OSAGE - Larry Lee Ackley, age 48, of Osage, was called to heaven on Thursday (Sept. 3, 2009) after a brave battle with cancer, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage.
Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Edward Bard, chaplain-Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
Larry was born Oct. 6, 1960, in Osage, the son of Neil and Joan (Philipp) Ackley. Larry was united in marriage to Julie Heffron on July 6, 1990. He was employed with ACT in Northwood until he quit due to illness.
He loved spending time with his family and friends, reading, his Harley and tiger lilies. Larry will be remembered for his big grin and great sense of humor. He had a heart of gold.
Larry is survived by his wife, Julie Ackley of Osage; a son, Eric Young of Bonita, Calif., and his daughter Megan; a son, Andrew Young of Greeneville, Tenn.; a daughter, Savanna (Kevin) Lane of Mason City and their children Lorali and Collin; his mother, Joan Ackley of Nora Springs; his father, Neil (Connie) Ackley of Mason City; a brother, Mark (Nancy) Ackley of Charles City and their sons, Mark Jr. and Phillip; a sister, Kim (Tim) Hofler of Nora Springs and their children T.J. and Krysta; a brother, Steven (Jennifer) Ackley of Yerington, Nev., and their children Jordan, Jacob, Chubby and Taiwana; and many other relatives and friends.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Box 84, Osage, 641-732-3706.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/4/2009 - 9/6/2009

MASON CITY - Martha G. Austin, 83, of Mason City, died Thursday (Sept. 3, 2009) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jim Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Good Shepherd Health Center or Kentucky Ridge Assisted Living.
Martha G. Austin was born June 25, 1926, in Mansfield, Minn., the daughter of Benhard H. and Nellie C. (Bakke) Bendickson. Martha and her family moved to Mason City in 1936 and she attended Mason City Schools. She was married to Kenneth D. Austin on Feb. 9, 1962, in Austin, Minn. She was employed by GAF as a driver for many years until her retirement.
Martha enjoyed fishing, gardening, flowers and especially spending time outdoors. She loved to play cards and the board game Wahoo with her family or anyone who would play.
Martha was a homemaker at heart; she took great pride in taking care of her family and home. She will be remembered for being a phenomenal cook and a talented crotchetier.
Family was important to her and she loved having family gatherings and she liked having them often. She was a past member of the V.F.W. and also the Eagles Club.
Martha had a strong relationship with God and she enjoyed attending Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was a member.
She is survived by her children, Janice Lewis and husband Gary of Altoona, Paul Austin and wife Peggy of Pekin, Ill., Mike Austin and wife Liz of Mason City, JoAnn Jensen and husband Jeffery of Pekin, Ill.; sister, Doris Bradley of Mesa, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren, Lynette (Rob) Dickerman, Jay (Olga) Lewis, Kelly (Gene) Williams, Tom Austin, Jennifer Creekmur, Katie (Ken)Vacek, Jeff (Jill) Austin, Eric (Paula) Jensen, Cory (Karrah) Jensen and Megan Jensen; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; brothers-in-law Jerry Austin and Don Austin and sisters-in-law Delores Bolster and Inez Bendickson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth D. Austin in 1985; infant daughter; and four brothers.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/4/2009 - 9/6/2009

Bancroft - Eleanor M. Berte, 82, died Saturday (Sept. 5, 2009) at the Algona Manor Care Center.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft, with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday 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 this time.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/6/2009

CLEAR LAKE - James "Jim" Robert Conroy 62, of 1312 Fifth Place N., died Thursday (Sept. 3, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A funeral service for Jim will be held at at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to the James "Jim" Robert Conroy Memorial.
James Robert Conroy was born April 18, 1947, in Mason City, the son of Walter and Donna Belle Mae (Savage) Conroy. Jim began a career with Lehigh Cement on May 18, 1976, and continued working there for 33 years.
Jim was united in marriage to Claryce Pitkin on Nov. 20, 1964, at the Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake. To this union two children were born and they raised one grandson, Tony.
Jim graduated from Clear Lake High School and continued his education at North Iowa Area Community College, graduating in 1984.
Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Jim is survived by his wife, Claryce Conroy, Clear Lake; mother, Donna Belle Axelsen and step-father Chris Axelsen, Thornton; mother-in-law Jeri Pitkin, Clear Lake; children Clark James (Missy Meyerhofer) Conroy, Clear Lake, Christine J. (James) Kuhlmeier, Clear Lake; grandchildren, Tony (Jen) Conroy, Shanda (Jonathan) Burgos, Laura Swai, Koty (Jessica) Conroy, Hunter Kuhlmeier; siblings Chuck (Nancy) Conroy, Clear Lake, Tom (Gina) Axelsen, Forest Lake, Minn., Rick Axelsen, Thornton and Dawn (John) Drydale, Clear Lake; 11 great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.
Jim is preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Walter Conroy; brother, John Axelsen; and father-in-law, Ivan Pitkin.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com

MASON CITY - Robert Allen Buland, 79, of Mason City, died Friday (Sept. 4, 2009) at his home.

A graveside service for Robert will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.

As per the family's request there will be no visitation.

Robert Allen Buland was born on Jan. 15, 1930, in Forest City, the son of Lester and Altha (Whiton) Buland. He attended and received his education in the Forest City School system.

He was united in marriage to Paula Myhr in Forest City. She preceded him in death on Oct. 29, 2004.

In 1950, the family moved to Mason City. Throughout his life, Robert was a semi-tractor trailer driver for various companies in the north Iowa area until his retirement in 1992.

Robert enjoyed camping, going to Arizona, and NASCAR races.

He was a member of the Order of the Moose Lodge in Mason City.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Michael (Patty) Buland, of Rockvale, Colo., Vicki (Richard) Herman of Centerville, Chuck (Deb) Buland, of Mason City, and Marci Shaw, of Arvada, Colo., 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Paula; brother, Wayne Buland; sister, Bonnie Lunstrum; and an infant sister, Ellen Buland.

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

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/5/2009 - 9/8/2009

OSAGE - Lavern D. "Bud" Funk, age 82, of Osage, died Thursday (Sept. 3, 2009) in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. by Osage Masonic Lodge 102 A.F. & A.M.
He was born Feb. 13, 1927, near Osage, the son of Roy and Mabel (Olson) Funk. Bud was united in marriage to Shirley Feldt on Dec. 4, 1949, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He graduated from Osage High School in 1944.
After graduation, Bud served in the military and was in the 82nd Airborne Division. Following his return from the military, he attended Iowa State Teachers College. After graduation, he taught for two years in New Hartford. Bud returned to Osage in the spring of 1953 after his father suffered a heart attack and continued the family farm.
He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Osage Masonic Lodge and the Osage American Legion. He served on the board of Osage Farmers National Bank/First Citizens National Bank for several years. Bud enjoyed woodworking, mechanics, science, cars, fatherhood, good friends and family.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of Osage; his four sons, Steven of Vancouver, B.C., Tracy of Osage, Todd of Winona, Minn., and Spencer of Onalaska, Wis.; daughters-in-law, Paige Amsler, Peggy Funk, Heather Funk, Cindy Funk and Elizabeth Funk; 12 grandchildren; a sister, Betty (Keith) Morse of Mason City; and a sister-in-law, Helen Funk of Austin, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Keith Funk.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Box 84, Osage, 641-732-3706.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/4/2009 - 9/6/2009

BRICELYN, Minn. -Arlie Hanson, 88, of Mankato, Minn., formerly of Bricelyn, Minn., died on Friday (Sept. 4, 2009) at Hillcrest Health Center in Mankato.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Bricelyn Lutheran Church, Bricelyn, with Pastors Edward Nieman and Patricia Hinke officiating. Burial will be at the Bricelyn Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church in Bricelyn.

Online tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome. com.

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 105 S. St. Blue Earth, Minn. 507-526-2216.

www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/5/2009 - 9/8/2009

ALGONA - Charles M. Hertzke, 86, of Algona and formerly of Lakota died Saturday (Sept. 5, 2009) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, Algona. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Lakota.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/6/2009

 Lyle M. Humphrey

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/4/2009 - 9/6/2009

CHARLES CITY - Velva Meyer, 88, of Charles City, died Saturday (Sept. 5, 2009) at her home.

Funeral services for Velva Meyer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with Pastor Dennis Niezwaag, of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the services Thursday at the funeral home.

Velva Lorraine Lincke Meyer was born on Aug. 28, 1921, in Osage, the daughter of Emil and Amanda (Horgen) Lincke. She graduated from the Osage High School in 1938.

On Jan. 25, 1942, she was united in marriage to Melvin Meyer at Osage. Over the years Velva worked at Osage Produce, the Colwell School, 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, Forest Lawn Cemetery, as a hostess at Hauser Funeral Home for several years and as a Foster Grandparent.

She was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eastern Star, V.F.W. Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and Women of the Moose.

Living family members include four children, Sondra (Lawrence) Coen, of Charles City, Linda (Bernard) Krall, of Loveland, Colo., Dennis (Wanda) Meyer, of Elma and Dana Meyer, of Charles City; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Arlene Meyer, of Laurel; and two sisters, Dorothy Kristiansen, of Cedar Rapids and Edna Stott, of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on May 26, 1976; a son, Jan Meyer; a brother, Glenn Lincke; and a sister, Audrey Lincke.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/6/2009 - 9/8/2009

SHEFFIELD -Edith Elnora Shepard, 92, of Sheffield, passed away Friday (Sept. 4, 2009) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

At her request, private family services will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Edith Shepard was born on Dec. 20, 1916, at Wesley, Iowa, a daughter of Elmer C. and Grace Elnora (Brewer) Green.

On June 20, 1936, Edith was united in marriage with Keith C. Shepard at Fort Dodge. They had one daughter, Janice. During the 1940s, they lived in California while Keith served in the 3rd Army. Edna worked assembling aircraft during the war.

They returned to the Sheffield area, where they farmed for many years. Edith was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sheffield and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed volunteering in the community and was a caretaker for many elderly people in their homes.

Edith cherished the many adventures and travels she had with her lifelong friend, Mary Smith of Mason City.

She is survived by her grandsons: Dan Meyer, of Mason City; David (Peg) Meyer, of Latimer and Lynne Meyer, of Mason City; great-grandchildren: Zach, Kaleb, Ashley (Bobby) Ledoux, Andrew and Alex; great-great-grandchildren: Parker and Carter; and many nieces and nephews.

Edith is preceded in death by her husband Keith, in 1981; daughter, Janice in 2007; and son-in-law, Daryl Meyer in 2005.

Retz Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/5/2009 - 9/8/2009

NASHUA - Edward Sonne, 90, of Nashua, died Saturday (Sept. 5, 2009) at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Nashua V.F.W. Post 6792.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue 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 from 9/6/2009 - 9/8/2009

Mason City - Jerry Dean Whitney Sr., 69, of 1634 N. Carolina Ave., Mason City, died Wednesday (Sept. 2, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Paul Martin officiating. Cremation will take place after the service.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to Erika in memory of Jerry.
Jerry was born Sept. 27, 1939, in Mason City, the son of Earl and Edith Whitney. He graduated from Mason City High School, then worked in construction until moving to California. Jerry moved back to Iowa and was in a car accident that left him disabled in 1967.
Jerry married Erika (Murnigkeit) in September of 1968. Between them, they had seven children.
Jerry loved to read before he lost his eyesight, and he also enjoyed watching TV, especially the History Channel and the Green Network. He loved his family and his Chihuahua, Angel.
He is survived by his wife, Erika, Mason City; his children, Monica (David) Teeter, Mason City, Mike (Sheryl) Trenary, Mason City, Jamey (Lisa) Whitney, Kansas, Steve (Lori) Whitney, Mason City, Tim (Marcie) Whitney, Rochester, Minn., Wendy (Jeff) Ewing, Mason City, and Jerry Whitney Jr., Manly; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several brothers and sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Anna Marie Ewing.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/3/2009 - 9/6/2009

BRICELYN, Minn. -Arlie Hanson, 88, of Mankato, Minn., formerly of Bricelyn, Minn., died on Friday (Sept. 4, 2009) at Hillcrest Health Center in Mankato.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Bricelyn Lutheran Church, Bricelyn, with Pastors Edward Nieman and Patricia Hinke officiating. Burial will be at the Bricelyn Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church in Bricelyn.

Online tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome. com.

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 105 S. St. Blue Earth, Minn. 507-526-2216.

www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/5/2009 - 9/8/2009

Nora Springs - Helen Alma Bethke, 86, died Monday (Sept. 7, 2009) at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Charles Aurand officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

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

Memorials may be directed to the Helen A. Bethke memorial.

Helen Alma Sievers was born July 30, 1923, in Grand Island, Neb., the daughter of Julius and Bertha (Wagner) Sievers. Helen was united in marriage to Julius Bethke and to this union nine children were born. Helen was a homemaker all her life, staying home and raising her family.

Helen's life was her children and grandchildren, she loved spending time with them; she loved going for car rides and watching T.V. She will be missed for her loving, caring and giving spirit.

Helen is survived by her children, Charles (Barbara) Bethke, Dora, Ala., Joan (Greg) Esch, Palm Coast, Fla., Dorothy (John) Turk, Mason City, Judy (Jim) Marchessault, Prior Lake, Minn., Howard (Sharon) Bethke, Birmingham, Ala., Terry Bethke, Nora Springs; daughter-in-law Carolyn Bethke; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; siblings, Dorothy, Alice, Elsie, Albert and Esther; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents; husband; children, Donald, Johnny and Mary; granddaughter, Heather, and great-grandson, Cody.

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

www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/8/2009

HAMPTON - Esther Marion Bodde, 94, of, Hampton, died Sunday (Sept. 6, 2009) at the New Hampton Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating.Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/8/2009

CHARLES CITY -William "Bill" Dunn, 62, of Charles City, died Sunday (Sept. 6, 2009) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Bill Dunn will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Monsignor Stanley Hayek, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Alta Vista.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with a rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. and the Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/8/2009

NORA SPRINGS - Lillian Margaret Grandy, 94, of 907 W. Congress St., Nora Springs, died Monday (Sept. 7, 2009) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at the Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with Pastor Glen Bandell officiating. Burial will be at the Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs.

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

Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Lillian.

Lillian was born on Sept. 7, 1915, in Bienfait, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Peter and Minnie (LaFrenz) Jansen. She lived in Canada until the age of 3 when she and her family moved to Iowa and farmed near Rudd and Rockford.

In April of 1943, Lillian married Virgil Merle Grandy in Northwood, Iowa, and to this union two children were born.

Lillian was a housewife, taking care of her children and home. In her later years she was a cook for the I.O.O.F. Home and the Nora Springs Nursing Home.

In her spare time Lillian loved playing cards, Scrabble and traveling with Virgil. She also liked to garden and bake, especially apple dumplings. Lillian loved having her grandchildren around, and when they stayed overnight with her she would make them pancakes with homemade syrup.

She also volunteered at the Nora Springs school and was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Christian Church.

She is survived by her children, Jerrie (William) Koppen of Nora Springs and Glenn (Patricia) Grandy of Brighton, Colo.; her grandchildren, Randy (Sandy) Koppen of Willmar, Minn., Tammy (Wayne) Prazak of Nora Springs, Julie (Chad) McKee of Hutchinson, Minn., Jill (Bret) Lauterbach of Gladbrook, Amber (Brandon) Paugh of Brighton, Colo., Trevor Grandy of Thornton, Colo., and Regina Grandy, Denver, Colo.; her great-grandchildren, Barry and Abby Koppen of Willmar, Minn., Madeline and Carsten McKee of Hutchinson, Minn., Kyle Koppen of Gladbrook, Loghan Lauterbach of Gladbrook and Cooper Paugh of Brighton, Colo.; along with many nieces and nephews.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, John Jansen and Albert Jansen; one sister, Viola Rasmussen; and a grandson, Marc Grandy.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, 641-749-2210; www.colonialchapels.com.

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

MASON CITY - Everett R. Harrison, 92, of 302 Second St. N.E., Mason City, died Sunday (Sept. 6, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (Sept. 9, 2009) at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., and then one hour before the service at the church.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Everett was born on July 22, 1917, in Britton, S.D., the son of Charles and Maggie (Bowman) Harrison.

He moved to Mason City, Iowa, in the early 1930s. Everett married Marie Hazel Torkelson Nov. 19, 1937 in Mason City, Iowa.

He worked for Northwestern Cement Company in Mason City for over 30 years as an electrician.

He enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping and tinkering.

He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mason City.

Everett is survived by two daughters: Joann Bowers and her husband Robert, of Washington, Illinois, and Janice Rogers, of Mason City; six grandchildren, Kimberly Roberts, Darren Bowers, Brian Bowers, Renee Boehnke and her husband Jim, Christine Dusold and Dawn Ericson and her husband Jon; 15 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Hazel Arndt, and Marjorie Funk and her husband Frank, both of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Jerry and Ronald Harrison; 10 brothers and sisters; wife, and son-in-law Bill Rogers.

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

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/8/2009

Nora Springs - Deborah "Deb" Jean Hart, 47, of Nora Springs, died Sunday (Sept. 6, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

A funeral service for Deb will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to service time on Friday at the funeral chapel.

Deb's family has suggested that those wishing to give a memorial may do so in her memory.

Deborah Jean Hart was born Nov. 25, 1961, in Mason City, the daughter of John and Bernice (Koch) Slusarczyk. Deb attended Mason City schools and also attended and graduated from Hamilton Business College in 1980 with an accounting degree. Deb worked at Wellborn Industries in Mason City for eight years. Deb began working for Curries Manufacturing in 1989 and was currently employed with Graham Manufacturing as a regional quoting manager.

Deb was united in marriage to Scott Hart on June 20, 2005, in Mason City.

Deb enjoyed going to races, concerts and cooking, but her great love and enjoyment was her family, grandchildren, and her three cats, Rusty, Billie and Sampson.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Scott Hart of Nora Springs; her children, Renee (Trent) Christiansen of Nora Springs and Christopher Hildman of Driggs, Idaho; stepson, Eric Hart; her grandchildren, Stefan Hildman and Cole Christiansen, Nora Springs; her brothers and sister, Bob (Deb) Slusarczyk of Mason City, John Slusarczyk of Morristown, Ariz., Robertha (Bob) Grelak of Newark, Del.; her brothers and sister-in-laws, Joe Stefaniak of Helena, Mont., Brenda Hart of Mason City, Brad Hart of Mason City, and Dennis (Robin) Hart of Mason City; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends.

Deb was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bernice Slusarczyk; her brother, William Slusarczyk; her sister, Jean Stefaniak; and her father and mother-in-law, Raymond Charles and Rose M. Hart.

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

www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/8/2009 - 9/10/2009

CLARION -Boyd E. LaRue, 85, of Clarion, died Sunday (Sept. 6, 2009) at the Careage of Clarion in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at the Clarion Church of Christ in Clarion with Pastor Warren Curry officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/8/2009

FOREST CITY - Daryl D. Lusson, 79, of Forest City, died Saturday (Sept. 5, 2009) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City, with Father Henry Huber, officiating. Inurnment will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.

There will be no visitation.

Daryl Dean Lusson was born in Alpha, Iowa, on Feb. 15, 1930, the son of Philip and Mary (Nienhaus) Lusson. He received his education in Ridgeway, Iowa, and graduated from Ridgeway High School.

He entered the United States Air Force and served as a radar technician from 1948 to 1952, stationed in England for part of his tour.

He married Elizabeth Neubauer on Jan. 26, 1953, at Assumption Catholic Church in Cresco. The couple had three children: Connie, Ron and Rhonda. The family made their home in Cresco where Daryl worked for Larson's Furniture. He also managed a furniture store in Austin, Minn.

Daryl later took a position as territory manager for Bigelow Karistan Carpets. He traveled extensively through Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois, receiving numerous awards for his performance and hard work. His company kept him on the move, living in several midwestern communities until moving to Forest City in 1975 and eventually retiring there. He was a member of St. James Catholic church in Forest City.

Daryl enjoyed golfing, traveling and boating. He liked taking a leisurely drive with Betty, chatting with his coffee buddies at Hardee's and a good game of cards with friends and family.

Daryl is survived by his children, Connie Lusson, of Las Vegas, Nev.; Ron Lusson (Heidi), of Crystal Lake; and Rhonda Michels (Gary), of Ventura, Iowa. Also surviving are five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a sister, Carole Johnson (Avey) of New Hampton.

Daryl was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Betty.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark Forest City, 641-585-2685.

www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/8/2009

MASON CITY -Marcella A. Ryner, 91, formerly of 8 S. Summit Ave., Nora Springs Assisted Living, Nora Springs, died Sunday (Sept. 6, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at the Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Inurnment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

A memorial gathering of relatives and friends will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main Ave. in Rockford.

Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to Marcella's service on Friday.

Those wishing to extend an expression of sympathy or a memorial may direct them to the Marcella A. Ryner Memorial Fund.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Marcella was born Nov. 12, 1917, in Ashton, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Veronica (Ahmann) Strouth. Marcella grew up and was educated in Ashton. She graduated from the Ashton High School in the class of 1935.

On Dec. 29, 1939, Marcella was united in marriage to Donald C. Ryner in Burbank, Calif. Marcella had lived in the Rudd area most all of her life. She had been a homemaker throughout her life. Marcella was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and involved in the church circle.

Marcella enjoyed bowling, gardening (especially tending to her plants and flowers), baking and sewing. Marcella was very family oriented and known for being a hard worker. She took great pride in providing for her husband, family and grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were always her greatest joy and priority.

Marcella will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Marcella's life are her two children, Mike (Pam) Ryner of Nora Springs and Sue Staudt of Marble Rock; her 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and her sister, Irene Reymann, of Burbank, Calif.

Preceding Marcella in death were her parents; her husband, Donald C. Ryner in 1982; two daughters, Janet L. and Shirley A.; a sister, Lorraine and her son-in-law, Cletus Staudt.

Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-756-3311. www.fullertonfh.com

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

HANSELL - Walter Amos "Smoky" Stover Sr., 89, died Sunday (Sept. 6, 2009) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at the Hansell Methodist Church in Hansell, with Pastor Janet Rieckhoff-Faris and Pastor Delbert Beard officiating. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery in rural Dumont.

Visitation and conversation will take place one hour prior to services at the church.

Family contact information: Walter and Elayne Stover, Post Office Box 070493, Milwaukee, WI 53207-0493.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/8/2009

CHARLES CITY - Patricia Cline, 79, of Charles City, died Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Memorial graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at the Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd with Pastor Robert Holdorf of the Grace United Methodist Church officiating.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/9/2009

GARNER - Kelly W. Dirksen, age 41, of rural Garner died Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2009) at his home.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Douglas Farrell officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be an hour prior to service at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.

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

MASON CITY - Mary Sue Dodge, 70, of 316 S. Tennessee Ave., Mason City, died Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, with the Rev. Craig Steimel officiating with inurnment in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.

Family suggests memorials to Breast Cancer of Iowa.

Sue was born on Jan. 15, 1939, in Mason City, the daughter of Willis and Agnes (Gasaway) Fitzgerald. She was the oldest of five siblings.

She graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1957.

Sue married Gordon Dodge in 1960 and moved to Florida. To this union was born Dawn Mary in 1963.

Sue and Gordon divorced in 1971 and Sue and Dawn returned to Iowa.

Sue worked for Diamond Vogel Paint for 10 years. She then went to work for Mason City Glass where she met her lifetime companion, Phil Abram.

Sue then went to work for Wal-Mart when it first came to Mason City. She retired from Wal-Mart after 20 years of service.

Sue enjoyed watching the Twins, the ones in Minnesota, and her granddaughters in Mason City. She enjoyed attending Kate and Kristin's events, concerts and athletic contests.

Sue is survived by her faithful partner of 28 years, Phil Abram; daughter, Dawn (Joe) Campbell; the lights of her life, granddaughters Kate and Kristin; three sisters, Nicki French, Joan Haywood Behr and Meg (Maury) Heinrichs; a brother, Bill (Terri) Fitzgerald; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers-in-law, Ray French and Robert Haywood.

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

www.colonialchapels.com

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

MASON CITY - Carlos Francisco Galindo, 91, of 513 Fifth St. S.E., died Sunday, April 29, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

It was Carlos's wish to have his body donated to the College of Medicine at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, in the Anatomical Program.

Brian T. Galindo, 67, of Dallas, Texas, died April 15, 2008, at his home.

Graveside services will be held for both Carlos and Brian at 11 a.m. Saturday Sept. 12, 2009, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, near the west gate entrance, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel of St. Joseph's Catholic Church officiating.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/9/2009

MASON CITY - Larry Lee Hartwell of Milwaukee, Wis., was born Feb. 3, 1954, in Mason City, the son of Larry and Margaret (Snook) Hartwell. He graduated from Mason City High School and then went into the Marine Corps.

During Larry's time in the Marines he attained the rank of corporal and was a guard at the United States Embassy in Pakistan. Larry returned to Iowa after his father's death and began working for the Chicago Bridge and Iron Co. and then as a painter for Water Tower Paint and Repair Co. Larry worked as a painter for Rainbow Inc. for the last 15 years and had lived in Milwaukee for the last seven years.

Larry married Alida Metcalf on Aug. 29, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minn. Together they soon moved to Alexandria and began their family, having four sons, Ben, Lucas, Josh and Jared. Larry enjoyed attending his son's school activities and helped them prepare for go-cart races in the summer

He liked to hunt, ice fish and play golf. He also liked playing cards, especially cribbage. He enjoyed watching old westerns, listening to Johnny Cash music and following his beloved Green Bay Packers football team.

Larry L. Hartwell died on Saturday (Sept. 5, 2009) in Alexandria, Minn.

Survived by his sons, Ben Hartwell, Lucas (Kelly) Hartwell, Josh (Tanya) Hartwell and Jared Hartwell, all of Alexandria, Minn.; granddaughter, Anyia Ries of Minneapolis, Minn., and expecting grandson, Vincent Hartwell; brother, Darrell Hartwell of Mason City; sisters, Cathy Fox and Debbie Austin, both of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, Minn., with the Rev. Harold Knutson officiating. Military honors will be performed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 936 and the American Legion Post No. 87 of Alexandria.

Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, Minn., 320-763-5900. www.andersonfuneral.net

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

Nora Springs - Richard "Tony" A. Severe, 51, of 1715 Red Ball Road, Nora Springs, died Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, after a nine-month courageous battle with cancer at home with his family.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. The family is requesting casual attire to the service.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Tony.

Tony was born March 22, 1958, in Oceanside, Calif., the son of Richard Leroy and Marlys (Arndt) Severe. He married Laurie (Hinrichsen) on Aug. 11, 1980, in Mason City and to this union two children were born.

Tony was an employee of Curries for 29 years, which he loved. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his wife, daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. He was also an avid hunter that loved the outdoors. Tony was involved with trumpeter swan restoration, which he also enjoyed. Tony was also a serious Vikings football fan!

He is survived by his wife, Laurie, Nora Springs; his daughter, Chelsy (Mark) Schultz, Mason City; his grandchildren, Ayla and Eli Schultz, Mason City; his parents, Richard Severe, Eagen, Minn., and Marlys Kramm, Nora Springs; his siblings, Terry Severe, Nora Springs, Tammy Severe, Bloomington, Minn., Kim (Brian) McDonough, Nora Springs, Kelly (John) Krause, Nora Springs, and Khris (Julie) Kramm, Nora Springs; his honorary brother, Dale (Cindy) Lipp, and their children, Jake, Sam and Hunter, Nora Springs; his mother-in-law, Betty Hinrichsen, Nora Springs; many nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles; and endless friends and family - "you know who you are."

Tony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leroy (Helen) Severe and Ted (Margaret) Arndt; his father-in-law, Earl Hinrichsen; his infant daughter, Jennifer, and special friend, Paul Lipp.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ted (Bev) Arndt for helping them through this difficult time.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com

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

DUNCOMBE - David I. Stewart, 75, of Duncombe died on Saturday (Sept. 5, 2009) in his home under hospice care. David will be cremated and the family will have a private service at a later date.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/9/2009

DUMONT - Flavia M. Wessels, 89, of Dumont died Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2009) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services for Flavia M. Wessels will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont. Pastor Larry Pauley will be officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

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

Marvin C. Young, 72, Mason City, died Jan. 13, 2009, in Brooksville, Fla.

To celebrate his life in Mason City, the family is holding a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 12, 2009, at the Salvation Army Church located at 747 Village Green Drive S.W., Mason City.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/9/2009

ALLISON - Albert William DeBower, 86, of Allison died Wednesday (Sept. 9, 2009) at the Allison Health Care Center.

Funeral Services for Albert William DeBower will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Burial will take place at the Butler Center Cemetery in rural Allison. The Rev. Jeffrey Blank will be officiating

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/10/2009

GARNER - Kelly W. Dirksen, age 41, of rural Garner died Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2009) at his home.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Douglas Farrell officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be an hour prior to service at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.

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

ALDEN - Wallace Hoversten, age 74, of Alden died on Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2009) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Alden with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Iowa Falls.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/10/2009

MASON CITY - Lyle M. Humphrey, 92, of Mason City died Thursday (Sept. 3, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Private family inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or to the family to be used for nursing scholarships.

Funeral arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924.

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/10/2009

KLEMME - Bernice A. R. Koerner, 99, of Klemme, most recently a resident of the Concord Care Center, Garner, died March 7, 2009, at the Concord Care Center.

Celebration of life services will be held at a date yet to be determined at the Klemme United Methodist Church, Klemme. Interment will be in the Ell Township Cemetery.

Those wishing to express sympathies through a memorial or card in Bernice's name may direct them to the family in care of Kathleen Sandoval, 1220 Tasman Drive, No. 402, Sunnyvale CA 94089, or to Hospice of North Iowa.

Bernice passed from this life two weeks before her 100th birthday. She was born in Dow City and after graduation from high school took a job as a telephone operator at Storm Lake. There she met Gerald Koerner of Klemme who became her husband of 69 years.

During their married life they lived in Minnesota, Washington, California and Klemme.While living in Klemme, Bernice was involved in UMC circle and choir, Grandmothers Club, school activities and other town activities. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, and left a legacy of needlework and crotched pieces.

After retirement to Klemme, the Koerners became snowbirds and spent 21 winters with their daughter and grandson in California.

Among Bernice's most memorable qualities was her sense of humor. She was always ready to lighten any situation with a quip and brought laughter to friends and family.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Gary, and is survived by her son, Terry Koerner, Stratham, N.H.; daughter Kathleen, Sunnyvale, Calif.; and grandson, Michael Sandoval, Reno, Nev.

A memorial open house will be held 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13, at 217 E. Hancock, Klemme, in the home her beloved husband built for her.

Andrews Funeral Home, 641-587-2510.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/10/2009

MASON CITY - Mary Elizabeth Teschner, 89, formerly of Mason City and Rockford, died Tuesday night (Sept. 8, 2009) at the Touch of Home Assisted Living Center in Tomah, Wis.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Interment will be at 1:15 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Condolences thoughts and prayers may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Mary was born on May 20, 1920, in Rockford, the daughter of Stanley Leon and Myrtle Pearl (Brown) Ruggles. She graduated from Rockford High School and Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She was engaged as a secretary for the Rationing Board in Charles City and then as secretary/bookkeeper at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Upon moving back to the area she worked for the state of Iowa in the department of Vocational Rehabilitation in Mason City until her retirement in 1969. She was an accomplished pianist and shared her talent with the Rockford United Methodist Church and the Naomi Woman's Circle of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she was a member. She also served as the secretary of the Rockford Woman's Club. She loved to bake pies and cakes, tending her flower gardens and traveling. Her trips took her to Europe and Hawaii, also taking several bus trips and taking the Amtrak train out West.

Those thankful in sharing Mary's life include her loving husband, Edmund, of 26 years, of Tomah, Wis.; her three children, Judith R. DuFault of Davenport, Elizabeth "Libby" L. and her fianc�, Leland Amaral, of Sparta, Wis., and Stanley D. and Mary Sherbino of Winner, S.D.; her blended children, Linda Teschner of Merrill, Wis., Peggy and her husband, Rick Gremler, of Brokaw, Wis., Daniel Teschner of Wautoma, Wis., Thomas and his wife, Julie Teschner, of Gleason, Wis., and William Teschner of Merrill, Wis.; 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Her parents, two infant sisters, one infant son and one grandson, Chad Teschner, preceded Mary in death.

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

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

Flavia M. Wessels

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

Posted on 11/17/2009