baptized at the United Methodist Church in Thornton where she was a life member.
Marjorie and Albert have been living at the Klemme Apartments for more than 12 years.
Marjorie's life will live on in the memories of her surviving husband of more than 63 years, Albert J. Gilbert, Klemme; her son, David A. Gilbert and wife, Dawn, Swaledale; her daughter, Gail Lee (Gilbert) Copper, in the USA; two grandchildren; one brother, Lew W. Throssel, Eldora; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, 641-587-2510.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/13/2009 - 11/15/2009

ALGONA - Ruth Helmers, 92, of Algona died Saturday (Nov. 14, 2009) at the Algona Manor Care Center.
Funeral service for Ruth Helmers will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with Pastor Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/15/2009

GARNER - Helen E. Humphrey, 99, of Garner died Friday (Nov. 13, 2009) at Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Tim Rieckhoff-Faris officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Church in Garner or Hospice of North Iowa.
Helen Eva Humphrey, the daughter of John and Junie (Ouverson) Seglem, was born July 2, 1910, on a farm near Fertile. She graduated from Fertile High School in 1928.
On Aug. 27, 1930, she was married to John E. Humphrey at the Humphrey home in Fertile. Helen and John farmed southeast of Garner for 30 years before retiring and moving into Garner in 1970. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage and was well known for her homemade lefse. Helen enjoyed her family, grandchildren and found great joy in family gatherings.
She was very active in the United Methodist Church in Garner. She was a charter member of the "Quilters" and was also active in UMW, church circle and funeral committees.
Helen is survived by her children, Verneil Quintus of Garner, Carol (Richard) Jass of Mason City, John W. (Linda) Humphrey of Centerville, Linda (Gary) Gilbert of Fulton, Ill., and Dudley Humphrey of Mason City; a son-in-law, Eugene Schaefer of Mason City; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John, in 1999; daughter, Reta Schaefer in 1974; sons-in-law, Robert Dodd in 1990 and Gerald Quintus in 2009; a granddaughter, Roxanne Rene Dodd in 1956; a grandson, Bradley Humphrey in 1995; a granddaughter-in-law, Cindy Dodd in 2001; a brother, Enos Seglem; and two sisters, Hazel Stevens and Silence Levang.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/15/2009

GARNER - A funeral Mass for TereseAnn Lynch, 30, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Wenceslas Catholic Church, Duncan (rural Britt) with Father Brian Dellaert and Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft, with military honors conducted by the Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard of Omaha, Neb.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today (Sunday) at St. Wenceslas Catholic Church with a parish Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the Iowa Air National Guard has set up a memorial fund for TereseAnn Lynch's son, Levi. You can mail donations to: Chief Master Sgt. Mark Louw, 132nd Fighter Wing, 3100 McKinley Ave., Des Moines, IA 50321.
TereseAnn Marie Lynch was born Dec. 7, 1978, in Fairmont, Minn., the daughter of Tim and Shelia (Richards) Lynch. She grew up in the Garner and Duncan areas, graduating from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1998. TereseAnn attended Kirkwood College and graduated from North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City and obtained her bachelor's degree at Iowa State in 2003.
Family, along with serving as a technical sergeant in the Iowa Air National Guard, was always dear to TereseAnn's heart. She had family members that fought for this country and TereseAnn carried on that family legacy. She went on to serve three tours of duty overseas, most recently coming in 2008 when she was deployed to Iraq. It was something she always held in the highest of regards. She also cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her son, Levi, who was born March 31, 2009. During her best times and during her worst times, Levi was her source of strength. He was the one that kept her upbeat and the one that kept her going. Whatever life held in store, she always made sure he was her top priority.
TereseAnn worked in the field of family services for the past 10 years, most recently for the Department of Human Services in Des Moines. She was an avid runner and she enjoyed the outdoors but loved spending time with friends and family above all else.
TereseAnn is survived by her son, Levi; her mother, Sheila Lynch of Kerrville, Texas; her father and step-mother, Tim and Pauline Lynch, of Duncan; a sister, Kathleen Hill, and her partner, Tracie, of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Michael Lynch of Ames and Richard Lynch and Rachel Ruppert of Garner; her nieces and nephews, Blake, Zachary and Kacie. She is also survived by a stepsister, April Henn, and her husband, Tyler, of Buffalo Center; a stepbrother, Charlie Goll, of Dows; stepnephews, Clayton and Ethan; her maternal grandmother, Marcyl Ferguson, of Aurora, Colo.; her aunts and uncles, Duane Richards of Crowley, Texas, Keith Richards of White Sands, N.M., Gina Richards of Austin, Texas, Mary Menke and her husband, Don, of Indianola, Ellen Schiltz and her husband, Rob, of Urbandale, Teresa Geitzenauer and her husband, Jim, of Mason City, Anne Vaske and her husband, David, of Urbandale, and Carol Patterson of Fairmont, Minn.; as well as many cousins and special friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Edward, in infancy; her maternal grandfather, George Richards; and her paternal grandparents, Robert and Florence Lynch.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, 641-587-2510.
Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/13/2009 - 11/15/2009

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - Nancy Needham McWilliams, 67, of Palm Springs, Calif., passed away Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at her home.
Funeral arrangements are pending completion at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, 641-823-4457.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/15/2009

CHARLES CITY - Betty Nehls, 77, of Charles City died Saturday (Nov. 14, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/15/2009

MASON CITY - Louis V. Rice, age 88, of Mason City died Nov. 3, 2009, at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Steve Hansen of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be held in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/15/2009

DUMONT - Arthur D. Slagle, 84, of Dumont passed away Friday (Nov. 13, 2009) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont. Burial and graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Colo Cemetery in Colo. Pastor Larry Pauley will officiate.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, 641-456-3232.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/15/2009

CLARION - Donald Wayne Watts, 77, of Clarion passed away Friday (Nov. 13, 2009) at Careage of Clarion.
Funeral services for Donald Watts will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, 515-532-2233.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/15/2009

Posted on 15 November 2009 by Marie Thompson