FLOYD - Robert H. Auringer, 93, of Floyd died Saturday (Oct. 24, 2009) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville.

Funeral services for Robert Auringer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Robert Holdorf will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Floyd. There will be a flag presentation and Taps conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will continue an hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Robert Harold Auringer was born July 13, 1916, at Bonair, the son of Paul and Stella (Setchell) Auringer. He graduated from the Charles City High School. He was then employed at the Oliver Corp. and Grossman Funeral Home.

On March 4, 1943, he was united in marriage to Madalyn Slack at Charles City. Robert served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. After the war, he farmed north of Floyd and from 1954 to 1973 he owned and operated Auringer Grocery. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd.

Robert's interests included working, fishing, fixing things, traveling, reading, playing cards, music and he loved children.

Living family members include his two children, Char (Gene) Lubbert of Nora Springs and Stu Auringer of Mason City; daughter-in-law, Debra Auringer of Floyd; five grandchildren, Denise (Brian) Wilkins, Jodi Lubbert, Kathy Lubbert, Bart Auringer and Emilie (Chad) McMurray; eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Alyssa, Dillon, Emma, Lauren, Dustin, Taylor and Zachary; brother, Max Auringer of Albuquerque, N.M.; sister, June Stephens of Charles City; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Pat Rake of Osage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a brother, Gilbert Auringer.

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

www.hauserfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/26/2009

OSAGE - Margaret E. Barrick, 85, of Osage died Sunday (Oct. 25, 2009) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/26/2009 - 10/27/2009

CLEAR LAKE - Harold Louis Bartling, 76, of 210 Mars Hill Drive, Clear Lake, died Saturday (Oct. 24, 2009) in Mason City after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa, with military honors by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials be given to Hospice of North Iowa.

Harold was born Oct. 31, 1932, in Denver, Iowa, the son of Charles F. and Bertha (Heidemann) Bartling. He attended school in Denver.

He served stateside in the United States Army from 1954-1956.

Harold married Frances Bolt Oct. 8, 1954, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa.

They moved to Clear Lake in 1956 and worked for his brother-in-law, Harold Chaney, in Chaney Plumbing and Heating for over 30 years. During this time he and his wife also owned and operated Melodee Lanes from 1969-1977. In 1990 he started working for Lake Plumbing and Heating until he retired in 1994.

He was inducted into the Clear Lake Bowling Hall of Fame in 1979. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, watching game shows, listening to country music, gambling, and spending time with his family and his very special friends, Jerry Faber and Terri and Ron Gustin.

He is survived by his four sons, Kevin Bartling of Eldora, Ken Bartling and his wife, Denise, of Garner, Iowa, Brian Bartling, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Brad Bartling and his wife Renee of Rockford, Iowa; nine grandchildren, Jayna, Stephen, Hayley, Justin, Jeremy, Katrina, Jake, Ryan and Rebecca; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Chaney of Lady Lake, Fla., and Mildred Cook of Waterloo, Iowa, and his loyal companion, Lucky the dog.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two brothers, Edwin and Elmer Bartling; and two brothers-in-law, Harold Chaney and Harlan Cook.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/25/2009 - 10/27/2009

HAMPTON - Shelia Kay (True) Harding, 66, of Hampton died Saturday (Oct. 24, 2009) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Hampton. Pastor David Bernhardt will officiate. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/25/2009 - 10/26/2009

MASON CITY -Andrew Bell, 23, of Mason City and formerly of Indianola, died Saturday (Oct. 24, 2009) at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Mount Olive Cemetery in Hamburg, Iowa.

Stories, condolences and thoughts may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to Kiya Koda Humane Society in care of Andrew's parents at 1105 N. O St., Indianola, IA 50125.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.comPublished in the Globe Gazette from 10/26/2009 - 10/27/2009

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/26/2009 - 10/27/2009

MASON CITY - Jeanne (Davis) Jensen, 83, of Mason City died Friday (Oct. 23, 2009) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2009) at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Friends are asked to come and share memories with the family and each other.

There will be no visitation as Jeanne's body was donated to the University of Iowa Medical School at her request.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, 20 Roszel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540-9983 (for the production of textbooks for visually impaired students attending college).

Jeanne was born on Dec. 14, 1925, in Clear Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Doris (Callanan) Davis. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1943. She also graduated from Wartburg College in 1980 and the University of Iowa in 1982.

Jeanne married Robert E. Jensen on June 20, 1946, in Clear Lake. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she helped with the ladies groups.

Jeanne worked on a Lutheran Braille team producing Christian literature for overseas missions. She served as president of the North Iowa Alliance for the Mentally Ill, helped organize a social club for the mentally ill and was coordinator of the professional and lay volunteers who staffed it. She was also part of first hospice team in Mason City.

Jeanne was also deeply involved in religious activities. On the national level she served on an Inter-Lutheran Consortium on Outdoor Ministries, a Lutheran Family Policy Committee, a six-member Advisory Board to the Lutheran Church Women's staff for six years and was one of six women consultants for a Lutheran church statement on Human Sexuality.

On the state level she served on a seven-member team trained by national staff to teach new parish education curriculum to Iowa church school teachers. She served as Women's Education secretary for Iowa for six years, Conference Education secretary for seven years and as conference secretary for Alaska and Mexico missions for two years.

She conducted four- week studies to Lutheran Churches in the area for the Iowa Lutheran Bishops' Project on peace and reconciliation and served as Mission Interpreter and Stewardship Interpreter to area churches for the Northeast Iowa Synod for three years, and was a fund-raiser in area churches for Bremwood Youth Home in Waverly.

Jeanne received the Angel Award for service to the Oikoumene Religious Center (OK House), the North Iowa Area Community College Campus Ministry, having served on the board and as board chair for five years, then continuing to serve with her husband on the fundraising and maintenance committee.

Locally, Jensen served as president of Church Women United, vice-chair of the Mason City Council of Churches and as team leader for Faith at Work conferences in Iowa and Minnesota and was a member of an ecumenical prayer group.

As a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, she taught the Bethel Bible Studies series to adults, she was women's Bible study leader for many years, taught a high school class, was a confirmation catechist and Vacation Bible School teacher. She also taught Sunday school at home to a confirmand with a disability. She was president of Trinity Lutheran Church Women and lifetime members of that organization and various circles, member of Trinity's Social ministry Board, worked with Trinity's refugee sponsorship of two families, and a member of Trinity's Prayer Chain.

She was Trinity's delegate to the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Workshop, its representative to Waldorf College for six years, a volunteer at Good Shepherd and Community Kitchen, and a Stewardship Caller.

Jeanne is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert Jensen; one daughter, Jean Ann Cadman and husband Craig of Sioux Rapids; one son, Joel Jensen of Ely, Nev.; and one grandchild. She is also survived by many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/24/2009 - 10/26/2009

ALGONA - Jacqueline J. "Jackie" Kelley, 76, of Algona died Saturday (Oct. 24, 2009) at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with Father Edward M. Girres officiating. Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Her family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, with a scripture prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/26/2009

CHARLES CITY -Judith I. Lane, 66, of Charles City died Sunday (Oct. 25, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City with Pastor Gary VanWert, officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/26/2009 - 10/27/2009

BELMOND - Eleanor M. Pals, 82, of Belmond died Friday (Oct. 23, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond with Pastor Troy Pflibsen officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond and will continue on hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/24/2009 - 10/27/2009

OSAGE - Donald Lee Popp, age 71, of Osage, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday (Oct. 24, 2009).

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage where there will be a scripture service at 8 p.m.

Don was born Jan. 18, 1938, in Mitchell County, the son of John and Frances (Falk) Popp. He attended Rock No. 1 Country School and graduated from Osage High School. He served in the Army National Guard.

On June 18, 1960, Don was united in marriage to Mary Ann Halfman. From that union came four children. Mary Ann passed away in 1992. Don worked construction and in the late 1960s started Popp Excavating.

On Aug. 14, 1993, Don was united in marriage to Jo (Hofmeister) Hackenmiller.

Don enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling and pontooning, but his greatest passion was working.

Don is survived by his wife, Jo Popp, of Osage; a son, Kevin (Carol) Popp of Osage and their children, Travis and Hannah; a son, Keith (Audrey) Popp of Osage and their son, Brian; a son, Kurt (Janet) Popp of Osage and their children, Kyle, Jordan and Hailey; a daughter, Kari Fox of Osage and her children, Seth, Lee and Mary Ann; a son, Bob (Connie) Hackenmiller of Ventura and their children, Drew, Mandy, Stacy and Ryan; a son, Tom Hackenmiller of Stacyville; a son, Kevin Hackenmiller of Cedar Rapids; a son, Keith Hackenmiller of Eagan, Minn.; a daughter, Julie (George) Rogerson of Burlington and,their daughter, Hattie; a daughter, Vicki (Scott) Brandau of Osage and their children, Sidney, Samie and Sawyer; a daughter, Kelly (Ryan) Molsberry of Hubert, N.C.; a brother, Melvin (Dorothy) Popp of Osage; and his mother-in-law, Pauline Hofmeister of Osage.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann, and his parents.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/25/2009 - 10/26/2009

BUFFALO CENTER -Elmer Rhubee, 95, of Buffalo Center died Sunday (Oct. 25, 2009) at the United Hospital in Blue Earth, Minn.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the United Methodist Church Fireside Room in Buffalo Center with Pastor Shannon Pascual officiating. Burial will follow at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. NW, Buffalo Center, and also one hour before the service at the church.

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

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center. 641-562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/26/2009 - 10/27/2009

MESERVEY - Herman T. Statlander, 86, of Meservey lost his battle with cancer on Sunday (Oct. 25, 2009) at the Belmond Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Reformed Church in Meservey with the Rev. Rodney Meester officiating. Burial will take place in the Meservey Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Retz Funeral Home in Meservey and one hour prior to services at the church.

Herman Statlander, the son of Carl J. and Grace (Dirks) Stadtlander, was born Oct. 7, 1923, in Hancock County. He was baptized at Meservey in March 1924. Herman attended school at Thornton and worked as a hired hand for various farmers. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943. He completed basic training in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Herman was united in marriage to Phyllis I. Schmidt in Meservey on Aug. 14,1943, and was sent overseas to join other troops in World War II shortly after. He was wounded in combat and underwent surgeries at various military hospitals. He was awarded the Purple Heart and was honorably discharged in November 1945.

Upon return from service, he worked for an area farmer. He was also employed by Fischer Implement and Sunray Fertilizer in Meservey. He later worked for Raecker Chevrolet and Duke's Auto as a mechanic. In the early 1970s, he and a partner purchased the business, renaming it D & H Auto. He retired in 1985.

Herman served as Meservey's mayor for several years. He was a lifelong member of Meservey American Legion Post 171, VFW and DAV.

He enjoyed fishing and took many trips to Canada with friends and family. He loved gardening and tending his apple trees. He also did some woodworking and refinishing. After retiring, he spent numerous hours tinkering in his shop. He had a talent for fabrication and there was very little he couldn't create when given a few small parts.

He took great joy in his five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Phyllis; his daughter, Patricia (Lloyd) Suntken of Meservey; and his sons, Gary (Nancy) Statlander of Mason City and Jerry (Janette) Stadtlander of Belmond; his grandchildren, Anjanette (Adam) Bills of Dodge Center, Minn., and their children, Peyton and Mason; Darin (Erin) Suntken of Sheffield, and their children, Alexandra, Sage and Dax; Torey (Gwen) Statlander of Owatonna, Minn., and their children, Madeline and Owen; Melissa (Bob) Decker of Mapleton, Minn., and their children, Ellie, Casey, Noah and Thayne; Travis (Sarah) Statlander, of Overland Park, Kansas and their daughter, Reghan; one brother, Myron (Sally) Stadtlander, of Rockford; five sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Grace Stadtlander; one sister, Berniece; and three brothers, Louis, Leonard and Delbert Stadtlander.

Retz Funeral Home, 641-358-6105.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/26/2009 - 10/27/2009

CHARLES CITY -Carlyle "Bill" Thomas, 79, of Charles City died Sunday (Oct. 25, 2009) at his home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Carlyle Thomas will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor Dennis Niezwaag and Pastor David Werges officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City. There will be a flag presentation and taps by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour before the service on Saturday at the church.

Carlyle Edmer Thomas was born Sept. 11, 1930, at Austin, Minn., the son of Claire "Dewey" and Laura (Dall) Morris. He graduated from high school in Austin, Minn. Bill served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954, serving on the USS Rockwell.

On Dec. 1, 1956, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Belden at the Queen of Angels in Austin, Minn. He was employed at Oliver/White Farm until 1986. Bill was then employed at Lloyd Management in Dodge Center and Mankato, Minn., until he retired in 1999.

He was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, life-time member of the V.F.W. in Austin, Minn., and the American Legion in Dodge Center, Minn.

His interests included woodworking, building toys, fishing, pheasant hunting, crossword puzzles and polka dancing.

Living family members include his wife, Elizabeth Thomas of Charles City; six children, Carla (Dave) Bjork of Spirit Lake, Micheal Thomas of Freeport, Ill., Bill (Debra) Thomas of Nevada, Iowa, Tina (Kevin) Patterson of Charles City, Eric (Hong) Thomas of Chaingrai, Thailand, and Laura (Jim) Janssen of Floyd; special sister-in-law, Judy Viers of Greene; 14 grandchildren, Antonia Turvold and special friend, Josh Parsons, Tiffany (Dustin) Nobel, Jodee (Andrew) Vickerman, Megan Patterson, Timothy (Stephanie) Thomas, Carlyle Thomas, Adam (Ashley) Thomas, Bobby Thomas, Cory Janssen, Andrew Janssen, Joseph Janssen, Alexis Thomas, Damien Thomas and Amanda Thomas; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Krueger of Baldwin, Ga.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Patricia Stockdale.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/26/2009 - 10/27/2009

Posted on 26 October 2009 by Marie Thompson

LAKE MILLS - Orven V. Charlson, 89, of Lake Mills died Monday (Oct. 26, 2009) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450.

Contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2009

MASON CITY - Helen Eggena, 94, of Mason City died Monday (Oct. 26, 2009) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with 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 10/27/2009

MARBLE ROCK - Memorial services for Frederick Edward Kuykendall, 63, of Marble Rock, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Veterans Memorial Park in Marble Rock. There will be a gathering at the Community Center after the memorial service.

Frederick Edward Kuykendall, 63, of Marble Rock, died on Saturday (Oct. 10, 2009)

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2009

CHARLES CITY -Judith I. Lane, 66, of Charles City died Sunday (Oct. 25, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City with Pastor Gary VanWert, officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/26/2009 - 10/27/2009

The Rev. Dr. Karl Frederick Langrock, 82, of Wilsonvile, Ore., died at his home on Oct. 14, 2009, due to complications of congestive heart failure.

Karl was born on Jan. 26, 1927, in Toeterville, Iowa, which was founded by his great-grandfather, Henry Toeter. He spent his younger years in rural Mitchell County, Iowa, and graduated from Cedar Falls High School. Advanced degrees were from Northern Iowa University, the University of Iowa and Lutheran School of Theology in Maywood, Ill.

Later he served Lutheran congregations in Illinois, was director of development at Berea College in Kentucky and for 16 years was president of Grandview University in Des Moines, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4675 Goldenrod Ave., Toeterville, Iowa, with a committal service following at St. Peter's German Lutheran Cemetery in Toeterville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee H. and Alice D. (Grube) Langrock, and sisters Adeline and Hildgard.

Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rose Marie; two children, daughter Laura (Rick) Croshaw of Sherwood, Ore., and son Charles (Debra) Langrock of Des Moines, Iowa; sister, Lenore (Neal) Winkler; and three nieces, two nephews, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois or Grand View University.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2009

BELMOND - Mary Pringnitz, 96, of Belmond died Monday (Oct. 26, 2009) at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick'a Lane S. in Belmond.

Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2009

BUFFALO CENTER -Robert Weaver, 76, of Buffalo Center died Monday (Oct. 26, 2009) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

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

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W. Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2009

SHEFFIELD - Donald LeRoy Wood, 66, of Sheffield died Monday (Oct. 26, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the First Grace Baptist Church and continue one hour prior the service on Friday.

Retz Funeral Home in Sheffield, 641-892-4241.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/27/2009

Posted on 27 October 2009 by Marie Thompson

Lois was born on Aug. 12, 1922; she passed away on the 24th of October 2009 at the age of 87.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Guy and Ida Walker; husband, Robert Anderson; and sister, Kathryn Rogers.
She is survived by her son, David, his wife, Pati, and her three children and six grandchildren.
She lived her married life on a farm north of Hanlontown and moved to Fertile the last 30 years or so of her life.
She taught school for 37 years, most of which was for the North Central School District, Hanlontown center.
She was an avid outdoor person, loved to take long walks, garden and fish.
She also loved to read, be with her friends, and was an excellent cook and mother. She took many trips with her family and friends.
She helped in the Fertile Library and with the Fertile Reminder for years.
She was a lifelong member of the Fertile Church of Christ where the service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, followed by a luncheon.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/28/2009

LAKE MILLS - Orven V. Charlson, 89, of Lake Mills died Monday (Oct. 26, 2009) at the Lake Mills Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will take place at Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.
Orven Vern Charlson was born Dec. 30, 1919, to Andrew and Gena (Lovik) Charlson on the farm southwest of Lake Mills. He was baptized at home and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church. He attended Jenson Rural School in Center Township in rural Lake Mills and then farmed with his dad on the family farm.
He married LaVerna Vogel on Feb. 12, 1944, at Mansfield Church in Mansfield, Minn. He was a lifelong member at Winnebago Lutheran Church. He was a deacon and trustee of the church. He participated in Brotherhood and was on the Parochial Board. He served as a board member of the Midland Co-op.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, LaVerna; daughter, Donna Holtan, and husband, Jerry, of Ames; a son, Curt Charlson, and special friend, Patti Grabinski, of Clear Lake; a grandson, Jason, and wife, Jennifer, of Ames; and three great-grandsons, Zachary, Tyler and Isaac Holtan, all of Ames. He has one living brother, Ray, and wife, Violet, of Red Wing, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Alice Charlson of Joice; and many nieces and nephews.
Orven was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Agnes Mathews, and Marie Haugo; and three brothers, Herbert, Sherman and Glen.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/27/2009 - 10/28/2009

MASON CITY - Helen Ella Eggena, 94, of Mason City died Monday (Oct. 26, 2009) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Donna Steven of First Presbyterian Church, Lakota, officiating. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be directed to the Helen Eggena Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Helen was born on Aug. 15, 1915, in Rockford, Iowa, the daughter of James L. and Sophia (Fuller) Brewer.
Helen is survived by her sisters, June Bernhardt, Claudia Paulson and Genevieve Hoeppner; daughter-in-law, Anita Mundt; grandchildren, Promise Anna Mundt, Robert Allen Mundt Jr. and wife Kristen, James Edward Mundt and wife Kim; and great-grandson, Logan Michael Fateley. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her two sons, William G. Mundt and Robert A. Mundt Sr.; two brothers, James Brewer and Fletcher Brewer; and a sister, Rilla Turner.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/27/2009 - 10/29/2009

MASON CITY - Marion Engels, 79, of Mason City died Friday (Oct. 23, 2009) at her home.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Marion was born July 25, 1930, in LaCrosse, Wis., the daughter of Rudolph and Arline (Hanson) Graff. She graduated from Logan High School in 1948.
She enjoyed arts and crafts, going to the casino, and people watching. She was a huge Green Bay Packers Fan and loved her family immensely.
Marion cherished her friends and family. She was a great mother and grandmother She was also a firm believer in the American Cancer Society.
Marion is survived by her children, Sherry Tomas of Slidell, La., Susie Rutledge of Slidell, La., and Steve Rutledge of Mesa, Ariz.; one brother, David Graff, of Mason City; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rudolph, in 1970; her mother, Arline, in 1985; her sisters, Phyllis in 1982 and Delores in 2007; and her daughter, Diana, in 2009.
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 from 10/24/2009 - 10/28/2009

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. - Mildred Gerard, 99, of Holts Summit, Mo., and formerly of Mason City, died Thursday (Oct. 22, 2009) at the Summit Villa in Holts Summit, Mo.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the First United Methodist Church Wayside Chapel, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Thursday, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, with an Eastern Star service at 6 p.m. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Mildred Gerard Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Mildred was born on Aug. 11, 1910, in Tama, the daughter of Everett and Lavina (Everett) Kluck. The family moved to Mason City in 1911. She was educated in the public schools of Mason City and then attended North Iowa University in Cedar Falls, graduating in 1933 with a BA degree in physical education.
Returning to Mason City, she taught physical education and swimming at the local YWCA for several years. During the following years, she taught in several elementary grades and secondary schools and both high schools. She retired in 1970.
She married Earl Gerard on June 5, 1937, who at the time was also a teacher in the Mason City school system. Three children were born to them: Patricia Waddell, Ronald Gerard and Vicky Elwood.
She was a 60-plus-year member of First United Methodist Church, joining in 1926. She was a 50-year member of Unity Chapter of the Eastern Star. She served as Worthy Matron in 1951. Since that time, she's been a member of the Star and the Past Matrons Club, serving as its president for a year.
She was also a founding member of the Cole Chunks, a Mason City women's softball team, and was inducted into the River City Baseball Hall of Fame. Mildred enjoyed sewing and made many quilts for her family and friends.
Mildred is survived by two daughters: Vicky Elwood of Jefferson City, Mo., and Pat Waddell of DeKalb, Ill.; one daughter-in-law, Kris Gerard-Jacobs of Cloquet, Minn.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl; her son, Ronald; and her sister, Gertrude Eimers.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory. 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/23/2009 - 10/29/2009

DES MOINES - Our patriarch and friend, Ervin D. Jaspersen, was called home Sunday (Oct. 25, 2009) following a brief illness.
His life will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Living Faith Lutheran church, 2180 N.W. 142nd St., Clive. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery in Indianola.
The third of 12 children born to Chris and Ingeborg (Strandskov) Jaspersen, Erv grew up on the family farm and learned the love of God and his earth from his strong Christian upbringing. While early days were spent in farming and dairying, his ambitions leaned to helping people. Nutrition and health have been his passion, and as an entrepreneur, he successfully developed organic farming and nutritional health businesses.
Best known for his optimistic attitude and cheerful smile, Erv's greatest joy was giving to others. Following the death of his wife, Velma, he joined the Dahl's Food team at the 35th and Ingersoll location in Des Moines. He enjoyed the multitude of friends he made at Dahl's and the opportunity to share uplifting thoughts to brighten everyone's day. The Des Moines Register captured his spirit on the front page of their March 16th edition showing the typical greeting he exchanged with customers.
Erv loved to travel and share the beauty of God's world. He was especially proud of taking more than 1,000 people to Hawaii over 16 years while working in the organic farming business. He visited all 50 U.S. states, most every country in Europe as well as Canada, Mexico, Russia, Egypt, Australia and New Zealand.
Surviving Erv are his daughter, Judy (Lew) Boehnke; stepdaughter, Jan (Dean) Scheffert; step-son, John (Caryll) Marsh; 12 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma; daughter, Joan Saville; his parents; four brothers; one sister; one grandson; and three great-grandchildren.
Erv's legacy to his adoring family and many friends is that it is more blessed to give than to receive, and he began each day, even his last, saying, "Lord, this is the day that YOU have made. I will rejoice, and I will be glad in it!" Ervin, you will be missed by many. We'll see you at the top!
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, where family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent at www.overtonfunerals.
com.
Overton Funeral Home, 515-961-5121.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/28/2009

BELMOND - Eleanor Maxine (Soma) Pals, 82, of Belmond passed away Friday (Oct. 23, 2009) at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Funeral services for Eleanor Pals will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond with Pastor Troy Pflibsen officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation for Eleanor Pals will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Eleanor, the daughter of Norris and Eveline (Johnson) Soma, was born Feb. 17, 1927, in Belmond. She grew up in the Belmond area where she attended schools. Eleanor graduated from Belmond High School in 1945.
Eleanor was united in marriage to Alvin Pals on Jan. 1, 1946, at her parents' home. The couple farmed together for many years until moving to Belmond in 1988. Eleanor entered the Belmond Health Care Center in 2001.
Eleanor was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. She enjoyed sewing, baking and working on puzzles, especially search-a-word. The children and grandchildren savored dinners at Eleanor and Alvin's home on Sundays.
Their lake home was enjoyed by everyone in the family. Playing 500 with their card club was another of Eleanor's favorite pastimes in addition to going to Ridiculous Days and garage sales. Eleanor was a homemaker extraordinaire. Eleanor and Alvin enjoyed traveling but her family was most important to her.
Eleanor is survived by her children, Douglas (Diana) of Moscow, Idaho, Barbara (Jim) Boelman of Belmond, Curtis (LuAnn) of Belmond and Luann (Steve) Huling of Hampton; grandchildren, Joel (Mindy) Pals, Karena (Michael) Houser and Danielle Pals; Angela (Clint) Johnson and Andrea (Matt) Insko; Kevin, Steven, and Laura Pals; Amanda, Deborah, and Christopher Huling: great-grandchildren, Sam, Henry and Gretchen Pals: Chloe and Alaina Houser and Benjamin Insko; brothers and sisters, Murial Durant of Dallas, Texas; Gilman (Sandra) Soma of Belmond; Betty (Don) Dorenkamp of Thornton; Lois (Jim) Beisner of Iowa Falls; Shirley (Arlen) Pals of Lake Mills; Charles (Phebe) Soma of Belmond; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Alvin in 2007; and a sister, Dorothy.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/24/2009 - 10/29/2009

MASON CITY - Patricia L. Sampson, 74, of Mason City died Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2009) at Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, immediately followed by the funeral service at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.
Inurnment will be at a later date at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.
Patricia Louise Sampson was born on Sept. 12, 1935, in New Virginia, Iowa. She received her education at schools in several small Iowa communities before graduating from Forest City High School in 1953. As a young woman she enjoyed music and loved to dance.
She was united in marriage to Archie J. Sampson at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City in 1954. The couple made their home in Forest City their entire married lives.
Pat was a busy mom and homemaker, cooking and baking and caring for her family. She often took the kids camping and fishing. She served as a Cub Scout den mother for several years, enjoyed playing cards with her bridge club, was an avid reader and liked to crochet.
Pat loved cats and was never without one for a companion. She treasured time spent visiting over coffee with her friends and she adored her grandchildren.
Pat is survived by five children and their spouses, Scott (Julie) Sampson of Midwest City, Okla.; Kim (Dan) Langfald of Forest City; Stephanie (Deb) Coates of Forest City; Gail (Chuck) Seebeck of Clear Lake; and Jostin (Daryl)Heimer of Garner.
Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, Jessica (Charles) Peters and Melissa Sampson; Joshua Langfald and Joseph (Lindsay) Langfald; Matt (Amanda) Hanna and Cody Hanna and special friend Melissa Ewing; Danielle (Aaron) Sauerbrei, Lucas Seebeck, Samantha Peterson, Michael Peterson; Sarah (Curt) Koebrick, Alicia (Lance) Hejlik and Lance Heimer.
Pat's surviving great-grandchildren include Charlotte Peters, Jaymison Langfald, Karli Jo Langfald and Gracelyn Langfald, Gage Hanna and Tayla, Aliyah and Madison Hanna; Brady, Drew and Logan Sauerbrei and Emma Clabaugh; Leah Koebrick and Landen and Krista Hejlik and her mother-in-law, Vivian Sampson of Forest City.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/28/2009 - 10/29/2009

RICEVILLE - Mary Josephine Louvar Stark, 79, died Monday (Oct. 26, 2009) at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Riceville with Pastors Randy Nichols, Dan Christensen and Mary Hatch officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville.
Memorials may be made to the Wapsi Trail, Riceville Library, Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center, or to the charity of your choice.
Cards and memorials sent to Betty Brooks.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, 641-985-2242.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/28/2009

BUFFALO CENTER - Robert Weaver, 76, of Buffalo Center died Monday (Oct. 26, 2009) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center and also one hour before the service at the church.

Online tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., in Buffalo Center.
641-562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/27/2009 - 10/28/2009

SHEFFIELD - LeRoy Wood, 66, of Sheffield died Monday (Oct. 26, 2009) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, at the church.
Donald LeRoy Wood was born Jan. 31, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a son of Alvin Wood Sr. and Laura (Beal) Wood. He attended school in Hampton. At a young age he began working for the railroad.
On June 3, 1960, LeRoy married Karen Kieslich at the Assembly of God Church in Hampton. He worked as a welder for many years for Seabees, Griemann Brothers and Sukup Manufacturing. He also had a salvage operation for many years.
Leroy played electric guitar and liked to sing with his brother at family gatherings. He raised rabbits, cut wood for heating their home, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything that kept him outdoors.
LeRoy will be greatly missed by his family including his wife, Karen, Sheffield; daughters, Pam (Terry) Fink, Sheffield; Sheila (Gene) Whitmore, Sheffield; Donna (Kevin) Clausen-Grabbe, Mason City; son, Daniel (Kimberly) Wood, Sheffield; grandchildren, Terance (Tally) Fink, Joshua (Katie) Wood, Jacob Massee, Felicia Clausen, Spencer Clausen; Morgan, Aydan, Devan and Aaron Wood; step-grandchildren, Terry (Tiffany) Fink II; Dave (Stacey) Whipple, Benjamin (Lisa) Whitmore, Nathaniel (Misty) Whitmore, and Dominic Whitmore; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Emily, Alicia and Owen Fink; Keara and Alyssa Wood; many nieces and nephews; brothers and sisters: Mary Perkins, Hampton; Laura (Roger) Beenkin, Clarion; Sarah (Don) Dolash, Tama; Alvin (Sonny) Wood, Sheffield; Bill Wood, Sioux City; Raymond (Chris) Wood, Hampton; and sisters-in-law, Joann Hanna, Elaine (Larry) Ringham and MaryAnn Kieslich.
LeRoy is preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren Christopher and Curtis Clausen; brothers Theodore, Delbert and Robert; and brother-in-law John Kieslich.
Retz Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/27/2009 - 10/29/2009

WODEN -Walter Aukes, 92, of Woden died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2009) at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church, Buffalo Center, with Pastor Bill Peake presiding. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Buffalo Center.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Bufffalo Center, and one hour before the service on Saturday at the church.
Online tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2009

MASON CITY - Mary Boozell, 43, of Plainfield, Ill., died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2009) at her home.
Arrangements are with the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2009

BOONE - Hans Bracklein, 86, of Boone and formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2009) at the Boone County Hospital in Boone.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson and Pastor David Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with veterans honors performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until time of services on Friday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to St. James Lutheran Church.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2009

KIESTER, Minn. - Jeanette Thelma Dahle, 91, of Kiester, Minn., died Saturday (Oct. 24, 2009) at St. Johns Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, Minn.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Kiester, Minn. Pastor Dick Steffen will officiate and burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Scarville, Iowa.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements are with Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, Minn., 507-553-3124.
brussfun@bevcomm.net

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2009

 Arnold Havel

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2009

OSAGE -John P. Kloberdanz, 86, of Osage passed away Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2009) at his home in Osage.
John was born Sept 13, 1923, in Osage to John and Rose (Lauer) Kloberdanz and lived his entire life in Osage. While serving during World War II, John was combat wounded. After serving his country, he married Cassie Marley and they celebrated 64 years of marriage. John was a rural mail carrier for over 35 years.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Inurnment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 4:30 p.m.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401
John is survived by survived by his wife, Cassie of Osage; their five sons and four daughters, Ed (Star Ann) of Shenandoah, Sue (Den) Bray of Austin, Minn., Mark (Nan) of West Des Moines, Don (Linda) of Waverly, Jean (Ray) Stockdale of Warrensburg, Mo., Tom (Karen) of Rochester, Minn., Dan (Debi) of Cresco, Sally (Dale) Jenkins of Des Moines, Elaine (Steve) Kuttenkuler of Kirksville, Mo.; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are two sisters in Osage, Katie Arickx and Leona Niddrie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; three sisters; and his beloved grandson, Michael Thomas.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2009

MANLY - Gertrude M. LaMar, 88, of Manly died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242 www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2009

NORTHWOOD - Dr. Truman Kenneth Mostrom, 88, formerly of Manly, died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2009) at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are incomplete with Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.co

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2009

ANKENY - Norma M. Navratil, 85, formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2009) at Sunny View Care Center, Ankeny.
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 10/29/2009

FOREST CITY - Mark J. Schachtner, 46, of rural Forest City died Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2009) at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City with a scripture service to begin at 7:45 p.m.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2009

HAMPTON - Kenneth W. Showalter, 91, of Hampton died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2009) at the Franklin General Hospital Care Center in Hampton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar Phillip Callahan officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2009

ACKLEY - Kaige Allen Sizemore, 3, of Ackley passed away Tuesday (Oct. 26, 2009) at Child Serve in Johnston from complications of Miller-Dieker Syndrome.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Linn's Funeral Home, 903 Cerro Gordo Ave., Ackley, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in care of his mother, Amber Sizemore, 1005 Butler St., Apartment C-1, Ackley, IA 50601.
The Linn's Funeral Homes, Ackley Chapel, has been entrusted with the arrangments, 641-847-2569.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/29/2009

Posted on 29 October 2009 by Marie Thompson

WODEN - Walter died peacefully on Oct. 28, 2009, in his home in Woden, where he was born, which was his expressed desire, after becoming ill in August.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church, Buffalo Center, with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Buffalo Center.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Friday, at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center and one hour before the service on Saturday at the church.
Walter Aukes was born on Feb. 20, 1917, near Woden, Iowa, to Edze and Selma (Daniels) Aukes. He attended Grant Township School No. 4 and graduated from eighth grade at the age of 12.
Walter was married to Greta Sleper on Feb. 20, 1948, at the Ramsey Reformed Church near Titonka, Iowa. They farmed north of Woden until retiring in 1982. They remained at home on the farm following retirement.
Walter was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center, which he joined at the age of 17, and where he taught Sunday School for many years.
Walter was blessed with the gift of music which he shared with many, especially enjoying entertaining the residents at care centers in the area. He learned to play the harmonica when he was five and bought his first Gibson guitar in 1935.
Walter continued to sing and entertain with both his guitar and harmonica for the rest of his life.
He was passionate about fishing, the anticipation of upcoming fishing trips, the fishing experiences and the stories which grew from these adventures.
He is survived by his wife Greta; and his children, Paul (Mary) of Madison Lake, Minn.; and Pat Barnes, of Wolfeboro, N.H., and special friend, John Chadwick. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Bill Aukes, Lindsay Barnes, Matt Charlson, and Yeison Arrieta; three great-grandchildren; and his sister, Clara Klasse.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, four brothers, Reinder, Ted, Ben and Marvin; and two sisters, Mary Dunn and Gladys Heitland.
Online tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 641-562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/29/2009 - 10/30/2009

CHICAGO, Ill. - Mary Boozell, 43, 24725 Patriot Square Drive, Plainfield, Ill., and formerly of Mason City, died of cancer on Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2009) surrounded by her family in her home.
A memorial Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be given to Bethel Christian Mission, Box 206055, Louisville, KY 40250 in care of the Hentzel family or the Right to Life and Catholic Charities.
Mary was born Sept. 16, 1966, in Des Moines, the daughter of Vincent and Rosalie Ann (Carmody) Boozell. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1985. She was involved in cheerleading, journalism, dance and freshman basketball.
Mary attended North Iowa Area Community College, then lived and worked in Minnesota for 11 years. She moved to Chicago, where she worked at several firms as an executive assistant and for the past four years at SPSS in downtown Chicago.
Mary was generous with her time and talent, working or donating to charitable organizations including Community Kitchen, the animal shelter, Catholic Charities and Right to Life.
Mary was a ray of sunshine, full of laughter, beautiful eyes, smile and had a wonderful sense of humor. Mary had strong faith in God and true sense of living her faith. During her battle with cancer, to quote her oncologist, "Mary was full of grace".
Mary had many friends. She enjoyed her professional accomplishments, family get-togethers, friends and her cats, Cleo, Sydney and Shey. Mary loved family reunions, white-water rafting, holidays, time with her nieces and nephews, and a fun loving relationship with her brothers, Chris and Matthew, and sister, Katie.
Mary is survived by her parents, Vince and Rosalie Boozell, Mason City; siblings, Christopher (Jeanne) Boozell, Matthew (Lora) Boozell and Katie (Michael) McKee; nine nieces and nephews, Molly and John Vincent Boozell, Leah, Zac and Jeb Boozell, and Megan, Brandon, Nathan and Ryan McKee, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/29/2009 - 11/1/2009

MASON CITY - Hans Bracklein, 86, of Boone, died Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2009) at the Boone County Hospital in Boone.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson and Pastor David Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with veterans honors performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until time of services today, Friday, at the church.
Memorials may be directed to St. James Lutheran Church.
Hans was born Feb. 1, 1923, in Altlussheim, Germany, the son of William C. and Magdelena (Benz) Bracklein. He came to Mason City with his family in 1924. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School. He enlisted in the Army in 1943 and served in World War II, he was honorably discharged in 1946.
After his return from the service he began employment with the U.S. Postal Service and worked as a letter carrier for 30 years until his retirement in 1977.
He was a member of NALC, AARP, and the V.F.W. He also was a longtime member of St. James Lutheran Church.
Hans enjoyed playing golf in his early years, he also like playing bingo and doing crossword puzzles.
He was survived by his two sons, Jay A. Bracklein and wife, Fabia, of Boone, and Jerry L. Bracklein of Boone; four grandchildren; five great-gradchildren; sisters, Betty, of Cedar Rapids, Barbara Offedahl of St. Paul, Minn.; brothers, Conrad Bracklein and wife, Ruth, of Saratoga, Calif., David Bracklein and wife, Helen, of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Robert Bracklein.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; brother, Willie, Fritz, Robert and John Bracklein; and sister, Anna Brunsvold.
Arrangements are with 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 from 10/29/2009 - 10/30/2009

CHARLES CITY - Lloyd Christensen, 86, of Charles City, died Thursday (Oct. 29, 2009) at his home.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at the Gospel Lighthouse in Floyd, with Pastor Paul Phillips, officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery, Waterloo.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/30/2009

MANLY - Gertrude "Gertie" M. LaMar, 88, of Manly, died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, after a short illness.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 N. Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. David G. Kucera and the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling concelebrating. Inurnment will take place at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at the Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, with a rosary taking place at 6:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Gertrude.
Gertrude was born Jan. 24, 1921, the daughter of Frank and Theresa (Thome) Hemann on the family farm near Stacyville. Gertrude was working in Charles City as a nanny when she met and married Clifford John Hugeback. To this union three children were born. Cliff passed away in August of 1953.
The following year she met Frank Lamar Jr. They were wed Aug. 6, 1955. They moved to Manly where they owned a tavern. After selling the tavern, Gertie then went to work at Winnebago. She then managed and cooked at the Pioneer Country Club before retiring.
Gertie enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing cards, family reunions and life in general. She also volunteered for her church guild and delivered Meals On Wheels.
She is survived by her husband, Frank LaMar; three children, Glenda Hugeback Pecinovsky of Cresco, Gary (Bonnie) Hugeback of Coon Rapids, Minn., and Richard (Alyce) Hugeback of Hampton; grandchildren, Eva Pecinovsky, Kristen (Jon) Nimsger and Justin (Angie) Hugeback; great-grandchildren, Sophia and Ethan Nimsger and Henery Hugeback; and five half-brothers and sisters.
Gertie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cliff Hugeback; and several half-brothers and sisters.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/29/2009 - 11/1/2009

NORTHWOOD - Dr. Truman Kenneth Mostrom, 88, formerly of Manly, died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2009) at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Dr. Mostrom has been cremated.
T. K. Mostrom was born in rural Lake Mills, Iowa, on Aug. 14, 1921, to Arthur and Sarah (Dolen) Mostrom. He graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1939 and served as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot in World War II. Following discharge from the Navy, he became an Iowa Highway patrolman and married Miriam Moran on July 2, 1949, in Decorah, Iowa.
He graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University, Ames, in 1956 and practiced veterinary medicine for over 30 years in Manly. He loved working and caring for animals, fishing in northern Ontario and golfing.
T. K. Mostrom is survived by his wife, Miriam, Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood; and daughters, Ann (Les) Stowe, of Asheville, N.C. and Dr. Michelle Mostrom, of Grandin, N.D. He has three lovely granddaughters attending universities in North Carolina: Katy (John) Stowe Brandt, Chelsea Stowe, and Brittany Stowe. He is also survived by a sister, Lorraine Stolen, of Hampton; a brother, Marvill Mostrom, of Vinton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family deeply appreciates the caring staff at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Arrangements are with the Bride Colonial Chapel 110 E. Spring St. in Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/29/2009 - 10/30/2009

MASON CITY - Norma S. Navratil, 85, formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday morning (Oct. 28, 2009) at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at the Fullerton Funeral Home 123 Second St. S.E. Mason City, with the Rev. Larry Day of Victory in Christ Church, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today, at the funeral home and again one hour prior to services on Saturday.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Victory in Christ Church.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Norma Marie Dorothea Schubert, was born on Jan. 9, 1924, at Britt, the daughter of Wilhelm Heinrich Christoph and Dorothea Wilhelmina (Lau) Schubert. Her early years were in Britt and then moved to Rock Falls in 1940 and graduated from Rock Falls High School. She attended Waldorf College.
She married Louis Gene Navratil Dec. 27, 1950. She was a longtime member of the Lutheran Church and then joined Rolling Acres Free Methodist Church, which is now Victory in Christ Church.
She was employed for seven years as the stenographer and operations officer and then became the Civil Defense Director for Cerro Gordo and Franklin Counties for 15 years, retiring in 1988. She was an honorary lifetime member of the state Civil Defense Directors association and a member of the VFW post auxiliary.
She volunteered for RSVP and the Stockman House, loved to do crafts and work in her flower gardens. Anything that dealt with the outdoors and being with her children and grandchildren. She said "I enjoy the great outdoors where I feel relaxed and closer to God."
Those thankful in sharing Norma's life include her two children, Louise and her husband Roger Johnston, of Billings, Mont.; and Robert and his wife Regina Navratil, of Ankeny; four grandchildren, Deborah (Matt) Perry, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Douglas (Lanette) Johnston, of Pierre, S.D.; Joel Navratil, of Nevada Iowa; Andrew Navratil, of Ankeny, Iowa; two great-grandchildren; one sister Alida Baack, of Mason City; sisters-in-law, Janice Schubert, of Houston, Texas; Juanita Schubert, of Rockford; and one brother-in-law, Lee Duss, of Florida.
Her husband Louis in 1965; parents, four brothers Ewald, Herbert, Walter and Wilbert Schubert; and one sister, Lena Duss preceded her in death.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/29/2009 - 10/30/2009

BELMOND - Mary Pringnitz, age 96, of Belmond, passed away Monday (Oct. 26, 2009) at the Kanawha Community Home.
Funeral services for Mary Pringnitz will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday Nov. 2, 2009, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond. Pastor James Harbaugh will officiate. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation for Mary Pringnitz will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Nov. 1, 2009, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Mary Pringnitz, the daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth Erdman, was born Jan. 1, 1913, in Maywood, Ill. She was baptized in the Lutheran Church in Maywood, Ill., and confirmed in the Cuba Church north of Kanawha. She attended rural school in the Kanawha and Belmond area.
Mary was united in marriage to Arthur Pringnitz on Jan. 27, 1937, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond. The couple worked closely together on the farm until 1975, when they retired and moved to Belmond. Mary and Art were always very proud to speak of their farming operation, but most of all of the adoption of their daughter, Karen.
Art and Mary enjoyed traveling and spending winter months in Mesa, Ariz. They also enjoyed very much visiting Ohio to see their daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Phil, grandson and great grandchildren. Mary's family is built upon many memories.
Mary was a great cook. She very much enjoyed sharing time with family and friends over a cup of coffee. Playing cards, gardening and flowers were just a few of her many passions. Mary was a faithful member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond.
Left to cherish Mary's memory is her daughter, Karen Rooney and husband, Phil, of Hamilton, Ohio; grandson, Jeffrey Rooney of Hamilton, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Maxwell, Megan and Madelyn of Hamilton, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Elizabeth Erdman; husband, Art; brother, Harold "Sonny" Erdman; and sisters, Mollie Kalkwarf, Hilda Lee, Minnie Johnson, Betty Faulkner and Ann Pierce.
Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, Belmond, 641-444-3248.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/27/2009 - 11/1/2009

DOWS - Earl L. Riedasch, 58, of Omaha, Neb., formerly of Dows died Thursday (Oct. 29, 2009) at his home in Omaha.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 Lee St. in Dows.
Dugger Funeral Home, 515-852-4134.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/30/2009

Posted on 30 October 2009 by Marie Thompson

OSAGE - Rita Abens, age 75, of Osage, died Friday (Oct. 30, 2009) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Rita was born June 14, 1934, in Rutland, the daughter of Forest and Jennie (Johnson) DeGroote. She grew up in the Methodist Church and was active in youth group and 4-H. She graduated from Humboldt High School in 1952.
Rita married Howard Abens on Dec. 28, 1954, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode.
Rita worked as a secretary, getting her PHT (Putting Hubby Through College) degree. Her primary occupation was homemaker as she raised four children. She served as office assistant in her husband's chiropractic office during the empty- nest years.
Rita was active after her marriage in the Lutheran Church as a Sunday School teacher and as a Vacation Bible School teacher and superintendent. She completed the Bethel Bible Series Course and then taught it to other adults. Rita was active in her women's group, the Rachel Circle, at her church and hosted Bible studies in their home.
She had a hobby of knitting dishcloths as well as doing other handiwork, and enjoyed china painting for many years.
Rita and Howard enjoyed traveling to all 50 states and 13 foreign countries, including seven cruises.
Rita is survived by her husband, Dr. Howard Abens of Osage; four children, Peggy (Bob) Appel of Altoona, Patty (Jon) Fredrickson of Jacksonville, Fla., Jim (Kathy) Abens of Eau Claire, Wis., and Stu (Temi) Abens of Waco, Texas; 16 grandchildren, Megan Abens, Christopher Abens, Amy Abens, Joshua Fredrickson, Katelyn Fredrickson, Alana (Micah) Hildreth, Aaron Appel, Daniel Appel, Matthew Abens, Monica Abens, Connor Abens, Grant Abens, Jordan (Justin) Mechell, Seth Stanford, Cody Stanford, Jesse Stanford; two sisters, Marjorie Vance of Humboldt, and Val Williams of Rhinelander, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Douglas and Arvin DeGroote; a sister, Charlotte Schafer; and a grandson, Bobby Appel.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641- 732-3706.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/31/2009 - 11/1/2009

ROCKWELL - Donald Ray Best, age 83, of Rockwell, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday (Oct. 30, 2009).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Rockwell United Methodist Church, 303 Madison St. W., Rockwell, with the Rev. John Scherb officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Donald Best Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Don was born March 28, 1926, on a farm south of Belmond, the son of Ray and Ella (Kurtz) Best. He attended country schools in the Belmond area. Don was baptized at St. John's Episcopal Church and he attended the Rockwell United Methodist Church.
On Dec. 7, 1952, Don was united in marriage to Mary M. Grabbe. From that union, two children were born.
Don was an avid farmer. He enjoyed farming for 70 years. He loved gathering with friends and sharing stories. He also loved John Deere tractors. Most of all, he loved his family.
Don is survived by his wife, Mary Best, of Rockwell; a daughter, Diane Cornick, of Waverly; grandchildren, Kiefer, Kaleb and Karissa; sister-in-law, Jo Best, of Clear Lake; two nieces, Kathy Sinnwell and Lori Beatty, both of Mason City; and a nephew, Dennis Dawson of Becker, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dale; sisters, Velma and Dorothy; and brother, Roger.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 10/31/2009 - 11/1/2009

IOWA FALLS - Keith Alan Jacobson, 76, of Woodward, formally of Iowa Falls, died Friday (Oct. 30, 2009) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Private family services for Keith Jacobson will be held at a later date.
The Linn's Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. 641-648-2569.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/31/2009

OSAGE - Delores Sonnentag, 82, of Osage, died Thursday (Oct. 29, 2009) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 10/31/2009

Posted on 1 November 2009 by Marie Thompson