BELMOND - Donald A. Braner, 87, of Belmond passed away Sunday (Oct. 11, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Funeral services for Donald A. Braner will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Immanuel Reformed Church, east of Belmond, with Pastor David DeKuiper officiating. Burial will take place in the Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery.
Visitation for Donald A. Braner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Donald Adolph, the son of Harm and Lillian Meinders Braner, was born on March 26, 1922, in Belmond. He grew up near Belmond where Don attended country schools. Don graduated from the Belmond High School in 1940.
On Nov. 8, 1942, Don was united in marriage with Eileen Ruka, the daughter of Earl and Buelah Ruka of Goodell. Don farmed with his dad until 1949 when his parents moved into Belmond. Don and Eileen kept farming east of Belmond until they moved into Belmond in 1981. Don continued farming with his son, Les, after Les returned from serving his country in Vietnam. The father and son farmed together until Les passed away in 2002.
Don was a member of Immanuel Reformed Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He was a member of the Immanuel Reformed Cemetery Board since 1962. Don became chairman of the board in 1975. In addition to his service to his church, Don and Eileen helped serve Thanksgiving and Christmas meals at the Lienbach Center in Belmond for more than 10 years.
Don enjoyed driving a care car for many years. Don also enjoyed wood-working. Several of his wood creations can be found throughout Immanuel Reformed Church.
Don is survived by his wife, Eileen; a son, Randall and wife, Vickie, of Cibilo, Texas; five grandsons, Les Jr. and wife, Jaemi, of California, Michael and wife, Jodi, of California, Nathan of Iowa, Brandon of Iowa, and Joshua of Texas; three granddaughters, Colleen of Maryland, Erica Ross and husband, Wayne, of Texas, and Lesly and husband Chris of Texas; six great-great-grandchildren, Ashli, Kelli, Lucas, Erik, Colin and Rebecca; sister, June Kepley; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Braner of California; and numerous other friends and relatives.
He preceded in death by his parents, son, Les in 2002; brother, Walter; and brother-in-law, Don Kepley.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
 

CHARLES CITY - Orpha Ellefson, 99, of Charles City died Friday (Oct. 16, 2009) at Cedar Health in Charles City.
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
 

LIVERMORE - Pearl Frost, 89, of Livermore died Wednesday (Oct. 14, 2009) at her home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode, with the Rev. Paul Breddin officiating. Burial will be in St. Olaf Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore.
Memorials may be directed to Home Care Connection, 1012 15th St. N, Humboldt, IA 50548, or St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 307 Rossing Ave., Bode, IA 50519.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
 

OSAGE - Ross Elliott Harmon, 87, of Osage died Friday (Oct. 16, 2009) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Ross was born July 2, 1922, in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell County, the son of William and Grace (Angell) Harmon. He was baptized and confirmed in the First United Methodist Church in Osage. Ross graduated from Osage High School in 1940. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific as a motor machinist. After the war, he returned to the Osage area and engaged in farming.
He married Kathryn Kitson on Nov. 26, 1949. They farmed in Burr Oak Township and retired to Osage in 1984. Later, in addition to farming, he sold seed corn in the area for more than 20 years. In his younger years, Ross enjoyed hunting and trapping. He was a charter and life member of the Osage VFW and held the office of squad commander for many years. Ross was also a member of the Orchard American Legion.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Pastor Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery with military honors by Osage VFW Post 7920.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Ross is survived by his wife, Kathryn Harmon of Osage; three daughters, Linda Lines and fiance, Jeffrey Mondry, of Rudd, Mary Kay Erdmann and husband, Kenneth, of Plymouth, and Janice Henik and husband, John, of Mount Vernon; three grandsons, Brad Lines, Douglas Erdmann and Joshua Henik; three granddaughters, Erin Lines Myers and husband, Jerry, Dawn Erdmann and Kara Henik; and two great-grandsons, McCain and Truman Myers.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
 

OSHKOSH, Wis. -Denese Brendall Hathaway, 80, of Oshkosh, formerly of Mason City, passed away Friday (Oct. 16, 2009) at Aurora Medical Center.
She was born May 14, 1929 in Burke, S.D., the daughter of the late Dewey J. and Myrtle L. Brendall. Because her father was transferred while working for International Harvester Co., she spent grade school in Algona and Austin, Minn., and junior high and high school in Mason City.
Denese is remembered for her beautiful soprano voice, and in state music competitions she was a perennial winner throughout her high school years. She was featured soloist at many weddings, funerals, and civic concerts. She is also remembered for her sharp wit and contagious sense of humor. Denese was a loving and sympathetic wife and mother.
She married Roger G. Hathaway on June 19, 1950, at the First Methodist Church in Mason City. During their marriage they lived in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin. Denese and Roger's family lived in Neenah for 30 years and in Oshkosh the past 10 years.
Denese was a member of the DAR. She served Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Theda Clark Medical Center Auxiliary. She was a long time member of the Neenah chapter of Kings Daughters, and served on the board of directors of the Silvercrest Home. She was both a member and an associate member of the Neenah Women's Tuesday Club. Denese was also active in other civic and political groups.
Denese is survived by her husband, Roger; daughter, Celeste (Habighorst) Hathaway, of Oshkosh; son, Craig (Dawn) Hathaway, South Lake, Texas; granddaughter, Jodi Habighorst, Cadillac, Mich.; grandson, Jon (Shannon) Habighorst, Brookfield, granddaughter, Paige Hathaway and grandson, Mason Hathaway, South Lake, Texas.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Travis John Habighorst, and other relatives and friends.
Per Denese's wishes, cremation will take place.
A memorial service for Denese will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home in Neenah, Wis., with the Rev. Martin Ruge officiating.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Denese's honor for the Oshkosh Area Humane Society and the American Cancer Society.
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude and praise to the excellent staff at Aurora Medical Center, Second Floor West; and the Aurora VNA and it's staff; Marlene, Laura and Tammy, for their outstanding support and care.
The family deeply appreciates all this wonderful help.
Westgor Funeral Home, 920-722-7151.
 

MASON CITY -Memorial services for Dale Kendall Hayes, 46, of Kingman, Ariz., will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the First Congregational Church, 100 First St. N.E., Mason City.
Memorials may be sent to Montana Fish Wildlife and Park Foundation, 1420 E. Sixth Ave. Helena, MT 59620-0701, for a tax exempt 501 contribution.
Dale died on Sept. 24, 2009, at his home in Kingman, Ariz.
 

MASON CITY - Joseph J. Sanchez Sr., 82, of Mason City died Wednesday (Oct. 14, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with the Father Kenneth Gehling officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at 3:45 p.m. after luncheon at the funeral home.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
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.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
 

ALBERT LEA, Minn. - Anna Sanden, 98, of Albert Lea, Minn., died Friday (Oct. 16, 2009) at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.
 

Posted on 17 October 2009 by Marie Thompson

MASON CITY - Mrs. Jess, Mary Jane Allen, 82, of 300 Second St. N.E., Apt. 211, Mason City, died Friday (Oct. 16, 2009) at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
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
 

CLARION - Leonard J. Cramer, 93, of Clarion died Thursday (Oct. 15, 2009) at Careage of Clarion.
Funeral services for Leonard Cramer will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. Military graveside services are under the direction of the Clarion American Legion and VFW.
Visitation for Leonard Cramer will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 North Main St. in Clarion, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
 

CHARLES CITY - Orpha Ellefson, 99, of Charles City died Friday (Oct. 16, 2009) at Cedar Health in Charles City.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 705 Third Ave. in Charles City, with the Rev. Jane Keel officiating. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in the Osage Memorial Cemetery
Visitation will begin 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 the family.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com
 

CHARLES CITY - Rebecka Mae Hebert, 36, of Charles City, formerly of Thornton, died Wednesday (Oct. 14, 2009) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 19, at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, with the Rev. G. Kim Wills of Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.
Rebecka Mae Buss was born Aug. 21, 1973, at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., a daughter of Larry Dean and Glenda Mae (Long) Buss. She was confirmed in the Lutheran church in Charles City at the same time as her mother and graduated from Hampton-Dumont High School in 1991. She attended college in both Iowa Falls and Mason City.
Rebecka married Casey James Hebert on Dec. 5, 1996. She worked as a manager at Taco Johns for the last several years.
Rebecka was a generous person who enjoyed being around people and helping others. She enjoyed swimming, dancing and playing with her dog, Gizmo. She recently joined a bowling league and thoroughly enjoyed the sport and camaraderie.
Her family includes her husband, Casey and daughter, Tawni, of Charles City; her parents, Larry and Glenda Buss, Mason City; sister, Julie (Mark) Melver, Elma; grandmother, Irene Buss, Mason City; uncles, Curtis (Victoria) Buss, Mason City, and Gordon (Carmen) Buss, Ridgeway, Amos (Ria) Long, Crocker, Mo.; aunt, Margaret (Bill) Zubrod, New Hampton; mother-in-law, Kathy Hebert, Cedar Falls; and sister-in-law and niece, Valerie Kofron and Zoe of Cedar Falls.
She is preceded in death by her uncle Gene Buss and one uncle in infancy; grandparents, Otto Buss and Amos and Eula Mae Long.
Retz Funeral Home, 641-998-2311.
 

CHARLES CITY - Ralph "Jack" Johnson, 86, of Charles City died Saturday (Oct. 17, 2009) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funerals arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
 

CHARLES CITY - Kenneth Leslie, 37, of Charles City died Saturday (Oct. 17, 2009) at his residence.
Funeral services for Kenneth Leslie will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Timothy Robbins of Calvary Baptist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time on Tuesday.
Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
 

CEDAR RAPIDS - John J. Leverone, 86, of 2069 Forest Drive S.E., died Saturday (Oct. 17, 2009) following a long illness.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
John was born Oct. 21, 1922, in Boston, Mass., the son of John and Helen Tedesco Leverone. He married Ardismae Newell on May 5, 1951.
John was a BMCM for the Navy. His 25 years of service was from 1941 until he retired in 1966 at which he served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association and the American Legion Post No. 57 in Arizona. He enjoyed the Red Sox, football and gardening. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include a daughter, Ardis Prahm and husband, Randy, of Cedar Rapids; a son, John Leverone and wife, Michele, of Ash Fork, Ariz.; a sister, Corrine Leverone, of West Roxbury, Mass.; four grandchildren, Mark Prahm of Cedar Rapids, Ryan Prahm and wife, Jean, of North Liberty, Lars Leverone of Ash Fork, Ariz., Johnny Leverone IV of Ash Fork, Ariz.; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Ardismas Leverone.
Cedar Memorial funeral Home, Cedar Falls, 319 393-8000.
 

CHARLES CITY - Mildred Mead, 90, of Charles City died Saturday (Oct. 17, 2009) at her home.
Funerals arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com
 

MASON CITY - Joseph J. Sanchez Sr., 82, of Mason City died Wednesday night (Oct. 14, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Father Kenneth Gehling. Interment will be at 3:45 p.m. in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery after a luncheon at the funeral home.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
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.
Joseph was born July 4, 1927, to Brigido and Cecelia "Infante" Sanchez. He was the last survivor of six children. Joe attended school in Mason City, later moving in 1968 to the Los Angeles area where he became a certified steam engineer through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. For 24� years he worked as an operational engineer at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Glendale, Calif., where he also had a residence. He returned to Mason City to live earlier this year. Joseph was very much into music and enjoyed sharing his guitar playing and love of Mexican music with everyone. Early in life he played pool and was a boxer in Mason City. His love of boxing made him a big fan of UFC ultimate fighting.
Those thankful in sharing Joseph's life include his two daughters, Anita Walker of Mason City and Cecelia Sanchez, Texas; four sons, Joe Jr. and his wife, Julie Sanchez, Mason City., Joe Brian Sanchez, Yuma, Ariz., Jesse Sanchez, Arvada, Colo., and John Sanchez, San Diego, Calif.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Patricia and Mary Sanchez.
His parents; wife, Mary; two sisters, Mary Lievanos and Isabelle Sanchez Mendoza; and three, brothers Manuel, Merno and Dorates Sanchez, preceded him in death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676.
www.Fullertonfh.com
 

ALBERT LEA, Minn. - Anna Sanden, 98, of Albert Lea, Minn., formerly of the Joice and Northwood areas, died Friday (Oct. 16, 2009) at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Center.
The funeral service for Mrs. Sanden will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood, with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating. Burial will take place at the Bristol Cemetery, rural Joice.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121.
 

GREENE - Bruce James Schroeder, 62, of 310 Greene St., Greene, died Saturday (Oct. 17, 2009) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457.
 

St. Ansgar - Minona Zellmer, age 80, died Saturday (Oct. 17, 2009) at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920.
 

Posted on 18 October 2009 by Marie Thompson

MASON CITY - Mary Jane Allen, 82, of 300 Second St. N.E., Apt. 211, Mason City, died Friday afternoon (Oct. 16, 2009) at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Father David Kucera of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home with a parish Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m.

Cremation was at Cremation Services of North Iowa. Condolences and remembrances may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Mary was born on Feb. 21, 1927, to Jacob and Louise (Schmidt) Funk. In 1944 she graduated from Mason City High School. She lived for a time in Mason City and then Britt.

On Nov. 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jesse F. Allen, at the rectory of St. Joseph Catholic Church. To this union were born four very loved children. They moved to the farm southeast of Nora Springs in 1971.

Most people knew that quilting was one of Mary's life passions. She was the president twice and a longtime member of North Iowa Quilters. Mary made and assisted in making hundreds of quilts. Her daughters received many quilts and many of the quilts went to Habitat for Humanity, Charity Quilts for the Crisis Intervention Center and baby quilts for AIDS babies.

Each Tuesday she could be found at Hooked on Tuesdays quilt group at the North Multipurpose Center for more than 20 years. Quilting was not her only passion as she and her husband co-owned and operated Bill's BBQ in the 200 block of South Madison Avenue. She was a great waitress! They retired in 1987 when they passed the business on to their daughter, Jaylene.

In 1961 she was the president of the VFW Auxillary and was an active member for many years. In her spare time she read mystery novels such as Ellery Queen and Perry Mason.

"Everyone loved Momma, and if she didn't have troubles of her own she would borrow someone else's," which is one of her great and enduring attributes.

Those who are so thankful in sharing Mary's life include her husband of 63 years, Jesse; four children, Jacklyn Allen, Dixon, Ill.; Janice, and her husband, Paul Pettigrew, Gulf Breeze, Fla.; Jaylene and her husband, Steve Whipple, Mason City; and James and his wife, Judy Allen, Sun City, Ariz.; six living grandchildren, Sean Pettigrew, Eric and Katie Whipple, Tina Allen, Jarrod Evans and Justin Allen; nine great-grand children; one sister, Regina (Bob) Acherson, Cedar Rapids; and one sister-in-law, Marge Funk, of Mason City; too many nieces and nephews to count; and a host of friends, other family members, customers and fellow quilters.

Her parents; grandson, Jesse Evans; two sisters, Rose Greene and Elizabeth Funk; eight brothers, Albert, Herman, Jake, Philip, Joseph, William, Frank and Frederick Funk; and recently deceased sister-in-law Marion Funk preceded her in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676.

www.Fullertonfh.com
 

NEW HAMPTON - Dorothy Barnett, 88, of New Hampton and formerly of Britt died Sunday (Oct. 18, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton with Pastor Todd Holman of the First United Methodist Church, New Hampton, officiating.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences for Dorothy may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

In life, Dorothy Helen Dubbert was born on Nov. 2, 1920, in Cedar Falls, the daughter of Rudolph and Helen (Hall) Dubbert. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1938 and continued her education at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Dorothy taught school in Alburnett, Marble Rock and Independence before marrying. She received her B.A. degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1977 while teaching in the Corwith-Wesley Community School District.

On June 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to Max Barnett at the Methodist Church in Cedar Falls. To this union two daughters were born. The family lived in Greene, Nora Springs and Britt. Dorothy moved to New Hampton in 2002.

Dorothy was actively involved in community and church activities throughout her life. She served as Sunday school teacher, VBS teacher and UMYF leader for many years. She was a Girl Scout leader, receiving the Adult Appreciation Pin from the North Iowa Girl Scout Council in 1996.

Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Jo (Don) Maupin, Waukesha, Wis., and Jean (Paul) Swenson, New Hampton; and two grandchildren, Ann Swenson (Jason Masters), Norwalk, and Scott (Bethany) Maupin, Bolingbrook, Ill.

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

Hugeback & Chenowith Funeral Home, New Hampton, 641-394-5539.
 

MASON CITY -Memorial services for Dale Kendall Hays, 46, of Kingman, Ariz., will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the First Congregational Church, 100 First St. N.E., Mason City.

Memorials may be sent to Montana Fish Wildlife and Park Foundation, 1420 E. Sixth Ave. Helena MT 59620-0701 for a tax-exempt 501 contribution.

Dale died on Sept. 24, 2009, at his home in Kingman, Ariz.
 

BANCROFT - Charlotte E. Lockwood, 89, of Bancroft died Sunday (Oct. 18, 2009) at Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft with Father Paul D. Bormann officiating. Burial will be in Fenton Township Cemetery, rural Lone Rock.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

Other arrangements are incomplete at the funeral home.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, 515-885-2521.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/20/2009.

MESA, Ariz. - Richard Clement Madson, a long-time resident of Leisure World in Mesa, Ariz., died on Oct. 15, 2009.

Dick was born in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 4, 1927, the son of Howard C. and Neta (Andrews) Madson. He grew up in Elmhurst, Ill. He attended Waldorf Lutheran College in Forest City, where he met the love of his life, Harriet (Rye) Madson. They were married more than 60 years.

They raised their children, Jacqueline (Jackie) Madson Lee Ranby, David C. Madson and Jon Thomas Madson in Hutchinson, Minn.

Dick capped a lifetime career in the insurance industry by being named president of Iowa Kemper Insurance Co. in Mason City, Iowa. He was a life-time member of the Masonic Temple Lodge in Hutchinson, Minn., and the Zuhrah Shrine in Minneapolis, Minn.

When Dick retired he and Harriet moved to Leisure World, where they enjoyed many happy and active years of retirement. He also served on the board.

Dick and Harriet shared a passion for discovering the family history of their Norwegian immigrant ancestors. He wrote a book about his ancestors called "Gjerpen to Gjerpen: The Madson Families Who Came To Wisconsin."

Dick and Harriet's lives were saddened by the deaths of son Jon in 1976 and son David in 2000.

Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet, in 2008; his two sons, David and Jon; his parents; and his brother, Allen Andrews Madson.

He is survived by his daughter, Jackie Ranby, and son-in-law, Jack Ranby, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and three grandsons, Eric Peter Lee (Barbara) of Phoenix, Ariz., Andrew Jon Lee of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Ryan Davis Madson (Joy) of Sedro Woolley, Wash.

A memorial service will be held at Victory Lutheran Church, Mesa, Ariz., on Oct. 22, 2009, at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix AZ 85014 or to Victory Lutheran Church.
 

WHITTEMORE - Roger L. Meyer, 59, of Whittemore, died Sunday (Oct. 18, 2009) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with Pastor Steve Turner presiding. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Whittemore.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona.

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

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
 

CLEAR LAKE -Jeffrey Alan Roe, 53, of 15278 Oakwood Ave., died Thursday (Oct. 15, 2009) at his home.

Jeffrey's wish was to have his body cremated and no funeral services to take place. Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel is in charge of the cremation services.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.

www.colonialchapels.com
 

ALLISON - John J. Schneiderman, 80, of Allison died Sunday (Oct. 18, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. The Rev. Gary Mulder will officiate.

Burial will take place at the Oakhill Cemetery in Bristow.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the church.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 

GREENE - Funeral services for Bruce James Schroeder, 62, of 310 Greene St., will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating.

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Full military rites will be conducted by Tack-Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009) at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a public scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Wednesday.

Bruce James Schroeder was born June 7, 1947, in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, the son of James Douglas and Mary Katherine (Schreiber) Schroeder and died Oct. 17, 2009, at his home in Greene. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene.

As a young man he received his education in the Greene Public Schools, graduating from Greene High School in 1965. Bruce enlisted in the United States Air Force in May 1969 and was honorably discharged on July 6, 1973. During his school years he helped out with the family business, Schroeder Concrete. After being discharged Bruce returned to Schroeder Concrete to work full-time. After 33 years of service he retired.

He was united in marriage to Linda Campbell on Oct. 26, 1974. This union was blessed with two children, Todd and Sara. On May 28, 2005, he married Sue Ann Brinkman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Bruce was a fisherman who enjoyed the Shell Rock River. He was a trapper and loved woodworking. He also enjoyed mowing grass and playing Scrabble.

He is survived by his wife, Sue, of Greene; one son, Todd (Liz) Schroeder of Greene; three step-daughters, Becky Newton (Tim) of Greene, Rachelle Wheat of Mason City and Mary Wheat of Glenwood; six grandchildren, Keaton, Alex and Elizabeth Deutmeyer, Catie Davis, and Molly and Elsa Newton; his mother, Mary (Lloyd) Schroeder-Haack of Greene; one sister, Jan (Bruce) Schroeder of Corvallis, Ore.; one brother, Dan (Carol) Schroeder of Greene; two nieces, Hannah and Mariah McIntosh; two nephews, Jace and Justin Schroeder; and many friends and his faithful dog, Sir Galahad.

Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Jim Schroeder; daughter, Sara Davis; and grandchild, John Davis.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Bruce J. Schroeder Memorial Fund in care of the family at 310 Greene St., Greene, IA 50636

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457.

www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
 

MASON CITY - Charles Westendorf, 71, of Mason City died Monday (Oct. 19, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
 

ST. ANSGAR - Minona E. (Dettmann) Zellmer, 80, of St. Ansgar died Saturday (Oct. 17, 2009) at the Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar with the Rev. Robert P. Porisch officiating. Burial will be in the Arlington Township Cemetery, Moville, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moville. The family will greet friends for lunch at the First Lutheran Fellowship Hall following the funeral until noon.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.

Minona Emilie Frieda Dettmann was born March 24, 1929, at St. Mary's Hospital in Watertown, Wis., to Arthur W. and Adelheid O. (Klemke) Dettmann of rural Johnson Creek, Wis. She was baptized on April 29, 1929, and confirmed on March 29, 1942, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Watertown, Wis.

She grew up on the family farm, graduated from the eighth grade at the Rock River Valley School and in 1946 graduated from Johnson Creek High School. In 1946 and 1947 she attended Wartburg College and subsequently graduated from the Milwaukee Hospital (Passavant) School of Nursing in 1950. On June 29, 1952, she married Richard E. Zellmer of Moville, Iowa.

Minona entered eternal life on Oct. 17, 2009, after a five-week illness with cancer.

As the oldest of seven children, family became an important part of Minona's life which continued through her commitment to her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

Minona's parents supported her childhood dream of pursuing an education to become a nurse. She dedicated her professional nursing career to caring for patients in hospitals and nursing homes in Milwaukee, Wis., Seguin, Texas, Dubuque, Wausau, Wis., Monticello, West Union and until 1999 at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.

She lived out her faith and devotion to the church with many activities, from Luther League as a youth to creating baptismal banners, and even in her later years leading women's circle Bible studies and organizing and baking for the church fellowship hour. Her yeast breads and treats will long be remembered by many. She also loved gardening and was a skilled seamstress.

Survivors include two sons, Mark (Debra Daehn) Zellmer of La Crosse, Wis., and grandchildren, Timothy of St. Paul, Minn., and Bethany of La Crosse, Wis., and Joel (Jodi) Zellmer and granddaughter, Emma, of Liberty Lake, Wash.; two daughters, Kristin Brown (Jacki Ebbeka) of Laramie, Wyo., and grandson Eric (Cambria) Zellmer with great-granddaughter Ava, of Laramie, Wyo., and Heidi Zellmer and grandson Jared Zellmer of Charles City.

Minona is also survived by siblings Joanne (Harry) Ballard of Moneta, Va., Faith Yops of Roanoke, Ind., Paul (Margaret) Dettmann of Dubuque, Timothy (Amy) Dettmann of Johnson Creek, Wis., and Daniel (Shirley) Dettmann of Madison, Wis., and sister-in-law Evelyn Dettmann of Watertown, Wis., along with several cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Frederick Dettmann; her husband of 40 years, the Rev. Richard Zellmer, and a brother-in-law, Robert Yops Jr.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials be directed to First Lutheran Church or the Good Samaritan Center Endowment for nursing scholarships, both in St. Ansgar.

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

Posted on 20 October 2009 by Marie Thompson