Valera M. Allen

MASON CITY - Valera M. Allen, 95, of Mason City died Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at Good Shepherd Care Center, Mason City.
Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2010

Douglas Lee Barkema

 BELMOND - Douglas Lee Barkema, 51, of Belmond died Wednesday (Feb. 17, 2010) from injuries sustained in an industrial accident.

Funeral services for Doug Barkema will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the First Reformed Church in Meservey. Pastor Rodney Meester will officiate. Burial will take place in the Meservey cemetery.

Visitation for Doug Barkema will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be directed to the First Reformed Church, Meservey.

Doug was born Dec. 5, 1958, in Belmond, son of Junior and Viola (Pals) Barkema. He graduated from Belmond High School in 1977. After high school, Doug was employed at Central Soya and Sukup Manufacturing. In spring of 1984, he began working for Eaton Corp. in Belmond as a machine operator. He worked in this capacity for the next 24 years.
Doug was a passionate hunter, golfer and sports enthusiast (volleyball). Wildlife preservation, bird watching, and being a collector of fine antiques and "stuff" were keen interests of Doug's. He also enjoyed the numerous activities that he could participate in with his family and friends as well as working with his brothers as part of the family farm operation.

He was active in his church, First Reformed of Meservey, serving as a deacon. His faith was his foundation.

Doug consistently discovered ways to do more with less. He was honored to receive the first "cost savings" award from Eaton. He continued to receive numerous work-related awards and recognition through his dedicated years at Eaton.

Doug has left a legacy by touching the lives of so many. He unselfishly volunteered his time in helping others. He was a good friend whenever you needed assistance, anytime and anywhere.

He was well known for his sense of humor. He was often referred to as a teddy bear with a big heart.

Doug is survived by his mother, Viola; his brothers, Dean (Kim) of Mason City, Dave (Jeanne) of Belmond, DuWayne (Dawn) of Cedar Falls, Delwin (Dawn) of Belmond, and one sister, Darla (Tad) Gabrielson, of Pella; nieces and nephews, Terisa (Bob) Schlueter of Des Moines, Sue (Chad) Cox of Prairie City, Richard Barkema of Mason City, Jim (Lisa) Barkema of Mason City, Laura Barkema of Mason City, Chris (Erin) Barkema of Story City, Tim (Katie) Barkema of Ames, Jon (Melissa) Barkema of Bondurant, Sarah Barkema (fiance, Eric) of Belmond, Ashley Barkema of Chicago, Danielle Barkema of Ames, TJ Gabrielson of Altus, Okla., Niki Gabrielson of Chicago, Brittany and Brenna Barkema of Belmond, along with many beloved friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father, Junior; his brother, Dwight, and a sister-in-law, Nancy (Dean).

Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 18 to February 21, 2010

Phyllis R. Carlson

MASON CITY - Phyllis R. Carlson, 89, of Mason City died Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at Heritage Care Center.

Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2010

Suzan Christensen

BUFFALO CENTER - Suzan Christensen, age 52, of Minnesota passed away Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.

Services are pending with 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 Globe Gazette on February 21, 2010

Anna L. Collins

THOMPSON - Anna L. Collins, age 91, of Thompson, died Friday (Feb. 19, 2010) at the Titonka Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, with the Rev. William Peake officiating. Burial will take place in Rose Hill Cemetery, Thompson.
Visitation with her family will be one hour prior to the service.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2010

David O. Davidson

LAKE MILLS - David O. Davidson, age 61, of Lake Mills died Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2010

Kathryn Julius

FOREST CITY - Kathryn Julius, age 86, of Forest City passed away on Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at the Good Samaritan Home in Forest City.
Services are pending with Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.
Online tributes or personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Thompson, 641-584-2520.
www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2010

Helen L. Lee

MASON CITY - Helen L. Lee, age 82, of Mason City died Friday (Feb. 19, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 23, 2010) at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Steve Hansen of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Helen L. Lee Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Helen was born to James and Hulda (Hanken) Garth on Feb. 15, 1928, and raised on a farm in Webster City.

She graduated from Swaledale High School in 1945. She then worked as a telephone operator and a beauty operator. She also did day care in her home for many, many children over the years and was also a generous foster parent to many children.

Helen and Robert C. Lee were married in 1950 and they had seven children. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2000.

Helen was the best wife and mother that anyone could ask for. She always put everyone above herself. She enjoyed being with her family and grandchildren, gardening, sewing, baking and more recently watching her favorite videos of Danny O'Donnell and Dirty Dancing. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Helen is survived by her husband, Robert Lee, of Mason City; children, Janice (Lee) Wolters and her husband, Terry, of Mason City, Nancy (Lee) Wilder and her husband, John, of Mason City, Mary (Lee) Anderson and her husband, Michael, of Clear Lake, Jon Lee and wife, Stacy, of Mason City, Cindy Sue Lee of Mason City; and also her brother, Frank Garth and wife, Jan, of Englewood, Fla. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her wonderful parents, James and Hulda Garth; two children, Cathy and Joni; brother, Jerrold Garth; and sister, Joan (Garth) Johnson.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuernalhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from February 20 to February 21, 2010

Luella Genette Kuhlmann (Holstad) Leidal

NORTHWOOD - Luella (Mom) Genette (Holstad) Kuhlmann Leidal passed away Thursday (Feb. 18, 2010) at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.
Luella was born March 7, 1915, the fifth of 11 children of Bendik and Hilda (Erickson) Holstad, in Montpelier, N.D. She was baptized in Ypsilanti, N.D. The family moved to Northwood in 1918. She was confirmed at North Shell Rock Lutheran Church, Northwood. Luella and her sisters sang at many church, school and social functions; Bendik was always happy to take "his girls" wherever they were invited to sing.

Luella graduated from Northwood High School in 1933, taking normal (teacher's) training during high school. She also attended summer school at Teachers's College, Cedar Falls. She taught in several area schools and always enjoyed keeping in contact with her students over the years.

On June 21, 1936, Luella married Vernon Kuhlmann. He was killed in a traffic accident in October 1936 and she returned to live with her parents. Her daughter, LaVerne, was born June 10, 1937. Luella married Curtis Leidal on Sept. 21, 1940, in Northwood and Curtis adopted LaVerne. Luella and Curtis had four more children: Karen, LeRoy, Kathy and Kevin. They farmed east of Northwood until 1965, when they moved into Northwood. They also lived briefly in Charles City, then returned to Northwood for the last of their 69 years of marriage.

Luella was a homemaker, Sunday school teacher, enjoyed Bible studies and was one of the first women to serve on the First Lutheran Church Council. She enjoyed going to her grandchildren's activities wherever they might be. She was always ready to read a story to them.

Luella is survived by her husband, Curtis, Northwood; sons, Leroy (Lonna) Leidal, Hudson, Wis., Kevin (Becky) Leidal, Solon; a daughter, Kathy (Tom) Christianson, Northwood; and son-in-law, Kenneth Fredrickson, Grafton.

Memorials can be given in her memory to Opportunity Village, Clear Lake; the Lutheran Retirement Home Auxiliary, Northwood; or the choir fund of First Lutheran Church, Northwood.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, is in charge of arrangements, 641-324-1121.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 20 to February 21, 2010

Robert "Bob" Maas

ALGONA - Robert "Bob" Maas, age 70, of Algona died Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at the Manor Care Nursing Home in Fond du Lac, Wis.

Funeral services are pending at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Lentz Funeral Home, Algona, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2010

Leo J. Mayer

RUDD - Leo J. Mayer, 89, of 207 Hampton St., Rudd, died Friday, (Feb. 19, 2010) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Center.

A funeral Mass will be held for Leo at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Visitation Catholic Church, 604 N. Broadway St., Stacyville, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City with military honors conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs. Memorials may be directed to the Leo J. Mayer Memorial Fund.

Leo Joseph Mayer was born on Oct. 2, 1920, in Stacyville to Albert and Pauline Mayer. He enlisted in the Army following his schooling and served three years in New Guinea and the Philippines.

In August 1961, Leo was united in marriage to Ila Novak, she preceded him in death. On Sept. 7, 1996, he married Jessie Bennett of Rudd. He drove for H and M Transport of Rudd for 32 years before his retirement.

Leo and Jessie enjoyed horses, especially their black Percherons. He also enjoyed giving horseback rides and driving horses in local parades. Leo also loved his special dogs and cats and had a love of music.

Survivors include his wife, Jessie; three step-children, Marvin Novak, Fort Madison, Idella Shoars, Fort Madison, and Francis (Bob) West, Kissimmee, Fla.; three sisters, Germaine (Willard) Blake, Stacyville, Helen (Tony) Cerrotto, Brewster, N.Y., and Cecilia Meinders, Stacyville; one brother, Ed (Estelle) Mayer, Bella Vista, Ark.; and a sister-in-law, Sylvia Mayer of Stacyville.

Preceding Leo in death are his parents, his first wife, Ila, and a brother in infancy, Paul Laverne.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2010

Cathy J. Meyerhofer

MANLY - Cathy J. Meyerhofer, 59, of Manly died Friday (Feb. 19, 2010) at Muse Norris Hospice, Mason City.

Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating.

Cathy J. Meyerhofer was born Jan. 7, 1951, at Waterloo, the daughter of Frank and Rhea (Saltzman) Neighbors.

She was united in marriage to Edward A. Meyerhofer on May 9, 1970, at Mason City.
She was a 1969 graduate of Mason City High School. Cathy's life was centered on her family. She enjoyed gardening and making crafts. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution.

Cathy is survived by her husband, Edward Meyerhofer, Manly; mother, Rhea Neighbors, Mason City; brother, David (Mary Sue) Drenner, Cedar Falls; mother in-law, Virginia Meyerhofer, Manly; brothers and sisters-in-law, John (Sally) Meyerhofer, New Hampton; Michael (Cathy) Meyerhofer, Mason City; Mary (Timothy) Pate, Manly; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Neighbors, and father in-law, Ambrose Meyerhofer.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from February 20 to February 21, 2010

Florence E. Muldoon

MASON CITY - Florence E. Muldoon, age 89, of Mason City died Friday (Feb. 19, 2010) at the IOOF Home.

Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Harry Hamilton officiating. There will be no visitation. Upon Florence's wishes she was cremated.

Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Florence Muldoon Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

Florence was born March 6, 1920, in Manly, the daughter of Walter and Louise (Dahl) Christianson. She attended schools in Albert Lea, graduating in 1938. She then attended Comptometer (The first key driven calculator) school. She was married to John Muldoon in Albert Lea, Minn., in 1950. She worked for Standard Oil Co. in Mankato, Minn., and also Mason City, she also worked at Decker's in Mason City, retiring in 1958. She was the bookkeeper at her husband's business, Muldoon Body Shop for many years until 1995, and was also a full-time devoted mother and wife.

Florence enjoyed quilting, crocheting, knitting, and also sold greeting cards. She also loved traveling with her husband and their travels took them around the world.
She loved the time she spent with her family and friends and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Florence is survived by her husband, John Muldoon, of Mason City; daughter, Carolyn J. McCauley, and husband, Kurt, of Mason City, and their children, Samantha and Jake; adopted son, Michael Muldoon and wife, Debbie, their children and grandchildren; sister, Opal Jacobson, of Albert Lea and brother, Robert Christianson of Albert Lea.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Marlin Christianson, Helen Peterson, and Pearl Bothum.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuernalhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from February 20 to February 21, 2010

Dean E. Toft

NORTHWOOD - Dean E. Toft, 79, of Northwood died Friday (Feb. 19, 2010) at his home with his family by his side.

A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.
Dean was born on Jan. 18, 1931, in Slayton, Minn., to Benard and Elsie (Johnson) Toft. He enjoyed being raised on the family farm near Hadley, Minn. Dean married Darlene Johnson on Oct. 30, 1954, in Hadley Lutheran Church. They eventually settled in Owatonna, Minn., before moving to Northwood in 1965. Dean worked for the railroad for 36 years, primarily with the Rock Island.

He was a member of the Lion's Club, the Fire Department, was very active in First Lutheran Church, and a board member for Meals on Wheels. His hobbies included bowling, fishing, golfing and the Minnesota Twins. Dean also enjoyed his casino trips, as well as the annual family reunions at Lake Shetek. His love for his family and friends was exhibited every day.
Dean is survived by his wife, Darlene, of Northwood; daughters, Colleen (Jerry) Jacobs of Leland, Constance Butler of Northwood; son, Craig (Marcia) Toft of Northwood; grandchildren, Kimberly (Bryan) Odegaard, Kelli Jacobs, Mikaela and Samantha Butler, Mitchell (Jessica) Hanson, Colby and Callie Carlson; great-grandchildren, Haddie and Hallie Hanson; sisters, Beulah Hourscht of Hadley, Minn., and Neva Kathman of Boone.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Darrel; sister, Adele Shrader, and her husband, Les; sister-in-law, Lucille Liebswager; brothers-in-law, George Johnson, Les Kathman and Edgar Hourscht.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2010

Ronald E. Wulff

CHARLES CITY - Ronald E. Wulff, 77, of Charles City died Friday (Feb. 19, 2010) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Memorial services for Ronald Wulff will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Robert Holdorf of West St. Charles United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in the West St. Charles Cemetery, rural Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Ronald Eugene Wulff was born May 26, 1932, at Charles City, the son of Lawrence and Elsie (Melcher) Wulff. He graduated from the Charles City High School in 1950. Ronald proudly served in the Marines during the Korean conflict, at which time he was stationed in Japan for 15 months.

On June 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to Viola Bennett at West St. Charles United Methodist Church. They farmed all of their lives west of Charles City. He was a member of the West St. Charles United Methodist Church where he had served in various offices of the church, had been on the Board of Directors of the Farmers Co-op in Rudd, the Iowa Nut Growers Association and The Marquetry Society. Ronald was an artist known for his work in marquetry, which was featured on Iowa Public Television. He was a man with a passion for knowledge and had great curiosity about the world around him. Ronald was an avid reader who relished learning and sharing his knowledge. His many interests included beekeeping, growing orchids, maintaining a greenhouse, large gardens and propagating and planting nut and fruit trees.

Ronald loved his family and shared a very special bond with his grandchildren.
Living family members include his wife, Viola Wulff, of Charles City; four children, Pamela (Greg) Hodgman of Kalamazoo, Mich., Marvyn (Dawn) Wulff of Mason City, Julia (Greg) Formanek of Farmersburg and Valerie (Bill) Sherman of Alpharetta, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Jennifer (Josh) Flowers, Eric Hodgman, Brenton, Kyle and Joshua Formanek, Miranda Wulff and Nicholas and Andrew Sherman; a great-granddaughter, Madeleine Flowers; a sister, Joyce (Jim) Shover, of Hopkinton; and two brothers, Lee (Marilyn) Wulff and Myron Wulff, both of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister; and a sister-in-law, Patsy Wulff.
Memorials may be directed to West St. Charles United Methodist Church, 2068 March Ave., Charles City, IA 50616, or the Fossil & Prairie Center, 1227 215th St., Box 495, Rockford, IA 50468.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2010

Posted on 21 February 2010

Valera M. Allen

MASON CITY - Valera M. Allen, 95, of Mason City, died Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday (Feb. 26, 2010) at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 South Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be held in the Rockwell Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Mason City.

Memorials in Valera's name may be directed to Wesley United Methodist Church or Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 641-423-0924
www.majorericksonfueralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 21 to February 22, 2010

Donald Degen

BANCROFT - Donald Degen, 80, of Bancroft, died peacefully Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at his home.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft. Burial with military honors will be conducted at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Other arrangements are incomplete.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, 515-885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 22, 2010

Wayne F. Finley

NORTHWOOD - Wayne F. Finley, 78, of rural Northwood, died on Friday (Feb. 19, 2010) at his home.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Dr. Wilheim DeHough officiating.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 20 to February 22, 2010

Edgar C. Janson

BELMOND - Edgar C. Janson, age 91, a longtime barber and businessman in Belmond, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Belmond. The Rev. Troy Pflibsen will officiate. Burial will be in the Osage Municipal Cemetery, Osage.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First Street Southeast, Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services at church on Tuesday.
The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Edgar's name, consider Trinity Lutheran Church, Belmond, Belmond VFW, the Belmond-Klemme Schools Foundations or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Edgar Charles Janson, the son of Hjelmaar and Anna (Enge) Janson, was born on Feb. 18, 1919 on his family's farm in rural Clarion, Wright County. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Clarion near where he grew up. Edgar attended and graduated from Clarion High School. He also attended Barber College in Des Moines.
Edgar served in the United States Army during World War II, spending times during his tenure in the Pacific Theatre, the Philippines, and various other islands during the war. He received numerous awards and commendations for his service to his country. After being honorably discharged, Edgar returned to civilian life where he farmed for a time.
He eventually began his chosen profession as a barber. He remained in the profession for 50 years as a self employed businessman.

Edgar was united in marriage to Grace Seter, on Oct. 10, 1948, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Osage. The couple moved to Belmond in the late 1950s. Their union was blessed with three sons: Charles, Mark, and Marshall. They also lost a daughter in infancy.
Edgar truly was a people person and very much enjoyed his life as a barber and the hundreds of customers he served throughout the five decades of his career. Following retirement from his barbershop, he continued to provide his haircuts on a volunteer basis to his many friends and family members.

His family reflects back on Edgar's memory and remembers him as a caring and loving father and a wonderful partner to his wife, Grace, for so many years. He cared for his family deeply. He looked forward to each and every opportunity that meant spending time in their presence and enjoyed going on family visits. Edgar was a man who was very progressive in his thinking and appreciated being "in the here and now" of the world around him. He loved being an active participant in his community and served in various roles with the Belmond Area Chamber of Commerce and the Belmond Jaycees during his business years. He was a longtime and very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond and was a member of the VFW.

Edgar loved spending time and coffeeing with friends at Bloemke's Pharmacy in Belmond and enjoyed the special friends he had during his many years at the Belmond Community Apartments.

Those who had the honor of crossing the path of Edgar's life journey will remember him as a man who was easygoing, warm and friendly. They will miss his warm hello, the twinkle in his eyes and his warm smile. Many will also remember Edgar for his famous angel food cakes that he had provided for so many occasions over the years.

Edgar passed away on his 91st birthday and celebrated it in heaven with his loving wife Grace.

His life will live on in the hearts and minds of his surviving children, Charles (Linda) Janson, Windsor Heights, Mark (Lisa) Janson, Woodenville, Wash., and Marshall (Christine) Janson, Reno, Nev.; his four grandchildren, Christopher (Kelly) Janson, Des Moines, Erin (Seth) Kaiser, West Des Moines, Katherine Janson, Reno, Nev., and Eric Janson, Reno, Nev.; two sisters, Annelaine (Richie) Kane, Westgate, and Evelyn Leffingwell, Chicago, Ill.; numerous neices, nephews and countless friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his infant daughter; his wife, Grace, in November 1999; a sister, Marjorie Holtzbauer; and five brothers, Kenneth, Tolford, Eldon, Harley and Joel.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 19 to February 22, 2010

Eleanor M. Jensen

BRITT - Eleanor M. Jensen, 85, of Britt, died Sunday (Feb. 21, 2010) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with Jason Boomgarden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

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

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 22, 2010

Kathryn Julius

THOMPSON - Kathryn Julius, 86, of Forest City, died on Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at Good Samaritan Home in Forest City.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Friends are welcome to greet her family from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

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

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 21 to February 22, 2010

Darlene Leeper

ALGONA - Darlene Leeper, 74, of Algona, died Sunday (Feb. 21, 2010) at the Algona Manor Care Center.
Funeral services are pending at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, 515-295-2622.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 22, 2010

Mary Peterson

FOREST CITY - Mary Peterson, 96, of Forest City, died Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rodd Hopp officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.

www.petersenlundfh. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 22, 2010

Arline Roelfsema

BLUE EARTH, Minn. - Arline Roelfsema, 90, of Blue Earth, Minn., died on Sunday (Feb. 21, 2010) at St. Lukes in Blue Earth, Minn.

Services are pending with Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

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

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 22, 2010

Elvin F. Rover

GREENE - Elvin Fred Rover, 87, of Greene, died Sunday (Feb. 21, 2010) at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 22, 2010

Posted on 22 February 2010

Shirley J. Baker

MASON CITY - Shirley J. Baker, 81, Mason City, died Monday (Feb. 22, 2010) at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 23, 2010

Phyllis R. Carlson

MASON CITY - Phyllis R. Carlson, 89, of Mason City, formerly of Red Wing, Minn., died Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 615 W. Fifth St. Red Wing, MN 55066, with the Rev. David Jore officiating.

Inurnment will be held at a later date in the spring in Red Wing, Minn.

There will be no visitation; per Phyllis's wishes she was cremated.

Memorials may be directed to the Phyllis R. Carlson Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Phyllis was born on April 2, 1920, in Red Wing, Minn., the daughter of Alf and Ellen (Soderholm) Nelson. She graduated from High School in Red Wing, Minn.

She was married to the Rev. John Norman Carlson on Feb. 14, 1943, in Red Wing, Minn., and to this union three children were born.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling, TOPS, horseback riding, camping, cooking, swimming, reading, crafts, playing cards, skiing, ice skating, and was a basketball player in high school. She was an avid bargain hunter.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. She worked closely with her husband in a counseling and mentoring capacity at the Avon Children's home in Avon, Mass. They also assisted World War II refugees in starting new lives in the United States. Phyllis was involved with women's groups at Lutheran churches in California, Montana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Iowa.

She worked as a nurse's aide, home health care provider, and secretary at Johnson County Human Services in Iowa City.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Steven Carlson and wife Julie of Big Fork, Mont., Kenneth Carlson and wife Sally of Kenton, Ohio, and Susan Dahlstrom of Mason City; six grandchildren, Kim, Curt, John, Paul, Kelsey and Savannah, and six great-grandchildren; and brother, Arnold Nelson and wife Delphine of Red Wing, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, the Rev. John Norman Carlson; brother, Harold Nelson and wife Betty; twin brother, Philip Nelson and wife Shirley of Northfield, Minn., and nephew, Brian Nelson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 21 to February 23, 2010

David O. Davidson

LAKE MILLS - David O. Davidson, 61, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy Baldwin and Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills, with military honors conducted by the Otto/Chose Post No.235 of Lake Mills. The Final Call ceremony will be conducted by members of the Lake Mills Fire Department during the service at the church.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 21 to February 23, 2010

Wayne Frank Finley

NORTHWOOD -Wayne Frank Finley, 78, of Northwood, died on Friday (Feb. 19, 2010) at his home.

Memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Dr. Wilheim DeHough officiating.

Family will receive friends after 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Wayne was born on Sept. 10, 1931, to Paul and Ella (Cooper) Finley of Riceville, at their home. He attended the Stone School House on Little Cedar Road. Wayne farmed near Riceville with his father. He then operated Finley Surge Services, Rock Valley, Osage, after which he went back to farming with his father.

Wayne worked at Story City Plumbing & Heating and eventually bought the business.

He moved to Wisconsin and dairy farmed for 15 years. Then moved to Northwood, Iowa, where he opened his own plumbing and heating business from 1987 to 2001 when he retired.

Wayne was united in marriage to Dawn Fuller at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, on Sept. 17, 1988.

He was preceded in death by his father Paul in 1995; and mother Ella in December of 2009.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Dawn, of Northwood; brother Merlyn (Shirley) Finley, of Decorah; children, Tracy (Tracy) LaCount of Little Saumico, Wis., David Zeno of Osage, Connie (James) Phillips, of Story City, Patti (James) Beck, of Story City, Deborah (Brian) Holmes of Story City, Doug (Kim) Finley of Story City, David (Annie) Finley, of Story City; grandsons, Allen and Dale LaCount of Little Saumico, Wis., Treg Knospe of Merrill, Wis.; granddaughters, Arwen Knospe of Merrill, Wis., Ashley (Anderson) LaCount of Little Saumico, Wis. ; great-grandson, John LaCount of Little Saumico, Wis.; several other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; his extended family Ernest and Mary Fuller of Arpin, Wis., John and Linda Fuller of Mosinee, Wis., Diana and Tom Kundinger, of Auburndale, Wis., Debbie and Charlie Triplat of Pittsville, Wis., Juantia and Mike Varsho of Arpin, Wis., Gary and Tammy Fuller of Pittsville, Wis., Vanessa and Jim Bugman of Pine Island, Minn., Vickie and Steve Varsho of Hewitt, Wis., Seth and Cheryl Fuller of Sierra Vista Ariz. Ernestine and Frank Neve of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-324-1121.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 20 to February 23, 2010

Frances M. Heusinkveld

STORM LAKE - Frances M. Heusinkveld, 83, of Storm Lake, died Monday (Feb. 22, 2010) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake, with Pastor Jerry E. Oakland, officiating. Visitation will be held at the church an hour prior to service.

Inurnment will be in the spring at Hope Cemetery in Hull.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 23, 2010

Eleanor M. Jensen

BRITT - Eleanor M. Jensen, 85, of Britt, died Sunday (Feb. 21, 2010) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, surrounded by family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with Jason Boomgarden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Eleanor Mabel Jensen, the daughter of Frank and Mamie (Brozik) Chizek, was born on March 13, 1924, on a farm northwest of Garner. She attended Hayfield Consolidated School and helped her family on the farm. On March 9, 1947, she was married to Nels E. Jensen at St. Boniface Catholic Church rectory in Garner.
They farmed near Eagle Lake and Hayfield before moving to their farm north of Britt in 1975. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, baking, gardening and crossword puzzles.

She was a member of Upper Flat Evangelical Free Church and a quilting group.

Eleanor is survived by her husband, Nels, of Britt; three children, Janeen Hempler of Stillwater, Minn., Eileen (Edward) Schutter, of New Hope, Minn., and Marlin (Donna) Jensen, of Mason City; six grandchildren, Anita Hempler, Marie Johnson, Scott (Janice) Schutter, Candace Hempler, Susan (Dan) Lindstrom and Christopher Jensen; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Claire Schutter; and a nephew, Robert (Barbara) Chizek.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Frank and Robert Chizek.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 22 to February 23, 2010

Lavon Johnson

ALLISON - Lavon Johnson, 81, of Allison, died Monday (Feb. 22, 2010) at the Waverly Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. James Lutheran Church, Allison.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 23, 2010

Darlene Leeper

ALGONA - Darlene Leeper, 74, of Algona died on Sunday (Feb. 21, 2010) at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with Father Ed Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with a 6 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. scripture service.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 22 to February 23, 2010

Robert "Bob" Maahs

ALGONA - Robert "Bob" Maahs, 70, of Algona, died on Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at the Manor Care Nursing Home in Fond du Lac, Wis.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, with the Rev. Steve Turner officiating.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 23, 2010

Mary Peterson

FOREST CITY - Mary Peterson, 96, of Forest City, died Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Rodd Hopp officiating. Burial will be held in the spring at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. Forest City and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Mary Arlene Peterson, daughter of James and Marie (Vavrina) Benesh, was born on Sept. 6, 1913, in Chicago, Ill. She was baptized at St. Procopius Catholic Church in Chicago. At the age of five, she moved with her parents and brothers to a farm west of Garner after living in the Duncan and Britt area. Later she moved to the Hayfield area where she attended Hayfield Consolidated School and graduated from Hayfield High School in 1933.

She was united in marriage to Raymond A. Peterson on March 10, 1938, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. She and her husband resided in the Hayfield area for many years.

Mary enjoyed gardening, cooking and her family. She worked for many families in the area and also worked at the Summit Printing Company for 21 years. She and her husband wintered in Tempe, Ariz., for 15 years following her retirement. She became a resident of Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City, in 2003.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Marylou (Dave) Maklenburg, of Mason City; and son, Marvin (Linda) Peterson, of Clearwater, Fla. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Doran Maklenburg, of Mason City; Marcie (Tim) Whitney, of Rochester, Minn.; Sara (Del) Mulholland; Laura (Joel) Conklin and Glenn Peterson, all of Clearwater, Fla.; four great-grandsons, Kaleb and Jacob Peterson, Tyler and Reese Conklin and a great-granddaughter, Emily Peterson: two sisters-in-law, Margaret and Judith Peterson, of Britt; niece, Marlys Clark, of Fertile; nephews, Allan (Mary Louise) Peterson, of Mobile, Ala. and Gaylon (Ann) Peterson, of Miami, Fla.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond on July 20, 1993; and brothers, James and Joseph Benesh.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh. com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 22 to February 23, 2010

Arline Roelfsema

BLUE EARTH, Minn. -Arline Roelfsema, 90, of Blue Earth, Minn., died Sunday (Feb. 21, 2010) at St. Lukes in Blue Earth, Minn.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Elmore, Minn. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Elmore, Minn.

A gathering of friends will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elmore, Minn., and will continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

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 Globe Gazette from February 22 to February 23, 2010

Elvin Fred Rover

GREENE - Elvin Fred Rover, 87, of Greene, died Sunday (Feb. 21, 2010) at Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vilmar, with Pastor Mark Walker, officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. Visitation will continue one hour before services Wednesday at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Elvin Rover Memorial Fund in care of the family at 110 South High St., Apt 4, Greene, IA 50636.

Reid's Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457.
www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 22 to February 23, 2010

Shirley Joann Baker

MASON CITY - Shirley Joann Baker, 81, of Mason City, died Monday (Feb. 22, 2010) at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

A graveside memorial service for Shirley will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at the Memorial Park Columbarium, Highway 18 West, Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves from Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, officiating. There will be no formal visitation.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Shirley Joann Baker was born on Dec. 14, 1928, in Florence, Kansas, the daughter of William Jennings and Elsie (Caine) LeDuc. Shirley attended Mason City Community Schools and graduated from La James College of Hairstyling in Mason City.

Shirley was united in marriage to Billy Baker on Sept. 25, 1954, in Albert Lea, Minn.

Billy preceded her in death on Nov. 16, 1998.

Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and enjoyed caring for her family.

She was a member of the 500 Card Club at the North Iowa Community Action Center in Mason City.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Terry (Barb) LeDuc of Mason City, Linda (John) Crawford of Phoenix, Ariz., Claudine "Flip" (Jim) Koepke of Texarkana, Ark., Dustie Baker of Rock Falls, Jeff (Roxanne) Baker of Mason City, and Bill (Debra) Baker Jr. of Mason City; a son-in-law, Randy Jones Sr. of Waterloo; 12 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Ritter of Mason City, and Judy (Mike) Tenney of Mason City; a sister-in-law, Linda LeDuc of Mason City, many nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Billy; daughter, Sue Jones on Jan. 27, 1999; grandson, Randy Jones Jr.; great-granddaughter Kristina Keltner; sister, Rosalie McCauley; and four brothers, Ron, Bob, Walt, and William LeDuc.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 23 to February 24, 2010

David O. Davidson

LAKE MILLS -David O. Davidson, 61, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy Baldwin and Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills, with military honors conducted by the Otto/Chose Post No. 235 of Lake Mills. The Final Call ceremony will be conducted by members of the Lake Mills Fire Department during the service at the church.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday.

David Olin Davidson was born on May 2, 1948, to parents, Olin and Minnie (Varland) Davidson in Buffalo Center. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Thompson. David attended and graduated from Thompson Community High School in 1966.

On Feb. 27, 1968, David entered the United States Army, receiving his basic training at Ft. Bliss, Texas, and additional training at Ft. Polk, Louisiana. He served in Vietnam.

David was united in marriage with Gloria Gentz on Aug. 21, 1971, at Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter. The couple had two children, Lisa and Darrel, and made their home in Lake Mills.

Early on, David worked at Deluxe Products for about 10 years, and on Oct. 6, 1981, he became postmaster for Lake Mills. On May 2, 2003, David retired from the postal service after 32 years of being a mail carrier and postmaster.

Following his retirement, to keep himself busy, David was employed by Forest City Ford.

David was active in the community of Lake Mills, serving one term on the city council in 1987, he was a member of the Otto/Chose Post No. 235, and served on the Lake Mills Fire Department from 1975-1991.
Dave loved restoring cars, hunting, trap shooting, crossword puzzles, and above all else, his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria, of Lake Mills; children, Lisa (Matthew) Johanson of Wasilla, Alaska, and Darrel Davidson, of Lake Mills; two grandchildren, Aidan and Kyla Johanson; and three sisters, Mavis Thorson of Lake Mills, Delores (Robert ) Knudtson of Forest City, and Lois (Val) Lembke of Iowa City. Dave is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Olin and Minnie Davidson; a brother-in-law, Bob Thorson; and many aunts and uncles.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 21 to February 24, 2010

Burr J. Fisher

ROGERS, Ark. - Burr J. Fisher, 81, of Rogers, Ark., Feb. 6, 2010, at his home. He was born in Rockford, Iowa on Dec. 22, 1928, to the late Burr Edward and Dorothy (Thomas) Fisher.

He worked with his father in the plumbing business in his younger years, also worked for Kelley Truckline of Nora Springs, was the town marshal/police officer and a volunteer firefighter/fire chief for the Town of Nora Springs.

Junior and his first wife June also owned and operated Fisher's Grocery Store. In 1977, they moved to Rogers, Ark. He was a homebuilder, a true craftsman and built 67 homes in Fayetteville and built numerous in other areas.

Survivors include his children, Dee Ann (Kirk) Goodnow, of Brighton, Colo., Terri (John) Carney of Lakeland, Tenn. and Brad (Tammy) Fisher of Rogers, Ark. Brothers, Kenneth (Lois) Fisher of Marble Rock, Iowa and Roy (Val) Fisher of Dover, Ark.; a sister, Gayle (George) Austin of Donnellson, Iowa; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, June Fisher in 1982; and his second wife Naomi Fisher in 1999; he was also preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Aola; sister/stepsister, Delores Quam and Marcene Shapley.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at the Benton County Memorial Park in Rogers, Ark.

Arrangements were by Callison-Lough Funeral Home in downtown Rogers, www. callisonloughfuneralhome.com.
Family contact: Dee Ann Goodnow, 16150 Highway 7, Brighton, Colo. 80602

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2010

Dr. Michael D. Fredericks D.V.M.

CLEAR LAKE -Dr. Michael D. Fredericks D.V.M., 67, of 2509 S. Eighth St. Clear Lake, Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Feb. 23, 2010) at home.

Memorial service arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.

www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2010

Carl Gibbs Jr.

MASON CITY - Carl Gibbs Jr., 78, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Feb. 23, 2010) Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory. 641-423-0924.

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2010

Edith L. Hagen

TITONKA - Edith L. Hagen, 95, of Titonka, died Tuesday (Feb. 23, 2010) at the Titonka Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the United Methodist Church in Titonka, with Pastor Robin Thomas, officiating. Burial will be in the Buffalo Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-928-2735.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2010

Kathryn Julius

THOMPSON - Kathryn Julius, 86, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday (Feb.20, 2010) at Good Samaritan Home in Forest City.

Friends greeted her family from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at the Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W. in Buffalo Center. A private memorial service will be at a later date.

Kathryn Bonna Julius, daughter of August and Mary (Koppen) Becker, was born on Nov. 20, 1923, in Lakota, Iowa. She graduated from Lakota High School in 1940.

On July 18, 1947, Kathryn was united in marriage to Herbert Julius. This union was blessed with five children: Howard, Dale, Donna, Steve, and Kathy.

She enjoyed camping, playing cards and games with the grandchildren as well as gardening.
Kathryn worked many years at Deluxe and at Stitchcraft.

Kathryn became a resident of Good Samaritan Center in Forest City, in June of 2001. She remained there until her death on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, surrounded by her children.

She is survived by her children: Howard Julius and special friend Linda Mason, of Buffalo Center; Dale and his wife Mary Beth, of North Liberty; Donna Cooper and her husband Robert, of Forest City; Steve and his wife Susan, of Solon; Kathy (Karl Quilling) of Chanhassen, Minn.; her grandchildren: Troy, Alecia, and Allison Julius; Jamie (Tyler) Owen, Jay and Thomas Julius; Kathryn and Derek Juhl; Jarrod (Jese), Sarah, and Sonja Julius; Brooke Carlson; and Paige Popelka; and by four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded by her parents, her husband Herb in 2002; and by her four brothers.

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

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 21 to February 24, 2010

Kay L. Lee

WHITTEMORE - Kay L. Lee, 70, of Whittemore, died Monday (Feb. 22, 2010) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Whittemore, with Pastor Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Humboldt at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, prior to the services at the funeral home.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Whittemore, 515-884-2246.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2010

Earlene Frances McKenna

VINTON - Earlene Frances McKenna, 59, died peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday (Feb. 20, 2010) surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Vinton, with the Rev. Ardel Barta as celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Vinton.

A rosary service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton, followed by visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. and a scripture service at 8 p.m.

Earlene was born on Oct. 29, 1950, in Waterloo, the daughter of Earl and Agnes Meier Youngblut. Earlene attended St. Mary's of Mt. Carmel school in Eagle Center, Don Bosco High School, Gilbertville, and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in elementary education.

On Nov. 20, 1971, she married William R. McKenna at St. Mary's of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Eagle Center. The couple began farming near Hudson and moved to a farm west of Vinton on Jan. 1, 1974. They farmed and sold seed west of Vinton until her husband's death.

Earlene was a substitute teacher in the Vinton School district at various times throughout the years. She most recently worked as a customer service representative at Wilson-Hite Insurance from 2003 until the present.

Earlene was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a past 4-H leader of the Jackson 4-Leaf Clovers and was a Blood Drive Coordinator for the American Red Cross.

She enjoyed spending time with family, friends and neighbors. Her greatest joy came in playing with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her parents, her six children, Charlie (Kim) McKenna and their children, Max, Madeline and Meredith, of Clear Lake; Tracy (Jay) Severtsgaard and children, Tyler and Grant, of La Porte City; Dan (Brie) McKenna and children, Noel and Wesley, of Vinton; Dawn (Karl) Janssen and children, Carly and Samuel, of Van Horne; John (Nichole) McKenna and children Clayton and William, of Vinton; Katie (Brian) Hopper, Iowa City; her nine siblings, Teresa (Jim) Schmitz, of Gilbertville; Rita (Craig) Rogers, of Eveleth, Minn.; Leonard (Linda) Youngblut, of Buckingham; Mary Wilson, of Winter Park, Fla.; Nancy Newton, of La Porte City; Harold (Amy) Youngblut, of Waterloo; Marlys (Ted) Baebenroth, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Lisa (Mark) Althof, of Dysart; Anita Youngblut (Rick Scholz), of Denver, Colo. and many nieces and nephews.

Earlene was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, on Nov. 7, 2001; and two brothers, Peter and Eric Youngblut; brothers-in-law, Joel Newton and Ron Schmitz; and father-in-law, Robert McKenna.

A memorial fund has been established.

Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home is caring for Earlene and her family. Condolences may be left at www.vsrfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2010

Clinton D. Steelman

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Clinton D. Steelman, of Bloomington, Minn., born Sept. 6, 1944 in Seattle, Wash., passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on Feb. 1, 2010, after a long illness.

He graduated from Rockford High School in Rockford, Iowa, and Mankato State University in Mankato, Minn.
He served in the United States Air Force as an administrative specialist and was honorably discharged in 1970.

He had several jobs during his lifetime in the Twin Cities area. He was a longtime member of the National Autumn Leaf Collectors Club. He loved taking care of his gardens and lawn and enjoyed being outdoors. He really enjoyed setting up a huge Christmas light display at his home which benefited the VEAP Food Drive.
He was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Beth Steelman (1982 and 1983), of Rockford, Ill.

He is survived by a special friend, Rick Berres; a sister, Kay (Bob) Carrott, of Clear Lake; nephews, Rod (Kim) Carrott and their children, Kirsten, Jaime, and Jared, of Ankeny, Brian (Susan) Carrott and their children, Kaylea (Lance) Alvarez, and Ryann, of Mason City; a niece, Brenda (Craig) Molencamp and their children, Aaron (Christina) and Amanda, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and many friends.

A Celebration of Life was held on Feb. 13, 2010, at the Cremation Society, of Minnesota, Edina, Minn. A private inurnment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, with military honors will be held in the spring of 2010.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2010

Alton B. Wilder

LYLE, Minn. - Alton B. Wilder, 85, of Lyle, Minn., died Tuesday (Feb. 23, 2010) at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2010

Herbert Wirtz

Herbert Wirtz, 89, passed away Monday (Feb. 22, 2010) in St. George, Utah. He was born on June 26, 1920, in Belmond, Iowa, to Fred and Emma (McClughen) Wirtz.

Herbert lived on a farm until 1942. He went to welding school sponsored by the government to train for the war industry and later went to mechanic school.

In 1942 Herbert enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was classified as a mechanic and was shipped to Alaska. In a few weeks a group of them were flown down to Yakutat Air Base, there they serviced bombers, fighters and transports going to Anchorage and the Aleutian Islands.

When the Japanese were driven out of Alaska, Staff Sergeant Herbert Wirtz's unit went back to the states for reorganizing and was shipped to I.E. Shima just three miles off Okinawa in April 1945. There he repaired trucks and heavy road machinery.

While his buddies were working on P-47 fighter planes, the Japanese bombed the runways every night and the runways had to be fixed as B-24 bombers hit Japan every day. Kamikaze planes dived at ships in the harbor and shore installations every day. When the war was over Herbert married Erma Broers in 1948.

Herbert worked for the Iowa Highway Commission as head mechanic. He later moved to St. George, Utah, and retired. He joined the American Legion and was a sergeant of arms and gave orders at more than two hundred military funerals and always took great pride in his work.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting and playing guitar.

Herbert is survived by his children, Gary (Mary) Wirtz, and Nancy (Dave) Wooley; grandchildren, Steven Chrysler, Nathan Chrysler, Janelle (Al) Alexander, and Daniel (Lubna) Wilkinson; and great-grandchildren, Ellis and Karsen.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Erma (Broers)Wirtz; parents, Fred and Emma (McClughen)Wirtz; brother, Homer; sister, Nellie; and grandson, Stan Wirtz.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at the St. George Community Church, 95 S. 800 E., St. George, Utah. A viewing will be held 1 to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, prior to services at the church. Interment will take place at the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Uah, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Herbert's guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2010

Rocky Woods

IOWA FALLS -Rocky Woods, 54, of Iowa Falls, died Monday (Feb. 22, 2010) at his home.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main St. Iowa Falls.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave. Iowa Falls and following the services Friday at the church.

The Linn's Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 641- 648-2569.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2010

Posted on 24 February 2010

Dr. Michael D. Fredericks D.V.M.

CLEAR LAKE - Dr. Michael D. Fredericks D.V.M., 66, of Clear Lake, died suddenly Tuesday (Feb. 23, 2010) at his home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at First Congregational Church in Clear Lake with Pastor Jeff Ungs officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Saturday at the church. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Michael Dale Fredericks, son of Dale W. and Faith Fredericks, was born March 4, 1943, in Iowa Falls. Mike graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1961. He graduated from Mason City Junior College then attended Iowa State University where he graduated from the veterinary medicine school in 1968. Mike was affiliated with Omega Tau Sigma Professional Veterinary Fraternity and Phi Zeta Honorary Veterinary Fraternity. He married Monica Salisbury in Ames on Sept. 22, 1963.

Mike (Doc) was known to many and loved by all. He was married to his loving wife, Monica, the only woman in his life, for more than 50 years, whom he adored and shared a lifelong journey with. He cherished his children, Michell, who he passed on his love of animals, especially horses, as he taught her to ride and looked on proudly as she competed in equestrian events. Together, they went on many vet calls, creating a lasting bond between the two.

Mike spent endless hours watching his son, Marty J., excel as an athlete in both high school and college and enjoyed the many fishing trips they shared together. He beamed with pride at the man and father his son became. One of his last gifts in life were his two grandchildren, Ava and Emily, with whom he loved to spend time.

Mike had a passion for fishing and spent many fun-filled hours with his buddies on Clear Lake fishing from his boat during summer months and ice fishing in the winter. He loved the outdoors and appreciated everything Mother Nature had to offer. He especially enjoyed the spring of the year, the birthing season. He marveled at the bond which instinctively developed between mare and foal.

Mike was also an avid Iowa sports fan who cheered during many Iowa Hawkeye game with his brother, Steve, and both of their sons.

Professionally, Doc was calm in times of stress and his demeanor provided a leveling influence in conflicting situations. His patience and kindness made him a gentle doctor. Doc's passion for veterinary medicine and his commitment to quality health care was evidenced in his being the first veterinarian in the state of Iowa to purchase an ultra-sound machine. He was known for his equine expertise and his dedicated service to the horse industry. Mike was a member of The American Quarter Horse Association, Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and Horsemen of Iowa.

He will be most remembered and revered as a compassionate man and gentle veterinarian whose life was dedicated to caring for the animals he so loved, and the people in his life that meant the most to him.
Mike is survived by his wife, Monica, of Clear Lake; two children, Michell Fredericks and her partner, Barbara Mathers, of Tuscon, Ariz., and Marty Fredericks and his wife, Ann, of West Des Moines; his mother in-law, Elvera Salisbury, of Clear Lake; his brother, Steve Fredericks, and wife, Jane, of Iowa City and his brother, Jeffrey Fredericks, of Dubuque; a sister-in-law, Maria Salud; two granddaughters, Ava and Emily.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son; his brother, William Fredericks; an infant sister, Dawn Fredericks; and his father-in-law, Winfred Salisbury.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 24 to February 25, 2010

 Carl O. Gibbs Jr.

MASON CITY - Carl O. Gibbs Jr., 78, of Mason City died Tuesday (Feb. 23, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. today at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City, with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Carl Gibbs Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Carl was born Dec. 18, 1931, in Mason City, the son of Carl Sr. and Hulda (O'Green) Gibbs. Hulda later married John J. "Smitty" Ringis, who raised and became Carl's father. He graduated from High School, attended Drake University and graduated from Buena Vista.

Carl was very proud to have served in the Navy from 1951 to 1954 on the USS New Jersey during the Korean War. Carl married June Foss on Feb. 11, 1954, in Mason City.

Over the years, Carl worked for Farmers Grain Dealer in Des Moines, Frank Embusk Accounting Firm in Mason City, Forest City Elevator as a controller, and the State of Iowa-Department of Revenue before retiring. He had a passion for numbers.

Carl was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Harding Masonic Lodge No. 649 A.F. & A.M., AMVETS, and a lifelong member of the VFW.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, cooking, fishing, crossword puzzles, socializing with people, working with numbers and surfing the Internet.

Carl is survived by his wife of 56 years, June Gibbs of Mason City; his children, Helen Holtan and husband, Paul, of Minneapolis, Minn., Carla Dempsey and husband, Terry, of Mason City, and Christopher Gibbs of Mason City; seven grandchildren: Andrew Holtan and wife, Sarah, of Milwaukee, Wis., Miranda Holtan and Nicholas Holtan, both of Minneapolis, Minn., Heidi Wilson and husband, Aaron, of Eagan, Minn., Erin Julson and special friend, Kenny Hudson, of Rudd, and Joshua Dempsey and Megan Dempsey, both of Mason City; three great-grandchildren, Pierce Wilson and Kairi and Alexandria Hudson; one brother, John Ringis, of Mason City; and two sisters, Sandra Solsaa of Mason City and Cheryl Ringis of Green Bay, Wis., He is also survived by family, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Hulda Ringis; one son: Carl O. Gibbs III; in-laws, Clarence and Alice Foss.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 24 to February 26, 2010

Adrian Hageman

OSSIAN - Adrian Hageman, 84, of Ossian died Wednesday (Feb. 24, 2010) at the Ossian Senior Hospice.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina with Monsignor Cletus Hawes, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the parish center in Festina and until 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the parish center. There will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a Scripture service 6 p.m. Friday evening at the parish center.

Adrian is survived by his six children: Sandy (Dave) Matt of Cedar Rapids, Peggy (Jerry) Becker of Sumner, Harold (Kristi) Hageman of Ossian, Jeanne McGrath of Cresco, Bill (Jennie) Hageman of Ossian and Gerri (Tim) Allison of Mason City; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sylvia Ehler, of Calmar.

The Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Calmar is in charge of arrangements. 563-382-8651. www.schluterbalikfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on February 25, 2010

Carroll Hobson

ELDORA - Carroll Hobson, 89, of Eldora died Tuesday (Feb. 23, 2010) at University Hospitals, Iowa City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 520 College Ave., Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.
Linn's Funeral Home, 641-648-2569.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 25, 2010

Shirley B. Marts

HAMPTON -Shirley B. Marts, 90, of Hampton died Wednesday (Feb. 24, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held privately by her family.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hamptonis in charge of arrangements.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in Globe Gazette on February 25, 2010

Bertilla "Bert" Pint

OSAGE - Bertilla "Bert" Pint, 84, of Osage died Wednesday (Feb. 24, 2010) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 4:30 p.m.

Bertilla was born Aug. 23, 1925, in Stacyville at her home, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Rauen) Isaac. She attended school in Stacyville at Visitation Academy.

Bertilla was married to Kenneth Pint on July 16, 1947, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. She was a housewife until she drove school bus for Osage from 1968 until 1991. She also worked part time as a cook for Christiansen's Drive Inn. Bertilla owned Farmer's Inn until the late 1980s. After that she got her CNA and worked at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage until she retired in 2006.

Bertilla enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Bertilla is survived by six children, Curtis (Lois Jean) Pint of Dickyville, Wis., LuAnn (Bruce) Budahn of Austin, Minn., Lynda (Larry) Johnson of Osage, Lynn Pint of Osage, Gwen Driscoll of Osage, and Neil Pint of Lenexa, Kan.; son-in-law, Tom Gast, of Nora Springs; sister, Lorraine (Leo) Meitner, of Osage; brother, Harold (Kay) Isaac, of Stacyville; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth, in 1975; daughter, Pamela Gast, in 2002; brother, Verlyn; sister, Esther; and sister-in-law, Kay Cahill.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 25 to February 26, 2010

Alton B. Wilder

LYLE, Minn. - Alton Wilder, 85, of Lyle, Minn., died Tuesday (Feb. 23, 2010) after a courageous battle with cancer.

A funeral service in celebration of Alton's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River and Colwell U.C.C. officiating.

There will be a time of fellowship after the service at the American Legion Post in Osage. Interment will be 2 p.m. Monday at Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minn.

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

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 24 to February 25, 2010

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