DUMONT - Dallas E. Allen, 92, of Dumont died Monday (Sept. 14, 2009) at the Dumont Wellness Center.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Aredale with Pastor Larry Pauley officiating. Burial will take place in the Harlan Cemetery.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/16/2009

MASON CITY - Klaire L. Baltzer, 71, of Mason City died Aug. 17, 2009, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church - WAYside Chapel, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Nashua.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be directed to the Klaire Baltzer Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Klaire was born Sept. 24, 1937, in Charles City, the son of Keith L. and Thelma L. (Hermanson) Baltzer. He graduated from Shell Rock High School in 1955. Over the years, he worked for Good Shepherd, Metalcraft and the railroad.
Klaire loved sports, especially football and baseball. He enjoyed watching golf and visiting with his neighbors. Klaire was dedicated to watching everything that occurred at NASA - space shuttles and the International Space Station.
Klaire is survived by his sister: Karel Jones of Nashua; two nephews, Jeff Jones and family of Waterloo and Tim Jones and family of West Jordan, Utah; two nieces, Angela Lewis and family of Layton, Utah, and Jennifer Babcock and family of Lincoln, Neb. He is also survived by his very special friends, Ed and Deanna Harris of Rockford.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Arrangements are 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 9/16/2009

CHARLES CITY -Isabelle Dorwin, 96, of Charles City died Monday (Sept. 14, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at First Congregational Church in Charles City with Pastor Phil Corr officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/16/2009

BIGFORK, Mont. - De Etta H. Hauge, 85, passed away Thursday (Sept. 10, 2009) at her home in Bigfork, Mont.
De Etta was born July 20, 1924, in Eyota, Minn., to Carl and Theresa Clasen. She was raised in Lake Mills and married Arthur Hauge on May 15, 1943, in Lewiston, Idaho. They made their home in Garner. After the death of her husband she moved to Montana to live with her daughter, Penny.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a grandson, Jason Durham; sister, Ruby Hittesdorf; and brother, Roland Clasen.
De Etta is survived by her children and their spouses, Aloise (Ed Watson) Hauge, Iona (Glenn) Rozenberg, Penny (Gordon) Durham, Bertin (Sue) Hauge and Marty (Jena) Hauge; grandchildren, Stephanie Davis, Christine Hubbard, Deborah Wright, Laura Dodd, Jackie Adair, T.J. Davis, Christopher Schweitzer, Lee, Eddie, Butch Jr. and Michael Hauge, DeEtta Williams, Suzanne Galloway, and Evie Hauge; great-grandchildren, Josh and Ashley Hubbard, Maddison, Robert and Anthony Wright, Heather Williams, Amanda Nichols, Benjamin and Jackson Galloway, Kiya Dodd, Christina, Newdearia, Lee Jr, Cameron, Madison, Mallory, Emma, Mason, Malon, Reagan and Chloe Hauge; and one great-great-grandson, Jayden; siblings, Robert Clasen, Ina Mae Maxwell, Hazel Koll, Don Clasen, Mike Clasen, Marlene Prohaska, Jim Clasen and David Clasen; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held in Garner at a later date to allow her entire family to attend.
She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Concord Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Buffalo Funeral Home and Crematory in Big Fork Montana.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/16/2009

MASON CITY -Richard W. Lambert, 77, of Mason City died Tuesday (Sept. 15, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W., with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski officiating. Additional services will be held at St. Lukes Greek Orthodox Church, East Longmeadow, Mass. Interment will be in Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, Mass.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a Trisagion Service at 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Richard W. Lambert Memorial Fund.
Richard was born as a twin on March 4, 1932, in Holyoke, Mass., the son of Leon and Elizabeth (Snow) Lambert. He attended Sacred Heart High School in Holyoke. Richard served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
He married Adrian Pappas Feb. 5, 1954, in Holyoke. Richard worked as a supervisor for Bay State Gas Co. for over 30 years in Springfield, Mass. Richard and Adrian then relocated to Texas to be near their daughter and her family. They moved to Mason City in 1990.
Richard worked for North Iowa Medical Center as supervisor of environmental services. He then worked as a pharmacy courier for Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Following his retirement in 2004, he volunteered at the Mercy Cancer Center.
Richard was a member of the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church and AHEPA. He enjoyed reading, landscaping and especially gardening.
Richard is survived by his wife, Adrian, of Mason City; daughter, Athena "Tina" (Michael) Belz, of Mason City; grandchildren, Matthew and Abbe Belz, of Minneapolis, Minn.; sister, Marie Armanious of Springfield, Mass.; nieces and nephews, Leslie Morris of Harwich, Mass., Michelle (Raymond) Pidgeon, of Springfield, Mass., Mark (Debra) Casagrande, of San Francisco, Calif., and Robert (Jill) Lambert of Henniker, N.H.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother, Robert.
Arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/16/2009 - 9/17/2009

STACYVILLE - Ralph P. Mullenbach, 91, of Stacyville died Monday (Sept. 14, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Visitation Catholic Church.
Ralph Paul Mullenbach, 91, of Stacyville passed away on Monday surrounded by his family.
Ralph was born, May 11, 1918, to Steve and Katie (Huemann) Mullenbach on a farm near Stacyville. He lived in Stacyville most of his life.
He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 569 for 66 years. He married Zola Emerson of Little Cedar on May 19, 1944. They had three children: Verlyn, Curt and Cheryl.
Ralph bought a livestock buying business and International truck from Leon and Ralph Green in 1947. He operated the business until 1985 when his son, Verlyn, took it over. Ralph continued to buy cattle up to a year before his death.
He was a fireman and councilman for many years. He drove school bus for St. Ansgar Community Schools and continued as unofficial "bus driver" for his grandchildren. It was not an unusual sight to see Ralph driving around Stacyville visiting and joking with his friends and acquaintances.
Ralph was a loving and devoted grandfather to Kristie (Jeff), Troy (Tami), Cory, Kelly (Dan) and Danielle. He always kept the candy drawer full and was grateful his grandchildren were thoughtful enough to leave one piece of candy for grandpa. He was proud great-grandfather to Jake, Bailey, Ty, Zack, Sophia, Brooklyn and Emerson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Irvin, Del, Al and Norbert; and his sister, Virginia; grandson, Robbie; and granddaughter-in-law, Mandy.
He is survived by his wife, Zola; children, Verlyn (Sue), Curt (Sandy), and Cheryl (Richard Wohlgamuth); his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy (Tom) McCarthy, Helen Brown; sisters-in-law, Bertilla, Gladys, Irene and Vivian; and many nieces and nephews.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements, 641-713-4920.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/15/2009 - 9/16/2009

MASON CITY - Louis A. Schneider, 64, of Mason City died Tuesday (Sept. 15, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Steve Hansen officiating. Private family inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa, American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
Louis Andrew Schneider was born on Jan. 1, 1945, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Della (Gauley) Schneider. Together they had three sons, John, Lou and David.
He attended school in Davenport and graduated from Davenport West High School in 1962. He then attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Iowa, and graduated from Buena Vista University with a degree in business management.
He was married to Joan Elaine Lubitz on Aug. 13, 1966, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Truman, Minn. To this union two children were born, Jeff and Lisa.
Lou's greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren; cooking for them, golfing with them, and watching them play sports. He also enjoyed spending time at a family cabin in Minnesota and was an active member of his church, Wesley United Methodist.
Lou is survived by his wife, Joan of Mason City; son, Jeff Schneider and wife Mindy; daughter, Lisa Als and husband Kelly; grandchildren, Marissa and Matthew Schneider, Gavin and Ella Als; brother, David Schneider and wife Peggy; niece, Suzanne Roush and husband Tom; mother-in-law, Eleanor Lubitz; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken Lubitz and wife Rosanne and Cindy Klocker and husband Denny.
He was preceded in death by his parents; older brother, John Schneider; and his father-in-law, LaVern Lubitz.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory. 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/16/2009 - 9/17/2009

LONE ROCK - Dean Culbertson, 73, of Lone Rock, died Monday (Sept. 14, 2009) in Billings, Mont.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the First Presbyterian Church in Irvington with the Rev. Dr. Dave Ullom officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Irvington.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/17/2009

BRITT - Bernice Eckels, 92, of Britt, passed away Tuesday (Sept. 15, 2009) at Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services for Bernice Eckels will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Woden Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will be at Woden Christian Reformed Church Cemetery near Woden.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Sept. 18, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Bernice DeBoer Eckels, daughter of Claus and Bendina Peters DeBoer, was born Sept. 25, 1916, on a farm northeast of Wesley. She attended grade school at Wesley Township No. 1, and graduated from Wesley High School in 1934.
On Aug. 19, 1937, she was united in marriage with Forrest Eckels at the Woden Christian Reformed Church. Following their marriage they lived on a farm in Orthel Township. They raised their three children on this farm. The farm continued to be their home until Bernice entered the Westview Care Center on Dec. 23, 2005.
Bernice lived a full life with many interests and hobbies. She loved music and was able to use her voice by singing in small groups, in a church choir and with the Farm Bureau Women's Chorus. As an active member of the Woden Christian Reformed Church she was a Sunday School teacher, taught catechism and was a member of the Ladies Aid. Bernice was involved in the community as a 4-H leader, member of the Historical Society and the Woden Senior Citizens. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, gardening and not passing up a garage sale.
Bernice lived for the Lord and blessed her family with love, laughter, and joy in the journey.
Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Forrest Eckels; three children, Wayne Eckels and his wife Judy of Britt, Bonnie Kosters and her husband Marvin of Clifton, Va., Bill Eckels and his wife Marilyn of Britt; eight grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Clarence DeBoer of Clearwater, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Rosalie DeBoer of Sun City, Ariz., and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Anne Waidelich and Esther Tjaden; and three brothers, Theodore in infancy, Herman and Maurice.
Memorial contribution may be made to The Britt Food Bank, The Armstrong House or The Kanawha Christian School.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/17/2009 - 9/18/2009

Donald A. Stokke, 77, of Ankeny, formerly of Clear Lake, died from complications of a stroke Tuesday (Sept. 15, 2009) at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 S.E. Sharon Drive in Ankeny. Burial will be in Ankeny Memorial Gardens at a later date after cremation.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Donald was born on Sept. 14, 1932, in rural Fertile, the son of Albion and Dora (Mastre) Stokke. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1950 and joined the U.S. Navy in August of 1952, serving in the Far East during the Korean War. After leaving the Navy, Don attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City, graduating in 1958.
Don was united in marriage to Lavonne (Pralle) Stokke on Sept. 10, 1960. A son, Greg, was born on July 18, 1961. Don and Lavonne made their home in Clear Lake until 1971, when they moved to Ankeny.
Don was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church since 1971 and was an active member, serving as treasurer, Sunday school teacher and usher for a number of years. He was employed by Farmers Hybrids, E.M. Duesenberg, Inc. for 30 years, Sears Credit Union, Lint Van Lines and in recent years delivered medicine for Medicap Pharmacy.
Don is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lavonne of Ankeny; son, Greg (Julie) and grandson, Grant, of Ankeny; a sister, Mavis Carney of O'Fallon, Mo.; sister-in-law, Dolores Pralle, of Ankeny; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ruth.
Don liked to go fishing with his grandson, watch TV and work on the computer. He enjoyed giving out candy bars during his travels around town, making balloon animals for kids of all ages and writing a humorous newsletter for his church family called the Porkogram.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to his church.
Arrangements are being handled by Memorial Services of Iowa, 515-964-0592.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/17/2009

FOREST CITY - Jerry Paul Daniels, age 64, of Forest City died Thursday (Sept. 17, 2009) at Concord Care Center in Garner.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Inurnment will be held at Crystal Lake Cemetery at 5:30 p.m. Monday following the visitation.
Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Forest City American Legion Post 121.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/18/2009 - 9/19/2009

MANLY - Arvilla Ann Kobernusz, 80, of Manly, died Thursday (Aug. 27, 2009) at the Ambassador Good Samaritan Nursing Home in New Hope, Minn.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 West Walnut, Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Manly Cemetery.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/18/2009

MASON CITY - Jean M. Lonergan, 93, formerly of Mason City, now of 1010 Park Hills Road, Berkeley, Calif., died Wednesday (Sept. 16, 2009) at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, Calif.

Services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Interment will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Officiating will be Sister Diana Blong, PBVM.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Newman School Tuition Assistance. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Jean was born on March 12, 1916, one of six children to Joseph and Mary (Barta) Vandertie at Algoma, Wis. She graduated from Algoma High School in 1932 and then graduated in 1933 from Door Kewaunee Normal School. On March 15, 1938, she was united in marriage to Virgil E. Lonergan in Cedar Rapids. From 1958 to 1968 they owned and operated the Ford Hopkins Drug Store at 13 N. Federal Ave. in Mason City. Jean especially enjoyed summer vacations with her family in Wisconsin. While residing in Mason City, Jean was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and is a current member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Berkeley. She lived the last 29 years with her son, Michael, in Berkeley and Oakland, Calif.

Jean was an avid reader of biographies and contemporary fiction, especially by women, and was an active member of a book club in California. Until the end of her life, Jean remained a sharp observer of world events and cared deeply about all people. Wherever Jean went in her life her loving kindness to others was expressed. On every occasion family members and friends were showered with cards, hugs and signs of genuine affection. In addition to her family by whom she will be deeply missed, Jean created an extended family of friends who are also touched by her loss. Her radiant smile, her abundant tolerance and affection will be remembered by all who have been graced to know her.

Those thankful in sharing Jean's life include her three children, Virginia "Ginger" and her husband, Gene Hamilton, Indianapolis, Ind., Patrick and his wife, Gloria Lonergan, Mendham, N.J., and Michael Lonergan, Berkeley, Calif.; five living grandchildren, Barb Hult, Laura Lonergan, Karen Lonergan, Lisa Lonergan and Kristine Lonergan; five great-grandchildren, Lindsay Ecklund, W.C. Fletcher, Bailey Hult, Blake Hult and Samantha Rollins; and three great-great-grandchildren, Emma Lee Fletcher, Royce William Fletcher and Jillian Ecklund; and one sister, Beatrice Malcore, Casco, Wis.

Her parents; husband Virgil in 1979; two grandchildren, Paul Ecklund and Becky Fletcher; one great-grandson, Benjamin Fletcher; two sisters, Lolita Schleis, Eva Fett; and two brothers, Clarence and Maurice Vandertie, preceded Jean in death.

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

www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/18/2009 - 9/21/2009

CHARLES CITY - Emmett "Buddy" Wells, 89, of Charles City, died Thursday (Sept. 17, 2009) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Riverton Cemetery in Ludington, Mich.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/18/2009

BANCROFT - Mary L. White, 85, of Bancroft, died Thursday (Sept. 17, 2009) at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft, with Father Paul D. Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday 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.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/18/2009

KLEMME - Gerald Dean Asche, 70, of 2335 150th St., Klemme, died Friday (Sept. 18, 2009) at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by members of the Clear Lake V.F.W. at the church. Inurnment will be 1 p.m. Friday in the Kanawha Cemetery.
Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be directed to the Clear Lake V.F.W. in his name or to the Gerald D. Asche Memorial in care of Greg Asche, 235 W. Third St., Garner, IA 50438.
Gerald was born April 28, 1939, on a farm in Wright County, Iowa, the son of Klaus and Alvina (Pals) Asche. He attended Amsterdam No. 7 country school through eighth grade and then attended Kanawha Community High School, graduating in 1957.
Gerald served in the U.S. Army from November 1958 to February 1962, which included 27 months stationed in France. After military service Gerald moved to California where he was employed with California Computer Products Inc. for over 12 years as an electronics technician, then moving into management.
In 1975, he moved to Clear Lake, where he was employed with R.F. Johnson Co. and with Unisys Corp.
Gerald was united in marriage to Barbara Collen at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church in 1982. Gerald was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.
Gerald's two sons, Gregory and Jeffrey, were very important parts of his life. He greatly enjoyed spending time with them.
Gerald is survived by his sons, Gregory Asche and special friend Jen Pierce, of Garner, and Jeffrey Asche of Clear Lake; granddaughter, Daniela Milan, of Garner; one brother, Clarence and his wife Connie of Fridley, Minn.; and one sister, Doris and her husband Tim Meyer, of Urbandale; nieces and nephews, Steven Asche, Craig Asche and Ann Asche, all of Minneapolis, Minn., and Amanda Meyer from Urbandale, along with other relatives and friends.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Michael William Meyer.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/19/2009 - 9/23/2009

LUSBY, MD. -Virginia "Ginny" E. Mennenga, 66, formerly of Clear Lake, died Sunday (Sept. 13, 2009) at her daughter's home.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake.

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

According to her wishes, her body has been donated to Anatomy Gifts Registry, Glen Burnie, Md.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Virginia E. Mennenga Memorial Fund in care of Eva Burns, 416 Round Up Road, Lusby, MD 20657.

Ginny was born April 3, 1943, in Rowan, the daughter of Weston and Ada (Shahan) Hughes. She attended Belmond and Clear Lake schools.

Virginia was united in marriage to Kyle Mennenga on July 23, 1960, in Belmond. With her husband they farmed in the Steamboat Rock area. They moved to California in 1984 and returned to Iowa in 1991. For many years Ginny enjoyed cooking as a dietary aide at the Oakwood Care Center.

Ginny enjoyed her family, collecting owls, reading and listening to country music.

Ginny is survived by her daughter, Eva Burns and her husband Robert, Lusby, Md.; son, Robert Mennenga and his wife, Wanda, of Radcliffe; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rebecca (Steve) Frerichs of Steamboat Rock and Linda (Gene) Helland of Fond; six brothers, Lee Hughes of Clear Lake, Gary (Joann) Hughes of Peoria, Ariz., Lyle (Margaret) Hughes of Marion, Darwin Hughes of Clear Lake, Keith (Suzette) Hughes of Tuesdale and Paul (Judy) Hughes of Parkerburg, along with many nieces and nephews.

Ginny is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kyle (Jan. 25, 1999); sisters, Lola Mae Hughes and Barbara Pals; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arnold and Beryl Mennenga.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/19/2009 - 9/24/2009

CHARLES CITY - Ronald Nehls, 79, of Charles City died, Thursday (Sept. 17, 2009) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Memorial services for Ronald Nehls will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. The family will also greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641- 228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/19/2009

Mason City - Betty Priscilla Randall, 83, of 950 15th St. N.E., Mason City, died Thursday (Sept. 17, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating.
Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Betty. They can be sent to 950 15th St. N.E., Mason City.
Betty was born Oct. 7, 1925, in Mason City, the daughter of Dewane and Dorothy (Bull) Buchanan. She graduated from Mason City High School and attended the junior college in Mason City. Betty married Fred Randall at State Center on March 31, 1947, and to this union was born one son. Betty was a homemaker, taking care of her house and son.
For a number of years Betty also worked at the Boomhowers Department Store. She also played the accordion for the KGLO radio station in the 1930s. Betty loved children and was known for giving all of the neighbor children ice cream. She also had a passion for feeding the squirrels and birds at her home and had made it a regular routine since 1955.
In her spare time Betty loved playing Bingo and bowling with Fred. They were the champions of the senior bowling league!
She is survived by her son, Mike Randall, Mason City; her grandchildren, Joe Randall and his fianc�e, Pam Gobeli, Mason City, and Michele (Bill) Virnig, Brookings, S.D.; great-grandchildren, Steven Randall, Mason City, and Tyler Virnig, Brookings, S.D.; a sister Pat Stevens, Mason City; brother-in-law, Jim (Mary Lou) Randall, Davenport, Fla.; nephews, B.J. Stevens, Pensicola, Fla., Greg (Mari Fran) Randall, Chicago, Ill.; nieces, Stephanie (Greg) Knapp, Racine, Wis., and Cindy Randall, Racine, Wis.; and great- nieces and nephews, Austin and Andrew Randall, and Phoebe and Aidan Knapp.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and husband.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/19/2009 - 9/20/2009

NORTH LIBERTY - Dr. Jay T. Pronk, 31, of North Liberty died Thursday (Sept. 17, 2009) at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City of complications from a transplant for treatment of leukemia.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2301 E. Court St., Iowa City, with the Rev. Tim Zimmermann officiating. Private graveside services will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Monday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Iowa City. A luncheon will be served for all those in attendance at noon at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jay Thomas Pronk was born March 19, 1978, in Mason City. He attended Garner-Hayfield Schools and graduated in 1997. During his junior year he was a Rotary Exchange student in Newcastle, England. Jay attended the University of Iowa for undergraduate studies and then graduated from the College of Dentistry in 2004. Jay continued his education with an internship at the UI College of Dentistry Oral Surgery Department, where he discovered his passion and gift for oral and maxillofacial surgery. He began a four-year oral surgery program at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wis., in 2005 until he became ill in 2006 with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Continued chemotherapy treatments made finishing residency difficult. Jay and his family relocated to North Liberty in 2008, where Jay served as assistant professor of oral surgery at the UI College of Dentistry. He had the honor of being selected the 2008-2009 Instructor of the Year by the class of 2010. Jay enjoyed his surgical and teaching responsibilities as well as the friendship of the many fine instructors and staff at the dental school. Jay was an accomplished classical and jazz pianist, saxophonist and also played electric bass. He enjoyed family fishing trips, pheasant hunting, cycling and cheering on the Hawkeyes.
On Dec. 29, 2001, Jay married the love of his life, Amy Kieschnick. Her love and support of Jay in times of both health and illness were an amazing source of strength for him and helped him fight the good fight and keep the faith. They became the proud parents of Aiden and Ethan on July 10, 2007. Jay was a loving father and adored his two sons. His greatest joy came from playing with his boys.
Jay was a kind man of great character, intelligence and faith. He never once complained of anything he had to endure, but went through life with enthusiasm, drive and a thankful heart. He was a strong man with an infectious smile and the very best sense of humor.
Those left to cherish Jay's memory include his beloved wife, Amy, and sons, Aiden and Ethan, of North Liberty; his parents, Tom and Barb Pronk of Garner; sister, Kate Pronk of Chicago, Ill.; brother, Matthew Pronk and wife, Katie, of North Liberty; maternal grandparents, John and Jean Merano of Springfield, Ill.; parents-in-law, the Rev. Clyde and Ellen Kieschnick of Abilene, Texas; brothers-in-law, Brian Kieschnick and wife, Sarah, and Darren Kieschnick of Abilene, Texas; and his uncles and aunts, cousins and nephews.
Jay was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Nick and Myrl Pronk.
We thank the Lord for the precious time we had with Jay.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841 www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/18/2009 - 9/19/2009

OAK HILLS, Calif. - Helen Verle Schram, 92, formerly of Clear Lake, died Sept. 17, 2009, in Oak Hills, Calif.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Inurnment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.

Memorials may be given to the Visiting Nurse Association of Inland Counties Hospice.

Helen was born June 27, 1917, in Hampton, the daughter of Harry and Ethel Lucille (Kennedy) Beed. She graduated from Titonka High School in 1934, and continued her education at Drake University, graduating in 1965. She taught school in Mason City and Clear Lake Schools for 24 years. She also taught drivers education for 17 years.

Helen married Wilbur Schram on May 28, 1939, in Titonka.

Helen enjoyed sewing, gardening and bird watching. She was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, UMW circles, and various community clubs.

Helen is survived by her son, Robert Allen Schram and his wife, Donna, of Oak Hills, Calif.; four grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur, (April 8, 2003); her parents, son Jeffrey, (1977); and one brother Charles Beed.

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

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/19/2009 - 9/27/2009

CLEAR LAKE - Zada Springer, 76, of Clear Lake died Wednesday (Sept. 16, 2009) at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry with burial in Violet Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the family present from 4 to 6 p.m.
Hastings Funeral Home, Perry, 515-465-5315.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/19/2009

Osage - Dolores Genevieve Weinberger passed to her eternal home on Friday (Sept. 18, 2009) at the age of 88, surrounded by her family, at the Faith Home in Osage after a short battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a scripture wake service at 7 p.m.
Dolores was born to Eddie and Genevieve (Byrnes) Rogers on Jan. 14, 1921, on a farm near Osage. Later she was joined by two brothers, Urban and Jim. She attended country school for two years and then moved with her family to Osage where she graduated from high school in 1939. Dolores taught country school from 1939 until 1943 when she married Lawrence Weinberger of Osage. They began their married life on the Weinberger farm west of Osage. This union was blessed with four children, Margaret, Virginia "Ginger," Kenneth and Theresa "Terri." Dolores had many interests but first and foremost was the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a 4-H leader, rug hooking teacher, and was a member of DAR, Sacred Heart Guild and the Mitchell County Historical Society. She and Lawrence hosted three foreign exchange students. Dolores and Lawrence enjoyed genealogy and took a trip to Germany to become more informed. They played many cards with family and friends and traveled on many bus trips throughout the United States. One of Dolores' many wishes was to visit Ireland which came true in the 1980s. She loved to work in her beautiful flower gardens, both on the farm and when they retired to Osage. After retiring to town, she loved the birds in the yard.
Survivors include her devoted husband of 66 years, Lawrence; children, Margaret Hellman and special friend, George Simpson of Belmond, Virginia (Dick) Meirick of New Haven, Kenneth (Joellyn) Weinberger of Osage, Theresa Beland and special friend, Mike Pitt of Northwood; 13 grandchildren, Mary (Jesse) Gamble, Eddie (Shannon) Hellman, Chris (Kristine) Meirick, Laura (Tony) Wynohrad, Angie (Derrick) Huffman, Beth (Kevin) Mitchell, John Meirick, Cory (Michelle) Weinberger, Alicia (Jason) Trout, Jamie Beland, Jeff (Steph) Beland, Katie (Tom) Koenigs and Sunsett Reynolds; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Urban Rogers of Sante Fe, N.M., and Jim (Mildred) Rogers of Osage.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Aaron Weinberger; and a great-granddaughter, Jasmine Jo Beland.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/19/2009 - 9/20/2009

CHARLES CITY - Doris Aird, 95, of Charles City died Friday (Sept. 18, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services for Doris Aird will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary VanWert of Trinity United Methodist Church and Pastor Paul Phillips of the Gospel Lighthouse will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
Doris Bucknell Aird was born April 20, 1914, in Floyd County, the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Meek) Bucknell. She graduated in 1931 as valedictorian from the Floyd school. On Oct. 16, 1935, she was united in marriage to John Aird at Charles City. For many years she was a housekeeper and for over 50 years she was self employed as a wallpaper hanger. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and helped prepare many meals that were served at the church over the years. Doris was also director of St. Charles No. 2 country school, member of the McKinley Home Craft, volunteered for both the Gray Ladies and Pink Ladies, and was a past Girl Scout leader. Her interests included vegetable and flower gardening, playing 500, horses - especially the chuckwagon races, and cooking in both small and large quanities. Both Doris and John were avid sports fans following the Comettes softball team for many years. Doris was always very fond of children whether her own or others and enjoyed sharing her life with them.
Living family members include three children, Karla Breed of Marshalltown and Alan (Colleen) Aird and Andrew (Lori) Aird, both of Charles City; seven grandchildren, Kristine (Philip) Does, Linda (Ron) Pexa, Aaron Aird, Anne Nelson, Angela Aird, Lisa Aird and Amy Aird; 13 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lois Waid of Floyd and Irma Kay of Manchester.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on July 3, 1999; two brothers, Loren and Cletus Bucknell; and two sisters, Iola Quimby and Elma Belknap.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/20/2009

MARSHALLTOWN - Duane Ford, 75, of Marshalltown, formerly of Nora Springs, died Friday (Sept. 18, 2009) at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
Funeral services for Duane Ford will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Jim Turner of the Nora Springs United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will continue Thursday at the funeral home an hour prior to the service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/20/2009

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Ruth M. Lincoln, of Little Rock, Ark., died Thursday (Sept. 17, 2009) just 13 days before her 112th birthday.
Burial will be Monday, Sept. 21, at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark.
She enjoyed good health until April of this year and at the time of her passing was the 31st oldest person in the world.
Ruth was born Sept. 30, 1897, near Oklahoma City. She graduated from then Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater, Okla. In 1924, she married Ben Lincoln and moved to Arkansas. The Lincolns lived in Paragould, Batesville, Van Buren and Little Rock. They had four children and 11 living grandchildren; four of these pursued medical specialties, and a dentist of Mason City, Jon L. Hardinger DDS. Her great-granddaughter, Rachel Hardinger DDS, is finishing her orthodontic training at Oklahoma University in Oklahoma City just ten miles from Ruth's birthplace.
In later years the family kept celebrating her annual birthdays in Little Rock. She often quoted Robert Browning's Poem Rabbi ben Ezra saying "Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be � Our times are in His hands�trust God� nor be afraid."
Survivors include Rowena (Loren) Hardinger of Albia, Ruth Hardinger (C. Michael Norton) of New York City, N.Y., Dr. Jon (Joanne) Hardinger, Mason City, Dr. Rachel Hardinger Oklahoma City, Okla., Maria (David) La Marche, Violet Ruth, Calvin La Marche, Cedar Falls, Jay (Molly) Hardinger, David (Mary Kay) Hardinger, Mark (Crystal) Hardinger of Cedar Rapids, and Christy (Don) Agee, Chicago, Ill. Other relatives are from states of Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Georgia, Michigan and Washington, D.C.
Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark., 501-224-2200.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/20/2009

BRITT - Norman Leroy Mehl, 81, of Britt passed away Saturday (Sept. 19, 2009) at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services for Norman Mehl will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Steve Schulz officiating. Burial will take place in Amsterdam Township Cemetery, Kanawha.

Visitation for Norman Mehl will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Norman, the son of Edward and Anna (Peterson) Mehl, was born Nov. 30, 1927, in Fonda. At the age of two, Norman and his family moved to the Kanawha area where he later attended country school. Norman graduated from Corwith High School in 1945.

Norman enlisted in the Army in October 1946 and served with the Occupation Forces in Japan. He was honorably discharged in March 1948. Following his discharge Norman returned to the Corwith area.

Norman was united in marriage with Audrey Abbas on June 16, 1949, at Kanawha Christian Reformed Church. The couple was blessed with two daughters, Rhonda and Mary Ann. The family made their home and farmed in the Kanawha and Britt area. Their last farm was near Stilson where they lived for 18 years. In 1977 they moved into Britt.

Norman was employed in the plant at Winnebago Industries and then he and Audrey began delivering motor homes. They delivered motor homes to every state except Hawaii and all of the Canadian provinces.

Norman loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, woodworking, playing his accordion, and music in general. Norman was always interested in people and was never a stranger to anyone for very long.

He was a member of the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church.

Norman is survived by his wife, Audrey; two daughters, Rhonda (Steve) Schwarze of Manila, Philippines, and Mary Ann (John) Skoglund of Stillwater, Minn.; six grandchildren, Rachel (DJ) Langefels, Carl Schwarze, Tara (Brian) Jackson, Danny Skoglund, Megan Skoglund and Janine Skoglund; one great-grandson, Tyler Jackson; brother-in-law, Dennis (Jean) Abbas of Marshalltown; along with other extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Glenn.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839.

Published in the Globe Gazette from 9/20/2009 - 9/21/2009

CHARLES CITY - Arthur Thoe, 84, of Allen, Texas, formerly of Charles City, died Saturday (Sept. 19, 2009) at the Presbyterian Hospital of Allen, Texas.
Funeral services for Arthur Thoe will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastors David Werges and Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Globe Gazette on 9/20/2009

Posted on 11/18/2009