MASON CITY - Henry Arends, 85, of Mason City died Saturday (Nov. 21, 2009) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

Graveside services for family and friends will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Tammy Swanson-Draheim of First Covenant Church officiating.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday evening at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Henry Arends Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Henry was born Jan. 26, 1924, on the family farm in Shell Rock, the son of John and Hermiene "Minnie" (Bronsema) Arends. He attended school in the Nora Springs area through eighth grade.

He was married to Marlene A. Pietersen on June 8, 1957, in Mason City. Henry worked 33 years for Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. before retiring in 1986.

He enjoyed wood working, reading, feeding wildlife, and especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his two children, Deb Ward and husband, Paul, of Plymouth, Russel and wife, Lori, of Clear Lake; four grandchildren, Luke and Ashley Ward of Plymouth, Leah and Caitlin Arends of Clear Lake; two stepgrandchildren, Jason Baumann and Rachel Bendickson; one stepgreat-grandchild, Gage Bendickson; brother, Maynard Arends, and wife, Dorothy; sister, Frieda Dow.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marlene; sister, Maime.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/22/2009 - 11/26/2009

LELAND - Chris A. Nelson, 77, died Monday (Nov. 23, 2009) at his home near Leland.

Visitation will take place from noon until 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.

The funeral will follow at 1:30 p.m Saturday, Nov. 28, with the Rev. Timothy Miller, pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Leland, officiating. A private burial will take place on Sunday.

Chris Allen Nelson was born June 16, 1932, on a farm near Forest City, the son of Leonard and Anna (Rasmussen) Nelson. He attended Ellington Township School in rural Hancock County and also attended Forest City public school.

He married Donna R. Edgington on June 18, 1953, at First Congregational Church in Mason City.

He was a lifelong farmer who loved his cows and raising crops. He also enjoyed morning coffee with his many friends.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; and children, Christine Hams of Georgetown, Minn., James Nelson of Forest City, Donovan (Kerri) of Atkins, Joan (Neil) Olson of Lakeville, Minn., Steven (Julie) Nelson of St. Joseph, Minn.; 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. His is also survived by three sisters, Helen Boman, Ruth Kruta and Marian Amundson; and an aunt, Ardis Anderson of Forest City.

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law, Joyce Nelson.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/25/2009 - 11/26/2009

CLEAR LAKE - Joseph "Joe" Wayne Templeton 77, died Monday (Nov. 23, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held for Joe at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Joseph Wayne Templeton was born June 4, 1932, in Sedalia, Mo., the son of Benjamin Orville and Cora Ethel (Bowers) Templeton. When he was a young child, his family moved to Clear Lake. Joe attended Clear Lake schools.

He enlisted into the Army serving during the Korean War and was later honorably discharged.

Joe was united in marriage to Frances Beringer on Nov. 13, 1954, in Rapid City, S.D.; to this union five children were born.

Joe owned and operated the Tile Manufacturing and the Bowling Alley in Dows. He owned and operated the North Shore Standard and was a foreman and plant manager for Zeidlers in Clear Lake.

Joe was a member of the Evening Lions and the Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a huge Iowa Hawkeye fan.

Joe is survived by his children, Steve (Lisa) Templeton of Nora Springs, Terry (April) Templeton of Clear Lake, Greg (Lisa) Templeton of Phoenix, Ariz., Chris Templeton and Susan Templeton, both of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Alex, Allison, Jacob and William Templeton; brother, Lloyd (Betty) Templeton, of Mason City; sister-in-law, Marlys Templeton, of Independence; brother-in-law, Leroy (Beverly) Beringer, of Rapid City, S.D.; brothers-in-law, Winfred Straub of Central City, S.D., and Duane Hahn of Clear Lake; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Frances; brother, Orville and sister, Ethel.

Ward -Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/25/2009 - 11/26/2009

OSAGE - Hubert "Hub" Thorsen, 85, of Osage, died Tuesday (Nov. 24, 2009) at his home in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be in the Osage Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage VFW Post 7920.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

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

GARNER - Colleen M. Wenthold, 64, of rural Garner, died Wednesday (Nov. 25, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Rev. Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/26/2009

Posted on 26 November 2009

CHARLES CITY - Merlin "Mick" Bonwell, 87, of Charles City died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at his home.

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

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/27/2009

GENEVA - Verna Bourquin, 82, of Geneva died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/27/2009

KLEMME - Gloria Braner, 53, of Klemme died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) following a battle with cancer.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond.

Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/27/2009

MASON CITY -Douglass L. Clark, 82, of Mason City died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

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

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/27/2009

DOWS - Evelyn P. Hanson, 92, of Dows died Monday (Nov. 23, 2009) at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, with Pastor Bob Edwards officiating. Burial will take place in the Otis Grove Cemetery near Dows.

Arrangements are with Dugger Funeral Home in Dows.

Dows Funeral Home, 515-852-4134.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/24/2009 - 11/27/2009

MASON CITY - Anna K. Meyers, 87, of 1145 17th St. N.E., Mason City, died Wednesday (Nov. 25, 2009) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/27/2009

MASON CITY - Alvin E. Nockels, 85, of Mason City died Tuesday (Nov. 24, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral Masses will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Interment will take place at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in Spillville.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.,Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Alvin E. Nockels Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/27/2009

MASON CITY - Carol D. Sheppard, 47, of 2323 S. Taft Ave., Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/27/2009

MASON CITY - Boyd P. Stroud, 51, of Mason City, died Monday (Nov. 23, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at the Victory in Christ Free Methodist Church, 604 24th St. S.W., with Pastor Larry Day officiating. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Grandview Cemetery in Hannibal, Mo.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service today at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Boyd P. Stroud Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Boyd P. Stroud was born June 10, 1958, in Hannibal, Mo., the son of Byron B. and Rita Beulah (Ledford) Stroud. He attended school in Hannibal, Mo., He worked for NIVIC in Mason City for many years. He then went to work at Comp Systems in Charles City for the last few years.

Boyd enjoyed going to the races at the I-35 Speedway, assembling model cars, camping and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his cousin, John and wife, Leota Sears, of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/24/2009 - 11/27/2009

OSAGE - Hubert "Hub" Thorsen, 85, of Osage died Tuesday (Nov. 24, 2009) at his home in Osage.

Hub was born Nov. 5, 1924, in Osage, the son of Clarence and Olga (Havig) Thorsen. Hub attended school in Osage and graduated from Osage High School in 1942.

In 1943, Hub was inducted into the United States Army. He served on the USS Hope and the USS Mercy Hospital Ships throughout the South Pacific and was honorably discharged in 1945.

Hub was united in marriage to Wanda Murphy on Feb. 15, 1946, at the Little Brown Church. They made their home in Osage. Hub worked as a postal clerk for the United States Postal Service for 38 years. He was a Scoutmaster for over 20 years. Hub enjoyed fishing, gardening and woodworking.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be in the Osage Cemetery in Osage with military honors at the grave by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Hub is survived by his wife, Wanda Thorsen, of Osage; two sons, John Thorsen of Hebron, Neb., and Bill (Karen) Thorsen, of Brighton, Mich.; two daughters, Janet (Jim) Grinstead of Osage and Shirley Van Scoyoc of Moore, Okla.; four grandchildren, Krista Thorsen, Angele Bryant, Bunky Cabirac and Douglas Van Scoyoc; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Sonia Thorsen of Rockford, Ill., and Ruby Hawke of Dumont.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray and Russ; two sisters, Marge Heusman and Harriett Naden; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/25/2009 - 11/27/2009

GARNER - Colleen M. Wenthold, 64, of rural Garner died Wednesday (Nov. 25, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with the Rev. Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Friday, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Colleen M. Wenthold, the daughter of Earl and Vada (Roney) McLain, was born July 5, 1945, at Decorah. She attended country school and graduated from Decorah High School in 1963.

On June 6, 1969, she was married to John Wenthold at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Decorah. They made their home in Lime Springs, Garner, and in 1973 moved to their home in Hayfield. Colleen had worked various jobs in the Garner area until her retirement in 2000 due to ill health.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, polka dancing, shopping and reading.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner.

Colleen is survived by her husband of 40 years, John, of rural Garner; a son, Chuck (Ann) Wenthold, of Jefferson; four siblings, Milton (Ruth) Stevens of Saratoga, Lois (Bernie) Phillips of Spillville, Lowell (Sandy) McLain of Spring, Texas, and Daryl (Marie) McLain of Cannon Falls, Minn., and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two nephews.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/26/2009 - 11/27/2009

CHARLES CITY - Korine K. Winders, 55, of 405 Richings St., Charles City, died Wednesday (Nov. 25, 2009) at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211, www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/27/2009

Posted on 27 November 2009

IOWA FALLS -David Ray Allen, 81, of Iowa Falls died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Bethel Baptist Church, 1206 Cedar St., Iowa Falls. Burial will be at Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/28/2009

CHARLES CITY -Merlin "Mick" Bonwell, 87, of Charles City died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at his home.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with Pastor David Werges, of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641- 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/27/2009 - 11/28/2009

KLEMME - Gloria J. (Wertz) Braner, age 53, most recently a resident of Klemme, formerly of Belmond, died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at her home in Klemme following a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Belmond United Methodist Church. The Rev. Michael Druhl will be officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Webster City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond with the family present at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the services at church on Monday. Those wishing to honor Gloria's memory with a memorial other than flowers may wish to consider a donation to an organization of their own choice.
Gloria Jean Wertz, the daughter of Harley L. and Phyllis I (Gabrielson) Wertz, was born Sept. 10, 1956, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. In early childhood she was baptized at the Norway Iowa Methodist Church. During her school years, Gloria was active in 4-H and was a high school wrestling cheerleader. She attended Chariton High School and graduated with the class of 1974. Gloria continued her education for a time at DMACC-Area 11 where she was educated in the Key Punch programs.
Gloria was united in marriage to Leslie A. Braner on Aug. 20, 1982, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple's marriage was blessed with two sons, Branden and Nathan. Gloria thoroughly appreciated raising her family and was their number one "cheerleader" in life and relished the role of being the "Ultimate Soccer Mom," supporting them in all that they were active in. Even in her illness in recent months she looked forward to being there to support her family and had attended Branden's weightlifting competition in September.
Gloria had a life-long love of horses and truly enjoyed bonding and caring for each of them in her life. She was a long-time member of various Saddle Club groups, first with the Garner Saddle Club and then on a more regional level with the Three Rivers Pony Express in Worth, Cerro Gordo, and Mitchell counties. Gloria held various officer positions with the Pony Express including treasurer and for the past three years as the group's county coordinator.
Gloria looked forward to family vacations with Les and her children, including going to Disney World, Universal Studios and other points of interest in Florida and various other places in the U.S. She also cherished opportunities to spend time with family and friends on camping excursions, snowmobile rides with family and the Iowa River Riders Snowmobile Club, and going on canoeing outings. She was an excellent cook and made some of the hottest chili and most delicious potato salad. She loved to spend time with her dogs and more recently working in her yard. She also had a fondness for the St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the work and focus of its efforts.
Gloria's work life and her life in general was always driven forward to successful accomplishments by her "give it 100%" attitude. For more than 10 years she was the sole operator and owner/editor of "Iowa Discover It" quarterly magazine.
Gloria enjoyed her role as a partner with Les in the farming operations prior to his death in 2002. She was very knowledgeable and skilled at the tasks on the farm.
At the time of her death, Gloria had just retired due to her health as a sales account manager for Three Eagle's Communications Broadcasting Group where she had been employed for a number of years.
Gloria is survived by her children, Branden and Nathan Braner, Burnsville, Minn.; her stepchildren, Les Braner Jr. and wife, Jamie, and Michael Braner and wife, Jodi, all of Sacramento, Calif., a step- daughter, Colleen Braner, of Massachusetts; her parents, Harley and Phyllis Wertz, Menlo; a brother, Michael and wife, Carol Wertz, Osage; a sister, Christine Pace, of Stuart; and many nieces and nephews, as well as her special dog, "Shelby."
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie A. Braner, May 26, 2002; and her father-in-law, Donald Braner, in 2009.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

MASON CITY - Douglass L. Clark, 82, of Mason City died on Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center of cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Ginny Padzieski officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Doug was born on Dec. 6, 1926, in Arkansas City, Kan., the son of Clifford and Hattie Belle Clark. He graduated from high school in Independence, Kan.
He worked for Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. for 34 years.
Doug enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Mason City Men's Garden Club. Doug was a caregiver who loved helping others. In his younger years, Doug enjoyed being a Boy Scout leader.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Clark, of Mason City; his children, Bonnie Schriber and husband, Jim, of Chatham, Ill., the Rev. Ginny Padzieski and husband, Bob, of Rochester, Minn., Jim Brown and wife, Cookie, of Florence, Ky.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Clark, of Dallas, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Jana Clark; and two brothers, Royal and Bob Clark.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory. 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/27/2009 - 11/28/2009

ALDEN - Charles D. Hale, 54, of Alden died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at his home.
Graveside services will be held at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Winslow, Ind.
Memorials may be directed to the family c/o of his wife: Carrol Hale, 1111 Pearl St., Alden, IA 50006.
Linn's Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/28/2009

CLEAR LAKE - Lloyd D. Loers, 89, of 1709 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Friday (Nov. 27, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/28/2009

MASON CITY - Anna K. Meyers, 87, of Mason City died Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 25, 2009) at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson, Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Emily Horrell.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, and again one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of North Iowa. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com
Anna was one of 13 children born to Jacob P. and Stella M. (Brown) Thompson on March 5, 1922 in Manly. She attended school in Mason City and graduated when she was 64 years old. For this dedication she received a Governor's Award. As the eldest daughter, Anna, stayed home as many did to help care for her brothers and sisters. She later worked for the Isolation Hospital located near East Park as a cook.
Anna met her future husband, Raymond Meyers, at the band shell in East Park and was united in marriage on Aug. 9, 1941, in Alexandria, La.
During the war while her husband was in service, she worked at a radio tube manufacturing plant in Salt Lake City, Utah, and then a tire factory in California. Ray was wounded in service and over the next year of healing she was at his side in Battle Creek, Mich., and then Missouri. Following his discharge they moved to Mason City where their six children were born.
Anna lived a very private and humble life being ever faithful to her children and grandchildren along with her church. She was very active at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church where she was a member of WELCA, the Altar Guild, quilting group and taught Sunday school. She was a very compassionate woman and would help anyone with anything. An example was her working in the literacy group at North Iowa Community College. Her number one greatest joy was taking care of the grandkids and was known as the cookie grandma and the pink grandma because she sewed clothing for her children and grandchildren. Anna loved following Twins baseball and was sad every fall when the season ended but looked expectantly towards the start of the season each spring.
She liked her life and food plain and simple, and could make a meal out of anything she found in the house.
Those thankful in sharing Anna's life include her two daughters, Anna Katherine (Kathy) and her husband, Richard Maas, Ellijay, Ga., Wendy Ebbers, Tallahassee, Fla., three sons, Michael J. and his wife, Diana Meyers, and Stephen R., and his wife, Rosemary Meyers, all of Clear Lake, and Ted A. Meyers, Mason City; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Cora M. (Donald) Miller, Omaha, Neb.; and sister-in-law, Shirley Thompson, Arvada, Colo.
Her husband, Raymond, her son, Raymond Charles Meyers, Jr. and sisters, Virginia Kliven, Edith Thompson, Barbara Timms, Stella Wentworth; brothers, Lester, George, Clifford, Chester, Arthur, Loren and Kenneth Thompson preceded Anna in death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, 641-423-8676.
www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

MASON CITY - Alvin E. Nockels, 85, of Mason City died Tuesday (Nov. 24, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral masses will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City. Interment will take place at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in Spillville.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with a scriptural wake service at 5:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Alvin E. Nockels Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Alvin was born Nov. 28, 1923, in Protivin, the son of Edward J. and Zaphie (Zahasky) Nockels. He graduated from Rudolphinum High School and attended the University of North Carolina.
He enlisted into the Navy Air Corps in 1941 at Great Lakes, Ill., and received flight training at Pensacola, Fla. After graduating and receiving his wings, he joined Fleet Operations in the South Pacific. Alvin was honorably discharged in Great Lakes, Ill., after the Armistice. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
Alvin and Grace (Shevik) Nockels were married on Dec. 5, 1945, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville. They moved to Mason City in 1946 and were lifetime members of Holy Family Catholic Church.
He was in wholesale automotive and industrial business for 43 years until his retirement in 1988. He enjoyed automobiles, airplanes, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family and friends.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Grace, of 64 years; son, Keith Nockels and wife, Nurhalimah; and grandchildren, Jacqueline, Jennifer and David; daughter, Dr. Karen (Nockels) Hart and husband, Cooper, and grandchildren, Abby and Madeline; brother-in-law, Stanley Shevik, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Della, and husband, Raymond Shevik.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory. 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/27/2009 - 11/28/2009

MASON CITY - Carol D. Sheppard, 47, of 2323 S. Taft, Mason City, died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at Hospice of North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Sid Bohls of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and again one hour prior to services. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Carol was born on March 30, 1962, in Mason City, the daughter of Robert and Mary Lou "Theilen" Dunlap. She was one of five children. She graduated from Mason City High School and then earned her certificate for nursing assistant through Regional Education. She had also attended veterinarian school. Her love of animals was life long and she very much enjoyed the company of her dog Reo and cat, Kitty. Early in life she worked several jobs but most especially Wood Harbor and Mercy Hospital. She enjoyed collecting wolf items, doing crafts and crocheting. Her biggest joy was her grandchildren and going all out on birthday parties and special occasions and loving nature. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Carol is survived by her four children, Krystal and her husband, Rafael Rivera, Shawn and Justice Noling, all of Mason City; Dennis Sheppard, Des Moines; father, Robert and wife, Donna Dunlap, Rockford; one sister, Diana (Don) Kellar, Mason City; two brothers, Michael Carolus, Des Moines; and Steven (Roxanne) Dunlap, Mason City; eight grandchildren, Emmylee, Benjamin, Rafael and Marcos Rivera, Michael and Brianna Noling, Carter Noling and Jayce Sheppard.
Her mother, Mary Lou, and sister, Judi Kirsch, preceded Carol in death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, 641-423-8676.
www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

MASON CITY -Genevieve N. Stroeh, 89, of Mason City died Friday (Nov. 27,2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/28/2009

ROCKFORD - DeAlda Swegle, 92, of 605 Riverview Drive, Rockford, died Monday (Nov. 23, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, at First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. N.W. in Rockford, with Pastor Judy Wooton officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main Rockford, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church.
Those wishing to share their thoughts, condolences, and stories may do so on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
DeAlda was born Jan. 17, 1917, on the family farm southwest of Rockford, to William and Blanch (McElroy) Benson. DeAlda grew up on the farm, went to country school, and graduated from Rockford High School in 1933.
She married Hoyle H. Ginther on Jan. 23, 1935, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. To this union two children were born, Marilynne Elizibeth and Gary Lee Ginther. DeAlda and Hoyle were divorced in 1952.
After leaving the farm, she lived in Denver, Colo., and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1959. She married Daniel Swegle in 1959. He died in 1964. DeAlda lived in Salt Lake City for 40 years until moving to Rockford on Feb. 8, 1999, to be near her son, Gary, and his family.
While living on the farm she was often seen in the fields driving horses that the hired man refused to drive, mowing and raking hay, etc. She also rode her horse to round up and move their herd of cattle from one pasture to another with just her horse to assist her. She was an excellent horseman and enjoyed horses.
DeAlda was a realtor since 1962. She opened her own real estate office in 1971 and had agents working with her. She was very active in the real estate business and served on the Salt Lake Board of Directors as a director for seven years. She also served on the Utah State Board of Directors as a director for six years. She was well liked by her fellow realtors who elected her for two terms to the local board as well as the state board.
DeAlda loved to go trout fishing on the Utah mountain streams. She often did fly fishing, wading the streams. She took all of her grandchildren to the mountains to camp and fish when they spent time with her, some of them spending most of their summer vacation with her.
She followed the Utah Jazz basketball team and their games. She had a prize-winning garden in Salt Lake City and was active in a garden club. DeAlda was active in the Holladay Community Church where she chaired the Save For Santa Project. She turned this project into a year long assistance program for needy families in the area.
She was instrumental in starting a used clothing room and the church, which provided used clothing, quilts and blankets. She asked her committee to visit the needy families each month and help them with their problems and needs.
DeAlda enjoyed the Mormon Church choir and often took guests and her grandchildren to Sunday services at the Tabernacle. She had many Mormon friends in Utah.
Survivors include her daughter, Marilynne E. Gossett (Bill), of Grand Junction, Colo.; her son, Gary L. Ginther, of Rockford; grandchildren, Marty Ginther (Leann), Scott Ginther (Pam), Laurie Carlson (Kevin), Dean Gossett (Leslie), David Gossett, and Michael Gossett (Jill); 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jean Benson; special friend, Bard Heeren; and many nieces and nephews.
DeAlda will be deeply missed by her family. A special thank you to her caregivers, Amy Carol Lines, Jan Parcher and Amy Michelle Lines. Because of their loving care and support, DeAlda was able to remain at her home until her move to Hospice.
Preceding DeAlda in death are her parents; husband, Daniel Swegle; sister, Hazel Helland; and brother, Harold Benson.
Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/24/2009 - 11/28/2009

OSAGE - Joan Toye, age 78, of Osage died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) at Faith Home in Osage.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 5:30 p.m.
Joan was born July 31, 1931, at Stacyville, the daughter of John Salz, Jr. and Anna (Wiesbrock) Salz.
Joan was united in marriage to Omar Toye on July 14, 1956, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. They made their home in Osage. Joan worked for the AC Nielsen Co. in Mason City for 24 years and retired in 1990. Joan was a member of the Osage VFW Ladies Auxiliary for 50 years and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She loved spending time with family and friends. Joan enjoyed winter-time visits with Tom in Las Vegas and the friends she made out there. She also enjoyed reading.
Joan is survived by a daughter, Deanna (Martin) Heavey of Boston, Mass.; three sons, Tom Toye of Osage, Daniel Toye of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Tony Toye of Boscobel, Wis.; four grandchildren, Kelleen and Martin Heavey of Boston, Mass., Hannah and Noah Toye of Boscobel, Wis.; a sister, Frances Kratoska of Evansdale; and a brother, Jack (Arlene) Salz of Mason City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Omar Toye in 1996; three brothers and three sisters.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/28/2009 - 11/29/2009

Posted on 29 November 2009

MASON CITY - John Richard Corbett, 85, of 1435 N. Monroe Ave., died Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at Muse Norris Hospice Mason City.
Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 3, 2009) at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City, with the Rev. Ed Bard officiating. A military flag folding ceremony will be conducted by members of Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
John Richard Corbett was born Jan. 5, 1924, at Mason City, the son of Louis E. and Deane (Reed) Corbett.
He was united in marriage to Vera "Peggy" Unice O'Neill on May 18, 1956, at Garner.
John was a graduate of Mason City High School and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad as an engineer for 37 years, retiring in 1984.
John was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time in his vegetable garden. He loved his Pomeranian dogs, was an avid reader (particularly history), had a great sense of humor, and during his later years he particularly enjoyed sharing old stories, listening to music, and spending time with his friend, Nichole.
John is survived by, a sister, Mary Jeanne Allen, Hillsboro, Ore.; brother in-law, Jack Carlson, La Crescenta, Calif.; niece, Jennifer (James) Newton, Hillsboro, Ore.; nephews, Steven (Maria) Carlson, Sunland, Calif., and Scott (Shari) Carlson, Arvada, Colo.; special friends, Nichole (Nick) Oelberg and their children, Mariah, Taylor and Gunner, Mason City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Kathryn Louise Carlson; half-sister, Lucille Williams; and brother in-law, Gerald "Jerry" Allen.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/29/2009

WINDSOR HEIGHTS - John N. Egeland, Sr., 82, passed away at his Windsor Heights home, surrounded by family, on Nov. 25, 2009, from pancreatic cancer. The body has been donated to the University of Iowa Medical Center. No immediate services are planned.
Mr. Egeland, a veteran of the Navy, was a long-time employee of Northwestern Bell and US West. Since his retirement, he enjoyed helping his children with various home improvement projects. John was a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.
Among John's survivors are his eight children: John Jr. (Henrietta) of Honolulu, Hawaii, Jim (Ingrid) of San Jose, Calif., Susie DiMarco of Mason City, Joe of Des Moines, Mark (Barb) of Fort Collins, Colo., Mike of Des Moines, Matt (Gina) of Iowa City, and Bert of Albuquerque, N.M.; seven grandchildren; a brother, Raymond Egeland of Milwaukee, Wis.; and a sister, Louise Hime, of Chicago, Ill.�
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, and his parents.
John's family thanks Mercy Hospice for the compassionate care of their father.�
Memorial contributions can be made to Mercy Hospice, www.mercydesmoines.org/comm-resources/hospice-gift.cfm.
Westover Funeral Home, 6337 Hickman Road, Des Moines, 515-276-4567.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/29/2009

GARNER - Jeanne A. Schroeder, 86, of Garner died Friday (Nov. 27, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Society in Algona.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with the Rev. Tim Diehl officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/29/2009

HAMPTON - Anna E. Hansen, 84, of Hampton passed away Friday (Nov. 27, 2009) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Hampton. The Rev. David Bernhardt will be officiating. Burial will be in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Hampton.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/29/2009

Posted on 29 November 2009

CHARLES CITY - Madeline B. Jacobs, 90, of 401 Fourth Ave., Charles City, died Sunday afternoon (Nov. 29, 2009) at the Ninth St. Chautauqua Care Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, 641-228-4211.

www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 11/30/2009

GARNER - Jeanne A. Schroeder, 86, of Garner, died Friday (Nov. 27, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Society in Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with the Rev. Tim Diehl officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Jeanne Ardith Schroeder, the daughter of John and Lillian (Abele) Griffen, was born on June 17, 1923, on a farm southwest of Garner. She graduated from Garner High School in 1941.

On Sept. 27, 1941, Jeanne was married to John Schroeder at her parent's farm near Garner. They lived southwest of Garner until 1951, when they moved to a farm north of Garner. Jeanne was employed at North Iowa Grain Equipment as a bookkeeper from 1963 until her retirement in 2003. She also was an active Avon sales representative for a number of years.

In March of 2005, she became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Algona. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles and singing.

She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church where she was active in UPW. She sang in the church choir, taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible school and was a Presbyterian Camp Counselor and Logos teacher. Jeanne also belonged to Sweet Adelines, the Ellington Township Birthday Club, Clear Lake Christian Women's Luncheon and Bible Study and was a 20-gallon plus blood donor to the American Red Cross.

Jeanne is survived by her children, Ed (Kathy) Schroeder of Garner, John (Carol) Schroeder of Colorado Springs, Colo., Perry (Sandra) Schroeder of Garner, Laurel Lea (Dan) Calvert of Garner, Carolyn (Andrew) Wigglesworth of Colorado Springs, Colo., Lyndon (Elaine) Schroeder of Urbandale and Tracy (Connie) Schroeder of Forest City; eighteen grandchildren, Brent, Bryan, Tammy and Scott Schroeder, Larry and Jerry Schroeder, Jeff Schroeder, Kirstin Bourke and Hanni Schroeder, Sally Westphal, Lilly Calvert, Kelly Hawley, Jennifer Mitchell, Abby Wigglesworth, Mason and Reed Schroeder and Shelby and Colton Schroeder; fourteen great grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; a sister, Betty (Harlan) Carolus of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Elmer and brothers, Fred and Leon Griffen.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.

www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/29/2009 - 11/30/2009

CHARLES CITY - Korine K. Winders, 55, of 405 Richings St., Charles City, died Wednesday, (Nov. 25, 2009) at her home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Officiating will be Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River and Calwell UCC churches. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

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

www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 11/27/2009 - 11/30/2009

Posted on 30 November 2009 by Marie Thompson